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Mean Well PLM-12E-700, 700mA Constant Current with PFC - Terminal Block

fully isolated plastic caseClass II design without FGpush terminal I/O
SKU PLM-12E-700
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Overview

PLM-12E-700 is the model of this series: rated current 0.7A, rated power 12.6W, typical efficiency 83%.

PLM-12 is a 12W economical AC/DC LED power supply series. Incorporating a built-in active PFC design, PLM-12 provides a high Power Factor value greater than 0.9. In addition, with the low no load power consumption below 0.5W, and the setup time less than 500ms, PLM-12 is complied with the ErP regulation required by European Union for lighting fixtures. PLM-12 is a class Ⅱ(without FG pin) power unit housed with the UL 94V-0 rated flame retardant plastic case. The I /O terminals are designed with screw-less clamp style terminal block that greatly simplifies the wiring installation. Two types of models with different input voltage range are offered: PLM-12 series, which operates from 110~295VAC, and PLM-12E series, which operates from 180~295VAC.These two series are both constant current output design, supplying models with the current of 350mA, 500mA, 700mA and 1050mA, respectively.

Features

  • 230VAC only or Full range (up to 295VAC) models available
  • Built-in active PFC function
  • Constant current design
  • Protections:Short circuit
  • Cooling by free air convection
  • Fully isolated plastic case
  • Class Ⅱ power unit, no FG
  • Class 2 power unit (Blank type only)
  • No load power consumption <0.5W
  • High reliability,low cost
  • 2 years warranty

Specifications

PLM-12E-700Specifications from the official datasheet (2018-01-10 edition)Download datasheet PDF

OUTPUT

CONSTANT CURRENT REGIONNote.5
11 ~ 18V
RATED CURRENT
0.7A
NO LOAD OUTPUT VOLTAGE(max.)
22V
RATED POWER
12.6W
RIPPLE & NOISE (max.) Blank typeNote.2
2.4Vp-p
RIPPLE & NOISE (max.) E typeNote.2
3.6Vp-p
CURRENT ACCURACYNote.3
±5.0%
SETUP TIME
Blank type: 500ms / 115VAC, 230VAC at full load; E type: 500ms / 230VAC at full load

INPUT

VOLTAGE RANGENote.4
Blank type: 110 ~ 295VAC 156 ~ 417VDC; E type: 180 ~ 295VAC 254~ 417VDC
FREQUENCY RANGE
47 ~ 63Hz
POWER FACTOR Blank type
PF≥0.97/115VAC,PF≥0.95/230VAC,PF>0.9/277VAC(at full load)(Please refer to "Power Factor Characteristic" curve)
POWER FACTOR E type
PF≥0.95/230VAC,PF≥0.9/277VAC (at full load)(Please refer to "Power Factor Characteristic" curve)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION Blank type
THD< 20% when output loading≧60% at 115VAC/230VAC input and output loading≧75% at 277VAC input
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION E type
THD< 20% when output loading≧60% at 230VAC input and output loading≧75% at 277VAC input
EFFICIENCY (Typ.) Blank type
83%
EFFICIENCY (Typ.) E type
82%
AC CURRENT
Blank type: 0.15A/115VAC 0.08A/230VAC 0.07A/277VAC; E type: 0.08A/230VAC 0.07A/277VAC
INRUSH CURRENT(Typ.)
COLD START 15A(twidth=50μs measured at 50% Ipeak) at 230VAC
MAX. No. of PSUs on 16A CIRCUIT BREAKER
160 units (circuit breaker of type B) / 160 units (circuit breaker of type C) at 230VAC
LEAKAGE CURRENT
0.25mA / 240VAC

PROTECTION

SHORT CIRCUIT
Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed.

ENVIRONMENT

WORKING TEMP.
-30 ~ +50℃
WORKING HUMIDITY
20 ~ 90% RH non-condensing
STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY
-40 ~ +80℃, 10 ~ 95% RH
TEMP. COEFFICIENT
±0.06%/℃ (0 ~ 50℃)
VIBRATION
10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 10min./1cycle, period for 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes

SAFETY & EMC

SAFETY STANDARDS
UL8750, CSA C22.2 No. 250.13-12(for Blank type only); ENEC EN61347-1, EN61347-2-13, EN62384, GB19510.14,GB19510.1(for E type only),EAC TP TC 004,IP30 approved
WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
I/P-O/P:3.75KVAC
ISOLATION RESISTANCE
I/P-O/P:100M Ohms/500VDC / 25℃/ 70%RH
EMC EMISSION
Compliance to EN55015, GB17743, GB17625.1(for E type only),EN61000-3-2 Class C(≥60% load);EN61000-3-3,EAC TP TC 020
EMC IMMUNITY
Compliance to EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11;EN61547, light industry level, criteria B(surge 2KV),EAC TP TC 020

OTHERS

MTBF
808.162Khrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
DIMENSION
145*38*22mm (L*W*H)
PACKING
0.126Kg;60pcs/8.6 Kg/0.48CUFT

Certifications & ratings

Warranty
18
Test conditions and notes7
  1. 1. All parameters NOT specially mentioned are measured at 230VAC input, rated load and 25℃ of ambient temperature.
  2. 2. Ripple & noise are measured at 20MHz of bandwidth by using a 12" twisted pair-wire terminated with a 0.1uf & 47uf parallel capacitor.
  3. 3. Please see "AC input voltage drop vs. output current characteristics"table.
  4. 4. Derating may be needed under low input voltage, please check the static characteristic for more details.
  5. 5. Constant current operation region is within 60% ~100% rated output voltage. This is the suitable operation region for LED related applications, but please reconfirm special electrical requirements for some specific system design.
  6. 6. The power supply is considered as a component that will be operated in combination with final equipment. Since EMC performance will be affected by the complete installation, the final equipment manufacturers must re-qualify EMC Directive on the complete installation again.
  7. 7. Direct connecting to LEDs is suggested, but is not suitable for using additional drivers.

Technical drawings

PLM-12E-700 Mechanical Specification
Mechanical Specification
PLM-12E-700 Derating Curve
Derating Curve
PLM-12E-700 Power Factor Characteristic
Power Factor Characteristic
PLM-12E-700 EFFICIENCY vs LOAD (500mA Model)
EFFICIENCY vs LOAD (500mA Model)

Typical applications

  • Indoor LED lighting
  • LED office lighting
  • LED commercial lighting
  • LED decorative lighting

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FAQ

What type of LED driver is the Mean Well PLM-12E-700?

The PLM-12E-700 is a constant current LED driver rated for 700mA output. It is designed for LED applications that require a fixed current rather than a fixed voltage supply. This model is part of Mean Well's PLM series and includes built-in active PFC.

What output level does the PLM-12E-700 provide?

This model is rated at 12.6W with a nominal output voltage of 22V and a rated output current of 700mA. Those published ratings make it suitable for LED loads designed around a 700mA constant current driver. It is not a dimmable model.

Does the PLM-12E-700 support dimming control?

No, the PLM-12E-700 does not include a dimming control function. It is intended for applications where a non-dimming constant current driver is acceptable. Buyers needing adjustable light output should compare it with dimmable alternatives instead.

What input range is supported on the PLM-12E-700?

The product data identifies this as the E type, which uses an AC input range of 180 to 295VAC. That makes it appropriate for higher-voltage mains environments within that stated range. It also supports the corresponding DC input range shown in the product description.

Is the PLM-12E-700 suitable for enclosed or indoor lighting products?

The PLM-12E-700 uses a fully isolated plastic case with an IP30 design and cooling by free air convection. Those characteristics make it better aligned with protected indoor equipment rather than exposed wet-location use. Its compact 0.126 kg weight can also help in space-conscious fixture designs.

What operating temperature range does the PLM-12E-700 support?

This model is rated for operation from -30°C to 50°C. That range supports use across many indoor commercial and industrial lighting environments, provided the surrounding conditions stay within specification. Thermal conditions still matter because the unit relies on free air convection for cooling.

What protection and warranty information is listed for the PLM-12E-700?

The published product information lists short circuit protection for this model. Mean Well also specifies a 2-year warranty period. These details support its positioning as a cost-effective, reliable constant current LED driver.

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Mean Well PLM-12E-700, 700mA Constant Current with PFC - Terminal Block
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Mean Well PLM-12E-700, 700mA Constant Current with PFC - Terminal Block

PLM-12E-700 is the model of this series: rated current 0.7A, rated power 12.6W, typical efficiency 83%.

PLM-12 is a 12W economical AC/DC LED power supply series. Incorporating a built-in active PFC design, PLM-12 provides a high Power Factor value greater than 0.9. In addition, with the low no load power consumption below 0.5W, and the setup time less than 500ms, PLM-12 is complied with the ErP regulation required by European Union for lighting fixtures. PLM-12 is a class Ⅱ(without FG pin) power unit housed with the UL 94V-0 rated flame retardant plastic case. The I /O terminals are designed with screw-less clamp style terminal block that greatly simplifies the wiring installation. Two types of models with different input voltage range are offered: PLM-12 series, which operates from 110~295VAC, and PLM-12E series, which operates from 180~295VAC.These two series are both constant current output design, supplying models with the current of 350mA, 500mA, 700mA and 1050mA, respectively.

Features

  • 230VAC only or Full range (up to 295VAC) models available
  • Built-in active PFC function
  • Constant current design
  • Protections:Short circuit
  • Cooling by free air convection
  • Fully isolated plastic case
  • Class Ⅱ power unit, no FG
  • Class 2 power unit (Blank type only)
  • No load power consumption <0.5W
  • High reliability,low cost
  • 2 years warranty

Typical applications

  • Indoor LED lighting
  • LED office lighting
  • LED commercial lighting
  • LED decorative lighting
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