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Mean Well PWM-120-12DA Power Supply 120W 12V - DALI 10A

PWM style outputfully isolated plastic caseIP67Class II design without FGDALI
SKU PWM-120-12DA
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Overview

PWM-120-12DA is the 12V output model of this series: rated current 10A, rated power 120W, typical efficiency 88%.

PWM-120 series is a 120W AC/DC LED driver featuring the constant voltage mode with PWM style output, which is able to maintain the color temperature and the brightness homogeneity when driving all kinds of LED strips. PWM-120 operates from 90~305VAC and offers models with different rated voltage ranging between 12V and 48V. Thanks to the high efficiency up to 90.5%, with the fanless design, the entire series is able to operate for -40℃ ~ +90℃ case temperature under free air convection. The entire series is rated with IP67 ingress protection level and is suitable to work for dry, damp or wet locations. PWM-120 is equipped with dimming function that varies the duty cycle of the output, providing great flexibility for LED strips applications.

Features

  • Constant voltage PWM style output with frequency 1.47kHz
  • Plastic housing with class II design
  • Built-in active PFC function
  • No load power consumption<0.5w / standby power consumption<0.5W(DA-type)
  • Fully encapsulated with IP67 level
  • Function options: 3 in 1 dimming (dim-to-off); DALI
  • Minimum dimming level 0.2% for DA type
  • Typical lifetime>50000 hours and 5 years warranty

Specifications

PWM-120-12DASpecifications from the official datasheet (2019-12-26 edition)Download datasheet PDF

OUTPUT

DC VOLTAGE
12V
RATED CURRENT
10A
RATED POWER
120W
DIMMING RANGE
0 ~ 100%
PWM FREQUENCY (Typ.)
1.47kHz
SETUP, RISE TIMENote.2
500ms, 80ms/ 230VAC or 115VAC
HOLD UP TIME (Typ.)
16ms/230VAC or 115VAC

INPUT

VOLTAGE RANGENote.3
90 ~ 305VAC 127 ~ 431VDC (Please refer to "STATIC CHARACTERISTIC" section)
FREQUENCY RANGE
47 ~ 63Hz
POWER FACTOR (Typ.)
PF>0.97/115VAC, PF>0.96/230VAC, PF>0.94/277VAC @ full load (Please refer to "POWER FACTOR (PF) CHARACTERISTIC" section)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
THD< 20%(@load≧60%/115VAC, 230VAC; @load≧75%/277VAC) (Please refer to “TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION” section)
EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
88%
AC CURRENT (Typ.)
1.3A / 115VAC 0.65A / 230VAC 0.55A / 277VAC
INRUSH CURRENT (Typ.)
COLD START 60A(twidth=520μs measured at 50% Ipeak) at 230VAC; Per NEMA 410
MAX. NO. of PSUs on 16A CIRCUIT BREAKER
4 units (circuit breaker of type B) / 6 units (circuit breaker of type C) at 230VAC
LEAKAGE CURRENT
<0.25mA / 277VAC
NO LOAD/STANDBY POWER CONSUMPTION
No load power consumption<0.5w for blank-type;standby power consumption<0.5W for DA-type

PROTECTION

OVERLOAD
108 ~ 120% rated output power Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
SHORT CIRCUIT
12V/24V hiccup mode and 36V/48V shut down mode(including DA-type)
OVER VOLTAGE
15 ~ 17V Shut down o/p voltage, re-power on to recover
OVER TEMPERATURE
Shut down o/p voltage, re-power on to recover

ENVIRONMENT

WORKING TEMP.
Tcase=-40 ~ +90℃ (Please refer to “ OUTPUT LOAD vs TEMPERATURE” section)
MAX. CASE TEMP.
Tcase=+90℃
WORKING HUMIDITY
20 ~ 95% RH non-condensing
STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY
-40 ~ +80℃, 10 ~ 95% RH
TEMP. COEFFICIENT
±0.03%/℃ (0 ~ 45℃,except 0 ~ 40℃ for 12V)
VIBRATION
10 ~ 500Hz, 5G 12min./1cycle, period for 72min. each along X, Y, Z axes

SAFETY & EMC

SAFETY STANDARDSNote.5
UL8750( type ”HL” )(except for 12DA type), CSA C22.2 No. 250.13-12; ENEC EN61347-1, EN61347-2-13,EN62384 independent, IP67,BIS IS15885( for PWM-120-12,24 only), EAC TP TC 004,GB19510.1,GB19510.14 approved; Design refer to EN60335-1
DALI STANDARDS
Comply with IEC62386-101, 102, 207 for DA-Type only
WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
I/P-O/P:3.75KVAC
ISOLATION RESISTANCE
I/P-O/P:100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
EMC EMISSIONNote.6
Compliance to EN55015, EN61000-3-2 Class C (@load≧60%) ; EN61000-3-3,GB17743 and GB17625.1,EAC TP TC 020
EMC IMMUNITY
Compliance to EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11; EN61547, light industry level (surge immunity Line-Line 2KV),EAC TP TC 020

OTHERS

MTBF
860.4K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 228.7K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
DIMENSION
191*63*37.5mm (L*W*H)
PACKING
0.97Kg; 15pcs/15.6Kg/0.87CUFT
Test conditions and notes8
  1. 1. All parameters NOT specially mentioned are measured at 230VAC input, rated current and 25℃ of ambient temperature.
  2. 2. De-rating may be needed under low input voltages. Please refer to “STATIC CHARACTERISTIC” sections for details.
  3. 3. Length of set up time is measured at first cold start. Turning ON/OFF the driver may lead to increase of the set up time.
  4. 4. The driver 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.
  5. 5. This series meets the typical life expectancy of >50,000 hours of operation when Tcase, particularly tc point (or TMP, per DLC), is about 75℃or less.
  6. 6. Please refer to the warranty statement on MEAN WELL’s website at http://www.meanwell.com
  7. 7. The ambient temperature derating of 3.5℃/1000m with fanless models and of 5℃/1000m with fan models for operating altitude higher than 2000m(6500ft).
  8. 8. For any application note and IP water proof function installation caution, please refer our user manual before using. https://www.meanwell.com/Upload/PDF/LED_EN.pdf

Technical drawings

PWM-120-12DA DIMMING OPERATION
DIMMING OPERATION
PWM-120-12DA ◎ Applying additive resistance
◎ Applying additive resistance
PWM-120-12DA OUTPUT LOAD vs TEMPERATURE
OUTPUT LOAD vs TEMPERATURE
PWM-120-12DA STATIC CHARACTERISTIC
STATIC CHARACTERISTIC
PWM-120-12DA TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
PWM-120-12DA LIFE TIME
LIFE TIME
PWM-120-12DA Block Diagram
Block Diagram
PWM-120-12DA Mechanical Specification
Mechanical Specification
PWM-120-12DA Recommend Mounting Direction
Recommend Mounting Direction

Typical applications

  • LED strip lighting
  • Indoor LED lighting
  • LED decorative lighting
  • LED architecture lighting
  • Type "HL" for use in class I, division 2 hazardous (classified) location.

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FAQ

Can I use the PWM-120-12DA with a DALI building management system to control 12V LED strips?

Yes. The PWM-120-12DA has a DALI dimming interface, allowing it to be addressed and controlled by any DALI-compliant building management or lighting control system. It outputs 12V at up to 10A (120W) with a PWM-style waveform suited for 12V LED strips.

Is the PWM-120-12DA suitable for outdoor architectural LED lighting installations?

Yes. The IP67 rating means the driver is fully protected against dust and temporary water immersion, making it appropriate for outdoor architectural or landscape lighting enclosures. Its -40°C to +90°C operating range covers a wide range of climate conditions.

How many meters of 12V LED strip can the PWM-120-12DA power?

With a maximum output of 120W at 12V, the usable strip length depends on your strip's wattage per meter. For a 12W/m strip, that is up to 10 meters (120 ÷ 12); for a 14.4W/m strip, approximately 8.3 meters (120 ÷ 14.4). Check your strip's rated power per meter and apply a 20% safety margin.

Can the PWM-120-12DA be used to power 12V LED signage in a DALI-controlled office environment?

Yes. The DALI interface allows the driver to integrate directly into DALI lighting networks common in commercial office environments. The 120W, 12V output is appropriate for powering 12V LED modules or strips inside illuminated signage.

Does the PWM-120-12DA work in very cold outdoor installations, such as freezer rooms or northern climates?

Yes. The operating temperature range of -40°C to +90°C means the PWM-120-12DA is rated for operation in freezer room temperatures and cold outdoor climates without performance derating.

Can I use the PWM-120-12DA in a museum or gallery display case needing precise DALI dimming of 12V LED strips?

Yes. The DALI interface provides precise digital dimming control, which is well-suited to museum and gallery environments where consistent, programmable lighting levels are required. The PWM-style output delivers smooth dimming to 12V LED strips at up to 10A.

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Mean Well PWM-120-12DA Power Supply 120W 12V - DALI 10A
Mean Well

Mean Well PWM-120-12DA Power Supply 120W 12V - DALI 10A

PWM-120-12DA is the 12V output model of this series: rated current 10A, rated power 120W, typical efficiency 88%.

PWM-120 series is a 120W AC/DC LED driver featuring the constant voltage mode with PWM style output, which is able to maintain the color temperature and the brightness homogeneity when driving all kinds of LED strips. PWM-120 operates from 90~305VAC and offers models with different rated voltage ranging between 12V and 48V. Thanks to the high efficiency up to 90.5%, with the fanless design, the entire series is able to operate for -40℃ ~ +90℃ case temperature under free air convection. The entire series is rated with IP67 ingress protection level and is suitable to work for dry, damp or wet locations. PWM-120 is equipped with dimming function that varies the duty cycle of the output, providing great flexibility for LED strips applications.

Features

  • Constant voltage PWM style output with frequency 1.47kHz
  • Plastic housing with class II design
  • Built-in active PFC function
  • No load power consumption<0.5w / standby power consumption<0.5W(DA-type)
  • Fully encapsulated with IP67 level
  • Function options: 3 in 1 dimming (dim-to-off); DALI
  • Minimum dimming level 0.2% for DA type
  • Typical lifetime>50000 hours and 5 years warranty

Typical applications

  • LED strip lighting
  • Indoor LED lighting
  • LED decorative lighting
  • LED architecture lighting
  • Type "HL" for use in class I, division 2 hazardous (classified) location.
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