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Overview
PWM-120-12DA2 is the 12V output model of this series: rated current 10A, rated power 120W, typical efficiency 88.5%.
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
- Emergency lighting application is available according to IEC61347-2-13
- Built-in active PFC function and class II design
- No load power consumption<0.5W/ standby power consumption<0.5W(DA2-type)
- Fully encapsulated with IP67 level
- Function options: 3 in 1 dimming (dim-to-off); DALI-2
- Minimum dimming level 0.2% for DALI-2 type
- Typical lifetime>50000 hours and 5 years warranty
Specifications
OUTPUT
- DC VOLTAGE
- 12V
- RATED CURRENT
- 10A
- RATED POWER
- 120W
- DIMMING RANGE
- 0 ~ 100%
- PWM FREQUENCY (Typ.)
- 1.47kHz for Blank-Type, 2.5kHz for DA2-Type
- SETUP, RISE TIMENote.2 Note.9
- 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>0.93/277VAC @ 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.)
- 88.5%
- 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 DA2-type
PROTECTION
- OVERLOAD
- 108 ~ 130% rated output power Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
- SHORT CIRCUIT
- 12V/24V hiccup mode and 36V/48V shut down mode(except for DA2-type) Hiccup mode,recovers automatically after fault condition is removed (only for DA2-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” ), CSA C22.2 No. 250.13-12; ENEC BS EN/EN61347-1, BS EN/EN61347-2-13, BS EN/EN62384 independent, IP67,BIS IS 15885(Part2/Sec13)(for 12,24 Blank and DA2 Type), EAC TP TC 004, GB/T19510.1,GB/T19510.213 approved; Design refer to BS EN/EN60335-1; According to BS EN/EN61347-2-13 appendix J suitable for emergency installations(EL)(AC Input: 100-240Vac)(for DA2-Type only)
- DALI STANDARDS
- IEC62386-101, 102, 207,251 for DA2-Type only, Device type 6(DT6)
- WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
- I/P-O/P:3.75KVAC; I/P-DA:1.5KVAC; O/P-DA:1.5KVAC
- ISOLATION RESISTANCE
- I/P-O/P:100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
- EMC EMISSIONNote.6
- Compliance to BS EN/EN55015, BS EN/EN61000-3-2 Class C (@load≧60%) ; BS EN/EN61000-3-3,GB/T 17743, GB17625.1;EAC TP TC 020
- EMC IMMUNITY
- Compliance to BS EN/EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11; BS EN/EN61547, light industry level (surge immunity Line-Line 2KV), EAC TP TC 020
OTHERS
- MTBF
- 2243.7K 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
Certifications & ratings
- AC Input
- 100-240Vac (for DA2-Type only)
Test conditions and notes9
- 1. All parameters NOT specially mentioned are measured at 230VAC input, rated current and 25℃ of ambient temperature.
- 2. De-rating may be needed under low input voltages. Please refer to “STATIC CHARACTERISTIC” sections for details.
- 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. 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. (as available on https://www.meanwell.com//Upload/PDF/EMI_statement_en.pdf)
- 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. Please refer to the warranty statement on MEAN WELL's website at http://www.meanwell.com
- 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. 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
- 9. Based on IEC 62386-101/102 DALI power on timing and interruption regulations, the set up time needs to test with a DALI controller which can support for DALI power on function, otherwise the set up time will be higher than 0.5 second for DA type.
Technical drawings
Typical applications
- LED strip lighting
- Indoor LED lighting
- LED decorative lighting
- LED architecture lighting
- Industrial lighting
- Type "HL" for use in class I, division 2 hazardous (classified) location.
Downloads
Certificates5
Test reports1
Catalogues1
FAQ
What is DALI2 and how does it improve on DALI in the PWM-120-12DA2?
DALI2 is the second generation of the DALI lighting control standard, offering enhanced device commissioning, bidirectional communication, and standardized device types compared to original DALI. The PWM-120-12DA2 implements this DALI2 interface, making it compatible with DALI2 controllers and backward-compatible with DALI systems.
Can the PWM-120-12DA2 be used to power 12V LED strips in a DALI2-controlled smart building?
Yes. The PWM-120-12DA2 is designed specifically for integration into DALI2 lighting networks and outputs 12V at 10A with a PWM-style waveform compatible with 12V LED strips and modules. It supports the bidirectional feedback and device-type features defined by the DALI2 standard.
Is the PWM-120-12DA2 suitable for wet or outdoor locations?
Yes. Its IP67 rating provides full dust protection and protection against temporary water immersion, suitable for outdoor enclosures and wet indoor environments. The operating range of -40°C to +90°C covers typical outdoor temperature extremes.
How much 12V LED strip can the PWM-120-12DA2 support?
The driver has a 10A output current at 12V. For a strip rated at 10W/m, that supports up to 12 meters (120W ÷ 10W/m); for a 14.4W/m strip, approximately 8.3 meters. Always verify your strip's rated wattage per meter and leave a 20% headroom margin.
Can the PWM-120-12DA2 be installed in an outdoor junction box for landscape LED lighting?
Yes. The IP67 enclosure rating allows installation in outdoor junction boxes subject to rain and temporary water exposure. The Class II design (no functional ground required) also simplifies installation in plastic enclosures.
How does the PWM-120-12DA2 compare to the PWM-120-12DA?
Both models output 12V at 10A (120W) with IP67 protection and a PWM-style output. The PWM-120-12DA uses the original DALI interface, while the PWM-120-12DA2 uses DALI2, which adds bidirectional communication, enhanced device-type support, and improved commissioning capabilities required for newer smart lighting systems.
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