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Overview
PWM-120-24DA is the 24V output model of this series: rated current 5A, rated power 120W, typical efficiency 90%.
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
OUTPUT
- DC VOLTAGE
- 24V
- RATED CURRENT
- 5A
- 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.)
- 90%
- 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
- 28 ~ 34V 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. 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.
- 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
Technical drawings
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.
Downloads
Datasheet1
Certificates5
Test reports1
Catalogues1
FAQ
Can the PWM-120-24DA be integrated into a DALI building management system for 24V LED lighting?
Yes. The PWM-120-24DA includes a DALI interface, enabling it to be addressed, grouped, and dimmed by any DALI-compliant building management or lighting control system. It outputs 24V at 5A (120W) with a PWM-style waveform compatible with 24V LED strips.
Is the PWM-120-24DA suitable for outdoor or wet-area LED strip lighting installations?
Yes. Its IP67 rating provides full dust protection and resistance to temporary water immersion, making it appropriate for outdoor enclosures and wet indoor applications. The -40°C to +90°C operating range covers extreme outdoor temperatures.
How many meters of 24V LED strip can the PWM-120-24DA support?
The PWM-120-24DA outputs up to 120W at 24V. For a 20W/m strip that supports up to 6 meters (120 ÷ 20); for a 14.4W/m strip, approximately 8.3 meters (120 ÷ 14.4). Always verify your strip's rated power per meter and apply a 20% derating margin.
Can the PWM-120-24DA be used for DALI-controlled 24V LED strips in a hotel lobby or conference room?
Yes. The DALI interface supports scene-based dimming and group control, making it well suited for hospitality and commercial spaces where multiple lighting zones need to be managed from a central DALI controller. The 120W, 24V output can drive the 24V LED strips typical of these environments.
Does the PWM-120-24DA support operation in outdoor installations during winter in cold climates?
Yes. With an operating temperature starting at -40°C, the PWM-120-24DA is rated for harsh winter climates. The IP67 enclosure also provides protection from rain, sleet, and temporary submersion.
How does the PWM-120-24DA compare to the PWM-120-24 and PWM-120-24DA2?
All three deliver 120W at 24V/5A with IP67 protection. The PWM-120-24 uses 3-in-1 dimming (PWM, 0-10V, resistance). The PWM-120-24DA uses the original DALI interface for integration into DALI lighting networks. The PWM-120-24DA2 upgrades to DALI2, adding bidirectional communication and enhanced device-type support.
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Other PWM-120 Models
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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