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MEAN WELL SPWM-150-12 150W 12V CV LED Driver 12.5A

3-in-1 dimmablePWM style outputflicker freevoltage adjustable 11-14V
SKU SPWM-150-12
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Overview

SPWM-150-12 is the 12V output model of this series: typical efficiency 92%.

SPWM-150 series is a 150W 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. SPWM-150 operates from 100~305VAC and offers models with different rated voltage ranging include 12V and 24V. Thanks to the high efficiency up to 93%,with the fanless design,the entire series is able to operate for -20~+80℃case temperature under free air convection.SPWM-150 is equipped with various function options, such as dimming methodologies with DALI-2 , so as to provide the optimal design flexibility for LED lighting system.

Features

  • DALI-2 DT6(Dimming) or DT8 (Tunable white/RGBW) control available
  • Constant voltage PWM style output with 1 to 4 channels
  • Standby power consumption <0.5W
  • Flicker free, complying with CE ErP directive
  • Plastic housing with class ll and PFCC design
  • Function options: 3 in 1dimming/DALI-2+PUSH Dimming
  • Minimum dimming level 0.1%(DALI-2)
  • Cooled by free air convection
  • 5 years warranty

Specifications

SPWM-150-12Specifications from the official datasheet (2025-12-22 edition)

OUTPUT

DC VOLTAGE
12V
RATED CURRENT(Max.)
12.5A
RATED POWER(Max.)
150W
VOLTAGE ADJ. RANGE
11~14V
PWM FREQUENCY (Typ.)
3.2kHz
SETUP, RISE TIMENote.3
500ms,80ms/230VAC ,1200ms,80ms/115VAC
HOLD UP TIME (Typ.)
10ms/230VAC or 115VAC

INPUT

VOLTAGE RANGENote.2
100 ~ 305VAC 156 ~ 410VDC (Please refer to "STATIC CHARACTERISTIC" section)
FREQUENCY RANGE
47 ~ 63Hz
POWER FACTOR (Typ.)
PF>0.97/115VAC, PF>0.95/230VAC, PF>0.92/277VAC @ full load (Please refer to "POWER FACTOR (PF) CHARACTERISTIC" section)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
THD<10%@load≧50%/115VAC, 230VAC; @load≧75%/277VAC (Please refer to “TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION” section)
EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
92%
AC CURRENT (Typ.)
1.5A / 115VAC 1A / 230VAC 0.8A / 277VAC
INRUSH CURRENT (Typ.)
COLD START 55A(twidth=500μs measured at 50% Ipeak) at 230VAC; Per NEMA 410
MAX. NO. of PSUs on 16A CIRCUIT BREAKER
5 units (circuit breaker of type B) / 8 units (circuit breaker of type C) at 230VAC
LEAKAGE CURRENT
<0.25mA / 277VAC
STANDBY POWER CONSUMPTION
Standby power consumption<0.5W (Dimming off)

PROTECTION

OVERLOAD
105~150%, hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
SHORT CIRCUIT
Blank type: Shut down O/P voltage, re-power on to recover after fault condition is removed DA2/DA2Q type:Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
OVER VOLTAGE
15 ~ 20V Shut down O/P voltage, re-power on to recover after fault condition is removed
OVER TEMPERATURE
Shut down O/P voltage, re-power on to recover after fault condition is removed

ENVIRONMENT

WORKING TEMP.
Tcase=-20~+80℃ (Please refer to “ OUTPUT LOAD vs TEMPERATURE” section)
MAX. CASE TEMP.
Tcase=80℃
WORKING HUMIDITY
20 ~ 95% RH non-condensing
STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY
-40 ~ +80℃, 10 ~ 95% RH
TEMP. COEFFICIENT
±0.03%/℃ (0 ~ 50℃)
VIBRATION
5 ~ 100Hz, 2G 12min./1cycle, period for 72min.each along X,Y,Z axes

SAFETY & EMC

SAFETY STANDARDS
UL8750(Class P),CSA C22.2 No.250.13-12; ENEC BS EN/EN61347-1, BS EN/EN61347-2-13(EL) appendix J suitable for emergency installations(DC input 176-280VDC), BS EN/EN62384; GB/T19510.1,GB/T19510.213; EAC TP TC 004; Design refer to AS/NZS 61347-1, AS/NZS 61347-2-13
DALI STANDARDS
Comply with IEC62386-101, 102, 207(DT6),209(DT8),DALI Part 251
WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
I/P-O/P:3.75KVAC
ISOLATION RESISTANCE
I/P-O/P:100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
EMC EMISSIONNote.4

BS EN/EN61547

ParameterStandardTest Level
ConductedBS EN/EN55015(CISPR15) ,GB/T17743
RadiatedBS EN/EN55015(CISPR15) ,GB/T17743
Harmonic CurrentBS EN/EN61000-3-2 ,GB 17625.1Class C @load≥50%
Voltage FlickerBS EN/EN61000-3-3
EMC IMMUNITY

BS EN/EN61547

ParameterStandardTest Level
ESDBS EN/EN61000-4-2Level 3, 8KV air; Level 2, 4KV contact
RadiatedBS EN/EN61000-4-3Level 2
EFT/BurstBS EN/EN61000-4-4Level 2
SurgeBS EN/EN61000-4-5Level 4, 2KV/Line-Line
ConductedBS EN/EN61000-4-6Level 2
Magnetic FieldBS EN/EN61000-4-8Level 2
Voltage Dips and InterruptionsBS EN/EN61000-4-11:202030% dip 10 periods 100% interrruption 0.5 periods

OTHERS

FLICKERNote.9
PstLM ≤ 1, SVM ≤ 0.4
MTBF
1926.4K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 158.1K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
DIMENSION
340*38*28.5mm (L*W*H)
PACKING
0.40Kg; 30 pcs/ 12.5 Kg/ 0.66 CUFT
Test conditions and notes11
  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. It is not recommended to connect to capacitive loads.
  9. 9. Flicker is measured at full load with the light source provided by MEAN WELL.
  10. 10. RCM is on a voluntary basis. Non IC classification Independent LED control gear is not suitable for residential installations.
  11. 11. Based on IEC 62368-101/102 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 DA2 type.

Technical drawings

SPWM-150-12 Block Diagram
Block Diagram
SPWM-150-12 DIMMING OPERATION
DIMMING OPERATION
SPWM-150-12 S P W M - 1 5 0 series
S P W M - 1 5 0 series
SPWM-150-12 ◎ Applying additive resistance: 0~100kΩ
◎ Applying additive resistance: 0~100kΩ
SPWM-150-12 S P W M - 1 5 0 series
S P W M - 1 5 0 series
SPWM-150-12 S P W M - 1 5 0 series
S P W M - 1 5 0 series
SPWM-150-12 STATIC CHARACTERISTICS
STATIC CHARACTERISTICS
SPWM-150-12 POWER FACTOR (PF) CHARACTERISTIC
POWER FACTOR (PF) CHARACTERISTIC
SPWM-150-12 Mechanical Specification
Mechanical Specification
SPWM-150-12 S P W M - 1 5 0 series
S P W M - 1 5 0 series
SPWM-150-12 Terminal Pin No. Assignment (TB1)
Terminal Pin No. Assignment (TB1)
SPWM-150-12 ※ DA2Q -Type
※ DA2Q -Type
SPWM-150-12 Terminal Pin No. Assignment (TB1)
Terminal Pin No. Assignment (TB1)

Typical applications

  • LED strip lighting(CW/W/Tunable/RGBW)
  • LED decorative lighting
  • LED architecture lighting
  • Household lighting control system
  • DALI Building automation

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FAQ

What type of LED applications is the MEAN WELL SPWM-150-12 designed for?

The SPWM-150-12 is a 150W constant voltage LED driver intended for 12V LED strip lighting applications. Its PWM-style output is aimed at maintaining consistent brightness and colour uniformity in lighting systems that require stable 12V DC output.

What are the main electrical ratings of the SPWM-150-12?

This model is rated for 150W output power with a 12V constant voltage output. Its rated output current is 12.5A, making it suitable for higher-power 12V LED lighting loads within that capacity.

What dimming control methods does the SPWM-150-12 support?

The SPWM-150-12 supports 0-10V, 10V PWM, and resistance-based dimming control. That gives buyers flexibility when selecting a compatible dimming approach for commercial or architectural LED strip lighting projects.

Is the SPWM-150-12 suitable for demanding temperature conditions?

This model is specified for operation from -20°C to +80°C case temperature. It also uses a fanless free-air convection design, which can be advantageous in environments where low maintenance and silent operation are important.

How does the SPWM-150-12 help with lighting quality and efficiency?

The product description states that the SPWM-150 series is designed for flicker-free performance compliant with CE ErP requirements. It also offers efficiency up to 92%, which can help reduce energy loss in LED lighting applications.

What input range and power-factor features does the SPWM-150-12 offer?

The SPWM-150 series operates from a wide 100-305VAC input range. It also includes active power factor correction (PFC), which is commonly important for commercial and professional lighting applications.

What warranty is offered with the MEAN WELL SPWM-150-12?

The SPWM-150 series carries a 5-year warranty based on the provided product data. For B2B buyers, that can be a useful indicator of long-term product support for planned lighting installations and maintenance schedules.

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MEAN WELL SPWM-150-12 150W 12V CV LED Driver 12.5A
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MEAN WELL SPWM-150-12 150W 12V CV LED Driver 12.5A

SPWM-150-12 is the 12V output model of this series: typical efficiency 92%.

SPWM-150 series is a 150W 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. SPWM-150 operates from 100~305VAC and offers models with different rated voltage ranging include 12V and 24V. Thanks to the high efficiency up to 93%,with the fanless design,the entire series is able to operate for -20~+80℃case temperature under free air convection.SPWM-150 is equipped with various function options, such as dimming methodologies with DALI-2 , so as to provide the optimal design flexibility for LED lighting system.

Features

  • DALI-2 DT6(Dimming) or DT8 (Tunable white/RGBW) control available
  • Constant voltage PWM style output with 1 to 4 channels
  • Standby power consumption <0.5W
  • Flicker free, complying with CE ErP directive
  • Plastic housing with class ll and PFCC design
  • Function options: 3 in 1dimming/DALI-2+PUSH Dimming
  • Minimum dimming level 0.1%(DALI-2)
  • Cooled by free air convection
  • 5 years warranty

Typical applications

  • LED strip lighting(CW/W/Tunable/RGBW)
  • LED decorative lighting
  • LED architecture lighting
  • Household lighting control system
  • DALI Building automation
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