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Mean Well HBGC-300-M-AB Power Supply 300W 2800mA - Adjustable and Dimmable

SKU HBGC-300-M-AB
$99.06 USD
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Overview

HBGC-300-M-AB is the model of this series: rated power 301.6W, typical efficiency 93.5%. Type AB: output constant power adjustable via built-in potentiometer + 3 in 1 dimming (0~10Vdc, 10V PWM signal and resistance) (IP67).

HBGC-300 series is a 300W LED AC/DC driver featuring the constant power mode and high voltage output. HBGC-300 operates from 90~305VAC and offers models with different rated current ranging between 1300mA and 8670mA. Thanks to the high efficiency up to 94.5%, with the fanless design, the entire series is able to operate for -40℃~+80℃ case temperature under free air convection. The design of metal housing and IP67 ingress protection level allows this series to fit both indoor and outdoor applications. Moreover the innovative environment-adaptive capability allows this series to reliably light on the LEDs for all kinds of application environments in almost any spots that may install LED luminaire in the world. HBGC-300 is equipped with various function options, such as dimming methodologies, so as to provide the optimal design flexibility for LED lighting system.

Features

  • Wide input range 90 ~ 305VAC
  • Full power at 60~100% max current (Constant Power )
  • Built-in active PFC function
  • Circular metal housing design with IP67
  • Function options: output adjustable via potentiometer; 3 in 1 dimming (Dim to off and Isolation)
  • Typical lifetime>50000 hours
  • 5 years warranty

Specifications

HBGC-300-M-ABSpecifications from the official datasheet (2024-10-11 edition)

OUTPUT

DEFAULT CURRENT
2800mA
RATED POWER
301.6W
CONSTANT CURRENT REGION
58 ~ 116V
FULL POWER CURRENT RANGE
2600~4330mA
OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE (max.)
120V
CURRENT ADJ. RANGE
1300~4330mA
CURRENT RIPPLE
5.0% max. @rated current
CURRENT TOLERANCE
±5%
SET UP TIME
500ms/230VAC, 500ms/115VAC

INPUT

VOLTAGE RANGENote.2
90 ~ 305VAC 127VDC ~ 431VDC (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 at full load (Please refer to "Power Factor Characteristic" section)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
THD< 10% (@ load≧50% at 115VAC/230VAC ,@load≧75% at 277VAC) Please refer to "TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION (THD)" section
EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
93.5%
AC CURRENT (Typ.)
3A / 115VAC 1.6A / 230VAC 1.3A / 277VAC
INRUSH CURRENT(Typ.)
COLD START 45A(twidth=1300μs measured at 50% Ipeak) at 230VAC; Per NEMA 410
MAX. NO. of PSUs on 16A CIRCUIT BREAKER
2 unit(circuit breaker of type B) / 4 units(circuit breaker of type C) at 230VAC
LEAKAGE CURRENT
<0.75mA / 277VAC
NO LOAD / STANDBY POWER CONSUMPTION
Standby power consumption <0.5W for AB / ADA-Type Blank/A-Type please refer to Note. 5

PROTECTION

SHORT CIRCUIT
Constant current limiting, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
OVER VOLTAGE
121 ~ 145V Shut down output voltage, re-power on to recovery
OVER TEMPERATURE
Tcase>80℃±5℃,derate power automatically by 6%/℃ max.

ENVIRONMENT

WORKING TEMP.
Tcase=-40 ~ +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 non-condensing
TEMP. COEFFICIENT
±0.03%/℃ (0 ~ 60℃)
VIBRATION
10 ~ 500Hz, 5G 12min./1cycle, period for 72min. each along X, Y, Z axes

SAFETY & EMC

SAFETY STANDARDS
UL8750(type"HL"), CSA C22.2 No. 250.13-12; ENEC BS EN/EN61347-1, BS EN/EN61347-2-13 independent, BS EN/EN62384; EAC TP TC 004;GB19510.1,GB19510.14; IP67 approved
WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
I/P-O/P:3.75KVAC I/P-FG:2KVAC O/P-FG:1.5KVAC
ISOLATION RESISTANCE
I/P-O/P, I/P-FG, O/P-FG:100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
EMC EMISSION
Compliance to BS EN/EN55015, BS EN/EN61000-3-2 Class C (@ load≧50%); 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-Earth 6KV, Line-Line 4KV), EAC TP TC 020

OTHERS

MTBF
1772.9K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ;175.4K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
LIFETIMENote.4
50000 hrs min.
DIMENSION
φ191.5mm *69mm
PACKING
2.2Kg;8pcs/19.8Kg/2.09CUFT

Certifications & ratings

Type
HL

MODEL ENCODING

A
output constant power adjustable via built-in potentiometer; IP67
AB (this model)
output constant power adjustable via built-in potentiometer + 3 in 1 dimming (0~10Vdc, 10V PWM signal and resistance); IP67
ADA
DALI-2 control technology with Io Adjustable via build-in Potentiometer; IP67
Test conditions and notes9
  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. 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)
  4. 4. 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.
  5. 5. To fulfill requirements of the latest ErP regulation for lighting fixture, this LED drive can only be used behind a switch without permanently connected to the mains.
  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
  9. 9. For A/AB/ADA type need to consider build in using or filling the Io adjusting hole with the potting compound to comply with Type HL application.

Technical drawings

HBGC-300-M-AB BLOCK DIAGRAM
BLOCK DIAGRAM
HBGC-300-M-AB DRIVING METHODS OF LED MODULE
DRIVING METHODS OF LED MODULE
HBGC-300-M-AB DIMMING OPERATION
DIMMING OPERATION
HBGC-300-M-AB OUTPUT LOAD vs TEMPERATURE
OUTPUT LOAD vs TEMPERATURE
HBGC-300-M-AB STATIC CHARACTERISTIC
STATIC CHARACTERISTIC
HBGC-300-M-AB TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
HBGC-300-M-AB MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION ※ AB/ADA-Type
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION ※ AB/ADA-Type

Typical applications

  • Bay lighting
  • Stage lighting
  • Flood lighting
  • Stadium lighting
  • Type HL for use in class I ,Division 2

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FAQ

Can I use the HBGC-300-M-AB for dimmable LED downlights that need constant current?

Yes, if the LED downlight array is a constant-current load operating within 58-116V. This AB version supports dimming with 0-10Vdc, 10V PWM, and resistance, which can be useful in dimmable commercial fixtures. It is not intended for constant-voltage LED products.

Is the HBGC-300-M-AB appropriate for signage modules that need analog dimming control?

It can be appropriate when the signage assembly is a constant-current load and the total forward voltage falls within 58-116V. The exact number of modules depends on each module's forward voltage, so there is no fixed module count. Its 301.6W rating and 0-10Vdc / 10V PWM / resistance dimming support make it suitable for higher-power dimmable systems in that range.

Can this driver run a small LED array in a fixture that uses 0-10V dimming?

Yes, if the LED array is constant current and its operating voltage stays within 58-116V. The AB feature set is specifically the version in this series with 0-10Vdc, 10V PWM, and resistance dimming support. It should not be used as a constant-voltage source for 12V or 24V LED arrays.

How do I size an LED load for the HBGC-300-M-AB?

Match it to a constant-current LED load whose total forward voltage is inside the 58-116V CC range and whose total power stays within 301.6W. The usable number of LEDs depends on the forward voltage of each LED or module, so LED count is not a fixed specification for this driver. That distinction matters because this is a constant-current driver, not a constant-voltage power supply.

Can the HBGC-300-M-AB handle outdoor or temperature-exposed lighting applications?

Yes. It carries an IP67 waterproof rating and a case temperature (Tcase) working range of -40°C to +80°C. Those ratings make it suitable for demanding indoor or outdoor environments where moisture and temperature range matter.

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Mean Well HBGC-300-M-AB Power Supply 300W 2800mA - Adjustable and Dimmable

$99.06 USD

HBGC-300-M-AB is the model of this series: rated power 301.6W, typical efficiency 93.5%. Type AB: output constant power adjustable via built-in potentiometer + 3 in 1 dimming (0~10Vdc, 10V PWM signal and resistance) (IP67).

HBGC-300 series is a 300W LED AC/DC driver featuring the constant power mode and high voltage output. HBGC-300 operates from 90~305VAC and offers models with different rated current ranging between 1300mA and 8670mA. Thanks to the high efficiency up to 94.5%, with the fanless design, the entire series is able to operate for -40℃~+80℃ case temperature under free air convection. The design of metal housing and IP67 ingress protection level allows this series to fit both indoor and outdoor applications. Moreover the innovative environment-adaptive capability allows this series to reliably light on the LEDs for all kinds of application environments in almost any spots that may install LED luminaire in the world. HBGC-300 is equipped with various function options, such as dimming methodologies, so as to provide the optimal design flexibility for LED lighting system.

Features

  • Wide input range 90 ~ 305VAC
  • Full power at 60~100% max current (Constant Power )
  • Built-in active PFC function
  • Circular metal housing design with IP67
  • Function options: output adjustable via potentiometer; 3 in 1 dimming (Dim to off and Isolation)
  • Typical lifetime>50000 hours
  • 5 years warranty

Typical applications

  • Bay lighting
  • Stage lighting
  • Flood lighting
  • Stadium lighting
  • Type HL for use in class I ,Division 2

Model

  • 300W 2800mA Adjustable
  • 300W 2800mA Adjustable and Dimmable
  • 300W 2800mA Adjustable and DALI
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