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Mean Well HLG-185H-12AB Power Supply 156W 12V - Adjustable and Dimmable 13A
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Overview
HLG-185H-12AB is the 12V output model of this series: rated current 13A, rated power 156W, typical efficiency 91.5%. Type AB: Io and Vo adjustable through built-in potentiometer & 3 in 1 dimming function (1~10Vdc, 10V PWM signal and resistance) (IP65).
HLG-185H series is a 185W AC/DC LED driver featuring the dual mode constant voltage and constant current output. HLG-185H operates from 90～305VAC and offers models with different rated voltage ranging between 12V and 54V. Thanks to the high efficiency up to 94%, with the fanless design, the entire series is able to operate for -40℃ ~ +90℃ case temperature under free air convection. The design of metal housing and IP65 ingress protection level allows this series to fit both indoor and outdoor applications. HLG-185H is equipped with various function options, such as dimming methodologies, so as to provide the optimal design flexibility for LED lighting system.
Features
- Constant Voltage + Constant Current mode output
- Metal housing with class I design
- IP65 rating for indoor or outdoor installations
- Function options: output adjustable via potentiometer; 3 in 1 dimming
- Typical lifetime > 62000 hours
- 7 years warranty
Specifications
OUTPUT
- DC VOLTAGE
- 12V
- CONSTANT CURRENT REGIONNote.4
- 6 ~12V
- RATED CURRENT
- 13A
- RATED POWER
- 156W
- RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)Note.2
- 150mVp-p
- VOLTAGE ADJ. RANGE
- Adjustable for A/AB-Type only (via built-in potentiometer) 10.8 ~ 13.5V
- CURRENT ADJ. RANGE
- Adjustable for A/AB-Type only (via built-in potentiometer) 6.5 ~ 13A
- VOLTAGE TOLERANCENote.3
- ±2.5%
- LINE REGULATION
- ±0.5%
- LOAD REGULATION
- ±2.0%
- SETUP, RISE TIMENote.6
- 1000ms,200ms/115VAC 500ms,200ms/230VAC
- HOLD UP TIME (Typ.)
- 16ms / 115VAC, 230VAC
INPUT
- VOLTAGE RANGENote.5
- 90 ~ 305VAC 127 ~ 431VDC (Please refer to "STATIC CHARACTERISTIC" section)
- FREQUENCY RANGE
- 47 ~ 63Hz
- POWER FACTOR (Typ.)
- PF≧0.98/115VAC, PF≧0.95/230VAC, PF≧0.92/277VAC @ full load (Please refer to "POWER FACTOR (PF) CHARACTERISTIC" section)
- TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
- THD< 20% (@ load≧50% / 115VAC,230VAC; @ load≧75% / 277VAC) (Please refer to " TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION (THD) " section)
- EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
- 91.5%
- AC CURRENT (Typ.) 12V
- 1.8A / 115VAC 0.8A / 230VAC 0.7A / 277VAC
- AC CURRENT (Typ.) 15V ~ 54V
- 2.1A / 115VAC 0.9A / 230VAC 0.8A / 277VAC
- INRUSH CURRENT (Typ.)
- COLD START 65A(twidth=445μs measured at 50% Ipeak) at 230VAC; Per NEMA 410
- MAX. No. of PSUs on 16A CIRCUIT BREAKER
- 4 units (circuit breaker of type B) / 7 units (circuit breaker of type C) at 230VAC
- LEAKAGE CURRENT
- <0.75mA / 277VAC
PROTECTION
- OVER CURRENT
- 95 ~ 108% Constant current limiting, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
- SHORT CIRCUIT
- Constant current limiting, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
- OVER VOLTAGE
- 14 ~ 17V Shut down o/p voltage with auto-recovery or re-power on to recovery
- OVER TEMPERATURENote.9
- Shut down o/p voltage, recovers automatically after temperature goes down
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 ~ 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. 250.0-08; BS EN/EN 61347-1, BS EN/EN 61347-2-13，AS/NZS 61347-1, AS/NZS 61347-2-13 independent;GB/T19510.1,GB/T19510.213 (except for D-type) ; IP65 or IP67; J61347-1, J61347-2-13(except for D-type) , EAC TP TC 004, KC61347-1,KC61347-2-13 (except for D-type) 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/EN55032 (CISPR32) Class B, BS EN/EN61000-3-2 Class C (@ load≧50%) ; BS EN/EN61000-3-3,GB/T 17743 , GB17625.1(except for D-type) ,EAC TP TC 020, KSC 9815(except for D-type)
- EMC IMMUNITY
- Compliance to BS EN/EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11, BS EN/EN61547, BS EN/EN55024, light industry level (surge immunity Line-Earth 4KV, Line-Line 2KV),EAC TP TC 020, KSC 9547(except for D-type)
OTHERS
- MTBF
- 2184.8K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 197.3K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
- DIMENSION
- 228*68*38.8mm (L*W*H)
- PACKING
- 1.15Kg; 12pcs/14.8Kg/0.8CUFT
Certifications & ratings
- Type
- HL
MODEL ENCODING
- Blank
- Io and Vo fixed; IP67
- A
- Io and Vo adjustable through built-in potentiometer; IP65
- B
- 3 in 1 dimming function (1~10VDC, 10V PWM signal and resistance); IP67
- AB (this model)
- Io and Vo adjustable through built-in potentiometer & 3 in 1 dimming function (1~10Vdc, 10V PWM signal and resistance); IP65
- D
- Timer dimming function, contact MEAN WELL for details(safety pending); IP67
Test conditions and notes15
- 1. All parameters NOT specially mentioned are measured at 230VAC input, rated current and 25℃ of ambient temperature.
- 2. Ripple & noise are measured at 20MHz of bandwidth by using a 12" twisted pair-wire terminated with a 0.1uf & 47uf parallel capacitor.
- 3. Tolerance : includes set up tolerance, line regulation and load regulation.
- 4. Please refer to "DRIVING METHODS OF LED MODULE".
- 5. De-rating may be needed under low input voltages. Please refer to “STATIC CHARACTERISTIC” sections for details.
- 6. 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.
- 7. 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)
- 8. To fulfill requirements of the latest ErP regulation for lighting fixtures, this LED driver can only be used behind a switch without permanently connected to the mains.
- 9. For OTP which triggered at light load/no load condition, proceed AC repower on to recovery.
- 10. This series meets the typical life expectancy of >62,000 hours of operation when Tcase, particularly tc point (or TMP, per DLC), is about 75℃ or less.
- 11. Please refer to the warranty statement on MEAN WELL's website at http://www.meanwell.com.
- 12. 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).
- 13. 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
- 14. For A/AB type need to consider build in using to comply with Type HL application.
- 15. Products sourced from the Americas regions may only have the UL, CE and UKCA logos. Please contact your MEAN WELL sales for more information.
Technical drawings
Typical applications
- LED street lighting
- LED high-bay lighting
- Parking space lighting
- LED fishing lamp
- LED greenhouse lighting
- Type “HL” for use in ClassⅠ, Division 2 hazardous (Classified) location.
Downloads
Datasheet1
Certificates5
Catalogues1
FAQ
Can I use the HLG-185H-12AB with a 1-10V dimmer for 12V LED strip lighting in a restaurant?
Yes. The HLG-185H-12AB accepts 1-10V and PWM dimming signals, so you can pair with a wall dimmer or lighting controller to smoothly adjust 12V LED strip brightness for ambiance. It delivers up to 156W at 12V and has a potentiometer for setting maximum brightness.
Is the HLG-185H-12AB compatible with smart-home lighting controllers for 12V LED zones?
Yes. Any smart-home controller that outputs a 1-10V or PWM signal can drive the dimming input on the HLG-185H-12AB. This allows automated scheduling, scene control, and remote brightness adjustment for 12V LED zones up to 156W total load.
Can the HLG-185H-12AB power dimmable 12V LED cove or accent lighting?
Yes. With 156W at 12V, built-in dimming, and an adjustable potentiometer, the HLG-185H-12AB is well suited for architectural cove lighting and accent applications where smooth brightness control and precise output trimming are important.
How many meters of 12V LED strip can the HLG-185H-12AB drive?
The HLG-185H-12AB provides up to 156W at 12V. Divide 156 by your strip's wattage per meter. For example, a strip rated at 12W/m would allow up to 13 meters (156W / 12W per meter = 13m). Always check your strip's rated power per meter before sizing the installation.
Can the HLG-185H-12AB be installed in a semi-outdoor location like a covered deck?
Yes. The HLG-185H series has a metal housing with IP65/IP67 ingress protection that the datasheet says suits indoor and outdoor applications, making it suitable for covered decks, soffits, or sheltered patios. Waterproof connectors are available for the output cable; follow MEAN WELL's IP installation cautions.
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Other HLG-185H Models
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