Mean Well APC-25-350 – Economical 25W 350mA IP42 LED Driver

APC-25-350 Technical Data

APC-25-350 Electrical Data

Part Number: APC-25-350

APC-25-350 Output

Rated Current: 350mA
DC Voltage Range: 25-70V
Rated Power: 24.5W
Ripple & Noise (max.): 300m Vp-p
Voltage Tolerance: +5.0%
Current Accuracy: +8.0%
Line Regulation: +1.0%
Load Regulation: +3.0%
Setup Rise Time: 3000ms, 200ms/230VAC 3000ms,200ms/115VAC at full load
Hold Up Time:20ms/230VAC 12ms/115VAC at full load

APC-25-350 Input

Voltage Range: 90 ~ 264VAC 127 ~ 370VDC
Frequency Range: 47 ~ 63Hz
Efficiency: 83%
AC Current: 0.4A/230VAC;0.8A/115VAC
Inrush Current: COLD START 45A(twidth=310μs measured at 50% Ipeak) at 230VAC
Max. No of PSUs on 16A Circuit Breaker: 9 units (circuit breaker of type B) / 15 units (circuit breaker of type C) at 230VAC
Leakage Current: 0.25mA / 240VAC

APC-25-350 Protection

Over Voltage Protection: 76 ~ 94V Protection type : Shut down o/p voltage, re-power on to recover

APC-25-350 Environment

Working Temp: -30 ~ 70 (Refer to “Derating Curve”)
Working Humidity: 20 ~ 90% RH non-condensing
Storage Temp. Humidity: -40 ~ +80 , 10 ~ 95% RH
Temp Coefficient: ±0.2℃/0.2%(0 ~ 50℃ )
Vibration: 10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 10min./1cycle, period for 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes

Safety & EMC

Safety Standards: UL8750 (except for APC-25-350), CSA-C22.2 No. 250.0-13 (only for APC-25-700&1050), BIS IS15885(except for APC-25-350), EAC TP TC 004,IP42, BS EN/EN 62368-1 approved
Withstand Voltage: I/P-O/P:3.75KVAC
Isolation Resistance:I/P-O/P:>100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃ / 70% RH
EMC Emission: Compliance to EN55032,EN61000-3-2 Class A,EN61000-3-3, EAC TP TC 020
EMC Immunity: Compliance to EN55024,EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11; light industry level(surge 2KV), criteria A, EAC TP TC 020

Others

MTBF: 4955.9K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 504.9K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
Dimension: 84*57*29.5(L*W*H)
Packing: 0.13Kg; 72pcs/10.4Kg/0.92CUFT

Also stocked within the APC range

APC-8-350
APC-35-350
APC-12-700
APC-16-350

Constant current (CC) LED drivers are specialized power supplies that maintain a fixed current (measured in mA or A) across a range of output voltages, ensuring consistent LED brightness and preventing thermal runaway. Ideal for high-power series-wired LEDs, they adjust voltage to keep current stable, increasing LED lifespan.

Key Aspects of Constant Current LED Drivers:

Operation: CC drivers vary the voltage output to maintain a constant current flow. As the load (number of LEDs in series) increases, the driver increases voltage to maintain the same current.

Application: Used for high-power LEDs, street lighting, retail display lighting, and architectural, accent, or task lighting.

Wiring: Components must be connected in series.

Key Specifications: When selecting, you must match the driver’s output current (mA) to the LED’s requirements and ensure the total LED voltage wattage falls within the driver’s operating range.

Benefits: Prevents flickering, protects against overheating (thermal runaway), ensures consistent color and brightness, and extends the life of the LEDs.

Difference from Constant Voltage (CV):

While CC drivers keep current steady for high-power LEDs, constant voltage drivers (typically 12V or 24V DC) are designed to provide a fixed voltage, commonly used for LED strips.

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