Mean Well APV-8E-12 (APV-8-12)

APV-8E-12 Technical Data

APV-8E-12 Electrical Data

Part Number: APV-8E-12

APV-8E-12 Output

DC Voltage: 12
Rated Current: 0.67A
Rated Power: 8.04W
Ripple & Noise (max.): 250m Vp-p
Voltage Tolerance: +5.0%
Current Accuracy: +8.0%
Line Regulation: +1.0%
Load Regulation: +2.0%
Setup Rise Time: 500ms, 30ms/230VAC 1500ms,30ms/115VAC at full load
Hold Up Time:20ms/230VAC at full load

APV-8E-12 Input

Voltage Range: 180 ~ 264VAC 254 ~ 370VDC
Frequency Range: 47 ~ 63Hz
Power Factor (Typ.): PF>0.5/230VAC at full load
Efficiency (Typ.): 77.5%
AC Current: 0.15A/230VAC
Inrush Current (Typ.): COLD START 70A(twidth=120 s measured at 50% Ipeak) at 230VAC
Leakage Current: 0.25mA / 240VAC

Protection

Short Circuit: Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
Over Load: Above 105% rated output power. Protection type : Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
Over Voltage: 13.8 ~ 16V Protection type : Shut off o/p voltage, clamping by zener diode

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: ± 0.03%℃/(0 ~ 45℃)
Vibration: 10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 10min./1cycle, period for 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes

Safety & EMC

Safety Standards: ENEC EN61347-1,EN61347-2-13,EN62384, EAC TP TC 004 approved; design refer to UL8750,CSA C22.2 No.250.0-08; EN60950-1
Withstand Voltage: I/P-O/P:3.75KVAC
Isolation Resistance: I/P-O/P:>100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25 / 70% RH
EMC Emission: Compliance to EN55015,EN61000-3-2 Class A,EN61000-3-3, EAC TP TC 020
EMC Immunity: Compliance to EN61547,EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11; light industry level(surge 2KV), criteria A, EAC TP TC 020

Others

MTBF: 1631.5K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25 )
Dimension: 60*30*23.5(L*W*H)
Packing: 0.05Kg; 144pcs/7.6Kg/0.75CUFT

Also stocked within the APV range

APV-12-12
APV-12-24
APV-35-12
APV-16-24
APV-25-12

Constant voltage (CV) LED drivers provide a fixed DC output (usually 12V or 24V) to power LED strips, modules, and under-cabinet lighting. They are designed for parallel circuits where LEDs require consistent voltage to operate at optimal brightness. Available in various wattages (8-600W), they are ideal for, but not limited to, commercial and residential, indoor/outdoor, and dimmable applications.

Key Aspects of Constant Voltage LED Drivers:

Functionality: They convert high-voltage AC (e.g., 230V) to low-voltage DC (12V/24V).

Best Use Cases: Designed for LED tape, flexible LED strips, and linear modules that have built-in current-limiting resistors.

Common Specifications:

Voltage: 12V DC, 24V DC, 36V DC, or 48V DC.

Wattage: Typically ranges from 8 to 200W.

Protection: Often feature IP ratings (IP65, IP67) for moisture/dust protection.

Dimming Options: Available for various, methods, including DALI0-10V/1-10VTRIAC (leading/trailing edge), and Bluetooth.

Load Management: Unlike transformers, these do not have minimum wattage requirements, allowing for better flexibility in powering small loads.

Difference from Constant Current: While Constant Voltage maintains a steady 12V/24V regardless of current, Constant Current drivers keep the current (mA) steady and allow voltage to fluctuate.

Selection Considerations:

Total Power Requirement: Ensure the driver wattage exceeds the total power consumed by the LED strips (a 20% buffer is recommended).

Environment: Choose the correct IP rating for the installation location (e.g., higher IP for outdoors).

Voltage Match: Match the driver voltage precisely to the LED strip rating (12V strip = 12V driver).

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