Mean Well LPV-20-12 – Fully Encapsulated With IP67 Protection

LPV-20-12 Technical data

Part number LPV-20-12

LPV-20-12 Electrical data

LPV-20-12 Output

DC Voltage 12V
Rated Current 1.67A
Current Range 0 ~ 1.67A
Rated Power 20W
Ripple & Noise (max.) Note.2 120mVp-p
Voltage Tolerance ±5.0%
Line Regulation ±1.0%
Load Regulation ±2.0%
Setup, Rise Time 500ms, 20ms / 230VAC 500ms, 20ms / 115VAC at full load
Hold Up Time (Typ.) 50ms/230VAC 16ms/115VAC at full load

LPV-20-12 Input

Voltage Range 90 ~ 264VAC 127 ~ 370VDC
Frequency Range 47 ~ 63Hz
Efficiency (Typ.) 81%
AC Current (Typ.) 0.55A/115VAC 0.35A/230VAC
Inrush Current (Typ.) COLD START 70A(twidth=215μs measured at 50% Ipeak) at 230VAC
Max. No. of PSUs on 16A Circuit Breaker 8 units (circuit breaker of type B) / 14 units (circuit breaker of type C) at 230VAC
Leakage Current 0.25mA / 240VAC

Protection

Over Load 110 ~ 150% 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 ~ 50℃)
Vibration 10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 10min./1cycle, period for 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes

Safety & EMC

Safety Standards UL879, UL1310, CSA C22.2 No. 207-M89,CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 223-M91,IEC/EN 62368-1,EAC TP TC 004,IP67 approved
Withstand Voltage I/P-O/P:3KVAC
Isolation Resistance I/P-O/P:>100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
EMC Emission Compliance to EN55032 (CISPR32) Class B, EN61000-3-2 Class A, EN61000-3-3,EAC TP TC 020
EMC Immunity Compliance to EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11, EN55024, light industry level, criteria A,EAC TP TC 020

Others

MTBF 786.5Khrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
Dimension 118*35*26mm (L*W*H)
Packing 0.22Kg; 60pcs/14.2Kg/0.72CUFT

Also stocked within the LPV series

LPV-35-12
LPV-60-12
LPV-60-24
LPV-100-12
LPV-100-24
LPV-150-12

Constant voltage IP67 LED drivers provide a steady 12V or 24V DC output for LED strips/tapes in harsh, wet, or dusty locations like outdoors or bathrooms, offering waterproof protection (IP67) against dust and temporary immersion, ensuring reliable, flicker-free power for many lights connected in parallel. They’re essential for consistent brightness in LED projects needing durability and stable voltage for numerous light points.

Key Features & Functions:

Constant Voltage: Delivers a steady DC output (e.g., 12V, 24V) for multiple LEDs in a circuit, ensuring uniform brightness.

IP67 Rating: Fully protected against dust ingress (the ‘6’) and immersion in water up to 1 meter (the ‘7’), ideal for outdoor/wet use.

Applications: Powers LED strips, tapes, ropes, and flexible lighting in gardens, bathrooms, signage, and other demanding environments.

Input: Typically takes mains AC power (e.g., 100-264V AC) and converts it to low-voltage DC.

Protection: Often includes built-in safeguards against over-voltage, over-current, and short circuits for safety.

How it Works:

Mains Input: Takes standard AC power (like 230V).

Conversion: An internal circuit converts and regulates this into a fixed DC voltage (e.g., 24V).

Parallel Connection: You connect multiple LED lights (like strips) across the DC output, all receiving the same voltage.

Stable Light: Because the voltage is constant, all connected LEDs illuminate at their intended brightness without dimming or flickering as more lights are added.

Why Use It?

Reliability: Protects LEDs in tough conditions where dust or moisture could damage standard drivers.

Versatility: Powers many lights from one driver, making installations cleaner and more flexible.

Consistent Performance: Prevents voltage drop and ensures all lights perform equally, unlike some DIY setups.

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