MEAN WELL APV-25-15 Constant Voltage LED Power Supply
The MEAN WELL APV-25-15 is a single-output AC/DC constant voltage LED power supply providing 15 V DC, 1.68 A rated output, with a catalog rated power of 25.2 W. It accepts 90-264 VAC or 127-370 VDC and uses a fully isolated IP42 plastic enclosure cooled by free-air convection. Use a load designed for 15 V constant-voltage operation and keep total current within 0-1.68 A and power within 25.2 W, with input and temperature derating applied.
Download MEAN WELL APV-25 Datasheet (PDF)
See PDF pages 8-9 for this model column, its connection drawing and derating curves.
Download MEAN WELL LED Installation Manual (PDF)
Model and application
Parameter
Details
Full model
APV-25-15
Series and model code
APV-25 is the product series. The final code 15 identifies the 15 V output. The series wattage designation is not a substitute for this model's actual rated output power.
Operating mode
Constant voltage. Use a load designed for 15 V constant-voltage operation and keep total current within 0-1.68 A and power within 25.2 W, with input and temperature derating applied.
Intended application
LED-related fixtures or appliances, such as decoration or advertising devices. The manufacturer states that this product is not intended for LED lighting luminaire applications in the EU and China.
Application qualification
Use the supply as a component in the final equipment. The equipment manufacturer must assess the complete installation and re-qualify EMC performance with the load, wiring and enclosure.
Output and dynamic performance
Parameter
Details
Nominal DC voltage
15 V
Rated output current
1.68 A
Current range
0-1.68 A
Rated output power
25.2 W
Ripple and noise, maximum
150 mV peak-to-peak. Measured at 20 MHz bandwidth using a 12-inch twisted-pair wire terminated by parallel 0.1 µF and 47 µF capacitors.
Voltage tolerance
±5.0%, including setup tolerance, line regulation and load regulation.
Line / load regulation
Line regulation: ±1.0%; load regulation: ±2.0%.
Setup and rise time
1500 ms setup / 30 ms rise at both 230 VAC and 115 VAC, at full load. Setup time is measured at the first cold start; repeated ON/OFF operation may increase it.
Hold-up time, typical
20 ms at 230 VAC; 12 ms at 115 VAC, at full load.
Measurement basis
Unless otherwise specified: 230 VAC input, rated load and 25°C ambient. Typical values depend on operating conditions.
Input and supply planning
Parameter
Details
Input range
90-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz; alternatively 127-370 VDC. Apply the input-voltage derating curve.
AC input current
0.4 A at 230 VAC; 0.8 A at 115 VAC
Efficiency, typical
83% at the catalog measurement conditions; not a guaranteed efficiency at every input and load.
Cold-start inrush, typical
45 A at 230 VAC; pulse width 310 µs measured at 50% of peak current.
Leakage current
0.25 mA at 240 VAC.
Input-voltage derating
At 60 Hz, the static-characteristic curve shows 80% load at 90 VAC, rising to 100% at 100 VAC; 100% is shown from 100 to 264 VAC. Apply the more restrictive thermal/load condition at the same time.
Short-duration input withstand
Withstands 300 VAC surge input for 5 seconds. This is a brief input-withstand specification, not a continuous input rating or an output peak-power allowance.
16 A circuit-breaker reference
At 230 VAC the catalog lists up to 9 units on a Type B 16 A circuit breaker, or 15 units on a Type C 16 A circuit breaker. Use this reference with the actual circuit and installation requirements.
Protection and fault behavior
Parameter
Details
Short-circuit protection
Short-circuit protection is listed among the model features.
Overload protection
Above 105% of rated output power; hiccup mode with automatic recovery after the fault condition is removed.
Overvoltage protection
17.25-21 V; output shutdown; re-power on to recover.
Thermal operating limits
Maintain the required ventilation and derate load as ambient temperature rises. Do not treat the upper ambient rating as a full-load rating.
Environment and derating
Parameter
Details
Working ambient temperature
-30 to +70°C, subject to the derating curve.
Cooling and temperature derating
Free-air convection, with the horizontal orientation shown in the drawing. Full load is shown up to +40°C, then decreases linearly to 60% load at +70°C. Keep the input-voltage derating limit at the same time.
Altitude derating
Above 2000 m (6500 ft), reduce the allowable ambient temperature by 3.5°C per 1000 m for this fanless design.
Working humidity
20-90% RH, non-condensing.
Storage temperature / humidity
-40 to +80°C; 10-95% RH.
Temperature coefficient
±0.03%/°C over 0 to 50°C.
Vibration
10-500 Hz, 2 G; 10 minutes per cycle, 60 minutes along each X, Y and Z axis.
Enclosure
Fully isolated plastic case, IP42 design. Observe the manufacturer installation instructions for the intended enclosure and environment.
Dimensions, leads and installation
Parameter
Details
Body dimensions
84 x 57 x 29.5 mm (L x W x H); drawing tolerance ±1 mm.
Mounting outline
Case PCD16A; two mounting features are marked Ø3.6 mm with Ø8.9 mm surrounding features. Use the mechanical drawing for the offset mounting positions.
Input leads
UL1569, 18 AWG; 150 ±10 mm. Brown = AC/L; blue = AC/N.
Output leads
UL1569, 18 AWG; 150 ±10 mm. Red = +V; black = -V. Match output polarity to the load.
DC-input polarity
DC input is rated 127-370 VDC. Before DC connection, obtain the manufacturer polarity instructions for this exact model; do not assume the L/N-to-positive/negative mapping from another model.
Installation
Class II design with no FG connection. Before installation or maintenance, disconnect the supply from the utility and prevent inadvertent reconnection. Keep proper ventilation around the unit and do not stack objects on it. When an adjacent device is a heat source, maintain 10-15 cm clearance. Keep lead-wire connections insulated and mechanically secured, and select approved cables rated for at least the unit current. Nonstandard mounting orientations or high ambient temperature require output-current derating. The installation manual limits APC/APV to equipment with a primary use other than lighting, such as copiers or overhead projectors, or to scale and display lighting; also observe the regional luminaire restriction above.
Case-temperature point
The mechanical drawing identifies the tc / T case measurement point. Its location dimensions are not temperature limits.
Connection and mounting items
This is a wired power-supply module. Select suitable connection and mounting hardware for the final equipment using the lead specifications and mechanical drawing above.
Standards and catalog references
Parameter
Details
Listed safety approvals
UL 8750, CSA C22.2 No.250.0-13, EAC TP TC 004, BS EN/EN 62368-1, BIS IS 15885. Select the actual supplied regional version and required markings for the installation.
Power-unit classification
Class II insulation design; Class 2 power unit; LPS, as listed in the series features. Class II and Class 2 are different classifications.
Withstand voltage
Input-to-output: 3 kVAC.
Insulation resistance
Input-to-output: greater than 100 MΩ at 500 VDC, 25°C and 70% RH.
EMC emissions
Compliance listed to BS EN/EN 55032, BS EN/EN 61000-3-2 Class A, BS EN/EN 61000-3-3 and EAC TP TC 020.
EMC immunity
Compliance listed to BS EN/EN 55035 and BS EN/EN 61000-4-2, -3, -4, -5, -6, -8 and -11; light-industry level with 2 kV surge. The completed installation still requires assessment.
Catalog mass reference
130 g per unit (0.13 kg), from the PACKING field. This is the catalog packing reference per unit, not a measured net weight or a complete shipping-package weight.
Manufacturer catalog statement
The manufacturer datasheet lists a two-year warranty and a 100% full-load burn-in test.
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