MEAN WELL ELGC-300-M-D2
MEAN WELL ELGC-300-M-D2 is an IP67 constant-power LED driver with a 2800 mA default current and a 58–116 V constant-current operating region. The specification rates output at 301 W on 200–305 VAC and 256 W on 100–180 VAC. Built-in smart timer dimming and programmable function, by request. Select the load within the model’s I–V envelope, not by combining independent voltage and current maxima.
Download MEAN WELL ELGC-300 Datasheet (PDF)Download MEAN WELL LED Installation ManualCatalog pages 120–130; specification revision 2026-02-04. Use the exact model and suffix when selecting wiring and operating conditions.
Output and constant-power envelope
Default output current
2800 mA. This is the factory default, not a statement that the entire current range is available at every output voltage.
Rated output power
301 W at 200–305 VAC; 256 W at 100–180 VAC. The family is marketed as 300 W; use the detailed 301/256 W table and operating envelope for selection.
Constant-current region
58–116 V. The usable voltage/current combination must remain inside the applicable I–V plot.
Full-power current range
2600–4000 mA at the high-input full-power envelope. The series describes full power over the 65–100% operating region.
Current adjustment envelope
1300–4000 mA at 200–305 VAC; 1300–3400 mA at 100–180 VAC. Adjustment access and control method depend on this exact suffix.
Maximum open-circuit voltage
120 V.
Current ripple and tolerance
Ripple: 5.0% maximum at rated current. Current tolerance: ±5%.
Exact function
Built-in smart timer dimming and programmable function, by request.
IP rating
IP67. Installation, sealing and any adjustment-access weather restrictions remain applicable; do not immerse the unit.
230 VAC I–V boundary
The illustrated operating polygon is bounded by (1300 mA, 116 V), (2600 mA, 116 V), (4000 mA, 75.4 V), (4000 mA, 58 V), (2600 mA, 58 V). Remain within the shaded region and the rated-power limit.
115 VAC I–V boundary
The low-line red boundary uses (1300 mA, 116 V), (2210 mA, 116 V), (3400 mA, 75.4 V), (3400 mA, 58 V), (2600 mA, 58 V). Remain within the reduced envelope; the plotted corner coordinates are catalog values.
Order configuration
This option is listed by request. Confirm the exact modified/programmed configuration and compatible controls with MEAN WELL.
Input and performance
Input supply
100–305 VAC or 142–431 VDC; AC frequency 47–63 Hz. Low-input output derating applies.
Setup time
500 ms at 115 VAC and 230 VAC.
Efficiency
93.5% typical for the M current range.
Power factor
Built-in active PFC; PF ≥0.97 at 115 VAC, ≥0.95 at 230 VAC and ≥0.92 at 277 VAC, at full load.
Total harmonic distortion
THD <10% at load ≥50% on 115/230 VAC and ≥75% on 277 VAC.
AC input current
3 A at 115 VAC; 1.6 A at 230 VAC; 1.3 A at 277 VAC; typical.
Inrush current
Cold start: 45 A typical at 230 VAC; 1200 μs pulse width measured at 50% of peak, per NEMA 410.
Circuit-breaker loading
Catalog maximum on a 16 A breaker at 230 VAC: 2 units on type B; 4 units on type C. Check the actual breaker and installation conditions.
Leakage current
<0.75 mA at 277 VAC.
Internal switching frequencies
PFC oscillator: 45 kHz; PWM oscillator: 100 kHz. These are internal converter frequencies.
Protection
Protection functions
The cover lists OCP, SCP, OVP and OTP. Apply the detailed recovery conditions below.
Short-circuit protection
Constant-current limiting; recovers automatically after the fault is removed.
Overvoltage protection
121–145 V; shuts down output voltage, with re-powering required for recovery.
Overtemperature protection
When Tcase exceeds the 85°C ±5°C threshold, output power derates automatically by up to 6% per °C. This is a case-temperature protection condition, not permission to exceed the rated +85°C case limit.
Control and dimming
Smart timer scope
Adaptive proportional current dimming for up to 14 consecutive operating hours. The following D01/D02/D03 profiles are catalog examples, not a guarantee of the profile supplied with this SKU. Confirm the required profile and programming procedure with MEAN WELL.
Timer profile examples
Elapsed time from power-on: D01 residential: 0–6 h 100%, 6–7 h 70%, 7–11 h 50%, 11–14 h 70%. D02 street: 0–1 h 50%, 1–3 h 80%, 3–8 h 100%, 8–11 h 60%, 11–14 h 80%. D03 tunnel: 0–1.5 h 70%, 1.5–11 h 100%, 11–14 h 70%. These are elapsed-time table values.
Programming connection
Purple PROG+ and pink PROG− are dedicated programming connections. Confirm compatible programming equipment and the requested profile with MEAN WELL; D2 is not the DALI-2 suffix.
Temperature and reliability
Case temperature
Tcase −40 to +85°C; maximum case temperature +85°C. This is a case limit, not an ambient-temperature rating. Use the marked tc measuring point and the applicable load curve.
Cooling and load curves
Fanless free-air convection in the recommended horizontal mounting direction. The ambient curve is 100% through +40°C and ends there; the Tcase curve is 100% through +85°C. The −40 to −30°C cold region is marked 230 VAC input only. Respect both ambient and case limits; do not infer a higher-temperature operating region from the protection response.
Input/load derating
At 60 Hz: 85% load from 100 to 180 VAC, increasing to 100% at 200 VAC, then 100% through 305 VAC. Apply the exact 256/301 W limits and corresponding I–V envelopes.
Performance-plot conditions
PF is plotted in constant-current operation at Tcase 75°C. THD and efficiency plots use ELGC-300-L at Tcase 75°C; the model-specific efficiency table remains applicable.
Humidity and storage
Operating: 20–95% RH, non-condensing. Storage: −40 to +80°C, 10–95% RH, non-condensing.
Temperature coefficient
±0.03%/°C over 0–60°C.
Vibration
10–500 Hz, 5G; 12 minutes per cycle, 72 minutes along each X, Y and Z axis.
Altitude derating
For this fanless design, reduce the permissible ambient temperature by 3.5°C per 1000 m above 2000 m.
Life and warranty
Typical life expectancy exceeds 50,000 hours when the tc point is about 70°C or below, under the catalog conditions. Manufacturer catalog warranty: 5 years, subject to MEAN WELL’s warranty statement.
MTBF
1637.5 K hours minimum, Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore); 170.1 K hours minimum, MIL-HDBK-217F at 25°C.
Mechanical details and wiring
Housing and dimensions
Metal housing; case 266A; 246 × 77 × 39.5 mm (L × W × H). Mechanical drawing tolerance: ±1 mm.
Single-unit weight
1450 g, converted from the catalog’s 1.45 kg single-unit weight. Packing: 9 pcs / 14 kg / 0.76 CUFT.
Mounting
Recommended horizontal installation. Four Ø4.5 mm fixing holes; centre spacing 235 × 53.8 mm. Use the exact drawing for the mounting structure and clearances.
Case-temperature measuring point
The marked tc point is dimensioned 86 mm from the right-hand case reference and 36 mm above the lower case reference.
AC input wiring
Three-wire input: brown AC/L, blue AC/N, green/yellow FG/PE. SJOW 17 AWG × 3C / H05RN-F 3 × 1.0 mm², 300 ±20 mm.
DC output wiring
Red Vo+; black Vo−. SJOW 17 AWG × 2C / H05RN-F 2 × 1.0 mm², 300 ±20 mm.
Control wiring
Purple PROG+; pink PROG−. UL2517 20 AWG × 2C; drawing length 300 ±20 mm. Use the connections only for this suffix’s specified interface.
Safety and installation conditions
Safety standards
UL8750 Type HL; CSA C22.2 No.250.13-12; ENEC BS EN/EN61347-1 and 61347-2-13 independent controlgear; BS EN/EN62384; EAC TP TC004; GB/T19510.1 and GB/T19510.213; KC61347-1 and KC61347-2-13. AS/NZS61347 and AS/NZS60598 are design references.
Type HL application
Type HL is specified for lighting equipment in Class I, Division 2 hazardous (classified) locations, subject to complete-system suitability.
Regional certification conditions
RCM is voluntary; the catalog states Non-IC independent LED controlgear is unsuitable for residential installations. Products sourced from the Americas may not carry ENEC/BIS/CCC/KC logos; confirm required marks with MEAN WELL.
SELV marking
The cover explicitly includes SELV for the M type.
Dielectric withstand
Input–output: 3.75 kVAC; input–FG: 2.0 kVAC; output–FG: 1.5 kVAC.
Insulation resistance
100 MΩ at 500 VDC, 25°C and 70% RH for input–output, input–FG and output–FG.
EMC emissions
BS EN/EN55015; BS EN/EN61000-3-2 Class C at load ≥50%; BS EN/EN61000-3-3; GB/T17743; GB17625.1; KN15.
EMC immunity
BS EN/EN61000-4-2, -3, -4, -5, -6, -8 and -11; BS EN/EN61547 and KN61547.
Surge immunity
Line–earth: 6 kV; line–line: 4 kV. Apply the installation and grounding requirements; this does not certify the complete luminaire.
ErP installation
Use behind a switch; do not permanently connect this driver to the mains, as stated by the catalog’s ErP note.
Specification conditions
Unless separately stated: 230 VAC input, rated current and 25°C ambient temperature. Verify the finished installation’s EMC performance again.
Installation safety
Disconnect the mains supply and prevent accidental reconnection before installation or maintenance. Have faults examined by a qualified technician; do not open the power-supply case yourself.
Ventilation and mounting
Keep ventilation clear and do not stack objects on the unit. Keep 10–15 cm clearance when the adjacent device is a heat source. Follow this model’s mounting, ambient-temperature and output-derating requirements.
System wiring and protection
Use approved primary and secondary wiring rated for at least the applicable unit current. Provide suitable system-level insulation and an enclosure around single-insulated wiring; verify EMC again in the completed system.
Environmental and load limits
Do not immerse the unit or install it near fire or above its specified ambient limit. Keep output current and power within the model’s rated operating envelope. If a fitted external flexible cable is damaged, replacement is limited to the manufacturer, its service agent or a similarly qualified person.
Connection seals and support
If waterproof connectors are fitted, secure their connections to prevent water entry. Verify the mounting structure and luminaire strength; use safety cables for bay-light applications.
Protective-earth installation
Connect the fitted green/yellow PE/FG conductor to protective earth according to this model’s wiring diagram.
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