HVG-480-36B LED Driver
MEAN WELL HVG-480-36B is a 36 V constant-voltage + constant-current LED driver rated at 13.3 A and 478.8 W. Its constant-current operating region is 18–36 V. This IP67 metal-case Class I version provides 3-in-1 dimming by 0–10 vdc, 10 v pwm or resistance. Match the LED load to the rated operating envelope and follow the input, thermal and installation conditions below.
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Catalog: HVG-480, PDF pages 48–57, revision 2025-06-27.
Model selection
Full model and series
HVG-480-36B; HVG-480
Suffix and configuration
3-in-1 dimming by 0–10 VDC, 10 V PWM or resistance. Standard execution in the catalog.
Construction and IP rating
Metal housing; Class I protective-earth design; IP67; built-in active PFC; fanless free-air convection cooling.
Driving method
Constant-current operation can directly drive LEDs; constant-voltage operation is usually used with an additional DC/DC driver. In the constant-current region, the maximum output voltage depends on the final-system configuration. Contact MEAN WELL if load compatibility is uncertain.
Application scope
LED greenhouse, stadium and mining lighting. The catalog specifies North America lighting-equipment applications; consult MEAN WELL sales for other uses.
Output specifications
Rated output voltage
36 V
Rated output current
13.3 A
Rated output power
478.8 W
Constant-current voltage region
18–36 V
Ripple and noise (maximum)
250 mVp-p
Voltage tolerance
±1.0%, including setup tolerance, line regulation and load regulation
Line / load regulation
Line: ±0.5%; load: ±0.5%
Efficiency (typical)
94.5%
Temperature coefficient
±0.03%/°C over 0–60°C
Input and performance
Input voltage and frequency
180–528 VAC or 254–747 VDC; 47–63 Hz AC
Input current (typical)
1.52 A at 347 VAC; 1.15 A at 480 VAC
Power factor (typical)
≥0.98 / ≥0.98 / ≥0.97 / ≥0.95 at 230 / 277 / 347 / 480 VAC respectively, full load
Total harmonic distortion
THD <20% at load ≥50% on 230/277/347/480 VAC.
Setup / rise time
500 ms / 100 ms at 230, 347 and 480 VAC. Setup time is measured at the first cold start; turning power on/off may increase setup time.
Hold-up time (typical)
16 ms at 347 and 480 VAC
Inrush current (typical)
40 A; pulse width 1100 µs, measured at 50% Ipeak at 480 VAC, cold start, per NEMA 410
16 A circuit-breaker reference
4 units on type B; 6 units on type C at 480 VAC. These are catalog reference limits; verify the actual breaker and installation conditions.
Leakage current
<0.75 mA at 480 VAC
Input/load characteristic
At 60 Hz, the catalog static-characteristic curve shows 100% load over 180–528 VAC. Apply the temperature derating limits separately.
Protection
Over-current protection
95–108%; constant-current limiting, automatically recovers after the fault is removed
Short-circuit protection
Constant-current limiting, automatically recovers after the fault is removed
Over-voltage protection
39.5–45 V; output shuts down; cycle input power to recover
Over-temperature protection
Output shuts down; cycle input power to recover
Adjustment and control
3-in-1 dimming interface
Apply 0–10 VDC, a 10 V PWM signal at 100 Hz–3 kHz, or resistance between DIM+ and DIM−. This controls the constant-current level.
Dimming source and synchronization
100 µA typical source current. For N drivers in synchronized resistance dimming, the plotted resistance scale is 10 kΩ/N through 100 kΩ/N; 100 kΩ/N corresponds to full current.
Minimum level and switch-off
Minimum dimming level is approximately 5%; output current is undefined for 0% < Iout <5%. Output can drop to 0% with approximately 0 VDC, 0 kΩ, or a 10 V PWM signal at 0% duty.
Dimming wiring and load
DIM+ purple; DIM− pink. Do not connect DIM− to Vo−. For this dimming arrangement, connect directly to LEDs; it is not suitable for use with additional drivers.
Control cable
UL2517, 22 AWG × 2 conductors, as shown in the mechanical drawing.
Thermal and environmental conditions
Case operating temperature
Tcase −40 to +85°C; maximum case temperature +85°C. This is a case-temperature rating, not the ambient limit.
Cooling and ambient derating
Horizontal installation, free-air convection: at 180 VAC, 100% load to +50°C then 60% at +60°C; at 230 VAC, 100% to +55°C then 60% at +65°C; above 277 VAC, 100% to +60°C then 60% at +70°C. Each ambient curve stops at its stated endpoint. At rated current in constant-current mode, maximum workable ambient temperature is +55°C typical at 230 VAC.
Case-temperature load curve
The horizontal-mounting case-temperature curve shows 100% load through +85°C and stops there. Observe both case and ambient conditions.
Altitude derating
For this fanless driver above 2000 m (6500 ft), reduce the allowable ambient temperature by 3.5°C for each additional 1000 m.
Humidity and storage
Working: 20–95% RH, non-condensing. Storage: −40 to +80°C and 10–95% RH, non-condensing.
Vibration
10–500 Hz, 5G; 12 minutes per cycle; 72 minutes along each X, Y and Z axis.
Typical lifetime
>50,000 hours when Tcase, particularly the tc / TMP point, is about +80°C or below. Lifetime is temperature-dependent; consult the lifetime curve.
MTBF
1125.4K h minimum, Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore); 98.9K h minimum, MIL-HDBK-217F at 25°C
Warranty
Manufacturer catalog: 5-year warranty, subject to MEAN WELL’s warranty statement.
Safety and EMC
Safety standards
UL8750 (Type HL); CSA C22.2 No. 250.13-12; EAC TP TC 004; IP67 for this suffix.
Type HL application
For use in Class I, Division 2 hazardous-location lighting equipment under the applicable system requirements. Type HL is not a standalone explosion-proof classification.
Dielectric withstand
Input/output: 3.75 kVAC; input/FG: 2 kVAC; output/FG: 1.5 kVAC.
Insulation resistance
Input/output, input/FG and output/FG: 100 MΩ at 500 VDC, 25°C and 70% RH.
EMC emission
FCC Part 15 Subpart B; EAC TP TC 020.
EMC immunity
Surge: 4 kV line-to-earth and 2 kV line-to-line; EAC TP TC 020.
Mechanical and wiring
Dimensions and enclosure
262 × 125 × 43.8 mm (L × W × H); case no. 251; drawing tolerance ±1 mm.
Mounting
Four Ø4.5 mm mounting features. Main case body length excluding end flanges: 235.2 mm. Use the exact mechanical drawing for fixing geometry.
Case-temperature measuring point
The depicted tc point is 113.8 mm from the right inner end line and 58 mm from the lower edge; measure at the marked point in the drawing.
Input cable
STW 18 AWG × 3 conductors, 300 ±20 mm; brown AC/L, blue AC/N, green/yellow FG protective earth.
Output cable
SJTW 14 AWG × 2 conductors, 300 ±20 mm; red Vo+, black Vo−.
Unit mass and packing
2.8 kg per unit; 4 pcs / 12.2 kg / 0.55 CUFT per carton
Installation
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 FG/PE conductor to PE according to this Class I model’s wiring diagram.
Dimming isolation
The installation manual lists this HVG family’s analog dimming circuit as not isolated from the secondary output. Follow the specified DIM wiring and controller requirements.
Controller installation
The depicted 22 AWG dimming conductors are smaller than 18 AWG. For standalone use, use only SELV dimming controllers or networks; contact MEAN WELL before using FELV control. Verify controller compatibility and capacity for this exact DIM interface.
Specification conditions
Specification measurement conditions
Unless otherwise stated: 347 VAC input, rated load and +25°C ambient.
Ripple measurement
20 MHz bandwidth; 12-inch twisted-pair wire terminated with 0.1 µF and 47 µF capacitors in parallel.
Performance plots
Power-factor plots are for constant-current mode at Tcase +80°C. THD and efficiency plots illustrate the 54 V model at that case temperature; use this model’s specification-table efficiency and applicable load/input conditions.
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