HVGC-650A-U-AB LED Driver
MEAN WELL HVGC-650A-U-AB is a 649.6 W constant-power LED driver with 11200 mA rated current and a 24–58 V constant-current operating region. This IP67 Class I metal-case version provides 3-in-1 dimming and output-current potentiometer and a 12 V / 200 mA auxiliary output. Select the LED operating point within the model-specific I–V envelope; current and voltage limits cannot be combined arbitrarily.
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Catalog: HVGC-650, PDF pages 57–66, revision 2026-02-09.
Model selection
Full model and series
HVGC-650A-U-AB; HVGC-650
Suffix and configuration
3-in-1 dimming and output-current potentiometer. Standard catalog execution.
Construction and IP rating
IP67; metal housing; Class I protective-earth design; active PFC; fanless free-air convection cooling.
Auxiliary-output identity
The A immediately after 650 identifies the auxiliary-output version. Nominal 12 V ±10%, 200 mA; ripple and noise 150 mVp-p. Keep this circuit separate from the LED output and control interface.
Applications
Harbor, LED high-bay, parking-lot, fishing-lamp, horticulture and stadium lighting. Subject to the final luminaire design.
Output specifications
Rated output current
11200 mA
Rated output power
649.6 W
Constant-current voltage region
24–58 V
Full-power current range
11200–14000 mA
Maximum open-circuit voltage
70 V
Catalog current-adjustment range
5600–14000 mA. Use only the adjustment/control method specified for this suffix.
Recommended operating envelope
Match the LED forward-voltage sum and selected current to the shaded I–V region in the catalog, within the rated power limit. Key plotted current / voltage points: 5600 mA / 58 V; 11200 mA / 58 V; 14000 mA / 46.4 V; 11200 mA / 29 V.
Current tolerance and ripple
Current tolerance ±5%; current ripple 5.0% maximum at rated current.
Efficiency (typical)
95.5%
Temperature coefficient
±0.03%/°C over 0–55°C
Lower-voltage source qualification
The specification table gives 24–58 V. The I–V illustration labels one corner 23.2 V; these differ. Keep the specified 24 V lower limit unless MEAN WELL confirms a different approved operating point.
Input and performance
Input voltage and frequency
180–528 VAC or 254–747 VDC; 47–63 Hz AC.
Input current (typical)
2.1 A at 347 VAC; 1.5 A at 480 VAC
Power factor (typical)
≥0.98 / ≥0.98 / ≥0.97 / ≥0.96 / ≥0.95 at 230 / 277 / 347 / 400 / 480 VAC respectively, full load.
Total harmonic distortion
THD <20% at load ≥50% on 230 / 277 / 347 / 400 / 480 VAC.
Setup time
500 ms at 230, 347 and 480 VAC. Measured at the first cold start; turning power on/off may increase setup time.
Inrush current (typical)
Cold start: 40 A, pulse width 1250 µs measured at 50% Ipeak at 480 VAC, per NEMA 410.
Circuit-breaker reference
2 units on a 16 A type B breaker; 4 units on a 16 A type C breaker 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, 80% load at 180 VAC, increasing to 100% at 200 VAC; 100% through 528 VAC. Apply thermal limits separately.
Protection
Short-circuit protection
Constant-current limiting; automatically recovers after the fault is removed.
Over-voltage protection
62–78 V; output voltage shuts down; cycle input power to recover.
Over-temperature protection
Output voltage shuts down; cycle input power to recover.
Adjustment and control
3-in-1 dimming
Apply 0–10 VDC, a 10 V PWM signal at 100 Hz–3 kHz, or resistance across DIM+ and DIM− to adjust the constant-current level.
Local current adjustment
Use the built-in Io ADJ potentiometer within this model’s current-adjustment range.
Dimming source and synchronization
100 µA typical source current. For N synchronized drivers, the plotted resistance scale extends from 10 kΩ/N to 100 kΩ/N; 100 kΩ/N corresponds to full current.
Minimum level and switch-off
Minimum dimming level is approximately 6%; output is undefined for 0% < Iout <6%. Approximately 0 VDC, 0 Ω or a 10 V PWM signal at 0% duty can reduce output to 0%.
Dimming wiring and load
DIM+ purple; DIM− pink. Do not connect DIM− to Vo−. Connect the dimmed output directly to LEDs; this arrangement is not suitable for use with additional drivers.
Thermal and environmental conditions
Case operating temperature
Tcase −40 to +85°C; maximum case temperature +85°C. This is not the ambient-temperature limit.
Cooling and ambient derating
Horizontal mounting and free-air convection. At 200 VAC, 100% load through +45°C, then 60% at +50°C; at 230 VAC, 100% through +50°C, then 60% at +55°C; above 277 VAC, 100% through +55°C, then 60% at +60°C. The curves stop at these endpoints. At rated current in the constant-power region, maximum workable ambient temperature is +50°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 limits.
Altitude derating
Above 2000 m (6500 ft), reduce allowable ambient temperature by 3.5°C per additional 1000 m for this fanless driver.
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 less. Lifetime varies with temperature; use the dedicated curve, not an unconditional service-life guarantee.
MTBF
728.1K h minimum, Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore); 60.2K 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; ENEC BS EN/EN61347-2-13; EAC TP TC 004.
Type HL application
For use in Class I, Division 2 hazardous-location lighting equipment under the applicable final-system requirements. This AB version requires consideration for built-in use to comply with Type HL application requirements. Type HL is not a standalone explosion-proof classification.
Dielectric withstand
Input/output: 4.2 kVAC; input/FG: 2.1 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.
Safety source qualification
The safety row additionally prints “BS EN/EN60384”. Verify the applicable certificate with MEAN WELL; this text is not silently changed to a different standard.
SELV scope
The HVGC-650 series cover identifies SELV only for H and U output ranges; this U model is within that stated range.
AB-only approvals
The catalog limits GB/T19510.1 / GB/T19510.213 and the CCC marking to AB-Type.
EMC emission
BS EN/EN55015; BS EN/EN61000-3-2 Class C at load ≥50%; BS EN/EN61000-3-3; FCC Part 15 Class B; EAC TP TC 020. GB/T17743 and GB17625.1 are specified for AB-Type only.
EMC immunity
BS EN/EN61000-4-2, -3, -4, -5, -6, -8 and -11; BS EN/EN61547, light-industry level; EAC TP TC 020. Surge: 8 kV line-to-earth / 4 kV line-to-line.
Mechanical and wiring
Dimensions and enclosure
280 × 144 × 48.5 mm (L × W × H); case no. 228; drawing tolerance ±1 mm.
Mounting
four Ø4.5 mm mounting features; main case body length excluding end flanges 253.2 mm. Use the exact drawing for fixing geometry.
Case-temperature measuring point
the tc point is 126.6 mm from the right inner end line and 47 mm from the lower edge.
Input cable
SOOW 17 AWG × 3 conductors / H07RN-F 3 × 1.0 mm²; brown AC/L, blue AC/N, green/yellow FG protective earth. the drawing gives 300 ±20 mm.
Output cable
SJOW 17 AWG × 4 conductors / H05RN-F; red Vo+, black Vo−. the output lead drawing gives 300 ±20 mm.
Unit mass and packing
Catalog packing reference: 3.9 kg per unit; 4 pcs / 16.6 kg / 0.98 CUFT per carton. This is the stated per-unit reference, not a carton-weight average.
Four-conductor output
The U output uses two red positive and two black negative conductors for the same LED output; these are not independent channels.
Control cable
SJOW 17 AWG × 2 conductors / H05RN-F; DIM+ purple, DIM− pink. Use the supplied drawing for lead length; no separate control-lead dimension is assigned here.
Auxiliary cable
SJOW 17 AWG × 2 conductors / H05RN-F; AUX+ gray, AUX− black; 300 ±20 mm in the auxiliary-output drawing.
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.
Weather protection
This model is IP67 with an adjustment function and must be installed indoors or in a location sheltered from rain outdoors, as required by the installation manual. The IP rating does not permit immersion.
Controller installation
Verify controller compatibility and capacity for this exact DIM interface. The depicted control conductors are 17 AWG. If standalone dimming conductors smaller than 18 AWG are used, use only SELV controllers or networks and contact MEAN WELL before using FELV control.
Auxiliary-output identity
The A suffix immediately after 650 identifies the auxiliary-output version. Its auxiliary output is 12 V at 200 mA, with AUX+ gray and AUX− black. Keep the auxiliary circuit separate from the LED power and control interfaces and within its stated rating.
Input switching
For the catalog ErP condition, use this driver behind a switch; do not connect it permanently to the mains.
Specification conditions
Measurement conditions
Unless otherwise stated: 347 VAC input, rated current and +25°C ambient.
Performance plots
Power-factor curves are shown at Tcase +80°C. THD and efficiency plots illustrate the L output range at Tcase +80°C; use this exact model’s table values and stated load/input limits.
Accessories and supplied configuration
The applicable catalog pages do not identify a separately orderable dedicated connector or programmer code. Confirm any required programming equipment or custom build with MEAN WELL; accessories are not implied by the model description.
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