HVGC-240-2100DX LED driver
MEAN WELL HVGC-240-2100DX is a 240 W, 2100 mA constant current LED driver with high-voltage output, a metal Class I enclosure, active PFC and fanless free-air convection cooling. Its IP67 design supports suitable indoor or outdoor installations subject to the installation requirements. Built-in smart timer dimming by user request; confirm the supplied timing profile with MEAN WELL.
Download MEAN WELL HVGC-240 Datasheet (PDF)Download MEAN WELL LED Installation Manual
HVGC catalog, PDF pages 28–36. Use the exact output and function suffix when selecting the driver.
Output and function
Rated output
2100 mA constant current; 240 W rated power.
Constant current region
57.2–114.3 V. Select the LED load within this range; the highest output voltage depends on the system configuration. Contact MEAN WELL for compatibility questions.
Open-circuit voltage
117 V maximum.
Current accuracy
Current tolerance: ±5%. Current ripple: 5% maximum at rated current.
Function and ingress rating
DX type; IP67. Built-in smart timer dimming by user request; confirm the supplied timing profile with MEAN WELL.
Current adjustment
No internal user-adjustable current potentiometer is specified for this suffix.
LED connection
This series operates in constant current mode to drive LEDs directly. The exact current option and function suffix determine the operating limits.
Smart timer profile
Adaptive proportional current profiles may run for up to 14 consecutive hours. The actual profile must be agreed with MEAN WELL; examples do not establish the factory program for this SKU.
Residential example D01
Elapsed time after power-on: 100% for 0–6 h, 70% for 6–7 h, 50% for 7–11 h, then 70% for 11–14 h.
Street example D02
Elapsed time: 50% for 0–1 h, 80% for 1–3 h, 100% for 3–8 h, 60% for 8–11 h, then 80% for 11–14 h.
Tunnel example D03
Elapsed time: 70% for 0–1.5 h, 100% for 1.5–11 h, then 70% for 11–14 h. These intervals follow the software tables; some clock-time examples in the catalog are inconsistent. Confirm the commissioned schedule.
Programming interface
DX denotes the requested smart timer option. A separate DX wiring drawing and its factory program must be confirmed with MEAN WELL; do not assume a D2 programming lead or a B-type analog input.
Catalog option
By request; confirm specification and availability with MEAN WELL.
Input and performance
Input range
180–528 VAC or 254–747 VDC; 47–63 Hz AC. Apply the voltage-specific thermal limits.
AC current and power factor
Typical AC current: 0.76 A at 347 VAC; 0.56 A at 480 VAC. Full-load typical PF: ≥0.98 / ≥0.97 / ≥0.95 / ≥0.93 at 230 / 277 / 347 / 480 VAC.
Efficiency and harmonic distortion
Typical efficiency: 92.5%. THD <20% at loads ≥50% at 230, 277 and 347 VAC; 60% at 480 VAC.
Set-up time
500 ms at 230, 347 and 480 VAC. Measured at first cold start; repeated power cycling may increase set-up time.
Mains loading
Typical cold-start inrush: 50 A; 532 µs pulse width measured at 50% Ipeak at 480 VAC, per NEMA 410. Maximum units on a 16 A type B / type C circuit breaker at 480 VAC: 4 / 6.
Leakage and measurement conditions
Leakage current <0.75 mA at 480 VAC. Unless otherwise stated, specifications use 347 VAC, rated output current and 25°C ambient. Separate rise-time, hold-up-time and idle-power values are not stated.
Protection
Short circuit
Constant current limiting; automatic recovery when the fault is removed.
Overvoltage
120–131.4 V; shuts down output voltage; re-power to recover.
Overtemperature
Shuts down and latches off output voltage; re-power to recover.
Temperature and reliability
Case and ambient limits
Operating case temperature: −40 to +90°C, with maximum Tcase +90°C. Horizontal installation: at 180 VAC, 100% load from −40 to +50°C, then 60% at +60°C; at 230 VAC, 100% through +55°C, then 60% at +65°C; above 277 VAC, 100% through +60°C, then 60% at +70°C. The case-temperature load curve shows 100% from −40 to +90°C. Meet both case and ambient limits; free-air convection cooling.
Input and altitude derating
The 60 Hz static graph shows 100% load from 180 to 528 VAC; the notes still require assessment of low-input derating. Follow the separate voltage-dependent ambient-temperature curves. Above 2,000 m altitude, reduce allowable ambient temperature by 3.5°C per 1,000 m for this fanless design.
Environment
Working humidity: 20–95% RH, non-condensing. Storage: −40 to +80°C, 10–95% RH. Temperature coefficient: ±0.03%/°C over 0–60°C. Vibration: 10–500 Hz, 5 G, 12 min/cycle, 72 min along each X, Y and Z axis.
Operating curves
PFC switching frequency 45 kHz; PWM switching frequency 65 kHz. PF curves use Tc 80°C; THD and efficiency examples use the 700 mA model at Tc 80°C, distinguishing 230, 277, 347 and 480 VAC. These examples do not guarantee identical performance for every current option.
Life and reliability
Typical lifetime >50,000 hours at Tc / TMP about 80°C or lower. The lifetime graph indicates approximately 100,000 h at Tc 20–70°C, 70,000 h at 75°C, 50,000 h at 80°C, 35,000 h at 85°C and 25,000 h at 90°C. MTBF: 1769.1K hours minimum, Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore); 145.2K hours minimum, MIL-HDBK-217F at 25°C.
Warranty
Five-year manufacturer warranty, subject to its warranty statement and the specified operating conditions.
Mechanical details and wiring
Dimensions
254.2 × 68 × 38.8 mm (L × W × H); case 994; drawing tolerance ±1 mm.
Mounting reference
The mechanical drawings show four Ø4.2 mm mounting slots, vertical spacing 34.2 mm, and main case body length 230.2 mm excluding end mounting flanges. Use the full drawing for fixing positions. These details come from the depicted A/AB/B/D2 versions; obtain the exact DX drawing before mounting.
Temperature measurement point
The marked tc point is 115.1 mm from the main case right edge and 34 mm from the bottom edge; use this point for case-temperature verification. The DX version is not drawn separately; confirm its supplied tc marking.
Wiring confirmation
The mechanical page depicts A, AB, B and D2, but not DX separately. Obtain the supplied DX wiring drawing to confirm cable type, gauge, length, colors and any control conductors. No D2 or analog DIM wiring is assigned to DX here.
Unit weight and packing
1.35 kg (1350 g) per unit. Carton reference: 12 pcs / 17.2 kg / 0.78 CUFT. Per-unit mass is separately stated in the specification.
Safety and EMC
Electrical classification
Metal Class I design requiring protective earth. This electrical protection class is distinct from any hazardous-location designation.
Safety standards
UL 8750 Type HL; CSA C22.2 No. 250.13-12; IEC/BS EN/EN 61347-1 and 61347-2-13; BS EN/EN 62384 (independent); EAC TP TC 004.
Type HL application
The family specifies Type HL for Class I, Division 2 hazardous classified locations.
Isolation
Withstand voltage: input–output 3.75 kVAC; input–FG 2 kVAC; output–FG 1.5 kVAC. Isolation resistance: 100 MΩ at 500 VDC, 25°C and 70% RH across these paths.
EMC
Emissions: BS EN/EN 55015; BS EN/EN 61000-3-2 at ≥80% load; BS EN/EN 61000-3-3; FCC Part 15 Subpart B; EAC TP TC 020. Immunity: BS EN/EN 61000-4-2, -3, -4, -5, -6, -8 and -11; BS EN/EN 61547, light-industry level; EAC TP TC 020. Surge immunity: 4 kV line-to-earth and 2 kV line-to-line.
System integration
The driver is a component; final equipment manufacturers must re-qualify EMC for the complete installation. For the stated ErP luminaire requirement, use behind a mains switch without a permanent unswitched mains connection. The product is intended for North American and EU lighting equipment; contact MEAN WELL for other uses.
Applications
Applications
LED street, high-bay, parking-space and fishing-lamp lighting.
Installation manual requirements
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.
Timer ordering
This DX version uses customer-defined smart-timer dimming by request. Confirm the ordered profile and operating procedure with MEAN WELL; DX does not mean DALI or DALI-2.
Confirm the exact LED load, operating temperature, control interface and installation requirements against the linked datasheet and manual before commissioning.
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