DAP-04 — DALI to PWM signal converter
MEAN WELL DAP-04 converts DALI or PUSH commands into PWM control signals for compatible MEAN WELL AC/DC LED power supplies with 3-in-1 dimming. It provides four physical PWM channels and a DIM1-controlled relay. Its jumper selects active-high or active-low PWM, with active high as the factory setting.
Download MEAN WELL DAP-04 Datasheet (PDF)Download MEAN WELL DAP-04 Installation Manual (PDF)DAP-04 series specifications and wiring: combined catalog pages 2–8, dated 2024-10-16. Apply the model-specific JP1 function shown on page 8.
Power and control ratings
Parameter
Details
Input supply
90–305 VAC, 47–63 Hz, or 127–431 VDC. For DC input, connect AC/L to positive and AC/N to negative, as specified in the catalog.
Input current
0.1 A typical AC current.
Power consumption
0.5 W typical in the specification table; the catalog’s below-0.5 W condition is measured at 230 VAC.
Inrush current
Cold start: 15 A typical at 230 VAC; pulse width 500 µs measured at 50% of peak current.
Leakage current
Less than 0.5 mA at 240 VAC.
Control input
DALI or primary-side PUSH dimming.
PWM outputs
Four physical open-collector PWM output channels; 1 kHz typical. These signal outputs control compatible LED drivers and do not supply LED load power.
Dimming range and curve
1–100%; selectable linear or logarithmic response in accordance with IEC 62386-207.
Model configuration
JP1 short: active-high PWM; JP1 open: active-low PWM. Factory setting: active high. This model uses four DALI addresses for its four outputs.
Driver capacity
Up to 20 compatible MEAN WELL LED power supplies per active PWM channel. Four-channel operation supports up to 80 in total; all supplies on a channel share its setting.
Relay contact
240 VAC / 8 A resistive-load rating. The relay follows DIM1: duty cycle above 0% closes the contact; 0% opens it.
External switching equipment
If the connected LED supplies require more than 8 A aggregate input current or more than 50 A inrush current, use an appropriately rated external relay or magnetic contactor as shown in the catalog. The 305 VAC input limit does not increase the relay contact rating.
DALI, PUSH and signal wiring
Parameter
Details
DALI network
Primary-side DALI interface: 16 groups and 64 addresses. Apply the address/output configuration for this exact model.
DALI wiring limit
Maximum 2 V drop between the DALI controller and DAP-04. The catalog permits up to 300 m using 1.5 mm² wire; verify the actual bus voltage drop.
PUSH button
Use a normally open push button without a light indicator. Connect the button between PUSH and AC/L as drawn, not between PUSH and AC/N.
PUSH operation
Less than 0.05 s: no change. 0.1–1 s: ON/OFF. 1.5–10 s: dim up or down. More than 11 s: reset to 100%. Each long press reverses the dimming direction; factory output is 100%. The gaps between the listed timing ranges are not assigned an operation in the catalog.
PUSH wiring length
Maximum distance from the push button to the last driver: 20 m.
PWM wiring limit
Maximum 0.5 V drop between the converter and connected LED drivers. This is separate from the 2 V DALI bus limit.
Shared channel behavior
Switching off AC input to one LED power supply can decrease the brightness of other supplies in the same dimming group.
TB1 terminals
1 = AC/L; 2 = AC/N; 3 = PUSH; 4 = DA+; 5 = DA−; 6 = RY+; 7 = RY−.
TB2 terminals
1 = DIM1+; 2 = DIM1−; 3 = DIM2+; 4 = DIM2−; 5 = DIM3+; 6 = DIM3−; 7 = DIM4+; 8 = DIM4−.
LED-driver connection
Match each DIM+ and DIM− output to the corresponding dimming terminals of the compatible driver. The catalog’s blue/white driver-wire example is not a statement that the converter includes those cables.
Installation and physical data
Parameter
Details
Construction and use
Fully isolated plastic case, Class II construction without an FG terminal, IP20. Suitable for indoor lighting-control applications such as office and decorative lighting.
Dimensions
165 × 46 × 23 mm (L × W × H); mechanical drawing general tolerance ±1 mm.
Case-temperature measuring point
The mechanical drawing marks tc at 60 mm from the right end and 15 mm from the top edge. These are position dimensions, not a temperature limit.
Operating environment
−30°C to +60°C; 20–90% RH, non-condensing.
Storage environment
−40°C to +80°C; 10–95% RH.
Altitude allowance
Above 2,000 m, the catalog calls for ambient-temperature derating of 3.5°C per 1,000 m for fanless models, or 5°C per 1,000 m for fan models. Apply the allowance appropriate to the installation.
Vibration
10–500 Hz, 2G; 10 minutes per cycle, 60 minutes along each X, Y and Z axis.
Unit mass
160 g per unit. Packing reference: 84 pieces / 14.4 kg / 1.14 CUFT.
Standards and reliability
Parameter
Details
DALI standards
IEC 62386-101, IEC 62386-102 and IEC 62386-207.
Safety approvals
BS EN/EN 61347-1; BS EN/EN 61347-2-11; BS EN/EN 61058-1 clauses 8, 17, 20 and 25; EAC TP TC 004; AS/NZS 62368.1.
Isolation tests
Input-to-output withstand: 3.75 kVAC. Input-to-output insulation resistance: greater than 100 MΩ at 500 VDC, 25°C and 70% RH.
EMC emissions
BS EN/EN 55015; BS EN/EN 61000-3-2 and -3; EAC TP TC 020.
EMC immunity
BS EN/EN 61000-4-2, -3, -4, -5, -6, -8 and -11; BS EN/EN 61547, light-industry level, with 2 kV surge; EAC TP TC 020.
MTBF reference
At least 2,515,500 hours per Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore), or 246,900 hours per MIL-HDBK-217F at 25°C; calculated reliability references, not guaranteed service life.
Manufacturer warranty reference
The catalog states a 3-year manufacturer warranty. Refer to the manufacturer’s applicable warranty terms.
Manufacturer instructions
Parameter
Details
Installation environment
Installation must be performed by a qualified electrician indoors. Keep the ambient temperature within 60 degrees C and use suitably rated wiring and circuit protection.
Terminal conductor selection
For TB1, the installation manual specifies 14-18 AWG, 0.823-2.08 mm2 stranded wire or solid-wire diameter 1.02-1.628 mm. For TB2 it specifies 16-18 AWG, 0.823-1.31 mm2 stranded wire or solid-wire diameter 1.02-1.29 mm. The solid-wire figures are diameters, not conductor areas.
Terminal preparation and cover
Strip 10 mm at TB1 and TB2 and use a 3 mm slotted screwdriver; the suggested push-down force is 3-4 kp (6.61-8.81 lbf). The 4.6 kgf-cm (4 lb-in) tightening recommendation with a 5 mm Phillips screwdriver applies to the blue covers, not to the push terminals.
DALI cable limit
Limit the voltage drop between the converter and DALI controller to 2 V. The manual gives a maximum cable length of 300 m when using 1.5 mm2 cable.
Relay load selection
Use an additional magnetic switch when the total input current of the selected LED power supplies exceeds 8 A or their inrush current exceeds 50 A. This selection condition does not turn the relay contact rating into a permissible rating for every LED-driver load.
Circuit-breaker example
For standard DAP-04 at 230 VAC, the manual lists maximum quantities of 10, 16, 17 and 27 on ABB S201 B10, B16, C10 and C16 breakers respectively. These manufacturer-specific calculated examples do not apply to every breaker or to DAP-04-S01 without confirmation.
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