MEAN WELL XLG Series Metal-Case LED Drivers
The XLG series is a highly reliable, heavy-duty LED driver housed in a rugged metal case. It is defined by its cutting-edge Constant Power (CP) mode design, which allows a single driver to deliver its full rated wattage across a very wide range of output currents and voltages, drastically reducing the number of SKU models needed in inventory.
- Rugged Metal Housing: Built with a robust metal enclosure and fully potted with thermal-conductive silicone, offering superior heat dissipation and extreme durability.
- IP67 Waterproof Rating: Completely protected against dust and water immersion, making it ideal for harsh outdoor, wet, and industrial environments.
- Constant Power Architecture: The driver automatically adjusts the output voltage according to the connected LED load while maintaining a constant power output, maximizing fixture compatibility.
- Compact Design: Compared to older generations of metal-case drivers (like the ELG series), the XLG series features a highly condensed footprint (up to 30% smaller), saving installation space and reducing shipping costs.
Technical Highlights
- Wide Input Range: Operates on a universal AC input from 100~305VAC, suitable for both standard commercial grids and high-line industrial voltages.
- High Surge Protection: Engineered with robust internal surge immunity (typically 6KV/4KV, and up to 10KV/6KV on higher wattages), which is critical for outdoor street and flood lighting reliability.
- Active PFC: Built-in Active Power Factor Correction ensures high efficiency (up to 94%) and compliance with stringent harmonic current regulations (EN61000-3-2 Class C).
- Comprehensive Protections: Fully equipped with auto-recovery safeguards against short circuit, over-voltage, and over-temperature.
- Global Safety Certifications: UL, ENEC, TUV, CE, CB, UKCA, and EAC approvals ensure readiness for major international lighting projects.
Power Range & Output Variants
The XLG series covers a massive wattage spectrum, ranging from 20W all the way up to 320W, and is split into specific output types based on your application needs:
| Available Wattages | Output Types | Ideal Applications |
|---|---|---|
| 20W, 25W, 50W, 75W, 100W, 150W, 200W, 240W, 320W |
L / M / H Types (Constant Power) Provides a wide adjustable current range across Low, Medium, or High voltage bands. |
Street lights, high-bay lights, stadium floodlights, horticulture lighting, and general architectural outdoor lighting. |
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12V / 24V Types (CV + CC) Fixed voltage output with constant current limiting capability. |
Outdoor LED strips, commercial signage, moving signs, and low-voltage architectural landscape lighting. |
Design Tip: By selecting the Constant Power (L/M/H) models, lighting manufacturers can use the exact same XLG driver to power entirely different LED COBs or PCB arrays simply by tuning the output current to match the load.
Dimming & Control Options
To accommodate various smart city and project specifications, the XLG series is available with multiple functional suffixes:
| Suffix Code | Feature Description |
|---|---|
| Blank Type | Standard version without dimming functionality. Features a fixed output. IP67 rated. |
| A-Type | Features an internal potentiometer accessed via a waterproof rubber plug, allowing manual adjustment of the output current (Io). IP67 rated. |
| AB-Type | Combines the manual current adjustment of the A-Type with a built-in 3-in-1 Dimming function (0~10VDC, 10V PWM signal, or resistance). IP67 rated. |
| DA2-Type | Integrated with DALI-2 digital control for smart, addressable outdoor lighting networks. IP67 rated. |
