Name: MEAN WELL ELG-100-C series: constant-current LED driver - ELG-100-C500-3Y
Brand: MEAN WELL
SKU: ELG-100-C500-3Y
Price: 82.8 USD
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MEAN WELL ELG-100-C series: constant-current LED driver - ELG-100-C500-3Y

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MEAN WELL ELG-100-C500-3Y

MEAN WELL ELG-100-C500-3Y is a 500 mA constant-current LED driver with a 100–200 V operating region and IP67 metal housing. Rated output is 100 W at 200–305 VAC, reduced to 70 W at 100–180 VAC. Fixed output current; no dimming function specified for this suffix. Match the LED string to the voltage window and input-dependent power limit.

Download MEAN WELL ELG-100-C Datasheet (PDF)Download MEAN WELL LED Installation Manual

Catalog pages 75–85; specification revision 2026-02-04. Use the exact model and suffix when selecting wiring and operating conditions.

Output and model selection

Rated output current	500 mA.
Rated output power	100 W at 200–305 VAC; 70 W at 100–180 VAC. Use the static input-derating curve between these ranges.
Constant-current region	100–200 V. The highest usable output voltage depends on the LED/system configuration. Respect the rated power at the actual input voltage; contact MEAN WELL if compatibility is uncertain.
Maximum open-circuit voltage	210 V.
Current ripple and tolerance	Ripple: 5.0% maximum at rated current. Current tolerance: ±5.0%.
Exact function	Fixed output current; no dimming function specified for this suffix.
IP rating	IP67. Follow the model-specific weather protection and connection-sealing requirements below; the rating does not permit immersion.
Catalog option status	Listed as a standard/in-stock option in the catalog. Actual availability must be checked separately.

Input and performance

Input supply	100–305 VAC or 142–431 VDC; 47–63 Hz for AC. Low-input output derating applies.
Limited-duration input	The specification permits 320 VAC for 24 hours and 360 VAC for 1 hour. These limited-duration values do not extend the continuous 100–305 VAC rating.
Setup time	1000 ms at 115 VAC; 500 ms at 230 VAC. Measured at first cold start; repeated ON/OFF switching may increase setup time.
Efficiency	91% typical for this current rating.
Power factor	Built-in active PFC; PF ≥0.97 at 115 VAC, ≥0.95 at 230 VAC and ≥0.92 at 277 VAC, at full load.
Total harmonic distortion	THD <20% at load ≥50% on 115 VAC, ≥60% on 230 VAC, and ≥75% on 277 VAC.
AC input current	1.1 A at 115 VAC; 0.6 A at 230 VAC; 0.5 A at 277 VAC; typical.
Inrush current	Cold start: 40 A typical at 230 VAC; pulse width 760 μs measured at 50% of peak, per NEMA 410.
Circuit-breaker loading	Catalog maximum on a 16 A breaker at 230 VAC: 3 units on type B; 6 units on type C. Check the actual breaker and installation conditions.
Leakage current	<0.75 mA at 277 VAC.
Low-load consumption	No-load power consumption <0.5 W for this suffix.
Internal switching frequencies	PFC oscillator: 50–120 kHz; PWM oscillator: 60–130 kHz. These are internal converter frequencies.

Protection

Short-circuit protection	Hiccup mode; recovers automatically after the fault is removed.
Overvoltage protection	222–242 V; shuts down output voltage, with re-powering required for recovery.
Overtemperature protection	Shuts down output voltage; re-power to recover.

Temperature and reliability

Case temperature	Tcase −40 to +90°C; maximum case temperature +90°C. This is a case limit, not an ambient-temperature rating. Use the marked tc measuring point and the applicable load curve.
Cooling and load curves	Fanless free-air convection, in the recommended horizontal mounting direction. The ambient curve is 100% through +60°C, falling to 60% at +70°C. The Tcase curve is 100% through +90°C and ends there. The −40 to −25°C cold region is marked 230 VAC input only. Ambient and case limits must both be respected.
Input/load derating	At 60 Hz: 70% load from 100 to 180 VAC; rising to 100% at 200 VAC, then 100% through 305 VAC. Apply the exact wattage ratings as well.
Performance-plot conditions	PF plot: Tcase 80°C. THD and efficiency plots use the 350 mA model at Tcase 80°C; those illustrative curves do not replace this model’s tabulated typical efficiency.
Humidity and storage	Operating: 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, 5G; 12 minutes per cycle, 72 minutes along each X, Y and Z axis.
Altitude derating	For this fanless design, reduce the permissible ambient temperature by 3.5°C per 1000 m above 2000 m.
Life and warranty	Typical life expectancy exceeds 50,000 hours when the tc point is about 80°C or below, under the catalog conditions. Manufacturer catalog warranty: 5 years, subject to MEAN WELL’s warranty statement.
MTBF	3070.8 K hours minimum, Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore); 300.7 K hours minimum, MIL-HDBK-217F at 25°C.

Mechanical details and wiring

Housing and dimensions	Metal housing with functional ground; case 244A; 199 × 63 × 35.5 mm (L × W × H). Mechanical drawing tolerance: ±1 mm.
Single-unit weight	850 g, converted from the catalog single-unit packing weight; carton quantity and mass: 16 pcs / 14.2 kg / 0.72 CUFT.
Mounting	Recommended horizontal installation on the mounting surface. Four Ø4.5 mm fixing holes; hole-centre spacing 188 × 45.8 mm. Use the exact mechanical drawing for clearances and mounting details.
Case-temperature measuring point	The marked tc point is dimensioned 105 mm from the drawing’s right-hand case reference and 20 mm above the lower case reference. Measure this point rather than ambient air.
AC input wiring	Three-wire -3Y input: brown AC/L, blue AC/N, green/yellow PE/FG. SJOW 17 AWG × 3C / H05RN-F 1.0 mm²; 300 ±20 mm.
DC output wiring	Brown Vo+; blue Vo−. SJOW 17 AWG × 2C / H05RN-F 1.0 mm²; 300 ±20 mm. Keep input and output leads correctly identified.

Safety and installation conditions

Safety standards	UL8750 Type HL and CSA C22.2 No.250.13-12; BS EN/EN/AS/NZS61347-1 and 61347-2-13 for independent controlgear; BS EN/EN62384; GB/T19510.1 and GB/T19510.213; KC61347-1 and KC61347-2-13. EAC TP TC004 is also listed.
Type HL application	Type HL is specified for lighting equipment in Class I, Division 2 hazardous (classified) locations, subject to end-product suitability and certification.
Dielectric withstand	Input–output: 3.75 kVAC; input–FG: 2.0 kVAC; output–FG: 1.5 kVAC.
Insulation resistance	100 MΩ at 500 VDC, 25°C and 70% RH for input–output, input–FG and output–FG.
EMC emissions	BS EN/EN55015; BS EN/EN61000-3-2 Class C at load ≥60%; BS EN/EN61000-3-3; GB/T17743; GB17625.1; EAC TP TC020; KC KN15 and KN61547.
EMC immunity	BS EN/EN61000-4-2, -3, -4, -5, -6, -8 and -11; BS EN/EN61547, light-industry level; EAC TP TC020; KC KN15 and KN61547.
Surge immunity	Line–earth: 6 kV; line–line: 4 kV. Apply the installation and grounding requirements; this does not certify the complete luminaire.
ErP installation	Use behind a switch; do not permanently connect this driver to the mains, as stated by the catalog’s ErP note.
Specification conditions	Unless separately stated: 230 VAC input, rated current and 25°C ambient temperature. Verify the finished installation’s EMC performance again.
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	This 3Y version has a three-wire input with a green/yellow PE/FG conductor. Connect it to protective earth and connect the case to PE as specified for complete EMC performance and safe use.