MEAN WELL HBGC-300 series: constant-power LED driver - HBGC-300-L-AB

Description

HBGC-300-L-AB constant-power LED driver

MEAN WELL HBGC-300-L-AB is a 301.6 W AC/DC constant-power LED driver for bay, stage, flood and stadium lighting. Its default output current is 1400 mA, with a 116–232 V constant-current operating region. The metal round housing is IP67-rated and cooled by free-air convection. Select the LED load within the combined voltage, current, power and temperature limits. Built-in potentiometer adjusts the output operating point. AB adds isolated 3-in-1 dimming with dim-to-off: 0–10 VDC, 10 V PWM or resistance.

Download MEAN WELL HBGC-300 Datasheet (PDF)

Catalog pages 43–49; series revision 2024-10-11.

Download MEAN WELL LED Installation Manual

Output and model selection

Parameter Model-specific information
Complete model HBGC-300-L-AB
Series and option codes HBGC-300; L is the output-current range code; AB function: Built-in potentiometer adjusts the output operating point. AB adds isolated 3-in-1 dimming with dim-to-off: 0–10 VDC, 10 V PWM or resistance. The AC input uses a fixed cable.
Default output current 1400 mA.
Rated output power 301.6 W; observe voltage, current and power limits simultaneously.
Constant-current region 116–232 V.
Full-power current range 1300–2170 mA. The series headline describes full-power operation across approximately 60–100% of the current setting; use the model-specific I–V envelope to select a valid load.
Output-current adjustment 650–2170 mA via the built-in potentiometer.
Open-circuit voltage 240 V maximum.
Current ripple / tolerance 5.0% maximum ripple at rated current; current tolerance ±5%.
High-performance I–V envelope The plotted boundary points are: 650 mA / 232 V; 1300 mA / 232 V; 2170 mA / 139.2 V; 2170 mA / 116 V; 1300 mA / 116 V. These linked operating points define an envelope, not independently combinable maxima.
Setup time 500 ms at 230 VAC; 500 ms at 115 VAC.

Input and electrical loading

Parameter Model-specific information
Input voltage / frequency 90–305 VAC; 127–431 VDC; 47–63 Hz. Apply the input and temperature loading limits.
Active power factor correction Built-in active PFC. Typical full-load power factor: ≥0.97 at 115 VAC; ≥0.95 at 230 VAC; ≥0.92 at 277 VAC.
Total harmonic distortion Less than 10% at load ≥50% for 115/230 VAC, and load ≥75% for 277 VAC.
Typical efficiency 94.5% at the specified catalog test conditions.
Typical AC input current 3 A at 115 VAC; 1.6 A at 230 VAC; 1.3 A at 277 VAC.
Typical cold-start inrush 45 A at 230 VAC; pulse width 1300 µs at 50% Ipeak, per NEMA 410.
16 A circuit breaker loading At 230 VAC: maximum 2 units on type B or 4 units on type C.
Leakage current Less than 0.75 mA at 277 VAC.
Input/load characteristic At 60 Hz, the plotted limit rises from 80% load at 90 VAC to 100% at 100 VAC, then remains at 100% through 305 VAC.
Mains switching Use behind a mains switch without permanent connection to the mains, as required by the catalog ErP installation note.
Standby consumption Less than 0.5 W for this AB option.

Protection behavior

Parameter Model-specific information
Short circuit Constant-current limiting; automatically recovers after the fault is removed.
Overvoltage 241–275 V; shuts down the output. Re-power on after correcting the fault to recover.
Overtemperature Automatic output-power derating begins when Tcase exceeds 80 ±5°C; maximum derating slope is 6% per °C.

Isolated 3-in-1 dimming

Parameter Model-specific information
Interface Apply the control signal between DIM+ (purple) and DIM− (pink). Do not connect DIM− to Vo−.
Analog / PWM / resistance Use 0–10 VDC, or a 10 V PWM signal at 100 Hz–3 kHz, or resistance. Typical dimming source current is 100 µA.
Low-level and off behavior Minimum dimming level is approximately 8%; output current is undefined between 0% and 8%. About 0 VDC, 0 Ω or a 10 V PWM signal at 0% duty cycle can reduce output to 0%.
Synchronized resistance control For N synchronized drivers, the curve runs in 10 kΩ/N steps up to 100 kΩ/N at full output. Match controller and driver quantities to the catalog circuit.
LED connection Connect directly to LEDs; use with additional downstream drivers is not suitable.

Environment, cooling and derating

Parameter Model-specific information
Cooling and case temperature Fanless free-air convection. Tcase −40 to +80°C; maximum case temperature +80°C at the marked tc point. Case temperature is not ambient temperature.
Horizontal installation limits At 100 VAC, full load extends to +40°C ambient; at 230 VAC, to +50°C. The horizontal case-temperature curve stays at full load through +80°C. The −40 to below −30°C region is marked for 230 VAC input only. Observe both ambient and case limits.
Working humidity 20–95% RH, non-condensing.
Storage conditions −40 to +80°C; 10–95% RH, non-condensing.
Temperature coefficient ±0.03%/°C over 0–60°C.
Vibration 10–500 Hz, 5G; 12 minutes per cycle, 72 minutes on each of X, Y and Z axes.
Altitude derating For this fanless model above 2000 m (6500 ft), reduce the permitted ambient temperature by 3.5°C per additional 1000 m.
Reference performance curves PF, THD and efficiency plots use Tcase 65°C. THD and efficiency plots show an HBGC-300-L example; they are not extra guaranteed ratings for every output range.

Dimensions, wiring and installation

Parameter Model-specific information
Housing / dimensions Round metal IP67 housing; with a fitted protective-earth connection. Ø191.5 × 69 mm (D × H). Case No. 213; drawing dimensions in mm, tolerance ±1 mm.
Mounting drawing Four Ø8 mm holes; 162 × 162 mm mounting span. Center thread is labeled M12 × P1.75-18h; use the catalog thread drawing without treating the suffix as an insertion-depth instruction.
AC input cable SJTW 18 AWG × 3 conductors, 300 ±20 mm. AC/L = brown; AC/N = blue; FG = green/yellow protective earth.
DC output cable SJTW 14 AWG × 2 conductors, 300 ±20 mm. +V = red; −V = black.
Control cable UL 2517, 20 AWG × 2 conductors, 300 ±20 mm; purple = DIM+ / DA+, pink = DIM− / DA−. Follow the AB interface only.
Temperature measurement Use the marked tc position, with the 30 mm and 20 mm offsets shown in the mechanical drawing. The Ta reference is illustrated at 150 mm and 45° from the housing.
Unit mass 2200 g: catalog PACKING reference per unit, 2.2 kg × 1000. Not a measured shipping weight.

Installation manual requirements

Parameter Model-specific information
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 or connector terminal to protective earth according to this exact model’s wiring diagram.
Weather protection This IP67 model with an output adjustment device 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.
Dimming isolation This model’s catalog explicitly specifies an isolated 3-in-1 dimming circuit. Follow its analog DIM interface; do not substitute the HBG nonisolated-interface instruction.
Control-circuit installation The catalog control conductors are 20 AWG, smaller than 18 AWG. The installation manual requires connection only to a SELV controller or network for such standalone dimming conductors; contact MEAN WELL before using FELV control. Verify compatibility with this exact analog or digital interface.

Standards and catalog conditions

Parameter Model-specific information
Safety standards UL 8750 Type HL; CSA C22.2 No. 250.13-12; BS EN/EN 61347-1, 61347-2-13 independent and 62384; EAC TP TC 004; GB 19510.1 and 19510.14; IP67, as listed in the catalog. CCC approval is an optional request, not a guarantee of a physical mark on every unit.
Type HL installation condition For this AB option, use a built-in installation or fill the Io adjustment hole with potting compound to meet the catalog Type HL application condition for Class I, Division 2. Final luminaire suitability must be assessed.
Output safety designation SELV is marked for the H/M output ranges only; this designation is not stated for the L range.
Withstand voltage Input–output: 3.75 kVAC; input–earth: 2 kVAC; output–earth: 1.5 kVAC.
Isolation resistance 100 MΩ at 500 VDC, 25°C and 70% RH, for input–output, input–earth and output–earth.
EMC emission BS EN/EN 55015; BS EN/EN 61000-3-2 Class C at load ≥50%; BS EN/EN 61000-3-3; GB 17743; GB 17625.1; 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; EAC TP TC 020. Surge test: 4 kV line–line and 6 kV line–earth.
Final equipment EMC This driver is a component of final equipment; the complete luminaire installation must be requalified for EMC because wiring and installation affect compliance.
MTBF 1772.9 thousand hours minimum, Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore); 175.4 thousand hours minimum, MIL-HDBK-217F at 25°C.
Service life and warranty The specification lists 50,000 hours minimum; its typical-life note states more than 50,000 hours with the tc point at about 75°C or below. The catalog states a 5-year warranty, subject to the manufacturer’s warranty terms.
Lifetime reference curve Approximately 100,000 hours at Tcase ≤65°C, 70,000 at 70°C, 50,000 at 75°C and 35,000 at 80°C. These are readings of the reference curve, not an extension of the warranty or a guarantee at every operating point.
Measurement conditions Unless otherwise specified: 230 VAC input, rated output current and 25°C ambient. Typical values and example curves retain their stated test conditions.
Circuit operating frequencies Block diagram: PFC oscillator 45–50 kHz; PWM oscillator 60–130 kHz.

MEAN WELL HBGC-300 series: constant-power LED driver - HBGC-300-L-AB

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    Description

    HBGC-300-L-AB constant-power LED driver

    MEAN WELL HBGC-300-L-AB is a 301.6 W AC/DC constant-power LED driver for bay, stage, flood and stadium lighting. Its default output current is 1400 mA, with a 116–232 V constant-current operating region. The metal round housing is IP67-rated and cooled by free-air convection. Select the LED load within the combined voltage, current, power and temperature limits. Built-in potentiometer adjusts the output operating point. AB adds isolated 3-in-1 dimming with dim-to-off: 0–10 VDC, 10 V PWM or resistance.

    Download MEAN WELL HBGC-300 Datasheet (PDF)

    Catalog pages 43–49; series revision 2024-10-11.

    Download MEAN WELL LED Installation Manual

    Output and model selection

    Parameter Model-specific information
    Complete model HBGC-300-L-AB
    Series and option codes HBGC-300; L is the output-current range code; AB function: Built-in potentiometer adjusts the output operating point. AB adds isolated 3-in-1 dimming with dim-to-off: 0–10 VDC, 10 V PWM or resistance. The AC input uses a fixed cable.
    Default output current 1400 mA.
    Rated output power 301.6 W; observe voltage, current and power limits simultaneously.
    Constant-current region 116–232 V.
    Full-power current range 1300–2170 mA. The series headline describes full-power operation across approximately 60–100% of the current setting; use the model-specific I–V envelope to select a valid load.
    Output-current adjustment 650–2170 mA via the built-in potentiometer.
    Open-circuit voltage 240 V maximum.
    Current ripple / tolerance 5.0% maximum ripple at rated current; current tolerance ±5%.
    High-performance I–V envelope The plotted boundary points are: 650 mA / 232 V; 1300 mA / 232 V; 2170 mA / 139.2 V; 2170 mA / 116 V; 1300 mA / 116 V. These linked operating points define an envelope, not independently combinable maxima.
    Setup time 500 ms at 230 VAC; 500 ms at 115 VAC.

    Input and electrical loading

    Parameter Model-specific information
    Input voltage / frequency 90–305 VAC; 127–431 VDC; 47–63 Hz. Apply the input and temperature loading limits.
    Active power factor correction Built-in active PFC. Typical full-load power factor: ≥0.97 at 115 VAC; ≥0.95 at 230 VAC; ≥0.92 at 277 VAC.
    Total harmonic distortion Less than 10% at load ≥50% for 115/230 VAC, and load ≥75% for 277 VAC.
    Typical efficiency 94.5% at the specified catalog test conditions.
    Typical AC input current 3 A at 115 VAC; 1.6 A at 230 VAC; 1.3 A at 277 VAC.
    Typical cold-start inrush 45 A at 230 VAC; pulse width 1300 µs at 50% Ipeak, per NEMA 410.
    16 A circuit breaker loading At 230 VAC: maximum 2 units on type B or 4 units on type C.
    Leakage current Less than 0.75 mA at 277 VAC.
    Input/load characteristic At 60 Hz, the plotted limit rises from 80% load at 90 VAC to 100% at 100 VAC, then remains at 100% through 305 VAC.
    Mains switching Use behind a mains switch without permanent connection to the mains, as required by the catalog ErP installation note.
    Standby consumption Less than 0.5 W for this AB option.

    Protection behavior

    Parameter Model-specific information
    Short circuit Constant-current limiting; automatically recovers after the fault is removed.
    Overvoltage 241–275 V; shuts down the output. Re-power on after correcting the fault to recover.
    Overtemperature Automatic output-power derating begins when Tcase exceeds 80 ±5°C; maximum derating slope is 6% per °C.

    Isolated 3-in-1 dimming

    Parameter Model-specific information
    Interface Apply the control signal between DIM+ (purple) and DIM− (pink). Do not connect DIM− to Vo−.
    Analog / PWM / resistance Use 0–10 VDC, or a 10 V PWM signal at 100 Hz–3 kHz, or resistance. Typical dimming source current is 100 µA.
    Low-level and off behavior Minimum dimming level is approximately 8%; output current is undefined between 0% and 8%. About 0 VDC, 0 Ω or a 10 V PWM signal at 0% duty cycle can reduce output to 0%.
    Synchronized resistance control For N synchronized drivers, the curve runs in 10 kΩ/N steps up to 100 kΩ/N at full output. Match controller and driver quantities to the catalog circuit.
    LED connection Connect directly to LEDs; use with additional downstream drivers is not suitable.

    Environment, cooling and derating

    Parameter Model-specific information
    Cooling and case temperature Fanless free-air convection. Tcase −40 to +80°C; maximum case temperature +80°C at the marked tc point. Case temperature is not ambient temperature.
    Horizontal installation limits At 100 VAC, full load extends to +40°C ambient; at 230 VAC, to +50°C. The horizontal case-temperature curve stays at full load through +80°C. The −40 to below −30°C region is marked for 230 VAC input only. Observe both ambient and case limits.
    Working humidity 20–95% RH, non-condensing.
    Storage conditions −40 to +80°C; 10–95% RH, non-condensing.
    Temperature coefficient ±0.03%/°C over 0–60°C.
    Vibration 10–500 Hz, 5G; 12 minutes per cycle, 72 minutes on each of X, Y and Z axes.
    Altitude derating For this fanless model above 2000 m (6500 ft), reduce the permitted ambient temperature by 3.5°C per additional 1000 m.
    Reference performance curves PF, THD and efficiency plots use Tcase 65°C. THD and efficiency plots show an HBGC-300-L example; they are not extra guaranteed ratings for every output range.

    Dimensions, wiring and installation

    Parameter Model-specific information
    Housing / dimensions Round metal IP67 housing; with a fitted protective-earth connection. Ø191.5 × 69 mm (D × H). Case No. 213; drawing dimensions in mm, tolerance ±1 mm.
    Mounting drawing Four Ø8 mm holes; 162 × 162 mm mounting span. Center thread is labeled M12 × P1.75-18h; use the catalog thread drawing without treating the suffix as an insertion-depth instruction.
    AC input cable SJTW 18 AWG × 3 conductors, 300 ±20 mm. AC/L = brown; AC/N = blue; FG = green/yellow protective earth.
    DC output cable SJTW 14 AWG × 2 conductors, 300 ±20 mm. +V = red; −V = black.
    Control cable UL 2517, 20 AWG × 2 conductors, 300 ±20 mm; purple = DIM+ / DA+, pink = DIM− / DA−. Follow the AB interface only.
    Temperature measurement Use the marked tc position, with the 30 mm and 20 mm offsets shown in the mechanical drawing. The Ta reference is illustrated at 150 mm and 45° from the housing.
    Unit mass 2200 g: catalog PACKING reference per unit, 2.2 kg × 1000. Not a measured shipping weight.

    Installation manual requirements

    Parameter Model-specific information
    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 or connector terminal to protective earth according to this exact model’s wiring diagram.
    Weather protection This IP67 model with an output adjustment device 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.
    Dimming isolation This model’s catalog explicitly specifies an isolated 3-in-1 dimming circuit. Follow its analog DIM interface; do not substitute the HBG nonisolated-interface instruction.
    Control-circuit installation The catalog control conductors are 20 AWG, smaller than 18 AWG. The installation manual requires connection only to a SELV controller or network for such standalone dimming conductors; contact MEAN WELL before using FELV control. Verify compatibility with this exact analog or digital interface.

    Standards and catalog conditions

    Parameter Model-specific information
    Safety standards UL 8750 Type HL; CSA C22.2 No. 250.13-12; BS EN/EN 61347-1, 61347-2-13 independent and 62384; EAC TP TC 004; GB 19510.1 and 19510.14; IP67, as listed in the catalog. CCC approval is an optional request, not a guarantee of a physical mark on every unit.
    Type HL installation condition For this AB option, use a built-in installation or fill the Io adjustment hole with potting compound to meet the catalog Type HL application condition for Class I, Division 2. Final luminaire suitability must be assessed.
    Output safety designation SELV is marked for the H/M output ranges only; this designation is not stated for the L range.
    Withstand voltage Input–output: 3.75 kVAC; input–earth: 2 kVAC; output–earth: 1.5 kVAC.
    Isolation resistance 100 MΩ at 500 VDC, 25°C and 70% RH, for input–output, input–earth and output–earth.
    EMC emission BS EN/EN 55015; BS EN/EN 61000-3-2 Class C at load ≥50%; BS EN/EN 61000-3-3; GB 17743; GB 17625.1; 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; EAC TP TC 020. Surge test: 4 kV line–line and 6 kV line–earth.
    Final equipment EMC This driver is a component of final equipment; the complete luminaire installation must be requalified for EMC because wiring and installation affect compliance.
    MTBF 1772.9 thousand hours minimum, Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore); 175.4 thousand hours minimum, MIL-HDBK-217F at 25°C.
    Service life and warranty The specification lists 50,000 hours minimum; its typical-life note states more than 50,000 hours with the tc point at about 75°C or below. The catalog states a 5-year warranty, subject to the manufacturer’s warranty terms.
    Lifetime reference curve Approximately 100,000 hours at Tcase ≤65°C, 70,000 at 70°C, 50,000 at 75°C and 35,000 at 80°C. These are readings of the reference curve, not an extension of the warranty or a guarantee at every operating point.
    Measurement conditions Unless otherwise specified: 230 VAC input, rated output current and 25°C ambient. Typical values and example curves retain their stated test conditions.
    Circuit operating frequencies Block diagram: PFC oscillator 45–50 kHz; PWM oscillator 60–130 kHz.

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