MEAN WELL OWA-90U-30 is an OWA-90U series moistureproof LED power adapter with a 30 V DC output rated at 3 A and 90 W. It provides constant-voltage and constant-current operating regions for compatible LED systems. The fanless, silicone-potted Class II housing has an IP67 rating excluding the DC connector. Input-voltage and ambient-temperature derating apply.
Product Datasheet
Download MEAN WELL OWA-90U Datasheet (PDF)
The OWA-90U section is on PDF pages 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16. Refer to the complete mechanical drawings and notes when planning installation.
Model-Specific DC Output
| Complete model |
OWA-90U-30 |
| Nominal DC output |
30 V |
| Rated output current |
3 A |
| Catalogue-rated output power |
90 W |
| Ripple and noise, maximum |
200 mVp-p; see measurement conditions. |
| Voltage tolerance |
±3.0%, including set-up, line and load regulation. |
| Line regulation |
±0.5%. |
| Load regulation |
±0.5%. |
| Constant-current region |
18–30 V, as specified for this complete model. |
| Set-up / rise time |
500 / 80 ms at 230 VAC; 500 / 80 ms at 115 VAC, measured at 95% load. |
| Hold-up time, typical |
16 ms at full load, at both 115 and 230 VAC. |
For an LED module with its own DC/DC driver, the adapter normally operates in the constant-voltage region. Direct LED loading can use the specified 18–30 V constant-current region. Match the load and forward-voltage range to the complete system; operation below the constant-current region may enter hiccup protection.
The efficiency-versus-load curves in this family section use the 48 V model as their example. They are not an efficiency guarantee for every output voltage or load.
Input and Efficiency
| Input voltage / frequency |
90–264 VAC or 127–370 VDC; AC frequency 47–63 Hz. |
| Efficiency, typical |
89% at 115 VAC; 90% at 230 VAC. |
| AC current, typical |
0.95 A at 115 VAC; 0.5 A at 230 VAC. |
| Cold-start inrush, typical |
30 A at 115 VAC; 60 A at 230 VAC; pulse width 550 µs measured at 50% of peak current. |
| Leakage current |
<0.125 mA at 120 VAC; <0.25 mA at 240 VAC. |
| No-load consumption |
<0.15 W. |
| Active PFC / typical power factor |
PF >0.98 at 115 VAC and >0.96 at 230 VAC, at full load. |
| Total harmonic distortion |
<20% at output loads of at least 60%, at 115 or 230 VAC. |
| 16 A circuit breaker at 230 VAC |
Maximum 3 units on a type B breaker or 6 units on a type C breaker, as listed in this series catalogue. |
Protection
| Overcurrent |
95–108%; constant-current limiting, automatic recovery after fault removal. |
| Short circuit |
Hiccup mode; automatic recovery after fault removal. |
| Overvoltage |
34–40 V; output shuts down. Re-power on to recover. |
| Overtemperature |
Output shuts down. Re-power on to recover. |
Operating Conditions and Derating
| Working ambient |
-40 to +70°C, subject to the horizontal-mounting derating curve. |
| Horizontal thermal derating |
The curve shows 100% load through 50°C, decreasing to 50% at 70°C. The -40 to −25°C portion is marked for 230 VAC input only. |
| Input-voltage derating |
At 60 Hz, the curve shows 80% load at 90 VAC and 100% from 100 to 264 VAC. |
| Cooling / recommended orientation |
Free-air convection without a fan. Install horizontally with the flat base supported, as shown in the installation drawing. |
| Working humidity |
20–95% RH, non-condensing. |
| Storage temperature / humidity |
−40 to +80°C; 10–95% RH. |
| Temperature coefficient |
±0.03%/°C over 0–50°C. |
| Vibration |
10–500 Hz, 5 G, 12 minutes per cycle; 72 minutes along each X, Y and Z axis. |
| High-altitude ambient derating |
For fanless operation above 2000 m, reduce the allowable ambient temperature by 3.5°C per additional 1000 m, as stated in the catalogue note. |
Safety, EMC and Insulation
| Catalogue safety listings |
UL 8750 listed for dry and damp locations. CSA C22.2 No. 250.13-12 is also listed for this voltage version. |
| Class 2 power unit |
Listed as a Class 2 power unit in the applicable catalogue. |
| EMC emissions |
FCC Part 15, as listed in this catalogue. |
| Energy-efficiency references |
Level VI; EISA 2007 / US Department of Energy and NRCan requirements are listed in the catalogue. |
| Insulation / grounding |
Class II design, without FG; input wiring has two conductors. |
| Ingress protection |
IP67 applies to the potted power-unit body; the DC connector is excluded. |
| Dielectric withstand |
Input to output: 3.75 kVAC. |
| Insulation resistance |
Input to output: 100 MΩ at 500 VDC, 25°C and 70% RH. |
The listed standards and classifications apply to the adapter within the catalogue scope. Suitability and compliance of the assembled equipment depend on its installation and application.
Dimensions, Cables and Connections
| Enclosure dimensions |
171 × 63 × 37.5 mm (L × W × H), case PWM-90P; drawing general tolerance ±1 mm. |
| Enclosure construction |
Silicone-potted plastic case; 94V-0 flame-retardant material is specified. |
| Mounting holes |
Two Ø4.5 mm holes on diagonally opposed mounting tabs. The drawing places each hole center 5 mm from the adjacent tab edges. |
| AC input plug |
NEMA 1-15P male. |
| AC input cable |
SVT 18 AWG × 2C, 1500 ±20 mm. |
| Standard DC output connector |
Locking power DIN 4-pin, KYCON KPPX-4P or equivalent: pins 1 and 4 are +V; pins 2 and 3 are −V. |
| Standard output cable |
UL2464 18 AWG × 4C, 300 ±20 mm. |
| Reference mass per unit |
830 g, from the explicit single-unit PACKING value on catalogue page 12; not a measured net or shipping weight. |
Connector Options and Ordering
| Complete alternative model |
OWA-90U-30-P1M |
| P1M output connector |
Tuning-fork barrel, 2.5 mm inner diameter × 5.5 mm outer diameter × 11 mm length; center +V, outside −V. |
| P1M output cable |
UL2464 16 AWG × 2C, 300 ±20 mm. |
The -P1M version is an alternative complete model for the catalogue-defined 20–54 V range. This product has the standard locking DIN 4-pin connector; the -P1M connector is not an extra connector supplied with it.
Measurement and Reliability Notes
| Default measurement conditions |
Unless stated otherwise: 230 VAC input, rated load and 25°C ambient. |
| Ripple/noise measurement |
20 MHz bandwidth, using a 12-inch twisted-pair lead terminated by 0.1 µF and 47 µF capacitors in parallel. |
| Start-up condition |
Set-up time is measured from a cold first start. Repeated power cycling may increase the set-up time. |
| MTBF, minimum calculated reference |
3044.3 K hours under Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore); 292.9 K hours under MIL-HDBK-217F at 25°C. |
| Catalogue warranty statement |
5 years, as stated in the series catalogue. |
| Catalogue reference |
OWA-90U, revision 2024-10-16, physical pages 11–16 of the linked combined PDF. |