MEAN WELL PCD-16-1400A
MEAN WELL PCD-16-1400A is a phase-cut dimmable constant-current LED driver rated at 1400 mA, 8–12 VDC and 16.8 W, with 90–135 VAC input. Select the LED string by its operating forward voltage and the driver’s thermal limits.
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Output and selection
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Model and code |
PCD-16-1400A — PCD-16; 1400 denotes the rated output current in mA. A input version: 90–135 VAC. |
| Output mode |
Constant-current LED driver with built-in active power factor correction (PFC). Leading-edge and trailing-edge AC phase-cut (TRIAC) dimming. |
| Rated output current |
1400 mA; current accuracy ±5.0% |
| Constant-current voltage range |
8–12 VDC. Select a directly connected LED string whose total forward voltage stays inside this working window. |
| Rated output power |
16.8 W |
| Maximum no-load voltage |
16 V; this is not a rated LED operating voltage. |
| Maximum ripple and noise |
2 Vp-p; 20 MHz bandwidth, measured with a 12-inch twisted pair terminated with parallel 0.1 μF and 47 μF capacitors. |
Input and electrical performance
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Input voltage |
90–135 VAC; this is the A input version. |
| Input frequency |
47–63 Hz |
| Typical efficiency |
80%; model-specific specification-table value, dependent on actual load and input conditions. |
| Typical power factor |
>0.9 at 115 VAC at full load; see the catalog load curves. |
| THD |
<20% at ≥70% load / 115 VAC. |
| Typical AC input current |
0.4 A at 115 VAC |
| Setup time |
2000 ms at 115 VAC at full load. |
| Inrush current |
Cold start: 10 A maximum at 115 VAC; 90 μs width at 50% peak. |
| Circuit-breaker reference |
58 / 58 units on type B / type C 16 A breakers at 115 VAC, respectively. These are breaker types, not product suffixes; verify the actual breaker and installation. |
| Leakage current |
<0.5 mA at 120 VAC |
AC phase-cut dimming
Use a compatible leading-edge or trailing-edge AC phase-cut dimmer on the mains input before the driver. The catalog specifies a conduction-angle range of 30° minimum to 180° maximum; these angles are not a guaranteed output-current or brightness percentage. The drawing provides AC/L and AC/N input leads and V+/V− LED output leads, with no separate dimming-control wires.
The following third-party dimmers are catalog compatibility examples at the stated supply voltage and frequency. Confirm the actual dimmer revision, load limits and permitted driver count with the dimmer manufacturer; listing does not mean the dimmer is supplied with this driver.
| Parameter |
Specification |
| 120 VAC / 60 Hz |
LUTRON SKYLARK SF-10P; SKYLARK S-600P; SKYLARK DVF-103P; LEVITON ILLUMATECH TM Cat. No. IP106; SURESLIDE TM Cat. No. 6633-P; SURESLIDE TM Cat. No. 6615-P |
Protection and operating conditions
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Short-circuit protection |
Hiccup mode with automatic recovery after the fault is removed. |
| Overtemperature protection |
Output shuts down; remove the overtemperature condition and re-power to recover. |
| Ambient temperature |
−30 to +60°C, subject to the load curve. |
| Cooling and load derating |
Free-air convection; horizontal mounting as specified by the catalog curve. 100% load through +50°C, falling to 50% at +60°C. Derate for nonstandard mounting and apply all input and thermal limits together. |
| Input/load curve |
At 60 Hz: 100% load across 90–135 VAC within the applicable thermal limits. |
| Humidity and storage |
Working: 20–95% RH, non-condensing. Storage: −40 to +80°C, 10–95% RH. |
| Temperature coefficient |
±0.03%/°C over 0–50°C |
| Altitude derating |
Above 2000 m, reduce allowable ambient temperature by 3.5°C per additional 1000 m for this fanless design. |
| Vibration |
10–500 Hz, 2 G, 12 minutes per cycle, 72 minutes along each X/Y/Z axis. |
Safety and EMC
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Safety and enclosure |
Class II fully isolated plastic housing without an FG connection; IP42 enclosure. Class 2 power unit. UL8750; CSA C22.2 No. 250.0-08; EAC TP TC 004. UL60950-1 and BS EN/EN61347-1/-2-13 are listed as design references. CCC is shown as optional; verify the supplied unit’s markings for the intended market. |
| Withstand voltage |
Input-to-output: 3.75 kVAC |
| Insulation resistance |
Input-to-output: 100 MΩ at 500 VDC, 25°C and 70% RH |
| EMC emissions |
FCC Part 18 non-consumer; BS EN/EN61000-3-2 Class C; BS EN/EN61000-3-3; EAC TP TC 020. |
| EMC immunity |
BS EN/EN61000-4-2, -3, -4, -5, -6, -8 and -11; BS EN/EN55024; BS EN/EN61547 for the light-industry level; EAC TP TC 020. Recheck EMC in the complete installation. |
Dimensions, wiring and installation
| Parameter |
Specification |
| Body dimensions |
84 × 57 × 29.5 mm (L × W × H) |
| Mounting |
Two Ø3.6 mm mounting holes; follow case PCD16A drawing. Drawing tolerance ±1 mm. Recommended assembly/mounting-screw torque: 3.2–4.8 kgf·cm per the LED installation manual; this is not a wire-terminal torque. |
| AC input leads |
UL1430 18 AWG; black AC/L and white AC/N. Lead length 75 ±5 mm. |
| LED output leads |
UL1430 18 AWG; red V+ and black V−. Lead length 150 ±10 mm. Check polarity before connection. |
| Installation |
Disconnect the supply before installation or maintenance and prevent accidental reconnection. Keep ventilation clear and do not stack objects on the driver. Leave 10–15 cm clearance when an adjacent device is a heat source. Insulate all system interconnections and cover single-insulated wiring with the system enclosure. Use suitable cable current ratings; route and secure the leads without strain. Do not immerse the unit or expose it to excessive heat or fire. Do not open the case; damaged external wiring must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or an equally qualified person. |
| LED connection and mains switching |
Connect LEDs directly to the output; this driver is not suitable for use with additional drivers. The LED string’s total forward voltage determines the operating output voltage within the specified constant-current range. Keep current and power within the rating. For the stated ErP application, install the driver behind a switch rather than permanently connected to the mains. |
| Catalog mass |
190 g per unit, from PACKING 0.19 kg. Catalog packing reference, not a measured net or shipping weight. |
| Reliability reference |
Catalog minimum MTBF estimates: 6624.6 / 906.5 thousand hours for Telcordia SR-332 / MIL-HDBK-217F (25°C), respectively; not a service-life guarantee. |
| Manufacturer warranty |
Catalog states a 3-year warranty, subject to the manufacturer’s warranty statement and applicable conditions. |
Typical figures and performance curves depend on the specified input, load and operating conditions. Apply the model’s published ratings and installation instructions to the complete luminaire.
