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Overview
ELG-150-42A is the 42V output model of this series: rated current 3.57A, typical efficiency 90%.
ELG-150 series is a 150W AC/DC LED driver featuring the dual mode constant voltage and constant current output. ELG-150 operates from 100~305VAC and offers models with different rated voltage ranging between 12V and 54V. Thanks to the high efficiency up to 91%, with the fanless design, the entire series is able to operate for -40℃ ~ +90℃ case temperature under free air convection. The design of metal housing and IP67/IP65 ingress protection level allows this series to fit both indoor and outdoor applications. ELG-150 is equipped with various function options, such as dimming methodologies, so as to provide the optimal design flexibility for LED lighting system
Features
- Constant Voltage + Constant Current mode output
- Metal housing design with functional Ground
- Built-in active PFC function
- No load / Standby power consumption <0.5W
- IP67 / IP65 rating for indoor or outdoor installations
- Function options: output adjustable via potentiometer; 3 in 1 dimming (dim-to-off) ; Smart timer dimming; DALI
- Typical lifet ime>50000 hours
- 5 years warranty
Specifications
OUTPUT
- DC VOLTAGE
- 42V
- CONSTANT CURRENT REGIONNote.2
- 21 ~ 42V
- RATED CURRENT
- 3.57A
- RATED POWER 100VAC ~ 180VAC
- 105W
- RATED POWER 200VAC ~ 305VAC
- 150W
- RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)Note.3
- 250mVp-p
- VOLTAGE ADJ. RANGE
- Adjustable for A/AB-Type only (via the built-in potentiometer) 37.8 ~ 46.2V
- CURRENT ADJ. RANGE
- Adjustable for A/AB-Type only (via the built-in potentiometer) 1.8 ~ 3.57A
- VOLTAGE TOLERANCENote.4
- ±2.5%
- LINE REGULATION
- ±0.5%
- LOAD REGULATION
- ±0.5%
- SETUP, RISE TIMENote.6
- 1600ms, 80ms/115VAC 500ms, 100ms/230VAC
- HOLD UP TIME (Typ.)
- 10ms/115VAC, 230VAC
INPUT
- VOLTAGE RANGENote.5
- 100 ~ 305VAC 142 ~ 431VDC (Please refer to "STATIC CHARACTERISTIC" section)
- FREQUENCY RANGE
- 47 ~ 63Hz
- POWER FACTOR
- PF≧0.97/115VAC, PF≧0.95/230VAC, PF≧0.92/277VAC@full load (Please refer to "POWER FACTOR (PF) CHARACTERISTIC" section)
- TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
- THD< 20%(@load≧50%/115VC; @load≧60%/230VAC; @load≧75%/277VAC) (Please refer to “TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION(THD)” section)
- EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
- 90%
- AC CURRENT
- 1.7A / 115VAC 0.9A / 230VAC 0.7A/277VAC
- INRUSH CURRENT(Typ.)
- COLD START 65A(twidth=550μs measured at 50% Ipeak) at 230VAC; Per NEMA 410
- MAX. No. of PSUs on 16A CIRCUIT BREAKER
- 3 units (circuit breaker of type B) / 6 units (circuit breaker of type C) at 230VAC
- LEAKAGE CURRENT
- <0.75mA / 277VAC
- NO LOAD / STANDBY POWER CONSUMPTION
- No load power consumption <0.5W for Blank / A -Type Standby power consumption <0.5W for B / AB / DA-Type
PROTECTION
- OVER CURRENT
- 95 ~ 108% Constant current limiting, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
- SHORT CIRCUIT
- Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
- OVER VOLTAGE
- 47 ~ 54V Shut down output voltage, re-power on to recover
- OVER TEMPERATURE
- Shut down output voltage, re-power on to recover
ENVIRONMENT
- WORKING TEMP.
- Tcase=-40 ~ +90℃ (Please refer to “ OUTPUT LOAD vs TEMPERATURE” section)
- MAX. CASE TEMP.
- Tcase=+90℃
- WORKING HUMIDITY
- 20 ~ 95% RH non-condensing
- STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY
- -40 ~ +80℃, 10 ~ 95% RH
- TEMP. COEFFICIENT
- ±0.03%/℃ (0 ~ 60℃)
- VIBRATION
- 10 ~ 500Hz, 5G 12min./1cycle, period for 72min. each along X, Y, Z axes
SAFETY & EMC
- SAFETY STANDARDS
- UL8750(type”HL”), CSA C22.2 No. 250.13-12;IEC/BS EN/EN/AS/NZS 61347-1,IEC/BS EN/EN/AS/NZS 61347-2-13 independent,BS EN/EN62384,BIS IS15885(for 12/12A/12B/12DA/24/24A/24B/24DA/36A/36B/42/42A/42B/48A/48B/54/54A/54B only), EAC TP TC 004,GB/T19510.1,GB/T19510.213; IP65 or IP67; KC61347-1,KC61347-2-13 approved
- DALI STANDARDS
- Compliance to IEC62386-101,102,(207 by request) for DA Type only
- WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
- I/P-O/P:3.75KVAC I/P-FG:2.0KVAC O/P-FG:1.5KVAC
- ISOLATION RESISTANCE
- I/P-O/P, I/P-FG, O/P-FG:100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
- EMC EMISSION
- Compliance to BS EN/EN55015,BS EN/EN61000-3-2 Class C (@load≧60%) ; BS EN/EN61000-3-3; GB/T 17743,GB17625.1, EAC TP TC 020; KC KN15,KN61547
- EMC IMMUNITY
- Compliance to BS EN/EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11; BS EN/EN61547, light industry level (surge immunity Line-Earth 6KV, Line-Line 4KV),EAC TP TC 020; KC KN15,KN61547
OTHERS
- MTBF
- 2661.6K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ;313.7K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
- DIMENSION
- 219*63*35.5mm (L*W*H)
- PACKING
- 0.95Kg ; 16pcs/16.0kg/0.77CUFT
Certifications & ratings
- Type
- Type HL
Test conditions and notes14
- 1. All parameters NOT specially mentioned are measured at 230VAC input, rated current and 25℃ of ambient temperature.
- 2. Please refer to "DRIVING METHODS OF LED MODULE". For DA-Type, Constant Current region is 60%~100% of maximum voltage under rated power delivery.
- 3. Ripple & noise are measured at 20MHz of bandwidth by using a 12" twisted pair-wire terminated with a 0.1uf & 47uf parallel capacitor.
- 4. Tolerance : includes set up tolerance, line regulation and load regulation.
- 5. De-rating may be needed under low input voltages. Please refer to “STATIC CHARACTERISTICS” sections for details.
- 6. Length of set up time is measured at first cold start. Turning ON/OFF the driver may lead to increase of the set up time.
- 7. The driver is considered as a component that will be operated in combination with final equipment. Since EMC performance will be affected by the complete installation, the final equipment manufacturers must re-qualify EMC Directive on the complete installation again. (as available on https://www.meanwell.com//Upload/PDF/EMI_statement_en.pdf)
- 8. This series meets the typical life expectancy of >50,000 hours of operation when Tcase, particularly tc point (or TMP, per DLC), is about 80℃ or less.
- 9. Please refer to the warranty statement on MEAN WELL's website at http://www.meanwell.com.
- 10. The ambient temperature derating of 3.5℃/1000m with fanless models and of 5℃/1000m with fan models for operating altitude higher than 2000m(6500ft).
- 11. For any application note and IP water proof function installation caution, please refer our user manual before using. https://www.meanwell.com/Upload/PDF/LED_EN.pdf
- 12. To fulfill requirements of the latest ErP regulation for lighting fixtures, this LED power supply can only be used behind a switch without permanently connected to the mains.
- 13. ELG-150-12(except blank/A-Type) is used for any light source that exempt from the ErP-Directive (EU) 2019/2020 requirement, for example this model could be use for signalling products(including, but not limited to road-, railway-, marineorair traffic-signalling , traffic control or airfield lamps) .
- 14. For A/AB type need to consider build in using to comply with Type HL application.
Technical drawings
Typical applications
- LED street lighting
- LED architectural lighting
- LED bay lighting
- LED floodlighting
- Type “HL” for use in Class I, Division 2 hazardous (Classified) location.
Downloads
Datasheet1
Certificates4
Test reports1
Catalogues1
FAQ
What control interface does the ELG-150-42A support for dimming?
The 'A' suffix on the ELG-150 series indicates a built-in potentiometer, not a dimming input: the ELG-150-42A lets you set the output voltage (37.8–46.2V) and current (1.8–3.57A) by hand. It has no external dimming leads; for 0–10V, 10V PWM, or resistance dimming choose the ELG-150-42B or 42AB, and for DALI the 42DA.
Can I use the ELG-150-42A with a 0–10V wall dimmer for 42V LED strip lighting in a retail space?
No. The ELG-150-42A has no 0–10V dimming input; its potentiometer only sets a fixed output level during installation. For brightness control of 42V LED strip displays or accent lighting from a 0–10V wall dimmer, use the ELG-150-42B or ELG-150-42AB.
Is the ELG-150-42A suitable for semi-exposed outdoor LED strip installations?
The ELG-150-42A is rated IP65, meaning it is dust-tight and protected against low-pressure water spray from any direction. This makes it appropriate for semi-sheltered outdoor installations such as covered walkways, canopy soffits, or outdoor-rated enclosures where direct rain exposure is avoided.
How much 42V LED strip can the ELG-150-42A power?
The ELG-150-42A outputs 150W at 42V. Divide 150W by your strip's power per meter to find maximum length. For a 10 W/m strip, that is approximately 15 meters; for a 15 W/m strip, approximately 10 meters. Check your specific strip's rated power per meter and limit continuous load to about 80% — roughly 12 m and 8 m respectively in those examples.
Is the ELG-150-42A a good fit for museum or gallery track lighting using 42V LED modules?
Yes, where a fixed, precisely set light level is needed. The built-in potentiometer and 150W capacity let installers calibrate the output of museum or gallery accent lighting during commissioning; if run-time dimming is required, choose the 42B or 42AB. Its IP65 housing also tolerates the humidity-controlled environments common in these spaces.
Can the ELG-150-42A power LED strips in a hospitality or hotel corridor with a building automation 0–10V dimming system?
It can power the strips, but it cannot be dimmed by a 0–10V building automation system because the A type has no dimming input. For 0–10V control, the ELG-150-42B or ELG-150-42AB is the right choice. The 150W output can drive a long run of 42V LED strip along a corridor without requiring parallel drivers.
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