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Overview
ELG-240-36AB is the 36V output model of this series: rated current 6.66A, typical efficiency 92%.
ELG-240 series is a 240W AC/DC LED driver featuring the dual mode constant voltage and constant current output. ELG-240 operates from 100~305VAC and offers models with different rated voltage ranging between 24V and 54V. Thanks to the high efficiency up to 93%, 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-240 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 lifetime>50000 hours
- 5 years warranty
Specifications
OUTPUT
- DC VOLTAGE
- 36V
- CONSTANT CURRENT REGIONNote.2
- 18 ~ 36V
- RATED CURRENT
- 6.66A
- RATED POWER 200VAC ~ 305VAC
- 239.76W
- RATED POWER 100VAC ~ 180VAC
- 180W
- RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)Note.3
- 250mVp-p
- VOLTAGE ADJ. RANGE
- Adjustable for A/AB-Type only (via built-in potentiometer) 33.5 ~ 38.5V
- CURRENT ADJ. RANGE
- Adjustable for A/AB-Type only (via built-in potentiometer) 3.33 ~ 6.66A
- VOLTAGE TOLERANCENote.4
- ±2.0%
- LINE REGULATION
- ±0.5%
- LOAD REGULATION
- ±0.5%
- SETUP, RISE TIMENote.6
- 500ms, 100ms/230VAC, 1000ms, 100ms/115VAC
- HOLD UP TIME (Typ.)
- 10ms/ 230VAC 10ms/ 115VAC
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,230VAC; @load≧75%/277VAC) (Please refer to “TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION(THD)” section)
- EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
- 92%
- AC CURRENT
- 2.2A / 115VAC 1.5A / 230VAC 1.2A/277VAC
- INRUSH CURRENT(Typ.)
- COLD START 60A(twidth=510μs measured at 50% Ipeak) at 230VAC; Per NEMA 410
- MAX. No. of PSUs on 16A CIRCUIT BREAKER
- 4 units (circuit breaker of type B) / 6 units (circuit breaker of type C) at 230VAC
- LEAKAGE CURRENT
- <0.75mA / 277VAC
- NO LOAD / STANDBY POWER CONSUMPTIONNote.7
- 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
- 42 ~ 49V 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 ~ +90℃, 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; EAC TP TC 004;BIS IS15885(for 24/24A/24B/24DA/36/36A/36B/42/42A/42B/48/48A/48B/54/54A/54ADA/54B only); 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≧50%) ; 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 02; KC KN15,KN61547
OTHERS
- MTBF
- 2391.4K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 190.7K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
- DIMENSION
- 244*71*37.5mm (L*W*H)
- PACKING
- 1.22Kg; 12pcs / 15.2Kg / 0.72CUFT
Certifications & ratings
- 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".
- 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 CHARACTERISTIC” 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. No load/standby power consumption is specified for 230VAC input.
- 8. 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)
- 9. This series meets the typical life expectancy of >50,000 hours of operation when Tcase, particularly tc point (or TMP, per DLC), is about 70℃ or less.
- 10. Please refer to the warranty statement on MEAN WELL's website at http://www.meanwell.com
- 11. 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).
- 12. 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
- 13. 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.
- 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
Can the ELG-240-36AB be used for outdoor LED signage enclosures?
Yes. The ELG-240 series is rated IP65 or IP67, meaning it is dust-tight and protected against water jets, making it suitable for installation inside outdoor sign cabinets. Its 239.76W output at 36V suits large sign layouts.
How many meters of 36V LED strip can the ELG-240-36AB drive?
The ELG-240-36AB delivers 239.76W at 36V on 200–305VAC input (180W on 100–180VAC). Divide the rating by your strip's rated watts per meter to get the maximum run — for example, at 14.4 W/m that is about 16.6 m (12.5 m at 180W). Always check your specific strip's rated power per meter; leaving around 20% headroom is a sensible margin.
Is the ELG-240-36AB suitable for powering 36V LED channel letter modules?
Yes. The 239.76W output at 36V and 6.66A provides ample capacity for multiple strings of 36V channel letter LED modules. The IP65/IP67 rating and wide 100–305VAC input make it a practical choice for sign cabinets across different installation markets.
Can I use the ELG-240-36AB for architectural facade or cove lighting projects?
Yes. At 239.76W with a 36V output and a case temperature range of –40°C to +90°C, this driver handles demanding facade and cove lighting loads. The built-in potentiometer lets integrators fine-tune the output voltage (33.5–38.5V) to match long LED strip runs subject to small voltage drop.
Does the ELG-240-36AB support dimming for lighting control integration?
Yes. The AB suffix indicates 3-in-1 dimming (0–10VDC, 10V PWM signal or resistance between DIM+ and DIM-) in addition to potentiometer-adjustable output voltage and current. This allows the driver to interface with compatible dimming control systems for scene-based or automated brightness control in architectural or retail lighting installations.
Is this driver appropriate for 36V LED retrofit installations in commercial buildings?
Yes. The ELG-240-36AB accepts 100–305VAC, covering standard commercial voltages worldwide. Its 239.76W rating at 36V (180W on 100–180VAC) suits retrofit projects replacing fluorescent strips or metal halide fixtures with 36V LED strip or module systems.
How does the ELG-240-36AB differ from the ELG-240-36B and ELG-240-36DA in the same family?
All three share 239.76W, 36V, 6.66A output and the same 244 × 71 × 37.5 mm enclosure. The AB suffix adds both potentiometer-adjustable output and 3-in-1 dimming; the B suffix provides 3-in-1 dimming only (no output adjustment); the DA suffix provides DALI digital dimming for building automation systems. The series is rated IP65 or IP67.
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Other ELG-240 Models
1 other model| Model | Power | Voltage | Current | IP Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean Well ELG-240-54 Power Supply 240W 54V 4.45A | 240.3W | 54V | 4.45A | IP67 | View |
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