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Overview
HLG-40H-20 is the 20V output model of this series: rated current 2A, rated power 40W, typical efficiency 88%. Type Blank: Io and Vo fixed (IP67).
HLG-40H series is a 40W AC/DC LED driver featuring the dual mode constant voltage and constant current output. HLG-40H operates from 90~305VAC and offers models with different rated voltage ranging between 12V and 54V. Thanks to the high efficiency up to 89.5%, with the fanless design, the entire series is able to operate for -40 ~ +80 case temperature under free air convection. The design of metal housing and IP67 ingress protection level allows this series to fit both indoor and outdoor applications.
Features
- Constant Voltage + Constant Current mode output
- Metal housing with class I design
- Built-in active PFC function
- Class 2 power unit
- IP67 rating for indoor or outdoor installations
- Typical lifetime > 62000 hours
- 7 years warranty
Specifications
OUTPUT
- DC VOLTAGE
- 20V
- CONSTANT CURRENT REGIONNote.4
- 12 ~ 20V
- RATED CURRENT
- 2A
- RATED POWER
- 40W
- RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)Note.2
- 150mVp-p
- VOLTAGE ADJ. RANGE
- 17 ~ 22V
- CURRENT ADJ. RANGE
- 1.2 ~ 2A
- VOLTAGE TOLERANCENote.3
- ±1.0%
- LINE REGULATION
- ±0.5%
- LOAD REGULATION
- ±1.0%
- SETUP, RISE TIMENote.6
- 500ms,80ms/115VAC 500ms,80ms/230VAC
- HOLD UP TIME (Typ.)
- 16ms / 115VAC, 230VAC
INPUT
- VOLTAGE RANGENote.5
- 90 ~ 305VAC 127 ~ 431VDC (Please refer to "STATIC CHARACTERISTIC" section)
- FREQUENCY RANGE
- 47 ~ 63Hz
- POWER FACTOR (Typ.)
- PF≧0.98/115VAC, PF≧0.95/230VAC, PF≧0.92/277VAC @ full load (Please refer to "POWER FACTOR (PF) CHARACTERISTIC" section)
- TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
- THD< 20% (@ load≧60% / 115VAC,230VAC; @ load≧75% / 277VAC) (Please refer to "TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION (THD)" section)
- EFFICIENCY (Typ.)
- 88%
- AC CURRENT (Typ.)
- 0.43A / 115VAC 0.24A / 230VAC 0.23A / 277VAC
- INRUSH CURRENT(Typ.)
- COLD START 50A(twidth=210μs measured at 50% Ipeak) at 230VAC; Per NEMA 410
- MAX. No. of PSUs on 16A CIRCUIT BREAKER
- 12 units (circuit breaker of type B) / 20 units (circuit breaker of type C) at 230VAC
- LEAKAGE CURRENT
- <0.75mA / 277VAC
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
- 23 ~ 30V
- OVER TEMPERATURE
- Shut down o/p voltage, re-power on to recover
ENVIRONMENT
- WORKING TEMP.
- Tcase= -40 ~ +80℃ (Please refer to "OUTPUT LOAD vs TEMPERATURE" section)
- MAX. CASE TEMP.
- Tcase= +80℃
- 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 STANDARDSNote.8
- UL8750(type”HL”), CSA C22.2 No. 250.0-08 , BS EN/EN/AS/NZS 61347-1,BS EN/EN/AS/NZS 61347-2-13 independent , GB/T19510.1,GB/T19510.213,EAC TP TC 004,KC61347-1,KC61347-2-13, IP67 approved ; J61347-1 , J61347-2-13 ; design refer to BS EN/EN60335-1(by request)
- WITHSTAND VOLTAGE
- I/P-O/P:3.75KVAC I/P-FG:2KVAC O/P-FG:1.5KVAC
- ISOLATION RESISTANCE
- I/P-O/P, I/P-FG, O/P-FG:100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
- EMC EMISSIONNote.8
- Compliance to BS EN/EN55015, BS EN/EN61000-3-2 Class C (@ load≧60%) ; BS EN/EN61000-3-3,GB/T 17743 , GB17625.1, KS C 9815, KS C 9547, EAC TP TC 020
- EMC IMMUNITY
- Compliance to BS EN/EN61000-4-2,3,4,5,6,8,11; BS EN/EN61547, BS EN/EN55024, light industry level (surge immunity Line-Earth 4KV, Line-Line 2KV), KS C 9815, KS C 9547, EAC TP TC 020
OTHERS
- MTBF
- 3395.8K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 345.8K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
- DIMENSION
- 171*61.5*36.8mm (L*W*H)
- PACKING
- 0.73Kg; 20pcs/15.6Kg/0.9CUFT
Certifications & ratings
- Type
- HL
MODEL ENCODING
- Blank (this model)
- Io and Vo fixed; IP67
- A
- Io and Vo adjustable through built-in potentiometer; IP65
- B
- 3 in 1 dimming function (1~10VDC, 10V PWM signal and resistance); IP67
- AB
- Io and Vo adjustable through built-in potentiometer & 3 in 1 dimming function (1~10Vdc, 10V PWM signal and resistance); IP65
- D
- Timer dimming function, contact MEAN WELL for details(safety pending); IP67
Test conditions and notes13
- 1. All parameters NOT specially mentioned are measured at 230VAC input, rated current and 25℃ of ambient temperature.
- 2. Ripple & noise are measured at 20MHz of bandwidth by using a 12" twisted pair-wire terminated with a 0.1uf & 47uf parallel capacitor.
- 3. Tolerance : includes set up tolerance, line regulation and load regulation.
- 4. Please refer to "DRIVING METHODS OF LED MODULE".
- 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. 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. To fulfill requirements of the latest ErP regulation for lighting fixtures, this LED driver can only be used behind a switch without permanently connected to the mains.
- 9. This series meets the typical life expectancy of >62,000 hours of operation when Tcase, particularly tc point (or TMP, per DLC), is about 75℃ 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
- 14. Products sourced from the Americas regions may only have the UL, CE and UKCA logos. Please contact your MEAN WELL sales for more information.
Technical drawings
Typical applications
- LED street lighting
- LED high-bay lighting
- Parking space lighting
- LED fishing lamp
- LED greenhouse lighting
- Type “HL” for use in ClassⅠ, Division 2 hazardous (Classified) location.
Downloads
Datasheet1
Certificates5
Test reports1
Catalogues1
FAQ
Can I use the HLG-40H-20 to power 20V LED strip lighting outdoors?
Yes. The HLG-40H-20 outputs 20V at up to 2A (40W) and carries an IP67 waterproof rating, making it suitable for outdoor 20V LED strip installations exposed to rain or wet conditions. The metal casing and -40°C to +80°C case temperature (Tcase) working range handle extreme weather well.
Is the HLG-40H-20 suitable for powering a small 20V LED channel letter sign?
It works for small channel letter signs where the total LED load stays under 40W. The HLG-40H-20 delivers a fixed 20V at up to 2A (constant-current region 12-20V), and its IP67 waterproof rating allows mounting inside outdoor sign cabinets without moisture concerns.
Can I run 20V LED panel lights from the HLG-40H-20?
Yes, as long as the panel load does not exceed 40W. The HLG-40H-20 provides 20V at up to 2A in constant-current mode with a 12-20V operating range. Its wide 90-305VAC input supports installation on most mains power worldwide, making it versatile for both commercial and residential panel setups.
How many meters of 20V LED strip can the HLG-40H-20 support?
That depends on the strip's rated power per meter. The HLG-40H-20 provides 40W at 20V. For example, if your strip draws 10W per meter, you could run up to 4 meters (40W / 10W per meter = 4m). Always check your strip's rated power per meter and keep total load at or below 40W.
Is the HLG-40H-20 waterproof enough for an underground or in-ground installation?
The HLG-40H-20 is rated IP67, which means it can handle temporary immersion in water up to 1 meter deep for 30 minutes and is fully dust-tight. It is not rated for continuous submersion, so in an in-ground or below-grade installation keep it out of standing water and follow MEAN WELL's waterproof installation guidance in the user manual.
What are the differences between the HLG-40H-20, 20A, 20AB, and 20B variants?
All four share the same 40W, 20V, 2A core specs. The base HLG-40H-20 has fixed output and an IP67 waterproof rating. The -20A adds adjustable output via potentiometer with an IP65 water-resistant rating. The -20AB adds both adjustable output and dimming at IP65. The -20B offers dimming without adjustable output and retains the IP67 waterproof rating.
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