Mean Well HLG-480H-36A Power Supply 480W 36V - Adjustable

Name: Mean Well HLG-480H-36A Power Supply 480W 36V - Adjustable 13.3A
Brand: Mean Well
SKU: HLG-480H-36A
Price: 153.74 USD
Availability: InStock

Overview

HLG-480H-36A is the 36V output model of this series: rated current 13.3A, rated power 478.8W, typical efficiency 95%. Type A: Io and Vo adjustable through built-in potentiometer (IP65).

HLG-480H series is a 480W AC/DC LED driver featuring the dual mode constant voltage and constant current output. HLG-480H operates from 90～305VAC and offers models with different rated voltage ranging between 24V and 54V. Thanks to the high efficiency up to 95.5%, 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 IP65 ingress protection level allows this series to fit both indoor and outdoor applications.HLG-480H 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 with class I design
Built-in active PFC function
IP65 design for indoor or outdoor installations
Function options: output adjustable via potentiometer; junction box
Typical lifettime > 62000 hours
7 years warranty (Note.9)

Specifications

HLG-480H-36ASpecifications from the official datasheet (2026-02-04 edition)

OUTPUT

DC VOLTAGE: 36V
CONSTANT CURRENT REGION^Note.4: 18 ~ 36V
RATED CURRENT: 13.3A
RATED POWER: 478.8W
RIPPLE & NOISE (max.)^Note.2: 250mVp-p
VOLTAGE ADJ. RANGE: Adjustable for A/AB-Type only (via built-in potentiometer) 30.6 ~ 37.8V
CURRENT ADJ. RANGE: Adjustable for A/AB-Type only (via built-in potentiometer) 6.6 ~ 13.3A
VOLTAGE TOLERANCE^Note.3: ±1.0%
LINE REGULATION: ±0.5%
LOAD REGULATION: ±0.5%
SETUP, RISE TIME^Note.6: 500ms, 80ms 115VAC/230VAC
HOLD UP TIME (Typ.): 16ms 115VAC/230VAC

INPUT

VOLTAGE RANGE^Note.5: 90 ~ 305VAC 127 ~ 431VDC (Please refer to "STATIC CHARACTERISTIC" section)
FREQUENCY RANGE: 47 ~ 63Hz
POWER FACTOR (Typ.): PF≧0.98/115VAC, PF≧0.97/230VAC, PF≧0.95/277VAC @ full load (Please refer to "POWER FACTOR (PF) CHARACTERISTIC" section)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: THD< 20% (@ load≧40% / 115VAC,230VAC,277VAC) (Please refer to "TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION (THD)" section)
EFFICIENCY (Typ.) 230VAC: 95%
EFFICIENCY (Typ.) 277VAC: 95.5%
AC CURRENT (Typ.): 5A / 115VAC 2.45A / 230VAC 2A / 277VAC
INRUSH CURRENT(Typ.): COLD START 35A(twidth=1800μs measured at 50% Ipeak) at 230VAC; Per NEMA 410
LEAKAGE CURRENT: <0.75mA / 277VAC
MAX. NO. of PSUs on 16A CIRCUIT BREAKER: 2unit(circuit breaker of type B) / 3units(circuit breaker of type C) at 230VAC

PROTECTION

OVER CURRENT: 95 ~ 108% Constant current limiting, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
SHORT CIRCUIT: Constant current limiting, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
OVER VOLTAGE: 40 ~ 50V Shut down output voltage, re-power on to recovery
OVER TEMPERATURE: Shut down output voltage, re-power on to recovery

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 non-condensing
TEMP. COEFFICIENT: ±0.02%/℃ (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; ENEC BS EN/EN61347-1, BS EN/EN61347-2-13 independent, BS EN/EN62384; GB/T19510.1,GB/T19510.213;IP65 or IP67, EAC TP TC 004,AS/NZS IEC 61347.2.13:2013,AS/NZS 61347.1:2016;KC61347-1, KC61347-2-13(except for AB,Dx type), J61347-1(H29), J61347-2-13(H29)(except for Dx type)approved
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 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(except for AB,Dx type),J55015(H29)(for Blank/A-type)
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 4KV, Line-Line 2KV), EAC TP TC 020 ;KC KN15,KN61547( except for AB,Dx type ),J55015(H29)(for Blank/A-type)

OTHERS

MTBF: 1185.9K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332(Bellcore) ; 95.4K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
DIMENSION: 262*125*43.8mm (L*W*H)
PACKING: 2.8Kg;4pcs/12.2Kg/0.55CUFT

MODEL ENCODING

Blank: Io and Vo fixed; IP67
A (this model): Io and Vo adjustable through built-in potentiometer; IP65
B: 3 in 1 dimming function (0~10VDC，10V PWM signal and resistance); IP67
AB: Io and Vo adjustable through built-in potentiometer & 3 in 1 dimming function (0~10Vdc，10V PWM signal and resistance); IP65
DX: Built-in Smart timer dimming function by user request; 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
13. For A/AB type need to consider build in using to comply with Type HL application.

Technical drawings

HLG-480H-36A BLOCK DIAGRAM — BLOCK DIAGRAM

HLG-480H-36A Outputcurrent(%) — Outputcurrent(%)

HLG-480H-36A ◎ Applying additive resistance — ◎ Applying additive resistance

HLG-480H-36A OUTPUT LOAD vs TEMPERATURE(Note.10) — OUTPUT LOAD vs TEMPERATURE(Note.10)

HLG-480H-36A STATIC CHARACTERISTICS — STATIC CHARACTERISTICS

HLG-480H-36A TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION — TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION

HLG-480H-36A LIFETIME(Kh) — LIFETIME(Kh)

HLG-480H-36A MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION — MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION

Typical applications

LED Harboure
LED greenhouse lighting
LED statium lighting
LED mining lighting
Type "HL" for use in ClassⅠ,Division 2 hazardous(Classified) location

Downloads

Datasheet1

HLG-480H-36A datasheetHLG-480H-SPEC.PDF · 2026-02-04 edition PDF Download

Certificates10

Mean Well HLG-480H PSE Certificate PDF Download

Mean Well HLG-480H KC Certificate PDF Download

Mean Well HLG-480H GlobalMark Certificate PDF Download

Mean Well HLG-480H ENEC Certificate PDF Download

Mean Well HLG-480H CCC Certificate PDF Download

Mean Well HLG-480H CB Certificate PDF Download

Mean Well HLG-480H EMC Certificate PDF Download

Mean Well HLG-480H CE Certificate PDF Download

Mean Well HLG-480H UK Certificate PDF Download

Mean Well IDLC Series UL Certificate PDF Download

Test reports1

Mean Well HLG-480H-36 Test Report PDF Download

Catalogues1

Mean Well LED Driver Catalog PDF Download

FAQ

Can I use the HLG-480H-36A for a large 36V LED strip project where I need to adjust the output voltage?

Yes. The HLG-480H-36A provides 478.8W at 36V (13.3A) with a built-in potentiometer for output voltage and current adjustment. This lets you dial in the precise voltage your 36V LED strips need within the 30.6-37.8V adjustment range (current adjustable 6.6-13.3A), which is helpful for compensating voltage drop in long cable runs.

Is the HLG-480H-36A suitable for 36V LED grow light panels in a greenhouse?

Yes. At 478.8W it can power high-output 36V LED grow-light arrays. The adjustable output lets you match the driver voltage to your panel's exact forward voltage requirement, maximizing electrical efficiency. The -40°C to +90°C case temperature (Tcase) range and IP65 rating handle typical greenhouse humidity and temperature fluctuations, with derating above about 60°C ambient at rated current.

Can the HLG-480H-36A drive 36V LED fixtures in a retail display or showroom?

Yes. With 478.8W at 36V and adjustable output, it can power extensive 36V LED track lighting, cove lighting, or display case illumination. The ability to fine-tune voltage ensures optimal brightness and efficiency for each fixture string. Its compact 262 x 125 x 43.8 mm size allows installation in ceiling voids or equipment rooms.

How many meters of 36V LED strip can the HLG-480H-36A power?

Divide the 478.8W rated power by your strip's wattage per meter. A 36V strip rated at 12W/m could run up to about 39.9 meters (478.8W / 12W per meter = 39.9m). A strip at 20W/m would allow about 23.9 meters. Always check your strip's rated power per meter and keep total draw at or below 478.8W.

Is the HLG-480H-36A appropriate for a fully exposed outdoor rooftop installation?

Not recommended without additional protection. The HLG-480H-36A is rated IP65, which guards against dust and low-pressure water spray but is not designed for direct rain exposure, submersion, or standing water. For exposed rooftop installations, mount it inside a weatherproof enclosure or choose the IP67-rated HLG-480H-36 instead.

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