Mean Well HLG-480H-C2100A 481W 2100mA Adjustable LED Driver

Name: Mean Well HLG-480H-C2100A Power Supply 481W 2100mA - Adjustable
Brand: Mean Well
SKU: HLG-480H-C2100A
Price: 143.45 USD
Availability: InStock

Overview

HLG-480H-C2100A is the model of this series: rated current 2100mA, rated power 481W, typical efficiency 95%. Type A: Io adjustable through built-in potentiometer. And environment adaptiveness (IP65).

HLG-480H-C series is a 480W LED AC/DC driver featuring the constant current mode and high voltage output. HLG-480H-C operates from 90~305VAC and offers models with different rated current ranging between 1400mA and 3500mA. Thanks to the high efficiency up to 95%, 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. Moreove, the innovative environment-adaptive capability allows this series to reliably light on the LEDs for all kinds of application environments in almost any spots that may install LED luminaires in the world. HLG-480H-C is equipped with various function options, such as dimming methodologies, so as to provide the optimal design flexibility for LED lighting system.

Features

Constant current mode output
Metal housing with ClassⅠdesign
Built-in active PFC function
Environment-adaptive driving capability
IP65 design for indoor or outdoor installations
Function options: output adjustable via potentiometer; Low temperature light-on; Junction box
Typical lifetime>62000 hours (Note.7)
7 years warranty

Specifications

HLG-480H-C2100ASpecifications from the official datasheet (2026-02-04 edition)

OUTPUT

RATED CURRENT: 2100mA
RATED POWER: 481W
CONSTANT CURRENT REGION^Note.2: 114 ~ 229V
OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE (max.): 280V
CURRENT ADJ. RANGE: Adjustable for A/AB-Type only (via built-in potentiometer) 700~1400mA 875~1750mA 1050~2100mA 1400~2800mA 1750~3500mA
CURRENT RIPPLE: 5.0% max. @rated current
CURRENT TOLERANCE: ±5%
SET UP TIME^Note.4: 500ms/115VAC,230VAC

INPUT

VOLTAGE RANGE^Note.3: 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.): 95%
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
MAX. NO. of PSUs on 16A CIRCUIT BREAKER: 2 unit(circuit breaker of type B) / 3 units(circuit breaker of type C) at 230VAC
LEAKAGE CURRENT: <0.75mA / 277VAC

PROTECTION

SHORT CIRCUIT: Constant current, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
OVER VOLTAGE: 289 ~ 322V 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, EAC TP TC 004,AS/NZS IEC 61347.2.13:2013,AS/NZS 61347.1:2016 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
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

OTHERS

MTBF: 1350.9K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332(Bellcore) ; 110.5K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
DIMENSION: 262*125*43.8mm (L*W*H)
PACKING: 2.8Kg;4pcs/12.2Kg/0.55CUFT

Certifications & ratings

Type: HL
IP level: IP65 IP67

MODEL ENCODING

A (this model): Io adjustable through built-in potentiometer. And environment adaptiveness; IP65
B: 3 in 1 dimming function (0~10Vdc, 10V PWM signal and resistance) and environment adaptiveness; IP67
AB: Io 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. And environment adaptiveness; IP67

Test conditions and notes11

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. De-rating may be needed under low input voltages. Please refer to “STATIC CHARACTERISTIC” sections for details.
4. Length of set up time is measured at first cold start. Turning ON/OFF the power supply may lead to increase of the set up time.
5. 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)
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Please refer to the warranty statement on MEAN WELL's website at http://www.meanwell.com
9. 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).
10. 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
11. For A/AB type need to consider build in using to comply with Type HL application.

Technical drawings

HLG-480H-C2100A BLOCK DIAGRAM — BLOCK DIAGRAM

HLG-480H-C2100A DRIVING METHODS OF LED MODULE — DRIVING METHODS OF LED MODULE

HLG-480H-C2100A OUTPUT LOAD vs TEMPERATURE(Note.8) — OUTPUT LOAD vs TEMPERATURE(Note.8)

HLG-480H-C2100A STATIC CHARACTERISTICS — STATIC CHARACTERISTICS

HLG-480H-C2100A TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION — TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION

HLG-480H-C2100A LIFETIME(Kh) — LIFETIME(Kh)

HLG-480H-C2100A MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION ※A-Type — MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION ※A-Type

HLG-480H-C2100A Illustration (page 10) — Illustration (page 10)

HLG-480H-C2100A ※ Junction Box Option — ※ Junction Box Option

HLG-480H-C2100A ※ Junction Box Option (2) — ※ Junction Box Option (2)

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-C2100A datasheetHLG-480H-C-SPEC.PDF · 2026-02-04 edition PDF Download

Certificates7

Mean Well HLG-480H-C-ENEC Certificate PDF Download

Mean Well HLG-480H-C-CCC Certificate PDF Download

Mean Well HLG-480H-C-CB Certificate PDF Download

Mean Well HLG-480H-C-EMC Certificate PDF Download

Mean Well HLG-480H-C-CE-dec Certificate PDF Download

Mean Well HLG-480H-C-UK-dec Certificate PDF Download

Mean Well IDLC Series UL Certificate PDF Download

Test reports1

Mean Well HLG-480H-C2100 Test Report PDF Download

Catalogues1

Mean Well LED Driver Catalog PDF Download

FAQ

Can I use the HLG-480H-C2100A for high-power LED sports field floodlighting?

Yes. The HLG-480H-C2100A delivers 481W at 2100mA constant current, which is suitable for driving high-output LED modules in sports lighting arrays. The adjustable output (A suffix) lets you fine-tune the current to optimize luminaire performance. The IP65 rating protects the driver in sheltered outdoor equipment enclosures near the field.

Is the HLG-480H-C2100A suitable for large-scale greenhouse LED grow light installations?

Yes. At 481W and 2100mA, this driver powers high-intensity horticultural LED arrays for commercial greenhouses. The built-in potentiometer (A suffix) allows current adjustment to optimize light output for different crop types or growth stages. The wide 90-305VAC input handles varying power infrastructure in agricultural facilities.

Can the HLG-480H-C2100A drive LED arrays for large-format outdoor advertising displays?

Yes. The 2100mA constant current output across a 114-229V range supports high-power LED strings used in billboard and large-format advertising displays. The IP65 protection suits equipment cabinets and covered outdoor mounting positions adjacent to the display structure.

How do I know if my LED array is compatible with the HLG-480H-C2100A?

Your series LED string's total forward voltage must fall within the CC range of 114-229V. Add up each LED's forward voltage to get the total. The driver will regulate at 2100mA as long as the total is within range. The exact number of LEDs depends on each LED's individual forward voltage specification.

Can the HLG-480H-C2100A operate reliably in extreme cold or heat?

Yes. It is rated for a case temperature (Tcase) of -40 to +90 degrees Celsius, covering cold storage areas, rooftop installations, and everything in between, with output load derating at high temperatures per the sheet. The IP65 rating protects against dust and low-pressure water jets across temperature extremes.

What are the differences between the HLG-480H constant current models at different current ratings?

The HLG-480H-C series offers models at 1400mA (CC range 171-343V), 1750mA (137-274V), 2100mA (114-229V), 2800mA (85-171V), and 3500mA (68-137V). All are approximately 480W. Higher current models use lower voltage ranges and suit LEDs that require more current per string, while lower current models accommodate longer series strings at higher voltages.

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