Mean Well HLG-480H-C2100AB LED Driver | Adjustable & Dimmable - 481W 2100mA

Name: Mean Well HLG-480H-C2100AB Power Supply 481W 2100mA - Adjustable and Dimmable
Brand: Mean Well
SKU: HLG-480H-C2100AB
Price: 162.92 USD
Availability: InStock

Overview

HLG-480H-C2100AB is the model of this series: rated current 2100mA, rated power 481W, typical efficiency 95%.

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 IP67/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
IP67 / IP65 design for indoor or outdoor installations
Function options: output adjustable via potentiometer; 3 in 1 dimming (dim-to-off,isolated design); Smart timer dimming; Low temperature light-on; Junction box
Typical lifetime>62000 hours (Note.7)
7 years warranty

Specifications

HLG-480H-C2100ABSpecifications 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 or IP67, 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

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-C2100AB BLOCK DIAGRAM — BLOCK DIAGRAM

HLG-480H-C2100AB DRIVING METHODS OF LED MODULE — DRIVING METHODS OF LED MODULE

HLG-480H-C2100AB DIMMING OPERATION — DIMMING OPERATION

HLG-480H-C2100AB ※ Smart timer dimming function (for Dxx-Type by User… — ※ Smart timer dimming function (for Dxx-Type by User…

Ex: ◎ D02-Type: the profile recommended for street lighting

Ex: ◎ D03-Type: the profile recommended for tunnel lighting

HLG-480H-C2100AB OUTPUT LOAD vs TEMPERATURE(Note.8) — OUTPUT LOAD vs TEMPERATURE(Note.8)

HLG-480H-C2100AB STATIC CHARACTERISTICS — STATIC CHARACTERISTICS

HLG-480H-C2100AB TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION — TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION

HLG-480H-C2100AB LIFETIME(Kh) — LIFETIME(Kh)

HLG-480H-C2100AB MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION — MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION

HLG-480H-C2100AB Illustration (page 10) — Illustration (page 10)

HLG-480H-C2100AB ※ Junction Box Option — ※ Junction Box Option

HLG-480H-C2100AB ※ 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

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-C2100AB for dimmable warehouse high-bay LED fixtures?

Yes. The HLG-480H-C2100AB delivers 481W at 2100mA with both current adjustment and external dimming input (0-10V, 10V PWM or resistance). This supports occupancy-based or daylight-harvesting dimming in warehouse high-bay installations. The potentiometer lets you set the output current to match your fixture's LED modules precisely.

Is the HLG-480H-C2100AB a good fit for dimmable commercial LED grow lights?

Yes. At 481W and 2100mA, this driver handles high-intensity horticultural fixtures. The AB suffix gives you both a potentiometer for current fine-tuning and an external dimming interface for automated light recipes, sunrise/sunset simulation, or integration with greenhouse climate control systems.

Can the HLG-480H-C2100AB power dimmable LED floodlights for building facade lighting?

Yes. The 2100mA constant current output across 114-229V drives high-power floodlight LED arrays. The dimming input enables architectural lighting scenes and scheduled brightness profiles through a building automation system. The IP65 rating suits mounting in covered outdoor locations near the illuminated facade.

What dimming and adjustment features does the HLG-480H-C2100AB offer?

The AB suffix means this driver has two control features: a built-in potentiometer for manually adjusting the output current (1050-2100mA), and an external 3-in-1 dimming input that accepts 0-10VDC, 10V PWM or resistance signals. The minimum dimming level is about 6% of the output current.

What LED string voltage is required for the HLG-480H-C2100AB?

The constant current output voltage range is 114-229V. Your series LED string's total forward voltage must fall within this range for the driver to regulate properly at 2100mA. The number of LEDs in the string depends on each LED's individual forward voltage.

Can the HLG-480H-C2100AB be installed in a dusty food-processing or industrial facility?

Yes. The IP65 rating protects against dust ingress and low-pressure water jets, making it suitable for food-processing plants, woodworking shops, and similar dusty environments. The case temperature (Tcase) range of -40 to +90 degrees Celsius also handles unheated or warm industrial spaces, with load derating at high temperatures.

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