MEAN WELL HLG-120H-C Series: 150W Constant Current Mode LED Driver

The MEAN WELL HLG-120H-C series is a 150W AC/DC LED driver designed for constant current output. It features a metal housing with Class I design, built-in active PFC function, and IP67/IP65 rating suitable for indoor or outdoor installations. The series offers various function options, including output adjustment via potentiometer, 3-in-1 dimming, and timer dimming. With a typical lifetime exceeding 62,000 hours and a 7-year warranty, these drivers are ideal for a wide range of LED lighting applications.

Features

Constant Current mode output
Metal housing with Class I design
Built-in active PFC function
IP67 / IP65 design for indoor or outdoor installations
Function options: output adjustable via potentiometer; 3 in 1 dimming; Timer dimming
Typical lifetime >62,000 hours
7 years warranty

Applications

LED street lighting
LED fishing lamp
LED harbor lighting
LED building architectural lighting
LED greenhouse lighting
LED bay lighting

GTIN CODE

For GTIN codes, please refer to MEAN WELL's service page: https://www.meanwell.com/serviceGTIN.aspx

Description

The HLG-120H-C series operates from 90~305 VAC and offers models with rated currents ranging from 350 mA to 1400 mA. With an efficiency of up to 94% and a fanless design, it operates within a case temperature range of -40°C to +90°C under free air convection. The metal housing and IP67/IP65 ingress protection level make it suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. Various function options provide optimal design flexibility for LED lighting systems.

Model Encoding

The model encoding follows the structure: HLG - 120H - C [Rated output current] [Function options]

HLG: Series name
120H: Rated wattage
C: Constant Current mode
[Rated output current]: 350/500/700/1050/1400mA
[Function options]: A (IP65, Io adjustable via potentiometer), B (IP67, 3-in-1 dimming), AB (IP65, Io adjustable & 3-in-1 dimming), D (IP67, Timer dimming)

Type	IP Level	Function	Availability
A	IP65	Io adjustable through built-in potentiometer.	In Stock
B	IP67	3 in 1 dimming function (1~10Vdc, 10V PWM signal and resistance)	In Stock
AB	IP65	Io adjustable through built-in potentiometer & 3 in 1 dimming function	In Stock
D	IP67	Timer dimming function	By request

SPECIFICATION

MODEL		HLG-120H-C350□	HLG-120H-C500□	HLG-120H-C700□	HLG-120H-C1050□	HLG-120H-C1400□
OUTPUT	RATED CURRENT	350 mA	500 mA	700 mA	1050 mA	1400 mA
	RATED POWER	150.5 W	150 W	150.5 W	155.4 W	151.2 W
	CONSTANT CURRENT REGION Note. 2	215 ~ 430 V	150 V ~ 300 V	107 V ~ 215 V	74 V ~ 148 V	54 V ~ 108 V
	CURRENT ADJ. RANGE	Adjustable for A/AB-Type only (via built-in potentiometer)
		175 ~ 350 mA	250 ~ 500 mA	350 ~ 700 mA	525 ~ 1050 mA	700 ~ 1400 mA
	CURRENT RIPPLE	8.0% max. @rated current
	CURRENT TOLERANCE	±5%
	SET UP TIME Note. 4	1000ms / 115VAC 500ms / 230VAC
INPUT	VOLTAGE RANGE Note. 3	90 ~ 305 VAC 127 ~ 431 VDC (Please refer to "STATIC CHARACTERISTIC" section)
	FREQUENCY RANGE	47 ~ 63 Hz
	POWER FACTOR (Typ.)	PF ≥ 0.98 / 115VAC, PF ≥ 0.96 / 230VAC, PF ≥ 0.93 / 277VAC @full load (Please refer to "POWER FACTOR (PF) CHARACTERISTIC" section)
	TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION	THD < 20% (@ load ≥ 50% /115VAC, 230VAC; @ load ≥ 75% /277VAC ) (Please refer to "TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION (THD)" section)
	EFFICIENCY (Typ.)	94%	94%	94%	94%	93.5%
	AC CURRENT (Typ.)	1.6A / 115VAC 0.8 A/ 230VAC 0.7A/277VAC
	INRUSH CURRENT(Typ.)	COLD START 50A(twith <600 ) < 8 measured at 50% (peak) 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	< 0.75 mA / 277VAC
PROTECTION	SHORT CIRCUIT	Constant current limiting, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
	OVER VOLTAGE	475 ~ 495 V 335 ~ 355 V 240 ~ 260 V 165 ~ 175 V 120 ~ 130 V Shut down o/p voltage with auto-recovery or re-power on to recovery
	OVER TEMPERATURE	Shut down o/p voltage, recovers automatically after temperature goes down
ENVIRONMENT	WORKING TEMP.	Tcase <=40 ~+90°C (Please refer to "OUTPUT LOAD vs TEMPERATURE" section)
	MAX. CASE TEMP.	Tcase <=90°C
	WORKING HUMIDITY	10 ~ 95% RH non-condensing
	STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY	-40 ~+80°C, 10 ~ 95% RH
	TEMP. COEFFICIENT	±0.03% /°C (0 ~ 50°C)
	VIBRATION	10 ~ 500 Hz, 5G 12 min./1 cycle, period for 72 min . each along X, Y, Z axes
SAFETY & EMC	SAFETY STANDARDS Note. 6	UL8750, CSA C22.2 No. 250.13-12, BS EN/EN/AS/NZS 61347-1, BS EN/EN/AS/NZS 61347-2-13, BS EN/EN62384 independent,GB19510.1, GB19510.14, IP65 or IP67, J61347-1, J61347-2-13(for A type only), EAC TP TC 004 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°C / 70% RH
	EMC EMISSION Note. 6	Compliance to BS EN/EN55015, BS EN/EN61000-3-2 Class C (@ load ≥ 50% ) ; BS EN/EN61000-3-3,GB17743 and 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	2456.4 K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 191.1 K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F ( 25°C )
	DIMENSION	220 × 68 × 38.8 mm (L×W×H)
	PACKING	1.04 Kg ; 12 pcs / 13.5 Kg / 0.8 CUFT

Notes

All parameters NOT specially mentioned are measured at 230VAC input, rated current and 25°C of ambient temperature.
Please refer to "DRIVING METHODS OF LED MODULE".
De-rating may be needed under low input voltages. Please refer to "STATIC CHARACTERISTIC" sections for details.
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.
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.
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.
This series meets the typical life expectancy of >62,000 hours of operation when Tcase, particularly (tc point or TMP), is about 80°C or less.
Please refer to the warranty statement on MEAN WELL's website at http://www.meanwell.com.
The ambient temperature derating of 3.5°C/1000m with fanless models and of 5°C/1000m with fan models for operating altitude higher than 2000m (6500ft).
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
Product Liability Disclaimer: For detailed information, please refer to https://www.meanwell.com/serviceDisclaimer.aspx

BLOCK DIAGRAM

The block diagram illustrates the internal components and signal flow of the LED driver.

DRIVING METHODS OF LED MODULE

This series works in constant current mode to directly drive the LEDs. The output voltage adjusts automatically to meet the forward voltage (Vf) of the LEDs in the constant current region.

Typical output current normalized by rated current (%)

The graph shows the relationship between output voltage (Vo) and output current (Io) in the constant current region.

In the constant current region, the highest voltage at the output of the driver depends on the configuration of the end systems. Should there be any compatibility issues, please contact MEAN WELL.

DIMMING OPERATION

1. 3 in 1 dimming function (for B/AB-Type)

The output constant current level can be adjusted by applying one of three methodologies between DIM+ and DIM-:

1~10 VDC
10 V PWM signal
Resistance

Direct connection to LEDs is suggested. It is not suitable to be used with additional drivers. The dimming source current from the power supply is approximately 100 μA (typ.).

2. Applying additive 1~10 VDC

A variable voltage between 1V and 10V can be applied to control the output current from 10% to 100%. Do not connect "DIM-" to "-V".

3. Applying additive 10V PWM signal (frequency range 100Hz ~ 3KHz)

A 10V PWM signal can be used to control the output current from 10% to 100%. Do not connect "DIM-" to "-V".

4. Applying additive resistance

A resistance can be used to control the output current from 10% to 100%. Do not connect "DIM-" to "-V".

Note on Dimming to 0% Brightness

In the case of turning the lighting fixture down to 0% brightness, please refer to the configuration shown in the diagram. Alternatively, please contact MEAN WELL for other options.

Using a switch and relay can turn ON/OFF the lighting fixture.

OUTPUT LOAD vs TEMPERATURE

This graph illustrates the allowable output load percentage based on ambient temperature (Ta) and case temperature (Tcase).

STATIC CHARACTERISTIC

This section details the static characteristics of the LED driver, including input voltage range and power factor.

TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION (THD)

The THD is presented for the 700 mA model at a Tcase of 80°C, showing THD percentage versus load percentage at different input voltages (115V, 230V, 277V).

POWER FACTOR (PF) CHARACTERISTIC

The PF characteristic is shown for a Tcase of 80°C, illustrating the power factor versus load percentage at different input voltages.

EFFICIENCY vs LOAD

The HLG-120H-C series exhibits superior working efficiency, reaching up to 94% in field applications. The efficiency is shown versus load percentage for the 700 mA model at a Tcase of 80°C, across different input voltages.

LIFE TIME

The graph displays the estimated lifetime in thousands of hours (Kh) versus the case temperature (Tcase).

MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION

Detailed dimensions and wiring configurations are provided for the A-Type and B-Type models. The diagrams show the physical layout, including input and output connections, dimensions, and the location of the maximum case temperature sensor (tc).

A-Type Wiring

FG: Green/Yellow
AC/L (Brown)
AC/N (Blue)
SJOW 17AWG × 3CÆH05RN-F 3 × 1.0mm²
Output Wires: SJOW 17AWG × 2CÆH05RN-F 2 × 1.0mm² (+V(Brown), -V(Blue), DIM+(Purple), DIM-(Pink))

B-Type Wiring

FG: Green/Yellow
AC/L (Brown)
AC/N (Blue)
SJOW 17AWG × 3CÆH05RN-F 3 × 1.0mm²
Output Wires: SJOW 17AWG × 2CÆH05RN-F 2 × 1.0mm² (+V(Brown), -V(Blue), DIM+(Purple), DIM-(Pink))

WATERPROOF CONNECTION

Waterproof connectors can be assembled on the output cable of the HLG-120H-C to enable operation in dry, wet, damp, or outdoor environments. The CJ04 cable joiner can be purchased independently for user assembly (MEAN WELL order No.: CJ04-1 for 14AWG-16AWG, CJ04-2 for 18AWG-22AWG). Up to four wires can be connected through this cable joint via soldering or clamping.

INSTALLATION MANUAL

For detailed installation instructions, please refer to the MEAN WELL installation manual available at: https://www.meanwell.com/manual.html

The diagram shows a typical installation of the HLG-120H-C connected to an LED lamp. It also details the pin configurations for M12 (4-PIN, 5-PIN) and M15 (2-PIN) waterproof connectors and their suitable currents.

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