MEAN WELL APV-12 Series 12W Single Output Switching Power Supply Owner’s Manual
- June 13, 2024
- MEAN WELL
Table of Contents
MEAN WELL APV-12 Series 12W Single Output Switching Power Supply

Product Information
The APV-12 series is a 12W single-output switching power supply. It is designed to provide DC voltage output with various current and voltage options. The power supply is compliant with safety standards UL8750, CSA C22.2 No.250.0-08, BIS IS15885 (except for 15V), EAC TP TC 004, IP42, and BS EN/EN 62368-1.
Specifications:
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Model: APV-12-5 
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Output: - 
DC Voltage: 5V 
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Rated Current: 2A 
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Current Range: 0 ~ 2A 
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Rated Power: 10W 
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Ripple & Noise (max.): 100mVp-p 
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Line Regulation 
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Load Regulation 
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Setup, Rise Time: 1500ms, 30ms / 230VAC; 1500ms, 30ms / 115VAC at full load 
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Hold Up Time (Typ.): 20ms/230VAC, 15ms/115VAC at full load 
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Voltage Range: 90 ~ 264VAC, 127 ~ 370VDC 
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Frequency Range: 47 ~ 63Hz 
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Efficiency (Typ.): 76% 
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AC Current: 0.2A/230VAC, 0.35A/115VAC 
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Inrush Current (Typ.): Cold Start 70A (twidth=185s measured at 
 50% Ipeak) at 230VAC
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Max. No. of PSUs on 16A Circuit Breaker Leakage Current: 17 
 units (circuit breaker of type B) / 29 units (circuit breaker of
 type C) at 230VAC; 0.25mA / 240VAC
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Over Load Protection: Above 105% rated output power, Protection type: Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed 
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Over Voltage: 5.75 ~ 6.75V 
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Working Temperature: -30 ~ +70 (Refer to Derating Curve) 
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Working Humidity: 20 ~ 90% RH non-condensing 
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Environment Storage Temp., Humidity: -40 ~ +80, 10 ~ 95% RH 
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Temp. Coefficient Vibration: 10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 10min./1cycle, period for 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes 
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Safety Standards: UL8750, CSA C22.2 No.250.0-08, BIS IS15885 (except for 15V), EAC TP TC 004, IP42, BS EN/EN 62368-1 approved 
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Safety & Withstand Voltage EMC: I/P-O/P:3.75KVAC, I/P-O/P:>100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25/70% RH, Compliance to BS EN/EN55032, BS EN/EN61000-3-2, BS EN/EN61000-3-3, EAC TP TC 020 
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EMC Immunity: Compliance to BS EN/EN55035, BS EN/EN61000-4-2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11; light industry level (surge 2KV), EAC TP TC 020 
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MTBF: 7488.9K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore); 1132.5K hrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25) 
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Dimension: 774029 (LWH) 
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Packing: 0.08Kg; 120pcs/11.8Kg/1.06CUFT 
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Note: All parameters NOT specially mentioned are measured at 230VAC input, rated load and 25°C of ambient temperature. Ripple & noise are measured at 20MHz of bandwidth by using a 12 twisted pair-wire terminated with a 0.1uf & 47uf parallel capacitor. Tolerance includes set up tolerance, line regulation, and load regulation. Derating may be needed under low input voltage. Please check the static characteristics for more details. 
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Please connect L line to the positive pole and N line to the negative pole under DC input. 
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The power supply 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. 
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Length of set up time is measured at first cold start. Turning ON/OFF the power supply may lead to an increase in the set up time. 
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This product is not intended for LED lighting luminaire applications in the EU. (In the EU, the LPF/NPF/XLG series are recommended.) 
 
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Product Usage Instructions
To use the APV-12 series single output switching power supply, follow these steps:
- Ensure that the input voltage is within the range of 90 ~ 264VAC or 127 ~ 370VDC and the frequency is between 47 ~ 63Hz.
- Connect the L line to the positive pole and the N line to the negative pole under DC input.
- Select the desired output voltage according to your requirements:- For APV-12-5: Set the output voltage to 5V.
- For APV-12-12: Set the output voltage to 12V.
- For APV-12-15: Set the output voltage to 15V.
 
- Connect your device or equipment to the power supply’s output terminals.
- Ensure that the load does not exceed the rated current for each model:- For APV-12-5: The rated current is 2A with a current range of 0 ~ 2A.
- For APV-12-12: The rated current is 1A with a current range of 0 ~ 1A.
- For APV-12-15: The rated current is 0.8A with a current range of 0 ~ 0.8A.
 
- Ensure that the working temperature is within the range of -30°C to +70°C. Refer to the Derating Curve for more details.
- Make sure the working humidity is between 20% and 90% RH non-condensing.
- Observe the safety standards and isolation resistance for proper operation and compliance.
FEATURES
- Constant voltage design
- Universal AC input / Full range
- Protections: Short circuit / Over load / Over voltage
- Fully isolated plastic case
- Cooling by free air convection
- Small and compact size
- Class II power unit, no FG
- Class 2 power unit
- Pass LPS
- IP42 design
- Suitable for LED related fixture or appliance (such as LED Decoration or Advertisement devices) (Note.7)
- 100% full load burn-in test
- Low cost, high reliability
- 2 years warranty
 
 
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SPECIFICATION
 
 
NOTE
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All parameters NOT specially mentioned are measured at 230VAC input, rated load, and 25°C of ambient temperature. 
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Ripple & noise are measured at 20MHz of bandwidth by using 12″ twisted pair-wire terminated with a 0.1uf a & 47uf parallel capacitor. 
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Tolerance: includes set up tolerance, line regulation, and load regulation. 
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Derating may be needed under low input voltage. Please check the static characteristics for more details. Please connect L line to the positive pole and 
 N line to the negative pole under DC input.
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The power supply is considered as a component that will be operated in combination with the 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. The length of set-up time is measured at first cold start. Turning ON/OFF the power supply may lead to an increase of the setup time. 
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This product is not intended for LED lighting luminaire applications in the EU (In the EU the LPF/NPF/XLG series are recommended.) 
 The model certified for CCC(GB19510.14, GB19510.1, GB17743 and GB17625.1) is an optional model. Please contact MEAN WELL for details.
 The ambient temperature derating of 3.5°C/1000m with fanless models and of 5°C/1000m with fan models for operating altitudes higher than 2000m(6500ft).
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Products sourced from the Americas regions may not have the ENEC/BIS/CCC logo. Please contact your MEAN WELL sales for more information. 
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For any application note and IP waterproof function installation caution, please refer to our user manual before using. https://www.meanwell.com/Upload/PDF/LED_EN.pdf 
Mechanical Specification

Block Diagram

Derating Curve

Static Characteristics
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