MEANWELL APC-25 Series 25W Single Output Switching Power Supply Owner’s Manual
- June 1, 2024
 - MeanWell
 
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MEANWELL APC-25 Series 25W Single Output Switching Power Supply

Product Information
Specifications:
- Model: APC-25-350, APC-25-500, APC-25-700, APC-25-1050
 - Output:
- Rated Current: 350mA, 500mA, 700mA, 1050mA
 - DC Voltage Range: 25~70V, 15~50V, 11~36V, 9~24V
 - Rated Power: 24.5W, 25.2W, 25.2W, 25.2W
 - Current Ripple: 5.0%
 - Accuracy Setup, Rise Time: 1500ms, 30ms / 230VAC; 1500ms, 30ms/ 115VAC at full load
 - Hold Up Time: 20ms/230VAC; 12ms/115VAC at full load
 
 - Input:
- Voltage Range: 90 ~ 264VAC, 127 ~ 370VDC
 - Frequency Range: 47 ~ 63Hz
 - Efficiency: 83%
 - AC Current: 0.4A/230VAC; 0.8A/115VAC
 - Inrush Current: Cold Start 45A at 230VAC
 
 
Product Usage Instructions
Installation:
- Ensure the input voltage is within the specified range.
 - Connect the AC/N and AC/L wires as indicated in the mechanical specification.
 - Connect the V- and V+ wires accordingly.
 
Operation:
- Apply power within the specified voltage and frequency range.
 - Check for proper output voltage based on the model.
 
Maintenance:
- Regularly check for any leakage current.
 - Ensure proper ventilation around the power supply unit.
 
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions):
- 
Q: What should I do if the power supply overheats?
A: Ensure proper ventilation around the unit. If the issue persists, contact customer support for further assistance. - 
Q: Can I use the power supply with input voltages outside the specified range?
A: It is recommended to stay within the specified input voltage range to ensure optimal performance and safety. 
Features
- Constant current mode power supply
 - Universal AC input / Full range
 - Withstand 300VAC Surge input for 5 seconds
 - Protections: Short circuit / Over voltage
 - Fully isolated plastic case
 - Small and compact size
 - Cooling by free air convection
 - IP42 design
 - 100% full load burn-in test
 - Suitable for LED related fixtures or appliances (such as LED Decoration or Advertisement devices) (Note.6)
 - Low cost / High reliability
 - 2 years warranty
 
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SPECIFICATION

MODEL|  APC-25-350|  APC-25-500|  APC-25-700|
APC-25-1050
---|---|---|---|---  
OUTPUT
|  RATED CURRENT|  350mA| 500mA| 700mA| 1050mA
DC VOLTAGE RANGE|  25~70V| 15~50V| 11~36V| 9~24V
RATED POWER|  24.5W| 25.2W| 25.2W| 25.2W
CURRENT RIPPLE|  5.0%
CURRENT ACCURACY|  ±8.0%
SETUP, RISE TIME|  1500ms, 30ms / 230VAC          1500ms, 30ms / 115VAC
at full load
HOLD UP TIME (Typ.)|  20ms/230VAC       12ms/115VAC at full load  
INPUT
|  VOLTAGE RANGE Note.2|  90 ~ 264VAC           127 ~ 370VDC
FREQUENCY RANGE|  47 ~ 63Hz
EFFICIENCY(Typ.)|  83%| 83%| 83%| 83%
AC CURRENT|  0.4A/230VAC;0.8A/115VAC
INRUSH CURRENT(Typ.)|  COLD START 45A(twidth=310μs measured at 50% Ipeak)
at 230VAC
MAX. No. of PSUs on 16A CIRCUIT BREAKER|  9 units (circuit breaker of
type B) / 15 units (circuit breaker of type C) at 230VAC
LEAKAGE CURRENT|  0.25mA / 240VAC
PROTECTION|  OVERVOLTAGE|  76 ~ 94V| 55 ~ 68V| 41 ~ 49V| 27 ~ 35V
Protection type : Shut down o/p voltage, re-power on to recover  
ENVIRONMENT
|  WORKING TEMP.|  -30 ~ 70℃(Refer to “Derating Curve”)
WORKING HUMIDITY|  20 ~ 90% RH non-condensing
STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY|  -40 ~ +80℃, 10 ~ 95% RH
TEMP. COEFFICIENT|  ±0.2%/℃ (0 ~ 50℃)
VIBRATION|  10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 10min./1cycle, period for 60min. each along X,
Y, Z axes  
SAFETY & EMC
(Note 5)
|  SAFETY STANDARDS|  UL8750 (except for APC-25-350), CSA-C22.2 No.
250.0-13 (only for APC-25-700&1050), BIS IS15885(except for APC-25-350), EAC
TP TC 004,IP42, BS EN/EN 62368-1 approved
WITHSTAND VOLTAGE|  I/P-O/P:3KVAC
ISOLATION RESISTANCE|  I/P-O/P:>100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH
EMC EMISSION|  Compliance to BS EN/EN55032,BS EN/EN61000-3-2 Class
A,BS EN/EN61000-3-3, EAC TP TC 020
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  
OTHERS
|  MTBF|  4955.9K hrs min.       Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ;
504.9K hrs min.       MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
DIMENSION|  845729.5(LWH)
PACKING|  0.13Kg; 72pcs/10.4Kg/0.92CUFT
NOTE|  1.   All parameters NOT specially mentioned are measured at 230VAC
input, rated load and 25℃ of ambient temperature.
2. Derating may be needed under low input voltage. Please check the static characteristic for more details.
3. 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.
(as available on https://www.meanwell.com//Upload/PDF/EMI_statement_en.pdf)
4. 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).
5. 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
6. 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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Mechanical Specification
 
Block Diagram

Derating Curve

Static Characteristics

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