MEAN WELL XLC-25 Series 25W Multiple Stage Constant Power Constant Voltage LED Driver Owner’s Manual

: September 7, 2024
: MEAN WELL

Table of Contents

MEAN WELL XLC-25 Series 25W Multiple Stage Constant Power Constant
Product Usage Instructions
Features
SPECIFICATION
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION
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MEAN WELL XLC-25 Series 25W Multiple Stage Constant Power Constant

Voltage LED Driver

Product Specifications

Model: XLC-25 series
Power Output: 25W
Input Voltage: 176-280 VDC
Output Modes: Constant Power Mode, Constant Voltage Mode (12V/24V)
Housing: Plastic with Class II and PFC design
Compliance: UL 8750 Class 2 / Class P, CE ErP directive
Additional Features: Flicker-free, Standby Power Consumption

Product Usage Instructions

Installation

Ensure input power is within the specified range (176-280 VDC).
Connect the driver to the LED lighting system according to the wiring diagram provided.

Output Mode Selection

For XLC-25-S Series (Independent Type): Select output mode using dip switch settings.
For XLC-25 Series (Built-in Type): Output mode can be adjusted via NFC settings.

Power Adjustment

Choose between Constant Power Mode or Constant Voltage Mode based on your LED lighting requirements.

Safety Precautions:

Ensure proper grounding during installation.
Do not exceed the maximum load capacity of the driver.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can this LED driver be used with outdoor lighting fixtures?
A: Yes, as long as the driver is installed in a suitable outdoor-rated enclosure to protect it from environmental elements.
Q: How do I reset the output mode if I have selected the wrong setting?
A: To reset the output mode, power off the driver, make the necessary adjustments using the dip switches or NFC settings, and then power it back on.

25W Multiple-Stage Constant Power/Constant Voltage LED Driver

Features

Constant power mode output with multiple stage selectable by dip switch or NFC setting(H-type)
Constant voltage mode output (12V/24V)
Plastic housing with class II and PFC design
Meet UL 8750 Class 2 / Class P power unit
Flicker free, complying with CE ErP directive
Standby power consumption <0.5W
Meet emergency lighting (EL) application
Minimum dimming level 0.1% (DALI-2 DT6)
Dimming functions: 3 in 1 dimming (Dim-to-off) DALI-2 + Push dimming
5 years warranty

Applications

Recessed Light
Down Light
Panel Light
Commercial Lighting
Decorative Lighting
LED strip lighting
DALI digital Lighting
GTIN CODE MW Search: https://www.meanwell.com/serviceGTIN.aspx

Description
XLC-25 Series is a 25W with constant power and constant voltage output LED driver. It can operate from 100~305VAC and output current ranging between 300 mA to 1050 mA selectable by dip switch or NFC setting. Thanks to high efficiency up to 88%, it is able to operate for -25°C ~85°C case temperature under free air convection. XLC-25 is designed based on latest safety regulations with 3 in 1 and DALI-2 dimming. XLC-25 can also be adjusted for brightness with a push button as a simple way dimming, so it provides more flexibility for LED Lighting application.

Model Encoding

Type	Function	Note
Blank	H type output current selectable by DIP-switch or NFC setting	In stock

12, 24V Constant voltage output
B| H type output current selectable by DIP-switch or NFC with 3 in 1 dimming
DA2| H type output current selectable by DIP-switch or NFC with DALI-2 dimming

Note

12V/24V without dimming function.
NFC current setting is available for XLC-25-H type only.

SPECIFICATION

MODEL	XLC-25-12-	XLC-25-24-

OUTPUT

INPUT

(Please refer to “POWER FACTOR (PF) CHARACTERISTIC” section)

TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION| THD<10%(@load≧50%/230VAC; @load≧75%/277VAC), THD<15%(@load≧50%/115VAC) (Please refer to “TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION(THD)” section)
EFFICIENCY (Typ.)| 86%| 88%
AC CURRENT| 0.35A / 115VAC| 0.18A / 230VAC| 0.15A/277VAC| |
INRUSH CURRENT(Typ.)| COLD START 10A(twidth=100 μ s measured at 50% Ipeak) at 230VAC ; Per NEMA 410
MAX. No. of PSUs on 16A CIRCUIT BREAKER| 71 units (circuit breaker of type B) / 71 units (circuit breaker of type C) at 230VAC
LEAKAGE CURRENT| <0.75mA / 277VAC

PROTECTION

| OVER LOAD| 105 ~ 220% rated output power
Protection type:Hiccup mode , recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
SHORT CIRCUIT| Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed

OVER VOLTAGE

| 13 ~ 16V| 26 ~ 32V
Shut down and latch off o/p voltage, re-power on to recover
OVER TEMPERATURE| Shut down output voltage, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed

ENVIRONMENT

| WORKING TEMP.| Tcase=-25 ~ 85℃ (Please refer to “ OUTPUT LOAD vs TEMPERATURE” section)
MAX. CASE TEMP.| Tcase=85℃
WORKING HUMIDITY| 20 ~ 90% RH non-condensing
STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY| -40 ~ +80℃, 10 ~ 95% RH
TEMP. COEFFICIENT| ±0.03%/℃ (0 ~ 50℃)
VIBRATION| 10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 10min./1cycle, period for 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes

SAFETY & EMC

| ****

SAFETY STANDARDS

| ENEC BS EN/EN61347-1, BS EN/EN61347-2-13(EL) appendix J suitable for emergency installations(DC input 176-280VDC);

BS EN/EN62384 independent, GB19510.14, GB19510.1, EAC TP TC 004,UL8750(Class P); CSA C22.2 No. 250.13-12; approved;

Design refer to AS/NZS 61347-1, AS/NZS 61347-2-13

WITHSTAND VOLTAGE| I/P-O/P:3.75KVAC
ISOLATION RESISTANCE| I/P-O/P:>100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH

EMC EMISSION

EMC IMMUNITY

period, 0% residual voltage for 0.5 periods

OTHERS

| FLICKER Note.6| PstLM ≤ 1, SVM ≤ 0.4
MTBF| 3949.8 K hrs min. Telcordia SR-332 (Bellcore) ; 338.5 Khrs min. MIL-HDBK-217F (25℃)
DIMENSION| 1474032mm,1074032mm (LWH)
PACKING| 141.6g; 60pcs/8.4Kg/0.58CUFT(for blank type); 160g; 50pcs/8.1Kg/0.57CUFT(for S-type)
NOTE|

All parameters NOT specially mentioned are measured at 230VAC input, rated current and 25℃ of ambient temperature.
De-rating may be need under low input voltages. Please refer to “STATIC CHARACTERISTIC” sections for details.
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.
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.
Flicker is measured at full load with the light source provided by MEAN WELL.
To fulfill requirement of the latest ErP regulation for lighting fixtures, this LED driver can only be used behind a switch without permanently connected to the mains.
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))
The ambient temperature de-rating of 3.5℃/1000m with fanless models and 5℃/1000m with fan models for operating altitudes higher than 2000m(6500ft).
This series meets the typical life expectancy of >50,000 hours of operation when Tcase, particularly tc point (or TMP, per DLC), is about 70℃ or less.
For XLC(except -S) series: RCM is on a voluntary basis and meets relevant IEC or AS/NZS standards complying with AS/NZS 4417.1.
For XLC-S series: RCM is on a voluntary basis. Non IC classification Independent LED control gear is not suitable for residential installations.
Products sourced from the Americas regions may not have the CCC/PSE/BIS/KC logo. Please contact your MEAN WELL sales for more information.
For more information, please contact with MEAN WELL sales.

※Product Liability Disclaimer: For detailed information, please refer to https://www.meanwell.com/serviceDisclaimer .aspx

MODEL	XLC-25-H-

OUTPUT

INPUT

(Please refer to “POWER FACTOR (PF) CHARACTERISTIC” section)

**TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION**| THD<10%(@load≧50%/230VAC; @load≧75%/277VAC), THD<15%(@load≧50%/115VAC)

(Please refer to “TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION(THD)” section)

EFFICIENCY (Typ.) Note.7| 88%
AC CURRENT| 0.35A / 115VAC| 0.18A / 230VAC 0.15A/277VAC| |
INRUSH CURRENT(Typ.)| COLD START 10A(twidth=100 μ s measured at 50% Ipeak) at 230VAC ; Per NEMA 410
MAX. No. of PSUs on 16A CIRCUIT BREAKER| 71 units (circuit breaker of type B) / 71 units (circuit breaker of type C) at 230VAC
LEAKAGE CURRENT| <0.75mA / 277VAC
STANDBY POWER CONSUMPTION Note.8| Standby power consumption<0.5W(Dimming off)

PROTECTION

| SHORT CIRCUIT| Hiccup mode, recovers automatically after fault condition is removed
OVER TEMPERATURE| Blank & B type: De-rating to lowest output level. Recovers automatically after fault condition is removed.
DA2 type: Stage 1: De-rating to 75% loading; Stage 2: De-rating to 50% loading. Recovers automatically after fault condition is removed.

ENVIRONMENT

| WORKING TEMP.| Tcase=-25 ~ 85℃ (Please refer to “ OUTPUT LOAD vs TEMPERATURE” section)
MAX. CASE TEMP.| Tcase=85℃
WORKING HUMIDITY| 20 ~ 90% RH non-condensing
STORAGE TEMP., HUMIDITY| -40 ~ +80℃, 10 ~ 95% RH
TEMP. COEFFICIENT| ±0.03%/℃ (0 ~ 50℃)
VIBRATION| 10 ~ 500Hz, 2G 10min./1cycle, period for 60min. each along X, Y, Z axes

SAFETY & EMC

| **SAFETY STANDARDS**| ENEC BS EN/EN61347-1, BS EN/EN61347-2-13(EL) appendix J suitable for emergency installations(DC input 176-280VDC);

BS EN/EN62384 independent, GB19510.14, GB19510.1, EAC TP TC 004,UL8750(Class P); CSA C22.2 No. 250.13-12 approved;

Design refer to AS/NZS 61347-1, AS/NZS 61347-2-13 ;

DALI STANDARDS| Comply with IEC62386-101,102,207
WITHSTAND VOLTAGE| I/P-O/P:3.75KVAC
ISOLATION RESISTANCE| I/P-O/P:>100M Ohms / 500VDC / 25℃/ 70% RH

EMC EMISSION

Voltage Dips and Interruptions

| ****

BS EN/EN61000-4-11

| 70% residual voltage for 10

period, 0% residual voltage for 0.5 periods

OTHERS

All parameters NOT specially mentioned are measured at 230VAC input, rated current and 25℃ of ambient temperature.
Output hiccups under no-load condition.
Please refer to “DRIVER METHODS OF LED MODULE”.
De-rating may be need 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.
Based on IEC 62386-101/102 DALI power on timing and interruption regulations, the set up time needs to test with a DALI controller w hich can support for DALI power on function, otherwise the startup time will be higher than 0.5 second.
Efficiency is measured at 500mA/50V output set by dip-switch or NFC.
Standby power consumption is measured at 230VAC.
Flicker is measured at full load with the light source provided by MEAN WELL.
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))
For XLC(except -S) series: RCM is on a voluntary basis and meets relevant IEC or AS/NZS standards complying with AS/NZS 4417.1. For XLC-S series: RCM is on a voluntary basis. Non IC classification Independent LED control gear is not suitable for residential installations.
To fulfill requirements of the latest ErP regulation for lighting fixture, this LED driver can only be used behind a switch without permanently connected to the mains.
This series meets the typical life expectancy of >50,000 hours of operation when Tcase, particularly tc point (or TMP, per DLC), is about 70℃ or less.
The ambient temperature de-rating of 3.5℃/1000m with fanless models and 5℃/1000m with fan models for operating altitude higher than 2000m(6500ft).
Products sourced from the Americas regions may not have the CCC/PSE/BIS/KC logo. Please contact your MEAN WELL sales for more information.
For more information, please contact with MEAN WELL sales. ※Product Liability Disclaimer: For detailed information, please refer to https://www.meanwell.com/serviceDisclaimer .aspx

BLOCK DIAGRAM

DRIVING METHODS OF LED MODULE

I-V Operating Area
XLC-25-H

CONSTANT POWER TABLE
XLC-25-H is a multiple-stage constant power driver, selection of output current through DIP switch or NFC setting is exhibited below.

Vo| DIP S.W

Io

| 1| 2| 3
---|---|---|---|---
9~54V| 300mA| —-| —-| —-
9~54V| 350mA| —-| —-| ON
9~54V| 400mA| —-| ON| —-
9~50V| 500mA| —-| ON| ON
9~42V| 600mA| ON| —-| —-
9~36V| 700mA(default)| ON| —-| ON
9~28V| 900mA| ON| ON| —-
9~24V| 1050mA| ON| ON| ON

Note: The operating voltage range which show on this table is recommend to use.

NFC Function Description

The output current of the NFC Mode LED driver can be adjusted using NFC via the mobile APP.

Operation Instruction:

Compatible phone
Install an NFC-compatible smart mobile device or phone with AndroidTM 4.1 or IOS12 updates.

Steps for setting output current via NFC

Download Meanwell APP on mobile device or mobile phone, and enable NFC function.
Check the NFC antenna position of the mobile phone please.
Enter Meanwell APP ->Top left menu –Installation Manual/APP->PowerNFC,approach the LED driver NFC sensing position and perform sensing.
APP displays the functional parameters, and the relevant parameters are modified as required.
Tap the APP write button and quickly move the phone antenna close to the NFC sensing position of the LED driver.
The write completes when the mobile phone displays”Success”.

APP Function Description

APP Interface:

To be used through APP available on Apple Store and Google Play Store for iOS and Android. Search: MEAN WELL on

Note:

Current accuracy : the numerical error between the set current and the actual current is within 2%.
Please turn off the input power supply to the LED driver when using NFC function.

DIMMING OPERATION
B type

3 in 1 dimming function

Output constant current level can be adjusted by applying one of the three methodologies between DIM+ and DIM-: 0 ~ 10VDC, or 10V PWM signal or resistance.
Direct connecting to LEDs is suggested. It is not suitable to be used with additional drivers.
Dimming source current from power supply: 100 A (typ.)μ

Applying additive 0 ~ 10VDC

Applying additive 10V PWM signal (frequency range 300Hz~3KHz):

Applying additive resistance: 0~100kΩ

Note

Min. dimming level is about 8% and the output current is not defined when 0%< Iout<8%.
The output current could drop down to 0% when dimming input is about 0kΩ or 0Vdc, or 10V PWM signal with 0% duty cycle.

DIMMING OPERATION

◎ DA2 type (DALI-2 digital dimming function)
※ Input wiring diagram

PUSH dimming (primary side)
The factory default dimming level is at 100%.
If the push action lasts less than 0.05 sec., it will not lead to a change for the status of the driver.
Up to 10 drivers can perform the PUSH dimming at the same time when utilizing one common push button. The maximum length of the cable from the push button to the last driver is 20 meters.

Action	Action duration	Function
Short Push	0.1~1s	Turn ON-OFF the driver
Double Click	Click twice in 1.5s	Set up the dimming level to 100%
Long Push	1.5~10s	Every Long Push changes the dimming direction,