Technical Information & Details of the MEAN WELL PWM-40-24 LED Driver
- Output power: 40.08 W
- DC output voltage: 24 V DC
- Rated output current: 1.67 A
- Output type: Constant voltage PWM style output
- Dimming range: 0 – 100 % (3‑in‑1: 0–10 VDC, 10 V PWM signal, or resistance)
- PWM output frequency: approx. 1.47 kHz
- Overvoltage protection threshold: 28 – 34 V DC
- Setup / rise time: ≤ 500 ms, 80 ms @ 115 / 230 VAC (full load)
- Hold‑up time (typ.): approx. 16 ms @ 115 / 230 VAC (full load)
- Input voltage range: 90 – 305 V AC / 127 – 431 V DC, 47 – 63 Hz
- Power factor (typ.): PF > 0.97 @ 115 VAC, PF > 0.95 @ 230 VAC, PF > 0.92 @ 277 VAC (full load)
- Efficiency (typ.): approx. 89 %
- AC input current (typ.): 0.6 A @ 115 VAC / 0.3 A @ 230 VAC / 0.25 A @ 277 VAC
- Inrush current (typ.): cold start, 50 A @ 230 VAC (≈270 μs at 50 % Ipeak)
- Leakage current: < 0.25 mA @ 277 VAC
- Overload protection: 108 – 130 % of rated output power, hiccup mode, auto recovery
- Overvoltage protection: Shut down output voltage, re‑power on to recover
- Overtemperature protection: Shut down output voltage, re‑power on to recover
- Short‑circuit protection: Hiccup mode, auto recovery
- Operating temperature (case Tcase): −40 °C to +85 °C (see “Output load vs temperature” derating)
- Operating humidity: 20 – 95 % RH, non‑condensing
- Storage temperature / humidity: −40 °C to +80 °C, 10 – 95 % RH
- Temperature coefficient: ± 0.03 % / °C (0 – 50 °C)
- Vibration: 10 – 500 Hz, 5 G, 12 min./cycle, 72 min. along X, Y, Z axes
- Withstand voltage: 3.75 kVAC between input and output
- Isolation resistance: > 100 MΩ @ 500 V DC, 25 °C, 70 % RH
- Safety standards: UL8750 (type “HL”), UL879 (12 V, 24 V), CSA C22.2 No. 250.13‑12, ENEC EN 61347‑1, EN 61347‑2‑13 (independent), EN 62384, IS 15885 (12 V, 24 V), EAC TP TC 004, GB19510.1, GB19510.14; IP67
- EMC emission: EN 55015, EN 61000‑3‑2 Class C (≥60 % load), EN 61000‑3‑3, GB/T 17743, GB17625.1, EAC TP TC 020
- EMC immunity: EN 61000‑4‑2,3,4,5,6,8,11; EN 61547 (light industry level, surge Line–Line 2 kV), EAC TP TC 020
- MTBF (typ.): 2,625,400 h (Telcordia SR‑332, 25 °C) / 226,400 h (MIL‑HDBK‑217F, 25 °C)
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 150 mm x 53 mm x 35 mm
- Weight: approx. 0.49 kg
- Case & protection: fully encapsulated plastic case, IP67, Class II
- No‑load power consumption: < 0.5 W
- Design: constant‑voltage PWM LED driver, Class 2, LPS
Information about the MEAN WELL PWM-40-24
The MEAN WELL PWM‑40‑24 is a 40 W constant‑voltage LED driver with a PWM‑style output at around 1.47 kHz, designed to keep LED strip color temperature and brightness uniform throughout the entire dimming range. This makes it a strong choice for 24 V LED strips, indoor accent lighting, and architectural or decorative LED projects where visual consistency is essential.
With typical efficiency up to 89 %, active power factor correction and a wide 90–305 V AC input range, the driver operates efficiently and can be deployed in worldwide installations. The fully encapsulated IP67 housing, wide −40 to +85 °C case temperature rating and comprehensive protection features (short‑circuit, overload, overvoltage and overtemperature in hiccup/shutdown mode) provide reliable operation in dry, damp and wet locations.
The integrated 3‑in‑1 dimming interface (0–10 V, 10 V PWM signal, resistance) with dim‑to‑off capability offers excellent flexibility for modern control systems and building automation. Combined with extensive international safety and EMC certifications (including type “HL” for use in Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations), the PWM‑40‑24 is ideally suited for professional 24 V LED strip lighting in commercial and industrial environments.