• Output Power: 60 W
• Output Voltage: 12 V DC
• Output Current: 5 A
• Dimming Range: 0 – 100 % (PWM dimming, DALI/DALI‑2 control)
• PWM Output Frequency: approx. 1.47 kHz (DA type), approx. 2.5 kHz (DA2 type)
• Dimming Interface: DALI or DALI‑2 (depending on DA / DA2 version), 3‑in‑1 dimming (0–10 VDC, 10 V PWM signal, resistance) on Blank type
• Input Voltage Range: 90 – 305 V AC / 127 – 431 V DC
• Input Frequency: 47 – 63 Hz
• Power Factor (typ.): > 0.97 @115 VAC, > 0.95 @230 VAC, > 0.92 @277 VAC (full load)
• Efficiency (typ.): approx. 86 %
• AC Input Current (typ.): 0.8 A @115 VAC / 0.4 A @230 VAC / 0.32 A @277 VAC
• Inrush Current (typ.): 50 A @230 VAC (cold start, twidth ≈270 μs)
• THD: < 20 % (≥60 % load @115 / 230 VAC; ≥75 % load @277 VAC)
• No‑load Power Consumption: < 0.5 W
• Overload Protection: 108 – 130 % of rated power, hiccup mode, auto recovery
• Overvoltage Protection: shut down output, re‑power on to recover (typ. 15 – 17 V DC)
• Overtemperature Protection: shut down output, re‑power on to recover (DA2 type in hiccup mode)
• Short‑circuit Protection: hiccup mode, auto recovery
• Operating Temperature (case): −40 °C to +85 °C (derating according to curve)
• 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 Resistance: 10 – 500 Hz, 5 G, 12 min./cycle, 72 min. in each X, Y, Z axis
• Dielectric Strength: 3.75 kVAC (input–output), 1.5 kVAC (input–DA), 1.5 kVAC (output–DA)
• Isolation Resistance: > 100 MΩ @500 VDC, 25 °C, 70 % RH
• Safety Standards: UL8750 (type “HL”, except DA type), UL879 (12/24 V Blank), ENEC EN 61347‑1, EN 61347‑2‑13 (independent), EN 62384, BIS IS 15885 (12/24/48 V Blank & 12/24‑DA2), EAC, GB19510.1 / GB19510.14; design reference EN 60335‑1; suitable for emergency lighting (EL) according to EN 61347‑2‑13 Annex J
• DALI Standards (DA / DA2): IEC 62386‑101, 102, 207, 251, device type DT6
• 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, 2 kV Line‑Line surge), EAC TP TC 020
• MTBF (typ.): 2,626,600 h (Telcordia SR‑332, 25 °C) / 227,100 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 housing, IP67, Class II, Class 2, LPS
• Cooling Method: fanless, free air convection

Information about the MEAN WELL PWM-60-12DA

The MEAN WELL PWM‑60‑12DA is a 60 W constant‑voltage LED driver with a 12 V DC output and PWM‑style regulation, specifically designed for 12 V LED strips and low‑voltage LED systems that require precise DALI or DALI‑2 control. Its PWM output keeps the LED current waveform constant, which helps to maintain uniform brightness and colour performance across the full dimming range, even at very low light levels.

A key strength of this model is the combination of DALI/DALI‑2 digital control with a robust electrical design featuring up to around 86 % efficiency, active power factor correction and a wide 90–305 V AC input range. The fully potted IP67 plastic enclosure, wide case temperature range from −40 °C to +85 °C and comprehensive protection functions (short‑circuit, overload, overvoltage, overtemperature) make the PWM‑60‑12DA suitable for demanding indoor and outdoor applications in building automation and professional lighting systems.

Another distinctive characteristic of the PWM‑60‑12DA is its suitability for emergency and safety‑critical installations, thanks to compliance with relevant EN and IEC standards and support for DALI device type DT6. Together with the long MTBF rating and broad set of international approvals, this makes the driver well suited for centrally managed 12 V LED strip lighting, cove lighting, signage and control‑intensive architectural lighting where reliable DALI integration and consistent dimming behaviour are required.