MEAN WELL Power Supply APV-16 Series Constant Voltage LED Driver

Product Item : APV-16 series
Category：LED Driver
Wattage: 16W
Input Voltage: 90 ~ 264VAC or 127 ~ 370VDC
Output Current: 0 ~ 2.6A
Output Voltage: 5 ~ 24V
Product description：Meanwell APV-16 series is a 16W AC/DC constant voltage mode single output LED power supply.
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APV-16 Series - 16W Constant Voltage LED Driver (Same Chassis as APV-12, 1.33x Power, Class 2/LPS)

✓ In Stock2-Year16WClass 2/LPS50A Inrush15V Exclusive

				Key Performance at a Glance
			
						16.08W
					
						Max Power (24V)
					
						83%
					
						Max Efficiency
					
						50A
					
						Low Inrush
					
						Class 2
					
						NEC Safety
					
						15V
					
						Exclusive Voltage
					
						100g
					
						Weight

Product Overview

The APV-16 series is a 1.33x power upgrade from APV-12 in the identical 77x40x29mm chassis. It retains all safety certifications (Class 2, LPS, SELV, IP42) and the exclusive 15V model. The key physical difference: 50A cold-start inrush (vs 70A on APV-12/8) -- a 29% reduction that makes APV-16 gentler on upstream breakers despite delivering more power. 100g weight. 22 units per 16A C-curve breaker at 230V.

The APV-16 accepts 90~264Vac with 0.3A/230V, 0.5A/115V. Four voltages: 5V (2.6A/13W), 12V (1.25A/15W), 15V (1A/15W), 24V (0.67A/16.08W). Efficiency: 76/80/81/83%. Class 2 + LPS + SELV for NEC conduit-free installation. 3.75KVac I/P-O/P. BIS except 15V. ⚠ Not for EU/CN LED lighting.

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Technical Specifications

Same chassis, 1.33x power. Class 2/LPS/SELV. Lower 50A inrush. BIS excl 15V.

Parameter	APV-16-5	APV-16-12	APV-16-15	APV-16-24
DC Output Voltage	5V	12V	15V	24V
Rated Current	2.6A	1.25A	1A	0.67A
Rated Power	13W	15W	15W	16.08W
Ripple / Efficiency	100mV/76%	120mV/80%	120mV/81%	150mV/83%
OVP / Class 2 / BIS	5.75~6.75V / Y / Y	13.8~16V / Y / Y	17.5~21V / Y / N	27.6~32.4V / Y / Y

Input & Features (All Models)

Input / AC Current / Inrush	90~264Vac / 0.3A@230V, 0.5A@115V \| 50A/230V cold start (29% lower than APV-12)
Breaker / Leakage / Hold-up	13 B-curve / 22 C-curve per 16A @ 230V \| 0.25mA \| 20ms/230V, 12ms/115V
Protection / DC Input	>105% hiccup OLP/SC auto-recovery \| OVP diode clamped shutdown \| DC: + to L / - to N
Fly Leads / IP / Isolation	Brown/Blue 20AWG in, Red/Black 18AWG out, 150mm \| IP42, Class II \| 3.75KVac
Safety / EMC / Temp	UL8750/CSA/BIS(exc 15V)/EAC/EN62368-1/SELV \| Class B EN55032, light ind Surge 2KV \| -30~+70C
MTBF / Size / Weight	7,265.5K hrs (Telcordia) \| 77x40x29mm / 0.1kg / 120pcs / 14kg

Key Features

16W in Same 77x40mm -- 1.33x APV-12
Identical chassis, terminals, and certifications as APV-12 with 33% more power -- 24V delivers 16.08W. Drop-in upgrade for existing APV-12 installations needing more LED wattage.

50A Low Inrush -- 29% Gentler than APV-12
Despite 33% more power, inrush drops from 70A to 50A -- easier on breakers and reduces nuisance tripping in multi-driver LED signage installations.

Class 2 + LPS + SELV -- Same Triple Safety
All APV-12 safety certifications carry forward: NEC Class 2 for conduit-free wiring, LPS for fire safety, SELV for touch-safe output -- the safest 16W budget LED driver.

15V Exclusive + 4 Voltage Lineup
Same 4-voltage coverage including the exclusive 15V model -- power 5V pixels, 12V strips, 15V legacy, and 24V cove lighting from one product family.

22 Units per 16A C-Curve Breaker
0.3A/230V current draw with 50A controlled inrush -- 22 APV-16 units on one 16A C-curve breaker for large cove and signage projects.

100% Burn-in + 2-Year Warranty
MEAN WELL reliability with Class 2/LPS safety and 7,265K hrs MTBF -- the highest-power APV in the 77x40mm form factor.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does APV-16 compare to APV-12?

APV-16 delivers 33% more power (16W vs 12W) in the identical 77x40x29mm chassis with the same certifications (Class 2, LPS, SELV, IP42). Key differences: 50A inrush (vs 70A), 0.3A/230V AC current (vs 0.2A), slightly lower peak efficiency (83% vs 84% at 24V), and 100g vs 80g weight. Breaker capacity: 22 vs 29 C-curve units. Choose APV-16 when you need more LED power without changing chassis size; choose APV-12 for maximum breaker density or lowest cost.

Can I drop APV-16 into an existing APV-12 installation?

Yes, mechanically. Identical 77x40x29mm housing, same fly lead colors and lengths, same mounting footprint. Electrical: AC current is higher (0.3A vs 0.2A at 230V) -- verify your upstream breaker sizing if upgrading multiple units. Output power is 33% higher -- ensure your LED load is within the new rating.