MEAN WELL Power Supply APV-25 Series Constant Voltage LED Driver

Product Item : APV-25 series
Category：LED Driver
Wattage: 25W
Input Voltage: 90 ~ 264VAC or 127 ~ 370VDC
Output Current: 0 ~ 3.5A
Output Voltage: 5 ~ 36V
Product description：Meanwell APV-25 series is a 25W AC/DC constant voltage mode single output LED power supply.
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APV-25 Series - 25W Constant Voltage LED Driver (300VAC Surge, 36V, Class 2/LPS, IP42)

✓ In Stock2-Year300VAC Surge36V ExclusiveClass 2/LPSBIS All

				Key Performance at a Glance
			
						25.2W
					
						Max Power
					
						84%
					
						Max Efficiency
					
						300VAC
					
						Surge 5 Seconds
					
						5
					
						Voltage Options
					
						36V
					
						New Voltage
					
						BIS All
					
						No Exceptions

Product Overview

The APV-25 series is a significant platform upgrade from APV-8/12/16 -- new 84x57x29.5mm chassis, 5 voltages including 36V, 300VAC surge immunity for 5 seconds, and BIS on all models with no exceptions. It is the first APV with 36V output (ideal for longer LED runs and 36V industrial LED fixtures) and the first with documented surge withstand capability critical for unstable grid installations.

The APV-25 accepts 90~264Vac with 0.4A/230V, 0.8A/115V and 45A cold-start inrush. Five voltages: 5V (3.5A/17.5W), 12V (2.1A/25.2W), 15V (1.68A/25.2W), 24V (1.05A/25.2W), and 36V (0.7A/25.2W). Efficiency: 75.5% (5V) to 84% (36V). The 300VAC 5-second surge immunity is a unique differentiator -- protects downstream LEDs through severe AC grid transients, generator switchover, and lightning-induced surges that would destroy unprotected drivers.

Protection: OVP with output shutdown and restart recovery (not diode clamped as on APV-8/12/16), hiccup-mode OLP (>105%) and SC with auto-recovery. I/P-O/P isolation is 3KVac (slightly lower than 3.75KVac on smaller APVs). Class 2 + LPS + IP42 + SELV safety stack retained. EMC: EN55032 Class B with Harmonics Class A (EN61000-3-2 Class A). Breaker: 9 B-curve / 15 C-curve per 16A.

Certifications: UL8750, CSA C22.2 No.250.0-13, BIS IS15885 (ALL models -- no 15V/5V exclusions), EAC, BS EN/EN62368-1. At 84x57x29.5mm with 130g and 72 pcs per carton. 2-year warranty. ⚠ Not for EU/CN LED lighting.

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Technical Specifications

New 84x57mm chassis. 5 voltages incl 36V. 300VAC surge 5s. BIS all models. 3KVac I/P-O/P.

Parameter	APV-25-5	APV-25-12	APV-25-15	APV-25-24	APV-25-36
DC Voltage	5V	12V	15V	24V	36V
Rated Current	3.5A	2.1A	1.68A	1.05A	0.7A
Rated Power	17.5W	25.2W	25.2W	25.2W	25.2W
Ripple	120mV	150mV	150mV	150mV	150mV
Efficiency	75.5%	82%	83%	83%	84%
OVP (Restart)	5.75~6.95V	13.8~16.2V	17.25~21V	27~32.4V	41.4~48.6V

Input & Features (All Models)

Input / Surge Immunity	90~264Vac \| 300VAC surge withstand for 5 seconds -- unique in APV family
AC Current / Inrush / No-Load	0.4A/230V, 0.8A/115V \| 45A/230V cold start \| <0.5W
Breaker / Leakage / Hold-up	9 B-curve / 15 C-curve per 16A @ 230V \| 0.25mA \| 20ms/230V, 12ms/115V
OVP / OLP / SC	OVP: shutdown output, restart to recover \| >105% hiccup auto-recovery \| SC hiccup auto-recovery
Fly Leads	Input: Brown (L) + Blue (N) 18AWG \| Output: Red (+V) + Black (-V) 18AWG, 150mm
Safety / IP / Class 2 / BIS	UL8750, CSA C22.2 No.250.0-13, BIS IS15885 (all models), EAC, EN62368-1 \| IP42 \| Class 2/LPS/SELV
Isolation	I/P-O/P: 3KVac \| >100Mohm/500Vdc
EMC	EN55032 Class B, EN61000-3-2 Class A, EN61000-3-3 \| EN55035, light industrial Surge 2KV
MTBF / Size / Weight	5,489.6K hrs (Telcordia) \| 84x57x29.5mm / 0.13kg / 72pcs / 10.4kg

Key Features

300VAC Surge 5s -- Grid-Transient Proof
Withstands 300VAC for 5 seconds -- unique in the APV family. Survives generator transfer spikes, lightning-induced surges, and unstable grid conditions that destroy unprotected LED drivers. Critical for outdoor signage in surge-prone regions.

36V Output -- Longer LED Runs
First APV with 36V output -- 50% lower current than 24V for the same wattage, enabling longer LED strip runs without voltage drop issues. 84% peak efficiency at 36V -- the most efficient APV voltage.

5 Voltages + BIS All Models -- No Exceptions
Widest APV voltage selection (5/12/15/24/36V) with BIS IS15885 on every single model -- no exclusions. The most versatile and globally certifiable APV for multi-voltage LED projects.

OVP Restart Recovery -- No Manual Reset
OVP triggers output shutdown with automatic restart -- unlike APV-8/12/16's diode clamping that may require power cycling. Self-recovering overvoltage for unattended LED signage installations.

Class 2 + LPS + IP42 -- Triple Safety
NEC Class 2 for conduit-free wiring, LPS for fire safety, IP42 for splash resistance -- the safest 25W CV LED driver in its class with all certifications on all models.

100% Burn-in + 2-Year Warranty
MEAN WELL reliability with 300VAC surge toughness and 5,489K hrs MTBF -- the most rugged APV for commercial LED signage in power-unstable environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 300VAC 5-second surge immunity mean?

The APV-25 can withstand an input voltage surge up to 300VAC for 5 seconds without damage. This is critical for installations in regions with unstable power grids, frequent generator transfer switching, or lightning-prone areas. Standard APV-8/12/16 models do not have this rated capability. It protects not just the driver but also the downstream LED load from surge-induced damage.

Why add 36V output?

At 36V, the same 25.2W requires only 0.7A -- half the current of 12V (2.1A) and 33% less than 24V (1.05A). This means significantly longer LED strip runs before voltage drop becomes a problem, and thinner wiring can be used. 36V LED strips are increasingly available for architectural and cove lighting where long continuous runs are required.

Does APV-25-15 have BIS certification?

Yes. Unlike APV-12-15 and APV-16-15 which were excluded from BIS, the APV-25 series has BIS IS15885 certification on all models including 15V. This makes APV-25 the best choice for 15V LED projects destined for India.

How does OVP recovery differ from APV-8/12/16?

APV-8/12/16 use diode clamping for OVP -- once triggered, the output is clamped and may require a power cycle to reset. APV-25 uses output shutdown with restart recovery -- the supply will automatically attempt to restart after an OVP event. This is better for unattended installations where manual power cycling is impractical.