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Mean Well HLG Driver Spreadsheets

Hi all,

It can be a pain in the ass having to sort through a bunch of data sheets to find what you’re looking for, so I’ve compiled all the relevant specs for Mean Well Constant Current and Constant Voltage HLG series drivers into a couple spread sheets. I’ve also pulled data from their test reports – you’ll see info from the specification sheet marked “SPEC” and then info from Mean Well’s testing, marked “REPORT”. You’ll notice that usually these drivers are capable of doing a little more than they’re rated for, however this is often for the “A” type driver, on which you are able to adjust the voltage or current higher than you can on the “B” type.

 

Here is the constant current sheet.

 

Here is the constant voltage sheet.

COB Holder and Reflector Adapter Part Numbers for Popular Chips

Looking for the best way to attach your COBs to your heat sink? Use a COB holder.

COB holders make it much easier to fix your chip to your heat sink and, more importantly, they make wiring far simpler as well. Rather than soldering (which sucks), COB holders offer “poke in” connectivity instead: just strip your cable and push it into the designated holes in the holder. There aren’t many manufacturers of COB holders – the 2 brands that are most prominent are Ideal and BJB. Some COBs (like Bridgelux Veros) don’t require holders at all.

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Quantum Boards: The New Alternative to COBs

The latest tech to get the LED growing community all riled up has been dubbed “Quantum Boards” by the fine folk who designed them over at the Horticulture Lighting Group. These things have created quite a buzz across the usual forums that growers frequent, and for good reason. If you haven’t heard of them yet, you’re likely wondering what exactly a Quantum Board is and what’s so great about them.

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