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PLS-B Series 85 & 95 W Programmable Constant Current Class 2 Linear LED Drivers

While GaN technology has been used in the commercial sector since the early 2000s, it has only recently become a viable solution for use in applications like LED drivers.  This wide-bandgap semiconductor material delivers superior performance in speed, efficiency, and power handling for LED drivers, allowing for much smaller, lighter and more energy efficient components.

ERP has integrated its GaN platform into its new PLS-B series, which is a GaN-based update of its well-received PLS-A family of programmable constant current linear 0-10V drivers.  This integration has resulted in significant advantages over one of ERP’s biggest competitors.

The new PLS-B series is available in 85W and 95W, and both the wattage packages use the same compact-sized case as the existing 20-65W PLS-A drivers.

Features

  • Up to 92% efficiency typical

  • Current tolerance of + -2% typical

  • Meets IEEE 1789-2015 “no-impact” recommended practices for flicker

  • Programmable 0-10 V from 100% to “Dim-to-off” complies with ANSI C137.1

  • Numerous programmable dimming profiles

  • Programmable auxiliary (-TXZ) output from
    9.5 V to 24 V

  • UL Listed Class P, Class 2 power supply

  • Lifetime Warranty 50,000 hours / 5 years @ Tc ≤ 85℃

  • Extended Lifetime: 100,000 hours at Tc ≤ 75℃

  • Complies with ENERGY STAR®, DLC, and CA Title 24

  • Surge protection:
    – IEC61000-4-5: 6 kV line to line/6 kV line to earth
    – ANSI/IEEE c62.41.1-2002 & c62.41.2-2002 category A 2.5 kV ring wave

Programming

  • Audio jack and cradle programming
  • Current: see table below for current range
  • 0-10V dimming profiles: Linear, Non-linear, Logarithmic
  • Data log read: SKU, S/N, lot code, hours of operation, FW rev., power cycles

Applications

  • Commercial & office lighting
  • Architectural lighting
  • Linears
  • Compatible with Lutron Athena Wireless Node

Certifications/Standards