Need Help On Digikey Site

So I'm ordering a couple of Meanwell drivers from DigiKey in Canada. Here's the drivers

And the DigiKey site

The Meanwells will need a power cord and do you think I can find them? I'm looking for something like this. I think it's called a "gland" style but I couldn't find it under that either. I'm in Canada on 120 volt.

Should find them searching 'IP68 3 pole inline waterproof connector/cable joint'
For the cable and plug search 'Canadian plug to bare ends' and you should hopefully be able to pick a length of cable with the plug attached, just select the right gauge and fuse for your application

Under circular connectors - accessories

Power leads with plug here

Hope that helps

MustGro said:

So I'm ordering a couple of Meanwell drivers from DigiKey in Canada. Here's the drivers

HLG-480H-54A MEAN WELL USA Inc. | Power Supplies - External/Internal (Off-Board) | DigiKey

Order today, ships today. HLG-480H-54A – 8.9A 45.9 ~ 56.7V Constant Current, Voltage LED Driver AC DC Converter Topology 1 Output from MEAN WELL USA Inc.. Pricing and Availability on millions of electronic components from Digi-Key Electronics.

www.digikey.ca

And the DigiKey site

DigiKey Electronics Home

Digi-Key offers millions of products from thousands of manufacturers, many in-stock quantities available to ship same day. Apple Pay, Google Pay™ & Paypal accepted, order online today!

www.digikey.ca

The Meanwells will need a power cord and do you think I can find them? I'm looking for something like this. I think it's called a "gland" style but I couldn't find it under that either. I'm in Canada on 120 volt.

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Many use an extension cord or the cord from an old PC or other appliance, the cord is often the only thing I save.

I recommend getting a driver that's dimmable

MustGro said:

So I'm ordering a couple of Meanwell drivers from DigiKey in Canada. Here's the drivers

HLG-480H-54A MEAN WELL USA Inc. | Power Supplies - External/Internal (Off-Board) | DigiKey

Order today, ships today. HLG-480H-54A – 8.9A 45.9 ~ 56.7V Constant Current, Voltage LED Driver AC DC Converter Topology 1 Output from MEAN WELL USA Inc.. Pricing and Availability on millions of electronic components from Digi-Key Electronics.

www.digikey.ca

And the DigiKey site

DigiKey Electronics Home

Digi-Key offers millions of products from thousands of manufacturers, many in-stock quantities available to ship same day. Apple Pay, Google Pay™ & Paypal accepted, order online today!

www.digikey.ca

The Meanwells will need a power cord and do you think I can find them? I'm looking for something like this. I think it's called a "gland" style but I couldn't find it under that either. I'm in Canada on 120 volt.

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Hey just an FYI Digi-Key will price match if you use their chat thing.

could try matching TRC they have it cheaper by 20-30. Still buy from Digi-Key though lightening fast shipping no customs charges at all yet. Arrow I get customs every time.

Hugo Phurst said:

I recommend getting a driver that's dimmable

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I have 4 AB Meanwells now and they have the potentiometer and the Lo port. Got one B series and there's no ports on it, just the potentiometer. I'm planning on setting the wattage to 70-80% and leaving it there. I think I'd prefer the A series for that. Just pop off the Lo port and use my kill-a-watt to set the wattage. Not a big deal to me if I have to adjust it a few times a year with the port.
I'm not an expert on Meanwell's though; do you agree with that? I'm not wrong am I?
I used to have a bookmark to a meanwell guide on this site but I can't find the miserable thing.

1212ham said:

Many use an extension cord or the cord from an old PC or other appliance, the cord is often the only thing I save.

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You know that's a good idea. I have some old PC and digital HPS cords. Just cut off the end and use a gland to join them. Thanks.

MustGro said:

I have 4 AB Meanwells now and they have the potentiometer and the Lo port. Got one B series and there's no ports on it, just the potentiometer. I'm planning on setting the wattage to 70-80% and leaving it there. I think I'd prefer the A series for that. Just pop off the Lo port and use my kill-a-watt to set the wattage. Not a big deal to me if I have to adjust it a few times a year with the port.
I'm not an expert on Meanwell's though; do you agree with that? I'm not wrong am I?
I used to have a bookmark to a meanwell guide on this site but I can't find the miserable thing.

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A's have internal adjustments, B's are external and AB have both. For specific info, do a search with the model number and the word datasheet. I don't know about a guide, but here's a catalog....

Found this on page 55 of your link @1212ham :

Blank-Type: IP67 rated. Cable for I/O connection(For harsh environment)
A-Type: IP65 rated. Io and Vo adjustable through built-in potentiometer
B-Type: IP67 rated. 3 in 1 dimming function (1~10Vdc, 10V PWM signal and resistance)
AB-Type: IP65 rated. Io adjustable and Vo (except for HLG-80H) through built-in potentiometer & 3 in 1 dimming function

Not sure on the 3 in 1 dimming so https://www.power-supplies-australia.com.au/blog/what-mean-well-3-1-dimming

Guides here https://www.ledsupply.com/blog/meanwell-power-supply-guide/
https://www.waveformlighting.com/tech/how-do-meanwell-hlg-led-power-supplies-work

I'm pretty sure the A series will be good for me. I don't plan on turning them up or down a lot but I do need to dim them down to 80% or so.
Thanks for the input!

@MustGro I like the AB, might as well have both options. Also, the A type only dimms to 50%.

1212ham said:

@MustGro I like the AB, might as well have both options. Also, the A type only dimms to 50%.

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Thanks for the info; didn't know about the 50% limit.

MustGro said:

Thanks for the info; didn't know about the 50% limit.

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It actually dims a little further, generally.

This is the report from meanwells homepage, actual test numbers from a unit rather than what the DS promise. Worth noting that max current and voltage is generally a bit higher, and current min is a lot lower than 50%