RACT18
AC/DC Converter
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IEC/EN61347 certified
IEC/EN61347-2-13 certified
EN61547 certified
EN62493 certifed
EN55015 compliant
CB report
M
M
18 Watt
TRIAC
Dimmable
Single Output
Features
TRIAC Dimmable
LED
Driver
• Triac –dimmable with leading or trailing
edge dimmers
• Class II with SELV output (no earth required)
• Extra-large screw terminals and integrated
cable clamps for easy installation
• Power factor corrected >0.95
• Dimming range 1..100%
• Compatible with a wide range of dimmers
Description
The RACT18-xxx series are low cost, triac-dimmable, constant current 18W LED drivers available with
either 350mA, 500mA, 700mA, 1.05A or 1.4A full-range outputs. The drivers are Class II (double
insulated) meaning no earth connection is required. The phase angle dimming works with leading or
trailing edge dimmers. The RACT18 is suitable for indoor locations up to 50°C ambient temperature and
is certified for building into furniture for applications such as dimmable shelf lighting, cove lighting or
accent lighting. It is CE (LVD + EMC + RoHS) + EAC marked and has the international IEC61347-1 CB
report certification.
Selection Guide
Part Input Output Output Efficiency Output
Number Voltage Range Voltage Range Current min. @rated load Power
[VAC] [VDC] [mA] [%] [W]
RACT18-350 198-264 26-52 350 85 18
RACT18-500 198-264 18-36 500 84 18
RACT18-700 198-264 13-26 700 85 18
RACT18-1050 198-264 9-18 1050 82 18
RACT18-1400 198-264 6.5-13 1400 82 18
BASIC CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter Condition Min. Typ. Max.
Input Voltage Range 198VAC 230VAC 264VAC
Input Current RACT18-350,1050,1400
RACT18-500,700
110mA
120mA
Inrush Current full load 5A
No Load Power Consumption 1W
Input Frequency Range 50Hz 60Hz
Power Factor full load 0.95
THD full load 20%
Start-up Time 500ms
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Specifications (measured @ Ta= 25°C, 240VAC, rated load unless otherwise specified)
All LED Drivers may not be used without a load. They must be switched on the primary side only.
Noncompliance may damage the LED or reduce its lifetime.
Model Numbering
Output CurrentOutput Power
RACT18-____
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Specifications (measured @ ta= 25°C, 240VAC, rated load unless otherwise specified)
PROTECTION
Parameter Condition Value
Input Fuse fusible resistor
Short Circuit Protection (SCP) Latch OFF, auto recovery after fault condition is removed
Over Voltage Protection (OVP)
RACT18-350
RACT18-500
RACT18-700
RACT18-1050
RACT18-1400
60VDC max.
43VDC max.
33VDC max.
24VDC max.
22VDC max.
Latch OFF, auto recovery
after fault condition is removed
Over Load Protection (OLP) Latch OFF, auto recovery after fault condition is removed
Over Temperature Protection (OTP) 110°C Latch OFF, auto recovery after fault condition is removed
Isolation Voltage I/P to O/P tested for 1 minute 3.75kVAC
Leakage Current 5mA max.
Maximum loading of automatic circuit breakers*
Circuit Breaker Circuit Breaker Current
Typ 10A 16A 20A 25A
B 24 38 46 58
C 38 62 74 92
* @ 230VAC, 1Ohm, 90° phase angle and max. load
ENVIRONMENTAL
Parameter Condition
Value
Operating Temperature Range without derating @ natural convection 0.1m/s (see graph) -20°C to +50°C
Max. Case Temperature at tc point +80°C max.
Operating Humidity non-condensing 5-85% RH
IP Rating IP20
Pollution Degree PD2
Design Lifetime +25°C ambient >30 x 10³ hours
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REGULATIONS
Parameter
Condition
Value
Output Accuracy ±5% typ.
Load Regulation 5% max.
Line Regulation 5% max.
Parameter Condition Min. Typ. Max.
Internal Operating Frequency
RACT18-350,700,1050
RACT18-500
RACT18-1400
60kHz
64kHz
65kHz
Output Ripple Current (1)
RACT18-350
RACT18-500
RACT18-700
RACT18-1050
RACT18-1400
150mA
200mA
260mA
700mA
560mA
Notes:
Note1: Measured at 20MHz BW by using a 12” twisted pair-wie terminated with a 0.1µF and 47µF capacitor parallel across output
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Specifications (measured @ Ta= 25°C, 240VAC, rated load unless otherwise specified)
RACT18
Series
-20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60
100
80
60
40
90
70
50
30
20
10
0
Output Load [%]
Ambient Temperature [°C]
Derating Graph
(@ Chamber and natural convection 0.1m/s)
SAFETY AND CERTIFICATIONS
Certificate Type (Safety) Report Number Standard
Lamp Controlgear General Requirments for Safety (CB Scheme)
325797
IEC61347-1:2007, 2nd Edition
Lamp Controlgear Particular Requirements (CB Scheme) IEC61347-2-13: 2014, 2nd Edition
Lamp Controlgear General Requirments for Safety (LVD)
EN61347-1:2007, 2nd Edition
Lamp Controlgear Particular Requirements (LVD) EN61347-2-13: 2014, 2nd Edition
EAC RU-AT.49.09571 TP TC 004/2011
RoHS2+ RoHS 2011/65/EU + AM2015/863
EMC Compliance Condition Standard / Criterion
Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of electrical
lighting and similar equipment EN55015:2013 + A1:2015
Limits for harmonic current emissions IEC61000-3-2:2014, Class C
Limitation of voltage fluctuations/flicker in low-voltage systems IEC61000-3-3:2013
Equipment for general Lighting Purpose EMC Immunity Requirements IEC61547:2009
Assessment of lighting equipment related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields
EN62493:2015
ESD Electrostatic discharge immunity test ±8kV Air Discharge,
±4kV Contact Discharge IEC61000-4-2, Criteria A
Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test 3V/m IEC61000-4-3, Criteria A
Fast Transient and Burst Immunity L-N= ±1kV; DC Output= ±0.5kV IEC61000-4-4, Criteria A
Surge Immunity L-N= ±0.5kV IEC61000-4-5, Criteria A
Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields 3V r.m.s. IEC61000-4-6, Criteria A
Voltage Dips and Interruptions >95% reduction IEC61000-4-11, Criteria B
30% IEC61000-4-11, Criteria B
DIMENSION and PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Parameter
Type
Value
Material case
PCB
plastic (UL94V-2)
FR4 (UL94V-0)
Package Dimension (LxWxH) 120.0 x 45.0 x 28.0mm
Package Weight 100g typ.
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Specifications (measured @ Ta= 25°C, 240VAC, rated load unless otherwise specified)
RACT18
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Top View
Bottom View
120.0
FC 13.3
45.0
28.0
14.815.4
10.0 17.5
14.6
PRI
SEC
L
N
18.3 77.1
+
-
PRI
SEC
L
N
+
-
42.0
22.5
tc
Connection via Screw Terminal
Function Solid Wire Stranded Wire (2) AWG
VAC in (N) 0.75-2.5mm² 0.75-2.5mm² 20-14
VAC in (L) 0.75-2.5mm² 0.75-2.5mm² 20-14
LED+ 0.5-2.5mm² 0.5-2.5mm² 21-14
LED- 0.5-2.5mm² 0.5-2.5mm² 21-14
wire stripping length: 6-7mm
recommended tightening torque: 0.25Nm
tc= case temperature measuring point
FC = fixing centers
Tolerance: xx.x= ±1.0mm
xx.xx= ±0.5mm
Notes:
Note2: The use of sleeve or ferrule terminations is recommended
Dimensions Drawing (mm)
INSTALLATION and APPLICATION
Dimming Type Value
AC phase-cut work with leading/trailing edge dimmers
Connection L N
LED+
LED-
without cable cover`s
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The product information and specifications may be subject to changes even without prior written notice.The product has been designed for various applications; its suitability lies in the responsibility of each customer.
The
products are not authorized for use in safety-critical applications without RECOM’s explicit written consent. A safety-critical application is an application where a failure may reasonably be expected to endanger or
cause
loss of life, inflict bodily harm or damage property. The applicant shall indemnify and hold harmless RECOM, its affiliated companies and its representatives against any damage claims in connection with the
unauthorized
use of RECOM products in such safety-critical applications.
PACKAGING INFORMATION
Parameter Type
Value
Packaging Dimension (LxWxH) cardboard box 330.0 x 137.0 x 55.0mm
Packaging Quantity 10pcs
Storage Temperature Range -20°C to +70°C
Storage Humidity non-condensing 5-85% RH