matching a driver with Led strips

What driver would you guys suggest to run 16 of these https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/SL-B8T3N80LAWW/1510-2450-ND/8536568/?itemSeq=304453521

If running all 16 in parallel, then maybe a HLG 600h-24a is the ticket. $182.70 is all you need for a smoke test. Second opinion requested...yea or neigh?
https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/MEAN-WELL/HLG-600H-24A?qs=5pLaOnqdcwPABO8/OIJ6Og==

Might work out cheaper on two meanwell 320h-24s , bit more power too, though don't know what area your lighting

coreywebster said:

Might work out cheaper on two meanwell 320h-24s , bit more power too, though don't know what area your lighting

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5' x 5' veg

coreywebster said:

Might work out cheaper on two meanwell 320h-24s , bit more power too, though don't know what area your lighting

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Yet to build a strip light.

Is it true a split offers fault tolerance in the event of driver failure? Wired so only half the strips go dead.

I've read where some keep a spare driver on hand.

I think I'll go with 2x HLG-320H-C1750B per 5' x 5' fixture and wire them in series.

TintEastwood said:

Yet to build a strip light.

Is it true a split offers fault tolerance in the event of driver failure? Wired so only half the strips go dead.

I've read where some keep a spare driver on hand.

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Certainly keeps half the light on while you get a replacement.

Therrion said:

I think I'll go with 2x HLG-320H-C1750B per 5' x 5' fixture and wire them in series.

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Double check the data sheets. At test current it would work but at 1750ma it could be over the drivers available voltage.
I don't think they show a nice graph so you can see the fV exactly.

consider that your efficiency will be lower then the stated 192 lpw at 1750mA.
Doubble the stripcount,then you should be safe, always 2 strips in parallel, then in series.
Sammies exel when driven low, should get you in the 200lpw range.

Or go with the bridgelux eb3, they state 200 lpw at 700mA, more strips, more leds, better coverage also.

Therrion said:

What driver would you guys suggest to run 16 of these https://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/SL-B8T3N80LAWW/1510-2450-ND/8536568/?itemSeq=304453521

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i do go with ts lite one 1000w led, the ppe is seems better than older series.

Grow for fun only said:

i do go with ts lite one 1000w led, the ppe is seems better than older series.

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You would go with a mars ts 1000w that only draws 150w to light a 5x5?
I know its only veg but cmon man.

for the 5x5 good luck but it does light up a 2x2 pretty damn nice

Grow for fun only said:

i do go with ts lite one 1000w led, the ppe is seems better than older series.

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LOL, I'm not buying a mars.

When you get down to it, the price per W of Meanwell drivers is really pretty close to standard, regardless of size. So basically, it's a matter of wiring preference.

coreywebster said:

Certainly keeps half the light on while you get a replacement.



Double check the data sheets. At test current it would work but at 1750ma it could be over the drivers available voltage.
I don't think they show a nice graph so you can see the fV exactly.

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The forward voltage is 22.4 at 8 strips per driver is 179.2v. Max voltage on the driver is 183

Therrion said:

The forward voltage is 22.4 at 8 strips per driver is 179.2v. Max voltage on the driver is 183

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183 volts/8 strips = each strip gets a maximum of 22.873 volts, right? I'm estimating the HLG-320H-1750 will top out at about 1600 ma into these strips due to hitting the voltage limit. I could be wrong due to using a hand drawing of a non linear graph with only 3 data points.

Those strips are 22.7V at 1.75A, 8 of them 181.5V. Will work fine.

That HLG-320H-C1750(A or AB) has been tested to make 2.02A, strips would need 183.2V. Probably enough wiggleroom in the drivers' voltage that it'll light up at that current just fine.

Thanks for the help guys. I decided to by 4x QB 132 v2 4000k to cover the mothers and 8 for the veg with 3x 240H-C1750

I'm guessing they forgot a "1" in front of the "950" for the "Imax" column...

Therrion said:

Thanks for the help guys. I decided to by 4x QB 132 v2 4000k to cover the mothers and 8 for the veg with 3x 240H-C1750

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Nice.

coreywebster said:

You would go with a mars ts 1000w that only draws 150w to light a 5x5?
I know its only veg but cmon man.

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I mean ts3000 one, it said shall get 5*5 room well covered.