{"id":19573,"date":"2026-10-19T11:44:53","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T03:44:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/news\/ip67-led-power-supply-outdoor-signage\/"},"modified":"2026-10-19T12:23:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T04:23:48","slug":"ip67-led-power-supply-outdoor-signage","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/de\/news\/ip67-led-power-supply-outdoor-signage\/","title":{"rendered":"IP67 LED Power Supplies for Outdoor Signs: Qualify the Installation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"weho-blog-content\" id=\"weho-article-12\" data-weho-article-id=\"12\">\n<p class=\"direct-answer\">An IP67 LED power supply can be a candidate for an outdoor sign, but its enclosure rating does not qualify the complete installation. Define the site&#8217;s rain, cleaning, pooling, condensation, temperature, and corrosion exposure. Then check the exact driver&#8217;s installation restrictions, cable exits, connectors, junction boxes, thermal limits, and applicable system requirements. Select the power product and the surrounding assembly together, using evidence for the installed configuration rather than the IP marking alone.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"scene-hero\" id=\"application-scene-12\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/de\/product\/hlg-200-200w-12v-24v-36v-48v-waterproof-ip67-led-power-supply-with-pfc\/\" aria-label=\"View WEHO HLG-200-24 product details\" title=\"HLG-200-24 product details\" data-weho-link-kind=\"product_detail\" data-weho-link-role=\"product_image\" data-weho-model=\"HLG-200-24\" class=\"weho-product-image-link\"><picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.wehopower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/12-scene-960.webp?quality=85&#038;strip=all 960w, https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.wehopower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/12-scene.webp?quality=85&#038;strip=all 1672w\" sizes=\"(max-width:760px) calc(100vw - 36px), 760px\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.wehopower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/12-scene.webp?quality=85&#038;strip=all\" width=\"1672\" height=\"941\" alt=\"IP67 LED Power Supplies for Outdoor Signs: Qualify the Installation  title=\" loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" ip67 led power supplies for outdoor signs: qualify the installation title =\"\"><\/picture><\/a><figcaption>AI-assisted outdoor-sign application illustration based on a WEHO HLG-200-24 appearance reference; not a customer installation, ingress test or thermal test. Mounting, cable fittings, the service enclosure and site exposure require separate qualification for the exact model.<span class=\"weho-image-actions\" data-weho-image-actions=\"1\"><span class=\"weho-image-hint\">HLG-200-24 \u00b7 Select image for product details.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/12-scene.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-weho-link-role=\"view_original\">View larger image \u2197<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<details class=\"article-toc\" open>\n<summary>Inhaltsverzeichnis<\/summary>\n<nav class=\"toc-links\" aria-label=\"Article sections\"><a href=\"#define-ip67-boundary\">Define what the IP67 marking covers<\/a><a href=\"#translate-outdoor-sign-exposure\">Specify outdoor conditions for the LED sign power supply<\/a><a href=\"#qualify-sign-connections\">Qualify the cable and junction system around the driver<\/a><a href=\"#outdoor-sign-heat-example\">Worked example: a sealed driver still adds compartment heat<\/a><a href=\"#check-condensation-and-service\">Assess condensation separately from external water ingress<\/a><a href=\"#outdoor-sign-qualification-record\">Keep one qualification record for the complete sign assembly<\/a><\/nav>\n<\/details>\n<section id=\"define-ip67-boundary\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Inhaltsverzeichnis<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Umschalten<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/de\/news\/ip67-led-power-supply-outdoor-signage\/#Define_what_the_IP67_marking_covers\" >Define what the IP67 marking covers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/de\/news\/ip67-led-power-supply-outdoor-signage\/#Specify_outdoor_conditions_for_the_LED_sign_power_supply\" >Specify outdoor conditions for the LED sign power supply<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/de\/news\/ip67-led-power-supply-outdoor-signage\/#Qualify_the_cable_and_junction_system_around_the_driver\" >Qualify the cable and junction system around the driver<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/de\/news\/ip67-led-power-supply-outdoor-signage\/#Worked_example_a_sealed_driver_still_adds_compartment_heat\" >Worked example: a sealed driver still adds compartment heat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/de\/news\/ip67-led-power-supply-outdoor-signage\/#Assess_condensation_separately_from_external_water_ingress\" >Assess condensation separately from external water ingress<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/de\/news\/ip67-led-power-supply-outdoor-signage\/#Keep_one_qualification_record_for_the_complete_sign_assembly\" >Keep one qualification record for the complete sign assembly<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Define_what_the_IP67_marking_covers\"><\/span>Define what the IP67 marking covers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The IP code classifies enclosure protection. <a href=\"https:\/\/webstore.iec.ch\/en\/publication\/2447\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IEC 60529<\/a> is the underlying standard for degrees of protection provided by enclosures. In IP67, the first numeral refers to dust-tight protection and the second to temporary immersion under specified test conditions, as summarized in <a href=\"https:\/\/library.e.abb.com\/public\/851c5f31e1c142e89adc271788b45bbb\/1SDC007110G0203.pdf#page=14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the referenced IP-coding table<\/a>. It is not a general statement that every outdoor exposure or electrical assembly is covered.<\/p>\n<p>Water jets and immersion are different tests. <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.phoenixcontact.com\/marketing-gb\/ip-ingress-protection-ratings-explained\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The external explanation of multiple IP designations<\/a> distinguishes spray, immersion, and high-pressure cleaning requirements. Do not assume that an immersion designation alone establishes the required jet-cleaning performance.<\/p>\n<p>Identify the tested boundary: the driver body, its cable exits, an assembled connector, or a larger enclosure. A rating on the driver body does not automatically extend across a field splice. A connector&#8217;s stated protection may depend on mating, a protective cap, the cable diameter, and correct assembly. Retain those conditions with the installation drawing.<\/p>\n<p>An IP designation also does not establish UV durability, salt resistance, surge immunity, or suitability for a particular regulatory market. Specify each relevant requirement separately and request evidence for the exact product or finished assembly.<\/p>\n<details class=\"scene-reference-details product-reference-disclosure\">\n<summary>Original photograph: housing and cable exits<\/summary>\n<figure class=\"weho-product-feature\" id=\"product-reference-12\">\n<div class=\"weho-product-grid\">\n<figure class=\"product-shot\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/de\/product\/hlg-200-200w-12v-24v-36v-48v-waterproof-ip67-led-power-supply-with-pfc\/\" aria-label=\"View WEHO HLG-200-24 product details\" title=\"HLG-200-24 product details\" data-weho-link-kind=\"product_detail\" data-weho-link-role=\"product_image\" data-weho-model=\"HLG-200-24\" class=\"weho-product-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.wehopower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hlg-framed.webp?quality=85&#038;strip=all\" alt=\"IP67 LED Power Supplies for Outdoor Signs: Qualify the Installation  title=\" width=\"1100\" height=\"590\" decoding=\"async\" ip67 led power supplies for outdoor signs: qualify the installation title =\"\"><\/a><figcaption><strong>HLG-200-24 \u00b7 Housing and cable exits<\/strong> <span>Check the housing, cable exits and mounting ears against the exact model documents.<\/span><span class=\"weho-image-actions\" data-weho-image-actions=\"2\"><span class=\"weho-image-hint\">HLG-200-24 \u00b7 Select image for product details.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hlg-200-24-clean.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-weho-link-role=\"view_original\">View larger image \u2197<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption>HLG-200-24 product construction reference. The driver body, field joints and complete sign assembly have separate environmental qualification boundaries. This image does not establish suitability for a site or the thermal performance in the worked example. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/de\/product\/hlg-200-200w-12v-24v-36v-48v-waterproof-ip67-led-power-supply-with-pfc\/\" data-weho-link-kind=\"product_detail\">HLG-200 product information \u2197<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/HLG-200.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-weho-link-kind=\"datasheet\">HLG-200 specification \u2197<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"translate-outdoor-sign-exposure\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Specify_outdoor_conditions_for_the_LED_sign_power_supply\"><\/span>Specify outdoor conditions for the LED sign power supply<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A sheltered sign with an accessible dry service compartment presents a different problem from a sealed letter housing exposed to direct rain. A rooftop position may experience solar heating and wind-driven water, while a low mounting location may collect runoff or cleaning water. Describe these conditions before comparing supply models.<\/p>\n<div class=\"weho-table-wrap\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"Scrollable comparison table\">\n<table>\n<caption>Outdoor-sign exposure and the corresponding design question<\/caption>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">Exposure<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Define in the project<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Evidence or design response to assess<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Rain and runoff<\/td>\n<td>Direct exposure, direction, pooling locations and service openings<\/td>\n<td>Applicable enclosure protection and installation restrictions<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cleaning<\/td>\n<td>Spray pressure, distance, temperature and cleaning chemicals<\/td>\n<td>Coverage for the actual method; access and cleaning procedure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Day\/night temperature cycles<\/td>\n<td>Local air and surface temperatures, shutdown periods, humidity<\/td>\n<td>Condensation assessment and compatible enclosure measures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Solar and internal heat<\/td>\n<td>Driver compartment temperature, adjacent heat sources, mounting surface<\/td>\n<td>Model-specific thermal limits and installed temperature validation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cables and connections<\/td>\n<td>Connector state, gland range, routing, strain and replacement access<\/td>\n<td>Documented assembly conditions and suitable junction protection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Coastal or chemical exposure<\/td>\n<td>Salt, airborne contaminants and cleaning agents<\/td>\n<td>Material and corrosion evidence beyond the IP code<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p>If maintenance personnel use pressure washing, state that explicitly. Changing a cleaning method after commissioning can change the required protection even though the sign and driver have not changed.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"qualify-sign-connections\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Qualify_the_cable_and_junction_system_around_the_driver\"><\/span>Qualify the cable and junction system around the driver<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Trace each connection from the AC supply to the driver and from the driver to the LED branches. Identify where the environmental boundary crosses a cable exit, gland, connector, splice, or enclosure wall. Use connector and gland instructions for the specified cable and assembly, including any mating, sealing, strain-relief, and torque conditions.<\/p>\n<details class=\"scene-reference-details concept-reference-disclosure\">\n<summary>Concept overview<\/summary>\n<figure class=\"visual-primer\" id=\"visual-primer-12\" aria-labelledby=\"visual-primer-12-label\">\n<div class=\"primer-label\" id=\"visual-primer-12-label\">Three protection boundaries<\/div>\n<div class=\"primer-flow primer-three\">\n<div class=\"primer-item\">\n<strong>Driver body<\/strong><br \/>\n<span>Exact model and enclosure rating<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"primer-item\">\n<strong>Field joint<\/strong><br \/>\n<span>Specified connection and sealing<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"primer-item\">\n<strong>Complete sign<\/strong><br \/>\n<span>Installed assembly qualification<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"primer-caption\">Conceptual boundaries. The driver\u2019s IP rating does not by itself qualify the external connections or complete sign.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/details>\n<p>Put the connection layout on the installation drawing, with four practical checks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Shed cable runoff.<\/strong> Where permitted by the cable and equipment instructions, form a downward drip loop before exposed AC or DC cable entries. Keep the low point below the entry so runoff falls away, while retaining the specified bend radius.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid the pooling zone.<\/strong> Identify where water can collect at the bottom of the sign. Fix the driver and junction boxes above that zone, with their cable entries and service joints protected from expected runoff.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support the cable.<\/strong> Use the specified clamps or strain relief so cable weight, wind movement, and servicing loads do not pull on a sealed exit or connector.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep joints accessible.<\/strong> Use the specified gland, connector, or junction enclosure for the cable diameter and exposure. Provide the required cap or other protection when a connector is unmated during service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Der <a href=\"https:\/\/fluence-led.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/FL-VYPR4_Series-UserInstallationGuide-092025-D.pdf#page=5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">referenced lighting-equipment installation guide, section 3.1<\/a>, provides a manufacturer example of AC\/DC drip loops, cable support, and wet-rated junction fittings. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meanwell.com\/Upload\/PDF\/LED_EN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MEAN WELL LED installation manual<\/a> likewise specifies connection, ventilation, and water-exposure restrictions for its products. For a WEHO candidate, obtain the corresponding model instructions to set the allowed orientation, cable arrangement, and clearances.<\/p>\n<p>Complete the electrical design in parallel: conductor capacity, protective earth where required, branch protection, and the site&#8217;s surge strategy. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/de\/news\/24v-control-power-voltage-budget\/\" data-weho-link-kind=\"guide\">DC voltage budget<\/a> helps assess longer sign branches; environmental protection does not remove conductor losses or the need to meet the module&#8217;s voltage limits.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"outdoor-sign-heat-example\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Worked_example_a_sealed_driver_still_adds_compartment_heat\"><\/span>Worked example: a sealed driver still adds compartment heat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Consider a hypothetical sign whose LED loads receive 180 W continuously. Assume a candidate driver&#8217;s efficiency is 90% at the actual input voltage, output load, and operating temperature. The LED modules are outside the driver compartment, so this calculation includes only the driver&#8217;s conversion loss inside that compartment.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"batch-figure\" id=\"guide-figure-12\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width:640px)\" type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/guide-12-mobile.webp\" width=\"380\" height=\"690\"><source media=\"(max-width:640px)\" type=\"image\/png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/guide-12-mobile.png\" width=\"380\" height=\"690\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/guide-12-desktop.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.wehopower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/guide-12-desktop.png?quality=85&#038;strip=all\" width=\"2240\" height=\"1508\" alt=\"IP67 LED Power Supplies for Outdoor Signs: Qualify the Installation  title=\" decoding=\"async\" ip67 led power supplies for outdoor signs: qualify the installation title =\"\"><\/picture><figcaption>Hypothetical heat budget: 180 W delivered to LEDs outside the driver bay at 90% efficiency creates 20 W of driver heat inside it. Add other internal losses and solar heat; measure installed temperatures.<\/figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/guide-12-desktop.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"relation-detail\">View full diagram<\/a><\/figure>\n<ul class=\"formula-steps\">\n<li>Driver input power: 180 W \u00f7 0.90 = 200 W<\/li>\n<li>Driver conversion loss: 200 W \u2212 180 W = 20 W<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The compartment must reject those 20 W, plus heat from other devices inside it and environmental heat gain. Its temperature also depends on the enclosure&#8217;s heat-transfer conditions; watts alone do not determine the result.<\/p>\n<p>Check the driver&#8217;s permitted ambient or case temperature as defined in its documentation, the designated measurement location, mounting orientation, clearances, and derating. Weather-station air temperature is not necessarily the air temperature next to a driver behind a sunlit sign face. Follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/de\/news\/power-supply-derating-guide\/\" data-weho-link-kind=\"guide\">thermal and mounting derating method<\/a> when determining available continuous output.<\/p>\n<p>Prefer a sheltered position that reduces solar heat while preserving the specified cooling path and access. In a sun-exposed sign, measure the proposed mounting surface as well as local air: a hot metal back wall can add heat to the driver. Use the model&#8217;s intended heat-transfer arrangement; do not assume that either flush mounting or an air gap is always correct. Validate the closed assembly at the relevant continuous operating state. Changes to ventilation or potting require a new assessment of both heat flow and ingress protection.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"check-condensation-and-service\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assess_condensation_separately_from_external_water_ingress\"><\/span>Assess condensation separately from external water ingress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A compartment can contain moisture without rain entering through a visible opening. Temperature changes, trapped humid air, and cooler surfaces can produce condensation. Assess whether a surface can cool to the local air&#8217;s dew point. Record local air conditions and relevant surface temperatures across the operating cycle rather than relying on one daytime humidity reading.<\/p>\n<p>Discuss the relevant mitigation with the enclosure designer: location, drainage, pressure equalization, controlled heating, or another suitable approach. None is a universal modification for an already rated assembly. Use measures compatible with the enclosure design, driver instructions, and required protection, and check their behavior during power-off periods.<\/p>\n<p>Place service joints where they can be inspected without dismantling an entire sign. Specify how seals, caps, and damaged cables are replaced and how the correct installed configuration is restored. Water staining or condensation should lead to investigation of the assembly and its exposure, rather than an assumption that fitting a higher-wattage driver will resolve the cause.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"outdoor-sign-qualification-record\">\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_one_qualification_record_for_the_complete_sign_assembly\"><\/span>Keep one qualification record for the complete sign assembly<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Record the driver model and revision, enclosure drawing, cable and connector part numbers, mounting arrangement, input conditions, LED demand, and defined exposure. Ask the system designer or appropriate test provider to establish the relevant ingress, thermal, electrical, and market-compliance evaluation for that assembly. Keep pass\/fail limits and test conditions with the results.<\/p>\n<p>The HLG-200 product and specification links above identify the pictured example; its suitability still depends on the exact model and installation. Request the candidate\u2019s current environmental and installation documents with the electrical specification, then review the driver together with its mounting and connection layout.<\/p>\n<p>The useful purchasing outcome is a defined candidate and an installation configuration that can be evaluated together. Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/de\/news\/24v-power-supply-manufacturer-oem-rfq-checklist\/\" data-weho-link-kind=\"guide\">OEM RFQ checklist<\/a> to request matching documentation and keep later material or mechanical changes visible.<\/p>\n<p class=\"cta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/de\/contact\/\" data-weho-link-kind=\"inquiry\">Contact WEHO about an outdoor-sign driver candidate<\/a>. Send the sign&#8217;s LED voltage and load, proposed driver location, and a sketch or photo of the exposure. Complete the cable, enclosure and temperature record during sample evaluation.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p class=\"worksheet-callout\">Optional project record: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/weho-blog-batch2-2026-10-17-product-v4-12-outdoor-sign-installation-record.csv\" download=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-weho-link-kind=\"worksheet\">Download the outdoor-sign installation record (CSV)<\/a>. Use it to record your own inputs and evidence; example entries are illustrative.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An IP67 designation is one part of an outdoor sign installation. This guide defines the protection boundary and turns exposure into a practical plan for drip loops, raised mounting, cable support, service joints, and thermal checks. 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