[RE-wrenches] DC to DC converters

[Maverick Brown]

Two choices

1. Samlex DC-DC converter. I've used the 12V version with success. 
Here is a fancy 24V version. Running the loads directly. 

http://www.samlexamerica.com/products/ProductDetail.aspx?pid=181

2. Morningstar SunSaver MPPT 15L charge controller charging the 24V battery bank. 

Thank you,

Maverick


Maverick Brown
BSEET, NABCEP Certified Solar PV Installer ®
President & CEO
Maverick Solar Enterprises, Inc.
Office:     512-919-4493
Cell:        512-460-9825

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> On Mar 28, 2016, at 2:44 PM, William Miller <william at millersolar.com> wrote:
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> Friends:
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> I am designing a satellite data interface for a large off-grid system for a state highway department facility.  We will be using the Outback Optics data capabilities along with equipment manufactured by Control by Web.
>  
> I’d like to run the satellite system on a battery power source so I can hope to use it when we need it most, when the power is down.  We have a separate 24 volt battery bank remaining from a previous generator control system.  The satellite system operates on 30 VDC at 2 amps.
>  
> My first choice is to find a DC to DC converter from nominal 24 volts.  Do any of you know of one that you could recommend?
>  
> My second choice is to use a small inverter.  Can anyone suggest one at this small wattage?  I don’t know how good the power supply is at rejecting waveform distortion so I presume an inverter needs to be somewhat close to a sine wave.
> 
> Thanks in advance.
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> William Miller
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