[RE-wrenches] DC to DC converters

[Starlight Solar Power Systems]

William,

Over the years I have discovered that many published voltage specifications for equipment, like SCADA radios for example, are nominal voltages but actually can be powered from a broad range of voltages The internal PS circuit handles delivering the correct voltage. 30 volts is an odd spec so if you can get your hands on the unit, apply a variable DC supply to discover the true operating range. You may be surprised that it functions just fine with your existing power system. Save cost and KISS. 

Larry Crutcher
Starlight Solar Power Systems




On Mar 28, 2016, at 12:44 PM, William Miller <william at millersolar.com> wrote:

Friends:
 
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.
 
William Miller
 
 
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