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6 volt (5V-10V) to 12 volt DC/DC Converter (Regulator) |
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6 volt to 12 volt DC/DC converters at low cost. For operating 12V equipment in 6 volt cars. Also works with 5V, 6V, 7V, 8V, 9V, 10V inputs. |
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These DC/DC converters are useful for voltage conversion to operate 12 volt electronics off 6 volt vehicles, best for radios, stereos, DVDs, CB radios, transmitters.This is a 6 volt dc to 12 volt dc converter with a wide input range. These are non-isolated Boost Converters, meaning that the negative input and output terminals are connected together. The PST-DC0512 is a non-isolated 60 Watt 6V to 12V DC converter that can be used with either negative ground or positive ground cars. Positive ground 6V cars would need to isolate the radio from the chassis in order to get this to work properly.
Note: For the PST-DC0612-5 the output negative is in common with the input negative. This could cause trouble in positive ground cars unless the radio is isolated from the chassis ground.. The DC converter draws a lot of amps from the car, so be careful when running the unit when the engine is not running or you will drain the battery. Q/AQ: My DC converter shuts itself off. A: The main cause of this is over temperature. This can come from putting the unit in the engine compartment, but it can also happen in places like Phoenix, Arizona where the car is left in a parking lot to bake. This can also come from trying to draw too much power from the unit. A stereo rated at 180 watts will draw much more than 180 watts from the 12 volt line because of inefficiencies in the amplifier. You may not be able to turn the stereo to these kind of sound pressures without the DC converter shutting itself off. Our engineers say that an amplifier that is rated for 180 watts output to the speakers can draw up to 410 watts from the 12 volt supply. The two effects add to each other. When the ambient temperature is high the dc converter will shut off at lower decibels. Q: Can the PST-DC0612-5 be used with 6 volt cars that have negative ground? A: Yes. You do not have to isolate the stereo system from the car chassis. Q: Can the PST-DC0612-5 be used with 6 volt cars that have positive ground? A: Yes, but the radio must be isolated from chassis ground. Mounting: Mount the dc converter in a place that will be free from dust and spray. Use large cables for the input, plan for 21 amps draw at 6 volts for 120 watts peak output. Advantages:
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Inexpensive, high current DC/DC converter stabilizes voltage in automotive
applications. 