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Steve_88
- 11th March 2008, 19:45
I have a data logging system at a remote site which runs from a 12 vdc deep cycle battery. A solar panel keep the battery nicely charged.

I need to add a 24 vdc supply to power a few 4-20 milliamp loop powered sensors.

Any suggestions for a quality supply that would take 12 vdc and turn it to 24 vdc?

I'm guessing I would need a few hundred milliamps for my three sensors.

I'm not looking to build anything, but an off the shelf device that won't break the bank.

Thanks,
Steve

mackrackit
- 11th March 2008, 20:48
I do not know of an off the shelf product, but it is easy to build with an LM2585.
http://www.national.com/pf//LM/LM2585.html

Steve_88
- 17th March 2008, 03:11
Hi Dave,

I managed to find a company that makes some nice units, pretty much fit the bill for my application.

http://www.lambdapower.com/products/product_index.htm#dcdc

Regards,

Steve

mackrackit
- 17th March 2008, 03:28
Cool.
Which model did you pick? I do not see one with 12 in and 24 out.

Steve_88
- 17th March 2008, 12:37
I have not ordered a model yet, but had the same question concerning the 24 vdc output.

I'll be going with the CC-E series, here's a link to the data sheet.
http://www.lambdapower.com/ftp/appnotes/cc-e_datasheet.pdf

See note #3 concerning the 24 vdc output

mackrackit
- 17th March 2008, 13:14
Looks promising. Be a good time to test customer support and give the manufacture a call.
Let us know how it goes, I bet many here will find this useful.
Thanks.