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| − | [[File:DC-DCconnections.png|thumb|right|A DC-DC converter that is between the | + | <!--T:1--> |
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DC-DC converters are used to power appliances that run on a different voltage than the [[Special:MyLanguage/Energy storage|energy storage system]] supplies. There are two types of DC converters: step-down DC converters (output a lower voltage) and step-up DC converters (output a higher voltage). The majority of [[Special:MyLanguage/Energy efficient loads|appliances]] and [[Special:MyLanguage/Lighting|lighting]]are designed for use with 12 V systems, fewer for 24 V systems, and very limited options for use with 48 V systems. A step-down DC converter to 12 V from 24 V or 48 V is the most common application. | DC-DC converters are used to power appliances that run on a different voltage than the [[Special:MyLanguage/Energy storage|energy storage system]] supplies. There are two types of DC converters: step-down DC converters (output a lower voltage) and step-up DC converters (output a higher voltage). The majority of [[Special:MyLanguage/Energy efficient loads|appliances]] and [[Special:MyLanguage/Lighting|lighting]]are designed for use with 12 V systems, fewer for 24 V systems, and very limited options for use with 48 V systems. A step-down DC converter to 12 V from 24 V or 48 V is the most common application. | ||
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A DC-DC converter is rated based upon the maximum current that it can pass through. They can be sized as follows: | A DC-DC converter is rated based upon the maximum current that it can pass through. They can be sized as follows: | ||
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! style="width: 40%"|Minimum current rating of the DC-DC converter | ! style="width: 40%"|Minimum current rating of the DC-DC converter | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:13, 15 February 2021
DC-DC converters are used to power appliances that run on a different voltage than the energy storage system supplies. There are two types of DC converters: step-down DC converters (output a lower voltage) and step-up DC converters (output a higher voltage). The majority of appliances and lightingare designed for use with 12 V systems, fewer for 24 V systems, and very limited options for use with 48 V systems. A step-down DC converter to 12 V from 24 V or 48 V is the most common application.
A DC-DC converter is rated based upon the maximum current that it can pass through. They can be sized as follows:
| Minimum current rating of the DC-DC converter | = sum of all the power rating of all loads and lights that it will power ÷ output voltage |
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