Alfatronix’s PV3S(-A) is a rugged and reliable voltage dropper that allows equipment designed for 12V operation to be used in vehicles with a 24V electrical system (e.g. trucks and buses). The PV3S(-A) supports 3A continuous load, with an intermittent load of up to 6A (for a maximum of 2 minutes, followed by 8 minutes rest).
The PV3S(-A) is therefore ideal if you wish to supply any of our routers with a nominal 12V supply in a 24V vehicle. Note that for our in-vehicle computers we recommend the higher-power PV6S(-A) or PV12S(-A) models.
The PV3S(-A) fits onto a supplied “Click ‘n’ Fit” mounting clip which is fixed in three points, allowing it to be mounted on uneven surfaces. A green LED indicates that there is a power output from the converter.
The product is available in two variants as follows:
- PV3S: Single output
- PV3S-A: Dual-output. This accepts two independent 24V inputs (e.g. permanent power feed and an ignition-switched feed) and converts them both to 12V outputs. The power budget is shared between the two outputs, either one of which can provide full power. The PV3S-A is particularly useful for ensuring that both the permanent and ignition-switched feeds connected to our in-vehicle routers are a nominal 12V.
17 – 32V DC
13.6V +15% -20% at extremes
Meets ISO7637-2 for 24V DC commercial vehicles
Meets ISO10605 & ISO14892, >8 kV contact, 15 kV discharge
<50 mV pk-pk at continuous load, meets CISPR25
<15 mA
Typically 90%
>162 years
-25 to 30 °C to meet these specifications.
+30 to +80 °C de rate linearly to 0A.
Anodised Aluminium, glass filled polycarbonate
IP533 – Dust, water and impact resistant
PV3S: 4 x 6.3 mm push-on flat blade connectors
PV3S-A: 5 x 6.3 mm push-on flat blade connectors
Green LED adjacent to output terminals
Click ‘n’ fit mounting clip, fitted separately using three hole fixture
Limited by current sensing circuit
Limited by temperature sensing circuit
67 x 87 x 50 mm
200 g
CE
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