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bigblue06

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Posted: March 26, 2009 at 3:40 PM / IP Logged

I'm looking for a site or distributor that I can buy adjustable dc power supplys for KVH tracvisions. I can get standard 12volt power supplies all day long. But I need some that I can adjust the power up to around 18 volts for the over 50 ft runs. Anybody know of any? I saw one a while back but I didn't think to write the brand or model down. Thanks in advance guys

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Posted: March 26, 2009 at 5:42 PM / IP Logged

You really need to use larger wire. When the unit is not tracking, there will be very little current draw. No current draw = 18 volts getting to the electronics of the receiver = not a pretty sight.

bigblue06

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Posted: March 30, 2009 at 4:47 PM / IP Logged

It is shut off when it isn't tracking. It has a toggle switch. They are set up that they lock in place once it is locked on a satellite, then cut power and it wont move...

I understand what your saying, but the wire gauge isn't the issue. I just need an adjustable power supply.

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Posted: March 30, 2009 at 5:38 PM / IP Logged

We sell tracvision and I have not seen an application where we needed 18 volts.

bigblue06

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Posted: March 31, 2009 at 8:51 AM / IP Logged

I dont need 18 volts..It needs about 15-16. But i've never seen one that is adjustable from 12-16, so I figured I'd ask if anyone knew where I could find a product that I have seen instead of sending you on a wild goose chase.

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Posted: March 31, 2009 at 9:56 AM / IP Logged

Astron makes adjustable supplies. The one on my bench is adjustable up to 15.

bigblue06

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Thank you

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Posted: April 01, 2009 at 6:05 AM / IP Logged

http://www.astroncorp.com/showpage.asp?p=2 VS-50M First item on this page The VS-35M is the 35 amp version with the same voltage capabilities. It will be much more economical for your application. It is at the bottom of the page.

KPierson

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Posted: April 01, 2009 at 6:53 AM / IP Logged

Astron is probably overkill for your application - the make great power supplies but they aren't exaactly cheap.

How much current do you need?

Finding 14.4vdc power supplies should be releatively easy as well, would the extra 2.4 volts help?

It also isn't too hard to make power supplies - you basically just need a transformer, a voltage regulator, 4 diodes, and a few caps. The complexity rises though with the amount of current needed.

Pyramid makes decent power supplies - nowhere near as nice as the Astron units, but much more affordable.

Kevin Pierson

bigblue06

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Posted: April 02, 2009 at 9:57 AM / IP Logged

I looked at pyramid a while back...I can't remember if they made adjustable ones or not..

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