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OPUS

 

   

ATX/ITX DC-DC 90W Power Supply User Guide

 

Solutions, Inc. 

 

 

 www.opussolutions.com

    

 

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 OPUS Solutions, Inc. 2002,2003; UG-DCX3.xx09   14-MAR-04

   

 

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Automotive ATX/ITX DC-DC 90W Power Supply  

 

Introduction 

 

Thank you, for purchasing an OPUS Solutions, Inc DCX3.xx09 a smart Automotive DC-DC Power Supply. 
 
 
OPUS Solutions DCX3.xx09 DC-DC smart power supply (Patent Pending) is designed specifically for ATX, uATX, Flex ATX 
and ITX compatible motherboards to be used in an automotive environment. This Product brings a new dimension to your 
PC’s mobility. Just get in your vehicle and start the engine; your PC is ready to go.  When you switch off the ignition the PC 
can go into shut down, standby or hibernate modes automatically, no switch to fiddle or fuss. 
 
The DCX3.xx09 DC-DC Power supply has a micro-controller that controls and monitors various functions of the power supply 
operation. It monitors automobile battery voltage to protect against deep discharge. The Ignition lead is monitored to start the 
PC when the ignition is turned on and to implement a safe shutdown procedure. It controls and monitors motherboard signals 
to provide smooth power-up and power down sequences. In addition, it also responds to shut down, stand-by and hibernate 
modes. The power supply can be programmed to shut down the PC after a delay of 20 minutes. The power supply outputs are 
monitored to assure proper PC operation. Wake-up on interrupt is implemented to access the vehicle computer over wireless 
LAN.  Optional Remote function can be implemented to wake-up slave devices such as LCD monitors, Head units, Amplifiers, 
external DVD/ROMs, etc. A green LED indicator in the power supply continually reports the power system status and health. It 
is also used for troubleshooting.  
 
There are features that are built-in for trouble free and safe PC operation. The input power is protected against transients, 
Load dumps and double battery during jumpstarts. PC does not reboot during engine start or cranking. 
 
 It also uses state-of-the-art technologies and the most advanced techniques to maximize efficiency, performance and 
reliability. Simply put, there are no other PC power supply like it.  

 

List of products supported by this guide 

 

DCX3.1209 

ATX/ITX DC-DC Power supply 12V input, 90W output 

DCX3.2409 

ATX/ITX DC-DC Power supply 24V input, 90W output

 

 

 

Contact Information: 

 
For Technical support e-mail or call 
 
Email:    

[email protected]

Tel: 949-388-7623 
Fax: 949-388-7628 
 

 

 

 

 

Package Contents 

 

If any of the items are missing from the package, please contact customer support at OPUS Solutions, Inc. 
 
1 – DCX3.xx09 DC-DC Power supply Module 
1 - 20 pin ATX power cable with 2 HDD power and 1 FDD power connectors. 
1 - 2 pin power switch cable. 
1 - 3 pin DC input main power and IGN pigtail cable. 
 

 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for DCX3.1209

Page 1: ...to shut down the PC after a delay of 20 minutes The power supply outputs are monitored to assure proper PC operation Wake up on interrupt is implemented to access the vehicle computer over wireless LA...

Page 2: ...r the this function If the PC is manually put into power down mode to restart the PC the ignition must be turned off for at least 5 sec and turned on again Abnormal condition If the green LED light fl...

Page 3: ...r cable to connect the unit to the battery Use an 18 AWG wire for ignition or on off Note Do not share power cable with other equipment s Make sure the voltage at Input power connector of the DC DC ac...

Page 4: ...eup from suspend Cntrl F1 or whatever is your preference 11 Type Esc to go back to Power Management Setup 12 Type Esc to go back to top level of BIOS setup menu 13 Select Save and Exit setup Type Ente...

Page 5: ...1 Shut down the computer Click Start Shut Down Shut Down under Shut Down Windows Note Some applications do not support standby mode In that case select Power off or hibernate in step 6 above Configuri...

Page 6: ...y for minimum time Default factory setting 4 Install the OPUS DC DC Power Supply in your computer 5 Connect the bottom end of 20 pin ATX power cable Y cable to OPUS DC DC power supply J7 ATX ITX Power...

Page 7: ...ation for Standby mode testing Use the application as you would normally 6 Turn off the computer by turning the ignition switch off The computer should go into Standby or shut down mode as it was set...

Page 8: ...ut Batt GND OPUS DCX3 DC DC LCD Monitor etc OPUS DCLxx DC DC Two Way Radio etc Audio Power Amplifier Remote Trigger output DC DC APM control Relay Not Used Not Used Fig 2 Remote Trigger output and or...

Page 9: ...ers 2 way radio Cameras Remote DVD or CR ROMs etc The output of the remote trigger Red wire can be connected directly to the Audio Power amplifier s Remote or Trigger input In this application the com...

Page 10: ...p below 10 6V 2 Flashes The computer power up sequence failed Reasons 1 Check the wiring of the two wire power switch cable from power supply connector J9 to power switch pins on the ATX motherboard I...

Page 11: ...V 6 A max 8 A pk 50mV p p max 2 5 V 6 A max 8 A pk 50mV p p max 2 12 V 2 5A max 3 A pk 50mV p p max 2 12 V 0 2 A max 4 A pk 150mV p p max 10 5 V standby 1 5 A max 2 A pk 50mV p p max 2 Power supply ef...

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