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Owner's

Manual

Please read this 

manual before  

operating your  

converter

DC to DC

Step Up
Converter

Model: 

VTC305

 

Summary of Contents for VTC305-12-12

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Please read this manual before operating your converter DC to DC Step Up Converter Model VTC305 ...

Page 2: ...s due to voltage drop during engine start stabilizing 12 and 24 VDC power systems in marine automotive or aeronautical environments and more SPECIFICATIONS Specifications subject to change without notice 1 Model VTC305 12 12 VTC305 12 24 Input Voltage 10 5 18 VDC 10 5 28 VDC Output Voltage Input 1V or 13 5 17 0 VDC Whichever is greater Input 1V or 24 0 27 5 VDC Whichever is greater Current Limit 3...

Page 3: ...above battery gases from battery will corrode and damage converter ii Never allow battery acid to drip on converter when reading gravity or filling battery 7 DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS i Connect and disconnect DC output connections only after setting converter switch to off position Samlex America does not recommend the use of the VTC305 Series Voltage Convert ers in life support applications where...

Page 4: ...ed does not exceed the continu ous current rating of the unit Note that the current specifications are for input current To obtain the maximum output current capability at any given input voltage use the following formula Output Current Input Volts Output Volts x 27 For example 10 VDC in and 27 VDC out the max output current 10 27 x 27 10 0 Amps 20 VDC in and 27 VDC out the max output current 20 2...

Page 5: ...sition on J11 J11 is located next to the relay To change the position of the jumper first turn the unit off and disconnect the unit from both the input and output power Next turn the unit on for 30 seconds to discharge the capacitors then turn it off again Turn the unit upside down and remove the four screws Remove the cover and locate J11 It will be next to the relay as is shown in the above diag...

Page 6: ...s and audible alarm REMOTE CONNECTOR This connector is located on the side of the unit Note All switches are electronic solid state not mechanical relays 6 6 7 3 4 2 1 8 9 5 DRY CONTACT ALARM RELAY DRY CONTACT ALARM RELAY GROUND COMMON FOR SWITCHES REFERENCE VOLTAGE FOR REMOTE OFF 12 VDC REMOTE OFF CONNECT TO 5 TO FORCE UNIT TO OFF OVER TEMP NORMALLY HIGH 12V GOES LOW ON OVER TEMPERATURE LOW INPUT...

Page 7: ...me If the input voltage drops below the specified minimum input the unit will sound the alarm If the output voltage drops below the specified minimum the unit will sound the alarm If the current demanded by the devices connected to the unit exceed the maxi mum current rating the fuse will blow If the fuse blows with no load connected check that the power leads are con nected to the battery with th...

Page 8: ...oid the warranty if a Identification marks or serial numbers are removed or altered in any way b Our invoice is unpaid c The defect is the result of misuse neglect improper installation environmental conditions non authorized repair alteration or accident 7 No refund of the purchase price will be granted to the Purchaser unless the Warrantor is unable to rem edy the defect after having a reasonabl...

Page 9: ...110 17 Fawcett Rd Coquitlam B C Canada V3K 6V2 T 604 525 3836 F 604 525 5221 e mail samlex samlexamerica com website www samlexamerica com IVTC 305_Manual ...

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