Spell check got me and I didn’t cross check. GOSDO should be GPSDO but I bet 
everyone figured that out. 

Steve
WB0DBS



> On May 3, 2020, at 7:18 PM, Steve - Home <[email protected]> wrote:
> 
> No remote sensing on these I’m afraid. Agreed the 14.1 will work for most 
> “mobile” kit but I do have some instances (GOSDO) as mentioned where the 12V 
> is more critical. Once the 12V units arrive I’ll dissect one of each type and 
> see what turns up. I’m aware of the voltage/current issues and just wanted to 
> see if I could get some use out of supplies already in hand. 
> 
> Thanks to all who replied!
> 
> Steve
> WB0DBS
> 
> 
> 
>> On May 3, 2020, at 11:53 AM, Dave B via time-nuts <[email protected]> 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Has anyone found schematics for the Mean Well supplies? I have a couple of 
>> 15V 7A ones that will adjust down to 14.1 and I?d like to get them down to 
>> the 12-13.8 range. 
>> 
>> Steve
>> WB0DBS
>> 
>> 
>> If they have remote sensing, you can do stuff with that too.  Else, trace 
>> out the cct around the voltage setting pot, there will probably be some 
>> fixed resistor at each end, one or other will move the high or low point as 
>> you need.  (Lower values = greater adjustment range.)
>> 
>> BUT!  Note, that though you can usually lower the output voltage, you will 
>> not get any extra current as that is limited by the transformer design and 
>> capabilities.
>> 
>> Similarly, if you raise the output voltage, you will need to de-rate it's 
>> current output ability, so as not to exceed it's power capability.   Don't 
>> go too far from nominal (especially lower voltage) as the control loop 
>> regulation may misbehave under some load conditions. 
>> 
>> In any case, 14.1 is OK for most "12V" kit, especially anything that is 
>> intended for use in a vehicle, where the engine running battery voltage can 
>> often be up near 15V with modern vehicles and battery chemistry.
>> 
>> 73.
>> 
>> Dave G0WBX.
>> 
>> 
>>>> On 03/05/2020 17:00, [email protected] wrote:
>>> Has anyone found schematics for the Mean Well supplies? I have a couple of 
>>> 15V 7A ones that will adjust down to 14.1 and I?d like to get them down to 
>>> the 12-13.8 range. 
>>> 
>>> Steve
>>> WB0DBS
>> 
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