SamplexPower SDC-15 User manual

WARNINGS!
- These units are not battery chargers! Hence, do not connect these units directly to a battery for
battery charging purposes.
- These units are designed to be used on Negative Grounded Systems only. Do not connect the input
/ output sides to a Positive Grounded System.
- The input and output sides have a common Negative Ground. Hence, there is no isolation between
the input and the output sides.
1. LAYOUT & DIMENSIONS
60
103
198
Note: All dimensions are shown in mm.
1234
5
5
20 20
60
100
8
Overall dimensions: 198 x 122 x 60 mm
Fig 1.1 - Layout & Dimensions
LEGEND FOR FIG 1
1Input Terminal: +24 IN
2Input Terminal: Negative / GND
3Output Terminal: Negative / GND
4Output Terminal: +13.8 OUT
5Internal Input Fuse: SDC-15: 10A, 250V |Bussman AGC-10 ; SDC-23: 15A, 230V |Bussman AGC-15
2. DESCRIPTION
SDC-15 and SDC-23 are non-isolated DC to DC converters that convert 24 VDC nominal voltage (range 20 VDC to
35 VDC) to 12 VDC nominal voltage (13.8 VDC). The input and output sides have a common Negative Ground.
Hence, there is no isolation between the input and the output sides. Both the input and output sides are
isolated from the chassis of the unit.
3. PROTECTIONS
3.1 Overload / Short Circuit
The units are protected against overload by current limiting. When the output current reaches the current
limit value (please see the specs), the output voltage will drop and will no longer be regulated. The unit will
reset automatically once the overload condition is removed.
Owner's
Manual
Please read this
manual before
operating your
converter
DC-DC Step-Down
Converter
SDC-15
SDC-23
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11001-SDC-15-23-0618
6. WARRANTY
2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
SDC-15 & SDC-23 are manufactured by Samlex America Inc. (the “Warrantor“) is warranted to be free from de-
fects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service. The warranty period is 2 years for the United
States and Canada, and is in effect from the date of purchase by the user (the “Purchaser“).
Warranty outside of the United States and Canada is limited to 6 months. For a warranty claim, the Purchaser
should contact the place of purchase to obtain a Return Authorization Number.
The defective part or unit should be returned at the Purchaser’s expense to the authorized location. A written
statement describing the nature of the defect, the date of purchase, the place of purchase, and the Purchaser’s
name, address and telephone number should also be included.
If upon the Warrantor’s examination, the defect proves to be the result of defective material or workmanship,
the equipment will be repaired or replaced at the Warrantor’s option without charge, and returned to the
Purchaser at the Warrantor’s expense. (Contiguous US and Canada only)
No refund of the purchase price will be granted to the Purchaser, unless the Warrantor is unable to remedy the
defect after having a reasonable number of opportunities to do so. Warranty service shall be performed only
by the Warrantor. Any attempt to remedy the defect by anyone other than the Warrantor shall render this war-
ranty void. There shall be no warranty for defects or damages caused by faulty installation or hook-up, abuse or
misuse of the equipment including exposure to excessive heat, salt or fresh water spray, or water immersion.
No other express warranty is hereby given and there are no warranties which extend beyond those described
herein. This warranty is expressly in lieu of any other expressed or implied warranties, including any implied
warranty of merchantability, tness for the ordinary purposes for which such goods are used, or tness for a
particular purpose, or any other obligations on the part of the Warrantor or its employees and representatives.
There shall be no responsibility or liability whatsoever on the part of the Warrantor or its employees and repre-
sentatives for injury to any persons, or damage to person or persons, or damage to property, or loss of income
or prot, or any other consequential or resulting damage which may be claimed to have been incurred through
the use or sale of the equipment, including any possible failure of malfunction of the equipment, or part
thereof. The Warrantor assumes no liability for incidental or consequential damages of any kind.
Samlex America Inc. (the “Warrantor”)
www.samlexamerica.com
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103 - 4268 Lozells Ave.
Burnaby, BC
Canada V5A 0C6
T: 604 525 3836
F: 604 525 5221
TF: 1 800 561 5885
e-mail: [e-mail]
website: www.samlexsolar.com
Disclaimer of Liability
UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, SAMLEX AMERICA INC.:
1. MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN
ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION.
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SEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL, WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION. THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION
WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USERS RISK.
Samlex America reserves the right to revise this document and to periodically make changes to the content hereof without
obligation or organization of such revisions or changes.
Copyright Notice/Notice of Copyright
Copyright © 2018 by Samlex America Inc. All rights reserved. Permission to copy, distribute and/or modify this document is
prohibited without express written permission by Samlex America Inc.
Terminal screw size:
#6 x 32, 1/4”

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- Remove the external input side fuse F1 (Fig 4.1) in the Positive input wire.
- Connect the input side wires to the converter’s input side rst. OBSERVE CORRECT POLARITY.
- Connect the input wires to the battery.
- Insert the external input side fuse F1 (Fig 4.1) in the Positive input wire. NOTE: A spark may be observed
when inserting the fuse due to the initial inrush current to charge the input side capacitors inside the
converter.
- Output voltage will now be available on the output side of the unit.
- Switch on the load.
5. SPECIFICATIONS
3.2 Temperature Compensated Current Limit
As the temperature of the main switching MOSFET increases, the value of the current limit decreases.
3.3 Over Voltage on the Output Side
If the output voltage increases beyond 16.5 V +/-0.5 V, a crowbar circuit will activate and blow the internal input
side fuse (5, Fig 1.1) / external input side fuse F1 (Fig 4.1) will blow.
3.4 Over Voltage / Transients on the Input Side
The input side is protected against over voltage and transients through a Transient Voltage Suppressor. In case
the input voltage exceeds 37 VDC, the internal input side fuse (5, Fig 1.1) / external input side fuse F1 (Fig 4.1)
will blow.
3.5 Reversal of Polarity on the Input Side
In case the input side polarity is reversed, the internal input side fuse (5, Fig 1.1) / external input side fuse F1
F1 (Fig 4.1) will blow.
4 INSTALLATION & OPERATION
4.1 General Installation Requirements
- This unit is cooled by convection. Install the unit in a cool, dry & well ventilated space. The ambient
temperature should not exceed 40C.
- Do not install the unit inside the engine compartment
- Do not connect / disconnect input and output connections when live voltages are present
4.2 Installation Diagram
Installation information is given at Fig 4.1 below:
Fig 4.1 Installation Diagram
CAUTION!
Fuse F1 to be
within 7” from the
Positive terminal
24V IN
GND GND 13.8V OUT
24V BATTERY
+ −
F1
F2
+ +
− −
To 12V Loads
+
−
INFO
For specs of fuses F1 and F2
and wiring sizes, see Specications
at Section 5.
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4.3 Making Input & Output Connections & Operation
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CAUTION!
1. Please ensure that the polarity of the input connection is not reversed. Connect the Positive of the
battery to the Positive terminal and the Negative of the battery to the Negative. In case the input
polarity is reversed, internal input side fuse (5, Fig 1.1) / external input side fuse F1 (Fig 4.1) will blow.
2. Input and output connections should not be made when live voltages are present.
- Switch off the load that is required to be powered from the converter
- Connect the output wires to the load and then to the output side of the unit through the external fuse F2
(Fig 4.1). Observe correct polarity.
NOTES:
1. All power ratings are specied for resistive load at Power Factor = 1.
2. All specications given above are at ambient temperature of 25°C / 77°F.
3. Specications are subject to change without notice
MODEL NO. SDC-15 SDC-23
CAUTION! There is no isolation between the input and the output sides.
Input and output have common Negative.
OUTPUT
OUTPUT VOLTAGE 13.8 VDC ± 0.1V @ 12A 13.8 VDC ± 0.1V @ 20A
CONTINUOUS OUTPUT CURRENT 12A 20A
PEAK OUTPUT CURRENT 15A 23A
CURRENT LIMIT 16 ± 0.5A 24 ± 0.5A
LOAD REGULATION > 0.5% < 0.5
INPUT
INPUT VOLTAGE 20 - 35 VDC 20 - 35 VDC
INPUT CURRENT AT NO LOAD < 150mA < 150mA
LINE REGULATION < 0.5% < 0.5%
EFFICIENCY (At maximum output) > 88% > 88%
RIPPLE
< 10 mV P-P @ 12A < 50 mV P-P @ 20A
NOISE < 40 mV P-P @ 12A < 120 mV P-P @ 20A
FUSES
INTERNAL INPUT FUSE
(inside the fuse holder)
10A, 250V
(Bussmann AGC-10 or equivalent)
15A, 250V
(Bussmann AGC-15 or equivalent)
EXTERNAL INPUT FUSE
(At the battery end - Not supplied)
10A, 32V
(Automotive blade type: ATO/ATC)
15A, 32V
(Automotive blade type: ATO/ATC)
EXTERNAL OUTPUT FUSE
(not supplied)
15A, 32V
(Automotive blade type: ATO/ATC)
20A, 32V
(Automotive blade type: ATO/ATC)
PROTECTIONS
OUTPUT OVERLOAD / SHORT CIRCUIT
• Output current will be limited
to 16 ± 0.5A
• Output voltage will drop
• Output current will be limited
to 24 ± 0.5A
• Output voltage will drop
INPUT OVER VOLTAGE Input side fuse(s) will blow at > 37 VDC Input side fuse(s) will blow at > 37 VDC
OUTPUT OVER VOLTAGE Input side fuse(s) will blow at
> 16.5 ± 0.5 VDC
Input side fuse(s) will blow at
> 16.5 ± 0.5 VDC
REVERSE POLARITY ON INPUT SIDE Input side fuse(s) will blow
WIRES
INPUT WIRE SIZE #12 AWG #10 AWG
OUTPUT WIRE SIZE #10 AWG #8 AWG
ENVIRONMENT
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT Indoor use Indoor use
OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE 0 - 40C / 32 - 104F 0 - 40C / 32 - 104F
DIMENSIONS
(W XD X H), MM 198 x 122 x 60 198 x 122 x 60
(W X D X H), INCHES 7.8 x 4.8 x 2.4 7.8 x 4.8 x 2.4
WEIGHT
KG 0.9 1.0
LBS 2.0 2.2
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