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Side Imaging Forums => 1197c SI, 1198c SI & 1199ci HD SI => Topic started by: George on April 19, 2009, 08:16:24 PM

Title: AC/DC Power Adapter
Post by: George on April 19, 2009, 08:16:24 PM

Not sure if this belongs in the General Discussion or under specific units.

Is there a recommended 110v power adapter for the SI units?

If so what is the safest way to make one up and what components are needed?

I would guess there are some electronic engineers out there that could match the proper power converter to the units.

I believe we need: an HB power cable and an in-line fuse (or maybe 2 one for each side), leaving the power supply to be spec'd out.

If someone in the know has a recommendation please go through the process of setting up and testing the supply system.

Thanks, George

Title: Re: AC/DC Power Adapter
Post by: RGecy on April 19, 2009, 09:50:47 PM

George,

Each unit (1197, 997, 797, etc) has different power consumption requirements.  The 1197c draws just over 1A.  To be safe, a 12v 2A switching or regulated power supply will work for all units with the appropriate inline 3A fuse recommended.  I purchased a new Power Cord PC-11 (http://store.humminbird.com/humminbird-products/accessories/cables/pc-11/prod720057-1.html) , $14  from Humminbird and the 12v 2A PS from Digikey.com  (http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=T998-P5P-ND) , $19.

You will need solder or crimp some connections, making sure you connect the positive and negatives correctly.

Good Luck,

Robert

Title: Re: AC/DC Power Adapter
Post by: George on April 19, 2009, 10:45:56 PM

Thanks Bob,

It is better to be safe then sorry, I will purchase a power supply from Digikey. 

George

Title: Re: AC/DC Power Adapter
Post by: wallgeye on April 23, 2009, 08:27:45 AM

I saw on E-bay the power supply that retail outlets use to run their displays for in the store.  I did not have my HB yet so just wished I could find one for my Lowrance unit.  Now that I have the HB I cannot find the things anymore! They looked slick, had connectors to plug right into the back of the units, and into a wall outlet on the other.  Might poke around there once or twice.  You might get lucky and find one of those, cant believe they dont sell them to us.

Title: Re: AC/DC Power Adapter
Post by: Humminbird_Greg on April 23, 2009, 10:03:20 AM

The e-bay web address I have for this guy comes up that it was pulled from the web site.  Maybe he sold them all?

We use a different type power supply system for display units now.  We cannot sell them or the ones you saw due to FCC regulations.

Title: Re: AC/DC Power Adapter
Post by: diver651 on May 07, 2009, 08:53:15 AM

I used a PC-11 power cable and put a good quality cigarette plug on the end with a replacable fuse. This allows me to plug my 1197 into whatever boat I am on, or plug it into it's own battery box.

For use in the house I picked up one of the Black and Decker Travel Mate AC/DC converters (Model CV6B) that is intended for running one of those solid state portable powered coolers. It is rated for 6 amps and comes with the cigarette socket on the end so you can plug just about any mobile device into it for use in the house. The voltage seems to be regulated very well, giving a constant 12.6 volts on mine. I have been using this for over a year with no apparent issues.

I picked mine up at Wal-Mart on clearance for about $10. I think they normally sell for around $20.

I find that I use this for a number of things besides my 'bird.

I hope somebody finds this helpful.

Title: Re: AC/DC Power Adapter
Post by: jimham82 on June 12, 2009, 07:32:45 AM

I use a "Regulated Power Supply" from Radio Shack.   Puts out 13.8V at 3 amps.    I have used this for years with my Lowrance units.

Be sure and put in a 2 amp fuse on the red power connection -- just in case.

Title: Re: AC/DC Power Adapter
Post by: George on June 12, 2009, 08:36:47 AM

Thanks everyone

I have purchased the power supply from Digikey that Robert suggested, it works great at 12v +/- 1v.

George