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Output Connectors on the DDRH60 DC to DC Converters are Bridged

4 May 2022

Power Supplies Australia was recently contacted by a customer, who wanted to use the MEAN WELL DDRH-60-24 for a solar application.

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What is the Inrush Current Duration of a MEAN WELL Power Supply?

4 May 2022

We are sometimes asked what is the rated inrush current duration of a MEAN WELL power supply?

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What is the Best Dimmable DC LED Driver for Use with Solar Lights?

4 May 2022

This is a question we were recently asked by one of our customers, who had initially selected a MEAN WELL LDB-L DC to DC LED driver for use in a 12-volt solar/battery off-grid setup.

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Why is the LED On My MEAN WELL Battery Charger Not Illuminated When Switched On?

3 February 2022

We sometimes take calls from customers with a MEAN WELL battery charger in their caravan, which does not show a light when it is powered up.

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Low Cost Inverters

4 November 2021

The MEAN WELL A300 series modified sine wave inverter gives you a remarkable level of functionality at a low cost.

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MEAN WELL DRC-100 Battery Specifications

3 November 2021

The data sheet for the MEAN WELL DRC-100 DIN rail power supplies, with battery charging doesn’t mention any battery specifications.

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How to Test If It Is the LED Driver or Luminaire That Has Failed

8 October 2021

When a LED light fails the presumption that is often made is that the LED driver has failed.

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What Size Circuit Breaker should be used with the MEAN WELL DDR-120B-48?

8 October 2021

We were contacted by a customer wanting to use the MEAN WELL DDR-120B-48 to convert a 24V source to power a 30W, 48V power injector for another piece of equipment.

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Inverters that Accept a Negative Voltage Input

7 October 2021

Some applications require an inverter that can accept a negative (–v) voltage input.

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Technical Assistance with Using Three Phase Power Supplies

7 October 2021

We recently assisted a customer, who was designing a retrofit control system for water pumps used on commercial prawn and Barramundi farms.

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WHAT IS THE BEST INVERTER TO RUN MY CARAVAN?

31 August 2021

We think the MEAN WELL TN series inverters are the best for caravans.

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What is the Recommended Replacement Power Supply to the MEAN WELL SPV-1500-12

31 August 2021

We had a customer contact us, who needed to replace a MEAN WELL SPV-1500-12 power supply, which had given many years of service.

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How Many LED Drivers Can be Used with a D Type Breaker?

31 August 2021

A customer contacted Power Supplies Australia, who was working on a project with LED luminaires, which were powered by 2 x MEAN WELL ELG-240-C1050DA LED drivers.

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Battery Charger with 13.38V Output

31 August 2021

We were recently contacted by a customer looking for a DC 12V charger with a variable voltage of 10-15A.

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Can I Connect the Negative Output of a MEAN WELL Power Supply to Earth Ground?

31 August 2021

Power Supplies Australia was recently contacted by a customer who wanted to know if he could connect the negative output of a MEAN WELL MPM series power supply to earth ground?

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