Meanwell is here!!
Ordered a Meanwell SP-200-15 from Jameco on Thursday, it arrived Saturday, looking all shiney and new. Here is the link to the listing on Jameco: http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Pr...
Forum Discussion
mena661 wrote:Salvo wrote:Spot on. This what I have observed with mine.
The no-load voltage is probably greater than the loaded voltage. I believe the 14.3 to 16.5V spec is under full load.
I would set the Power Supply to 14.7V (no-load) and then connect to battery. If the battery is discharged then PS voltage will drop down the battery voltage plus surface charge. The PS will charge at 13A. Battery voltage will slowly increase to 14.7V. When it reaches 14.7V the current will taper. Now you need to be careful. How long can you sustain this voltage on the battery?
X2 Should be only milivolts difference between physical open circuit and connecting PS to battery with voltage pot adjusted to within range of the amperage potential charge in this case 13 amps, but pot tweaked down.
I do not hear of too many folks who have damaged their batteries overcharging using personal generator power.
