12 Vdc to 24 Vdc Converter

The RDL FP-DCC1 is an ultra-compact, all-metal DC converter that produces 24 Vdc power from a 12 Vdc source. It accepts a ground-referenced 11-14 Vdc input at 1 A through a detachable terminal block and provides separate high-current and filtered low-noise outputs. Its regulated outputs and RDL FLAT-PAK format make it a focused solution for mobile powering of 24 Vdc modules where only 12 Vdc is available.

Ideal Use Cases

The FP-DCC1 is intended for applications that need to operate 24 Vdc modules from a ground-referenced 12 Vdc power source. It is particularly suited to mobile powering arrangements, where the available supply falls within the specified 11-14 Vdc input range. Separate output connections allow the converter to serve equipment that uses either a detachable terminal block or a DC power jack. A dedicated filtered 50 mA output is also available for a load requiring the unit’s low-noise power path. The FP-DCC1 is not intended to power floating or bipolar modules.

Why Choose This Model

This converter combines three output connections in a compact enclosure. One regulated 24 Vdc output supplies up to 400 mA through a detachable terminal block, while a second regulated 24 Vdc connection supplies up to 400 mA through a DC power jack. These two connections share a combined 400 mA load limit. A third regulated 24 Vdc output provides 50 mA of filtered power through another detachable terminal block. This arrangement delivers both connection flexibility and a clearly separated filtered output without requiring multiple converter types.

The all-metal construction measures only 1.25 inches high, 3.25 inches wide and 6.54 inches long. That ultra-compact format supports installations where available space is limited while retaining separate input, high-current output and filtered output connections.

Installation and Integration

Power enters the FP-DCC1 through a detachable terminal block. The required source is ground-referenced 11-14 Vdc at 1 A. On the output side, installers can use a detachable terminal block or DC power jack for the regulated 400 mA path, subject to the shared 400 mA maximum across those two connections. The separate filtered output uses its own detachable terminal block and supports a 50 mA load.

Integration should account for the converter’s ground-reference requirement and its stated restriction against powering floating bipolar modules. The two high-current connections are alternative or shared access points to the same combined 400 mA capacity; they do not provide 400 mA each when used simultaneously. The specified ambient operating range is 0 degrees C to 55 degrees C.

Performance Highlights

All three outputs provide regulated 24 Vdc power. The primary output section offers a combined capacity of 400 mA across the terminal-block and DC-jack connections, while the filtered output supplies an additional 50 mA through its dedicated terminal block. This separation addresses both higher-current powering and low-noise output requirements within one enclosure.

The FP-DCC1 input and outputs are protected against excessive currents and reverse voltages. The input is fused with a 2 A automotive blade-style miniature fuse, and the output is fused with a 1 A automotive blade-style miniature fuse. An input overvoltage LED is also identified in the supplied product information.

What Makes It Different

The defining feature of the FP-DCC1 is its combination of separate high-current and filtered low-noise 24 Vdc outputs. The high-current section provides both terminal-block and DC-jack access, while the filtered 50 mA output remains available on a separate terminal block. This gives installers multiple connection choices while keeping the filtered feed distinct.

Its ultra-compact all-metal construction and RDL FLAT-PAK format further distinguish the unit as a purpose-built converter rather than a general-purpose power supply. Ground-referenced operation, explicit shared-load ratings and replaceable automotive blade-style fuses provide clear parameters for system planning.

Final Assessment

The RDL FP-DCC1 is a compact solution for obtaining regulated 24 Vdc from a ground-referenced 11-14 Vdc source. It brings together a 400 mA high-current output section, a separate 50 mA filtered output, terminal-block and DC-jack connections, fused protection, reverse-voltage and excessive-current protection, and an all-metal enclosure. For compatible ground-referenced 24 Vdc modules, it provides a practical mix of output flexibility and clearly defined electrical limits.