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    Default +/- 9 volts for Ophir Head

    Hi all

    I have an Ophir thermopile head that requires a +/- 9 volt supply. At present I have this running from two PP3 9 volt batteries, but i'd like to use a mains supply as I keep forgetting to turn it off and it's getting expensive in batteries

    Question is... Does anyone know of a reasonably priced 'off the shelf' PSU that would do the job?

    Uk website link would be good

    Cheers

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    something like this should do the job nicely http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AC-in-12Vd...#ht_6117wt_982
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    Looks good. Will the Ophir head take 12 volts though?
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    hey jem i use a dc-dc converter and 6aa rechargable batterys for mine
    runs an led display and the head for 20+ hours if any good for you i could dig out the info on the dc-dc converter, its very small so you can hide it in the battery pack
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    You could build a dual rail supply from 1 AC wall plug and a couple of diodes and caps. Let me know if you want more info.

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    Hi Guys

    You have to remember that I'm a complete numpty when it comes to electronics.

    Chris, are you coming to Surfleet? If so, perhaps you could bring your Ophir head and the electronics pack you've built.

    Cheers

    Jem
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    How about a pair of 9 volt batteries?

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    Hehe... Hint... Read the OP again

    Sorry, I realise you are trying to be helpful , but that's exactly what I was trying to get away from. The batteries work great but...

    Problem is I keep forgetting to switch the thing off , yes, stupid *is* my middle name. The 9 volt batteries aren't particularly cheap here in the UK and i've gone through three or four sets already, and i've only had the head a couple of months.

    I just figured a PSU would work out cheaper in the long run.

    Cheers

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    How about a pair of 9 volt batteries?

    chad
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    I am sorry, I guess I just brain fried right over that. :P

    One of these would work well. Just give it 5vdc and you get +-9vdc out.
    http://www.cui.com/Product/Power/DC-....25-SIP_Series

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    Now that is funny!!!!! I have the exact same thing!!! I made a small box with sub d connector and it has 2 9volt batteries but no switch It will be solved soon when Badpip has the software finished for the meter that he developed for the Ophirhead. Its a real cool meter with touch screen and it can also do a long term measurement with graphic and other cool features. He has only a few left i think. Maybe its an idea to buy one of his meters. The meter has a li-ion in it and it can be charged with USB. Very nice meter and very accurate too


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