When I first opened up this Ridgid dual bay charger and I saw this sweet power supply, it crossed my mind that I could possibly use it as is and connect 2 of the DPS5015’s. I did mention that I intended to check out that power supply, and while I am waiting for my shipment, I will do just that. I will post voltages and current capacities later.
Perhaps what I could do is use one half of the dual power supply and have both a plug in Bench supply AND a portable one.
I think it would be as simple as a DPDT switch on the input of the DPS5015 to make it work.
Of course it would all have to fit in the case and all.
I do know this, starting right now I will be scrounging around for another one of these Ridgid chargers.
What I was saying was that after I finish my portable supply using the DPS5015, I may order 2 more DPS5015’s to build another plug in supply if I can find another old Ridgid battery charger.
This Portable Benchtop Power Supply is not my first attempt at this. 2 1/2 years ago I tried doing this with lesser modules and the result was less than satisfactory. Both of the supplies in this link have since gavin up the ghost. They were rated at up to 3A, but couldn’t even do 1 1/2 at certain combinations of input and output voltages.
Here is a question for RD Tech or anyone else that may know.
From the instruction manual concerning connections, we a warned that connecting the supply to the output will burn up the unit.
So it would seem that if this unit is used to charge a battery, and it has no supply voltage or it is not turned on, the battery we are trying to charge could back feed into the unit and burn it up.
Is that possible?
Hi friend
good question . in fact , this is just warning that connect the module with right way. in fact, you connect a switch power supply less than 50V with output , there is no problem. but why you connect power supply on output … right ? :smiling_imp:
about the batter, now all our version of DPS and DP power supply can charge the battery. but you can’t connect it reverse polarity , ok? it will really burnt module . because we all add a similar with diode circuit , it can prevent current flowing back. don’t worry
but if you connect the battery at output , and you power off , the module will consume power of battery
thank you , hope it is useful for you