Need help with 5 to 12 volt converter

[Flutter 0]

I tried to replace my 18volt setup (being converted to 12 volt) with TMR 0512 from Traco that converts 5-9vdc to 12vdc. It should be able to deliver up to 167mA. I can't get it to deliver enough power. Measuring on an open connector gives me 7.5v when everything is running. On the original setup I measure 9.5v when running. Measuring the current gives me far below 10mA on the 18v setup, but far higher (120mA) on the 5v setup (because of low voltage....?). I tried using a 9v battery instead, but the result was the same, no picture and 7,5vdc on the open connector.

When not under load the converter gives me 12vdc perfect.

I did connect the output gnd to -v out, not the gnd where the input gnd is connected.

Any suggestions, similar experience?

[Terry 5]

What are you using to supply the 0512 ? Can it deliver the current needed ? What current do you need from the 0512 ? Have you tried connecting caps across the input pins and across the output pins ?

Can you post a diagram of the circuit you have made..

Terry

[Flutter 0]

I have simply connected the accu to pin 1 (gnd) and pin 2 (+Vin) and use pin 6 (+Vout) and pin 7 (-Vout) for 12V output to the cam. I have tried two accus. The first one is a 4.8V NiMH 1500mAh pack and the other a regular 9.0V battery from Duracell. None worked.

I wonder, can I use a 9.6V pack even if the max input is specified to 9.0V? I have two fast charge/recharge accus which can deliver far more than the two I have tried.

[Terry 5]

Measuring on an open connector gives me 7.5v when everything is running

But you also say

When not under load the converter gives me 12vdc perfect.

Which is the case ?

What current dose your camera set up need from this converter ?

Terry

[Flutter 0]

Sorry for being unclear. When the connector is not connected to the system (not under load) I get 12VDC. When connected the voltage drops to 7.5VDC.

Using my original setup with 18VDC to 12VDC converter(which works ) I measure a current of about 30mA and a voltage drop ,when under load, to 9.5VDC.

Hope this clears up abit.

[Mr.RC-Cam 121]

What are you trying to power?

Are you sure the total required current or your load, including starup currents, is well under the 167mA max spec? Startup currents can be a nusance.

What Vreg output voltage do you read when you install a 75 ohm 2W fixed resistor as a test load?