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phiggins · 28-01-2008, 04:05

HelloSailor, yes running the XO off of the inverter isn't very efficient. When I was testing the XO on the boat plugged into the inverter, the inverter itself was drawing 1.1Amps.

From the hardware specs for the XO it says:

DC power: 6mm (1.65mm center pin) connector; 11 to 18 V input usable, –32 to +40V input tolerated; power draw limited to 15W

So it may run perfectly fine if I were to connect it directly to ship's battery. Just have to find a suitable plug.

Paul

28-01-2008, 04:05	#27
phiggins Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Toronto Boat: ODAY 35 GDAYII Posts: 321	XO Power HelloSailor, yes running the XO off of the inverter isn't very efficient. When I was testing the XO on the boat plugged into the inverter, the inverter itself was drawing 1.1Amps. From the hardware specs for the XO it says: DC power: 6mm (1.65mm center pin) connector; 11 to 18 V input usable, –32 to +40V input tolerated; power draw limited to 15W So it may run perfectly fine if I were to connect it directly to ship's battery. Just have to find a suitable plug. Paul