Switchmode Voltage Reducers

SMF2, SMF5, SMF8, SMF10, SMF20, SMF30, SMF40, SMF60

FUNCTION

The SMF series of switchmode voltage reducers supply

13.6V or 13.7V +/-5% (depending on model) from a
24V negative ground automotive electrical system. They
are suitable for lamps, small motors, computer and
communications equipment, fridges, pumps, TV’s and
electronic loads to a maximum of between 2 and 60 Amps
FEATURES continuous rating depending on the unit. The reducers
are ideally suited to applications that require a low noise
• Compact size
output and are designed to operate sensitive radio and
• Highly efficient communication equipment.
switchmode design
• Less than 25 milliamp The compact SMF series provide an ignition switched output
standby current draw as well as a constant output to allow for conserving radio
memory.
• Protected against spikes,
surges and incorrect * SMF series switchmode voltage reducers should not be used
connections to charge batteries. *
* Output voltage cannot be higher than input voltage - 1V. *

PROTECTION

All SMF converters

are protected against voltage spikes, continuous overloads and short circuits.
SMF5 & SMF60
are also protected against reverse/swapped connections.
SMF10 to SMF60
Will REDUCE OUTPUT VOLTAGE OR SWITCH OFF in the event of an overload or short circuit,
resetting automatically when the overload or short is removed. The load is protected by an
independent over-voltage protection circuit. All protection is fully electronic and does not rely
on relays or fuses.

PRECAUTIONS

SMF2,5 & 8 should be mounted in a sheltered location inside the vehicle. Steam cleaning, high
pressure cleaning and water spray must be avoided.
SMF10 to SMF60 are fully potted in a silicon elastomer and are suitable for installations in
locations external to the vehicle. High pressure cleaning should be avoided.

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COMPACT SWITCHMODE REDUCERS

MODEL SMF2 SMF5 SMF8

Supply Range 19-33VDC 15-33VDC 16-33VDC
O/P Current Rating 2 Amps 5 Amps 8 Amps
O/P Voltage 13.6VDC
I/P Fuse Rating 2A 5A 10A
Operating Temperature -10°C to +50°C
Conversion Efficiency >90%
Standby Current Draw 15mA 25mA 20mA
Dimensions(mm) 90x45x30 100x45x30 125x45x30
Weight 185g 210g 270g
Warranty 2 years

CONNECTIONS

There are five connecting wires, to be connected as shown:

VIOLET WIRE 24V SUPPLY INPUT
PINK WIRE CONSTANT 13.6V OUTPUT
BLUE WIRE 24V FROM IGN SWITCH
ORANGE WIRE IGN SWITCHED 13.6V OUTPUT
BLACK WIRE NEGATIVE GROUND
The metal case is internally connected to GROUND (BLACK wire).
During installation, fuses or circuit breakers (not provided) must be fitted to the input side of the
unit. The recommended sizes are outlined in the table above.

DIAGRAM

To 24V To 24V Compact

System Ignition SMF Unit Constant
Blue
Pink Power In
Purple
Input Circuit
Orange
Breaker* To speakers,
Not Black Ignition
supplied Switched power amp
Chassis
Earth Power etc.

*Input Circuit Breaker value should

24V be rated slightly higher than half
Battery Chassis of the continuous output current
Bank Earth rating of the SMF unit.
STANDARD SWITCHMODE REDUCERS

MODEL SMF10 SMF20 SMF30 SMF40 SMF60

I/P Volts Nominal 17-33V
I/P Fuse Rating 7.5A 15A 20A 25A 40A
Output Current Rating 10A 20A 30A 40A 60A
Max. O/P Current 11A 22A 33A 44A 66A
Output Voltage 13.7V
Conversion Efficiency >90%
Line Regulation <0.1V <0.1V <0.1V <0.1V <0.1V
Load Regulation <0.5V <0.5V <0.5V <0.5V <0.5V
Dimensions(mm) 100x135x50 160x135x50 160x135x60 160x135x60 220x135x67
Weight 600g 900g 1.1kg 1.1kg 1.3kg
Warranty 2 years

CONNECTIONS

The SMF series converters have four connecting wires:

VIOLET WIRE +24VDC SUPPLY POSITIVE TERMINAL
BLUE WIRE +24VDC CONTROL INPUT TO IGNITION POWER
BROWN WIRE +13.7VDC OUTPUT
GREEN WIRE GROUND (internally connected to case). EARTHED TO CHASSIS
These wires may be connected in any order. The VIOLET wire can be permanently connected
to 24V (the fuse should be removed for long term storage), as the SMF series converters draw
less than 10 mA when the BLUE ignition wire is switched off. When installing the SMF Voltage
Converter the heatsink must be grounded.

DIAGRAM

To 24V To 24V
System Input Circuit Ignition
Breaker* Blue SMF Unit
Not
24V supplied
Purple
Battery
Bank Brown

Green To 12V
*Input Circuit Breaker value should Equipment
Chassis
be rated slightly higher than half Earth

Chassis
of the continuous output current
Earth rating of the SMF unit.
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