Telematics and Automotive Infotainment Technologies

THE CNX-P1290 DUAL OUTPUT 90 WATT INTELLIGENT DC-DC POWER REGULATOR

Full-featured, sophisticated regulator compatible with systems from Travla, Xenarc, Sumicom, Cappucino and others

NOW INCLUDES INTERNAL ACPI RELAY FOR SUMICOM AND XENARC PCs!


Features

  • 90 Watt Dual Output Regulator
  • Main output of +12V @ 6.3 Amps
  • Secondary output of +5V @ 3 Amps
  • Survives Engine Cranking under full load over entire temperature range
  • Includes sophisticated Startup/Shutdown Controller
  • Compatible with many of the Sumicom and Xenarc PC Systems.
  • INCLUDES INTERNAL ACPI RELAY FOR SUMICOM AND XENARC PCs
  • Includes sturdy aluminum chassis with variable speed fan suitable for car environment
  • Field upgradable flash microprocessor
  • Low battery monitor prevents drained battery, even during Standy/Sleep
  • "Anti Thump" delayed remote control for audio amplifiers
  • Remote "Pulse Start" from wireless device or car alarm/remote start system
  • Over current protection on both outputs with graceful forced shutdown of main output
  • Powers both your CarPC AND your screen or USB devices
  • Compatible with many of the Travla & Morex cases
  • Full, safe support for Windows Standby mode including auto shutdown if PC fails to shutdown
  • Over voltage surge suppression on battery input for protection of harsh automotive environment
  • User replaceable fuse on battery input to protect your car from internal short circuits
  • Very compact design measuring just 4.6" x 3.25" x 1.75" (L x W x H) or 117mm x 83mm x 45mm.

The CNX-P1290 is a 90 watt intelligent DC-DC power regulator designed to provide safe, reliable power to today's newest CarPCs......including Travla & Morex cases, as well as many of the Sumicom and Xenarc PC systems.

The P1290 proivdes two outputs. The primary output is +12V and can provide up to 6.3 amps (75 Watts). The secondary output is +5V to power USB devices (such as the Audigy 2NX sound USB sound card) with up to 3 amps (15 Watts). The P1290 can accept battery input as low as 7 volts under full load (90 watts) during cranking while providing a well-regulated output so that your CarPC does not crash.

The P1290 now includes an internal relay to control the ACPI interface of the Sumicom and Xenarc PCs. No more soldering an external relay between the P1290 and the PC!

The P1290 includes all of the sophisticated features of its predecessors (P1260 and P1280) such as Startup/Shutdown controller, Pulse Start (remotely start the P1290 with door locks, car alarm, or wireless device), and DelayON (prevents speaker "thump" during booting). The P1290 fully and safely supports "Standby" mode and will automatically shut itself down (by detecting excess current drain) if the CarPC fails to properly go into Standby mode.

CNX-P1290 Technical Specifications

Input Voltage Range

*+7.5V to +18VDC (+12V nominal*)

Low Battery Detect Voltage

+10.5VDC nominal

Low Battery Detect Time

Vin < 10.5VDC for more than 10 seconds

Input Fuse

15 Amp ATM mini-fuse

Input Protection

Over voltage transients

Input Mating Connector

Molex 39-01-3042 (pins 39-00-0212)

Primary Output Voltage

+12VDC +/-5%

Primary Output Current

6.3 Amps max. with short circuit protection

Secondary Output Voltage

+5VDC +/-5%

Secondary Output Current

3 Amps max. with short circuit protection

Total Output Power

90 Watts continuous at nominal +12VDC input*

Output Ripple

10% of output voltage (120mVpp)

Output Mating Connector

Molex 39-01-2060 (pins 39-00-0121)

Shutdown Delay Timer

6 seconds (default), 15 minutes (optional), (jumper selectable)

Boot-up/Shut-down Lockout Time

~45 seconds

DelayOn Delay Time

3 seconds after power applied to +12V output

DelayOn Output Current

500mA max with self resetting fuse

Operating Temperature Range

-10°C to +70°C

Operating Efficiency

~85% at maximum output current

Case Dimensions

3.8 inches x 3.0 inches x 1.5 inches (L x W x H)

(76 mm x 97 mm x 39 mm)

Warranty

90 day limited warranty

*The CNX-P1290 is designed to operate with a “nominal” +12VDC input from a car battery or alternator. This input voltage can vary significantly from a low of +7.5VDC during engine cranking at cold temperatures, to +18VDC during jump starting or abnormal alternator “spikes”. The CNX-P1290 can operate under full load (90 Watts output) with an input voltage of less than +10.5VDC for the duration of engine cranking. It is NOT designed to take a continuous input voltage of less than +12VDC for an extended period of time while under heavy load. If the input voltage drops below +10.5VDC for more than 10 seconds, the CNX-P1260 shutdown controller will go into “Forced Shutdown” mode which will turn off the CarPC after a 30 second delay.


MSRP: $94.95USD

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