I usually deploy Peplink devices that have the DC terminal block, however, I need to deploy a B20x in a DC only environment (on a boat).
What do folks typically do to get this device DC power since it lacks the DC terminal block? The power brick says 12v 3a and I see the device says 10v-30v DC. I might actually have the option for both 12v and 24v power source.
I will also be deploying an access point, likely AP One AX Lite or AP One AX and also need to figure out best approach to get the AP DC power.
Is it safe to simply direct wire and use something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Connector-Female-Adapter-Camera/dp/B07C61434H/ ??
Or best practice to put some sort of DC-DC isolation device/power conditioner in? I have used 12v-12v DC products before on sensitive electronics but dont know how sensitive the Peplink is.
Thanks.
I do far too many DC only deployments of Peplink hardware.
I always use inline buck boost voltage regulators.
They protect the Peplink from weird stuff that can happen, and give it a nice clean stable power profile.
Before using regulators I would frequently see weird connectivity issues - especially relating to cellular not working, device not detected etc, in DC deployments. They all went away with regulators in place.
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Thank you. Which one do you use specifically (which input voltage/which output voltage & amperage)? Also are the APs all 10-30v with the same barrel plug as the B20x? Oddly the AP product details do not mention but the 20x page spells out the plug size and voltage range.
I buy in bulk from a manufacturer in china (szwengao is the brand). But this style of buck boost regulator, with and without the heatsink are generally available all over. Check the reviews before you buy.
I am normally powering other things too (battery chargers, leds etc) so I use higher wattage regulators. If you are just powering a single Peplink device the 12V 3A versions are good for just about everything and with 8-36v dc input range I don’t worry about where the DC power is coming from.
A 12V 3A regulator is capable of 36W (12 x 3) and most peplink devices run at much less than that.
Apart from the newer products with the 2 x 2 molex connectors all Peplink devices with a DC barrel connector of power use the 2.1mm x 5.5mm size.
