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Hi, I would like to plug my mac on a 12V network on a boat. I know how to create the voltage and current needed, but I don"t know what ’s needed !? To do so, I am desperately looking for the description of the PSU DC output strip, just like this example :
PSU model found is 661-7512 or ADP 185 BFT This way, i can just bring the needed voltage and current to each input pin of the motherboard and power the mac on. Thank you in advance for your help! (question 2: there are 3 strips : a DC output, a AC output, and a PSU command (ON/OFF) according to the PSU replacement guide of this website. ). What ’s the AC output for ???) thx) Julien Update (09/30/2017) Thank you for all your answers guys. I am still on preparing many other things for the trip, so i did not reply to you yet, but I well when i will get back to my mac topic. Anyway that page is on my bookmarks. Cherrs
just my two cents advise to get a inverter, best if UPS protected, if the voltage fluctuate it can cause damage to your imac. directly connect to your imac is not a good idea imo. While the generator is starting, the generator voltage and frequency are not stable. it would be good to place a UPS between. e.g. 12V outlet »> inverter » ups » imac maybe someone has a better idea or product to help?
Impossible. Also very dangerous to you and your Mac. Get a high efficiency and high wattage inverter. The boat’s output may not be able to handle even that. Hope this helps!
There must be one AC input, one dc output and then maybe power button and maybe even more control cables. You need a DC DC power supply that has enough watts. And a multimeter to measure which cables of the dc output carry which voltage. The dc dc power supply outputs constant power like an ac dc power supply just that you put dc in.
