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Rectangular die-cast aluminum box with IP68 waterproof rating

GCON

GCON DC 12V to 48V 1A 48W Waterproof IP68 Voltage Converter

SKU CH-9P5P-PQ7FM

Converts 12V DC input to 48V DC at 1A with IP68 waterproofing and 95% efficiency

  • Steps 12 V up to 48 V at 1 A for 48 W output
  • IP68 waterproof rating protects against dust and immersion
  • Four-way protection with auto-recovery guards against overload, over-current, over-temperature and over-voltage
  • Up to 95 % conversion efficiency reduces heat and saves energy
  • Die-cast aluminium housing resists shock and moisture for long service life

GCON 12V to 48V Step-Up Converter

This waterproof IP68 voltage converter steps up a stable 12 V DC input to a regulated 48 V DC output at 1 A, delivering up to 48 W. It suits installers powering bus or taxi display screens and solar charging equipment that require a higher voltage rail from a vehicle or panel source.

Sustained-load behaviour with 95% peak efficiency

The unit achieves a maximum transfer efficiency of 95 percent, so waste heat stays low during continuous operation. Built-in over-load, over-current, over-temperature and over-voltage protections trigger automatically and the converter recovers once conditions return to normal, allowing uninterrupted service in demanding mobile or outdoor installations.

Practical limits of the DC-DC boost interface

Input voltage must remain within the rated 12 V range with adequate margin; pulsed DC from a generator requires external capacitor filtering before connection. When a solar panel feeds the converter directly, its open-circuit voltage must not exceed the device's maximum withstand voltage, otherwise the regulator can be damaged.

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Questions about this item

How much heat does the IP68 converter generate when running at 48 W continuously?

The unit reaches up to 95 % efficiency, so only a small fraction of the 48 W becomes heat; the die-cast aluminum shell and auto-recovery thermal protection keep temperatures in check during all-day operation.

What input source must I already have to power this 12 V to 48 V step-up converter?

A stable 12 V DC supply rated for at least 4 A is required; pulsed generator output or direct solar-panel voltage must be filtered or kept within the converter's input limits before connection.

Will the converter's over-voltage protection interfere with legacy 48 V equipment I want to keep using?

The built-in over-voltage, over-current and over-load safeguards only activate if the output exceeds safe levels, then auto-recover, so older 48 V devices continue to operate normally.

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