FUEL CELL ACCESSORIES
A fuel cell on its own does not show a great deal! It is important to have something for the
fuel cell to power, so that the power produced is demonstrated. We offer two products as outlined
below. The DC/DC converter is the most versatile, as it allows a very wide range of loads
to be powered. The motor is a cheaper alternative.
AU01 DC/DC CONVERTER
This unit vastly increases the usefulness of a fuel cell, or a small fuel cell stack. It steps up the voltage from low voltage power sources, such as fuel cells, to a more useful voltage. The output voltage is regulated to about 5 volts, and this value will be maintained even if the input voltage drops to about 1 volt. The unit will continue to work for input voltages down to 0.7 volts, but the output will fall to around 2.5 or 3 volts. However, this voltage is still enough to run small radios and other electronic devices.
With one of our FC01 Mini Fuel Cells, running on sodium borohydride fuel, the unit will run a range of electronic devices, such as small radios or LEDs. If 2, 3 or 4 cells in series are used, then a much wider range of devices (e.g. CD or tape players, model trains) can be operated.
The unit is supplied with connection leads that have standard 4mm sockets fitted. The unit is supplied as an 8x6 cm PCB as shown below.
The DC/DC convertor can be used with our FC01 Mini Fuel Cell, or any other small fuel cells. It is very suitable for use with a small PEM fuel cell made by H-Tec and others.
The unit is powered from the input voltage, and needs no batteries or other power supply. Click here for futher technical details.
AU02 MOUNTED LOW VOLTAGE MOTOR
The high efficiency motor works off voltages down as low as 0.3 volts. This means it can be used with the FC01 Mini Fuel Cell with methanol fuel, as well as stacks or fuel cells operating up to about 2.5 Volts.The motor is mounted so that it free stands on a bench. A pulley is fitted, so that it can be connected to other pulley driven machines. Wires, fitted with 4mm plugs, are soldered to the motor.
Click here for the manual and further details of the motor's performance.
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