Datasheet
CD5.121
CD-Series 
DC/DC Converter 12V, 8A 
DC/DC
 CONVERTER 
  24V DC-Input 
  Isolated 12Vdc Output 
  Efficiency up to 88.2% 
  Width only 32mm 
  20% Output Power Reserves 
  Full Power Between -25°C and +60°C 
  Soft-start Function Included 
  Minimal Inrush Current Surge 
  Reverse Input Polarity Protection 
  3 Year Warranty 
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION 
The Dimension CD-Series offer DIN-rail DC/DC converters 
in the 92-120W output power range in a very compact 
housing. These DC/DC converters are allowed to run 
with a battery or similar sources. 
The CD5.121 converts a 24V voltage to a 12V voltage. 
The CD5.121 includes all the essential basic functions 
and has a power reserve of 20% included. This extra 
power can be used continuously up to +45°C. 
The output is electrically isolated from the input in a 
safe way. The input is protected against reversed 
voltages and contains a soft start function. 
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SHORT-FORM DATA 
Output voltage  DC 12V   
Adjustment range  12 - 15V   
Output current  8 – 6.4A  ambient <60°C 
  9.6 – 7.7A  ambient <45°C 
Output power  96W  ambient <60°C 
 115W ambient <45°C 
Output ripple  < 75mVpp  20Hz to 20MHz 
Input voltage  DC 24V   
Input voltage range  18 to 32.4Vdc  full specified 
  14,4 to 18Vdc  with derating 
Input current  typ. 4.6A  at 24Vdc input 
Input inrush current  typ. 1.2A peak   
Efficiency  88.2%  at 24Vdc input 
Losses  12.8W  at 24Vdc input 
Temperature range -25°C to +70°C  operational 
Derating  2.5W/°C  +60 to +70°C 
Hold-up time  typ. 7ms  at 24Vdc input 
Dimensions 32x124x102mm WxHxD 
ORDER NUMBERS 
DC/DC Converter  CD5.121 Standard unit 
Accessory ZM1.WALL Wall mount bracket 
 ZM11.SIDE Side mount bracket 
MARKINGS 
Ind. Cont. Eq.
UL 508
Class I Div 2 
UL 60950-1 
Class I Div 2 
Marine 
22.2 No107.1 
EMC, LVD 
Oct 2009 / Rev. 1.3 DS-CD5.121-EN 
All parameters are specified at 12V, 8A, 24Vdc input voltage, 25°C ambient and after a 5 minutes run-in time unless otherwise noted. 
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