Step-up converter creating a 320 V bus from 12 V, 24 V or 48 V
The GC-DCD-2KW is a water-cooled step-up DC/DC converter that boosts a 12 V, 24 V or 48 V battery to a 320 V high-voltage bus. It delivers 2 000 W from 12 V or 24 V input and 3 000 W from 48 V input, with ≥93 % efficiency, CAN 2.0B control and an IP67 sealed enclosure.
Core parameters
Published core parameters for GC-DCD-2KW. Detailed electrical data, environmental ratings and mechanical drawings are provided in the datasheet on request.
| Rated power | 2 000 W (12 V, 24 V input) / 3 000 W (48 V input) |
| Input voltage | 12 V (13–16 V), 24 V (26–32 V), 48 V (52–64 V) |
| Output voltage | 320 V nominal, 250–420 V |
| Peak efficiency | ≥93 % |
| Cooling | Water cooled |
| Ingress protection | IP67 |
| Communication | CAN 2.0B |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 320 × 201 × 60 mm |
| Operating temperature | −40 °C to +80 °C (derating above 80 °C) |
Key features
Low voltage to high voltage
Creates a 320 V DC bus from 12 V, 24 V or 48 V batteries.
2 kW and 3 kW ratings
2 000 W at 12 V / 24 V input, 3 000 W at 48 V input.
Water cooled, IP67
Sealed design suitable for underbody or enclosed mounting.
CAN 2.0B control
Start, stop and monitoring over CAN.
Low start-up voltage
Wide input range: 9–16 V, 18–32 V or 36–64 V.
Protection
Over-temperature, short-circuit, input over/under-voltage and CAN fault protection.
Model selection
| Model | Input (range) | Output (range) | Rated power |
|---|---|---|---|
| GC-DCD-2KW-12320 | 12 V (13–16 V) | 320 V (250–420 V) | 2 000 W |
| GC-DCD-2KW-24320 | 24 V (26–32 V) | 320 V (250–420 V) | 2 000 W |
| GC-DCD-2KW-48320 | 48 V (52–64 V) | 320 V (250–420 V) | 3 000 W |
Applications
- Ambulances and emergency vehicleshigh-voltage supply for medical and cabin equipment
- Motorhomes and camper vansHV bus for air conditioning or refrigeration
- Special and customized vehiclesHV power without a traction pack
- HV lithium retrofitsbridge between LV battery and HV loads
Matched to your battery, not the other way round
We customise output voltage, charging current, charging curve, CAN protocol, cable length, connectors, housing and labelling. Share your battery voltage window, chemistry, capacity and target current and our engineers will propose a matching configuration.
Datasheets on request
Datasheets, test reports, wiring diagrams, CAN protocol files and 3D models for the GC-DCD-2KW are available on request — tell us the quantity and destination market and we will send the full package.
Tell us your battery. We will match the unit.
Send your battery voltage window, chemistry, capacity and target current — our engineers will propose a matching configuration.