Description
The Mercury IC678 is a universal in-car DC to DC adaptor that plugs straight into a car cigarette lighter socket, giving you a regulated power supply for a range of low power electronics on the move. It takes a 12 to 24Vdc input and lets you choose the output you need using a rotary voltage selector switch, so one adaptor covers a lot of different devices. Output current is rated at up to 2000mA, which suits things like CD players, radios, personal cassette players, portable games consoles and MP3 players.
Six interchangeable DC jack plugs come in the box, so you can match the connector to your kit without hunting for extra parts. The included tips are 1.3 x 3.5mm, 2.1 x 5mm, 2.5 x 5.5mm, 1.5 x 5.5mm, plus 2.5 and 3.5mm jacks. Selectable output voltages are 1.5, 3, 4.5, 6, 7.5, 9 and 12Vdc, and note that the 12Vdc 2000mA setting is only available when running from a 24V input. The regulation keeps a constant DC output feeding your appliance, which helps devices run steadily rather than dropping out.
Built-in protection covers short circuit, overload and thermal conditions, so the adaptor guards both itself and the device it powers if something goes wrong. The unit measures 27 x 68 x 97mm and weighs 232g, keeping it compact enough to leave in the glovebox. In the US this type of part is often called a car cigarette lighter power adapter, while the cigarette lighter plug (or cigar plug) refers to the plug that fits the vehicle socket. It is a practical way to keep older portable gear running from your car's supply.
Specification
| Adaptor plugs |
1.3 x 3.5mm/2.1 x 5mm/2.5 x 5.5mm/1.5 x 5.5mm/2.5&3.5mm jacks |
| Input voltage |
12 - 24Vdc |
| Output current |
2000mA (max) |
| Output voltage |
1.5/3/4.5/6/7.5/9/12Vdc |
| Dimensions |
27mm x 68mm x 97mm |
| Weight |
0.23KG |
Frequently Asked
What input voltage does the IC678 need?
It accepts a 12 to 24Vdc input, so it works from a standard car cigarette lighter socket in most vehicles.
Which output voltages can I select?
You can choose 1.5, 3, 4.5, 6, 7.5, 9 or 12Vdc using the rotary selector switch. The 12Vdc output at 2000mA is only available from a 24V input.
What plug tips are included?
Six interchangeable DC jack plugs are supplied: 1.3 x 3.5mm, 2.1 x 5mm, 2.5 x 5.5mm, 1.5 x 5.5mm, plus 2.5 and 3.5mm jacks.
What kind of devices can I power with it?
It suits most low power electronics such as CD players, radios, personal cassette players, portable games consoles and MP3 players, up to 2000mA.
Does it have any built-in protection?
Yes. It includes short circuit, overload and thermal protection to help safeguard the adaptor and your connected device.
How big is the adaptor?
It measures 27 x 68 x 97mm and weighs 232g, so it stays compact enough to keep in the car.