Help needed with a pulsar N550 night vision unit

[Olaf]

Hi, hopefully there’s someone on here who might be able to help me . I’m trying to make up a rechargeable external power pack for my pulsar N550 as they don’t sell them for that model anymore.
Is there anyone on here who has a power pack for an n550 that could advise me of the pulsar power pack output rating ? Or someone who’s made one for theirs?
Kindest regards, Olaf

 

[finnbear270]

Power Source
(4) AA batteries, 9-15V DC

 

[jthyttin]

N550 was/is compatible with EPS3 and EPS5 packs. EPS5 is 11.1V 5Ah. Charger is 12.6V 2A.

Pulsar still gives some specs for those packs, but not very informative:

Battery Packs | EPS Series | Pulsar

EPS Battery Packs is an excellent accessory for your hunting activity. Check our new products today and get your battery packs now!

www.pulsar-nv.com

Easiest solution might be suitable transformer / power supply, connected to USB powerbank. Or holder for 3x 18650 in series (charge them separately in battery charger).

 

[Olaf]

Thanks to both of you. Your answers confirmed how I dealt with it in the end . All Sorted now . I’ve made up a couple of rechargeable 13 v ish bat pacs and it works really well. It needs 9v minimum to work with an external power supply, despite the unit only needing 6 v from its internal battery power supply.
So, I’ve slapped some rechargeable battery pacs together now and it’s a happy camera again.
Thanks once again for your kind help.
Kindest regards, Olaf

 

[Olaf]

N550 was/is compatible with EPS3 and EPS5 packs. EPS5 is 11.1V 5Ah. Charger is 12.6V 2A.

Pulsar still gives some specs for those packs, but not very informative:

Battery Packs | EPS Series | Pulsar

EPS Battery Packs is an excellent accessory for your hunting activity. Check our new products today and get your battery packs now!

www.pulsar-nv.com

Easiest solution might be suitable transformer / power supply, connected to USB powerbank. Or holder for 3x 18650 in series (charge them separately in battery charger).

 

[Olaf]

4x 18650 bats seem to do it rather nicely now. I can use them for other applications too as and when.
Thanks to you both for your kind help.
Kindest regards, Olaf

 

[jthyttin]

Be aware that fresh 18650 is about 4.2V so you get over 15V in series.

 

[Olaf]

Be aware that fresh 18650 is about 4.2V so you get over 15V in series.

Thank you kindly for your help, I’ve measured it and it’s only giving a bit over 14 v . I’ve used it all day today and it seems to be doing a fantastic job now without having to fiddle with the little AA batteries.
Kindest regards, Olaf

 

[Flash G 74]

Hello, What External Battery pack goes on the Pulsar N 550 ??

 

[Olaf]

I made my own in the end. Why? Do you own an n55o . There’s other more simple ways to supply power to it externally that don’t involve making an external battery, I just did so as I needed a specific size and shape. Lmk, if you need any help with it.
Kindest regards, Olaf

 

[Flash G 74]

Hello, What External Battery pack goes on the Pulsar N 550 ??

I have a EPS 3 Kit