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In this article, you'll find instructions for how to convert your Starlink dish to run on DC power. Our conversion kit enables you to convert your Starlink to run on DC power only, eliminating the need for the Starlink router/power supply that relies on AC power. This kit is designed to work with the factory Starlink cable, and no cutting is needed, but if you have the High-Performance Kit or the Enterprise Kit you will need to add an adapter. This kit accepts 9-36v DC power input via the DC power terminal and outputs DC 52V/6A to the Starlink dish. The kit also includes an optional 12v power output cable which can be used to power a Peplink router for a simplified solution with only one 12v power cable needed from your battery.   



Disclaimer: This product has been tested by MobileMustHave staff to be functional and reliable. This kit is not designed to be used in conjunction with the Starlink router which may also output power and create an unsafe condition. This kit is also not designed to be operated with other PoE switches or accessories as Starlink uses proprietary passive PoE technology. 


Before We Get Started, The Basics

What's Inside the Kit?

  • Starlink DC Power Conversion Kit -High Wattage POE Injector/Step Up Converter (accepts DC Input Voltage of 12v and outputs via POE at a max of 350W)
  • Basic Wiring diagram


Optional Accessories:

  • USB-A to 4-PIN Peplink Power Cable
    •  For powering Peplink routers with 4-pin power connectors.  
  • 6 Circuit DC Fuse Block 
    • You should always properly fuse any DC accessory such as this one as close to the battery as possible. This fuse block (called a load center) can be used to protect your electronics (and your RV). Properly fusing DC circuits protects sensitive equipment from damage, avoids damage to wires and limit risk of fire. All DC devices should be fused in accordance with the manufacturer electrical power specifications.

        

      Kit Requirements:


  • Starlink Dish (any model)
  • 9-36 fused Power Input from vehicle batteries. Note this unit can draw up to 350W and required proper cable gauges and fuses to avoid excess heat or an unsafe condition.  Typically, 8-10 gauge on 12v input with a fused home run from house battery is required (possibly thicker wire for runs over 50ft). Consult an electrician for proper wiring sizing on DC power systems).
  • When the Starlink is not receiving power, a minimum 12.4v is required. We suggest that you test the power input to confirm this is happening. When the Starlink is plugged in, it needs to maintain a consistent 12.1v or higher to keep the Starlink powered.
  • For proper performance you must connect the lightning arrestor ground port to chassis ground for proper installation. Without grounding the lighting arrestor ground the Starlink cable will not be properly grounded and will result in packet loss and may lead to the dish performing suboptimally and/or rebooting in some circumstances when it calls for more power. 



SAFETY TIP: As with all electrical installations, make sure to turn off all AC and DC power, properly wire and fuse your install & be safe! Always check your input power with a multi-meter before connecting any accessories. RED wire to 12v+ and Black to 12v- Negative typically. Reversing your power inputs may lead to damage to equipment not covered by warranty.


Set up Instructions 


Connect a fused DC power cable to a 12v-24v DC Power source (House Battery/Fuse Block) and to the power input terminal on the conversion unit. RED wire to 12v+ and the Black to 12v- (typically) - however always check with a multimeter before attaching any accessory to ensure the polarity is correct.  

  • Recommended power cables: use fused 8–10 gauge wire (possibly thicker for longer runs)
  • The terminals are fairly small on this converter, so many of the connectors you may source will not fit. We now include small spade connectors with the kit, that will work with 8-10 wires, so we recommend using those. 


  1. Starlink Standard Gen 3 and Starlink Mini-

    • Both of these kits include a Starlink power cable that has a proprietary Starlink connector on one end (the end that connects to the DC converter) which will fit in POE port on the connector. You'll need to use our Starlink cable -->RJ45 adapter kit in order to connect your Starlink cable to the POE port on the conversion unit. 

      Starlink Cable--->RJ45 Adapter-->POE port on conversion unit

Use a standard ethernet cable to connect the LAN output from the DC power converter to your Peplink router's WAN port as shown in the illustration below. 


If you want to use the conversion kit to power your Peplink router as well; use the optional USB-A to 4-pin power adapter. Hook up the 4-pin end to your Peplink's power input, use the USB-A side of the cable to connect to the USB-A port on the DC Power Converter.





Wiring Diagrams: 


Standard Gen 3-

Starlink Mini-


High Performance or Enterprise: High Performance/ Enterprise Wiring Diagram





Grounding the Lightning Arrestor: 

Connect the lighting ground to the chassis of your vehicle by connecting to a ground screw somewhere in the RV, or you can grab a sheet metal screw and screw it into pretty much into anything metal inside a car or RV, which is likely grounded. See diagram above for a visual aid.


Other Conversion Guides:

Have a different Starlink kit? Here are the links to our DC conversion guides for the other kits:

Starlink High-Performance DC Conversion 

Starlink Mini DC Conversion

Starlink Standard Gen 3 DC Conversion Guide


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