Cobra CPI 200 CH User manual

Introduction A1
How Your Cobra®Power Inverter Works A3
Rechargeable Appliances 1
Quick Checkout 2-3
Operation 4
Controls and Indicators 5
Operating Limits 6
Input Voltage/AutomaticShutdown 6
Troubleshooting Guide 7
Maintenance and Service 8-9
Power Consumption 10
Specifications11
Limited 1-Year Warranty 12
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Table of Contents
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QUICK CHECKOUT
1RECHARGEABLE APPLIANCES
Certain rechargers for small
nickel cadmium batteries can
be damaged if connected to
the CPI 200 CH. Two types of
equipment are particularly
prone to this problem:
1. Small battery operated
appliances that can be
plugged directly into
an AC receptacle for
recharging, including
flashlights, razors,and
night lights.
2. Certain battery chargers for
battery packs used in hand
power tools, specifically
those that have a
WARNING label stating
that dangerous voltages
are present at the battery
terminals.
Problems do not occur with
the vast majority of battery
operated tools, most of which
use a separate charger or
transformer that plugs into
an AC receptacle andproduces
alow voltage output. If the
label on your tool’s ACadapter
or charger states that is
produces a low voltage AC or
DC output (less than 30 volts)
you can safely power the
charger with your CPI 200.
In order to check the
performance of your
CPI 200 before using it,
please have the following
on hand:
1. A12 volt DC power source
(such as a vehicle battery).
2. Atest load such as a lamp
or other small appliance
that can be plugged into
the AC receptacle on the
inverter.
Power Source
You will need an 11 to
15 volt DC power source
capable of supplying enough
current to run the test load.
As a rough guide, divide the
wattage of the test load by 10
to get thecurrent(in amperes)
that the power source must
supply. A fully charged
standard automotive battery
will work fine.
Connecting to the
Power Source
Your CPI 200 CH comes with
a 24 inch cable and cigarette
lighter plug.
Do not connect to the power
source if flammable fumes
are present. Explosion or
fire may result.
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CAUTION
WARNING
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2QUICK CHECKOUT
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The location where you should
use your CPI 200 must be:
•dry–Do not use the unit
where water can drip or
splash on it.
•cool–Ambient air
temperature should be
between 30˚ and 105˚ F
(0˚ and 40˚ C). The cooler
the better.
•ventilated–Allow at least
1inch (3 cm) ofclearance
around the unit for proper
air flow. Makesurethat
ventilation openings on the
ends of the unit are not
obstructed.
To prevent fire, do not cover
or obstruct ventilation
openings.
The inverter must only
be connected to batteries
with a nominal output
voltage of 12 volts.
It will not work with
a6volt battery, and
will be damaged if it is
connected to a 16 volt
or greater battery.
CAUTION
CAUTION
OPERATION 3
Quick Checkout (continued)
To connect your inverter
to the power source:
1. If the power source is a DC
power supply, switch it off.
2. Insert the cigarette lighter
plug into your vehicle’s
cigarette lighter.
3. Press and release
power button.
4. Connect load to AC outlet
or USB port.
5V USB Port
Power Button
ACReceptacle
Power/Fault
Indicator
Power On
Indicator
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4CONTROLS & INDICATORS 5
OPERATING LIMITS
INPUT VOLTAGE/AUTO SHUTDOWN
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Power Output
AC Output:
Your CPI 200 will deliver
200 watts continuously.
(NOTE: the wattage rating
applies to resistive loads.)
USB Output:
5Volt continuous output.
Input Voltage
Your CPI 200 will operate
from input voltage ranging
from 10 to 15 volts.
Optimum performance occurs
when the voltage is between
12 and14 volts.
The inverter will automatically
shut down if the input voltage
drops below 10.0 ± 0.3 volts.
This protects the battery
from being over-discharged.
The inverter will restart when
the input voltage exceeds
12.0 ±0.3 volts.
The inverter will also shut
down if the input voltage
increases to 15.5 ± 0.5 volts.
This helps protect theunit
from damage due to excessive
input voltage. Although the
inverter is protected in this
way,it may still be damaged
should theinput voltage
exceed 16 volts.
Automatic Shutdown
Theunit will automatically
gointo thermal shutdown if
it becomes overheated due to
excessive input voltage, poor
circulation or high ambient
temperature. 6
Cigarette Lighter Plug
Powering Up
To apply power to the CPI 200,
simply plug in to 12 Volt DC
source (cigarette lighter).
Power/Fault Indicator
The "fault" indicator of your
CPI 200 will light whenever
the unit detects excessively
high or low input voltage,
or begins to overheat.
CAUTION NOTE: Makesure
you unplug inverter from
power source before you
leave your vehicle.
Power/Fault Indicator
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MAINTENANCE & SERVICE
6TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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Maintaining Your
Inverter
Your CPI 200 requires very
little maintenance to keep
it operating properly. The
exterior of the unit should
be cleaned periodically with
adamp cloth to prevent
accumulation of dust and dirt.
Keep vents and fans free from
dust or debris.
Service
You can receive technical
assistance with your unit
through one of our customer
support services:
•Automated Help Desk
is available 24 hours a day,
7 days a week at
773-889-3087.
•Customer Service Operators
are available at
773-889-3087
Monday through Friday,
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Central Time.
•Questions can be faxed
to 773-622-2269.
•Automated Technical
Assistance is available
24 hours, 7 days a week
viae-mail at:
productinf[email protected].
•On-line answers to
frequently asked questions
can be foundat:
www.cobra.com.
Cobra®, Nothing Comes
Close to a Cobra® and the
snake design are registered
trademarks of Cobra
Electronics Corporation, USA.
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WARNING:This product containslead,achemical known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Problem/ Possible Solution
Symptom Causes
Low output voltage Overload Reduce the load.
No output voltage Low input Recharge battery.
voltage Check connections
and cable.
Nooutput voltage High input Make sure the inverter
and"fault" voltage is connected to a
indicator is lit 12 volt battery.
Check regulation of
charging system.
Nooutput voltage Thermal Allow inverter to cool down
when load is in shutdown Improve ventilation—
excess of 200 watts make sure ventilation
or 1.3 amperes openings in the inverter
are not obstructed. Lower
ambient temperature.
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7MAINTENANCE & SERVICE 8
POWER CONSUMPTION
Service (continued)
If you suspect that your unit
requires service, please call
773-889-3087 BEFORE
shipping it to Cobra®.This
will ensurethat you receive
service as quickly as
possible.
If you are asked to send your
unit to theCobra®factory,
please follow these steps:
1. Send thecomplete unit.
2. For warranty repair, enclose
some form of proof-of purchase,
such as a photocopy or carbon
copy of a sales receipt. If you
send the original receipt,
it cannot be returned.
3. Enclose a typed or clearly
written description of the
problem you are having with
your unit, plus the name and
address where you want the
unit returned.
4. Pack the unit securely to
prevent damage during transit.
If possible, use the original
packing materials.
5. Ship prepaid and insured
using a traceable carrier such
as United Parcel Service (UPS),
Federal Express,or first class
mail with delivery confirmation.
Ship to: Cobra®Factory Service,
Cobra Electronics Corporation,
6500 West Cortland Street,
Chicago, IL 60707 USA
6. Please allow 3-4 weeks
beforecontactingus about the
status of your service. Call
773-889-3087 for assistance.
If your unit is under
warranty,it will either be
repaired or replaced upon
receipt, depending on the
model. If your unit is out
of warranty, you will receive
aletter informing you of the
repair or replacement charge.
For each piece of equipment
you will be powering with
your CPI 200, you must
determine the battery’s
capacity (how long the
battery can deliver a
specific amount of current).
For example, automotive
batteries usually provide
25 amperes of current.
Abattery with a reserve
capacity of 180 minutes
can deliver 25 amperes for
180 minutes before it is
completely discharged.
Calculate the total watt-
hours of energy consumption
(power X operating time),
then divide the watt-hours
by 10 to determine how may
12 volt ampere hours will be
consumed.
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9SPECIFICATIONS
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Specifications
1. Continuous output power 200w
2. Surge rating (0.1second) 400w
3. Peak efficiency (12V—1/2 load) 90%
4. Efficiency (full load, 12V) >78%
5. No load current draw < 0.45 A (12.6V)
6. Output waveform (resistive load) Perfect modified
sine wave
7. Output frequency 60Hz ± 2Hz
8. Output voltage 115V +/- 10%
9. USB output 5V
10. Input voltage 12.8 - 13.2 VDC
12. Shutdown voltage (unload) 10.0V ±0.3V
13. Operatingtemperature range -10° C + 40° C
14. Storagetemperature range -40° C to 85° C
15. Protection Overload, short-circuit, Overtemp
16. Reverse polarity, under/over voltage
NOTES: All protection is automatically recovered. To protect the
battery,if theunit needs to be restarted after low voltage protection,
thevoltageof DC input should be above 12V.
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•USB 5V Output
•AC receptacle
•Low battery shutdown
•Automatic thermal
protection/shutdown
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Congratulations
Thank you for purchasing the CPI 200 CH Power Inverter
from Cobra®
.When used properly, your unit will give you
many years of reliable service. The operating features
of your CPI 200 CH include:
200 Watt
POWER INVERTER
MODEL CPI 200 CH
How Your Cobra®Power
Inverter Works
The Cobra®Power Inverter takes
low voltage DC (direct current)
power from your automobile or
other low voltage power supply
and converts it to standard
110 volt AC(alternating
current) power like the
electrical current you have
in your home. Simply by
plugging your CPI 200 into
your vehicle’s cigarette lighter
socket, you can use many of
your household appliances
and electronic products in
automobiles,RVs, boats,
tractors, trucks, and virtually
anywhere else.
Customer Assistance
You can receive technical
assistance with your unit
through one of our customer
support services:
•Automated Help Desk
is available 24 hours a day,
7days a week at
773-889-3087.
•Customer Service Operators
are available at
773-889-3087
Monday - Friday,
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Central Time.
•Questions can be faxed
to 773-622-2269.
•Automated Technical
Assistance is available 24 hrs.,
7days a week via e-mail at:
productinf[email protected].
•On-line answers to
frequently asked questions can
be found at: www.cobra.com.
For additional Customer Service
information, see page 8-9.
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LIMITED 1-YEAR WARRANTY
Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA
Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants
that its Cobra®Power Inverter, and the
component parts thereof, will be free
of defects in material and workmanship
for a period of one (1) year from the
date of consumer purchase. This
warranty may be enforced by the first
consumer purchaser,provided that the
product is utilized within the U.S.A.
Cobra®will, without charge, repair
or replace, at its option, a defective
inverter upon delivery to the Cobra®
Factory Service Department,
accompanied by proof of the date
offirst consumer purchase,such as
duplicated sales receipt.
You must pay initial shipping
charges required to ship the product
for warranty service, but the return
charges will be at Cobra’s expense,
if theproduct is repaired or replaced
under warranty.
This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary
from state to state.
Exclusions: This limited warranty
does not apply 1) to any product
damaged by accident; 2) in the
event of misuse or abuse of the
product or as a result of unauthorized
alterations or repairs; 3) if the serial
number has been altered, defaced
or removed; 4) if theowner of the
product resides outside the U.S.A.
All implied warranties, including
warranties of merchantability and
fitness for a particular purpose are
limited in duration to the length
of this warranty.
Cobra®shall not be liable for any
incidental, consequential or other
damages; including, without
limitation, damages resulting from
loss of use or cost of installation.
Some states do not allow limitations
on how longan implied warranty
lasts and/or do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the
above limitations may not apply to you.
Cigarette Lighter Plug
5V USB
Port
ACReceptacle
Power Cord
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INTRODUCTION
Operating Instructions for Your
Cobra
®
200 Watt
POWER
INVERTER
MODEL CPI 200 CH
Printed in China
Part No. 480-396-P
Version B
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©2008 Cobra Electronics Corporation
6500 West CortlandStreet
Chicago, IL 60707 USA
For Best Results
Your CPI 200 CH must be
used properly in order to
provide the best possible
results. Please read all
instructions carefully before
using the unit. Pay special
attention to CAUTION and
WARNING statements in
this manual.
CAUTION statements
specify conditions that
could cause damage to the
unit or other equipment.
WARNING statements
identify conditions that
could result in personal
injury or loss oflife.
Cobra®200W
Output Waveform
This unit’s output waveform
is referred to as ”square
wave“ or ”modified sine
wave.“ It is a stepped
waveform designed to have
characteristics similar to the
sine wave shape of utility
power. A waveform of this
nature is suitable for most
ACloads (including linear
and switching power supplies
used in electronicequipment,
transformers and motors).
A1
CAUTION
WARNING
Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra®
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