Cobra CPI 200 CH User manual

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.
~CAUTION
WARNING
statements
identify
conditions
that
could
result
in
personal
injury
or
loss
of
life.
' SWARNING
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
AC
loads
(including
linear
and
switching
power
supplies
used
in
electronic
equipment,
transformers
and
motors).
Al

Congratulations
200
Watt
POWER
INVERTER
MODEL
CPI
200
CH
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:
•
USB
5V
Output
•
AC
receptacle
•
Low
battery
shutdown
•
Automatic
thermal
protection/shutdown
AC
Receptacle
' •
Power
Cord
Cigarette
Lighter
Plug
A2

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.
A3
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,
7
days
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.,
7
days
a
week
via
e-mail
at:
p
roducti
nfo@
cobra.
com.
•
On-Une
answers
to
frequently
asked
questions
can
be
found
at:
www.cobra.com
.
.
For
additional
Customer
Service
information,
see
page
8-9.

Introduction
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How
Your
Cobra®
Power
Inverter
Works
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A3
1
~
Rechargeable
Appliances......................................
1
2
Quick
Checkout
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2-3
3
Operation
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4
Controls
and
Indicators
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5
Operating
Limits
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6
5
Input
Voltage/
Automatic
Shutdown
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6
6
Troubleshooting
Guide
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7
Maintenance
and
Service
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8-9
Power
Consumpti
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on
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10
S
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ca
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on
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11
1"
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Limited
1-Year
Warranty
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12

ARGEABLE APPLIANCES
ri!Wf'W"W.ft··rechargers for small
.. ··· ·· · ·.. CfJdmium batteries can
be damaged if connected to
the CPI 200 CH. TM> 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
1
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 and produces
a low voltage output. If the
label on your tool's AC adapter
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. A
12
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
the
current
(in
amperes)
that
the
power
source
must
supply.
A
fully
charged
standard
automotive
battery
will
work
fine.
QUICK
CHECKdfrr
..
Connecting
to th
Power
Source
Your
CPI
200
CH
comes
with
a
24
inch
cable
and
cigarette
lighter
plug.
IS
WARNING
Do
not
connect
to
the
power
source
if
flammable
fumes
are
present.
Explosion
or
fire
may
result.
2

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.
3
Power On
Power Button
Indicator Power /Fault
Indicator
5V USB Port
AC Receptacle

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
1
inch
(3
em)
of
clearance
around
the
unit
for
proper
air
flow.
Make
sure
that
ventilation
openings
on
the
ends
of
the
unit
are
not
obstructed.
~CAUTION
To
prevent
fire,
do
not
cover
or
obstruct
ventilation
•
openrngs.
OPERATION
~CAUTION
The
inverter
must
be
connected
to
--·-~
with
a
nominal
o··-·
·'
voltage
of 12
votts.
It
will
not
work
with
a 6
volt
battery,
and
will
be
damaged
ifit
is
connected
to
a
16
volt
or
greater
battery.
4

* CONTROLS & INDICATORS
To apply power to the CPI 200,
simply plug in to 12 Volt DC
source (cigarette lighter).
Cigarette Lighter Plug
5
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.
Power /Fault Indicator
Cl Q
=
CAUTION NOTE : Make
sure
you unplug inverter from
power source before you
leave your vehicle.