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
........................................................ A1
How
Your
Cobra®
Power
Inverter
Works
..............
A3
1
~
Rechargeable
Appliances......................................
1
2
Quick
Checkout
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2-3
3
Operation
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4
Controls
and
Indicators
....................................... 5
5
Operating
Limits
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6
5
Input
Voltage/
Automatic
Shutdown
....................
6
6
Troubleshooting
Guide
.
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. 7
7
Maintenance
and
Service
...................................
8-9
Power
Consumpti
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on
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ca
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on
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11
1"
.
Limited
1-Year
Warranty
......................................
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.

OPERATING
LIM
INPUT
VOLTAGE/
AUTO
SHUTDO
Power
Output
AC
Output:
Your
CPI
200
will
deliver
200
watts
continuously.
(NOTE:
the
wattage
rating
applies
to
resistive
loads.)
USB
Output:
5
Volt
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
and
14
volts.
The
inverter
will
auto
shut
down
if
the
inpu
··
··
drops
below
10.0
+
o.-~
'··
u ·
l
~tl'•
t
This
protects
the
ba
:
from
being
over-disch
< .
The
inverter
will
restart
when
the
in
put
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
the
unit
from
damage
due
to
excessive
input
voltage.
Although
the
inverter
is
protected
in
this
way,
it
may
still
be
damaged
should
the
input
voltage
exceed
16
volts.
Automatic
Shutdown
The
unit
will
automatically
go
into
thermal
shutdown
if
it
becomes
overheated
due
to
excessive
in
put
voltage,
poor
circulation
or
high
ambient
temperature.
6

UBLESHOOTING
GUIDE
Low
output
voltage
No
output
voltage
No
output
voltage
and
"fault"
indicator
is
lit
No
output
voltage
when
load
is
in
excess
of
200
watts
or
1.3
amperes
7
Overload
Low
input
voltage
High
input
voltage
Thermal
shutdown
Reduce
the
load.
Recharge
battery.
Check
connections
and
cable.
Make
sure
the
inverter
is
connected
to
a
12
volt
battery.
Check
regulation
of
charging
system.
Allow
inverter
to
cool
down
Improve
ventilation-
make
sure
ventilation
openings
in
the
inverter
are
not
obstructed.
Lower
ambient
temperature
.
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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
a
damp
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.
MAINTENANCE
&
SER
•
Customer
Service
0
are
available
at
773-889-3087
Monday
through
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to
6:00
p.
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·
i~%~;;fi
Central
Time.
•
Questions
can
be
faxed
to
773-622-2269.
•
Automated
Technical
Assistance
is
available
24
hours,
7
days
a
week
via
e-mail
at:
p
roducti
nfo@
cobra.
com.
•
On-line
answers
to
frequently
asked
questions
can
be
found
at:
www.cobra.com.
Cobra®,
Nothing
Comes
Close
to
a
Cobra®
and
the
snake
design
are
registered
trademarks
of
Cobra
Electronics
Corporation,
USA.
WARNING:
This
product
contains
lead,
a
chemical
known
to
the
State
of
California
to
cause
cancer
and
birth
defects
or
other
reproductive
harm
.
Wash
hands
after
handling.
8

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;
~
suspect
that
your
unit
<(
req~Jires
service,
please
call
773·889-3087
BEFORE
sh;pp;ng
it
to
Cobra
o•
This
will
ensure
that
you
receive
service
as
quickly
as
possible.
If
you
are
asked
to
send
your
unit
to
the
Cobra
®
factory,
please
follow
these
steps:
1.
Send
the
complete
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.
9
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
before
contacting
us
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
a
letter
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 (QOW long the
battery can deliver a
specific amount of current).
For example, automotive
batteries usually provide
25 amperes of current.
A battery with a reserve
capacity of 180 minutes
can deliver 25 amperes for
180 minutes before it is
completely discharged.
POWER CONSUM
Calculate the total wa
hours of energy consu ·•• ··• •···••• ••·•·••.· • ·• ··· ·> . ·<
(power X operating ti • \:
then divide the watt-hou·· · ·· ·· ·· > ·.
by 10 to determine how < A1ay · ·· -> ··
12 volt ampere hours will be
consumed.
10

CIFICATIONS
Continuous output power 200w
Surge rating (0.1second)
400w
3. Peak efficiency (12V-1/2 load)
90°/o
4.
Efficiency (full load, 12V)
>78°/o
5. No load current draw
< 0.45 A (12.6V)
6.
Output waveform (resistive load)
Perfect modified
.
s1ne wave
7. Output frequency 60Hz+ 2Hz
8. Output voltage
115V +/- 10°/o
9.
USB output
5V
10. Input voltage
12.8 -13.2 VDC
12. Shutdown voltage (unload)
10.0V ±0.3V
13.
Operating temperature range
-10° c+ 40° c
14.
Storage temperature range
-40° Cto 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 the unit needs to be restarted after low voltage protection,
the voltage of DC input should be above 12V.
11
~

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
of
first
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
the
product
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
the
owner
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
long
an
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.
12

The
Cobra
®
line
of
quality
products
includes:
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Radios
micro
TALK
®
Radios
Radar/Laser
Detectors
Safety
Alert
®
Traffic
Warning
Systems
Mobile
GPS
Navigations
Systems
HighGear®
Accessories
CobraMarine®
VHF
Marine
Radios
CobraMarine®
Chartplotters
Accessories
For
more
information
about
our
products,
or
to
order
online
please
visit
our
website:
www.cobra.com
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2008
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Electronics
Corporation
6500
West
Cortland
Street
Chicago,
IL
60707
USA

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