Reliable electric Rb-1000s User manual

Owner ’s Guide

DC TO AC

Power Inverter

CONTENTS

Safety

Safety First

First

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1.

1. Introduction

Introduction

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2.

2. Installation

Installation

Installation Guidelines

Guidelines

Guidelines ·····················

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3.

3. Using

Using

Using the

the

the inverter

inverter

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4.

4. Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

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5.

5. Specifications

Specifications

Specifications ··································

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CP=Continuous Power

SP=Surge Power

THD=Total Harmonic Distortion

NL=No Load Current Draw

Specifications subject to change without notice

Type CP SP Efficiency THD NL

Dimension

(LxWxH)

Weight

RB-1000S 1000W 2000W >85%

≦

5%

<0.6A

470*270*11

mm

5 kg

RB-1500S 1500W 2000W >85%

≦

5%

<0.8A

390*310*109

mm

6 kg

RB-2000S 2000W 3000W >85%

≦

5%

<0.8A

390*310*109

mm

6 kg

RB-2500S 2000W 3000W >85%

≦

5%

<0.9A

390*310*109

mm

7kg

RB-3000S 3000W 6000W >85%

≦

5%

<1.0A

390*310*109

mm

7.5 kg

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Safety

Safety First

First

First …

…

Incorrect installation or misuse of the inverter may result in

danger to the user or hazardous conditions.

We

urge you to pay

special attention to all CAUTION and WARNING statements.

C AUTION statements identify conditions or practices that may

result in damage to other equipment. WARNING statements

identify conditions that may result in personal injury or loss of

life.

WARNING!

WARNING! Shock

Shock

Shock hazard.

hazard.

hazard. Keep

Keep

Keep away

away

away from

from

children.

�

�The inverter generates the same potentially lethal AC power as a

normal household wall outlet. Treat it with the same respect that

you would any AC outlet.

�

�Do not insert foreign objects into the inverter

’

s AC outlets, fan or

vent openings.

�

�Do not expose the inverter to water, rain, snow or spray.

�

�Do not, under any circumstances, connect the inverter to utility

power AC distribution wiring.

WARNING!

WARNING! Heated surface.

�The inverter

’

s housing may become uncomfortably warm, reaching

140 ℉(60 ℃) under extended high power operation. Ensure at least

2 inches (5cm) of air space is maintained on all sides of the inverter.

During operation, keep away from materials that may be affected

by high temperatures.

Type CP SP

Efficien

cy

THD NL

Dimension

(LxWxH)

Weight

RB-75

M

75W 150W >91% / <0.1A

67*67*38

mm

0.25kg

RB-10

0M

100W 200W >90% / <0.2A

118*91*47

mm

0.5kg

RB-15

0M

150W 300W >90% /

<0.25

A

151*110*58

mm

0.6kg

RB-20

0M

200W 400W >90% / <0.3A

180*91*47

mm

0.8kg

RB-30

0M

300W 600W >90% / <0.3A

151*110*58

mm

0.6 kg

RB-40

0M

400W 800W >90% / <0.3A

151*110*58

mm

0.6 kg

RB-50

0M

500W

1000

W

>85% / <0.4A

252*215*89

mm

2 kg

RB-60

0M

600W

1200

W

>85% / <0.4A

252*215*89

mm

2 kg

RB-80

0M

800W

1600

W

>85% / <0.4A

325*183*70

mm

3 kg

RB-10

00M

1000

W

2000

W

>85% / <0.5A

470*270*11

mm

5 kg

RB-30

0S

300W 600W >90%

≦

5%

<0.6A

235*406*57

mm

1 kg

RB-50

0S

600W

1200

W

>85%

≦

5%

<0.6A

252*215*89

mm

2 kg

RB-80

0S

800W

1600

W

>85%

≦

5%

<0.6A

325*183*70

mm

3 kg

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WARNING!

WARNING! Explosion hazard.

�Do not use the inverter in the presence of flammable fumes or

gases, such as in the bilge of a gasoline powered boat, or near

propane tanks. Do not use the inverter in an enclosure

containing automotive-type, lead-acid batteries. These

batteries, unlike sealed batteries, vent explosive hydrogen gas,

which can be ignited by sparks from electrical connections.

�When working on electrical equipment always ensure

someone is nearby to help you in an emergency.

CAUTION!

�Do not connect live AC power to the inverter

’

s AC outlets.

The inverter will be damaged even if it is switched OFF.

�Do not connect any AC load, which has its neutral conductor

connected to ground, to the inverter.

�Do not expose the inverter to temperatures exceeding 104 ℉

(40 ℃).

CAUTION!

CAUTION! Do not use inverter with the following

equipment.

�Small battery operated products such as rechargeable

flashlights, some rechargeable shavers, and night-lights that are

plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge.

�Certain battery chargers for battery packs used in hand

powered tools. These chargers will have warning labels stating

that dangerous voltages are present at the charger

’

s battery

terminals.

5

5 Specifications

Specifications

AC

AC output

output

output voltage

voltage

voltage (nominal):

(nominal):

110V/230V AC

D

D C

C

C input

input

input voltage

voltage

voltage range:

range:

10~15VDC/20~30VDC/40~60VDC

AC

AC output

output

output frequency:

frequency:

50 ±2Hz/60 ±2Hz

AC

AC output

output

output waveform:

waveform:

modified sine wave □/pure sine wave □

Ambient

Ambient operating

operating

operating temperature

temperature

temperature range:

range:

32 ℉-104 ℉/0 ℃-40 ℃

Low

Low battery

battery

battery alarm

alarm

alarm trigger

trigger

trigger range

range

range (nominal)

(nominal)

(nominal) :

10~10.4V/20~21V/40~42V

Low

Low battery

battery

battery shut

shut

shut down

down

down range

range

range (nominal)

(nominal)

(nominal) :

:

9.7~10V/19.4~20V/29.1~30V

High

High battery

battery

battery shut

shut

shut down

down

down range

range

range (nominal):

(nominal):

15V/30V/60V

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PROBLEM:

PROBLEM: AC

AC

AC product

product

product will

will

will not

not

not operate,

operate,

operate, red

red

red FAULT

FAULT

FAULT light

light

light ON.

ON.

�Connect inverter only to batteries with a 12V/24V/48V DC

nominal output. A battery with 6V/12v/24v nominal output will

not supply enough voltage and a battery with 24V/48V/96V

nominal output will DAMAGE THE INVERTER.

1

1 Introduction

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the power inverter. The inverter

is a com pact and highly portable power inverter, the

leader in the field of high frequency inverter design. From

the 12V/24V/48V DC outlet in your vehicle or boat, or

directly from a dedicated 12V/24V/48V DC battery, the

inverter will efficiently and reliably power a wide variety

of household AC products, such as TVs, computers, VCRs,

and includes automatic safety monitoring circuitry to

protect the inverter, and your battery, from inadvertent

overload conditions.

Read

Read this

this

this guide

guide

guide before

before

before installing

installing

installing or

or

or using

using

using the

the

the inverter

inverter

inverter and

and

and save

save

it

it for

for

for future

future

future reference.

reference.

Safety

Safety Features

Features

These advanced safety features are built into the inverter:

�Electronic overload protection with automatic shutdown.

�Built-in internal backup DC fuse provides added safety.

�Low battery voltage protection with automatic shutdown.

�Over temperature protection with automatic shutdown.

�O utput short circuit protection.

Possible

Possible Cause

Cause

AC product (s) connected

are rated at more than

the rated continuous

output power: overload

shutdown has occurred.

AC product is rated less

than rated continuous

output power: high starting

surge has caused overload

shutdown.

Battery is discharged (alarm

is sounding). I nverter has

overheated due to poor

ventilation and has caused

over temperature shutdown.

Suggested

Suggested Remedy

Remedy

Use product with a power

rating less than the rated

continuous output power.

Product exceeds inverter

’

s

surge capability. Use a

product with starting

surge power within the

inverter

’

s capability.

Recharge battery.

Switch inverter OFF and

allow to cool for 15

minutes. Clear blocked

fan or remove objects

covering unit. Locate

unit to a cooler environment.

Reduce load if continuous

operation is required.

Restart.

Verify charging system

is properly

regulated and battery is

12V/24V/48V DC nominal.

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2

2 Installation

Installation

Installation Guidelines

Guidelines

Selecting

Selecting a

a

a Suitable

Suitable

Suitable Location

Location

For safe and optimum performance, install the inverter in a

location that is …

�Dry.

Dry.

Dry. Do not expose to water drip or spray.

�

�Cool.

Cool.

Cool. Operate only in ambient temperatures between 32 ℉(0 ℃)

and 104 ℉(40 ℃). Keep away from furnace heating vents or

other heat producing equipment.

�

�Well

Well

Well ventilated.

ventilated.

ventilated. Allow at least 2 inches (5cm) clearance above

and on all sides of the unit for proper cooling.

�

�Safe.

Safe.

Safe. Do not install inverter in a compartment with batteries or

flammable liquids, such as gasoline, or explosive vapors.

�

�Clean

Clean

Clean and

and

and free

free

free of

of

of dust

dust

dust and

and

and dirt.

dirt.

dirt. This is especially important

if the Jazz inverter is used in a work environment.

Using

Using the

the

the DC

DC

DC Cable-Plug

Cable-Plug

Due to limitations in the common 12V/24V/48V DC outlet

in a vehicle or boat, the inverter should only be used to

supply AC power to products that require the rated

continuous power or less. If your application requires more

than the rated continuous power(but less than the rated

continuous power) or has a high start-up surge, see Using

Using

the

the DC

DC

DC Cable-Clips.

Cable-Clips.

1. Attach the ring type connector marked with red to the positive

(+) DC terminal on the inverter and attach the ring connector

marked with black to the negative(-) DC terminal.

CAUTION!

CAUTION! A reverse polarity connection (positive to negative)

PROBLEM:

PROBLEM: Battery

Battery

Battery run

run

run time

time

time is

is

is less

less

less than

than

than expected.

expected.

Possible

Possible Cause

Cause

AC product power

consumption is

higher than rated.

Battery is old

or defective.

Battery is not being

properly charged.

P ower dissipation

in DC cables.

Suggested

Suggested Remedy

Remedy

Use a larger battery to make

up for increased power

requirement.

Replace battery.

Many simple charges are

unable to charge a battery

fully. Replace charger with

better model such as a

TRUECHARGE smart

charger.

Use shorter/heavier DC

cables.

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PROBLEM:

PROBLEM: Measured

Measured

Measured inverter

inverter

inverter output

output

output is

is

is too

too

too low.

low.

may damage the inverter.

Damage caused by a reverse

polarity connection is not

covered under warranty.

2. Tighten the nut on each DC

terminal by hand until it is

snug. Do not over tighten.

3.

3. Insert the plug of this cable into the 12V/24V/48V DC outlet and

switch the unit ON. See Section 4 if the inverter does not operate

properly after being connected.

4.

4. When the inverter is not in use, unplug it from the 12V/24V/48V DC

outlet to prevent slight discharge of the battery.

Instruction

Instruction of

of

of structure

structure

Instruction

Instruction of

of

of operation

operation

PROBLEM:

PROBLEM: Alarm

Alarm

Alarm is

is

sounding.

Standard “ average-reading ”

AC voltmeter used to

measure output voltage,

resulting in an apparent

reading 5 to 15 volts too

low.

Battery voltage is too low.

Suggested

Suggested Remedy

Remedy

I nverter

’

s “ modified sine

wave □/pure sine wave ”

output requires “ true RMS ”

voltmeter, such as Fluke

87 series millimeters , for

accurate measurement.

Recharge battery.

Possible

Possible Cause

Cause

Low voltage shut down

or thermal shutdown

has occurred.

Suggested

Suggested Remedy

Remedy

Shorten cables or use

heavier cables.

Recharge battery. Allow

unit to cool.

Improve air circulation

around unit.

Locate unit to cooler

environment.

Reduce load if continuous

operation

is required.

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Using

Using the

the

the DC

DC

DC Cable-Clips

Cable-Clips

By directly connecting the inverter to a 12V/24V/48V DC

battery with DC

DC

DC Cable-Clips

Cable-Clips

Cable-Clips , you can operate products with

power requirements up to rated continuous output power. If you

want to permanently connect the inverter to a battery, contact

the customer service.

1. Follow steps 1 and 2 above ( Using

Using

Using the

the

the DC

DC

DC Cable-Plug

Cable-Plug

Cable-Plug ) to attach the

ring type connectors.

2. Attach the black negative clip to negative (-) battery terminal.

3. Attach the red positive clip to the positive (+) battery terminal. Make

sure both clips are securely connected to the battery terminals , as a

loose connection will cause excessive voltage drop and may cause

the cables to overheat resulting in equipment damage or fire.

4. Switch the inverter ON. See section 4 if the inverter does not operate

properly after being connected.

5. When the inverter is not in use, disconnect the DC

DC

DC Cable-Clips

Cable-Clips

Cable-Clips from

the battery.

4

4 Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM:

PROBLEM: AC

AC

AC product

product

product will

will

will not

not

not operate

operate

operate ,

,

, no

no

no inverter

inverter

inverter lights

lights

are

are ON.

ON.

PROBLEM:

PROBLEM: Inverter

Inverter

Inverter will

will

will run

run

run some

some

some small

small

small loads,

loads,

loads, but

but

but not

not

large

large ones.

ones.

Possible

Possible Cause

Cause

Battery is defective.

Inverter has been

connected

with reverse DC input

polarity.

Loose cable connections.

Suggested

Suggested Remedy

Remedy

Check battery and replace if

required.

Check connection to battery.

Probable inverter damage

has occurred. Have

unit repaired (not covered

by warranty)

Check cables and

connections. Tighten

as required

Possible

Possible Cause

Cause

Voltage drop across

DC cables.

Suggested

Suggested Remedy

Remedy

Shorten cables or use

heavier cables.

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Because the inverter draws less than the no load current draw with the

ON/OFF switch in ON position and with no AC products connected, it

has minimal impact on battery operating times.

Interference

Interference with

with

with Electronic

Electronic

Electronic Equipment

Equipment

Generally, most AC products operate with the inverter just as they would

with household AC power. Below is information concerning two possible

exceptions.

Buzzing

Buzzing Sound

Sound

Sound in

in

in Audio

Audio

Audio Systems

Systems

Systems and

and

and Radios

Radios

Some inexpensive stereo systems, “ boom boxes ” , and AM-FM radios

have inadequate internal power supply filtering and “ buzz ” slightly when

powered by the inverter. Generally, the only solution is an audio product

with a higher quality filter.

Television

Television Interference

Interference

The inverter is shielded to minimize its interference with TV signals.

However, with weak TV signals interference may be visible in the form

of lines scrolling across the screen. The following should minimize or

eliminate the problem:

�Use an extension cord to increase the distance between the inverter

and the

TV,

antenna and cables.

�Adjust the orientation of the inverter, television, antenna and

cables.

�Maximize TV signal strength by using a better antenna and use

shielded antenna cable where possible.

�Try a different

TV.

Different models of televisions vary

considerably in their susceptibility to inverterference.

3

3 Using

Using

Using the

the

the inverter

inverter

The inverter is capable of continuously powering most

110V/230V AC products that use the rated continuous output

power or less. Its AC output waveform, called “ modified sine

wave □/pure sine wave ” is designed to function as wave

shape of utility power, or more beautiful than city electricity.

The power, or “ wattage ” , rating of AC products is the average

power they use. When many AC products are first switched on,

they initially consume more power than their power rating. TVs,

monitors, and electric motors are examples of products that

have high “ surge ” requirements at start up. Although the

inverter can supply momentary surge power as high as surge

power, occasionally some products rated less than the rated

continuous output power may exceed its surge capabilities and

trigger its safety overload shutdown feature. If this problem

occurs when attempting to operate several AC products at the

same time, try first switching on inverter with all AC products

switched off, then one by one switch each on, starting with the

high surge product first.

Indicators

Indicators and

and

and Controls

Controls

Controls (see

(see

(see Figure

Figure

Figure 1)

1)

�

�The AC outlets are provided on one end of the inverter. Any

combination of 110V/230V AC products with a total continuous

power consumption of the continuous power or less may be plugged

in.

�

�The ON/OFF switch enables output AC power at the AC outlets

when switched O N.

- 7 -- 10 -

�

�The green POWER light indicates AC power is present at the AC

outlets and the inverter is operating normally.

�

�The red FAULT light indicates inverter shutdown caused by low or

high voltage, overload or excessive temperature.

Inverter

Inverter operation

operation

1. When properly connected to a 12V/24V/48V DC outlet or battery,

turning the ON/OFF switch ON, will illuminate the green POWER

light, and AC power to the outlets.

2. Plug the AC product(s) you wish to operate into the AC outlet(s) and

switch them on, one at a time.

3. As the battery charge is used up, battery voltage begins to fall. When

the inverter senses that the voltage at its DC input has dropped to

10~10.5V/20~21V/40~42V, an audible alarm sounds. This allows

time for computers or other sensitive devices to be shut down.

4. If the audible alarm is ignored the inverter will automatically shut

down when the battery voltage drops to 9.8~10.2V/19.6~20.4V/

39.2~40.8V. This prevents battery damage from excessive discharge.

After auto shut down, the red FAULT light illuminates.

IMPORTANT:

IMPORTANT: Vehicle

Vehicle

Vehicle batteries

batteries

batteries are

are

are designed

designed

designed to

to

to provide

provide

provide brief

brief

periods

periods of

of

of very

very

very high

high

high current

current

current needed

needed

needed for

for

for engine

engine

engine starting.

starting.

starting. They

They

They are

are

not

not intended

intended

intended for

for

for constant

constant

constant deep

deep

deep discharge

discharge

discharge .

.

. Regularly

Regularly

Regularly operating

operating

operating the

the

inverter

inverter shortens

shortens

shortens the

the

the life

life

life of

of

of the

the

the battery.

battery.

battery. Consider

Consider

Consider connecting

connecting

connecting the

the

inverter

inverter to

to

to a

a

a separate

separate

separate deep

deep

deep discharge

discharge

discharge type

type

type battery

battery

battery if

if

if you

you

you will

will

will be

be

frequently

frequently running

running

running electrical

electrical

electrical products

products

products for

for

for extended

extended

extended periods

periods

periods of

of

time.

5. If an AC product rated higher than the rated continuous power (or

which draws excessive surge power) is connected, the inverter will

shut down. The red FAULT light will turn on.

6. If the inverter exceeds a safe operating temperature, due to

insufficient ventilation or a high temperature environment, it will

automatically shut down. The red FAULT light will turn on and the

audio warning will sound.

7. Should a defective battery charging system cause the battery voltage

to rise to dangerously high levels, the inverter automatically shuts

down.

CAUTION!

CAUTION! Although

Although

Although the

the

the inverter

inverter

inverter incorporates

incorporates

incorporates protection

protection

protection against

against

over-voltage,

over-voltage, it

it

it may

may

may still

still

still be

be

be damaged

damaged

damaged if

if

if the

the

the input

input

input voltage

voltage

voltage exceeds

exceeds

16

16 volts/32

volts/32

volts/32 volts/64

volts/64

volts/64 volts.

volts.

8. The cooling fan is designed to operate only when the temperature is

higher than 40 ℃.

9. In the event of an overload, low battery voltage or overheating, the

inverter will automatically shut down (See Section 4).

Battery

Battery Operating

Operating

Operating Time

Time

Operating time will vary depending on the charge level of the battery, its

capacity and the power level drawn by the particular AC load.

When using a battery as a power source, it is strongly recommended to

start the vehicle every hour or two to recharge the battery before its

capacity drops too low. The inverter can operate while the engine is

running, but the normal voltage drop that occurs during starting may

trigger the inverter

’

s low voltage shut down feature.

- 9 -- 8 -

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