Samlexpower SAM-100-12 User manual

DC-AC
Power
Inverter
SAM-100-12
Please read this
manual BEFORE
installing your
SAM-100-12
Inverter.
Owner's
Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL | Index
1. SAFETY
Important Safety Instructions ................................................ 3
2. INTRODUCTION
Description ........................................................................... 5
Features ........................................................................... 5
Principle of Operation ........................................................... 6
3. LAYOUT
Product Layout ..................................................................... 8
4. OPERATION
Operation ........................................................................... 9
5. PROTECTIVE FEATURES
Protections ......................................................................... 10
6. FUSE REPLACEMENT
Fuse Replacement ............................................................... 10
7. SPECIFICATIONS
100W Power Inverter Specications.................................... 11
8. WARRANTY
Warranty ......................................................................... 14

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SECTION 1 | Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important Safety and Operating Instructions. Please read before
using this unit .
The following safety symbols will be used in this manual to highlight safety
and information:
WARNING!
Indicates possibility of physical harm to the user in case of non-compliance.
!CAUTION!
Indicates possibility of damage to the equipment in case of non-compliance.
i
INFO
Indicates useful supplemental information.
WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION OR INJURY
1. Do not connect to AC distribution wiring.
2. Remove appliance plug from outlet strip before working on the appliance.
3. Do not make any electrical connections or disconnections in areas designated as
IGNITION PROTECTED.
4. This is not a toy - keep away from children.
5. DO NOT insert object into ventilation openings.
!CAUTION!
1. Do not use with Positive Ground electrical systems (the majority of modern automo-
biles, RVs, trucks and boats are Negative Ground). Reverse polarity connection will
result in a blown fuse and may cause permanent damage to the unit.
2. This unit will not operate high wattage appliances rated more than the continuous/
surge, the output power limit, or surge power ratings.
3. Grounding the Neutral will cause the unit to shut down. Do not operate this unit
if it is wet.
4. This unit is not tested for use with medical devices.

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SECTION 1 | Safety
5. Loose connectors may cause overheated mating surfaces and melted insulation.
6. Remove the unit from the 12V Power Outlet when not in use.
The unit should only be used in locations that meet the following criteria:
DRY – Do not allow water and/or other liquids to come into contact with the unit.
COOL – Ambient air temperature should be between 0ºC to 40ºC. Do not place the
unit on or near a heating vent or any piece of equipment which is generating heat
above room temperature. Keep the unit away from direct sunlight.
VENTILATED – Keep the area surrounding the unit clear to ensure free air circulation
around the unit. Do not place items on or over the unit during operation. If the unit
over-heats, unplug it and let it cool down for 30 minutes.
SAFE – Do not use the unit near ammable materials or in any locations that may ac-
cumulate ammable fumes of gases.

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SECTION 2 | Introduction
DESCRIPTION
The inverter converts 12 VDC voltage from battery or from other suitable 12 VDC source
to 115 V, 60 Hz AC voltage. The waveform of the of the AC output voltage is Modied
Sine Wave.
FEATURES
• Highpeakefciencyof90%
• Veryhighpowertoweightratio-compactandlightweight
• SoftStartTechnologyforbettersurgeperformance 
• LatesthighpowerUSBChargingPort,USB3.0,TypeA:5VDC,2.1A
• Loadcontrolledcoolingfanforbetterefciency
• CoolSurfaceTechnologyforcoolerandsafertouchtemperature
• UniversalProtectioncircuitforlow/highDCinputvoltage,overload/shortcircuit,
over temperature and Ground Fault
• LowInterferenceTechnologyforcontrolledRFnoise
• Integrated12VPowerPlug(CigarPlug)
Soft Start Technology
This feature offers the following advantages:
• WhentheinverterisswitchedON,thevoltagerampsupto115VACinaround2sec.
If the load was already ON at the time of switching ON of the inverter, starting surge
current demanded by certain reactive devices like motors etc. will be reduced and
there will be less likelihood of the inverter shutting down due to overload.
• IftheinverterisswitchedONrstandthenaloadwithhigherstarting/inrush
current like SMPS / motor is switched ON, the voltage will dip momentarily and will
ramp up and reduce inrush / starting surge current in the load as above
• Similaroverloadreductionwillbeinitiatedduringanyothermomentaryoverload
condition
Low Interference Technology
Innovative circuit design and noise ltration circuitry reduces RF interference in TV pic-
ture, audio and radio equipment
Cool Surface Technology
Normally, heat dissipating components are mounted directly on internal metal chassis
surface of the inverter and hence, the chassis surface may rise to unsafe touch-tempera-
ture. In this inverter, heat-dissipating components are not mounted directly on the chas-
sis of the unit but on PCB (Printed Circuit Board) mounted heat sink and, there is air gap
between the heat sink and the chassis surface. The heat sink is cooled by fan. As there
is no direct contact between the heat sink and the chassis, the chassis surface remains
much cooler and is safer to touch.

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Cooling Fan
A fan has been provided for cooling. It runs all the time.
PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
Conversion of 12 VDC from the battery / other DC source to 115 VAC takes place in 2
stages. In the rst stage, the 12 VDC is converted to high voltage DC (around 160 VDC)
using high frequency switching and Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) technique. In the
2nd stage, the 160V high voltage DC is converted to 115V, 60 Hz Modied Sine Wave
AC. (Note: 115 V is the RMS value of the Modied Sine Wave AC voltage. The peak
value of the Modied Sine Wave AC voltage will be equal to the value of the above
high voltage of around 160V. See the Fig 2.1 below).
Modied Sine Waveform -
Charateristics & Comparison with Pure Sine Waveform
Please refer to Fig 2.1 below which shows one cycle of Modied Sine Wave and Pure
Sine Wave for comparison.
Fig 2.1 Modied Sine Wave and Pure Sine Wave - Comparison
The output waveform of the inverter is a Modied Sine Wave. In a Modied Sine Wave,
the voltage waveform consists of rectangular pulses that approximate sine wave pulses
of a Pure Sine Wave. The voltage rises and falls abruptly at a particular phase angle
and sits at 0 Volts for some time before changing its polarity. In a Pure Sine Wave, the
voltage rises and falls smoothly with respect to phase angle and the voltage changes its
polarity instantly when it crosses 0 Volts.
SECTION 2 | Introduction
TIME
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140
160
180
Modified Sine
Wave sits at
0V for some
time and then
rises or falls
Sine Wave
Modified Sine Wave
Pure Sine Wave
crosses 0V
instantaneously
Legend
V +
V -
115 RMS

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!CAUTION!
Certain devices (few examples given below) may malfunction when powered from
Modied Sine Wave. Check with the manufacturer of the device for suitability of
powering with Modied Sine Wave:
• Devicesutilizingzerovoltagecrossingfortimingcontrol:Someclocksusedincon-
sumer electronic items (will not keep accurate time)
• DevicesusingmodulationofRFsignalsonAClinesduringzerocrossinge.g.X-10
System for Home Automation
• DevicesutilizingTriacbasedphasecontrolfortransformerlessvoltagestepdown
e.g.:
• Smallbatterychargersforhandtools,ashlights,night-lights,shaversetc.
• Variablemotorspeedcontrolinhandtools
• Lightdimmers
• Temperaturecontrollerse.g.TemperatureControlledElectricBlankets
• Devicesusinghighcapacitancebasedvoltagemultipliersforgeneratinghigh
voltage (will create very high surge currents) e.g.:
• PhotographicStrobeLights
• LaserPrinters
Measuring Modied Sine-Wave Voltage with a “True RMS” Voltmeter
As mentioned above, Modied Sine Wave voltage is a type of square wave that has an
RMS (Root Mean Square) value of 115 VAC in this inverter. A general-purpose AC voltme-
ter is calibrated to accurately measure the RMS value of a Pure Sine Wave and NOT of a
Modied Sine Wave. If this general-purpose voltmeter is used to measure Modied Sine
Wavevoltage,itwillindicatealowervalue(96VACto104VAC).Foraccuratelymeasuring
the voltage of a Modied Sine Wave, use a voltmeter which is designed to measure “True
RMSValues”likeFluke87,Fluke8060A,Fluke77/99,Beckman4410etc.
SECTION 2 | Introduction

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1. 12V Power Plug (Cigar Plug)
1A. Positive Contact Tip (with replaceable 10A fuse behind the tip)
2. NEMA5-15R AC Outlet
3. USBChargingPort-USB3.0,TypeA:5V,2.1A
4. GREEN status LED:
 •ON-Normal
 •OFF-Shutdownduetoactivationofprotection(s)
LEGEND
1A
1
2
4
3
Fig 2.1: Layout
SECTION 3 | Layout

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SECTION 4 | Operation
1. Make sure environment is cool and dry.
2. Plug the unit into the vehicle’s 12V Power Outlet.
3. Fully push and rotate the plug slightly to ensure good and rm connection.
4. Green Status LED light (#4, Fig 2.1) will switch ON, indicating normal operation of
inverterandUSBChargingPort.
5. Plug in the AC appliance.
6. DeviceswithUSBchargingcanbechargedusinghighpowerUSBChargingPort-
USB3.0,TypeA:5V,2.1A.
The vehicle’s 12V Power Outlet must provide between 10.8 and 15.4 VDC. To obtain a
rough estimate of the current (in Amperes) drawn from the battery, divide the power
consumption of the load (in Watts AC) by 10.
Example: lf a load is rated at 80 watts AC, the current drawn from 12V battery will be
80W divided by 10 = 8 Amperes.
Testing is the only denitive way to determine whether a specic load can be started
and how long it can run. The unit will shut down if it is overloaded.
!CAUTIONS!
1. Check the maximum supply current of your vehicle’s 12V Power Outlet by referring
to your vehicle’s owner manual.
2. The unit must be connected only to batteries with a nominal output voltage of
12 volts. The unit will not operate from a 6 volt battery, and will sustain permanent
damage if connected to a 24 volt battery.
3. DO NOT use with Positive Ground electrical systems. (The majority of modern auto-
mobiles, RVs, and trucks are Negative Ground).

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NOTE: When the inverter shuts down due to activation of protection, the GREEN Status
LED (#4, Fig 2.1) will switch OFF.
1. OVER TEMPERATURE PROTECTION – If the temperature inside the unit is too high,
the unit will automatically shut down. Allow the unit to cool for at least 30 minutes
beforerestartingafteraheat-relatedshutdown.Unplugunitwhilecooling.
2. LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE PROTECTION - The unit automatically shuts down when
input voltage drops to around 10.5V ± 0.3V. Automatic reset at 11.5V ± 0.3V.
3. OVER VOLTAGE PROTECTION – The unit will automatically shut down when the
input voltage exceeds 15.4V ± 0.2V.
4. OVERLOAD PROTECTION – The unit will automatically shut down when the continu-
ous surge/draw exceeds rated watts. Will remain latched in shut-down condition. To
reset, unplug the unit from the 12V Power Outlet, wait for 3 minutes and then plug
it back in rmly.
5. SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION – The unit will shut down. Will remain latched in
shut-down condition. To reset, unplug the unit from the 12V Power Outlet, wait
for 3 minutes and then plug it back in rmly.
6. GROUND FAULT PROTECTION – This unit complies with the standard current leakage
allowance. When large current leakage to Ground Terminal occurs, the protection
circuit is activated and shuts down the unit. Will remain latched in shut-down
condition. To reset, unplug the unit from the 12V Power Outlet, wait for 3 minutes
and then plug it back in rmly.
If the unit is overloaded, and the GREEN Status LED (#4, Fig 2.1) is not lit, the internal
fuse in the top of the 12V Power Plug portion may be blown.
1.Unscrewthefuseholdercap(counterclockwise)
2. Remove the end contact, cap and fuse.
3. Inspect the fuse to see if it is good or blown.
4. Replace with a new fuse of same type, same dimension and same Ampere rating:
10A, 250V, Fast-acting; Dimensions: 0.25” x 1.25”; Type: AGC-10
5. Carefully reassemble the fuse, end contact and cap.
!CAUTION!
NO USER-SERVICEABLE COMPONENTS INSIDE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
OPEN THE PRODUCT.
SECTION 5 | Protective Features
SECTION 6 | Fuse Replacement

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INVERTER PARAMETER SAM-100-12
INPUT
BATTERY SYSTEM VOLTAGE 12 VDC
NOMINALINPUTVOLTAGE 13.8 VDC
INPUTVOLTAGERANGE 10.8 VDC to 15.4 VDC
NOLOADCURRENT 0.3A ± 0.1A
OUTPUT
OUTPUTVOLTAGEWAVEFORM Modied Sine Wave
OUTPUTVOLTAGE 115VAC+10%/-2%
OUTPUTFREQUENCY 60Hz±5%
OUTPUTPOWER,CONTINUOUS(RESISTIVELOAD) 100W
OUTPUTPOWER,SURGE(<1SEC.,RESISTIVELOAD) 200W
PEAKEFFICIENCY(AT50%OFCONTINUOUSPOWER) 90%
USBCHARGINGPORT USB3.0,ConnectorType"A":5VDC,2.1A
PROTECTIONS
LOWINPUTVOLTAGESHUTDOWN 10.5 VDC.± 0.3VDC. Auto reset at
11.5 VDC. ± 0.3VDC
HIGHINPUTVOLTAGESHUTDOWN 15.4 VDC.± 0.2VDC. Auto reset at
15.0 VDC.± 0.2VDC
OVERLOADANDGROUND
FAULTSHUTDOWN
Yes. Latches in shutdown condition. Manual
reset: Remove the inverter from the 12V
Power Outlet. Wait for 3 min and re-insert
rmly.
OVERTEMPERATURESHUTDOWN Yes. Auto reset on cooling down.
COOLING FAN 1 - Always ON.
INPUTFUSE:INSIDETOPOFTHE12VPOWER
PLUGPORTION
10A, 250V (Fast Acting, Type AGC-10;
Dimensions:0.25"x1.25")
CONNECTIONS
DCINPUTCONNECTION 12 V Power Plug (Cigar Plug)
ACOUTPUTCONNECTION One NEMA5-15R Outlet
MONITORING
STATUSINDICATION GREENLED:ON-NORMAL;OFF-SHUT
DOWN
GENERAL
OPERATINGTEMPERATURERANGE 0°Cto25°C/32°Fto77°Fat100%loading;
26°Cto35°C/78.8°Fto95°Fat80%loading
OPERATINGHUMIDITY <80%;Non-condensing
SECTION 7 | Specications

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INVERTER PARAMETER SAM-100-12
GENERAL (CONTINUED)...
DIMENSIONS(WXDXH)MM
DIMENSIONS(WXDXH)INCHES
60x129x36.5
2.36 x 5.08 x 1.44
WEIGHT 0.136 kg / 0.3 lb.
COMPLIANCE
SAFETY
CONFORMSTOULSTD458
3189401
SECTION 7 | Specications
NOTE: Specications are subject to change without notice

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SECTION 8 | Warranty
2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
SAM-100-12 manufactured by Samlex America, Inc. (the “Warrantor“) is warranted to be
free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service. The war-
rantyperiodis2yearsfortheUnitedStatesandCanada,andisineffectfromthedate
of purchase by the user (the “Purchaser“).
WarrantyoutsideoftheUnitedStatesandCanadaislimitedto6months.Forawarranty
claim, the Purchaser should contact the place of purchase to obtain a Return Authoriza-
tion Number.
The defective part or unit should be returned at the Purchaser’s expense to the author-
ized location. A written statement describing the nature of the defect, the date of pur-
chase, the place of purchase, and the Purchaser’s name, address and telephone number
should also be included.
If upon the Warrantor’s examination, the defect proves to be the result of defective
material or workmanship, the equipment will be repaired or replaced at the Warran-
tor’s option without charge, and returned to the Purchaser at the Warrantor’s expense.
(ContiguousUSandCanadaonly)
No refund of the purchase price will be granted to the Purchaser, unless the Warrantor
is unable to remedy the defect after having a reasonable number of opportunities to do
so. Warranty service shall be performed only by the Warrantor. Any attempt to remedy
the defect by anyone other than the Warrantor shall render this warranty void. There
shall be no warranty for defects or damages caused by faulty installation or hook-up,
abuse or misuse of the equipment including exposure to excessive heat, salt or fresh
water spray, or water immersion.
No other express warranty is hereby given and there are no warranties which extend
beyond those described herein. This warranty is expressly in lieu of any other expressed
or implied warranties, including any implied warranty of merchantability, tness for the
ordinary purposes for which such goods are used, or tness for a particular purpose, or
any other obligations on the part of the Warrantor or its employees and representatives.
There shall be no responsibility or liability whatsoever on the part of the Warrantor or
its employees and representatives for injury to any persons, or damage to person or
persons, or damage to property, or loss of income or prot, or any other consequential
or resulting damage which may be claimed to have been incurred through the use or
sale of the equipment, including any possible failure of malfunction of the equipment,
or part thereof. The Warrantor assumes no liability for incidental or consequential dam-
ages of any kind.
Samlex America Inc. (the “Warrantor”)
www.samlexamerica.com

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Notes

Contact
Information
Toll Free Numbers
Ph: 800 561 5885
Fax: [phone]
Local Numbers
Ph: 604 525 3836
Fax: [phone]
Website
www.samlexamerica.com
USA Shipping Warehouse
Kent WA
Canadian Shipping Warehouse
Delta BC
Email purchase orders to
[email protected]
11002-SAM-100-12-0414

Onduleur de
Puissance
CC-CA
SAM-100-12
Veuillez lire ce
guide AVANT
d’installer votre
Onduleur
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GUIDE D’UTILISATION | Index
1. SÉCURITÉ
Consignes de Sécurité Importantes....................................... 3
2. INTRODUCTION
Description ........................................................................... 5
Caractéristiques..................................................................... 5
Principes de Fonctionnement ................................................ 6
3. DISPOSITION
Disposition du Produit ......................................................... 8
4. FONCTIONNEMENT
Fonctionnement.....................................................................9
5. PROTECTIONS INTÉGRÉES
Protections ......................................................................... 10
6. REMPLACEMENT DU FUSIBLE
Remplacement du Fusible ................................................... 10
7. SPÉCIFICATIONS
Spécications de l’Onduleur de Puissance de 100W .......... 11
8. GARANTIE
Garantie ......................................................................... 14

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SECTION 1 | Sécurité
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES
GARDEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS
Ce guide contient des Instructions de Sécurité et de Fonctionnement importantes.
Veuillez lire entièrement le guide avant de faire fonctionner l’onduleur.
Les symboles suivants appairaîtront dans ce guide pour indiquer des informations à
propos le sécurité ou de l’information supplémentaire:
MISE EN GARDE!
Indication de la possibilité de faire des dommages physiques à soi-même si les
consignes sont pas suivies.
!ATTENTION!
Indication de la possibilité de faire des dommages à l’équipement si les con-
signes sont pas suivies.
iINFO
Indication d’information supplémentaire.
MISE EN GARDE!
RÉDUIRE LES RISQUES D' INCENDIE, D'ÉLECTROCUTION, D'EXPLOSION,
ET DE BLESSURES
1. Ne branchez pas au câblage de distribution CA.
2. Quand vous travaillez sur l'appareil, assurez-vous que ça soit débranché.
3. Ne faites pas des connexions/déconnexions électriques dans des ports necessitant
une PROTECTION IGNIFUGE.
4. L'onduleur n'est pas un jouet - Gardez le hors de portée des enfants.
5. NE PAS installer des objets dans les fentes d'aération.
!ATTENTION!
1. Ne l'utiliser pas pour des systèmes électriques à terre positive (la plupart des automo-
biles moderns, VRs, camions et bateaux qui ont une terre négative). Une connexion
en polarité inversée causera une explosion du fusible et pourrait faire des dégâts
permanents à l'onduleur.
2. Cette unité ne pourra pas faire fonctionner un appareil qui demande un wattage
plus élevé que la puissance continue / surpuissance maximale.

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SECTION 1 | Sécurité
3. Si le neutre est mis à terre l'onduleur se fermerait. Ne l'operez pas quand il est
mouillé. Ne l'installez pas dans un compartiment à moteur - installez-le dans un
endroit bien ventilé.
4. Ce produit n'a pas été testé pour l'usage avec des dispositifs médicaux.
5. Des connexions lâches pourrait résulter dans la surchauffe de la boîte de jonction
et la fonte de l'isolation.
6. Débrancher l'unité quand elle est au repos.
Il ne faut l'utiliser que dans des endroits qui sont conformes aux exigences
suivantes:
SEC – Ne permettez pas le contact de l'eau ou d'autres liquides à l'unité.
FRAIS – La température d'air ambiante devrait être entre -1°C~ 40°C. Ne posez pas
l'unité près/au-dessus d'un évent de réchauffement ou d'une pièce d'équipment qui
émet une chaleur plus chaude que la température de pièce. Gardez-la à l'abri de la
lumière directe du soleil.
AÉRÉ – Gardez l'espace entourant l'unité dégagé an d'assurer une circulation d'air
libre autour d'elle. Ne mettez pas des objets sur ou au-dessus de l'unité quand elle
est mise en marche. Si elle devient trop chaude, fermez-la et attendez au moins 30
minutes avant de l'utiliser.
SANS DANGER – Ne l'utilisez pas à proximité des matérielles inammables ou dans un
lieu qui accumule des gaz inammables.