Technaxx TE23 User manual

Technaxx ® * User Manual
Car Power Inverter with 2 USB Ports TE23
Do not use electric charge that need higher watts than
maximum 3000W continuously !
This device is only suitable for vehicle with 12V electrical
systems!
You can find a detailed manual under www.technaxx.de/products
Before using the appliance for the first time, please read the instructions for
use and safety information carefully.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities, or by persons lacking in
experience or knowledge, unless they are supervised or instructed on the use
of this device by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure they do not play with this device.
Keep this user manual for future reference or product sharing carefully. Do the
same with the original accessories for this product. In case of warranty, please
contact the dealer or the store where you bought this product.
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Specifications are subject to change without notice - please be sure to use the
latest manual available on the manufacturer's website.
Support
Service phone No. for technical support: 01805 012643* (14
cent/minute from German fixed-line and 42 cent/minute from mobile
networks). Free Email: s[email protected]e
The support hotline is available Mon-Fri from 9am to 1pm & 2pm to
5pm

Care and maintenance
Clean the device only with a dry or slightly damp, lint-free cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean the device.
This device is a high-precision optical instrument, so in order to
avoid damage, please avoid the following practice:
Use the device in ultra-high or ultra-low temperature.
Keep it or use it in moist environment for long.
Use it in rainfalls or in water.
Deliver or use it in strongly shocking environment.
Warranty 2 years
Features
Charges various electronic devices in a car (12V fixed connection needed)
2x USB port, 1 x USB-A Quick Charge 3.0, 1 x USB-C (max. 12V, max. 3A)
2x Schuko Plug with On/Off switch
Converts 12V DC battery power into standard 230V AC (household) power,
to run a variety of electronics, e.g. tablets, smartphones, laptop computers,
game systems, small TVs, DVD/MP3 players, camping accessories, GPS
units and much more
Output power 3000W (max. continuous) and 6000W (peak)
Automatic safety shutdown to secure the car battery (Alarm at ~10.5V)
High/Low voltage & overload protection
Overheating protection (built-in ventilation fan)
Technical specifications
Input voltage (DC) 12V (fixed connection) (10.2-15,8V)
Permanent current 265A
Input current Max 285A
Output power 3000W (maximum, continuously), 6000W
(peak)
Output voltage USB (DC) 5V-12V
Output voltage Schuko (AC)
/ AC frequency
230V / 50Hz nominal
Output Waveform Sine wave
Nominal load efficiency 85%

Low battery voltage
shutdown and alarm
at ~10.2V
USB output ports (DC) ~30Watt (share)
AC output 2x Schuko port
Circuit p
rotection (DC
overload)
10x 40A internal car fuse
Weight / Dimensions 6kg / (L) 45,0 x (W) 26.0 x (H) 13cm
Package Contents Car Power Inverter with 2 USB Ports TE23
,
2x0.6m connection cable, User Manual
Normal use
The power inverter is intended to convert 12 V direct current voltage to
alternating current voltage 230 V/50 Hz and/or
direct current voltage of 12 V/max. 3000 mA (USB-A QC3.0)
direct current voltage of 12 V/max. 3000mA (USB-C)
The power inverter is only intended for permanent installation.
This device is not intended for use by children or persons with limited mental
capacity or lacking experience and/or lacking expertise. Children should be
supervised to ensure they do not play with the device.
This device is not intended for commercial use.
Any other use or modification of the device is considered improper and
involves significant risks. The manufacturer assumes no liability for damages
due to improper use.
Intended sites
The power inverter is intended for installation in
Automobiles (and lorries)
Caravans
Boats
with 12V batteries.
Do not place the power inverter:
near heat sources (radiators, direct sunlight), flammable materials, battery
compartment or starter battery,
moist locations or locations exposed to dripping or splashing water,
in environments with explosion hazards

Product Overview
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1 Metal holder 8 Output Voltage
2 Two USB ports 9 Percentage of Battery load
3 LCD Digital Display 10 Percentage of output load
4 Power Button 11
Negative Power Input
Terminal
5 LED indication (Red-
Power on,
Yellow-Fault, Green-Normal work)
12 Ground Terminal
6 Schuko port 13 Cooling Fan
7 Input Voltage 14
Positive Power Input
Terminal
(2) Both USB ports share the max. of 6000mA
(4) Turns the inverter ON and OFF (Press Button for 3 secs)
(5) LED green: Inverter is working, LED Yellow: Low Voltage Alarm or
Overload prtotection, LED Red: connected with Battery
(13) High speed cooling fan. When the temperature inside the inverter
exceeds a preset limit, the cooling fan automatically turns on to cool the
inverter. When the temperature reduces, the fan turns off.
Determine Battery Capacity
Battery type and battery size strongly affect the performance. Therefore, you
need to identify the type of loads your inverter will be powering and how much
you will be using them between charges. Once you know how much power
you will be using, you can determine how much battery capacity you need.
Technaxx recommends that you purchase as much battery capacity as
possible.
CAUTION: Risk of inverter damage.
The inverter must only be connected to a battery that has a nominal output
of 12V. Not operate if connected to a 6/24V battery
Voltage converter installation
Install the power inverter with suitable screws (not included):
in sturdy and even locations,
on clean, dry and non-flammable surfaces,
in well ventilated areas.
Please be sure not to cover the vents.

Connecting the inverter
This Inverter has two DC cable connections, one positive and one negative.
The order of steps in the following procedure minimizes the danger of sparking
near the battery bank.
Prepare all cable set ends with ring terminals at the battery ends
Select the OFF position on the inverter
Remove the red positive(+) screw connector cap
Slide the red positive(+) cable lead onto the red positive(+) screw connector
stud. Tighten the screw connector cap securely
Remove the Black negative(-) screw connector cap
Slide the Black negative(-) cable lead onto the Black negative(-) screw
connector stud. Tighten the screw connector cap securely
Securely connect the red positive (+) cable lead to the positive (+) terminal
of the battery or power source
Securely connect the black negative (-) cable lead to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery or power source
Connect a 2.00mm² wire or larger insulated wire between the chassis
ground connector on the Inverter and a clean electrical grounding point on the
vehicle. This will minimize possible electrical noise interference when using
TVs or radios.
Note: Sparking is normal for first connection.
Operation
Do not connect more watt than the Output Power (maximum continuous
watt) of the device ( see technical specifications).
Determine Total Wattage Required, Watt ratings are usually listed in
equipment manuals or on nameplates. If your equipment is rated in Amp,
multiply that number times AC utility voltage to determine watts.
(mathematic example: a drill requires 1.5A 1.5A x 230Volt = 345Watt. No
problem to use the drill.)
R
running.
To Determine DC Battery Amps Required, divide the total wattage
required (from above) by the nominal battery voltage to determine the DC
amps required. 345Watt / 12V = 28.75A DC

To Estimate Battery Amp-Hours Required Multiply the DC amps required
(from above) by the number of hours you estimate you will operate your
equipment exclusively from battery power before you have to recharge your
batteries with utility- or generator-supplied AC power. Compensate for
inefficiency by multiplying this number by 1.2. This will give you a rough
estimate of how many amp-hours of battery power (from one or several
batteries) you should connect to your Inverter/Charger.
28.75A DC x 0.5h runtime x 1.2 inefficiency rating = 17.25 amp-hours
To Estimate Battery Recharge Required, Given Your Application You
must allow your batteries to recharge long enough to replace the charge lost
during inverter operation or else you will eventually run down your batteries.
To estimate the minimum amount of time you need to recharge your batteries
given your application, divide your required battery amp-hours (from above) by
FF
settings).
17.25 amp-hours / 40A inverter/charger rating = 0.43h recharge
Operation
Turn ON the inverter: Hold ON/OFF Button on the front panel for 3 seconds.
The GREEN LED indicator light will light verifying the inverter is receiving
power
Turn OFF the inverter: Hold ON/OFF Button on the front panel for 3 seconds
When you have confirmed that the appliance to be operated is turned off, plug
an appliance cord into one of the 230V AC outlets on the front panel of the
inverter
Turn Inverter, hold the ON/OFF Button for 3 seconds
Turn the appliance ON.
To disconnect, reverse the above procedure
Note: If you are going to operate several loads from the inverter, turn them on
separately after you have turned the inverter on. This will ensure that the
inverter does not have to deliver the starting current for all the loads at once.
Using the Inverter to Operate a TV or Audio Device
The inverter is shielded and filtered to minimize signal interference. Despite
this, some interference may occur with your television picture, especially with
weak signals. Below are some suggestions to try and improve reception.
Make sure the television antenna produces a clear signal under normal

operating conditions (i.e. at home plugged into a standard 230 volt AC wall
outlet). Also, ensure that the antenna cable is adequately shielded and of
good quality.
Try altering the position of the inverter, antenna cables, and television power
cord. Add an extension cord from the inverter to the TV so as to isolate its
power cord and antenna cables from the 12 volt power source.
Try coiling the television power cord and the input cables running from the 12
volt power source to the inverter.
Ferrite Data Line Filters can be purchased at most electronic supply stores.
Try grounding the inverter with a minimum (0.75mm²) wire, using as short a
length as possible.
Protective Features
Low Voltage Alarm (Yellow LED on Inverter) This state is not harmful to
the Inverter, but could damage the power source. The Inverter shuts off when
the input voltage drops to 10.5 volts and an audible alarm sounds same time.
Over-Voltage Protection (Yellow LED on Inverter) - The Inverter will
automatically shut down when the input voltage exceeds 15.8±0.5V volts DC
Overload Protection (Yellow LED on Inverter) The Inverter will
automatically shut down if the continuous draw exceeds its maximum wattage
rating. When the Inverter is at or near maximum output, an alarm will sound.
When the alarm sounds you need to disconnect the device(s) to bring the
Inverter output down to an acceptable level. If you continue to use the Inverter
at or near the maximum output, it will eventually overheat and shut down. If
you exceed the maximum Inverter output, the alarm will sound and the
Inverter will automatically shut down. The yellow fault indicator will light and
the alarm will continue to sound. The Inverter must be reset after an overload
condition.
Temperature Protection
The Inverter is equipped with a cooling fan. Depending upon the load output
and the temperature of the Inverter, the cooling fan will turn on and off as
required to cool the Inverter if needed. If the temperature reaches
approximately 80°C the Inverter will shut down automatically. Turn off the
Inverter and allow it to cool for a minimum of 15 minutes. Before starting up
again, verify the total wattage of the devices being powered.

To Reset the Inverter
1. Turn off the Inverter using the ON/OFF switch on the Inverter, depending
upon how the Inverter was controlled.
2. Unplug all devices.
3. Turn the Inverter back on using the ON/OFF switch on the Inverter. Before
devices are reconnected, verify the total wattage of the devices to ensure they
are less than the rating of the Inverter.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Situation Action
No Power on Fault
connection
Turn the Inverter power switch off; Verify
cable are tightly connected to the Inverter
and the power Source
Battery voltage
below 10
Voltage
Recharge or replace battery
Equipment
being operated
draws too
much power
Allow Inverter to cool down. Ensure
Inverter. Ensure that load is no more than
operation
Low Voltage
alarm turns on
immediately
The input
vol
tage at input
of the Inverter
needs to be
raised
Recharge/Replace battery or add
additional batteries. Run the vehicle
engine when using a 12V DC plug
Low voltage
ala
rm is on all
the time
Power battery
condition with
voltage drops
Replace battery
Inadequate
power or
voltage drops
Check condition of battery cables and
cable leads. Clean or replace as
necessary
Low power
output
Battery
condition may
be poor
Recharge or replace a battery

Fault
connection
Make sure the battery and Inverter
terminal are clean
Inverter does
not work after
connecting the
cables in
reverse
The internal
protection has
disabled the
inverter
Contact vendor company for help
Warnings & Caution
Use of the device in life support applications where failure of the device can reasonably
be expected to cause the failure of the life support equipment or to significantly affect its
safety or effectiveness is not recommended. Do not use the device in the presence of a
flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide, and also not near flammable
materials, fumes or gases. Since the device requires adequate ventilation during
operation, do not block fan or cooling vents and do not cover the device. Do not operate
near car heating vents or in direct sunlight. Keep the device dry at all times and
disconnect when not in use. Turn OFF connected equipment before (!) starting your
engine. DO NOT plug a surge protector, line conditioner or UPS system into the device. If
you attach AC extension cords, use the heaviest practical gauge. Before connecting a
battery charger or adapter, check its manual to make sure that the technical specifications
of the device fall within the recommendations of the external battery charger or adapter.
Declaration of Conformity
The EU Declaration of Conformity can be requested at the
following address: www.technaxx.de/ (in the lower bar
"Declaration of Conformity").
Disposal
Disposal of the packaging. Sort packaging materials by
type upon disposal.
Dispose of cardboard and paperboard in the waste paper.
Foils should be submitted for recyclables collection.
Disposing of old equipment (Applies in the European
Union and other European countries with separate

collection (collection of recyclable materials) Old
equipment must not be disposed of with household waste!
Every consumer is required by law to dispose of old
devices that can no longer be used separately from
household waste, e.g. at a collection point in his or her
municipality or district. This ensures that the old devices
are properly recycled and that negative effects on the
environment are avoided. For this reason, electrical
devices are marked with the symbol shown here.
Made in China
Distributed by:
Technaxx Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
Konrad-Zuse-Ring 16-18,
61137 Schöneck, Germany