How Power Inverters Work - Solar PI15000X Manual De Instrucciones

How Power Inverters Work

Power inverters utilize a two-step method to convert 12 Volt direct current (DC) power
into 110 Volt AC power. In the first step, the power inverter uses a DC to DC converter
to increase the DC voltage from the original 12 Volts DC to 145 Volts DC. In the
second step, the power inverter converts high voltage DC power into 110 Volt AC
power using advanced micro-circuitry which we refer to as Sonic Compression
technology.
It is this Sonic Compression technology that enables SOLAR power inverters to
accommodate strenuous "peak power" and "continuous power" demands, while at
the same time, providing the assurance of automatic overload protection.
The modified sine wave produced using our Sonic Compression technology has a root
mean square (RMS) voltage of 110 Volts. Most AC voltmeters are calibrated to
measure the RMS voltage of a pure sine wave. For this reason, most voltmeters will
not measure the output voltage of your power inverter correctly, typically showing an
output about 20-30 Volts below the actual output. To accurately measure the the
output voltage of your SOLAR power inverter, use only a voltmeter identified as a
"True RMS" reading voltmeter.
Connecting Your SOLAR Power Inverter
1. Make sure the
position.
2. Connect the cables to the power input terminals at one end of the inverter,
taking care to to match the color-coded cables to the color-coded power input
terminals. Tighten screws to ensure a secure connection – do not over tighten.
Note: Black = Negative
3. Connect the cable from the power inverter's Negative (–) Black terminal to the
Negative terminal on the 12 Volt DC power source. Ensure the connection is
secure.
Note: Double-check that this connection has been made between the negative
terminals of both the power inverter and the 12 Volt DC power source.
4. Connect the cable from the power inverter's Positive (+) Red terminal to the
Positive terminal on the 12 Volt DC power source. Ensure the connection is
secure.
5. Turn the inverter power switch to the
should light green, indicating that there is power coming to the inverter.
6. Turn the inverter power switch to the
may blink or the internal audible alarm may sound briefly. This is normal.)
7. Ensuring that the device to be powered is turned
110 Volt AC receptacle on the power inverter.
8. Turn the inverter power switch to the
powered on. Always use this sequence when powering devices using your
SOLAR power inverter. Never connect a device when its power switch is in
the position.
ON
SOLAR Power Inverter USER'S MANUAL
/ power switch on the power inverter is in the
ON OFF
Red = Positive
(I) position. The LED Indicator Light
ON
(O) position. (The LED Indicator Light
OFF
, plug the device into the
OFF
(I) position. Then, turn the device to be
ON
(O)
OFF