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- Page 1 DC to AC POWER INVERTER OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S MANUAL...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
7.2 To Obtain Warranty Service ..............16 8. Product Specifications.................. 18 8.1 Electrical Performance................. 18 8.2 Dimensions ..................18 9. Other Products From Statpower Technologies ......... 19 Portawattz is a trademark of Statpower Technologies Corporation. Copyright 1996, 1997, 1998 Statpower Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved. -
Page 5: Introduction
It will give you years of dependable service in your car, truck, boat, RV, service vehicle or remote home. To get the most out of your Portawattz 600, it must be installed and used properly. Please read the installation and operating instructions in this manual carefully before installing and using your Portawattz 600. -
Page 6: Portawattz 600 Output Waveform
These meters will not read the RMS voltage of a modified sine wave correctly. They will read about 2 to 20 volts low when measuring the output of the Portawattz 600. For accurate measurement of the output voltage of the Portawattz 600, a true RMS reading voltmeter,... -
Page 7: Installation
Ensure that ventilation openings on the rear and front of the unit are not obstructed. Safe - do not install the Portawattz in the same compartment as batteries or in any compartment capable of storing flammable liquids such as gasoline. -
Page 8: Battery
AC outlets. 3.2 Battery The battery you use strongly affects the performance you can expect from your Portawattz 600. It is important to connect the Portawattz 600 to the correct size and type of battery. The following information will help you select the appropriate batteries for your application. -
Page 9: Battery Sizing
Figure 5. Connection for Medium-Duty Application For most applications of the Portawattz 600, Statpower recommends that you use one or more deep- cycle batteries that are separated from the starting battery in your vehicle by a battery isolator (as shown in Figure 5). A battery isolator is a solid-state electronic circuit which allows equipment to be operated from an auxiliary battery without danger of discharging the vehicle's starting battery. - Page 10 To determine the battery capacity you require, follow these steps: STEP 1 For each piece of equipment you will be operating from the Portawattz 600, determine how many watts it consumes. This can normally be found on a label on the product. If only the current draw is given, multiply the current draw by 115 to get the power consumption in watts.
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Page 11: Using Multiple Batteries
BATTERY SIZE INVERTER 12V AMP OUTPUT TYPICAL LOAD DRAW BCI GROUP SIZE 22NF DUAL 8D's POWER FROM RESERVE CAPACITY 90 MIN. 140 MIN. 180 MIN. 400 MIN. 900 MIN. (WATTS) BATTERY AMP HOURS 19" Color TV 4 Hrs. 6 Hrs. 10 Hrs. -
Page 12: Alternators And Charging Systems
Make sure that you use the appropriate battery charge controller for your energy source. Do not operate the Portawattz 600 directly from a charging source such as an alternator or solar panel. The Portawattz must be connected to a battery or a well-regulated, high-current DC power... -
Page 13: Cables
NOTE: You must connect to a 12 Volt battery or other 12 Volt DC power source able to deliver up to 70 Amps STEP 1 Ensure that the ON/OFF switch on the Portawattz 600 is in the OFF position. If you are using a battery selector switch, switch it off as well. -
Page 14: Operation
MAKING THIS CONNECTION. STEP 5 Connect the cable from the positive (red) terminal of the Portawattz 600 to the load side of the ANL-80 fuse, or to the battery selector switch, if you are using one. Make a secure connection. -
Page 15: Operating Limits
16 volts. The Portawattz 600 will not restart unless the input voltage is less than 15 volts and the unit is manually reset. Manual reset is achieved by turning the unit off for 4 – 5 seconds and then back on. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
Move the television as far away from the Portawattz 600 as possible. Keep the cables between the battery and the Portawattz 600 as short as possible and twist them together with about 2 or 3 twists per foot. This minimizes radiated interference from the... -
Page 17: Troubleshooting Guide
Have qualified service technician check and replace fuse, OBSERVE CORRECT POLARITY. No output voltage, red fault High input voltage. Make sure that Portawattz is indicator on. connected to 12V battery, check regulation of charging system. Low battery alarm on all the... -
Page 18: Maintenance
Remove load. 6. Maintenance Very little maintenance is required to keep your Portawattz 600 operating properly. You should clean the exterior of the unit periodically with a damp cloth to prevent accumulation of dust and dirt. At the same time, tighten the screws on the DC input terminals. -
Page 19: Warranty
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 7.2 To Obtain Warranty Service If your Portawattz 600 requires service, please return it to the place of purchase. If you are unable to contact your merchant, or the merchant is unable to provide service, contact Statpower directly. - Page 20 C/O International Parcel Service Warehouse Unit # 8 - 14th Street Blaine, WA 98230 If you are returning a Portawattz 600 from Canada, follow the procedure above but ship the unit, freight prepaid, to the following address: Statpower Technologies Corporation 7725 Lougheed Highway Burnaby, B.C.
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Page 21: Product Specifications
8. Product Specifications 8.1 Electrical Performance Output Power Max. Continuous: 600 watts Surge 1200 watts Output voltage: 115 VAC RMS ± 10% Output waveform: Modified sine wave, phase corrected Output frequency: 60 Hz ± 4 Hz Input voltage: 10 to 15 VDC Low battery alarm: audible, 10.7 volts... -
Page 22: Other Products From Statpower Technologies
(camcorders, cellular telephones, etc.) Portawattz 300 Inverter A higher power product than Portawattz 140, the Portawattz 300 delivers 300 watts of AC power yet is still small enough to hold in the palm of a hand. Ideal for small power tools, full size TV sets, desktop computers and other applications that are beyond the power capacity of the Portawattz 140. - Page 24 7725 Lougheed Highway Burnaby, BC CANADA V5A 4V8 Tel: (604) 420-1585 Fax: (604) 420-1591 Website: www.statpower.com Part No.: 445-0062-01 Rev. 3...
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