Short-circuiting the batteries could cause an explosion. 9. For battery installation and maintenance: read the battery manufacturer’s installation and maintenance instructions prior to operating. 10. CiTO Power Inverters can be used with fan, bulb, TV, heater, iron, etc. Consult local technicians for more advices. Personnel Precautions 1.
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Introduction CiTO Power Inverters CPI-500 / 1000 is a DC-to-AC inverter with auto line-to-battery transfer and integrated charging system, serving as an extended run UPS, a standalone power source or an automotive inverter.
Operation Front Panel Controls and LED Indicators Shown below are the controls and indicator lights on the front of CPI-500 / 1000 Figure 1 Front Panel of CPI-500 / 1000 Power On/Off Power on/off button is shown as above. Once Inverter has been properly installed and batteries are connected, press this button and Inverter will turn on automatically, and works in mains mode or inverter mode according to input AC source’s status.
Back Panel Description Shown below are the components on the back of CPI-500 / 1000. Figure 2 Back Panel 1. DC Input Connector (Battery Terminal) 2. Input Breaker 3. AC Input Connector (Three-station Terminal Block) 4. Output Receptacle(s) 5. Input Voltage Range Selector : (Input voltage range is defined in specification chapter, and output voltage is the same as input voltage in mains mode) A.
Battery Connection Step 1- Pinch the bottom of DC input cover and Open it. See Figure 4. Step 2- Following battery polarity guide located near battery terminal. Place the battery cable ring terminal over Inverter’s battery terminal. Tighten the M5 nut. Do not place anything between the flat part of battery terminal and the battery cable ring terminal, or overheating may occur.
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Step 3- Connect battery cables to your batteries The battery must be wired to match the units DC input voltage specifications (CPI-500 for 12Vdc, CPI-1000 for 24Vdc). In addition, the batteries can be wired to provide additional runtime. The various wiring configuration are as follows: Series Connection: Wiring batteries in “series”...
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AC Connection Before having AC connection, match the power requirements of connected devices with the power output of Inverter to avoid overload. Consult a qualified electrician, and follow local code for the proper wire sizes, connectors and conduit requirements. Step 1- A three-station terminal block is provided to make AC input connections.
SPECIFICATION CPI-500 CPI-1000 MODEL CAPACITY VA/W 500VA/300W 1000VA/600W Nominal Voltage 220~240VAC AC INPUT Input Voltage Range 90~280VAC Nominal Frequency 50Hz or 60Hz (Auto Detection) ±15% Voltage 50/60Hz ±0.1Hz Frequency OUTPUT Waveform Modified Sine-wave Efficiency (AC to AC) > 95% Efficiency (DC to AC) >...
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Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Remedy No LED display Battery discharged Charge battery for 8 hours or more. Battery defect Battery replacement. Power switch is not Press and hold power pressed switch. Mains normal but AC Input is missing Check AC input works in inverter connection.
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