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.
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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 –...
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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 Modified Sine Wave. featureS • High peak efficiency of 90% • Very high power to weight ratio - compact and light weight...
seCtIOn 2 | Introduction 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 first stage, the 12 VDC is converted to high voltage DC (around 160 VDC) using high frequency switching and Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) technique.
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seCtIOn 2 | Introduction cautIon! certain devices (few examples given below) may malfunction when powered from modified Sine Wave. check with the manufacturer of the device for suitability of powering with modified 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...
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seCtIOn 3 | layout LeGend 12V Power Plug (Cigar Plug) 1A. Positive Contact Tip (with replaceable 10A fuse behind the tip) NeMA5-15r AC outlet USB Charging Port - USB 3.0, Type A: 5V, 2.1A GreeN status LeD: • ON - Normal • OFF - Shut down due to activation of protection(s) Fig 2.1: Layout...
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 firm connection. 4. Green Status LeD light (#4, fig 2.1) will switch oN, indicating normal operation of inverter and USB Charging Port.
seCtIOn 5 | Protective Features 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.
7 | specifications 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 Modified 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...
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7 | specifications Inverter parameter Sam-100-12 GeneraL (contInued)... DIMENSIONS (W X D X H) MM 60 x 129 x 36.5 DIMENSIONS (W X D X H) INCHES 2.36 x 5.08 x 1.44 WeIGHT 0.136 kg / 0.3 lb. CoMPLIANCe CONFORMS TO UL STD 458 SAfeTY 3189401 NoTe: Specifications are subject to change without notice CAR BATTERIES SAMLEX AMERICA BATTERY...
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