POWERDRIVE PWD150C 150 Watt Cup Inverter Owner’s Manual
- June 9, 2024
- POWERDRIVE
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PWD150C 150 Watt Cup Inverter
Owner’s Manual
PWD150C 150 Watt Cup Inverter
IMPORTANT:
Before connecting or using your PWD1 SOC cup inverter, please read this User
Manual.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
Safety Precautions:
Incorrect installation or misuse of your DC to AC inverter may result in
injury.
WARNING:
- Do Not open the inverter.
- Do Not insert foreign objects into the inverter’s AC outlet or vent openings.
- Do Not get the inverter wet.
- Do Not place inverter near heat sources: heating vents, radiators, and/or any other sources of heat.
- Do Not use the inverter in the presence of flammable fumes or gases, such as propane.
- STOP USING if you, the inverter, any item being operated, and/or the surface in contact with the inverter becomes wet. Shock, serious injury, or death could result as liquids can conduct electricity.
- To avoid risk of fire, ensure the ventilation openings on the rear and bottom of the unit are not obstructed.
- Keep out of reach of children.
CAUTION:
- Only use batteries with a normal 12V output, other batteries may damage the inverter. Never connect to household or RV AC distribution wiring.
- Know the voltage requirements of your appliances, the 11 OV output 150W continuous power inverter can only properly supply power for those appliances that do not exceed the capacity of the inverter.
FEATURES
The 150W cup inverter efficiently and reliably operates personal electronics
and mobile office equipment, such as tablets, computers, and cellular phones
with power consumption under 150W. It’s recommended to run the vehicle’s
engine when using the 150W cup inverter. If the voltage of the battery is low,
the inverter will automatically shut down. If you decide to use the inverter
while the vehicle is off, we recommend starting the vehicle every hour for 10
minutes to recharge your vehicle’s battery. Turn off the item plugged into the
inverter prior to starting your vehicle’s engine.
This compact inverter is convenient to carry and can be easily operated. It is
equipped with the ability to prevent: high/low voltage, overheating,
overloading and short circuiting.
- Lighter Plug – Insert the 12V plug into a 12V socket.
- LED Indicator – When the inverter has DC input and runs normally, the green LED indicator light turns on. When the inverter has shut down because of fault status, the red indicator light will turn on.
- USB-C® Port – 3.0Amp, 5V port
- USB Port – 2.4Amp, 5V port
- 3-Prong AC Outlets – Allow you to plug in AC products with power consumption of 150 Watts or less.
- Ventilation Openings – The ventilation openings should not be covered at any time while the inverter is operating.
- Extra DC Socket – Provides an extra socket for other 12V devices (<SA).
- 20A Replaceable Fuse – Located at the bottom of the cup inverter to protect unit. It can be easily replaced.
Note: A fault is referred to as a low/high voltage, over heating, and/or overloading of the inverter. When the inverter goes into the fault status, the green LED will turn to red and the inverter will automatically shut down. If this happens, unplug everything from the inverter. The inverter can be reset by unplugging it and plugging it in again. This should be done without anything plugged into the inverter.
CONNECTING THE INVERTER TO YOUR 12V OUTLET
- Properly connect to the 12V outlet
- Plug in your AC products to the unit
- Turn on the AC product
Through the AC outlets, the inverter is capable of powering most 110/120V products that use 150 Watts or less.
ATTENTION: Maximum wattage available depends on power outlet rating.
Amps x Volts= Watts
A 10 Amp outlet can only supply 150 Watts.
A 15 Amp outlet can supply up to 180 Watts.
TOTAL WATT OUTPUT FROM ALL AC AND DC OUTLETS MUST BE LESS THAN THE TOTAL
OUTPUT OF THE INVERTER
Only use power from one of the AC outlets at a time. Both USB outlets can be
used simultaneously.
DC passing through outlet, (if equipped) cannot be greater than 5 Amps or 60
Watts.
ATTENTION: Your inverter may have come with two different power cords
depending on its Watt rating. The 12V power port cord can supply 150 Watts.
The battery clip cord can supply the full inverter rating power.
TROUBLESHOOTING
| PROBLEM | SOLUTION |
|---|---|
| No output, no indicator. | The unit was damaged. |
Check if the connection is good.
Red LED indicator on.| Check the battery condition, recharge battery if
necessary.
Reduce loads, use a product with power rating less than 150W.
The inverter will automatically shut off.| Reduce load to have an actual
output lower than rated power of inverter.
Use a product with starting surge power within the inverter’s capability.
Charge the battery.
Inverter runs small loads but not large loads.| Charge the battery.
Water entered.| Disconnect the inverter and wipe immediately with a dry cloth,
or permanent damage can occur from liquids.
Measured inverter output is too low.| Inverters “modified sine wave” output
requires true RMS voltmeter for accurate measurements.
Recharge battery.
Battery run time is less than expected.| Use a larger battery to make up for
increased power requirement.
Replace battery.
Some chargers are not able to fully recharge a battery. Make sure you use a
powerful charger.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Model | PWD150C |
|---|---|
| Input | 11V-15V DC |
| Output | 115VAC |
| Output Frequency | 58-62Hz |
| Output Waveform | Modified Sine Wave (MSW) |
| Continuous Power | 150W |
| Surge Power | 300W for one minute |
| Efficiency | 85% Max |
| No Load Draw | <0.4A |
| Low Battery Shutdown | 10.5±0.3V DC |
| USB Output Port | 2.4A |
| USB-C® Output Port | 3.0A (15W) |
| AC Output Sockets | 2 Standard North |
American sockets
Internal Fuse/Replacement Fuse| 1 – 20A fuse in the cigarette plug
(replaceable)
Operating Temperature| Ideally 32°F-104°F
Battery Low Alarm| NA
Power Cable Length| 36″
Dimensions| 3.35″x 3.15″x 6″
Net Weight| 0.83 lbs.
- Specifications subject to change without notice.
INFORMATION
This power inverter is equipped with a standard North American AC power
receptacle. Make sure the load requirement of your equipment does NOT exceed
150 Watts. The power inverter is engineered to be connected directly to
standard electronic equipment in the manner described below. Do NOT connect
the power inverter to household or RV AC distribution wiring.
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