samlex-america 3000 Watt 12V Pure Sine Inverter-Charger Instructions
- June 10, 2024
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samlex-america 3000 Watt 12V Pure Sine Inverter-Charger
Product Information
Inverter Charger Series
The Inverter Charger Series is a high-quality sine wave inverter that offers superior performance and cost savings when compared to generators. This product is designed to provide reliable power output for a variety of applications, including powering appliances, electronics, and other devices.
Product Advantages of Inverter Over Generator Power
The following are some of the advantages of using an inverter over a generator:
- Peak/Surge Power Output: Inverters can provide a higher peak/surge power output than generators, making them ideal for powering devices with high starting currents.
- No Load/Self Consumption Power: Inverters consume less power when there is no load, making them more energy-efficient than generators.
- Output Frequency: Inverters provide a stable output frequency, which is essential for powering sensitive electronic devices.
- Output Voltage: Inverters provide a stable output voltage, which is essential for powering sensitive electronic devices.
For more information about the Inverter Charger Series, please visit www.samlexamerica.com.
Product Usage Instructions
Before using the Inverter Charger Series, please read the user manual carefully and follow the instructions provided.
- Connect the inverter to a DC power source, such as a battery or solar panel.
- Turn on the inverter using the power switch.
- Connect your devices to the AC outlets on the inverter.
- Use the LED indicators on the inverter to monitor the power output and battery status.
- When you are finished using the inverter, turn it off using the power switch and disconnect it from the DC power source.
Important: Do not overload the inverter by connecting too many devices or devices with high power requirements. Always use the inverter within its rated capacity.
ADVANTAGES OF INVERTER OVER GENERATOR POWER
Normally, good quality sine wave inverters provide better performance and significant cost savings when compared to generators.
PEAK / SURGE POWER OUTPUT
Peak/surge power output is the ability of a power source to provide more than its rated continuous power out for a very brief period to start certain loads. AC induction motor driven loads that require starting against high back pressure / mechanical inertia like reciprocating pumps and compressors used in refrigeration, air-conditioning, Oxygen Concentrators etc. will initially require a very large additional starting surge current over and above the Locked Rotor Current to start from rest. Once they have started moving and have attained their rated speed, their power requirement reduces to their normal running current rating. The starting RMS current surge in these devices may reach up to 5 times their normal RMS running current rating and the starting surge may last > 1 second. Generators have poor peak power capability due to their inherent operating characteristics. Peak power is usually no more than 125% of their continuous power rating. They must be greatly oversized to successfully start the above loads. On the other hand, inverters can provide higher surge power of up to 2 to 3 times their continuous power rating. Thus, a lower size inverter will be required for meeting the peak/surge power requirements. If a larger-than-ideal generator is purchased to satisfy the load’s peak or motor starting requirements, the excess generator capacity is wasted and will mean additional fuel consumption and reduced life.
NO LOAD / SELF-CONSUMPTION POWER
This is the minimum amount of power needed to keep an inverter or generator in a running/standby condition. Obviously, this is much greater for an unloaded generator as a generator’s engine must always be running resulting in higher inefficiency, noise and wear and tear. On the other hand, with no load, an inverter requires very low self-consumption power and yet it can deliver full power instantly to loads when needed. Some inverters like the Samlex America Inc. Inverter Charger Series come with a “Power Saving Mode” that draws very minimal power of 5 W to keep the inverter in “Sleep Mode” and wakes up if a programmed value of the load is detected.
OUTPUT FREQUENCY
Many loads, such as motor-driven tools, will not operate over a wide frequency range. The output frequency of an engine generator is directly related to the engine RPM (Revolutions per Minute). The RPM of a generator falls when a heavy load is switched on. Similarly, the RPM rises if a heavy load is switched off. The RPM of a generator engine is regulated against the above loading/unloading effect by a mechanical governor that increases/decreases the fuel supply to the engine to maintain a constant RPM. Due to aging, the performance of the governor deteriorates and hence, it is not able to regulate the RPM and hence the frequency. The output frequency of an inverter is precisely regulated at 50 / 60Hz over a wide range of operating conditions.
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
- The output voltage of engine generators is sometimes not regulated to within 120 VAC / 230 VAC + / – 10% due to deterioration in the performance of their governor/regulator. These voltage excursions can damage some AC loads. In contrast, inverters closely match utility power and provide the desired output voltage regulation.
- Less Operating Cost & Environmentally Friendly.
- Inverters do not use fuel, lubricants or moving parts. They generate very little heat and do not produce noise or pollutants.
For more information, visit: www.samlexamerica.com