GIANDEL PS-1200JCR 1200W Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter User Manual

June 16, 2024
GIANDEL

PS-1200JCR 1200W Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter
User Manual

MODEL: PS-1200JCR
Warning: This manual contains important safety  and operating instruction. Please read it carefully before use the unit.

SPECIFICATIONS

VERSION DATA
Input Voltage 12VDC
Input DC Voltage range 9.5-16VDC
Over Voltage Shutdown 16VDC
Low Voltage Shutdown 9.5VDC
Low Voltage Alarm 9.8VDC
Continuous Power 1200W
Peak Power 2400W
Overload Power 1201-1300W
Output Voltage 110-120V / 220V -240V ± 10%

(Be subjected to the rating)
Frequency| 50Hz / 60Hz ±1Hz
Wave| Pure Sine Wave
Efficiency| About 90%
Overheat protection| 65±5t.
Short circuit protection| Yes
USB| 1.Type-Ax2:
•QC output: 5V/3.6A,9V12.5A,12V12A
•Single port support Quick Charging
•Dual ports will support 5V12.4 amps Max 24W
•Support QC3.01QC2.0/BC1.2DCP/AFC/SCP/FCP/ PE2.0
2. Type-Cx1:
•PD output: 2.4A 5VI9V/12V
•Max power: 30W
•Support:
PD3.0/PD2.0/PPSIBC1.2DCP/QC4/QC3.0/ QC2.0/AFC/FCP/SCP/SFCP/PE2.0
No Load Current| Max. 0.7 amp (8.4 Watt)
Cooling Fan (Automatic Recovery/Shutdown)| Running only when temperature reaches 104° F± 41° For Load exceeds 400W
Operating Temperature| 32-113° F
Storage Temperature| -10 – 45C
Measure (LxWxH)| 11.6 X 5.5 X2.9 chi
Weight| 5.4Ib

Note: Due to the continuous improvement of products, the technical parameters in this manual are subject to change without prior notice.

  1. BRIEF
    Our power inverter is an advanced tool of power conversion, and it can supply you with AC power converted from DC power source. Not only can be used n cars, vessels and camping, but also can be used in emergency when out of electricity.
    In order to use the inverter efficiently and safely, please install and use it in a proper way. Please read the instruction carefully before installing and using the appliance.

  2. WARNING AND SAFETY

  1. Read the manual before connecting this inverter and keep to for future reference.
  2. While opening the product package, please check the integrity of the product and accessories. If there is any problem, please do not use it.
  3. While connecting and using for the first time, f there s smoke or explosion sound in the product, please stop using mmediately and disconnect the product from the battery and electrical appliances. This may be caused by damage during the transportation or due to moisture during storage in the warehouse before delivery. Please contact your seller in time.
  4. During daily use, if there is smoke or explosion sound in the product, please don’t worry, this is due to the internal fuse protection of the product. Please do not disassemble it by yourself. Please stop using the product immediately. Disconnect the product from the battery and electrical appliances. Contact the seller in time and only with seller’s agreement a hired professional personnel can disassemble the product. Otherwise, it
    may cause electric shock, fire and serious personal injury.
  5. Do not put the inverter under direct sun light or near a heating source. 6) The case of inverter will get hot during using. Do not allow flammable materials such as clothing, sleeping bags, carpet or any other flammable materials to touch the inverter. The heat from the inverter can damage these items.
  6. The power inverter is designed to be used with a negative ground electrical system! Don’t use with positive ground electrical systems (the majority of modern automobiles, RVs, trucks and boats are negative ground).
  7. Do not disassemble the unit randomly: t may cause fire or electric shock.
  8. Do not connect the negative to car chassis when use in car.
  9. This device should only be serviced by a qualified technician. This item does not have any serviceable parts.
  10. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerator enclosures during installation.
  11. Do not operate the inverter if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels on prescriptions to determine if your judgement or reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate the inverter.
  12. People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before using this product. Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to a pacemaker could cause interference to or failure of the pacemaker.
  13. Keep the nverter well-ventilated. Do not place any objects on top of or next to the inverter or allow anything to cover the cooling fans; inverter will be overheated, causing a potential fire hazard and/or damage to the inverter.
    Leave adequate ventilation space underneath the inverter as well; thick carpets or rugs can obstruct air flow, causing the inverter to overheat.
  14. Avoid unintentional starting. Disconnect the battery and inverter when not in use for a long time. 16) Keep nverter away from children. Don”t t install the inverter where it is accessible to children.
  15. The power inverter will output the same AC power as utility power, please treat the AC outlets as carefully as you would your home AC outlets. Do not put anything other than an electrical appliance nto the output terminal. It may cause shock or fire.
  16. This product cannot be used for medical and life support equipment.

PARTS LIST

ASSEMBLE

  1. The position of Mounting
    First ensure that there is enough space to install the nverter, while the nstallation location must meet the following requirements:
    (1) Drying: Do not use water or other liquids dripping on the nverter
    (2) Cool: a working environment temperature of the product is 0-40°C, preferably a temperature of 10-25 °C, at a temperature as low as possible within this range
    (3) Ventilation: There should be a certain distance between inverter and other objects, to avoid blocking the products vents.
    (4) Clean: Do nstall the products in the dusty, wood chips or other particles , If cooling fan is turned on, the particles involved in the inside of the product, thus affecting the normal work.
    (5) It is normal while connecting, inverter and battery, will produce arcs or sparks, so keep it away from flammable objects such as gasoline, alcohol , etc.

  2. Install the inverter
    For this big power inverter, because the heavier weight, preferably mounted on a solid platform, such as floor, table or mounting bracket fine. In order to avoid falling off, platform for supporting the product should can bear the weight of sufficient capacity, and fasten the inverter with four screws.

  3. Install the remote control box

  1. The remote is designed to be mounted on a dash or other surface where a hole should be cut so that it sits flush. This is not a requirement however just a recommendation.
  2. The remote cable should be plugged into inverter and the remote before mounted.
    Note: Optional remote is not needed for inverter operation, The main power switch will work the power on / off,
  1. BATTERY
  1. Voltage and current of the battery
    The battery is designed to supply the unit with DC input voltage and the rated voltage should be in accordance with the rated input voltage of the inverter. Any voltage exceeds the range of the input voltage of the inverter will cause over voltage or under voltage protection.

In the meantime, the battery should supply sufficient current. The small capacity battery cannot drive the large power electrical appliance. In this case, the battery will be in under voltage protection because of the over- discharge. The simple calculation method of battery current is: load power divided by battery voltage. Due to the consumption of the inverter itself, the actual current will be about 10% larger. For example, the voltage of lead acid battery is 12VDC, and load power is 1000W, therefore, the actual current of the battery is about 1000W+12Vx 110%491.6A.
Battery operating time Battery operating time depends on battery capacity and current, and the calculation formula of operating time is: battery capacity divided by current, that is, battery capacity divided by the value of the load power divided by battery voltage times 110%. For example, battery specification is 12V, 2000Ah, load power is 1000W, so the total discharging time is 2000Ah+ (1000+12×110%) -21.8 hours
Sizing the battery bank

Inverter Version| /wetter “ling| Max Cuneni (A)| isEsStangitelrifior| bLittrntle7hfor| BaNtteatr
---|---|---|---|---|---
12V| 600W| 57| 70| 140| Nx70AH
1000W| 95| 115| 230| Nx115AH
1200W| 114| 140| 280| Nx140AH
24V| 600W| 29| 35| 70| Nx35AH
1000w| 48| 60| 120| Nx60AH
1200W| 57| 70| 140| Nx70AH

Note:

  1. The battery specifications provided in the above table are for reference only. The selection and use of the battery should also refer to the battery instructions, especially for Lithium battery and LifePO4 batteries, such as: whether the maximum discharge current of the battery meets the working current of the product; Whether the low-voltage protection of the battery is within the working range of the product, etc. Furthermore, whether the battery is fully charged or false capacity labeled which will lead to insufficient working hours of the product. According to the life span of the battery, the battery capacity will dedine after long term of use, which will also affect the working hours of the product.
  2. GIANDEL recommends using “Deep Cycle’ or Marine rated batteries.
  3.  Generally, do not connect batteries in parallel more than FOUR pieces.

WARNING:

  1. Do not connect different brand or different capacity, specification of batteries in series or parallel, it is unsafe and may damage the batteries or inverter.
  2.  Inverters are not recommended to be used when the battery is being charged, including solar charging; When the inverter is used under the condition of charging battery, the voltage fluctuation at both ends of the battery s relatively large, and the ripple voltage and current will cause the following adverse factors.
    The battery cannot be fully charged when the inverter is working, and the charging voltage ripple will affect battery life.
    While charging battery, the ripple voltage and current are large, and the input voltage and current are unstable, which will affect the working efficiency of the inverter and easily damage the product. The charging device that charges the battery may cause high charging voltage, which will trigger the inverter input High Voltage protection fault and affect the work of the product. If it happens, the charging device must be disconnected.

CONNECTION

  1. Grounding
    The power inverter has a terminal on the rear panel marked  This s used to connect the chassis of the power inverter to the ground. The ground terminal has already connected to the ground wire of AC output receptacle through the nternal connecting wire.
    The ground terminal must be connected to the ground wire, which will vary depending on where the power inverter is installed.
lin some fixed available position Connect the ground terminal to the earth
2.Indoor conditions A.Connect to household metal water pipes, metal frames

(door frames, window frames) connected to the earth
B.Connect to the nails on the wall or ground which contact to the earth
C.Connect to the grounding system of the mains grid which is connected to the ground wire of the socket (Note: this connection must be operated by a professional electrician)
3.Outdoor conditions| Connect one end of earth wire to the inverter grounding terminal, the other end to the nail and insert to the earth,
4.In a Vehicle, boat or ship| Connect to the chassis of vehicle or grounding system of boat, ship.

Warnings:
• To make sure the firmness of the connection. The ground wire must be 14AWG (2.08 rnrn’) or even arger.
• Do not operate the power inverter without connecting to the ground. Electric shock may result.

  1. Connect to the battery
    CD Please do all the safety precautions before connection, then check whether the battery voltage is in accordance with the input voltage of the inverter. Only the 12 voltage of battery allowed to connect with the 12V inverter; 24V battery allowed to connect 24V inverter.
    (1) Secure the provided Negative (black) DC cable connect to the Negative(-) bolt on the nverter, and the other end to the Negative(-) post on the battery.
    (2) Secure the provided Positive (Red) DC cable to the Positive(+) bolt on the inverter, and the other end to the Positive ( +) post on the battery.
    (3) The nuts of the connection posts must be tightened to ensure well connected, don’t over tighten.
    ( 4) Press the power switch for one second, because it s a long press type switch.
    (5) NOTE: Sparking is normal for the first connection.
    The connecting wire must be big enough to bear current, or else the inverter can not support big load because of voltage reduce caused by the small cross- sectional wire. Refer to the below table, to select the input DC wire or larger one.

Rated voltage of inverter| Current max. load power| Max. current of wire| Specification of wire length 1-2m| Specification of wire length: Nm
---|---|---|---|---
12V| 1000W| 100A| 6AWG(13.30mm2)| Nx13.30mm2
1500W| 150A| 4AWG(21.15mm2)| Nx21.15mm2
24V| 1000W| 50A| 9AWG(6.63mm2)| Nx26.67mm2
1500W| 75A| 7AWG(10.55mm2)| Nx6.63mm2

Notice:

  1. The table above is only for your reference. In practice, the thick wire can be replaced by two thin parallel wires f only the total cross-sectional area of the wire meets the requirements.
  2.  In high current, the input DC wire may produce voltage drop, therefore, the operating voltage should be subject to the value on the terminals. If the voltage drop is too large, you can increase the cross-sectional area or reduce the length of the ead.
  3. Connect cathode wire of the battery to the cathode terminal (black) on the rear panel of inverter and then connect the anode wire of the battery to the anode terminal (red) on the inverter, and fix them.

Warnings:

  1. Please wear eye patch and work clothes when working around the battery to avoid the acid and corrosive objects harm your eyes and skin.
  2.  Prepare enough water and soap. In case the acid materials contact eyes or skin, clean it by soap and water as soon as possible. If the acid materials spay to your eyes accidentally, clean it by cold water immediately and then sent to hospital.
  3.  Do not put any combustible material n the location of installation for spark will result when it is connected to the battery.
  4.  Keep good ventilation. The battery may produce a little inflammable gas when it works, so keep away from the inverter and t is better to install them in different space.
  5. Fix the connecting wire of the input DC, or it will result the over-reduction of the voltage or over-temperature of the wire.
  6. Reverse connection of the polarities or the short circuit will burn the fuse or result the permanence damage of the internal elements of nverter.
  7.  Take away the metal accouterment, such as ring or watch, when installation to avoid the short circuit.
  8. Although there is over-voltage protection, t may also cause damage of the inverter if the input voltage is too high.

Connection of the AC appliance
Put the power plug of the AC appliance load into the output AC receptacle of the inverter directly.
Warnings:

  1. Make sure that the switches of appliances are in OFF position before connection.
  2.  Check the power cord. If it is damaged, it should be connected after replacement.

Connection of there mote control box
Directly to the two ends of the cable respectively inserted into the inverter and wired remote control remote control box on the nterface.

USAGE

How to use inverter

  1. Check the output voltage and capacity of the battery to make sure it is in accord with the requirements of the product.
  2. Connect the battery and the DC cable of the inverter to ensure that the polarities are not connected reversely and in tight connection.
  3. Long press the switch or the remoter of inverter for over 0.5s and then stop, if the ndicator light on the inverter or on the remote control box is on, it means that the inverter starts to work normally. This opening method can avoid turning on the unit by mistakes due to the interference or any factors.
  4.  Switch off electrical appliances and put ts plug to the AC output socket of nverter. Then switch on electrical appliance.
  5.  The cooling fans inside the inverter do not work until the case temperature rises up to about 40°Cor the load power s more than 40% of rated power.
  6.  The inverter does not consume current of the battery when it s off.

How to use USB power supply
This model with USB output, can provide stable voltage 5V DC, maximum current 2.4A directly for the portable device with USB port.
Notice: Before using the USB power supply, please make sure the device can be charged by USB and the maximum working current is no more than 2.4A.
ABOUT SOFT START TECHNOLOGY
This inverter has advanced soft start function. The output voltage rises up from low to normal when the inverter is turned on.
This can reduce high startup currents, which can make startup easier for large nductive loads.
THE OUTPUT WAVE FORM
The output wave form of this inverter s Pure Sine Wave, which s much like the one from utility-supplied AC electricity, even more purer; pure sine wave is applicable in most of loads, including electrical equipments, such as Linear Adaptor, switching power supply, transformer, and motor and so on.
Comparing with Modified wave form, for inductive loads such as refrigerator and electric fans, pure sine wave form can improve its power factor and the battery’s efficiency and reduce working noises effectively from appliances. For capacitive loads such as adapter of lap-top, pure sine wave can lower the rush current at work and reduce nterferences to increase reliability and prolong the life of the product.

LED DISPLAY
When the inverter is in work condition, the input voltage and output power will be shown on the digital display screen by turns. Likewise, when the inverter goes into protection, corresponding letters will be also shown on the screen.
Different letters mean the nverter is in different protection conditions. When the product is working, the LED display will alternately display the nput voltage and the output the current state of protections:

  1. lnput(V) LED is on, digital display is the value of the nput voltage
  2.  Output(KW) LED is on, digital display is the value of the output power
  3.  Output(W) LED is on, digital display is the value of output power
  4.  Display LO, indicates the current status of under voltage protection
  5.  Display shows HI, indicates the current status of over voltage protection
  6.  Display shows OL, indicates the current status of output overload or short­ circuit protection
  7.  Display shows OH, indicates the current status of overheat protection

PROTECTION FEATURES

  1. Input under-voltage alarm: When the input DC voltage is lower than 9.8V(19.6V), the buzzer will whistle intermittently to remind that the nverter will go into the under voltage protection. Pay attention to save the data if you are using computer.
  2. Under voltage protection: The inverter will automatically shut down when the input DC voltage is lower than 9.5V(19V).The buzzer will whistle continuously and the green light is off, red light is on. Please turn off the inverter and use t after recharging the battery.
  3.  Over voltage protection: The inverter will automatically shut down when the input DC voltage is higher than 16V(32V).The buzzer will whistle continuously and the green light is off, red light is on. Please turn off the inverter and adjust the input voltage to the admissible range.
  4. Overload protection: The nverter will automatically shut down when the load is higher than the rated power. The buzzer will whistle continuously. Turn off the inverter and resume to normal operation after taking away the excessive load.
  5.  Short-circuit protection: The AC output will be automatically shut down when short circuited. It will automatically reset after the problem is solved.
  6. Thermal protection: The unit will get bot during operation. If the temperature is higher than 149°F, the inverter will automatically shut down. Then the buzzer will whistle continuously and the green light is off, red light is on. Please turn off the inverter, and continue using it after the temperature goes back to normal naturally. Meanwhile find out the factors causing the fault, such as ventilation, ambient temperature, vent, load power and so on. It can avoid similar things from happening again.

 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

PROBLEM REASON SOLUTIONS
No output voltage and buzzer sounds continuous or intermittent and shutdown?
Input Battery voltage is below 9.8V+/-0.5V(12V version); 19.6V5V(24V version)

•Recharge the battery
•Battery may be too small. Please refer to instruction for recommended battery sizes.
•Check the cable connections and ensure the cable sizes are sufficient. Use provided cables if included. The shorter and thicker cables the better.
•One or some of the batteries in the battery group
may be defective, remove the defective battery
•The inline fuse (if has) may be too small.
High input DC voltage. The input battery voltage is above 16V(12V version) or 32V (24V version)| •Check the battery charger is not connected to the battery.
•Do not use it when the battery is charging Disconnect the solar panel while the battery is fully charged.
•Confirm whether the input battery is correct.
Overload| Reduce the load power or choose a bigger inverter.
Over temperature| •Turn off the load and let it cool naturally for 10 to 30 minutes. Restart it after it resumes to normal temperature . Reduce the load .
•Avoid blocking the vent and improve the ventilation condition.
PROBLEM| REASON| SOLUTIONS
---|---|---
No AC output voltage?| 1.The power switch is off.
2.Poor contact with battery .
3.Inline fuse(if has) may be burnt.| •Press the power switch for 1-2 second to turn it on, it is a long press type switch.
•Check the cables and make sure they are tightly connected .
•Check the inline fuse is fine or remove circuit breaker to test the inverter again.
•One or some of the batteries in the battery group may be defective, remove the defective battery.
Output voltage below 100Vac (110-120V inverter) or 200 Vac (220-240V inverter) ?| A True RMS multi meter is
required to properly measure output voltage of modified wave inverter| •Test output voltage with a True RMS meter
•Try to maintain the input voltage in the range of rated power.
•Change the battery of the meter then test again.
Cannot drive the load even less power than the size of inverter?| 1.Power of load is too large, or the actual power of the appliance exceeds the max power of inverter.
2.The starting power is larger than rated power (especially for appliances with motor, this kind of inductive loads require a large rush of power to start. Even a 80W fridge may need a 1000 watt inverter) .
3.Battery is too small.| •Reduce the load power, or turn on the appliance first, then turn on the inverter.
•Choose a bigger inverter.
•Change a bigger battery and ensure fully charged.
•The inline fuse(if has) may be small.
•Choose the shorter and thicker cables.
Tester indicated “Open Ground”| This is because it is not connected to a “true Earth ground”, meaning it is not connected to a metal rod stuck in the Earth. It would be impossible to do so in a boat or car while moving . The power inverter DOES NOT and cannot create a true Earth ground on its own .| •Don’t need the tester to do the Grounding Test.
•Refer to the manual to do the Grounding
•Choose an inverter with GFCI sockets
Starting alarm ?| The main reason is that the instantaneous current is too large, which leads to the detection of low voltage and triggles under-voltage alarm.| •Please restart the inverter several times.
Got 40V or so while testing inverters ground wire and zero line ?| This voltage has no meaning, zero line can be ground .| •This is normal , there is no current leakage.
Cooling Fan noisy| Object may be stuck in fan| Inspect fan area at rear of unit to ensure no object is obstructing fan movement

WARNING: REVERSE CONNECTED THE CABLES WILL DAMAGE THE
INVERTER AND AVOID YOUR WARRANTY!
If the unit still doesn’t work normally after using all the methods above, it maybe the internal faults of the circuit. Please contact us after service.

WARRANTY

GIANDEL warrants all the brand new products against defects in materials and workmanship for 18 months effective from the date of purchase. GIANDEL will replace any products that are found to be defective due to manufacturer flaws based on eligibility. Refunds issued by GIANDEL must be purchased directly from GIANDEL and are only available to the original purchaser within the first 30 days. We do not issue refunds for items bought by third party retailers.
The warranty s not transferable. GIAN DEL s not responsible in any way for any damages, osses or inconveniences caused by equipment failure by user negligence, abuse or use non-compliant with the user manual or any additional safety, use or warnings included in the product package and manual.
The warranty only covers purchase within the 48 contiguous states of United States of America if you purchased from the USA. For purchases made outside the 48 contiguous states such as AK,Hl,PR or Canada, we will replace the unit under the warranty upon receipt of a proven defect by Video or Picture. However, the replacement will only ship to a freight forwarder or address within the 48 contiguous United States. The consumer is responsible for arranging shipment outside of the 48 contiguous states.
GIANDEL assumes no liability for damage caused using this product other than for its intended use or as instructed in the user manual. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential losses, so the foregoing disclaimer may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state.
The following situations will avoid warranty:

  1. The box is distorted, damaged or changed and interior parts damaged for an exterior hit or drop not reported at delivery time;
  2. Connect the battery cables incorrectly and reversing the polarity
  3.  Dismantled or repaired the unit by an unauthorized person
  4.  The product was damaged for incorrect installation or operation.
  5. Plug any AC power I Shore power I Generator to AC outlets.

Defective products & Returns
If your product is defective within the warranty period, please email our
Customer Care Team at [email protected] .To expedite your issue, please provide the following 4 items:

  1. Copy of the invoice, order information showing the date of purchase.
  2.  Serial Number which usually found nearby the side cooling fan.
  3.  Picture or video of the issue or defect that you are experiencing
  4.  Shipping address nformation.

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