ELinz INTPWRM3000 Pure Sine Wave Inverter User Manual

June 3, 2024
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ELinz INTPWRM3000 Pure Sine Wave Inverter

Introduction

The inverter is electronic equipment that can convert DC power (from the battery, solar cells, wind turbines, etc.) to AC power. The inverter uses high-frequency power conversion technology, as well as a ferrite transformer instead of the old bulky silicon steel transformer. This is why a power inverter is lighter and smaller than other similar inverters. When the unit is in use, its output waveform is a sine wave.

To ensure maximum reliability and efficiency, this inverter must be installed and used properly. Prior to installation, please read the user’s manual. Improper usage may possibly lead to inverter damage, accidents, or injuries Please read this manual, especially the “Precautions and Safety Notice” section to ensure your safety. After reading the instruction manual, please keep it with the warranty card for future reference.

Precautions
Please connect the red cable to the positive sign (+) and the black to the negative (-). Make sure the cables are connected properly to prevent damaging the inverter. Please use the battery with the required input voltage. 12v inverter is compatible with 12v battery, while 24v inverter is for 24v battery.

Safety Notice
To help you avoid injuring yourself or other people, we have listed the following safety precautions.

  •  The inverter may produce sparks when connected to the battery. As such, when connecting the unit to a battery, make sure you do it in an area with no flammable gas. Battery Charging or discharging may produce flammable gases. Be sure to do it in a well-ventilated area. Proper Environment for the Inverter
  •  The output should not be parallel with the mains. It might damage the inverter and potentially cause an electric shock.
  •  Keep the unit away from children. High output voltage might cause electric shock.
  •  Do not disassemble or modify the inverter. Unauthorized modification and disassembly of the unit may cause the inverter to malfunction or cause fire and electric shock.
  •  Do not expose the unit to liquids. Keep the unit dry at all times. Otherwise, it may lead to short circuits, fire, and electric shock.
  •  Do not insert any object into the vent or other openings. This may damage the inverter’s internal components or cause electric shock and other injuries.
  •  Make sure the appliances/equipment you are using is properly plugged into the inverter. Failure to do so could lead to electric shock and overheating. It may even cause a fire accident. Do not use a damaged plug or loose electrical outlet.
  •  Do not touch the unit with wet hands, especially the power plug. This may cause electric shock.
  •  Keep volatile and combustible materials away from the unit.
  •  Do not damage the output sockets or wires.
  •  Do not cut, modify, distort, or reverse the wiring of the unit. Also, do not place the wires and cable near fire.
  •  Do not connect the inverter to appliances/equipment with broken wires or cables. It might cause electric shock, short circuits, or fire.
  •  Make sure to use the invert with the correct input voltage and ground wire power system.
  •  When in use, do not overload the unit. The overload protection circuit could invalidate or increase the overload protection power.
  •  Do not install the inverter while working in a hot and humid environment. Inverter leakage may cause electric shock or fire.
  •  This inverter has not been tested for use with medical equipment.

ATTENTION

  1.  Please use the appropriate cable when connecting the unit to an appliance/equipment. If the 230v output cable is too long or its cross-sectional area is too small, it could lead to power loss or poor load performance.
  2.  Also, please use the right set of cables when connecting the inverter to a battery or power source. Also, consider waterproofing and insulating them to meet environmental requirements.
  3.  The inverter can be used with the following products: Light bulbs, fluorescent lights, rice cookers, electric iron, desktop computer, laptop, fax machine, printers, LCD TV, fans, DVD player, cell phone charger, electric drills, electric iron, washing machine, hair dryer, amplifier, subwoofer, etc.

Proper Environment for the Inverter
To get the best results, please place the inverter on a flat surface, such as the ground, the floor of the car, or another solid surface. The location where you are planning to install and place the inverter should meet the following criteria:

  1.  Dry. Place the inverter in a dry place. Do not let it get into contact with water, liquids, or moisture.
  2.  Cool. Keep the temperature between 0 to 40 degrees Celsius. Do not place the inverter next to heat vents and other test devices. Also, avoid placing the inverter under direct sunlight.
  3.  Well-ventilated. Please make sure that the inverter is placed in a well-ventilated area, especially when in use. Do not place anything on or around the inverter, particularly near the exhaust fan.
  4.  Safe. Do not use the inverter in an area where combustible materials and flammable gases are present.
  5.  Fully charged battery. Please make sure that the battery you will use with the inverter is fully charged. Use good lead-acid batteries for the best results.

Installation and Proper Usage

  • The inverter can be used with one or more batteries. Using 150AH or a larger battery is highly recommended.
  • Before connecting the inverter and battery, make sure that there is no flammable gas present. Use the cables that come with the unit to connect the inverter and battery.
  • Make sure to connect the red cable to the red post of the inverter and the positive terminal of the battery.
  • Then, please connect the black cable to the black post of the inverter and the negative terminal of the battery. Please ensure that all connections are solid and reliable. Improper cable connections may result in overheating, as well as post head and lug damage. It can also reduce battery time.
  • When the inverter is switched on and your battery is fully charged, the power LED glows green. If the power LED grows red, there might be a problem. It can be the battery voltage is too high or too low, or the inverter output is overloaded. Find a way to solve the problem before using the unit.
  • 12v inverter power source can be a 12v battery or a few 12v parallel batteries to increase power supply time.
    Note: Before plugging in any appliance/equipment, make sure both the inverter and the appliance are turned off. When you turned the inverter on and the LED glows green, then you can switch on connected devices and appliances one by one. If the LED light is red, it means the inverter is overloaded. Restart the inverter or disconnect certain appliances to reduce the load.

Note: The diagram is just for basic reference. Please contact a technician or a professional installer to ensure proper installation.
When installing the inverter, please refer to the diagram above.

  1.  First, make sure the inverter and its power source are turned off.
  2.  Connect the black DC cable to the negative terminal of the battery and to the black head post of the inverter.
  3.  Connect the red DC cable to the positive terminal of the battery and the redhead post of the inverter.
  4.  Insert the power plug of the equipment you’d like to use into the inverter’s output socket.
  5.  Switch on the inverter to start using the unit.

When disconnecting the inverter, please follow these steps:

  1.  Switch off the inverter and its power source.
  2.  Disconnect the equipment.
  3.  Disconnect the red DC cable.
  4.  Disconnect the black DC cable.

Operating Tips

Rated current and the actually used equipment
If the nominal current or power of electromotive tools, household appliances, and audio-visual equipment has a higher or lower range than normal, the inverter’s overload protection will be triggered upon start-up. The inverter is also most likely to drive resistive loads and switch power supply loads. A resistive load is usually linear and can work with a full load. Examples of appliances with resistive load are electric stoves, rice cookers, and LCD TVs.
Some audio-visual equipment and electromotive tools need more power than the resistive load to work normally. Examples of these tools are asynchronous motors, CRT TV, compressors, and pumps. They require two to six times the amount of operating power to start. Test the equipment first before using it with the inverter.

Troubleshooting Tips

  • Problem: The inverter shut down and the indicator light is off.
  • Possible cause 1: The battery is weak
  • Solution: Examine the battery and replace if necessary.
  • Possible cause 2: Batteries connected in reverse polarity.
  • Solution: Check the battery’s connection, if any damage is done to the inverter, it should be replaced
  • Possible cause 3: Poor contact at terminals
  • Solution: Unhook and re-hook the 12V connections and try again.
  • Problem: The inverter shut down and the RED indicator is on
  • Possible cause 1: The rated power of the AC product is higher than the nominal power of the inverter causing the overload shutdown.
  • Solution: Try to use AC electric products whose power level is less than the converters’ nominal power.
  • Possible cause 2: The power of the AC electric product is more than the nominal power of the inverter, and the rated power is quite high leading to overload shutdown.
  • Solution: The peak power of the AC electric product could be higher than that of the inverter, try to use electric products with the same peak power as the inverter.
  • Possible cause 3: The battery runs out
  • Solution: Charge or replace the battery
  • Possible cause 4: The ventilation is not well causing to overheat and shut down.
  • Solution: Turn off the connected load device and let the inverter cool for about 15 minutes, remove all the item around the fan and inverter, then keep it in a cool place and restart it for powering a smaller load as required. Possible cause 5: The input voltage is too high
  • Solution: Check the status of the charging system and the 12V battery output
  • Problem: The output voltage of the inverter is too low
  • Possible cause 1: A general voltage meter used for measuring AC power gives a small measurement range
  • Solution: True RMS Voltmeter is adopted for output measurement of the square wave inverter in order to obtain accurate data.
  • Problem: The inverter sends out an alarm glare.
  • Possible cause 1: Low -voltage and overheat protection
  • Solution: Shorted the wire cable and use a thicker wire cable to charge the battery, the inverter can power small loads and would better to be placed in a well-ventilated area.
  • Problem: The inverter can only drive a small power load
  • Possible cause: Electric power is being attenuated when electricity flows through the wire.
  • Solution: Shorten the wire cable and choose a thicker wire cable instead
  • Problem: The battery life is short
  • Possible cause 1: AC product’s power consumption is higher than the rated load of the inverter
  • Solution: Use a larger capacity battery or replace the battery
  • Possible cause 2: Battery is damaged or being charged insufficiently. Solution: The battery is never being charged sufficiently by battery chargers, therefore replace and use a better intelligent battery charger Possible cause 3: The electric current attenuates when flows through a wire cable
  • Solution: Shorten the wire cable and try to use a thicker one instead.

Technical Parameter

Warranty

All products come with a 1-year warranty. If the product is faulty, you may send the item back to Elinz, which will then send the product to the manufacturer on your behalf for repair. This warranty does not cover deliberate physical damage, severe moisture or electrocution due to static short-circuiting, inserting the product into damaged equipment, or other activity the Customer engages in resulting in product damage. Do you have more questions about the product or do you need further assistance? Visit www.elinz.com.au or contact your seller/reseller/retailer for more information. Feel free to contact us at sales@elinz.com.au. You can also reach us at 1300 881 773.

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