Please read this instruction manual carefully before first use, and store
it in a safe place. If you pass on the product to another person, hand
over this instruction manual along with it.
➤ Action: This symbol indicates that action is required on your part. The
required action is described step-by-step.
✓ This symbol describes the result of an action.
BA10: This information refers to another manual included in the scope of
delivery where you can find more details, in this case on the BA10.
Fig. 1 5, page 3: This refers to an element in an illustration. In this case,
item 5 in figure 1 on page 3.
Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction can cause
fatal or serious injury.
NOTICE!
Failure to observe this instruction can cause material damage and
impair the function of the product.
NOTE
Supplementary information for operating the product.
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General safety instructionsDometic Travel Power
2General safety instructions
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage in the following cases:
Faulty assembly or connection
Damage to the product resulting from mechanical influences and excess
voltage
Alterations to the product without express permission from the manu-
facturer
Use for purposes other than those described in the operating manual
Please observe the following basic safety information when using electrical
devices to protect against:
Electric shock
Fire hazards
Injury
2.1General safety
WARNING!
!
People (including children) whose physical, sensory or mental
capacities or whose lack of experience or knowledge prevent
them from using this product safely should not use it without the
supervision or instruction of a responsible person.
Electronic devices are not toys
Keep electrical appliances out of reach of children or infirm persons. Do not let them use the appliances without supervision.
Use the Travel Power only as intended.
A qualified electrician must do the 230 V AC installations
( Installation manual).
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Dometic Travel PowerTarget group
2.2Operating the device safely
WARNING!
!
The output voltage of the Travel Power generator is considera-
bly higher than the output voltage of a regular vehicle generator.
No extra connections must be made to the Travel Power
generator under any circumstances.
The Travel Power generator with power box must never come
into contact with the regular 230-Vw network or the12/24-Vg-
system of the vehicle. If external power from the regular 230 V
network is wanted a two phase, three positioned selector or similar must be installed between the Travel Power lines and the
regular lines ( Installation manual).
The power box cover is not to be removed at any time. Service
on the Travel Power must only be made by an authorised workshop.
Only appliances marked 220 V or 230 V may be connected to
Travel Power.
Extension cables for work outside the vehicle must be suitable
for outdoor use:
– 16 A: cable diameter 2.5 mm²; length maximum 100 m
– 25/36 A: cable diameter 4 mm²; length maximum 100 m
If the on/off switch is in the on-position when the vehicle engine
starts the Travel Power will immediately generate 230 V to the
outlet. Ensure that appliances not intended for use are switched
off or disconnected.
3Target group
This operating manual is for the user of the generator.
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Scope of deliveryDometic Travel Power
4Scope of delivery
No. in
fig. 1,
page 3
1Power box
2Generator
–Installation Manual
–Operating Manual
A
Description
Can be used with this power box only!
NOTICE!
For the proper use of the Travel Power only use original parts
from Dometic as listed above. These three parts shall be installed
and handled according to the instructions in this manual.
5Accessories
Available as accessory (not included in scope of delivery):
No. in
fig. 1,
page 3
1 – 3Connection cable between generator and power
1 – 3Connection cable between generator and power
1 – 3Connection cable between generator and power
1 – 3Connection cable between generator and power
–Control panel with 7 m connection cable9103002009
4Adapter cables for old Travel Power systems
DescriptionItem number
box, 3 m
box, 5 m
box, 7 m
box, 10 m
Contact customer service if you have any questions
(see back page).
Complete generator (fig. 1 2, page 3)
Complete brush holder set
Set washers for alignment
Warning label for generator
7Intended use
The Dometic Travel Power transforms mechanical energy, supplied by an
engine, through the Travel Power generator and the power box into a sine
wave voltage of 230 V~/50 Hz and delivers a current up to:
Travel Power 3.5: 16 A (Item no. 9103000000)
Travel Power 5.0: 25 A (Item no. 9103000001)
Travel Power 5.0 ASC: 25 A (Item no. 9102900197)
Travel Power 8.0: 36 A (Item no. 9103000002)
The Dometic Travel Power system is designed for use in vehicles (automobiles and trucks).
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Technical descriptionDometic Travel Power
8Technical description
8.1Function
Key for fig. 5, page 5:
No.Description
1Power box
2Battery connector
3Shielded cable
43-pole generator socket
52-pole generator socket
6Optional Switch
7Fuse 10 A
8Vehicle key
9RCCB
10External power supply
11Switch of external power supply
12Output connector
13Generator connector
The Travel Power generator with power box consists of the following three
main parts:
power box
generator
shielded cable (between the generator and the power box with different
lengths)
The generator is fixed with special brackets on an vehicle engine. It supplies
the requested electrical energy through the shielded cable to the power box.
The power box transforms the incoming current from the generator to a
usable sine wave current at a constant frequency of 50 Hz ± 0.5 % and a
stable voltage of 230 V ± 7 % (RMS).
Additionally, the power box protects itself and the connected electrical consumer if any critical conditions occur such as low speed, overload.
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Dometic Travel PowerTechnical description
The electrical box indicates operating modes and errors (e.g. low or high
speeds, overload) on the LEDs.
Travel Power delivers a sine wave voltage of 230 Vw/50 Hz. The frequency
is not dependent on the engine speed however the power loading is.
Depending on the vehicle engine speed, Travel Power delivers constantly a
current up to
Travel Power 3.5: 16 A
Travel Power 5.0: 25 A
Travel Power 8.0: 36 A
Travel Power functions by means of a battery:
Travel Power 3.5 – 5.0: 12 V battery (cars) and 24 V battery (trucks)
Travel Power 5.0 ASC: only 12 V battery (cars)
Travel Power 8.0 W: only 24 V battery (trucks)
8.2Displays and control elements
Displays see fig. 4, page 4
LEDColourDescription
RPM HighyellowEngine speed too high for the needed electrical power
ONgreenFlashing: ready (no engine speed)
Constantly lit: 230 V available
RPM LowredEngine speed to Iow for the needed electrical power
AlarmredSlowly flashing: Temperature protection active
Constantly lit: High/low voltage protection active
Constantly lit: Short circuit
OverloadyellowProtection limit of current exceeded
Control elements see fig. 3, page 4
No. in
fig. 3, page 4
5On/Off-switch
Description
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Checking before useDometic Travel Power
9Checking before use
WARNING!
!
9.1Mechanical control
➤ Check the generator and make sure that it is securely and irremovable
mounted on the engine.
➤ Check the pulleys and make sure that they are parallel and aligned.
➤ Make sure that the belt and the pulleys can run without obstruction.
➤ Make sure that the belt is tightened according to the manufacture’s
instructions.
➤ Make sure that the belt has sufficient clearance in order not to damage
surrounding parts at large load changes.
➤ Check that the power box is mounted correctly:
– on a plane surface
– in a well-ventilated area
– protected against moisture
Check the mechanical and electrical installation of the generator
and power thoroughly before turning on the ignition and using
Travel Power.
➤ Check that the openings of the power box are not covered.
9.2Electrical control
➤ Make sure that all the wiring is done in a secure and correct way.
➤ Make sure that all cables are undamaged, unloaded, securely attached,
not rubbed or pinched in any way.
➤ Check that all cables are mounted and tightened in a proper way.
➤ Check that all connectors and socket screws are well tightened.
➤ Check that all appliances not intended for use are turned off or discon-
nected.
➤ Make sure that the earth connection is correctly installed.
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Dometic Travel PowerUsing Travel Power
10Using Travel Power
10.1Precautions before starting Travel Power
➤ Before switching on the power box please check:
– that appliances not intended for use are turned off or disconnected
– that the engine is correctly running
(if not: the green LED is flashing)
– that the requested/needed electrical power is adequate for the nominal
Travel Power output
(if not: the power box starts with auto-protection, the red LED is
continuously lit)
– that the alternator’s revolutions are adequate for the requested
electrical power
(if not: the power box starts with auto-protection, the red LED is
continuously lit)
10.2Starting Travel Power
➤ Switch on the power box (fig. 3 5, page 4).
➤ Check the LEDs of the power Box (see chapter “Displays and control ele-
ments” on page 19).
➤ When the green LED is continuously lit switch on the electrical load
according to the nominal load and the correspondent alternator’s speed.
See the following graphics:
– 3.5 kW: fig. 6, page 6
– 5 kW and 5 kW ASC: fig. 7, page 6
– 8kW: fig. 8, page 7
If the green LED is not continuously lit see chapter “Troubleshooting” on
page 22.
10.3Shutting down Travel Power
➤ Turn off all appliances which shall not restart automatically when Travel
Power will be switched on again.
➤ Switch off the power box (fig. 3 5, page 4).
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TroubleshootingDometic Travel Power
11Troubleshooting
11.1Description of remote control LEDs
LED
NameBrief description
AC Over
Volt age
AC Under
Voltage
DC Over
Voltage
No RPMEngine stoppedRPM lower than limit
OverspeedAlarm engine RPM
Low RPMEngine RPM too low
High RPMEngine RPM too high
ShutdownOutput short circuitNumbers of impulses from PWM
OverloadAlarm overloadMaximum (18.5 A) and of I2t
Overtemperature
MagFaultShort circuit in
Vdriver LowAlarm excitation
Param ErrorParameters module
Isolation FailCaused by HWYesYesYesC
Limit
Overload
passed
Output voltage too
high
Output voltage too low Voltage lower than limit (180 V)
Voltage DC Bus too
high
out of limit
for required energy
for required energy
Alarm high temperature
excitation
voltage too low or
M165 fault
M165 fault
Description activation and end
of activation
Voltage higher than limit (260 V)
for a certain time (1.3 s)
for a certain time (3.6 s)
Alarm produced by HWYesYesYesC
(1.200 min-1)
RPM higher than limitDelay for
RPM lower than limitNoNoNoC C
RPM higher than limitNoNoNoC C
with CC detected
(1400 W/s)
Limit (60 °C) exceeded
The alarm resets when the tem-
perature descents under the limit
Alarm caused by HWYesYesYesC
Voltage of inner circuit less than
limit (14.4 V)
Control parametersYesYesYesC
Interruption
excitation
YesYe sYe sC
YesYe sYe sC
No–NoF
download
bus
YesYe sYe sC
YesYe sYe sC
YesD el ay
YesYe sYe sC
NoNoNo
Inter-
Critical
ruption
Alarm?
RPM HighOnRPM Low
YesYe sC
YesF
for fan
supply
Alarm
Overload
CContinuously lit
FSlowly flashing
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Dometic Travel PowerTroubleshooting
Power at the
230V-outlet?
No
Refer to “Fault
tracing when Power
Box stops working“
No
Is the green
LED2 lit?
Is the RCCB ok?
device ok?
Are the 230 V wiring
and contacs ok?
Check connected
equipment
Replace or
repair
Fix 230 V wiring
or contacts
Is the remote
control in ON-
position?
Are the 3 A fuses
ok?
Is the generator
speed
sufficient?
Is the battery
voltage ok?
Is the belt trans-
mission ok?
Are the cables ok?
Voltage at both
ends?
Contact
service
Turn on the
remote control
Increase the
speed
Check battery
Check the belt
transmission
Check for
broken cables
or contacts
Is the cause clear?
Remove the cause
and change the
fuses
No
Contact service
No
NoNo
No
No
No
No
No
Is the red
LED lit?
Yes
Yes
Is the switching
Contact
service
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
YesYes
Yes
Yes
YesYe s
No
No
Yes
11.2Fault tracing
WARNING! Danger of electrocution!
!
Be careful when fault tracing the Travel Power. Be aware that the
system is a 230 V installation.
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Is the red
LED4 lit?
Yes
Have severel connections and
disconnections of large loads
within a short interval occurred?
Restart and avoid such behavior
Has a large motor or compressor load
been connected?
Does the battery have over or
under voltage?
Has the temperature
protection been triggered?
Reduce the load and avoid starting large
motors/compressors at the same time
Is there a slackness in the 230 V
installation or in the generator wiring?
Check the wiring
Take care of the battery according to
the manufacturer's recommandations
Yes
No
No
Restart TravelPower
with the remote control
No
No
No
Yes
Restart TravelPower
with the remote control
Restart TravelPower
with the remote control
Restart TravelPower
with the remote control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Check that the power box installation
is ok. Make sure the ventilation
openings are unobstructed.
Make sure the ambient temperature
is normal.
LED4
slowly
flashing
Contact sevice
11.3Fault tracing when the power box stops working
WARNING! Danger of electrocution!
!
Be careful when fault tracing the Travel Power. Be aware that the
system is a 230 V installation.
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Dometic Travel PowerTroubleshooting
11.4Fault tracing before contacting the retailer
WARNING!
!
Before contacting the Travel Power representative the following items
should be checked:
1. Check if all connectors are well connected and if all socket screws are
well tightened (fig. 5, page 5).
I
2. If item 1 is found correct, loosen the generator connector from the power
box.
Measure the resistance between all the outlets in the generator connector on PIN3–4–5 (fig.8, page 7).
The resistance between two of the outlets pins should be
– 3.5 kW: 5.3 Ω±0.25 Ω
– 5 kW: 2.9 Ω±0.25 Ω
– 8 kW: 783 mΩ±20 mΩ
The resistance between the outlets of PIN 1 and 2 should be
– 3.5 kW: 2.85 Ω±0.1 Ω
– 5 kW: 2.85 Ω±0.1 Ω
– 8 kW: 7,35 Ω±0,30 Ω
3. If a short-circuit (0 Ω) or an infinite resistance is measured in any of the
measurements during item 2 check that the connection of the shielded
cable to the generator is properly done.
If the connection is proper disconnect the shielding cable from the
generator.
The resistance between socket connections 1 – 2, 2 – 3 and 3 – 1
should be
In order to avoid any risk from electrical current or voltage assure
that the Travel Power is switched off and the engine was stopped
before starting the fault tracing.
NOTE
A voltage drop at smaller loads can be caused by bad connections of the shielded cable connectors.
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MaintenanceDometic Travel Power
The resistance between socket connection 4 – 5 should be
– 3.5 kW: 2.85 Ω±0.1 Ω
– 5 kW: 2.85 Ω±0.1 Ω
– 8kW: 7,35 Ω±0,30 Ω
Measure the resistance between the generator housing and each of the
cables 1 through 5 (fig. 0, page 8). The resistance should be more than
1MΩ for a sufficient insulation between winding and ground.
If any resistance value is incorrect the generator must be exchanged.
However, if all measurements are correct check carefully the shielded
cable, because a short-circuit or a break in the cable is likely.
Measure at both ends the resistance of each cable part to recognise any
short-circuit.
Twist and turn the cable to see any possible damages.
12Maintenance
NOTE
I
The following influences shorten the generator’s lifetime:
wrong installation
constant high speed of the generator
dirt and filth on the generator
For maintenance observe the following instructions:
➤ Check if the power box’ filters are in good condition or if they have to be
replaced.
➤ Check if the generator’s brushes are in good condition or have to be
replaced.
➤ Check the belt alignment.
NOTICE!
A
The generator pulley must be mounted in parallel and aligned to
the crankshaft pulley as shown in fig. a, page 8.
If the pulley installation is not made correctly problems due to belt
wear are likely to occur.
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Dometic Travel PowerGuarantee
➤ Check the belt and pulley condition.
To ensure good performance, the area of contact between belt and
pulley should be as large as possible.
To ensure sufficient clearance for the belt and to maintain a large contact
area idlers and/or tensions may be stretched as shown in fig. b, page 8.
➤ Check if all screws are well tightened.
If necessary, tighten the screws with the correct moment.
➤ If necessary, clean the electrical connections.
13Guarantee
The statutory warranty period applies. If the product is defective, please
contact your retailer or the manufacturer's branch in your country (see the
back of the instruction manual for the addresses).
For repair and guarantee processing, please include the following documents when you send in the device:
A copy of the receipt with purchasing date
A reason for the claim or description of the fault
14Disposal
➤ Place the packaging material in the appropriate recycling waste bins
wherever possible.
If you wish to finally dispose of the product, ask your local recycling
centre or specialist dealer for details about how to do this in
M
accordance with the applicable disposal regulations.
Dimensions (W x D x H):159 x 178 x 190 mm260 x 200 x
300 mm
Weight:7.1 kg15.5 kg
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