Energizer EN500 User Manual

WARNING:

This Unit employs Components that tend to produce arcs or sparks – To
prevent fire or explosion, do not install in compartments containing
batteries or flammable materials - SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION:

OUTPUT NON-SINUSOIDAL REFER TO MANUAL - Provided with integral
protection against overloads. To prevent fire, do not cover or obstruct
ventilation openings. Do not mount in Zero-Clearance compartment.
Overheating may result.

Notice :

The output of this device is not sinusoidal. It has a total harmonic distortion
of 30% percent and maximum single harmonic of 8 percent

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EN500

Owner's Guide

Conforms t o / Confo rme à UL std. 458,

CSA s td. C22.2 No. 107.1

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasingthe
Connected to the 12 volt outlet in your vehicle, the

EN500

of loads through both the AC outlet and USB port.
Read this guide before connecting or using the

EN500
We hope you enjoy using your and if you
require any assistance, please contact our help desk:

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Misusing or incorrectly connecting the
may damage the equipment or create hazardous
conditions for users. Read the following safety
instructions and pay special attention to all Caution
and Warning statements in the guide.
Warnings identify conditions that may result in

Cautions identify conditions or practices that may

damage the unit or other equipment.

efficiently and reliably powers a wide variety

and save it for future reference.

www.energizerpower.com or toll free: 1.866.295.6775

. Important Safety Information

WARNING

Keep children away from the . T he

nverter generates the same potentially lethal AC

i
power as a normal household wall outlet.

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Warnings and Cautions

The housingmay become

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uncomfortablywarm,reaching140°F (60° C) under
extendedhigh power operation. During operation,
keepit awayfrom materialsthat maybe affected by
high temperatures.

Do not use the in the presence of
flammable fumes or gases, such as in the bilge of a
gasoline powered boat, or near propane tanks. Do
not use the in an enclosure
containing automotive-type, lead-acid batteries.
These batteries, unlike sealed batteries, vent
explosive hydrogen gas, which can be ignited by
sparks from electrical connections.

WARNING: Shock hazard

Usecaution when inserting an ACplug intothe
three-prongAC outlet. The prongs of an AC plug
canbecome bent from misuse. If an ACplug is
improperlyinserted intothe AC outlet,a bentprong
canslip outside the inverterand become a shock
hazard.
Grip the inverter carefullywhen inserting or
removingan AC plug. Keep yourngers clearof
theAC outlet. Ensure that your ngers donot
contact the prongs of an ACplug whenthe plugis
partiallyinside the inverter.

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CAUTION: Risk of Fire.

Do not replace any vehicle fuse with a rating higher
than recommended by the Vehicle Manufacturer.
Ensure that the electrical system in your vehicle
can supply this product without causing the vehicle

fusing to open.
rating is typically found in the vehicle operator’s manual.
If a vehicle fuse opens repeatedly, do not keep on
replacing it. The cause of the overload must be found.

On no account should fuses be patched up with
tin foil or wire as this may cause serious damage

elsewhere in the electrical circuit or

Information on the vehicle fuse

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CAUTION: Output non-sinusoidal

Some chargers for small nickel-cadmium batteries
can be damaged if connected to the
Do not use the inverter with the following
appliances:

• Small battery-operated appliances like
rechargeable flashlights, some rechargeable
shavers, and night lights that are plugged
directly into an AC receptacle to recharge.

• Battery chargers used in hand power tools.
These chargers display a warning label stating
that dangerous voltages are present at the
charger battery terminals.

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CAUTION

Do not connect live AC power to the
AC outlets. This will damage the inverter,
and the damage is not covered by warranty.
Do not connect any AC load that has its neutral
conductor connected to ground to the

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Additional Safety Guidelines

• Do notinsertforeign objects in the
outlets orotheropenings.

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• Never connecttheinverterto power utility AC

distribution wiring.

• Do notusethe

over 100°F(40° C).

• Do notexposethe

snow,or spray.

Failure tofollowthesesafety guidelines may cause
personal injuryand/ordamage to the

It mayalsovoid your product warranty.

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in temperatures

to water,rain,

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3. Safety Features

• Overload protectionwith automatic shutdown

• Low batteryvoltageshutdown

• High-input voltage protectionwithautomatic

shutdown

• Overheat protectionwithautomatic shutdown

• Output shortcircuitprotection.

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4. Inverter Features

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ON/OFF

Power
Button

Front

USB port

2.1 Amp

AC Outlets

Back

Ground
Terminal

Remote
Control
Receptacle

DC

Connectors

Cooling
Fan

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5. Using the Inverter

Through its AC outlet, the is capable
of powering most 120V AC products that use
500W or less. The can also power or
chargemost consumer electronics that have

USB power ports.

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AC output waveform, called

The
“modified sine wave” is designed to function
similarly to the sine wave shape of utility power.
Most devices are not affected by a "modified sine
wave", you may need to consult with the manufacturer
of the device you wish to run prior to connection
with inverter.

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1. Plug a DC cable into the DC cable port on the

EN500 and connect to a 12V cigarette lighter
receptacle.

2. Plug the device you want to operate into the

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3. When the inverter is not in use, unplug it from the

12V outlet to prevent slight discharge of the
battery.

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6. Inverter Operation

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When properly connected to a 12V outlet
light will glow GREEN, indicating the inverter is
ready.

2. Plug the product(s) you want to operate into the

AC outlet or USB port and switch them on (if
necessary).

Operating Guidelines

• As the battery is used, its voltage begins to fall.

When the EN500 senses that the voltage
at its DC input has dropped to 10.5V, the inverter
automatically shuts down and the light glows RED,
indicating a fault. This prevents the battery from
being damaged. Turn off any devices that the
EN500 is powering.

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, the

Important:

brief periods of very high current needed for engine
starting. They are not intended for constant deep discharge.
Regularly operating the EN500 from a vehicle
battery until low-voltage shutdown occurs will shorten the

f the battery.

life o

Vehicle batteries are designed to provide

• If an AC product rated higher than 500 W is

plugged into the

, the inverter will

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shut down. The LED light will alternate from
GREEN to RED continuously.

• If the EN500 exceeds a safe operating

temperature, due to insucient ventilation or a
high-temperature environment, it automatically
shuts down. The RED FAULT light comes on.

• Should a defective battery charging system cause

the battery voltage to rise to dangerously high
levels, the EN500 automatically shuts
down. The RED FAULT light comes on.

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CAUTION

Althoughthe EN500 incorporates
protectionagainst over-voltage,it may stillbe
damagedif the input voltageexceeds 16V.

• Inthe eventof anoverload,lowbatteryvoltageor

overheating, the EN500 automatically
shuts down.

Battery Operating Time

Operating time will vary depending on the charge
level of the battery, its capacity and the power level
drawn by the particular AC load, USB load, or
combination of both. With a typical vehicle battery
and a 80W load, an operating time of 4 to 5 hours or
more can be expected.

When using a vehicle battery as a power source, it is
strongly recommended to start the vehicle every hour
or two to recharge the battery before its capacity drops
too low. The EN500 can operate while the

engine is running, but the normal voltage drop that
occurs during starting of the engine may trigger the
inverter’s low voltage shutdown feature.

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Interfe

Generally,most AC productsoperatewith

rence with Electronic Equipment

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justasthey would withhouseholdAC power.
Below isinformationconcerningtwopossible
exceptions.

Buzzing sound in audio systems and radios

Some inexpensive stereo systems and AM-FM radios
have inadequate internal power supply filtering and
will “buzz” slightly when powered by the EN500
Generally, the only solution is an audio product
with a higher quality filter.

Television interference

The EN500 is shielded tominimizeits
interferencewith TVsignals. However,withweakTV
signalsinterference maybe visibleintheformo

f

linesscrollingacrossthe screen. The following

shouldminimizeor elimi

• Increase the distance betweenthe EN500
and the TV, antenna andcables.

• Adjust the orientation oftheEN500
television, antennaandcables.

• Maximize TV signal strengthby usinga better
antenna and use shielded antenna cablewhere
possible.

nate theproblem:

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7. Troubleshooting

PROBLEM: AC product will not operate, no inverter
lights are

Possible cause Solution

ON.

Batteryis defective. Check batteryand replace if

Looseconnections. Check connections.

required.

PROBLEM: Measured inverter output is too low.

Possible cause Solution

Standard“average­reading”AC voltmeter
usedto measure output
voltage, resulting in an
apparentreading 5 to15 V
toolow.

Inverter’s“modied sine
wave” output requires “true
RMS”voltmeter foraccurate
measurements.

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Possible cause Solution

Batteryvoltage is too low. Rechargebattery.

PROBLEM: AC product will not operate, RED
light ON.

Possible cause Solution

ACproduct(s)connected
areratedatmorethanthe
inverter’scontinuous
power rating; overload
shutdownhas occurred.

ACproduct israted less
thanthe inverter’s
continuouspowerrating;
high starting surgehas
causedoverload
shutdown.

Batteryis discharged. Rechargebattery.

The inverter has over
heated due to poor
ventilation and has shut
down.

Usea product withapower
ratingless than theinverter’s
continuous power rating.

Productexceeds inverter’s
surgecapability.Useaproduct
withstarting surgepower
withinthe inverter’scapability.

Unplug inverter from DC socket
and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
Remove objects covering unit.
Move the inverter to a cooler
place. Reduce load if continuous
operation is required. Restart.

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Specifications: EN500

Specifications

Description

Output Continuous Watts (W)

500 W +10W（USB）

Surge Capacity (Peak Power)

1000 W

Rated Input DC (V,A)

12VDC, , 54A

Input Voltage Range

10.5 to 15.5 VDC

Rated Frequency (Hz)

60 Hz±1

Rated Output AC (V,A)

4.17A(105-125)

Rates Output USB (V,A)

2 * 5V/max. 2.1A (I-Pad)

No Load Current

<0.3A DC

Optimum Efficiency

90% min.

Fuse (A)

35A*2

Fuse Type

Internal Blade

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Specifications

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Specifications: EN500

NOTE:

All specifications are typical at nominal line, half load, and 77°F (25° C)
unless otherwise noted. Specifications are subject to change without
notice.

Specifications

Output Wave Form

Max. Touch Temperature

Operating Temperature

Operating/Storage Humidity RH

Cooling System

Ripple & Noise(Peak to Peak)

Dimensions LxWxH (inches)

Assembled Weight (LBS)

(continued)

THD

Power Factor

Description

Modifed Sine Wave

65°C Max
0° to 40°C

5 to 95%

Fan Cooling over temperature

35%

0.65 Min
<250mV

9.06 x 5.39 x 2.64

1.98

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9. Warranty and Return

Warranty by PowerBright

What does this warranty cover?
This Limited Warranty

covers defectsin workmanship and materials in

and
yourEN500.This warranty period lasts for 24 months
from the date of purchase at the point of sale to you,
theoriginal end user customer. You

proofof purchase tomake warranty claims.

have

What will PowerBright do? PowerBright will, at its option,
repair orreplace the defectiveproduct free ofcharge,
provided that you notify PowerBright of the product defect
within the Warranty Period, and provided that PowerBright
through inspection establishesthe existence of such a defect
and thatit is covered by this Limited Warranty.

PowerBright will, at its option, use new and/or reconditioned
parts in performing warranty repair and building
replacement products. PowerBright reservesthe rightto
use parts or products of original or improved design in the
replacement. If PowerBright repairs or replaces a product, its
warranty continues for the remaining portionof the original
Warranty Period or 90 days from the date of the return

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is provided by PowerBright

are required to

repair or

shipment to thecustomer, whichever is greater. All replaced
products and all parts removed from repaired products
become the property of PowerBright.

PowerBright covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the
product, and return shipment to the customervia a PowerBright
selected non-expedited surface freightwithin thecontiguous
United States and Canada.Alaska and Hawaii are excluded.
Contact PowerBright Customer Service for details on freight
policy forreturn shipments outsideof thecontiguous United
States and Canada.

How do you get service?

If your product requires troubleshooting or warranty
service, contact your dealer.
If you are unable to contact your dealer, or the dealer is
unable to provide service, contact PowerBright directly at:

Toll Free: 1 866 295 6775
Website: www.PowerBright.com

Direct returns may be performed according to the PowerBright
Return Material Authorization Policy described in your
product manual. For some products, PowerBright maintains a
network of regional Authorized Service Centers. Call
PowerBright or check our website to see if your product
can be repaired at one of these facilities.

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What does this warranty not cover? This Limited
Warrantydoes not cover normal wearand tearof the product
or costs related to the removal,installation, or
troubleshooting of the customer's electrical systems. This
warranty does not apply to, and PowerBright will not be
responsible for, any defect in or damage to:

a) the product if it has been misused, neglected, improp-

erly installed, physically damaged or altered, either
internally or externally, or damagedfrom improper use
or use in an unsuitable environment;

b) theproduct if it has been subjected to fire, water,

generalized corrosion, biological infestations, or input
voltage that creates operating conditions beyond the
maximum or minimum limits listed in the PowerBright
product specifications including high input voltage
from generators and lightning strikes;

c) the product if repairs have beendone to it otherthan by

PowerBright or its authorized service centers
(hereafter "ASCs");

d) theproduct if it is used as a component part of a prod-

uct expressly warranted by another manufacturer;

e) the product if its original identification (trade-mark,

serial number) markingshave been defaced, altered, or
removed.

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Exclusions

If this product is a consumer product, federal law does not
allow an exclusion of implied warranties. To the extent you
are entitled to implied warranties under federallaw, to the
extent permitted by applicable law they are limited to the
duration of this Limited Warranty. Some states and
provinces do not allow limitations or exclusionson implied
warranties or on the duration of an implied warranty or on
the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation(s)or exclusion(s) may not
apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific
legal rights. You may have other rights which may vary
from state to state or province to province.

Warning: Limitations OnUse

Please refer to your product manual for limitations on uses
of the product.

SPECIFICALLY, PLEASE NOTE THAT THE EN500
SHOULD NOT BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH LIFE SUPPORT
SYSTEMS OR OTHER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR DEVICES.
WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING,
POWERBRIGHT MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONSOR WARRANTIES
REGARDING THE USE OFTHE ENERGIZER
IN CONNECTION WITH LIFE SUPPORTSYSTEMSOR OTHER MEDICAL
EQUIPMENT OR DEVICES.

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Return Material Authorization Policy

Before returning a product directly to PowerBright
you mustobtain a ReturnMaterial Authorization
(RMA) number andthecorrect factory "Ship To"
address. Products must also beshipped prepaid.
Product shipments will be refused andreturnedat
your expense if they are unauthorized, returned
without an RMA number clearly marked on the
outside of
collect, or iftheyareshipped to the wrong
location.

When you contact PowerBright to obtain service,
please haveyourinstruction manual ready for
reference andbe prepared

- The serial number of your product

- Information about the installation and use of
the unit

- Information about the failure and/orreason
for the return

- A copy of your dated proof of purchase

the shipping box, if they are shipped

to supply:

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Return Procedure

1. Package the unit safely,preferably using the original
box and packing materials. Please ensurethat your
product is shipped fully insured in the original
packaging or equivalent. This warranty will not apply
where the product is damaged due to improper
packaging.

2. Include the following:

• The RMA number supplied by PowerBright

Technology, Inc. clearly marked on the outside of
the box.

• A return address where the unit can be shipped.

Post Office Boxes are not acceptable.

• A contact telephone number where you can be

reached during work hours.

• A brief description of the problem.

3. Ship the unit prepaid to the address provided by your
PowerBright customer service representative.

If you are returning a product from outside of the USA
or Canada In addition to the above, you MUST include

return freight funds and are fully responsible for all
documents, duties, tariffs, and deposits.

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