RocketFish 3RF-INV80, RF-INV80 User Manual
Universal AC/DC/USB Portable Power Source
Source d’alimentation portative universelle
CA/CC/USB
Fuente de alimentación portátil universal de
CA/CC/USB
RF-INV80
User Guide Guide de l’utilisateur Guía del Usuario
Rocketfish RF-INV80
Universal AC/DC/USB Portable
Power Source
Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................... 3
Safety information....................................................................................... 4
Features...........................................................................................................5
Using the power source............................................................................. 7
Maintaining .................................................................................................... 9
Troubleshooting........................................................................................... 9
Specifications...............................................................................................10
Legal notices................................................................................................11
One-year limited warranty......................................................................15
Français...............................................................xx
Español................................................................xx
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of a high-quality Rocketfish
product. Your RF-INV80 represents the state of the art in portable
power source design and is designed for reliable and trouble-free
performance.
You can use the power source to power or charge laptops and
other devices, such as DVD players and portable TVs. You can also
use the power source to charge batteries in other devices.
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Safety information
Warni ng: The power source produces high voltage AC power just like
the power found in home power outlets. Do not put any other
object into the power source except standard electrical device
plugs. Failure to use the correct AC power plug could cause
• Fully charge the battery for five hours before you use it the first
• Do not use the power source near flammable materials.
• Avoid leaving the power source in a hot vehicle.
• Avoid exposing the power source to direct sunlight because it
• Put the power source in a the place with adequate ventilation.
• Keep the power source away from all moisture and liquid.
• Turn off the power source or remove the connector from the
• Do not insert any metal material into the ventilation opening
• Do not drop the power source on a hard surface.
• Do not press hard on the power source.
• Charge the internal battery at least once within every three
• Keep away from children. The power source produces
• Never use the power source with devices that require more
• Make sure that you use 14 AWG or larger wire. This ensures
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electrical shock or fire.
time.
can cause overheating.
vehicle lighter plug while not using it.
on the power source.
months to avoid battery damage.
dangerous high voltages.
the 80 W of power.
that the power source has ample power to function correctly.
Also make sure the polarities are connected correctly.
Features
• 110 V AC power when connected to a vehicle’s cigarette
lighter socket
• Two 5 V USB ports for connecting an iPod®, mobile phone, or
MP3 player
• Internal battery charges when connected to a vehicle’s
cigarette lighter socket or the provided AC adapter
• Low voltage, over voltage, overload, and short-circuit
protection
Package contents
•RF-INV80 portable power source
• 12 V DC cord with vehicle lighter plug
• 100 ~ 240 V AC adapter (1 amp)
•User Guide
•Carrying case
Capacity
The power source has the following capacities:
•110V AC 80W
• 110 V AC 100 W (maximum 30 minutes)
• 4 Ah 11.1 V lithium polymer internal battery
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Components
# Component Description
1 Power button Press and hold for one second to turn the power
2 Battery LED Blinking—Battery is charging or the battery
3 Power LED Lights when the power source is turned on.
source on or off.
charge is below 20%.
Red—Battery is fully charged.
Green—Battery is in use.
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# Component Description
4 USB ports Plug USB devices, such as mobile phones or MP3
5 Ventilation opening Helps cool the power supply. Do not block or insert
6 110 V AC power connector Plug an electrical device into this connector.
players, into these ports. The power supply charges
the connected device’s battery.
objects into this opening.
Using the power source
Most electrical tools, appliances, and AV devices have labels that
indicate the power consumption in amps or watts. Make sure that
the power consumption of the device you want to operate does
not exceed the rated power of the power supply.
If you are not sure what the device’s power consumption is, you can
safely try to operate the device from the power source. The built-in
overload protection shuts down the power source if the connected
device’s power consumption exceeds the power source’s capacity.
If the overload protection shuts down the power source, you need
to unplug the device before the power source will restart.
Resistive loads are the easiest for the power source to run. However,
larger resistive loads, such as electronic stoves or heaters, usually
require more wattage than the power supply can deliver on a
continuous basis. Inductive loads, such as some televisions, may
require two to six times their wattage rating to start up. The most
demanding in this category are those that start under load, such as
compressors and pumps.
Testing is the only definitive way to determine whether the power
supply can start a device and how long the device will run.
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Charging the battery
Make sure that you charge the battery five hours before you use it
the first time.
To charge the battery:
1 Connect the cigarette lighter or the AC power adapter cord to
the power supply.
2 Connect the other end of the cigarette lighter cord to a
vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket.
Or, connect the other end of the AC power adapter cord to a
power outlet.
3 Leave the power source connected for five hours if this is the
first time you have used it.
Connecting an electrical device
To connect an electrical device:
1 Plug the electrical device’s power cord into the 110 V AC port
on the front of the power supply.
2 Turn on the power supply and connected device.
Connecting a USB device
To connect a USB device:
1 Plug the USB device’s USB cable into one of the USB ports on
the front of the power source.
2 Turn on the power supply and connected device.
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Maintaining
Fully charge the battery at least once every three months to
prevent battery damage.
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Solution
No output voltage Cords are not connected securely. Make sure that all cords are connected
The power soure is in a protective
state.
The internal battery is completely
discharged.
Power supply does not
run the connected
device.
The connected device has a greater
power rating than the power source.
Starting power of the device is up to
two times that of its rated power.
securely.
Disconnect the AC or cigarette power
adapter cord, let the power source cool
(if necessary), then reconnect the cord.
Charge the battery for five hours.
Use a device with a lower power
rating.
Use a device that uses a lower starting
power.
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Specifications
General
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AC out put powe r
(continuous)
AVC ou tput power max 100 W, 30 minutes
AC output surge capacity 160 W
AC output waveform Modified sine wave
DC input voltage range 10 V to 15 V DC
AC out put volt age 115 ± 10 V AC RMS
AC output frequency 60 ± 4 Hz
Internal current while off < 0.3 mA
Low voltage shutdown 10 V
High voltage shutdown 15 V
USB output power
(continuous)
Overload protection > Rated power
Thermal protection Yes
Operation temperature 10°F to +130°F
Internal fu se 24 A
Dimensions 5.51 × 3.15× 1.34 inches
80 W
500 mA
(-10°C to + 45°C)
Weight 2.3lbs. (1KG)
14.0 × 80 × 34 cm
Internal battery
Internal battery type Lithium polymer 3-cells
Internal battery capacity 4 Ah
Internal battery voltage 11.1 V
Charging time 2 hours (25% discharged)
3 hours (50% discharged)
5.5 hours (100% discharged)
Running time 2 hour s - Laptop computers
3 hours – Portable DVD Players
9.5 hours – SAT Radio Player
12 hours - PSP
44 hours - iPod music
72 hours - iPod Nano
12 days - most cell phones (standby)
Legal notices
FCC Part 15
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of
this product is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the
limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.
FCC warning
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
DHHS and FDA safety certification
This product is made and tested to meet safety standards of the
FCC, requirements and compliance with safety performance of the
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and also with FDA
Radiation Performance Standards 21 CFR Subchapter J.
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Canada ICES-003 statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
RSS 310 statement
To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna
type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent
isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that
permitted for successful communication.
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One-year limited warranty
Rocketfish Products (“Rocketfish”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of
this new RF-INV80 (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in
the original manufacture of the material or workmanship for one (1) year
from the purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”). This Product must be
purchased from an authorized dealer of Rocketfish brand products and
packaged with this warranty statement. This warranty does not cover
refurbished Product. If you notify Rocketfish during the Warranty Period of a
defect covered by this warranty that requires service, terms of this warranty
apply.
How long does the coverage last?
The Warranty Period lasts for one year (365 days), beginning on the date
you purchased the Product. The purchase date is printed on the receipt you
received with the product.
What does this warranty cover?
During the Warranty Period, if the original manufacture of the material or
workmanship of the Product is determined to be defective by an authorized
Rocketfish repair center or store personnel, Rocketfish will (at its sole
option): (1) repair the Product with new or rebuilt parts; or (2) replace the
Product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts.
Products and parts replaced under this warranty become the property of
Rocketfish and are not returned to you. If service of Products and parts are
required after the Warranty Period expires, you must pay all labor and parts
charges. This warranty lasts as long as you own your Rocketfish Product
during the Warranty Period. Warranty coverage terminates if you sell or
otherwise transfer the Product.
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How to obtain warranty service?
If you purchased the Product at a retail store location, take your original
receipt and the Product to the store you purchased it from. Make sure that
you place the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides
the same amount of protection as the original packaging. If you purchased
the Product from an online web site, mail your original receipt and the
Product to the address listed on the web site. Make sure that you put the
Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same
amount of protection as the original packaging.
Where is the warranty valid?
This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the Product in the
United States and Canada.
What does the warranty not cover?
This warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction
•Installation
•Set up adjustments
• Cosmetic damage
• Damage due to acts of God, such as lightning strikes
•Accident
•Misuse
•Abuse
•Negligence
•Commercial use
• Modification of any part of the Product, including the antenna
This warranty also does not cover:
• Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance
• Connection to an incorrect voltage supply
• Attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by
Rocketfish to service the Product
• Products sold as is or with all faults
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• Consumables, such as fuses or batteries
• Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or
removed
REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. ROCKETFISH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, LOST DATA, LOSS OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT, LOST BUSINESS
OR LOST PROFITS. ROCKETFISH PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS
WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD. SOME
STATES, PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON
HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS,
AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO
STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.
Contact Rocketfish:
For customer service please call 1-800-620-2790
www.rocketfishproducts.com
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7601 Penn Avenue South, Richfield, Minnesota, U.S.A. 55423-3645
© 2008 Best Buy Enterprise Services, Inc.
All rights reserved. ROCKETFISH is a trademark of Best Buy Enterprise
Services, Inc. Registered in some countries. All other products and brand
names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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