Vector Power On Board VEC031POB Owner's Manual & Warranty Information
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VEC031POB
OWNER’S MANUAL
& WARRANTY INFORMATION
THIS MANUAL CONT AINS IMPOR T ANT INFORMATION REGARDING
SAFETY, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF THIS
PRODUCT. BEFORE USE, READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL CAUTIONS,
WARNINGS, INSTRUCTIONS AND PRODUCT LABELS, PLUS YOUR
VEHICLE’S BATTERY MANUFACTURER GUIDELINES. FAILURE TO DO
SO COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
4140 SW 28TH WAY, FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33312
TEL 954-584-4446 • FAX 954-584-5556
400 WATT
POWER INVERTER
800 WATT
PEAK
™
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
To ensure reliable service, your power inver ter must be installed and
used properly. Please read the installation and operating instructions
thoroughly prior to installation and use. Pay particular attention to the
WARNING and CAUTION statements in this manual. The CAUTION
statements advise against certain conditions and practices that may
result in damage to your inverter. The WARNING statements identify
conditions or practices that may result in personal injury or loss of life.
KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARNINGS:
• Do not connect to Household AC distribution wiring
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Remove appliance plug from outlet strips or turn off inverter
before working on appliances
. Multiple outlet power strips with
switches and circuit breakers only interrupt power to the "hot"
receptacle terminals. The "neutral" terminals remain powered with
respect to the "ground" terminals.
CAUTIONS:
• Connect directly to power source with battery clip cables (included)
when operating above 150 watts
• Do not use with positive ground electrical systems. (the majority of
modern automobiles, RVs and trucks are negative ground)
Reverse polarity connection will result in a blown fuse and may
cause permanent damage to the inverter and will void warranty
• This inverter will not operate high wattage appliances or
equipment that produce heat, such as hair dryers, microwave
ovens and toasters.
•Grounding the neutral terminals will cause the inverter to shut down
• Do not operate inverter near water
• Do not install in Engine Compartment – Install in a cool,
well-ventillated area
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................ 4
2. How Your Vector Inverter Works ..................................4,5
2.1 Principle of Operation ................................................4,5
2.2 Vector Power-On-Board™ 400 Output Waveform ........... 5
3. INSTALLATION............................................................... 6
3.1 Power Source Requirements ...........................................6
3.2 Connection to Power Source .......................................6-8
3.3 Connection to Load ....................................................... 8
3.4 Fuse Replacement..........................................................8
3.5 Placement of the Inverter ................................................9
4. OPERATING TIPS ...................................................... 9,10
4.1 Rated Versus Actual Current Draw of Equipment......... 9,10
4.2 Battery Operating Time ............................................... 10
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PROTECTIVE FEATURES OF THE POWER-ON-BOARD™ 350 ..
10,11
6. COMMON PROBLEMS............................................ 11,12
7. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ................................... 12,13
8.SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................... 13
WARRANTY................................................................ 14,15
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1. INTRODUCTION
Your new Vector® Power-On-Board™ 400 inverter is one in a series of
the most advanced DC to AC inverters available today. With proper
care and appropriate usage, it will give you years of dependable
service in your car, truck, RV or boat.
The Power-On-Board™ 400 supplies 400 watts of continuous power,
with a 800 watt peak, in the form of two household-type outlets that are
ready to deliver 110 volt AC power whenever and wherever you need
it! The heavy-duty inverter has enough power to run almost any household or electronic appliance, including color TVs (up to 25"), TV/VCR
combinations, laptop computers, camcorders, cellular phone, camcorder ,
power tool chargers, lamps and many more. It also comes equipped
with battery clips to handle higher amperage/load applications, such
as;power tools, stereo amplifiers (up to 300 watt RMS), vacuums, etc.
Added safety features include automatic shutdown and a low battery
alarm to prevent damage to your battery.
This power inverter incorporates a new cooling technology that directly
benefits our customers. The new design more efficiently cools the power
transistors and thereby increases reliability and the life of the product.
Given proper care and appropriate use, your inverter is covered by a 120
day initial warranty. You may extend the warranty to two full years by
paying a small fee. See the W arranty Information at the end of this manual.
2. HOW YOUR VECTOR INVERTER WORKS
The inverter converts low voltage DC (direct current) from a battery or
other power source to standard 110 volt AC (alternating current) household power.
2.1 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION
The inverter converts power in two stages. The first stage is a DC-to-DC
conversion process that raises the low voltage DC at the inverter input to
145 volts DC. The second stage is the actual inverter stage that converts
the high voltage DC into 110 volts, 60 Hz AC.
The DC-to-DC converter stage uses modern high frequency power conversion techniques that have replaced the bulky transformers found in
less technologically-advanced models. The inverter stage uses advanced
power MOSFET transistors in a full bridge configuration. This ensures
excellent overload capability and the ability to operate reactive loads
like lamp ballasts and small induction motors.
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FIGURE 1
Principle of Operation
2.2 THE POWER-ON-BOARD™ 400 OUTPUT WAVEFORM
The AC output waveform of the Power-On-Board™ 400 is known as
"modified sine wave". It is a waveform that has characteristics similar to
the sine wave shape of utility power. This type of waveform is suitable
for most AC loads, including linear and switching power supplies used
in electronic equipment, transformers, and motors.
The modified sine wave produced by the Power-On-Board™ 400
inverter has an RMS (root mean square) voltage of 110 volts, which is
the same as standard household power. Most AC voltmeters (both
digital and analog) are sensitive to the average value of the waveform
rather than the RMS value. They are calibrated for RMS voltage under
the assumption that the waveform measured will be a pure sine wave.
These meters will not read the RMS voltage of a modified sine wave
correctly. They will read about 20 to 30 volts low when measuring the
output of the inverter . For accurate measurement of the output voltage of
this unit, use a true RMS reading voltmeter such as a Fluke 87, Fluke
8060A, Fluke 77/99 series, Beckman 4410, or Triplett 4200.
FIGURE 2:
Modified Sine Wave
and Sine Wave Comparison
SINE WAVE
110 VAC
MODIFIED
SINE WAVE
110 VAC
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