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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 

 

 

 
 

Problem/Symptom

Possible Causes

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Low output voltage

Overload

Reduce the load.

No output voltage

Low input voltage

Recharge ba

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No output voltage 

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Thermal shutdown

Allow inverter to 

cool o

ff

Reduce load, con

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opera

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on input current 

required.
Improve ven

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on; 

make sure ven

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on 

openings in the inverter 

are not obstructed.
Reduce ambient 

temperature.

No output voltage, 

“Protect” indicator 

lighted

High input voltage

Make sure the inverter 

is connected to 12V 

ba

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ery. 

Check regula

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on or 

charging system.

No output voltage

Short circuit

Check load for proper 

opera

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on.

No output voltage

Inverter switched 

off

No power to inverter

Reverse DC polarity

Turn inverter 

on

.

Check wiring to inverter.
Observe correct 

polarity.

Low ba

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ery alarm on 

all the 

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me

Poor DC wiring
Poor ba

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condi

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on

Check connec

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ons.

Make sure ba

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ery is 

fully charged.

Summary of Contents for CPI500W

Page 1: ...1 P a g e 2020 Cobra Electronics Corporation Version A...

Page 2: ...OTECTION 7 GETTING STARTED 8 POWER CONSUMPTION 8 MOUNTING THE INVERTER 9 POWER 500W INSTALLATION 10 CONNECTING TO THE BATTERY 11 POWER 500W 12V ACCESSORY INSTALLATION 12 CONNECTING TO THE 12V ACCESSOR...

Page 3: ...ehold appliances and electronic products in automobiles RVs boats trucks and virtually anywhere else with a 12 Volt battery PRODUCT SERVICE AND SUPPORT For any questions about operating or installing...

Page 4: ...4 P a g e CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS...

Page 5: ...SB A Fast Charge port 5V 9V 15W E Power Fault LED Indicator F USB C Fast Charge port 5V 9V 15W G Port for Cobra Remote On Off Controller with Fast Charge USB Sold Separately H 2 GFCI Protected AC Outl...

Page 6: ...the ventilation openings 5 Do not install the inverter in zero clearance compartment 6 Do not allow water or liquids in contact with the power inverter 7 Do not use appliances with damaged or wet cord...

Page 7: ...safely Cobra 500W Output Waveform Some very sensitive electronic equipment may not operate satisfactory on the output waveform referred to as modified sine wave which this inverter is designed It is...

Page 8: ...om the power inverter you must determine the battery s reserve capacity how long the battery can deliver a specific amount of current in automotive batteries usually 25 ampere or ampere hour capacity...

Page 9: ...k MOUNTING THE INVERTER Do not mount the power inverter under the hood of any vehicle Choose a cool dry and well ventilated area inside the vehicle as close to the battery as possible Place the power...

Page 10: ...10 P a g e POWER 500W INSTALLATION...

Page 11: ...e to the terminal on the vehicle battery 8 Visually inspect and make sure the red wire or its connectors are not touching any metal parts of the vehicle or the black wire connectors 9 Connect the othe...

Page 12: ...12 P a g e POWER 500W 12V ACCESSORY INSTALLATION...

Page 13: ...Connect the BLACK 12V Accessory Cable ring to the BLACK inverter terminal 6 Screw the thumb cap back on the BLACK inverter terminal 7 Make sure the inverter is in the OFF position O 8 Plug the 12V Ac...

Page 14: ...rating should be sized to allow operation of all your DC powered equipment CAUTION Remove any jewelry watch ring etc Be careful not to short circuit the battery with any metallic object wrench etc CA...

Page 15: ...osition the inverter draws no current from the battery When it s in the on position but no power is being supplied to a load the inverter draws less than 600 milliamperes from the battery This is low...

Page 16: ...internal alarm and or flash of the red light is normal at start up OPERATING LIMITS Power Output The inverter can deliver 500 watts for about 60 minutes The inverter must cool for 15 minutes before it...

Page 17: ...n la on openings in the inverter are not obstructed Reduce ambient temperature No output voltage Protect indicator lighted High input voltage Make sure the inverter is connected to 12V ba ery Check re...

Page 18: ...0A 9V 1 67A Fast Charge USB C Output Port 5V 3 0A 9V 1 67A Fast Charge AC Output Socket 2 GFCI Protected AC Outputs Protection Overload Over Temperature Short Circuit Reverse Polarity Over Under Volta...

Page 19: ...ary from state to state Exclusions This limited warranty does not apply 1 To any product damaged by accident 2 In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations...

Page 20: ...erior of the unit should be cleaned periodically with a damp cloth to prevent accumulation of dust and dirt At the same time tighten the screws on the DC input terminals Be sure vents and fans are fre...

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