background image

15

14

Troubleshooting Guide

Intro

Operation

Customer

Assistance

Warranty

Notes

Notice

Main Icons

Secondary Icons

Caution

Warning

Installation

Operation

Specifications 

Intro

Operation

Customer

Assistance

Warranty

Notes

Notice

Main Icons

Secondary Icons

Caution

Warning

Installation

Operation

Specifications 

Continuous output power (1 hour)   . . . . . . . . . . . .  800W
Surge rating (0.1 second)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  1600W
Peak efficiency (12V – 1⁄2 load)   . . . . . . . . . . . . .  > 88%
Efficiency (full load, 12V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  > 83%
No load current draw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . < 0.5A (12.6V)
Output waveform (resistive load) . . .  Modified sine wave
Output frequency  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  58HZ – 62HZ
Output voltage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  109V – 120V
USB output   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  5V
Input voltage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  10.4VDC – 14.4VDC
Alarm voltage (unload)   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.2V – 10.8V
Shutdown voltage (unload)  . . . . . . . . . . . . .  9.2V – 9.8V
Operating temperature range . . . . . . . . . . . . .  0°C – 40°C 

(32°F – 104°F)

Storage temperature range   . . . . . . . . . . . .   -40°C – 85°C 

(-40°F – 185°F)

Protection   . . . . . . . . . . . Overload, short-circuit, overtemp,

reverse polarity, under/over voltage

Notes

All protection is automatically recovered.
To protect the battery, if the unit needs to be restarted 

after low voltage protection, the voltage of DC input 

should be above 12V. 
To extend the life of the fan, it will stop when there is no 

load. The speed of the fan increases as the load increases.
The unit is completely insulated in input and output for 

added safety.

Problem/

Symptom
Low output voltage 
No output voltage 

No output voltage 

after prolonged use

No output voltage, 

“Protect” indicator 

lighted

No output voltage 

No output voltage 

Low battery alarm 

on all the time

Possible Causes
Overload 
Low input 

voltage
 

Thermal  

shutdown
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

High input  

voltage
 

 

 

Short circuit 

Inverter  

switched off
No power  

to inverter
Reverse  

DC polarity
Poor DC wiring 

Poor battery 

condition

Solution
Reduce the load.
Recharge battery. 

Check connections 

and cable.
Allow inverter  

to cool off.
Reduce load, 

continuous 

operation input 

current required.
Improve ventilation; 

Make sure ventilation 

openings in the 

inverter are not 

obstructed.
Reduce ambient 

temperature.
Make sure  

the inverter is 

connected to  

12V battery.
Check regulation  

of charging system.
Check load for 

proper operation.
Turn inverter on

Check wiring  

to inverter.
Observe  

correct polarity.
Check 

connections.
Make sure battery  

is fully charged.

Troubleshooting Guide 

Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra

®

CPI890_MANL.indd   14-15

11/13/14   3:44 PM

Summary of Contents for CPI890

Page 1: ...se refer to this owner s manual If you require further assistance after reading this manual Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services For Assistance in the U S A Automated He...

Page 2: ...er is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge If you have any questions please call 773 889 3087 for assistance Maintenance and Pro...

Page 3: ...paid to the CAUTION and WARNING statements in the manual CAUTION Statements specify conditions which could cause damage to the unit or other equipment WARNING Statements identify conditions that could...

Page 4: ...lugged into the AC receptacle and produces a low voltage output If the label on the AC adapter or charger states that it produces a low voltage AC or DC output less than 30 volts the inverter will hav...

Page 5: ...the same compartment to minimize the length of cable required to connect the inverter to the battery It is better and cheaper to run longer AC wires than longer DC wires cables CAUTION To avoid fire...

Page 6: ...Turn the On Off Switch on the inverter to the off position If the power source is a DC power supply switch it off as well 2 Connect cable to the Power Input Terminals on right side panel of the invert...

Page 7: ...The inverter will be damaged if its output is connected to AC voltage from another source Damage can even occur if the inverter is switched off CAUTION Do not connect the inverter to an AC branch cir...

Page 8: ...in Icons Secondary Icons Caution Warning Installation Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra Power Consumption For each piece of equipment you will be operating from the inverter you must determine the batter...

Page 9: ...ty Notes Notice Main Icons Secondary Icons Caution Warning Installation Operation Operating Limits Power Output The inverter can deliver 800 watts for about 60 minutes The inverter must cool for 15 mi...

Page 10: ...t should be above 12V To extend the life of the fan it will stop when there is no load The speed of the fan increases as the load increases The unit is completely insulated in input and output for add...

Page 11: ...maged by accident 2 In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs 3 If the serial number has been altered defaced or removed 4 If the owner of th...

Reviews: