8.11.3
Over
Temperature
Protection
The ToughPower built in Temperature Sensors monitor different internal temperatures and the Battery
temperature constantly to protect the internal components as well as the battery. While using the
Toughpower, if any of these sensors surpasses a predefined safety limit the ToughPower will enter OVER
TEMPERATURE Protection Mode. Refer to the table in the section
System Protections for the features that
are
disabled
and
available
during
this
Mode.
Allow the unit to cool down before trying to use any of the ToughPower Power Outlets.
The OVER
TEMPERATURE Mode will clear automatically once the internal temperatures fall below safe temperature
limits and return to Normal operation.
Any Charging Inputs that are connected and active will
automatically
resume
at
the
return
of
Normal
operation.
The
LCD
will
prompt
the
following
message.
Note: For optimum performance, locate the ToughPower away from direct sunlight and in a well ventilated
area. Failure to do so could result in unnecessary and avoidable over temperature disruptions due to rising
ambient
temperature
caused
by
confined
spaces
and
continued
exposure
to
the
sun.
8.11.4
Over
Temperature
LCD
Protection
A second stage, Over Temperature safety limit will automatically shut off the LCD to prevent any damage
to the screen. Refer to the table in the section
System Protections for the features that are disabled and
available
during
this
Mode.
Allow the unit to cool down before trying to use any of the ToughPower Power Outlets. The OVER
TEMPERATURE LCD Protection Mode will clear automatically once the internal temperatures fall below
safe temperature limits and return to Normal operation.
Any Charging Inputs that are connected and
active
will
automatically
resume
at
the
return
to
Normal
operation.
8.11.5
Over
Load
Protection
In the possible event of an
overload
, all Power Outlets of the ToughPower are protected to prevent any
damage.
For the 12V
DC
Low Current Outlets the ToughPower is equipped with a single
15 Amp
Manual Reset Circuit
Breaker
. If the combined output current exceeds 15 Amps, the Circuit Breaker button will “pop” out to
indicate that current has been stopped to the three Outlet Sockets. After waiting a few minutes, the
Circuit
Breaker
button
can
be
depressed
and
power
to
the
three
DC
Outlet
Sockets
will
resume.
For the 12V
DC
High Current Outlets the Anderson Connector is protected with a
50 Amp Self Resetting
Circuit Breaker
. When an overcurrent condition exists the internal Circuit Breaker will activate and stop
power to the Anderson Connector. After a few minutes the Circuit Breaker will automatically reset and
power
to
the
Anderson
Connector
will
resume.
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