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SKYTRONIC INVERTERS
An Inverter is an electronic device that converts low voltage DC (Direct Current) electricity from a battery
or other power source to standard 240 Volts AC (Alternating Current) household power.
The Inverter converts power in two stages. The first stage is a DC to DC amplification which raises the
low voltage DC at the inverter input to 290 Volts DC. The second stage is the actual inverter stage which
converts the high voltage 290 Volts DC into 240 Volts AC.
The DC to DC stage uses a high frequency power conversion technique that eliminates the need for bulky
transformers found in more traditional inverters. The benefit of this is a significant reduction in size and
weight.
The inverter stage uses advanced power MOSFET transistors in a full bridge configuration, which means
that the inverter has a much stronger load handling capability.
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Inverter - Principle of Operation
A power inverter converts DC power into conventional AC power which can run all kinds of household
products such as: kitchen appliances, microwaves, power tools, TVs, radios, computers and more. You just
connect the inverter to a battery, and plug your AC devices into the inverter and you've got power on
the go.
The power inverter draws its power from a 12 Volt or 24 Volt battery, or several batteries wired in parallel.
The battery will need to be recharged as the inverter draws the power out of it. The battery recharges by
running the automobile motor, gas generator, solar panels, or wind and not with the power inverter.
During blackouts, an inverter can be used for emergency power by use with a car battery with the vehicle
running and an extension cord running into the house, where you can then plug in electrical appliances.
Using the SkyTronic 230V inverters
The SkyTronic range of inverters transform 12/24V battery voltage into 230V mains voltage, thus enabling
you to use your domestic equipment everywhere you want e.g. on camping, on a boat, in your car, etc.
The regulated output voltage makes the inverters suitable for use with sensitive devices such as TV sets,
video and audio devices, PCs or laptops and many more.
