How Power Inverters Work
Power inverters utilize a two-step method to convert 12 Volt direct current
(DC) power into 110 Volt AC power. In the first step, the power inverter uses
a DC to DC converter to increase the DC voltage from the original 12 Volts
DC to 145 Volts DC. In the second step, the power inverter converts high
voltage DC power into 110 Volt AC power using advanced micro-circuitry
which we refer to as Sonic Compression technology.
It is this Sonic Compression technology that enables SOLAR power inverters
to accommodate strenuous “peak power” and “continuous power” demands,
while at the same time, providing the assurance of automatic overload
protection.
The modified sine wave produced using our Sonic Compression technology
has a root mean square (RMS) voltage of 110 Volts. Most AC voltmeters are
calibrated to measure the RMS voltage of a pure sine wave. For this reason,
most voltmeters will not measure the output voltage of your power inverter
correctly, typically showing an output about 20-30 Volts below the actual
output. To accurately measure the the output voltage of your SOLAR power
inverter, use only a voltmeter identified as a “True RMS” reading voltmeter.
Connecting Your
SOLAR
Power Inverter
1. Make sure the
ON
/
OFF
power switch on the power inverter is in the
OFF
(O) position.
2. Connect the 12 Volt adapter to the 12 Volt outlet in the vehicle or on
the 12 Volt power source.
3. Turn the inverter power switch to the
ON
(I) position. The LED Indicator
Light should light green, indicating that there is power coming to the
inverter.
4. Turn the inverter power switch to the
OFF
(O) position. (The LED
Indicator Light may blink or the internal audible alarm may sound
briefly. This is normal.)
5. Ensuring that the device to be powered is turned
OFF
, plug the device
into the 110 Volt AC receptacle on the power inverter.
