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1.
INTRODUCTION
Your new Vector MAXX 400 SST inverter is one in a series of the
mostadvanced DC to AC inverters available today. With proper
careandappropriate usage, it will give you years of dependable service in
your car, truck, RV or boat.
The MAXX 400 SST supplies 400 watts of continuous power, with a 800
watt peak, in the form of two household-type outlets that are ready to
deliver 110 volt AC power whenever and wherever you need it! The heavy-
duty inverter has enough power to run most household or electronic
appliances, including color TVs (up to 25"), TV/VCR combinations, laptop
computers, camcorders, cellular phone, power tool chargers, lamps and
many more. It also comes equipped with battery clips to handle higher
amperage/load applications, such as; power tools, stereo amplifiers (up to
275 watt RMS), etc. Added safety features include automatic shutdown
and a low battery alarm to prevent damage to your battery.
This power inverter is configured with the latest soft start technology (SST)
to improve inverter operation. Before introduction of soft-start, high start-
up currents from large inductive loads could shut down the inverter. Three
major features are incorporated in SST. First, gradual voltage ramp-
upduring inverter start-up. This eliminates failed cold starts underload.
Second, output that momentarily dips in voltage and quickly recovers. This
eliminates most shutdowns from momentary overloads. Last, the inverter
needs to be turned off then turned on to re-start the inverter when an
overload that caused inverter shutdown is removed.
This power inverter also incorporates a new cooling technology that
directly benefits our customers. The new design more efficiently cools the
power transistors, and combined with soft start dramatically increases
reliability and the life of the product.
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CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS
Figure 1 details the front panel of the inverter. The front panel provides two
LED indicators. A green LED shows proper operation when lit. The red LED
shows inverter shutdown from overload, over voltage or over temperature.
Power is supplied through two grounded standard North American outlets.
Outlets accommodate either two or three pin AC plugs. An ON/OFF
switch turns the inverter circuitry ON and OFF. The switch is used to force
reset of inverter circuits if it is switched OFF, then ON.
