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VertaMax User Manual
Revision 1
1.2 S
AFETY
I
NFORMATION
Please read the installation and operating instructions carefully prior to use. Pay special attention
to the
IMPORTANT
and
WARNING
statements in the manual.
WARNING:
The VertaMax produces the same potentially lethal AC power as normal household outlets. It is
suggested that you treat it with the same precautions as a normal 115 VAC outlet.
Do not operate the VertaMax near flammable fumes or gases, such as in the cabin of a gasoline
powerboat, or near propane tanks.
Never work or service the AC wiring without disconnecting the DC Input connections.
Do not connect or disconnect batteries while the Inverter is operating from the battery supply.
Dangerous arcing may result.
Although the inverter has over-voltage protection, the input voltage should never exceed 15V.
Input voltages of 16VDC or more may permanently damage the inverter.
Due to high voltages inside the inverter, the inverter should never be opened when in use.
1.3 S
PECIFICATIONS
1.3.1
Electrical Specifications
Parameter
PIN-0500-12M
PIN-0500-12P
Continuous Rated Power
500 Watts
Peak Surge Power
1000 Watts
Input Voltage (Nominal)
12 – 13 VDC
Input Voltage (Min – Max)
11 – 15VDC
Output Voltage (Nominal)
115VAC (RMS)
Output Frequency (Nominal)
60 Hz
Output Waveform
Modified Sine Wave
Pure Sine Wave -
THD<3%
Standby Current
<0.5A
<0.8A
USB Output
5 V @2.1A
Low Battery Voltage Alarm
10.5 VDC (+/-0.5VDC)
Low Battery Voltage Shutdown
10.0 VDC (+/-0.5VDC)
High Battery Voltage Shutdown
>15 VDC
Replaceable Fuse
30A x2
Efficiency
85-90%
1.3.2
Physical Specifications
Parameter
PIN-0500-12M
PIN-0500-12P
Dimension (L x W x H)
7.6” x 4.9” x 2.1”
(193mm x 124mm x 54mm)
8.5” x 4.9” x 2.8”
(215mm x 125mm x 70mm)
Unit Weight
1.8 lb. (0.83kg)
2.9 lb. (1.3kg)
Cooling
Auto Powered Fan
Operating Temperature
-5
o
C to 40
o
C
Storage Temperature
-20
o
C to 50
o
C
Operating Humidity
10 to 90% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Thermal Protection Shutdown
>65
o
C
2 INSTALLATION
Insure all terminating connections are clean and tight to prevent arcing and overheating.
The VertaMax must be installed in an area that satisfies all of the following conditions:
1. Dry: Avoid any location where water can contact the inverter
