8.7
USB
Charger
The ToughPower is equipped with two independent fast charge USB chargers compatible with Android and
Apple smartphones and tablets. Each USB port can provide up to 2.5A @ 5V. For additional information
about
USB
low
voltage
cut-off
please
refer
to
section
USB
Low
Voltage
Protection
.
To start charging your USB device, simply connect it to any of the two USB port on the front panel and
ensure
the
ToughPower
is
turned
ON.
The
USB
ports
are
disabled
when
the
ToughPower
is
switched
OFF.
Note: For Apple devices, it is recommended to use original Apple USB leads to get the maximum charging
capabilities.
Using
non-original
Apple
leads
may
result
in
low
charging
rates.
Note: When the system is in LOW VOLTAGE mode, the two USB ports are still powered so that you can use
them
for
emergency
only.
8.8
LED
Lighting
A LED light strip is located at the top front of the ToughPower. This is ideal for lighting up your campsite or
work area. Simply touch the
LEDS
button on the
HOME screen to toggle ON/OFF. A brightness control
screen will be displayed to adjust the brightness in 10% increments or to select one of the three
brightness
presets
(Low,
Med,
Max).
To access the brightness control while the LED light strip is already ON, touch and hold the
LEDS button
from
the
HOME
screen
and
it
will
pop
up.
To modify any preset value simply dial in the desired brightness value then press and hold the preset
button, the LED strip will blink to confirm the updated value. To reset the presets back to default
configuration touch and hold the percentage textbox the LED strip will blink twice to confirm the new
settings.
8.9
240V
AC
50Hz
Mains
Power
Output
There
are
3
ToughPower
models:
TP-600
is
fitted
with
a
600W
Pure
Sine
Wave
Inverter
●
Continuous
Power
500W
●
600W
(5min)
●
Peak
Power
1200W
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