Cobra Electronics HG-PI1000 Troubleshooting Guide Maintenance, Trouble- shooting Guide, Solution

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Troubleshooting Guide

Maintenance

 

 

Trouble- shooting Guide

Problem /Symptom

Possible Causes

Solution

Low output voltage

Using average

Use true RMS

on voltmeter

reading

meter reading

(96 VAC to 104 VAC)

 

 

Low output voltage

Overload

Reduce the

and current indicator

 

load

in red zone

 

 

No output voltage

Low input

Recharge

and voltage

voltage

battery,

indicator in

 

check

lower red zone

 

connections

 

 

and cable

No output voltage,

Inverter switched

Turn inverter

no voltage

Off, no power to

On, check

indication

inverter,

wiring to

 

fuse open

inverter.

 

 

Have qualified

 

 

service

 

 

technician

 

 

check and

 

 

replace

 

Reverse DC

Observe

 

polarity

correct

 

 

polarity

No output voltage

High input voltage

Make sure the

voltage indicator in

 

inverter is

upper red zone

 

connected to

 

 

12 V battery,

 

 

check regulation

 

 

of charging

 

 

system

Problem /Symptom

Possible Causes

Solution

Low battery alarm on

Poor DC wiring,

Use proper cable,

all the time,

poor battery

make solid

voltage indicator

condition

connections,

below 11 V

 

use new battery

No output voltage

Thermal shutdown

Allow inverter to

if load in excess of

 

cool off

1000W or 8.7 amperes

 

Reduce load, con-

 

 

tinuous operation

 

 

input current

 

 

required

 

 

Improve ventila-

 

 

tion; make sure

 

 

ventilation open-

 

 

ings in the inverter

 

 

aren’t obstructed.

 

 

Reduce ambient

 

 

temperature

No output voltage

Short circuit

Check AC

 

or wiring

wiring for

 

error

short circuit or

 

 

improper

 

 

polarity

Maintenance

 

Maintenance

Very little maintenance is required to keep the invert- er operating properly. The exterior of the unit should be cleaned periodically with a damp cloth to prevent accumulation of dust and dirt. At the same time, tighten the screws on the DC input terminals. Be sure vents and fans are free of dust or debris.

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HG-PI1000 specifications

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