Vector VEC024 owner manual Introduction, CONTROLS, Indicators and Connectors

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.

2.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.

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