Whistler PP500AC User manual

OWNER’S

MANUAL

PP500AC

HIGH

SURGE

POWER

INVERTER

WHISTLER

ENHANCED

DRIVING

TOOLS

WHISTLER

PP500AC

Welcome

WHISTLER.

For

over

years,

WHISTLER

CORPORATION

has

been

manufacturing

wide

range

products designed

make

your

driving

experience

safer,

comfortable

and

enjoyable.

Included

the

WHISTLER

line

special

selection

products

call

“Enhanced

Driving

Tools.”

These

products

range

from

portable

jump

start

systems

high intensity

flashlights

radar

detectors

and

are

designed

keep

you

TOUCH

•

COMFORT

•

CONTROL

WordAbout

WHISTLER

Inverters.

WHISTLER

manufactures

complete

line

to AC

inverters

ranging

capacity

from

Watts

2500

Watts.

These

inverters

offer

advanced

technology,

dependable

operation

and

will

provide

years

reliable

service

when

used

accordance

with

our

operating

instructions.

WHISTLER

inverters

convert

low

voltage,

direct

(DC)

current

110

volt

alter

nating

(AC)

household

current

Depending

the

model

and

its

rated

capacity,

WHISTLER

inverters

draw

power

either

from

standard

volt

automobile

and

marine

batteries

from

portable high power

volt

sources.

Certain models

the

WHISTLER

inverter

line

operate

indirectly

through

adapter

which

plugs

into

the

cigarette

lighter socket

your

car,

truck

boat.

Other

models,

such

the

WHISTLER

500,

are

designed

hard

wired

directly

to the

volt

power

source.

Important

Information

About

The

WHISTLER

500 Watt

Inverter.

This

manual

will

provide

you

with

directions

for

the

safe

and

efficient

opera

tion

your

WHISTLER

500

Watt

Inverter.

Read

the

manual

carefully before

using

your

inverter

and

keep

the

manual

file

for

future

reference.

Note:

•

The

WHISTLER

500

designed

operate

from

volt

power

source

only.

Never

attempt to

connect

the

inverter

any

other

power

source

including

any

power

source.

•

notattempt to

extend

otherwise

modify

the

connector

cables.

•

110

Volts

current

can

lethal.

Improper

use

your

inverter

may

result

property

damage, personal

injury

loss

life.

OWNER’S

MANUAL

Getting

Off

A Good

Start

Power

equipment

and

appliances

which

operate with

motors

tubes

require

initial

surge

power

to get

them

and

running. This

power

surge

referred

the

“starting

load”

“peak load.”

(By

comparison,

devices

such

standard

light

bulbs

not

require

starting

load).

Once

the

equipment

appliance

has

been

powered up,

settles

down

slower

pace

and

requires

far

less

electrical

power

operate.

This

lower

power

requirement

referred

the

“continuous load.”

order

ensure

that the

capacity

your

WHISTLER

500

sufficient

meet

the

required

start

load,

you

must

first

determine

the

power

consumption

of the

equipment

appliance

you

plan

operate.

Power

consumption

rated

either

wattage

amperes

and

infor

mation

regarding

the

required

“watts~~

amps”

generally

stamped

printed

most

appliances

and

equipment.

this

information

not

indicated

the

appliance

equipment,

check

the

owner’s manual

contact

the

manufacturer.

Ifthe

power

consumption

rated

amps,

multiplythe

number

amps

110 (AC

voltage)

determine

the

comparable wattage

rating.

general

rule,

you

can

determine

the

required

start

load

multiplying

the

wattage

rating

10.

For

further

information

the

fundamental

operating

principles

inverters

and

data,

see

the

section

this

manual

entitled

“For

You

Technical

Types.”

Don’t

Push

It.

Although

your

WHISTLER

inverter

has

the

capacity

provide

power

output

(excess

current)

equal

approximately

two

times

its

rated

wattage capacity

for

very

brief

period,

designed

operate

equip

ment

and appliances with

start

load

wattage

ratings

higher

than

its

own

maximum

continuous wattage

rating.

For

example,

the

500

model

has

maximum

continuous rating

500

watts.

Although

this model

has

the

capacity

briefly

provide

800

watts

power

(that

is,

excess

current),

designed

operate

equip

ment

and

appliances

with

start

load

requirements

500

watts

less.

Consequently,

if the

start

load

rating

your

equipment

appliance

the

500

watt

range,

the

WHISTLER

500

may

not

have

the

capacity

provide

the

required

start

load.

determine whether

the

WHISTLER

500

will

operate

particular

piece

WHISTLER

PP500AC

equipment

appliance,

run

test.

The WHISTLER

500

designed

automatically

shut

down

the

event

power overload

and

testing

appli-

ances

and

equipment

with

ratings

the

500

watt

range

will not

damage

it.

piece

equipment

appliance

the

500

watt

range will

not

operate

properly

when

first

connected

the

inverter,

turn

the

inverter

rocker

switch

(I),

OFF

(0),

and

(I)

again

quick

succession.

this

procedure

unsuccessful,

likely

thatthe

WHISTLER

500

does

not

have

the required capacity

operate

the

equipment

appliance

question.

Note:

•

Most heat

generating

appliances

require

start

up loads

excess

1000

Watts

and

the

WHISTLER

500

will

not

operate

such

appliances

coffee

makers,

irons,

hair

dryers

heaters.

WHISTLER

PP500AC

Inverter

Front

View

a).

ON/OFF

Rocker Switch

b).

LED

Indicator

Light.

(GREEN

Power

ON,

RED

Overload)

c).

Two

Standard

North

American

Outlets

are

provided

WHISTLER

PP500AC

Inverter

Rear

View

d).

High

Speed

Cooling

Fan

e).

35 Amp

Fuse

Covers

f).

Power

Input

Terminals

(BLACK/Negative,

RED/Positive)

g).

Ground

Terminal

OWNER’S

MANUAL

Making

The

Connection.

Make

certain

that the

WHISTLER

500

rocker switch

the

OFF

(0)

position.

Connect

the

cables

to the

power

input

terminals

the

rear

ofthe

inverter

and

tighten

the

screws

make

secure

connection.

not

over

tighten

these

screws.

Connect

the

cable

from

the

(BLACK)

Negative

(—)

terminal

the

inverter

to the

Negative

terminal

the

volt

power

source.

Make

certain

the

connection

secure.

Confirm

that the

cable

you

have

just

installed

properly

connected.

Specifically,

make

certain

that

the

cable

connected

to the

Negative

terminals

both the

inverter

and the

vo/t

power

source.

Connect

the

cable

from

the

(RED)

Positive

(+)

terminal

the

verter

to the

Positive

terminal

the

power

source.

Make

certain

the

connection

secure.

Note:

•

Loose

connections

can

result

severe

decrease

voltage

which

may

cause

damage

to the

wires

and

insulation.

•

Failure

make

proper

connection

between

the

inverter and

the

power

source

will

result

reverse

polarity.

Reverse

polarity

will blow

the

internal

fuses

the

inverter and

may

cause

permanent

damage

to the

inverter.

Damage

caused

reverse

polarity

not

covered

under

the

WHISTLER

warranty.

•

Making

the

connection

between

the

Positive

terminals

may

cause

spark

result

current

flowing to the

charge

capacitors

the

inverter. This

normal

occurrence.

Due

to the

potential

for

sparking,

however,

extremely

importantthat

both

the

inverter

and

the

volt

battery

well

removed from

any

possible

source

flammable fumes

gases.

Failure

heed

this

warning

could

result

fire

explosion.

• If the

supplied

cables

are

too

short

allow

for

placement

of the

inverter

desired

location,

the

inverter

may

connected

to the

power

source

using

wire.

The

steps

outlined

for

making

the

connection

and

the

safety

precautions

remain

unchanged.

Turn

the

inverter

rocker switch

to the

(I)

position.

The

LED

Indicator Light

should

glow

GREEN

confirming

that there

power

running

to the

inverter.

WHISTLER

PP500AC

Turn

the

inverter

rocker switch

to the

OFF

(0)

position.

(The

GREEN

LED

Power

Indicator

light

may

“blink”

briefly and/or

the

internal

audible

alarm

may

make

momentary

“chirp.”

This

normal).

Confirm

that the

equipment

appliance

operated

turned

off.

Plug

the

equipment

appliance

into one

of thetwo

recep-

tacles

thefront

panel

ofthe

inverter.

Turn

the

inverter

to the

(I)

position.

Turn

the

equipment

appliance.

Note:

•

indicated

Step

above,

the

audible

alarm

may

make

momen

tary

“chirp”

when

the

inverter

turned

OFF

(0).

This

same alarm

may also sound

when

the

inverter

being

connected

to or

discon

nected

from

the

volt

power

source.

Again, this

normal.

•

The

use

extension

cord

from

the

inverter

to the

appliance

equipment

being

operated

will

not

significantly

decrease

the

power

being

generated

the

inverter.

For

best

operating

results,

the

extension

cord

should

than

feet

long.

•

Check

frequently

ensure

that the input

and

output

connections

are

secure.

Loose

connections

may

damage

the

inverter

orthe

power

source

may

generate

excessive heat.

You’ll

Get

Charge

Out

This.

(Or

Maybe

Not).

Using

the

WHISTLER

500

recharge

units

designed

charge

such

portable

equipment

power

tools,

flashlights,

video

cameras

and

laptop

computers

may

cause

damage to

the

inverter

the

charging

unit.

Although

advise

against

it,

you

attempt

recharge

charging

unit,

monitor the

temperature

of the

charging

unit

for

approximately

minutes.

Ifthe

charging

unit

becomes

unusually

warm,

disconnect

from

the

inverter

immediately.

For

You

Television

Fans

Audiophiles.

Although

the

WHISTLER

500

shielded and

filtered

minimize

signal

interference,

some

interference with

your television

picture

may

unavoidable, especially

with

weak signals.

However~

here

are

some

suggestions

that

may

improve

the

reception.

First,

make

certain

that the

television

antenna

produces

clear

signal

under

normal

operating

conditions

(i.e.,

home

plugged

into

OWNER’S

MANUAL

standard

110

wall

outlet).

Also,

ensure

that the

antenna

cable

properly

shielded

and

good

quality.

Change

the

relative

positions

of the

inverter, antenna

cables

and

television

power

cord.

Isolate

the

television,

its

power

cord

and

antenna

cables

from

the

volt

power

source by

running

extension

cord from

the

inverter

the

television

set.

4. Coil

the

television

power

cord

and

the input

cables

running

from

the

volt

power

source

to the

inverter.

Attach

“Ferrite

Data

Line

Filter”

to the

television

power

cord.

More than

one

filter

may

required.

(These

filters

are

available

most

electronic

supply

stores

including

Radio

Shack.

See Radio

Shack Part

273-105).

Ground

the

WHISTLER

500

using

AWG

grounding

wire

short

length

possible.

Note:

•

Before

connecting

the

ground,

make

certain

that the

inverter

rocker

switch

OFF

(0).

•

Run

the

ground wire

from

the

Grounding

Terminal

the

rear

panel

of the

inverter.

(See

“Rear

View”

Illustration,

Page

3).

•

The

selection

proper

grounding

point will

depend

where

you

are

using

the

inverter.

The

grounding

terminal

may

connected

the

chassis

your

vehicle

orto the

grounding

system

your boat

to the

earth

you

are

operating

the

inverter

remote

location.

•

Inexpensive

sound systems may

emit

“buzzing”

sound

when

oper

ated

with

the

WHISTLER

500. This

due

inadequate

filters

the

sound

system.

There

solution

this

problem

short

purchas

ing

sound

system

with

higher quality power

supply.

Don’t

Blow

Fuse.

Your WHISTLER

500

equipped

with two

amp,

spade

type

fuses.

With

reasonable

care,

should

not

necessary

replace

these

fuses.

Most

blown

fuses

are

the

result

reverse

polarity

short

circuit

within

the

appliance

equipment

being

operated.

Ifthe

fuses do blow,

disconnect

the

appliance

equipment

immediately,

repair

the

problem

and

install

the

new

fuses

which

have

been

supplied

with

your

WHISTLER

500.

WHISTLER

PP500AC

cz~

The

fuse

compartments

are

easily accessed at

the

back

ofthe

unit

underneath

the

“lift

up”

covers.

(See

“Rear

View”

Illustration,

Page

3).

Note:

•

not

install

fuse

with

rating

higher

than

amps.

Doing

may

damage

the

inverter.

•

Make

certain

correct

the

source

ofthe

overload

which

caused

the

blown

fuse

before

turning

the

WHISTLER

500

back

(I).

The

Power

Source.

When

the

engine

off,

most

automobile

and

marine

batteries

will

provide

ample

power supply

to the

inverter

for

minutes.

The

actual

length

oftime

function

several

variables

including

the

age

and

condition

ofthe

battery

and

the

power

demand

being

placed

the

equipment

being

operated

with

the

inverter.

you

are

using

the

inverter

while

the

engine

off,

recommend

you

start

the

engine

every

hour

and

let it

run

for

approximately

minutes

recharge

the

battery.

also

recommend

that the

device

plugged

into

the

inverter

turned

off

before

turning

over

the

engine.

Although

not

necessary

disconnect

the

WHISTLER

500

when

turning

over

the

engine,

the

inverter

may

momentarily

cease

operation

the

battery voltage

decreases.

When

the

WHISTLER

500

not

supplying

power,

draws

very

low

amperage

0.6

from

the

battery

and

may

left

connected

to the

battery

for

to three

hours.

How

ever,

recommend

the

inverter

always

disconnected

when

not

use.

Automatic

Shut

Down Safety

Features.

The

LED

Indicator

light

(See

“Front

View”

Illustration,

Page

will

turn

from

GREEN

RED

and

the

WHISTLER

500

will

turn

itself off

automati

cally

when:

The

power

input

from

the

battery

drops

10.5

volts.

(When

the

power

input

drops

volts,

alarm

will

sound

for

extended

period);

The

power

output

from

the

battery

exceeds

volts;

The

continuous

draw

of the

equipment

appliance

being

operated

exceeds

500

watts.

4. The

circuit

temperature

exceeds

standard

design

parameters

for

safe

operation.

OWNER’S

MANUAL

Note:

•

The

WHISTLER

500

equipped

with

cooling

fan which

designed

run

continuously while

the

inverter

operating.

Automatic

shut

down

caused

excess

circuit

temperatures

occurs

when

the

cooling

fan

unable

maintain

the

design

parameters

for

safe

operation

the

inverter.

•

the

event

automatic

shut

down

continuous audible

alarm,

turn

the

inverter

rocker switch

to the

OFF

(0)

position

until

the

source

of the

problem

has

been

determined

and

resolved.

Some

Powerful

Advice.

Your WHISTLER

500

will

work

best

when

placed

reasonably

flat

surface.

The

floor or

your

car

or truck

good

location

long

the

area

dry

and

well

ventilated.

(When

driving

with

the

WHISTLER

500

operation,

make

certain

that

neither

the

inverter

nor

the

power

cables

will

impede

safe

operation

your

vehicle.

Keep

the

inverter

and

all

cables

and

cords

clear

of the

steering

wheel,

gear

shift and

gas,

brake

and

clutch

pedals).

maintain your

WHISTLER

500

proper

working

condition,

note

the

followingimportant

safety

precautions:

•

MOISTURE.

Keep

the

WHISTLER

500 dry.

not

expose

moisture.

not

operate

the

WHISTLER

500

you,

the

inverter

the

device

being

operated

any

other

surfaces

that

may

come

contact

with

any

power

source

are

wet.

Water

and

many

other

liquids

can

~con-

duct

electricity

which

may lead

serious

injury

death.

•

HEAT.

The

ambient

air

temperature

should

between

500

and

800

Avoid

placing

the

inverter

near

heating

vents,

radiators

other

sources

heat.

Do not

place

the

inverter

direct

sunlight.

VENTILATION.

order

properly

disperse heat

generated

while

the

inverter

operation, keep

well

ventilated. While

use,

maintain

several

inches

clearance

around

the

top

and

sides

of the

inverter.

•

FUMES

GASES.

Avoid

using

the

inverter

near

flammable

materi

als.

not

place

the

inverter

areas

such

battery

compartments

where fumes

gases

may

accumulate.

WHISTLER

PP500AC

For

You

Technical

Types.

Basic

Operating

Principles.

The

WHISTLER

500

works

two

stages.

During

the

first

stage,

the

converter

increases

the

input

voltage

from

the

power

source

(e.g

volt

battery)

145

volts

DC.

the

second

stage,

the

high

voltage

converted

110

volts

(60

AC)

using

advanced

power

MOSFET

transistors

full bridge

configuration.

The

result

excellent

overload

capability

and

the

capacity

oper

ate

difficult

reactive

loads. The

output

waveform

resulting

from

these

conversions

“quasi-sine

wave”

“modified

sine

wave”

shown below.

This

stepped

waveform

similar

to the

power generated

utilities

and

has

broad

range

applications.

145

vOlts

pesk

115

volts

AMS

WHISTLER

PP500AC

Inverter

Modified

Sine

Wave

The

modified

sine

wave

produced

the

WHISTLER

500

has

root

mean

square

(RMS)

voltage

110

volts.

The

majority

of AC

voltme

ters

are

calibrated

for

RMS

voltage

and

assume

that the

measured

waveform

will

pure

sine

wave.

Consequently, these

meters

will

not

read

the

RMS

modified

sine

wave

voltage correctly

and,

when

measuring

the

WHISTLER

500

output,

the

meters

will

read

about

volts

too

low.

accu-

rately

measure

the output

voltage

of the

WHISTLER

500,

use

true

RMS

reading

voltmeter

such

Fluke

87,

Fluke

8060A, Beckman

4410,

Triplett

4200

any

multimeter identified

“True

RMS.”

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