PureWatts Elite 300
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1. Installation Operation Technical Support Warranty and Service Issues should in the first case be directed towards the outlet at which you purchased your Sinergex Pure Watts Elite inverter CAUTION amp WARNING DO NOT USE OR ATTEMPT TO USE THIS PRODUCT UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THIS OWNERS MANUAL IN IT S ENTIRETY IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR USAGE OF THIS DEVICE MAY BE HAZARDOUS AND MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO OTHER ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AND WILL VOID WARRANTY Sinergex warrants to the original purchaser only for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase that the Sinergex Pure Watts Elite Inverter will be in good working order when properly installed and operated as described in this manual If the unit fails within this time period under normal use Sinergex will without charge at the place of Sinergex s choosing repair or replace this unit with new reconditioned parts or new reconditioned unit respectively CONT D Sinergex Pure Watts 300 Elite Manual 18 Sinergex This warranty is void and will not applied if 1 2 The unit has been used against the recommendations of this manual The unit has been used in an application outside of general automotive solar industrial or marine without the agreement of Sinergex The unit has been modified or repaired without the written authorisation of Sinergex Reverse Polarity Excessive Overloading General abuse neglect wear amp tear ingress of liquids water o2. Sinergex PureWatts E amp ze 300 DC to AC POWER INVERTER USER MANUAL Sinergex Technologies 10288 South Jordan Gateway South Jordan Utah 84095 USA Tel 801 523 3866 Fax 801 763 1221 Web www sinergex com KE Sinergex WELCOME Thank you for purchasing a Sinergex PureWatts Elite 300 Power Inverter Sinergex products are manufactured to the highest possible standards incorporating the latest power conversion techniques Please take a few moments to read this manual as it contains hints and tips to ensure correct operation and extended life of your inverter Throughout the manual you will notice CAUTION and WARNING statements CAUTION statements relate to practices that may damage your inverter battery electrical system or equipment you are attempting to operate WARNING statements relate to practices that may cause injury or death Sinergex Pure Watts 300 Elite Manual 2 Sinergex CONTENTS Page 4 oisecs oidaddveesieaneees sees How Your Inverter Works Page Soi iiesssesioesssssenceadeces Modified Sine Wave Vs Sine wave Page G T sessssenuessyes se oanes Operation of Your Sinergex Elite 300 Page 8 10 Inverter Features Page 11 12 0 0 Protection Features PACS 5 se iazcshamcsstassnenstes Specifications Page 14 17 cocvcecessescecesiees Trouble Shooting Page 185 20 cccc0sscsecessceee Warranty amp Warranty Procedure Sinergex Pure Watts 300 Elite Manual Sinergex HOW YOUR INVERTER WORKS You
3. ds that wouldn t normally be started by a small inverter Sinergex Pure Watts 300 Elite Manual 12 Sinerqex SPECIFICATIONS Model PWE 300 24 PWE 300 24 AC Output Continuous 300 Watts AC Output Surge 600 Watts AC Output Voltage 110 or 230 Volts AC Output Frequency 50 or 60 Hz AC Output Waveform Regulated MSW DC Input Voltage 10 15 VDC 20 30 VDC Peak Efficiency gt 90 gt 92 No Load Current Draw lt 0 25 Amps lt 0 25 Amps Low Battery Alarm 10 7 VDC 21 4 VDC Low Battery Shutdown 10 VDC 20 VDC Overload Protection Yes Automatic Reset Overheat Protection Yes Automatic Reset Short Circuit Protect Yes Automatic Reset Dimensions 16 5 x 9 5 x 6 2 cm Weight 0 75 Kgs 1 65 Lbs Specifications may change without notice Sinergex Pure Watts 300 Elite Manual 13 Sinergex TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE No Output Has the cigar lighter socket fuse blown Many cigar lighter sockets have small fuses to protect against accidental short circuits Also Sinergex Inverters have an inline fuse within their cigar lighter plug check that this hasn t blown Is the cigar lighter socket clean If you are a smoker and use your cigar lighter socket ash and dust can build up in the socket Blow out any dust muck Is the inverter s cable firmly connected to the battery At times the connections of your DC cables can come loose Check each connection on both the inverte
4. ered ON The power LED will not be illuminated when the inverter is switched OFF 4 Fault LED The Fault LED Red will illuminate when the inverter has a fault such as overloading over heating short circuit etc Please instructions on the following page when inverter has a fault 5 Air Vents These vents allow cool air to flow through the inverter to ensure the inverter operates at the optimum temperature for maximum performance Do not obstruct these or allow liquid or dust to penetrate 6 Mounting Brackets The mounting brackets allow you to permanently install the inverter where you please Be sure to only install in a well ventilated and clean location free from dust and liquid Sinergex Pure Watts 300 Elite Manual 9 Sinerqex WARNING POTENTIAL SHOCK REVERSE POLARITY WILL DAMAGE Manufactured in China 10 0 15 0 VDC Sinergex PureWatts Elite 300 Rear Panel 1 Negative DC Terminal 2 Positive DC Terminal 3 Thermostatic Controlled Cooling Fan Automatically turns on to cool the inverter when inverter reaches set temperature Sinergex Pure Watts 300 Elite Manual 10 Sinergex PUREWATTS ELITE 300 PROTECTION FEATURES Overload Protection The Sinergex 300 PureWatts Elite is protected against reasonable overloading This means that you can within reason attempt to run loads that are oversized for the inverter up to double the inverter s maximum continuous output without damage In
5. il acid or otherwise foreign objects lightning strikes over under voltage RFI EMI etc Obtaining Warranty Service To obtain warranty service please contact the outlet at which you purchased your inverter Do not contact Sinergex directly You will need 1 Proof of purchase 2 Model Number 3 Serial Number 4 Brief description of problem CONT D Sinergex Pure Watts 300 Elite Manual 19 Sinergex Telephone your Sinergex Dealer for an Authorisation Number prior to dispatch do not send without an Authorisation Number Once this number has been obtained please carefully package your unit and send Freight Paid to the Sinergex Dealer Sinergex Pure Watts 300 Elite Manual 20 Sinergex Technologies 10288 South Jordan Gateway South Jordan Utah 84095 USA Tel 801 523 3866 Fax 801 763 1221 Web www sinergex com Sinergex Pure Watts 300 Elite Manual 21
6. inergex Elite 300 we suggest using one our Pure Sine models instead Notebook Computers Camcorders PDA s Handheld VHF GPS etc are generally compatible with the output waveform of the Sinergex Elite 300 Sinergex Pure Watts 300 Elite Manual 5 Sinergex OPERATION OF YOUR PUREWATTS ELITE 300 Your Sinergex Elite 300 is designed to be easy to use 1 Before connecting your load please ensure that it is properly rated for your Sinergex Elite 300 Your load should be rated at 230V AC 50Hz or 110V AC 60 Hz up to a maximum power consumption of 300 watts 1 3A CAUTION Attempting to run equipment that is far beyond the operating power of your inverter may cause damage Operating equipment with a different AC operating voltage may cause damage to the equipment and or inverter 2 Your appliance should be fitted with an approved AC plug Plug your appliance directly into the output receptacle of your Sinergex PureWatts Elite 300 3 Your Sinergex Elite 300 is supplied with two DC connection methods a cigar lighter and crocodile clip cable set Both of these connect to the positive and negative terminals on the rear of the unit Decide which connection method suits you best and connect the appropriate cable set to the rear of your Sinergex Elite 300 Ensure that the terminals are tight Cont d Sinergex Pure Watts 300 Elite Manual 6 Sinergex Connect the red cable to the positive terminal and the blac
7. k to the negative terminal 4 Connect the DC cable set to your battery cigarette lighter socket CAUTION The Sinergex PureWatts Elite 300 is designed for use with standard automotive marine 12V negative ground systems If in doubt consult your local Sinergex dealer for help CAUTION Ensure all connections are tight Otherwise at high power terminations may get very hot 5 Switch on the inverter using the on off switch located on the front panel of the unit CAUTION Reverse DC polarity through using the inverter on a positive ground system reversing DC cables or faulty wiring will cause damage to the inverter This is detectable through damage to certain internal components and not covered under warranty Do not hardwire the AC output of the inverter to your vehicle boat s ring main Sinergex Pure Watts 300 Elite Manual 7 Sinergex INVERTER FEATURES G Sinergex PureWatts Elite 300 Front Panel 1 Power ON OFF Switch This switch turns the inverter ON or OFF for operation When in the ON position the inverter will deliver power to the AC outlet CONT D Sinergex Pure Watts 300 Elite Manual 8 Sinergex 2 AC Outlet The AC outlet design will vary from country to country This is where you plug in your appliance or equipment for operation Be sure to treat with extreme care just like you would at your home or office 3 Power LED The Power LED Green will illuminate when the inverter is pow
8. r Sinergex Elite 300 simply and silently converts DC battery power to 230V 50Hz household mains AC electricity This is achieved by converting the low power battery power to high voltage DC An advanced switching system then switches the DC at intervals to create an AC waveform similar to household mains power at 230 volts 50Hz Sinergex PureWatts Elite Inverters are supplied standard with features generally available on larger more expensive units providing cleaner more reliable AC power and extended inverter life Your Sinergex PureWatts Elite 300 s output is known as Modified Sine Wave MSW This is an approximation of household grid power It is suitable for most AC appliances Sinergex Pure Watts 300 Elite Manual 4 Sinergex MODIFIED SINE WAVE VS PURE SINE WAVE Modified Sine Wave Inverters are compact and cost effective However they do have a number of minor disadvantages over pure Sinewave output units such as the Sinergex Pure Sine models CAUTION Care must be taken when operating certain types of equipment to ensure that they are compatible with your Sinergex PureWatts Elite 300 s output waveform Such equipment includes chargers for some electric toothbrushes razors mini vacuum cleaners and some power tool chargers When using such equipment for the first time ensure that the charging unit doesn t become too hot If after 5 minutes the charger is excessively hot the unit is not compatible with the S
9. r and battery and ensure they are secure CONT D Sinergex Pure Watts 300 Elite Manual 14 Sinergex Alarm Operates Continuously Has one of the inverter s protection features activated Your inverter is fitted with a variety of protection features Overload remove the load if alarm turns off it s likely that the unit was overloaded Overheat if the unit is warm hot to touch and was functioning normally it s likely that the overheat protection has activated Allow the inverter to cool unit can be either left connected or disconnected to the DC supply during this period Low Battery The battery may be flat Remember that the inverter measures battery voltage at the input connection of the inverter if you have undersized cabling to the cigar lighter socket voltage drop may cause your inverter to pre maturely shut down Also ash dust inside the cigar lighter socket may create a high resistance causing low voltage Accidentally connecting a 24V inverter to a 12V system will result in a continuous alarm make sure that your inverter is the right voltage for your electrical system CONT D Sinergex Pure Watts 300 Elite Manual 15 Sinergex Unit gets excessively hot Your inverter will operate at beyond its continuous rating for sometimes lengthy periods of time the limiting factor is heat build up within the inverter unit If your load exceeds 300 watts the overload or overheat pro
10. tection will eventually cut in Your inverter is rated for use in normal ambient temperatures If using in hot climates or within a hot car continuous rating may be slightly will be lower Unit providing power appliance won t operate Some equipment is not compatible with a Modified Sine Wave for example some audio visual equipment some variable speed power tools etc There is no option but to change your appliance for one that will accept a MSW or swap the inverter for one that provides Pure Sine Wave power Providing that your inverter is in as new condition your local Sinergex dealer will normally part exchange your inverter for a Sinergex Pure Sine unit CONT D Sinergex Pure Watts 300 Elite Manual 16 Sinergex Battery runs flat quickly Your battery should operate for a reasonable amount of time generally several hours As batteries age they lose capacity If the battery continuously runs flat you should consider having it tested If replacement is recommended try to acquire a deep cycle battery that is happier being used with an inverter For further troubleshooting technical information please contact Sinergex or your local Sinergex Dealer If in doubt as to the suitability for use application or as to how to wire your inverter contact a Sinergex Dealer or qualified electrical engineer before use Sinergex Pure Watts 300 Elite Manual 17 er Sinergex WARRANTY AND WARRANTY PROCEDURE
11. the event of overload the unit will sound an audible warning and shut down Once the oversized load is removed the unit will automatically re start CAUTION Continual repeat overloads or excessive overloading may damage your inverter and void warranty Low High Battery Voltage Protection In the event of battery voltage going outside of the normal operating voltages of the Sinergex PureWatts Elite 300 11 15VDC an audible alarm will sound and the unit will shut down This protects internal circuitry of the inverter and the battery from excessive discharge Once battery voltage returns back to the inverter s normal voltage operating range it will automatically re start CONT D Sinergex Pure Watts 300 Elite Manual 11 Sinergex CAUTION Do not connect your 12V Sinergex 300 Elite to 24V systems damage will result and void warranty Overheat Protection Inverters heat up during operation this is normal However if the unit s internal temperature reaches excessive levels a protection system shuts the unit down Once it cools to within operating limits it will restart If using the inverter in hotter climates keep it out of direct sunlight and do not cover otherwise internal heat levels will rise triggering the overheat protection Soft Start Upon switching on the Sinergex PureWatts Elite 300 will gradually ramp up power over a few seconds this allows the unit to cope with heavier than normal loa
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