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150 watt POWER INVERTER
with GAME PLATE
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Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Non-Transferable Limited Consumer Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Principle of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Inverter Output Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Installation of rubber mounting feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Placement of Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Connecting to Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Temporary Battery Connection..............................................15
Permanent Battery Connection .............................................15
Connection to Load ...........................................................16
Caution: Rechargeable Appliances.........................................17
Game Plate Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Mounting the Game Plate ....................................................18
Typical Connection Diagram .................................................19
Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Rated versus Actual Current Draw of Equipment ......................20
Battery Operating Time .......................................................21
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Caution: Low Battery Alarm .................................................22
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Automatic Protective Features of the Inverter ........................23
Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Problem: Lack of power output ............................................25
Problem: Low Output Voltage...............................................27
Problem: Low Battery Alarm On All The Time..........................27
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
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Directed Electronics, Inc. (Directed) promises to the original purchaser that the automotive
video monitor and/or source unit(s) (the Product), excluding accessories, purchased and
installed from a Directed authorized dealer within the ninety (90) days after purchase of the
new vehicle, in which the Product is installed, is free from defects in materials or workman-
ship under normal use and conditions for a period of three (3) years from date of purchase
or the first 36,000 miles as registered on the new vehicle's odometer reading at time of deliv-
ery of the Product for warranty service, whichever occurs first. Product purchased or
installed more than ninety (90) days after the new vehicle is purchased are warranted for a
period of one (1) year from date of purchase of the Product.
Directed promises to the original purchaser that all video accessories will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and condition for a period of nine-
ty (90) days after the date of purchase. A sales receipt and/or warranty registration card is
required to provide proof of date of purchase of the Product or accessories.
Should the Product be determined defective during the applicable warranty period, the
Product will be repaired or replaced with a new or comparable reconditioned part(s), at
Directed's option. To obtain warranty service, the Product must be returned to a Directed
authorized dealer along with proof of purchase and installation.
Note: This warranty does not cover labor costs for the removal and reinstallation of the
Product. IN ORDER FOR THIS WARRANTY TO BE VALID, YOUR PRODUCT MUST BE
SHIPPED WITH PROOF OF PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION BY AN AUTHORIZED
DIRECTED DEALER. ALL PRODUCTS RECEIVED BY DIRECTED FOR WARRANTY
REPAIR WITHOUT PROOF OF DIRECTED DEALER INSTALLATION WILL BE DENIED.
This warranty is non-transferable and does not apply to any Product that has been modified
or used in a manner contrary to its intended purpose, and does not cover damage to the
Product caused by installation or removal of the Product. This warranty is VOID if the prod-
uct has been damaged by accident or unreasonable use, negligence, acts of God, neglect,
improper service or other causes not arising out of defect in materials or construction. This
warranty does not cover the elimination of externally generated static or noise, or the cor-
rection of antenna problems or weak television reception, damage to tapes, video games,
software, camcorders, discs, speakers, accessories or vehicle electrical systems, cosmetic
damage or damage due to negligence, misuse, abuse, failure to follow operating instruc-
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tions, accidental spills or customer applied cleaners, damage due to environmental causes
such as floods, airborne fallout, chemicals, salt, hail, windstorms, lightning or extreme tem-
peratures, damage due to accidents, road hazards, fire, theft, loss or vandalism, damage
due to improper connection to equipment of another manufacturer, modification of existing
equipment, use of a faulty tape cartridge or cleaning of the VCR head, or Product which has
been opened or tampered with for any reason or which has been damaged due to alteration
or service performed by anyone other than Directed Electronics, Inc.
ALL WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO EXPRESS WARRANTY, IMPLIED
WARRANTY, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE, AND WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, AND
DIRECTED NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT
ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THE PRODUCT. DIRECTED HAS
ABSOLUTELY NO LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL ACTS OF THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING
ITS LICENSED DEALERS OR INSTALLERS. IN NO EVENT WILL DIRECTED ELEC-
TRONICS, INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS), BY PURCHASING THIS PRODUCT, THE
CONSUMER AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT ALL DISPUTES BETWEEN THE CON-
SUMER AND DIRECTED SHALL BE RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA
LAWS IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA.
Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts. In such states,
the limitations or exclusions of this Limited Warranty may not apply. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. In such states, the exclu-
sion or limitation of this Limited Warranty may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives
you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages.
In such states, the exclusion or limitations of this Limited Warranty may not apply to you. This
Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary
from state to state.
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WHEN CONNECTING DIRECTLY TO A BATTERY OR OTHER POWER SOURCE
OBSERVE PROPER POLARITY.
DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM INPUT VOLTAGE 15 ±0.3 VDC (DIRECT
CURRENT).
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE INPUT TO THE INVERTER WHEN IT IS NOT IN USE.
REGULARLY CHECK THAT THE INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTIONS ARE
TIGHT. LOOSE CONNECTIONS CAN GENERATE HARMFUL HEAT AND/OR
DAMAGE THE INVERTER OR POWER SOURCE.
IMPROPER USE OF THE DEVICE CAN CAUSE DAMAGE OR INJURY AND
EVEN LOSS OF LIFE.
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150W Power Inverter Game Plate
(4) screws to mount Inverter Fuse ATC 10 amp
(4) Rubber Feet (4) screws to mount Rubber
(4) screws to mount Feet
Game Plate
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The inverter converts power in two stages. The first stage is a DC to
DC converter, which raises the low voltage DC at the inverter input to
145 volts DC. The second stage is the actual inverter stage. It con-
verts the high voltage DC into 115 volts, 60Hz AC. The inverter stage
uses advanced power MOSFET transistors in a full bridge configuration.
This gives you excellent overload capability and the ability to operate
tough reactive loads.
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The AC output waveform of the Inverter is called a "quasi-sine wave"
or a "modified sine wave". It is a stepped waveform that is designed
to have characteristics similar to the sine wave shape of utility power.
A waveform of this type is suitable for a wide variety of applications.
The modified sine wave produced by the Inverter is designed to have
a RMS (root mean square) voltage of 115 volts, the same as standard
household power. Most AC voltmeters (both digital and analog) are
sensitive to the average value of the waveform rather than the RMS
value. They are calibrated for RMS voltage under the assumption that
the waveform measured will be a pure sine wave. These meters will not
read the RMS voltage of a modified sine wave correctly. They will read
about 20 to 30 volts low when measuring the output of the Inverter.
For accurate measurement of the output voltage of the Inverter, a true
RMS reading voltmeter such as a Fluke 87, Fluke 8060A, Beckman
4410, or Triplett 4200 must be used.
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The power source must provide between 9.5 and 15 ±0.3 volts DC and
must be able to supply sufficient current to operate the load. The
power source may be a battery or a well regulated DC power supply.
As a rough guideline, divide the power consumption of the load (in
watts) by 12 (the input voltage) to obtain the current (in amperes)
the power source must deliver.
EExxaammppllee::Load is rated at 140 watts.
Power source must be able to deliver: 140/12= 11.66amperes
CCAAUUTTIIOONN::THE INVERTER MUST BE CONNECTED ONLY TO BATTERIES WITH A NOMINAL OUTPUT
VOLTAGE OF 12 VOLTS. THE INVERTER WILL NOT OPERATE FROM A 6 VOLT BATTERY AND WILL
BE DAMAGED IF IT IS CONNECTED TO A 24 VOLT BATTERY.
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1. Locate plastic bag containing 4 rubber mounting feet and 4 new
screws. Remove from bag.
2. Remove bottom most end cap screws from inverter housing, 2
from each side. See pictures for reference. Discard old screws.
Remove both these screws
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