Vector Marine Battery VEC1043 User Manual

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VEC1043  
Fa u lt Pro te ctio n Co d e a n d Tro u b le sh o o tin g Gu id e  
INVERTER POWER SWITCH TURNED ON  
Tro ub le / In d ica tio n  
Po ssib le Ca use  
Sug g e ste d Re m e d y  
No AC output — yellow  
LED lit  
DC input is below  
10 volts  
Recharge or replace the  
battery.  
7 5 0 Wa t t  
No AC output — red LED  
lit  
Excessive appliance  
load  
Reset unit by turning OFF,  
then back ON.  
Po w e r In v e r te r  
Inverter hot  
Disconnect load from  
Ve h icle Po w e r Syste m  
Co n v e r ts DC Ve h icle Po w e r  
inverter. Operate inverter  
without load for a few  
minutes. Reconnect load.  
to 1 1 5 Vo lt AC Ho u se h o ld Po w e r  
No AC output — green  
LED not lit  
Bad connection or  
wiring  
Tighten all DC connections.  
Low battery alarm sounds  
Low battery voltage  
Recharge battery. Remove  
load from inverter while  
recharging battery.  
Motorized power tool will  
not operate  
Excessive start-up load If appliance does not start,  
appliance is drawing too  
much voltage and will not  
work with this inverter.  
Motorized power tool  
does not operate at  
correct speed  
Purely inductive load  
Make the load not purely  
inductive (i.e., operate an  
incandescent lamp at the  
same time as power tool).  
Television/ radio  
interference  
Snow in picture,  
“buzzing” sound  
Keep inverter and antenna  
distant from each other.  
Use shielded antenna.  
Connect antenna to  
amplifier.  
SPECIFICATIO N S  
Output Connection:  
Output Voltage:  
Output Current:  
North American standard outlet  
Approx. 115 volts AC, RMS 60 Hz  
6.5 amps Max  
USER’ S M ANUAL  
& WARRANTY INFO RM ATIO N  
Output Waveform:  
Input Voltage:  
Modified Sine Wave  
12.5 volts DC  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND  
THIS INSTRUCTIO NAL MANUAL. THIS MANUAL CO NTAINS IMPO RTANT  
INFORMATION REGARDING THE OPERATION AND WARRANTY OF THIS  
PRODUCT. PLEASE RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.  
Low Voltage Alarm:  
11.0 volts DC  
No Load Input Current: 0.7 amps max.  
Input Fuses:  
Internal  
Input Cables:  
Battery clip cables  
Additional Protection: Overload, overvoltage, overheating  
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IN TRO DUCTIO N  
TABLE O F CO NTENTS  
Your new VEC1 0 4 3 7 5 0 Wa tt Po w e r In ve rte r Ve h icle Po w e r Syste m is one  
in a series of the most advanced DC to AC inverters available. With proper care and  
appropriate usage, it will give you years of dependable service in your car, truck, RV  
or boat.  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Controls, Indicators and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
How This Inverter Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Principle of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
The Power Inverter Output Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Protective Features of the Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Installation and Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Power Source Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Connection to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Connection to Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Placement of the Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Common Audio/ Visual Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Fault Protection Code and Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  
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The VEC1 0 4 3 supplies 750 watts of continuous power, in the form of two standard  
North American household outlets that are ready to deliver 115 volt AC power  
whenever and wherever you need it! The heavy-duty inverter has enough power to  
run most household or electronic appliances. It also comes equipped with battery  
clips to handle higher amperage/ load applications, such as: power tools, stereo  
amplifiers, vacuums, etc. Added safety features include automatic shutdown and a  
low battery alarm to prevent damage to your battery.  
This Vector Power Inverter is configured with the latest Soft Start Technology (SST).  
Before introduction of Soft-Start, high start-up currents from large inductive loads could  
shut down the inverter. Soft Start improves inverter operation. Three major features  
incorporated in SST include: First, gradual voltage ramp-up during inverter start-up.  
This eliminates failed cold starts under load. Second, output that momentarily dips in  
voltage and quickly recovers to allow large motorized loads to start. This eliminates  
almost all shutdowns from momentary overloads. Last, the inverter needs to be turned  
off then turned on once the overload that caused the 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.  
CO N TRO LS, IN DICATO RS AN D CO N N ECTO RS  
details the front panel, featuring the unit’s 115 volt AC Outlets. Power is  
supplied through two standard North American outlets that can accommodate either  
two- or three-pin AC plugs.  
Fig ure 1 Fro n t Pa n e l  
AIR VEN T  
1 1 5 VO LT  
AC O UTLETS  
shows the back panel of the inverter, where the DC Power Connections and  
high speed cooling fan are located.  
Fig ure 2 Ba ck Pa n e l  
N EGATIVE DC PO W ER  
CO N N ECTIO N  
PO SITIVE DC PO W ER  
CO N N ECTIO N  
HIGH SPEED CO O LIN G FAN  
details the top panel of the inverter, featuring the ON/ OFF Pushbutton and  
three LED indicators. The green LED indicates power and proper operation of the  
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inverter, the red LED indicates inverter shutdown from an over-load or over-  
temperature fault and the yellow LED indicates an input fault. In addition to turning  
the unit ON and OFF, the ON/ OFF Pushbutton can be used to force reset of the  
inverter circuits.  
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 this unit, use a true RMS reading voltmeter such as a Fluke  
179, Fluke 79 III series, Beckman 4410, or Triplett 4200.  
Fig ure 3 To p Pa n e l  
Mo d ifie d Sin e Wa ve a n d Sin e Wa ve Co m p a riso n  
PO W ER  
O UTPUT FAULT  
IN PUT FAULT  
PRO TECTIVE FEATURES O F THE IN VERTER  
O N / O FF  
PUSHBUTTO N  
The Power Inverter monitors the following potentially hazardous conditions:  
This condition is not harmful to the inverter, but could damage  
the power source. An alarm will sound when input voltage drops below 11 volts. The  
Power Inverter automatically shuts down when input voltage drops below 10 volts.  
When the condition is corrected, the inverter can be reset by turning OFF, then back  
ON.  
HO W THIS IN VERTER W O RKS  
The power inverter converts low voltage DC (direct current) from a battery or other  
power source to standard 115 volt AC (alternating current) household power.  
The Power Inverter will automatically shutdown when the  
input voltage exceeds 15.5 volts DC.  
Prin cip le o f O p e ra tio n  
The inverter converts power in two stages. The first stage is a DC to DC conversion  
process that raises the low voltage DC at the inverter input to 145 volts DC. The  
second stage is the actual inverter stage that converts the high voltage DC current into  
115 volts, 60 Hz AC current.  
The unit will automatically shut down when the continuous  
draw exceeds 750 watts. Reduce the load and manually reset using the inverters  
ON/ OFF Pushbutton.  
If the temperature inside the Power Inverter reaches  
150°F, the unit will automatically shut down. Allow the unit to cool for at least 15  
minutes before restarting after a heat-related shutdown. Unplug the unit while cooling.  
The DC-to-DC converter stage uses modern high frequency power conversion  
techniques that have replaced the bulky transformers found in less technologically-  
advanced models. The inverter stage uses advanced power MOSFET transistors in a  
full bridge configuration. This ensures excellent overload capacity.  
If the low voltage alarm sounds when the battery is fully charged, follow the steps  
outlined in the “Troubleshooting” section of this Users Manual. The alarm will sound  
if there is an excessive voltage drop between the battery and the inverter.  
N o te s: It is n o rm a l fo r th e a la rm to so u n d w h ile th e u n it is b e in g co n n e cte d to , o r  
d isco n n e cte d fro m , th e p o w e r so u rce . Th is is n o t in d ica tive o f a p ro b le m .  
145VDC to  
115VAC  
CONVERSION  
12VDC to  
145VDC  
CONVERSION  
Re ve rse p o la rity o r sh o rt circu it co n d itio n m a y ca u se e x te rn a l o r in te rn a l fu se s  
to o p e n a n d m a y ca u se irre ve rsib le d a m a g e to th e Po w e r In ve rte r. Ta k e e x tra  
ca re to e n su re a p ro p e r p o la rity h o o k -u p .  
12VDC  
Input  
Internal  
Fuses  
115VAC, 60Hz  
to AC appliances  
AC  
Outlet  
IN STALLATIO N AN D O PERATIN G IN STRUCTIO N S  
Po w e r So u rce Re q u ire m e n ts  
Th e Po w e r In ve rte r O u tp u t Wa ve fo rm  
The AC output waveform of the Power Inverter is known as modified sine wave.” It  
is a waveform that has characteristics similar to the sine wave shape of utility power.  
This type of waveform is suitable for most AC loads, including linear and switching  
power supplies used in electronic equipment, transformers, and motors.  
The power source must provide a nominal voltage of 12.5 volts DC and must be able  
to supply the necessary current to operate the load. The power source may be a  
battery or a well-regulated DC power supply. To obtain a rough estimate of the current  
(in amperes) the power source must deliver, simply divide the power consumption of  
the load (in watts AC) by 10.  
The modified sine wave produced by the Power Inverter has an RMS (root mean  
square) voltage of 115 volts, which is 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  
Example: If a load is rated at 750 watts AC, the power source must be able to deliver:  
750 divided by 10 = 75 amperes.  
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9. Test the inverter by turning it on and plugging in a 100 watt lamp or equipment.  
CAUTIO N  
10. If the inverter is not operating properly, then refer to the “Troubleshooting” section  
of this manual.  
Th e Po w e r In ve rte r m ust b e co n n e cte d o n ly to b a tte rie s w ith a n o m in a l  
o utp ut vo lta g e o f 1 2 vo lts. Th e un it w ill n o t o p e ra te fro m a 6 vo lt  
b a tte ry a n d w ill susta in p e rm a n e n t d a m a g e if co n n e cte d to a 2 4 vo lt  
b a tte ry.  
CAUTIO N S  
Lo o se co n n e cto rs m a y ca u se o ve rh e a te d w ire s a n d m e lte d  
in sula tio n .  
Co n n e ctio n to a Po w e r So u rce  
The Power Inverter comes equipped with battery clip cables for connection to a power  
source.  
• Ch e ck to m a k e sure yo u h a ve n o t re ve rse d th e p o la rity. Da m a g e d ue  
to re ve rse d p o la rity is n o t co ve re d b y o ur w a rra n ty.  
CAUTIO N S  
Co n n e ctio n To Lo a d  
• Do n o t use w ith p o sitive g ro un d e le ctrica l syste m s.  
The Power Inverter is equipped with a standard North American three-prong type  
outlet. Plug the cord from the equipment you wish to operate into the AC outlet. Make  
sure the load requirement of your equipment does not exceed 750 watts.  
• Re ve rse p o la rity co n n e ctio n w ill re sult in a b lo w n fuse a n d m a y  
ca use p e rm a n e n t d a m a g e to th e in ve rte r.  
N o te s: Mo st ve h icle a cce sso ry o u tle t circu its h a ve fu se s ra te d a t 1 5 to 2 0 a m p s o r  
g re a te r. To o p e ra te a t fu ll w a tta g e , e ith e r u se th e b a tte ry clip ca b le (su p p lie d )  
o r d ire ctly w ire to th e p o w e r so u rce w ith u se r-su p p lie d w ire a n d fu se .  
The Power Inverter is engineered to be connected directly to standard electrical and  
electronic equipment in the manner described above. Do not connect the Power  
Inverter to household or RV AC distribution wiring. Do not connect the Power Inverter  
to any AC load circuit in which the neutral conductor is connected to ground (earth)  
or to the NEGATIVE of the DC (battery) source.  
Th e m a jo rity o f m o d e rn a u to m o b ile s, RVs a n d tru ck s a re n e g a tive g ro u n d .  
Co n n e ctin g to a Po w e r So urce Usin g th e Pro vid e d Ca b le s  
Use the provided cables and connect the Power Inverter directly to the 12 volt power  
source as follows:  
WARN IN G  
Do n o t co n n e ct to AC d istrib utio n w irin g !  
1. Make sure the Power Inverter power is turned OFF and that no flammable fumes  
are present in the installation area.  
CAUTIO N – Re ch a rg e a b le De vice s  
Ce rta in re ch a rg e a b le d e vice s d o n o t o p e ra te w e ll fro m a m o d ifie d sin e  
w a ve in ve rte r. Th e y o n ly o p e ra te p ro p e rly fro m a sta n d a rd h o use h o ld  
2. Connect the RED cable to the RED post marked (+) on the back of the inverter.  
Connect the battery clip to the POSITIVE terminal of the battery.  
3. Connect the BLACK cable to the BLACK post marked (–) on the back of the  
inverter. Connect the battery clip to the NEGATIVE terminal of the battery.  
o u tle t w h ich p ro vid e s  
a
p u re sin e w a ve . Th e re fo re , Ve cto r  
re co m m e n d s th a t th e se typ e s o f d e vice s b e o p e ra te d fro m a sta n d a rd  
h o use h o ld o utle t o n ly, n o t fro m th e in ve rte r.  
4. Make sure that all connections between battery clips and terminals are secure.  
Th is p ro b le m d o e s n o t o ccur w ith th e m a jo rity o f b a tte ry-o p e ra te d  
d e vice s. Mo st o f th e se d e vice s use a se p a ra te ch a rg e r o r tra n sfo rm e r  
th a t is p lug g e d in to a n AC o utle t. Th is in ve rte r is e a sily ca p a b le o f  
o p e ra tin g m o st ch a rg e rs a n d tra n sfo rm e rs.  
Dire ct Ha rd w irin g to Po w e r So urce  
Use #8 AWG wire if the inverter to power source connection is 4 feet or less. For  
longer cable lengths use #6 AWG wire (to 10 feet). In either case, protect the positive  
(+) wire from shorts by installing a 150-200 amp fuse or circuit breaker close to the  
DC power source (battery) terminal.  
Pla ce m e n t o f th e In ve rte r  
1. Check to be sure the inverters power switch is turned OFF and that no flammable  
fumes are present.  
For best operating results, the inverter should be placed on a flat surface, such as the  
ground, car floor or seat, or other solid surface. A power cord has been provided for  
easy positioning of the inverter. The inverter should only be operated in locations that  
meet the following criteria:  
2. Identify the POSITIVE (+) and NEGATIVE () DC power source (battery) terminals.  
3. Install a fuse holder or breaker close to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of the DC source  
(battery).  
DRY – Do not allow water and/ or other liquids to come into contact with the inverter.  
4. Connect a length of wire on one side of the fuse holder or circuit breaker.  
Connect the other end of the wire to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of the inverter.  
COOL — Surrounding air temperature should be between –0°C and 40°C — ideally  
between 15°C and 25°C (60-80°F). Keep the inverter away from direct sunlight,  
when possible.  
5. Connect a length of wire between the inverters NEGATIVE () terminal and the  
DC power source NEGATIVE (-) terminal.  
VENTILATED – Keep the area surrounding the inverter clear to ensure free air  
circulation around the unit. Do not place items on or over the inverter during  
operation. A fan is helpful if the inverter is operating at maximum power outputs for  
extended periods of time. The unit will restart after it cools.  
6. Connect a short length of wire to the other terminal of the fuse holder or circuit  
breaker. Mark it “POSITIVE” or “+”.  
7. Connect the free end of the fuse or breaker wire to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of  
the DC power source (battery).  
SAFE – Do not use the inverter near flammable materials or in any locations that may  
accumulate flammable fumes or gases.  
8. Insert a fuse appropriate to the inverter in the fuse holder.  
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CARE AN D MAIN TEN AN CE  
Sto ra g e  
O p e ra tin g Tip s  
Ra te d Ve rsus Actua l Curre n t Dra w o f Eq uip m e n t  
Most electrical tools, appliances and audio/ video equipment have labels that  
indicate the power consumption in amps or watts. Be sure the power consumption of  
the item you wish to operate is rated at 750 watts or less. (If the power consumption  
is rated in amps AC, multiply by the AC volts (115) to determine the wattage).  
1. Ideal storage temperature range is 50-68°F (10-20°C).  
2. Store and use the inverter in a cool, dry place with adequate ventilation.  
3. Avoid locations that are exposed to heating units, radiators, direct sunlight or  
excessive humidity or dampness.  
The inverter has overload protection, so it is safe to try to operate equipment rated at  
750 watts or less. The inverter will shut down if it is overloaded.  
Ma in te n a n ce  
This unit contains no user-serviceable parts. It is recommended that the unit be  
returned to manufacturer for service (see the Warranty for repair/ replacement policy  
and contact information).  
Resistive loads are the easiest for the inverter to operate. However, large resistive  
loads, such as electric stoves or heaters usually require more wattage than this inverter  
can deliver on a continuous basis. Inductive loads, such as TVs and stereos require  
more current to operate than do resistive loads of the same wattage rating.  
Fu se Re p la ce m e n t  
Induction motors, as well as some televisions, may require two to six times their  
wattage rating to start up. The most demanding in this category are those that start  
under load, such as compressors and pumps.  
This power inverter is equipped with multiple internal fuses. Normally, these fuses will  
not blow unless there is a serious problem inside the unit. Internal fuses are  
replaceable, however, only electronically knowledgeable people should attempt fuse  
replacement. If the unit is damaged during fuse replacement, the warranty may be  
voided. Vector recommends contacting Technical Support for guidance. Call toll free:  
(866) 584-5504.  
Testing is the only definitive way to determine whether a specific load can be started  
and how long it can run.  
CAUTIO N  
Th is in ve rte r w ill n o t o p e ra te h ig h w a tta g e a p p lia n ce s o r e q uip m e n t  
th a t p ro d uce s h e a t, such a s h a ir d rye rs, m icro w a ve ite m s, o r to a ste rs.  
TRO UBLESHO O TIN G  
Co m m o n Au d io / Visu a l Pro b le m s  
“ Buzzin g ” so un d in a ud io syste m s  
Ba tte ry O p e ra tin g Tim e  
With a typical vehicle battery, a minimum operating time of 2 to 3 hours can be  
expected. In most instances, 5 to 10 hours of operating time is achievable. However,  
Vector recommends that the operator start the vehicle every half hour to recharge the  
battery system. This will guard against any unexpected shut-down of the equipment  
and will ensure there is always sufficient battery capacity to start the vehicles engine.  
The inverter will sound its alarm when DC voltage drops below 11.0 volts.  
Some inexpensive stereo systems and “boom boxes” emit a buzzing sound from their  
speakers when operated from the Power Inverter. This occurs because the power  
supply in the electronic device does not adequately filter the modified sine wave  
produced by the inverter. The only solution to this problem is to use a higher quality  
sound system that incorporates a higher quality power amplified supply.  
The inverter may be used whether or not the vehicles engine is running. However, the  
inverter may not operate while the engine is starting since the battery voltage can  
drop substantially during cranking.  
Te le visio n In te rfe re n ce  
The Inverter is shielded to minimize interference with TV signals. However, in some  
instances, some interference may still be visible, particularly with weak TV signals. Try  
the following corrective measures:  
The inverter draws less than 0.7 ampere from the battery when it is not supplying  
power to a load and ON/ OFF Pushbutton is in ON position. In most instances, the  
inverter can be left connected to the battery when not in use since it draws so little  
current. However, if the vehicle is to remain unused for several days, disconnect the  
inverter from the battery.  
• Position the inverter as far as possible from the television, the antenna and the  
antenna cables. Use an extension cable, if necessary.  
• Adjust the orientation of the inverter, the antenna cables and the TV power cord to  
minimize interference.  
• Make sure the antenna feeding the television provides an adequate (“snow free”)  
signal and that high quality, shielded antenna cable is used.  
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