Table of Contents Introduction A1 How Your Cobra® Power Inverter Works A3 1 Rechargeable Appliances 2 Quick Checkout 3 Operation 4 Controls and Indicators 5 Operating Limits 5 Input Voltage/Automatic Shutdown 6 Troubleshooting Guide 7 Maintenance and Service 8 Power Consumption 9 Specifications 10 Limited 1-Year Warranty 1 2-3 4 5 6 6 7 8-9 10 11 12
1 RECHARGEABLE APPLIANCES CAUTION Certain rechargers for small nickel cadmium batteries can be damaged if connected to the CPI 200 CH. Two types of equipment are particularly prone to this problem: 1. Small battery operated appliances that can be plugged directly into an AC receptacle for recharging, including flashlights, razors, and night lights. 2.
2 QUICK CHECKOUT OPERATION Quick Checkout (continued) To connect your inverter to the power source: Power On Indicator Power Button Power/Fault Indicator 1. If the power source is a DC power supply, switch it off. 2. Insert the cigarette lighter plug into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter. 3. Press and release power button. 4. Connect load to AC outlet or USB port.
OPERATING LIMITS INPUT VOLTAGE/AUTO SHUTDOWN CONTROLS & INDICATORS Powering Up Power/Fault Indicator Power Output To apply power to the CPI 200, simply plug in to 12 Volt DC source (cigarette lighter). The "fault" indicator of your CPI 200 will light whenever the unit detects excessively high or low input voltage, or begins to overheat. AC Output: Your CPI 200 will deliver 200 watts continuously. (NOTE: the wattage rating applies to resistive loads.
6 MAINTENANCE & SERVICE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Maintaining Your Inverter Problem/ Symptom Possible Causes Solution Low output voltage Overload Reduce the load. No output voltage Low input voltage Recharge battery. Check connections and cable. No output voltage and "fault" indicator is lit High input voltage Make sure the inverter is connected to a 12 volt battery. Check regulation of charging system. No output voltage when load is in excess of 200 watts or 1.
7 Service (continued) If you suspect that your unit requires service, please call 773-889-3087 BEFORE shipping it to Cobra®. This will ensure that you receive service as quickly as possible. If you are asked to send your unit to the Cobra® factory, please follow these steps: 1. Send the complete unit. 2. For warranty repair, enclose some form of proof-of purchase, such as a photocopy or carbon copy of a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt, it cannot be returned. 3.
9 SPECIFICATIONS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Specifications Continuous output power Surge rating (0.1second) Peak efficiency (12V—1/2 load) Efficiency (full load, 12V) No load current draw Output waveform (resistive load) 200w 400w 90% >78% < 0.45 A (12.6V) Perfect modified sine wave Output frequency 60Hz ± 2Hz Output voltage 115V +/- 10% USB output 5V Input voltage 12.8 - 13.2 VDC Shutdown voltage (unload) 10.0V ±0.
200 Watt POWER INVERTER MODEL CPI 200 CH Congratulations Thank you for purchasing the CPI 200 CH Power Inverter from Cobra®. When used properly, your unit will give you many years of reliable service.
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