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ELECTRICAL
(CONTINUED)
Inverter
Overview
(Continued)
Key
features
Pure
sine
wave
output
–
The
output
of
the
PD1200
Series
inverter
is
a
120
VAC,
60
Hz,
pure
sine
wave.
Unlike
a
modified
sine
wave,
a
pure
sine
wave
is
ideally
suited
to
drive
all
types
of
loads
including
refrigerators,
motors,
power
tools,
and
common
household
electronics.
Integrated
automatic
transfer
switch
Built
into
the
PD1200
Series
Inverter
is
an
automatic
transfer
switch
that
engages
whenever
power
is
detected
at
the
AC
input
port.
In
recreational
vehicles
this
is
often
used
to
switch
over
to
shore
or
generator
power
when
it
is
available,
reserving
the
battery
power
for
later
use.
The
transfer
switch
transition
times
are
fast
enough
that
transitioning
from
one
source
to
another
will
not
impede
operation
for
most
electrical
loads.
Ease
of
install
Built
into
the
PD1200
Series
Inverter
is
an
automatic
transfer
switch
that
engages
whenever
power
is
detected
at
the
AC
input
port.
In
recreational
vehicles
this
is
often
used
to
switch
over
to
shore
or
generator
power
when
it
is
available,
reserving
the
battery
power
for
later
use.
The
transfer
switch
transition
times
are
fast
enough
that
transitioning
from
one
source
to
another
will
not
impede
operation
for
most
electrical
loads.
2x
peak
power
rating
When
starting
inductive
loads
like
compressors
(found
in
common
household
refrigerators)
there
is
a
large
surge
in
power
draw
during
the
initial
startup.
To
supply
this
initial
startup
power
the
PD1200
Series
Inverter
has
been
designed
to
supply
a
peak
power
that
is
2X
its
rated
power.
Automatic
restart
after
DC
disconnect
The
PD1200
Series
Inverter
will
detect
when
the
battery
input
connections
have
been
removed.
When
the
DC
disconnect
switch
is
reengaged
the
inverter
will
automatically
restart.
Similar
to
a
DC
disconnect
switch,
this
automatic
restart
also
kicks
in
when
the
user
replaces
the
batteries.
To
avoid
an
automatic
restart,
simply
turn
off
the
inverter
prior
to
disconnecting
the
batteries.
Under/over
voltage
protection
To
protect
both
the
inverter
and
the
battery
bank
the
PD1200
Series
Inverter
has
been
designed
with
integral
under
voltage
and
over
voltage
protection.
These
voltage
limits
are
designed
to
operate
with
a
Lead
Acid
battery
bank
without
damaging
the
batteries.
The
inverter
may
also
be
used
with
a
12V
lithium
ion
battery
pack
(LiFePO4)
with
a
properly
configured
BMS.
See
Specifications
on
page
16
for
voltage
limits.