Cobra Electronics CPI M800 User's Manual
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1. 6 sm me L 7 Connecting Cables 8 Power CONSUMPUON ses acida arca a dh Wawa 11 Ground Wiring 12 o Operation Turning Your Inverter On or Off 13 ti FEN MEC 14 Power and Protection Indicators 15 Operating Limits 16 Troubleshooting Guide 17 Specifications 18 Warranty WIN II IIIA AA ea hee Kaa 19 Customer Assistance Weit BITOLICB cada cw aca 6a d c dece de e di o d ar d eaae 20 Product Service 20 Accessories and Order Form 22 English Introduction Important Safety Information Before installing and using your CobraMarine Power Inverter please read these general precautions and warnings Caution and Warning Statements To make the most of this inverter it must be installed and used properly Please read the installation and operating instructions carefully before installing and using it Special attention must be paid to the CAUTION and WARNING statements in the manual 1 CAUTION Statements specify conditions which could cause damage to the unit or other equipment WARNING Statements identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life General Precauti2. la Cob Cobra Operating Instructions 800 WATT MARINE POWER INVERTER CPI M800 Nothing Comes Close To A Cobra Printed in China Part No 480 076 P English RE Introduction Thank you for purchasing the CobraMarine CPI M800 Power Inverter Properly used this product will give you many years of reliable service How Your CobraMarine Power Inverter Works The CobraMarine Power Inverter is an electronic product that has been designed and built to take low voltage DC Direct Current power from your boat RV automobile or other low voltage power supplies and CONVERT it to standard 115 volt AC Alternating Current power like the current you have in your home This conversion process thereby allows you to use many of your household appliances and electronic products in automobiles RVs boats tractors trucks and virtually anywhere else i Customer Assistince Customer Assistance Should you encounter any problems with this product or not understand its many features please refer to this owner s manual If you require further assistance after reading this manual Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services For Assistance In the U S A Automated Help Desk English only 24 hours a day 7 days a week 773 889 3087 phone Customer Assistance Operators English and Spanish 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m CT Monday through Friday except holidays 773 889 3087 phone Ques
3. PR add additional 26 95 for FedEx Next Day or 10 95 for FedEx 2nd Day Excludes weekend and holiday shipments Please allow 2 3 weeks for delivery in the U S Prices subject to change without notice The Cobra line of quality products includes CB Radios microTALK Radios Radar Laser Detectors Safety Alert Traffic Warning Systems Accessories GPS Global Positioning System HighGear Accessories 22 English Name Address No P O Boxes City State Province Zip Country Telephone Credit Card Number Type O Visa O Mastercard O Discover Exp Date Customer Signature U S Cost Each Qty Tax Table Ohio Wisconsin add 596 Indiana Michigan add 6 California add 7 25 Illinois add 8 7596 Optional Accessories You can find quality Cobra products and accessories at your local Cobra dealer or in the U S A you can order directly from Cobra Ordering From U S A Call 773 889 3087 for pricing or visit www cobra com For credit card orders complete and return this order form to fax number 773 622 2269 Or call 773 889 3087 Press 1 from the main menu 8 00 a m to 6 00 p m CT Monday through Friday Make check or money order payable to Cobra Electronics Attn Accessories Dept 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago IL 60707 USA To order online please visit our website www cobra com
4. be turned Off then back On to reset Temperature Overload The red light will turn On momentarily then the inverter will shutdown The inverter must be turned Off then back On to reset NOTE A momentary sound of the internal alarm and or flash of the red light is normal at start up The Reset Button should pop out and power to the lamp should turn Off English Nothing comes close to a Cobra his H oO e eie date Operation Operating Limits Power Output The inverter can deliver 800 watts for about 60 minutes The inverter must cool for 15 minutes before it can resume operation at 800 watts Note The wattage rating applies to resistive loads The inverter will operate most AC loads within its power rating Some induction motors used in freezers pumps and other motor operated equipment require very high surge currents to start The inverter may not be able to start some of these motors even though their rated current draw is within the inverter s limits The inverter will normally start single phase induction motors rated at 7 HP or less Input Voltage The inverter will operate from input voltage ranging from 10 volts to 15 volts Optimum performance will occur when the voltage is between 12 volts and 14 volts If the voltage drops below 10 5V 0 3V an audible low battery warning will sound The inverter will shut down if the input voltage drops below 9 5V 0 3V This protects the battery from being over discharg
5. it is operating properly see page 14 for details Nothing comes close to a Cobra s NKA Oui luati allati NKA Oui Introduction Introduction Quick Evaluation Before Installation To Check Your Inverter s Performance Before Installation This section provides you with basic information about the inverter and ane 1 Turn the inverter Off see page 13 for details how to check its performance before installation If the power source is a DC power supply Be Sure to Have on Hand switch it Off as well Power Supply O A 12 volt DC power source such as a vehicle battery The power source must provide between 11 and 15 volts DC and be able to supply enough current to run the test load As a rough guide divide the wattage of the test load by 10 to get the current in amperes the power source must deliver 2 Connect cables to Power Input Terminals see page 8 for details 3 Connect cables to Power Source see page 8 for details 4 Check to make sure all connections are secure O The provided 2 ft direct to battery 12 gauge cable Only use the cable provided with your inverter 5 Turn the inverter On If the power source is a DC power supply switch it On first 6 Plug in the test load Test Eoad O A test load that can be plugged into the AC receptacle on the inverter for short term testing at a low power level The inverter should supply power to the load If the inverter is not working properly ref
6. a mechanical reproduction or carbon copy of a sales receipt If you send the original receipt it cannot be returned 2 Send the entire product 3 Enclose a description of what is happening with the power inverter Include a typed or clearly printed name and address of where the power inverter is to be returned 20 English et B Customer Assist nce 4 Pack power inverter securely to prevent damage in transit If possible use the original packing material 5 Ship prepaid and insured by way of a traceable carrier such as United Parcel Service UPS or First Class Mail to avoid loss in transit to Cobra Factory Service Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 USA 6 If the power inverter is in warranty upon receipt of your power inverter it will either be repaired or exchanged depending on the model Please allow approximately 3 4 weeks before contacting Cobra for status If the power inverter is out of warranty a letter will automatically be sent informing you of the repair charge or replacement charge If you have any questions please call 773 889 3087 for assistance Nothing comes close to a Cobra Bi T TUUM ce Amount Shipping Handling 10 00 or less 3 00 10 01 25 00 5 50 25 01 50 00 7 50 50 01 90 00 10 50 90 01 130 00 13 50 130 01 200 00 16 50 200 01 plus 10 off AUR Ree Di purchase For AK HI and
7. ed The inverter must be turned Off then back On to reset The inverter will also shut down if the input voltage exceeds 15 75V 0 75V This protects the inverter against excessive input voltage Although the inverter has protection against over voltage it may still be damaged if the input voltage was to exceed 16 volts 16 English Operation Troubleshooting Guide Problem Symptom Low output voltage No output voltage No output voltage after prolonged use No output voltage Protect indicator lighted No output voltage No output voltage Low battery alarm on all the time Possible Causes Overload Low input voltage Thermal shutdown High input voltage Short circuit Inverter switched Off No power to inverter Reverse DC polarity Poor DC wiring Poor battery condition Solution Reduce the load Recharge battery Check connections and cable Allow inverter to cool Off Reduce load continuous operation input current required Improve ventilation Make sure ventilation openings in the inverter are not obstructed Reduce ambient temperature Make sure the inverter is connected to 12V battery Check regulation of charging system Check load for proper operation Turn inverter On Check wiring to inverter Observe correct polarity Check connections Make sure battery is fully charged Nothing comes close to a Cobra Operation Specifications Continuous output po
8. er to the Troubleshooting Guide on page 17 or Power and Protection Indicators section on page 15 a 7 Test the GFCI Outlet see page 14 for details Test GFCI Outlet OW 60Hz fal English Nothing comes close to a Cobra 6 installation e Mountino installation Installation Requirements The inverter must be installed in an area that meets all of the following requirements A Dry Do not place in an area where water can drip or splash on the inverter B Cool Ambient air temperature should be between 30 F and 105 F 0 C and 40 C The cooler the better C Ventilate Allow at least 1 inch 3 cm of clearance around the inverter for proper airflow Make sure that ventilation openings on the ends of the unit are not obstructed D Safe Do not install the inverter in the same compartment as a battery or in any compartment that contains flammable liquids such as gasoline E Close to Battery Install unit as close to battery as possible without being in the same compartment to minimize the length of cable required to connect the inverter to the battery It is better and cheaper to run longer AC wires than longer DC wires cables 1 CAUTION To avoid fire do not cover or obstruct ventilation openings Do not install inverter in a zero clearance compartment Overheating may result CAUTION The inverter must only be connected to batteries with a nominal output voltage of 12 volts It will not work with a 6 vo
9. f the cables onto the terminals and tighten the screws to clamp the cables safely Connect Cables FUSE 40A re English 3 Connect cables to the power source a Connect the cable from the Negative Black Terminal of inverter to the Negative Terminal of the power source Make a secure connection b Connect the cable from the Positive Red Terminal of the inverter to the Positive Terminal of the power source the battery s main fuse or the battery selector switch if you are using one Make a secure connection Connect Power Source You might observe a spark when you make this connection since current can flow to charge capacitors in the inverter All power connections to your CobraMarine Power Inverter must be Positive To Positive and Negative To Negative Continued Nothing comes close to a Cobra n installation installation 13 CAUTION Do not connect the inverter and another AC source such as a generator or utility power to the AC wiring at the same time The inverter will be damaged if its output is connected to AC voltage from another source Damage can even occur if the inverter is switched Off CAUTION Do not connect the inverter to an AC branch circuit that has high power consumption loads It will not operate electric heaters air conditioners stoves and other electrical appliances that consume more than 800 watts CAUTION Loose connectors result in excessive voltage drop and may cause o
10. for 180 minutes before it is completely discharged Example Ampere hour capacity a battery with an ampere hour capacity of 100 ampere hours can deliver 5 amperes for 20 hours before it is completely discharged To Determine the Battery Ampere Hour Capacity You Require 1 Determine how many watts each piece of equipment consumes This can normally be found on the product label If only the current draw is given multiply the current draw by 115 to get the watt consumption 2 Estimate the time in hours that each piece of equipment will be running between battery charging cycles 3 Calculate the total watt hours of energy consumption power x operating time using the average power consumption and the total estimated running time in hours Power x Operating Time Watt Hours 115 Watts x 3 hours 300 Watts x 15 minutes 100 Watts x 2 hours 200 Watt Hours 345 Watt Hours 75 Watt Hours 4 Divide the watt hours by ten 10 to determine how many power supply s 12 volt ampere hours will be consumed Nothing comes close to a Cobra hi installation Operation Ground Wiring There is a screw on the rear panel for Chassis Ground This is to connect the chassis of the inverter to ground The Chassis Ground Screw must be connected to a grounding point which will vary depending on where the unit is installed Use a 8 AWG copper wire preferably with green yellow insulation to connect the chassis ground screw t
11. he load the inverter draws less than 500 milliamperes from the battery This is low current draw It would take more than a week to discharge a 100 ampere hour battery at this rate depending on the age of the battery Nothing comes close to a Cobra his Operation Operation Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI Outlet If the lamp remains On or if the Reset Button does not pop out the unit is The AC outlet on your CobraMarine Power Inverter is a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter defective Return the inverter to the place of purchase for replacement zi Berne GFCI This protects you against hazardous electrical shock that could be caused by 4 On the GFCI Outlet push the Reset Button to return to regular operation dampness faulty mechanism worn cables water spray etc Test the GFCI periodically to make sure it is operating properly To Test the GFCI Outlet 1 Turn the inverter On see page 13 for details Reset Button On Off Switchto ON 5 T 445VAC 800W 60Hz Power and Protection Indicators The Power and Protection Indicators include a green red light and alarm Green Light Power On Test Load The green light should remain On steady Red Light and or Alarm Current Overload The red light will turn On momentarily then the inverter will shutdown The inverter must be turned Off then back On to reset Voltage Overload The red light will blink and the inverter will shutdown The inverter must
12. lt battery and will be damaged if it is connected to a 16 volt battery WARNING This unit contains components which can produce arcs or sparks To prevent fire or explosion do not install in compartments containing a battery or flammable materials or in a location which requires ignition protected equipment Mounting To Mount Your Inverter 1 Place the inverter on a flat surface with the mounting bracket against the mounting surface Mounting Brackets 2 Mount to secure surface using mounting hardware that is corrosion resistant not included Mounting Hardware The inverter can be mounted horizontally or vertically Nothing comes close to a Cobra installation installation Connecting Cables Power wire and wiring are very important to the performance of the inverter Because the inverter has a low voltage high current input low resistance wiring is essential between the battery and inverter This is so it can deliver the maximum amount of energy to the load Only use the cables provided with your power inverter To Connect the Cables Between the Inverter and the Battery 1 Turn the On Off Switch on the inverter to the Off position If the power source is a DC power supply switch it Off as well Turn On Off Switch to Off 2 Connect cable to the Power Input Terminals on right side panel of the inverter The red terminal is positive and the black terminal is negative Insert the ends o
13. o the grounding point Chassis Ground FUSE 40A In a Vehicle Connect the Chassis Ground to the chassis of the vehicle In a Boat Connect to the Boat Grounding System In a Fixed Location Connect the Chassis Ground Screw to earth ground by connecting to a ground rod a metal rod pounded into the earth or other proper service entrance ground Turning Your Inverter On or Off Be sure to have your power inverter properly installed before attempting to turn the unit On see Installation page 6 To Turn the Power Inverter On 1 If a DC power supply is being used as the power source switch it On 2 On the left side panel switch the On Off Switch to On On Off Switch to On OUTPUT 115VAC 800W 60Hz The inverter is now ready to deliver AC power to your loads If several loads are to be operated by the inverter turn them On separately after the inverter has been turned On This will ensure that the inverter does not have to deliver the starting currents required for all the loads at once To Turn the Power Inverter Off 1 On the left side panel switch the On Off Switch to Off ff Switch to Off On Off Switch to Off taut 145VAC 800W 60Hz NOTE The On Off Switch turns the control circuit in the inverter On and Off It does not disconnect power from the inverter When the switch is in the Off position the inverter draws no current from battery When it s in the On position but no power is being supplied to t
14. ons 1 Never install the inverter in a boat s engine compartment where gas and battery fumes are present 2 Do not operate the inverter if it has been dropped or damaged in any way 3 Do not open the inverter it contains no user serviceable parts Attempting to service unit could cause electrical shock NOTE Internal components remain charged after all power is disconnected 4 Do not expose the inverter to rain snow bilge water or spray 5 Do not obstruct the ventilation openings 6 Do not install the inverter in zero clearance compartment CAUTION This inverter should be used in negative ground applications only Continued Nothing comes close to a Cobra n S Importar Introduction aC Importar Introduction WARNING Power inverters contain components that may produce arcs or sparks To prevent fire or explosion do not install the inverter in areas or compartments containing batteries or flammable materials or in locations that require ignition protected equipment WARNING To reduce the risk of fire do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings Do not install inverter in zero clearance compartment Warning Wash Hands After Handling Power Cord The power cord on this product contains lead a chemical known in the state of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Caution Rechargeable Appliances Certain chargers for small nickel cadmium batteries can be damaged if connec
15. other damages including without limitation to damages resulting from loss of use or cost of installation Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you For Products Purchased Outside the U S A Please contact your local dealer for warranty information Nothing comes close to a Cobra 2 zd colo e Customer Assistance Maintenance Very little maintenance is required to keep the inverter operating properly The exterior of the unit should be cleaned periodically with a damp cloth to prevent accumulation of dust and dirt At the same time tighten the screws on the DC input terminals Be sure vents and fans are free of dust or debris Product Service If you have any questions about operation or installing your new CobraMarine product or if you are missing parts Please call Cobra first DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE See customer assistance on page A1 If your product should require factory service please call Cobra first before sending your power inverter This will ensure the fastest turn around time on your repair You may be asked to send your power inverter to the Cobra factory It will be necessary to furnish the following to have the product serviced and returned 1 For Warranty Repair include some form of proof of purchase such as
16. s Corporation warrants that its CobraMarine Power Inverter and the component parts thereof will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one 1 year from the date of first consumer purchase This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer purchaser provided that the product is utilized within the U S A Cobra will without charge repair or replace at its option defective power inverters products or component parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service department accompanied by proof of the date of first consumer purchase such as a duplicated copy of a sales receipt You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship the product for warranty service but the return charges will be at Cobra s expense if the product is repaired or replaced under warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Exclusions This limited warranty does not apply 1 To any product damaged by accident 2 In the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs 3 If the serial number has been altered defaced or removed 4 If the owner of the product resides outside the U S A All implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length of this warranty Cobra shall not be liable for any incidental consequential or
17. ted to the CobraMarine M800 Power Inverter Two 2 particular types of equipment are prone to this problem 1 Small battery operated appliances such as flashlights razors and night lights that can be plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge Plug In Directly 2 Certain battery chargers for battery packs used in hand power tools These chargers have a WARNING label stating Dangerous Voltages m gs This problem does not occur with the vast majority of battery operated equipment Most use a separate charger or transformer that is plugged into the AC receptacle and produces a low voltage output If the label on the AC adapter or charger states that it produces a low voltage AC or DC output less than 30 volts the inverter will have no problem powering the adapter safely that dangerous voltages are present at the battery terminals CobraMarine M800 Output Waveform The output waveform is referred to as Square wave or modified sine wave It is a Stepped waveform designed to have characteristics similar to the sine wave shape of utility power A waveform of this nature is suitable for most AC loads including linear and switching power suppliers used in electronic equipment transformers and motors Some very sensitive electronic equipment may not operate satisfactorily on square wave or modified sine wave Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI Outlet Test the GFCI periodically to make sure
18. tions English and Spanish Faxes can be received at 773 622 2269 fax Technical Assistance English only www cobra com on line Frequently Asked Questions English and Spanish productinfo cobra com e mail For Assistance Outside the U S A Contact Your Local Dealer 2003 Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago Illinois 60707 USA www cobra com English ar Introduction Features e 3FCI Outlet with e Automatic Thermal Two AC Receptacles Protection Shutdown e Conformal Coating e Reverse Polarity e Tinned Wiring Protection e Low Battery Alarm e Low Battery Shutdown Status Indicator On Off Power 2 Switch GFCI Outlet e Reset Button Red Q Test Button Black Fuses Positive Battery Et Cable Terminal Cooling Fan 9o Red Negative Battery Cable Terminal Ground Terminal Black FUSE 40A P4 s NT es ZA B Ee EZ V T NS c oO To help resist corrosion English RE Introduction Introduction Our THANKS TO YOU ara ates iex ar Rc tra OE Soo a ER dee He dores A1 Customer Assistance A1 Controls and Indicators A2 Produc FBOLUEBS aa sitaaa 6 378 eee ap Ae Paca i anda A2 Important Safety Information 1 Quick Evaluation Before Installation 4 O Installation Installation Requirements
19. verheated wires and melted insulation CAUTION Reverse polarity connections positive to negative will blow internal fuses in the inverter and may permanently damage the unit Such damage is not covered by the warranty CAUTION Remove any jewelry watch ring etc Be careful not to short circuit the battery with any metallic object wrench etc N WARNING 115 volt AC power is potentially lethal Do not work on AC wiring when it is connected to the inverter even if it is switched Off unless the DC power source is physically disconnected from the inverter Also do not work on AC wiring if it is connected to another AC power source such as a generator or the utility line WARNING You may observe a spark when making the connection because current can flow to charge the capacitors in the inverter Do not make this connection in the presence of flammable fumes Explosion or fire may result Thoroughly ventilate the battery compartment before making this connection 10 English Power Consumption For each piece of eguipment you will be operating from the inverter you must determine the battery s reserve capacity how long the battery can deliver a specific amount of current in automotive batteries usually 25 amperes or ampere hour capacity a measure of how many amperes a battery can deliver for a specified length of time Example Reserve capacity a battery with a reserve capacity of 180 minutes can deliver 25 amperes
20. wer 1 hour IAA 800w Surge rating 0 1 S66OTrld i iux 4r rre xm uu EEE TE roria driek d 1600w Peck efficiency 12V E Mo PP gt 88 Efficiency full load 12V 24 bdo Etwas ser REA RR RE AR ETOSE T3 Een gt 83 MO IO30 CUTEOTIE OAN AA anc n Eon ara Dre a deae 0 5A 12 6V Output waveform resistive load Modified sine wave Output Tree aui ru ases bre acide Gu ean Can en adit ook cid 58HZ 62HZ UONI M 109V 120V II VOLEDCIG x ud o deco d 34 IIIA Ed UR REA 10 4VDC 14 4VDC Alarm voltage Unload 290s abrite pone Nace ees Re ne 10 2V 10 8V Shutdown voltage KUNDE wets ce dnd samen ek Sete aie ers 9 2V 9 8V Operating temperature range 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Storage temperature range 40 C 85 C 40 F 185 F POU CC MOM gona ded wc eae C8 a ee ee a eds Overload short circuit overtemp reverse polarity under over voltage Notes All protection must be reset To protect the battery if the unit needs to be restarted after low voltage protection the voltage of DC input should be above 12V To extend the life of the fan it will stop when there is no load The speed of the fan increases as the load increases The unit is completely insulated in input and output for added safety 18 English Limited 1 Year Warranty For Products Purchased In the U S A Cobra Electronic
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