Sima STP-1000T
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1. sima Smooth Start Series User Instructions for Model STP 1000T Povver Inverter vl ATT Model STP 1000T Safety Information IMPORTANT Read all the Cautions and Warnings before installing and using the power inverter The inverter must be properly installed IMPORTANT If you are not familiar with 12 volt high current wiring it is recommended that you have a professional automotive installer install the inverter CAUTION The power inverter generates 115 VAC power from your 12 volt car battery Treat the 115 VAC output just like you treat the 115 VAC in your house Keep children away from the unit Do not connect the unit to AC distribution wiring Keep the unit away from water Do not allow water to drip or splash on to the power inverter Keep the unit in cool environments Ambient air temperature should be between 32 degrees and 75 degrees F Keep out of direct sunlight and away from heating vents Keep the unit away from flammable material or in any location which may accumulate flammable fumes or gases such as the battery compartment of your car boat RV or truck With heavy use the unit will become warm and possibly hot So keep it away from any heat sensitive materials Make sure the opening to the fan and vent holes are not blocked Do not open the unit High voltages are inside Use proper size wiring High power inverters can draw many amps from the 12 volt source and can melt wires if no2. not block the air entrance to the fan or block the exhaust holes located on the side or bottom of the unit The unit must be mounted in a dry cool area Do not allow water to drip or splash onto the inverter The ambient air temperature should be between 32 deg F and 75 deg F The unit must not be mounted in an area with batteries or in any area capable of storing flammable liquids such as gasoline To minimize cable lengths the unit should be mounted as close as possible to the battery but not in the same compartment If you have a choice it is better to run longer AC wires than DC cables Caution The power inverter must be mounted securely in any type of moving vehicle In an emergency situation if the power inverter is not securely mounted it could cause bodily injury Figure 2 Mounting the power inverter page 6 Step 2 Wiring Inverter to 12 volt Power The power inverter requires connection to a standard 12 volt DC power source as found in most cars trucks RVs and boats The power source must provide between 11 and 15 volts DC The power source must be able to provide sufficient current to power the load See the chart below that shows minimal wire sizing and current draw at full load Inverter Model Current at Suggested Suggested Suggested rated power User Wire gauge Wire gauge Installed 12 less than 10 10 to 25 volt Fuse Size STP 1000T 94 Amps 100A 2 AWG 0 AWG Wire Size Chart Always conne
3. the unit however a standardized labor only fee will be charged The Company will not charge a fee for any parts used in the repair The Company will notify you of any fees to be assessed prior to servicing the unit What you must do to enforce the Warranty You must deliver mail or ship the product together with the original bill of sale this limited Warranty statement as proof of warranty coverage to Sima Products Corporation Attn Customer Service 140 Pennsylvania Ave Bldg 5 Oakmont PA 15139 Call customer service 800 345 7462 before sending the unit in for service Limitation of Liability and Remedies Sima Products Corporation shall have no liability for any damages due to lost profits loss of use or anticipated benefits or other incidental consequential special or punitive damages arising from the use of or the inability to use this product whether arising out of contract negligence tort or under any warranty even if Sima Products Corporation has been advised of the possibility of such damages Sima Products Corporation s liability for damages in no event shall exceed the amount paid for this product Sima Products Corporation neither assumes nor authorizes anyone to assume for it any other liabilities Sima Products Corporation 140 Pennsylvania Ave Bldg 5 Oakmont PA 15139 USA 800 345 7462 Sima Products Corporation 2003 P N 21687 page 15
4. ct the positive red terminal to the positive connection and the negative black terminal to the negative or ground side of the power system WARNING Failure to connect the correct polarity may cause damage to the power inverter and or your electrical system and is not covered by the warranty Installation Tip To minimize electrical interference keep the DC power cables as short as possible and twist them with 1 to 3 twists per foot This minimizes radiated interference from the cables page 7 Permanent Installation Figure 3 Wiring the STP 1000T power inverter Fan Inlet Positive FAN Negative 12 yolt Input 12 Volt Input black Caution Always use adequate wire size and fusing for any installation Wiring Steps e Disconnect the positive battery terminal before doing any wiring to the inverter e Using proper sized copper wire and proper terminations wire the inverter to the electrical system and fuse block See your local RV dealer or automotive shop for wire connectors fuse block and other wiring parts Tighten all connections firmly but do not over tighten Remember to recheck all connections every few months of operation WARNING Do not operate the power inverter without a fuse installed page 8 e Double check all wiring for proper polarity e Install the fuse and reconnect the wire to the battery Note a slight spark and beep from the inverter is normal when the unit is first connecte
5. cuit low input voltage and over temperature of the unit This can happen if a device has a large turn on surge if an appliance like a drill or saw is stalled or if the inverter does not have a supply of cool air Fault Indicator Red Fault conditions include output overload output short circuit low input voltage and over temperature of the unit This can happen if a device has a large turn on surge if an appliance like a drill or saw is stalled or if the inverter does not have a supply of cool air Fuse Replacement If you overload the power inverter it is possible that the external fuse might blow Always determine the cause of the fuse blowing and remedy the problem before using the power inverter again page 11 How the Inverter Works The Sima Products Corporation power inverter has two electronic sections The first section converts 12 volts DC to approximately 160 volts DC using modern high frequency conversion techniques that uses small lightweight efficient transformers The second section converts the 160 volts DC to 115 VAC using high efficiency power MOSFET transistor devices The inverters generate a modified sine wave that works with almost every product on the market CAUTION Do not use the following products with an inverter with a modified sine wave output mM Small battery operated devices like razors flashlights and night lights that can be plugged directly into an AC outlet to recharge mM A few battery chargers
6. d to 12 volt power Advanced Installation Large inverters can draw high currents from your battery and charging system especially when used with appliances and tools that use a lot of power In these applications you may need to increase the capacity of your 12 volt system There are several ways to do this High Capacity Batteries You can purchase high capacity batteries that are specially designed for deep discharge operation Contact your automotive or RV specialist for more information Multiple Batteries In systems with more than one battery you typically wire the system with the batteries in parallel negative to negative and positive to positive with a battery isolator between the positive terminals The isolator allows a single alternator to charge all batteries but lets the inverter only use the second battery so the vehicle s battery is not discharged during operation Contact your automotive or RV specialist for more information about battery isolators and wiring Larger Alternator Typical automotive alternators may not be able to supply the power required for continuous operation of the inverter at high power usage Contact your automotive or RV specialist for more information about larger output alternators Step 3 Testing the Power Inverter After you make sure the 12 volt power is wired properly to the power inverter with nothing plugged into the 115 VAC outlets turn the power switch on the power inverter to On The g
7. e from electronic equipment antenna and cables and reorient as necessary 115 VAC Output Modified sine wave Use a true RMS meter like a Fluke voltage reads output can cause 8060A or Triplett 4200 to measure incorrectly incorrect reading on a correct voltage typical multimeter Light Status Chart Power Power Beeper Fan Fault Light Mode Switch Light BE CREE XE AC NEC ONE Ore ar a ESE EX EC II Tn CEE EE SC EE EE ID EES IA ESE RE SCC EE Dan ECSE ER BCE ESE E ESE EES SC i NM page 13 Product Specifications Key Features STP 1000T 12 15 volts DC Input no load current Output type modified sine wave Output Watts 10 minutes 1 000W continuous 800W Output peak Frequency 1 Efficiency Outlets Protection Thermal Low battery alarm 10 2v Low battery shutdown 9 7v Output short circuit Over voltage 15V Size inches Weight unit gross Package Includes User Manual yes Cables with ring terminals yes 2 5 page 14 Limited Warranty Sima Products Corporation Company warrants that if the accompanying product proves to be defective to the original purchaser in material or workmanship within 90 days from the original retail purchase the Company will at the Company s option either repair or replace same without charge but no cash refund will be made If the product is returned within three 3 years from the original date of purchase the Company will repair or replace
8. for power tool battery packs that have warnings about high voltage present on the battery terminals Smooth Start The Smooth Start feature of the STP line of power inverters is designed to handle the power surge that is created when some appliances are turned on This feature helps protect both the appliance and the inverter from excessive power draws and surges When the power switch is turned on the STP inverter smoothly brings up the AC power This circuitry also activates under excessive loads even short circuits to quickly turn off power to protect the device and the inverter The STP inverter then attempts to smoothly bring up the AC power unless it detects an excessive load page 12 Troubleshooting Unit does not operate Input voltage is below Attach to proper supply 10 volts Fuse blown Determine cause for fuse blowing and then replace fuse feeding inverter Unit operates for a Load is trying to draw too Be sure load is less than rated watts short period and much current of inverter Remove excessive then turns off load Turn inverter off and back on to reset while and gets warm shutdown mode inverter off and back on to reset Low battery alarm is Input voltage is below Make sure car engine is running on 10 2 volts Check condition of wiring Battery may be low and needs recharging Television and stereo RF interference from Position the power inverter and interference power inverter wiring as far as possibl
9. on not included Mounting hardware for the inverter 12 volt DC power wiring fuse block and connectors Tools Drill and drill bit small socket set wire crimpers volt meter Optional wiring kit from Sima Model SK 200 page 4 Overview of the Power Inverter The STP 1000T power inverters are electronic devices that convert the low voltage 12 VOLTS DC from a battery or other power source to 115 VAC to run standard household appliances See the section on How it Works to learn more about the technology used in these power inverters DC Side 12 VOLTS Input AC Side 115 VAC Output STP 1000 Fan Inlet On Off switch E 115VAC Outlets DC INPUT Positive Negative 12 volt Input red 12 volt Input black Figure 1 DC and AC Sides of the STP 1000T Inverter page 5 Installation Installation Overview There are three basic steps you need to follow when installing the power inverter 1 Mounting Mount the inverter securely 2 Wiring Wire the inverter to a 12 VOLT source 3 Testing Test for proper operation Step 1 Mounting the Inverter The power inverter should be secured to a solid flat surface capable of handling the weight of the unit It is very important that the unit be secured using the proper size mounting hardware not included to keep the unit from moving around or becoming loose in emergency situations The power inverter should be placed with space around the unit for proper ventilation Do
10. ou may need a larger inverter Also check that the battery and the 12 volt wiring to the inverter is large enough to handle the current draw and that the battery is fully charged Important The power inverters may not operate some appliances designed to produce heat such as hair dryers heaters toasters and coffee makers Always check the power rating before using these kinds of products to be sure they do not exceed the power capability of the inverter Battery Life Important The power inverter can draw lots of amps from your car s battery when operating If you are using it for extended periods of time you will want to operate your car occasionally to maintain the charge in your car s battery In addition the power inverter will also draw a small current less than 0 1 amp when turned off and not operating Therefore it should be disconnected from your car s battery if your vehicle will not be used for more than a day The following chart shows typical operation time for typical car batteries with the engine not running for various loads Check the size of your battery page 10 Battery Life Chart Power Approximate Typical operation time Typical operation Usage 12 volt with 50 amp hour car time with 100 amp Current battery hour car battery 19 Amps 47 Amps Actual Current Draw Approximate 12 volt current draw is the load in watts divided by 10 Thus a 60 watt light bulb plugged into the inverter will cause the inverter to draw 6 am
11. ps 60 10 6 from the 12 volt supply Batteries are rated in several different ways Peak cranking amps This has little to do with how long an inverter can supply power so it is not a useful number for inverter operation Battery reserve capacity This number shows how long a battery can supply a given current typically 25 amps before the battery voltage reaches a low voltage Therefore a battery rated at 200 minutes reserve can deliver 25 amps for 200 minutes before it is discharged Ampere hour capacity This rating indicates how many amps a battery can deliver over a period of time typically 20 hours Therefore a 100 amp hour battery can deliver 5 amps for 20 hours 5 x 20 100 Actual operating time from a battery will depend upon the current draw from the battery A battery will deliver less total power energy as you draw higher amps A 100 amp hour battery can deliver 5 amps for 20 hours 100 amp hours but it will only deliver 50 amps for 1 hours 50 x 1 5 75 or 75 amp hours at the higher rate Also remember battery life is decreased if the battery is discharged fully Lead acid batteries have the longest life if they are kept fully charged Lights and Alarms POWER Indicator Green This light will illuminate when the inverter is turned on and is operating normally If this light goes out the 12 volt power is missing possible blown fuse These fault conditions include output overload output short cir
12. reen POWER light will light Note If the inverter does not operate properly and the POWER light does not illuminate turn the power switch off and check your wiring and external fuse With the inverter turned off plug the appliance you want to use into the 115 VAC power outlet on the unit Turn the power switch on the power inverter on so the green POWER light is illuminated Turn on the appliance The appliance should now be operational Check the Troubleshooting section if you have any difficulties Operation Equipment Power Usage It is important to use only products that draw less than the power rating of the power inverter Use of products greater than the rated power rating may either cause the protection circuitry of the power page 9 inverter to shut down or the fuse to blow Repeated use of excessive power draw can cause failure of the power inverter How to calculate power usage Most products have a power rating on them such as 45 watts Others may be marked with their current draw such as 9 amps To convert the current to watts multiply the current by 115 Example 9 amps x 115 104 watts Typical Power Usage Chart Typical Appliance Current Draw TV VCR combo 120 watts 19 TV 160 watts Blender 650 watts Small power drill 3 8 500 watts Toaster 850 watts Vacuum 900 Some products draw a high surge current to start up If the appliance does not operate and the inverter turns off y
13. t fused and sized properly IMPORTANT Sima Products Corporation does not authorize any products to be used in life support devices or systems Serial Date Purchased page 2 Table of Contents Safety IOC AO cie tos am ta estem to es aar aaee nean 2 IOC ai me um HE 4 K y CURES at DRE 4 Packase Inclutles oa cer ee 4 Needed for Installation not included yi tinta esa eta ada ad 4 Overview Of the Power TIIVOFGE eet oe eo IIR Red HESS a cama Et 5 nr D ATAA 6 Installation Overviews PH 6 Step 1 Mounting the Inverter ienne are iia E EE AE A RET SEANN 6 Step 2 Wiring Inverter to 12 volt Power eeseeeeseeeee ener enne rene nennen 7 Permanent Installation nitent E E E am R 8 Winne Steps eis ei a estoneta Star ee 8 Advanced Installation oe ind Giro ta de A ana savin UAR WERE ERU mama da 9 Step 3 Testing the Power Inverter eese entente a a nennen teen 9 CSP ATID as ote ms QS dan 9 Equipment Power Usage pei t e eee cate vate ed ri PU erre dee 9 Battery Lite asi i e Rn UP adc SERE 10 Lights and Alarms errem e de dee eire RR E Poenus 11 How the Invertet WOrKS eoe ire teer onera etae haie sis dies 12 Troubleshooting esse docs dani das dak 13 Product Specifications essa atac deute tn AEE REEE as 14 WARE EV TT PR 15 page 3 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a Sima Products Corporation power inverter I
14. t provides 115 VAC anywhere you have 12 DC volts in your car truck RV or boat It is designed to be easy to use and provide years of dependable service Key Features High efficiency operation to provide the most output with the least battery power Advanced protection e Thermal Protection shuts the unit off to guard against the unit getting too hot e Overload Protection protects the unit from excessive loads e Under Voltage Protection turns the unit off to protect the battery from being over discharged The STP 1000T power inverter produces a modified sine wave output that is suitable for most AC loads This includes lights appliances motors TVs and most electronics Caution A few battery chargers are not compatible with modified sine wave operation These are typically small rechargeable battery operated devices like razors and flashlights that can be plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge Some chargers for battery packs used in power tools also should not be used with an inverter These chargers typically have a warning label indicating that dangerous voltages are present at the battery terminals Only a true sine wave inverter should be used with these types of appliances Damage to the device could result if you attempt to use them with any type of modified sine wave inverter Do not use this power inverter with the above devices Package Includes Inverter STP 1000T Cables This manual Needed for Installati
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