PowerDrive PD120 is a versatile power inverter that converts DC power from a battery to AC household power, allowing you to operate electronic devices and appliances on the go. With a maximum AC output power of 120W and a surge power of 240W, it can handle various devices like laptops, tablets, DVD players, and small appliances. It features two USB ports for charging mobile devices and gadgets. The PD120 has safety features such as overload, over-voltage, and low-voltage protection to safeguard your devices and the inverter itself.
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Type Possible Cause
How do you know
if the protection is
available
Solution Remarks
Current Overload
If the input exceeds
the rated output
power 10 to 15%.
Fault indicator
LED will light up
and the inverter
will automatically
shut off.
Remove all appli-
ances and turn off
the unit by the ON/
OFF switch. Then
turn on the unit
again. Use smaller
power consump-
tion appliances.
Input Low Voltage
Input voltage lower
than 10.5V.
Remove all appli-
ances and turn
off the unit by the
ON/OFF switch.
Recharge the
battery.
Input High Voltage
Input voltage
higher
than 10.5V.
Remove all appli-
ances and turn off
the unit by the ON/
OFF switch. Check
the battery voltage,
make sure it is
within 11-15V.
Although the invert-
er has protection
against over load,
it may still dam-
age the inverter if
the input voltage
exceeds 16V.
Over Temperature
The PCB
temperature
is around 230°F.
Remove all appli-
ances and turn off
the unit by the ON/
OFF switch. Cool
down for 15 min-
utes before turning
on again.
Please ensure
there
is ventilation in the
surrounding
environments.
Specifications PD120
AC Power Output
AC Power Voltage 115V
Maximum AC Output Power 120W
Maximum AC Output
Surge Power
240W
AC Output Frequency 58Hz - 62Hz
AC Output Waveform Modified Sine Wave
USB Power Output
DC Output Voltage
5V DC, 2 Ports Shared
2.4 Amps Output
DC Power Specification
DC Input Voltage Range 11V to 15V DC
Battery Drain with No AC Load
≤
0.5A
Low Battery
Shutdown Point (nominal)
10.5 ± 0.3V DC
High Battery
Shutdown Point (nominal)
15.5 ± 0.5V DC
Fuse 15A Slip Fuse
Efficiency (maximum) 85%
Physical Specifications
Ambient Operating
Temperature Range
32°F to 104°F
Problem Cause Solution
No power.
No indicator.
Battery is defective. Replace battery.
Blown fuse.
Check and
replace fuse.
Loose
connections.
Check
connections,
be sure the ports
and plugs come
into contact with
each other.
The red LED
indicator lights
The actual output
power is higher
than rated power of
inverter, overload
protection has
occurred.
Reduce load to
have the actual
output lower than
rated power of
inverter.
The actual output
is less than rated
power, but high
starting surge has
caused overload
shutdown.
Use a product
with starting surge
power within the
inverter’s capability.
The voltage input is
too low.
Charge the battery.
Problem Cause Solution
The red LED
indicator lights.
Inverter is over-
heated due to poor
ventilation and has
shut down.
Disconnect the
inverter from
battery or DC
socket and allow to
be cooled for
15 minutes.
Remove objects
covering unit.
Inverter runs
small loads but not
large loads.
Low voltage
battery.
Charge the battery.
Water entered.
Water entered
the unit.
Disconnect the
inverter and wipe
immediately with
a dry cloth, or
permanent
damage can occur
from liquids.
Problem Cause Solution
Measured inverter
output is too low.
Standard “average
reading” AC
voltmeter used to
measure output
voltage, resulting
in an apparent
reading 5V to 15V
too low.
Inverter’s “modified
sine wave” output
requires “true
RMS” voltmeter
for accurate
measurements.
Battery voltage is
too low.
Recharge battery.
Battery run time is
less than expected.
AC product power
consumption is
higher than rated.
Use a larger battery
to make up for
increased power
requirement.
Battery is old or
probably defective.
Replace battery.
Battery is not being
properly charged.
Some chargers
are not able to fully
recharge a battery.
Make sure you use
a powerful charger.
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