System Operation

110V AC Power Point and Inverter

System Operation

110V AC Power Point and Inverter

The 110 volts AC (Alternating Current) created by the inverter measures differently than a conventional AC (Alternating Current) outlet (utility generated) with most standard multimeters. Although the inverter can handle temporary power peaks greater than its rated output, it automatically shuts off if the load continually exceeds 150 watts to prevent damage to the inverter or load. For example, an output of 150 watts is sufficient to power laptop computers, game consoles, and mobile phone chargers. Refer to the Owner's Literature for information about appropriate electrical loads/devices that can be used.

DC (Direct Current)- AC (Alternating Current) Inverter Time-out Function

The inverter supplies 110 volts AC (Alternating Current) power when the ignition is ON, or for up to 10 minutes after the ignition is turned OFF, as long as the front doors are not opened before 10 minutes pass. This is part of the delayed accessory power feature. REFER to Delayed Accessory Power .

If the inverter is ON, but the engine is not running, the DC (Direct Current)- AC (Alternating Current) inverter automatically shuts off after 13 minutes. The inverter can be powered back on and the timer reset by cycling the ignition from RUN to OFF and back to RUN, but only for another 13 minutes. This feature is intended to prevent the 12-volt battery from being fully discharged. If the engine is running, the inverter operation is not time-limited.

The DC (Direct Current)- AC (Alternating Current) inverter time-out is controlled by a LIN (Local Interconnect Network) circuit. The BCM (Body Control Module) transmits the engine running status over the network to the DC (Direct Current)- AC (Alternating Current) inverter. Once the DC (Direct Current)- AC (Alternating Current) inverter stops receiving information that indicates the engine is running, it begins counting the amount of time the engine has not been running. If, after 13 minutes, the DC (Direct Current)- AC (Alternating Current) inverter still has not received information that indicates the engine is running, the DC (Direct Current)- AC (Alternating Current) inverter times out and stops supplying voltage to the AC (Alternating Current) power point.

LED (Light-emitting Diode) Indicator

The AC (Alternating Current) outlet is equipped with a green LED (Light-emitting Diode) that indicates the system status. The green LED (Light-emitting Diode) is illuminated continuously when the inverter is ON and the system is operating normally. When the inverter shuts off after 13 minutes, the LED (Light-emitting Diode) flashes until the ignition is cycled. Additionally, the green LED (Light-emitting Diode) flashes constantly if the ignition is ON and a fault is detected.

DC (Direct Current)- AC (Alternating Current) Inverter Self-Protection Feature

The DC (Direct Current)- AC (Alternating Current) inverter has a self-protection feature for the following conditions:
- Short circuits on the inverter output circuits: If the inverter detects a short on the output circuit(s), it shuts down. After 6 seconds, it restarts and checks for a short condition. If the condition still exists, the inverter shuts down again. The inverter restarts 5 times and, if the short still exists on the 5th restart the inverter disables AC (Alternating Current) output and flashes the green LED (Light-emitting Diode) indicator.
- Low voltage input: The inverter does not operate when the input voltage is less than 11 volts.
- High voltage input: The inverter does not operate when the input voltage is greater than 16 volts.
- Overload
- High temperature: The inverter does not operate if it has overheated or if ambient (cabin) temperatures exceed 75 C (166.9 F).
If the self-protection feature is activated, the green LED (Light-emitting Diode) indicator flashes and the DC (Direct Current)- AC (Alternating Current) inverter does not provide power output to the AC (Alternating Current) outlet. If the LED (Light-emitting Diode) is flashing, the problem must be corrected before DC (Direct Current)- AC (Alternating Current) inverter operation will resume.