Kia Sorento: Description
An inverter is a device that transforms the DC voltage from the battery
into an AC voltage (115 V). The inverter can power various electrical devices
that consume 150 W or less, including mobile phone or notebook rechargers, audio
systems, and TVs.
Inverter system Protection Function
Item
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Condition
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LED Status
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Undervoltage protection
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Shuts down for safety at voltages lower than 11.3 V ± 0.3 V.
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LED flickering
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Resumes operation at 12.2 V ± 0.3 V.
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LED lighting
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Overvoltage protection
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Shuts down for safety at voltages higher than 15.5 V ± 0.3 V.
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LED flickering
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Resumes operation at 15.3 V ± 0.3 V.
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LED lighting
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Overheat protection
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Shuts down for safety if temperatures exceed 105°C ± 10°C.
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LED flickering
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Resumes operation at 95°C ± 10°C.
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LED lighting
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Overcurrent protection
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Turns OFF when overcurrent above a set point is detected.
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LED lighting
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The inverter stops for 20 seconds before its restarts.
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LED flickering
(20 seconds)
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Turns OFF when overcurrent is detected 3 times (turn the AC
inverter switch ON again to turn on the inverter).
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short circuit protection
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The inverter shuts down for safety if there is a short circuit
between the AC1 and AC 2 outputs during operation.
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LED OFF
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undervoltage/overvoltage shutdown protection
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Shuts down at voltages lower than 10.7 V ± 0.3 V.
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LED OFF
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Shuts down at voltages lower than 16.5 V ± 0.3 V.
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LED OFF
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DO NOT touch or insert any foreign substance into the
AC inverter. Be aware of the potential risk of electric shock
or fire.
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Only use the AC inverter when the engine is running. Always
disconnect the inverter when not in use.
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Using the AC inverter when the engine is off or leaving
an electric device plugged in for a long time may drain the
battery of the vehicle.
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DO NOT use any electric devices that consume more than
115 V (150 W) of power.
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Connecting an electrical device that generates excessive
levels of electromagnetic noise to the AC inverter may cause
abnormal sounds in the audio equipment or a malfunction in the
vehicle's electronic devices.
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Connecting a faulty electronic device to the AC inverter
may damage the inverter or the electric system of the vehicle.
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The LED indicator blinks if the AC inverter input voltage
falls below 11.3 V. The inverter shuts off if the voltage falls
below 10.7 V.
Inspect the battery and recharging system.
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1. Battery
2. AC inverter switch
3. AC inverter unit
4. AC inverter outlet
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