Pure Sine Wave Inverter
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Eaton has added a new DC-to-AC power inverter to its lineup of products for the commercial vehicle industry. The new Eaton pure sine wave inverter produces either 1000 or 1800 watts of AC power output from a standard heavy-truck DC vehicle battery and can be used to power phone chargers, computers, heaters, microwaves, refrigerators, TVs, sleep apnea machines, and more.
Inverters can bring productivity improvements and fuel savings from reduced idle time, Eaton points out.
An optional built-in 40-amp charger and standard AC transfer switch automatically transitions between AC utility power and truck battery power. This minimizes battery discharge and provides a seamless electrical system solution for truck sleeper cabs.
Safety features on the new Eaton inverters, which have undergone hundreds of hours of testing, include DC and AC over and under voltage protection, overload protection, backup fuses, and circuit breakers. Designed exclusively for commercial vehicles, the Eaton inverters are UL certified and compliant with TMC and SAE recommended practices.
Performance features include what Eaton calls a highly efficient design to maximize inverter run time from the vehicle’s batteries. A standard low-voltage disconnect feature protects batteries from excess discharge. The pure sine wave design provides safe and reliable power for AC-powered household appliances and demanding electric-motor-driven loads
The inverters are available as OEM options or in the aftermarket.
To assure safety, inverter wiring harnesses are supplied by well respected Purkeys Fleet Electric. They meet SAE J1455 requirements.
The inverters carry a two-year warranty, and Eaton Roadranger fiield marketing people offer complete installation support.
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