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The AIMS Power 1000 Watt 12 Volt Low Frequency Pure Sine Power Inverter converts a 12V battery bank into 120V AC pure sine power with a true neutral, at 1000W continuous. Its low frequency transformer design gives it a 3000W surge for up to 20 seconds, and AIMS lists it as capable of running a 1.0HP electric motor. It is ETL listed to UL 458.
AIMS designed it for mobile work vehicles, off-grid systems and field installations that need clean power for electronics plus enough surge for motors and compressors. Loads plug into a GFCI duplex receptacle on the end panel, since this model has no hardwire terminal block. If the inverter ends up mounted somewhere hard to reach, an optional wired LCD remote or Bluetooth dongle lets you keep an eye on it.
The surge rating is 300% of continuous power for up to 20 seconds, which helps motors, compressors and heavy equipment start. Above 1000W, the inverter runs 110% to 125% load for 15 minutes, 125% to 150% for 1 minute and up to 300% for 20 seconds, then shuts down. It beeps before it trips.
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) keeps the 120VAC output within ±10% RMS as battery voltage drifts. AIMS lists THD as typically under 3% and 10% at most under full linear load, with nominal efficiency up to 88% and a 92% peak. Output frequency is 50 or 60Hz, set by DIP switch.
The optional REMOTELF wired LCD remote plugs into the LCD RMT port with up to 60 feet of cable. It shows battery voltage, output voltage, output frequency, output load, battery capacity and fault codes, and it can turn the inverter on, off or into power saver. AIMS also lists an optional BT-AIMS-PRO Bluetooth dongle.
A GFCI duplex receptacle gives you two outlets, and a GFCI output circuit breaker sits beside it. Tri-color LEDs on the inverter show inverter mode, battery level and load level at a glance.
Four DIP switches set the low battery alarm and trip pair (10.5/10.0Vdc, 11.0/10.5Vdc, 11.5/11.0Vdc or 12.5/12.0Vdc), how often power saver mode searches for a load (every 3 or 30 seconds) and the 50 or 60Hz output.
Short circuit protection limits current and faults after 1 second. The inverter also guards against overload, low and high battery voltage, a locked fan and heat sink temperatures of 221°F (105°C) or more. Conformal coated circuit boards resist water, rust, dust and corrosion, and a 3-step fan adjusts to temperature and load.
Mobile work vehicles. Run laptops, drills and other corded tools from a 12V bank in a service van or utility truck.
Office gear on the road. AIMS lists computers, printers, monitors, routers and scanners among the loads the PILF series can run.
Off-grid and solar systems. Give a 12V battery system pure sine AC for small appliances and electronics.
Home backup. Keep lights, fans, a TV and a router running from a battery bank during an outage.
A modified sine inverter makes a stepped waveform that some electronics, chargers and motors don't handle well. This inverter puts out a pure sine wave close to utility power, so one unit can run your electronics and your tools.
A low frequency inverter relies on a heavy transformer, which is why this model weighs 26 lbs and holds 300% surge for 20 seconds. AIMS says the design helps with power equipment and other inductive loads. A high frequency inverter is usually lighter, which can make sense when your loads have little startup surge.
This model is plug-in only, which keeps installation simple for cord-connected loads. If you need to feed a subpanel or hardwired circuits, look at an inverter with a hardwire terminal block instead.
AIMS's manual says not to run the output at 100% for long periods. For runs over an hour, keep the load at 50% or less to prolong the inverter's life, which is 500W on this model. Use the surge for startups, and switch loads on one at a time.
AIMS rates the DC input at 12Vdc and 100Adc. Its chart suggests at least 4 AWG cable with a 100A fuse for runs up to 5 feet and for 5 to 10 feet. Keep the battery within 10 feet, use larger cable for longer runs, and ground the chassis with 8 AWG or larger copper wire. AIMS suggests 17 Nm (12.6 lb-ft) of torque on the DC terminals.
In Power Saver Auto, a load must be resistive and over 50W to bring the inverter to full output. Small fluorescent lights and some electronics can't be detected, so AIMS recommends the Power On setting for those loads.
The inverter beeps at your chosen alarm point and stops at the trip point. Once the battery recovers to 13.0Vdc with the switch still on, it restarts by itself, so AIMS warns not to leave loads such as heaters unattended.
No. AIMS says the AC output must never be tied to utility power or a generator, because that will damage the inverter. This model has no AC input, transfer switch or built-in charger.
Half wave loads such as hair dryers and some inductive loads can make the transformer or case vibrate. AIMS says the noise doesn't harm the inverter or the load.
The AIMS Power 1000 Watt 12 Volt Low Frequency Pure Sine Power Inverter combines a 3000W surge, DSP voltage control, GFCI outlets and optional remote monitoring in a conformal coated, ETL listed package. For help matching it to your loads and battery bank, the Outbound Power team is happy to help.
AIMS Power 1000 Watt 12 Volt Low Frequency Pure Sine Power Inverter Specifications |
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| Output | |
| Model | PILF10W12V120V |
| Continuous Power | 1000W |
| Continuous Output Current | 8.3A |
| Surge Output Current | 25A |
| Surge Rating | 3000W for 20 seconds (300%) |
| Capable of Electric Motor | 1.0HP |
| Output Waveform | Pure sine wave |
| Nominal Output Voltage | 120Vac single phase |
| Output Voltage Regulation | ±10% RMS |
| Output Frequency | 50/60Hz ± 0.3Hz (DIP switch selectable) |
| THD | Typically <3%, max 10% under full linear load |
| Nominal Efficiency | Up to 88% |
| Peak Efficiency | 92% |
| Power Factor | 0.9-1.0 |
| AC Outlets | 1 GFCI duplex receptacle (2 outlets) |
| GFCI Rating | 120VAC, 60Hz, 20A |
| Output Breaker | GFCI output circuit breaker |
| Hardwire Terminal | None |
| DC Input | |
| Nominal Input Voltage | 12.0Vdc |
| DC Input Rating | 12Vdc / 100Adc |
| Minimum Start Voltage | 10.0Vdc |
| Low Battery Alarm | 10.5Vdc / 11.0Vdc / 11.5Vdc / 12.5Vdc (DIP switch) |
| Low Battery Trip | 10.0Vdc / 10.5Vdc / 11.0Vdc / 12.0Vdc (DIP switch) |
| Low Battery Voltage Recover | ≥13.0Vdc |
| High Voltage Alarm and Fault | ≥16.0Vdc |
| High DC Input Recovery | ≤15.5Vdc |
| Idle Consumption, Search Mode | <2.5W in Power Saver On mode |
| Power Saver Wake-Up Load | Over 50W resistive |
| Power Saver Search Pulse | Every 3s or 30s (DIP switch) |
| Suggested DC Cable, Up to 5 ft | 4 AWG with 100A fuse |
| Suggested DC Cable, 5 to 10 ft | 4 AWG with 100A fuse |
| Inverter to Battery Distance | Under 10 ft (larger cable beyond 10 ft) |
| DC Terminal Torque | 12.5-20.5 Nm (9.25-15.19 lb-ft), 17 Nm (12.6 lb-ft) suggested |
| Reverse Polarity Protection | No |
| Protection | |
| Short Circuit Protection | Yes, current limit function (fault after 1 sec) |
| Overload 110% to 125% | Shuts down after 15 minutes |
| Overload 125% to 150% | Shuts down after 1 minute |
| Overload 150% to 300% | Shuts down after 20 seconds |
| Over Temperature | Heat sink ≥221°F (105°C), shuts down after 30 seconds |
| Other Protections | Low and high battery voltage alarm, fan lock |
| Conformal Coating | Yes, on circuit boards |
| Controls and Monitoring | |
| Power Switch | Power On / Power Off / Power Saver Auto |
| Display | Tri-color LEDs (inverter mode, battery level, load level) |
| Remote Control | Optional REMOTELF wired LCD remote (LCD RMT port) |
| Remote Cable Length | 60 ft (18 m) max |
| LCD Remote Display | Battery voltage, output voltage, output frequency, output load, fault code, battery capacity |
| Bluetooth | Optional BT-AIMS-PRO dongle |
| DIP Switches | 4 (low battery set points, power saver search, 50/60Hz) |
| Cooling Fan | 3-step intelligent fan |
| Fan Noise | <60 dB at 1 m |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 15.2 x 7.1 x 5.4 in (385 x 181 x 136 mm) |
| Weight | 26 lbs (11.8 kg) |
| Shipping Dimensions (L x W x H) | 19.5 x 9.1 x 8.3 in (495 x 230 x 210 mm) |
| Shipping Weight | 27.6 lbs (12.5 kg) |
| Mounting | Wall mounted or flat placement, any orientation except upside down |
| Mounting Bolts | Four 1/4-20 steel bolts with flat and lock washers and nuts |
| Clearance | 12 in around the inverter |
| Minimum Air Flow | 145 CFM |
| Case Surface Temperature | Up to 176°F (80°C) in operation |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to 40°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to 70°C) |
| Relative Humidity | 0% to 95%, non-condensing |
| Chassis Ground Wire | 8 AWG or larger copper |
| Certification | |
| Safety Listing | ETL listed to UL 458 |
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