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The AIMS Power 1500 Watt 12 Volt Low Frequency Pure Sine Power Inverter is a PILF series inverter that changes 12V DC battery power into clean 120V AC with a true neutral. It runs 1500W continuously, holds a 4500W surge for up to 20 seconds and is listed by AIMS as capable of running a 1.5HP electric motor. It is ETL listed to UL 458.
AIMS aims it at service trucks, mobile workshops, off-grid homes and field installations, where tools, pumps and mid-size appliances share power with sensitive electronics. You plug loads into a GFCI duplex receptacle on the end panel. It is an inverter only, with no AC input, transfer switch or built-in charger, so it works alongside whatever charging your battery bank already has.
Motors and compressors need extra power for a moment as they start. This inverter carries up to 300% of its rating, 4500W, for 20 seconds. Smaller overloads last longer: 110% to 125% for 15 minutes and 125% to 150% for 1 minute, with a beeping alarm before the inverter shuts down.
A DSP (Digital Signal Processing) controller holds the 120VAC output within ±10% RMS while battery voltage falls under load. THD is typically under 3% and at most 10% under full linear load, so electronics get clean power alongside your tools.
The AC end has a GFCI duplex receptacle with two outlets, a GFCI output circuit breaker, the LCD remote port and four DIP switches. There's no hardwire terminal block on this model. Tri-color LEDs show inverter mode, battery level and load level.
In Power Saver Auto, the inverter idles at less than 2.5W and pulses the output every 3 or 30 seconds to look for a load. A resistive load over 50W brings it to full output, and it drops back to search mode when the load turns off.
The 3-step fan stays off at light load and low heat sink temperature, then steps to 50% and 100% speed as heat or load rises. AIMS rates fan noise under 60 dB at 1 meter. If the heat sink reaches 221°F (105°C), the inverter shuts its output down after 30 seconds.
Every PILF inverter gets a conformal coating on its circuit boards, which AIMS says makes them resistant to water, rust, dust and corrosion, including salty air. AIMS also says the units are not splash proof, so mount it somewhere dry.
Service trucks and mobile workshops. Run drills, grinders, sanders and buffers from the truck's 12V battery bank.
Water pumps. Start and run pumps and variable speed motors that need a strong push at startup.
Off-grid homes. Power kitchen appliances, lights and electronics from a 12V battery system, within the 1500W rating.
Backup power. Keep essential plug-in loads running from a battery bank when the grid goes down.
The PILF's heavy transformer is what lets it hold 300% surge for 20 seconds, and AIMS says this design suits power equipment and other inductive loads. That transformer also makes it heavier at 33 lbs. A high frequency inverter is usually lighter, which can suit electronics-only setups with little startup surge.
Modified sine inverters make a stepped waveform that some motors, chargers and electronics don't run well on. The PILF15W12V120V makes a pure sine wave much like utility power, so pumps, tools and electronics can share one inverter.
AIMS's manual says not to run the output at 100% continuously. For loads that run longer than an hour, keep them at 50% or less, which is 750W here, to prolong the inverter's life. Turn the inverter on first, wait a few seconds, then switch loads on one at a time.
AIMS says battery capacity, cable size and fuse size all decide whether the inverter can deliver the power you need. This model is rated 12Vdc at 150Adc, and AIMS's chart suggests at least 4 AWG cable with a 150A fuse for runs up to 5 feet and from 5 to 10 feet. Keep the battery within 10 feet, and twist the DC cables or tape them together to cut interference and inductance.
Each of the three LEDs uses green, yellow and red. Inverter mode shows normal, alarm or fault. Battery level shows normal, low or high voltage. Load level shows 0% to 50% load in green, 50% to 100% in yellow and overload in red.
After an over temperature or overload shutdown, clear the cause, turn the power switch off, wait 5 seconds and turn it back on.
No. The inverter has capacitors that can spark when first connected, and some batteries vent gases. Mount it on a secure surface as close to the batteries as you can, but outside their compartment and with good ventilation.
No. Reversed battery cables cause permanent damage that AIMS does not cover, so double-check polarity before connecting.
The AIMS Power 1500 Watt 12 Volt Low Frequency Pure Sine Power Inverter gives your 12V system a 4500W surge, steady DSP regulated output and two GFCI outlets in a coated, ETL listed case. If you'd like help sizing a battery bank or choosing cables and fuses, the Outbound Power team is happy to help.
AIMS Power 1500 Watt 12 Volt Low Frequency Pure Sine Power Inverter Specifications |
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| Output | |
| Model | PILF15W12V120V |
| Continuous Power | 1500W |
| Continuous Output Current | 12.5A |
| Surge Output Current | 37.5A |
| Surge Rating | 4500W for 20 seconds (300%) |
| Capable of Electric Motor | 1.5HP |
| 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 / 150Adc |
| 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 150A fuse |
| Suggested DC Cable, 5 to 10 ft | 4 AWG with 150A 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 | 33 lbs (14.9 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 | 34.2 lbs (15.5 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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