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The AIMS Power 2000 Watt 12 Volt Low Frequency Pure Sine Power Inverter converts 12V battery power into 120V AC pure sine power with a true neutral at 2000W continuous. Its low frequency design holds a 6000W surge for up to 20 seconds, and AIMS lists it as capable of running a 2.0HP electric motor. It is ETL listed to UL 458.
This model gives you two ways to connect. A hardwire AC terminal block lets you reach the inverter's full output capacity and feed a sub-panel or built-in circuits, while a GFCI duplex receptacle on the side handles quick plug-in loads. AIMS built it for work trucks and mobile setups, off-grid systems and backup power, whether a professional or the owner does the install.
The AC terminal block takes ground, line and neutral wires from 8 to 20 AWG, and AIMS recommends 10 to 8 AWG. A terminal output circuit breaker on the front panel protects that connection. AIMS points to the hardwire terminal as the way to use the inverter's full output capacity.
A GFCI duplex receptacle gives you two outlets for tools and appliances, with its own GFCI output circuit breaker on the front panel. It's handy for a quick plug-in load even when the main output is hardwired.
The 300% surge rating gives motors, compressors and pumps up to 20 seconds to start. For smaller overloads, the inverter runs 110% to 125% load for 15 minutes and 125% to 150% for 1 minute before it shuts down, beeping first as a warning.
Digital Signal Processing keeps the 120VAC output within ±10% RMS as battery voltage changes. AIMS lists THD as typically under 3% and 10% at most under full linear load. A DIP switch sets the output to 50 or 60Hz.
The power switch (Power On, Power Off or Power Saver Auto), tri-color LEDs, LCD RMT port and DIP switches sit together on the front panel. Add the optional REMOTELF wired LCD remote on up to 60 feet of cable to watch battery voltage, load and fault codes from another spot. AIMS also lists an optional BT-AIMS-PRO Bluetooth dongle.
In Power Saver Auto, idle draw drops below 2.5W until a resistive load over 50W appears. Conformal coated circuit boards resist water, rust, dust and corrosion, and a 3-step fan matches cooling to heat and load.
Work trucks with built-in circuits. Feed the AC outlets wired into a service body or mobile workshop through the hardwire terminal.
Off-grid cabins. Supply a small sub-panel from a 12V battery bank for lights, appliances and electronics.
Compressors and pumps. Start air compressors, water pumps and other motor loads that need a big push at startup.
Battery backup circuits. Run a dedicated set of essential circuits from batteries, kept fully separate from utility power.
An outlet-only inverter limits you to plug-in cords. This model adds a hardwire terminal block, so it can feed a sub-panel or permanent wiring, and it keeps a GFCI duplex receptacle for convenience.
The PILF's transformer-based design is what lets it hold 300% surge for 20 seconds, and AIMS says that suits power equipment and inductive loads. It also adds weight, at 47.5 lbs for this model. A high frequency inverter is usually lighter, which can suit loads with little startup surge.
An inverter charger adds an AC input, a charger and automatic transfer. This model has none of those, so it suits systems where solar, an alternator or a separate charger keeps the batteries up and the inverter stays off the grid.
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 to prolong the inverter's life, which is 1000W on this model. Use the surge headroom for startups, and switch loads on one at a time.
AIMS rates the DC input at 12Vdc and 200Adc. For cable runs up to 5 feet, its chart suggests at least 1/0 AWG with a 200A fuse, and from 5 to 10 feet, 2/0 AWG with a 200A fuse. Keep the battery within 10 feet, torque the DC terminals to about 17 Nm (12.6 lb-ft) and ground the chassis with 8 AWG or larger copper wire.
AIMS says wiring should meet all local codes and be done by qualified personnel such as a licensed electrician, following the National Electric Code or Canadian Electrical Code. Damage caused by AC wiring mistakes isn't covered, and AIMS warns not to loosen or touch the rear set screws on the terminal block.
AIMS notes that the AC terminal output is not ground fault protected and that RV installations require GFCI protection of certain branch circuits. Plan that protection into your RV wiring and follow all applicable codes.
AIMS says the AC output must never be connected to utility power or a generator, because power fed back into the inverter will damage it instantly and may create a fire hazard. Any circuits it feeds must stay separate from those sources.
No. Reversed battery cables cause permanent damage that AIMS does not cover, so confirm polarity with the inverter and loads off before you connect.
The AIMS Power 2000 Watt 12 Volt Low Frequency Pure Sine Power Inverter pairs a hardwire terminal and GFCI outlets with a 6000W surge and DSP regulated pure sine output. If you'd like help planning cables, fuses or AC wiring for your system, the Outbound Power team is happy to help.
AIMS Power 2000 Watt 12 Volt Low Frequency Pure Sine Power Inverter Specifications |
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| Output | |
| Model | PILF20W12V120V |
| Continuous Power | 2000W |
| Continuous Output Current | 16.6A |
| Surge Output Current | 50A |
| Surge Rating | 6000W for 20 seconds (300%) |
| Capable of Electric Motor | 2.0HP |
| 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 |
| Hardwire Terminal | Yes, AC terminal block (ground, L, N) |
| AC Terminal Wire Range | 8 to 20 AWG (10 to 8 AWG recommended) |
| AC Terminal Ground Fault Protection | No |
| Output Breakers | Terminal output circuit breaker and GFCI output circuit breaker |
| DC Input | |
| Nominal Input Voltage | 12.0Vdc |
| DC Input Rating | 12Vdc / 200Adc |
| 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 | 1/0 AWG with 200A fuse |
| Suggested DC Cable, 5 to 10 ft | 2/0 AWG with 200A 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) | 18.9 x 13.5 x 7.2 in (480 x 344 x 184 mm) |
| Weight | 47.5 lbs (21.5 kg) |
| Shipping Dimensions (L x W x H) | 23.2 x 17.5 x 10.6 in (590 x 445 x 270 mm) |
| Shipping Weight | 53.1 lbs (24.1 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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