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The AIMS Power 600 Watt 12 Volt Low Frequency Pure Sine Power Inverter turns 12V DC battery power into 120V AC pure sine power at 600W continuous and 5A. Its low frequency transformer design holds an 1800W surge for up to 20 seconds, which is 300% of its rating, so small motors, tools and appliances can start. AIMS lists it as capable of running a 0.6HP electric motor, and it is ETL listed to UL 458.
AIMS built this PILF series model for work trucks and mobile setups, and it also fits remote job sites, food trucks, off-grid cabins and emergency backup systems. The case is 12.8 inches long and weighs 17 lbs, and power comes out of a GFCI duplex receptacle on the end panel. It is an inverter only, with no AC input or battery charger, so you'll charge your batteries with separate equipment.
The 1800W surge lasts up to 20 seconds, which gives motors, compressors and tools time to start. Past the 600W rating, the inverter carries 110% to 125% load for 15 minutes, 125% to 150% for 1 minute and up to 300% for 20 seconds before it shuts down. A beeping alarm warns you first.
Output is a 120VAC pure sine wave with a true neutral at 50 or 60Hz. A DSP (Digital Signal Processing) controller holds voltage regulation within ±10% RMS as your battery voltage rises and falls. AIMS lists THD as typically under 3%, with a 10% maximum under full linear load, so the output suits sensitive electronics as well as tools.
The AC end panel has a GFCI duplex receptacle with two outlets and a GFCI output circuit breaker. This model has no hardwire terminal, so you plug loads straight into the inverter.
Set the power switch to Power Saver Auto and the inverter pulses its output to look for a load, drawing less than 2.5W while it waits. A resistive load above 50W wakes it to full output. A DIP switch sets the search pulse to every 3 or 30 seconds.
Two DIP switches set the low battery alarm and trip pair to 10.5/10.0Vdc, 11.0/10.5Vdc, 11.5/11.0Vdc or 12.5/12.0Vdc. AIMS notes that solar users may want a higher cutoff to limit depth of discharge. After a low voltage shutdown, the inverter restarts on its own when the battery recovers to 13.0Vdc, as long as the switch is still on.
AIMS conformal coats the circuit boards to resist water, rust, dust and corrosion, and a 3-step fan speeds up with heat sink temperature and load. The coating is not splash protection, though. AIMS says to keep the unit away from water and damp environments.
Work trucks. Run smaller corded tools, chargers and work lights from the truck's 12V battery bank, within the 600W rating.
Food trucks and mobile setups. Power small 120V appliances and electronics where there is no outlet.
Off-grid cabins. Add pure sine AC to a small 12V battery system for lights, fans and electronics.
Emergency backup. Keep a computer, router and lights going from a battery bank during an outage.
A low frequency inverter is built around a heavy transformer, which is where the PILF's 300% surge for 20 seconds comes from. AIMS says this design pays off with power equipment and other inductive loads that surge at startup. A high frequency inverter is usually lighter, which can suit loads with little startup surge.
A modified sine inverter puts out a stepped waveform that some electronics, chargers and motors don't run well on. The PILF6W12V120V puts out a pure sine wave with low distortion, much like utility power, so the same unit can run your tools and your electronics.
AIMS's manual says not to run the output at 100% continuously. For runs longer than an hour, keep the load at 50% or less, which is 300W on this model, to prolong the inverter's life. Surges also create heat and lower efficiency, so if efficiency matters, AIMS recommends a larger inverter.
AIMS rates this model's DC input at 12Vdc and 60Adc. For cable runs up to 5 feet, its chart suggests at least 6 AWG cable with an 80A fuse, and from 5 to 10 feet, 4 AWG with an 80A fuse. Keep the battery within 10 feet, ground the chassis with 8 AWG or larger copper wire, and confirm your cable and fuse ratings, since AIMS calls the chart a reference.
Yes. The inverter runs a short self-check when it powers up, so wait a few seconds before switching loads on. Switch several loads on one at a time so their surges don't stack.
No. Reversing the battery cables on the DC terminals causes permanent damage that AIMS does not cover, so check polarity before you connect.
AIMS's manual says to use only the REMOTELF wired LCD remote in the port labeled LCD RMT, and warns that any other remote will damage the inverter. The remote cable can be up to 60 feet long, and the display shows battery and output voltage, load and fault codes. AIMS also mentions an optional Bluetooth dongle for monitoring.
Mount it on a wall or set it flat in any orientation except upside down, using four 1/4-20 steel bolts with flat and lock washers and nuts. Keep it out of battery compartments, leave about 12 inches of clearance for airflow, and place it where people can't touch the case, which can reach 176°F (80°C).
The AIMS Power 600 Watt 12 Volt Low Frequency Pure Sine Power Inverter pairs an 1800W surge with GFCI outlets, DSP voltage control and coated circuit boards in a 17 lb case. If you'd like help sizing your loads, battery bank or cables, the Outbound Power team is happy to help.
AIMS Power 600 Watt 12 Volt Low Frequency Pure Sine Power Inverter Specifications |
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| Output | |
| Model | PILF6W12V120V |
| Continuous Power | 600W |
| Continuous Output Current | 5A |
| Surge Rating | 1800W for 20 seconds (300%) |
| Capable of Electric Motor | 0.6HP |
| 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 / 60Adc |
| 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 | 6 AWG with 80A fuse |
| Suggested DC Cable, 5 to 10 ft | 4 AWG with 80A 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 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) | 12.8 x 7.1 x 5.4 in (325 x 181 x 136 mm) |
| Weight | 17 lbs (7.7 kg) |
| Shipping Dimensions (L x W x H) | 17.1 x 9.1 x 8.3 in (435 x 230 x 210 mm) |
| Shipping Weight | 18.5 lbs (8.4 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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