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20 Years of Inverter Experience

DC to AC Power Inverters

Merlin introduced the first switch-mode power inverter to the UK market 23 years ago. Since then, they have become standard fit across the specialist vehicle and marine industries. Simply and silently converting battery power to 230V AC mains electricity, they allow you to run mains powered appliances without the need for shore power or a noisy and expensive generator.

Using our experience of manufacturers and applications, we have selected a range of inverter products that represent the best reliability, electrical performance and safety in their class.

Merlin engineers have full knowledge of Health & Safety, CE, NECIEC and MCA coding to ensure that installations meet the required laws. This includes the requirements of Earth Bonding and RCD devices – important subjects that you must comply with to ensure a legal and safe installation.

Pure Sinewave OutputInverters are available with either a square/stepped/quasi or Pure Sinewave Output. The former is an approximation of an AC Sinewave. Suitable only for running simple loads like a mono-filament lamp, they will cause overheating, possible damage and poor performance of sophisticated loads like microwaves, power tools, audio visual equipment etc.

Modified or Square Wave Inverters will also cause interference on computer screens, televisions and radios.

Merlin inverters develop only a Pure Sinewave Output with less distortion than normal household power. This guarantees interference and trouble free operation of all 230V appliances.

Merlin Inverters feature substantial DC filtering to ensure that AC ripple back to the DC system (which causes interference on DC powered equipment) is substantially reduced.

Inverter SizingAll Merlin Inverters are continuously rated (eg, our 1000w model will provide up to 1000 watts continuously). Size the inverter for the maximum continuous load required. Note that our inverters will provide greater than their continuous output for a short period of time –therefore, a 1200w rated drill will happily operate from a 1000w inverter. The table (right) shows approximate power usage for appliances. However, be sure to check on the ratings plate of each to make sure you buy the appropriately sized inverter.

If the appliance is rated in amps, multiply the amps figure by 230 to get watts. For example a 2.2A rated power tool would draw 506 watts.

Appliance Approx Inverter Rating (In Watts)Rating 400w 700w 1000w 1400w 2000w

iPhone/iPad Charger 20w ● ● ● ● ●Notebook Computer 90w ● ● ● ● ●LCD TV/DVD 150w ● ● ● ● ●Sander 250w ● ● ● ● ●Refrigerator 350w ● ● ● ● ●Power Drill 500w ◊ ● ● ● ●Travel Iron 650w ● ● ● ●Fridge/Freezer 700w ◊ ● ● ●Toaster (Small) 1000w ◊ ● ●Mini Handwash Unit 1200w ● ●Small Microwave (800w) 1350w ● ●Small Kettle 1800w ●Microwave/Oven (1000w) 1850w ●Large Kettle 2200w ◊● = Suitable for continuous operation

◊ = Suitable for operation for short time periods

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Merlin Inverters

Pure Sinewave OutputAvailable with 400, 700, 1000, 1400 and 2000 watt outputsAvailable with UK or European Schucko SocketsOverload, overheat and short-circuit protectionCompact & LightweightEuropean “e-mark” & CE certificationEasy to install and useRemote panels available

Merlin inverters simply and silently convert 12V DC battery power to 230V AC mains electricity. Developing a Pure Sinewave they are suitable for use with all appliances including sensitive professional CCTV, radio and audio/visual equipment.

Protected against overload, overheat, short-circuit, low battery shut-off & high battery voltage. Their output is clean with a Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) of less than 3% (better than normal mains power). Each inverter is continuously rated at up to 25°C to ensure continuous operation even at full power.

Each inverter uses convective (non-fan assisted) cooling at low power and thermostatic fan cooling at higher outputs/ temperatures. Heavy duty DC connection hardware is provided for resistance free connection to your battery system. Each inverter in the range has also been independently tested and complies with the requirements of the European ‘e-mark’. 24V and 48V input models available on request.

DC to AC Power Inverters

400 wattsUSB Charger Output

LED IndicatorsUK or Euro Socket

700 wattsRemote Panel Available

Digital DisplayUK or Euro Socket

1000 wattsRemote Panel Available

USB Charger OutputDigital Display

UK or Euro Socket

Inverter Models:

1400 wattsRemote Panel Available

Digital DisplayUK or Euro Socket

2000 wattsRemote Panel Available

Digital DisplayUK or Euro Sockets

Remote Panel64x51 mm

700 watt models & above

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400w 700w 1000w 1400w 2000wModel Model Model Model Model

Continuous Output (watts) 400w 700w 1000w 1400w 2000w5 Minute Rating (watts) 500w 750w 1300w 1600w 2500w

Surge Rating (watts) 800w 1400w 2000w 2100w 4000wInput Voltage 10.5 - 15.5VDC

Output Voltage 230V AC (+/-5%), 50Hz (+/- 0.01Hz)Output Waveform Pure Sinewave <3% Total Harmonic Distortion

Effeciency 90% 90% 90% 90% 90%No load current draw 800mA 1000mA 1200mA 1200mA 1200mALow Battery Cut Off Yes, visual and audible warning then unit shut-down

Low Battery Warning Voltage 11.2V 11.0V 11.2V 11.2V 11.2VLow Battery Shut-Down Level 10.5V 10.5V 10.5V 10.5V 10.5V

Auto Low Batt Recovery? Yes @ 11.8V No Yes @ 11.8V No Yes @ 11.8VReverse Polarity Protection Yes - all models have built in fusing

Overload Protection Yes, visual and audible warning then unit shut-downOverheat Protection Yes, visual and audible warning then unit shut-down

High DC Voltage Protection Yes, visual and audible warning then unit shut-downOver Temperature Protection Yes, warning displayed, unit derates, then unit shut-down

USB Charger Output Yes - 750mA No Yes - 750mA No Yes - 750mALED Indicators Yes - On/Fault

LED Digital Display No Yes - Volts/Watts & Error CodesCooling Convective & Thermostatic Fan

Neutral/Earth Bonding* No Yes Yes Yes YesOperating Temperature -20 to +60 degrees C

Dimensions (LxWxH) in mm 175x200x89 185x310x90 185x319x90 115x240x369 240x420x115Weight Kg 1.7Kg 2.7Kg 2.9Kg 4.7Kg 5.5KgStandards UL458, cETLus, CSA 22.2 & 107.1

CE Marked for Low Voltage Directive 2006-95-EC CE Low Voltage Directive & EMC IP32 Protection Level Certified European 'e-mark'

Part Number: UK Socket 01-8030 01-8004 01-8035 01-8005 01-8040Part Number: Euro Socket 01-8031 01-8007 01-8036 01-8008 01-8041Remote Panel Part Number: N/a 01-8021 01-8050 01-8021 01-8050* Neutral/Earth bonding is required to ensure correct operation of RCD/RCCB/ELCB breakers. A "Yes"denotes that Neutral/Earth bonding is possible (all units shipped without N/E bond).

Specifications:

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Auto Changeover Inverters

Pure Sinewave OutputAvailable with 1000 or 2000w outputBuilt in automatic switching between shorepower and inverter powerFast changeover timeOverload, overheat and short-circuit protectionCompact & LightweightEach carries European “e-mark” & CEEasy to install and useRemote panels available

If you wish to fit an inverter and also have shorepower, a method of selecting between them must be fitted. This can be a manual switch or remote transfer relay. Merlin Auto-Changeover Inverters already have the transfer relay built in. When shorepower is available, the relay will allow power to bypass the inverter and feed the on board ring main. As soon as shorepower is disconnected, the relay will allow inverter power to feed the ring main. It works in the same way as a UPS system.

Our auto-changeover Inverters are based on our standard 1000w and 2000w units. The transfer relay is rated at 30 amps for 230V AC electrical systems. All other specifications are identical to the 01-8035 and 01-8040 (1000 and 2000w) models listed on page 62.

The transfer relay is fast enough to ensure that the clocks on microwaves & radios stay active and don’t reset. In most circumstances, the inverter transfer relay is also fast enough to allow the inverter to act as a UPS.

Auto Changeover Inverters also feature a built in detachable remote panel.

DC to AC Power Inverters

Typical Installation:

Inlet Socket

AC Sockets

Simplified Diagram – Do not use for installationUse of Galvanic Isolator (for marine), RCD and

inverter DC fuses recommended. Battery Bank

Auto Changeover

Inverter

Full Specifications on Page 62 1000w 2000wPart Number 01-8051 01-8052

Changeover Contactor Rating 16A 16ADimensions (LxWxH) in mm 185x319x90 240x420x115

Weight Kg 3.2Kg 5.8KgStandards UL458, cETLus, CSA 22.2 & 107.1

CE Marked for Low Voltage Directive 2006-95-EC CE Low Voltage Directive & EMC IP32 Protection Level Certified European 'e-mark'

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Merlin Power Systems

Europe:

Unit 3- 4, Cabot Business VillageHolyrood Close

Poole, Dorset BH17 7BAUnited Kingdom

Telephone: +44 (0) 1202 697979Fax: +44 (0) 1202 691919

North America:

332-4 West Montauk HighwayHampton Bays

New York, NY11946United States of America

Telephone: +1 (631) 594 5102Fax: +1 (631) 594 5104

www.merlinpowersystems.com

Your Authorized Dealer:

Merlin Power Systems

Europe:

Unit 3- 4, Cabot Business VillageHolyrood Close

Poole, Dorset BH17 7BAUnited Kingdom

Telephone: +44 (0) 1202 697979Fax: +44 (0) 1202 691919

North America:

332-4 West Montauk HighwayHampton Bays

New York, NY11946United States of America

Telephone: +1 (631) 594 5102Fax: +1 (631) 594 5104

www.merlinpowersystems.com

Your Authorized Dealer:

www.merlinequipment.com