How to Reset an Inverter - Purkeys

Inverters take DC power from tractor batteries and convert it to 110 AC power. This allows drivers to operate devices such as laptops and microwaves while on over the road routes.

Sales and Service Engineer Larry Rambeaux demonstrates how to reset an inverter when it shuts off. According to Larry, “When the 1200-11-8 inverter batteries drop below to 11.8 volts for more than 30 seconds, the inverter will shut off to protect the truck’s batteries from excessive draining.”

The green light on the inverter will begin blinking when the voltage drops to 11.8v. If proper voltage is not restored within 30 seconds, the light will turn red and the inverter will shut off. The 30 second requirement eliminates false turn-offs due to short-term loads like an engine crank.

There are two things that need to be done in order to reset the inverter. First, a voltmeter needs to be connected to the inputs at the back of the inverter to make sure the input voltage is read correctly. Then the voltage at the truck batteries needs to be at least 13.3v. Once this proper voltage is reached, turn the switch off and back on. The light will switch back to green and the inverter is once again operating correctly.

While inverters are good tools for drivers, they do have limitations so it is important to understand how much of a load an inverter can handle. Learn more about inverters, keep drivers happy and avoid excessive battery drain that can result in road calls.

[thomasaarup]

Hey thank you your video was helpful. It wasn't the problem I took inverter box apart found six 30amp fusses that were blown. Replaced works perfectly thank you

[gilbertv]

Thank you saved my butt my boss thought I messed up my work van inverter !

[alfredmcfarland]

I just reset 3 inverters that I thought were shot! THANK YOU

[rdtruckingincdispatchtrack]

Anyone watching this in 2021, 😂😂😂 1986 tech 😂

[fredjames]

I have the 12.3 model and I can’t get mine to show any light…it went off and haven’t been able to get it to come back on….is there a fuse or anything

[jeromewilliams]

It worked..thanks I was about to junk my invertor

[elguapo]

My inverter gave off a burning smell, now it turns on but nothing plugged in has power. What could this be?

[melissabaconhouse]

So, um, you know most of us don't carry around specialized electrician tools. You know that, right?

[stellasrvadventures]

When I turn my inverter on, it beeps fail. Is that the same thing you’re talking about or is this fail light that beeps red something else? And if so, what can I do to fix the problem? Thanks

[MrRaparicio]

I have a model 1200-3-10m both greens lights on and I’m still not getting any power through the outlets

[geico]

I have a AMIS 5k watt inverter just installed the guys in the shop left it on for a few days the inverter was beeping loud with a red light so I turned off and now it won’t turn on. Do you know any steps for me to fix these while I’m on the road?

[thetorvic]

I have a 1100 energizer inverter and it turns on but a few seconds later it beeps and says overload and nothing is connected to it, can anyone help thanks!

[fidelquiah]

Hi boss. I am having the blinking green light. When I hook Microwave, it shuts off and blinking orange light with in seconds. What's the possible cause?

[xavcore]

I have a cosuper ir Sims inverter with An overload error but the inverter Is total y new. I do What you explain but i don't know how i can do. It Still in overload error.

[christinarenee]

I have a Xantrex Freedom X2000. My tractor was dead I had triple A jump it && now my inverter is not working. What should I do ?

[twistedtempo]

I don't know if this is related but my solar inverter keeps beeping. Unresponsive buttons even the power. The screen where it shows the voltage also flickers repeatedly. I did some research and it said that it should stop once it is powered for a few hours but I'm getting worried because it's been more than a few hours. And it's battery capacity is 100 % full any help is appreciated thank you.

[christopherlewis]

I HAVE THE SAME MODLE THAT APPEARS ON THIS VIDEO. 1200-11-8
I’m not getting no lights on mine and I’ve tested each battery connectors all batteries reading above 12.93 All together when cables plug I get 13.00 with the truck off using multimeter, so I know it’s not the batteries Later I unscrewed the inverter was hoping to see visible fuses. Guessing mines shot and will have to be replaced?!!

[JOHNNYEXPLORES]

hi so if my house battrey is lower than 12.3 inveter wont work . ?

[cortneyturner]

I have a 1500 Watt Invert Pure Sine Wave inverter. How do I reset it. It's not coming on at all. Power supply device not coming on either. Thank you

[rawatg]

Bhai bina battery ke single invter chl jayega plz reply