Tripp Lite PV150 PV 150W 12V DC to AC Portable Inverter with DC Auto Power Outlet

by Tripp Lite

Product Details

Product Manual [113kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 5.8 x 3.7 x 1.8 inches ; 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000AI0OE
• Item model number: PV150
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (39 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #24 in Home & Garden > Patio, Lawn & Garden > Generators & Portable Power > Generator Accessories > Power Inverters
• Date first available at Amazon.com: July 3, 2003

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Are you a hard-charging road warrior in need of a clean, quiet, reliable on-the-road power source for your notebook computer, cell phone and other portable electronic devices? The PV150 PowerVerter® Ultra-Compact Inverter is the solution you seek! The PV150 taps the power of your vehicle's battery to power your personal electronics—wherever life takes you. It's the ideal power solution for mobile professionals, travelers and anyone who needs portable power. The PV150 efficiently converts DC (battery) power into 120V AC (household) power to run your notebook, charge your cell phone and more!

Feature Focus

Tripp Lite's PV150 Ultra-Compact Power Inverter Offers: Computer-grade AC power from a vehicle battery 150 watts continuous output power; up to 300 watts instantaneous power Convenient cigarette lighter plug; 1 AC outlet Ultra-compact design; rugged all-metal housing 1-year warranty

Portable Power Whenever You Need it
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Plug-and-Power Convenience
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Portable Power Whenever You Need it

The PV150 efficiently converts DC power from a vehicle battery into 120V AC power for any type of equipment, from battery-operated power tools to computers, music players and cell phones. The PV150 provides safe, stable, AC output power to help connected equipment perform at its peak.

Safe for Equipment and Batteries

To prevent damage to the inverter and connected equipment, the PV150 is equipped with a replaceable 20-amp automotive fuse. An automatic low-battery shutdown feature prevents excessive battery drain, ensuring that you'll always have sufficient power available to start your vehicle. A dual-function audible alarm alerts you to an overload condition or a low DC input voltage condition ( 10.5V or less).

Rugged Construction

The PV150 features a lightweight all-metal housing that stands up to harsh environments—ideal for use on the road, at campsites, remote job sites or anywhere that reliable AC power is needed. The housing is constructed with a grooved surface to promote efficient cooling.

Plug-and-Power Convenience

The PV150 draws power from your vehicle's battery via a 3-ft. cord with cigarette lighter-type plug. One standard 5-15R outlet is provided for supported equipment. Simply plug in the PV150, connect your equipment and you've got clean, quiet AC power! For printers and other equipment that require extra power for start-up, the PV150 can deliver up to 300 watts instantaneously.

Peace of Mind

The PV150 comes with a 1-year product warranty and a rapid-response repair/replacement policy that's unmatched in the industry.

Also Available

Tripp Lite manufactures a full line of power and connectivity solutions—UPS systems, power distribution units, surge suppressors, cables and connectivity solutions, rack enclosures and more—for every application, from the desktop to the datacenter.

Technical Specifications

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Model:	PV150
Voltage compatibility:	12 VDC
Frequency compatibility:	60 Hz
Output voltage:	120 VAC
Output capacity (continuous):	150 watts
Output capacity (instantaneous):	300 watts
Overload protection:	Replaceable 20A automotive fuse
Cooling method:	Convection
Input connection:	Cigarette lighter-type plug
Cord length:	3 ft.
Outlet quantity/type:	1 x 5-15R
Switches/alarms:	Lighted On/Off switch Low voltage /overload alarm
Dimensions (HWD):	1.75 x 3.75 x 5.75 in.
Weight:	1.3 lbs.
Material of construction:	Aluminum

Equipment Sizing Guide*

The PV150 can be used to power a wide range of equipment, including:

Audio/Video	Mobile Office
Game System (10-150w)	Battery Charger (25w)
VCR/DVD Player (50w)	Inkjet Printer (100w)
CD Changer/Mini System (50w)	Laptop Computer (75-150w)
LCD TV—13-19 in. (50-100w)	Fax Device (150w)
LCD TV—25-36 in. (120-135w)

*Based on typical wattage or wattage range.

Keep Your Equipment Powered with Tripp Lite

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PV3000HF PowerVerter® Ultra-Compact Inverter

The PV3000HF converts DC (battery) power into 120V AC (household) power to run any type of equipment. With its 3000-watt capacity, the PV3000HF efficiently powers TVs, DVD players, game systems, computers, microwaves, coffeemakers, tools and pumps. Provides 6000-watt instantaneous power to support equipment start-up. Four AC outlets (2 x 5-15/20R, 2 x 5-15R) deliver power to connected equipment. Compact, lightweight metal case with integrated mounting flanges provides multiple installation options. Includes Remote Control Module (Tripp Lite model APSRM4) and 25-ft. cable. 1-year warranty.

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PV1800HF PowerVerter® Ultra-Compact Inverter

The PV1800HF converts DC (battery) power into 120V AC (household) power to run any type of equipment. With its 1800-watt capacity, the PV1800HF efficiently powers TVs, DVD players, game systems, computers, microwaves, coffeemakers, tools and pumps. Provides 3600-watt instantaneous power to support equipment start-up. Four standard 5-15R outlets deliver power to connected equipment. Compact, lightweight metal case with integrated mounting flanges provides multiple installation options. 1-year warranty.

P022-001 18AWG Power Extension/Adapter Cable—1 ft.

Attaches to an existing power cord to extend its length by 1 ft. Can also be used to connect AC adapters and transformers, preventing them from blocking other outlets on a surge suppressor or power strip. Standard 5-15R receptacle and 5-15P plug. Lifetime warranty.

P022-001-2 18AWG Power Extension/Adapter Y Cable—1 ft.

Enables two devices to be powered from a single wall, power strip or surge suppressor outlet. Can also be used to connect AC adapters and transformers, preventing them from blocking other outlets on a surge suppressor or power strip. Two standard 5-15R receptacles; 5-15P plug. Lifetime warranty.

Product Description

12V DC - 120V AC - Continuous Power:150W

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Looks good so far ..., March 23, 2007

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This review is from: Tripp Lite PV150 PV 150W 12V DC to AC Portable Inverter with DC Auto Power Outlet (Electronics)

Seems to work just fine -- have only used it for cell phone and small game units. The advantage of this smaller unit is no fan - quiet. Some devices will require the power of the larger (noisy fan) model. Low cost inverters such as this produce electric power that is an approximate sine wave as opposed the perfect sine wave that come out of a wall outlet -- as far I know this isn't a problem for typical consumer electronic equipment, laptops etc -- but it's probably worth checking the user manual of the device to be powered just to make sure there are no precautions about using it with an inverter. However, the AC motors in things like power tools and appliances may run a bit lest efficiently when connected to an (inexpensive) inverter.

*** Update ***

We've used this with a variety of cell phone/ipod/handheld game chargers and so far haven't experienced any problems.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Small, inexpensive, reliable, October 4, 2005

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Winston Smith (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tripp Lite PV150 PV 150W 12V DC to AC Portable Inverter with DC Auto Power Outlet (Electronics)

I used the Tripp lite to charge my PowerBook and digital camera during a cross country trip to grad school. It worked great and I had no problems. The only thing I could have used was a second outlet.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good and dependable, December 25, 2005

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Abhishek Mitra "amitra" (Riverside CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tripp Lite PV150 PV 150W 12V DC to AC Portable Inverter with DC Auto Power Outlet (Electronics)

I have used it with lets' say 1) Think pad Laptop charger, 2) Ipod Charger 3) Cell phone charger and it has worked flawlessly. It's been more than a year and a half now. A very good feature is auto-shut off in case of overload or no-load.