Recognized as leaders in design and development, we have been delivering innovative higher performances power solutions for more than 13 years. Our main focus is on providing increased intelligence in our designs, superior performances and improved functionality without compromise.

Our North American and Taiwan manufacturing operations support a wide range of capabilities including electronic, software & mechanical design, fabrication, and assembly. The end result is an affordable and superior quality product.

Available in all five continents, our products are targeted for their superior quality and performances in various markets, but are mostly concentrated within the trucking industry since our North American beginnings in 2002.

Manufacturing POWER INVERTERS is a serious business and, just like us, you should never let anything break into your goal of becoming the best in what you do.

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1. The Industry Trends
The Trucking Industry is changing at a fast pace as new DC technologies are appearing and contributing to increased efficiencies, environmental protection and helping reduce maintenance costs. Being in the forefront of these technologies, POWER INVERTERS can be a profitable way to go, but if not properly selected, can be cost creating and hazardous.

Industry Associations are recommending to Fleets to select an INVERTER which is specifically designed for the Transportation Industry.

2. POWER INVERTERS benefits
For a Fleet, buying and installing POWER INVERTERS can be very profitable.

Most importantly:

3. The rising challenge
POWER INVERTERS are more popular than ever for drivers due to economical, health and autonomy reasons. Facing this reality, a lot of drivers have taken it upon themselves to buy and install INVERTERS. Today, Fleets are dealing with Trucks equipped with INVERTERS not specifically designed for Highway Trucks resulting in battery, alternator and electrical issues.

4. Should Fleets let drivers handle POWER INVERTER selection?
Like all vital equipment in a Truck, Fleets should keep control over the INVERTERS being installed in their Trucks, and only select products designed for Highway Truck applications.

Inexpensive and low quality INVERTERS are the obvious choice by drivers, but tend to increase maintenance cost by damaging batteries, alternators and other components of the electrical systems. It surely looks like an affordable option at first, but financial risks and operational consequences are too high for Fleets.

5. Can Fleets afford to prohibit POWER INVERTERS?
POWER INVERTERS are now considered a “must” by most drivers. The reduced expenses related to eating and the added autonomy has brought POWER INVERTERS on the “essential” accessory list. POWER INVERTERS are greatly appreciated by Fleets who are facing increasing turnover rates and the associated high costs, as they figure among the most cost effective efforts to increase driver retention and improve their quality of life. INVERTERS represent a small investment to build drivers’ appreciation.

6. Why Fleets should consider a full integration program?
Fleets with driver oriented incentives like POWER INVERTERS do get significantly positive results.

1. Reduced maintenance cost by controlling INVERTER quality and installation
2. Increase driver satisfaction = Lower driver turnover
3. Better autonomy = Better productivity

7. POWER INVERTERS’ Mistaken Reputation
POWER INVERTERS as very safe, and mistakenly reputed to cause all kinds of mechanical problems such as:
Reduced Battery life
Reduced Alternator life
Battery Drainage
Fire / Material loses
Personal Injuries

While most mechanicals problems are caused by:
Improper INVERTER Selection
Improper Installation Method
Improper Battery Selection
Improper Maintenance

8. How to differentiate GOOD from BAD?
POWER INVERTERS must offer these 4 basic characteristics to be considered as “Compatible” with Trucks.
Low battery voltage shut down at or above 11.0 VDC
Protects batteries against over-discharge – Avoids jump-start – Protects the alternator
AC efficiency over 90%
Reduces the overall DC energy consumption
Isolated PCB Design
Ensures maximum safety
Internal Software
Provides accuracy in safety features

9. Modified Sine Wave or Pure Sine Wave?
INVERTERS can produce different types of output waveforms based on the complexity and features of their internal design and configuration. Generally speaking, Modified Sine Waves are good for most Truck applications and less costly than Pure Sine Wave by 2 to 5 times. Modified Sine Wave INVERTERS equipped with the most recent technologies can match Pure Sine Wave output current up to 95%. However, selecting an improper modified sine wave will result in poor performances, uneven functioning and maintenance issues.

10. What size to choose?
While humongous and unreasonable output power INVERTERS are gaining in popularity (sometimes above 5000w) the best output powers to accommodate drivers and respect Trucks’ electrical system limitations are from 1000 to 2000 watts. They allow a wide variety of use and decent autonomy when the engine is not running.
More power = better long term reliability is a Myth that doesn’t make sense in electronic. Low quality INVERTERS are usually advertising a much higher output power than they are capable of for marketing reasons and because there is absolutely no regulations and misuse is frequent.

11. Typical Application and consumption
Typically, POWER INVERTERS in Truck applications are mainly used to run:
High

When purchasing INVERTERS with the proper low voltage protection, you shouldn’t fear drivers’ consumption, as they will adjust their routine upon the battery’s capacity to match their needs.

12.Cost comparison
Low Quality
Low quality INVERTERS cost 30 to 40% less to buy, but involve maintenance issues sometimes over $1000/year per Truck. Other side effects like pressure on maintenance staff and damages to equipment are frequent.
Superior Quality
A superior quality INVERTER, fully installed starts at around $400 the first year and doesn't involve high maintenance other than regular inspection and minor installation adjustments. Over a two-year period, the average cost is less than $500

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