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Cobra CPI480 400-watt power inverter with USB and 2 AC outlets

Item # 079CPI480

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Item # 079CPI480

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About the Cobra CPI480

Jon Paul
CPI480 400-watt inverter from Cobra

This 400-watt inverter from Cobra is ready for work — or the weekend. It converts your car's battery power so you can power up laptops, blenders, small appliances, and even many large flat-screen TVs from your vehicle. Whether you're finishing a report on the road or blending up beverages at a tailgate party, you'll have all the power you need. In addition to the two AC outlets, you'll also find a USB output for charging phones, tablets, handheld video games, laptops, and more. Cobra includes a cigarette lighter adapter and direct-to-battery cables.

Product highlights:

  • 400 watts continuous, 800 watts peak power
  • dual AC outlets and USB output
  • compact design is ideal for travel
  • cigarette lighter cord and direct-to-battery cables included
  • 6-9/16"W x 2-13/16"W x 4-1/4"D
  • warranty: 2 years
  • MFR # CPI480

What's in the box:

  • DC to AC inverter
  • 27" Cigarette lighter adapter cable
  • 28" 12-gauge cable with terminal clamps
  • Operating Instructions
  • Product Registration card

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Features

Overview: The Cobra CPI 480 power inverter provides household (AC) power from a DC power source, such as your vehicle's battery, cigarette lighter, or power port. The inverter has two 3-pronged AC outlets to power small appliances or a laptop, as well as a USB charging port (Type A) for your mobile phone, tablet, iPod, or other USB devices.

Typical Uses: The CPI 480 provides 400 watts of continuous power, and is recommended for powering small appliances and office equipment. It comes with a cigarette lighter cable for use inside of your vehicle, and a direct-to-battery cable with terminal clamps, so you can use the inverter outside of the vehicle.

Protection Circuits: The CPI 480 has a number of protection circuits for safe operation. These circuits include: overload, short-circuit, over-temperature, reverse polarity, and under/over voltage. The inverter has a cooling fan that increase speed as the load increases and stops when there is no load.

Alarm: The inverter has a built-in alarm that will sound when the DC input voltage is getting low (10.2-10.8V). The inverter will shut down when the voltage gets down to 9.2-9.8V.

Specifications:

  • Output Voltage: 109-120 Volts AC; 60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz)
  • Output Power: 400 Watts maximum continuous
  • Surge Rating Power: 800 Watts peak (0.1 second) (startup capacity)
  • Peak Efficiency (12V--1/2 Load): 88%
  • Efficiency (12V--full load): 83%
  • Output Waveform (resistive load): Perfect modified sine wave
  • USB Output: 5 Volts DC continuous
  • Input Voltage: 10.4 to 14.4 Volts DC
  • Shutdown Voltage: 9.2-9.8 Volts DC
  • Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F

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Exactly what kind of fuse does the cigarrette plug has? I know is a 15amp but what voltage is? And qhere can i find it or order it?
david  Nov 19, 2014
2 answers
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Automotive cigarette lighter: 12VDC. Order according to your vehicle's fuse type. If you mean the fuse inside the adapter, contact Cobra.
scott  Jun 27, 2017
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i never had a problem with the fuse and not sure what volt it is
ashmeed  Nov 20, 2014

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