Ford Sin Wave Inverter: Understanding Power Conversion and Issues
Learn about a Ford Sin Wave inverter that converts 12VDC to 120-240VAC, powers various devices, and faces issues with modified sin wave output affecting sensitive electronics. Explore circuit diagrams, specifications, and oscilloscope measurements.
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What is it and what does it do? Able to convert 12VDC to 120-240VAC Sin wave. Steps down 12VDC to 5VDC for phone charging Provides Power to a receptacle outlet in the cab and in bed Can power low or high draw items such as air compressors, small MIG welders,
Specs Input-12VDC Output 120-240VAC Power-400-2000W Current ratings vary depending on if your using 120V or 240V outlet.
Background Ford claims this to be a Sin wave inverter Connecting an oscilloscope to the outlet however we see interesting results Pure sin wave or Modified sin wave?
Oscilloscope measurements Very bad modified sin wave Don t plug in sensitive electronics
Circuit Diagrams Fords specific circuit diagrams are not shared with the public Wiring diagrams are made available. Included is a similar simplified circuit that we can assume would be used.
Issues Issues charging high end drill batteries due to poor sin wave. Lots of noise in signal Hard on sensitive electronics many wont even run
