There are 2 main models the Pro Combi Q for quasi-sinewave) and the Pro Combi S (for Pure-sinewave).
So the simple question is what best suits your needs?
Pro Combi Q, (quasi-sine model) suitable for most installations, where you would use a microwave, fridge, hair dryer, vacuum cleaner, kettle, computer, etc The vast majority of products will run on quasi-sinewave.
Pro Combi S ( sine wave model ) where all the above plus washing machines, bread makers , thyristor controlled equipment are used - then sinewave is required
To make the choice even simpler, we have a 6 months exchange/upgrade policy.
If you purchase a Pro Combi Q and find there is some equipment that you cannot run due to the Quasi Sinewave and require Pure Sinewave, Sterling are happy to up-grade your quasi-sine unit for sinewave with the only cost being the difference between the 2 products (unit must be sent direct to Sterling and in good condition).
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ProCombiQ |
ProCombiS |
| General specification |
| Input wave form |
Sinusoidal |
Pure sine wave |
| Nominal voltage |
Input 230 v a/c |
Input 230 v |
| Low voltage trip |
184v+/- 4% |
a/c 184v+/- 4% |
| Minimum engage |
voltage 194v +/- 4% |
voltage 194v +/- 4% |
| High voltage trip |
253v +/- 4% |
253v +/- 4% |
| High voltage re engage |
243v +/- 4% 270 v rms |
243v +/- 4% |
| Max input a/c voltage |
270 v rms |
270 v rms |
| Nominal input frequency |
50hz or 60hz auto detect |
50hz or 60hz auto detect |
| Low frequency trip |
7 hz for 50 hz, 58 hz for 60 hz |
47 hz for 50 hz, 58 hz for 60 hz |
| High frequency trip |
53 hz for 50 hz, 62 hz for 60 hz |
53 hz for 50 hz, 62 hz for 60 hz |
| Output wave form |
(on bypass mode) same as input |
(on bypass mode) same as input |
| Overload protection |
Circuit breaker |
Circuit breaker |
| Short circuit protection |
Circuit breaker |
Circuit breaker |
| Transfer switch rating |
30 amp |
1500-2500 w = 30 amp
3500 w= 50 amp |
| Efficiency online transfer mode |
96%+ |
95%+ |
| Line transfer time |
20 ms |
20ms |
| Bypass without battery connected |
yes |
Yes |
| Max bypass current |
30 amps |
30 amps |
| Bypass overload current |
35 amps: Alarm |
35 amps: Alarm |
| Inverter specification / output |
| Output wave form |
Modified Sine Wave/ Quasi sine wave |
Pure sine wave |
| Output continuous power watts |
1600
2500 |
continuous 2100 (2500 30 min), 3200 ( 3500 30 mins) |
| Output continuous power VA |
2400
3600 |
3100
5000 |
| Power factor |
0.9 – 1.0 |
0.9 – 1.0 |
| Nominal output voltage rms |
230vac |
230vac |
| Max voltage rms |
260vac |
260vac |
| Output voltage regulation |
+/- 10% rms |
+/- 10% ms |
| Output frequency |
50hz+/-0.3hz or 60hz+/-0.3hz |
50hz+/-0.3hz or 60hz+/-0.3hz |
| Transient response time |
<150ms;0% to 100% RCD load |
<150ms;0% to 100% RCD load |
| Nominal efficiency |
>85% |
>88% |
| Surge rating |
1500model=4500va
2500model = 7200va |
PQS1500 = 4500va
PQS2500 = 7200va |
Online current consumption at 12 v/24v |
12v: 1.8a 24: 0.9a |
not available until March 2008 |
| Power saver mode current consumption |
12v: 0.4a 24v: 0.2a |
not available until March 2008 |
| Short circuit protection |
yes, less than 3 cycles |
yes, less than 3 cycles |
| Inverter specification / input |
| Nominal input voltage |
12 or 24 v depending on model |
12 or 24 v depending on model |
| Minimum start voltage |
10 v for 12 v model 20v for 24 v |
10 v for 12 v model 20v for 24 v |
| Low battery alarm |
10.5v for 12 v model 21v for 24 v |
10.5v for 12 v model 21v for 24 v |
| Low battery trip |
10 v for 12 v model 20v for 24 v |
10 v for 12 v model 20v for 24 v |
| High voltage alarm |
15.5 for 12v model 30v for 24 v |
15.5 for 12v model 30v for 24 v |
| Power saver |
Below 20 watts when enabled |
Below 20 watts when enabled |
| Power saver |
can be switched on/off on remote control |
Same switched on/off on remote control |
| Charger mode specification |
| Input voltage range |
196-245 v ac |
196-245 v ac |
| Output voltage |
Dependent on battery type selection |
Dependent on battery type selection |
| Output current 12 v model |
1600: 40A; 2500: 50A |
1500: 40A; 2500: 70A; 3500: 100A |
| Output current 24 v model |
1600: 20A; 2500: 25A |
1500: 20A; 2500: 35A; 3500: 50A |
| Initial voltage for start up |
0-15v for 12 v x 2 /24v |
0-15v for 12 v x 2 /24v |
| Over charge protection shutdown |
15.712v x2for24v |
15.712v x2for24v |