QuietPower 1800 (QP-1800) DC to AC Power Inverter Model QP-1800 / PN 287A107 (System) Owner’s Manual Revised 15 OCT 01 Iris Technology Corporation [CAGE 78535] 17175 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 104, Irvine, CA 92614-0904 www.iristechnology.
1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................. 3 2 INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................... 5 2.1 3 QuietPower Inverter Key Features ............................................................................................................5 INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................ 6 3.
1 Important Safety Instructions Item Identification The QuietPower Inverter System, PN 287A107, consists of four (4) items: · · · · QuietPower Inverter QP-1800 (PN 287A101) [Qty 1] QuietPower Inverter NATO SLAVE Cable (PN 287A106) [Qty 1] QuietPower Inverter Vibration Isolators (Neoprene, Cylindrical) with mounting hardware [Qty 4] QuietPower Inverter Operator’s Manual [Qty 1] General Safety Precautions 1. Save these instructions.
3. To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of the equipment in which the battery is installed. Precautions When Working With Batteries 1. Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery. 2. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes. 3.
2 Introduction Thank you for your purchase of this QuietPower Inverter. As a high quality, true sine wave output inverter, you can expect the QuietPower to deliver exceptional performance and give you years of dependable operation. The true sine wave AC output from the QuietPower Inverter ensures all AC loads operating from the unit perform efficiently and correctly.
2.1.2 Control Panel The Control Panel provides ‘0/|’(Off/On) control and displays operating information so you can monitor the status of the Inverter and your batteries. This panel can be removed and re-attached in different orientations so the display information is directed at you in the most convenient fashion, for all recommended mounting configurations. 3 Installation This section contains instructions for installing the QuietPower Inverter. making wiring connections, do not turn the unit on.
3.3 Mounting the QuietPower Inverter Before mounting the QuietPower Inverter, test the chosen location for adequate space around the unit to allow for connections and ventilation. Mounting hardware should be corrosion resistant and ¼” or 6 mm diameter screws. Your mounting system should be able to support three times the weight of the QuietPower Inverter, which weighs approximately 16 pounds (7.3Kg). The more clearance for ventilation around the unit, the better the performance.
3.4 Wiring the QuietPower Inverter Once your DC connections and ground wiring connection are complete, the unit is ready to deliver AC power via the front outlet. 3.4.1 Making DC Wiring Connections The cables supplied with the QuietPower Inverter System are approximately 12 feet long and are fabricated from 2/0 AWG multi-strand flexible cables. They are terminated with a NATO SLAVE Plug at one end and two (2) lug terminals which connect to the Inverter. Figure 2. Control Panel Attachment. 3.4.
200 There are many advantages of true sine wave over other wave forms delivered by other inverters: 169.7 V Peak 150 Output (volts) 100 • AC powered equipment is designed to operate with true sine wave. Many loads will perform better when connected to the QuietPower Inverter. • motor loads start easier • reduced stress on surge protection circuitry within the equipment means potentially longer equipment life 50 0 -50 -100 -150 -200 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 Time (ms) Figure 3.
· · · QuietPower model number (1800 watt) Input Voltage, Output Voltage and Frequency configuration POWERSAVE mode OFF (factory set default) Following the display of this information, the control panel then defaults to the standard display information of input voltage, input current and output power. When a load is connected, the output power (watts) is displayed in bar-graph form. Once the standard display screen is shown, the QuietPower Inverter is ready to deliver AC power to your loads.
If you have problems with certain loads, ensure that battery connections are solid, your DC cables are appropriately sized, and that the battery is of sufficient capacity and fully charged. Input Voltage: The QuietPower Inverter operates from an input voltage ranging from 20 to 32 VDC. Peak performance for these inverters occurs when DC input voltage is in the range of 24 volts to 30 volts for 24V models.
6 Troubleshooting Guide This section describes potential installation and configuration problems and solutions, including fault conditions and indicators. More information is found in the Technical Addendum and on our web site. 6.1 Fault Conditions and Indicators The following fault conditions are displayed on the control panel along with an alarm sound and blinking LCD back-light.
7 Warranty Iris Technology manufactures its products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new in accordance with industry-standard practices. Iris Technology warrants the QuietPower Inverter to be free from defects in workmanship or materials for 24 months from the date of purchase. Proof of purchase is required for warranty service. During the warranty period, Iris Technology will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product free of charge.
9 Battery Information 9.1 Battery Type This appendix explains some of the differences between the different lead-acid batteries to help you choose a battery which best suits your needs. The lead-acid battery which is probably most common is the starting battery in your automobile. An automotive starting battery is designed to deliver a large amount of current for a short period of time (so it can start your engine).
DISADVANTAGES: Less resistant to over-charging because they consume water but cannot be refilled. RECOMBINANT FLOODED (SEALED) BATTERIES: HAWKER ENERGY: OPTIMA: GNB INDUSTRIAL: IDENTIFYING FEATURES: ADVANTAGES: DISADVANTAGES: GENESIS™ Yellow Top EVOLYTE™ Vents are often concealed. Sold using the following phrases: Recombinant, Valve Regulated, Maintenance Free, Starved Electrolyte. Require no maintenance. Non-spillable. Can be damaged by equalization. Generally more expensive.
Load TV & VCR Coffee Maker Microwave Oven TOTAL Table 5. Sample Operating Time Calculation. Power Operating time (cumulative Watt-hours (power Consumption usage between recharges) consumption * operating time) 115 watts 3 hours (1 hour per day) 345 750 watts 1 hour (20 min per day) 750 800 watts 0.5 hour(10 min per day) 400 1495 Convert the watt-hours to amp-hours by dividing total watt-hours by 10: 30°C (86°F) 1495 watt hours / 10 = 149.
Output Power (W) 2000 1800 Output Power (W) 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 Ambient Temperature (C) Figure 4. Output Power (W) Derating Curve. 10.2. Efficiency Curve The efficiency rating of the QuietPower inverter indicates what percentage of DC power is converted to usable AC power at given power output levels. The higher the rating, the less power is lost in the way of heat from the inverting process.
11 System Components PN 287A107 QuietPower 1800 Inverter System Includes: PN 287A101 QuietPower 1800 Inverter 1800 Watts (115 VAC, 60 Hz) PN 287A106 NATO SLAVE Cable 2/0 AWG Flexible QuietPower 1800 Inverter Owner’s Manual Rev 15 OCT 01 Page 18
QP-1800 QuietPower Inverter System Product Iris Part Number(s) Continuous Power Surge Power Peak Efficiency No Load Current Draw QP-1800 System System 287.A107 Inverter 287.A101 Cabling 287.A106 1800 W 2900 W 90 % < 0.92 A Output Frequency 60 Hz ± 0.
11. Appendix A. Technical Addendum. Equipment Runtime We have heard questions about a “short” operating runtime with this equipment. In field tests at Camp Pendleton, we measured and verified conversion efficiency of the QP-1800 to be approximately 90%, well within specifications. The QuietPower 1800 equipment, by its very design, can demand a large current drain from the vehicle electrical system (75 to 90 Amperes depending upon battery voltage and load).
Operation with Power Strips We see an occasional compatibility issue with power strips having integral surge suppressor components (MOVs). The QuietPower 1800 provides surge suppression at the output and no additional suppressors are typically needed. In fact, the use of additional surge suppressors is not recommended. We have evaluated alternate power strips with this equipment and have not seen this issue recur.
Energy Flow The only energy source put into your military vehicle enters in the form of diesel fuel 3) A fraction of this electrical energy is stored in the batteries for future use (such as starting) 4) Some of this energy can be converted by the QuietPower from 24 VDC to 115 VAC (with ~ 90% efficiency) 1) Some of this energy is converted by the engine to mechanical energy for motion 2) Some of this mechanical energy is converted by the alternator to electrical energy Energy Storage 1) When the vehicl
