Intelligent DC to AC Power Inverters (Pure Sine Wave) Instruction Manual IMPORTANT It is important that you carefully study this instruction manual and follow the instructions contained herein. Failure to follow the guidelines, instructions, cautions and warnings contained in this manual may lead to improper operation of the inverter and may lead to injury and/or death.
Ramsond SunRay 1500 and 3000 Inverters Instruction Manual (v. 34411) Introduction Thank you for your purchase of the Ramsond SunRay power inverter. With minimal care and proper treatment, this inverter will provide years of reliable service. Carefully read, understand and comply with all instructions before use. Keep this manual for future reference.
Ramsond SunRay 1500 and 3000 Inverters Instruction Manual (v. 34411) Applications The characteristics of SunRay power inverters make them suitable for virtually all residential, commercial and industrial applications.
Ramsond SunRay 1500 and 3000 Inverters Instruction Manual (v. 34411) General Safety Precautions Do not expose the inverter to water, mist, snow, spray, or dust. To reduce risk of hazard, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings. Do not install the inverter in a zero-clearance compartment. Overheating may occur. To avoid risk of fire and electronic shock, be sure all DC and AC wiring is in good condition and not undersized.
Ramsond SunRay 1500 and 3000 Inverters Instruction Manual (v. 34411) Technical Details – SunRay 1500 ©Ramsond Corporation. All right reserved. Ramsond and Sunray are trademarks of Ramsond Corp. Page 4.
Ramsond SunRay 1500 and 3000 Inverters Instruction Manual (v. 34411) Technical Details – SunRay 3000 ©Ramsond Corporation. All right reserved. Ramsond and Sunray are trademarks of Ramsond Corp. Page 5.
Ramsond SunRay 1500 and 3000 Inverters Instruction Manual (v. 34411) Mechanical Drawings (SunRay 1500) ©Ramsond Corporation. All right reserved. Ramsond and Sunray are trademarks of Ramsond Corp. Page 6.
Ramsond SunRay 1500 and 3000 Inverters Instruction Manual (v. 34411) Mechanical Drawings (SunRay 3000) ©Ramsond Corporation. All right reserved. Ramsond and Sunray are trademarks of Ramsond Corp. Page 7.
Ramsond SunRay 1500 and 3000 Inverters Instruction Manual (v. 34411) Front Panel – SunRay 1500 The front panel of SunRay 1500 contains the inverter’s ON/OFF Switch, LED bar displays, three (3) AC outlets, USB charging port and a Remote switch connector for connecting an optional Remote starter system.
Ramsond SunRay 1500 and 3000 Inverters Instruction Manual (v. 34411) ON / OFF (Main) Rocker Switch Before installing the inverter, be sure the main rocker switch is set to “OFF”. 115V / 60Hz AC Outlets Each outlet will supply up to 15 amps 115V / 60 Hz AC maximum, for powering appliances. Greater than 1650 watts continuous power from any outlet may cause damage to the inverter and may cause possible injury. Use the high output terminals for appliance loads greater than 15 amps (SunRay 3000 only).
Ramsond SunRay 1500 and 3000 Inverters Instruction Manual (v. 34411) Top Display (Watt/Error) – SunRay 3000 The top display (WATT/ERROR) displays the load wattage (watt/h) of the load attached to the inverter. In the event of error, it also displays a 3 character error message.
Ramsond SunRay 1500 and 3000 Inverters Instruction Manual (v. 34411) USB Port The front panel of the SunRay inverter is equipped with a USB port. This 5 Volt USB port can be used to charge electronic devices with USB charging capability. Rear Panel (SunRay 1500) Rear Panel (SunRay 3000) ©Ramsond Corporation. All right reserved. Ramsond and Sunray are trademarks of Ramsond Corp. Page 11.
Ramsond SunRay 1500 and 3000 Inverters Instruction Manual (v. 34411) High-Speed Cooling Fans The high-speed fans keep the internal temperature of the inverter within operating limits. These fans are thermostatically controlled and turn on or off automatically based on the internal temperature of the inventor. SunRay 1500 is equipped with three high speed cooling fans. SunRay 3000 is equipped with a single, large diameter high speed cooling fan.
Ramsond SunRay 1500 and 3000 Inverters Instruction Manual (v. 34411) CAUTION Prior to Connecting the Inverter to Batteries: Turn the rocker switch to the OFF Disconnect all load sources from inverter. Disconnect any REMOTE starting systems Disconnect any device connected to the USB port.
Ramsond SunRay 1500 and 3000 Inverters Instruction Manual (v. 34411) 7) Use a socket wrench to loosen and remove the Positive (+) and Negative (−) cable connector retaining nuts on the inverter. 8) Place the Negative (−) cable ring terminal onto the Negative (−) DC terminal. 9) Place the retaining nut on the terminal stud. Use the socket wrench to make a good, secure connection. 10) Recheck and make sure the DC cable fuse is installed in the fuse holder between the Positive (+) connection for the inverter.
Ramsond SunRay 1500 and 3000 Inverters Instruction Manual (v. 34411) Load Considerations When an appliance with a motor starts, it requires a momentary surge of power. This surge of power is the “starting load” or “peak load”. Once started, the appliance requires less power to continue to operate. This is known as the “continuous load”. It is important to know starting loads and continuous loads of appliances that will be powered by the inverter. Appliance power is rated in watts.
Ramsond SunRay 1500 and 3000 Inverters Instruction Manual (v. 34411) Age and condition of the batteries (older batteries lose Ah capacity). Compliance with turning off unnecessary AC loads. Use of DC appliances and compliance with turning off unnecessary DC loads. Derating the Battery Bank Most lead-acid batteries have a rating expressed in amp-hours (Ah). The most common rating of Ah is “at the 20 hour rate”. NOTE: There is no relationship between Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) and Ampere Hours (Ah).
Ramsond SunRay 1500 and 3000 Inverters Instruction Manual (v. 34411) Configuration Example In the below example, six volt, 220 Ah “golf cart” batteries were selected as they are readily available and relatively inexpensive. They are deep-cycle type and with regular recharging they will have a relatively long life. These batteries are “flooded” type; they freely vent hydrogen and oxygen while under charging and heavy discharge. They must be vented to outside air to prevent accumulation of explosive gases.
Ramsond SunRay 1500 and 3000 Inverters Instruction Manual (v. 34411) Troubleshooting TROUBLE Low or No Output Voltage Inverter Shutdown Reason Using incorrect type of voltmeter to test output voltage. Use true RMS reading meter. Poor contact with battery terminals. Clean terminals thoroughly.
Ramsond SunRay 1500 and 3000 Inverters Instruction Manual (v. 34411) LIMITED WARRANTY Applicable Products: Ramsond SunRay 1500 and 3000 Pure Sine Wave Inverters All Ramsond Corporation products are warranted to the original purchaser of the product only. Ramsond Corporation warrants the above referenced products to be free from defect or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase date, subject to the limitations contained herein.
Ramsond SunRay 1500 and 3000 Inverters Instruction Manual (v. 34411) For comments and questions, please email or write to: Ramsond Corporation Public Relations Dept 4051 Haggerty Road West Bloomfield, Michigan 48323 USA Tel: (866) 777-7071 Fax: (248) 363-7834 Email: www.ramsond.com For accessories and parts, please visit Ramsond’s store at www.Ramsond.com ©Ramsond Corporation. All right reserved. Ramsond and Sunray are trademarks of Ramsond Corp. Page 20.
