® DC to AC Power Inverter/Charger Pure Sine Wave Output Owner’s Manual Models: 12NP10 12NP12 12NP15 12NP18 12NP20 12NP24 Model: 12NP30
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Dimensions Inverter from Sensata Technologies! We think that you will find this product to be extremely reliable and easy to use. We have put a lot of time and effort into this system to make it a product that you will be completely satisfied with. Please read this manual completely, before installation and operation. Contact us by phone or email if you need assistance with this product. We can be reached at: 1-800-553-6418 http://dimensions.sensata.
Inverter Safety Instructions WARNING: Power Inverters produce hazardous voltages. To avoid risk of harm or fire, the unit must be properly installed. WARNING: There are no user serviceable parts inside, do not remove the cover. WARNING: Power Inverters should not be mounted in a location that may be exposed to rain or spray. WARNING: Power Inverters should not be installed in a zero clearance enclosure.
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................................... 2 Inverter Safety Instructions .............................................................................. 3 Battery Safety Instructions ............................................................................... 3 SPECIFICATIONS .......
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER INVERTER 12NP10 12NP12 12NP15 12NP18 12NP20 12NP24 12NP30 Output Power 1000 1200 1500 1800 2000 2400 3000 (Watts Cont.) Output Current (Amps 8.3 10 12.5 15 16.7 20 25 AC Cont.) Input Current (Amps DC Up to 106 Up to 129 Up to 167 Up to 188 Up to 214 Up to 255 Up to 315 Cont.) Peak Power 2000 2500 4500 5500 (Watts) Peak Output 35 37 40 58 68 74 80 (Amps AC) Motor Starting 1/3 1/2 1/2 3/4 1 1 1 Rating (hp) Weight (lbs.) 40 40 40 40 40 40 68 Dimensions in. 12 x 14.5 12 x 14.5 13.
OTHER DESIGN FEATURES Other Design Features: thermally controlled cooling fan, GFCI outlet protection, and Remote LED Display Panel or “On/Off” switch hookup. Unit Protection: Automatic electronic short circuit/overload protection, Automatic over temperature shutdown, and AC output circuit breaker(s). Battery Protection: Automatic low battery shutdown at 10.5VDC with in-rush delay. Temperature Compensated Charging: Allows for proper temperature charging across the operating range of the inverter.
(8) Display, Inverter On/Off, Remote: The display will give you current status information as well as allow you to turn the inverter On and Off. This panel can be used as a remote with the remote kit. 1 4 3 2 6 7 5 8 9 10 (9) 11 Battery Type Selector Switch: Slide this switch to match the type of batteries that you are using for battery proper charging. (10) Status LED: This LED will show the operation mode of the inverter and charger. The LED also shows troubleshooting information.
MOUNTING THE INVERTER Installation Tools The following tools are required for inverter installation: Crimper, Cable Ties, Cutter, Drill, #2 Phillips Screw Driver, Slotted Screw Driver, Tape Measure, Wire Cutters, and Wire Strippers. Inverter Mounting Recommendations NOTE: The inverter mounting location should provide adequate ventilation and clearance to maintain room temperature during operation. At least ½” of clearance is required on all sides. 1.
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DC WIRE GAUGE & FUSING Inverter Cable An “Inverter Cable Kit” (positive cable, negative cable, and proper fuse) is needed to connect the inverter to a battery bank. An 8-guage single strand cable is also recommended to connect the inverter’s bonding lug to ground. The inverter cable length and the size of the inverter will determine the cable gauge and the fuse size to use. The maximum inverter cable recommended is 20-ft; it must be fused within 18-in from the positive (+) terminal of the battery.
TEMP COMP CABLE CONNECTION Connect the lug end of the temperature compensation cable to the negative post of the most negative point in the battery bank. Connect the two pin connector to the appropriate mating connector located at the side of the inverter labeled “Temp. Sense.” Use the slide switch on the right side of the inverter and select the battery type that you are using for proper battery charging. NOTE: If the temp. Comp.
REMOTE STATUS PANEL & REMOTE INV. ON/OFF SWITCH Remote Status Panel The display panel can be removed from the inverter and installed in a different location in the vehicle for remote control and monitoring. Please follow the following procedure closely. Unscrew the two screws that hold the panel in using a 3/32” allen wrench. Disconnect the RJ45 connector from the back of the remote panel and re-connect it to the backside of the replacement RJ45 cover plate.
WIRING DIAGRAM Typical DC Wiring Diagram 13
OPERATION (Using LED Display Panel) Once the inverter has been fully installed and wired, and DC power has been applied, the 7 segment display panel will come to life. This display panel shows the status and configuration information of the inverter and charger. You can also turn the inverter on and off by pressing the [ON/OFF] key and also make configuration changes using the [MENU] and [DISPLAY/SELECT] keys.
2) Inverter “Stby” The inverter standby feature allows the inverter to automatically come on anytime that it senses a loss of shore power and then go back to standby when shore power is returned (after 22 seconds of line qualify time). This feature is enabled by turning the inverter on by pressing the [ON/OFF] key.
press the [DISPLAY/SELECT] key. The display will show “LO BATT” followed by the recorded minimum low input condition (trough) voltage. The mode will stay active for 1 minute or until the [BATT TEST] or [MENU] key is pressed. The following message shows the low point at 10.1 volts. Lo batt 10.1v If there is not a value stored, the message will just say “Lo batt ---” and not list any voltage. You can clear the stored value manually by pressing the [DISPLAY/SELECT] key while the message is scrolling.
2) AC Input Limit (Charger AC current limit) The maximum AC current that the charger will be allowed to draw is adjustable. This value can be set to 30-0A (maximum value is factory set based on model). The default setting is for 15 amps. Press [MENU] to display the current setting. The message will then scroll: AC In Lmt 15A To change the value press [DISPLAY/SELECT] and the value will decrease in 5A increments. The charger stores the last value shown on the display.
OPERATION (Using Remote ON/OFF tab) Once the inverter and remote On/Off switch have been fully installed and wired, and DC power has been applied, the inverter is ready to turn on. The Status LED on the right side of the inverter shows the status information of the inverter and charger. Inverter Power Mode (Using Remote ON/OFF tab) 1) Turning the Inverter “ON” or “OFF” (no AC applied): The inverter can now be turned on by turning on the remote switch.
THEORY OF OPERATION Inverter Power Mode Usage: Any 120 VAC, 60 Hz single phase product within the inverter’s power rating. The Display Panel [ON/OFF] key or a voltage between 8 and 20 volts applied to the “Remote On/Off” input controls the inverter. Operational modes: “External Power” mode and “Inverter Power” mode. The LED Display Panel “ON/STBY” LED will be on Green and the Status LED will blink Amber while the inverter is on.
Battery Charger: The battery charger will engage automatically and independently of the inverter ON/OFF status. The 3-step charging process modes are; Bulk, Acceptance, and Float. The LED Display Panel will show charger mode and the Status LED located on the side of the inverter will blink Green to indicate the charging process mode (1 blink = Bulk, 2 blinks = Accept, 3 blinks = Float). NOTE: The charger is capable of charging AGM, GEL, or Wet cell batteries.
Charger operation with temp comp bypass dongle: Proper battery charging is best achieved by the use of the temperature compensation cable. If this is not feasible then the temperature compensation dongle can be used. If the charger is used with the Temp Comp Cable Bypass Dongle, the charger will lock in to a hot setting for the charge voltages per the table.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Look at the “LED DISPLAY PANEL MESSAGES” and “LED STATUS CHART” below for LED descriptions. See also the troubleshooting section for more troubleshooting information. WARNING: Do not remove chassis cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Call or e-mail customer service for free consultation during business hours (7:30am-5:30pm central time) at 1-800-553-6418 or 1-651-653-7000; fax 1-888-439-3565 or 1-651-6537600 E-mail: inverterinfo@sensata.com; http://dimensions.sensata.
5) Charger Off High Temperature chgr OFF high temp The charger is off due to a high temperature condition (>60°C/140°F). The Red “FAULT” LED is on. The charger will turn back on automatically when the temperature is < 45°C/113°F. 6) Charger Off Battery Temperature chgr OFF batt temp The charger is off due to a high battery temperature (>47°C/117°F50°C/122°F). The Red “FAULT” LED is on. Check the battery compartment for proper ventilation.
LED Status Chart LED Color Green Green Green Green Amber None Any Red Red Red Status LED Normal States LED State Operating Conditions Bulk Charge 1 blink Accept Charge 2 blinks 3 blinks Float Charge 4 blinks Load Management Active Inverting 1 blink Status LED Fault States Off No power to unit or internal fault Constant ON Internal fault 1 blink Inverter Low Battery shut down* 2 blinks Inverter Overload shut down 3 blinks Transformer High Temp* Red 4 blinks MOSFET High Temp* Red 5 blinks Battery prob
Troubleshooting 4) No AC output power during inverter mode: No LED’s On: • Check the in-line fuse which is located within 18” from the battery’s positive post. • DC connections tight and clean? • Battery voltage to be above 10.5VDC? • Check Remote Power Switch. LED blinks Amber once: Disconnect all loads and connect a test light to the GFCI outlet.
APPENDIX Ignition Switch Control with the LED Display Panel The LED Display Panel can be wired to the vehicle ignition circuitry to control operation of the inverter. When the ignition is turned on, the inverter has a builtin delay which will turn it on after 10 seconds. In order for the inverter to work in this way the LED Display Panel must be programmed for this type of operation.
3 Step Battery Charger Recipes with Temp. Comp. Cable Battery type AGM Bulk charge phase Bulk Bulk charge current limit Bulk phase terminates Bulk phase timeout GEL Wet SEE SPEC (PAGE 5) 1. 2.
Charger Output vs. Temperature Charger Temperature Compensation, Flooded Lead Acid 16 acceptance Maximum output of 15.0 volts to protect vehicle electronics 15.5 float Acceptance Voltage 14.6 at 77 F 15 14.5 Volts 14 Charger reduced at 122 F 13.5 13 Float Voltage 13.2 at 77 F 12.5 12 Charger shut down at 140 F 11.
Inverter Charger Model Options This inverter charger comes in a variety of model options: G G2N (CUBE) G2N (LARGE) H 20A Main Breaker for certain CUBE's (replaces 30A Main), no Branch Breaker Dual GFCI, Inverter ONLY (No Charger or Bypass Relays), Main Breaker 20A, no Branch breaker Dual GFCI, Inverter ONLY (No Charger or Bypass Relays), adds a second 20A Branch breaker No GFCI or branch breaker, hardwire only L Local On/Off Switch, non‐upgradeable N Inverter‐only (no charger, no bypass relays) R RJ4
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