User Manual

Switch Modes
After configuring, mounting and connecting your Inverter/Charger,
you are able to operate it by switching between the following
operating modes as appropriate to your situation:
AUTO/REMOTE: Switch to this mode when you
need constant, uninterrupted AC power for connected
appliances and equipment. The Inverter/Charger will
continue to supply AC power to connected equipment
and to charge your connected batteries while utility-
or generator-supplied AC power is present. Since the
inverterisON(butinStandby)inthismode,itwillautomatically
switch to your battery system to supply AC power to connected
equipment in the absence of a utility/generator source or in over/
undervoltagesituations.“AUTO/REMOTE”alsoenablesanoptional
remotecontrolmodule(TrippLitemodelAPSRM4,soldseparately)
to function when connected to the unit.
CHARGE ONLY: Switch to this mode when you
are not using connected appliances and equipment in
order to conserve battery power by disabling the
inverter. The Inverter/Charger will continue to supply
AC power to connected equipment and charge
connected batteries while utility- or generator-supplied AC power is
present.However,sincetheinverterisOFFinthismode,itWILL
NOTsupplyACpowertoconnectedequipmentintheabsenceofa
utility/generator source or in over/under voltage situations.
DC OFF: Switch to this mode to shut down the
Inverter/Charger, preventing the inverter from
drawing power from the batteries, and preventing
utility AC from charging the batteries. The "DC
OFF"positionconnectsACOUTtoACIN,providing
failsafepass-throughpower.Usethisswitchtoautomaticallyreset
theunitifitshutsdownduetooverloadoroverheating.Firstremove
theexcessiveloadorallowtheunittosufficientlycool(applicable
to your situation). Switch to "DC OFF", then back to "AUTO/
REMOTE"or"CHARGEONLY"asdesired.Ifunitfailstoreset,
removemoreloadorallowunittocoolfurtherandtryagain.Usean
optionalremotecontrolmodule(TrippLiteModelAPSRM4,sold
separately) to reset unit after shutdown due to due to overload or
overheating.
Caution: Your Inverter/Charger has a failsafe AC
pass-through feature. The AC output will be live (if
AC input is available) even though the operating
mode switch is set to DC OFF.
Indicator Lights
Your Inverter/Charger (as well as an optional Tripp
Lite Remote Control Module, sold separately) is
equipped with a simple, intuitive, user-friendly set of
indicator lights. These easily-remembered “traffic
light” signals will allow you, shortly after first use, to
tell at a glance a wide variety of operating details.
“LINE Green LED”:Iftheoperatingmodeswitchissetto“AUTO/
REMOTE”,thislightwillILLUMINATECONTINUOUSLYwhen
your connected equipment is receiving continuous AC power
supplied from a utility/generator source.
Iftheoperatingmodeswitchissetto“CHARGEONLY”,thislight
willBLINKtoalertyouthattheunit’sinverterisOFFandwillNOT
supply AC power in the absence of a utility/generator source or in
over/under voltage situations.
“INV” (Inverting) Yellow LED: This light will
ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY whenever
connected equipment is receiving battery-supplied,
inverted AC power (in the absence of a utility/
generator source or in over/under voltage situations).
This light will be off when AC power is supplying the
load.ThislightwillBLINKtoalertyouiftheloadislessthanthe
Battery Charge Conserver (Load Sense) setting.
“LOAD” Red LED: ThisredlightwillILLUMINATE
CONTINUOUSLY whenever the inverter is
functioning and the power demanded by connected
appliances and equipment exceeds 100% of load
capacity.ThelightwillBLINKtoalertyouwhenthe
inverter shuts down due to a severe overload or
overheating.Ifthishappens,turntheoperatingmodeswitch“OFF”;
remove the overload and let the unit cool. You may then turn the
operatingmodeswitchtoeither“AUTO/REMOTE”or“CHARGE
ONLY”afterithasadequatelycooled.Thislightwillbeoffwhen
AC power is supplying the load.
“BATT VOLTAGE” LEDs: If the operating mode switch is in the
"AUTO/REMOTE"or"ChargeOnly"position,theLEDsindicate
theapproximatechargelevelandvoltageofyourconnectedbattery
bank and alert you to several fault conditions. See Chart for charge
and voltage levels.
LED Function with Switch in “AUTO/REMOTE” or
“CHARGE ONLY” Position
Approximate Battery Charge Level*
LEDs Battery Capacity
Illuminated (Charging/Discharging)
Green 91%–Full
Green&Yellow 81%–90%
Yellow 61%–80%
Yellow&Red 41%–60%
Red 21%–40%
Allthreelightsoff 1%–20%
Flashingred 0%(Inverter
 shutdown)**
* Charge levels listed are approximate. Actual conditions vary
depending on battery condition and load. ** Inverter shutdown protects battery against damage
due to excessive discharge.
Fault Condition
LEDs Fault
Illuminated Condition
Allthreelights Excessivedischarge
flashslowly* (Invertershutdown)
Allthreelights Overcharge
flashquickly** (Chargershutdown)
*Approximately ½ second on, ½ second off. See Troubleshooting section. Inverter shutdown
protects battery against damage due to excessive discharge.** Approximately ¼ second on, ¼
second off. Charger shutdown protects battery against damage due to overcharge. May also
indicate a battery charger fault exists. See Troubleshooting section.
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