Owners manual

Operation
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“LINE” LED: This green light will turn continuously ON whenever connected equipment
is receiving utility-supplied AC power and your Inverter/Charger is set to
“AUTO/REMOTE,” meaning that it will automatically switch to battery power if AC power
becomes unavailable. The light will flash intermittently when connected equipment is
receiving utility power and your Inverter/Charger’s Operating Mode Switch is set to “CHRG
ONLY” to indicate that the Inverter/Charger’s inverter is OFF and that the Inverter/Charger
will not supply power from connected batteries.
“INV” LED: This yellow light will turn continuously ON whenever connected equipment is
receiving battery-supplied AC power. It will flash if the Inverter/Charger does not detect the
minimum load necessary to activate the inverter.
“LOAD” LED: This red light will turn continuously ON when your Inverter/Charger is
receiving utility-supplied AC power and the load is between 80% and 110% of capacity to
alert you that the inverter might not be able to support the load. The light will flash
intermittently after the Inverter/Charger's inverter shuts down due to a severe overload or
overheating.
NOTE!: To remotely reset the Inverter/Charger after a shutdown due to overload, move
the Remote Control Module’s “CONTROL” Switch to the “CHRG ONLY” or
“LINE/CHARGE ONLY”* position until the LOAD LED goes out. Remove the overload
by turning off some connected equipment. After allowing a few moments for the
Inverter/Charger to cool, switch the Remote Control Module’s “CONTROL” Switch back
to “AUTO” or “AUTO/INVERT”*.
RJ45 Remote Ports: Use to connect the Remote Control Module to either an Inverter/Charger
or a second Remote Control Module. See Installation section.
Ignition Switch Control Jacks: Use to connect the Remote Control Module to your
vehicle’s ignition (with cable supplied on select models only) in order to automatically
control the Inverter/Charger with the vehicle’s ignition switch. See Installation section.
Mounting Holes/Slots: Front panel holes can be used either to attach included Mounting
Plate or to mount Remote Control Module behind a panel. Top and side panel slots can be
used to attach Remote Control Module (without the Mounting Plate) either under or along a
variety of surfaces with user-supplied hardware.
* “AUTO” and “CHRG ONLY” when used with lable; “AUTO/INVERT” and “LINE/CHARGE ONLY” when used with mounting plate.
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(export) from the date of initial purchase. Tripp Lite’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing (at its sole option)
any such defective products. To obtain service under this warranty you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number from
Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center. Products must be returned to Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center with
transportation charges prepaid and must be accompanied by a brief description of the problem encountered and proof of date and place
of purchase. This warranty does not apply to equipment which has been damaged by accident, negligence or misapplication or has been
altered or modified in any way. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser who must have properly registered the product within
10 days of purchase.
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loss of software, loss of data, costs of substitutes, claims by third parties, or otherwise.
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This product designed and engineered in the USA.
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1111 W. 35th Street Chicago, IL 60609 USA • Customer Support: [phone]
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Copyright © 2006 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved. PowerVerter
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The policy of Tripp Lite is one of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject
to change without notice.
INVERTER/CHARGER (APS, RV or EMS series)
CONTROL Switch: Move this switch to the “AUTO” or “AUTO/INVERT”* position to
have your Inverter/Charger provide connected equipment with AC power (converted from DC
power from attached batteries) in the event of an AC power outage. Move it to the “CHRG
ONLY” or “LINE/CHARGE ONLY”* position when equipment is not in use to conserve
battery power by disabling the inverter. The “LINE” LED will flash while the switch is in this
position to remind you that battery power will not be available in the event of a blackout or
disconnection from utility/shore power. In either position, the Inverter/Charger will supply AC
power to connected equipment and charge connected batteries while AC input is present.
“BATT VOLT/CHRG CURR” LEDs: These three lights will turn ON in several sequences
to show two separate operational conditions depending on the position of the CONTROL
Switch.
If the switch is in the “AUTO” or “AUTO/INVERT”* 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.
* “AUTO” and “CHRG ONLY” when used with lable; “AUTO/INVERT” and “LINE/CHARGE ONLY” when used with mounting plate.
BATTERY CHARGE INDICATION (Approximate)
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CONTROL SWITCH IS IN THE "AUTO" OR “AUTO/INVERT” POSITION
LEDs Illuminated Battery Capacity (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)
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Charge levels listed are approximate. Actual conditions vary depending on battery condition and load.
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Inverter shutdown protects battery against damage due to excessive discharge.
LEDs Illuminated Fault Condition
All three lights Excessive discharge (Inverter shutdown)
flash slowly
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All three lights Overcharge (Charger shutdown)
flash quickly
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Approximately ½ second on, ½ second off. See Troubleshooting section. Inverter shutdown protects battery
against damage due to excessive discharge.
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Approximately ¼ second on, ¼ second off. Charger shutdown
protects battery against damage due to overcharge. May also indicate a battery charger fault exists.
If the switch is in the “CHRG ONLY” or “LINE/CHARGE ONLY”* position, the LEDs
indicate the approximate charge rate of the Inverter/Charger. See Chart for charge rates.
Note: the charge rates in the chart are expressed as percentages of the Inverter/Charger's rated
charging amps, which vary by model. Refer to the Inverter/Charger's Owner's Manual to
determine the charging amps of your specific model.
* “AUTO” and “CHRG ONLY” when used with lable; “AUTO/INVERT” and “LINE/CHARGE ONLY” when used with mounting plate.
CHARGE RATE INDICATION (Approximate)
CONTROL SWITCH IS IN THE "CHRG ONLY" OR “LINE/CHARGE ONLY” POSITION
LEDs Illuminated Charge Rate
All three lights on Overcharge error
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Red 75% - 100%
Red & yellow 50% - 75%
Yellow 25% - 50%
Green 0% - 25%
All three lights off 0%
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If all three lights remain on, an internal fault may exist. Turn off and disconnect the unit. Then, call Tripp Lite at
[phone] for assistance.
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“LOAD” LEDs: These three lights show the approximate load demand on your Inverter.
See chart below for approximate load levels.
LEDs Illuminated Approximate Load
Green 0% - 20%
Green & yellow 21% - 40%
Yellow 41% - 60%
Yellow & red 61% - 80%
Red 81% - Full
All three lights off Inverter off
Flashing red Overload
RJ45 Remote Ports: Use to connect the Remote Control Module to either an Inverter or a
second Remote Control Module. See Installation section.
Ignition Switch Control Jacks: Use to connect the Remote Control Module to your
vehicle’s ignition (with cable supplied on select models only) in order to automatically
control the Inverter with the vehicle’s ignition switch. See Installation section.
Mounting Holes/Slots: Front panel holes can be used either to attach included Mounting
Plate or to mount Remote Control Module behind a panel. Top and side panel slots can be
used to attach Remote Control Module (without the Mounting Plate) either under or along a
variety of surfaces with user-supplied hardware.
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