Inverter - Fusion Power Systems
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1. What Energy Source is connected to your Inverter Solar Australian Made Warranty Recommendation Appearance of Value for Money Was your decision made because Features Excellent Very Good Good Fair How do you rate the service from your supplier No Yes Above Expectations Did your new Inverter meet your expectations 4 INVERTER EFFICIENCY amp OUTPUT WAVEFORM High efficiency even low levels Latronics Inverters Efficiency versus Load Efficiency Load AC Voltage M Z2 OF CONTENTS INSTALLATION 2 BATTERIES 3 SWITCH SETTINGS 4 AUTOMATIC RESET FEATURE AC TRANSFER SWITCH 6 SPECIFICATIONS INVERTER OPERATION SAFETY amp AC WIRING INVERTER WIRING amp CONNECTIONS i Ne ON Ne EON OS MISCELLANEOUS OPTIONS FAULT FINDING WARRANTY CONDITIONS INVERTER EFFICIENCY amp OUTPUT WAVEFORM WARRANTY CARD NEW WORLD POWER CN INSTALLATION Ensure the Inverter has not been damaged in transit The unit must be placed in a well ventilated and protected area not exposed to the open environment and free from2. Eliminate the need to manually switch your power source between Inverter and Auxiliary AC The Transfer Switch automatically senses Auxiliary AC power and switches the output between Inverter and Auxiliary AC accordingly Take the hassle out of wiring a changeover switch between Inverter and Auxiliary AC Have this option fitted to your IRM series Inverter to simplify your power system wiring Simply connect the Auxiliary AC to the hardwire terminals its that easy Features Available exclusively to the new IRM series from 500W to 5OOOW models No Break changeover time of 0 02 second lt one cycle Double pole contactor switching both active and neutral Minimise and simplify system wiring SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM Solar Panels AC Loads or Distribution 1 Regulator Controller Batteries AC Output Inverter 4 Battery 1 o Charger Generator Or Aux AC installation of system components and associated interconnecting wiring should be performed by qualified and licensed personnel only WIRING FOR MULTIPLE REDUNDANCY SYS TEMS N E AC OUTPUT AC INPUT INVERTER A AC OUTPUT 7L AC INPUT INVERTER B Dual Inverter Backup Systems AC Output will be available as long as Inverter A or Inverter B is operational Mains with Inverter Backup Inverter B woul
3. Isolated Input Voltage Input Voltage Range Output Waveform Output Voltage Output Frequency Crest Factor Overload Capacity Operating Temperature Cooling Power Factor Peak Efficiency DC Connections AC Connections Standards Protection Circuitry Dimensions 12 24 36 48 72 96 amp 120 Others available 2096 to 45 of Nominal True Sinewave 496 THD 230V 496 Standard 110V 496 Option 50 60Hz 0 1 24 30096 5 Seconds all models 12096 30 Minutes 11096 12V models 10 C to 50 C can be extended Thermostatically Controlled Fan All Conditions 90 to 94 Model Dependent Heavy Duty Low Loss Battery Leads Screw Terminal Junction Box AS2278 AS3000 AS3100 EN55014 amp C Tick Full Electronic Protection against Overload Overtemperature Short Circuit Battery Over amp Undervoltage 19 Rackmount 3U x 350mm Deep All Models 9 INVERTER OPERATION When the Inverter is switched on all 3 LED S light up for 1 second while the microprocessor performs a start up and system check procedure CIRCUIT BREAKER BATTERY ISOLATOR Over temp Over load Red LED ON OFF Switch If the internal temperature exceeds safe POWER INDICATOR Green LED The circuit breaker is designed for ease of operating limits of the components for more This LED flashes when in Standby mode operation and safety If the Inverter shuts than five seconds the Inverter will shut down down due to Overloa
4. contaminates i e Exhaust gases sea air battery gases dust DC WIRING For best performance the unit should be placed as close as possible but not directly on top of the battery supply The Inverter DC input voltage is stated on the identification label of the Inverter Check that it is the same voltage as the battery supply The Inverter is designed to operate on a battery supply only The Inverter is fitted with a circuit breaker in line with the battery positive lead which negates the need for a battery fuse Ensure the Inverter is switched OFF before connecting the DC supply Turn the circuit breaker switch to the OFF position Connect the Inverter DIRECTLY to the battery terminals for best performance Input leads marked RED positive amp BLACK negative Note The DC input is electrically isolated from the AC output and either the battery positive or negative can be earthed OBSERVE POLARITY NOTE Cables connecting the Inverter to the battery are designed to achieve maximum efficiency and output power DC CABLES SHOULD NOT BE EXTENDED WARRANTY CONDITIONS conditions and warranties expressed or implied by statute common law equity trade custom usage or otherwise howsoever are hereby expressly excluded to the maximum extent permitted by law Where so permitted the liability of Latronics for a breach of condition or warranty that cannot be excluded is limited at Latronics o
5. may sense fake loads To combat ON AC input switched through to output For Undervolts the LED will remain on this turn the control clockwise Alternatively continuous while for an Overvolts situation turning the control in the opposite direction the LED will continue to flash increases sensitivity Turning the control fully anti clockwise will disable the Auto Start feature and the Inverter will remain constantly ON
6. 7 LATRONICS OWER NEW WORLD P INSTRUCTION MANUAL and WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD e IRM SERIES A 9 5 INDUSTRIAL RACK MOUNT P SINEWAVE INVERTER M Latronics P O Box 73 Moffat Beach 4551 AUSTRALIA Ph 61 7 5491 6988 web www latronics com email technical latronics com Please Affix Stamp Here LATRONICS P O BOX 73 MOFFAT BEACH QLD 4551 AUSTRALIA WELCOME Latronics products are all proudly designed engineered and manufactured in Australia As a specialist Sine Wave Inverter company we produce Inverters for a diverse range of applications such as mining railways telecommunications marine remote power motor homes and other industrial or commercial installations In order to produce the most reliable products available Latronics Inverters have been designed to endure the most rugged terrain and the harshest conditions across the Australian continent products are engineered using the latest high quality components and manufactured to stringent quality standards thus ensuring Zatronics customers all enjoy many years of trouble free operation It is important to us at Zatronics that our clients enjoy the maximum benefits from our Inverters in a safe and productive environment Thus we strongly advise that you read through the next few pages of this manual which explains all the modes of operation and relevant safety precautions f
7. ONNECTIONS MODEL NO DC INPUT IRM512 12V a ET UN IRM624 24V BATTERY LEADS The fan is thermostatically IRM648 48V RED Battery Positive controlled and only operates if IRM696 96V BLACK Battery Negative the temperature inside the Inverter reaches preset levels IRM6120 120V Obstruction of the air intake and output will reduce the power IRM 1012 12V rating of the Inverter IRM1224 24V IRM1248 48V IRM1296 96V HARDWIRE 3 TERMINAL IRM 12120 120V Output Junction Box For distribution of AC output Power IRM1512 12V IRM1824 24V IRM1848 48V IRM1896 96V IRM18120 120V IRM2012 12V IRM2324 24V IRM2548 48V IRM2596 96V Rear of Unit IRM25120 120V HARDWIRE 3 TERMINAL Input Junction Box IRM3024 24V For connection of AC Input HARDWIRE 3 TERMINAL IRM3548 48V Power Junction Box Alarm output IRM3596 96V e g from Generator Option IRM35120 120V Available only when AC Transfer Switch option is fitted IRM5048 SAFETY Inverter Isolation and Safety All Latronics Inverters have an isolation rating of 3500V between AC and DC via the toroidal transformer which ensures extremely safe and risk free operation All the switching electronics and control circuitry are on the DC input The Circuit Breaker ensures that when the Inverter is switched OFF it is isolated from the battery supply Please refer to relevant Australian Standards for safety procedu
8. d Undervolts or i e no loads connected When a load is Overvolts it can be reset by turning the in Over temp with this LED on continuously lied the LED will iluminat lud Allow 5 minutes for the Inverter to cool and reset apple e will illuminate continuously to Circuit Breaker OFF waiting 10 seconds the unit If the APPLIED load demands more indicate that 230V is being supplied or until LED goes out then turning it on current than the Inverter can safely supply for again more than 5 seconds the Inverter will shutdown in Over load and this LED will flash FACTURED 2 jo NICS d A NEW WORLD POWER UNDER VOLTS DC Circuit peius Breaker e5 a zZz e a OFF VOLTAGE OK slow flash 4 n M VOLTAGE OUT OF RANGE fast flash T SERIES Undervolts Overvolts Red LED In order to protect the battery the Inverter TRANSFER SWITCH INDICATOR will shutdown after 5 seconds if the battery voltage falls below its limit Undervolts or AutoStart Sensitivity Adjustment OFF No AC input present exceeds the maximum Overvolts as The screwdriver adjustment slot permits Fast flash AC input voltage out of range ified in the Electri Specifi ti the operator to adjust sensitivity between Slow flash AC input voltage OK and delay timer SPECINEC IM 0 20W Due to lengthy 240V AC cables the ON 1 flash per second table Inverter
9. d be replaced via mains AC and Inverter A will then backup the mains Mains with Dual Inverter Backup Mains AC is connected to the AC input of Inverter B Ultimately there is no limit to the number of units that can be connected 6 J MISCELLANEOUS OPTIONS Inverter Alarm option Code L Voltage free contacts isolated relay contacts NO NC amp COM Inverter AC output voltage is monitored and relay changes state if Inverter output is not present General fault alarm for any of the shut down conditions DC undervoltage DC overvoltage Overload Overtemp Note Power saving standby mode is disabled for this option Transfer Alarm option Code Voltage free contacts isolated relay contacts NO NC amp COM AC Transfer Switch is monitored and relay changes state when AC Transfer Switch changes between Auxiliary AC amp Inverter AC Note Power saving standby mode is disabled for this option Psophonometric Noise option Code J For sensitive telecom applications where low DC noise is required Complies to noise standard ETS 300 132 2 Anderson Connectors As an alternative to Battery Lugs Anderson Connectors offer a quick and simple method of polarised connection and reconnection Power Outlets Various International and Australian sockets are available as alternative to the hardwire facility for AC output connections ON DELAY TIMER AND VOLTAGE INTERLOCK MODULE This mo
10. dition that no responsibility is implied or accepted by the above parties for any damage to any appliance equipment or property associated with the correct or otherwise operation of the Inverter e f service is required contact your local supplier installer or contact Latronics direct Please ensure that you have the Inverter Model and Serial number available to enable prompt processing 19 FAULT FINDING Should the Inverter appear to be malfunctioning we suggest the following to eliminate any external problems 1 Turn the Inverter OFF via the Circuit Breaker switch on the front panel Disconnect all AC wiring from the Inverter Disconnect DC battery leads from Battery Clean all terminals by removing all grease corrosion on both DC leads and battery terminals 4 Ensure you have sufficient battery capacity at the nominal voltage specified on the compliance label of your Inverter Please note Use minimum 100AH Battery or the size of a substantial Car Battery 5 connection directly to battery terminals and ensure all connections are tight 6 Remove all other wiring from battery to ensure that the Inverter is the ONLY device connected to the battery bank 6 Ensure battery voltage is within the correct limits as outlined in the section INVERTER SPECIFICATIONS of this manual If you do not have a DC voltmeter or multimeter check the front panel for Overvolts and Undervolts LED S 7 Turn the Invert
11. dule is available with the automatic AC Transfer Switch option It offers further protection to connected appliances from Generator voltage fluctuations and ensures a more stable AC supply Upon the starting of a Generator it s output voltage will rise and stabilise as the Generator speed increases Once the Generator voltage is within the required limits the timer provides a short delay before switching the Generator power to the AC output This ensures the Generator is warmed up and the output voltage is stable The Generator output voltage is continuously monitored and if it is outside the set limits the transfer switch will switch back to the Inverter This prevents problems due to low voltage and overvoltage surges which can harm appliances On Delay Timer ensures the Generator has warmed up and the output voltage is stable before the Transfer Switch is activated Voltage Interlock monitors the Generator output voltage If too high or too low the Transfer Switch reverts back to the Inverter output until the Generator output re stabilises Note Highly recommended for Generators with large fly wheels that ramp up and down slowly at start up and shut down Factory Settings are ON Delay V low 190Vac V High 270Vac GENERATOR VOLTAGE 1 I 1 1 1 i i TIME 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 INVERTER AC TRANSFER SWITCH OUTPUT IRM SPECIFICATIONS INVERTER WIRING amp C
12. ennas should be located in a manner that ensures maximum signal strength whilst affording the greatest possible distance away from the Inverter and batteries 5 Televisions TV signals transmitted as FM waveforms This type of signal fundamentally reduces the effects of therefore the use of a good antenna and feeder cable is normally sufficient to ensure quality reception Locating the television as far as possible from the Inverter may also improve picture clarity 6 Mobile Installations Due to the limitations of this type of installation the best results for the minimization of RFI are usually obtained by maximizing the distance between the Inverter and the Radio Television This feature is designed to restart the Inverter and maintain power in the event of an external fault Should the Inverter shut down due to under voltage over temperature or any fault condition it will attempt to reset every 8 minutes until the fault condition clears and normal operation resumes For overload shutdown the Inverter will only attempt 5 restarts If the Inverter can not resume normal operation within 5 restarts it will remain OFF until reset manually This prevents continuous re application of power to faulty appliances or wiring For under voltage shutdown the Inverter will restart when the battery voltage reaches the reconnect value as shown in the table opposite AUTOMATIC AC TRANSFER SWITCH Option code iod
13. er ON via the Circuit Breaker switch on the front panel Observe the lights on the front left of your Inverter Refer to INVERTER OPERATION sections for explanation of Indicator lights 8 Plug in various appliances and monitor the Inverters operation HELPFUL HINTS Remember that the Inverter automatically starts when a load is applied Make sure leads and terminals are not corroded or faulty in any way Make sure the Inverter goes into STANDBY with no load switched on Make sure the Circuit Breaker is reset properly If unsure switch OFF and ON again BATTERIES BATTERY SIZING It is important to match your battery size according to the power rating of the Inverter To ensure peak performance it is important to choose the right battery for your Inverter The battery size required will depend on the load and intended running time Use this formula as a general guide Recommended Battery Size Inverter rating in watts input voltage x 10 eg 1200W 12V x 10 1000Ah Minimum Battery Size Inverter rating in watts input voltage x 3 eg 1200W 12V x 3 300Ah Do not use an undersized battery as this may result in an Inverter that does not start or that will rapidly discharge the battery and may cause damage to the battery MAINTENANCE Battery terminals require frequent care and maintenance Very high current up to several hundred amps is drawn by the Inverter when starting electrical motor
14. ntinued to invest significant time and effort in the reduction of related emissions from the entire product range so that they comply with the appropriate International and or Australian Standards Even with this compliance there are situations where RFI may still be a cause for concern and can differ greatly from installation to installation Accordingly the following is a list of recommendations made to assist in the overall reduction of RFI 1 Separate DC and AC wiring Avoid running DC and AC cables in the same conduits and or cable trenches It is strongly recommended that DC and AC wiring be separated by the greatest distance possible In extreme cases the use of shielded conduit may be necessary 2 Minimize length of DC cabling DC cables can act as an aerial therefore all such cables should be kept as short as is practicable For best performance minimize DC cable length to Inverter and Batteries and if possible avoid the use of Auxiliary DC loads 3 240 Earth For household installations it is recommended that a good Earth Stake is located as nearby the Inverter as is possible 4 AM and HF Radios These types of radio equipment inherently suffer from all forms of especially when the received signal level is weak In such cases reception can sometimes be improved by relocation of the radio itself alternatively the use of an appropriate external antenna and co axial cable may be necessary External ant
15. or your new Power Inverter Please remember to complete and return your registration card or complete the online registration to validate your 3 year warranty Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase LATRONICS PO BOX 73 MOFFAT BEACH 4551 61 7 5491 6988 67 7 5497 6792 EMAIL technical latronics com WEB www latronics com Copyright Latronics Doc No A340 D04 V05 Q2 Version5 11 09 IMPORTANT As an environmentally conscious Customer you may choose to Register online at http latronics com Once completed online there is no need to post this registration card Date card Serial REGISTRATION CARD Your warranty is only valid if this card or online registration is completed within 3 months of the date of purchase Seal 0 IE ea aa aE a a T Date of rax E Email Phone Where is your Inverter being used i o 6 S Sn o g is S c o o
16. ption to the replacement or repair of the goods or of acquiring equivalent goods or the cost of replacing or repairing the goods or of acquiring equivalent goods Latronics shall not be liable in any way whatsoever for indirect or consequential loss or damage whatsoever whether based on tort or contract or otherwise Damage caused by unauthorized repair alteration or substitution of non standard parts incorrect installation misuse negligence accident or similar cause or usage other than in accordance with the operating instructions is not covered under warranty e Unauthorized opening of the goods will render the warranty invalid e The company may at its discretion agree to act as agent for the owner where delivery is requested and all costs for cartage and insurance will be for the owners account Note All warranty work is ex factory e The replacement of any part or labor involved will not have the effect of extending the period of the warranty of the goods e Any faulty part replaced under warranty becomes the property of the Company for purpose of examination and claim under proprietary warranty e Registration Card must be returned within months from date of purchase to validate your 3 year warranty e Keep your receipt as proof of purchase should any difficulties arise concerning the return of the registration card e Inverters are supplied by the manufacturer or the manufactures agents under the express con
17. res AC WIRING Make sure the Inverter is switched OFF before working on the mains wiring Turn the Circuit Breaker switch into OFF position The active and neutral of the 240 AC output are electrically isolated from the battery negative battery positive and Earth connections The Inverter AC output is connected directly to the transformer output winding Latronics Inverters have the AC output active and neutral floating with respect to the DC and Earth The Earth connection is connected to the case only This configuration provides the highest safety and most flexibility for installation wiring Latronics Inverters are suitable for MEN connection The Earth is connected internally to the Inverter case Ensure that power will never be fed into the Inverter AC output Junction Box from the Mains or Generator This would result in the destruction of the unit and will not be covered by warranty WARNING The Inverter output is just as lethal as normal mains electricity thus it is important that all AC wiring complies with the requirements of the relevant wiring standards AS 3000 Any work carried out on AC Mains wiring is to be performed by Qualified and Licensed personnel only Features Pure Sinewave Waveform Massive Inrush and Overload Capability Rugged Construction Designed and Manufactured in Australia 3 year Warranty DC Circuit Breaker Battery Isolator Switch High Efficiency Toroidal Transformer Galvanically
18. s and other high power appliances We recommend an inspection of the batteries and the interconnecting cable connections once every 1 3 months or as recommended by the battery manufacturer 1 Regularly check all connections make sure they are always tight Battery terminals are made of soft lead which will slowly compress over time eventually causing loose connections Check all connections are free of corrosion Remove any corrosion and coat the terminals with Vaseline or grease to help prevent future corrosion Take specific gravity or SG readings of each cell using a hydrometer to check the level and performance of each battery Alternatively a battery voltage reading for each cell will suffice but may not be accurate for multiple batteries connected in parallel Report any serious imbalance to your system installer or battery supplier for corrective action SAFETY When working on batteries protective clothing and eye wear should be worn Extreme care should be taken not to short circuit any battery terminals especially with tools If in doubt have the work carried out by qualified personnel DIP SWITCH SETTINGS STATEMENT OF QUALITY ASSURANCE Dip Switch Settings apply to all models from 1000W to 5000W inclusive In order to access these options you have to open the Inverter Before altering the settings switch Inverter OFF adjust the setting and switch Inverter back ON again We recommend these adjustments be carried ou
19. t S A 2 ene bos 22 x 1 by qualified personnel or your system installer ysrem Kequiremenis 1695 iced e conditions o SW1 Hz 50 60 Hz All items are manufactured with full traceability oa RU All IRM Series True Sinewave Inverters conform to the C Tick mark SW2 SP Special for the emission standard EN5501 4 SW3 SP Special SW4 SP Special SW5 amp SW6 UV Undervoltage Settings SW5 OFF amp SW6 OFF factory setting Setting 12V Value 24V Value 48V Value SW5 SW6 Disconnect Reconnect Disconnect Reconnect Disconnect Reconnect ON ON 10 0 12 0 20 0 24 0 40 0 48 0 OFF OFF 10 5 12 5 21 0 25 0 42 0 50 0 ON OFF 11 0 13 0 22 0 26 0 44 0 52 0 11 5 13 5 23 0 27 0 46 0 54 0 DIP SWITCH LOCATION MAIN PCB DIP Switch located on Main PCB WARNING Due to dangerous voltages existing inside the unit make sure the circuit breaker switch is turned off before opening the unit These adjustments must be performed by a qualified and licensed personnel only RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE AUTOMATIC RESET FEATURE Radio Frequency Interference RFI is a phenomenon that exists in modern society and is a problem in many areas of electronics For Inverter users RFI normally presents itself in the form of static and or interference when listening to an AM radio and in unusual cases may interfere with TV reception Over the years Latronics has co
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