Tripp Lite PowerVerter 93-2182 User's Manual
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1. Charge Level Battery Lights Battery Capacity Illuminated Charging Discharging Green 91 Full Green amp Yellow 81 90 Yellow 61 80 Yellow amp 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 Fault Condition Battery Lights Illuminated All three lights flash slowly All three lights flash quickly Fault Condition Excessive discharge Inverter shutdown Overcharge Charger shutdown Approximately 1 second on 72 second off See Troubleshooting section Approximately 1 4 second on 1 4 second off May also indicate a battery charger fault exists See Troubleshooting section Resetting Your Inverter Charger to Restore AC Power Your Inverter Charger may cease supplying AC power or DC charg ing power in order to protect itself from overload or to protect your electrical system To restore normal functioning Overload Reset Switch operating mode switch to OFF and remove some of the connected electrical load ie turn off some of the AC devices drawing power which may have caused the overload of the unit Wait one minute then switch operating mode switch back to either AUTO REMOTE or CHARGE ONLY Output Circuit B2. Dual input output models provide for either a dual source inputs and outputs b single source input and output or c single source input and dual source outputs with AC OUT 2 power only available in invert mode Connect user supplied wire and conduit to the con oj ACOUT1 AcouT2 lt nections as follows S Input Connect incoming wires to hot black for AC IN 1 black for AC IN 2 neutral white for AC IN 1 white for AC IN 2 and ground green yellow wires Output Connect outgoing wires to hot black for AC OUT 1 black for AC OUT 2 neutral white for AC OUT 1 white for AC OUT 2 and ground green yellow wires Dual Source Input Output Single Source Input Output e AC IN 1 will only provide line power to AC OUT 1 If you only have a single 120V AC input source you must e AC IN 2 will only provide line power to AC OUT 2 connect it to AC IN 1 Inverted battery power is supplied to both AC OUT 1 and AC OUT 2 If you only have a single output circuit you must connect it to AC OUT 1 Single Source or Dual Source Input Output Connection As well as supplying power to connected loads AC IN 1 also provides power to the battery charger If you connect a large load to AC OUT 1 you should select a more limiting battery charger setting see Select Battery Charger Limiting Points or you ma
3. the heads slightly raised J Slide the Inverter Charger forward over the fasteners to engage the mounting feet molded on the front of the Inverter Charger cabinet 8 Install and tighten two user supplied 1 4 6 mm fasteners into the mounting feet molded on the rear of the Inverter Charger cabinet The rear feet extend beyond the unit s cabinet to provide for adequate ventilation space behind the cooling fan s they should not be removed K 15 a 39 cm aj Note RV model cabinets may have different front panel features but all mount as per the figure above or via the Lateral Mounting Bracket illustrated at left Battery Connection Connect your Inverter Charger to your batteries using the following procedures e Connect DC Wiring Though your Inverter Charger is a T J high efficiency con verter of electricity its rated output capacity is limited by the length and gauge of the cabling run ning from the bat tery to the unit Use the shortest length and largest diameter cabling maximum 2 0 gauge to fit your Inverter Charger s DC Input terminals Shorter and heavier gauge cabling reduces DC voltage drop and allows for maximum transfer of current Your Inverter Charger is Dual DC Connectors See note at bottom of the page capable of delivering peak wattage at up to 200 of its rated continuous wattage output for brief periods of time See Specifications page for details Heavier gauge cabling s
4. Use the equivalent of two 2 0 cables in all other connections within the battery system Connection to Two DC Terminals It is acceptable to use two cables to connect your battery to only one positive and one negative DC terminal however your Inverter Charger will provide reduced output power It doesnt make a difference which positive and negative terminal you choose for the connection because both positive terminals are internally bonded and both negative terminals are also internally bonded In this connection you must run one positive cable through one user supplied UL listed fuse and fuse block AC Input Output Connection To avoid overloading your Inverter Charger match the power requirements of the equipment you plan to run at any one time add their total watts with the output wattage capacity of your Inverter Charger model see Specifications Do not confuse continuous wattage with peak wattage ratings Most electric motors require extra power at start up peak wattage than required to run continuously after start up sometimes over 100 more Some motors such as in refrigerators and pumps start and stop intermittently according to demand requir ing peak wattage at multiple unpredictable times during operation DoubleBoost Feature Tripp Lite Inverter Chargers deliver up to twice their nameplate rated wattage for up to 10 seconds providing the extra power needed to cold start heavy duty tools and equipment O
5. 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 gen erator source or in over under voltage situations INV Inverting Yellow Indicator 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 W onr LOAD Red Indicator This red light will ILLUMI NATE 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 over load 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 BATTERY Indicator Lights These three lights will illuminate in several sequences to show the approximate charge level of your con nected battery bank and alert you to two fault conditions
6. input are connected During any service work the battery supply and AC input connection if any should therefore be disconnected Do not connect or disconnect batteries while the Inverter Charger is operating in either inverting or charging mode Operating Mode Switch should be in the OFF position Dangerous arcing may result Feature Identification Identify the premium features on your specific model and quickly locate instructions on how to maximize their use Configuration DIP Switches optimize Inverter Charger operation depending on your application See pages 6 7 for setting instructions Operating Mode Switch controls Inverter Charger operation The AUTO REMOTE setting ensures your equipment receives constant uninterrupted AC power It also enables the Inverter Charger to be remotely monitored and controlled with an optional remote module Tripp Lite model APSRM2 sold separately or included with select models The CHARGE ONLY setting allows your batteries to return to full charge faster by turning the inverter off which halts battery discharging See page 5 for setting instructions Operation Indicator Lights intuitive traffic light signals show whether the Inverter Charger is operating from AC line power or DC battery power It also warns you if the connected equipment load is too high See page 5 for instructions on reading indicator lights Battery Indicator Lights intuitive traffic light signal
7. your battery below the electrolyte level To guard against false readings due to ambient temperature place the sensor between batteries if possible or away from sources of extreme heat or cold If the sensor cable is not used the Inverter Charger will charge according to its default 25 C values Utilize Automatic Generator Starter Capability OPTIONAL not on 612 models All models except 612 models include an RJ type modular jack on the side panel labeled Generator Start Attach to vehicle generator ON OFF switching mechanism with user supplied cable see Pin Configuration Diagram Once attached the interface will allow the Inverter Charger to automatically switch a vehicle generator on when connected bat tery voltage levels are low 11 6 VDC and switch it off when battery voltage levels are high 14 1 VDC Pin Configuration 2 Common 3 N C Normally Closed 4 N O Normally Open Battery Selection Select Auxiliary Battery Type if any Select Deep Cycle batteries to receive optimum performance from your Inverter Charger Do not use ordinary car or starting batteries or batteries rated in Cold Cranking Amps CCA If the batteries you connect to the Inverter Charger are not true Deep Cycle batteries their operational lifetimes may be significantly shortened If you are using the same battery bank to power the Inverter Charger as well as DC loads your battery bank will need to be ap
8. AUTION The Battery Type DIP Switch setting must All Models match the type of batteries you connect or your batteries may be degraded or damaged over an extended period of Wet Cell 135V time See Battery Selection p 8 for more information Battery Type Switch Position Voltage Switch Position Gel Cell Sealed Battery Up 145V Up Wet Cell Vented Battery Down factory setting 135V Down factory setting All Models Except 612 Models 612 Models Only 7 A4 A3 i Select Low AC Input Voltage e FS settings S F Q Select Low AC Input Point for Switching to Point for Switching to Battery Battery OPTIONAL OPTIONAL 105V Voltage Switch Position Switch 105V Up Voltage Position 95V Down factory setting 105V A4 Up amp A3 Up Set Battery Charging Amps Type OPTIONAL 95V A4 Up amp A3 Down Check specifications on for your unit s high and low charging JW High Charge Amp amp options By setting on high charging your batteries will 85V A4 Down amp A3 Up charge at maximum speed and your RV 12V DC system loads will be well supplied When setting on low charging you Low Charge Amp 75V A4 Down amp A3 Down lengthen the life of your batteries especially smaller ones factory setting Battery Charger Switch Position High Charge Amp Up factory setting Low Charge Amp Down RV612ULH models have the A4 DIP Switch set in the up position high charge amps RV612UL models have the 44 DIP Switch set in the down p
9. Charger whether for a mobile or stationary application in a location or compartment that minimizes exposure to heat dust direct sunlight and moisture Although your Inverter Charger is moisture resistant it is NOT waterproof Flooding the unit with water will cause it to short circuit and could cause personal injury due to electric shock Never immerse the unit and avoid any area where standing water might accumulate Mounting should be in the driest location available Leave a minimum of 2 clearance at front and back of the Inverter Charger for proper ventilation To avoid automatic Inverter Charger shutdown due to overtemperature any compartment that contains the Inverter Charger must be properly ventilated with adequate outside air flow The heavier the load of connected equipment the more heat will be generated by the unit e Do not install the Inverter Charger directly near magnetic storage media as this may result in data corruption Do not install near flammable materials fuel or chemicals Battery Connection Warnings The Inverter Charger will not operate with or without utility power until batteries are connected Multiple battery systems must be comprised of batteries of identical voltage age amp hour capacity and type Because explosive hydrogen gas can accumulate near batteries if they are not kept well ventilated your batteries should not be installed whether for a mobile or stationary application in a dead
10. F Wait 1 minute and switch to AUTO REMOTE or CHARGE ONLY If unit remains in shutdown mode after several attempts to reset contact Tripp Lite Customer Service for assistance If AC power utility or generator supplied is present the unit will automatically reset itself and start recharging connected batteries However if an external charger is used to recharge the batteries you will need to manually reset the unit by moving the Operating Mode Switch to OFF for two seconds then returning it to AUTO REMOTE False reading due to undersized or insufficiently connected DC cabling Inverter is overloaded Unit will automatically shut down after 5 seconds Use sufficient size DC cable sufficiently connected to Inverter Charger Reduce load Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch to OFF Wait 1 minute Switch to AUTO REMOTE or CHARGE ONLY 200310080 93 2182
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12. Owner s Manual PowerVerter RV Series wv 3 0 TRIPP LITE DC to AC Inverter Chargers 1111 W 35th Street Chicago IL 60609 USA l t tput i 4 npu Outpu Customer Support 773 869 1234 Invert 12 VDC 120V 60 Hz AC WWwwfriDpli tripplite com Charge 120V 60 Hz AC 12 VDC Quiet Mobile Power Congratulations You ve purchased the most advanced feature rich Inverter Charger designed for recreational vehicle applications Tripp Lite RV Inverter Chargers are the quiet alternative to gas generators with no fumes fuel or noise to deal with You get AC electricity anywhere and anytime you need it rolling down the highway dry camping in majestic back country or parked overnight at a money saving non electric site RV Inverter Chargers provide your equipment with utility or generator supplied AC electricity filtered through premium ZSOBAR surge protection whenever available In addition your RV Inverter Charger automatically powers your RV s 12V system and recharges your connected battery bank doing what traditional RV converter chargers do Whenever power blackouts brownouts or high voltages occur your RV Inverter Charger immediately and automatically switches over to inverting battery output to power connected AC equipment Better for Your Equipment Premium Protection Levels Built In JSOBAR Surge Protection e Automatic Overload Protection Ideal Output for All Loads including computers Frequency Controll
13. ad rating Charger output falls gradually from full output at 33 of the Inverter Charger s load rating to about 40 of full output at full load nooo mm m m NOTE RV612UL amp RV612ULH models do not include these DIP Switches There are only two limiting points available for RV1012UL models Most Limiting and Less Limiting which are determined solely by the position of the B1 DIP Switch either up or down The B2 DIP Switch on these models has no affect Select Equalize Battery Charge OPTIONAL Not on 612 Models This DIP Switch is momentarily engaged Reset to begin the process of equalizing the charge state of your battery s cells by time limited overcharge of all cells This can extend the useful life of certain types of batteries consult with your battery s manufacturer to determine if your batteries could benefit from this process The charge equaliza tion process is automatic once started it can only be stopped by removing the input power Setting Procedure e Move to Equalize DOWN position for three seconds e Move to Reset UP position and leave it there This is the factory default setting CAUTION Do not leave DIP switch B3 in the down position after beginning process Battery charge equalization should only be performed in strict accordance with the battery manufacturer s Equalize ai 2 instructions and specifications Switch Position Up factory setting Down mome
14. air compartment Ideally any compartment would have some ventilation to outside air Sparks may result during final battery connection Always observe proper polarity as batteries are connected Do not allow objects to contact the two DC input terminals Do not short or bridge these terminals together Serious personal injury or property damage could result Equipment Connection Warnings Do not use a Tripp Lite RV Inverter Charger in life support or healthcare applications where a malfunction or failure of a Tripp Lite RV Inverter Charger could cause failure of or significantly alter the performance of a life support device or medical equipment Corded models Do not modify the Inverter Charger s plug or receptacle in a way that eliminates its ground connection Do not use power adapters that will eliminate the plug s ground connection Connect your Inverter Charger only to a properly grounded AC power outlet or hardwired source Do not plug the unit into itself this will damage the device and void your warranty You may experience uneven performance results if you connect a surge suppressor line conditioner or UPS system to the output of the Inverter Charger Operation Warnings Your Inverter Charger does not require routine maintenance Do not open the device for any reason There are no user serviceable parts inside Potentially lethal voltages exist within the Inverter Charger as long as the battery supply and or AC
15. ce Securely pack the Inverter Charger to avoid damage during shipping Do not use Styrofoam beads for packaging Any damages direct indirect special incidental or consequential to the Inverter Charger incurred during shipment to Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center is not covered under warranty Inverter Chargers shipped to Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite serv ice center must have transportation charges prepaid Mark the RMA number on the outside of the package If the Inverter Charger is with in the warranty period enclose a copy of your sales receipt Return the Inverter Charger for service using an insured carrier to the address given to you by the Tripp Lite service technician This is a common cause of service inquiries which can be easily remedied by following the resetting instructions in this manual If you require packaging the technician can arrange to send you proper packaging Maintenance Your Inverter Charger requires no maintenance and contains no user serviceable or replaceable parts but should be kept dry at all times Periodically check clean and tighten all cable connections as necessary both at the unit and at the battery Troubleshooting Try these remedies for common Inverter Charger problems before calling for assistance Call Tripp Lite Customer Service at 773 869 1234 before returning your unit for service SYMPTOM No AC Output All Indicator Lights are OFF Batter
16. ch Modes After configuring mounting and connecting your Inverter Charger you are able to operate it by switching between the following oper ating 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 sit uations AUTO REMOTE also enables an optional remote control module Tripp Lite model APSRM2 sold separately or included with select models 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 con nected 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 OFF Switch to this mode to shut down the Inverter Charger complete
17. ed Output e Fast Load Switching e Balanced Load Sharing Better for Your Batteries Faster Battery Recharge e High Amp 3 Stage Battery Charger adjustable Critical Battery Protection e Battery Charge Conserver Load Sense Battery Temperature Sensing e High Efficiency DC to AC Inversion Better for You Quiet Simple Maintenance Free Operation e Multi Function Lights amp Switches e Automatic Generator Starting e Moisture Resistant Construction Specifications Warranty 2 Battery Selection 8 Safety 3 Mounting 9 Feature Identification 4 Battery Connection 10 Operation 5 AC Input Output Connection 11 Configuration 6 7 Service Maintenance Troubleshooting 12 back page Available on all models except 612 models Inverter Chargers are moisture resistant not waterproof Copyright 2003 PowerVerter is a registered trademark of Tripp Lite All rights reserved onou InoulA Buegu2 ol yoalqns ase suonesoljio ds lu uu Aoiduui snonunuoo Jo ollod e sey ayy ddu siwu ulo JO saqued pulu Aq swej s lniisqns Jo S S09 Lep JO SSO ewujos JO sso JUaLUdINba jo sn zo sso u uudinb jo sso SNUSA JO SllJO1d ISO se uons sisoo 1 dduy Ajeoyloads J9YWYA HONS 40 ALNIAISSOd IHL 40 GASIAGV 41 N3A3 LONGOUd SIHL 40 ISN IHL 40 LNO SNISIHV SADVNVG TVILN3nO3SNOO HO WLNAGIONI 1VIO3dS LOSYIGNI 193410 HOS 318VI1 38 ILT ddii1 THM LN3A3 ON NI 3AO8V qQ3aqIAOtHd SV 1d39X3 1 seuo
18. eir peak in the absence of utility power you may wish to assist your batteries by running an auxiliary generator or vehicle engine and doing so at faster than normal idling WARNING Mount your Inverter Charger BEFORE DC battery and AC power connection Failure to follow these instructions may lead to personal injury and or damage to the Inverter Charger and connected systems Tripp Lite manufactures a variety of different Inverter Chargers with a variety of different mounting options for use in vehicular or non vehicular applications Tripp Lite recommends permanent mounting of your Inverter Charger in any of the configurations illustrated below User must supply mounting hardware and is responsible for determining if the hardware and mounting surface are suitable to support the weight of the Inverter Charger Contact Tripp Lite if you require further assistance in mounting your Inverter Charger Vehicular and Non Vehicular Horizontal Mount 612 models only Using the measurements from the diagram install two user sup plied 1 4 6 mm fasteners into a rigid horizontal surface leaving the heads slightly raised E Slide the Inverter Charger back over the fasteners to engage the mounting slots molded on the bottom of the Inverter Charger cabinet K Install and tighten two user sup plied 1 4 6 mm fasteners into the mounting feet molded on the front of the Inverter Charger cabinet Vehicular and Non Vehicular Al
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20. equipment is rated in amps multiply that number times AC utility voltage to determine watts Example a in drill requires 2 amps 2 amps x 120 volts 300 watts Ya Drill Orbital Sander Cordless Tool Charger Note Your Inverter Charger will operate at higher efficiencies at about 75 80 of nameplate rating 300W a 220W m 20W o ET Appliances Blender Color TV Laptop Computer lt 300W 140W 100W s STEP 2 Determine DC Battery Amps Required Divide the total wattage required from step 1 above by the battery voltage 12 540 watts 12V to determine the DC amps required STEP 3 Estimate Battery Amp Hours Required for operation unsupported by the alternator Multiply the DC amps required from step 2 above by the number of hours you estimate you will operate your equipment exclusively from battery power before you have to recharge your batteries with utility or generator supplied 45 DC Amps x 5 Hrs Runtime AC power Compensate for inefficiency by multiplying this number by 1 2 x 1 2 Inefficiency Rating This will give you a rough estimate of how many amp hours of battery power from one or several batteries you should connect to your Inverter Charger NOTE Battery amp hour ratings are usually given for a 20 hour discharge rate Actual amp hour capacities are less when batteries are discharged at faster rates For example batteries discharged in 55 min
21. er limiting func tion has four settings allowing you to reduce the charger s draw lower and lower as needed if the AC input circuit breaker keeps tripping under the normal AC loads of devices you have connected downline from the unit The figures on the next page show how to set your DIP Switches to determine how heavy the connected load can be on your Inverter Charger before charger limiting begins Configuration continued All Models except RV612UL amp RV612ULH Select Battery Charger Limiting Points OPTIONAL Not on 612 Models Most Limiting 4B2 amp B1 Up Charger limiting takes effect the moment any 120V AC load is applied charger out put falls gradually from full output at no 120V load passing through to no output at full load All Models except RV612UL RV612ULH amp RV1012UL Least Limiting B2 Down amp B1 Up factory setting for all models except RV1012UL Charger limiting begins I I when the Inverter Charger s load reaches 66 of the Inverter Charger s load rating Charger output falls gradually from full output at 66 of the Inverter Charger s load rating to about 40 of full output at full load No Limiting B2 amp B1 Down No Less Limiting B2 Up amp B1 Down Be I charger limiting occurs at any load size factory setting for RV1012UL models Charger limiting begins when the Inverter Charger s load reaches 33 of the Inverter Charger s lo
22. ery bank e Observe proper polarity with all DC connections Vehicular Your Inverter Charger s Nominal DC Input Voltage must match the voltage of your battery or batteries 12 Volts in most vehicular applications It is possible to connect your Inverter Charger to the main battery within your vehicle s electrical system In most vehicles the Inverter Charger will be connected to one or more dedicated auxiliary house batteries which are isolated from the drive system to prevent possible draining of the main battery 12 Volts TRIPP LITE 12 Volt Inverter Charger 12 Volt Main Battery Connection TRIPP LITE 12 Volt Inverter Charger 12 Volt Main and Auxiliary 12 Volt Alternator Vehicle Battery Ground 12 Volt Main Battery 12 Volt Auxiliary House Battery UL Listed Fuse amp Fuse Block mounted within 18 inches of the battery Gi Battery Isolator Large Diameter Cabling Maximum 2 0 Gauge to Fit Terminals 8 8 AWG minimum Ground Wire NOTE Select models include two positive and two negative DC terminals Using the same connection architecture illustrated in the diagrams run two 2 0 gauge cables from the Inverter Charger s two negative terminals to the battery s single negative terminal run two 2 0 gauge cables from the Inverter Charger 5 two positive terminals through two UL listed fuses and fuse blocks or equivalent one on each cable to the battery s single positive terminal
23. hould be used when continuously operating heavy draw equipment under these conditions Tighten your Inverter Charger and battery terminals to approximately 3 5 Newton meters of torque to create an efficient con nection and to prevent excessive heating at this connection Insufficient tightening of the terminals could void your warranty See Specifications page for Minimum Recommended Cable Sizing Chart Connect Ground Using a 8 AWG wire or larger directly connect the Main Ground Lug to the vehicle s chassis or earth ground See the Feature Identification section to locate the Main Ground Lug on your specific Inverter Charger model All installations must comply with national and local codes and ordinances Connect Fuse NEC National Electrical Code article 551 requires that you connect all of your Inverter Charger s positive DC Terminals directly to a UL listed fuse s and fuse block s within 18 inches of the battery The fuse s rating must equal or exceed the Minimum DC Fuse Rating listed in your Inverter Charger s specifications See Specifications for fuse and fuse block rec ommendations See diagrams below for proper fuse placement WARNING Failure to properly ground your Inverter Charger to a vehicle s chassis or earth ground may result in a lethal electrical shock hazard e Never attempt to operate your Inverter Charger by connecting it directly to output from an alternator rather than a battery or batt
24. ined EN aono w TI Single Input Output Models 1 a eee r Input Connect incoming wires to the hot brown Bl neutral blue 7 x CTO O Neumat our and ground green terminals J N S Output Connect outgoing wires to the hot black J neutral white o B and ground green terminals l Replace cover plate and tighten screws If the incoming conduit only contains two wires hot and neutral the incoming conduit must be bonded to the main ground lug on the unit In any case the incoming conduit must be bonded to earth or vehicle ground and the incoming conduit must be bonded to the outgoing conduit Dual Input Output Models Select models provide higher bypass power capacity by enabling connection of two separate AC input sources These two sources can be either two 120V legs split from a single 240V service with opposite phase on each 120V leg or two different 120V sources The Inverter Charger will only supply 120V output power and WILL NOT provide 240V output even if it is connected to inputs from a split 240V service when in inverter mode When the Inverter Charger is receiving AC power it can supply connected loads with up to 20 amps of power on each circuit When the Inverter Charger is not receiving AC power and has switched to inverting DC battery power it can supply connected loads with various amper age levels see Maximum Output AC Current in Specifications section on BOTH circuits
25. l models except 612 e Horizontal Mount e Vertical Mount e Inverted Mount Tripp Lite s Lateral Mounting Bracket pre installed on select models but also available as an optional accessory from Tripp Lite provides a rigid surface for lateral mounting in vehicular or non vehicular applications Consult the instructions packed with the Lateral Mounting Bracket for complete mounting information Note only models RV20120EM and RV30120EM are covered under warranty for inverted mounting in a vehicular application Such mounting may be possible with other models however when your Inverter Charger is properly secured to a Lateral Mounting Bracket As with any mounting user is responsible for determining if the Inverter Charger can be mounted safely relative to their application Since securing an Inverter Charger to a Lateral Mounting Bracket which is not factory pre installed will require some modifications to the Inverter Charger cabinet please consult the Lateral Mounting Bracket owner s manual available online at www tripplite com prior to purchasing Contact Tripp Lite for ordering information Lateral Mounting Bracket Ng t 10 26 4 cm Note Centers between front and back mounting holes is 12 30 5 cm Vehicular and Non Vehicular Horizontal Mount All models except 612 Using the measurements from the diagram install two user sup plied 1 4 6 mm fasteners into a rigid horizontal surface leaving
26. ly preventing the inverter from drawing power from the batteries and prevent ing utility AC from passing through to connected equipment or charging the batteries 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 suf ficiently cool applicable to your situation Switch to 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 retry Use an optional remote control module Tripp Lite model APSRM2 sold separately or included with select models to reset unit due to overload and overtemperature Indicator Lights Your Inverter Charger as well as an optional Tripp Lite Remote Control Module sold separately or included with select models 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 the charge condition of your batteries as well as ascertain operating details and fault conditions AUTO OFF CHARGE REMOTE ONLY AUTO OFF CHARGE REMOTE ONLY AUTO OFF REMOTE CHARGE ONLY LINE Green Indicator If the operating mode switch is set to AUTO REMOTE this light will ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY when your con nected equipment is receiving continuous AC power supplied from a utility
27. mp setting the user must ensure that the amp hour capacity of their battery system exceeds the amperage of the High Charge Amp setting or the batteries may be damaged or degraded High Charge Amp Note the factory setting for the dial is fully clockwise However based on the threshold load to which you d like the inverter to respond you should adjust the dial counterclockwise to reduce its sensi tivity until the inverter is active only when connected equipment or appliances are actually in use Connect Remote Contro OPTIONAL All models All models feature an 8 conductor telephone style receptacle on the front panel for use with an optional remote control module Tripp Lite model APSRM2 sold separately or included with select models The remote module allows the Inverter Charger to be mounted in a compartment or cabinet out of sight while operated conveniently from within the living area or control panel of your RV See instructions packed with the remote control module Connect Battery Temperature Sensing Cable OPTIONAL not on 612 models The battery temperature sensing function prolongs battery life by adjusting the charge float voltage level based on battery temperature Connect the sensor cable the cable included with select models has an RJ style connector on one end and a black sensor on the other to the RJ style jack located on the side of the Inverter Charger labeled Remote Temp Sense Affix the sensor to the side of
28. nections and fuse Unit automatically resets when condition is cleared Unit has shut down due to overload Connected batteries are dead Reduce load Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch to OFF Wait 1 minute Switch to AUTO REMOTE or CHARGE ONLY Check and replace old batteries Battery fuse is blown Check and replace fuse Battery cabling is loose Check and tighten or replace cabling Unit has shut down due to battery overcharge preventing battery damage The problem may be with connected auxiliary chargers if any or with the unit s charger Disconnect any auxiliary chargers Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch to OFF Wait 1 minute and switch to AUTO REMOTE or or CHARGE ONLY If unit remains in shutdown mode after several attempts to reset contact Tripp Lite Customer Service for assistance Input circuit breaker is tripped Battery is excessively discharged Battery is overcharged Unit will shut down to prevent battery damage The problem may be with connected auxiliary chargers if any or with the unit s charger Battery voltage is low Unit has shut down to protect battery from damage Reset circuit breaker Use an auxiliary charger to raise battery voltage Check external battery connections and fuse Unit automatically resets when condition is cleared Disconnect any auxiliary chargers Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch to OF
29. ntarily Battery Charge Reset Equalize Set Battery Charging Amps OPTIONAL function included Switch Position on PV switch on 612 models Battery Charger Low Charge Amps Up High Charge Amps Check specifications for your unit s high and low charging amp options By setting on high charging your batteries will charge at maximum speed and your RV 12V DC system loads will be well supplied When setting on low charging you lengthen the life of your batteries especially smaller ones Set Battery Charge Conserver Load Sense Dial OPTIONAL Not on 612 models In order to save battery power the unit s inverter automatically shuts off in the absence of any power demand from connected equipment or appliances the electrical load When the unit detects a load it automatically turns its inverter function on Users may choose the minimum load the Inverter Charger will detect by adjusting the Battery Charge Conserver Dial see diagram Using a small tool turn the dial clockwise to lower the minimum load that will be detected causing the inverter to turn on for smaller loads When the dial is turned fully clockwise the inverter will operate even when there is no load Turn the dial counter clockwise to increase the minimum load that will be detected causing the inverter to stay off until the new minimum load is reached Down factory setting Bl Low Charge Amp CAUTION When switching to the High Charge A
30. osition low charge amps Most of your connected appliances and equipment will perform adequately when your Inverter Charger s High AC Input Voltage Point DIP Switch 2 of Group A is set to 135V and its Low AC Voltage Input Point DIP Switches 3 and 4 of Group A or DIP Switch 3 for 612 models are set to 95V However if the unit frequently switches to battery power due to momentary high low line voltage swings that would have little effect on equipment operation you may wish to adjust these settings By increasing the High AC Voltage Point and or decreasing the Low AC Voltage Point you will reduce the number of times your unit switches to battery due to voltage swings Group B DIP Switches Not on 612 Models Select Load Sharing OPTIONAL Not on 612 Models Your Inverter Charger features a high output battery charger that can draw a significant amount of AC power from your utility source or generator when charging at its maximum rate If your unit is supplying its full AC power rating to its connected heavy electrical loads at the same time as this high charging occurs the AC input circuit breaker could trip resulting in the complete shut off of pass through utility power To reduce the chance of tripping this breaker all RV Inverter Chargers except models RV612UL and RV612ULH may be set to automatically limit the charger output This keeps the sum of the unit s AC load and charge power within the circuit breaker rating This charg
31. propriately sized larger loads will require a battery bank with a larger amp hour capacity or the operational lifetimes of the batteries may be significantly shortened Batteries of either Wet Cell vented or Gel Cell Absorbed Glass Mat sealed construction are ideal 6 volt golf cart Marine Deep Cycle or 8D Deep Cycle batteries are also acceptable You must set the Inverter Charger s Battery Type DIP Switch see Configuration section on page 6 for more information to match the type of batteries you connect or your batteries may be degraded or damaged over an extended period of time In many cases the vehicle battery may be the only one installed Auxiliary batteries must be identical to the vehicle batteries if they are connected to each other Match Battery Amp Hour Capacity to Your Application Select a battery or system of batteries that will provide your Inverter Charger with proper DC voltage and an adequate amp hour capacity to power your application Even though Tripp Lite Inverter Chargers are highly efficient at DC to AC inversion their rated output capacities are limited by the total amp hour capacity of connected batteries and the support of your vehicle s alternator if the engine is kept running Example Tools STEP 1 Determine Total Wattage Required Add the wattage ratings of all equipment you will connect to your Inverter Charger Wattage ratings are usually listed in equipment manuals or on nameplates If your
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33. reaker Reset Alternatively check output circuit breaker s on the unit s front panel If tripped remove some of the elec trical load then wait one minute to allow components to cool before resetting the circuit breaker See Troubleshooting for other possible reasons AC output may be absent the load is less than the Battery Charge Conserver Load Sense setting EE Configuration Set Configuration DIP Switches Using a small tool set the Configuration DIP Switches located on the front panel see diagram to optimize Inverter Charger operation depending on your application RV612UL and RV612ULH models include one set of four DIP Switches All other models include an additional set of four DIP switches to configure additional operational functions Refer to the appropriate section to review the instructions for your spe cific model Zime Q A CONFIGURATION SWITCHES Barrer HIGH Low m iA Group B Dip Switches Not on 612 Models CN Group A DIP Switches All Models Using a small tool configure your Inverter Charger by setting the four Group A DIP Switches located on the front panel of your unit see diagram as follows Select Battery Type REQUIRED All models Group A Dip Switches All Models Select High AC Input Voltage Point A2 ES D for Switching to Battery OPTIONAL B C
34. s show approximate charge level of your battery See page 5 for instructions on reading indicator lights DC Power Terminals connect to your battery terminals See page 10 for connection instructions O Ground Fault Interrupter GFI AC Receptacles not on hardwire models allow you to connect equipment that would normally be plugged into a utility outlet They feature ground fault interrupter switches that trip if there is excessive current on the ground safety wire AC Input Cord not on hardwire models connects the Inverter Charger to any source of utility or generator supplied AC power See page 11 for connection instructions Not Shown Side Mounted e 17 Not Shown G AEN Front View Corded Models 612 models have only one set of DIP Switches Select models include front mounted ground lug F Available on all models except 612 models Front View Dual Input Output Hardwire Models E Hardwire AC Input Output Terminals not on corded models securely connect the Inverter Charger to vehicle or facility electrical system input and recommended GFCI receptacle output See page 11 for connection instructions B Resettable Circuit Breaker protect your Inverter Charger against damage due to overload See page 5 for resetting in
35. structions Remote Control Module Connector allows remote monitoring and control with an optional module Tripp Lite model APSRM2 sold separately or included with select models See remote module owner s manual for connection instructions Ei Battery Charge Conserver Load Sense Dial not on 612 models conserves battery power by setting the low load level at which the Inverter Charger s inverter automatically shuts off See page 7 for setting instructions Main Ground Lug properly grounds the Inverter Charger to vehicle grounding system or to earth ground See page 10 for connection instructions y i Multi Speed Cooling Fan quiet efficient fan prolongs equipment service life DC Power Terminal Cover Plate IJ Hardwire AC Input Output Cover Plate Battery Temperature Sensing Connector not on 612 models prolongs battery life by adjusting charge based on battery tem perature Use with cable included on select models See page 7 for details Automatic Generator Start Connector not on 612 models automatically cycles generator based on battery voltage Use with user supplied cable See page 7 for details 3 Wo Side Mounted Not Shown r Side Mounted Not Shown ON NEUTRAL IN GROUND IN GROUND OUT HoT OUT NEUTRAL OUT J gt Rear View Single Input Output Hardwire Models and Select Corded Models Swit
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37. utes provide only 50 of their listed amp hour ratings while batteries discharged in 9 minutes provide as little as 30 of their amp hour ratings STEP 4 Estimate Battery Recharge Required Given Your Application You must allow your batteries to recharge long enough to replace the charge lost during inverter operation or else you will eventually run down your batteries 270 Amp Hours 55 Amps To estimate the minimum amount of time you need to recharge your batteries Inverter Charger Rating ER iCare E given your application divide your required battery amp hours from step 3 above by your Inverter Charger s rated charging amps see Specifications section NOTE For Tripp Lite Inverter Chargers providing 1000 watts or less of continuous AC power a full size battery will normally allow sufficient power for many applications before recharging is necessary For mobile applications if a single battery is continuously fed by an alternator at high idle or faster then recharging from utility or generator power may not be necessary For Tripp Lite Inverter Chargers over 1000 watts used in mobile applications Tripp Lite recommends you use at least two batteries if possible fed by a heavy duty alternator anytime the vehicle is running Tripp Lite Inverter Chargers will provide adequate power for ordinary usage within limited times without the assistance of utility or generator power However when operating extremely heavy electrical loads at th
38. verPower Feature Tripp Lite Inverter Chargers deliver up to 150 of their name plate rated wattage for up to 1 hour providing plenty of reserve power to reliably support tools and equipment longer Actual duration depends on model battery age battery charge level and ambient temperature Connection for Models with Cords and Receptacles Plug the Inverter Charger s AC input cord into an outlet providing 120V AC 60Hz power Make sure that the circuit you connect your Inverter Charger to has adequate overload protection such as a circuit breaker or a fuse Plug your equipment into the Inverter Charger s AC receptacles Any equipment you connect to it will benefit from your Inverter Charger s built in ISOBAR surge protection Warning Consult a qualified electrician and follow all applicable electrical codes and requirements for hardwire connection Disconnect both DC input and AC utility supply before attempting hardwiring Use wire type THHN or equivalent with minimum temperature rating of 90 C Connection for Models with Hardwire Terminals Bme Output Connection Requirement UL requires that the output terminals of all hard gt wire Inverter Charger models must be connected to UL listed GFCI receptacles _ required receptacle manufacturer model series Hubbell GF8300HGW or lo WE oe e Leviton 6598 SS i l
39. y Not Recharging AC Input Present All Three Battery Indicator Lights Are Slowly Flashing 1 2 Second Flashes All Three Battery Indicator Lights Are Rapidly Flashing Second Flashes Red LOW Battery Indicator Light Is Flashing Red LOAD Operation Indicator Light flashing User supplied PROBLEMS Unit is not properly connected to utility power CORRECTIONS Connect unit to utility power Operating Mode Switch is set to OFF and AC input is present Set Operating Mode Switch to AUTO REMOTE or CHARGE ONLY This is normal when the Operating Mode Switch is set to CHARGE ONLY and AC input is absent No correction is required AC output will return when AC input returns Set Operating Mode Switch to AUTO REMOTE if you require AC output Circuit breaker is tripped Reset circuit breaker Unit has shut down due to battery overcharge preventing battery damage The problem may be with connected auxiliary chargers if any or with the unit s charger Disconnect any auxiliary chargers Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch to OFF Wait 1 minute and switch to AUTO REMOTE or CHARGE ONLY If unit remains in shutdown mode after several attempts to reset contact Tripp Lite Customer Service for assistance Unit has shut down due to excessive battery discharge Use an auxiliary charger to raise battery voltage Check external battery con
40. y experience continual nuisance tripping of the electrical service source circuit breaker which supplies AC IN 1 The Inverter Charger will only measure the current at AC OUT 1 to automatically limit the charger rate AC IN 2 input current is passed through to AC OUT 2 with out measurement Single Source Input Dual Source Output Connection You may connect AC IN 1 and AC IN 2 to a single source to provide power to AC OUT 1 and AC OUT 2 However the loads connected to AC OUT 2 will not be measured for the purpose of automatic charger limitation This could result in occasional tripping of the electrical service source circuit breaker If this occurs reduce the load on AC OUT 2 until nuisance tripping stops Load circuit breaker limited Service Before returning your Inverter Charger for service follow these steps 1 Review the installation and operation instructions to ensure that the service problem does not originate from a misreading of the instructions Also check that the circuit breaker s are not tripped 2 If the problem continues do not contact or return the Inverter Charger to the dealer Instead call Tripp Lite at 773 869 1233 A service tech nician will ask for the Inverter Charger s model number serial number and purchase date and will attempt to correct the problem over the phone 3 If the problem requires service the technician will issue you a Returned Material Authorization RMA number which is required for servi
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