Tripp Lite PowerVerter 200502023 User's Manual
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1. 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 GFI receptacle output See AC Input Output Connection section for instructions B Resettable Circuit Breaker protect your Inverter Charger against damage due to overload See Operation section for resetting instructions Remote Control Module Connector allows remote monitoring and control with an optional module Tripp Lite model APSRM4 sold separately or included with select models See remote module owner s manual for connection instructions 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 Configuration section for setting instructions Main Ground Lug properly grounds the Inverter Charger to vehicle grounding system or to earth ground See Configuration section for instructions Multi Speed Cooling Fan quiet efficient fan prolongs equipment service life 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 mod2. SEE MANUAL INPUT C B 108 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 Select High AC Input Voltage Point All models se for Switching to Battery OPTIONAL 145V CAUTION 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 10 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 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 vol
3. Note Your Inverter Charger will operate at higher efficiencies at about 75 80 of nameplate rating 300W 5 220W a 20w ka ET Appliances Blender Color TV Laptop Computer lt 300W 140W s e 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 e 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 minutes 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 e STEP 4 Estimate Battery Recharge Required Given Your Application You must allow your
4. 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 Output Connection Requirement UL requires that the output terminals of all hard wire Inverter Charger models must be connected to UL listed GFCI receptacles required receptacle manufacturer model series Hubbell GF8300HGW or Leviton 6598 ama w N GROUND IN Oo Single Input Output Models c srono our 5 Input Connect incoming wires to the hot brown Bi neutral blue u O neumat our and ground green terminals i le Oy 2 Output Connect outgoing wires to the hot black Ef neutral white e lt B and ground green terminals El Replace cover plat
5. Owner s Manual Ot Sie PowerVerter Z RN Series 30 TRIPP LITE DC to AC Inverter Chargers 1111 W 35th Street Chicago IL 60609 USA Input Output Customer Support 773 869 1234 Invert 12 VDC 120V 60 Hz AC c US www 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 applications Tripp Lite RV Inverter Chargers are the quiet alternative to generators with no fumes fuel or noise to deal with You get AC electricity anywhere and anytime you need it away from shore power rolling down the highway dry camping in majestic back country or overnighting at a non electric site Your Tripp Lite Inverter Charger provides your appliances equipment and electronics with utility or generator supplied AC electricity filtered through premium ISOBAR surge protection whenever available In addition it automatically powers your craft s 12V system and recharges your connected battery bank doing what traditional converter chargers do Whenever power blackouts brownouts or high voltages occur your 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 Contr
6. 14 91 cm n We en 14 91 cm 1 64 in 4 15 cm 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 All models include front and rear mounting feet Select models include side mounting feet Battery Connection Connect your Inverter Charger to your batteries using the following procedures Connect DC Wiring Though your Inverter Charger is a k 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 DC Connectors 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 should 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 tighteni
7. Inverter Charger will charge according to its default 25 C values Utilize Automatic Generator Starter Capability OPTIONAL not on 612 models Eng Soar All models except 612 models include an RJ type modular jack on the side panel labeled Generator Start Attach to vehicle 2 Common generator ON OFF switching mechanism with user supplied cable see Pin Configuration Diagram Once 9 Nomaly Closed attached the interface will allow the Inverter Charger to automatically switch a vehicle generator on when connected bat Nomnally p i tery voltage levels are low 11 6 VDC and switch it off when battery voltage levels are high 14 1 VDC 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 appropriately 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 con
8. 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 OverPower 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
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10. heavy the connected load can be on your Inverter Charger before charger limiting begins All Models except RV612UL amp RV612ULH Select Battery Charger Limiting Points OPTIONAL Not on 612 Models Most Limiting 4B2 amp B1 Up All Models except RV612UL RV612ULH amp RV1012UL Least Limiting B2 Down amp B1 Up factory setting for all models except RV1012UL Charger limiting begins when the Inverter Charger s load reaches mm m m mm m m 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 Less Limiting B2 Up amp B1 Down factory setting for RV1012UL models Charger limiting begins when the Inverter Charger s load reaches 33 of the Inverter Charger s load 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 mm m m 66 of the Inverter Charger s load rating l 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 charger limiting occurs at any load size NOTE RV612UL amp RV612ULH models do not include these DIP Switches There are only two limiting points available for RV1012UL models Most Limiti
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12. 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 Inverter shutdown protects battery against damage due to excessive discharge Fault Condition LEDs Illuminated All three lights flash slowly All three lights flash quickly Fault Condition I Approximately 1 second on 1 second off See Troubleshooting section Inverter shutdown protects battery against damage due to excessive discharge Approximately second on 4 second off Charger shutdown protects battery against damage due to overcharge May also indicate a battery charger fault exists See Troubleshooting section Excessive discharge Inverter shutdown 1000 Overcharge Charger shutdown pe ration continued LED Function with Switch in CHARGE ONLY Position Resetting Your Inverter Charger to Restore AC Power Approximate Charge Rate Indication LEDs Your Inverter Charger may cease supplying AC power or DC charg Illuminated Charge Rate ing power in order to protect itself from overload or to protect your EN AI three lights on Overcharge electrical system To restore normal functioning error Overload Reset Switch operating mode switch to OFF and Red 75 100
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15. SLAW MH1NZLOLAYW ANZLOLAW HINZL9AYW ANZLOAW 38W nN TA0OWN SUOI EDIJID9dS Important Safety Instructions VAN SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation operation and storage of all Tripp Lite Inverter Chargers Note For Marine installations please replace this page with the page titled For Marine Applications Only found in the Owner s Manual Addendum Location Warnings 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 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 connec
16. and or decreasing the Low AC Voltage Point you will reduce the number of times your unit switches to battery due to voltage swings 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 position low charge amps 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 charger 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 show how to set your DIP Switches to deter mine how
17. 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 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 their 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 A WARNING Mount your Inverter Charger BEFORE DC battery and AC pow
18. e 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 IK 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 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 remi om ACIN 1 ACIN2 ac
19. e 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 APSRM 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 With user supplied electrical or duct tape affix the sensor to the side of the battery below the electrolyte level Make sure that nothing not even tape comes between the sensor and the side of the battery 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
20. els See Configuration section for details Automatic Generator Start Connector not on 612 models automatically cycles generator based on battery voltage Use with user supplied cable See Configuration section for details Side Mounted Not Shown Side Mounted Not Shown NEUTRAL IN GROUND IN GROUND OUT HoT OUT NEUTRAL OUT Rear View Single Input Output Hardwire Models and Select Corded Models Switch 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 situations AUTO REMOTE also enables an optional remote control module Tripp Lite model APSRM4 sold separately or included with select models to function when con nected to the unit CHARGE ONLY Switc
21. er 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 612 Models Only Whether mounted horizontally or vertically the Inverter must be located in an enclosed compartment shielded from outside weather conditions 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 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 The polycarbonate cabinet and mounting feet of your Inverter Charger are durable enough to allow for vertical mount ing as well if your vehicle compartment requires this configura tion For ve
22. gh 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 CAUTION When switching to the High Charge Amp 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 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 counterclockwise to increase the minimum load that will be detected causing the inverter to stay off until the new minimum load is reached 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 th
23. h 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 sup ply 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 OFF Switch to this mode to shut down the Inverter Charger completely 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 APSRM4 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 light
24. ions LINE INVERT LOAD LEDs 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 Operation section for instructions on reading the indicator lights BATT VOLT CHRG CURR LEDs these three lights will turn nn ON in several sequences to show two separate operational condi tions depending on the position of the Operating Mode Switch See Operation section for instructions on reading indicator lights DC Power Terminals connect to your battery terminals See Battery Connection section for instructions fi 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 AC Input Output Connection section for instructions Side Mounted Not Shown He H Side Mounted Not Shown Front View Corded Models 612 models have only one set of DIP Switches Select models include front mounted ground lug Available on alll models except 612 models
25. ithin 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 Auxilia 1 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 s two positive terminals through two UL listed fuses and fuse blocks or equivalent one on each cable to the battery s single positive terminal 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
26. nder 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 Battery Not Recharging AC Input Present 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
27. ng 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 effect Configuration continued Select Equalize Battery Charge OPTIONAL Setting Procedure Not on 612 Models Move to Equalize DOWN position for three seconds This DIP Switch is momentarily engaged Reset e Move to Reset UP position and leave it there This is the to begin the process of equalizing the factory default setting char ge state of your battery s cells by time CAUTION Do not leave DIP switch B3 in the down position after beginning process Battery limited overcharge of all cells This can charge equalization should only be performed in strict accordance with the battery manufacturer extend the useful life of certain types of tN ie SS batteries consult with your battery s manufacturer to determine if Battery Charge Switch Position your batteries could benefit from this process The charge equaliza Reset z Up fact tti tion process is automatic once started it can only be stopped by ese p factory se ing removing the input power Equalize Down momentarily Set Battery Charging Amps OPTIONAL function included Battery Charger Switch Position on KX switch on 612 models Low Charge Amps Up Check specifications for your unit s high and High Charge Amps Down factory setting low charging amp options By setting on oe hi
28. ng 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 e 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 battery bank 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 w
29. 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 connections 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 wi
30. nput 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 service 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 u
31. olled 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 Warranty Registration 2 Mounting 10 Safety 3 Battery Connection 11 Feature Identification 4 AC Input Output Connection 12 Operation 5 6 Service Maintenance 13 Configuration 6 8 Troubleshooting 13 Battery Selection 9 Francais 14 Available on all models except 612 models Inverter Chargers are moisture resistant not waterproof Copyright 2005 PowerVerter is a registered trademark of Tripp Lite All rights reserved sltg p 104 Sq M Beg Ajdde suonoins uros onou nou Buegu2 ol lqns ase suoneoljio ds Ju uu Aoiduui snonunuoo Jo ollod e sey a47 ddu oid e1euM pion Aresseoeu eseyound oN siwu ulo JO sarjed pulu Aq swej s lmnsqns jo S S09 erep Jo ssoi ewljos JO sso u uudinb jo sn zo sso u uudinb jo sso nu A81 JO Sod sO se uons s1soo Aue 10 lq li JOU SI 47 dduy Ayeoyl9eds 39vWvq HONS 4O onposd 947 ddu 33td 8 uM ALMIGISSOd JHL 40 GASIAV 41 N3A3 1OnGOtid S
32. ouri acour AC OUT 2 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 may 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 I to automatically limit the charger rate AC IN 2 input current is passed through to AC OUT 2 with out measurement Single Source I
33. remove some of the connected electrical load ie turn off some of Red amp Yellow 50 75 the AC devices drawing power which may have caused the overload Yellow 25 50 of the unit Wait one minute then switch operating mode switch O 0 25 back to either AUTO REMOTE or CHARGE ONLY All three lights off 0 Output Circuit Breaker Reset Alternatively check output circuit If all three lights remain on an internal fault may exist Turn off and disconnect the unit breaker s on the unit s front P anel Iftrip p ed remove some of the elec Then call Tripp Lite at 773 869 1234 for assistance 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 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 Oe CONFIGURATION SWITCHES BATT op CHRG St MOSA vort CU Group B Dip Switches Not on 612 Models L CN Group A Dip Switches All Models
34. rtical mounting the control panel of the Inverter Charger should face up 1 4 GE 45 n aam E oe 6 75 in 5 a 17 1 cm I i ee x le 75 in 17 1 cm 7 87 in 20 cm All Models Except 612 Models Note When operating RV1012UL and RV2012UL models in a marine application refer to the accompanying marine owners manual addendum Whether mounted horizontally or vertically the Inverter must be located in an enclosed compartment shielded from outside weather conditions 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 BJ Slide the Inverter Charger forward over the fasteners to engage the mounting feet molded on the front of the Inverter Charger cabinet Install and tighten additional user supplied 1 4 6 mm fasteners into the mounting feet molded on the rear and sides 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 The polycarbonate cabinet and mounting feet of your Inverter Charger are durable enough to allow for vertical mount ing as well if your vehicle compartment requires this configura tion For vertical mounting the control panel of the Inverter Charger should face up ee 59in amp in 5 57 in 14 16 cm gt 435cmj_
35. s These easily remembered traffic light signals will allow you shortly after first use to tell at a glance a wide variety of oper ating details LINE Green LED If the operating mode switch is set to AUTO REMOTE this light will ILLUMI NATE CONTINUOUSLY when your connected equipment is receiving continuous AC power sup plied 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 gen erator source or in over under voltage situations INV Inverting Yellow LED This light will AUTO OFF CHARGE REMOTE ONLY AUTO OFF CHARGE REMOTE ONLY Tum AUTO OFF CHARGE REMOTE ONLY ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY whenever con nected equipment is receiving battery supplied inverted AC power in the absence of a utility gener LNE TW ator source or in over under voltage situations This ra 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 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
36. struction 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 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 con nected 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 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 1 4 Drill Orbital Sander Cordless Tool Charger ff S a m4
37. t 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 Use sufficient size DC cable sufficiently connected to insufficiently connected DC cabling Inverter Charger Red LOAD Operation Indicator Light flashing User supplied Inverter is overloaded Unit will automatically shut down after 5 seconds Reduce load Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch to OFF Wait 1 minute Switch to AUTO REMOTE or CHARGE ONLY TRIPP LITE 1111 W 35th Street Chicago IL 60609 USA 773 869 1234 USA 773 869 1212 International www tripplite com 200502023 93 2254 ES
38. tage swings Configuration continued All Models Except 612 Models 612 Models Only amp Settings F Q Select Low AC Input Point for Switching to Battery OPTIONAL mr m m Select Low AC Input Voltage mmm Point for Switching to Battery 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 n 75V A4 Down amp A3 Down will be well supplied When setting on low charging you Low Charge Amp lengthen the life of your batteries especially smaller ones factory setting Battery Charger Switch Position mm m m 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
39. ted 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 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 You may experience uneven performance results if you connect a surge suppressor line conditioner or UPS system to the output of the Inverter Charger 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
40. th 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 Reset circuit breaker All Three BATT VOLT CHRG CURR LEDs are slowly flashing 12 second flashes with Operating Mode Switch in the AUTO REMOTE position All Three BATT VOLT CHRG CURR LEDs are rapidly flashing 14 second flashes with Operating Mode Switch in the AUTO REMOTE position Red LOW Battery Indicator Light is flashing with Operating Mode Switch in the AUTO REMOTE position Battery is excessively discharged Unit will shut down to prevent battery damage 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 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 OFF Wait 1 minute and switch to AUTO REMOTE If unit remains in shutdown mode after several attempts to reset contac
41. to alert you when the E 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 sup plying the load BATT VOLT CHRG CURR LEDs these three lights will turn ON in several sequences to show two separate operational condi tions depending on the position of the Operating Mode Switch OPERATION If the switch is in the AUTO REMOTE position the LEDs indi cate 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 If the switch is in the CHARGE ONLY position the LEDs indi cate 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 Specifications to determine the charging amps of your specific model LED Function with Switch in AUTO REMOTE Position Approximate Battery Charge Level LEDs Battery Capacity Illuminated Charging Discharging Green 91 Full Green amp Yellow 81 90 Yellow
42. will damage the device and void your warranty 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 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 Configuration section 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 APSRM4 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 Operation section for setting instruct
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