Tripp Lite 93-2007 (200106010) User's Manual
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1. 20 Flashing red 0 Inverter shutdown All three lights flash slowly Excessive discharge All three lights flash quickly Overcharge Approximately 1 2 second on 1 2 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 Switches Indicator Lights amp Other Features continued Other Features 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 DC Input Terminals All models The terminals lug screws secure the wires leading from your external battery or battery system Your battery or battery system must provide your APS with proper DC voltage and your equipment with an adequate amp hour capacity See Battery Selection section pg 8 for more information AC Receptacles IEC 320 Corded models only These IEC receptacles allow you to connect equipment that would normally be plugged into a utility outlet For other plug configurations use an adapter that provides a connection to ground AC Input IEC 320 Corded models only This IEC receptacle should be connected to a dedicated 15 Amp AC utility outlet via an adapter cord that provides a connection to ground A detachable IEC to 5 15 cord is provided for this purpose DO NOT plug the cord into the APS s AC receptacles Hardwire AC Input Output Terminal Strip Hardwire models only Use the lug screws on these terminals to secure hardwire connection2. Continuous Charger at Maximum Selectable 259 or 264 VAC Selectable 259 or 264 VAC Maximum Input Current Continuous Charger at Maximum 170A 26 0 A 30 0 A Input Frequency 50 Hz 10 50 Hz 10 Maximum Output AC Continuous 10 4A 15 7A Automatic Transfer Time 4 6 ms 4 6 ms Load sense can reduce this to 1 30 of the listed current Factory default setting current fA technician may be able to convert your UPS to receive 60 Hz 10 power Consult Tripp Lite for details When AVR is boosting incoming Diagrams Esquemas a cn Ie iu cur UT CONFIGURATION SWITCHES CT HIGH LINE AUTO OFF CHARGE SENSE WED Ww REMOTE ONLY MAX OFF Low LOAD O o A O See Configuration pg 5 1 1 is DIP Switch Group A 1 2 is DIP Switch Group B Refi rase a la secci n Configuraci n p gina 22 1 1 representa el Grupo A de Interruptores DIP 1 2 representa el Grupo B de Interruptores DIP See Hardwire Electrical Connections pg 10 3 1 is the cover plate 3 2 are the DC input terminals 3 3 is the output neutral white 3 4 is the output hot black 3 5 is the input output ground tie point 3 6 is the input neutral blue and 3 7 is the input hot brown Refi rase a la secci n Conexiones El ctricas Directas al Circuito p gina 28 3 1 representa la cubierta 3 2 representan las terminales de entrada de CD 3
3. automatically boosting or cutting the voltage to keep your equipment running through brownouts CHARGING PROFILE and overvoltages without draining battery power Load Sharing Select models only Select APS models can be set to limit their own charging functions so they can charge their batteries at the quickest rate possible without over loading their power input circuits Frequency Controlled Inverter Output All APS models feature Frequency Controlled Inverter Output which allows devices dependent on AC line frequency such as computers VCRs CD players tape recorders clocks and turntables to operate properly Circuit Board Protection A silicone conformal coating safeguards the circuit boards against moisture Important Safety Instructions N SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation operation and storage of all Tripp Lite APS Systems APS Location Warnings Install your APS indoors away from excess moisture or heat dust or direct sunlight Your APS is NOT waterproof Contact with water can cause the unit to short circuit and could cause personal injury due to electric shock Never immerse your APS Mount it in the driest location available Leave adequate space around all sides of the APS for proper ventilation The heavier the load of connected equipment the more heat will be generated by the APS Do n
4. 3 V 13 6 V Input Voltage AC 230 V Input Current AC LINE VAC OPERATION Minimum Input AC Volts 3 3A Selectable 144 163 182 or 201VAC Maximum Input AC Volts Continuous Charger at Maximum Selectable 259 or 264 VAC Maximum Input Current Continuous Charger at Maximum 12 0A Input Frequency 50 Hz 10 Maximum Output AC Continuous 43A Automatic Transfer Time 4 6 ms Load sense can reduce this to 1 30 of the listed current Factory default setting 7 A technician may be able to convert your UPS to receive 60 Hz 10 power Consult Tripp Lite for details Specifications Hardwired Models HARDWIRED MODELS APSINT1524 APSINT2012 Weight 12 7 Kg 17 1 Kg INVERTER Continuous power 20 C 1500 W 2000 W Surge power 5 seconds 3000 W 4000 W Efficiency Full Load 89 87 Minimum DC Fuse Rating 90A 370A DC Input Current Nominal V DC Full Load 70A 192A No Load 1 5A 3 A Nominal Input Volts 24 VDC 12 VDC DC Input Voltage Range 20 30 VDC 10 15 VDC Nominal Output Volts 230 VAC 5 230 VAC 5 Nominal Output Frequency BATTERY CHARGER 50t Hz 3 50t Hz 3 Charging Capacity DC 10A 60A Maximum Cable Length 7 ft 1 ft Acceptance Volts VDC Selectable Selectable 28 8 V 28 4 V Wet Gel 14 4 V 14 2 V Wet Gel Float Volts VDC w gel 26 6 V 27 2 V 13 3 V 13 6 V Input Voltage AC 230 V 230 V Input
5. 3 representa la terminal neutra de salida blanca 3 4 representa la terminal positiva de salida negra 3 5 representa la terminal entrada salida de tierra 3 6 representa la terminal neutra de entrada azul y 3 7 representa la terminal positiva de entrada caf Diagrams Esquemas See Battery Connection Pg 9 4 1 is the fuse X Your APS s Inverter s Nominal Input Voltage See specs Refi rase a la secci n Conexi n de Bater as p gina 26 4 1 representa el fusible X El Voltaje Nominal de Entrada del Inversor del APS Vea las especificaciones XVolts See Battery Connection Pg 9 5 1 is the fuse X Your APS s Inverter s Nominal Input Voltage See specs Refi rase a la secci n Conexi n de Bater as p gina 26 5 1 representa el fusible X El Voltaje Nominal de Entrada del Inversor del APS Vea las especificaciones X 2 Volts X 2 Volts See Battery Connection Pg 9 6 1 is the fuse X Your APS s Inverters Nominal Input Voltage See specs Refi rase a la secci n Conexi n de Bater as p gina 26 6 1 representa el fusible X El Voltaje Nominal de Entrada del Inversor del APS Vea las especificaciones Diagrams Esquemas Basic 12VDC Vehicular Battery Connection See Pg 9 7 1 is the alternator 7 2 is the vehicle battery ground 7 3 is the vehicle battery 7 4 is the fuse Cone
6. been altered or modified in any way This warranty applies only to the original purchaser who must have properly registered the product within 10 days of purchase EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN TRIPP LITE MAKES NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties therefore the aforesaid limitation s or exclusion s may not apply to the purchaser EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE IN NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE Specifically Tripp Lite is not liable for any costs such as lost profits or revenue loss of equipment loss of use of equipment loss of software loss of data costs of substitutes claims by third parties or otherwise Troubleshooting Try these remedies for common APS problems before calling for help Call Tripp Lite Customer Service at 773 869 1234 before returning your APS for service SYMPTOM APS does not provide AC output AC input present APS does not provide AC output AC input absent APS will not charge the battery AC input present All APS Indicator Lights are OFF AC input absent All APS Indicator Lights are OFF AC input is present or absent All APS Battery Indicator Lights are slowly flashing APS LOAD B
7. first turned on The electric motors in equipment such as refrigerators and sump pumps however constantly turn on and off according to demand These motors require peak power at multiple unpredictable times during their operation Hardwired Electrical Connections All hardwire models See Diagram 3 p 36 Consult a qualified electrician and follow all applicable electrical codes and requirements HARDWIRE PROCEDURE 1 Remove screws and cover plate from your APS s Hardwire AC electrical box Remove the knockout covers closest to the desired electrical source and to your equipment Thread your wires through strain reliefs and through the knockouts Connect all input and output ground wires to the input output ground tie point Connect the incoming hot wire to the input hot brown terminal Connect the incoming neutral wire to the input neutral blue terminal Connect the outgoing hot wire to the output hot black terminal Connect the outgoing neutral wire to the output neutral white terminal on nan nn A U N Tighten and affix strain reliefs Replace cover plate and tighten screws AC Input Electrical Connection All corded models This IEC receptacle should be connected to a dedicated 15 Amp AC utility outlet that provides a connection to ground A detachable IEC cord is provided for this purpose Plug it into an outlet providing 230V AC power at 50 Hz A user supplied adapter that maint
8. 63V 4 Down amp 3 Up 144V 4 Down amp 3 Down 201V ii E e 182V 21 Most loads will perform adequately when your APS s High AC Voltage Point DIP Switch 2 is set to 259V and its Low AC Voltage Point DIP Switches 3 and 4 are set to 182V However if your APS 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 raising the High AC Voltage Switch to Battery point and or lowering the Low AC Voltage Switch to Battery Point you may reduce the number of times your APS switches to battery due to voltage swings 163V COM gt 144V COM gt C lt gt Factory default settings Configuration continued DIP SWITCH GROUP B Available on Select Models LOAD SHARING EQUALIZE BATTERY CHARGE Using a small tool set the Load Sharing Configuration DIP Switches 1 and 2 of Group B located on the front panel of your APS see Diagram 1 p 36 DIP Switch 3 Group B should be kept in the UP position when you are not equalizing your batteries charges DIP Switch 4 Group B has no function e Load Sharing DIP Switches 1 Group B 42 Group B Your APS features a high output battery charger that can draw a significant amount of power from your line power source when charging at its maximum rate If an APS is supplying its full AC power rating to i
9. 8 mm 1 4 in fasteners A into a rigid horizontal surface using the measurements in the diagram Leave the heads of fasteners raised slightly above the surface in order to engage the slots in the APS s feet e Slide PowerVerter forward to fully engage the fasteners in the APS s feet Install two 8 mm 1 4 in fasteners B into the surface through the slots in the APS s two unsecured feet Tighten the screws to secure the APS in position Battery Connection Standard 1 Connect your APS s positive DC Terminal directly to a fuse Tripp Lite recommends that you install a recognized component fuse block and fuse within 18 inches of the battery The fuse s rating must equal or exceed the Minimum DC Fuse Rating listed in your APS model s specifications on pages 16 or 17 2 Choose a battery configuration appropriate to your batteries e Single Battery Connection Refer to Diagram 4 page 37 When using a single battery its voltage must be equal to the voltage of your APS s Inverter Nominal Input Voltage see specs e Parallel Battery Connection Refer to Diagram 5 page 37 When using multiple batteries in parallel each battery s voltage must be equal to the voltage of your APS s Inverter Nominal Input Voltage see specs e Series Battery Connection Refer to Diagram 6 page 37 When using multiple batteries in series all batteries must be equal in voltage and amp hour capacity and the sum of their voltages mus
10. Current AC 2 2 A 70A LINE VAC OPERATION Minimum Input AC Volts Selectable 144 163 182 or 201 VAC Selectable 144 163 182 or 201 VAC Maximum Input AC Volts Continuous Charger at Maximum Selectable 259 or 264 VAC Selectable 259 or 264 VAC Maximum Input Current Continuous Charger at Maximum 13 0A 16A Input Frequency 50 Hz 10 50 Hz 10 Maximum Output AC Continuous 6 5 A 8 7 A Automatic Transfer Time 4 6 ms 4 6 ms HARDWIRED MODELS Cont APSINT2424 APSVRI3636 Weight 18 5 Kg 25 6 Kg INVERTER Continuous power 20 C 2400 W 3600 W Surge power 5 seconds 4800 W 7200 W Efficiency Full Load 89 88 Minimum DC Fuse Rating 220A 130A DC Input Current Nominal V DC Full Load 112A 114A No Load 1 8 A 2 A Nominal Input Volts 24 VDC 36 VDC DC Input Voltage Range 20 30 VDC 30 45 VDC Nominal Output Volts 230 VAC 5 230 VAC 5 Nominal Output Frequency BATTERY CHARGER 501 Hz 3 50t Hz 3 Charging Capacity DC 30A 30A Maximum Cable Length 3 ft 4 5 ft Acceptance Volts VDC Selectable Selectable 28 8 V 28 4 V Wet Gel 43 2 V 42 6 V Wet Gel Float Volts VDC w gel 26 6 V 27 2 V 39 9 V 40 8 V Input Voltage AC 230 V 230 V Input Current AC 70A 10 4A LINE VAC OPERATION Minimum Input AC Volts Selectable 144 163 182 or 201 VAC Selectable 144 163 182 or 201 VAC Maximum Input AC Volts
11. O All models DC Input Terminals All models AC Input Output Terminal Strip Hardwire models only Resettable Circuit Breakers All models Remote Module Connector All models Load Sense Potentiometer All models Printed on Recycled Paper a pS C O O ourrurmeuraa al c OW ourpurmor E ao GROUND IG W C O_O inpurmeutra O n CN al Goo npuT HoT FOR USE WITH COPPER WIRE ONLY A NO O Y 1 Interruptor Operating Mode Modo de operaci n Todos los modelos 2 Grupo A de Interruptores DIP Todos los modelos 3 Grupo B de Interruptores DIP Modelos selectos nicamente 4 LINE L nea Todos los modelos 5 INV Inversor Todos los modelos 6 LOAD Carga Conectada Todos los modelos 7 CUT BOOST disminuyendo elevando Modelos VR solamente 8 BATTERY HI MED LO Carga de Bater as Alta Media Baja Todos los mod elos 9 Terminales de Entrada de CD Todos los modelos Barra de Terminales de Toma Directa a Entrada Salida de CA Modelos con toma directa al circuito solamente 13 Interruptores de Circuito con Restablecimiento 14 Conector para el M dulo de Control Remoto Todos los modelos 15 Potenci metro Sensor de Carga Conectada Todos los modelos 12 93 2007 200106010
12. Owner s Manual APS PowerVerter Alternative Power Sources 230V 50 Hz e Voltage and Frequency Controlled e Peak Power High Efficiency IT gt important Safety Instructions Configuration 8 Connection TN Maintenance and Senvice ES TIN TN ET lt Espa ol 18 TRIPP LITE THE POWER PEOPLE 1111 W 35th Street Chicago IL 60609 USA Customer Support 773 869 1234 www tripplite com PowerVerter is a registered trademark of Tripp Lite All rights reserved Introduction Congratulations You ve purchased the most advanced feature rich integrated inverter and battery charger on the market Your APS provides your equipment with utility supplied AC power when it is available and during blackouts overvoltages and brownouts your APS automatically switches over to an external battery source to power connected equipment with voltage and frequency controlled AC power In addition to reliable APS performance your model features High Efficiency Output Your APS s advanced circuitry produces a more efficient DC to AC conversion minimizing energy loss This allows you to run connected equipment longer between battery charges The APS will maintain this highly efficient output even as the battery charge decreases Automatic Overload Protection If you overload your APS it will automatically protect itself and your valuable batteries from damage Fast Load Sw
13. ains the UPS s connection to ground may be necessary A technician may be able to convert your APS to receive 60 Hz power Consult Tripp Lite for details Make sure that the circuit you connect your APS to has adequate overload protection such as a circuit breaker or a fuse AC Connection continued AC Output Electrical Connection All corded models Simply plug your equipment into the unit s AC receptacles If adapters must be used choose adapters that provide a connection to ground Set Operating Mode Switch e Switch to AUTO REMOTE when you are using connected equipment ADVANTAGE Uninterruptible power supply Provides battery backup power during blackouts or brownouts Note When the switch is in the AUTO REMOTE position you can operate a user supplied switch to transfer between battery backup and charge only modes See Remote Connector manual for more information e Switch to CHARGE ONLY when you are not using connected equipment WARNING APS will not provide battery backup ADVANTAGES A Continues to charge battery when power is present and B Turns OFF the APS s inverter preventing battery drain during blackouts or brownouts e Switch to OFF to completely turn off the APS and connected equipment or to reset the APS after it has shut down due to overload or overheating Switches Indicator Lights amp Other Features See Diagrams 9a and 9b p 39 and 40 to locate th
14. attery Light flashing All APS Battery Lights are rapidly flashing APS LOAD Indicator Light is rapidly flashing User supplied PROBLEMS APS not properly connected to utility power CORRECTIONS Connect APS to utility power Circuit breaker is tripped Reset circuit breaker APS shutdown due to excessive battery voltage indicating possible charger failure Line disconnected to prevent permanent battery damage Turn APS OFF Wait 1 minute and switch to AUTO REMOTE APS is set to OFF Circuit breaker is tripped Set APS to AUTO REMOTE or CHARGE ONLY Reset circuit breaker Operating Mode Switch is set to CHARGE ONLY Set Operating Mode Switch to AUTO REMOTE Load or High Temperature fault Turn APS OFF Wait 1 minute Remove overload Switch to AUTO REMOTE Excessive battery discharge Connected batteries are dead Check battery condition Check and replace old batteries Battery fuse is blown Check and replace fuse Battery cabling is loose or degraded Check and tighten or replace cabling APS charger failure This is normal if the APS is set to CHARGE ONLY Excessive battery discharge Excessive battery discharge Inverter shutdown because battery voltage dropped too low for more than 5 seconds Protects battery from permanent damage High battery voltage shutdown during C
15. e following switches indicator lights and other features 1 Operating Mode Switch All models This switch selects the APS operating mode either AUTO REMOTE OFF or CHARGE ONLY See Set Operating Mode Switch pg 11 to select the optimum setting for this switch CONFIGURATION SWITCHES DIP Switch Group A All models These four switches must be set for the type of battery your APS will be connected to and the voltage points at which your APS will switch to battery power See Configuration pg 5 to select the optimum settings for these switches CONFIGURATION SWITCHES DIP Switch Group B Select models only These DIP Switches allow you to equalize the internal resistance of your battery s cells and set the percentage of your model s maximum load at which the APS will limit battery charging See Configuration pg 6 to select the optimum settings for these switches N w Switches Indicator Lights 8 Other Features continued Indicator Lights 4 LINE All models This green light will turn continuously ON whenever connected equipment is receiving utility supplied AC power and your APS is set to AUTO REMOTE meaning that it will provide battery backup if utility power fails It will flash intermittently when connected equipment is receiving utility power and your APS s Operating Mode Switch is set to CHARGE ONLY to warn you that the APS s inv
16. erter is OFF and that the APS WILL NOT provide battery backup during blackouts brownouts or overvoltages 5 INV Inverting all models This yellow light will turn continuously ON whenever connected equipment is receiving battery supplied AC power during a blackout brownout or overvoltage while connected to utility power or when connected to batteries during vehicular operation 6 LOAD All models This red light will turn continuously ON when the APS s load is between 80 and 110 of capacity The light will flash intermittently when the APS s inverter shuts down due to a severe overload or overheating If this happens turn Operating Mode Switch OFF Remove the overload and let the unit cool You may then turn the APS ON after it cools 7 CUT BOOST VRI models only These lights will turn ON whenever your APS is automatically correcting high CUT or low BOOST AC line voltage This is a normal automatic operation of your APS that does not drain battery power and no action is required on your part 8 BATTERY HI MED LO All models These three lights will turn ON in several sequences to show the approximate charge level and voltage of your connected battery bank and alert you to several fault conditions BATTERY CHARGE INDICATION Approximate Indicator Capacity Green 91 Full Green amp yellow 81 90 Yellow 61 80 Yellow amp red 41 60 Red 21 40 All three lights off 1
17. harge mode Inverter overload caused by excessive load or short circuit If sustained for more then 5 seconds the Inverter is shutdown Turn APS OFF Wait 1 minute and switch to AUTO REMOTE If automatic shutdown occurs call Tripp Lite Customer Service Use an auxiliary charger to raise battery voltage Check external battery connections and fuse Automatically resets when condition is cleared Use an auxiliary charger to raise battery voltage Automatically resets when condition is cleared Reset by cycling control switch to OFF position then to AUTO REMOTE Check all charging sources Reset by cycling control switch to OFF then to AUTO REMOTE or CHARGE ONLY Reset by reducing load and cycling control switch to OFF position then to AUTO REMOTE Specifications Corded Models CORDED MODELS APSINT1012 Weight 11 9 Kg INVERTER Continuous power 20 C 1000 W Surge power 5 seconds 2000 W Efficiency Full Load 88 Minimum DC Fuse Rating 170A DC Input Current Nominal V DC Full Load 95A No Load 2 6A Nominal Input Volts 12 VDC DC Input Voltage Range 10 15 VDC Nominal Output Volts 230 VAC 5 Nominal Output Frequency BATTERY CHARGER 501 Hz 3 Charging Capacity DC 30A Maximum Cable Length 2 ft Acceptance Volts VDC Selectable 14 4 V 14 2 V Wet Gel Float Volts VDC w gel 13
18. itching Your APS provides an uninterruptable power supply If AC power goes down your APS will switch over to providing battery backup power in 6 milliseconds or less so that your equipment will operate with no interruption Multi Function Indicator Lights Several sets of multifunction indicator lights keep you constantly informed of battery charge lev els fault conditions and APS operation Multi Operation Switches An array of user configurable switches gives you convenient options when operating your APS You can select the voltage level at which your APS s inverter will turn on to maximize equipment protection and minimize battery drain set your APS for maximum charging efficiency with your battery type even set up your APS for remote control operation Introduction continued 3 Stage Battery Charger Your APS recharges your battery faster than conventional chargers because its three stage nm charger profile Bulk Absorption and Float are ita optimized regardless of the type of battery you use Wet or Gel In addition the advanced charging system protects against over charge and over dis charge to ensure a longer service life from your bat tery uy z 5 o gt gt o wW E q ao The Absorption and Float levels vary according to battery type which can be set to either Wet or Gel cell Voltage Regulation Select models only VR APS models regulate incoming AC power by
19. nnector All models Load Sense Potentiometer All models Ground Connector Block Corded models only ano A 10 Tt 13 14 15 16 Interruptor Operating Mode Modo de operaci n Grupo A de Interruptores DIP Todos los modelos Grupo B de Interruptores DIP Modelos selectos nicamente LINE L nea Todos los modelos INV Inversor Todos los modelos LOAD Carga Conectada BATTERY HI MED LO Carga de Bater as Alta Media Baja Todos los modelos Terminales de Entrada de CD Todos los modelos Recept culos de CA Solamente en los modelos con cable de CA Cable de L nea de CA Solamente en los modelos con cable de CA Interruptores de Circuito con Restablecimiento Conector para el M dulo de Control Remoto Todos los modelos Potenci metro Sensor de Carga Conectada Todos los modelos Conexi n a Tierra Solamente en los modelos con cable de CA Diagrams Esquemas NONOAN DOOAHRWND k 13 14 15 Hardwired Model Modelo con Toma Directa al Circuito ig ie Operating Mode Switch All models DIP Switch Group A All models DIP Switch Group B Select models only LINE All models INV Inverting all models LOAD All models CUT BOOST VR models only BATTERY HI MED L
20. or inefficiency by multiplying your Battery Amp Hour Required Rough Estimate from Step 3 by 1 2 to determine how many amp hours of battery backup from one or several batteries you should connect to your APS Note that the Amp Hour ratings of batteries are usually given for a 20 hour discharge rate Actual Amp Hour capacities are less when batteries are discharged at faster rates batteries discharged in 55 minutes provide only about 50 of their listed Amp Hour ratings while batteries discharged in 9 minutes provide as little as 30 of their Amp Hour ratings The wattage rating is usually stated in the equipment s manuals or on their nameplates If your equipment is rated in amperes convert to watts by multiplying the ampere rating by your nominal AC line voltage 230 Your charging amps multiplied by the charging hours must exceed the discharge amp hours taken from the batteries between charges or you will eventually run down your battery bank Mounting Optional see Diagram 2 p 36 Horizontal mounting should be used for all vehicular applications Due to their size and weight all APS PowerVerter systems in vehicles should be mounted on a rigid horizontal not vertical surface mounting plate or bracket before battery connection User must supply all fasteners and brackets and verify their suitability for use with the intended mounting surface Turn your APS PowerVerter and connected equipment OFF before mounting e Install two
21. osition Partial 1 3 Charging Power Up 43 2 1 Partia Full Charging Power Down Full Factory default setting Battery Selection Selecting Battery Type Select a battery or system of batteries that will provide your APS with proper DC voltage and an adequate amp hour capacity Select Deep Cycle batteries to enjoy optimum performance from your APS 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 Even though APS models are high efficiency converters of electricity their rated output capacities are limited by the amp hour size of the external batteries You must set Configuration DIP Switch 1 Group A Battery Type to match the type of batteries you connect or your batteries may be degraded or damaged over an extended period of time See APS Configuration page 5 for more information Selecting Battery Amp Hour Capacity 1 Add the Wattage Ratings of your connected equipment to determine the Total Wattage Required 2 Divide the Total Wattage Required from Step 1 by the battery voltage to determine the DC Amperes Required 3 Multiply the DC Amperes Required from Step 2 by the number of hours you estimate will pass without AC power before your battery can recharge to determine a Battery Amp Hours Required Rough Estimate 4 Compensate f
22. ot install the APS near magnetic storage media as this may result in data corruption Battery Connection Warnings Your APS will not operate with or without utility power until batteries are connected Multiple battery systems must be made up of batteries of the same voltage age amp hour capacity and type Keep battery location well ventilated Explosive hydrogen gas can accumulate near batteries if they are not kept well ventilated 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 injury to property or person could result Equipment Connection Warnings Do not use Tripp Lite APS Systems in life support applications where a malfunction or failure of a Tripp Lite APS System could cause failure or significantly alter the performance of a life support device Do not connect a surge suppressor line conditioner or UPS to the output of the APS Corded models Do not modify the APS s plug in a way that eliminates its ground connection Do not use power adaptors that will eliminate the plug s ground connection Connect your APS only to a properly grounded AC power outlet Do not plug your APS into itself this will damage the APS and void your warranty Operation Warnings Your APS does not require routine maintenance Do not open your APS for any reason The
23. re are no user serviceable parts inside Potentially lethal voltages exist within this unit 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 APS is operating from the battery supply Dangerous arcing may result Configuration Dip Switch Settings DIP SWITCH GROUP A all models BATTERY TYPE VOLTAGE POINT Using a small tool set the 4 Battery Type Voltage Point Configuration DIP Switches Group A located on the front panel of your APS see Diagram 1 p 36 to select battery type and set the voltage range outside of which your APS will switch to battery power e Select Battery Type DIP Switch 1 Group A CAUTION The Battery Type DIP Switch setting must match the type of batteries you connect or your batteries may be degraded or damaged over an extended period of time See Battery Selection page 8 for more information Battery Type Switch Position 4321 Glcel Gel Cell Sealed Battery Up I Wet Cell Vented Battery Down Wet Cell e Select High AC Voltage Switch To Battery Point DIP Switch 2 Group A Voltage Switch Position 264V Up 259V Down e Select Low AC Voltage Switch To Battery Point D P Switches 4 Group A amp 3 Group A Voltage Switch Postion 201V 4 Up amp 3 Up 182V 4 Up amp 3 Down 1
24. running light hand tools or other small appliances for a brief period of time see Diagram 7 p 38 Choose the Advanced Connection if you are using your APS to power heavy loads for extended periods of time see Diagram 8 p 38 The Advanced Connection incorporates a battery isolator and separate battery system to provide battery power to your APS while preventing it from draining your vehicle s battery Note Depending on your application you may require more than one Deep Cycle Battery Caution Never operate your APS from an alternator without a battery connected as shown in Diagrams 7 or 8 p 38 Battery Connection continued DC Ground Connection APS systems must be connected to a grounded permanent wiring system For most installations the negative battery conductor must be bonded to the grounding system at one and only one point in the system All installations must comply with national and local codes and ordinances Before AC connection match the power requirements of your equipment with the power output of your APS to avoid overload When figuring the power requirements of your equipment do not confuse continuous power ratings with peak power ratings Electric motors require more power to turn on peak power than they require to run continuously Peak power ratings are usually 2 to 3 times Continuous ratings Most electric motors require peak power only when they are
25. s for AC input and output See pages 10 amp 36 for wiring instructions Resettable Circuit Breakers All models These circuit breakers protect your APS against damage due to input or output overload If a breaker trips remove some of the load on the APS to prevent overload then wait 1 minute to allow components to cool before resetting the circuit breaker Remote Module Connector All models The front panel of all models has an RJ45 receptacle for use with the optional remote module Module is included with all VR models See the installation instructions packed with the remote module Load Sense Potentiometer All models In order to save battery power the APS s inverter automatically shuts off when no load is connected When the unit detects a load it automatically turns the inverter on Users may choose the minimum load the APS will detect by adjusting the Load Sense Potentiometer Using a small tool turn the potentiometer clockwise to lower the minimum load that will be detected causing the inverter to turn on for smaller loads When the potentiometer is turned fully clockwise the inverter will operate even when there is no load Turn the potentiometer counterclockwise to increase the minimum load that will be detected causing the inverter to stay off until the new minimum load is reached The factory setting for the potentiometer is fully clockwise but in areas with frequent power interruptions the potentiometer should be adju
26. sted counterclockwise until the inverter is only in operation when the APS s load is in use Maintenance amp Service Maintenance Your APS model requires no maintenance but should be kept dry at all times Periodically check all cable connections both at the unit and at the battery Clean and tighten connections as necessary Service Tf returning your APS to Tripp Lite please pack the APS carefully using the ORIGINAL PACKING MATERIAL that came with the unit Enclose a letter describing the symptoms of the problem If the APS is within the warranty period enclose a copy of your sales receipt Limited Warranty Tripp Lite warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year domestic or 120 days export from the date of initial purchase Tripp Lite s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing at its sole option any such defective products To obtain service under this warranty you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization RMA number from Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center Products must be returned to Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center with transportation charges prepaid and must be accompanied by a brief description of the problem encountered and proof of date and place of purchase This warranty does not apply to equipment which has been damaged by accident negligence or misapplication or has
27. t any load size Factory default setting Configuration continued e Equalize Battery Charge DIP Switch 3 Group B This DIP Switch is momentarily engaged to begin the process of equalizing the internal resistance of your battery s 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 equalization process is automatic and once started 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 CAUTION Battery charge equalization should only be performed in strict accordance with the battery manufacturer s instructions and specifications CAUTION Do not leave DIP switch 3 in the down position after beginning process Battery Charge Switch Position Reset Up Equalize Down Equalize Factory default setting e Limit Battery Charger D P Switch 4 Group B APSINT1524 only To prevent overheating smaller batteries the charger on this UPS system is initially set to deliver only a fraction of its maximum power rating to connected batteries If you are using this system with a larger over 100 amp hours battery or battery system you may switch your battery charger to full power without overheating your batteries Battery Charger Switch P
28. t be equal to the voltage of your APS s Inverter Nominal Input Voltage see specs 3 Use 2 0 gauge wire ONLY to make external battery connections Tighten battery terminals to a torque of 4 N m Battery connection cable lengths should be short as possible and must not exceed the Maximum Cable Length listed under Specifications page 16 or 17 Shorter and heavier gauge cabling limits DC voltage drop and allows for maximum transfer of current You must tighten your battery terminals to approximately 4 Newton meters of torque to create an efficient connection and prevent excessive heating Insufficiently tightening terminals could void your PowerVerter s warranty APS models are capable of delivering a much higher wattage output for brief periods of time Wiring should be configured to handle this brief high current draw Though your APS is a high efficiency converter of electricity its rated output capacity is limited by the length and gauge of the wires running from the battery to the APS DC Vehicular APS systems may be permanently mounted in a car truck or boat and connected to draw power from the vehicle s battery Note An APS can ONLY be connected to vehicle batteries with voltage that matches the APS s Nominal DC Input 12V vehicle batteries to 12V Nominal DC Input APS systems etc See Specifications There are two main ways to make this sort of vehicular battery connection Choose the Basic Connection if you are
29. ts connected load at the same time as it is charging it could trip its line source circuit breaker Tripping this breaker will cut off AC power to your load and stop battery charging To reduce the chance of tripping this breaker select APS models may be set to automatically limit their charger output to keep the sum of their AC load and charger power within their circuit breakers rating This charger limiting function has four settings allowing you to choose less charger limiting for APS configurations with higher rated breakers The figures below show how to set your DIP Switches to select how heavy a load can be placed on your APS before charger limiting begins Battery Charger Limiting Points MOST LIMITING 1 amp 2 Up Charger limiting takes effect the moment any load is applied charger output falls gradually from full output at no load to no output at full load LESS LIMITING 1 Down amp 2 Up Charger limiting begins when the APS s load reaches 33 of the APS s load rating Charger output falls gradually from full output at 33 of the APS s load rating to about 40 of full output at full load LEAST LIMITING 1 Up amp 2 Down Charger limiting begins at when the APS s load reaches 66 of the APS s load rating Charger output falls gradually from full output at 66 of the APS s load rating to about 40 of full output at full load NO LIMITING 1 amp 2 Down No charger limiting occurs a
30. xi n B sica de Bater as de 12V de CD en Veh culos Vea p gina 27 7 1 representa el alternador 7 2 representa la conexi n a tierra de la bater a del veh culo 7 3 representa la bater a del veh culo 7 4 representa el fusible Advanced 12VDC Vehicular Battery Connection See Pg 9 8 1 is the alternator 8 2 is a battery isolator 8 3 is the vehicle battery ground 8 4 is an auxiliary vehicle battery 8 5 is the vehicle battery 8 6 is the fuse Conexi n Avanzada de Bater as de 12V de CD en Veh culos Vea p gina 27 8 1 representa el alternador 8 2 representa el aislador de la bater a 8 3 representa la conexi n a tierra de la bater a 8 4 representa la bater a auxiliar del veh culo 8 5 representa la bater a del vehiculo 8 6 representa el fusible A ak oO 90 WO aA KWDND k ai i i ooh Ww Diagrams Esquemas Corded Model Modelo con Cable Operating Mode Switch All models DIP Switch Group A All models DIP Switch Group B Select models only LINE All models INV Inverting all models LOAD All models BATTERY HI MED LO All models DC Input Terminals All models AC Receptacles Corded models only Fixed AC Input Line Cord fixed Corded models only Resettable Circuit Breakers All models Remote Module Co
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