Tripp Lite PowerVerter Plus Inverter
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1. batteries are connected During any service work the batteries should therefore be disconnected e Do not connect or disconnect batteries while the PowerVerter is operating Dangerous arcing may result Installation Overview 1 Mount PowerVerter Mounting p 3 2 Select Battery ies Battery Selection p 4 3 Connect Battery ies Battery Connection p 5 4 Connect Equipment Outlets p 6 5 Turn PowerVerter On Power Switches p 6 Mounting Optional Recommended for all Vehicular and Marine Applications Due to their size and weight the PowerVerter Plus systems in this manual should be mounted directly to a rigid horizontal surface mounting plate or bracket before battery connection User must supply all fasteners and brackets Turn your PowerVerter and connected equipment OFF before mounting Mounting for the PV 500FC or PV 1000FC See Diagram 1 p 17 e Install four 5mm 8 fasteners A into a rigid horizontal surface using the measurements in the diagram Leave the heads of the fasteners raised slightly above the surface in order to engage the keyhole slots molded into the bottom of the PowerVerter s feet e Place keyhole slots in the PowerVerter s four feet over the four fasteners and slide the PowerVerter forward or backward to secure it Install an L shaped brackets B as shown to permanently hold the PowerVerter in position Mounting for the PV 2000FC or 2400FC See Diagram 2 p 17 e Install tw2. de la bater a del veh culo 4 3 representa la bater a del veh culo 4 4 representa el fusible X El Voltaje Nominal de Entrada del Inversor del APS Vealas especificaciones XI2 Volts X 2 Volts Series Battery Vehicular Connection PV 2000FC or PV 2400FC See Pg 5 5 1is the alternator 5 2 is the vehicle battery ground 5 3is the vehicle battery 5 4 is the fuse X Your PV s Nominal Input Voltage See specifications Conexi n en Serie de Bater as en Veh culos PV2000FC o PV 2400FC Vea pagina 13 5 1 representa el alternador 5 2 representa la conexi n atierra de la bater a del veh culo 5 3 representa la bater a del veh culo 5 4 representa el fusible X El Voltaje Nominal de Entrada del Inversor del PV Vealas especificaciones Parallel Battery Vehicular Connection PV 2000FC or PV 2400FC See Pg 5 6 1 is the alternator 6 2is abattery isolator 6 3 is the vehicle battery ground 6 4is the vehicle battery 6 5 are auxiliary vehicle batteries 6 6 is the fuse X Your PV s Nominal Input Voltage See specifications 18 Conexion Paralela de Baterias en Vehiculos PV 2000FC o PV 2400FC Vea pagina 13 6 1 representa el alternador 6 2 representael aislador de la bater a 6 3 representa la conexi n atierra de la bater a 6 4 representa la bater a del vehiculo 6 5 representa la bateria auxiliar del vehiculo 6 6 representael fusible
3. heat will be generated by the PowerVerter e Do not install the PowerVerter near magnetic data storage media as this may result in data corruption Battery Connection Warnings e Your PowerVerter will not operate until batteries are connected e Multiple battery systems must be made up of batteries of the same voltage age amp hour capacity and type e 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 e Tighten your battery terminals to create an efficient battery connection and prevent excessive heating 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 PowerVerter Systems in life support applications where a malfunction or failure of a Tripp Lite PowerVerter 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 PowerVerter Operation Warnings e Your PowerVerter does not require routine maintenance Do not open your PowerVerter for any reason There are no user serviceable parts inside e Potentially lethal voltages exist within this unit as long as the
4. TRIPP LITE THE POWER PEOPLE 1111 W 35th Street Chicago IL 60609 USA Customer Support 773 869 1234 www tripplite com Owner s Manual PV 500FC PV 2000FC PV 1000FC PV 2400FC PowerVerter Plus 120V 60 Hz Output DC to AC Power Inverters Voltage and Frequency Controlled High Peak Power High Efficiency Espa ol p 9 Your PowerVerter Plus converts DC power from connected batteries into AC power for connected equipment It can provide up to twice its continuous output rating for short periods enabling it to run electrical devices such as motors that have a high power demand at startup Read this manual carefully to learn how to connect operate and maintain your PowerVerter Plus Safety Installation Operation amp Features p 6 7 Service amp Warranty Specifications Diagrams p 8 p 8 Copyright 2000 Tripp Lite All rights reserved PowerVerter is a registered trademark of Tripp Lite Safety This manual contains important instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation operation and storage of all Tripp Lite PowerVerter Systems PowerVerter Location Warnings e Install your PowerVerter indoors away from excess moisture or heat dust or direct sunlight e Do not attempt to mount your PowerVerter on a vertical surface e Leave adequate space around all sides of the PowerVerter for proper ventilation The more power connected equipment draws the more
5. X EI Voltaje Nominal de Entrada del PV Vea las especificaciones Single Battery Vehicular Connection PV 500FC or PV 1000FC See Pg 5 7 1is the alternator 7 2 is the vehicle battery ground 7 3 is the vehicle battery 7 4is the fuse X Your PV s Nominal Input Voltage See specifications X Volts O Conexi n de Una Bater a en Veh culos PV500FC o PV 1000FC Vea p gina 13 7 1 representa el alternador 7 2representa la conexi n atierra de la bater a del veh culo 7 3 representa la bater a del veh culo 7 4 representa el fusible X El Voltaje Nominal de Entrada del PV Vealas especificaciones X 2 Volts XI2 Volts Series Battery Vehicular Connection PV500FC or PV 1000FC See Pg 5 8 1 is the alternator 8 2 is the vehicle battery ground 8 3 is the vehicle battery 8 4 is the fuse X Your PV s Nominal Input Voltage See specifications Conexi n en Serie de Bater as en Veh culos PV500FC o PV 1000FC Vea p gina 13 8 1 representa el alternador 8 2 representa la conexi n a tierra de la bater a del veh culo 8 3 representa la bater a del veh culo 8 4 representael fusible X El Voltaje Nominal de Entrada del PV Vealas especificaciones XVolts XVolts Parallel Battery Vehicular Connection PV 500FC or PV 1000FC See Pg 5 9 1 is the alternator 9 2 isa battery isolator 9 3isthe vehicle ba
6. always connect both to an intermediate battery system 1 Connect your PowerVerter s positive DC Terminal directly to a fuse Tripp Lite strongly recommends that you install a recognized UL 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 PowerVerter model s specifications on page 8 2 Choose a battery configuration appropriate to your batteries and PowerVerter model Single Battery Vehicular Connection Refer to Diagram 4 page 18 to connect a PV 2000FC or 2400FC or refer to Diagram 7 on page 19 to connect a PV 500FC or 1000FC Use this basic connection if you plan to use your PowerVerter to power small loads for brief periods of time from a single vehicle battery When using a single battery its voltage must be equal to the voltage of your PowerVerter s Inverter Nominal Input Voltage see specs e Series Battery Vehicular Connection Refer to Diagram 5 page 18 to connect a PV 2000FC or 2400FC or refer to Diagram 8 on page 19 to connect a PV 500FC or 1000FC Use this advanced connection if you plan to use your PowerVerter to power small loads for brief periods of time using several low voltage batteries When using multiple batteries in series all batteries must be equal in age voltage and amp hour capacity and the sum of their voltages must be equal to the voltage of your PowerVerter s Inverter Nominal Input Voltage see specs Paral
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8. lel Battery Vehicular Connection Refer to Diagram 6 page 18 to connect a PV 2000FC or 2400FC or refer to Diagram 9 on page 19 to connect a PV 500FC or 1000FC Use this advanced connection to if you plan to use your PowerVerter to power large loads for long periods of time using a battery bank This connection uses a battery isolator to provide power from a parallel battery bank without draining the vehicle s battery When using multiple batteries in parallel each battery s voltage must be equal to the voltage of your PowerVerter s Inverter Nominal Input Voltage see specs 3 Use SHORT HEAVY GAUGE battery cabling Use 4 cabling with the PV 500FC and PV 1000FC use 2 0 cabling with the PV 2000FC and PV 2400FC Make the battery connection cable lengths as short as possible and in no case longer than 10 feet Shorter and heavier gauge cabling limits DC voltage drop and allows maximum transfer of current You must tighten your battery terminals to approximately 4 Newton meters of torque to create an efficient battery connection and prevent excessive heating insufficiently tightening the terminals could void your PowerVerter s warranty PowerVerter Plus 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 PowerVerter is a high efficiency converter of electricity its rated output capacity is limited by the length and gauge of the wi
9. o 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 horizontal surface in order to engage the slots in the PowerVerter s two front feet e Slide PowerVerter forward to fully engage the fasteners in the PowerVerter s front feet Install two 8 mm 1 4 in fasteners B into the horizontal surface through the slots in the Power Verter s two rear feet Tighten the screws to permanently hold your PowerVerter in position Splash Guard PV 500FC and PV 1000FC Models Only Optional Recommended for all Marine Applications When adding a splash guard to a PowerVerter for use in a damp environment spacers must be used to maintain a proper ventilation for the inverter User must supply splash guard screws and spacers Turn your PowerVerter and connected equipment OFF before mounting Adding a Splash Guard for the PV 500FC or PV 1000FC See Diagram 3 p 17 e Thread four 4mm 8 sheet metal screws A through four holes in a rigid horizontal splash guard B measuring 175 mm x 225 mm through four 25mm long hollow spacers C and into the four blind holes in the top panel of your PowerVerter Battery Selection Selecting Battery Type Select a battery or system of batteries that will provide your PowerVerter with proper DC voltage and an adequate amp hour capacity Select Deep Cycle batteries to enjoy optimum performance from you
10. off of 12V batteries for up to an hour after an AC power outage She divides the total wattage of her equipment 150 watts by her PowerVerter s DC input voltage 12V and multiplies by I hour to get a Battery Amp Hours Required Rough Estimate of 12 5 She multiplies this by 1 2 for inefficiency then divides by 50 since a battery that discharges in an hour only provides about 50 of its stated amp hour capacity and determines that her 12V batteries amp hour capacities must add up to at least 30 The wattage rating is usually stated in a device s manual or on its nameplate If your equipment is rated in amps rather than watts you can approximate its watt rating by multiplying its ampere rating by its input voltage 120 Battery Connection PowerVerter Plus inverters are often connected to vehicle batteries that are recharged by the vehicle s alternator The following directions describe several possible vehicular connections PowerVerter Plus inverters are also suitable for use with battery banks that are recharged by gas generators utility power wind water or solar generators and other AC sources The following directions can be adapted for the connection of a PowerVerter to such a battery bank replacing the alternator in the connection diagrams with the variant charging system The user must determine the proper connection method for the variant charging system Never operate a PowerVerter directly from an alternator or other charger
11. r PowerVerter 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 Selecting Battery Amp Hour Capacity If you plan to connect your batteries to a vehicle s alternator or another charging current Step 1 Add the Wattage Ratings of your connected equipment to determine the Total Wattage Required Step 2 Divide the Total Wattage Required from Step 1 by the PowerVerter s DC input voltage either 12V or 24V see specifications to determine the DC Amperes Required Step 3 Multiply the DC Amperes Required from Step 2 by the number of hours you will want to run your equipment from battery power to determine a Battery Amp Hours Required Rough Estimate Step 4 Compensate for inefficiency by multipling your Battery Amp Hour Required Rough Estimate from Step 3 by 1 2 to determine how many amp hours of battery power from one or several batteries you should connect to your PowerVerter 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 Example A park ranger wants to be able to power emergency lights
12. r PowerVerter against damage due to output overload Ifthe breaker trips remove some of the load on the PowerVerter to prevent overload then wait 1 minute to allow components to cool before resetting the circuit breaker 8 Remote On Off Switch Connector PV 500FC and PV 1000FC This jack can be used to connect a user supplied corded on off switch for remote control 9 APS PV Remote Connector PV 2000FC and PV 2400FC This RJ11 jack can be used to connect an optional Tripp Lite APS PV Remote sold seperately to monitor and control the operation of the PowerVerter at a distance See the instructions packed with the APS PV Remote for installation operation and maintenance Maintenance amp Service Maintenance Your PowerVerter 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 If returning your PowerVerter to Tripp Lite please pack the PowerVerter carefully using the ORIGINAL PACKING MATERIAL that came with the unit Enclose a letter describing the symptoms of the problem If the PowerVerter 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
13. res running from the battery to the PowerVerter Operation amp Features See Diagram 10 p 20 to locate the following switches indicator lights and other features 1 AC Receptacles All models These output receptacles provide AC power to connected equipment The PV 500FC and the PV 1000FC feature NEMA 5 15 receptacles while the PV 2000FC and 2400FC feature NEMA 5 20 receptacles Plug your equipment into these outlets as if they were utility wall AC outlets Note the total power demand of all equipment connected to your PowerVerter s output receptacles must not exceed your PowerVerter s power ratings see Specifications p 8 for your model s Continuous and Surge Power Ratings Also note that these outlets provide no connection to ground Power Switches 2 OFF ON Switch PV 500FC and PV 1000FC Move this switch to the ON position to have your PowerVerter provide connected equipment with AC power by converting DC power from an attached battery e Move this switch to the ON position to control the PowerVerter at a distance with a user supplied on off switch e Leave this switch in the OFF position when not using connected equipment to prevent battery drain 3 REMOTE OFF ON Switch PV 2000FC and PV 2400FC e Set this 3 position switch to REMOTE to control your PowerVerter at a distance with a Tripp Lite PV APS Remote sold seperately Move this switch to the ON position to have your PowerVerter provide connec
14. substitutes claims by third parties or otherwise Specifications MODEL PV500FC PV 1000FC Weight 15 lbs 20 Ibs INVERTER Continuous power 20 C 500 W 1000W Surge power 1000W 2000W Efficiency Full Load 90 90 Minimum DC Fuse Rating 100A 200A DC Input Current Nominal V DC FullLoad 50A 100A NoLoad 2 2A 2 2A Nominal DC Input 12VDC 12VDC DC Input Voltage Range 10 15VDC 10 15VDC Nominal Output Volts 120 VAC 5 120 VAC 5 Nominal Output Frequency 60 Hz 3 60 Hz 3 MODEL PV2000FC PV 2400FC Weight 37lbs 40lbs INVERTER Continuous power 20 C 2000W 2400W Surge power 4000W 4800W Efficiency Full Load 90 90 Minimum DC Fuse Rating 400A 250A DC Input Current Nominal V DC Full Load 200A 120A NoLoad 2 2A 2 2A Nominal DC Input 12VDC 24VDC DC Input Voltage Range 10 15 VDC 20 30 VDC Nominal Output Volts 120 VAC 5 120 VAC 5 Nominal Output Frequency 60 HZ 3 60 HZ 3 ticos E Ud D W 2 U E S iS e D E S 3 Q Single Battery Vehicular Connection PV 2000FC or PV 2400FC See Pg 5 4 1isthealternator 4 2 isthe vehicle battery ground 4 3isthe vehicle battery 4 4is the fuse X Your APS s Inverter s Nominal Input Voltage See specifications Conexi n de Una Bater a en Veh culos PV 2000FC o PV 2400FC Vea pagina 13 4 1 representael alternador 4 2 representa la conexi n atierra
15. ted equipment with AC power by converting DC power from an attached battery e Leave this switch in the OFF position when not using connected equipment to prevent battery drain Indicator Lights 4 LOAD LOW MED HIGH LEDs All models These three lights show the approximate power demand on your PowerVerter Plus LEDs Illuminated Approximate Load Green 0 50 Green amp yellow 51 75 Yellow 76 100 Red 100 125 All three lights off Inverter off Flashing red twice second Overload Flashing red 4 times second Overload Inverter shutdown 5 BATTERY HIGH MED LOW 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 LEDs Illuminated Capacity Green Full Green amp yellow 80 Full Yellow 60 80 Yellow amp red 40 60 Red 20 40 Flashing red twice second 0 20 Flashing red 4 times second 0 Inverter shutdown Other Features 6 DC Input Terminals All models The terminals lug screws or wing nuts secure the wires leading from your external battery or battery system Your battery or battery system must provide your PowerVerter with proper DC voltage and your equipment with an adequate amp hour capacity See Battery Selection section pg 4 for more information 7 Resettable Circuit Breaker All models The circuit breaker protects you
16. ttery ground 9 4 is the vehicle battery 9 5 are auxiliary vehicle batteries 9 6 is the fuse X Your PV s Nominal Input Voltage See specifications Conexion Paralela de Baterias en Vehiculos PV 500FC o PV 1000FC Vea pagina 13 9 1 representael alternador 9 2 representa el aislador de la bater a 9 3 representa la conexi n atierra de la bater a 9 4 representala bater a del vehiculo 9 5 representa la bater a auxiliar del veh culo 9 6 representa el fusible X El Voltaje Nominal de Entrada del PV Vealas especificaciones 19 A PV 500FC PV 1000FC B PV 2000FC PO PNAAAYWDNY oS 20 PV 2400FC N nemore cm TRIPPLITE rs PowerVerter 2400 Watt Inverter AC Receptacles All Models Off On Switch PV 500FC and PV 1000FC Remote Off On Switch PV 2000FC and PV 2400FC Load Low Med High LEDs All Models Battery High Med Low LEDs All Models DC Input Terminals All Models Resettable Circuit Breaker All Models Remote On Off Connector PV 500FC and PV 1000FC APS PV Remote Connector PV 2000FC and PV 2400FC Recept culos de CA Solamente en los modelos con cable de CA Interruptor de Encendido Apagado PV 500FC y PV1000FC Interruptor de Remoto Encendido Apagado PV2000FC y PV 2400FC Luces Indicadoras de Carga Baja Media Alta Todos los modelos Carga de Bater as Alta Media Baja Todos los modelos T
17. under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing atits sole option any such defective products To obtain service under this warranty you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization RMA number from Tripp Lite oranauthorized Tripp Lite service center Products mustbe 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 notapply to equipment which has been damaged by accident negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modifiedin 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 INNO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTALOR 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
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