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E2620 Auxilliary Power Unit User Guide

Location

The APU should be mounted in a horizontal position and 
protected from the elements and out of the way.  The unit can be 

mounted on a shelf with a retainer to prevent it from being 
dislodged while in motion. The unit mount should also include 

drain holes to prevent any water from accumulating.  

Cooling Considerations

The airflow is from the rear intake louvers (at the sides) to the 

front exhaust louvers, so a generous airspace over one inch 
should be allowed for around both the intake and the exhaust 

louvers as well as a straight and unimpeded access to open air.  
The mount should not restrict or contain the air otherwise the 

inverter will shut down due to excessive heat buildup. 

Connections

Equipment power plugs can be plugged into the inverter, and the 

access door closed to prevent any rain or snow from entering the 
unit.  The equipment power cables can be restrained with VELCRO

hook and loop fastener straps.  The battery monitor should be 
located where the operator can see the display and warning LEDs,

as well as operate the power switch.  The battery monitor cable is 
connected to the unit within the access door.  It is a keyed twist 

and turn connector.

Battery

The battery should be selected for capacity while considering the 

weight.  The battery should be mounted such that the battery 
cable is free to move without strain.  The battery cable is supplied 

with a mating high power connector and fused leads for the 
battery.  The mating connector needs to be attached to the 

battery enclosure in a manner that prevents rain entry.

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This device is not authorized for use with any product where the failure or malfunction of 
this device can reasonably be expected to cause injury or death.  This device is not 
authorized for use in any life support system due to the risk of injury or death.

Summary of Contents for E2620

Page 1: ...Locus Engineering Inc E2620 Auxilliary Power Unit APU Battery Monitor User Guide August 07 2018 ...

Page 2: ...derstand this guide before using the unit It contains important safety information as well as operating and maintenance advice 2 This device is not authorized for use with any product where the failure or malfunction of this device can reasonably be expected to cause injury or death This device is not authorized for use in any life support system due to the risk of injury or death ...

Page 3: ...rload undervoltage and overvoltage protected easy to use single rotary switch controls Off Standby Run battery monitor displays internal temperature battery voltage battery guard voltage graceful low voltage warning with bargraph display voltmeter and flashing light allows time to return customizable product and installation includes both inverter and charger connected to battery for convenient op...

Page 4: ...0Ah to 500Ah Charger Input Current 6A max 120VAC Charger Output Current 25A max 12V to 15 7V Charge Time approx 4 hrs Fan Turn On Temp 27C Fan Turn Off Temp 25C Fan Controller dual analog and digital control Temp Sensor 1C Volt Sensor 0 1V Inverter Charger Size 16 L x 14 75W x 4 5H 40 6cm x 37 5cm x 11 4cm Battery Monitor Size 4 4 L x 2 4 W x 2 0 H 11 2cm x 6 1cm x 5 1cm Weight not incl batteries ...

Page 5: ...is threshold the switch is turned off so the inverter load does not discharge the battery any further in order to protect the battery against excessive discharge which would adversely affect its lifetime The battery guard is limited to a 40A load which represents a 400W maximum load at the inverter output Loads greater than 400W will cause the battery guard to shutdown until the overload is remove...

Page 6: ...t recharge the battery while the inverter is running For loads of 250W and greater the inverter input current will be greater than the battery charger current so the battery will never recharge For lighter loads there is a possibility the battery guard may shutdown due to overvoltage on the battery during the final charge phase Cooling The inverter battery guard and battery charger produce heat du...

Page 7: ... graceful low voltage warning which flashes faster as the battery voltage drops beyond 20 capacity Its purpose is to alert the operator that the battery will soon be depleted and that the connected equipment will also soon be shut off The rate of battery depletion and the remaining time to seek a battery recharge and equipment reconnection to an alternate 120VAC outlet will depend on the equipment...

Page 8: ...losed to prevent any rain or snow from entering the unit The equipment power cables can be restrained with VELCRO hook and loop fastener straps The battery monitor should be located where the operator can see the display and warning LEDs as well as operate the power switch The battery monitor cable is connected to the unit within the access door It is a keyed twist and turn connector Battery The b...

Page 9: ...o On and verify that the battery guard voltage closely matches the battery voltage and that the equipment is on and functioning Ensure that the inverter switch behind the access door is on and the attached equipment is on 9 This device is not authorized for use with any product where the failure or malfunction of this device can reasonably be expected to cause injury or death This device is not au...

Page 10: ...at your local battery recycler Ensure that the total attached electrical load is within the limits of the inverter Ensure the access door is closed to protect against rain or snow To ensure the quickest battery recharge it is recommended to not charge the battery while the inverter is running 10 This device is not authorized for use with any product where the failure or malfunction of this device ...

Page 11: ...e is present when switch is on remove and check fuse for continuity using a multimeter set to ohms recharge battery if voltage bargraph display is off open the access door and check that inverter switch is on Overheating and Shutdown return equipment indoors allow unit to cool down before re charging battery Short Battery Life have battery checked and replace battery if necessary 11 This device is...

Page 12: ...one year period It is understood that this unit is a prototype unit that may require modifications or improvements to meet customer requirements This unit will be repaired or modified within the warranty period subject to the following conditions the warranty will not apply to normal wear or consumable items such as batteries the warranty will not apply to reverse battery installation the warranty...

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