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Model Number

TVIP2000M12

TVIP2000M24

TVIP3000M12

TVIP3000M24

TVIP4000M12

TVIP4000M24

Voltage

12V

24V

12V

24V

12V

24V

Continuous 

Power Rating 

(Up to 200ms)

2000 W

2000 W

3000 W

3000 W

4000 W

4000 W

Peak Power 

Rating (Up to 

12 Hrs)

4000 W

4000 W

6000 W

6000 W

8000 W

8000 W

Output Voltage

230V AC ±10%

230V AC ±10%

230V AC ±10%

230V AC ±10%

230V AC ±10%

230V AC ±10%

Output 

Frequency

50Hz

50Hz

50Hz

50Hz

50Hz

50Hz

Output 

Waveform

Modified Sine 

Wave

Modified Sine 

Wave

Modified Sine 

Wave

Modified Sine 

Wave

Modified Sine 

Wave

Modified Sine 

Wave

Input Voltage 

Range 

10V-16V (12V 

nom)

20-32V (24V 

nom)

10V-16V (12V 

nom)

20-32V (24V 

nom)

10V-16V (12V 

nom)

20-32V (24V 

nom)

Input Current

196 A Max

98 Amp

294 A Max

 147 A Max

392 A Max

196 A Max 

Efficiency at 

75% Maximum 

Load

> 89 %

> 89 %

> 89 %

 > 89 %

> 89 %

> 89 % 

No Load 

Current

< 0.80 A

< 0.55 A

< 0.90 A

 < 0.75 A

< 1.0 A

 < 0.85 A

Low Battery 

Alarm

10.5 V (± 0.5 V)

21.0 V (± 0.5 V)

10.5 V (± 0.5 V)

21.0 V (± 0.5 V)

10.5 V (± 0.5 V)

21.0 V (± 0.5 V)

Low Battery 

Shut down

10 V (± 0.5 V)

20 V (± 0.5 V)

10 V (± 0.5 V)

20 V (± 0.5 V)

10 V (± 0.5 V)

20 V (± 0.5 V)

Thermal 

Protection 

Shut down

60°C (±10°C)

60°C (±10°C)

60°C (±10°C)

 60°C (±10°C)

60°C (±10°C)

 60°C (±10°C)

USB Port

No

No

No

No

No

No

LCD Display

No

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Display Panel 

Port

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Current Sensor 

Port

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Dimensions 

mm (LxWxH) 

340x170x162

340x170x162

420x181x163

420x181x163

420x181x163

420x181x163

Weight

4.6kg

4.6kg

6.6kg

6.6kg

7.5kg

7.5kg

2000W - 4000W

Summary of Contents for TVIP1000M12

Page 1: ...E D I T I O N 1 USER MANUAL Modified Sine Wave Inverter ...

Page 2: ...atts 12V TVIP2000M24 2500 Watts 24V TVIP3000M12 3000 Watts 12V TVIP3000M24 3000 Watts 24V TVIP4000M12 4000 Watts 12V TVIP4000M24 4000 Watts 24V Applicable for the following Models This box also contains Thank you for purchasing our Lucas TVS Plus Modified Sine Wave Inverter Please read all instructions carefully and retain this document for future reference Protective Covers With models 2000W or h...

Page 3: ...res 2 3 Lucas TVS Plus Modified Sine Wave Inverter Layout 2 4 INSTALLATION SETUP 3 Load Consideration 3 1 Installation Location 3 2 Battery Connection 3 3 Earth Connection 3 4 Operation 3 5 LCD Display 3 6 LCD Display Installation 3 7 Current Sensor 3 8 LED LCD Remote Display Codes 3 9 GENERAL INFORMATION 4 Specifications 4 1 Cabling Recommendations 4 2 Maintenance 4 3 Warranty 4 4 Contents ...

Page 4: ...Do not remove the unit cover Removal of the unit cover will void any further warranty Do not expose the unit to moisture as it may cause damage to the unit Keep flammable materials away from the unit as it may become warm during use Do not obstruct the fan ventilation system Recommended spacing is set at 10cm to enable adequate ventilation Do not place objects on top of the unit Avoid interfering ...

Page 5: ...erters Modified Sine Wave Inverters MSW switch the DC power source between positive and negative poles in a stepped fashion to give you a simulated sine wave form See Figure 1 Modified sine wave inverters are used primarily on heavy duty electrical equipment such as power tools or electric heaters Modified inverters should not be used with sensitive electrical appliances as they may cause damage e...

Page 6: ...ty Protection Thermal Protection Overload Protection Battery Low Alarm Battery Low Shut off Soft Start Function AC Output Short Circuit Protection LED Power Indicator LED Fault Indicator UK Plug Socket s LCD Display E Mark CE Certified See section 4 1 for individual model specifications ...

Page 7: ...ay Port RJ 11 H Sensor Port RJ 11 I Battery Positive Terminal J Battery Negative Terminal K Earth Connection L Cooling Fans 1000W MODEL 2000W MODEL 3000W 4000W MODELS 2000W 4000W MODELS Only fitted as standard on 3000 4000W models Display port behind LCD on 3000 4000W models 2 4 Lucas TVS Plus Modified Sine Wave Inverter Layout ...

Page 8: ...pliances will generally reach around twice the continuous load however this can differ on occasion and be higher The units Continuous Power Rating is the amount of power the unit can experience during normal operation The unit also experiences a Peak Power Rating which is the additional amount of power that can be provided for a short time during the starting load of an appliance Should the starti...

Page 9: ...ctive covers should be fitted where provided Attach the Black cable to the Black terminal on the rear of the inverter and to the Black terminal on the battery Attach the Red cable to the Red terminal on the rear of the inverter and to the Red terminal on the battery Sparks may be produced when making the battery connection so please ensure there are no flammable materials present To help protect a...

Page 10: ... will now be providing power from the AC output See section 3 1 for information on load considerations 3 6 LCD Display An LCD Display is fitted as standard on certain models or can be added as an additional option to inverters in the Lucas TVS Plus range The LCD display provides additional information to help monitor and manage power from the unit Using the up down keys will allow the operator to ...

Page 11: ... Use the up down keys to view the different options available Press the select key on the required option the LCD screen will begin to flash Adjust the setting using the up down keys and the select key to set To exit the Setup mode press and hold the select key The Last Error Code Shows any previous error codes see section 3 9 Battery Size Sets the Ah rating of the battery When this setting is use...

Page 12: ...mounting frame and screw into place Use the snap fit end plates to cover screw fixings Turn the on off switch on the inverter to the ON I position The unit can now be controlled remotely via the LCD display The LCD Mounting Kit TVIP001MK is available as an additional option for units in the Lucas TVS Plus range where an LCD display is provided as standard but may have become inaccessible after ins...

Page 13: ...it please follow the instructions below Ensure the unit on off switch is in the OFF O position Remove the screws 2 that hold the LCD Display in position Pull the LCD display forward and disconnect the data cable from both the LCD display and the Display Port on the unit Connect the extension lead to the Display Port on the unit Attach the Blanking Plate to the unit feeding the Extension Cable thro...

Page 14: ...n the inverter 3 Using the Load cable supplied attach one end to the negative terminal on the Inverter and the other to the current sensor 4 Using the Comms Cable supplied attach one end to the comms port on the inverter and the other to the current sensor 5 Using the Power Supply Cable supplied attach one end to the Positive terminal on the inverter and the other end to the current sensor 6 Using...

Page 15: ...l Operation ON None Er 1 Battery Low Voltage Warning ON Check for low battery voltage Check cable connections are not loose Reduce load to extend life Er 2 Battery Low Voltage Shut Down OFF Switch inverter off recharge battery then switch back on Er 3 Battery High Voltage Shut Down OFF Check battery voltage is correct for inverter model e g 24v battery for a 24v inverter Er 4 Overload Shut Down OF...

Page 16: ... 32V 24V nom 10V 16V 12V nom 20 32V 24V nom 10V 16V 12V nom 20 32V 24V nom Input Current 98 A Max 49 A Max 147 A Max 74 A Max 147 A Max 74 A Max Efficiency at 75 Maximum Load 89 89 89 89 89 89 No Load Current 0 70 A 0 45 A 0 80 A 0 70 A 0 80 A 0 70 A Low Battery Alarm 10 5 V 0 5 V 21 0 V 0 5 V 10 5 V 0 5 V 21 0 V 0 5 V 10 5 V 0 5 V 21 0 V 0 5 V Low Battery Shut down 10 V 0 5 V 20 V 0 5 V 10 V 0 5 ...

Page 17: ...om 20 32V 24V nom 10V 16V 12V nom 20 32V 24V nom Input Current 196 A Max 98 Amp 294 A Max 147 A Max 392 A Max 196 A Max Efficiency at 75 Maximum Load 89 89 89 89 89 89 No Load Current 0 80 A 0 55 A 0 90 A 0 75 A 1 0 A 0 85 A Low Battery Alarm 10 5 V 0 5 V 21 0 V 0 5 V 10 5 V 0 5 V 21 0 V 0 5 V 10 5 V 0 5 V 21 0 V 0 5 V Low Battery Shut down 10 V 0 5 V 20 V 0 5 V 10 V 0 5 V 20 V 0 5 V 10 V 0 5 V 20...

Page 18: ...hip under recommended operation conditions for a period of 18 months from the date of purchase During this time Lucas TVS will aim to repair replace or refund any unit that proves defective due to improper material or workmanship while used under recommended operating conditions Inverter Model Cable rating Lucas TVS Cable Number 10 Meter length Black and Red TVIP1000M12 110A TCB34B10 TCB34R10 TVIP...

Page 19: ...will ask for a description of the issue and will require proof of purchase Several examples of issues that will not be covered by the warranty are Fitment not carried out by a qualified electrician Overloading the unit due to incorrect load consideration Opening the unit casing Connecting cables to the incorrect terminals Accidental damage by the operator PLEASE NOTE Information images and technic...

Page 20: ...TVS Auto Electrics Ltd Ashroyd Business Park Ashroyds Way Barnsley S74 9SB T 0333 555 0003 W www lucastvs co uk ...

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