SECTION 9 |
Operation
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9.1 SWITCHING THE INVERTER ON/OFF
Before switching on the inverter, check that all the AC loads have been switched off.
The 3-Position Rocker Switch marked ON/OFF/EXT. Switch (section 6) on the front
panel of the inverter is used to switch ON and switch OFF the inverter. This switch
operates a low power control circuitry, which in turn controls all the high power
circuitry.
The unit can also be switched ON/OFF remotely as follows:
• Through optional Remote Control see section 8.7 for correct Remote Control
model.
• Inverter power ON/OFF trough external BY-PASS or Voltage Signal (see section
8.8).
CAUTION!
Please note that the ON/OFF switch is not switching the high power battery
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input circuit. Parts of the DC side circuit will still be alive even when the
switch is in the OFF position. Hence, disconnect the DC and AC sides before
working on any circuits connected to the inverter.
When the inverter is switched ON, the Green LED marked “POWER” will be lighted.
This LED indicates that the input section of the inverter is operating normally.
Under normal operating conditions, AC output voltage will now be available at AC
Socket(s).
Switch on the AC load(s). The Green LED marked “POWER” indicates normal
operation of the load.
9.2 POWERING ON THE LOADS
After the inverter is switched on, it takes a time to become ready to deliver full
power. Hence, always switch on the load(s) after a few seconds of switching on the
inverter. Avoid switching on the inverter with the load already switched on. This may
prematurely trigger the overload protection.
When a load is switched on, it may require initial higher power surge to start. Hence,
if multiple loads are being powered, they should be switched on one by one so
that the inverter is not overloaded by the higher starting surge if all the loads are
switched on at once.
