DC to AC Power Inverter/Charger
Pure Sine Wave Output
Owner’s Manual
Base Model: 12LP15/12LPC15
Page 1: ...DC to AC Power Inverter Charger Pure Sine Wave Output Owner s Manual Base Model 12LP15 12LPC15...
Page 2: ...Power Mode LPC Only 18 GFCI 23 Configurations 24 Non Volatile Memory NVM Setup Utility 24 Default Configurations 25 Switch Options 26 Low Battery Shutdown 26 Sleep Mode Load Sense 26 Shutdown Timer 2...
Page 3: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTINUED Appendix 34 Accessories Replacement Parts 34 Inverter Model Options 34 CAN 35 Limited Warranty Terms Conditions 37...
Page 4: ...ead this manual completely before installing or operating the unit All information is subect to change without warning Contact Sensata for the latest updates Contact Us Sensata Technologies can be rea...
Page 5: ...s an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or seriou...
Page 6: ...ry or gas compartment where toxic fuel vapor is present WARNING Be sure the power inverter is turned off and AC power is disconnected when batteries are being connected disconnected serviced and repla...
Page 7: ...VDC Output Voltage VAC 120 5 Output Frequency Hz 60 05 THD 5 at 12 6 VDC and 1500W Output Waveform Pure Sine 5 THD Output Power Watts Cont 1500 Output Current AAC Cont 12 5 Input Current ADC Cont Up t...
Page 8: ...ot available with H suffix B Status LED C Local On Off D AC Input and Output Breakers no input breaker for inverter LP inverter only models E Bonding Lug F DC Input Connections G Remote On Off Wiring...
Page 9: ...inspection access to AC output terminals inside the AC wiring box To be closed during operations Various Ports CAN is used for connection of a CAN interface Temp Sense is used for connection a battery...
Page 10: ...lation Tools Wire Termination Crimper Cable Ties Drill 2 Phillips Screw Driver with a magnetic end Slotted Screw Driver Tape Measure Wire Cutters Needle Nose Pliers Wire Strippers Inverter Mounting Re...
Page 11: ...eet 25 C 77 F 12LP15 12LPC15 190 ADC 100 Duty at 10 5 VDC 1 0 AWG 350 A Fuse 12LP15 12LPC15 190 ADC 50 Duty at 10 5 VDC 1 0 AWG 350 A Fuse Table 2 Cable Sizing NOTE Using a smaller cable may cause a l...
Page 12: ...olyurethane insulation type that complies with the high temperature insulation requirements 125 C of SAE J 1127 and vehicle manufacturer requirements Reference Table 2 For 1 4 ring lugs use JST 38 S6...
Page 13: ...cle chassis 3 Connect the ring terminated end of the black inverter cable set directly to the negative side of the battery bank at a negative battery post 4 Connect the fuse holder to the positive sid...
Page 14: ...A of load is connected to the inverter or inverter charger while in inverter mode the inverter will shut down in overload Hardwire Interface 1 Remove the cover for hardwire AC wiring 2 Insert the AC...
Page 15: ...ranch rated breaker external to the inverter charger NOTE The AC output should be protected by a branch rated breaker external to the inverter if required to comply with the National Electric Code NFP...
Page 16: ...p switch is used in place of a momentary switch the inverter may not correctly respond In remote only mode the snap switch will turn the inverter on and off when in inverter mode When in charger mode...
Page 17: ...s enabled and being used The inverter front status LED will be green while the inverter is on The AC power produced by the inverter comes from the energy stored in the battery bank through an electron...
Page 18: ...will engage automatically and independently of the inverter on off status The three step charging process modes are bulk accept and float Bulk The charger will output the maximum rated current to the...
Page 19: ...the accept timeout is reached Accept phase timeout 6 hours may be configured through CAN Float Charge Phase Float Float voltage 77 F 25 C 13 4 VDC 13 4 VDC 13 2 VDC Float voltage temp comp 5mv cell C...
Page 20: ...ted and they absorb energy too quickly A charge voltage optimized for room temperature will tend to overcharge the batteries and cause gassing The BTS will cause the charger to decrease the charge vol...
Page 21: ...oads and the charger The AC loads are given priority meaning that the charger will reduce its output with large AC loads This feature controls the total amperage draw of the system so the utility serv...
Page 22: ...out Equalization can only be initiated with a RV C CAN command The process will not start until a full charge cycle has been completed Monitor In this mode the charger stops charging at the end of a...
Page 23: ...ressing Reset the GFCI will need to be replaced Red Blinking Fault found during self test Press Test to trip the GFCI If it fails to reset after pressing Reset the GFCI will need to be replaced Table...
Page 24: ...5 adapter may be connected to the inverter CAN port Once the inverter is turned on the NVM Setup Utility may be opened on the laptop The tool will automatically look for a CAN device on the network On...
Page 25: ...ary 10 5 V Off Off Disabled AGM 15 A 30 Secs 1 250 k LPC with R Suffix Disabled Snap 11 0 V Off Off Disabled AGM 20 A 30 Secs 1 250 k Setting Options Set by NVM Setup Utility or Factory Options Local...
Page 26: ...for under voltage protection UVP if the battery is not charged up to the inverter s auto recovery voltage of 13 5 V after 15 minutes The inverter will be completely off and there will be zero current...
Page 27: ...tility To use the AUX tab battery voltage needs to be applied to it The connection should be fused similar to the remote on off connections shown in Figure 8 Mode Description of Mode Disabled AUX tab...
Page 28: ...t it takes for the charger and bypass to start once qualified AC power has been applied to the charger input This time can be set to any value between 5 and 30 seconds in 5 second increments The defau...
Page 29: ...loat Charge Green 4 blinks Constant on Load Management Active Green 5 blinks Constant on Equalization Mode Green 6 blinks Constant on Monitor Mode Green Solid Constant on Inverting Battery Type Local...
Page 30: ...the battery voltage does not recover within 15 minutes the inverter will completely shut down and the inverter will need to be restarted with a local or remote switch Inverter Overload Shutdown The in...
Page 31: ...and the inverter will shut down The inverter will resume normal operation when the voltage drops below the high battery threshold High Temp Transformer The transformer temperature has exceeded its lim...
Page 32: ...may be an issue with the vehicle s alternator Disconnect the inverter charger from the battery before examining the vehicle s electrical system High Battery Temp The battery temperature exceeds 60 0...
Page 33: ...ery threshold measured at the inverter for the inverter to be on Check for proper DC wire AWG see DC Wire Gauge Fusing section Overload Unplug all loads and reset the inverter To reset turn the unit o...
Page 34: ...tility kit includes cable terminating resistor gender changer CAN interface and software 612015 CAN NVM Setup Utility provided on a flash drive Table 12 Accessories GFCI MFG Catalog No Leviton GFNT2 H...
Page 35: ...mand Command Description Charger Command Enable or disable the charger Charger Config Cmd 2 Set the branch circuit rating General Reset Reboot the inverter charger Inverter Command Enable or disable t...
Page 36: ...omentary Snap Low Battery Min Max 10 5 V 12 V 1 V Increments Shut Down Timer Off 30 Minutes 60 Minutes Load Sense On Off AUX Control Disabled RV Utility Control Battery Type Wet AGM GEL Branch Circuit...
Page 37: ...s subject to the qualifications indicated Sensata warrants to the original purchaser for use that the goods or any component thereof manufactured by Sensata will be free from defects in workmanship fr...
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