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Appendix
12LPC15 Manual
CAN
The inverter is compatible with RV-C CAN, developed by the RVIA (Recreational Vehicle Industry Association).
CAN allows for the inverter to communicate with other units on the network.
For CAN to work properly, the inverter and all other units on the CAN network must be using the same CAN
protocol. If the protocols are different, the units will not recognize each other.
The typical RV-C CAN network is operated at 250 kbit/s, although the inverter may be configured for 500 kbits/s.
Up to 13 inverter/chargers can be placed on the CAN network. Each inverter/charger requires a unique instance to
differentiate itself from similar units. If the inverter is connected to a network operating at a different Baud rate or
a network that uses a proprietary communications protocol, the inverter may not respond.
The inverter/charger supports most standard RV-C instructions in additional to several custom commands for
configuration changes. Contact the factory for more information.
Supported Standard RV-C instructions include (not limited to):
Command
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 the inverter
Table 15 CAN Commands
Status
Status Description
Charger Config Status 1
Returns yes or no if the battery temp sensor is present, the battery type, and max
charge amps for the charger
Charger Config Status 2
Returns the branch circuit rating setting and the default battery temperature
Charger Equalization Status Returns the minutes remaining in the equalization process and the pre-charge status
Charger Status
Returns charge voltage, charge current, the current charge mode
Charger AC Status 1
Returns the input Vrms, Arms, and line frequency
Charger AC Status 2
Returns the branch circuit rating
DC Source Status 1
Returns the charger output VDC and ADC
DC Source Status 2
Returns the battery temperature °C
Inv AC Status 1
Returns the inverter output Vrms, Arms, and frequency
Inv AC Status 3
Returns the inverter output watts
Inverter DC Status
Returns the inverter input VDC
Inverter Status
Returns the inverter/charger instance ID, RVC status, and the inverter/charger
status bits
Product ID
Returns the model number and serial number
Table 16 CAN Status
