Operation
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975-0264-01-01 Rev A
Legend Series I, Truck Series I, and UX Series
Inverters
When the RC8 is used with Legend Series I, Truck Series I,
or UX Series inverters, its red LED duplicates the LED status
display on the inverter.
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Solid
With AC line power present, the unit is charging the
batteries while directing AC to the load. With no AC line
power present, the inverter is running on the batteries and
supplying AC to the load.
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Blinking Slow (3 to 5 flashes @ 1 second intervals)
The inverter is in search mode (no load connected).
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Blinking Fast
The inverter has detected an error condition caused by
overheating, over-current, low battery voltage, or high
battery voltage. The LED (and inverter) will turn OFF
whenever an overcurrent condition exceeds eight
seconds.
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Erratic Blinking (0 to 3 and 2 to 5 flashes @ 2 second
intervals)
An error occurred while the inverter was in search mode,
usually caused by a low or high battery voltage
condition.
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OFF
The inverter is OFF.
WARNING: Shock Hazard
On inverters equipped with a battery charger, the RC8 will not
necessarily control charging or AC pass-through. Some units will
always charge the batteries and pass AC power through to the
output whenever AC power is available. Refer to the appropriate
inverter owners manual for details.
ALWAYS check the inverter’s
output to verify there is no voltage present before opening or
servicing the inverter.
Remote Override Function (ROF)
975-0264-01-01 Rev A
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Remote Override Function (ROF)
In certain installations, it may be desirable to turn a
connected 120 Vac load ON and OFF with the vehicle’s
ignition switch. For example: Many larger vehicles use a
rear-mounted 12 Vdc video camera with 120 Vac cab-
mounted monitor to aid in backing up. The ROF option
switches the inverter (monitor) ON at the same time the
camera is switched ON.
To prepare the RC8 for the Remote Override Function:
1. Carefully remove the RC8’s circular back cover to
expose the circuit board. The back cover can be removed
by squeezing in the latch on the white plastic standoffs on
the back of the cover.
2. Locate the pin jumper just below the RJ11 connector. It
should only be covering one pin. Lift the jumper and
reposition it over both pins. Replace the RC8’s back
cover.
3. Run a 12 volt DC wire from the vehicle’s ignition switch
(or fuse block), to the back of the RC8’s “AUX INPUT
+12 Vdc.” This wire must be protected with a properly
sized 12 volt fuse.
4. Follow the instructions on page 4 for connecting the RC8
to the inverter.
To Operate the Remote Override Function:
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Switch the vehicle’s ignition ON to start the inverter.
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Switch it OFF to stop the inverter.
CAUTION: Equipment Damage
This option is intended for use with
Legend Series I, Truck
Series I, and UX Series INVERTERS only. Attempting to use
this feature with any other inverters will result in serious
damage to the inverter and remote.
Important:
When the ignition switch is OFF, the RC8 and
inverter function normally.
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