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Owner’s Guide

Heavy Duty Inverter/Charger
1000 Watt Weatherproof 

Model RM1012
For Volvo Trucks

Summary of Contents for RM1012

Page 1: ...Owner s Guide Heavy Duty Inverter Charger 1000 Watt Weatherproof Model RM1012 For Volvo Trucks...

Page 2: ...S SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC XANTREX a MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OT...

Page 3: ...e of loads 2 2 AC loads 2 2 DC loads 2 3 Problem loads 2 3 Ambient temperature 2 3 Calculating size of an AC load 2 4 Driving the truck while operating AC and DC loads 2 7 Using the toggle switch 2 9...

Page 4: ...emoving and reconnecting AC cables 3 6 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 4 2 Common problems 4 2 Blinking lights on the remote switch 4 3 Calling your authorized Volvo dealer 4 5 A Specifications Phys...

Page 5: ...eturn it to your authorized Volvo dealer 5 Do not dismantle the inverter charger it contains no user serviceable parts Attempting to service the unit yourself could cause electrical shock or fire Inte...

Page 6: ...ve to positive 8 When you are making the final connection to a battery you will see a spark and hear a loud pop This is normal Precautions for using appliances Most battery operated equipment uses a s...

Page 7: ...1 Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction describes the main performance and protection features of the inverter charger...

Page 8: ...wave inverter charger designed to be mounted on main frame rail of the truck It is a sealed dust and water resistant unit weighing approximately 30 pounds 13 6 kg Figure 1 1 shows its main features Co...

Page 9: ...ption Positive terminal connecting to positive terminal of battery Over current protection fuse which blows in case of a fault within the unit or if it is connected to the battery with reverse polarit...

Page 10: ...ate TVs VCRs satellite receivers computers hair dryers and small power tools for example You can also run multiple loads up to 1000 watts in total Surge capability Xantrex HD will manage loads up to 3...

Page 11: ...hen your truck s AC shorepower cord is disconnected the unit automatically switches to invert mode When AC shorepower is available again the inverter automatically switches to charging pass through mo...

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Page 13: ...Operation Chapter 2 Operation explains how to calculate the size of the loads you can run from the Xantrex HD Inverter Charger It also provides guidelines to help you run loads safely and efficiently...

Page 14: ...inverter charger Resistive loads Toasters coffee pots and incandescent lights are examples of loads which do not need a high start up current to start running They use a resistive heater element to ge...

Page 15: ...temperature Ambient temperature The ambient temperature that is the air temperature around the inverter charger will affect its output power The air temperature around the inverter may be much hotter...

Page 16: ...1 to find its operating time or the operating time of a similarly sized appliance The operating times shown in the table are the maximum time the appliance will operate The unit will shut down after...

Page 17: ...a short time less than five minutes Loads which run continuously reading light TV computer should not exceed more than 1000 watts in total Poor battery condition low battery capacity low battery temp...

Page 18: ...5 C Table 2 1 Typical operating time with fully charged 400 amp hour batteries Appliance Watts Minutes Hours 10 20 30 40 50 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 18 24 Electric shaver 15 Table fan 15 Video game 25 Reading La...

Page 19: ...de more power than the combined DC and AC loads draw for your battery to fully recharge Example This example shows what happens if the alternator is overloaded Figure 2 2 AC and DC loads powered by th...

Page 20: ...tery with a slow blink inverter shuts down at 11 8 V and AC loads will stop operating battery voltage gauge will climb again as the alternator now has enough power to charge the battery Solutions You...

Page 21: ...settings The switch is used to disable the inverter The charger is always on as long as shorepower is connected Toggle switch If the switch is The inverter is On Providing AC to the vehicle when ther...

Page 22: ...f the AC voltage is not within range 100 V to 130 V Inverter LED Illuminated when the unit is inverting and there is no shorepower If the LED is blinking once every two seconds very slow blink it mean...

Page 23: ...parked on hot pavement for example When the ambient temperature is high reduce the number of loads Cold In extreme cold temperatures your batteries may have less stored energy At 0 F 18 C your battery...

Page 24: ...nuisance tripping of the shorepower breaker Miscellaneous hints Automatic shutdown The inverter automatically turns off if it has not detected any AC loads for 24 hours or the loads are so small the...

Page 25: ...tenance provides procedures for checking the terminal connections on the inverter charger disconnecting Xantrex HD from the batteries changing the overcurrent protection fuse and removing or connectin...

Page 26: ...terminal caps To remove the terminal cap 1 Using a flathead screwdriver as shown in Figure 3 1 place the blade in the lip of the cap and push it gently against the cap until it lifts off 2 To replace...

Page 27: ...d then disconnect the positive at the battery terminal 3 If you are replacing batteries make sure they are the same kind and capacity as you are currently using 4 Disconnect the ground wire if the uni...

Page 28: ...ity when connecting it to the battery If it blows for any reason replace it with only the fuse types listed below Littelfuse Mega Fast Blow 250 A 32 V part number 298250 Bussmann 250 A 48 V part numbe...

Page 29: ...the fuse and pressing down until it snaps into place If the fuse blows a second time without being able to operate the unit do not change the fuse again Call your authorized Volvo dealer Figure 3 2 R...

Page 30: ...counter clockwise approximately one half turn Gently pull the cable out by grasping the connector To reconnect Insert the plug firmly Turn the connector housing clockwise 1 2 turn until you feel resi...

Page 31: ...ting provides information to help you identify common problems which may occur Read this chapter before calling your authorized Volvo dealer If you cannot solve the problem record the details as sugge...

Page 32: ...offers suggestions to fix them Refer to Table 4 2 and Table 4 3 for explanation of the blinking LEDs Table 4 1 Troubleshooting reference Symptom Possible Problem Remedy Loads will not start when ther...

Page 33: ...g switch and batteries are charged and the inverter is cold Remote switch may be disconnected at the unit not likely Fuse on the unit shown in Figure 1 1 may have blown not likely Check that the remot...

Page 34: ...er AC power is not in range outside 100 to 130 Vac range Battery is not being charged AC output load may be too great Extension cord to shorepower may be too long or not of sufficient conductor size r...

Page 35: ...te the circumstances surrounding the failure They may help the service technician diagnose the problem quickly How long have you had the inverter Serial number Battery types and sizes Appliances runni...

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Page 37: ...hich include the inverter charger and transfer specifications It shows derating curves for output surge current versus temperature and pass through current It also illustrates the three stage charging...

Page 38: ...bs maximum without mounting brackets or external cables External finish Base Clear anodized aluminium Cover Black polycarbonate ABS plastic Mounting Orientation Upright only Mounting method Four M8x1...

Page 39: ...range 10 5 Vdc 16 0 Vdc Input DC voltage rating 12 Vdc Output voltage 120 Vac RMS Output voltage regulation 108 to 125 Vac under steady state 0 to 1000 W load with 11 8 to 14 5 Vdc input at 25 C 108 t...

Page 40: ...tdown 16 0 0 2 Vdc DC high voltage restart Less than 16 0 Vdc same as DC high voltage shutdown there is no hysteresis Inverter specifications continued Charger specifications Charging method Three sta...

Page 41: ...speed 10 40 ms typical AC low voltage transfer 90 5 Vac AC low voltage restart 95 5 Vac 30 second delay AC high voltage transfer None Standby off consumption 0 7 at 12 5 Vdc with charger and inverter...

Page 42: ...ing curve 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 1 10 100 Time minutes Output Power VA 40 to 25C 40C 55C 70C 85C 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 40 to 77 F 104 F 131 F 158 F 185 F R M 1 0 1 2 M a x c h a r g e r c u r r e n...

Page 43: ...ge charging profile Bulk Absorption Charge Float Charge DC Voltage DC Current Constant Current Maximum Charge Rate Constant Voltage Reduced Current and Voltage Bulk Volts Setting Float Volts Setting T...

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Page 45: ...HD 2 12 nickel cadmium vi precautions for working with v battery cables disconnecting 3 3 battery condition effect on AC loads 2 5 battery operated appliances see problem loads battery packs vi breake...

Page 46: ...3 replacing the fuse 3 4 N nickel cadmium batteries vi O operating time of AC loads table 2 6 over temperature shutdown 4 2 overload shutdown 4 2 P physical specifications A 2 problem loads 2 3 R rat...

Page 47: ...tch purpose 2 9 torques for fuse replacement 3 4 transfer specifications A 5 troubleshooting reference 4 2 U using Xantrex HD guidelines for 2 11 V variable speed motor see problem loads X Xantrex HD...

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