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Intelligent DC to AC Power Inverters 

(Pure Sine Wave) 

Instruction Manual 

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT 

 

It  is  important  that  you  carefully  study  this  instruction  manual 
and follow the instructions contained herein.  Failure to follow 
the guidelines, instructions, cautions and warnings contained in 

this manual may lead to improper operation of the inverter and 
may lead to injury and/or death.  

 

Summary of Contents for Sunray 1500

Page 1: ...t is important that you carefully study this instruction manual and follow the instructions contained herein Failure to follow the guidelines instructions cautions and warnings contained in this manual may lead to improper operation of the inverter and may lead to injury and or death ...

Page 2: ...re certified and tested to be compliant with the most stringent safety standards UL458 ETL CE About Power Inverters A power inverter in simple terms changes Direct Current DC power from a battery into conventional Alternating Current AC power that can use used to operate most electrical devices instruments and appliances Pure Sine Wave Output SunRay inverters convert the direct current DC power of...

Page 3: ...wer Source Renewable Energy Solar Wind Hybrid Emergency Backup Power RV Mobile Homes Trucks Tractors Cars Camping Tailgating Marine Applications Boats and Yachts Commercial and Industrial Applications Mobile Power for Tools and Machinery Construction Sites Mobile Command Centers Mobile Medical Clinics Remote Scientific and Research Sites Mobile Laboratories Disaster Relief Modules Temporary Disast...

Page 4: ... components that can cause arcs and spark To prevent fire or explosion do not locate flammable materials near the inverter Precautions When Working with Batteries If battery acid contacts skin or clothing wash it off with soap and water immediately If battery acid contacts your eyes wash it out with cold running water for at least 20 minutes and get medical attention immediately Never smoke or cre...

Page 5: ...Ramsond SunRay 1500 and 3000 Inverters Instruction Manual v 34411 Ramsond Corporation All right reserved Ramsond and Sunray are trademarks of Ramsond Corp Page 4 Technical Details SunRay 1500 ...

Page 6: ...Ramsond SunRay 1500 and 3000 Inverters Instruction Manual v 34411 Ramsond Corporation All right reserved Ramsond and Sunray are trademarks of Ramsond Corp Page 5 Technical Details SunRay 3000 ...

Page 7: ...Ramsond SunRay 1500 and 3000 Inverters Instruction Manual v 34411 Ramsond Corporation All right reserved Ramsond and Sunray are trademarks of Ramsond Corp Page 6 Mechanical Drawings SunRay 1500 ...

Page 8: ...Ramsond SunRay 1500 and 3000 Inverters Instruction Manual v 34411 Ramsond Corporation All right reserved Ramsond and Sunray are trademarks of Ramsond Corp Page 7 Mechanical Drawings SunRay 3000 ...

Page 9: ...ains the inverter s ON OFF Switch LED bar displays three 3 AC outlets USB charging port and a Remote switch connector for connecting an optional Remote starter system Front Panel SunRay 3000 The front panel of SunRay 3000 contains the inverter s ON OFF Switch LED displays direct wiring High Current Terminal four 4 AC outlets USB charging port and a Remote switch connector for connecting an optiona...

Page 10: ...three insulated terminals on the front panel of the inverter These terminals are for connecting 115 volt 60 Hz AC devices that require more than 15 amps to operate Other uses are for connection to distributed wiring that has multiple AC outlets Any wiring that is directly connected must be 10 gauge or larger Facing the Front Panel the terminals are GND Ground N Neutral L Live or Hot Neutral and Gr...

Page 11: ... optional remote starting systems the Ramsond SunRay inverter can be turned on or off from distances up to 100 feet 30 meters away There are two type of remote starting systems available the Wired and Wireless The Wired system consists of a remote switch and connecting wire The Wireless system consists of a Receiver and wireless Transmitter Both of these remote starting systems provide convenient ...

Page 12: ...ll right reserved Ramsond and Sunray are trademarks of Ramsond Corp Page 11 USB Port The front panel of the SunRay inverter is equipped with a USB port This 5 Volt USB port can be used to charge electronic devices with USB charging capability Rear Panel SunRay 1500 Rear Panel SunRay 3000 ...

Page 13: ...terminal This safety wire is to be connected to earth ground Important Information Prior to Connecting to Batteries DC Cable Gauge Minimize cable losses by using the thickest wire available and the shortest practical length If the inverter and the battery are positioned within four feet of each other a minimum of 0 gauge zero gauge insulated copper wire should be used to make the connections If th...

Page 14: ...e the ON OFF switch located on the front panel of the inverter is in the OFF position 2 Make sure the inverter is not connected to any load source 3 Make sure any option remote starting systems are disconnected 4 Make sure any USB devices are disconnected 5 Locate the Ground Lug Terminal at the rear of the inverter Connect an insulated 6 gauge copper wire to the terminal The other end of the groun...

Page 15: ...nnector stud on the inverter Replace the retaining nut and carefully tighten Make sure the connection is tight and secure 13 Turn on the inverter 14 Wait 30 seconds 15 Check to make sure that the LED light above the On Off switch is on and not blinking 16 Check to make sure there are not alarms sounding 17 Check to make sure that there are no error messages on the display 18 Prior to connecting an...

Page 16: ...e powered by this inverter The only way to be sure of proper operation is to try it Configuring the Battery Bank To determine the minimum battery ampere hour rating that you will need to operate appliances from the inverter and any DC appliances powered by the battery bank follow these steps 1 List the maximum continuous wattage that the inverter has to supply 2 Estimate the number of hours the ap...

Page 17: ...s fully charged then drops to 10 5 volts discharged Inverter low voltage limit If the load on the battery causes the battery to discharge faster than the 20 hour rate the capacity Ah of the battery is measurably reduced derated Derating is a major run time factor Example The user needs a one hour run time The battery is 220Ah 20 hour rate and the load is 220 amps that is 100 of the Ah 20 hour rate...

Page 18: ...ow example six volt 220 Ah golf cart batteries were selected as they are readily available and relatively inexpensive They are deep cycle type and with regular recharging they will have a relatively long life These batteries are flooded type they freely vent hydrogen and oxygen while under charging and heavy discharge They must be vented to outside air to prevent accumulation of explosive gases ...

Page 19: ...el Check the connections of the batteries and inverter terminals Optional Remote System Not Operating The rocker switch of the inverter is in the ON position Turn the rocker switch of inverter to the OFF position The connection to the REMOTE port of the inverter is not proper Ensure proper connection to both the REMOTE port and the receiver in case of wireless remote system or switch in case of wi...

Page 20: ...le to repair the product we will replace the product with same or similar unit In the event that the model is not available we will replace the product with an existing model with same or more superior characteristics functionality and quality We reserve the right to replace a defective unit with an identical refurbished unit that has been subjected to testing which will similarly be warranted aga...

Page 21: ...nray are trademarks of Ramsond Corp Page 20 For comments and questions please email or write to Ramsond Corporation Public Relations Dept 4051 Haggerty Road West Bloomfield Michigan 48323 USA Tel 866 777 7071 Fax 248 363 7834 Email www ramsond com For accessories and parts please visit Ramsond s store at www Ramsond com ...

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