1. Powersine display and control overview
Before proceeding with this owner’s manual, please make
sure you have carefully read the installation guide on the
backside of this paper!
3. Automatic standby (ASB) mode
8. Warranty conditions
10. Declaration of conformity
IMPORTER
:
Samlex Europe BV
ADDRESS
:
Aris van Broekweg 15
1507 BA Zaandam
The Netherlands
Declares that the following products :
PRODUCT TYPE
:
DC to AC Sinewave inverter
MODELS
:
PS3000-12, PS3500-24
Conforms to the requirements of the following Directives of the European Union :
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC
The above product is in conformity with the following harmonized standards :
EN61000-6-3: 2001 EMC - Generic Emissions Standard
EN61000-6-2: 2005 EMC - Generic Immunity Standard
1)
Measured with resistive load at 25°C ambient. Power ratings are subject to a tolerance of 10% and are
decreasing as temperature rises with a rate of approx. 1.2%/°C starting from 25°C.
2)
Undervoltage limit is dynamic. This limit decreases with increasing load to compensate the voltage drop
across cables and connections.
3)
Measured at nominal input voltage and 25°C.
Note: the given specifications are subject to change without notice.
100%
50%
5%
inverter on
75%
25%
powersine
3000
VA
VOLT
12
power on
auto standby
output power bar
“inverter on” or “error” indicator
indicator mode :
description :
continuous green
power on, normal operation
flashing green
power on, ASB activated
flashing red (1 flash per sec.)
DC error (see note 1)
flashing red (2 flashes per sec.) output overload or short circuit
flashing red (3 flashes per sec.) high temperature error
“power on, off, ASB”
switch
When in position “O” the
inverter if off.
When switched to “I” the
inverter switches on in
normal operating mode.
When switched to “II” the
inverter operates in Auto
StandBy (ASB) mode.
See chapter 3 for more
details on the ASB mode.
indicates the percen-
tage of delivered out-
put power. The power
bar turns red if more
than nominal output
power is presently
being delivered.
note 1 :
DC errors are too low or too high battery voltage and too high input ripple voltage. A
ripple voltage error can be caused by a too small battery, too long battery cables, bad DC
connections or too small battery cable wire gauge.
note 2 :
Operating in DC error mode, the inverter restarts automatically when the battery voltage
returns to the normal inverter input voltage range again. If the DC error is caused by an
input ripple voltage error, the inverter needs to be restarted manually. Operating in output
overload or short circuit error, the inverter automatically restarts after 20 seconds.
Operating in high temperature error, the inverter restarts automatically when the inverter
temperature has reached a normal temperature level again. All error types are allowed
maximal four times in a row within a certain time period. When more than four errors are
counted within this time period, the inverter remains operating in an error mode and
needs to be restarted manually.
When the inverter is not supplying power to an appliance for a longer time, it is
recommended to use the inverter in the "Auto Standby" (ASB) mode to heavily reduce the
inverter's own power consumption. In this case the power switch must be pushed in the
“II” position. In the ASB mode the inverter will generate a testpulse on it's output once per
second, to check if there is a load applied. When a load is connected to the inverter output
(or switched on) drawing more than approx. 20W, the inverter jumps to the continuous
mode immediately, delivering power to the load. When the load is disconnected again (or
switched off), after 4 seconds the inverter jumps back to the pulsed output ASB mode.
This way the inverter automatically jumps to a low power mode when there is no power
demand on the output.
Note that some loads like TV/video equipment (with standby mode) and alarm clocks need
continuous power so that the ASB mode can not be used. With some small non
compensated loads, it is possible that the inverter jumps from continuous output to pulsed
output and vice versa all the time. In this case you will have to connect a small additional
load to the AC output.
4. Acoustical alarms
To warn you before the inverter might shut down, the inverter is equipped with an
acoustical alarm. There are three kinds of acoustical alarms depending on the cause of
possible inverter shutdown. These alarms are related to the red LED blinking
sequences mentioned in chapter 1. The following acoustical alarms are available :
Alarm 1
One beep per second
. The battery voltage has reached a too low or too high
level. If the battery voltage respectively decreases or increases any further, the
inverter shuts down.
:
Alarm 2
Two beeps per second
. The inverter will shut down soon due to an
overloaded output. Note that at heavy overloads the alarm will not sound due
to too fast inverter shut down.
:
Alarm 3
Three beeps per second
. The inverter will shut down when it's
temperature is rising another three degrees Celsius.
:
5. Alarm relay
This inverter is equipped with a potential free alarm relay. This relay will be activated when
the inverter shuts down and jumps to an error mode as described in chapter 1. The alarm
relay de-activates again when the error mode has been cleared and the inverter is running
in normal operating mode again. Both normally closed and normally open contacts of the
alarm relay are available. The maximum relay contact ratings are 30Vdc/16A or
230Vac/16A.
2. Inverter load requirements
Before you connect your appliance(s) to the inverter, always check it's maximum power
consumption. Do not connect appliances to the inverter needing more than the nominal
power rating of the inverter continuously. Some appliances like motors or pumps, draw
large inrush currents in a startup situation. In these conditions, it is possible that the
startup current exceeds the overcurrent trip level of the inverter. In this case the output
voltage will shortly decrease to limit the output current of the inverter. If this overcurrent trip
level is continuously exceeded, the inverter will shut down and restart within 20 seconds.
In this case it is advisable to disconnect this appliance from the inverter, since it requires to
much power to be driven by this inverter. The inverter will not restart automatically when it
has shut down due to overloads for four times in a row. In this case, the inverter needs to
be restarted manually. Note that at higher ambient temperature levels, the overload
capacity of the inverter reduces.
7. Troubleshooting guideline
Problem
Possible cause
Remedy
Inverter is not working (all
indicators are off).
Power switch in OFF (0)
position.
Push the power switch in the
ON (I) or ASB (II) position.
Poor contact between the
inverter's battery wires and
the battery terminals.
Clean battery terminals or
inverter wire contacts.
Tighten battery terminal
screws.
Blown
fuse.
battery
Check and replace the
battery fuse.
Very poor battery condition. Replace battery.
'Battery voltage too low or
too high' error keeps on
appearing.
Poor battery condition.
Replace battery or charge it
first.
Poor connection or
inadequate wiring between
battery and inverter,
resulting in too much
voltage drop.
Check battery wire
connections.
Decrease battery cable
length. Increase battery and/
or cable size.
General failure in your
electrical system (in case of
no direct battery
connection).
Check your electrical system
or consult an electrical
engineer to check it for you.
Too high ripple voltage on
DC input.
Check battery wire
connections. Decrease
battery wire length. Increase
battery size. Make sure that
no other equipment on the
same battery is generating a
high ripple voltage.
'Output overload or short
circuit' error keeps on
appearing.
Inverter is overloaded.
Make sure that the total
power rating of the
connected equipment is
lower than the nominal
inverter power rating.
Connected equipment
causes a short circuit at the
inverter's output.
Make sure that the
connected equipment is not
broken or malfunctioning.
Check if the AC power cord
between the inverter and the
connected equipment is ok.
Any physical damage on the
power cord can produce a
short circuit.
Connected equipment
causes a too large inrush
current.
Try to power-up connected
equipment successively, and
not simultaneously.
Otherwise stop using the
connected load, it's not
suitable to power it with this
inverter.
‘High temperature error’
keeps on appearing.
Airflow around the inverter
is obstructed.
Make sure there is at least
10 centimeters of clearance
around the inverter. Remove
any items placed on or over
the inverter. Keep the
inverter away from direct
sunlight or heat producing
equipment.
Too high ambient
temperature.
Move the inverter to a cooler
environment or provide
additional cooling by an
external fan.
Note : Do not turn off the
inverter when it's operating
in an ‘High temperature
error’. The inverter needs
this error time to cool down.
9. Technical specifications
Samlex Europe (SAMLEX) warrants this inverter to be free from defects in workmanship or
materials for 24 months from the date of purchase. During this period TBS will repair the
defective inverter free of charge. SAMLEX is not responsible for any costs of the transport of
this inverter.
This warranty is void if the inverter has suffered any physical damage or alteration, either
1)
internally or externally, and does not cover damage arising from improper use ,
attempting to operate the inverter with excessive power consumption requirements, or
from use in an unsuitable environment.
This warranty will not apply where the product has been misused, neglected, improperly
installed or repaired by anyone other than SAMLEX.S
AMLEX is not responsible for any loss,
damage or costs arising from improper use, use in an unsuitable environment, improper
installing of the inverter and inverter malfunctioning. The sole and exclusive liability to
SAMLEX, regardless of the form of action, shall not exceed the purchase price of the product
described here in.
Since SAMLEX cannot control the use and installation (according to local regulations) of their
products, the customer is always responsible for the actual use of these products. SAMLEX
products are not designed for use as cricital components in life support devices or
systems, that can potentially harm humans and/or the environment. The customer is
always responsible when implementing SAMLEX products in these kind of applications
SAMLEX
does not accept any responsibility for any violation of patents or other rights of third
parties, resulting from the use of the SAMLEX product.
SAMLEX keeps the right to change product
specifications without previous notice.
1)
Examples of improper use are :
- Too high input voltage applied
- Reverse connection of battery polarity
- Mechanical stressed enclosure or internals due to harsh handling and/or incorrect
packaging
- Backfeed via inverter output from external power source like public grid or generator
- Contact with any liquids or oxidation caused by condensation
Protection class
The inverter complies with the
following standards
IP21 (mounted in upright position)
CE marked meeting EMC directive 2004/108/EC and LVD
2006/95/EC, complying with EN60335-1, RoHS
2002/95/EC
Total weight
18.5kg
AC output connection
Enclosure size (L x W x D)
Screw terminals
370 x 431 x 132mm
DC input connection
M10 bolt terminals
Protections against
Short circuit, overload, high temperature, AC backfeed,
high/low battery voltage and high input ripple voltage
Operating temperature range
ASB Threshold
-20°C to +50°C
Variable (standard Pout = 20W)
[ASB]
3)
Noload power consumption
Maximum efficiency
Input voltage (±3%)
Range
Admissible cosφ of load
All loads are accepted
Output frequency
50Hz±0.05% or 60Hz±0.05%
Output voltage
230VAC±2% (True sinewave)
P10min
Psurge
1)
Output power
Parameter
Pnom
PS3500-24
3800W
6500W
2800W
Nom.
24V
2)
20.0 - 32.0V
93%
[4.0W]
< 20W
PS3000-12
3200W
5000W
2600W
12V
2)
10.0 - 16.0V
92%
[3.5W]
< 20W
6. Trigger input
The trigger input offers a way of externally controlling the behaviour of the inverter. The
trigger input can be connected to an external switch or a potential free relay contact. By
closing this external switch or contact, a user programmable 'action' will be performed.
Such an action could for example be, to control an external fan when the output power has
exceeded a certain level. All this can be configured in SAMLEX Dashboard (included in
optional SAMLEXLink to USB Communication kit, art#64660). This inverter is equipped with
two trigger inputs.
PS3000-12
PS3500-24
Model No.
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