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Copyright © 2001 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved.

1111 W. 35th Street

Chicago, IL  60609 USA

Customer Support: (773) 869-1234

www.tripplite.com

Configuration & Connection:

p. 5-10

Features:

p. 10 - 11

Warranty:

p. 12

Troubleshooting:

p. 13

Safety:

p. 4

Introduction:

p. 2 - 3

Maintenance & Service: p. 12

Specifications:

p. 14 - 15

Owner’s Manual

APS PowerVerter

®

Alternative Power Sources

(120V, 60 Hz)

• Voltage- and Frequency-Controlled

• Peak Power, High Efficiency

Español: pg. 16

200103046 120V APS MV-cabinetEn-Sp 93-1911.qxd  7/2/01  10:18 AM  Page 1

Summary of Contents for PowerVerter 93-1911

Page 1: ...w tripplite com Configuration Connection p 5 10 Features p 10 11 Warranty p 12 Troubleshooting p 13 Safety p 4 Introduction p 2 3 Maintenance Service p 12 Specifications p 14 15 Owner s Manual APS PowerVerter Alternative Power Sources 120V 60 Hz Voltage and Frequency Controlled Peak Power High Efficiency Español pg 16 ...

Page 2: ...ttery charge decreases Automatic Overload Protection If you overload your APS it will automatically protect itself and your valuable batteries from damage Fast Load Switching Your APS provides an uninterruptible power supply If AC power goes down your APS will switch over to providing battery backup power in 6 milliseconds or less so that your equipment will operate with no interruption Multi Func...

Page 3: ...oltage Regulation Select models only VR APS models regulate incoming AC power by automatically boosting or cutting the voltage to keep your equipment running through brownouts and overvoltages without draining battery power Load Sharing Select models only Select APS models can be set to limit their own charging functions so they can charge their batteries at the quickest rate possible without over...

Page 4: ...lways observe proper polarity as bat teries are connected Do not allow objects to contact the two DC input terminals Do not short or bridge these terminals together Serious injury to property or person could result Equipment Connection Warnings Do not use Tripp Lite APS Systems in life support applications where a malfunction or failure of a Tripp Lite APS System could cause failure or significant...

Page 5: ...when your APS s High AC Voltage Point DIP Switch 2 is set to 135V and its Low AC Voltage Point DIP Switches 3 and 4 are set to 95V However if your APS frequently switches to battery power due to momentary high low line voltage swings that would have little effect on equipment operation you may wish to adjust these settings By raising the High AC Voltage Switch to Battery point and or lowering the ...

Page 6: ...ROCEDURE 1 Move to Equalize DOWN position for three seconds 2 Move to Reset UP position and leave it there CAUTION Battery charge equalization should only be performed in strict accordance with the battery manufacturer s instructions and specifications CAUTION Do not leave DIP switch 3 in the down position after beginning process Battery Charge Switch Position Reset Up Equalize Down Factory defaul...

Page 7: ...r an extended period of time See APS Configuration page 5 for more information Selecting Battery Amp Hour Capacity Step 1 Add the Wattage Ratings of your connected equipment to determine the Total Wattage Required Step 2 Divide the Total Wattage Required from Step 1 by the battery voltage to determine the DC Amperes Required Step 3 Multiply the DC Amperes Required from Step 2 by the number of hour...

Page 8: ...parallel each battery s voltage must be equal to the voltage of your APS s Inverter Nominal Input Voltage see specs Series Battery Connection Refer to Diagram 6 page 33 When using multiple batteries in series all batteries must be equal in voltage and amp hour capacity and the sum of their voltages must be equal to the voltage of your APS s Inverter Nominal Input Voltage see specs 3 Use 2 0 gauge ...

Page 9: ...n Hardwired Electrical Connections All hardwire models See Diagram 3 p 32 Consult a qualified electrician and follow all applicable electrical codes and requirements HARDWIRE PROCEDURE 1 Remove screws and cover plate from your APS s Hardwire AC electrical box Remove the knockout covers closest to the desired electrical source and to your equipment 2 Thread your wires through strain reliefs and thr...

Page 10: ...attery charging See Configuration pg 7 to select the optimum settings for these switches Indicator Lights 4 LINE All models This green light will turn continuously ON whenever connected equipment is receiving utility supplied AC power and your APS is set to AUTO REMOTE meaning that it will provide battery backup if utility power fails It will flash intermittently when connected equipment is receiv...

Page 11: ...g the cord into the APS s AC receptacles 12 Hardwire AC Input Output Terminal Strip Hardwire models only Use the lug screws on these terminals to secure hardwire connections for AC input and output See pages 9 32 for wiring instructions 13 Resettable Circuit Breakers All models These circuit breakers protect your APS against damage due to input or output overload If a breaker trips remove some of ...

Page 12: ...EIN TRIPP LITE MAKES NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties therefore the aforesaid limitation s or exclusion s may not apply to the purchaser EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE IN NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN...

Page 13: ...ace cabling APS charger failure Turn APS OFF Wait 1 minute and switch to AUTO REMOTE If automatic shutdown occurs call Tripp Lite Customer Service All APS Indicator Lights are This is normal if the APS is set OFF AC input absent to CHARGE ONLY All APS Indicator Lights are Excessive battery discharge Use an auxiliary charger to raise OFF AC input is present or battery voltage Check external battery...

Page 14: ...30 A 15 A Maximum Cable Length 2 ft 7 ft Acceptance Volts VDC Selectable Selectable 14 4 V 14 2 V Wet Gel 28 8 V 28 4 V Wet Gel Float Volts VDC w gel 13 3 V 13 6 V 26 6 V 27 2 V Input Voltage AC 120 V 120 V Input Current AC 8 A 8 A LINE VAC OPERATION Minimum Input AC Volts Selectable 75 85 95 or 105 VAC Selectable 75 85 95 or 105 VAC Maximum Input AC Volts Continuous Charger at Maximum Selectable ...

Page 15: ...nuous 16 7 A 20 A Automatic Transfer Time 4 6 ms 4 6 ms HARDWIRED MODELS Cont APS 2448 APS3636VR Weight 38 0 lbs 56 9 lbs INVERTER Continuous power 20 C 2400 W 3600 W Surge power 5 seconds 4800 W 7200 W Efficiency Full Load 90 89 Minimum DC Fuse Rating 300A 300A DC Input Current Nominal V DC Full Load 56 A 114 A No Load 1 5 A 1 7 A Nominal Input Volts 48 VDC 36 VDC DC Input Voltage Range 40 60 VDC...

Page 16: ... white 3 4 is the output hot black 3 5 is the ground green 3 6 is the input neutral blue and 3 7 is the input hot brown Refiérase a la sección Conexiones Eléctricas Directas al Circuito página 24 3 1 representa la cubierta 3 2 representa la barra de terminales de 5 posiciones 3 3 representa la terminal neutra de salida blanca 3 4 representa la terminal positiva de salida negra 3 5 representa la te...

Page 17: ...attery Connection Pg 8 5 1 is the fuse X Your APS s Inverter s Nominal Input Voltage See specs Refiérase a la sección Conexión de Baterías página 23 5 1 representa el fusible X El Voltaje Nominal de Entrada del Inversor del APS Vea las especificaciones See Battery Connection Pg 8 6 1 is the fuse X Your APS s Inverter s Nominal Input Voltage See specs Refiérase a la sección Conexión de Baterías pág...

Page 18: ...esenta la batería del vehículo 7 4 representa el fusible Advanced 12VDC Vehicular Battery Connection See Pg 8 8 1 is the alternator 8 2 is a battery isolator 8 3 is the vehicle battery ground 8 4 is an auxiliary vehicle battery 8 5 is the vehicle battery 8 6 is the fuse Conexión Avanzada de Baterías de 12V de CD en Vehículos Vea página 23 8 1 representa el alternador 8 2 representa el aislador de ...

Page 19: ...mente 13 Interruptores de Circuito con Restablecimiento 14 Conector para el Módulo de Control Remoto Todos los modelos 15 Potenciómetro Sensor de Carga Conectada Todos los modelos 9 3 15 6 1 13 5 4 14 8 2 12 9 11 13 15 1 6 5 4 14 8 2 10 9 7 1 Operating Mode Switch All models 2 DIP Switch Group A All models 3 DIP Switch Group B Select models only 4 LINE All models 5 INV Inverting all models 6 LOAD ...

Page 20: ...36 93 1911 200103046 1111 W 35th Street Chicago IL 60609 USA Customer Support 773 869 1234 www tripplite com ...

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