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9.5 NO LOAD DRAW (IDLE CURRENT)
When the ON/OFF
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becomes alive and the AC output is made available. In this condition, even when no
load is being supplied (or, if a load is connected but has been switched OFF), the inverter
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to deliver the required power on demand. This is called the "Idle Current" or the "No
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OFF the ON/OFF
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When the inverter is turned OFF using the optional Remote Control RC-200,
some control circuitry in the inverter is still alive and will draw very low current.
Therefore, to prevent any drain from the battery, switch OFF the inverter from
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SECTION 10 |
Protections
10. PROTECTIONS
The inverter has been provided with protections detailed below:
10.1 POWER SURGE / OVERLOAD / SHORT CIRCUIT SHUT DOWN
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Please refer to definitions of Active Power (Watts), Apparent Power (VA) and
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will depend upon the type of load (Resistive or Reactive) and its Power Factor
(Power Factor may range from 1 to 0.5). Please note the following:
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(VA) = Active Power (Watts, W)
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the Active Power (Watts, W) will be less than the Apparent Power (VA)
The AC output voltage will shut down due to overload and short circuit conditions as follows:
Power Surge Condition:
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the rated output current for PST-2000 or, 200% of the rated output current for PST-1500,
output current limiting is carried out instantly resulting in drop in the AC output voltage
SECTION 9 |
Operation
