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Operation
Switch Modes
After configuring, mounting and connecting your Inverter/Charger,
you are able to operate it by switching between the following
operating modes as appropriate to your situation:
AUTO/REMOTE:
Switch to this mode when you
need constant, uninterrupted AC power for connected
appliances and equipment. The Inverter/Charger will
continue to supply AC power to connected equipment
and to charge your connected batteries while utility-
or generator-supplied AC power is present. Since the
inverter is ON (but in Standby) in this mode, it will automatically
switch to your battery system to supply AC power to connected
equipment in the absence of a utility/generator source or in
over/under voltage situations. “AUTO/REMOTE” also enables an
optional remote control module (Tripp Lite model APSRM4, sold
separately) to function when connected to the unit.
CHARGE ONLY
: Switch to this mode when you
are not using connected appliances and equipment in
order to conserve battery power by disabling the
inverter. The Inverter/Charger will continue to
supply AC power to connected equipment and
charge connected batteries while utility- or generator-supplied AC
power is present. However, since the inverter is OFF in this mode, it
WILL NOT supply AC power to connected equipment in the
absence of a utility/generator source or in over/under voltage
situations.
OFF (most models):
Switch to this mode to shut
down the Inverter/Charger completely, preventing
the inverter from drawing power from the batteries,
and preventing utility AC from passing through to
connected equipment or charging the batteries. Use
this switch to automatically reset the unit if it shuts down due to
overload or overheating. First remove the excessive load or allow
the unit to sufficiently cool (applicable to your situation). Switch to
“OFF”, then back to “AUTO/REMOTE” or “CHARGE ONLY” as
desired. If unit fails to reset, remove more load or allow unit to cool
further and retry. Use an optional remote control module (Tripp Lite
model APSRM4, sold separately) to reset unit due to overload and
overtemperature.
DC OFF (select models):
De-energizes unit and connects AC
OUT
to AC
IN
.
Indicator Lights
Your Inverter/Charger (as well as an optional Tripp Lite Remote
Control Module, sold separately) is equipped with a simple,
intuitive, user-friendly set of indicator lights. These easily-
remembered “traffic light” signals will allow you, shortly after first
use, to tell at a glance a wide variety of operating details.
“LINE Green LED”:
If the operating mode switch
is set to “AUTO/REMOTE”, this light will
ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY
when your
connected equipment is receiving continuous AC
power supplied from a utility/generator source.
If the operating mode switch is set to “CHARGE ONLY”, this light
will BLINK to alert you that the unit’s inverter is OFF and will NOT
supply AC power in the absence of a utility/generator source or in
over/under voltage situations.
“INV” (Inverting) Yellow LED:
This light will
ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY
whenever
connected equipment is receiving battery-supplied,
inverted AC power (in the absence of a
utility/generator source or in over/under voltage
situations). This light will be off when AC power is supplying the
load. This light will BLINK to alert you if the load is less than the
Battery Charge Conserver (Load Sense) setting.
“LOAD” Red LED:
This red light will
ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY whenever the
inverter is functioning and the power demanded by
connected appliances and equipment exceeds 100%
of load capacity. The light will BLINK to alert you
when the inverter shuts down due to a severe overload or
overheating. If this happens, turn the operating mode switch “OFF”;
remove the overload and let the unit cool. You may then turn the
operating mode switch to either “AUTO/REMOTE” or “CHARGE
ONLY” after it has adequately cooled. This light will be off when
AC power is supplying the load.
“BATT VOLTAGE” LEDs:
If the operating mode switch is in the
"AUTO/REMOTE" or "Charge Only" position, the LEDs indicate
the approximate charge level and voltage of your connected battery
bank and alert you to several fault conditions. See Chart for charge
and voltage levels.
LED Function with Switch in “AUTO/REMOTE” or
“CHARGE ONLY” Position
Approximate Battery Charge Level*
LEDs
Battery Capacity
Illuminated
(Charging/Discharging)
Green
91%–Full
Green & Yellow
81%–90%
Yellow
61%–80%
Yellow & Red
41%–60%
Red
21%–40%
All three lights off
1%–20%
Flashing red
0% (Inverter
shutdown)**
* Charge levels listed are approximate. Actual conditions vary
depending on battery condition and load. ** Inverter shutdown protects battery against damage
due to excessive discharge.
Fault Condition
LEDs
Fault
Illuminated
Condition
All three lights
Excessive discharge
flash slowly*
(Inverter shutdown)
All three lights
Overcharge (Charger
flash quickly**
shutdown)
*Approximately ½ second on, ½ second off. See Troubleshooting section. Inverter shutdown
protects battery against damage due to excessive discharge.** Approximately ¼ second on, ¼
second off. Charger shutdown protects battery against damage due to overcharge. May also
indicate a battery charger fault exists. See Troubleshooting section.
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