Operation
Switch Modes
After configuring, mounting and connecting your Inverter/Charger,
you are able to operate it by switching between the following oper-
ating 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 situa-
tions. “AUTO/REMOTE” also enables an optional remote control
module (Tripp Lite model APSRM4, sold separately or included
with select models) 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 sup-
ply AC power to connected equipment and charge
connected batteries while utility- or generator-sup-
plied 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 sit-
uations.
DC OFF:
Switch to this mode to prevent the invert-
er from drawing power from 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 "DC 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.
CAUTION: The unit will always pass AC power through to con-
nected equipment if plugged into a live AC outlet, regardless of
the position of the Operating Mode Switch.
Indicator Lights
Your Inverter/Charger (as well as an optional Tripp Lite Remote
Control Module, sold separately or included with select models) 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 oper-
ating details.
“LINE Green LED”:
If the operating mode switch is
set to “AUTO/REMOTE”, this light will ILLUMI-
NATE CONTINUOUSLY when your connected
equipment is receiving continuous AC power sup-
plied 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 con-
nected equipment is receiving battery-supplied,
inverted AC power (in the absence of a utility/gener-
ator 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 ILLUMI-
NATE 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 over-
load 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 sup-
plying the load.
"BATT VOLTAGE" LEDs:
If the operating mode switch is in the
"AUTO/REMOTE" or "CHARGE ONLY" position, the LEDs indi-
cate 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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