Tripp Lite 200310080, 93-2182 owner manual Operation, Switch Modes, Indicator Lights

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 supplyAC power to connected equipment and

to charge your connected batteries while utility- or generator-suppliedAC 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 sit- uations. “AUTO/REMOTE” also enables an optional remote control module (Tripp Lite model APSRM2, sold separately or included with select models) to function when connected to the unit.

LOAD Red Indicator: 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 supplying the load.

BATTERY Indicator Lights: These three lights will illuminate in several sequences to show the approximate charge level of your con- nected battery bank and alert you to two fault conditions:

Approximate Battery Charge Level*

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 con-

nected 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: Switch to this mode to shut down the Inverter/Charger completely, preventing the inverter from drawing power from the batteries, and prevent-

	Battery Lights	Battery Capacity
	Illuminated	(Charging/Discharging)
	Green	91%–Full
1
	Green & Yellow	81%–90%
2
	Yellow	61%–80%
3
	Yellow & Red	41%–60%
4
	Red	21%–40%
5
	All three lights off	1%–20%
6
	Flashing red	0% (Inverter
7
		shutdown)

1 2 3

4	5	6
7

ing 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 suf- ficiently 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 APSRM2, sold separately or included with select models) to reset unit due to overload and overtemperature.

*Charge levels listed are approximate. Actual conditions vary depending on battery condition and load.

Fault Condition
	Battery Lights	Fault
	Illuminated	Condition
1	All three lights	Excessive discharge
	flash slowly*	(Inverter shutdown)	1	2
2	All three lights	Overcharge (Charger
	flash quickly**	shutdown)

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 the charge condition of your batteries, as well as ascertain operating details and fault conditions.

LINE Green Indicator: If the operating mode switch is set to “AUTO/REMOTE”, this light will ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY when your con- nected 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/gen- erator source or in over/under voltage situations.

INV (Inverting) Yellow Indicator: 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

theloadis less than the Battery Charge Conserver (Load Sense) setting.

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*Approximately ½ second on, ½ second off. See Troubleshooting section. ** Approximately ¼ second on, ¼ second off. May also indicate a battery charger fault exists. See Troubleshooting section.

Resetting Your Inverter/Charger to Restore AC Power

Your Inverter/Charger may cease supplying AC power or DC charg- ing power in order to protect itself from overload or to protect your electrical system. To restore normal functioning:

Overload Reset: Switch operating mode switch to “OFF” and

remove some of the connected electrical load (ie: turn off some of the AC devices drawing power which may have caused the overload of the unit). Wait one minute, then switch operating mode switch back to either “AUTO/REMOTE” or “CHARGE ONLY.”

Output Circuit Breaker Reset: Alternatively, check output circuit breaker(s) on the unit's front panel. If tripped, remove some of the elec- trical load, then wait one minute to allow components to cool before resetting the circuit breaker. See Troubleshooting for other possible reasons AC output may be absent.