Xantrex Technology IP1012 AL manual Troubleshooting, Common Problems

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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Common Problems

The unit shuts down during operation for four main reasons:

•low battery—when the battery reaches approximately 10.6 Vdc for more than four minutes with loads greater than 150 watts , or

10.8 Vdc for loads less than 150 watts. Low battery shutdown also occurs when battery voltage reaches 10.4 Vdc for three seconds.

•high battery—when the battery voltage exceeds 16 Vdc

•overload—when the AC load connected to the inverter exceeds the rated load

•over temperature—when the internal temperature thresholds are reached

Table 4-1 lists problems you may encounter and offers suggestions to fix them.

Table 4-1Troubleshooting reference

Symptom

Possible Problem

Remedy

 

 

 

Loads will not start when there

Inverter is not turned on.

Turn the inverter on.

is no shorepower.

Batteries are at low voltage.

Recharge the batteries by running

 

 

 

the engine or connecting to

 

Inverter is too hot

shorepower.

 

Wait until the inverter has cooled

 

 

 

 

down.

 

 

 

Loads stop running almost as

Load is too heavy.

Reduce the load.

soon as they start.

Batteries are at low voltage

Recharge the batteries by running

 

 

level.

the engine or connecting to

 

Bad battery cable or corroded

shorepower.

 

Check the cable and connectors.

 

battery terminals.

 

Batteries are in poor condition.

Test and replace, if necessary

 

 

 

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Contents IP1012 AL Inverter/Charger with Ignition Protection Page IP1012 AL Inverter/ Charger with Ignition Protection Date and Revision Audience PurposeScope OrganizationRelated Information Conventions UsedFollowing conventions are used in this guide Important Safety Information General PrecautionsPrecautions When Working With Batteries Precautions for Using Rechargeable DevicesContents Specifications TroubleshootingCommon Problems Blinking Lights on the Remote Switch Introduction Inverter/charger Features About the unitOperating Features Feature DescriptionIntroduction Operation Planning for AC Loads Type of LoadsConditions or cabin heat from heaters Ambient TemperatureWatts continuous Calculating Size of an AC Load Planning for AC Loads Appliance Watts Minutes Hours Running the Alternator While Operating AC and DC Loads OverloadedOperation Using the Remote Switch Switch positionLights will behave like this FloatTurning the Inverter On and Running Loads Running in Extremes Of Hot or Cold TemperaturesOperating the Inverter/Charger Restarting After a ShutdownMiscellaneous Hints Battery ChargingUsing Shorepower AutomaticMaintenance Maintaining the Inverter/charger Checking TerminalsDisconnecting Disconnecting and Connecting the BatteriesConnecting Replacing the Fuse To replace the fuse Lift the fuse cover off as shown in FigureRemoving and Reconnecting AC Cables To remove the AC cablesTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Common ProblemsBlinking Lights on the Remote Switch Troubleshooting reference2Charger indicator blink patterns Specifications Physical Specifications Physical specificationsInverter Specifications Charger Specifications Shutdowns and RestartsTransfer and General Specifications Transfer and general specificationsRating Curves and Charging Profiles Time minutesFigure A-3Three-stage charging profile Page Index IX-2 975-0337-01-01 Warranty and Return Information WarrantyDisclaimer ProductReturn Procedure Return Material Authorization PolicyExclusions Serial Number Product Number Out of Warranty ServiceInformation About Your System Purchased From Purchase DatePage Xantrex Technology Inc
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IP1012 AL specifications

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