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 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 or included with select models) to function when con- nected 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-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-

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

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 VOLT/CHRG CURR” LEDs: these three lights will turn ON in several sequences to show two separate operational condi- tions depending on the position of the Operating Mode Switch.

If the switch is in the "AUTO/REMOTE" 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.

If the switch is in the "CHARGE ONLY" position, the LEDs indi- cate the approximate charge rate of the Inverter/Charger. See Chart for charge rates. Note: the charge rates in the chart are expressed as percentages of the Inverter/Charger's rated charging amps, which vary by model. Refer to the Specifications to determine the charging amps of your specific model.

LED Function with Switch in "AUTO/REMOTE" Position

Approximate Battery Charge Level*

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 APSRM4, sold separately or included with select models) to reset unit due to overload and overtemperature.

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

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

4	5	6
7

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/gen- erator 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

* 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
1	All three lights	Excessive discharge
	flash slowly*	(Inverter shutdown)	1	2
2	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.