Configuration (continued)
Select Battery Charger-Limiting Points—OPTIONAL (Not on 612 Models)
B4 B3 B2 B1
Most Limiting(#B1 & #B2 Up, factorysetting): Charger-limiting takes effect the moment any 120VAC load is applied; charger output falls gradually from full output at no 120V load passing through to no output at full load.
B4 B3 B2 B1
Less Limiting (#B1 Down & #B2 Up): Charger-limiting begins when the Inverter/Charger’s load reaches 33% of the Inverter/Charger’s load rating. Charger output falls gradually from full output at 33% of the Inverter/Charger’s load rating to about 40% of full output at full load.
Least Limiting (#B1 Up & #B2 Down):
Charger-limiting begins when the Inverter/Charger’s load reaches 66% of the Inverter/Charger’s load rating. Charger
output falls gradually from full output at
66% of the Inverter/Charger’s load rating to about 40% of full output at full load.
No Limiting (#B1 & #B2 Down): No | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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charger-limiting occurs at any load size. | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| B3 | Select Equalize Battery Charge—OPTIONAL | | | | | | | | | | Setting Procedure | | |
| | (Not on 612 Models) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | • | Move to “Equalize” (DOWN) position for three seconds. |
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| | B4 | | B3 | | B2 | | | B1 | Reset | |
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| This DIP Switch is momentarily engaged | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | • | Move to “Reset” (UP) position and leave it there. This is the |
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| to begin the process of equalizing the | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| charge state of your battery’s cells by time- | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | Equalize | | CAUTION: Do not leave DIP switch #B3 in the down position after beginning process. Battery |
| limited overcharge of all cells. This can | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | charge equalization should only be performed in strict accordance with the battery manufacturer’s |
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| extend the useful life of certain types of batteries; consult with your | instructions and specifications. | | |
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| battery’s manufacturer to determine if your batteries could benefit | Battery Charge | Switch Position | |
| from this process. The charge equalization process is automatic; |
| Reset | Up (factory setting) | |
| once started, it can only be stopped by removing the input power. |
| Equalize | Down—momentarily | |
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| | | | Battery Charger | Switch Position |
| B4 | Set Battery Charging Amps—OPTIONAL (function included |
| | on | A4 | switch on 612 models) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Low Charge Amps | Up | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | High Charge Amps | Down (factory setting) | |
| Check specifications for your unit’s high- and | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| low-charging amp options. By setting on | | | | | B4 | | B3 | | B2 | | B1 | | | | | | | CAUTION: When switching to the High Charge Amp setting, the user must ensure that the amp |
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| high charging, your batteries will charge at | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | hour capacity of their battery system exceeds the amperage of the High Charge Amp setting or |
| maximum speed and your RV 12V DC | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | the batteries may be damaged or degraded. | | |
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| system loads will be well-supplied. When | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| setting on low charging, you lengthen the life of your batteries | | | | |
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Set Battery Charge Conserver (Load Sense) Dial—OPTIONAL (Not on 612 models) In order to save battery power, the unit’s inverter automatically shuts off in the absence of any power demand from connected equipment or appliances (the electrical load). When the unit detects a load, it automatically turns its inverter function on. Users may choose the minimum load the Inverter/Charger will detect by adjusting the Battery Charge Conserver Dial (see diagram). Using a small tool, turn the dial clockwise to lower the minimum load that will be detected, causing the inverter to
turn on for smaller loads. When the dial is turned fully clockwise, the inverter will operate even when there is no load. Turn the dial counter- clockwise to increase the minimum load that will be detected, causing the inverter to stay off until the new minimum load is reached.
Note: the factory setting for the dial is fully clockwise. However, based on the threshold load to which you’d like the inverter to respond, you should adjust the dial counterclockwise to reduce its sensi- tivity until the inverter is active only when connected equipment or appliances are actually in use.
Connect Remote Control—OPTIONAL (All models)
All models feature an 8-conductor telephone style receptacle on the front panel for use with an optional remote control module (Tripp Lite model APSRM2, sold separately or included with select models). The remote module allows the Inverter/Charger to be mounted in a compartment or cabinet out of sight, while operated conveniently from within the living area or control panel of your RV. See instructions packed with the remote control module.
Connect Battery Temperature Sensing Cable—OPTIONAL (not on 612 models)
The battery temperature sensing function prolongs battery life by adjusting the charge float voltage level based on battery temperature. Connect the sensor cable (the cable, included with select models, has an RJ style connector on one end and a black sensor on the other) to the RJ style jack located on the side of the Inverter/Charger labeled “Remote Temp. Sense.” Affix the sensor to the side of your battery below the electrolyte level. To guard against false readings due to ambient temperature, place the sensor between batteries, if possible, or away from sources of extreme heat or cold. If the sensor cable is not used, the Inverter/Charger will charge according to its default 25º C values.