Battery Selection

Selecting Battery Type

Select a battery or system of batteries that will provide your APS with proper DC voltage and an adequate amp hour capacity.* Select ‘Deep-Cycle’ batteries to enjoy optimum performance from your APS. Batteries of either Wet-Cell (vented) or Gel-Cell/Absorbed Glass Mat (sealed) construction are ideal. 6 Volt “golf-cart,” Marine Deep-Cycle or 8D Deep-Cycle batteries are also acceptable.**

*Even though APS models are high-efficiency converters of electricity, their rated output capacities are limited by the amp-hour size of the external batteries. ** You must set Configuration DIP Switch #1, Group A (Battery Type) to match the type of batteries you connect or your batteries may be degraded or damaged over an extended period of time. See “APS Configuration,” page 5 for more information.)

Selecting Battery Amp Hour Capacity

1.Add the Wattage Ratings of your connected equipment to determine the Total Wattage Required.*

2.Divide the Total Wattage Required (from Step 1) by the battery voltage to determine the DC Amperes Required.

3.Multiply the DC Amperes Required (from Step 2) by the number of hours you estimate will pass without AC power before your battery can recharge to determine a Battery Amp-Hours Required Rough Estimate.**

4.Compensate for inefficiency by multiplying your Battery Amp-Hour Required Rough Estimate (from Step 3) by 1.2 to determine how many amp-hours of battery backup (from one or several batteries) you should connect to your APS. Note that the Amp-Hour ratings of batteries are usually given for a 20 hour discharge rate. Actual Amp-Hour capacities are less when batteries are discharged at faster rates: batteries discharged in 55 minutes provide only about 50% of their listed Amp-Hour ratings, while batteries discharged in 9 minutes provide as little as 30% of their Amp-Hour ratings.

*The wattage rating is usually stated in the equipment’s manuals or on their nameplates. If your equipment is rated in amperes, convert to watts by multiplying the ampere rating by your nominal AC line voltage (120). ** Your charging amps multiplied by the charging hours must exceed the discharge amp-hours taken from the batteries between charges or you will eventually run down your battery bank.

Mounting (Optional) (See Diagram 2, p. 36)

Horizontal mounting should be used for all vehicular applications. Due to their size and weight, all APS PowerVerter systems in vehicles should be mounted on a rigid horizontal (not vertical) surface, mounting plate or bracket before battery connection. User must supply all fasteners and brackets and verify their suitability for use with the intended mounting surface. Turn your APS PowerVerter and connected equipment OFF before mounting.

•Install two 8 mm (1/4 in.) fasteners (A) into a rigid horizontal surface using the measurements in the diagram. Leave the heads of fasteners raised slightly above the surface in order to engage the slots in the APS’s feet.

•Slide PowerVerter forward to fully engage the fasteners in the APS’s feet. Install two 8 mm (1/4 in.) fasteners (B) into the surface, through the slots in the APS’s two unsecured feet. Tighten the screws to secure the APS in position.

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Tripp Lite Alternative Power Source Battery Selection, Selecting Battery Type, Selecting Battery Amp Hour Capacity
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Alternative Power Source specifications

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One of the standout products in their lineup is the Tripp Lite UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) system, which ensures that critical equipment remains powered during outages. These UPS units typically feature advanced technologies such as Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR), which corrects minor power fluctuations without switching to battery. This feature helps extend battery life and ensure equipment receives a stable power supply.

Tripp Lite’s UPS models come equipped with a variety of output options, including multiple outlets for connecting devices. Many units also feature USB ports for charging mobile devices or connecting to computers for power management through Tripp Lite’s PowerAlert software. This software provides real-time monitoring and alerts, allowing users to track battery performance and receive notifications about power events.

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