Tripp Lite APS700HF 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 operating modes as appropriate to your situation:

AUTO: Switch to this mode when you need constant, uninterrupted AC power for connected appliances and equipment. The Inverter/Charger will supply AC power to connected equipment and 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 battery to supply AC power to connected equipment in the absence of a utility/generator source or in over/under-voltage situations.

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 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.

DC OFF: Switch to this mode to shut down the Inverter/Charger completely. This prevents

the inverter from drawing power from the batteries. Use this mode to automatically reset the unit if it shuts down due to overload or overheating. First remove the excessive load or

allow the unit to sufficiently cool, as applicable. Switch to DC OFF, then back to AUTO or CHARGE ONLY as desired. If the unit fails to reset, remove more load or allow unit to cool further and try again. Note: The unit will always pass AC power to connected equipment if plugged into a live AC outlet, regardless of the position of the Operating Mode Switch.

Indicator Lights

Your Inverter/Charger features a set of intuitive, user-friendly indicator lights. These easy-to-read “traffic light” signals allow you to determine at a glance the charge condition of your batteries, operating details and fault conditions.

LINE Green Indicator: If the operating mode switch is set to AUTO, this light will ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY while connected equipment is receiving continuous AC power from a utility/generator source. If the operating mode switch is set to CHARGE ONLY, this light will FLASH to alert you that the unit's inverter is OFF and will NOT supply AC power in the absence of a utility/generator source or in over/under-voltage situations.

INV (Inverting) Yellow Indicator: This light will ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY while connected equipment is receiving battery-supplied, inverted AC power (i.e. in the absence of a utility/generator source or in over/under-voltage situations).

LOAD Red Indicator: This red light will FLASH if the inverter is functioning, and the power demanded by connected appliances and equipment exceeds load capacity. It will also FLASH due to inverter overheating. If this happens, turn the operating mode switch to DC OFF, remove the overload and allow the inverter to cool. After the unit has adequately cooled, you may turn the operating mode switch to either AUTO or CHARGE ONLY. This light will be DARK when AC power is supplying the load.

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