
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/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
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) to function when connected 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 supply AC power to connected equipment and
charge connected batteries while utility- or
DC OFF: Switch to this mode to shut down the Inverter/Charger, preventing the inverter from drawing power from the batteries, and preventing utility AC from charging the batteries. The "DC OFF" position connects AC OUT to AC IN,
“INV” (Inverting) Yellow LED: This light will ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY whenever
connected equipment is receiving
utility/generator source or in over/under voltage
situations). This 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 ILLUMINATE 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 overload 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 supplying the load.
“BATT VOLTAGE” LEDs: If the operating mode switch is in the "AUTO/REMOTE" or "Charge Only" position, the LEDs indicate 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.
LED Function with Switch in “AUTO/REMOTE” or “CHARGE ONLY” Position
Approximate Battery Charge Level*
providing failsafe
Caution: Your Inverter/Charger has a failsafe AC
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| Illuminated | (Charging/Discharging) |
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| Green | ||
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| Green & Yellow | ||
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| Yellow | ||
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| Yellow & Red | ||
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| Red | ||
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| All three lights off | ||
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| Flashing red | 0% (Inverter | |
7 |
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| shutdown)** |
1 | 2 | 3 |
4 | 5 | 6 |
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AC input is available) even though the operating mode switch is set to DC OFF.
* Charge levels listed are approximate. Actual conditions vary
depending on battery condition and load. ** Inverter shutdown protects battery against damage due to excessive discharge.
Indicator Lights
Your Inverter/Charger (as well as an optional Tripp Lite Remote Control Module, sold separately) is
equipped with a simple, intuitive,
indicator lights. These
light” signals will allow you, shortly after first use, to
tell at a glance a wide variety of operating details.
“LINE Green LED”: If the operating mode switch is set to “AUTO/REMOTE”, this light will ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY when your connected equipment is receiving continuous AC power supplied 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/generator source or in over/under voltage situations.
Fault Condition
LEDsFault
Illuminated Condition
1 | All three lights | Excessive discharge |
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| flash slowly* | (Inverter shutdown) |
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2 | All three lights | Overcharge (Charger |
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| flash quickly** | shutdown) | 1 | 2 |
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*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.
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