Tripp Lite DC-to-AC Inverter owner manual Operation, Switch Modes, Indicator Lights

	Operation
Switch Modes						Low Battery Shutdown Reset: Set operating mode switch to
Switch between the following operating modes as appropriate to						“OFF” and run vehicle engine to recharge battery. When battery is
your situation:						adequately charged, switch operating mode switch back to
						“ON/REMOTE.”
“ON/REMOTE”: Switch to this setting to pro-
						Overload Shutdown Reset: Set operating mode switch to “OFF”
vide connected equipment with AC power. Also,
						and remove some of the connected electrical load (ie: turn off some
switch to this setting to remotely monitor			and
						of the AC devices drawing power which may have caused the over-
control the Inverter with the use of an optional
						load of the unit). Wait one minute, then switch operating mode
remote module. See remote module’s owner’s manual for operating						switch back to “ON/REMOTE.”
instructions.						Output Circuit Breaker Reset (Select Models): Alternatively,
“OFF”: Switch to this setting		to shut down	the			check output circuit breaker on the unit’s front panel. If		tripped,
						remove some of the electrical load, then wait one minute to allow
Inverter completely, preventing it from drawing
						components to cool before resetting the circuit	breaker. See
power from the batteries. Use this switch to auto-
						Troubleshooting for other possible reasons AC output may be absent.
matically reset the unit if it shuts down due to low
						Set Battery Charge Conserver (Load Sense) Dial
battery or overload. Use an optional remote control module (Tripp Lite								LOAD
						In order to save battery power, the Inverter automatical-
								SENSE
model APSRM4, sold separately) to reset unit due to overload only.						ly shuts off in the absence of any power demand from
Indicator Lights						connected equipment or appliances (the electrical	GREATER	LESSER
						load). When the unit detects a load, it automatically	LOAD	LOAD
							ON	ON
Your Inverter is equipped with a simple, intuitive, user-friendly set of
						turns on. Users may choose the minimum load the
indicator lights. These easily-remembered “traffic light” signals will						Inverter will detect by adjusting the Battery Charge Conserver Dial
allow you, shortly after first use, to tell at a glance the charge condition						(see diagram). Using a small tool, turn the dial clockwise to lower
of your batteries, as well as ascertain approximate equipment load level.						the minimum load that will be detected, causing the Inverter to turn
“BATTERY” Indicator Lights: These three lights will illuminate in						on for smaller loads. When the dial is turned fully clockwise, the
several sequences to show the approximate charge level of your con-						Inverter will operate even when there is no load. Turn the dial counter-
						clockwise to set a higher minimum load, causing the Inverter to stay
nected battery:						off until the new minimum load is reached. When the dial is turned
Approximate Battery Charge Level†						fully counterclockwise, the Inverter will turn on when it detects any
						load greater than approximately 150 Watts.
	Indicator Illuminated	Battery Capacity				Note: The factory setting for the dial is fully clockwise. However, based on the threshold load to which
1	Green	91%–Full	1	2	3	you’d like the Inverter to respond, you should adjust the dial counterclockwise to reduce its sensitivity
	Green & Yellow	81%–90%				until the Inverter is active only when connected equipment or appliances are actually in use.
2						Connect Remote Control—OPTIONAL
3	Yellow	61%–80%
						All models feature an 8-conductor telephone style receptacle on the
4	Yellow & Red	41%–60%				front panel for use with an optional remote control module (Tripp Lite
5	Red	21%–40%	4	5	6	model APSRM4, sold separately.) The remote module allows the
						Inverter to be mounted in a compartment or cabinet out of sight, while
	Flashing Red (slowly)*	1%–20%
6						operated conveniently from your vehicle’s dashboard. See instructions
7	Flashing Red (quickly)**	0% (Inverter				packed with the remote control module.

has shutdown)		Connect Ignition Switch Control Jack—OPTIONAL
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		All models feature a jack which can be used to connect the Inverter to
		your vehicle's ignition switch in order to automatically control the
“LOAD” Indicator Lights: These three lights will illuminate in		Inverter. This connection is optional; the Inverter will function without
several sequences to show the approximate equipment load level on		this connection.

the Inverter’s AC receptacles.

Approximate Equipment Load Level

	Indicator Illuminated	Load Level
	Green	0%-50%
1
	Green & Yellow	51%-75%
2
	Yellow	76%-90%
3
	Red	> 90%
4

5Flashing Red (quickly)** OVERLOAD (Inverter has shutdown)

1	2	3
4		5

WARNING! THE IGNITION SWITCH CONTROL FUNCTION IS ONLY FOR USE WITH 12V NEGA- TIVE GROUND SYSTEMS.

Wiring the Ignition Switch Control Cable to your vehicle’s ignition requires a qualified technician, who must determine the proper wiring procedure.

When connected to the vehicle’s ignition switch, this function automat- ically disables (turns OFF) the AC power output from the Inverter when the vehicle’s ignition switch is placed in the “Engine Run” position. This function will satisfy local codes and requirements concerning video monitors (or TVs) that are located within a driver’s view by auto- matically turning them off when the engine is started. Tripp Lite makes

†Charge levels listed are approximate. Actual conditions vary depending on battery condition and load. * Approximately ½ second on, ½ second off. ** Approximately ¼ second on, ¼ second off. See “Resetting Your Inverter to Restore AC Power” to reset after Inverter shut down.

Resetting Your Inverter to Restore AC Power

Your Inverter may cease supplying AC power in order to protect itself from overload or to protect your electrical system. To restore normal functioning:

a current-limited cable assembly (part # 73-0977) for this purpose. Connect the current-limited cable's red wire to the ignition switch's "Engine Run" terminal. The cable's black wire can be left unterminated. Then, connect the current-limited cable's mini-plug to the Ignition Switch Control Jack located on the Inverter's rear panel. After connect- ing the interface cable, set the Inverter's switch to "ON/REMOTE". The current-limited cable's mini-plug should remain in the Inverter's Ignition Switch Control Jack whenever the ignition is on to avoid short- ing the battery.

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