Tripp Lite PV1000HF, PV1800HF, PV3000HF Switch Modes, Resetting Your Inverter to Restore

Indicator Lights

Operation

Switch Modes				Resetting Your Inverter to Restore
Switch between the following operating modes as appropriate to				AC Power
your situation:				Your Inverter may cease supplying AC power in order to protect
“ON”: Switch to this setting to provide connected
				itself from overload or to protect your electrical system. To restore
equipment with AC power.
				normal functioning:
	REMOTE	OFF	ON	Low Battery Shutdown Reset: Set operating mode switch to
“OFF”: Switch to this setting to shut down the Inverter				“OFF” and run vehicle engine to recharge battery. When battery is
				adequately charged, switch operating mode switch back to either
completely, preventing it from drawing power from
				“REMOTE” or “ON.”
the batteries. Use this switch to automatically reset
				Overload Shutdown Reset: Set operating mode switch to “OFF”
the unit if it shuts down due to low battery or overload.
	REMOTE	OFF	ON
Use an optional remote control module (Tripp Lite model APSRM4,				and remove some of the connected electrical load (ie: turn off some
sold separately or included with PV3000HF models) to reset unit				of the AC devices drawing power which may have caused the over-
due to overload only.				load of the unit). Wait one minute, then switch operating mode
				switch back to either “REMOTE” or “ON.”
“REMOTE”: Switch to this setting to remotely				Output Circuit Breaker Reset (Select Models): Alternatively,
monitor and control the Inverter with the use of an
				check output circuit breaker(s) on the unit's front panel. If tripped,
optional remote module. See remote module’s
				remove some of the electrical load, then wait one minute to allow
owner’s manual for operating instructions.	REMOTE	OFF	ON
				components to cool before resetting the circuit breaker. See
				Troubleshooting for other possible reasons AC output may be absent.

Your Inverter is equipped with a simple, intuitive, user-friendly set of						Set Battery Charge Conserver		LOAD
						(Load Sense) Dial		SENSE
indicator lights. These easily-remembered “traffic light” signals will
allow you, shortly after first use, to tell at a glance the charge condition						In order to save battery power, the Inverter automatical-	GREATER	LESSER
of your batteries, as well as ascertain approximate equipment load level.						ly shuts off in the absence of any power demand from	LOAD	LOAD
							ON	ON
“BATTERY” Indicator Lights: These three lights will illuminate in						connected equipment or appliances (the electrical
						load). When the unit detects a load, it automatically turns on. Users
several sequences to show the approximate charge level of your con-						may choose the minimum load the Inverter will detect by adjusting
nected battery:						the Battery Charge Conserver Dial (see diagram). Using a small tool,
Approximate Battery Charge Level†						turn the dial clockwise to lower the minimum load that will be
	Indicator Illuminated	Battery Capacity				detected, causing the Inverter to turn on for smaller loads. When the
						dial is turned fully clockwise, the Inverter will operate even when
1	Green	91%–Full	1	2	3	there is no load. Turn the dial counterclockwise to set a higher minimum
2	Green & Yellow	81%–90%				load, causing the Inverter to stay off until the new minimum load is
3	Yellow	61%–80%				reached. When the dial is turned fully counterclockwise, the Inverter
4	Yellow & Red	41%–60%				will turn on when it detects any load greater than approximately 150 Watts.
						Note: The factory setting for the dial is fully clockwise. However, based on the threshold load to which
5	Red	21%–40%	4		6
				5		you’d like the Inverter to respond, you should adjust the dial counterclockwise to reduce its sensitivity
6	Flashing Red (slowly)*	1%–20%				until the Inverter is active only when connected equipment or appliances are actually in use.

7	Flashing Red (quickly)** 0% (Inverter		Connect Remote Control—OPTIONAL (included with PV3000HF)
	has shutdown)		All models feature an 8-conductor telephone style receptacle on the
		7
			front panel for use with an optional remote control module (Tripp Lite
“LOAD” Indicator Lights: These three lights will illuminate in			model APSRM4, sold separately or included with PV3000HF models).
			The remote module allows the Inverter to be mounted in a compartment
several sequences to show the approximate equipment load level on			or cabinet out of sight, while operated conveniently from your vehicle’s
the Inverter’s AC receptacles.			dashboard. See instructions packed with the remote control module.

Approximate Equipment Load Level
	Indicator Illuminated	Load Level
1	Green	0%-50%
2	Green & Yellow	51%-75%	1	2	3
3	Yellow	76%-90%
4	Red	> 90%
5	Flashing Red (quickly)**	OVERLOAD	4		5
		(Inverter has
		shutdown)
† 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.

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