Tripp Lite RV Series Operation

Operation

Switch Modes

After configuring, mounting and connecting your Inverter/Charger,

you are able to operate it by switching between the following oper-

ating 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 generator-supplied AC power is present. Since the

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 or included with select models) to function when con-

nected 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 sup-

ply 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.

OFF (most models): Switch to this mode to shut

down the Inverter/Charger completely, preventing

the inverter from drawing power from the batteries,

and preventing utility AC from passing through to

connected equipment or charging the batteries. Use

this switch 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 (applicable to your situation). Switch to

“OFF”, then back to “AUTO/REMOTE” or “CHARGE ONLY” as

desired. If unit fails to reset, remove more load or allow unit to cool

further and retry. Use an optional remote control module (Tripp Lite

model APSRM4, sold separately or included with select models) to

reset unit due to overload and overtemperature.

DC OFF (select models): De-energizes unit and connects AC OUT

to AC IN.

Indicator Lights

Your Inverter/Charger (as well as an optional Tripp Lite Remote

Control Module, sold separately or included with select models) is

equipped with a simple, intuitive, user-friendly set of indicator

lights. These easily-remembered “traffic light” signals will allow

you, shortly after first use, to tell at a glance a wide variety of oper-

ating details.

“LINE Green LED”: If the operating mode switch

is set to “AUTO/REMOTE”, this light will ILLUMI-

NATE CONTINUOUSLY when your connected

equipment is receiving continuous AC power sup-

plied 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.

��INV” (Inverting) Yellow LED: This light will

ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY whenever con-

nected equipment is receiving battery-supplied,

inverted AC power (in the absence of a utility/gener-

ator 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 ILLUMI-

NATE 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 over-

load 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 sup-

plying the load.

“BATTVOLTAGE” 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*

LEDs Battery Capacity

Illuminated (Charging/Discharging)

Green 91%–Full

Green & Yellow 81%–90%

Yellow 61%–80%

Yellow & Red 41%–60%

Red 21%–40%

All three lights off 1%–20%

Flashing red 0% (Inverter

shutdown)**

* Charge levels listed are approximate. Actual conditions vary

depending on battery condition and load. ** Inverter shutdown protects battery against damage

due to excessive discharge.

Fault Condition

LEDs Fault

Illuminated Condition

All three lights Excessive discharge

flash slowly* (Inverter shutdown)

All three lights Overcharge (Charger

flash quickly** shutdown)

*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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