Xantrex Technology IP1012 AL - page 13

Operating Features

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Location Ignition protection for safe operation in applications that require ignition

protected equipment such as gasoline engine rooms or in a battery box.

Ingress protected (IP66) for wet applications where the inverter will be

cleaned with low pressure jets of water.

Operating Features

Inverter/charger

The inverter/charger functions as an inverter or as a charger depending

upon the operational conditions. When the unit is inverting, it is said to be

in invert mode and is referred to as an inverter. When the unit is charging,

it is in charge mode and is referred to as a charger.

The unit can only operate in charge mode when external AC power

referred to as “shorepower” is connected.

Inverter

features The IP1012 AL offers the following inverter features:

• Ability to run many of the same appliances that you use at home

You can operate TVs, VCRs, satellite receivers, computers, hair

dryers, and small power tools for example. You can also run multiple

loads up to 1000 watts in total.

• Surge capability

The IP1012 AL will manage loads up to 3000 watts for short periods

of time as long as the peak current is less than 36 amps.

Feature Description

1Positive terminal with terminal cap on

2External DC fuse with fuse cover on

3Ambient Air Temperature sensor

4AC output connector

5AC input connector

6Inverter/charger control connector

7Negative terminal with terminal cap on

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Contents

Main Page Page About Xantrex Trademarks Notice of Copyright Exclusion for Documentation Date and Revision About This Guide Purpose Scope Audience Organization Conventions Used Related Information WARNING Important: CAUTION Important Safety Information Important:: General Precautions Precautions When Working With Batteries Precautions for Using Rechargeable Devices Contents Page Page Page Page Page Page Planning for AC Loads Type of L oad s AC loads DC loads Problem loads Ambient Temperature Calculating Size of an AC Load Page Tabl e 2-1 Typical operating time with fully-charged 400 Ah deep-cycle batteries Running the Alternator While Operating AC and DC Loads Page Using the Remote Switch Switch indicators lights The switch indicator lights (i.e., LED) provide information about the Operating the Inverter/Charger Turning the Inverter On and Running Loads Running in Extremes Of Hot or Cold Temperatures Restarting After a Shutdown Battery Charging Using Shorepower Miscellaneous Hints 3 Maintaining the Inverter/charger Checking Terminals WARNING Disconnecting and Connecting the Batteries Disconnecting Connecting WARNING: Explosion or Fire Note: Replacing the Fuse WARNING: Possible popping sound and sparks Note: WARNING: Correct Fuse Type Note: CAUTION: Do not overtighten fuse nuts! Removing and Reconnecting AC Cables Page Troubleshooting Common Problems Blinking Lights on the Remote Switch Table 4-1 Troubleshooting reference (Continued) Page A Physical Specifications Inverter Specifications Charger Specifications Transfer and General Specifications Specifications A6 975-0337-01-01 Rating Curves and Charging Profiles Figure A-1 Output surge rating Figure A-2 Charging current versus temperature derating curve Page Page Index A B C D M N O P R Warranty and Return Information Warra nty What proof of purchase is required? Disclaimer Product Exclusions Return Material Authorization Policy Return Procedure Out of Warranty Service Information About Your System Page Xantrex Technology Inc.