Operation
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Monitoring the RS3000 Indicator Lights

The ten indicator lights on the front panel show you the operating status

of the RS3000. A description of the lights is provided in Table 2-2.

If none of the front panel lights are on, see “Troubleshooting Reference”

on page 4–4.

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Table 2-2

Front Panel Lights

Light Illuminated Color Status Action or Status Item
External AC Green When the RS3000 is connected to a
qualified AC source or a generator,
the External AC light illuminates.
You can run your appliances
from an AC source like the
utility grid or a generator.
Inverter ON Green When the RS3000 is enabled (on)
and producing AC or load sensing,
the Inverter ON light illuminates.
This light is not illuminated if the
unit is charging.
You can run your appliances
from the inverter.
Low Battery Yellow When the Low Battery light
illuminates, the battery level is low. You can run your appliances but
your battery level is low. Charge
your battery or connect to an
AC source or turn off the
inverter.
Network Green Indicates that there is activity on the
network. Communication on the network
Fault Red A fault has occurred on the
network. Investigate and clear the fault
condition.
Charger ON Green When the RS3000 is in charge
mode, the Charger ON light is
illuminated. In three-stage charging,
charging occurs in 3 stages: bulk,
absorption, and float. One of these 3
lights will be illuminated at the
same time the Charger ON light is
illuminated.
If the Charger ON light is off, the
RS3000 is not in any charge mode.
The charger is active and
charging your batteries. The
Charger ON light is always
illuminated if charging, whether
the unit is putting out current or
not.