Connecting The Load; Search Mode - Victron energy Phoenix 12/800 Instruction Manual

1.3 Connecting the load

Some loads like motors or pumps draw large inrush currents in a start-up situation. In
such circumstances, it is possible that the start-up current exceeds the over current
trip level of the inverter. In this case the output voltage will quickly decrease to limit
the output current of the inverter. If the over current trip level is continuously
exceeded, the inverter will shut down and restart. If an overload occurs 3 times
within 30 seconds the inverter will shutdown. To restart the inverter: switch the
Inverter "off", wait 2 seconds and switch the Inverter "on".
Never connect the output of the inverter to another AC source, such as a
household AC wall outlet or a generator.

1.4 Search Mode

If search mode is 'on', the power consumption in no-load operation is decreased by
approx. 70%. In this mode the inverter is switched off in case of no load or very low
load, and switches on every two seconds for a short period. If the output current
exceeds a set level, the inverter will continue to operate. If not, the inverter will shut
down again.
The standard settings are:
Shut down: 20 Watt (linear load)
Turn on: 30 Watt (linear load)
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