Operation - Tripp Lite APSX3024SW Owner's Manual

Operation

Switch Modes
After configuring, mounting and connecting your Inverter/Charger,
you are able to operate it by switching between the following
operating 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)
to function when connected 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 pass through 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: 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.
Note: The optional remote control module (APSRM4) will only reset
overloads.
Indicator Lights
Your Inverter/Charger (as well as an optional Tripp Lite Remote
Control Module, sold separately) 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
the charge condition of your batteries, as well as ascertain operating
details and fault conditions.
LINE Green Indicator: If the operating mode
switch is set to "AUTO/REMOTE," this light will
ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY when your connected
equipment is receiving continuous AC power
supplied from a utility/generator source.
If the operating mode switch is set to "CHARGE ONLY," this light will
FLASH 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 Indicator: This light will
ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY whenever connected
equipment is receiving battery-supplied, inverted AC
power (in the absence of a utility/generator source
or in over/under voltage situations). This light will be
off when AC power is supplying the load. This light
will FLASH to alert you if the load is less than the Battery Charge
Conserver (Load Sense) setting.
LOAD Red Indicator: This red light will ILLUMINATE
CONTINUOUSLY whenever the inverter is functioning
and the power demanded by connected appliances
and equipment exceeds 100% of load capacity. The
light will FLASH 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
overload 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
supplying the load.
BATTERY Indicator Lights: These three lights will illuminate in
several sequences to show the approximate charge level of your
connected battery bank and alert you to two fault conditions:
Approximate Battery Charge Level*
Indicator Illuminated Battery Capacity
(Charging/Discharging)
1 Green 91%–Full
2
Green & Yellow 81%–90%
3 Yellow 61%–80%
4
Yellow & Red 41%–60%
5 Red 21%–40%
6 All three lights off 1%–20%
7 Flashing red 0% (Inverter shutdown)
* Charge levels listed are approximate. Actual
conditions vary depending on battery condition
and load.
Fault Condition
Indicator Illuminated Fault Condition
1
All three lights Excessive discharge
flash slowly* (Inverter shutdown)
2 All three lights Overcharge (Charger
flash quickly** shutdown)
*Approximately ½ second on, ½ second off. See Troubleshooting section.
** Approximately ¼ second on, ¼ second off. May also indicate a battery
charger fault exists. See Troubleshooting section.
Resetting Your Inverter/Charger
to Restore AC Power
Your Inverter/Charger may cease supplying AC power or DC charging
power in order to protect itself from overload or to protect your
electrical system. To restore normal functioning:
Overload Reset: Switch operating mode switch to "OFF" and
remove some of the connected electrical load (ie: turn off some of
the AC devices drawing power which may have caused the overload
of the unit). Wait one minute, then switch operating mode switch
back to either "AUTO/REMOTE" or "CHARGE ONLY."
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