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Pure Sine Wave
PSR-1200-24
PSR-1200-48
Owner's
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  • Page 1 DC-AC Power Owner's Please read this manual BEFORE Manual Inverter installing your Pure Sine Wave inverter PSR-1200-24 PSR-1200-48...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    OWNER'S MANUAL | Index SECTION 1 Safety Instructions ........3 SECTION 2 General Information ........6 SECTION 3 Limiting Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) ....... 12 SECTION 4 Powering Direct / Embedded Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) ............13 SECTION 5 Description & Principles of Operation ..14 SECTION 6 Layout ............

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SECTION 1 | General Safety 1.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND SYMBOLS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important instructions for models PSR-1200-24 and PSR-1200-48 that shall be followed during installation, operation and maintenance. The following safety symbols are used on the unit: Caution, risk of electric shock.

  • Page 4: Installation Environment

    SECTION 1 | Safety Instructions • Be careful when touching bare terminals of capacitors. Capacitors may retain high lethal voltages even after the power has been removed. Discharge the capacitors before working on the circuits. • If AC Grid input is available, it will be bypassed to the AC outlets on the unit even if the ON / OFF Switch is in OFF condition (LED marked "AC GRID"...
  • Page 5 Preventing DC Input Over Voltage It is to be ensured that the DC input voltage of these units is up to 34 VDC for PSR-1200-24 and up to 60VDC for PSR-1200-48 to prevent permanent damage to the unit. Please observe the following precautions: •...

  • Page 6: General Information

    SECTION 1 | Safety Instructions CAUTION! Damage caused by reverse polarity is not covered by warranty. Use of External Fuse in DC Input Circuit Use Class-T or equivalent fuse of appropriate capacity within 7" of the battery Positive terminal. This fuse is required to protect DC input cable run from damage due to short circuit along the length of the cable.
  • Page 7 SECTION 2 | General Information the coil. It is proportional to frequency and inductance and causes the current vector to lag the voltage vector by Phase Angle (φ) = 90°. Capacitive reactance (X ) is the property of capacitive elements to oppose changes in voltage.
  • Page 8 SECTION 2 | General Information in motor driven loads like Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Compressors and in Well Pumps (using Pressure Tank), the Starting Surge Current / LRA may be as high as 10 times its rated Full Load Amps (FLA) / Maximum Continuous Running Power Rating.
  • Page 9 SECTION 2 | General Information Reactive Load: A device or appliance that consists of a combination of resistive, inductive and capacitive elements (like motor driven tools, refrigeration compressors, microwaves, computers, audio/ video etc.). The Power Factor of this type of load is <1 e.g. AC motors (PF=0.4 to 0.8), Transformers (PF=0.8), AC to DC Switch Mode Power Supplies (PF=0.5 to 0.6) etc.
  • Page 10 SECTION 2 | General Information 2.3 ADVANTAGES OF PURE SINE WAVE INVERTERS • The output waveform is a Sine Wave with very low harmonic distortion and cleaner power like Utility / Grid supplied electricity. • Inductive loads like microwaves, motors, transformers etc. run faster, quieter and cooler. •...

  • Page 11: Samlex America Inc

    SECTION 2 | General Information Please read details of the above two types of power ratings in Section 2.1 under “DEFINITIONS” INFO The manufacturers’ specification for power rating of AC appliances and devices indicates only the Maximum Continuous Running Power Rating. The high, short duration surge of power required during start up of some specific types of devices has to be determined by actual testing or by checking with the manufacturer.

  • Page 12: Limiting Electromagnetic Interference (Emi)

    SECTION 3 | Limiting Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI) 3.1 EMI AND FCC COMPLIANCE These inverters contain internal switching devices that generate conducted and radiated electromagnetic interference (EMI). The EMI is unintentional and cannot be entirely eliminated. The magnitude of EMI is, however, limited by circuit design to acceptable levels as per limits laid down in North American FCC Standard –...

  • Page 13: Powering Direct / Embedded Switch Mode Power Supplies (Smps)

    SECTION 4 | Powering Direct / Embedded Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) 4.1 CHARACTERISTICS OF SWITCHED MODE POWER SUPPLIES (SMPS) Switch Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) are extensively used to convert the incoming AC power into various voltages like 3.3V, 5V, 12V, 24V etc. that are used to power various devices and circuits used in electronic equipment like battery chargers, computers, audio and video devices, radios etc.

  • Page 14: Description & Principles Of Operation

    SECTION 5 | Description & Principles of Operation 5.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION This unit is a 1200W, 100-120VAC, 50/60Hz Pure Sine Wave Inverter with Transfer Relay and functions as a Backup AC Power Source. Layout of the unit is shown in Figs 6.1 and 6.2. The input side of the unit is connected to 2 power sources: (i) DC power from 24/48VDC battery system and (ii) AC power from 100- 120VAC, 50/60 Hz Grid / Generator.
  • Page 15 This current is called the “No Load Current” or the “Idle Current” of the Inverter Section. The specified values for this current are as follows”: • PSR-1200-24: < 0.6A • PSR-1200-48: <...
  • Page 16 SECTION 5 | Description & Principles of Operation 5.4 TRANSFER RELAY SECTION In this unit, set of Transfer Relays are used to (i) switch the AC load between the AC GRID and the Inverter (Section 5.4.1) and (ii) to switch Neutral to Chassis Ground bonding i.e. bond the Output Neutral to the Chassis Ground in Inverter Mode and unbond when in Bypass Mode (Section 5.4.3).
  • Page 17 SECTION 5 | Description & Principles of Operation LEGEND FOR FIG 5.1 (Continued) Item Description Lin, Nin, L(A), L(B), Quick Disconnect terminals on internal circuit board marked "120SU_TRANSFER SWITCH" Inv(L), Inv(N), J2, J3 Wire Jumper Removable wire jumper located inside the unit on circuit board marked "120SU_TRANSFER SWITCH" Remove this Jumper when the Output Neutral of the NEMA5-20R outlet is required to be permanently isolated from the metal chassis Ground of the unit.
  • Page 18 SECTION 5 | Description & Principles of Operation WARNING! If AC GRID input is being fed to the unit through AC Inlet (18, Fig 6.2) and has been switched ON, it will be bypassed to the AC outlets (17, Fig 6.2) even if the Inverter Section has been switched OFF either through the 3-Position Rocker Switch (1, Fig 6.1) or through the Wired Remote On/Off Control (Section 5.7).
  • Page 19 SECTION 5 | Description & Principles of Operation For details of programming this mode, please refer to Fig 10.1 / Table 10.1 under Main Menu for Parameter Group 3 – "Output Setup" / Sub Menu for Parameter Group 3, Parameter (d) – "Inverter Mode" (Section 10.2.3.4). Off-line Mode is so-called because the load is fed directly from the raw AC GRID input during normal operation, rather than from the conditioned Inverter output.
  • Page 20 SECTION 5 | Description & Principles of Operation of loads and this load is required to be transferred to the Backup AC Source. When contacts of Transfer Switch open, current flow in the inductive components of the load will be interrupted creating back EMF voltage at the same frequency as the Primary AC Source.
  • Page 21 SECTION 5 | Description & Principles of Operation TABLE 5.1 SYNCHRONIZED TYPE OF TRANSFER IN OFF-LINE MODE Operation when AC GRID input Operation when AC GRID input fails and is Condition of AC GRID input is operating normally restored subsequently Frequency of AC GRID AC GRID input will be the Primary AC GRID input failure...
  • Page 22 SECTION 5 | Description & Principles of Operation 5.6.5.2 Synchronized Type of Transfer in On Line Mode: Under this condition, Inverter is the Primary Source and the AC GRID input is the Backup Source. Please refer to information in Table 5.2 below related to this condition: TABLE 5.2 SYNCHRONIZED TYPE OF TRANSFER IN ON-LINE MODE Operation when Inverter is...
  • Page 23 SECTION 5 | Description & Principles of Operation 5.6.6 Unsynchronized Type of Transfer 5.6.6.1 Unsynchronized Type of Transfer in Off-Line Mode: Under this condition, AC GRID input is the Primary Source and the Inverter is the Backup Source. Please refer to information in Table 5.3 below related to this condition: TABLE 5.3 UNSYNCHRONIZED TYPE OF TRANSFER IN OFF-LINE MODE Operation when AC GRID input...
  • Page 24 SECTION 5 | Description & Principles of Operation 5.6.6.2 Unsynchronized Type of Transfer in On-Line Mode: Under this condition, Inverter is the Primary Source and the AC GRID input is the Backup Source. Please refer to information in Table 5.4 below related to this condition: TABLE 5.4 UNSYNCHRONIZED TYPE OF TRANSFER IN ON-LINE MODE Operation when Inverter input...
  • Page 25 ON/OFF switch 5.7.3 2-Wire Remote ON / OFF Control using ENB and GND Terminals and External DC Power Source External DC voltage source ● 10 to 40 VDC for PSR-1200-24 ON/OFF Fuse Refer to Fig 5.4 ● 20 to 60 VDC for PSR-1200-48...
  • Page 26 Description & Principles of Operation Inverter is ON when switch is ON External DC voltage source ● 10 to 40 VDC for PSR-1200-24 ON/OFF Fuse 5.7.4 2-Wire Remote ON / OFF Control using ENB Terminals and External Transistor Switch ● 20 to 60 VDC for PSR-1200-48 switch Refer to Fig 5.5...

  • Page 27: Layout

    2 3 4 5 8a 8b 2 3 4 5 8a 8b AC GRID INVERTER BYPASS ALARM PSR-1200-24 1200W Pure Sine Wave Inverter EXT. Switch AC GRID INVERTER BYPASS ALARM PSR-1200-24 Fig 6.1 Front view and layout of Front Panel (With mounting brackets) 1200W Pure Sine Wave Inverter EXT.

  • Page 28: General Information On Lead Acid Batteries

    SECTION 7 | General Information on Lead Acid Batteries 7.1 GENERAL INFO For complete background information on Lead Acid Batteries and charging process, please visit www.samlexamerica.com > support > white papers > White Paper - Batteries, Chargers and Alternators. Lead-acid batteries can be categorized by the type of application: 1.
  • Page 29 SECTION 7 | General Information on Lead Acid Batteries 7.5 TYPICAL BATTERY SIZES The Table 7.1 below shows details of some popular battery sizes: TABLE 7.1: POPULAR BATTERY SIZES BCI* Group Battery Voltage, V Battery Capacity, Ah 27 / 31 GC2** * Battery Council International;...

  • Page 30: Inverter Application

    SECTION 7 | General Information on Lead Acid Batteries 7.7 CHARGING / DISCHARGING CURVES Fig. 7.1 shows the charging and discharging characteristics of a typical 12V / 24V / 48 Lead Acid battery at electrolyte temperature of 80°F / 26.7°C. The curves show the % State of Charge (X-axis) versus terminal voltage (Y-axis) during charging and discharging at different C-Rates.
  • Page 31 SECTION 7 | General Information on Lead Acid Batteries TABLE 7.3 BATTERY CAPACITY VERSUS RATE OF DISCHARGE – C-RATE C-Rate Discharge Current Usable Capacity (%) C/20 100% C/10 Table 7.3 shows that a 100 Ah capacity battery will deliver 100% (i.e. full 100 Ah) capacity if it is slowly discharged over 20 Hours at the rate of 5 Amperes (50W output for a 12V inverter and 100W output for a 24V inverter).
  • Page 32 The threshold of Low DC Input Voltage Alarm is programmable in this Inverter through parameter "UV Alarm" (UV stands for "Under Voltage). Default "UV Alarm" is 21.5V for PSR-1200-24 and 43.0V for PSR- 1200-48. For programming details, refer to Fig 10.1 / Table 10.1 under Main Menu for Parameter Group 2 –...
  • Page 33 In this inverter, the threshold of Low DC Input Voltage Shutdown is programmable and is called "UVP Setting" (UVP stands for Under Voltage Protection). The default value is 20V for PSR-1200-24 and 40V for PSR- 1200-48. This default value is close to the terminal voltage at 100% discharge condition at C-rate discharge current of C/5 Amperes (Refer to Fig 7.1).
  • Page 34 80% Depth of Discharged (20% State of Charge) at C-Rate discharge cur- rent of C/5 Amps, the voltage will be 21.8V for PSR-1200-24 (Refer to Fig 7.1). 7.14 SERIES AND PARALLEL CONNECTION OF BATTERIES 7.114.1 Series Connection...
  • Page 35 SECTION 7 | General Information on Lead Acid Batteries When two or more batteries are connected in parallel, their voltage remains the same but their Ah capacities add up. Fig. 7.3 shows 4 pieces of 48V, 100 Ah Battery Banks connected in parallel to form a battery bank of 48V with a capacity of 400 Ah.
  • Page 36 SECTION 7 | General Information on Lead Acid Batteries 7.15 SIZING THE INVERTER BATTERY BANK One of the most frequently asked questions is, "how long will the batteries last?" This question cannot be answered without knowing the size of the battery system and the load on the inverter. Usually this question is turned around to ask “How long do you want your load to run?”, and then specific calculation can be done to determine the proper battery bank size.

  • Page 37: Installation

    8.0 INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED WITH THE UNIT Following accessories have been provided with the unit: a) AC Power Cord for AC input b) Pin Type Lugs for DC input wiring • PSR-1200-24 PTNB 35-20 ....2 pieces • PSR-1200-48 PTNB 10-12 ....2 pieces c) Spare set screws for DC Input Terminals ..
  • Page 38 SECTION 8 | Installation around the unit to provide adequate ventilation. If installed in an enclosure, openings must be provided in the enclosure, directly opposite to the air-suction and air-exhaust openings of the inverter. Dry: There should be no risk of condensation, water or any other liquid that can enter or fall on the unit. Clean: The area should be free of dust and fumes.
  • Page 39 SECTION 8 | Installation 8.2. OVERALL DIMENSIONS The overall dimensions and the location of the mounting slots for PSR-1200-24 and PSR-1200-48 are shown at Fig. 8.1. Overall dimensions: 482 x 386.8 x 44 mm (W x D x H) 19 x 15.24 x 1.73 in Fig.
  • Page 40 8.4.1 Preventing DC Input Over Voltage It is to be ensured that the DC input voltage of this unit is up to 34 VDC for PSR-1200-24 and 60 VDC for PSR-1200-48 to prevent permanent damage to the unit. Please observe the following precautions: - Ensure that the maximum charging voltage of the external battery charger / alternator / solar charge controller is up to 34 VDC for PSR-1200-24 and up to 60 VDC for PSR-1200-48.
  • Page 41 - These units are designed to operate from Lead Acid Battery System with nominal voltage of 24 VDC for PSR-1200-24 and 48 VDC for PSR-1200-48. Do not operate these units from battery system voltage higher/lower than the above nominal voltages.
  • Page 42 SECTION 8 | Installation Conductors are protected with insulating material rated for specific temperature e.g. 75˚C/167˚F. As current flow produces heat that affects insulation, there is a maximum permissible value of current (called “Ampacity”) for each size of conductor based on temperature rating of its insulation. The insulating material of the cables will also be affected by the elevated operating temperature of the terminals to which these are connected.
  • Page 43 (ii) Copper conductor with temperature rating of 75˚C/167˚F and (iii) Ambient temperature of 30°C / 86°F b) Voltage drop across the length of cables limited to 2% of 24 VDC i.e. 0.48 VDC for PSR-1200-24 and 2% of 48Vi.e. 0.96V for PSR-1200-48...
  • Page 44 To ensure firm contact, 2 pieces of pin type terminal lugs have been provided as follows: • For PSR-1200-24: 2 Lugs Type PTNB 35-20 for wire size AWG #2 (35 mm • For PSR-1200-48: 2 Lugs Type PTNB 10-12 for wire size AWG #8 (10 mm 8.4.7 Reducing RF Interference...
  • Page 45 SECTION 8 | Installation 8.5.1 AC Input and Output Connections 8.5.1.1 AC Inlet AC input is fed through 120 VAC Male Power Inlet (IEC 60320 C14 Connector) (18, Fig 6.2). AC Power cord with mating Female IEC 60320 C13 Connector on one end and NEMA5-15P Plug on the other end has been provided with the unit.

  • Page 46: Operation

    SECTION 9 | Operation 9.1 SWITCHING ON AND SWITCHING OFF THE INVERTER SECTION The Inverter Section of the unit can be switched ON and OFF as follows: • Using 3-Position Rocker Switch (1, Fig 6.1) as follows: Center position: OFF §...
  • Page 47 SECTION 9 | Operation 9.4 FRONT PANEL LEDS FOR MONITORING OF STATUS OF OPERATION Table 9.0 provides information on 4 front panel LEDs (2,3,4,5 Fig 6.1) used for monitoring the operational status of the unit. TABLE 9.0 LEDS FOR MONITORING OPERATING STATUS Name of Status LED Status LED...
  • Page 48 SECTION 9 | Operation TABLE 9.0 LEDS FOR MONITORING OPERATING STATUS (Continued) Name of Status LED Status LED Color Operating Status CONDITION 2 CONDITION 1 § Parameter “Transfer Type” has been set up as § Parameter “Transfer Type” has been set up as “Unsynchronized”...

  • Page 49: Section 10

    Startup Display: Screen 1 Screen 1 will show “SAMLEX AMERICA” as scrolling text in the first line followed by the Model No. of the unit i.e. “PSR-1200-24” or “PSR-1200-48” as scrolling text in the S A M L E X AMER I CA P S R - 1 2 0 0 - 2 4 line.
  • Page 50 SECTION 9 | Operation 9.7 DASHBOARD – GROUP OF 5 SCROLLABLE SCREENS DISPLAYING OPERATING PARAMETERS Refer to the Dash Board portion of the screens at Fig 9.1 (extracted from Fig 10.1). The Dash Board consists of group of 5 scrollable screens that display the operating parameters as described below.

  • Page 51: Section 10

    SECTION 9 | Operation TABLE 9.2 DASHBOARD SCREENS (Continued) Dash Board: Screen 3 Dash Board: Screen 3 for AC Power I n v . P 1 2 0 0 . 0 W Screen 3 displays the Inverter Power (Inv. P) and the Grid Output G r i d .

  • Page 52: Section 10

    SECTION 9 | Operation • “Off- line” and “On- line” modes of operation through programmable parameter “Inverter Mode”. Refer to description of these modes at Section 5.5 and programming information at Section 10.2.3.4. • “Synchronized” and “Unsynchronized” transfer through programmable parameters “Transfer Type”...

  • Page 53: Programming Of Operational Parameters

    Sub-Menu and also save the selected Sub-Menu and also save the selected options options NOTE: Values/settings shown against the parameters are default values for PSR-1200-24. See Table XX for programmable range of values. Setup Screens for Menu Items for Sub Sub-Menu for IP Config Fig 10.1 Menu Map for Programmable Operating Parameters...
  • Page 54 (Over Temperature) Disabled Enabled 6. Short Enabled (Short Circuit) Disabled a. OVP Setting PSR-1200-24: 25.0 to 35.0 VDC 34.0 VDC (Over Voltage PSR-1200-48: 50.0 to 62.0 VDC 60.0 VDC Protection Setting) b. OVP Recovery PSR-1200-24: 24.5 to 34.5 VDC 33.0 VDC (Over Voltage PSR-1200-48: 49.0 to 61.0 VDC...
  • Page 55 (Programmable of Sub Menu Item Default Setting Menu Groups 1 to 6) Parameter) Programmable Parameter) PSR-1200-24: 25.0 to 35.0 VDC 33.0 VDC e. OV Alarm (Over Voltage Alarm) PSR-1200-48: 50.0 to 62.0 VDC 56.0 VDC Group 2 Parameters 2. Input Setup PSR-1200-24: 17.0 to 23.0 VDC...
  • Page 56 SECTION 10 | Programming of Operating Parameters 10.2 DETAILS OF PROGRAMMABLE PARAMETERS LISTED IN TABLE 10.1 AND IN FIG 10.1 Table 10.1 provides list of programmable parameters, their programmable ranges, setup options and default values. Menu Map at Fig 10.1 shows the path to navigate to the setting screen of the desired parameter.
  • Page 57 SECTION 10 | Programming of Operating Parameters 10.2.1.5 “e. Buzzer Setup”: A Buzzer has been provided to attract attention when the unit sees any one or combination of 6 types of alarm and fault conditions. Options and Default settings are shown below. Default setting is “Enabled”...
  • Page 58 Inverting Mode, the AC output of the Inverter will be shut down. Parameter Programmable Range Default PSR-1200-24: 25.0 to 35.0 VDC 34.0 VDC a. OVP Setting Over Voltage Protection Setting) PSR-1200-48: 50.0 to 62.0 VDC 60.0 VDC...
  • Page 59 43.0 VDC NOTE: UV Alarm hysteresis is as follows: (i) 0.5V for PSR-1200-24: The UV Alarm will automatically reset when the voltage rises to 0.5V above the programmed UV setting (ii) 1.0 V for PSR-1200-48: The UV Alarm will automatically reset when the voltage rises to 1.0V above the programmed UV setting.
  • Page 60 SECTION 10 | Programming of Operating Parameters “Synchronizable Frequency Window” = Programmed value of “Output FREQ” of the Inverter (Section 10.2.3.2 above) +/- Programmed value of the “Sync FREQ”. For example, if the “Output Frequency” of the Inverter Section is set at 60 Hz (Default) and “Sync.
  • Page 61 SECTION 10 | Programming of Operating Parameters 10.2.4 Main Menu for Parameter Setup Groups 1-6 > Group 4 “Default Setup” Group 4 of Main Menu has only one Item “Default” that is used to reset all the parameter values to the Default Settings.
  • Page 62 SECTION 10 | Programming of Operating Parameters 10.3 PROGRAMMING OF PARAMETERS 10.3.1 List of Programmable Parameters The values / settings of various operating parameters can be programmed to suit specific application requirements. Table 10.1 provides list of programmable parameters, their programmable ranges, setup options and default values.
  • Page 63 SECTION 10 | Programming of Operating Parameters TABLE 10.2 STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMING SCREENS Types of Screens Examples of Screens Remarks (Column 1) (Column 2) (Column 3) • 1 line, left end: § Numeral 1 to 6 show the Group No. in the MAIN MENU (e.g. Screen 1 shows Group 1 “UI Setting”...
  • Page 64 SECTION 10 | Programming of Operating Parameters 10.3.4 Programming Procedure Refer to the Overall Menu Map at Fig 10.1. From Table 10.1, first identify the parameter to be changed. Then, refer to the Menu Map at Fig 10.1 and determine the navigating path to access the “Set UP Screen”...

  • Page 65: Protections & Alarms

    SECTION 11 | Protections and Alarms 11.1 PROTECTIONS AND ALARMS Details of protections and alarms have been provided as follows: • Table 11.1 provides details of protections resulting in shut down of the Inverter. • Table 11.2 provides details of alarms 11.2 BUZZER AND RELAY BASED REMOTE SIGNALLING 11.2.1 Buzzer: An internal Buzzer has been provided to attract attention when the unit sees any one or combination of 6 types of alarm and fault conditions.
  • Page 66 SECTION 11 | Protections and Alarms Parameter Fault / Alarm Options Default Enabled 1. Fan Fault Enabled Disabled Enabled 2. OV Alarm Enabled (OV: Over Voltage) Disabled Enabled 3. UV Alarm Enabled (UV: Under Voltage) Disabled f. Relay setup Enabled 4.
  • Page 67 SECTION 11 | Protections and Alarms under Main Menu for Parameter Group 3 – "Output Setup" / Sub Menu for Parameter Group 3, Parameter (f) – "OL. Protect" (Section 10.2.3.5). See Table 11.1 under “Overload Protection” for status of front panel LEDs and LCD messaging resulting from this condition.
  • Page 68 This alarm / relay based remote signaling is activated when the DC input voltage is higher than the value of parameter “OV Alarm”. The alarm is reset automatically as follows: • PSR-1200-24: 0.5V lower than the value of “OV Alarm” • PSR-1200-48: 1.0V lower than the value of “OV Alarm”...
  • Page 69 Orange available eter “OVP Setting” ** Warning ** Over voltage Automatic reset: protection!! § PSR-1200-24: 0.5V lower AC Grid than “ OVP Setting” input not Orange Energized § PSR-1200-48: 1.0V lower available than “ OVP Setting” value...

  • Page 70: Section 12

    Energized than the value of parameter Orange available ** Warning ** “OV Alarm” Over voltage Automatic reset: detected!! § PSR-1200-24: 0.5V lower AC Grid than “ OV Alarm” input not Green Orange Energized § PSR-1200-48: 1.0V lower available than “ OV Alarm” value...
  • Page 71 The following DC side fuses have been provided for internal protection of the DC input side: • PSR-1200-24: 4 pieces of 20A fuses in parallel = 80A total. Each fuse: Mini Blade Fuse 32 VDC, 20A. Littel Fuse: 0297020.WXN or equivalent.

  • Page 72: Remote Parameter Monitoring & Setup Using Usb / Rs-232 Serial Communication Protocol

    SECTION 12 | Remote Parameter Monitoring & Setup Using USB / RS-232 Serial Communication Protocol 12.1 USB / RS-232 COMMUNICATION AND OPERATION This unit uses a standard USB connector and a standard RS-232 COM Port. The USB interface only supports Windows Platform (Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10), which virtualizes a serial COM Port.
  • Page 73 SECTION 12 | Remote Parameter Monitoring & Setup Using USB / RS-232 Serial Communication Protocol First, open Tera Term, and choose “Serial” and select Second, choose “Setup” -> “Terminal” to open corresponding COM Port: “Terminal” dialog: Set “CR+LF” for New-line Transmit, and check “Local echo”.
  • Page 74 SECTION 12 | Remote Parameter Monitoring & Setup Using USB / RS-232 Serial Communication Protocol 12.6 COMMAND TABLE Possible Command Command Format Example Meaning Response set forcefan on Turn on the unit’s fan forcefully. set/get Disable the function – “Turn on the unit’s fan forcefully”. forcefan set forcefan off Note: the unit’s fan will be turned on/off according to the tempera-...
  • Page 75 SECTION 12 | Remote Parameter Monitoring & Setup Using USB / RS-232 Serial Communication Protocol 12.6 COMMAND TABLE (Continued) Possible Command Command Format Example Meaning Response set rs232speed 0 Set RS-232 baudrate to 1200 bps set rs232speed 1 Set RS-232 baudrate to 2400 bps set rs232speed 2 Set RS-232 baudrate to 4800 bps set rs232speed 3...
  • Page 76 SECTION 12 | Remote Parameter Monitoring & Setup Using USB / RS-232 Serial Communication Protocol 12.6 COMMAND TABLE (Continued) Command Command Possible Format Example Meaning Response set/get get relayoverload Return whether the Dry Contact Relay will “close” when overloading. relayoverload on/off set relayoverload off Dry Contact Relay will NOT “close”...
  • Page 77 SECTION 12 | Remote Parameter Monitoring & Setup Using USB / RS-232 Serial Communication Protocol 12.6 COMMAND TABLE (Continued) Command Command Possible Format Example Meaning Response get fanfault? get fanfault? Return current status of fan fault normal get ovalarm? get ovalarm? Return current status of Over Voltage Alarm warning get uvalarm?

  • Page 78: Web Monitoring & Snmp

    SECTION 13 | Web Monitoring and SNMP 13. GENERAL This unit supports WEB and SNMP (Simple Network Management Program) through Ethernet ( IPv4 ). 13.1 INSTALLATION 13.1.2 For DHCP 1. Connect Ethernet cable to the Router 2. Connect Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of this unit 3.
  • Page 79 SECTION 13 | Web Monitoring and SNMP Fig 13.1 Dashboard SAMLEX AMERICA INC. | 79...
  • Page 80 SECTION 13 | Web Monitoring and SNMP Name Description Device Info Product Name Model of this product Description User defined in “Control” page Location User defined in “Control” page MAC Address MAC Address of this unit System Up Time Total time elapsed since turning on this unit Temperature DC to DC Temperature in Celsius sensed by NTC-1 near Heat Sink for DC-DC conversion MOSFETS...
  • Page 81 SECTION 13 | Web Monitoring and SNMP 13.2.1.1 Power Monitoring Power Monitoring (Fig 13.3) displays the output power versus time. Fig 13.3 Description of Items displayed in Dashboard at Fig 13.1 13.2.1.2 DC Input Voltage (Vin) Monitoring DC Input Voltage (Vin) Monitor (Fig 13.4) displays the DC input voltage versus time. Fig 13.4 DC Input Voltage (Vin) Monitor SAMLEX AMERICA INC.
  • Page 82 SECTION 13 | Web Monitoring and SNMP 13.2.2 Creating Nickname for the unit Page shown in Fig 13.5 would first pop up an authorization dialog before accessing the content, which is Password-Based. The values in the “Description” / “Location” (Fig 13.1) fields will be shown on the Dash Board as “Description”...
  • Page 83 SECTION 13 | Web Monitoring and SNMP 13.3 E-MAIL NOTIFICATION Refer to Fig 13.7 for Page for E-mail Notification. This page provides an interface for users to setup E-mail related settings. A notification E-mail will be sent when the selected warning(s) occur. 13.3.1 Enable E-Mail Notification Check this box to enable this feature.
  • Page 84 SECTION 13 | Web Monitoring and SNMP 13.4 SNMP This unit supports SNMP v1, v2c. 13.4.1 SNMP Community Configuration Community Configuration Page (Fig 13.8) would first pop up an authorization dialog before accessing the content, which is Password-Based. You can change a few settings of SNMP from this page. Fig 13.8 SNMP Community Configuration 13.4.1.1 Enable SNMP Check this box to enable the whole functionality of SNMP.
  • Page 85 SECTION 13 | Web Monitoring and SNMP 13.4.1.4 Trap Interval Select the time interval between repeated TRAPs. If any abnormal condition continues, a TRAP will be sent by SNMP agent repeatedly till the condition is dismissed. 13.4.2 TRAP TRAP is an active message sent by SNMP agent (This unit) whenever an abnormal situation is encountered (Ex.
  • Page 86 SECTION 13 | Web Monitoring and SNMP Fig 13.10 Demonstration Screen 2 for SNMP Fig 13.11 Demonstration Screen 3 for SNMP 86 | SAMLEX AMERICA INC.
  • Page 87 SECTION 13 | Web Monitoring and SNMP Right click “SNMP Agents”, and select “Add Agent…” in the popup menu (Fig 13.11). Click “Add Agent…” on the left-bottom corner of “Add SNMP Agents” dialog (Fig 13.12). Fig 13.12 Demonstration Screen 4 for SNMP Enter the IP address of this unit in the Address field, and choose “Version 2”(Fig 13.13).
  • Page 88 SECTION 13 | Web Monitoring and SNMP Fig 13.14 Demonstration Screen 6 for SNMP Right click on any node in the right panel, and select “Add Watch…” (Fig 13.14), and the value we want to monitor would appear on the center panel (Fig 13.15). Whenever an abnormal situation is encountered, a TRAP message is sent from the agent (this unit) every N seconds (Configured in SNMP Config page) if the situation continue.
  • Page 89 SECTION 13 | Web Monitoring and SNMP Whenever an abnormal situation is encountered, a TRAP message is sent from the agent (this unit) every N seconds (Configured in SNMP Config page) if the situation continues. The following picture (Fig 13.16) shows the TRAP message received by the SNMP Manager.

  • Page 90: Firmware Upgrade / Backup

    SECTION 14 | Firmware Upgrade / Backup 14. FIRMWARE UPGRADE / BACKUP Firmware upgrade / backup is carried out using computer terminal that is connected to the unit through the USB / RS-232 Serial Communication Port. The computer terminal will require Terminal Emulator Software.
  • Page 91 SECTION 14 | Firmware Upgrade / Backup 14.1.1 Menu Hierarchy Fig 14.4 Menu Hierarchy 14.2 UPGRADE Type “2” (Upgrade) from the Main Menu (Fig 14.3) and then press “Enter” to enter “Upgrade” sub-menu (Fig 14.5). Select a target to upgrade. In the example below (Fig 14.5), Serial 1. Main Controller has been selected.
  • Page 92 SECTION 14 | Firmware Upgrade / Backup Using Terra Terminal File Menu, select "Send file" option (See Fig 14.8). Select the folder in the computer where the Binary file is located and press "Open" (Fig 14.9). Upload will be carried out (See Fig 14.10). Fig 14.8 Demonstration Fig 14.9 Demonstration Screen 9 for Firmware Upgrade Screen 8 for Firmware Upgrade...
  • Page 93 SECTION 14 | Firmware Upgrade / Backup 14.3 BACKUP A terminal Emulator Software will be required. For demonstration below, Terminal Emulator "Real Term" has been used (free download from the internet http://realterm.sourceforge.io/space. Switch to Port tab, and select corresponding Port, and set baud-rate to 76800 bps (Fig 14.11). Fig 14.11 Demonstration Screen 1 for Backup Fig 14.12 Demonstration Screen 2 for Backup Switch to Send Tab, and check +CR and +LR (Fig 14.12.
  • Page 94 SECTION 14 | Firmware Upgrade / Backup In this example, source of backup is "1". Main Controller". Enter 1 to select this source. Sub Menu "Firmware Backup for Main Controller" is now displayed (Fig 14.14). To be prepared to log the incoming binary data, switch to “Capture” tab, and set the output file and “End After”...

  • Page 95: Specifications

    SECTION 15 | Specifications MODEL NO. PSR-1200-24 PSR-1200-48 AC OUTPUT IN INVERTER MODE OUTPUT VOLTAGE 100 - 120 VAC (User selectable) ; Default: 120 VAC OUTPUT FREQUENCY 45 - 65 Hz (User Selectable) ; Default: 60Hz TYPE & OUTPUT WAVE FORM High Frequency Type ;...
  • Page 96 SECTION 15 | Specifications MODEL NO. PSR-1200-24 PSR-1200-48 PROTECTIONS (Cont'd) FAN FAULT ALARM Fan stops Fan stops DC INPUT UNDER VOLTAGE PROTECTION (UVP) 17.0 to 23.0 VDC ; Default: 20.0 VDC 34.0 to 46.0 VDC ; Default: 40.0 VDC DC INPUT UNDER VOLTAGE 17.5 to 23.5 VDC ;...

  • Page 97: Warranty

    Warranty 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PSR-1200-24 and PSR-1200-48 are manufactured by Samlex America, Inc. (the “Warrantor“) is warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service. The warranty period is 2 years for the United States and Canada, and is in effect from the date of purchase by the user (the “Purchaser“).
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  • Page 100 Ph: 1 800 561 5885 Fax: 1 888 814 5210 Local Numbers Ph: 604 525 3836 Fax: 604 525 5221 Website www.samlexamerica.com USA Shipping Warehouses Kent, WA Plymouth, MI Canadian Shipping Warehouse Delta, BC Email purchase orders to orders@samlexamerica.com 11001-PSR-1200-24-48-0518-R2...

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