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- Page 1 DC to AC Power Inverter/Charger Pure Sine Wave Output Owner’s Manual Base Model: 12LP15/12LPC15...
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Page 2: Introduction
Save this manual and keep it in a safe place. Sensata Technologies is an ISO 9001:2015 Registered Company. Sensata uses the following special notices to help prevent injury and/or damage to equipment. DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. -
Page 3: Inverter Safety Instructions
122221 12LPC15 Manual Rev A.docx Inverter Safety Instructions WARNING: Power Inverters produce hazardous voltages. To avoid risk of harm or fire, the unit must be properly installed. WARNING: There are no user serviceable parts inside. Do not remove the cover. WARNING: Power Inverters should not be mounted in a location that may be exposed to rain or spray. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
122221 12LPC15 Manual Rev A.docx TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .................... 2 Important .................... 2 SAFETY LISTING ................... 2 Inverter Safety Instructions ..............3 Battery Safety Instructions ..............3 TABLE OF CONTENTS .................. 4 SPECIFICATIONS ..................6 ... - Page 5 122221 12LPC15 Manual Rev A.docx LED Status Chart ................26 Faults and Warnings - Inverter ............27 Faults and Warnings - Charger ............28 Troubleshooting ................29 APPENDIX ....................30 Accessories & Replacement Parts ............ 30 GFCI Operation ................
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Page 6: Specifications
122221 12LPC15 Manual Rev A.docx SPECIFICATIONS Input Voltage: (Vdc) 10.5-15.0 DC Surge Voltage (Vdc) Up to 24Vdc Output Voltage (Vac) 120 +/- 5% Output Frequency (Hz): 60 +/- .05% THD: < 5% at 12.6Vdc and 1500W Output Waveform: Pure Sine < 5% THD Output Power (Watts Cont.) 1500 Output Current (Aac Cont.) -
Page 7: Physical Description
122221 12LPC15 Manual Rev A.docx PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION GFCI: Provides 120VAC output. Only replace with an approved GFCI. Status LED: This LED will show inverter operation mode and troubleshooting information. See the table in the troubleshooting section at the rear of the manual for further operation mode descriptions. Local On/Off: This switch turns the inverter on or off. -
Page 8: Mounting The Inverter
122221 12LPC15 Manual Rev A.docx MOUNTING THE INVERTER Installation Tools The following tools may be required for inverter installation: Crimper, Cable Ties, Cutter, Drill, #2 Phillips Screw Driver (with a magnetic end), Slotted Screw Driver, Tape Measure, Wire Cutters, Needle Nose Pliers, and Wire Strippers. -
Page 9: Dc Wire Gauge & Fusing
(+) terminal of the battery. An inverter cable kit designed to SAE guidelines can be purchased directly from Sensata – call for options. Torque the DC connections on the inverter to 50-60 lbs.-in. Torque the inverter bonding lug to 45 lbs.-in. for 6AWG or 40 lbs.-in. for 8AWG. - Page 10 122221 12LPC15 Manual Rev A.docx To make your own “Inverter Cable Kit,” follow the below recommendations: Use 1/0-ga stranded copper cables in all cases. USE SGX cross-linked polyurethane insulation type that complies with the high temperature insulation requirements (125°C.) of SAE J-1127 and vehicle manufacturer requirements.
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Page 11: Wiring Diagram
122221 12LPC15 Manual Rev A.docx WIRING DIAGRAM Typical DC Wiring Diagram FUSE TO CHASSIS 12.6Vdc GROUND BATTERY Cable Connection Procedure Remove the fuse from the fuse holder. Connect the inverter’s bonding lug to ground of the vehicle chassis. Connect the ring terminated end of the black inverter cable set directly to the (-) Negative side of the battery bank at a negative battery post. -
Page 12: Ac Input/Output Connections
122221 12LPC15 Manual Rev A.docx AC INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTIONS WARNING: Do not connect another source of AC power directly to the AC output of the inverter. This will result in damage not covered under warranty. GFCI: A 20A GFCI is installed into the side of the inverter, except for “H” suffix hardwire only versions where it is omitted. - Page 13 122221 12LPC15 Manual Rev A.docx Connect inverter AC output wires here. Black is AC hot, white is AC neutral, and green is ground. Figure 6 - AC Inverter Output Connections Connect charger AC input wires here. Black is AC hot, white is AC neutral, and green is ground.
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Page 14: Remote Inverter On/Off Switch
122221 12LPC15 Manual Rev A.docx REMOTE INVERTER ON/OFF SWITCH Remote Inverter ON/OFF Switch – Customer Supplied Two types of remote switches may be used to control the inverter/charger. They are momentary or snap switches. However, the type of switch used can only be used in specific circumstances. For non “-R” suffix versions, a momentary switch must be used. -
Page 15: Operation
122221 12LPC15 Manual Rev A.docx OPERATION Once the inverter has been fully installed and wired, and DC power has been applied, the inverter is ready to turn on. The Status LED beneath the AC wiring box on the left side of the inverter shows the current state of the inverter. Inverter Power Mode The inverter can now be turned on by using the local or remote switch. -
Page 16: Configurations
122221 12LPC15 Manual Rev A.docx CONFIGURATIONS Default Configuration DEFAULT SETTINGS Local Shut Down Load Branch Circuit AC Line CAN Baud MODEL Remote Switch Aux Control Battery Type Switch Battery Timer Sense Rating Qualify Instance Rate LP STANDARD ENABLED MOMENTARY 10.5 V OFF DISABLED 250k LP WITH "R"... -
Page 17: Switch Options
122221 12LPC15 Manual Rev A.docx Switch Options The inverter can be configured by the factory or through the CAN configuration interface to have different local and remote switch configurations. The local switch may be set to enabled or disabled. The remote switch may be set to snap or momentary. “Snap”... -
Page 18: Auxiliary Control
122221 12LPC15 Manual Rev A.docx NOTE: While in sleep mode it may take up to one second for the load to receive power when the load is applied. NOTE: The LED on the GFCI will blink when the inverter has gone to sleep. Auxiliary Control The “AUX”... -
Page 19: Branch Circuit Rating (Lpc Only)
122221 12LPC15 Manual Rev A.docx AGM the blink code is Amber-Green-Green. For Gel the blink code is Amber-Green- Green-Green. Branch Circuit Rating (LPC only) The branch circuit rating (“BCR”) can be set to 0, 5, 10, 15, or 20A. If set to 0A, the charger will not enable. -
Page 20: Inverter Configuration Tool
122221 12LPC15 Manual Rev A.docx INVERTER CONFIGURATION TOOL The inverter/charger settings described in the previous section may be adjusted with a CAN interface kit, which is sold separately. The kit consists of a Kvaser CAN interface which connects to a USB port on a laptop, a DB9 to RJ45 adapter, a terminating resistor, and a Windows PC program that can be installed on a x32 or x64 machine. -
Page 21: Theory Of Operation
122221 12LPC15 Manual Rev A.docx THEORY OF OPERATION Inverter Usage: Any 120 VAC, 60 Hz single phase product within the inverter’s power rating. The inverter front “STATUS” LED will be Green while the inverter is on. The AC power produced by the inverter comes from the energy stored in the battery bank through a sophisticated electronic inversion process. -
Page 22: External Power Mode (Lpc Only)
122221 12LPC15 Manual Rev A.docx External Power Mode (LPC only) Bypass Relay: The loads attached to the inverter output will operate directly from the external AC power line independently of the inverter ON/OFF status. If the inverter is left ON (standby mode), the built-in bypass relay will automatically cycle back and forth between “Inverter Power”... - Page 23 122221 12LPC15 Manual Rev A.docx The charger splits the input current to the charger and to the AC output. The charger will limit the amount of current flowing to battery based on the AC current limit setting. If the total input current exceeds the limit setting, the charge current will be reduced until the limit is met.
- Page 24 122221 12LPC15 Manual Rev A.docx Charger Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS): Charger operation with a BTS cable is REQUIRED! The BTS measures the battery temperature and automatically adjusts the charger output voltage for the fastest and safest charge. When batteries are cold, their chemical reaction is slowed, so they will not take on a charge as easily.
- Page 25 122221 12LPC15 Manual Rev A.docx (XX=length in feet - 6, 8, 15, 25, 40) NOTE: If the Temp. Sensor Cable is not connected; the battery charger will not function Temperature Compensation using BTS +0.75 +0.60 +0.45 +0.30 +0.15 0.00 ‐0.15 ‐0.30 ‐0.45 ‐0.60 ‐0.75 32°F 41°F 50°F 59°F 68°F 77°F 86°F 95°F 104°F 113°F 122°F 131°F 140°F...
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Page 26: Troubleshooting Guide
WARNING: Do not remove chassis cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Call or e-mail customer service for free consultation during business hours. Business hours are 7:30am-5:30pm C.S.T Phone: 1-800-553-6418 or 1-651-653-7000 E-mail: inverterinfo@sensata.com; Fax: 1-888-439-3565 or 1-651-653-7600 Website: http://dimensions.sensata.com LED Status Chart ... -
Page 27: Faults And Warnings - Inverter
122221 12LPC15 Manual Rev A.docx Faults and Warnings - Inverter Low Battery – The inverter LED will switch to solid Amber when the DC voltage measured at the inverter input terminals drops below the low battery setpoint. After five seconds, the inverter will shut down if the DC voltage has not recovered above the low battery setpoint. -
Page 28: Faults And Warnings - Charger
122221 12LPC15 Manual Rev A.docx Faults and Warnings - Charger Battery Probe – If the battery temperature sensor (BTS) has been disconnected or is shorted, the charger LED will blink amber one time. Warm Battery - If the battery temperature measured by the BTS is between 50°C and 59.9°C, the charger will reduce the charge current to the minimum. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
122221 12LPC15 Manual Rev A.docx Troubleshooting NOTE: If the status LED's are illuminated, refer to the “LED Status Chart” on the previous page for additional information. No AC output power during inverter mode: Is the in-line fuse which is located within 18” from the battery’s positive post installed or open? Are the DC connections tight and clean? Is the AC output circuit breaker tripped? -
Page 30: Appendix
122221 12LPC15 Manual Rev A.docx APPENDIX Accessories & Replacement Parts PART ITEM DESCRIPTION NUMBER 430005 GFCI Outlet, Leviton GFNT2 431021 Fuse holder with cover 430012 Fuse 350A, ANN-350 430010 Fuse 200A, ANN-200 430011 Fuse 250A, ANN-250 430012 Fuse 300A, ANN-300 612007 20FT LED REMOTE MOMENTARY SWITCH CABLE 510031... -
Page 31: Inverter Model Options
122221 12LPC15 Manual Rev A.docx Self-Testing – The GFCI will periodically test the ground fault detection circuit in the background. If the test determines there is a problem with the detection circuit, the GFCI will trip and/or notify the user visually with the status LED. The GFCI will perform a self-test when AC power is first applied to it. -
Page 32: Step Battery Charger Recipes With Bts
122221 12LPC15 Manual Rev A.docx 3 Step Battery Charger Recipes with BTS Battery Type AGM GEL Wet Constant Current “CC” Charge Phase CC charge current limit SEE SPEC CC phase terminates 1. When battery voltage reaches the CV Voltage Constant Voltage “CV” Charge Phase CV charge 14.3 VDC 13.7 VDC 14.6 VDC voltage @ 77F/25C CV voltage temp 5mv/cell/°C compensated Maximum constant voltage 15.0 VDC @ 4C 14.5 VDC @ ‐6C 15.0 VDC @ 10C at low temps CV phase 1. When charge current is reduced. terminates 2. When the CV timeout is reached. CV phase 6 hours (may be configured through CAN) ... -
Page 33: Charger Output Vs. Temperature
122221 12LPC15 Manual Rev A.docx Charger Output vs. Temperature Charger Temperature Compensation, Flooded Lead Acid acceptance Maximum output of float 15.5 15.0 volts to protect vehicle electronics CV Voltage 14.6 at 77 F 14.5 Charger 13.5 reduced Volts at 122 F ... -
Page 34: Can
122221 12LPC15 Manual Rev A.docx The inverter is compatible with RV-C CAN, developed by the RVIA (Recreational Vehicle Industry Association). CAN allows for the inverter to communicate with other devices on the network. For CAN to work properly, the inverter and all other devices on the CAN network must be using the same CAN protocol. - Page 35 122221 12LPC15 Manual Rev A.docx Figure 15 - Communications ...
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Page 37: Limited Warranty Terms & Conditions
Claims for shortage and lost shipments must be made in writing to Sensata Technologies within 10 days of date of shipment. Claims not reported within this time frame will not be honored. - Page 38 4467 White Bear Parkway St. Paul, MN 55110 Phone: 651-653-7000, 800-553-6418 Fax: 651-653-7600, 888-439-3565 inverterinfo@sensata.com www.dimensions.sensata.com Form # 122221 Revision A 12LP15/12LPC15 Manual ...