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- Page 2 This file was converted to PDF format. If you are interested in a Microsoft PowerPoint formatted file send a request to: pm_eps@nmci.usmc.mil...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Published by the Program Manager, TABLE OF Expeditionary Power Systems, Marine Corps Systems Command on CONTENTS 29 February 2008 PURPOSE OFF VEHICLE GROUNDING REQUIREMENTS DESCRIPTION QP-1800 FRONT PANEL COMPONENTS QP-1800 REAR PANEL COMPONENT NSN's AND MANUALS QP-1800 CONTROL PANEL IISR (AN/PRC-153) SUPPORT BEFORE/DURING/AFTER OPERATION CHECKS WATTAGE GUIDE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS... -
Page 4: Purpose
PURPOSE This job aid provides basic operating instructions for the Quiet Power (QP-1800) DC-to-AC Power Inverter. The QP-1800 is designed to connect to a military vehicles’ 24 VDC power system and was fielded to Marine Corps units for installation on the following USMC HMMWV models. -
Page 5: Description
DESCRIPTION Continuous Power 1800W Surge Power 2900W The QP-1800 Inverter is a semi- Output Frequency 60Hz ruggedized 1800W DC-to-AC (true sine Output Waveform True Sine Wave wave) inverter that draws power from the Input Voltage Range 20-32 Volts DC 24 VDC vehicle battery and delivers a Output Voltage 115 Volts AC true sine wave 115 VAC output. - Page 6 QP-1800 SYSTEM COMPONENTS QP-1800 Inverter NATO Cable Case (1) per system (1) per system (1) per system Mounting Bracket 32V Fast-Blow Fuse Battery Terminal MEG125 Replacement Operator’s Manual Vibration Isolators Covers (2) per system 1 Spare per system (1) per system (4) per system Page 3...
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Page 7: Components
SL-3 COMPONENTS & MANUALS NOMENCLATURE NSN / PART NUMBER SHORT TITLE PCN NUMBER Inverter 6130-01-496-6448 TM 11460A-OR/1 500 114600 00 NATO Cable 6150-01-497-2515 SL-3-11460A 123 114600 00 Transportation Case 7050-01-551-0600 MI 11460-OI/1 160 114600 00 Mounting Bracket Part # 287A125 CAGE 78535 Job Aid Over Packed with QP-1800 Battery Covers (Set) -
Page 8: Iisr (An/Prc-153) Support
RADIO SET AN/PRC-153 INTEGRATED INTRA SQUAD RADIO (IISR) The 24 unit battery charger 2 chargers shown is a component of the in the back AN/PRC-153 (IISR) radio set. This charger consists of four, six station charging assemblies. As pictured, the QP-1800 is capable of supporting all four charging assemblies. -
Page 9: Wattage Guide
COMMERCIAL STARTING RUNNING WATTAGE GUIDE WATTS WATTS Microwave Oven (625 Watts) This table is a representation Commercial Radio 50 - 200 of approximate load values for Hand Drill (1/4 inch) various commercial appliances Color Television and military radio power adapters. Laptop Computer 50 –... -
Page 10: Vehicle Considerations
VEHICLE CONSIDERATIONS When using the QP-1800 in vehicle installations, it is important to understand that the vehicle battery holds a limited amount of power from which the QP-1800 inverter draws to supply AC voltage. When the vehicle is running, the battery is recharged and in most conditions the QP-1800 will supply power as long as there is fuel to run the vehicle. -
Page 11: Military Vehicle Batteries
MILITARY VEHICLE BATTERIES Check the health of vehicle batteries and cables, they are an important part of this system. Check for good fluid levels (6T batteries), no corrosion, tight connections, and no frayed HAWKER 6T SERIES cables. The OPTIMA battery is not authorized for installation in vehicles. -
Page 12: General Safety Precautions
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not expose the inverter to rain or obstruct the ventilation openings. Do not install the QP-1800 in a zero tolerance compartment. Overheating may result. Make sure existing vehicle electrical wiring is in good condition. Do not operate the QP-1800 if it has been damaged in anyway. Disconnect DC power from the inverter before attempting any preventive or corrective maintenance. -
Page 13: Safety Features
SAFETY FEATURES, POWER STRIPS, & WATTAGE LIMITATIONS The QP-1800 is protected by an internal, 32V, fast-blow fuse. The QP-1800 has a 15A resettable circuit breaker. It also has a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) built into the duplex outlet. The use of power strips IS NOT recommended. If required, closely monitor the power and battery voltage as the load increases. -
Page 14: Mounting The Qp-1800
MOUNTING THE QP-1800 The primary method of mounting is using a mounting bracket as shown on page 13. However, for unique mission requirements, the QP-1800 can be mounted on a horizontal or vertical surface (see page 12). The control panel can be removed and re-attached in different orientations to match the various mounting options. -
Page 15: Mounting (Approved Orientations)
APPROVED MOUNTING ORIENTATION OF THE QP-1800 The QP-1800 must be mounted in one of the three approved orientations shown. Mounting in one of the two prohibited configurations could allow foreign objects to drop into the AC receptacle, controls, or cooling fan. Page 12... - Page 16 MODIFICATION INSTRUCTIONS MI 11460-OI/1 MI 11460A-OI/1 provides instructions for installing the QP- 1800 using the vehicle mounting bracket (top right) or directly to the top of the wheel well (bottom right). When the wheel well contains air conditioning components, use of the vehicle mounting bracket is MANDATORY.
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Page 17: Securing Ancillary Devices
SECURING ANCILLARY DEVICES The mounting bracket has an area for securing ancillary devices. Avoid the use of AC extension cord(s) Devices should wherever possible. If extension cords must be be, whenever used, they must be three (3) conductor cords practical, secured (grounded) and must be suitable for the circuit with straps. -
Page 18: Dc Cable Installation And Grounding
DC CABLE INSTALLATION & GROUNDING Ensure that the DC SLAVE Cable is disconnected from the vehicle and the QP-1800 is turned off. Connect cable ends to posts (+, red, left); (-, black, right). Install lock washers & nuts; tighten until snug). Verify polarity or the MEG 125 internal fuse will be blown (see page 26). -
Page 19: Off Vehicle Grounding Requirements
OFF VEHICLE GROUNDING REQUREMENTS When the vehicle comes to a stop, the inverter may be used to power off-vehicle accessories. When powering off-vehicle accessories, it is necessary to make an additional grounding connection between the Chassis grounding point on the ¶... -
Page 20: Qp-1800 Front Panel
QP-1800 FRONT PANEL Duplex (AC) Outlet LCD Display GFCI (Ground Fault Control Panel Circuit Interrupter) On/Off (O/I) Rocker Switch Circuit Breaker Page 17... -
Page 21: Qp-1800 Rear Panel
QP-1800 REAR PANEL Serial Number Ground Lug Mounting holes used to install Isolators - Input Terminals (2) (2) on each side (not shown) (+) & (-) Page 18... -
Page 22: Qp-1800 Control Panel
QP-1800 CONTROL PANEL The QP-1800 control panel consists of the Off/On (‘O/I’) switch and Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) monitor screen. INVERTER O/I. Turns the QP-1800 ON (‘I’). Also used to enable or disable the POWERSAVE mode during the power-up sequence. LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD). -
Page 23: Before/During/After Operation Checks
BEFORE AND DURING OPERATION CHECKS Check inverter casing, mounting, and control panel for obvious damage. Check inverter ventilation openings for obstructions. Check inverter for loose or missing mounting screws. Check vibration isolators for obvious damage or excessive wear. Check NATO cable for obvious damage. Check NATO cable for tight connections to inverter and good connection to vehicle NATO receptacle. -
Page 24: Operating Instructions
QP-1800 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Move rocker switch to the ‘I’ position. The following will be displayed: model number (1800 watt), input voltage, output voltage, frequency configuration, and POWERSAVE mode OFF. 2. Following the initial display, the display panel defaults to the standard display information showing input voltage, input current and output power. -
Page 25: Testing The Qp-1800
TESTING THE QP-1800 STEP 1. Check wiring connections on the QP-1800 for correct polarity and secure connections. STEP 2. Turn rocker switch to ‘I’ position. Observe the power-up sequence on the display. Input current and input voltage should be displayed. STEP 3. -
Page 26: Powersave Mode
QP-1800 POWERSAVE MODE The QP-1800 has a function mode called POWERSAVE. When enabled by the operator, this sleep mode shuts off much of the control circuitry power reducing the standby current draw from your vehicle batteries (approximately 1.5 watts with no load). In the POWERSAVE mode, the QP-1800 transmits a pulse every 2.5 seconds to detect if a load has been applied. -
Page 27: Enabling Powersave
HOW TO ENABLE POWERSAVE 1. Turn the control panel switch to the ‘O’ position. 2. Switch the unit back to the ‘I’ position. You will see the initial power-up information being displayed (model/voltage/frequency). 3. When the control panel displays “POWERSAVE OFF” turn the switch back to the ‘O’... -
Page 28: System Trip Voltages
SYSTEM TRIP VOLTAGES The QP-1800 operates from an input voltage of 20 - 32 volts. Peak performance occurs when DC voltage is in the range of 24 volts to 30 volts. The QP-1800 will indicate high and low voltage conditions as shown below. -
Page 29: 32V Fast-Blow Fuse Replacement
(#2 Phillips) and lift off. Use 20 PSI compressed air to blow out dust. Measure resistance of MEG125 fuse, verify a blown fuse, remove and replace with Iris PN 287.0128 “Fuse, Littlefuse Mega 125 (125 A)” Only qualified electronics maintenance technicians are authorized to perform this function. -
Page 30: Fault Indicator Guide
FAULT INDICATOR GUIDE Fault conditions are displayed on the control panel along with an alarm sound and blinking LCD back-light. Control Panel Indication Fault Condition Solution Check for fault with battery charging HIGH BATT SHUTDOWN Battery voltage too high. system. Manually reset inverter by turning switch to 'O' then to 'I' again. -
Page 31: Fault Indicator Guide
'O' and back PS_FAULT SHUTDOWN system hardware to 'I'. If unit still does not operate, contact fault. Iris Technology for service warranty DC-DC SHUTDOWN replacement. Circuit overload condition Turn system off, remove load, reset circuit... -
Page 32: Trouble Shooting Tips
TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS Problem or Symptom Possible Cause Solution Dust or other foreign matter in Refer unit to qualified Inverter does not operate. unit or clogged ventilation electronics technician for openings. internal cleaning. Recharge vehicle batteries, No output voltage and control check connections and cable. -
Page 33: Trouble Shooting Tips
TROUBLE SHOOTING TIPS Problem or Symptom Possible Cause Solution Use proper cable and make Low battery warning on all the Poor DC wiring, poor battery solid connections. time, voltage indicator below 22.0 condition. Charge batteries or use new charged VDC. vehicle batteries.
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