User Manual About this Manual Table of Contents About this Manual ................1 General Safety ..................2 Technical Specifications ............... 3 Package Contents ................. 5 About the Inverter ................5 Mounting ..................... 7 Installation ................... 7 Normal Operation ................9 Connections ..................
User Manual General Safety In this manual you will find the following symbols: Shows you useful tips and information about the device. Indicates a mandatory requirement for the following instruction. Shows the result of an instruction. 2 General Safety This manual supports the safe handling of the device. Use the device solely in accordance with its intended use: The G3 sine wave inverter with a lightweight and compact design has switching power supply technology and is suitable for mobile and stationary...
User Manual Technical Specifications 3 Technical Specifications Model 1012 1312 1512 2012 Output power Continuous power 1,000 W 1,300 W 1,500 W 2,000 W Overload (1 s) 2,000 W 3,000 W 3,000 W 4,000 W Overload (10 s) 1,500 W 1,800 W 2,000 W 2,800 W...
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User Manual Technical Specifications Model 1012 1312 1512 2012 Output power Protection class IP21 Dimensions, housing 299 x 198.2 x 116 mm 376 x 198.2 x (LxWxH) 116 mm Dimension, housing with 334 x 198.2 x 116 mm 412 x 198.2 x connections (LxWxH) 116 mm Weight...
User Manual Package Contents Model 1024 1524 2324 Input voltage (DC) Switch-off voltage 18 V (Response time < 10 s) Switch-on voltage 25.5 V (restart) Mechanical specification Protection class IP21 Dimensions, housing 299 x 198.2 x 116 mm 376 x 198.2 x (LxWxH) 116 mm Dimensions, housing...
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User Manual About the Inverter Control displays between the data slots Control displays Pos. Colour Function Green Illuminates when data connection is “high” Yellow Illuminates when data connection is “low” Orange Illuminates when remote switch is “on”. Not assigned Details and connections Description Connection, positive terminal of the battery Connection, negative terminal of the battery...
User Manual Mounting 6 Mounting To mount the device, perform the following steps: NOTICE Choose a cool, dry and well-ventilated mounting site. The device must be protected from dust and moisture. Do not mount the device directly next to or above batteries. ...
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User Manual Installation Connecting the Battery (DC Cable) To connect the battery, perform the following steps: Connect one wire of the DC cable to the negative terminal of the inverter. Connect one wire of the DC cable to the positive terminal of the inverter.
User Manual Normal Operation Connecting Consumers To connect consumers, perform the following steps: Insert the plug of the consumer into the Neutrik input (grey) of the device. A Neutrik plug is included. You will find information on how to install the plug on p. 13. Ensure that the consumers are protected with an adequate protective device.
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User Manual Normal Operation Standby Mode If the AC voltage is not required continuously, a standby mode can be activated. In standby mode, the internal consumption is less than 2 W. In standby mode, the device generates a short pulse every 2 seconds. ...
User Manual Connections 9 Connections The pins for single wire communication are connected in parallel. Plug, RJ12 Signal Description -Temp X1 Temperature sensor (-) Ground Ground, consumer (fused) +Temp X1 Temperature sensor (+) Sync_In/Out Not assigned Data Single wire communication (Clayton) Remote Connection for connecting an external on/off switch.
User Manual Control Displays and Error Descriptions 10 Control Displays and Error Descriptions Blue LED Description Steady light Inverter in operation …..…..…..…..….. Start mode – Load adjustment ....…....... Output overloaded ....……... Operating temperature too high (automatic cooling and restart) ....…….. Short-circuit at the inverter output .......
User Manual Mount Neutrik Plug 12 Mount Neutrik Plug Use the following plug to connect the consumers: AC output plug, type Neutrik NAC3FCB – grey Connections Cable preparation Sleeve Insert Clamp sleeve Screw connection Coding, type B (grey) Page 13 of 18...
The G3 sine wave inverter in models 1012, 1024, 1312, 1512, 1524, 2012, 2324 complies with the requirements of the following directives: 2014/30/EC: 2014/35/EC: 2011/65/EC: RoHS The current and complete document is available on request from techdoc@leab.eu. Page 14 of 18...
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User Manual Appendix Appendix: Use of Lead-acid Batteries Selection of the Battery Select a deep-cycle battery (e.g. lead-gel battery) as the power source for the inverter. These batteries are designed for higher continuous loads and cyclical discharges of up to 80% of their capacity without damaging the battery.
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User Manual Appendix Connecting Batteries in Series 2 batteries connected in series provide double the supply voltage. However, the total capacity does not increase. Example: 2 batteries 12 V / 100 Ah connected in series provide a supply voltage of 24 V with 100 Ah. Connecting Batteries in Parallel 2 batteries connected in parallel provide double the battery...
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User Manual Appendix Topping up Acid Level Ensure that the cell grids are always covered with acid. Always use distilled water to top up the battery, never normal drinking or sea water. Follow the manufacturer's instructions when topping up the acid level. Maintenance of Sealed Batteries Sealed batteries require little maintenance.
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User Manual Appendix Notes Page 18 of 18...
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