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Toll Free: 1-800-440-3504 Web site – www.unipowerco.com When contacting UNIPOWER, please be prepared to provide: 1. The product model number, spec number, S build number, and serial number - see the equipment nameplate on the front panel 2. Your company’s name and address 3.
SCIMITAR 5000 SERIES INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL P O W E R I N G T E C H N O L O G Y Contents 1. Features ...................................4 1.1 Applications ................................4 1.2 Specifications ................................5 1.4 MECHANICAL DRAWING ............................6 2. INTRODUCTION ................................7 2.1 Front Panel Description ..............................7 2.2 Rear Panel Description ...............................7 2.3 Installation ..................................9...
SCIMITAR 5000 SERIES INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL P O W E R I N G T E C H N O L O G Y 1. Features • Pure sine wave output (THD <3%) R Load • By-pass function • Output frequency : 50/60Hz switch •...
SCIMITAR 5000 SERIES INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL P O W E R I N G T E C H N O L O G Y 1.2 Specifications MODEL INV2450R-B INV4850R-B INV2450RH-B INV4850RH-B NUMBER 100-120VAC Models 200-240VAC Models Inverter Section Input Voltage Range 20-32VDC 42-62VDC 20-32VDC...
SCIMITAR 5000 SERIES INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL P O W E R I N G T E C H N O L O G Y 1.4 MECHANICAL DRAWING REAR VIEW (as seen from back) 18.98” (482.0mm) 18.11” (460.0mm) 0.12” (3.0mm) 0.12”...
T E C H N O L O G Y 2. INTRODUCTION Scimitar 3000 Series is an advanced range of pure sine wave output power inverters employing microprocessor technology. For optimum performance and life expectancy they must be installed and used properly.
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WARNING: Reverse polarity connection will blow an internal fuse and may also damage the unit beyond repair. Pay particular attention when connecting to a -48V battery system. In such event the unit will have to be returned to UNIPOWER for repair if possible and any remaining warranty will be void. -48V SYSTEM +24V SYSTEM...
SCIMITAR 5000 SERIES INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL P O W E R I N G T E C H N O L O G Y 2.2.7 Frame Ground. Connect to the frame ground of the cabinet or rack in which the unit is installed using 8AWG wire. WARNING! Operation of this inverter without a proper ground connection may result in an electrical safety hazard.
2.4 Quick Hook-up and Testing 2.4.1 Unpack and inspect the inverter. If any damage is visible do not proceed any further. Contact UNIPOWER Customer Service immediately Ensure that the power switch and the AC input breaker are in the OFF position.
Set the power switch to the ON position. After a moment you will hear three beeps. At the same time, the display scrolls the word “UNIPOWER” twice. After that, you will hear a continuous sound from internal alarm. When the AC output voltage shows on the display the unit will have completed the start-up sequence.
SCIMITAR 5000 SERIES INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL P O W E R I N G T E C H N O L O G Y 2.5.2 230V models only. The neutral conductor of the AC output of the Inverter is connected to the safety ground during inverter operation.
SCIMITAR 5000 SERIES INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL P O W E R I N G T E C H N O L O G Y UNIPOWER recommends the following cables for optimum inverter performance. Model NUMBER Wire In-line Size Fuse...
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SCIMITAR 5000 SERIES INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL P O W E R I N G T E C H N O L O G Y 2.8.5 Input DC Voltage Indicator When the VDC LED is lit the display shows the DC Input Voltage 2.8.6 Temperature Indicator When the TEMP LED is lit the display shows the internal Operating Temperature...
Also, the warranty will be void in the event that any seals have been broken or tampered with. Scimitar 3000 Series inverters are designed to comply with all relevant EMI Regulations so long as they have been correctly installed. If incorrectly installed interference with other electronic equipment in close proximity may occur.
5. Warranty (summary) Scimitar 3000 Series inverters are warranted for two (2) years from date of shipment against defects in material and workmanship. This warranty does not extend to products which have been opened, altered or repaired by persons other than persons authorized by UNIPOWER or to products which become defective due to acts of God, negligence or the failure of customer to fully follow instructions with respect to installation, application or maintenance.
* default setting as shipped. 8. Communications Protocol & Remote ON/OFF Function Scimitar 3000 Series inverters can communicate their status to a computer via an RS232 connection by sending a single ‘Status Inquiry’ Telnet command from the computer as follows.
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SCIMITAR 5000 SERIES INSTALLATION & OPERATING MANUAL P O W E R I N G T E C H N O L O G Y There should be a space character between every field is list as followed: Start byte : ( I/P voltage : MMM.M------------------------------(SPEC) M is an integer number ranging from 0 to 9. The unit is Volts.
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Note that only a 3 wire RS232 cable may be used otherwise damage may occur to the Inverter and/or the PC. INVERTER This document is believed to be correct at time of publication and UNIPOWER LLC accepts no responsibility for consequences from printing errors or inaccuracies. Specifications are subject to change without notice.