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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: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..............................4 Contact Us ...................................4 Important Safety Information ............................5 Specifications ..................................7 Components ..................................8 Design Features ...................................9 Installation ..............................10 Mount Inverter ..................................10 DC Wire Gauge & Fusing ...............................11 AC Input/Output Connections ............................14 Remote Inverter “On/Off ” Switch ..........................16 Operation .............................. - Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS CONTINUED Appendix ............................... 34 Accessories & Replacement Parts ..........................34 Inverter Model Options ..............................34 CAN ....................................35 Limited Warranty Terms & Conditions ....................... 37...
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Page 4: Introduction
Please read this manual completely before installing or operating the unit. All information is subect to change without warning. Contact Sensata for the latest updates. Contact Us Sensata Technologies can be reached by phone or email if you need assistance with this product. 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://magnum-dimensions.com/... -
Page 5: Important Safety Information
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: Safety Symbols DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. - Page 6 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, spray, salt, or corrosive chemicals.
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Page 7: Specifications
Specifications All ratings above assume 12.6 VDC nominal voltage, 25°C ambient temperature, and the inverter is mounted in free air. 12.6 VDC is to be measured at the inverter input terminals. For use at ambient temperatures less than -20°C, use the hardwire connections. The GFCI may not properly operate at temps below -20°C. -
Page 8: Components
Components Figure 1 Components A. GFCI (not available with “H” suffix) B. Status LED C. Local On/Off D. AC Input and Output Breakers (no input breaker for inverter LP (inverter-only) models E. Bonding Lug F. DC Input Connections G. Remote On/Off Wiring Tab H. -
Page 9: Design Features
Design Features • GFCI: Provides 120 VAC 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. •... -
Page 10: Installation
INSTALLATION Mount Inverter WARNING: Power inverters produce hazardous voltages. To avoid risk of harm or fire, the unit must be properly installed. WARNING: Power inverters should not be mounted in a location that may be exposed to rain or spray. WARNING: Power inverters should not be installed in a zero-clearance enclosure. -
Page 11: Dc Wire Gauge & Fusing
An inverter cable kit (positive cable, negative cable, and proper fuse) is needed to connect the inverter to a battery bank. An inverter cable kit designed to SAE guidelines can be purchased directly from Sensata – call for options. Min. Cable and Max. Fusing Guide for 3% Voltage Drop at 100% Output Inverter to Battery Est. - Page 12 DC Wire Gauge & Fusing Continued Make an Inverter Cable Kit 1. Use 1/0 AWG stranded copper cables in all cases. NOTE: The maximum recommended length of the inverter cable is 15 ft, and the cable must be fused within 18 inches of the positive (+) terminal of the battery.
- Page 13 DC Wire Gauge & Fusing Continued Typical Cable Connection Procedure NOTE: Refer to Figure 4 for a typical DC wiring diagram. See Table 2 for proper cable sizes. 1. Remove the fuse from the fuse holder. 2. Connect the inverter’s bonding lug to ground of the vehicle chassis. 3.
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Page 14: Ac Input/Output Connections
AC Input/Output Connections WARNING: Damage to the power inverter will occur if an external AC power source is applied to the inverter’s AC hardwire output. WARNING: Do not directly connect another source of AC power to the AC output of the inverter. This will result in damage not covered under warranty. - Page 15 AC Input/Output Connections Continued Figure 7 AC Input for Charger/Bypass NOTE: The AC input should be protected by a 20 A branch rated breaker external to the inverter/charger. NOTE: The AC output should be protected by a branch rated breaker external to the inverter if required to comply with the National Electric Code, NFPA 70, or the Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1.
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Page 16: Remote Inverter "On/Off " Switch
Remote Inverter “On/Off ” Switch Remote Inverter “On/Off ” Switch Installation – Customer Supplied For non “-R” suffix versions, a momentary switch must be used. In non-remote only mode, the momentary switch will toggle the inverter state between on and off, or standby and off while in charge mode. The remote switch may be customer supplied or ordered separately from the factory. -
Page 17: Operation
OPERATION Once the inverter has been fully installed, 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 Usage: Any 120 VAC, 60 Hz single phase product within the inverter’s power rating. -
Page 18: External Power Mode (Lpc Only)
External Power Mode (LPC Only) Battery Charge The LED display panel will show charger mode and the status LED located on the side of the inverter will blink green to indicate the charging process mode. See the LED Status Chart for additional blink codes. NOTE: The battery charger requires about 8 VDC to be present at the DC output before the charger will operate. - Page 19 External Power Mode (LPC Only) Continued Battery Charger Continued Battery Type Bulk Charge Phase Bulk charge current limit SEE SPEC Bulk phase terminates 1. When battery voltage reaches the accept voltage Accept Charge Phase Accept charge voltage @ 77°F/25°C 14.3 VDC 13.7 VDC 14.6 VDC Accept voltage temp compensated...
- Page 20 External Power Mode (LPC Only) Continued Charger Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS) The BTS measures the battery temperature and automatically adjusts the charger output voltage for the fastest and safest charge. NOTE: If the BTS cable is not connected, the battery charger will not function. The charger will output about 8 VDC if the battery voltage has been removed after the charger starts.
- Page 21 External Power Mode (LPC Only) Continued Figure 11 Charger Voltage Adjustment Load Management Incoming AC power is shared between the AC loads and the charger. The AC loads are given priority meaning that the charger will reduce its output with large AC loads. This feature controls the total amperage draw of the system so the utility service circuit breaker is not tripped.
- Page 22 External Power Mode (LPC Only) Continued Load Management Continued 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.
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Page 23: Gfci
GFCI A GFCI measures the amount of AC current into the GFCI line side “hot” and “neutral” terminals. Both terminals should measure the same amount of current under normal conditions. Any difference in current is considered the leakage current. If the leakage current is greater than 5mA, the GFCI will trip. A tripped GFCI suggests that there has been a breakdown in the electrical insulation of a connected unit. -
Page 24: Configurations
CONFIGURATIONS Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) Setup Utility The inverter/charger settings may be adjusted with a NVM Setup Utility 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 25: Default Configurations
Default Configuration Shut Branch Local Remote Load Battery AC Line Model Down Circuit Baud Switch Switch Battery Sense Control Type Qualify Instance Timer Rating Rate LP Standard Enabled Momentary 10.5 V Disabled 250 k LP with “R” Disabled Snap 10.5 V Disabled 250 k Suffix... -
Page 26: Switch Options
Switch Options The inverter can be configured by the factory or through the NVM Setup Utility 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. -
Page 27: Shutdown Timer
Shutdown Timer As an alternative to sleep mode, a factory configured shutdown timer is available to disable the inverter after fixed periods (regardless of output load). Standard timer settings are “off,” 30 minutes and 60 minutes. Following the shutdown, the DC input current will be less than 0.5mA. Cycling the on/off control will restart the inverter. Auxiliary Control The AUX tab on the side of the inverter allows for additional functionality of the inverter. -
Page 28: Battery Options (Lpc Only)
Battery Options (LPC Only) The charger can be set to charge three different types of batteries: wet lead-acid, AGM, or gel. The charger is set to AGM by default by the factory. The battery type may be changed at the factory or by the NVM Setup Utility. To determine what type of battery the inverter is configured for, monitor the LED blink code at startup and reference the LED status chart. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
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 8:00 am –5:00 pm 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://magnum-dimensions.com/ LED Status Chart –... -
Page 30: Inverter Faults And Warnings
Inverter Faults and Warnings Inverter Status LED Fault States LED Color & State Remote LED State Operating Condition None No Power to Unit or Internal Fault Amber — Solid Constant on Low Battery 0–5 Seconds (Warning) Red — Solid Constant on Overload 0–5 Seconds (Warning) Red —... - Page 31 Inverter Faults and Warnings Continued • High Battery >5 Minutes: DC voltage has not dropped below the high voltage threshold in under 5 minutes, and the inverter will shut down. The inverter will resume normal operation when the voltage drops below the high battery threshold.
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Page 32: Charger Faults And Warnings
Charger Faults and Warnings Charger Status LED Fault States LED Color & State Remote LED State Operating Condition None No Power to Unit or Internal Fault Amber — 1 blink Fast blink Charger Off — Check Battery Probe Amber — 2 blinks Fast blink Charger —... -
Page 33: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Causes Check if the in-line fuse which is located within 18” from the battery’s positive post is installed or open. Check if DC connections are tight and clean. Check if the AC output circuit breaker is tripped. No AC output during Check if the switches are on. -
Page 34: Appendix
APPENDIX Accessories & Replacement Parts Part Number Item Description 430005 GFCI outlet, Leviton GFNT2 431021 Fuse holder with cover 430012 Fuse 350 A, ANN-350 430010 Fuse 200 A, ANN-200 430011 Fuse 250 A, ANN-250 430012 Fuse 300 A, ANN-300 612007 20 ft. -
Page 35: Can
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 units on the network. For CAN to work properly, the inverter and all other units on the CAN network must be using the same CAN protocol. - Page 36 Setting Notes (Set by NVM Setup Utility or Factory) Model LP Standard LP “R” Suffix LPC Standard LPC “R” Suffix Local Switch Enabled Disabled Remote Switch Momentary Snap Low Battery 10.5 V 12 V .1 V Increments Shut Down Timer 30 Minutes 60 Minutes Load Sense...
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Page 37: Limited Warranty Terms & Conditions
Sensata and the manufacturer’s written instructions. Sensata’s sole liability and the Purchaser’s sole remedy for a failure of goods under this limited warranty and for any and all claims arising out of the purchase and use of the goods shall be limited to the repair or replacement of the goods that do not conform to this warranty. - 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 http://magnum-dimensions.com/ Document# 122221 Revision B 12LPC15 Manual...