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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. If the bypass current exceeds the limit setting, the charger
will not output current to the battery. The default AC current limit is set by the factory to 15 A.
NOTE: Dynamic external loads may cause variations in the charge rate. The charger may reset if the dynamic load
causes the input AC waveform to become temporarily disqualified.
Equalization
Available only for wet lead-acid batteries, this function overcharges the battery in a controlled way to remove
sulphate buildup from the battery's internal plates. Consult your battery manufacturer on how frequently the
equalization process should be carried out. Equalization can only be initiated with a RV-C CAN command. The
process will not start until a full charge cycle has been completed.
Monitor
In this mode, the charger stops charging at the end of a charge cycle. The inverter monitors battery voltage and
restarts a charge cycle if necessary.
NOTE: When in charge mode, the charger may not be able to charge at its full capacity if AC power is being used
in bypass mode.
NOTE: The charger is capable of charging AGM, GEL, or wet lead-acid cell batteries. Selection of battery type
must be done when ordering the inverter from the factory. The battery type may also be set with the NVM Setup
Utility or via RV-C CAN. Contact the factory for further details on RV-C CAN.
Bypass
The loads attached to the inverter output will directly operate 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 and external power modes depending on the availability of the external AC power
line.
NOTE: If the AC load is short-circuited while in bypass mode, the inverter/charger may experience an internal
fault.
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