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Introducing the RC7 & RC7GS Remote Control
The RC7 and RC7GS (Generator Start) enable you to remotely control any RV and Legend
Series II inverter/charger rated from 2000 to 3000 watts and equipped with an RJ11 remote
control jack. The inverter must have software version 1.10 or better (upgrades are
available).
These remote control devices feature inverter On/Off control, meters, error messages, and
informative displays so that you can optimize the performance of your inverter/charger.
Note:
Throughout this booklet, all features described are available on both the RC7 and
the RC7GS, unless specified otherwise. Generator control features apply to the RC7GS
only.
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Trace Engineering Co. Inc.
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5916 195 Street, NE
Arlington, WA 98223 USA
RC7 & RC7GS
Remote Control
System Status:
Bulk Charging
Tel (360) 435-8826
Fax (360)435-2229
www.traceengineering.com
Part Number 822-4
Effective: November 1, 1997
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- Page 1 Bulk Charging Introducing the RC7 & RC7GS Remote Control The RC7 and RC7GS (Generator Start) enable you to remotely control any RV and Legend Series II inverter/charger rated from 2000 to 3000 watts and equipped with an RJ11 remote control jack. The inverter must have software version 1.10 or better (upgrades are available).
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Page 2: On/Off Control
Time Left to Run, and Time Left to Charge. Controls The RC7 & RC7GS remotes enable you to turn your inverter On or Off at the push of a button on the faceplate. You can use the RC7 to configure the inverter/charger to your... -
Page 3: Front Panel Controls
The Setup menu allows you to configure the RC7 to your specific power center. Before using the RC7, enter the Setup Menu by pressing both the Up and the Down arrows on the RC7 faceplate for approximately 5 seconds or until the LCD display clears, then release both buttons. -
Page 4: Battery Capacity
To configure your RC7, enter the Setup menu as instructed previously. Search Sense is the first selection in the menu. To change the setting, scroll through the menu choices by pressing the Right arrow key labeled Settings. If you pass the setting you desire, just keep pressing the Settings key until the selection reappears. -
Page 5: Charge Rate
30 a 25 a 20 a Default RC7 Setup The RC7 LCD screen displays system status and error messages during normal operation. You can choose a rolling display that includes state-of-charge, time left to run,and time left to charge. © Copyright Trace Engineering Co. -
Page 6: Lcd Contrast
LCD and LED display off after 5 minutes without a key press or a new error message. The default is the Last Key selection, which displays the last system status message that you select after you exit the Setup Menu. The RC7 Setup menu is shown below:... -
Page 7: Rc7Gs Setup Menu
RC7GS Setup Menu The RC7 and RC7GS remote controls share the Setup Menu items described previously. The RC7GS (Generator Start) features several additional Setup Menu selections related to automatic generator starting, stopping, and quiet times. System Status: Waiting for AC 5.550“... -
Page 8: Select Genset
The Generator Stop menu selections are shown below; the default setting is ‘Manual (Push Off).“ You can stop the generator manually at any time by scrolling © Copyright Trace Engineering Co. Inc. Tel (360) 435-8826 Part Number 822-4 5916 195 Street, NE Fax (360)435-2229... - Page 9 HH:MM Saving Your Setup Choices Once you have completed the installation and setup of the RC7/GS, press and hold both the Up and the Down arrow keys simultaneously for five seconds or until the display clears. Your setup choices will be saved in non-volatile memory 20 seconds after you exit the Setup menu if no other actions are taken.
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Page 10: Starter Cooldown
The Gen Quiet Fault error is reset automatically at the end of the quiet time if no other action is taken, and the Auto Genstart function will execute. System Status: Gen Quiet Fault © Copyright Trace Engineering Co. Inc. Tel (360) 435-8826 Part Number 822-4 5916 195 Street, NE Fax (360)435-2229 Effective: November 1, 1997 Arlington, WA 98223 USA www.traceengineering.com... -
Page 11: Inverter Mode Messages
The RC7 and RC7GS report these conditions by lighting the Error LED, sounding an alarm buzzer for up to five minutes, and displaying an error message on the LCD suggesting the appropriate action to remedy the error condition. -
Page 12: Meters Display
Lobat Start Charge Meters Display The RC7 and RC7GS have built-in meters that enable you to monitor inverter charger activity. In order to view these meters, press and hold the Meter key (Up arrow key) for five seconds, or until the LCD clears. You can then scroll through the meters by pressing the Down arrow key. - Page 13 AC Input Hot 1 terminal. AC Input: 0 Amps AC Pass Through Amps Appears only on the RC7. D isplays the actual AC amps passing through the inverter/charger when an external AC source is supplied. Measured at the AC Input Hot 1 terminal.
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Page 14: Operating Display
00 Amp-hrs(x8) Operating Display Upon installation of the RC7 or RC7GS, the LCD screen will display general-purpose system-status messages. This is the screen that you return to upon exiting the Setup, Settings, or Meters menu. These operating messages monitor the battery state-of charge (SOC), time remaining to run, and time left to charge. -
Page 15: Generator Start/Stop
Genstart 2 Not Used Genstart 1 Genrun 2 Genrun 3 Genrun 1 © Copyright Trace Engineering Co. Inc. Tel (360) 435-8826 Part Number 822-4 5916 195 Street, NE Fax (360)435-2229 Effective: November 1, 1997 Arlington, WA 98223 USA www.traceengineering.com Page... - Page 16 RC7& RC7GS Set-up Menu Press and hold both Menu Item keys for 5 seconds Search Sense: Search Sense: Search Sense: Search Sense: Search Sense: Defeat About...5W load .. 10W .. 40W > 40W Auto LBCO: Auto LBCO: Auto LBCO: Auto LBCO:...
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Page 17: System Status Messages
Down arrows enable you to scroll through AC Input: the headings along the left column. 0 Amps AC © Copyright Trace Engineering Co. Inc. Tel (360) 435-8826 Part Number 822-4 5916 195 Street, NE Fax (360)435-2229 Effective: November 1, 1997 Arlington, WA 98223 USA www.traceengineering.com... - Page 18 RC7 & RC7GS Dimension Drawing - Faceplate Not Shown 4 1/8 in © Copyright Trace Engineering Co. Inc. Tel (360) 435-8826 Part Number 822-4 5916 195 Street, NE Fax (360)435-2229 Effective: November 1, 1997 Arlington, WA 98223 USA www.traceengineering.com Page...
- Page 19 NOTES © Copyright Trace Engineering Co. Inc. Tel (360) 435-8826 Part Number 822-4 5916 195 Street, NE Fax (360)435-2229 Effective: November 1, 1997 Arlington, WA 98223 USA www.traceengineering.com Page...
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