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Part Number 3506
October 27, 1998

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  • Page 1 Part Number 3506 October 27, 1998...
  • Page 3 Thank you for choosing Trace Engineering products to meet your alternative-energy power needs. We make every effort to ensure that your inverter/charger packaging includes the following materials: Owner’s Manual; Red\Black\Green battery terminal covers (with hardware); AC terminal cover (with hardware); AC Warning Decal;...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCING THE MARINER ................1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............. 3 ..................3 ENERAL RECAUTIONS ..................5 ERSONAL RECAUTIONS FEATURES......................7 ..................7 ROTECTION IRCUITRY Automatic Low Battery Cut Out ..............7 Automatic High Battery Cut Out ..............7 High Temperature Cut Out ................
  • Page 6 Typical Marine AC and DC Electrical System ..........26 DC C .......................27 ABLING Battery Cable Sizing..................27 Battery Cable Inductance ................27 DC Over Current Protection ................28 DC Conductors....................29 DC Cabling Connections ................29 DC Negative Ground Cable Connection ............31 Installation Procedure..................31 AC W ......................33 IRING AC and DC Wiring Separation ..............34...
  • Page 7 Series – Parallel Connection ................ 55 THREE-STAGE BATTERY CHARGER.............. 56 .................... 56 HARGING ROFILE AC R ................58 HARGER EQUIREMENTS THEORY OF INVERTER OPERATION .............. 59 ......................59 AVEFORM ...................... 60 EGULATION APPLICATIONS ....................61 ....................61 ESISTIVE OADS ....................61 NDUCTIVE OADS ....................
  • Page 8 TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1, Identification Placard..................14 Figure 2, Controls and Indicators..................15 Figure 3, Typical DC Wiring Diagram ................20 Figure 4, Typical AC Wiring Diagram ................22 Figure 5, Power Output Versus Temperature ..............24 Figure 6, Typical AC & DC System ................. 26 Figure 7, Battery to Inverter Cable Connection .............

  • Page 9: Introducing The Mariner

    The Mariner inverter/chargers are specially designed for after market installation in recreational vehicles. The Mariner inverter/chargers feature: ä Easy installation ä 2000, 2500, or 3000 watt continuous power output ä Automatic three-stage battery charging ä Over-current, over-temperature, and high/low battery voltage protection ä...

  • Page 11: Important Safety Instructions

    This manual contains important safety and operating instructions as prescribed by UL specifications for inverters used in marine applications. This manual covers inverters and inverter/chargers models: M2012, M2512, and M3012 Mariner inverter/chargers. The entire Mariner Series of inverters is ETL listed to the general UL specification #458.
  • Page 12 7. No terminals or lugs are required for hook-up of the AC wiring. AC wiring must be no less than 10 AWG (5.3 mm ) copper wire and rated for 75 C or higher. Battery cables must be rated for 75 C or higher and should be no less than the minimum size wire recommended by this manual.
  • Page 13 18. EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS TO THE UNIT SHALL COMPLY WITH THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS (33 CFR 183, SUB PART I). 19. AC GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS – The inverter/charger includes neutral-to-ground switching for the AC electrical system. The AC system in marine installations must have the neutral physically isolated from the ground throughout the load distribution powered by the inverter.
  • Page 14 13. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes. 14. Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions (such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging) and recommended rates of charge. 15. Add ONLY distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery manufacturer.

  • Page 15: General Precautions Personal Precautions Features

    This feature is called the Low Battery Cut Out ( Auto LBCO) . Your Mariner inverter/charger comes from the factory with the Auto LBCO enabled; LBCO voltage is set at 11.1 volts. You can adjust the cutoff voltage to 8.5 volts ( Auto LBCO disabled) using the optional RC7 remote control.

  • Page 16: Over Current Cut Out

    14.1 volts in bulk charging mode, and 13.5 volts in float charging mode. For liquid lead-acid batteries, you can reset the Mariner using the RC7 remote control to bulk charge at 14.5 volts and float charge at 13.4 volts. For a complete discussion of batteries and battery charging techniques, see the Batteries and the Three-Stage Battery Charger sections of this manual.

  • Page 17: Shore Power Amps Monitoring

    Shore Power Amps Monitoring Mariner models monitor the current drawn by the built-in charger and any AC loads. These current requirements may exceed the amperage rating of the shore power circuit breaker. To prevent unnecessary tripping of this circuit breaker, the inverter limits the current draw to a maximum between five and 30 amps, set by using the RC7 remote control.

  • Page 18: Impulse Phase Correction

    Impulse phase correction provides a similar path for this ‘backwards’ energy. The Mariner line of inverter/chargers will run small motors at full speed, start larger ones, and run both efficiently.

  • Page 19: Crystal Controlled Time Base

    Proper frequency regulation is assured with the use of a crystal. Battery voltage and power have no effect on the inverter’s operating frequency. The Stand-by feature includes an internal battery charger and automatic transfer relay. This allows the unit to operate as a battery charger or an inverter (but not at the same time). An external source of AC power (i.e.

  • Page 21: Unit Identification

    Model Power Input Voltage Model: The first letter indicates the model, in this case the Mariner Series. Mariner inverters are designed for installations in vessels. They are housed in a white enclosure and employ neutral-to- ground switching. Power: The first and second positions in the model number indicate the continuous AC power output in hundreds of watts.

  • Page 22: Serial Number

    The unit identification placard on the right side panel of the inverter/charger will show the serial number, model number, listings, ratings, and date of manufacture. Inverter Continuous Duty Rating in Watts Model Number Pass-Thru Current Capacity and Maximum Current Draw AC Input/Output Phase, Waveform, Frequency and Voltage...

  • Page 23: Controls & Indicators

    The Mariner inverter/chargers feature a two-position On/Off rocker switch, tri-color status indicator, battery temperature sensor (BTS) port, remote control port, and a charger circuit breaker on the front panel. Figure 2, Controls and Indicators 1. On/Off Switch: Turns the inverter on or off.
  • Page 24 2. LED Indicator All Mariner inverter/chargers feature a tri-color LED on the front panel that will light green, orange, or red to indicate the operating mode, battery or charger status, or an error condition.
  • Page 25 4. Stacking Port (not used). The Mariner Series are not stackable. 5. Remote Control Port: The Mariner can be controlled up to 50 feet from the unit by plugging in a remote control (RC6 or RC7). See the Options section for a complete description of the RC6 and RC7 remote controls.
  • Page 26 Battery Positive Terminal from house batteries 7. DC Ground Bus Terminal to DC Negative bus of DC load center 8. Battery Negative Terminal from house batteries 9. AC Safety Grounding Wires: to AC ground bus of AC load center from AC source ground 10.

  • Page 27: Quick Install

    Marine electricians with experience installing inverters may follow the installation instructions in this section. This section assumes knowledge of current ABYC standards, applicable Federal regulations, and safe working practices. For all others, the following Installation chapter describes ABYC standards, Federal regulations, and safe working practices. Unpacking –...

  • Page 28: Figure 3, Typical Dc Wiring Diagram

    Connect a cable from battery or battery bank positive terminal to the battery positive (red) terminal of the inverter. Federal regulations (33 CFR 183.455) and ABYC standards (E-9.10) require an overcurrent device (fuse or circuit breaker) in this conductor. Install a DC fuse (Trace part number TFBXXX) or circuit breaker within 72-inches of the battery terminal in this cable.

  • Page 29: Ac-I N Cabling

    Disconnect all AC sources before beginning. This includes shorepower, inverter, or generator. Disable generator autostart feature if vessel is so equipped. Use the appropriate size AC cabling as determined by the following table: Table 3 Recommended Minimum AC Wire Sizes Inverter Model 120 VAC Input 120 VAC Output...

  • Page 30: Ac-Out Cabling

    Connect the black wire of a three-conductor AC cable between the terminal marked “AC Output Hot 1” on the inverter to the hot bus of your AC load center or AC sub-panel. Connect the white wire from the terminal marked “AC Output Neutral” to the neutral bus of your AC load center or sub-panel.

  • Page 31: Safety Instructions

    Quincy, MA 02269-9101 617-770-3000. The Mariner inverter/charger is not ignition protected and may not be located in an engine compartment with gasoline-fueled engines under any circumstances. It is ETL listed to UL Standard 458 " Power Converters/Inverters and Power Converter/Inverter Systems for Land Vehicles and Marine Crafts "...

  • Page 32: Installation

    Locate the inverter as close to the batteries as possible in order to keep the battery cable length short. However, do not locate the inverter above the batteries or in the same compartment as vented batteries. Batteries generate hydrogen sulfide gas, which is very corrosive to electronic equipment and everything else.

  • Page 33: Mounting

    Because the top of a Mariner chassis is not vented, clearance between the enclosure and the top of the inverter is not relevant. A fresh air intake opening should be provided directly to the fan if possible, and an exhaust port directly opposite that will allow cool outside air to flow through the inverter and back out of the enclosure.

  • Page 34: Typical Marine Ac And Dc Electrical System

    Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI): A device that functions to de-energize a circuit or portion thereof when a current to ground exceeds some predetermined value that is less than that required to operate the overcurrent protective device of the supply circuit. GFCI’s are intended to protect people from electrical shock.

  • Page 35: Dc Cabling

    This sections describes DC cabling requirements and recommendations including cable sizing, DC conductor ampacity ratings, overcurrent devices, terminals and lugs, and DC negative terminal connections. Battery Cable Sizing The bigger the battery cables the better. Undersized cables result in additional stress on the inverter, lower efficiency, reduced surge power and lower peak output voltage.

  • Page 36: Dc Over Current Protection

    These installation parts are not supplied as part of the inverter. However, Trace Engineering offers a DC-rated class T fuse and safety-covered fuse block that are compatible with the Mariner inverter. The fuses are available in 110, 200, 300, and 400 amp sizes. Contact your Trace dealer to order;...

  • Page 37: Dc Conductors

    1 ½ to 10 feet, and in 2/0 or 4/0 AWG. They are color-coded and have pressure crimped, sealed ring terminals. Contact your Trace dealer to order. Figure 7, Battery to Inverter Cable Connection illustrates proper connections for the Mariner inverter/chargers. Points of caution are: ä...

  • Page 38: Figure 7, Battery To Inverter Cable Connection

    These connections are necessary in order for the RC7 remote control fuel gauge to work properly. Use either copper compression ring terminals or aluminum mechanical lugs. Do not place anything between battery cable lug and terminal surface. Assemble exactly as shown 2/0 Copper Compression Lug 2/0 Aluminum Mechanical Lug Figure 7, Battery to Inverter Cable Connection...

  • Page 39: Dc Negative Ground Cable Connection

    DC Negative Ground Cable Connection The Trace Mariner inverter/chargers have a third battery terminal labeled “DC Ground Bus” (the green terminal on the left side of the unit). The purpose of this third terminal is to route all DC load current into and out of the battery bank through the internal shunt of the inverter.

  • Page 40: Figure 8, Typical Dc Wiring Diagram

    Caution! This inverter is not reverse polarity protected! If the positive terminal of the battery is connected to the negative terminal of the inverter, the result is failure of the unit. This type of failure is very obvious and is not covered under warranty.

  • Page 41: Ac Wiring

    This sections describes AC wiring requirements and recommendations including cable sizing, flexible cable, marine conductors, overcurrent devices, GFCI’s, hookup procedure, and neutral-to-ground switching. UL, ABYC and Federal Regulations define the standards for AC installation wiring in vessel applications. Never use Romex ™ type single-strand cable. Use only multi-strand conductors of the type listed in the following tables.

  • Page 42: Ac And Dc Wiring Separation

    AC and DC Wiring Separation Do not mix AC and DC wiring in the same conduit or panel. A separate conduit should be used for each. Induced current in the DC conductors could cause confusion with the inverter’s microprocessor. Where DC wiring must cross AC or vice-versa, make the wires at the crossing point 90 to one another.

  • Page 43: Neutral-To-Ground Switching

    A multimeter may be handy in this troubleshooting procedure. Neutral-to-Ground Switching All of the Mariner Series units employ neutral-to-ground switching as required by the NEC (National Electric Code). The purpose for this requirement is to ensure that the neutral conductor in a three- wire system is "bonded"...

  • Page 44: Figure 10, Neutral-To-Ground Switching With External Ac

    For this system to work, the AC output neutral of the inverter must be isolated from the ground of the system (usually the green wire). When in the inverter mode, the neutral ground switching relay will automatically connect (bond) the output neutral to ground, and when in charger/pass-through mode, the ground and neutrals will be bonded to one another at the AC source (generator or shore power).

  • Page 45: Disabling Neutral Ground Switching

    GFCI’s (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter). Disabling Neutral Ground Switching Mariner inverters employ neutral-to-ground switching. In some countries, this may not be used. In Canada, this feature must be disabled before installation. Check local code if you are not sure whether you must disable the neutral ground switching feature.
  • Page 46 5. Do not cut the green wire that goes from the connector block to the DC grounding conductor. 6. Replace the AC terminal block cover and reconnect the battery(s) and the AC sources. ABYC A-25.6 The neutral for AC power sources shall be grounded only at the following points: the shore power neutral is grounded only through the shore power cable and not grounded on board the boat;...

  • Page 47: Installation Procedure

    Installation Procedure 1. Disconnect the inverter from the battery bank (if already connected), by either removing the DC fuse or opening the DC disconnect. Disconnect the shorepower conductor. Disable the automatic generator start device (if so equipped). Check to see if any AC or DC power is present (use a multimeter if necessary).

  • Page 48: Figure 13, Typical Ac Wiring Diagram

    Following the wiring guide shown below, connect the hot (black) and neutral (white) wires from the AC source to the respectively labeled terminals on the inverter’s AC terminal block. The ground (green) should be connected to the terminal stud labeled “ground” bolted to the floor of the chassis. Repeat the procedure for the AC wiring going to the AC sub-panel which will power the loads, except connect these wires to the terminals labeled AC out.

  • Page 49: Wrap-Up

    Wrap-up Install the cover over the AC terminal block and secure with the two screws provided. Affix the "Warning…Vessel is equipped with a DC to AC power inverter…" decal to the AC load center or sub-panel powered by the inverter. Check to see that the inverter front panel switch is in the "Off"...
  • Page 51 Once the AC and DC wiring have been installed and connected, take a moment to go back over all connections and make sure they are secure and in the proper terminal(s). If the system utilizes liquid lead-acid type batteries instead of sealed gel-cell type, you will need to use the RC7 remote control to change the set-up for battery type from gel-cell to liquid lead-acid.
  • Page 52 4. Disconnect shore power. Take away the shore power by turning the shore power breaker off, or unplugging the shore power. The inverter should transfer to inverter mode immediately. This will be indicated by a clicking sound as the internal transfer relays change position. The inverter will begin to “buzz”...

  • Page 53: Operation

    This section of the manual is included to help you better understand the factors involved with battery charging, care, and maintenance, by discussing the physical make-up and characteristics of chemical storage batteries. This is not intended to be an exhaustive discussion of battery types, but simply a guideline.

  • Page 54: Types

    Rated at 220 amp-hours, these six-volt batteries can be discharged repeatedly to 80% of their capacity without being damaged. This is the minimum quality of battery that should be used with the Mariner inverter in normal applications. Some systems use the L16 type of battery. These are 6-volt batteries rated at 350 amp-hours and are available from a number of manufacturers.

  • Page 55: Environment

    position without spilling. The advantages are no maintenance (to the battery itself, the system will still require routine maintenance), long life (800 cycles claimed) and low self-discharge. The disadvantage is high initial cost and the possibility of damage from overcharging. While there are many manufacturers of quality non-sealed batteries, there are only a few manufacturers of suitable gel-cells.

  • Page 56: Battery Bank Sizing

    If the system is located in an unheated space, an insulated enclosure is highly recommended for the batteries. During the charging process, the batteries release heat due to the internal resistance of the battery. If the batteries are insulated, the heat can be kept in the batteries to keep them warmer. This will substantially increase the performance of the system.

  • Page 57: Battery Bank Sizing Example & Worksheet

    accurate information compared to the motor nameplate. If large motors will be started, increase the battery size to allow for the high demand start-ups require. Battery Bank Sizing Example & Worksheet Complete the steps that follow to calculate your battery bank capacity. No two installations will require exactly the same battery bank capacity.

  • Page 58: Table 10, Typical Appliance Watts

    Worksheet Hours of Appliance AC Appliance Daily Watt Hours Daily Usage Watts Microwave Lights (x4) Hair Dryer Television Washer/Dryer STEP 1 Daily Energy Required STEP 2 Rough Battery Estimate STEP 3 Safe Battery Size (watt-hours) STEP 4 Amp-Hours Required INVERTER Minimum Inverter Size Required Table 10, Typical Appliance Watts Typical Appliance Watts...

  • Page 59: Monthly Maintenance

    At a minimum, check the level of the electrolyte in each battery cell once a month (for non-sealed batteries). It should be above the top of the plates, but not completely full. Most batteries have a plastic cup that, when full, just touches the electrolyte. Don’t overfill the batteries or the electrolyte will spill out of the batteries when they are being charged.

  • Page 60: Equipment

    6-inch scrub brush Inexpensive ½ inch chip brush or soldering brush Equipment Water hose with spray nozzle or 5-gallon watering bucket Empty spray bottle Old clothing Eye protection Rubber gloves Supplies Baking soda or vinegar (for use with NiCad batteries only), always keep a supply on hand in the event of a spill Water (a hose is best;...

  • Page 61: Cables

    cable must be removed for cleaning. When it is necessary to detach a battery cable from the battery, turn the DC disconnect switches to the ‘Off’ position. Using the appropriate tool, remove the Negative battery cable first and install it last. Use a toothbrush (or other soft bristle brush) and baking soda to remove any stubborn residue.

  • Page 62: Parallel Connection

    Parallel Connection Batteries are connected in parallel when all the positive terminals of a group of batteries are connected and then, separately, all the negative terminals are connected. In a parallel configuration, the battery bank have the same voltage as a single battery, but an amp/hour rating equal to the sum of the individual batteries.

  • Page 63: Series - Parallel Connection

    Series – Parallel Connection When pairs of batteries are connected in series and parallel, the result is an increase in both the voltage and the capacity of the total battery bank. This creates a larger, higher-voltage battery bank out of several smaller, lower-voltage batteries – a common practice in battery/inverter systems. In the illustration, each battery in the bank has 100 amp-hours capacity at 6 VDC.

  • Page 64: Three-Stage Battery Charger

    The battery charger in the Trace Mariner inverters charges in three stages - BULK, ABSORPTION, and FLOAT - to provide rapid and complete charge cycles without undue battery gassing. The figure below shows how DC voltage and current change with time through the different charge stages.
  • Page 65 Bulk Voltage - This is the maximum voltage the batteries will reach during a normal charging cycle. The normal range is 2.35 to 2.42 volts per cell. For a 12 VDC battery (6 cells) this is 14.1 to 14.5 volts. Liquid electrolyte batteries are charged to a higher voltage, while gel-cell batteries have a lower voltage.

  • Page 66: Cac Charger

    Table 11, Bulk and Float Setpoints Typical Bulk & Float Setpoints for Lead-Acid Batteries Battery Type Bulk Volts Float Volts Gelled Lead-Acid (sealed) 14.1 volts 13.5 volts Liquid Lead-Acid (non-sealed) 14.5 volts 13.4 volts The maximum charge rate of the battery charger is dependent upon the peak AC voltage available. Since the battery charger uses only the top portion of the input sine wave, small variations in peak voltage results in large variations in the amount of energy to the charger.

  • Page 67: W Aveform

    These pulses are then applied to a power transformer which steps the low voltage DC pulses up to higher voltage AC. In the Mariner inverter, this process is overseen by an onboard microcomputer. The computer is also responsible for the monitoring and charging of the battery bank, as well as monitoring and protecting the inverter/charger against damage from heat, over current, and other potentially hazardous situations.

  • Page 68: R Egulation

    An advantage of a modified square wave compared to a square wave is the ability to regulate Root Mean Square (RMS) voltage by means of varying the pulse width, and off time periods. The pulse width variation method of regulation is referred to as pulse width modulation or PWM. RMS regulation should keep the area inside the waveform equal at all times.

  • Page 69: Waveform Regulation Applications

    AC loads on the inverter differ in the way they perform. There are different types of loads: resistive loads, inductive loads, and problem loads . These are the loads that the inverter finds the simplest and most efficient to drive. Voltage and current are in phase, or, in this case, in step with one another.
  • Page 70 Trace Engineering inverters can drive nearly every type of load. However, there are special situations in which inverters may behave differently than public power. Trace has provided the following knowledge as guidelines only. Trace does not guarantee that your experiences with any particular product will duplicate ours whether good or bad.
  • Page 71 Dimmer switches- Most dimmer switches lose their ability to dim the lights and operate either fully on or off. Trace has had reports of success with the 600 watt, 120 VAC Leviton slide dimmer switches (Leviton P/N-6621). These have been reported as working reliably every time with a modified square wave output inverter.

  • Page 73: Options

    Options available for the Mariner inverter/charger include a choice of remote controls, and a battery temperature control. The optional RC6 remote control unit duplicates the Power On/Off Switch on the Mariner inverter/charger. It connects directly to the port labeled Remote Control on the front of the inverter, using standard phone cable and jacks.

  • Page 74: Figure 16 , Rc7 Remote Control Faceplate

    The optional RC7 remote control has the ability to communicate with and adjust settings in the Mariner. It connects into the port labeled Remote Control on the front panel of the inverter using the included remote connection cable. Only one remote control at any given time may be plugged into the inverter.

  • Page 75: The Rc6 Remote Control The Rc7 Remote Control Battery Temperature Sensor (Bts)

    The RC7 displays its information on a LCD screen and has multiple modes. A menu tree accompanies the RC7 to help navigate the RC7’s many features. The RC7 is the only way to change the setpoints of the inverter. Once the desired changes have been made, the RC7 may be unplugged and these changes will be retained, even if the inverter is completely powered down.

  • Page 77: Battery Cables Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Symptoms Problem Remedy No power output and no warning Unit is Off, or battery voltage Turn unit On, check the battery voltage, LED’s is too low fuses, or breakers and cable connections No power output and LED Load too small for search mode Reduce search threshold indicator is flashing green circuit to detect...

  • Page 79: Appendix B: Other Products From Trace Engineering

    A high power sinewave inverter/charger, the SW Series features low current distortion charger, temperature compensation, series operation, fast transfer time, line tie capability, generator support, generator start and user controlled auxiliary relays. The C40 is a 40-amp solar charge controller, DC load controller, or DC diversion regulator. The unit works with 12, 24, or 48 volts systems and is rated at 40-amp continuous capacity.

  • Page 81: Appendix C: Reference Tables & Graphs

    TIME IN MINUTES APPLIANCE WATTS Single PL Light B & W TV Computer Color TV Blender Skil Saw Toaster 1000 Microwave 1200 Hot Plate 1800 AMP-HOURS If the current draw at 120 VAC is known, then the battery amperage at 12VDC will be 10 times the AC amperage divided by the efficiency (90% in this table).

  • Page 82: Recommended Battery Cable Size (I N Free Air )

    DC Resistance / Diameter/mm Area/mm² 1000ft 1.628 2.082 3.14 2.052 3.308 1.98 2.588 5.261 1.24 3.264 8.367 0.778 4.115 13.299 0.491 5.189 21.147 0.308 6.543 33.624 0.194 7.348 42.406 0.154 0 (1/0) 8.525 53.482 0.122 00 (2/0) 9.266 67.433 0.0967 10.404 85.014 0.0766...

  • Page 83: Recommended Minimum Ac Wire Sizes

    Cable Size Rating in Free Air Maximum Fuse Size Trace Part Number 00 AWG 265 amps maximum 300 Amp TBF300 0000 AWG 360 amps maximum 400 Amp TBF400 Inverter Model 120 VAC Input 120 VAC Output M2012 10 AWG 12 AWG M2512 8 AWG 10 AWG...

  • Page 84: Mariner Charging Graph

    Typical BULK and FLOAT Setpoints for Common Battery Types (12 VDC System Battery Type Bulk Volts Float Volts Gelled Lead-Acid (sealed ) 14.1 volts 13.5 volts Liquid Lead-Acid (not-sealed) 14.5 volts 13.4 volts 14.5 DC CURRENT BATT VOLTS 13.5 12.5 TIME...

  • Page 85: Mariner Efficiency Curve

    M2012 M2512 M3012 Output Power In Watts X 100 POWER VS. TIME 7000 6000 5000 M3012 4000 M2512 3000 M2012 2000 1000 TIME IN MINUTES...

  • Page 87: Appendix D: Specifications

    MODEL M2012 M2512 M3012 Continuous Power @ 25°C 2000 VA 2500 VA 3000 VA Maximum AC Current 1 millisecond Peak 44 amps 48 amps 52 amps Efficiency (Maximum) † Adjustable Charge Rate 10-100 amps 12-120 amps 14-140 amps Unit Weight 45lbs (20.5kg) 50lbs (22.7kg) 60lbs (27.2kg)

  • Page 88: Appendix E: Dimensions

    Dimensions 13.15” x 7.25” x 14.3” 33.3cm x 18cm x 35.2cm Mounting Shelf mount only Environmental Characteristics Operating Ambient Temperature 0°C to +50°C Non-operating Temperature -55°C to +75°C Maximum operating altitude 15,000 feet Altitude Non-operating 50,000 feet Factory Default Settings Search Sense Defeated Auto Low Battery CutOff...
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  • Page 91: Appendix F: Limited Warranty

    Trace Engineering Company warrants the Mariner Series inverter/charger against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase and extends this warranty to all purchasers or owners of the product during the warranty period.
  • Page 93 Warranty Procedure Complete the warranty card and mail it to Trace Engineering within 10 days from the date of purchase. KEEP YOUR BILL OF SALE as proof of purchase, should any difficulties arise concerning the registration of the warranty card. WARRANTY REGISTRATION is tracked by model and serial numbers only, not by owner’s name.
  • Page 94 Repaired products will be returned freight C.O.D. unless sufficient return shipment funds are included with the unit. Products sent to the factory from outside the U.S. MUST include return freight funds, and sender is fully responsible for all customs documents, duties, tariffs, and deposits. Record the model and serial numbers on the sheet and retain for your files.

  • Page 95: Appendix G: Life Support Policy

    As a general policy, Trace Engineering, Inc. does not recommend the use of any of its products in life support applications where failure or malfunction of the Trace Engineering product can be reasonably expected to cause failure of the life support device or to significantly affect its safety or effectiveness. Trace Engineering, Inc.

  • Page 97: Index

    Battery Temperature ........47 Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS)....67 battery terminal ..........45 breakers ............34 absorption BTS Port ............17 charging ............57 bulk voltage ABYC charge ............57 A-20 ............23 A-25 ............23 A-25.6 ............38 defined ............23 E-8.15 ............39 E-8.5 & 9.20 ..........4 183.410 ............19 E-9 ..............25 183.455 ............20 E-9.10 ............20 defined ............23...
  • Page 98 error condition LED indication ..........17 estimating battery requirements ..... 48 knockout(s) ............. 39 Factory Default Settings ......... 80 Laser Printers ..........63 FET......See field effect transistor lead acid ............8 field effect transistor switches......59 lead acid batteries ......8, 47, 57, 79 float voltage ............
  • Page 99 output capabilities ...........24 search mode Over Current Protection ........28 nightlite............9 overcurrent............7 Search Mode.............9 over-current self test............43 LED indication..........17 described ............43 over-current device ......... 31 Serial Number ..........14 overload ............7 series ..........29, 53, 54, 65 overtemp ............7 Series – Parallel Connection oxygen analyzers ..........87 described ............55 Series Connection...
  • Page 100 bulk ............. 57 Warranty Procedure ........85 waveform(s)............ 59 Wiring Separation ........... 34 Warranty ............83...

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