Tripp Lite PowerVerter Dc-to-AC Owner's Manual page 6

Dc-to-ac inverter/chargers

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Configuration

Group B DIP Switches

Select Load Sharing—OPTIONAL

Your Inverter/Charger features a high-output battery charger that can draw a significant amount of AC power from your utility source or gener-

ator when charging at its maximum rate. If your unit is supplying its full AC power rating to its connected heavy electrical loads at the same time

at this high charging occurs, the AC input circuit breaker could trip, resulting in the complete shut off of pass-though utility power.

To reduce the chance of tripping this breaker, all Inverter/Chargers automatically limit the input current as described in "Most Limiting" below.

Hardwired models may be set to other limiting options that allow greater amounts of charging power when full output power is passed through.

Verify that AC input wiring is rated for the higher current that results when using the other settings.

Select Battery Charger-Limiting Points

"Most Limiting" (#B2 & #B1 Up):

Charger-limiting takes effect the moment

any 120V AC load is applied; charger output

falls gradually from full output at no 120V

load passing through to no output at full load

(factory setting).

"Less Limiting" (#B2 Up & #B1 Down):

Charger-limiting

begins

Inverter/Charger's load reaches 33% of the

Inverter/Charger's load rating. Charger out-

put falls gradually from full output at 33% of

the Inverter/Charger's load rating to about 33% of full output at full

load.

Select Equalize Battery Charge—OPTIONAL

This DIP Switch is momentarily engaged to

begin the process of equalizing the charge

state of your battery's cells by time-limited

overcharge of all cells. This can extend the

useful life of certain types of batteries; con-

sult with your battery's manufacturer to determine if your batteries

could benefit from this process. The charge equalization process is auto-

matic; once started, it can only be stopped by removing the input power.

Set Battery Charging Amps—OPTIONAL

Check specifications for your unit's high-

and low-charging amp options. By setting

on high charging, your batteries will

charge at maximum speed and your RV

12V DC system loads will be well-sup-

plied. When setting on low charging, you lengthen the life of your

batteries (especially smaller ones).

Set Battery Charge Conserver (Load Sense) Dial—OPTIONAL

In order to save battery power, the unit's inverter automatically shuts off in the absence of any power demand from connected

equipment or appliances (the electrical load). When the unit detects a load, it automatically turns its inverter function on. Users

may choose the minimum load the Inverter/Charger will detect by adjusting the Battery Charge Conserver Dial (see diagram).

Using a small tool, turn the dial clockwise to lower the minimum load that will be detected, causing the inverter to turn on for

smaller loads. When the dial is turned fully clockwise, the inverter will operate even when there is no load. Turn the dial coun-

terclockwise to increase the minimum load that will be detected, causing the inverter to stay off until the new minimum load is reached.

Note: the factory setting for the dial is fully clockwise. However, based on the threshold load to which you'd like the inverter to respond, you should adjust the dial counterclockwise to reduce its sensitivity

until the inverter is active only when connected equipment or appliances are actually in use.

Connect Remote Control—OPTIONAL

All models feature an 8-conductor telephone style receptacle on the front panel for use with an optional remote control module (Tripp Lite model APSRM,

sold separately or included with select models). The remote module allows the Inverter/Charger to be mounted in a compartment or cabinet out of sight,

while operated conveniently from within the living area or control panel of your RV. See instructions packed with the remote control module.

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when

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Reset

Equalize

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1:55 PM

"Least Limiting" (#B2 Down & #B1 Up):

Charger-limiting

begins

Inverter/Charger's load reaches 66% of the