List of contents 1. Important Safety Information.……………………………………………… General Safety Precautions…………………………………………… Batteries Precautions………………………………………………….. 2. Features………………………………………………………………………... Applications.……………………………………………………………. Electrical Performance………………………………………………… Mechanical Drawings………………………………………………….. 3. Instructions………………………………………………….………………… Front Panel Operation..………………………………………………... Rear Panel Operation..………………………………………………… Installation………………………………………………………………. Quick hook – up and Testing.………………………………………... 10~11 AC Safety Grounding………………………………………………….. 12~13 DC Wiring Connections…………………….…………………………. 13~14 Inverter Operation………………………………………………………...
1. Important Safety Information WARNING! Before installing and using the Inverter, you need to read following safety information carefully. 1-1. General Safety Precautions 1-1-1. Do not expose the Inverter to water, mist, snow, or dust. To reduce the risk of hazard, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation shaft. Do not install the Inverter in a zero-clearance compartment.
3. Instructions This power inverter series is one of the most advanced line of mobile AC power systems. To get the most effective power inverter, it must be installed and used properly. Please read the instructions of this manual before you install and operate this model.
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3-1-4. Load Level:Display AC Load Watts LED Status Load Condition Dark 0 ~ 30W Green 30W ~ 200W Orange 200W ~ 450W 450W ~ 580W Red Blink Over 580W 3-1-5. Failure:Display failure status OVP:over voltage protection UVP:under voltage protection OTP:over temperature protection OLP:over load protection 3-1-6.
3-2. Rear Panel Operation DC INPUT WARNING : REVERSE POLARITY WILL DAMAGE UNIT NEG(-) POS(+) CHASSIS GROUND DC INPUT WARNING : REVERSE POLARITY WILL DAMAGE UNIT REMOTE PORT NEG(-) POS(+) CHASSIS GROUND 3-2-1. Remote ON / OFF switch for SA-600R model only 3-2-1-1.
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3-2-2. Ventilation Shaft Be sure to keep it a distance (at least 1 inch) form surrounding things. 3-2-3. Input terminals Connect the input terminal to 12V / 24V battery or other 12V / 24V power source. 【+】represents positive, and【-】represents negative. Reverse polarity connection will blow the internal fuse and may damage the inverter permanently.
3-3. Installation The power inverter should be installed in an environment that meets the following requirements 3-3-1. Dry – Do not allow water to drip on or enter into the inverter. 3-3-2. Cool – Ambient air temperature should be between 0℃ and 33℃, the cooler the better.
3-4. Quick hook – up and testing For a quick hook – up of the power inverter to check its performance before going ahead with installation, please follow these guidelines 3-4-1. To check its performance, unpack and inspect the power inverter the switch is OFF.
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3-4-3. Before proceeding further, carefully check that cable you have connected does tie negative terminal of inverter to the negative output power source. CAUTION ! Reverse polarity connection will blow the fuse in inverter and may permanently damage the inverter. Damage caused by reverse polarity connection is not covered by warranty.
3-5. AC Safety Grounding During the AC wiring installation, AC input and output ground wires are connected to the inverter. The AC input ground wire must be connected to the incoming ground from AC utility source. The AC output ground wire should go to the grounding point for your loads (for example, a distribution panel ground bus ).
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) Installations in Recreational Vehicles (for North American approvals) will require GFCI protection of all branch circuit connected to the AC output of the hardwire terminal equipped with Inverter. In addition, electrical codes require GFCI protection of certain receptacles in residential installations. While the pure sine wave output of the Inverter is equivalent to the waveform provided by utilities, compliance with UL standards requires us to test and recommend specific GFCI.
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Increasing DC cable size helps improve the situation. Samlex recommends the following cables for optimum inverter performance. Model No Wire AWG Inline Fuse SA-600R-112 100A SA-600R-124 Also, use only high quality copper wiring and keep cable length short, (a maximum of 3-6 feet).
21.0 to 30.0 VDC for 24V models The Inverter will indicate high and low DC voltage conditions as follows: Dc Input over Dc Input under Dc Input under Model Voltage shut- Voltage alarm Voltage shut-down down SA-600R-112 15.3 11.0 10.5 SA-600R-124 30.6 22.0 21.0...
4. Troubleshooting WARNING! Do not open or disassemble the SA-600 Inverter. Attempting to service the unit yourself may cause an electrical shock or fire. Problems and Symptoms Possible Cause Solutions Low output voltage Using average reading Use true RMS reading meter and cable.
5. Maintenance Very little maintenance is required to keep your inverter operating properly. You should clean the exterior of the unit periodically with a damp cloth to pre vent accumulation of dust and dirt. At the same time, tighten the screws on the DC input terminals.
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