Tripp Lite APS 2012VR Power Supply User Manual


 
Congratulations! You've purchased the most advanced, feature-rich integrated inverter~battery
charger on the market. Your APS provides your equipment with utility-supplied AC power when it
is
available, and during blackouts, overvoltages and brownouts, your APS automatically switches
over to
an
external battery source to power connected equipment with voltage and frequency-
controlled AC power. In addition to reliable APS performance, your model features:
Automatic Overload Protection
If you overload your APS, it will automatically protect itself and your valuable batteries from
damage.
Frequency-Controlled Output (Invert Mode)
Your APS controls its output frequency so frequency-sensitive equipment can operate
properly.
;
Load 'Sense
;
Your APS conserves battery power by shutting down its inverter when it is not supporting a
load.
You
can
choose at what minimum load your APS will activate its inverter.
Multi-Function Indicator Lights
!
Several sets of multifunction indicator lights keep you constantly informed of battery charge
levels, fault conditions and APS operation.
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Multi-Operation Switches
An
array of user-configurable switches gives you convenient options when operating your
APS. You
can
select the voltage level at which your APS's inverter will turn on to maximize
equipment protection and minimize battery drain; set your APS for maximum charging
efficiency with your battery type; even set up your APS for remote control operation.
Automatic Voltage Regulation (Select models only)
'VR'
APS models regulate incoming AC power, 'boosting' or 'cutting' the voltage to keep your
:
equipment running through brownouts and overvoltages
without
draining
battery
power.
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CHARGING
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Advanced, 3-Stage
Battery Charger
Your
APS
recharges your battery faster
than conventional chargers because
its three-stage charger profile (Bulk,
Absorption and Float) are optimized,
regardless-of-the type of battery
you._^^.--
use (Wet or Gel).* In addition, the ad-
vanced charging system protects
against over-charge and over-discharge
to ensure a longer service
life
from
your battery.
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rype which is field selecrahlc
as
eirher "Wer' or "Gel' cell.
Load Sharing (Select models only)
Select APS models can be set to limit their own charging functions so they can charge their
batteries at the quickest rate possible without overloading their power input circuits.
High Efficiency Output
Your APS's advanced circuitry produces a more efficient DC-to-AC conversion, minimizing energy
loss. This allows you to
run
connected equipment longer between battery charges. The APS will
maintain this highly-efficient output even as the battery charge decreases.
Frequency Controlled Inverter Output
All APS models feature Frequency Controlled Inverter Output which allows devices dependent
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on AC line frequency (such as computers, VCRs, CD players, tape recorders, clocks and
turntables) to operate properly. Your APS is therefore ideal for any of these applications:
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computers
kitchen appliances CD players
microwaves
refrigerators VCRs
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sump pumps
electric motors
lights
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power tools
tape recorders
turntables
and more!