Tripp Lite APSRM4 Power Supply User Manual


 
Switch Modes
After configuring, mounting and connecting your Inverter/Charger,
you are able to operate it by switching between the following
operating modes as appropriate to your situation:
AUTO/REMOTE: Switch to this mode when you
need constant, uninterrupted AC power for connected
appliances and equipment. The Inverter/Charger will
continue to supply AC power to connected equipment
and to charge your connected batteries while utility-
or generator-supplied AC power is present. Since the
inverter is ON (but in Standby) in this mode, it will automatically
switch to your battery system to supply AC power to connected
equipment in the absence of a utility/generator source or in
over/under voltage situations. “AUTO/REMOTE” also enables an
optional remote control module (Tripp Lite model APSRM4, sold
separately) to function when connected to the unit.
CHARGE ONLY: Switch to this mode when you
are not using connected appliances and equipment in
order to conserve battery power by disabling the
inverter. The Inverter/Charger will continue to
supply AC power to connected equipment and
charge connected batteries while utility- or generator-supplied AC
power is present. However, since the inverter is OFF in this mode, it
WILL NOT supply AC power to connected equipment in the
absence of a utility/generator source or in over/under voltage
situations.
DC OFF: Switch to this mode to shut down the
Inverter/Charger, preventing the inverter from
drawing power from the batteries, and preventing
utility AC from charging the batteries. The "DC
OFF" position connects AC OUT to AC IN,
providing failsafe pass-through power. Use this switch to
automatically reset the unit if it shuts down due to overload or
overheating. First remove the excessive load or allow the unit to
sufficiently cool (applicable to your situation). Switch to "DC OFF",
then back to "AUTO/REMOTE" or "CHARGE ONLY" as desired.
If unit fails to reset, remove more load or allow unit to cool further
and try again. Use an optional remote control module (Tripp Lite
Model APSRM4, sold separately) to reset unit after shutdown due to
due to overload or overheating.
Caution: Your Inverter/Charger has a failsafe AC
pass-through feature. The AC output will be live (if
AC input is available) even though the operating
mode switch is set to DC OFF.
Indicator Lights
Your Inverter/Charger (as well as an optional Tripp
Lite Remote Control Module, sold separately) is
equipped with a simple, intuitive, user-friendly set of
indicator lights. These easily-remembered “traffic
light” signals will allow you, shortly after first use, to
tell at a glance a wide variety of operating details.
“LINE Green LED”: If the operating mode switch is set to
“AUTO/REMOTE”, this light will ILLUMINATE
CONTINUOUSLY when your connected equipment is receiving
continuous AC power supplied from a utility/generator source.
If the operating mode switch is set to “CHARGE ONLY”, this light
will BLINK to alert you that the unit’s inverter is OFF and will NOT
supply AC power in the absence of a utility/generator source or in
over/under voltage situations.
“INV” (Inverting) Yellow LED: This light will
ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY whenever
connected equipment is receiving battery-supplied,
inverted AC power (in the absence of a
utility/generator source or in over/under voltage
situations). This light will be off when AC power is supplying the
load. This light will BLINK to alert you if the load is less than the
Battery Charge Conserver (Load Sense) setting.
“LOAD” Red LED: This red light will
ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY whenever the
inverter is functioning and the power demanded by
connected appliances and equipment exceeds 100%
of load capacity. The light will BLINK to alert you
when the inverter shuts down due to a severe overload or
overheating. If this happens, turn the operating mode switch “OFF”;
remove the overload and let the unit cool. You may then turn the
operating mode switch to either “AUTO/REMOTE” or “CHARGE
ONLY” after it has adequately cooled. This light will be off when
AC power is supplying the load.
“BATT VOLTAGE” LEDs: If the operating mode switch is in the
"AUTO/REMOTE" or "Charge Only" position, the LEDs indicate
the approximate charge level and voltage of your connected battery
bank and alert you to several fault conditions. See Chart for charge
and voltage levels.
LED Function with Switch in “AUT
O/REMOTE” or
CHARGE ONLY” Position
Approximate Battery Charge Level*
LEDs Battery Capacity
Illuminated (Charging/Discharging)
Green 91%–Full
Green & Yellow 81%–90%
Yellow 61%–80%
Yellow & Red 41%–60%
Red 21%–40%
All three lights off 1%–20%
Flashing red 0% (Inverter
shutdown)**
* Charge levels listed are approximate. Actual conditions vary
depending on battery condition and load. ** Inverter shutdown protects battery against damage
due to excessive discharge.
Fault Condition
LEDs Fault
Illuminated Condition
All three lights Excessive discharge
flash slowly* (Inverter shutdown)
All three lights Overcharge (Charger
flash quickly** shutdown)
*Approximately ½ second on, ½ second off. See Troubleshooting section. Inverter shutdown
protects battery against damage due to excessive discharge.** Approximately ¼ second on, ¼
second off. Charger shutdown protects battery against damage due to overcharge. May also
indicate a battery charger fault exists. See Troubleshooting section.
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