Filter
Top Products
4
Operation
Switch Modes
After configuring, mounting and connecting your Inverter/Charger,
you are able to operate it by switching between the following operat-
ing 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
inverterisON(butinStandby)inthismode,itwillautomatically
switch to your battery system to supply AC power to connected
equipment in the absence of a utility/generator source or in over/
undervoltagesituations.“AUTO/REMOTE”alsoenablesanoption-
al remote control module (Tripp Lite model APSRM4, sold sepa-
rately) 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 sup-
ply AC power to connected equipment and charge
connected batteries while utility- or generator-sup-
pliedACpowerispresent.However,sincetheinverterisOFFinthis
mode,itWILLNOTsupplyACpowertoconnectedequipmentin
the absence of a utility/generator source or in over/under voltage
situations.
“DC OFF”: Switch to this mode to prevent the
inverterfromdrawingpowerfromthebatteries.Use
this switch to automatically reset the unit if it shuts
downdueto overloador overheating.Firstremove
the excessive load or allow the unit to sufficiently
cool(applicabletoyoursituation).Switchto"DCOFF",thenback
to"AUTO/REMOTE"or"CHARGEONLY"asdesired.Ifunitfails
to reset, remove more load or allow unit to cool further and retry.
Useanoptionalremotecontrolmodule(TrippLitemodelAPSRM4,
sold separately) to reset unit due to overload and overtemperature.
CAUTION: The unit will always pass AC power through to con-
nected equipment if plugged into a live AC outlet, regardless of
the position of the Operating Mode Switch.
Indicator Lights
Your Inverter/Charger 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”:Iftheoperatingmodeswitchissetto“AUTO/
REMOTE”, this light will ILLUMINATE
CONTINUOUSLYwhenyourconnectedequipment
is receiving continuous AC power supplied from a
utility/generator source.
If the operating mode switch is set to “CHARGE
ONLY”,thislightwillBLINKtoalertyouthatthe
unit’sinverterisOFFandwillNOTsupplyACpowerintheabsence
of a utility/generator source or in over/under voltage situations.
Indicator Lights (Continued)
“INV” (Inverting) Yellow LED: This light will
ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY whenever con-
nected equipment is receiving battery-supplied,
inverted AC power (in the absence of a utility/genera-
tor source or in over/under voltage situations). This
light will be off when AC power is supplying the
load.
“LOAD” Red LED: ThisredlightwillILLUMINATE
CONTINUOUSLY whenever the inverter is func-
tioning and the power demanded by connected appli-
ancesandequipmentexceeds100%ofloadcapacity.
ThelightwillBLINKtoalertyouwhentheinverter
shuts down due to a severe overload or overheating.
If this happens, turn the operating mode switch to “DC OFF”;
remove the overload and let the unit cool. You may then turn the
operatingmodeswitchtoeither“AUTO/REMOTE”or“CHARGE
ONLY”afterithasadequatelycooled.Thislightwillbeoffwhen
AC power is supplying the load.
"BATT VOLTAGE" LEDs: If the operating mode switch is in the
"AUTO/REMOTE"or"CHARGEONLY"position,theLEDsindi-
cate 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 "AUTO/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%
Allthreelightsoff 1%–20%
Flashingred 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
Allthreelights Excessivedischarge
flashslowly* (Invertershutdown)
All three lights Overcharge (Charger
flashquickly** 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.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1
2
1
2 3
4
5
6
7
1
2