Active Controls ActiveStart ACS30P General instructions

Installation, Operation &
Application Guide
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Important Safety Information
▪Fully Insert all plugs.
▪Keep away from children and pets.
▪Do not repair or modify.
▪For outdoor use only.
▪Store indoors when not in use.
Features
✓Starting current reduction (50%) and
programable startup power.
✓Mobile app is Bluetooth-enabled and
compatible with iOS and Android devices.
✓Built in Surge protection.
✓Waterproof, UV-proof module resists weather
extremes.
✓Anti-theft design to easily secure to power
source.
✓Diagnostic LED indicators inside of box for
technicians.
Application
The ACS30P (30amps), ACS20P (20amps) is intended for
recreational vehicle (RV), residential, and commercial
applications. The ACS30M (30amps) is an ActiveStart Marine
version for boats. These devices will monitor system health
including current, voltage, frequency, and programmable startup
power.
Installation
1. Plug unit into your most convenient power pedestal or
generator.
2. Allow self-diagnostic function to determine correct
polarity. If Input LED is green only, then the source
power is ready to use.
3. After 45-60 seconds, the green Output LED will indicate
when there is “live” power.
4. Plug the RV, residential, and/or boat power cord into
the ActiveStart outlet.
If the green Output LED shuts off and power to the
RV/house/boat is off, that indicates a Power Alert related to
Current, Voltage or any other fault that has occurred. The Mobile
App will show the cause of the shutdown.
SPECIFICATIONS
▪Inputs: L1 & N.
▪Nominal Voltage: 120 VAC, 50-60 Hz.
▪Over Voltage Limits: 120 VAC nominal=140 VAC.
▪Under Voltage Limits: 120 VAC nominal=100 VAC.
▪Surge Protection: 2100 Joules.
▪Current: Maximum nominal= 20 Amp and 30 Amp.
▪Over Current Limits:
ACS20P = 22A.
ACS30P = 32A.
ACS30M = 32A.
▪Operating Temperature: -4ºF to 176ºF (-20ºC to 80ºC)
▪Storage Temperature: -40ºF to 149ºF (-20ºC to 65ºC)
▪Humidity: 5-95% Non-considering.
▪Weight: 2.1 Lbs. (0.95kg).
▪
Warranty: One year limited warranty (standard)
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ACS30P, ACS20P, ACS30M
Soft Start
2003 West McNab Road STE 1, Pompano Beach FL 33069
Email: [e-mail] Call: 754-307-1303
www.active-controlsllc.com
Designed and
Assembled in
the USA

ACS30P, ACS20P, ACS30M
Soft Start
Scan to see a full
specification,
installation, & more on
our website
Dimensions
Designed and
Assembled in
the USA
2003 West McNab Road STE 1, Pompano Beach FL 33069
Email: [e-mail] Call: 754-307-1303
www.active-controlsllc.com
LED INDICATORS
GREEN & RED LIGHT
MEANING
GREEN LIGHT ON ONLY
POWER SOURCE IS
CORRECTLY WIRED AND
SAFE TO USE.
RED LIGHT ON ONLY
HOT/GROUND ARE
REVERSED.
GREEN & RED LIGHT ON
GENERATOR POWER
NEEDS BONDING PLUG.
PEDESTAL POWER IS
HOT/NEUTRAL ARE
REVERSED.
30 Amp Input Plug Indicators / 30 Amp Output Indicator
Performance
The ActiveStart is a unique device that is installed in
series with the loads. This is quite different from a
standard softstart that is wired directly to a motor and
only has one function which is to start the motor.
The ActiveStart responds to an inductive load which
generates a large spike in current and quickly current
limits the device while initiating a softstart of the load.
This is done without disturbing other appliances that
are currently running on the same power source.
The Graphs below showcase this functionality: