Trace Engineering UX User manual

For Homes, Offices, Light Industrial, & Remote Power Applications
The new UX Series of inverters is the best choice for systems of 500 to 1400 watts when
efficiency, modest power and economical considerations are of prime importance.
500 - 1400 watts of efficient power This compact inverter series will produce 500 to
1400 watts of standard household electrical power and can start & run appliances up to three times the
continuous rating. The UX series makes the most of the battery power available by operating loads at
efficiencies up to 92% and by consuming as little as 1/2 watt under no-load conditions. Load-compensated
“smart” protection circuitry delivers all the energy your battery bank can safely provide, but shuts down the
inverter if your batteries approach dangerous low discharge levels.
Options to fit your installation needs
• Remote Control (RC-8/50 or RC-8/100) may be panel-mounted 50 or 100 feet (15 or 30 meters) away for
convenient indication of the inverter’s operating status and ON/OFF control.
• Stand-By (SB) includes automatic battery charger and AC transfer switch.
• Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS) automatically controls accurate charge to batteries.
Step up to Trace inverters Other low cost inverter brands will only sustain a large power
requirement for a moment. The Trace UX series can start and run a high power loads of twice their rated
power for nearly a full minute. And with a Trace, you get the most sophisticated protection circuitry in the
industry, a full two year warranty on parts and labor, and the security of knowing you have the most
dependable power inverter in the world.
The Solution: a low cost, reliable, and easy to use inverter/charger
• 500 to 1400 watts continuous output inverters with a high performance battery charger option available.
• High efficiency, high surge capacity, and low idle
current.
• Low power “search mode” to conserve energy
• Quiet operation.
• Optional three stage charger with temperature
compensation (SB models only)
• Fast switching for standby power systems
(SB models only)
• Certified to UL standard 1741 for PV Power Systems
and CSA-C22.2, No. 107.1-M91.
Convenience: Enjoy using standard home
electrical appliances and tools from your batteries. The
UX series converts DC battery power into normal
household AC to run hand tools, microwaves,
televisions, computers - almost any small to medium
size equipment. Even run small refrigerators which
have high current demands.
Automatic operation: Plug into utility power or rev-up your generator, and the UX model
inverter starts charging your batteries and automatically transfers power to your electrical system. It charges
rapidly and completely without overcharging and maintains a full charge indefinitely. The high-power
design charges batteries in three stages: bulk, absorption and float. When your AC input power fails,
transfer to inverter power is automatic and typically within 16 milliseconds to keep lights, phone, appliances,
and most computers running without missing a beat (this feature only available with the SB battery
charging option).
Protection: In the inverter mode, the unit automatically turns off to prevent batteries from running
seriously low. The UX design ensures long battery life and is compatible with both sealed type or liquid lead
acid type batteries. Other protection guards against over temperature & overload. The crystal controlled
voltage and frequency circuitry also protects your appliances from damage.
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INVERTER/CHARGER
From
Trace Engineering,
maker of the world’s
most reliable
inverters
500-1400 watts
power output
Model UX Series

SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES (rev. 1.0)
Model UX Series
MODEL UX512E UX612 UX1112 UX1112E UX1412
Nominal DC Input Voltage 12 VDC 12 VDC 12 VDC 12 VDC 12 VDC
AC Output Voltage (RMS) 230 VAC 120 VAC 120 VAC 230 VAC 120 VAC
Nominal Frequency 50 HZ 60 HZ 60 HZ 50 HZ 60 HZ
Continuous Power @ 25
°Ÿ
C500 VA 600VA 1100 VA 1100 VA 1400 VA
Continuous Current @ 25
°Ÿ
C2 amps AC 5 amps AC 9 amps AC 5 amps AC 12 amps AC
Maximum Current (100 mSec Record) 10 amps AC 18 amps AC 22 amps AC 11 amps AC 30 amps AC
Maximum Power (Light Bulb Rating) 2500 W 2500 W 3000 W 3000 W 3400 W
Efficiency (peak) 92% max 92% max 90% max 90% max 92% max
DC INPUT REQUIREMENTS
Search Mode 0.022 A (0.4W) 0.022 A (0.4W) 0.045 A (0.5W) 0.045 A (0.5W) 0.060 A (0.7W)
On Mode (no load - idle) 0.400 A (5.0W) 0.400 A (5.0W) 0.450 A (5.5W) 0.450 A (5.5W) 0.600 A (7 W)
At Full Rated Power 54 amps 63 amps 120 amps 120 amps 153 amps
Input Voltage Range 10.8 to 15.5 VDC 10.8 to 15.5 VDC 10.8 to 15.5 VDC 10.8 to 15.5 VDC 10.8 to 15.5 VDC
Low Battery Cutout (w/out SB Option) 9.5 VDC 9.5 VDC 9.5 VDC 9.5 VDC 9.5 VDC
High Voltage Cutout 15.7 VDC 15.7 VDC 15.7 VDC 15.7 VDC 15.7 VDC
AC OUTPUT CHARACTERISTICS
AC Output Waveform Modified sinewave
Voltage Regulation +/- 5% Maximum, +/- 2.5% Typical
Power Factor Allowed -1 to 1
Frequency Regulation +/- 0.01% (crystal regulated)
ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITATIONS
Enclosure Type Indoor, ventilated, steel chassis with powdercoat finish
Specified Temperature Range 32
°Ÿ
F to 104
°Ÿ
F (0
°Ÿ
C to +40
°Ÿ
C) (output will meet specified tolerances)
Allowed Operating Temperature Range -40
°Ÿ
F to 140
°Ÿ
F (-40
°Ÿ
C to +60
°Ÿ
C) (output may not meet specified tolerances)
Dimensions - Inverter Only 10.5” (26.7 cm) high, 15.5” (39.4 cm) wide, 6” (15.2 cm) deep (when wall mounted)
Dimensions - Shipping 20.5” (52 cm), 27” (69 cm) 15.5” (40 cm)
Mounting Wall or Shelf Mount
Weight - Inverter only 25 lbs (11.4 kg) 25 lbs (11.4 kg) 30 lbs (13.6kg) 35 lbs (15.9 kg) 35 lbs (15.9 kg)
Weight - Shipping 30 lbs (13.6 kg) 30 lbs (13.6 kg) 35 lbs (15.9kg) 40 lbs (18.2 kg) 40 lbs (18.2 kg)
STAND-BY (SB) OPTION
Automatic AC Transfer Relay 30 amps AC 30 amps AC 30 amps AC 30 amps AC 30 amps AC
Maximum Battery Charging Rate 25 amps DC 25 amps DC 50 amps DC 50 amps DC 50 amps DC
3-stage Charger Regulation Method Bulk (constant current), Absorption (constant voltage) and Float (maintenance voltage & current)
Selectable Low Battery Cutout 9.5 VDC (allows deep discharge) or 11.8 VDC ( for use with starting or shallow cycle batteries)
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS
Battery Temperature Sensor BTS/15: 15 foot plug-in battery temperature sensor with phone jack (can be extended)
Remote Control Panel RC8/50: 50 foot On/Off remote with LED status indicator
RC8/100: 100 foot On/Off remote with LED status indicator
Note: All specifications are subject to change without notice
Rugged:Designed for maximum service, all UX models offer powder coated chassis,
stainless fasteners, conformal coated circuit boards and gold plated connectors. AC wiring
terminates cleanly inside the wall or shelf mountable chassis.
The Bottom line:The Trace UX series of compact inverters provides quiet, dependable
power whenever and wherever you need it, at a price you can afford.
5916 195th St. N.E. ARLINGTON, WA. USA 98223 Phone [phone] Fax [phone] Web: www.traceengineering.com Rev# 4/98
UL
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UL
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LISTED
39FL
C
POWER CONDITIONING UNITS FOR
USE IN PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER
SYSTEMS— STANDARD UL 1741
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
POWER SUPPLIES—CERTIFIED TO
CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 107.1-M91
Typical Efficiency Power vs. Time Battery Charger Method
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0 500 1000 1500
Output in Watts
Efficiency %
0
1,000
2,000
3,000
4,000
1 2 4 8
16 32 64
TIME IN MINUTES
POWER IN WATTS
1412
1112
612
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