Tripp Lite APS 1024 INT User manual

Labeling: Affix the appropriate label to the front panel of the Remote Control Module so that the
holes in the label align with the Module's LEDs and switch.** If your Remote Control Module will
be used with a PowerVerter . . .
• INVERTER (PV series) ....................................................choose the label marked "PV"
• INVERTER/CHARGER (APS or RV** series) ............choose the label marked "APS"
** EMS series Inverter/Chargers will already have the appropriate labeling and will not require a separate label.
Connection (Remote Control/Monitoring): Connect one end of the included RJ-type cable into
the RJ45 Remote Port on the front of your PowerVerter Inverter or Inverter/Charger. Connect the
other end into either of the two RJ45 Remote Ports on the bottom of the Remote Control Module.
Daisychain capability: You can control a single PowerVerter Inverter or Inverter/Charger
with two separate Remote Control Modules. Connect one Remote Control Module directly
to the PowerVerter as described above. Connect either of the two RJ45 Remote Ports on the
bottom of the second Remote Control Module directly to the remaining RJ45 Remote Port
on the bottom of the first Remote Control Module using an RJ-type cable, included.
Optional Connection (Ignition Lockout—Select Models Only): Ignition Lockout automatically
switches off your PowerVerter when a vehicle's ignition is turned off. This connection is optional;
the Remote Control Module will function without this connection. Connect one end of the Ignition
Lockout Cable (included with select models) into the Ignition Lockout Port and wire the other end
to the vehicle's ignition: red to positive, black to ground.
Mounting: Using two to four user-supplied screws appropriate to your mounting surface, attach the
Remote Control Module securely so that the LEDs can be clearly seen.
Owner’s Manual
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Remote Control Module
for use with select
PowerVerter®Inverters (PV series) or
PowerVerter®Inverter/Chargers
(APS, RV or EMS series)
Installation
The Remote Control Module allows you to remotely monitor and control many of the functions of
select* Tripp Lite PowerVerter PV Inverters and PowerVerter APS, RV or EMS Inverter/Chargers.
* Only those models featuring an RJ45 Remote Port.
WARNING!
THE IGNITION LOCKOUT FUNCTION IS ONLY FOR USE
WITH 12V NEGATIVE GROUND SYSTEMS.
Wiring the Ignition Lockout Cable to your vehicle's ignition requires a qualified technician,
who must determine the proper wiring procedure.
Copyright © 2002 Tripp Lite. All rights reserved. PowerVerter®is a registered trademark of Tripp Lite.
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1. OFF/ON Switch: Move this switch to the "ON" position to have your Inverter provide connected
equipment with AC power by converting DC power from an attached battery. To prevent battery
drain, leave it in the "OFF" position when not using connected equipment.
2. BATTERY HI/MED/LOW LEDs: These three lights show the approximate charge of your
connected batteries. See chart below for approximate charges.
LEDs Illuminated Approximate Charge
Green 96% - Full
Green & yellow 81% - 95%
Yellow 61% - 80%
Yellow & red 41% - 60%
Red 21% - 40%
All three lights off 1% - 20%
Flashing red 0% (Inverter shutdown)
All three lights flash slowly Excessive discharge
All three lights flash quickly Overcharge or charger fault
3. LOAD LOW/MED/HI LEDs: These three lights show the approximate voltage demand on your
Inverter. See chart below for approximate load levels.
LEDs Illuminated Approximate Load
Green 0% - 20%
Green & yellow 21% - 40%
Yellow 41% - 60%
Yellow & red 61% - 80%
Red 81% - Full
All three lights off Inverter off
Flashing red Overload
4. RJ45 Remote Ports (bottom panel, not shown): Use to connect the Remote Control Module
to either an Inverter or a second Remote Control Module. See Installation section, previous page.
5. Ignition Lockout Port: Use to connect the Remote Control Module to your vehicle's ignition
(with cable supplied on select models only) in order to automatically switch off the Inverter when
the vehicle's ignition is turned off. See Installation section, previous page.
Operation
OFF
ON
LOADBATTERY
LOW
MED
HI
HI
MED
LOW
PV
INVERTER (PV series)
24
*135
Choose operation based on whether you connect your Remote Control Module to an Inverter
(PV series) or Inverter/Charger (APS, RV or EMS series).
* Bottom panel, not shown
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1. AUTO/CHRG ONLY Switch: Move this switch to the "AUTO" position to have your
Inverter/Charger provide connected equipment with AC power (converted from DC power from
attached batteries) in the event of an AC power outage. Move it to the "CHARGE ONLY" position
when equipment is not in use to conserve battery power by disabling the inverter. In either position,
the Inverter/Charger will supply AC power to connected equipment and charge connected batteries
while AC input is present.
2. BATTERY HI/MED/LOW LEDs: These three lights will turn ON in several sequences to show
the approximate charge level and voltage of your connected battery bank and alert you to several
fault conditions. See chart below for charge and voltage levels.
BATTERY CHARGE INDICATION (Approximate)
Indicator Charger Function Battery Level
(LINE ON) (INV ON)
Green Float High Charge
Green & yellow Absorption (50% Done) High/Medium Charge
Yellow Absorption Medium Charge
Yellow & red Bulk (50% Done) Medium/Low Charge
Red Bulk Low Charge
All three lights off Charger Inhibited Very Low Charge
Flashing green Equalizing Charge N/A
Flashing red N/A Low Battery Shutdown
All three lights flash slowly* Excessive discharge; check batteries
All three lights flash quickly** Overcharge; check charger
* Approximately 1/2 second on, 1/2 second off.
** Approximately 1/4 second on, 1/4 second off.
3. LOAD LED: This red light will turn continuously ON when your Inverter/Charger is receiving
utility-supplied AC power and the load is between 80% and 110% of capacity to alert you that
the inverter might not be able to support the load. The light will flash intermittently after the
Inverter/Charger's inverter shuts down due to a severe overload or overheating.
NOTE!
To remotely reset the Inverter/Charger after a shutdown due to overload, move the Remote
Control Module's "AUTO/CHRG ONLY" Switch to the "CHRG ONLY" position until
the LOAD LED goes out. Remove the overload by turning off some connected equipment.
After allowing a few moments for the Inverter/Charger to cool, switch the Remote Control
Module's "AUTO/CHRG Only" Switch back to "AUTO."
4. INV LED: This yellow light will turn continuously ON whenever connected equipment is
receiving battery-supplied AC power. It will flash if the Inverter/Charger does not detect the min-
imum load necessary to activate the inverter.
Operation
continued
AUTO
CHRG ONLY
OPERATIONBATTERY
LINE
INV
LOAD
HI
MED
LOW
APS
INVERTER/CHARGER (APS, RV or EMS series)
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*13457
* Bottom panel, not shown
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5. LINE LED: This green light will turn continuously ON whenever connected equipment is
receiving utility-supplied AC power and your Inverter/Charger is set to "AUTO/REMOTE,"
meaning that it will automatically switch to battery power if AC power becomes unavailable.
The light will flash intermittently when connected equipment is receiving utility power and your
Inverter/Charger's Operating Mode Switch is set to "CHARGE ONLY" to indicate that the
Inverter/Charger's inverter is OFF and that the Inverter/Charger will not supply power from
connected batteries.
6. RJ45 Remote Ports (bottom panel, not shown): Use to connect the Remote Control Module to
either an Inverter/Charger or a second Remote Control Module. See Installation section, first page.
7. Ignition Lockout Port: Use to connect the Remote Control Module to your vehicle's ignition
(with cable supplied on select models only) in order to automatically switch off the
Inverter/Charger when the vehicle's ignition is turned off. See Installation section, first page.
Tripp Lite warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year (domestic) or 120
days (export) from the date of initial purchase. Tripp Lite’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing (at
its sole option) any such defective products. To obtain service under this warranty you must obtain a Returned Material
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or an authorized Tripp Lite service center with transportation charges prepaid and must be accompanied by a brief description
of the problem encountered and proof of date and place of purchase. This warranty does not apply to equipment which has been
damaged by accident, negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way. This warranty applies only to
the original purchaser who must have properly registered the product within 10 days of purchase.
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DENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
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equipment, loss of use of equipment, loss of software, loss of data, costs of substitutes, claims by third parties, or otherwise.
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Operation
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