Tripp Lite PowerVerter MRV2012UL User manual

Tripp Lite
1111 West 35th Street
Chicago, IL 60609 USA
Telephone: +[phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Model #: MRV2012UL
PowerVerter® 2000W RV Inverter/Charger with Auto-Transfer Switching and Hardwire Input/Output
Highlights
12V DC or 120V AC input; 120V AC output (hardwired)
2000 watts continuous, 3000 watts OverPower™ and 4000 watts
DoubleBoost™ inverter output
3-stage battery charger with user-selectable 25/100 amp, wet/dry cell operation
Built-in Isobar® premium AC surge protection and Automatic Transfer
Switching option for battery backup / UPS operation
Tested to power inverter standard UL458 (USA & Canada)
Extremely reliable large-transformer design with protected AC and DC wiring
terminals
Description
Tripp Lite's MRV2012UL Inverter/Charger is the quiet alternative to gas generators -- with no fumes, fuel or noise to deal with! It provides equipment
with utility- or generator-supplied AC electricity filtered through premium ISOBAR surge protection. This heavy-duty DC-to-AC inverter with automatic
line-to-battery transfer and integrated charging system serves as an extended-run UPS, a standalone power source or an automotive inverter
suitable for rugged RV applications. Supplies up to 2000 watts of continuous 120V AC power from any 12V DC battery or automotive DC source.
OverPower inverter output feature temporarily provides up to 150% of the continuous output for up to 60 minutes and DoubleBoost inverter output
feature delivers up to 200% of the continuous output for up to 10 seconds, providing the extra power needed to cold-start heavy-duty power tools
and motorized equipment. When hardwire AC input is energized, commercial power passes through to connected equipment and the battery set is
recharged via 3-stage charging system with user-selectable 25/100 amp charger output. In UPS mode, the MRV APS system responds to blackouts
and voltage fluctuations with a near-instantaneous automatic transfer to battery-derived AC output. Includes a set of high-current DC input terminal
posts for simple installation (user supplies batteries and cabling - see owner's manual for recommendations). Passes sine wave utility or generator
power during battery charging and UPS line power operation, plus efficient PWM sine wave AC output in inverter and UPS backup modes. Reliable
large transformer design with frequency control powers resistive electronic loads or large inductive motors, compressors and other items with high
current needs on startup. Optional APSRM4 wired remote control module with full status LEDs provides remote power inverter on/off switching and
continuous status information (APSRM4 sold separately). Supports an unlimited amount of runtime with any number of user-supplied batteries
connected. Highly adaptable to a variety of applications and site conditions with adjustable charger settings for wet/gel battery types and selectable
line to battery power transfer voltages.
Applications
Versatile inverter/charger system with automatic transfer switching serves as a vehicular inverter for RVs, over-the-road trucking,
conversion vans and fleet service vehicles. Also serves as a standalone alternative power source for off-grid, alternative energy or export
applications and as an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) for equipment compatible with a 16.6 millisecond transfer time.
Package Includes
MRV2012UL Inverter/Charger
Instruction manual with warranty information
Battery Temperature Sensor cable
Conduit hanger
Features

Features
MRV2012UL serves as an automotive or stationary DC-to-AC inverter with automatic line-to-battery transfer and integrated battery charger
Supports 120V AC output from a 120V AC line power source or 12V DC battery source
16.6 millisecond automatic transfer between line and battery power supports UPS protection during blackouts and voltage fluctuations for
equipment compatible with a one cycle transfer time
2000 watts continuous AC output in inverter mode, 3600 watts continuous AC output in AC line power mode
DoubleBoost inverter output supports momentary startup loads up to 200% of the continuous rating for up to 10 seconds
OverPower inverter output supports longer duration overloads to 150% for up to 60 minutes under ideal battery and temperature conditions.
(For best results, utilize OverPower usage for as short of a duration as possible, ensure battery bank and cabling is able to provide full
nominal DC voltage under load and allow inverter/charger to fully cool before and after OverPower usage.)
3-stage battery charger with user-selectable 25/100 amp operation and adjustable settings for wet/gel battery types with charger on/off
capability; offers fast, reliable battery recharging
Protected hardwire DC terminal posts safely accept heavy-gauge input wiring from attached battery bank
Protected hardwire output passes 120V line power or inverter output through to connected equipment
Extremely reliable large-transformer design tested to UL (USA & Canada) standards
Moisture-resistant construction enables vehicular operation in high-humidity environments
3-position operating mode switch supports "AUTO" mode to enable automatic transfer between DC and AC modes, CHARGE-ONLY to
maintain a full battery charge when AC is present without auto transfer and SYSTEM OFF settings
Six front panel LEDs display AC/DC operational modes, overload status, DC voltage level, shutdown status and system fault status
4 configuration dip-switches support wet/gel battery charging profiles, charger enable/disable capability, selectable 75/85/95/105V AC low
voltage auto transfer points during brownout conditions
4 additional configuration dip-switches support 4 levels of charger limiting relative to output load size, a battery equalization program and
battery charger low/high settings
Resettable 25A charger AC input breaker and variable-speed cooling fan protect the inverter from load- and temperature-related failures
Grounding lug properly connects the inverter/charger system to earth ground or vehicle grounding system
Automatic overload and thermal shutoff safely turns off inverter as excessive loads or overheating conditions develop
Front panel connector enables remote off/on switching (requires optional APSRM4 remote control module, sold separately)
Load-sensing control dial enables adjustable load threshold required to automatically turn the inverter on and off in DC mode as load
conditions change
Includes battery temperature sensor with 20 foot cable to prolong battery life by adjusting the charge level based on battery temperature
Automatic Generator Starter jack enables user configuration of automatic generator startup as inverter batteries drop to 11.5V DC and
generator shutoff as inverter batteries are recharged to 14.1V DC
Specifications
OVERVIEW
Intended Application RV/Fleet/Alternative Power
OUTPUT
Frequency
compatibility
60 Hz
Output watts 2000
Continuous output
capacity (watts)
2000
Peak output
capacity (watts)
4000
Output nominal
voltage
120V
Output voltage
regulation
LINE POWER (AC): Maintains 120V nominal sine wave output from line power source. INVERTER POWER (AC):
Maintains PWM sine wave output voltage of 120V AC (+/-5%).
Output frequency
regulation
60 Hz (+/- 0.3 Hz)
Overload protection Includes 25A input breaker dedicated to the charging system

Outlet quantity / type Hardwire
INPUT
Recommended
Electrical Service
DC INPUT: Requires 12V DC input source capable of delivering 190A for the required duration (when used at full
continuous capacity - DC requirements increase during Over-Power and Double-Boost operation). For automotive
applications, professional hardwire
Maximum input
amps / watts
DC INPUT: Full continuous load - 190A at 12V DC. AC INPUT: 38 amps at 120V AC with full inverter and charger load
(20A max charger-only / combined input load to support charger and AC output is automatically controllable to
66%-33%-0% based on AC output l
Input connection
type
DC INPUT: Set of 2 DC terminal posts. AC INPUT: hardwire. User supplies cabling. 0 gauge or larger (see manual).
AC INPUT: hardwire
Voltage
compatibility (VAC)
120
Voltage
compatibility (VDC)
12
BATTERY
Expandable battery
runtime
Runtime is expandable with any number of user-supplied wet or gel type batteries
DC system voltage
(VDC)
12
Battery Pack
Accessory (optional)
98-121 sealed lead acid battery (optional)
Battery recharge rate 25A /100A (user-selectable)
LEDS ALARMS & SWITCHES
Switches 3-position on/off/remote switch enables simple on/off power control plus auto/remote setting that enables distant
on/off control of the inverter system when used in conjunction with APSRM4 accessory (sold separately) in inverter
mode. In AC uninterruptibl
Front panel LEDs 6 LEDs offer continuous status information on load (6 levels reported) and battery charge level (7 levels reported).
See manual for sequences.
PHYSICAL
Shipping weight (lbs) 46.6
Shipping weight (kg) 21
Cooling method Multi-speed fan
Unit Dimensions
(HWD/in)
8 x 10.5 x 17.5
Unit Dimensions
(HWD/cm)
20.32 x 26.67 x 44.45
Shipping
Dimensions
(HWD/in)
13.5 x 15 x 21.5
Shipping
Dimensions
(HWD/cm)
34.29 x 38.1 x 54.61
Unit weight (lbs) 43.2
Unit weight (kg) 19.4
Material of
construction
Polycarbonate/aluminum

Included accessories Battery temperature sensor cable; conduit hanger
Style Heavy-duty with built-in battery charger
Form factors
supported
Mounting slots enable secure placement of inverter on any horizontal surface (see manual for additional mounting
information)
ENVIRONMENTAL
Relative Humidity 0-95% non-condensing
LINE / BATTERY TRANSFER
Transfer time from
line power to battery
mode
16.6 ms (typical - compatible with many computers - verify transfer time compatibility of loads for UPS applications)
Low voltage transfer
to battery power
In AC "auto" mode, inverter/charger switches to battery mode as line voltage drops to 75V (user-adjustable to 85, 95,
105V - see manual)
High voltage
transfer to battery
power
In AC "auto" mode, inverter/charger switches to battery mode as line voltage increases to 145V
SPECIAL FEATURES
Appearance Attractive black color scheme w/beveled aluminum top
Load Sensing Optional load-sense function enables automatic inverter shutoff and startup as connected equipment is powered off
and on. Front panel load-sense potentiometer can be set to shutoff or turn on inverter power in response to loads of
any level, up to 150 watts.
Remote control
capability
Yes
CERTIFICATIONS
Certifications Meets UL458 (USA & Canada), RoHS Compliant
WARRANTY
Product Warranty
Period (Worldwide)
30-month limited warranty
Related Items
Optional Products
Product Type Related Model Description Qty.
External Battery Housings BP-260 Ideal battery housing for use with Tripp Lite PowerVerter APS
inverter/charger systems with a 12 or 24V DC system voltage.
1
Inverter Accessories APSRM4 Remote Control Module - for Tripp Lite Inverters and Inverter/Chargers 1
Replacement Batteries 98-121 12V DC Sealed, Maintenance-Free Battery 1
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