Tycon Power Systems TP-BC12-300 User manual

TP-BC12-300
AC to DC12V UNINTERRUPTED POWER SUPPLY
User Manual
Specifications and Features:
 210W Total Max.
DC power output 12A Max. (@12V)
Charge current 5A Max. (@14V).
 Net weight, only 4.63 lbs/2.1kg
 Dimensions 252*54*190 m/m (W*H*D)
 Over Voltage protection
 Over Current protection
 Quiet Internal Cooling Fan
 Input Voltage: Selectable AC input voltage
-115 Vac at 50/60Hz (5.1A@F.L.)
-230 Vac at 50/60Hz (2.6A@F.L.)
 Super Regulation:
Works with AC input from 90 to 265Vac
 Back-up Power Supply System
 Compatible with Solar and Wind Charge Controllers

PANEL DESCRIPTION
Item Name Description
1 Power Switch Control AC power On or Off,
2 Battery Type Selector
WET Flooded battery
GEL Gel battery
3 LED Indicators
3-1 LOAD Load Indicator Light GREEN when the LOAD is working
3-2 PWR AC Power Indicator
Light YELLOW when the model with AC input and
power switch is on
3-3 BATT Battery Polarity Indicator
Light GREEN when BATTERY polarity connection is
correct, light RED when connection is incorrect
3-4 CHD Floating Indicator Light GREEN when battery is in floating mode.
3-5 CHG Charging Indicator Light YELLOW when battery is in charging mode.
3-6 WET Battery Type Indicator
Green LED light on when battery type selector is set
on WET position
3-7 GEL Battery Type Indicator
Yellow LED light on when battery type selector is set
on GEL position
4 LOAD Output Terminal Block For connection to load
5 BATTERY Output Terminal Block For connection to battery
6 AC Voltage Selector
Select AC input voltage to be 115V (100V~120VAC)
or 230V (220~240VAC) Factory Default 230V
7 AC Socket For separate AC power cord connection

 INSTALLATION:
Before plugging in the model to an AC outlet, please make sure that the proper input
voltage is selected on the rear of the unit. Select 115V for 100/110/120 AC operation
or 230V for 200/220/240 AC operation. The factory default setting is 230V.
Then, connect your device to the LOAD terminal and connect a lead acid battery to
the BATTERY terminal, make sure the polarity of battery is correctly connected,
select WET for wet battery, GEL for GEL or AGM battery.
You may connect a solar panel or wind turbine to the BATTERY terminal at the same
time by connecting a solar panel or wind turbine controller to the battery terminals,
please make sure it is as the same polarity as battery, otherwise, it will damage the
battery and the control circuit.
1 2 3 4
A
B
C
D
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D
C
B
A
VO+ VO-
SOLAR
DC UPS
BATTERY
+-
Solar Controller
Solar panels
BATTERY
OUTPUT
VO+
Now, plug in the power cord to AC outlet, turn the PWR switch to the “ON” position.
Turn on your device now.

 OPERATION:
The PS works as a DC UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) or as a backup power
supply system. When AC power is applied normally, the model offers a regulated
12V DC output at LOAD terminal for devices and a charging current output on
BATTERY terminal for charging a lead acid battery at the same time. Once AC fails,
the battery will replace the AC to power the model immediately without interruption.
The LOAD terminal will remain at 12VDC output for a while till the battery voltage
reduces to lower than 10.7V, the duration time depends on the volume of the battery
and the size of the load. When AC returns, AC takes over the battery to power the
load automatically, and start to charge the battery.
If you connect a solar panel or wind turbine to the BATTERY terminal at the same
time, if AC failed, when the battery voltage lower than 10.7V, the LOAD output will
turn off, but if the output voltage of the solar panel or wind turbine is higher than the
battery voltage, the battery will be charged by the solar panel or wind turbine, when
the battery voltage is back to 12.6V, the LOAD output will recover automatically.
The maximum load of the PS is around 210W, which means 12A maximum DC
output on LOAD and 5A maximum charge current on BATTERY. If the load draws
12A output, the charge current will be limited to around 5A, if there is no load, then
charge current also limited to 5A maximum.
The output voltage on LOAD terminal is regulated at 12.2V±0.2V, with over voltage
protection, over current protection and short circuit protection.
The charge voltage for WET battery is 14.6V, floating voltage is 13.2V.
The charge voltage for GEL battery is 14.2V, floating voltage is 13.5V

When the charger is in charging mode and charge current is more than 2.5A, the
CHG indicator light will be YELLOW, when charge current is lower than 1.8A, the
charger turns to maintenance mode, the CHG light is off and CHD light is GREEN.
All LED indicators will turn off when AC fails except BATT and battery type
indicator (WET or GEL).
If no battery is connected on BATTERY terminal, then there will be no output on the
terminal.
The cooling fan on the model will auto turn on when the inner temperature of unit
over +50C, and will turned off when the temperature less than +45C.
 NOTICE:
1. DON’T CONNECT THE PS TO 24V BATTERY. The PS was designed for 12V
system. Connection to the wrong battery will damage the PS.
2. THE AC SWITCH MUST BE TURNED OFF AT ANY TIME WHEN THE
BATTERY IS CHANGED.
3. Select the correct battery type on the panel, wrong selection will damage the
battery or it will not fully charge the battery. Do not change the battery type
selector when charging.
4. The model has a 6 amp AC input fuse inside of the unit. To replace the fuse you
should remove the old fuse by opening the case and replace it with a new 6 amp
fuse.

5. The cables for battery connection or device to the PS should be 14AWG min.
Please keeping the connect points clean to avoid spark or electrical leakage.
6. When connecting a solar panel or wind turbine controller to the PS, please make
sure of the correct polarity.
7. Product label

 PROTECTION DESCRPTION:
Battery Polarity Reverse Protection: when the battery polarity is reversed, the
BATT indicator light will display RED and the BATTERY and LOAD terminals will
terminate output. Battery reverse will not damage the model if the AC power is off.
The AC switch must be turned off at any time when the battery is changed. If AC is
on and the battery is connected, the PS polarity reverse protection is disabled, and if
the polarity is reversed again, the fuse of the PS will be burnt, sometimes causing a
spark.
Battery Low Voltage protection: When the AC is OFF or has failed, if the battery
voltage is lower than 10.7V±0.2V, the model will turn off the battery and the output
on LOAD. When AC returns or the battery voltage returns to 12.6V±0.2V, then the
output on LOAD will recover automatically.
Load Over Current Protection: the model will automatically shut down if the load
is over 12A. when the load is reduced, the PS will auto recover.
Load Over Voltage Protection: when the LOAD output is over 18V, the PS will turn
off.
Load Short Circuit Protection: output terminal short circuit will not damage the PS,
it will be simply stop the output. When the short circuit status is removed, the LOAD
will recover immediately.