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Owner’s Manual

®

Series

Inverter/Chargers

 

Input

Output

1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA

 

Customer Support: (773) 869-1234

Invert:

12, 24, 36 or 48 VDC

120V, 60 Hz. AC

www.tripplite.com

Charge:

120V, 60 Hz. AC

12, 24, 36 or 48 VDC

 

Reliable Emergency Backup Power

Congratulations! You’ve purchased the most advanced, feature-rich Inverter/Charger designed as an alternative energy source during utility power failures. Tripp Lite APS Inverter/Chargers keep your equipment constantly up and productive through all utility power problems (blackouts, brownouts and high voltages) by inverting DC power from user-supplied batteries into AC power. Built-in surge suppression provides an additional level of equipment protection. When utility power is present, APS Inverter/Chargers automatically pass through power to your equipment while simultaneously recharging your connected battery bank. APS Inverter/Chargers are the quiet alternative to gas generators during emergency backup applications—with no fumes, fuel or noise to deal with! You get AC electricity anywhere and anytime you need it.

Better for Your Equipment

Premium Protection Levels

Built-In Isobar® Surge Protection

Automatic Overload Protection

Ideal Output for All Loads (including computers)

Frequency-Controlled Output

Fast Load Switching

Balanced Load Sharing*

Better for Your Batteries

Faster Battery Recharge

• High-Amp, 3-Stage Battery Charger (adjustable)

Critical Battery Protection

Battery Charge Conserver (Load Sense)*

Battery Temperature Sensing*

High-Efficiency DC-to-AC Inversion

Better for You

Simple, Maintenance-Free Operation

Multi-Function Lights & Switches

Moisture-Resistant Construction**

Contents

Specifications/Warranty

2

Safety

3

Feature Identification

4

Operation

5

Configuration

6-7

Battery Selection

8

Mounting

9

Battery Connection

10

AC Input/Output Connection

11

Service/Maintenance/Troubleshooting

12

Español

13

* Available on all models except 612, 750 and 1250 models. ** Inverter/Chargers are moisture-resistant, not waterproof. Copyright © 2004. PowerVerter® is a registered trademark of Tripp Lite. All rights reserved.

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Specifications

MODEL NUMBER:

APS612

APS750

APS1012

APS1250

APS1524

APS2012

APS2424

APS2448

APS3624VR

APS3636VR

AC Input Connection:

Input Cord

Input Cord

Input Cord

Input Cord

Hardwire

Hardwire

Hardwire

Hardwire

Hardwire

Hardwire

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INVERTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Specifications for All Models • Output Volts (Nominal):120 VAC, ± 5% • Output Frequency (Nominal):60 Hz, ± 0.5% • Efficiency:88% to 94%, depending on load and temperature

Select Tripp Lite Inverter/Chargers include a Battery Charge Conserver (Load Sense) Control which saves battery power by allowing users to set the minimum load level at which the unit’s inverter turns on. Users can significantly reduce the No Load DC Input Current to a very low amp level with the use of this control.

 

Continuous Power (@ 20 C):

600

750

1000

1250

1500

2000

2400

2400

3600

3600

 

OverPower™ Peak Surge Power:*

900

1125

1500

1875

2250

3000

3600

3600

5400

5400

 

Double Boost™ Peak Surge Power:*

1200

1500

2000

2500

3000

4000

4800

4800

7200

7200

 

DC Input Volts (Nominal):

12 VDC

12 VDC

12 VDC

12 VDC

24 VDC

12 VDC

24 VDC

48 VDC

24 VDC

36 VDC

 

DC Input Voltage Range:

10-15 VDC

10-15 VDC

10-15 VDC

10-15 VDC

20-30 VDC

10-15 VDC

20-30 VDC

40-60 VDC

20-30 VDC

30-45 VDC

 

Minimum DC Fuse Rating:

100 A

150 A

225 A

225 A

125 A

400 A

300 A

100 A

300 A

300 A

 

DC Input Current @ Nominal V DC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Full Load

56 A

72 A

95 A

127 A

70 A

192 A

112 A

56 A

170 A

114 A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BATTERY CHARGER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Specifications for All Models • Input Volts (Nominal):120 VAC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Charging Capacity DC:

20 A

20 A

55 A/14 A**

30 A

36 A/9 A**

100 A/25 A**

55 A/14 A**

15 A/off**

65 A/16 A**

30 A

 

Acceptance Volts VDC:

14.4 V/14.2 V

14.4 V/14.2 V

14.4 V/14.2 V

14.4 V/14.2 V

28.8 V/28.4 V

14.4 V/14.2 V

28.8 V/28.4 V

57.6 V/56.8 V

28.8 V/28.4 V

43.2 V/42.6 V

 

Selectable (Wet**/Gel)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Float Volts VDC (w/gel):

13.3 V (13.6 V)

13.3 V (13.6 V)

13.3 V (13.6 V)

13.3 V (13.6 V)

26.6 V (27.2 V)

13.3 V (13.6 V)

26.6 V (27.2 V)

53.2 V (54.4 V)

26.6 V (27.2 V)

39.9 V (40.8 V)

 

Input Current AC (Maximum):

4.2 A

4.2 A

11.5 A

6.3 A

16 A

21 A

24 A

13.3 A

29 A

20 A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LINE VAC OPERATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Specifications for All Models • Minimum Input Volts (Transfer to Battery):Selectable 75,** 85, 95 or 105 VAC • Maximum Input Volts (Transfer to Battery):Selectable 135** or 145 VAC • Input Frequency (Nominal):60 Hz, ±10%

 

 

Total Input AC Current

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Continuous, Charger at Maximum):

9.2 A

12 A

14 A

12 A

29 A

38 A

44 A

33 A

59 A

50 A

 

Maximum Output

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current (Continuous):

5 A

8 A

8.3 A

12 A

12.5 A

16.7 A

20 A

20 A

30 A

30 A

* OverPower duration (up to 1 hour). DoubleBoost duration (up to 10 seconds). Actual duration depends on battery age, battery charge level and ambient temperature. ** Factory setting. The policy of Tripp Lite is one of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice. This product designed and engineered in the USA.

Minimum Recommended Cable Sizing Charts

Use in conjunction with DC wiring connection instructions in the Battery Connection section.

 

 

Inverter/Charger DC Volt: 12

 

 

 

Inverter/Charger DC Volt: 24

 

 

 

Inverter/Charger DC Volt: 36*

 

 

 

Inverter/Charger DC Volt: 48

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wire Gauge

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wire Gauge

 

 

 

 

 

Wire Gauge

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wire Gauge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Watts

6

4

 

2

 

0

00 (2/0)

 

Watts

8

6

 

4

 

2

0

 

Watts

8

6

4

 

2

0

 

Watts

10

8

 

6

 

4

2

 

500

15 ft

25 ft

 

39 ft

 

62 ft

79 ft

 

500

39 ft

62 ft

 

99 ft

 

157 ft

249 ft

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

500

98 ft

156 ft

 

248 ft

 

394 ft

626 ft

 

 

 

 

 

 

700

63 ft

100 ft

158 ft

 

252 ft

400 ft

 

 

 

 

700

11 ft

18 ft

 

28 ft

 

44 ft

56 ft

 

700

28 ft

44 ft

 

70 ft

 

112 ft

178 ft

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

700

70 ft

111 ft

 

177 ft

 

281 ft

447 ft

 

 

 

 

 

 

1000

44 ft

70 ft

111 ft

 

176 ft

280 ft

 

 

 

 

1000

8 ft

12 ft

 

20 ft

 

31 ft

39 ft

 

1000

19 ft

31 ft

 

49 ft

 

78 ft

125 ft

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1000

49 ft

78 ft

 

124 ft

 

197 ft

313 ft

 

 

 

 

 

 

2000

22 ft

35 ft

55 ft

 

88 ft

140 ft

 

 

 

 

2000

4 ft

6 ft

 

10 ft

 

16 ft

20 ft

 

2000

10 ft

15 ft

 

25 ft

 

39 ft

62 ft

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2000

25 ft

39 ft

 

62 ft

 

99 ft

157 ft

 

 

 

 

 

 

2400

18 ft

29 ft

46 ft

 

73 ft

117 ft

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2400

8 ft

13 ft

 

21 ft

 

33 ft

52 ft

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2400

20 ft

32 ft

 

52 ft

 

82 ft

131 ft

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3000

15 ft

23 ft

37 ft

 

59 ft

93 ft

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3000

6 ft

10 ft

 

16 ft

 

26 ft

42 ft

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3600

12 ft

19 ft

31 ft

 

49 ft

78 ft

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* If your model accepts 4 conductors, simply double the acceptable cable lengths.

† NOTE: Acceptable power is directly related to cable length (i.e. - the shorter the cable, the better the performance). Cable length is the sum of the positive cable length and the negative cable length.

Note on Labeling

Two symbols are used on the APS labels.

V~: AC Voltage

: DC Voltage

Limited Warranty

Tripp Lite warrants its Inverter/Chargers to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year (except for outside of U.S.A., Canada and Mexico—120 days) from the date of retail purchase by end user

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 Authorization (RMA) number from Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center. Products must be returned to Tripp Lite 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, including opening of the unit’s casing for any reason. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser who must have properly registered the product within 10 days of retail purchase.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, TRIPP LITE MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Specifically, Tripp Lite is not liable for any costs, such as lost profits or revenue, loss of equipment, loss of use of equipment, loss of software, loss of data, costs of substitutes, claims by third parties, or otherwise.

Tripp Lite has a policy of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

Visit www.tripplite.com/warranty today to register the warranty for your new Tripp Lite product. You’ll be automatically entered into a drawing for a chance to win a FREE Tripp Lite product!*

* No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Some restrictions apply. See website for details.

Important Safety Instructions

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

This manual contains important instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation, operation and storage of all Tripp Lite Inverter/Chargers.

Location Warnings

Install your Inverter/Charger (whether for a mobile or stationary application) in a location or compartment that minimizes exposure to heat, dust, direct sunlight and moisture.

Although your Inverter/Charger is moisture resistant, it is NOT waterproof. Flooding the unit with water will cause it to short circuit and could cause personal injury due to electric shock. Never immerse the unit, and avoid any area where standing water might accumulate. Mounting should be in the driest location available.

Leave a minimum of 2" clearance at front and back of the Inverter/Charger for proper ventilation. The heavier the load of connected equipment, the more heat will be generated by the unit.

Do not install the Inverter/Charger directly near magnetic storage media, as this may result in data corruption.

Do not install near flammable materials, fuel or chemicals.

Battery Connection Warnings

The Inverter/Charger will not operate (with or without utility power) until batteries are connected.

Multiple battery systems must be comprised of batteries of identical voltage, age, amp-hour capacity and type.

Because explosive hydrogen gas can accumulate near batteries if they are not kept well ventilated, your batteries should not be installed (whether for a mobile or stationary application) in a “dead air” compartment. Ideally, any compartment would have some ventilation to outside air.

Sparks may result during final battery connection. Always observe proper polarity as batteries are connected.

Do not allow objects to contact the two DC input terminals. Do not short or bridge these terminals together. Serious personal injury or property damage could result.

Equipment Connection Warnings

Do not use a Tripp Lite APS Inverter/Charger in life support or healthcare applications where a malfunction or failure of a Tripp Lite APS Inverter/Charger could cause failure of or significantly alter the performance of, a life support device or medical equipment.

Corded models: Do not modify the Inverter/Charger’s plug or receptacle in a way that eliminates its ground connection. Do not use power adapters that will eliminate the plug’s ground connection.

Connect your Inverter/Charger only to a properly grounded AC power outlet or hardwired source. Do not plug the unit into itself; this will damage the device and void your warranty.

You may experience uneven performance results if you connect a surge suppressor, line conditioner or UPS system to the output of the Inverter/Charger.

Operation Warnings

Your Inverter/Charger does not require routine maintenance. Do not open the device for any reason. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

Potentially lethal voltages exist within the Inverter/Charger as long as the battery supply and/or AC input are connected. During any service work, the battery supply and AC input connection should therefore be disconnected.

Do not connect or disconnect batteries while the Inverter/Charger is operating in either inverting or charging mode. Operating Mode Switch should be in the OFF position. Dangerous arcing may result.

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Tripp Lite APS2448, APS3624VR, APS1250, APS3636VR, APS1524 User Manual

Feature Identification

Identify the premium features on your specific model and quickly locate instructions on how to maximize their use.

1 Configuration DIP Switches: optimize Inverter/Charger operation depending on your application. See pages 6-7 for setting instructions.

2Operating Mode Switch: controls Inverter/Charger operation. The “AUTO/REMOTE” setting ensures your equipment receives constant, uninterrupted AC power. It also enables the Inverter/Charger to be remotely monitored and controlled with an optional remote module (Tripp Lite model APSRM4, sold separately or included with select models). The “CHARGE ONLY” setting allows your batteries to return to full charge faster by turning the inverter off which halts battery discharging. See page 5 for setting instructions.

3Operation Indicator Lights: intuitive “traffic light” signals show whether the Inverter/Charger is operating from AC line power or DC battery power. It also warns you if the connected equipment load is too high. See page 5 for instructions on reading indicator lights.

4Battery Indicator Lights: intuitive “traffic light” signals show approximate charge level of your battery. See page 5 for instructions on reading indicator lights.

5DC Power Terminals: connect to your battery terminals. See page 10 for connection instructions.

6AC Receptacles (not on hardwire models): allow you to connect equipment that would normally be plugged into a utility outlet.

7 AC Input Cord (not on hardwire models): connects the Inverter/Charger to any source of utilityor generator-suppliedAC power. See page 11 for connection instructions.

8Hardwire AC Input/Output Terminal Strip (not on corded models): securely connects the Inverter/Charger to facility or vehicle electrical system. See page 11 for connection instructions.

9Resettable Circuit Breakers: protect your Inverter/Charger against damage due to overload. See page 5 for resetting instructions.

10Remote Control Module Connector: allows remote monitoring and control with an optional module (Tripp Lite model APSRM4, sold separately or included with select models). See remote module owner’s manual for connection instructions.

11Battery Charge Conserver (Load Sense) Control (available on select models): conserves battery power by setting the low-load level at which the Inverter/Charger’s inverter automatically shuts off. See page 7 for setting instructions.

12Main Ground Lug: properly grounds the Inverter/Charger to earth ground or to vehicle or boat grounding system. See page 10 for connection instructions.

13Thermostatically-Controlled Cooling Fan: quiet, efficient fan regulates internal temperature and prolongs equipment service life. Fan runs intermittently depending on temperature and load.

14DC Power Terminal Cover Plate

15Hardwire AC Input/Output Cover Plate

16Battery Temperature Sensing Connector (available on select models): prolongs battery life by adjusting charge based on battery temperature. Use with cable (included on select models). See page 7 for details.

17Voltage Regulation IndicatorLights (available on select models): shows when the Inverter/Charger is automatically “boosting” abnormally lowAC voltage or “cutting” abnormally highAC voltage without relying on battery power. This function is automatic and requires no action on the user’s part.

18Redundant Switch/Indicator Light Panel (available on select models): additional top mounted switch/indicator light panel allows easycontrolandmonitoringwhenInverter/Chargerisverticallymounted.

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Front View (612, 750 & 1250 Corded Models)

 

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GROUND

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NEUTRAL

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Front View (All Hardwire Models except APS3624VR).

Side Mounted, Not Shown

Rear Mounted, Not Shown

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“FOR USE WITH COPPER WIRE ONLY”

 

 

 

 

 

 

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GROUND

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