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Model

2500 Series

For Homes, Boats or RVs

2,500 Watts of continuous power.

Many inverters produce “rated power” for only 15 to
30 minutes. Trace’s 2500 Series inverters are certified by ETL Testing Laboratories to produce
2,500 watts continuously. They also conserve battery energy by consuming only 1/3 watt under no­load conditions, and by running at 85% to 96% efficient for any load over 50 watts.

The convenience of automatic operation

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Combination inverter/charger (StandBy)
models include a built-in battery charger and automatic mode switching that provides true “set it
and forget it” operation. These units sense the availability of AC from any source (shore power,
generator or grid), and automatically switch to battery charger mode. When AC is no longer
available, they switch back to battery power (inverter mode) in less than 40 milliseconds. Best of
all, you don’t lift a finger!

Maximum battery performance.

The powerful and advanced multi-stage battery charger
built into StandBy models ensures rapid and complete charging without the risk of over-charging.
Easily adjustable controls allow you to tailor the charge program to your battery type and bank size.
Battery charge can be maintained indefinitely without the electrolyte “boil-off” problems inherent to
ordinary chargers. All models feature “smart” protection circuitry that frees all the energy your
battery bank can safely deliver, but shuts down the inverter if your battery approaches dangerous
discharge levels.

Certified for residential, commercial installation and
photovoltaic power systems.

The independent, nationally recognized
testing labs of ETL have certified the 2500 Series to Underwriter Laboratories’
specification UL1778 and UL1741, so you can easily comply with National Electric
Code (NEC) requirements.

Certified for RV installation.

All 12- and 24-volt 2500 Series inverters are ETL certified to

UL458 for RV installation, and meet Recreational Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) guidelines.

Certified for marine installation.

Trace also offers
a marine 2500 (in the U.S. only) that meets
American Boat and Yacht Council standards
and is ETL certified to UL1236 for marine
installation. The 2500M comes standard with
all features of the 2500, plus a built-in battery
charger, four-function digital meter, and neutral switching
circuitry. Neutral switching follows ABYC standards in
providing maximum protection from electrical hazards unique
to the marine environment, whether operating from shore,
generator or battery power.

Options make Trace inverters more flexible

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Trace’s Stacking Interface (SIB) enables two inverters to operate
as one for up to 5,000 watts of continuous power, 12,000 watts
of surge, and battery charging that’s twice as fast. A Remote
Control Panel (RC-2000) may be dash-mounted up to 50 feet
away, and has a digital readout of battery voltage, charge rate (amps), and the AC source’s line
frequency (hertz) and peak voltage. An on/off remote control (RC2) allows the inverter to be
monitored and controlled from up to 50 feet away.

The bottom line:

Trace 2500 Series inverters provide low cost, quiet, dependable AC power

wherever and whenever you need it. Contact your local Trace dealer to learn more.

ENGINEERING

2,500 watts continuous
power output

Readily handles surges
up to 8000 watts

Automatically turns on
on demand

Stand-by mode draws
less than 1/3 watt

Built-in, automatic
battery charger

Special version for
marine use

ETL certified to UL
specifications

Available in 5 battery
voltages: 12,24,32,36,
and 48.

Trace Engineering
winner of Editor’s
Choice Powerboat
Reports Magazine for
the 2500 Series

THE POWER COMPANY

INVERTER/CHARGER

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Warranty 2 year parts and labor

Continuous Power* 2500 Watts 2600 Watts 2200 Watts 2500 Watts 2500 Watts

Surge Power** 8000 Watts 8000 Watts 6500 Watts 8000 Watts 8000 Watts

Efficiency 96% peak - greater than 85% from 50 watts to rated output

No Load Current

-Search Mode .030 amps .018 amps .016 amps .014 amps .012 amps

-Full Voltage .60 amps .36 amps .32 amps .28 amps .24 amps

Nominal Input Voltage 12 VDC 24 VDC 32 VDC 36 VDC 48 VDC

Input Voltage Range 8.8 - 15.6 14.9 - 30.7 19.9 - 42.9 19.9 - 47.0 22.4 - 62.6

Nominal Output Range 120 VAC (100, 220, 230, 240, VAC - 50 or 60 Hz models also available)

Voltage Regulation ±2% RMS

Frequency Regulation-60Hz ±.04% RMS

Waveform Modified Sine

Power Factor Power factor of load can vary from -1 to +1

Stacking Option Available YES

Load Sensing Sensitivity 5 to 80W

Inverter Protection Circuits:

with Auto Reset High battery, low battery, high temperature, instantaneous over-current with linear temp compensation.

with Manual Reset Extended over-current (more than 20 seconds), inverter output connected to grid or genset.

Battery Protection Circuit Load compensated, “smart” overdischarge protection

Cooling Thermally activated AC fan

Dimensions (HxWxD) 9.5 x 11.5 x 13.5

Weight Product weight: 42 - 44 lbs. Ship weight: 47 - 49 lbs.

Other Voltage/frequency specs for export are as follows: (Example 2512 /NE)

/A = 240VAC/50Hz /NE = 220VAC50Hz /J = 100VAC/50Hz /K - 100VAC/60Hz

/W = 220VAC/60Hz /E = 230VAC/50Hz /U = 240VAC/60Hz (Two wire output only)

Model

2500 Series

SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINEERING

THE POWER COMPANY

Available From:

Inverter Model Number 2512 2624 2232 2536 2548

* All power specifications based on 20°C ambient and resistive loads.
** Largest bank of incandescent light bulbs that inverter can start simultaneously and operate for at least one minute.
*** Marine/RV models (/M) standard with battery charger, digital meter and polarized AC output.
**** Specifications may change without notice.
NOTE: All Trace inverter/chargers can be made in export voltage configurations.

Automatic Transfer Relay 30 amp/1HP - switches from inverter to battery charger with 10 second delay for generator spinup

Maximum Charge Rate 120 amps 60 amps 45 amps 40 amps 30 amps

Battery Charger Program Three Stage: (1) Bulk (constant current), (2) Absorption & (3) Float (constant voltage)

Bulk Stage 0 - 120 amps 0 - 60 amps 0 - 45 amps 0 - 40 amps 0 - 30 amps

Absorbtion Stage-vdc 14.1 - 14.7 28.2 - 29.4 37.6 - 39.2 42.3 - 44.1 56.4 - 58.8

Float/ Maintenance Stage-vdc 12.8 - 13.5 25.8 - 27.0 34.4 - 36.0 38.7 - 40.5 51.6 - 54.0

Transfer to Float 0 - 20 amps 0 - 10 amps 0 - 7.5 amps 0 - 6.7 amps 0 - 5 amps

Temp Compensation Manual adjustment from 20° to 100° Farenheit

Equalize Function-vdc 15.5 - 16.1 31.0 - 32.2 41.3 - 42.9 46.5 - 48.3 62.0 - 64.4

Battery Charger (StandBy Option)***

BATTERY VOLTAGE

TIME

15

14

13

12

ABSORPTION

FLOAT/

MAINTENANCE

BULK CHARGE

100

90

80

70

% EFFICIENCY

POWER IN WATTS

0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000

60

Safety Timer Limits time spent in Bulk or Equalize Mode — Adjustable 2 to 20 hours

Trace 2500 Series Inverters (60 Hertz Models)

Changing Profile

Efficiency Curve

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POWER CONDITIONING UNITS FOR
USE IN PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER
SYSTEMS STANDARD UL1741

POWER CONVERTERS AND POWER
CONVERTER SYSTEMS FOR
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
STANDARD UL458

COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL
POWER SUPPLIES
CERTIFIED TO
CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 107.1-M1

ETL TESTING LABS. INC
CORTLAND, N.Y.

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CONVERTER SYSTEMS FOR
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
STANDARD UL458

MARINE BATTERY CHARGES
STANDARD UL1236

ETL TESTING LABS. INC
CORTLAND, N.Y.

5916 195th St. N.E. ARLINGTON, WA. USA 98223 Phone [phone] Fax [phone] Web: www.traceengineering.com