Epever IPower Series, IPower IP1500-12, IPower IP1500-22, IPower IP2000-22, IPower IP2000-42 User Manual

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IPower Series

——Pure Sine Wave Inverter

User’s Manual

Model:
IP1500-12
IP1500-22
IP2000-22
IP2000-42

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CONTENTS

1. Introduction ........................................................... 1

2. Important Safety Instructions .............................. 2

3. Wiring .................................................................... 4

4. Functions .............................................................. 6

5. Protection ............................................................ 10

6. Troubleshooting .................................................. 12

7. Maintenance and Warranty ............................... 13

8. Technical Specification ...................................... 14

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1. Introduction

Thanks for purchasing IPower series inverters. The product is a
pure sine wave inverter which can convert 12/24/48VDC to
220/230VAC, 50/60Hz based on full digital and intelligent design. It
features high reliability, high efficiency, concise outline, small
volume, full protection functions, easy installation and operation.
The inverter can be applied in many fields, such as household
emergency lighting system, vehicle mounted system and small field
power supply, etc.

Features:

 Complete isolation-type inverter technology
 Adoption of advanced SPWM technology, pure sine wave output
 Dynamic current loop control technology to ensure inverter

reliable operation

 Wide DC input voltage range
 Low output harmonic distortion (THD≤5%)
 Optional output voltage and frequency at 220/230VAC,50/60Hz
 High conversion efficiency up to 95%
 USB output 5VDC/1A*
 RS485 communication port*
 Extensive Electronic protection

﹡Only the model of the USB output port or RS485 port.

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2. Important Safety Instructions

As an AC power supply equipment, the inverter’s output voltage is
with the same level as that of household power plug. Mind the AC
output terminals, or you may get an electric shock and result in life
danger!

Attentions:

 Connect the DC input according to the requirement strictly. The

power inverter has a relatively wide input range, but too high or
too low input may cause problems even destroy the inverter.

 A reverse polarity connection will blow the fuses in the inverter

and may damage the unit.

 Do not expose the inverter to humid, flammable, explosive or

dust environment.

 Keep the inverter out of children touch.
 Inverter input is recommended to connect to battery, the min.

capacity of battery(expressed in AH) should be calculated in the
following way: 5times of the rated power of the inverter/battery
voltage. If for testing purpose, user should select DC power
supply current at least twice greater than that of the inverter
rated input to keep inverter normal operation. Use DC power
supply for testing may cause the damage of the inverter.

 When the inverter works continuously, its surface may become

very hot, please make sure the air ventilation clearance around
the inverter is more than 10cm. Keep away from the material or
device which may suffer from high temperature when the
inverter is working. Do not install the inverter in airproof location
and keep enough space around the inverter.

 The protective grounding must be connected to the ground. The

cross section of wire should not be less than 4mm2.

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 The wire connects between battery and inverter should be

shorter than 3m, the current density should be less than

3.5A/mm2 while the output of inverter is fully loaded. If the wire
longer than 3m, the current density should be reduced.

 A fuse or breaker should be used between battery and inverter,

the value of fuse or breaker should be twice of the inverter rated
input current.

 Do not connect the battery charger or similar devices to the

input terminal of the inverter.

 Do not put the inverter close to the flooded lead-acid battery

because the sparkle in the terminals may ignite the hydrogen
released by the battery.

 It’s an off-grid inverter, do not connect the AC output terminals

to the grid or electrical source, otherwise the inverter may be
damaged.

 This inverter can only be used singly, parallel connection or in

series will damage the inverters.

 Risk of electric shock, don’t touch output port when the inverter

is working. The output is forbidden to connect other power
sources or grid, otherwise the inverter will be damaged. The
inverter must be in off, when connecting load.

 Do not attempt to repair the fault inverter by yourself, otherwise it

may lead to a serious accident. Please contact the manufacture’
s engineer.

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3. Wiring

(1)12/24/48Vsystem DC input

(2) 220/230V AC output

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Operation Steps:
Step 1: Turn off the switch of inverter

Step 2: Connect the battery (‘+’ terminal with red line, ‘-’with black

line). Do not connect them by contraries, or the power inverter will
be damaged.

Step 3: Connect the protective grounding to the ground
Step 4: Connect the AC load to the AC outlet

Step 5: Switch on the fuse or breaker. Switch the inverter to ON

and then turn on the loads one by one. Check the operation state of
both power inverter and loads. ‘Green’ of the Working indicator
means the state is normal.

Step 6: If there are different loads, it is suggested that turn on the
load with large startup current first, such as television, then turn on
the load such as lamp when the inverter works stably.

Step 7: If the Fault indicator is ‘Red’ and the buzzer alarms or no
output when you turn on devices, switch off the loads and
power inverter immediately. Check the system by referring to the
troubleshooting guide. Turn on the devices again according to the
operation methods after the failure is removed.

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4. Functions

 DC Input Panel

 AC Output Panel

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❶

DC Input Terminal Positive

❼

RS485 communication port

(4)

❷

DC input voltage range

(1)

❽

USB output port (5VDC/1A)

❸

DC Input Terminal Negative

❾

AC output switch

❹

Ventilation Fan

(2)

❿

Mode switch

(5)

❺

Grounding Terminal

➀

Fault indicator(red)

(6)

❻

AC Outlet

(3)

➁

Working indicator(green)

(6)

(1) Input rated voltage

12V system input voltage range is 10.8～16V；
24V system input voltage range is 21.6～32V；
48V system input voltage range is 43.2～60V。

(2) Fan Ventilation

When the heat sink temperature is higher than 50℃ or internal
temperature is higher than 50℃, the fan will turn on automatically.

When the heat sink temperature is lower than 40℃ and internal
temperature is lower than 40℃, the fan will turn off automatically.

(3) AC Outlet (optional)

Universal

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Australia/New Zealand

European

(4) RS485 communication port

The RJ45 interface pin definition is shown below:

Pins

Define

1/2

—

3/4

RS-485-B

5/6

RS-485-A

7/8

—

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(5) Mode Switch

 When the switch No.1 is on the ON side, output frequency is 60Hz, otherwise

is 50Hz.

 When the switch No.2 is on the ON side, the output voltage is 230VAC,

otherwise is 220VAC.

NOTE: Both the output frequency and the output voltage
change availability after restart the inverter.

WARNING: DO NOT turn ON/OFF the mode switch when the
inverter is working.

(6) LED indicator and Buzzer

Working

indicator

Fault indicator

Buzzer

Status

Green On Solid

Red OFF

No Sounding

Output is ON

Green Slowly
Flashing

Red OFF

Sounding

Input under
voltage

Green Fast
Flashing

Red OFF

Sounding

Input over voltage
Green On Solid

Red On Solid

Sounding

Over temperature

Green OFF

Red Fast Flashing

Sounding

Load short circuit

Green On Solid

Red Slowly Flashing

Sounding

Overload

Green OFF

Red OFF

Sounding

Output voltage
abnormal

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5. Protection

Protection

and recover

Condition

Phenomenon

Parameter

IPower-12

IPower-22

IPower-42

Over voltage

protection

and recover

Input Voltage

Ui

Ui>16V

Ui>32V

Ui>64V

Output is OFF
Green indicator fast flashing
Buzzer sounds

Ui≤14.5V

Ui≤29V

Ui≤58V

Green indicator on solid
The output is on

Low voltage

protection

and recover

Input Voltage

Ui

Ui<10.8V

Ui<21.6V

Ui<43.2V

Output is OFF
Green indicator slowly flashing
Buzzer sounds

Ui≥12.5V

Ui≥25V

Ui≥50V

Green indicator on solid
The output is on

Over tem.
protection

and recover

Tem.(T)

Heat sink T＞80℃

or Internal T＞60℃

Inverter turns OFF

Heat sink T≤70℃

and Internal T≤50℃

Inverter turns ON

Overload

Output power S

S=1.2Pe

Output is OFF after 15min

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protection

and recover

Rated power P

e

Red indicator slowly flashing
Buzzer sounds

S=1.5P

e

①

Output is OFF after 1min
Red indicator slowly flashing
Buzzer sounds

S=1.8P

e

①

Output is OFF after 10s
Red indicator slowly flashing
Buzzer sounds

S>2Pe(Rated input voltage)

①

Output is OFF after 5s
Red indicator slowly flashing
Buzzer sounds

Load short circuit protection①

Output is OFF immediately
Red indicator fast flashing
Buzzer sounds

①When appear output overload protection or load short circuit protection, it has three times auto-recover
output function (The first time delay 5s, the second time delay 10s and the third times delay 15s).

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6. Troubleshooting

Faults

Possible reasons

Troubleshooting

Green indicator slowly flashing
Buzzer sounds

DC input under voltage

Measure the DC input voltage, if the voltage is lower
than 10.8/21.6/43.2V. Adjust the input voltage to
restore normally.

Green indicator fast flashing
Buzzer sounds

DC input over voltage

Measure the DC input voltage, if the voltage is
higher than 16/32/64V. Adjust the input voltage to
restore normally.

Red indicator slowly flashing
Buzzer sounds

Overload

 Reduce the number of the AC load.

 Restart the inverter.

Red indicator fast flashing
Buzzer sounds

Short circuit

 Check carefully loads connection, clear the fault.
 Restart the inverter.

Green and red indicator on
solid Buzzer sounds

Over temperature

When the heat sink temperature exceeds 80℃ or
the internal temperature exceeds 60℃, the inverter
will automatically stop output; When the heat sink
temperature below 70℃ and the internal
temperature below 50℃, the inverter will resume to
output.

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7. Maintenance and Warranty

The casing of the inverters may be cleaned regularly with a damp cloth (not
wet) to prevent accumulation of dust and dirt. The screws on the DC input
terminals must be tightened.

The warranty period of the inverter is two years since the date of original
shipping. Within the period, we will repair the product or replace the defective
product for free. Return the defective with shipping cost prepaid. And provide
proof of purchasing date. We will pay the return shipping charges within
warranty period.

This warranty does not apply under the following conditions:

 Damage from improper use or use in an unsuitable environment.
 Input voltage exceeds the rated value of inverter.
 The inverter’s working temperature exceeds the limit working environment

temperature.

 User disassembly or attempted repair the inverter without permission.
 The inverter is damaged due to natural elements such as lightning.
 The inverter is damaged during transportation and shipment.

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8. Technical Specification

Technical Parameters

Model

Item

IP1500-12

IP1500-22

Input Rated Voltage

12VDC

24VDC

Input Voltage Range

10.8～16VDC

21.6～32VDC

Input surge voltage

＜20VDC

＜40VDC

No-load current

＜1.0A

＜0.6A

Output Voltage

220VAC(±5%)

230VAC(-7%～+5%)

Output Continuous
Power

1200W

Output Power 15 min.

1500W

Instantaneous impact
power

2400W

Output way

Single phase

Output Wave

Pure sine wave

Output Frequency

50/60Hz（±0.2%）

Distortion THD

THD≤5%(Resistive load)

Max. Efficiency

93%

94%

Max. USB Output

5VDC/1A

Binding post

Φ10mm

Overall dimension

326.12×231.5×98.5mm

284.7×231.5×98.5mm

Mounting dimension

208×220mm

163×220mm

Mounting hole size

Φ5.5mm

Net weight

3.9kg

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Model

Item

IP2000-22

IP2000-42

Input Rated Voltage

24VDC

48VDC

Input Voltage Range

21.6～32VDC

43.2～60VDC

Input surge voltage

＜40VDC

＜80VDC

No-load current

＜0.6A

＜0.4A

Output Voltage

220VAC(±5%)

230VAC(-10%～+5%)

Output Continuous
Power

1600W

Output Power 15 min.

2000W

Instantaneous impact
power

3200W

Output way

Single phase

Output Wave

Pure sine wave

Output Frequency

50/60Hz(±0.2%)

Distortion THD

THD≤5%(Resistive load)

Max. Efficiency

95%

Max. USB Output

5VDC/1A

Binding post

Φ10mm

Overall dimension

326.12×231.5×98.5mm

Mounting dimension

208×219.5mm

Mounting hole size

Φ5.5mm

Net weight

4.0kg

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Environmental Parameters

Working Temperature

-20℃~+45℃

Storage Temperature

-35℃~ +70℃

Humidity

< 95%(N.C.)

Enclosure

IP20

Altitude

< 5000 m (Derating to operate according to

IEC62040 at a height exceeding 1000 m)

Others

Dielectric Strength

Between DC input terminals and metal case:
Test voltage AC1500V, 1 minute
Between AC output terminals and metal case:
Test voltage AC1500V, 1 minute

Any changes without prior notice! Version number：V1.0

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