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Model (TS) Tiger Series
Low Cost, Reliable and Easy to Operate Inverter for
Homes, Cabins, or Offices
Electricity - when and where you need it.
Trace Engineering has created an inexpensive solution for your small power needs. The new Tiger Series
Inverter produces efficient, quiet and dependable electrical power. Where there are power outages or in remote
areas with no power at all, the TS inverter provides standard electricity to operate necessary and everyday
appliances such as lights, televisions, hand tools, computers, small refrigerators, fans, fax machines, phones,
for small homes or offices. The TS Series Inverter is the solution for all of your small power requirements.
Powerful plus efficient power
Flexibility is a main feature of the TS inverter. Depending on the options chosen, the inverter package can be
used for either backup or remote applications. Power can be supplied to a battery from the utility grid,
photovoltaic (solar) panels, wind or engine generator. The TS inverter charges, regulates, and converts DC
battery power into standard household electricity. This provides reliable power day and night for home and
office appliances. The TS series optional battery charger automatically directs power to your batteries so its
available when and where you need it. The TS series high continuous power rating allows it to operate several
appliances for hours or days. Competitors inverters may only meet their ratings for a few minutes.
Everything in one box
The TS Series is more than an inverter. The TS is a complete package. It provides most of the components
necessary for a reliable power system. (Does not include battery, generator, solar panel, etc.)
Optional features
• Standby Option (SB) - Adds a powerful three stage
battery charger and 15 amp AC transfer relay.
• Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS) - adjusts the battery
charger automatically based on the battery temperature highly recommended for sealed type batteries. (Field
installable)
• Remote Control - Allows you to turn on or off the
inverter and check its status up to 50 or 100 feet away.
RC8/50, RC8/100
• Two Power Output Versions - Standard 120 VAC / 60
Hertz or export 230 VAC / 50 Hertz outputs.
• AC Outlet - choice of standard US type duplex outlet,
GFCI type duplex outlet, or a single European type
cover plate.
Features for smooth operation
The TS series inverter/charger includes the superior
features that Trace customers have come to expect.
• Quiet operation
- No more sleepless nights listening to
your generator
• Microprocessor controlled
- State-of-the-art modified sine-wave AC power output
• Easy installation
- Desktop, shelf or wall mountable with internally located connections
• Automatic transfer
- The inverter instantly provides power when utility power is interrupted
• Power savings
- Includes low idle power consumption and search mode features
• LED indicators
- Shows inverter status, charger status, battery level and error conditions
• Electronic short circuit protection plus
- A 15 amp AC input circuit breaker prevents damage from
overloading
• Low voltage cutoff
- Prevents damage to batteries from over-discharge. User selectable for deep or
shallow discharge cycles. Time delay prevents false tripping
• Full Automatic Operation
- Once installed the system can last for years with little or no maintenance
required
• Battery cables included
ENGINEERING
From
Trace Engineering,
maker of the world’s
most reliable
inverters
THE POWER COMPANY
INVERTER
New From Trace Engineering!
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SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINEERING
THE POWER COMPANY
Available From:
*specifications may change without notice
Rev# 1/99
5916 195th St. N.E. ARLINGTON, WA. USA 98223 Phone (360) 435-8826 Fax (360) 435-2229 Web: www.traceengineering.com
Year 2000 Note: Trace products do not utilize date
sensitive chips. Therefore inverters and other Trace
equipment are not subject to Year 2000
complications.
Model (TS) Tiger Series
Inverter Model Number 412E 512 712E 812 424E 524 724E 824
Continuous Power Rating @ 25°C
400VA 500VA 700VA 800VA 400VA 500VA 700VA 800VA
Max Instantaneous AC Current
(1mS sample)
8 amps 16 amps 12 amps 24 amps 8 amps 16 amps 12 amps 24 amps
Typical Efficiency > 90%
NO LOAD POWER DRAW
Nominal Input Voltage - DC 10-15 volts DC 22-28 volts DC
AC Output Voltage ( VAC -RMS) 230 120 230 120 230 120 230 120
Nominal Frequency 50Hz 60Hz 50Hz 60Hz 50Hz 60Hz 50Hz 60Hz
No-Load Idle Draw (Amps DC) Approximately 5-6 Watts
Search Mode Approximately 1 Watt
REGULATION
Voltage Regulation +/- 6.0%
Frequency Regulation +/-0.04%
Waveform Type Modified Sine Wave
FEATURES
Over Temp Protection
YES, transistor and transformer temperatures are monitored
Over Load Protection YES
Search Mode
YES, threshold fixed at approximately 8 watts, defeatable
Selectable Battery Type YES, Lead Acid or Gell Cell
Battery Cables 3.0 feet (1 m), #6 AWG (4.1 mm, 13.3mm
2
) cables standard, longer cables optional
PV Charge Controller Not Yet Available
AC Line Cord
NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES
AC Outlet NO YES NO YES NO YES NO YES
STANDBY CHARGER (SB) OPTION AND AC TRANSFER SWITCH
Battery Charger (Max Charge Rate) 15 AMPS DC 25 AMPS DC 7.5 AMPS DC 12.5 AMPS DC
AC Transfer Relay (Std. With
battery charger)
15 AMPS AC
Battery Charger Type Three Stage (Bulk, Absorption, Float), computer controlled
MISCELLANEOUS
Enclosure Type Powder Coated Aluminum, Ventilated, Designed for Indoor Use
Mounting Desktop or Wall Mount
Dimensions (Inverter Only) 14ÓLX 5.75ÓHX 5.375ÓW (355 cm X 140cm X 136cm)
Shipping Weight 17 lbs. (7.8 kg) (400 and 500 Watt Units) and 23 lbs. (10.5 kg) (700 and 800 Watt Units)
Three Stage Charging Profile
Tiger Series Efficiency Chart (Typical)
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
0 100 200 300 400 500
Output Power (Watts)
% Efficient
(TS512 @ 25°C)
Battery Voltage
Time
12
14
15
13
Sealed/Gel Cell/AGM
Non-Sealed/Lead Acid
Absorption
Float (Maintenance)
Charge
Bulk Charge
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