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

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APS Series

DC-to-AC Inverter/Chargers

Input Output

Invert: 12, 24, 36 or 48 VDC 120V, 60 Hz. AC 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

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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

Battery Selection 8

Mounting 9 Feature Identification 4 Operation 5 Configuration 6-7

* Available on all models except 612, 750 and 1250 models. ** Inverter/Chargers are moisture-resistant, not waterproof.

Battery Connection 10

AC Input/Output Connection 11

Service/Maintenance/Troubleshooting 12

Español 13

Inverter/Charger DC Volt: 48

Inverter/Charger DC Volt: 36*

Note on Labeling

Two symbols are used on the APS labels.

V~: AC Voltage : DC Voltage

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Wire Gauge

Watts 10 8 6 4 2

500 98 ft 156 ft 248 ft 394 ft 626 ft

700 70 ft 111 ft 177 ft 281 ft 447 ft

1000 49 ft 78 ft 124 ft 197 ft 313 ft

2000 25 ft 39 ft 62 ft 99 ft 157 ft

2400 20 ft 32 ft 52 ft 82 ft 131 ft

Wire Gauge

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

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

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

• Input Volts (Nominal): 120 VAC

Common Specifications for All Models

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

• 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%

LINE VAC OPERATION

Common Specifications for All Models

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

Watts 8 6 4 2 0

†

Inverter/Charger DC Volt: 24

700 63 ft 100 ft 158 ft 252 ft 400 ft

Wire Gauge

Watts 8 6 4 2 0

500 39 ft 62 ft 99 ft 157 ft 249 ft

Minimum Recommended Cable Sizing Charts

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

Wire Gauge

Inverter/Charger DC Volt: 12

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

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.

* 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.

Watts 6 4 2 0 00 (2/0)

500 15 ft 25 ft 39 ft 62 ft 79 ft

1000 44 ft 70 ft 111 ft 176 ft 280 ft

700 28 ft 44 ft 70 ft 112 ft 178 ft

700 11 ft 18 ft 28 ft 44 ft 56 ft

2000 22 ft 35 ft 55 ft 88 ft 140 ft

1000 19 ft 31 ft 49 ft 78 ft 125 ft

1000 8 ft 12 ft 20 ft 31 ft 39 ft

2400 18 ft 29 ft 46 ft 73 ft 117 ft

2000 10 ft 15 ft 25 ft 39 ft 62 ft

2000 4 ft 6 ft 10 ft 16 ft 20 ft

3000 15 ft 23 ft 37 ft 59 ft 93 ft

3600 12 ft 19 ft 31 ft 49 ft 78 ft

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

2400 8 ft 13 ft 21 ft 33 ft 52 ft

3000 6 ft 10 ft 16 ft 26 ft 42 ft

Limited Warranty

ter. 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 equip-

ment 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 with-

in 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 war-

ranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.

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

† 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.

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 cen-

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.

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.

Feature Identification

L O W

M ED

BATTERY

OPERATION

L IN E

L O A D

IN V

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

Configuration DIP Switches: optimize Inverter/Charger

operation depending on your application. See pages 6-7 for setting instructions.

Operating 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.

Operation 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.

Battery Indicator Lights: intuitive “traffic light” signals show

approximate charge level of your battery. See page 5 for instructions on reading indicator lights.

DC Power Terminals: connect to your battery terminals. See

page 10 for connection instructions.

AC Receptacles (not on hardwire models): allow you to connect

equipment that would normally be plugged into a utility outlet.

AC Input Cord (not on hardwire models): connects the

Inverter/Charger to any source of utility- or generator-supplied AC power. See page 11 for connection instructions.

Hardwire 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.

Resettable Circuit Breakers: protect your Inverter/Charger

against damage due to overload. See page 5 for resetting instructions.

Remote 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.

Battery 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.

Main Ground Lug: properly grounds the Inverter/Charger to

earth ground or to vehicle or boat grounding system. See page 10 for connection instructions.

Thermostatically-Controlled Cooling Fan: quiet, efficient fan

regulates internal temperature and prolongs equipment service life. Fan runs intermittently depending on temperature and load.

DC Power Terminal Cover Plate

Hardwire AC Input/Output Cover Plate

Battery 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.

Voltage Regulation Indicator Lights (available on select models):

shows when the Inverter/Charger is automatically “boosting” abnormally low AC voltage or “cutting” abnormally high AC voltage without relying on battery power. This function is automatic and requires no action on the user’s part.

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

easy control and monitoring when Inverter/Charger is vertically mounted.

1 24 3

1013

Front View (612, 750 & 1250 Corded Models)

Front View (All Hardwire Models except APS3624VR).

10 111314

“FOR USE WITH COPPER WIRE ONLY”

HOT IN

NEUTRAL IN

GROUND IN

GROUND OUT

HOT OUT

NEUTRAL OUT

8 15

24 3

Side Mounted, Not Shown

Rear Mounted, Not Shown

Front View (1012 Corded Models)

Top View

Front View (APS3624VR Models)

1 24 3

124 3

10 1113

“FOR USE WITH COPPER WIRE ONLY”

HOT IN

NEUTRAL IN

GROUND IN

GROUND OUT

HOT OUT

NEUTRAL OUT

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Side Mounted, Not Shown

Rear Mounted, Not Shown

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