Tripp Lite APSX6048VR User Manual [en, ru, es, fr]

Owner’s Manual

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)

• Pure Sine Wave Output for Maximum Compatibility and Performance

• 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)

• High-Efficiency DC-to-AC Inversion

Better for You Simple, Maintenance-Free Operation

• Multi-Function Lights & Switches

• Moisture-Resistant Construction*

Safety 2 Feature Identification 3 Operation 4 Configuration 5 Battery Selection 7 Battery Connection 8

AC Input/Output Connection 9 Service/Maintenance 9 Troubleshooting 10 Specifications/Warranty 11 Español 12 Français 23

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PowerVerter

APSX6048VR Pure Sine Wave

DC-to-AC Inverter/Charger

Input Output

Invert: 48 VDC 208/230V, 50/60 Hz. AC Charge: 208/230V, 50/60 Hz. AC 48 VDC

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

Customer Support: (773) 869-1212

www.tripplite.com

* Inverter/Chargers are moisture-resistant, not waterproof.

is a registered trademark of Tripp Lite.

Contents

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 5 cm 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.

• Do not mount unit with its front or rear panel facing down (at any angle). Mounting in this manner will seriously inhibit the unit's internal cooling, eventually causing product damage not covered under warranty.

• Mount your Inverter/Charger BEFORE DC battery and AC power connection. Failure to follow these instructions may lead to personal injury and/or damage to the Inverter/Charger and connected systems.

Battery Connection Warnings

• 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

Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment can reasonably be expected to cause the failure of the life support equipment or to significantly affect its safety or effectiveness is not recommended. Do not use this equipment in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.

• Connect your Inverter/Charger only to a properly grounded AC power source. Do not connect the unit to 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

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 Configuration Section for setting instructions.

Operating Mode Rocker 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). The “CHARGE ONLY” setting allows your batteries to return to full charge faster by turning the inverter off, which halts battery discharging. See Operation Section 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 Operation Section for instructions on reading indicator lights.

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

DC Power Terminals: connect to your battery terminals. See Battery Connection Section for connection instructions.

Hardwire AC Input/Output Terminal Strip (Access Panel):

securely connects the Inverter/Charger to facility or vehicle electrical system. See Input/Output Connection Section for connection instructions.

Knockouts for AC Input/Output Conduits Remote Control Module Connector: allows remote monitoring

and control with an optional module (Tripp Lite model APSRM4, sold separately). See remote module owner’s manual for connection instructions.

Battery Charge Conserver (Load Sense) Control: conserves battery power by setting the low-load level at which the Inverter/Charger’s inverter automatically shuts off. See Configuration Section for setting instructions.

Main Ground Lug: properly grounds the Inverter/Charger to earth ground or to vehicle or boat grounding system. See Battery Connection Section for connection instructions.

Thermostatically-Controlled Cooling Fans: quiet, efficient fans regulate internal temperature and prolong equipment service life. Fans run intermittently depending on temperature and load.

Remote Generator Start Connector: automatically cycles generator based on battery voltage. Use with user-supplied cable. See Configuration Section for more information.

Remote Battery Temperature Sensing Connector: prolongs battery life by adjusting charge based on battery temperature. Use with cable (included on select models). See Configuration Section for more information.

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Operation

Switch Modes

After configuring, mounting and connecting your Inverter/Charger, you are able to operate it by switching between the following operating modes as appropriate to your situation:

AUTO/REMOTE: Switch to this mode when you need constant, uninterrupted AC power for connected appliances and equipment. The Inverter/Charger will continue to supply AC power to connected equipment and to charge your connected batteries while utilityor generator-supplied AC power is present. Since the inverter is ON (but in Standby) in this mode, it will automatically switch to your battery system to supply AC power to connected equipment in the absence of a utility/generator source or in over/under voltage situations. “AUTO/REMOTE” also enables an optional remote control module (Tripp Lite model APSRM4, sold separately) to function when connected to the unit.

CHARGE ONLY: Switch to this mode when you are not using connected appliances and equipment in order to conserve battery power by disabling the inverter. The Inverter/Charger will continue to supply AC power to connected equipment and charge connected batteries while utility- or generatorsupplied AC power is present. However, since the inverter is OFF in this mode, it WILL NOT supply AC power to connected equipment in the absence of a utility/generator source or in over/under voltage situations.

OFF: Switch to this mode to shut down the Inverter/Charger completely, preventing the inverter from drawing power from the batteries, and preventing utility AC from passing through to connected equipment or charging the batteries. Use this switch to automatically reset the unit if it shuts down due to overload or overheating. First remove the excessive load or allow the unit to sufficiently cool (applicable to your situation). Switch to “OFF”, then back to “AUTO/REMOTE” or “CHARGE ONLY” as desired. If unit fails to reset, remove more load or allow unit to cool further and retry. Use an optional remote control module (Tripp Lite model APSRM4, sold separately) to reset unit due to overload only.

Indicator Lights

Your Inverter/Charger (as well as an optional Tripp Lite Remote Control Module, sold separately) is equipped with a simple, intuitive, user-friendly set of indicator lights. These easily-remembered “traffic light” signals will allow you, shortly after first use, to tell at a glance the charge condition of your batteries, as well as ascertain operating details and fault conditions.

LINE Green Indicator: If the operating mode switch is set to “AUTO/REMOTE,” this light will ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY when your connected equipment is receiving continuous AC power supplied from a utility/generator source.

If the operating mode switch is set to “CHARGE ONLY,” this light will FLASH to alert you that the unit’s inverter is OFF and will NOT supply AC power in the absence of a utility/generator source or in over/under voltage situations.

INV (Inverting) Yellow Indicator: This light will ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY whenever connected equipment is receiving battery-supplied, inverted AC power (in the absence of a utility/generator source or in over/under voltage situations). This light will be off when AC power is supplying the load. This light will FLASH to alert you if the load is less than the Battery Charge Conserver (Load Sense) setting.

LOAD Red Indicator: This red light will ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY whenever the inverter is functioning and the power demanded by connected appliances and equipment exceeds 100% of load capacity. The light will FLASH to alert you when the inverter shuts down due to a severe overload or overheating. If this happens, turn the operating mode switch “OFF”; remove the overload and let the unit cool. You may then turn the operating mode switch to either “AUTO/REMOTE” or “CHARGE ONLY” after it has adequately cooled. This light will be off when AC power is supplying the load.

BATTERY Indicator Lights: These three lights will illuminate in several sequences to show the approximate charge level of your connected battery bank and alert you to two fault conditions:

Approximate Battery Charge Level*

Indicator Illuminated Battery Capacity

(Charging/Discharging)

Green 91%–Full Green & Yellow 81%–90% Yellow 61%–80% Yellow & Red 41%–60% Red 21%–40% All three lights off 1%–20% Flashing red 0% (Inverter

shutdown)

* Charge levels listed are approximate. Actual conditions vary depending on battery condition and load.

Fault Condition

Indicator Illuminated Fault Condition

All three lights Excessive discharge flash slowly* (Inverter shutdown)

All three lights Overcharge (Charger flash quickly** shutdown)

*Approximately ½ second on, ½ second off. See Troubleshooting section. ** Approximately ¼ second on, ¼ second off. May also indicate a battery charger fault exists. See Troubleshooting section.

Resetting Your Inverter/Charger to Restore AC Power

Your Inverter/Charger may cease supplying AC power or DC charging power in order to protect itself from overload or to protect your electrical system. To restore normal functioning:

Overload Reset: Switch operating mode switch to “OFF” and remove some of the connected electrical load (ie: turn off some of the AC devices drawing power which may have caused the overload of the unit). Wait one minute, then switch operating mode switch back to either “AUTO/REMOTE” or “CHARGE ONLY.”

OPERATION

LINE

INV

LOAD

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

2 3

Position =

Position —

(Position ø)

OPERATION

LINE

INV

LOAD

OPERATION

LINE

INV

LOAD

Configuration

Set Configuration DIP Switches

Using a small tool, set the Configuration DIP Switches (located on the front panel of your unit, see diagram) to optimize Inverter/Charger operation depending on your application. Warning: Make sure the unit is turned OFF before changing DIP Switch settings.

“Reset”

“Equalize”

Low Charge Amp

High Charge Amp

Select Equalize Battery Charge - OPTIONAL

Battery Charge Switch Position

Reset Up (factory setting) Equalize Down (momentarily)

Battery Charger Switch Position

Low Charge Amps (23A) Up (factory setting) High Charge Amps (90A) Down

Select Battery Charger Amp Setting

7 8 9

This DIP Switch is momentarily engaged to begin the process of equalizing the charge state of your battery’s cells by time-limited overcharge of all cells. This can extend the useful life of certain types of batteries; consult with your battery’s manufacturer to determine if your batteries could benefit from this process. The charge equalization process is automatic; once started, it can only be stopped by removing the input power.

Setting Procedure

• Move to “Equalize” (DOWN) postition for three seconds.

• Move to “Reset” (UP) postition and leave it there. This is the factory default setting.

CAUTION: Do not leave DIP switch #3 in the down position after beginning process. Battery charge equalization should only be performed in strict accordance with the battery manufacturer’s instructions and specifications.

CAUTION: When switching to the High Charge Amp setting, the user must ensure that the amp hour capacity of their battery system exceeds the amperage of the High Charge Amp setting or the batteries may be damaged or degraded.

Not Used

5 6 7 8

CONFIGURATION DIP SWITCHES

(SEE MANUAL OR TOP OF UNIT FOR INSTRUCTIONS)

1234 5678 9101112

Not Used

Select Line Connect Relay Transfer Time - OPTIONAL

Transfer Time Switch Position 1/2 Cycle Transfer Time Up 1 Cycle Transfer Time Down (factory setting)

Select Frequency - REQUIRED

Frequency Switch Position 60 Hz Up 50 Hz Down (factory setting)

1 2 3 4

BATTERY

HIGH

MED LOW

Faster

Slower

60 Hz

50 Hz

OPERATION

LINE

REMOTE

CONTROL

Note: If you will use the Inverter/Charger to support computers or other sensitive electronic equipment loads, set the transfer time to ½ cycle (switch #2 UP) to ensure uninterrupted operation when the Inverter/Charger transfers to battery power.

INV

LOAD

Select Line Voltage - REQUIRED

Voltage Switch Position 208 VAC Up 230 VAC Down (factory setting)

1 2 3 4

208 V

230 V

Configuration

(continued)

Set Battery Charge Conserver (Load Sense) Control—OPTIONAL

In order to save battery power, the unit's inverter automatically shuts off in the absence of any power demand from connected equipment or appliances (the electrical load). When the Inverter/Charger detects a load, it automatically turns its inverter function on. Users may choose the minimum load the Inverter/Charger will detect by adjusting the Battery Charge Conserver Control (see diagram). Using a small tool, turn the control clockwise to lower the minimum load that will be detected, causing the inverter to turn on for smaller loads. When the control is turned fully clockwise, the inverter will operate even when there is no load. Turn the control counterclockwise to increase the minimum load that will be detected, causing the inverter to stay off until the new minimum load is reached.

NOTE: The factory setting for the control is fully clockwise. However, based on the threshold load to which you’d like the inverter to respond, you should adjust the control counterclockwise to reduce its sensitivity until the inverter is active only when connected equipment or appliances are actually in use.

Connect Remote Control—OPTIONAL

The unit features an 8-conductor telephone style receptacle on the front panel for use with an optional remote control module (Tripp Lite model APSRM4, sold separately). The remote module allows the Inverter/Charger to be mounted in a compartment or cabinet out of sight, while operated conveniently from a remote location. See instructions packed with the remote control module.

Connect Battery Temperature Sensing Cable—OPTIONAL

The battery temperature sensing function prolongs battery life by adjusting the charge float voltage level based on battery temperature. Connect the sensor cable (the cable has an RJ style connector on one end and a black sensor on the other) to the RJ style jack located on the front panel of the Inverter/Charger labeled “RMT BATT TEMP.” With user-supplied electrical or duct tape, affix the sensor to the side of the battery below the electrolyte level. Make sure that nothing, not even tape, comes between the sensor and the side of the battery. To guard against false readings due to ambient temperature, place the sensor between batteries, if possible, or away from sources of extreme heat or cold. If the sensor cable is not used, the Inverter/Charger will charge according to its default value (25º C).

Connect Automatic Generator Starter—OPTIONAL

Connect the RJ type modular jack on the front panel labeled “RMT GEN START” to vehicle generator ON/OFF switching mechanism with user-supplied cable (see Pin Configuration Diagram). Once attached, the interface will allow the Inverter/Charger to automatically switch a vehicle generator on when connected battery voltage levels are low ( 46.0 VDC) and switch it off when battery voltage levels are high ( 56.4 VDC).

* Most of your connected appliances and equipment will perform adequately when your Inverter/Charger’s High AC Input Voltage Point and its Low AC Voltage Input Point is left in the factory setting . However, if the unit frequently switches to battery power due to momentary high/low line voltage swings that would have little effect on equipment operation, you may wish to adjust these settings. By increasing the High AC Voltage Point and/or decreasing the Low AC Voltage Point, you will reduce the number of times your unit switches to battery due to voltage swings.

Switch #4 Set for 230 VAC Operation (#4 Down)

Select Low AC Input Voltage Point for

Switching to Battery - OPTIONAL*

Voltage Switch Position 180 VAC Up 170 VAC Down (factory setting)

9 10 11 12

180 V

170 V

Select High AC Input Voltage Point for

Switching to Battery - OPTIONAL*

Voltage Switch Position 270 VAC Up 260 VAC Down (factory setting)

9 10 11 12

270 V

260 V

Switch #4 Set for 208 VAC Operation (#4 Up)

Select Low AC Input Voltage Point

for Switching to Battery - OPTIONAL*

Voltage Switch Position 175 VAC Up 165 VAC Down (factory setting)

Select Battery Type - REQUIRED

CAUTION: The Battery Type DIP Switch setting must match the type of batteries you connect, or your batteries may be degraded or damaged over an extended period of time. See “Battery Selection,” for more information.

Battery Type Switch Position Gel Cell (Sealed) Battery Up Wet Cell (Vented) Battery Down (factory setting)

9 10 11 12

175 V

165 V

Select High AC Input Voltage Point for

Switching to Battery - OPTIONAL*

Voltage Switch Position 245 VAC Up 235 VAC Down (factory setting)

9 10 11 12

245 V

235 V

LOAD

SENSE

MAX OFF

Pin Configuration

2 - Common

3 - N.C.

(Normally Closed)

4 - N.O.

(Normally Open)

Battery Selection

10 DC Amps × 5 Hrs. Runtime

× 1.2 Inefficiency Rating = 60 Amp-Hours

60 Amp-Hours ÷ 23 Amps

Inverter/Charger Rating = 2.6 Hours Recharge

Select Battery Type

Select “Deep Cycle” batteries to enjoy optimum performance from your Inverter/Charger. Batteries of either Wet-Cell (vented) or Gel-Cell /Absorbed Glass Mat (sealed) construction are ideal. 6-volt “golf cart,” Marine Deep-Cycle or 8D Deep-Cycle batteries are also acceptable. You must set the Inverter/Charger’s Battery Type DIP Switch (see Configuration section for more information) to match the type of batteries you connect or your batteries may be degraded or damaged over an extended period of time.

Match Battery Amp-Hour Capacity to Your Application

Select a battery or system of batteries that will provide your Inverter/Charger with proper DC voltage and an adequate amp-hour capacity to power your application. Even though Tripp Lite Inverter/Chargers are highly-efficient at DC-to-AC inversion, their rated output capacities are limited by the total amp-hour capacity of connected batteries plus the output of an alternator when one is used.

• STEP 1) Determine Total Wattage Required

Add the wattage ratings of all equipment you will connect to your Inverter/Charger. Wattage ratings are usually listed in equipment manuals or on nameplates. If your equipment is rated in amps, multiply that number times AC utility voltage to estimate watts. (Example: a drill requires 1.3 amps. 1.3 amps × 230 volts = 300 watts.)

NOTE: Your Inverter/Charger will operate at higher efficiencies at about 75% - 80% of nameplate rating.

• STEP 2) Determine DC Battery Amps Required

Divide the total wattage required (from step 1, above) by the battery voltage (48V) to determine the DC amps required.

• STEP 3) Estimate Battery Amp-Hours Required

Multiply the DC amps required (from step 2, above) by the number of hours you estimate you will operate your equipment exclusively from battery power before you have to recharge your batteries with utility- or generator-supplied AC power. Compensate for inefficiency by multiplying this number by 1.2. This will give you a rough estimate of how many amp-hours of battery power (from one or several batteries) you should connect to your Inverter/Charger.

NOTE: Battery amp-hour ratings are usually given for a 20-hour discharge rate. Actual amp-hour capacities are less when batteries are discharged at faster rates. For example, batteries discharged in 55 minutes provide only 50% of their listed amp-hour ratings, while batteries discharged in 9 minutes provide as little as 30% of their amp-hour ratings.

• STEP 4) Estimate Battery Recharge Required, Given YourApplication

You must allow your batteries to recharge long enough to replace the charge lost during inverter operation or else you will eventually run down your batteries. To estimate the minimum amount of time you need to recharge your batteries given your application, divide your required battery amp-hours (from step 3, above) by your Inverter/Charger’s rated charging amps (23/90).

NOTE: For Tripp Lite Inverter/Chargers over 1000 watts used in vehicular applications, Tripp Lite recommends you use at least two batteries, if possible fed by a heavy-duty alternator anytime the engine is running. Tripp Lite Inverter/Chargers will provide adequate power for ordinary usage within limited times without the assistance of utility or generator power. However, when operating extremely heavy electrical loads at their peak in the absence of utility power, you may wish to “assist your batteries” by running an auxiliary generator or vehicle engine, and doing so at faster than normal idling.

Example

Tools

300W + 160W + 20W = 480W

Drill Orbital Sander Cordless Tool Charger

Appliances

300W + 80W + 100W = 480W

Blender Color TV Laptop Computer

480 watts ÷ 48V = 10 DC Amps

Non-Vehicular or Vehicular Applications

Non-vehicular applications include stationary configurations as well as vehicular configurations that are not integrated into a vehicle’s electrical system. In a parallel connection, your Inverter/Charger’s Nominal DC Input Voltage must match the voltage of your battery or batteries. Your 48V DC Inverter/Charger requires 48V DC from your battery system.

In a series connection, your Inverter/Charger’s Nominal DC Input Voltage must match the number of batteries multiplied by their voltage. Your 48V DC Inverter/Charger requires either four 12V batteries connected in series (48 = 4 × 12) or eight 6V batteries connected in series (48 = 8 × 6).

In vehicular applications, your Inverter/Charger’s Nominal DC Input Voltage must match the voltage of your battery or batteries— 48 Volts. Although it is possible to connect your Inverter/Charger to the main battery within your vehicle’s electrical system, in the normal vehicular context, the Inverter/Charger is connected to one or more dedicated auxiliary (house) batteries which are isolated from the drive system to prevent possible draining of the main battery.

Contact Tripp Lite technical support for assistance with additional parallel, series or series/parallel connections.

Earth or Vehicle/Boat Battery Ground Battery UL-Listed Fuse & Fuse Block (mounted within 45 cm of the battery) Large Diameter

Cabling, Maximum 00 Gauge to Fit Terminals Alternator (for vehicle or boat connection only)

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Single Battery Connection

Multiple Battery Connection (Series)

2 2 2 2 4

Battery Connection

Optional connection

for Vehicular

applications only.

• Connect DC Wiring: Though your Inverter/Charger is a high-efficiency converter of electricity, its rated output capacity is limited by the length and gauge of the cabling running from the battery to the unit. Use the shortest length and largest diameter cabling (maximum 00 gauge) to fit your Inverter/Charger’s DC Input terminals. Shorter and heavier gauge cabling reduces DC voltage drop and allows for maximum transfer of current. Your Inverter/Charger is capable of delivering peak wattage at up to 200% of its rated continuous wattage output

for brief periods of time. Heavier gauge cabling should be used when continuously operating heavy draw equipment under these conditions. Tighten your Inverter/Charger and battery terminals to approximately 3.5 Newton-meters of torque to create an efficient connection and to prevent excessive heating at this connection. Insufficient tightening of the terminals could void your warranty. See Specifications

page for Minimum Recommended Cable Sizing Chart.

• Connect Ground: Using an 8 AWG wire

or larger directly connect the Main Ground Lug to the vehicle’s chassis or earth ground. See the Feature Identification section to locate

the Main Ground Lug on your specific Inverter/Charger model. All installations must comply with national and local codes and ordinances.

• Connect Fuse: Tripp Lite recommends that you connect all of your Inverter/Charger’s positive DC Terminals directly to a fuse(s) and fuse block(s) within 45 cm of the battery. The fuse’s rating must equal or exceed the Minimum DC Fuse Rating listed in your Inverter/Charger’s specifications. See Specifications for fuse and fuse block recommendations. See diagrams below for proper fuse placement.

Connect your Inverter/Charger to your batteries using the following procedures:

WARNING! • Failure to properly ground your Inverter/Charger to a vehicle’s chassis or earth ground may result in a lethal electrical shock hazard.

• Never attempt to operate your Inverter/Charger by connecting it directly to output from an alternator rather than a battery or battery bank.

• Observe proper polarity with all DC connections.

DC Connectors

48 Volts

12 Volts 12 Volts 12 Volts

48 Volts Inverter/Charger

48 Volt Inverter/Charger

12 Volts

AC Input/Output Connection

To avoid overloading your Inverter/Charger, be sure to match the power requirements of the equipment you plan to run at any one time (add their total watts) with the output wattage capacity of your Inverter/Charger model. When figuring the power requirements of your equipment, do not confuse “continuous” wattage with “peak” wattage ratings. Most electric motors require extra power at start-up (“peak” wattage) than required to run continuously after start-up, sometimes over 100% more. Some motors, such as in refrigerators and pumps, start and stop intermittently according to demand, requiring “peak” wattage at multiple, unpredictable times during operation.

Ground*

• Connect the incoming and outgoing ground wires to the ground terminals .

• Connect the Main Ground Lug to earth ground.

AC Input

• Connect the incoming hot wire to the input hot terminal 3 .

• Connect the incoming neutral wire to the input neutral terminal .

AC Output

• Connect the outgoing hot wire to the output hot terminal .

• Connect the outgoing neutral wire to the output neutral terminal .

Replace cover plate and tighten screws.* If the incoming conduit only contains two wires (hot and neutral), the incoming conduit must be bonded to the main ground lug on the unit. In any case, the incoming conduit must be bonded to earth or vehicle ground, and the incoming conduit must be bonded to the outgoing conduit.

• DoubleBoost™Feature

Tripp Lite Inverter/Chargers deliver up to twice their nameplate rated wattage for up to 10 seconds,* providing the extra power needed to cold start heavy-duty tools and equipment.

• OverPower™Feature

The Tripp Lite APSX6048VR Inverter/Charger delivers up to 150% of its nameplate-rated wattage for up to 60 seconds under ideal battery and temperature conditions*, providing reserve power to support tools and equipment.

* For best results, utilize OverPower for as short a duration as possible, ensure that battery bank

and cabling are able to provide full nominal DC voltage under load, and allow the inverter/charger to cool completely before and after OverPower utilization.

Warning! Consult a qualified electrician and follow all applicable electrical codes and requirements for hardwire connection. Disconnect both DC input and AC utility supply before attempting hardwiring.

Remove the screws and cover plate over the hardwire terminal strip. Remove the knockout covers closest to the desired electrical source and to your equipment. Attach 1.28 cm diameter conduits (user-supplied) to the knockouts and thread wires through. Connect the conduits to each other with the ground bond connection supplied.

If you are returning your Inverter/Charger to Tripp Lite, please pack it carefully, using the ORIGINAL PACKING MATERIAL that came with the unit. Enclose a letter describing the symptoms of the problem. If the Inverter/Charger is within the warranty period, enclose a copy of your sales receipt. To obtain service you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number from Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center.

Your Inverter/Charger requires no maintenance and contains no user-serviceable or replaceable parts, but should be kept dry at all times. Periodically check, clean and tighten all cable connections as necessary, both at the unit and at the battery.

Service

Maintenance

Try these remedies for common Inverter/Charger problems before calling for assistance. Call Tripp Lite Customer Service before returning your unit for service.

Troubleshooting

SYMPTOM PROBLEMS CORRECTIONS

No AC Output Unit is not properly connected to utility power. Connect unit to utility power. (All Indicator Lights Are OFF)

Operating Mode Switch is set to “OFF” and Set Operating Mode Switch to “AUTO/REMOTE” or “CHARGE ONLY.” AC input is present.

This is normal when the Operating Mode Switch No correction is required. AC output will return when AC input is set to “CHARGE ONLY” and AC input is absent. returns. Set Operating Mode Switch to “AUTO/REMOTE” if you

require AC output.

Unit has shut down due to battery overcharge (preventing Disconnect any auxiliary chargers. Reset by moving Operating battery damage). The problem may be with connected Mode Switch to “OFF.” Wait 1 minute and switch to “AUTO/REMOTE” auxiliary chargers, if any, or with the unit’s charger. or “CHARGE ONLY.” If unit remains in shutdown mode after several

attempts to reset, contact Tripp Lite Customer Service for assistance.

Unit has shut down due to excessive battery discharge. Use an auxiliary charger* to raise battery voltage. Check external

battery connections and fuse. Unit automatically resets when condition is cleared.

Unit has shut down due to overload. Reduce load. Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch to “OFF.”

Wait 1 minute. Switch to “AUTO/REMOTE” or “CHARGE ONLY.”

Battery Not Recharging Connected batteries are dead. Check and replace old batteries. (AC Input Present)

Battery fuse* is blown. Check and replace fuse.* Battery cabling* is loose. Check and tighten or replace cabling.* Unit has shut down due to battery overcharge (preventing Disconnect any auxiliary chargers. Reset by moving Operating Mode

battery damage). The problem may be with connected Switch to “OFF.” Wait 1 minute and switch to “AUTO/REMOTE” or auxiliary chargers, if any, or with the unit’s charger. “CHARGE ONLY.” If unit remains in shutdown mode after several

attempts to reset, contact Tripp Lite Customer Service for assistance.

All Three Battery Indicator Lights Battery is excessively discharged. Use an auxiliary charger* to raise battery voltage. Check external Are Slowly Flashing battery connections and fuse. Unit automatically resets when (½ Second Flashes) condition is cleared.

All Three Battery Indicator Lights Battery is overcharged. Unit will shut down to prevent Disconnect any auxiliary chargers. Reset by moving Operating Mode Are Rapidly Flashing battery damage. The problem may be with connected Switch to “OFF.” Wait 1 minute and switch to “AUTO/REMOTE” (¼ Second Flashes) auxiliary chargers, if any, or with the unit’s charger. or “CHARGE ONLY.” If unit remains in shutdown mode after several

attempts to reset, contact Tripp Lite Customer Service for assistance.

Red “LOW” Battery Battery voltage is low. Unit will automatically shut down Make sure that AC power is present in order to recharge batteries. Indicator Light is Flashing after 10 seconds to protect battery from damage. Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch to “OFF” then to

“AUTO/REMOTE” or “CHARGE ONLY.”

False reading due to undersized or insufficiently connected Use sufficient size DC cable sufficiently connected to the DC cabling. Inverter/Charger.

Red “LOAD” Operation Inverter is overloaded. Unit will automatically shut down Reduce load. Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch to “OFF.” Indicator Light Flashing after 5 seconds. Wait 1minute. Switch to “AUTO/REMOTE” or “CHARGE ONLY.”

* User-supplied.

Inverter/Charger DC Volt: 48

Wire Gauge

Watts 4 2 0 00

2000 23 ft (7.0 m) 36 ft (11.0 m) 50 ft (15.2 m) 75 ft (22.9 m)

3000 15 ft (4.6 m) 24 ft (7.3 m) 40 ft (12.2 m) 50 ft (15.2 m)

4000 11 ft (3.4 m) 18 ft (5.5 m) 30 ft (9.1 m) 37 ft (11.3 m)

5000 9 ft (2.7 m) 14 ft (4.3 m) 24 ft (7.3 m) 30 ft (9.1 m)

6000 7 ft (2.1 m) 12 ft (3.7 m) 20 ft (6.1 m) 25 ft (7.6 m)

Specifications

Note on Labeling

Two symbols are used on the APS labels.

: AC Voltage : DC Voltage

Minimum Recommended Cable Sizing

†

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

† 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.

MODEL NUMBER: APSX6048VR

AC Input Connection: Hardwire

INVERTER

The Inverter/Charger includes 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.

Output Volts: 208/230* VAC, ± 5% Output Frequency (Nominal): 50*/60 Hz, ± 0.5% Efficiency: 85% to 94%, depending on load and temperature Continuous Power (@ 20°C): 6000 W OverPower™ Peak Surge Power:** 9000 W DoubleBoost™ Peak Surge Power:*** 12000 W DC Input Volts (Nominal): 48 VDC DC Input Voltage Range: 42-60 VDC Minimum DC Fuse Rating: 250 A DC Input Current @ Nominal V DC

Full Load: 138 A

BATTERY CHARGER

Input Volts (Nominal): 208/230* VAC Charging Capacity DC: 23*/90 A Acceptance Volts VDC: 57.6*/56.4 V

Selectable (Wet*/Gel) Float Volts VDC (Wet/Gel): 54*/54.4 V Charger Only Input Current AC (Maximum): 25 A

LINE VAC OPERATION

Minimum Input Volts (Transfer to Battery): 165*/175VAC (208V) or 170*/180VAC (230V) Maximum Input Volts (Transfer to Battery): 235*/245VAC (208V) or 260*/270VAC (230V) Input Frequency (Nominal): 50*/60 Hz, ±10% Total Input AC Current

(Continuous, Charger at Maximum): 30 A Maximum Bypass AC

Current (Continuous): 30 A

* Factory setting. ** The Tripp Lite APSX6048VR Inverter/Charger delivers up to 150% of its nameplate-rated wattage for up to 60 seconds under ideal battery and temperature conditions. For best results, utilize OverPower for as short a duration as possible, ensure that battery bank and cabling are able to provide full nominal DC voltage under load, and allow the inverter/charger to cool completely before and after OverPower

utilization. *** DoubleBoost duration (up to 10 seconds). Actual duration depends on battery age, battery charge level and ambient temperature.

Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers

For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification, your Tripp Lite product has been assigned a unique series number. The series number can be found on the product nameplate label, along with all required approval markings and information.When requesting compliance information for this product, always refer to the series number. The series number should not be confused with the marking name or model number of the product.

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.

Manual del Propietario

Confiable Energía de Respaldo de Emergencia

¡Felicitaciones! Ha adquirido el Inversor/Cargador más avanzado, lleno de opciones, diseñado como una fuente alternativa de energía durante fallas en la energía del Servicio Público. Los Inversores/Cargadores APS de Tripp Lite mantienen a sus equipo constantemente productivos y en funcionamiento durante todos los problemas de energía del Servicio Público (Apagones, caídas de la tensión en la línea y altos voltajes) invirtiendo la energía CD de las baterías, suministradas por el usuario, en energía CA. Una Supresor de sobre tensiones interno brinda un nivel adicional de protección al equipo. Cuando está presente la energía del Servicio Público, los Inversores/Cargadores pasan automáticamente la corriente a su equipo mientras simultáneamente recargan su banco de baterías conectado. Los Inversores/Cargadores APS son una silenciosa alternativa a los generadores gas durante aplicaciones de respaldo de emergencia—¡Sin humo, combustible o ruido con que lidiar! Usted obtiene electricidad CA en cualquier lugar y en cualquier momento en que la necesite.

Mejor para Su Equipo Niveles de Protección Premium

• Protección contra sobre tensiones Isobar Interna

• Protección contra Sobre Cargas Automática

Salida Ideal Para Todas las Cargas (incluyendo computadoras)

• Salida de Auténtica Onda Sinusoidal para máxima compatibilidad y Rendimiento.

• Salida de Frecuencia Controlada

• Rápida Conmutación de la Carga

• Distribución de Carga Balanceada

Mejor Para Sus Baterías Recarga de Batería más Rápida

• Alto Amperaje, Cargador de Batería de 3 Niveles (ajustable)

Protección Critica de la Batería

• Preservador de la Carga de la Batería (Load Sense [Sensor de la Carga])

• Inversión CD a CA de Alta Eficiencia

Mejor Para Usted Operación Simple, Libre de Mantenimiento

• Luces e Indicadores Multi Función

• Construcción Resistente a la Humedad*

Seguridad 13 Identificación de Características 14 Operación 15 Configuración 16 Selección de la Batería 18 Conexión de la Batería 19

Conexión de Entrada/Salida CA 20 Servicio/Mantenimiento 20 Solución de Problemas 21 Especificaciones/Garantía 22 English 1 Français 23

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PowerVerter

Inversor/Cargador CD a CA de Autentica

Onda Sinusoidal APSX6048VR

Entrada Salida

Inversor: 48 VCD 208/230V, 50/60 Hz. CA Cargador: 208/230V, 50/60 Hz. CA 48 VCD

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

Soporte a Clientes: (773) 869-1212

www.tripplite.com

*Los Inversores/Cargadores son resistentes a la humedad no a prueba de agua .

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Contenido

Instrucciones de Seguridad Importantes

¡CONSERVE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES!

Este manual contiene instrucciones y advertencias importantes que deberán seguirse durante la instalación, operación y almacenaje de todos los Inversores/Cargadores de Tripp Lite.

Advertencias para la Ubicación de su Equipo

• Instale su Inversor/Cargador (Ya sea para aplicaciones móviles o fijas) en una ubicación o compartimiento que minimice la exposición al calor, polvo o a la luz directa y la humedad.

• Aunque su Inversor/Cargador es resistente a la humedad, NO es a prueba de agua. Inundar la unidad con agua causará un corto circuito que puede causar serias lesiones personales debido a una descarga eléctrica. Nunca sumerja en agua la unidad y evite cualquier área en donde pueda depositarse y acumularse agua. La unidad deberá montarse en la ubicación más seca disponible.

• Deje el menos un espacio de 5 cm libres al frente y atrás del Inversor/Cargador para una adecuada ventilación. En tanto mayor sea la carga del equipo conectado, mayor será la cantidad de calor que generará la unidad.

• No instale el Inversor/Cargador directamente cerca medios de almacenaje magnético, ya que esto puede resultar en corrupción de la información.

• No lo instale cerca de materiales, combustibles o químicos inflamables.

• No monte la unidad con el Panel frontal o trasero hacia abajo (bajo ningún ángulo). Montarlo de está manera inhibirá seriamente el enfriamiento interno de la unidad, causando finalmente daños al producto que no están cubiertos por la garantía.

• Monte su Inversor/Cargador ANTES de las conexiones CD de la batería y energía CA. No seguir estas instrucciones puede conducir a serias lesiones personales y/o daños al Inversor/Cargador y a los equipos conectados.

Advertencias para la Conexión de la Batería

• Sistemas de batería múltiples deben incluir baterías de idéntico voltaje, edad capacidad amperaje-hora y tipo.

• Debido a que explosivo gas hidrógeno puede acumularse cerca de las baterías si éstas no se mantienen bien ventiladas, sus baterías no deben ser instaladas (ya sea para aplicaciones móviles o fijas) en un compartimiento de "aire muerto". Idealmente, cualquier compartimiento debe tener ventilación del aire exterior.

• Pueden generarse chispas en la etapa final de la conexión de la batería. Siempre observe la polaridad correcta cuando conecte las baterías.

• No permita el contacto de objetos con las dos terminales de entrada CD. No haga corto o puentee estas terminales juntas. Ya que podrían generarse severas lesiones personales o daños a la propiedad.

Advertencias para la Conexión del Equipo

El uso de este equipo en aplicaciones de soporte de vida en donde la falla de este equipo pueda hacer suponer que causará la falla del equipo de soporte de vida o significativamente afectar su seguridad o efectividad no es recomendado. No use este equipo en presencia de una mezcla anestésica inflamable con aire, oxigeno u oxido nitroso.

• Conecte su Inversor/Cargador únicamente a una fuente de energía CA conectada adecuadamente a tierra. No conecte esta unidad a si misma, esto dañará el equipo y anulará la garantía.

• Puede experimentar un rendimiento irregular si conecta él mismo un supresor de sobre tensiones, regulador de voltaje o sistema UPS a la salida del Inversor/Cargador.

Advertencias de Operación

• Su Inversor/Cargador no requiere de mantenimiento de rutina. Por ninguna razón abra esta unidad. No hay parte útiles para el usuario en su interior.

• Existen dentro del Inversor/cargador voltajes potencialmente letales en tanto el suministro de la batería y/o la entrada CA estén conectadas. Por lo tanto, durante cualquier servicio, la conexiones del suministro de la batería y la entrada CA deberán ser desconectadas.

• No conecte o desconecte baterías mientras el Inversor/Cargador esté operando ya sea en modo inversor o de carga. El interruptor de modo de operación deberá estar en la posición OFF [Apagado]. Pueden generarse peligrosos Arcos Voltaicos.

Identificación de Características

Identifique las características Premium de su modelo especifico y localice las instrucciones de como maximizar sus usos.

Interruptores DIP de Configuración: Optimice la operación del Inversor/Cargador dependiendo de su aplicación. Vea la sección configuración para instrucciones de ajuste de parámetros.

Interruptor del Modo de Operación: Controla la operación del Inversor/Cargador. La posición “AUTO/REMOTE” [Auto/Remoto] asegura que su equipo reciba constante e ininterrumpida energía CA. También habilita el Inversor/ Cargador para ser monitoreado y controlado en forma remota con un módulo remoto, opcional. Modelo Tripp Lite APSRM4, vendido por separado). La posición “CHARGE ONLY” [Solamente Cargar] permite a las baterías volver a cargarse completamente más rápido al apagar el Inversor, lo que detiene la descarga de la batería. Vea la Sección Operación para instrucciones de ajuste de parámetros.

Luces Indicadoras de Operación: Intuitivas señales “tipo semáforo” muestran si el Inversor está operando con energía de la línea CA o la energía CD de la batería. También advierte si la carga del equipo conectado es demasiado alta. Vea la sección Operación para obtener instrucciones de cómo leer las luces indicadoras.

Luces Indicadoras de la Batería: Intuitivas señales “tipo semáforo” muestran el nivel aproximado de carga de su batería. Vea la sección Operación para obtener instrucciones de cómo leer las luces indicadoras.

Terminales de Energía DC: Conecte a las terminales de su batería. Vea la sección Conexión de la batería para obtener instrucciones de conexión.

Barra Terminal de Entrada/Salida CA con Cableado Permanente [Hardwire], (Panel de Acceso): Conecta en

forma segura el Inversor/Cargador a la instalación o el sistema eléctrico del vehículo. Vea la sección Conexión de Entrada/Salida para obtener instrucciones de conexión.

Accesos para Cables de Entrada/Salida CA Conector para el Módulo de control Remoto: Permite el

monitoreo y control remoto con un módulo opcional (Tripp Lite modelo APSRM4, vendido por separado). Vea el Manual del Propietario del Módulo Remoto para instrucciones de conexión.

Control del Preservador de la Batería (Load Sense):

Conserva la energía de la batería ajustando el nivel de carga más bajo en el cual el inversor se apagará automáticamente. Vea la sección Configuración para instrucciones de ajuste de parámetros.

Poste a tierra Principal: Conecta adecuadamente a tierra o al sistema de tierra del vehículo o bote el Inversor/Cargador. Vea la sección Conexión de la Batería para instrucciones de conexión.

Ventiladores de Enfriamiento Controlados Termostáticamente: Silenciosos, eficientes ventiladores

regulan la temperatura interna y prolongan la vida de servicio del equipo. Los ventiladores funcionan intermitentemente dependiendo de la temperatura y la carga.

Conector de Arranque del Generador Remoto: Arranca automáticamente el generador con base en el voltaje de la batería. Uselo con un cable suministrado por el usuario. Vea la sección Configuración para más información.

Conector del Sensor de Temperatura Remoto de la Batería:

Prolonga la vida de la batería ajustando la carga basado en la temperatura de la batería. Usese con un cable (incluido en modelos selectos) Vea la sección Configuración para más información.

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