Tripp Lite PV 2000FC, PV 1000FC, PV 500FC, PV 2400FC User Manual

Owner's Manual

PV 500FC PV 2000FC

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PV 1000FC PV 2400FC

PowerVerter Plus

120V, 60 Hz Output

DC-to-AC Power Inverters

• Voltage- and Frequency-Controlled

• High Peak Power, High Efficiency

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Your PowerVerter Plus converts DC power from connected batteries into AC power for connected equipment. It can provide up to twice its continuous output rating for short periods, enabling it to run electrical devices such as motors that have a high power demand at startup. Read this manual carefully to learn how to connect, operate and maintain your PowerVerter Plus.

Safety: p. 2

Installation: p. 3 - 5

Operation & Features: p. 6 - 7

Service & Warranty: p. 8

Specifications: p. 8

Diagrams: p. 17 - 20

Safety

This manual contains important instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation, operation and storage of all Tripp Lite PowerVerter Systems.

PowerVerter Location Warnings

• Install your PowerVerter indoors, away from excess moisture or heat, dust or direct sunlight.

• Do not attempt to mount your PowerVerter on a vertical surface.

• Leave adequate space around all sides of the PowerVerter for proper ventilation. The more power connected equipment draws, the more heat will be generated by the PowerVerter.

• Do not install the PowerVerter near magnetic data storage media, as this may result in data corruption.

Battery Connection Warnings

• Your PowerVerter will not operate until batteries are connected.

• Multiple battery systems must be made up of batteries of the same voltage, age, amp hour capacity and type.

• Keep battery location well ventilated. Explosive hydrogen gas can accumulate near batteries if they are not kept well ventilated.

• Sparks may result during final battery connection. Always observe proper polarity as batteries are connected.

• Tighten your battery terminals to create an efficient battery connection and prevent excessive heating.

• Do not allow objects to contact the two DC input terminals. Do not short or bridge these terminals together. Serious injury to property or person could result.

Equipment Connection Warnings

• Do not use Tripp Lite PowerVerter Systems in life support applications where a malfunction or failure of a Tripp Lite PowerVerter System could cause failure or significantly alter the performance of a life support device.

• Do not connect a surge suppressor, line conditioner or UPS to the output of the PowerVerter.

Operation Warnings

• Your PowerVerter does not require routine maintenance. Do not open your PowerVerter for any reason. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.

• Potentially lethal voltages exist within this unit as long as the batteries are connected. During any service work, the batteries should therefore be disconnected.

• Do not connect or disconnect batteries while the PowerVerter is operating. Dangerous arcing may result.

Installation Overview

1) Mount PowerVerter (

2) Select Battery(ies) (

3) Connect Battery(ies) (

4) Connect Equipment (

5) Turn PowerVerter On (

Mounting

, p. 3)

Battery Selection

Battery Connection

Outlets

, p. 6)

Power Switches

, p. 4)

, p. 5)

, p. 6)

Mounting (Optional*)

*Recommended for all Vehicular and Marine Applications

Due to their size and weight, the PowerVerter Plus systems in this manual should be mounted directly to a rigid horizontal surface, mounting plate or bracket before battery connection. User must supply all fasteners and brackets. Turn your PowerVerter and connected equipment OFF before mounting.

Mounting for the PV 500FC or PV 1000FC (See Diagram 1, p. 17)

• Install four 5mm (#8) fasteners (A) into a rigid horizontal surface using the measurements in the diagram. Leave the heads of the fasteners raised slightly above the surface in order to engage the keyhole slots molded into the bottom of the PowerVerter's feet.

• Place keyhole slots in the PowerVerter's four feet over the four fasteners and slide the PowerVerter forward or backward to secure it. Install an "L"-shaped brackets (B) as shown to permanently hold the PowerVerter in position.

Mounting for the PV 2000FC or 2400FC (See Diagram 2, p. 17)

• Install two 8 mm (1/4 in.) fasteners (A) into a rigid in the diagram. (Leave the heads of fasteners raised slightly above the horizontal surface in order to engage the slots in the PowerVerter's two front feet.)

• Slide PowerVerter forward to fully engage the fasteners in the PowerVerter's front feet. Install two 8 mm (1/4 in.) fasteners (B) into the horizontal surface, through the slots in the PowerVerter's two rear feet. Tighten the screws to permanently hold your PowerVerter in position.

horizontal

surface using the measurements

Splash Guard (PV 500FC and PV 1000FC Models Only)

(Optional; Recommended for all Marine Applications)

When adding a splash guard to a PowerVerter for use in a damp environment, spacers must be used to maintain a proper ventilation for the inverter. User must supply splash guard, screws and spacers. Turn your PowerVerter and connected equipment OFF before mounting.

Adding a Splash Guard for the PV 500FC or PV 1000FC (See Diagram 3, p. 17)

• Thread four 4mm (#8) sheet metal screws (A) through four holes in a rigid horizontal splash guard (B) measuring 175 mm x 225 mm, through four 25mm long hollow spacers (C) and into the four blind holes in the top panel of your PowerVerter.

Battery Selection

Selecting Battery Type

Select a battery or system of batteries that will provide your PowerVerter with proper DC voltage and an adequate amp hour capacity. Select ‘Deep-Cycle’ batteries to enjoy optimum performance from your PowerVerter. 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.

Selecting Battery Amp-Hour Capacity

If you plan to connect your batteries to a vehicle's alternator or another charging current, Step 1:

Add the Wattage Ratings of your connected equipment to determine the Total Wattage Required.*

Step 2:

Divide the Total Wattage Required (from Step 1) by the PowerVerter's DC input voltage (either 12V or 24V; see specifications) to determine the DC Amperes Required.

Step 3:

Multiply the DC Amperes Required (from Step 2) by the number of hours you will want to run your equipment from battery power to determine a Battery Amp-Hours Required Rough Estimate.

Step 4:

Compensate for inefficiency by multipling your Battery Amp-Hour Required Rough Estimate (from Step 3) by 1.2 to determine how many amp-hours of battery power (from one or several batteries) you should connect to your PowerVerter. Note that the Amp-Hour ratings of batteries are usually given for a 20 hour discharge rate. Actual Amp-Hour capacities are less when batteries are discharged at faster rates: batteries discharged in 55 minutes provide only about 50% of their listed Amp-Hour ratings, while batteries discharged in 9 minutes provide as little as 30% of their Amp-Hour ratings.

Example: A park ranger wants to be able to power emergency lights off of 12V batteries for up to an hour after an AC power outage. She divides the total wattage of her equipment (150 watts) by her PowerVerter's DC input voltage (12V) and multiplies by 1 hour to get a Battery Amp-Hours Required Rough Estimate of 12.5. She multiplies this by 1.2 (for inefficiency) then divides by 50% (since a battery that discharges in an hour only provides about 50% of its stated amp-hour capacity) and determines that her 12V batteries' amp-hour capacities must add up to at least 30.

* The wattage rating is usually stated in a device's manual or on its nameplate. If your equipment is rated in amps rather than watts, you can approximate its watt rating by multiplying its ampere rating by its input voltage (120).

Battery Connection

PowerVerter Plus inverters are often connected to vehicle batteries that are recharged by the vehicle's alternator. The following directions describe several possible vehicular connections. PowerVerter Plus inverters are also suitable for use with battery banks that are recharged by gas generators; utility power; wind, water or solar generators and other AC sources. The following directions can be adapted for the connection of a PowerVerter to such a battery bank, replacing the alternator in the connection diagrams with the variant charging system. The user must determine the proper connection method for the variant charging system. Never operate

a PowerVerter directly from an alternator or other charger—always connect both to an intermediate battery system.

1. Connect your PowerVerter's positive DC Terminal directly to a fuse.

Tripp Lite strongly recommends that you install a recognized UL component fuse block and fuse within 18 inches of the battery. The fuse's rating must equal or exceed the Minimum DC Fuse Rating listed in your PowerVerter model's specifications on page 8.

2. Choose a battery configuration appropriate to your batteries and PowerVerter model.

• Single Battery Vehicular Connection: Refer to Diagram 4, page 18 to connect a PV 2000FC

or 2400FC, or refer to Diagram 7 on page 19 to connect a PV 500FC or 1000FC. Use this basic connection if you plan to use your PowerVerter to power small loads for brief periods of time from a single vehicle battery. When using a single battery, its voltage must be equal to the voltage of your PowerVerter's Inverter Nominal Input Voltage (see specs.)

• Series Battery Vehicular Connection: Refer to Diagram 5, page 18 to connect a PV 2000FC

or 2400FC, or refer to Diagram 8 on page 19 to connect a PV 500FC or 1000FC. Use this advanced connection if you plan to use your PowerVerter to power small loads for brief periods of time using several low-voltage batteries. When using multiple batteries in series, all batteries must be equal in age, voltage and amp hour capacity, and the sum of their voltages must be equal to the voltage of your PowerVerter's Inverter Nominal Input Voltage (see specs.)

• Parallel Battery Vehicular Connection: Refer to Diagram 6, page 18 to connect a PV 2000FC

or 2400FC, or refer to Diagram 9 on page 19 to connect a PV 500FC or 1000FC. Use this advanced connection to if you plan to use your PowerVerter to power large loads for long periods of time using a battery bank. This connection uses a battery isolator to provide power from a parallel battery bank without draining the vehicle's battery. When using multiple batteries in parallel, each battery's voltage must be equal to the voltage of your PowerVerter's Inverter Nominal Input Voltage (see specs.)

3. Use SHORT, HEAVY GAUGE battery cabling.

Use #4 cabling with the PV 500FC and PV 1000FC; use #2/0 cabling with the PV 2000FC and PV 2400FC. Make the battery connection cable lengths as short as possible, and in no case longer than 10 feet. Shorter and heavier gauge cabling limits DC voltage drop and allows maximum transfer of current.* You must tighten your battery terminals to approximately 4 Newton-meters of torque to create an efficient battery connection and prevent excessive heating; insufficiently tightening the terminals could void your PowerVerter's warranty.

*PowerVerter Plus models are capable of delivering a much higher wattage output for brief periods of time. Wiring should be configured to handle this brief high-current draw. Though your PowerVerter is a high-efficiency converter of electricity, its rated output capacity is limited by the length and gauge of the wires running from the battery to the PowerVerter.

Operation & Features

(See Diagram 10, p. 20 to locate the following switches, indicator lights and other features.)

Outlets

1. AC Receptacles (All models)

These output receptacles provide AC power to connected equipment. The PV 500FC and the PV 1000FC feature NEMA 5-15 receptacles, while the PV 2000FC and 2400FC feature NEMA 5-20 receptacles. Plug your equipment into these outlets as if they were utility (wall) AC outlets. Note: the total power demand of all equipment connected to your PowerVerter's output receptacles must not exceed your PowerVerter's power ratings (see Specifications, p. 8 for your model's Continuous and Surge Power Ratings). Also note that these outlets provide no connection to ground.

Power Switches

2. OFF—ON Switch (PV 500FC and PV 1000FC)

• Move this switch to the ON position to have your PowerVerter provide connected equipment with AC power by converting DC power from an attached battery.

• Move this switch to the ON position to control the PowerVerter at a distance with a usersupplied on/off switch.

• Leave this switch in the OFF position when not using connected equipment to prevent battery drain.

3. REMOTE—OFF—ON Switch (PV 2000FC and PV 2400FC)

• Set this 3-position switch to REMOTE to control your PowerVerter at a distance with a Tripp Lite PV/APS Remote (sold seperately).

• Move this switch to the ON position to have your PowerVerter provide connected equipment with AC power by converting DC power from an attached battery.

• Leave this switch in the OFF position when not using connected equipment to prevent battery drain.

Indicator Lights

4. LOAD LOW/MED/HIGH LEDs (All models)

These three lights show the approximate power demand on your PowerVerter Plus.

LEDs Illuminated Approximate Load

Green 0% - 50% Green & yellow 51% - 75% Yellow 76% - 100% Red 100% - 125% All three lights off Inverter off Flashing red, twice/second Overload Flashing red, 4 times/second Overload (Inverter shutdown)

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