Tripp Lite 93-2007 (200106010) manual

Owner’ s Man ual 1111 W. 35th Street Chicago, IL 60609 USA Customer Support: (773) 869-1234 • www .tripplite.com Intr oduction 2 Impor tant Safety Instructions 4 Configuration & Connection 5 Features 11 Maintenance and Service 14 PowerV erter ® is a registered trademark of T ripp Lite. All rights reserved. APS P o werV er ter ® Alter nati[...]

2 Intr oduction Congratulations! Y ou’ ve purchased the most advanced, feature-rich integrated in verter and battery charger on the market. Y our APS pro vides your equipment with utility-supplied A C power when it is a v ailable, and during blackouts, ov ervoltages and bro wnouts, your APS automatically switches ov er to an external battery sour[...]

3-Stage Battery Charger Y our APS rechar ges your battery faster than con ventional char gers because its three-stage charger prof ile (Bulk, Absorption and Float) are optimized, regardless of the type of battery you use (W et or Gel).* In addition, the advanced char ging system protects against ov er-char ge and over -dis- charge to ensure a longe[...]

4 Impor tant Safety Instructions SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important instructions and warnings that should be f ollowed during the installation, operation and storage of all T ripp Lite APS Systems. APS Location W arnings • Install your APS indoors, away from excess moisture or heat, dust or direct sunlight. • Y our APS is N[...]

5 Configuration DIP SWITCH GROUP A (All models) BA TTER Y TYPE / VOL T AGE POINT Using a small tool, set the 4 “Battery T ype / V oltage Point” Configuration DIP Switches, Group A (located on the front panel of your APS; see Diagram 1, p. 36) to select battery type and set the voltage range outside of which your APS will switch to battery power[...]

6 DIP SWITCH GROUP B (A vailable on Select Models) LOAD SHARING/EQ U ALIZE BA TTER Y CHARGE Using a small tool, set the “Load Sharing” Configuration DIP Switches, #1 and #2 of Group B (located on the front panel of your APS; see Diagram 1, p. 36). DIP Switch #3, Group B should be kept in the “UP” position when you are not equalizing your ba[...]

7 • Equaliz e Battery Charge (DIP Switch #3, Group B) This DIP Switch is momentarily engaged to begin the process of equalizing the internal resistance of your battery’ s cells. This can extend the useful life of certain types of batteries; consult with your battery's manufacturer to determine if your batteries could benef it from this pro[...]

8 Mounting (Optional) (See Diagram 2, p . 36) Battery Selection Select a battery or system of batteries that will provide your APS with proper DC voltage and an adequate amp hour capacity .* Select ‘Deep-Cycle’ batteries to enjo y optimum performance from your APS. Batteries of either W et-Cell (vented) or Gel-Cell/Absorbed Glass Mat (sealed) c[...]

9 Battery Connection 1. Connect your APS’ s positiv e DC T erminal directly to a fuse. T ripp Lite recommends that you install a recognized 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 APS model’ s specifications on pages 16 or 17. 2. Choose[...]

10 APS systems must be connected to a grounded, permanent wiring system. For most installations, the negati ve battery conductor must be bonded to the grounding system at one (and only one) point in the system. All installations must comply with national and local codes and ordinances. When figuring the po wer requirements of your equipment, do not[...]

11 A C Connection continued Simply plug your equipment into the unit’ s A C receptacles. If adapters must be used, choose adapters that provide a connection to ground. • Switch to “ A UTO/REMO TE” when you are using connected equipment. AD V ANT AGE: Uninterruptible power supply . Provides battery backup power during blackouts or brownouts.[...]

12 4. “LINE” (All models): This green light will turn continuously ON whene v er connected equipment is receiving utility-supplied A C power and your APS is set to “ A UTO/REMO TE”, meaning that it will provide battery backup if utility po wer fails. It will flash intermittently when connected equipment is receiving utility po wer and your [...]

13 9. DC Input T e rminals (All models): The terminals’ lug scre ws secure the wires leading from your external battery or battery system. Y our battery or battery system must provide your APS with proper DC voltage and your equipment with an adequate amp hour capacity . See Battery Selection section, pg. 8 for more information. 10. A C Receptacl[...]

14 Limited W arranty Maintenance & Service Y our APS model requires no maintenance b ut should be kept dry at all times. Periodically check all cable connections both at the unit and at the battery . Clean and tighten connections as necessary . If returning your APS to Tripp Lite, please pack the APS carefully , using the ORIGINAL P A CKING MA [...]

15 T r y these remedies for common APS problems bef ore calling f or help. Call T ripp Lite Customer Ser vice at (773) 869-1234 before returning your APS f or service. SYMPT OM PROBLEMS CORRECTIONS APS does not provide APS not properly connected to Connect APS to utility power . AC output (A C input present) utility power . Circuit breaker is tripp[...]

16 Specifications (Corded Models) CORDED MODELS: APSINT1012 Weight: 11.9 Kg INVERTER Continuous power (@ 20° C): 1000 W Surge power (5 seconds): 2000 W Efficiency (Full Load): 88% Minimum DC Fuse Rating: 170A DC Input Current @ Nominal V DC Full Load 95A No Load 2.6A* Nominal Input V olts: 12 VDC DC Input V oltage Range: 10-15 VDC Nominal Output V[...]

17 Specifications (Hard wired Models) HARDWIRED MODELS: APSINT1524 APSINT2012 Weight: 12.7 Kg 17.1 Kg INVERTER Continuous power (@ 20° C): 1500 W 2000 W Surge power (5 seconds): 3000 W 4000 W Efficiency (Full Load): 89% 87% Minimum DC Fuse Rating: 90A 370A DC Input Current @ Nominal V DC Full Load 70A 192 A No Load 1.5A* 3 A* Nominal Input V olts:[...]

36 OUTPUT/NEUTRA OUTPUT/HOT GROUND INPUT/NEUTRA INPUT/HOT “FOR USE WITH COPPER WIRE ONLY” Diagrams/Esquemas See “Configuration”, pg. 5. 1.1 is DIP Switch Group A. 1.2 is DIP Switch Group B . Refiérase a la sección “Configur ación”, página 22. 1.1 representa el Gr upo A de Interruptores DIP . 1.2 representa el Gr upo B de Interruptor[...]

37 X/2 V olts X/2 V olts APS See Battery Connection, Pg. 9. 4.1 is the fuse. X = Y our APS’s In verter's Nominal Input V oltage. (See specs.) Refiérase a la sección “Cone xión de Baterías”, página 26. 4.1 representa el fusible. X = El V oltaje Nominal de Entrada del Inv ersor del APS. (V ea las especificaciones). See Battery Connect[...]

38 APS 12V 12V Basic 12VDC Vehicular Battery Connection. See Pg. 9. 7.1 is the alternator. 7.2 is the vehicle battery ground. 7.3 is the vehicle battery . 7.4 is the fuse. Conexión Básica de Baterías de 12V de CD en Vehículos. Vea página 27. 7.1 representa el alternador. 7.2 representa la conexión a tierra de la batería del v ehículo . 7.3 [...]

39 1. Operating Mode Switch (All models) 2. DIP Switch Group A (All models) 3. DIP Switch Group B (Select models only) 4. “LINE” (All models) 5. “INV” (In ve r ting—all models) 6. “LOAD” (All models) 8. “BA TTER Y HI/MED/LO” (All models) 9. DC Input T er minals (All models) 10. AC Receptacles (Corded models only) 11. Fixed A C Inp[...]

40 OUTPUT/NEUTRA OUTPUT/HOT GROUND INPUT/NEUTRA INPUT/HOT “FOR USE WITH COPPER WIRE ONL Y” Diagrams/Esquemas 9b 1. Operating Mode Switch (All models) 2. DIP Switch Group A (All models) 3. DIP Switch Group B (Select models only) 4. “LINE” (All models) 5. “INV” (In ve r ting—all models) 6. “LOAD” (All models) 7. “CUT/BOOST” (VR [...]