Tripp Lite PowerVerter 200502023 Owner's Manual - Operation

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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 oper-

ating 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 utility-

or 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 or included with select models) to function when con-

nected 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 sup-

ply AC power to connected equipment and charge

connected batteries while utility- or generator-supplied 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 prevent-

ing 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 suf-

ficiently 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 or included with select models) to reset

unit due to overload and overtemperature.

Indicator Lights

Your Inverter/Charger (as well as an optional Tripp Lite Remote

Control Module, sold separately or included with select models) 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 a wide variety of oper-

ating details.

“LINE Green LED”: If the operating mode switch is

set to “AUTO/REMOTE”, this light will ILLUMI-

NATE CONTINUOUSLY when your connected

equipment is receiving continuous AC power sup-

plied from a utility/generator source.

If the operating mode switch is set to “CHARGE

ONLY”, this light will BLINK to alert you that the unit’s inverter is

OFF and will NOT supply AC power in the absence of a utility/gen-

erator source or in over/under voltage situations.

“INV” (Inverting) Yellow LED: This light will

ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY whenever con-

nected equipment is receiving battery-supplied,

inverted AC power (in the absence of a utility/gener-

ator source or in over/under voltage situations). This

light will be off when AC power is supplying the load. This light

will BLINK to alert you if the load is less than the Battery Charge

Conserver (Load Sense) setting.

“LOAD” Red LED: This red light will ILLUMI-

NATE CONTINUOUSLY whenever the inverter is

functioning and the power demanded by connected

appliances and equipment exceeds 100% of load

capacity. The light will BLINK 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 over-

load 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 sup-

plying the load. 

“BATT VOLT/CHRG CURR” LEDs: these three lights will turn

ON in several sequences to show two separate operational condi-

tions depending on the position of the Operating Mode Switch.

If the switch is in the "AUTO/REMOTE" position, the LEDs indi-

cate the approximate charge level and voltage of your connected

battery bank and alert you to several fault conditions. See Chart for

charge and voltage levels.

If the switch is in the "CHARGE ONLY" position, the LEDs indi-

cate the approximate charge rate of the Inverter/Charger. See Chart

for charge rates. Note: the charge rates in the chart are expressed as

percentages of the Inverter/Charger's rated charging amps, which

vary by model. Refer to the Specifications to determine the charging

amps of your specific model.

LED Function with Switch in "AUTO/REMOTE" Position

Approximate Battery Charge Level*

LEDs

Battery Capacity

Illuminated

(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. ** Inverter shutdown protects battery against damage

due to  excessive discharge.

Fault Condition

LEDs

Fault 

Illuminated

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. Inverter shutdown

protects battery against damage due to excessive discharge.** Approximately ¼ second on, ¼

second off. Charger shutdown protects battery against damage due to overcharge. May also

indicate a battery charger fault exists. See Troubleshooting section.

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