Troubleshooting - Tripp-Lite APS Serie El Manual Del Propietario

Troubleshooting

Try these remedies for common Inverter/Charger problems before calling for assistance. Call Tripp Lite Customer Service at 773.869.1234
before returning your unit for service.
SYMPTOM PROBLEMS
No AC Output (All Unit is not properly connected to utility power.
Indicator Lights Are OFF)
Operating Mode Switch is set to "OFF" and AC
input is present.
This is normal when the Operating Mode Switch
is set to "CHARGE ONLY" and AC input is absent.
Output circuit breaker is tripped.
Unit has shut down due to battery overcharge
(preventing battery damage). The problem may
be with connected auxiliary chargers, if any, or
with the unit's charger.
Unit has shut down due to excessive battery
discharge.
Unit has shut down due to overload.
Battery Not Recharging Connected batteries are dead.
(AC Input Present)
Battery fuse* is blown.
Battery cabling* is loose.
Unit has shut down due to battery overcharge
(preventing battery damage). The problem may
be with connected auxiliary chargers, if any, or
with the unit's charger.
Output circuit breaker is tripped.
All Three "BATT VOLT/ Battery is excessively discharged. Unit will shut
CHRG CURR" LEDs are down to prevent battery damage.
slowly flashing (½ second
flashes) with Operating
Mode Switch in the "AUTO/
REMOTE" position.
All Three "BATT VOLT/ Battery is overcharged. Unit will shut down to
CHRG CURR" LEDs are prevent battery damage. The problem may be
rapidly flashing (¼ second with connected auxiliary chargers, if any, or with
flashes) with Operating the unit's charger.
Mode Switch in the "AUTO/
REMOTE" position.
Red "LOW" Battery Battery voltage is low. Unit has shut down to
Indicator Light is flashing protect battery from damage.
with Operating Mode
Switch in the "AUTO/
REMOTE" position.
False reading due to undersized or insufficiently
connected DC cabling.
Red "LOAD" Operation Inverter is overloaded. Unit will automatically
Indicator Light Flashing shut down after 5 seconds.
*User-supplied.
CORRECTIONS
Connect unit to utility power.
Set Operating Mode Switch to "AUTO/REMOTE" or "CHARGE ONLY."
No correction is required. AC output will return when AC input returns.
Set Operating Mode Switch to "AUTO/REMOTE" if you require AC output.
Reset circuit breaker.
Disconnect any auxiliary chargers. Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch
to "DC OFF" Wait 1 minute and switch to "AUTO/REMOTE" or "CHARGE
ONLY." If unit remains in shutdown mode after several attempts to reset,
contact Tripp Lite Customer Service for assistance.
Use an auxiliary charger* to raise battery voltage. Check external battery
connections and fuse. Unit automatically resets when condition is cleared.
Reduce load. Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch to "DC OFF." Wait 1
minute. Switch to "AUTO/REMOTE" or "CHARGE ONLY."
Check and replace old batteries.
Check and replace fuse.*
Check and tighten or replace cabling.*
Disconnect any auxiliary chargers. Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch
to "DC OFF." Wait 1 minute and switch to "AUTO/REMOTE" or "CHARGE
ONLY." If unit remains in shutdown mode after several attempts to reset,
contact Tripp Lite Customer Service for assistance.
Reset circuit breaker.
Use an auxiliary charger* to raise battery voltage. Check external battery
connections and fuse. Unit automatically resets when condition is cleared.
Disconnect any auxiliary chargers. Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch
to "DC OFF." Wait 1 minute and switch to "AUTO/REMOTE." If unit remains
in shutdown mode after several attempts to reset, contact Tripp Lite
Customer Service for assistance.
If AC power (utility- or generator-supplied) is present, the unit will
automatically reset itself and start recharging connected batteries.
However, if an external charger is used to recharge the batteries, you will
need to manually reset the unit by moving the Operating Mode Switch to
"DC OFF" for two seconds then returning it to "AUTO/REMOTE".
Use sufficient size DC cable sufficiently connected to the Inverter/Charger.
Reduce load. Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch to "DC OFF."
Wait 1 minute. Switch to "AUTO/REMOTE" or "CHARGE ONLY."
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