Operation; Indicator Lights - Tripp-Lite APS Serie El Manual Del Propietario

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 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) 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 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.
DC OFF: Switch to this mode to shut down the
Inverter/Charger, preventing the inverter from
drawing power from the batteries, and preventing
utility AC from charging the batteries. The "DC
OFF" position connects AC OUT to AC IN, providing
failsafe pass-through power. 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 "DC 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
try again. Use an optional remote control module (Tripp Lite Model
APSRM4, sold separately) to reset unit after shutdown due to due
to overload or overheating.
Caution: Your Inverter/Charger has a failsafe AC
pass-through feature. The AC output will be live (if
AC input is available) even though the operating
mode switch is set to DC OFF.

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 a wide variety of operating details.
"LINE Green LED": 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
BLINK 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 LED: 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 BLINK to alert you if the load is less than the Battery Charge
Conserver (Load Sense) setting.
"LOAD" Red LED: 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 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
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.
"BATT VOLTAGE" LEDs: If the operating mode switch is in the
"AUTO/REMOTE" or "Charge Only" position, the LEDs indicate the
approximate charge level of your connected battery bank and alert
you to several fault conditions. See Chart for charge Level.
"CUT/BOOST" (VR models only): These lights
will turn ON whenever your APS is automatically
correcting high (CUT) or low (BOOST) AC line
voltage. This is a normal, automatic operation of
your APS that does not drain battery power, and no
action is required on your part.
LED Function with Switch in
"AUTO/REMOTE" or "Charge Only" Position
Approximate Battery Charge Level*
LEDs Battery Capacity
Illuminated (Charging/Discharging)
1 Green 91%–Full
2 Green & Yellow 81%–90%
3
Yellow 61%–80%
4 Yellow & Red 41%–60%
5
Red 21%–40%
6 All three lights off 1%–20%
7
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
1 All three lights Excessive discharge
flash slowly* (Inverter shutdown)
2 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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