AEP-3000R Series Rackmount Pure Sine Wave Inverter User Manual
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1. SCHAEFER AEP 3000R Series Rackmount Pure Sine Wave Inverter User Manual 200 Butterfield Drive Ashland MA 01721 Tel 508 881 7330 Fax 508 231 0861 Website http www schaeferpower com Email sales schaeferpower com January 2007 1 2 o Gn Table of Contents Features 1 1 Applications 2 1 2 Electrical performance 3 1 3 Mechanical drawings 1 4 Rear panel Introduction 2 1 Front panel operations 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 AC safety grounding 2 6 Making DC wiring connections 2 7 Inverter operation 2 8 Output power 13 14 2 9 Cooling fan operation 14 Maintenance 55225 sci E RE AE nid diainis ahora TT ORE a 14 Troubleshooting Guide cccccec eee e cece cece e eee eect eee eee e ea eaeeeeeeeeees 15 Warranty ya sennie Aids hatin noch nats Shotts Roel i Ah at tev cea teak la 16 Important Safety Instructions 6 1 General safety precautions 16 6 2 Precautions when working with batteries 17 Appendix A 7 1 Dip switch settings 17 7 2 Variable output adjustment 17 1 24 2007 1 Features e Pure sine wave output THD lt 3 e Auto bypass function e Output frequency 50 60Hz switch selectable e RS 232C interface remote control port wire connection to PC e Wired remote control optional e Thermostatically controlled cooling fan e Advanced microprocessor design e Protection 1 1 ieii 112 12. 110V 95 105VAC voltmeter and cable see page 9 Point 220V 190 210VAC 2 4 7 of manual Load Display OLP flash Over load Reduce load Recharge battery check connections and cable see page 11 Improve ventilation Make sure ventilation openings in inverter are not obstructed Reduce ambient temperature No output voltage Over load indicator Short circuit or wiring error Very high power load Check AC wiring for short circuit or improper polarity hot and neutral reversed Remove load A common problem with inverter operation is television interference Operation of the power inverter can interfere with television reception on some channels In this situation the following steps may help to alleviate the problem Make sure that the chassis ground lug on the back of the power inverter is solidly connected to the ground system of your vehicle boat or home e Do not operate high power loads with the power inverter while watching television e Make sure that the antenna feeding your television provides an adequate snow free signal and that you are using good quality cable between the antenna and the television Move the television as far away from the power inverter as possible e Keep the cables between the battery and the power inverter as short as possible and twist them together about 2 to 3 twists per foot This minimizes radiated interference from the cables WARNING Do no
3. 1 3 1 1 4 1 1 5 1 1 7 1 1 8 s Input low voltage e Overload e Short circuit e Low battery alarm e Input over voltage e Over temperature Applications Power tools circular saws drills grinders sanders buffers landscaping tools air compressors Office equipment computers printers monitors facsimile machines scanner Central office data centers Factory automation backup control systems Household items vacuum cleaners fans fluorescent and incandescent lights shavers sewing machines Kitchen appliances microwave ovens refrigerators and freezers coffee makers blenders ice markers toasters Industrial equipment metal halide lamp high pressure sodium lamp Home entertainment electronics television VCRs video games stereos musical instruments satellite equipment 1 24 2007 1 2 Electrical Performance Specification AEP 3000R Series Model Number AEP 3000R AEP 3000R AEP 3000R AEP3000R AEP 3000R AEP 3000R 121 241 481 122 242 482 Continuous Output Power 2250W 3KVA 2400W 3KVA 2550W 3KVA 2100W 3KVA 2400W 3KVA 2550W 3KVA A Rai 2475W 1Min 2640W 1Min 2805W 1Min 2475W 1Min 2640W 1Min 2805W 1Min urge Rating 2700W 20Sec 2880W 20Sec 3060W 20Sec 2700W 20Sec 2880W 20Sec 3060W 20Sec Input Voltage 12V 24V 48V 12V 24V 48V Output Voltage x P Regulation 100 110 115 120V RMS 3 200 220 230
4. 240V RMS 3 Frequency Switch Selectable 50 60Hz 0 05 Peak Output Current 30A 15A Efficiency full load 84 86 87 85 88 90 No Load Current Draw 1 54A 0 82A 0 37A 2 3A 1 42A 0 6A Output Waveform R Load Sine Wave lt 3 THD Output Voltage Range VAC 100 120V Adjustable VAC 200 240V Adjustable Input Voltage Regulation 10 16 VDC 20 32 VDC 42 62 VDC 10 16 VDC 20 32 VDC 42 62 VDC Protection Overload Short Circuit Reverse Polarity Fuse Over Under Input Voltage Over Temperature Digital Display OVP UVP OTP OLP VAC AMP WATT VDC TEMP Hz Interface Control Port RS 232C With Baud Rate 2400 4800 9600 19200 Switch Selectable Remote Control Unit Optional AC Input AC110V 90 130V AC220V 180 260V AC Frequency 50Hz 60 Hz 50Hz 60 Hz Bypass 4 6ms 4 6ms Operating Temperature Range 30 to 60 22 to 140 F Storage Temperature Range 30 to 70 C 22 to 158 F Dimensions L x W x H 435 x 424 x 88 4 mm 17 12 x 19 x 3 48 Weight 9 8 kgs 21 60 lbs 1 24 2007 1 3 Mechanical Drawings 480 00 18 90 L 459 00 18 07 4 3 00 0 12 3 00 0 12 4 22 00 26 00 1 02 26 00 29 00 50 00 1 02 1 14 1 97 435 00 17 13 40 00 1 57 VBoooVpooonoos OSOODIWI0I0I
5. These low input voltage warnings are due to DC voltage drop across the cables from the inverter to the batteries The longer and narrower these cables the greater the voltage drop WARNING The installation of a fuse must be on positive cable Failure to place a fuse on cables running between the inverter and battery may cause damage to the inverter and will void warranty Increasing your DC cable size will help improve the situation We recommend the following cables for optimum inverter performance Use only high quality copper wiring and keep cable length short from 3 6 feet 10 1 24 2007 Model No Wire AWG Inline Fuse AEP 3000R 121 4 0 400A AEP 3000R 122 4 0 400A AEP 3000R 241 2 0 200A AEP 3000R 242 2 0 200A AEP 3000R 481 1 0 100A AEP 3000R 482 1 0 100A 2 7 Inverter Operation To operate the power inverter turn it on using the ON OFF switch on the front panel power inverter is now ready to deliver AC power to your loads If you are operating several loads from the power inverter turn them on separately after the inverter has been turned on This will ensure that the power inverter does not have to deliver the starting currents for all the loads at once The 2 7 1 Controls and indicators The ON OFF switch turns the control circuit in the power inverter on and off The AEP 3000R Inverter operates from an input voltage ranging from 10 5 to 15 0 VDC for 12VDC mo
6. the safety ground during inverter operation This conforms to national electrical code requirements stating that separately derived AC sources such as inverters and generators have their neutral conductors tied to ground in the same way that the neutral conductor from the utility is tied to 9 1 24 2007 2 6 ground at the GFCI breaker panel For models configured with a transfer relay while AC utility power is present and the inverter is in bypass mode this connection neutral of the inverter s AC output to input safety ground is not present so that the utility neutral is only connected to ground at your breaker panel as required 2 5 1 2 230VAC Models There is no connection made inside the AEP 3000R Inverter from either the line or neutral conductor to the safety ground WARNING Do not operate the power inverter without connecting it to ground Electrical shock hazard may result Making DC Wiring Connections Follow this procedure to connect the battery cables to the DC input terminals on the AEP 3000R Inverter Your cables should be as short as possible ideally less than 10 feet 3 meters and large enough to handle the required current in accordance with the electrical codes or regulations applicable to your installation Cables that are not an adequate gauge too narrow or are too long will cause decreased inverter performance such as poor surge capability and frequent low input voltage warnings and shutdowns
7. the ventilation openings Do not install the AEP 3000R Inverter in a zero clearance compartment Overheating may result 6 1 2 To avoid the risk of fire and electronic shock make sure that existing wiring is in good electrical condition and that wire size is not undersized Do not operate the AEP 3000R Inverter with damaged or substandard wiring 6 1 3 This product contains components which can produce arcs or sparks To prevent fire or explosion do not install in compartments containing batteries or flammable materials or in locations which require ignition protected equipment These locations include gasoline powered machinery fuel tanks and joints fittings or other connections between components of a fuel system 16 1 24 2007 6 2 Precautions When Working with Batteries 6 2 1 If battery acid contacts skin or clothing wash immediately with soap and water If acid enters eye immediately flush with running cold water for at least 20 minutes and seek medical attention immediately 6 2 2 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of battery or engine compartment 6 2 3 Do not drop a metal tool on the battery The resulting spark or short circuit on the battery or other electrical part may cause an explosion 6 2 4 Remove personal metal items such as rings bracelets necklaces and watches when working with a lead acid battery A lead acid battery produces a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring other metal to the s
8. 009729 EAG EE K KE KARE E T E T T T T T T o g gt LCT e TO Se n PPPRP Lag AAA AA AAA AAA COO Gp SOD000000005 Poe ofa fad ad ad ad a TT C SAE EEE E EES H 3 00 0 12 3 00 0 12 f f 463 00 18 23 4 484 00 19 06 1 24 2007 1 4 Rear Panel 2 Introduction The AEP 3000R Series is part of Schaefer s line of advanced technology pure sine wave DC AC power inverters For optimum performance the instruction manual should be read to ensure proper installation and use of the AEP 3000R 2 1 Front Panel Operation 2 1 1 Front view epnosunaacun Oo w 88 00 3 46 1 77 3 00 0 12 3 00 0 12 463 00 18 23 484 00 19 06 2 1 2 ON OFF Switch Please keep the Power ON OFF switch in the OFF position during installation 1 24 2007 2 1 3 Function Key When sequentially pushing the Function Key the screen will display various status items such as output voltage output current output power etc When a malfunction occurs the corresponding error will be displayed on the screen 2 1 4 AC Outlet sockets available the Universal socket is standard with the AEP 3000R Universal Australia New Zealand oLa S Q OSs T i United Kingdom Continental European SCHUKO North American GFCI 1 24 2007 2 2 Rear Panel Operation 2 2 1 Ventilation openings Do not obstruct allow at least 3 inches for
9. 4 Connect the cable from the positive terminal of the inverter to the positive terminal of the power source Make a secure connection CAUTION Reverse polarity connection will blow a fuse in the inverter and may cause damage Damage caused by reverse polarity connection is not covered by our warranty WARNING Make sure that all DC connections are tight torque to 9 10 foot pounds Loose connections will overheat and could result in a potential hazard 2 4 5 Set the power switch to the ON position you will hear a beeping sound while the display shows the word ASIAN twice After that you will hear a continuous tone from the internal alarm Finally the AC voltage shows on the display signaling that the inverter has completed the start up operation 2 4 6 Set the power switch to the OFF position the device will shut down completely 2 4 7 Please use a power meter to accurately measure the true output R M S voltage of inverter 2 5 AC Safety Grounding During the AC wiring installation AC input and output ground wires are connected to the inverter The AC input ground wire must connect to the incoming ground from your AC utility source The AC output ground wire should go to the grounding point for your loads for example a distribution panel of bus chassis 2 5 1 Neutral Grounding GFCl s 2 5 1 1 120VAC Models The neutral conductor of the AC output circuit of the AEP 3000R Inverter is automatically connected to
10. ON VAC WATT TEMP VAC WATT TEMP ie AMP VDC lt lt l AMP VDC O Hz T m y m tal O TERS O E EN EN EN S AN AN PN KN FUNCTION The accuracy of the six display functions is below Functions VAC AMP WATT VDC TEMP Frequency 100 120 200 240 10 16 20 32 42 62 lt Ranges VAC VAC 0 30A 0 3KW VDC VDC IVDC 0 120 C 50Hz 60Hz Accuracy t1 t1 1 3 2 2 2 1 0 01 0 01 2 7 8 Over Voltage Protection Indicator OVP The over voltage indicator indicates that the power inverter has shut itself down because its input voltage exceeded the limits of the inverter see Page 12 12 1 24 2007 2 7 9 Under Voltage Protection Indicator UVP The under voltage indicator indicates that the power inverter has shut itself down because its input voltage fell below the limits of the inverter see Page12 2 7 10 Over Temperature Protection Indicator OTP The over temperature indicator indicates that the power inverter has shut itself down because the inverter has overheated The power inverter may overheat because it has been operated at power levels above its rating or because it has been installed in a location which does not allow it to dissipate heat properly The power inverter will automatically restart once the temperature has decreased 2 7 11 Over Load Protection Indicator OLP The overload indicator indicates that the power inverter has shut itself down due to the output being overl
11. airflow 2 2 2 Battery terminals Connect to a 12VDC 24VDC 48VDC battery or other 12VDC 24VDC 48VDC power source Red is positive black is negative Reverse polarity connection will blow the internal fuse and may damage inverter permanently WARNING Do not connect the 12VDC model to a 24VDC battery The unit will be destroyed immediately 2 2 3 RS 232C Connect to remote control unit optional accessory or connect to computer for remote control working status 2 2 4 Connect chassis ground terminal to earth or to vehicle chassis using 8 AWG wire WARNING Operation of the inverter without a proper ground connection may result in an electrical safety hazard WARNING Shock Hazard Before proceeding carefully check the AEP 3000R inverter is NOT connected to any batteries and is disconnected from any electrical source Do not connect the output terminals of the AEP 3000R to an incoming source at this time 1 24 2007 2 3 Installation Where to install The power inverter should be installed in a location that meets the following requirements 2 3 1 Dry Do not allow water to drip or splash on the inverter 2 3 2 Cool Ambient air temperature should be between OC and 40C 2 3 3 Safe Do not install in a battery compartment or other areas where flammable fumes may exist such as fuel storage areas or engine compartments 2 3 4 Ventilated Allow at least three inches of clearance around the inverter for air fl
12. dels 21 0 to 30 0 VDC for 24VDC models 42 0 to 60 0 VDC for 48VDC models The AEP 3000R Inverter will indicate high and low DC voltage conditions as follows Model Dc Input over Dc Input over Dc Input Dc Input under voltage voltage alarm under voltage shut down voltage alarm shut down AEP 3000R 121 AEP 3000R 122 16 0VDC 15 5VDC 10 5VDC 10 0VDC AEP 3000R 241 32 0VDC 31 0VDC 21 0VDC 20 0VDC AEP 3000R 242 AEP 3000R 481 62 0VDC 61 0VDC 43 0VDC 42 0VDC AEP 3000R 482 1 24 2007 2 7 2 Output Voltage Indicator VAC LED illuminated Display indicates output voltage value Output Current Indicator AMP LED illuminated Display indicates output current value Output Watts Indicator Watts LED illuminated Display indicates Watts value Input DC Voltage Indicator VDC LED illuminated Display indicates input DC voltage value Temperature Indicator TEMP LED illuminated Display indicates internal operating temperature value Output Frequency DC Indicator Hz LED illuminated Display indicates output frequency value 2 1 3 2 7 4 2 7 5 2 7 6 2 7 17 TEMP VAC WATT WATT TEMP t 5 O a e O 0 ma ma EC m y a E FO Pr se 01 A 15 O E EN JAN N FUNCTION TEMP VAC WATT TEMP VAC WATT z a O OO o Q i mA oo yA m ya w a RO E 00 DH g O N JAN N AN FUNCTI
13. kin causing a severe burn 7 Appendix A 7 1 Dip Switch Settings on left side of inverter S1 FREQ Hz S2 s3 BAUD RATE VAC ADJ He L ON 60 ON ON 2400 240V200V He L OFF 50 OFF ON 4800 120V100V ON OFF 9600 wee tee OFF OFF 19200 1 Freq Hz 2 S3 Baud Rate 7 2 Variable Resistor Adjustment By turning the variable resistor the AEP 3000R output voltage can be adjusted from 100 120 VAC or 200 240 VAC depending upon the model purchased By turning the variable resistor from right to left the output VAC value will gradually increase 17 1 24 2007
14. oaded The inverter must be manually restarted Turn off the AEP 3000R inverter correct the fault condition then turn the AEP 3000R inverter back on VAC WATT TEMP VAC WATT TEMP O VDC iw Ka A KA AN A WAN IER Hz FUNCTION FUNCTION S FUNCTION FUNCTION 2 8 Output Power The AEP 3000R inverter will operate most AC powered devices within its power rating When deeming whether a microwave oven can be operated by the AEP 3000R inverter remember that the power commonly advertised for microwave ovens is the cooking power not the power actually consumed by the microwave oven The microwave oven will consume 40 to 100 more than its advertised cooking power Check the rating sticker on the back of the oven to determine its actual power requirements The AEP 3000R inverter will operate small microwave oven with a surge rating of less than 3300 watts 13 1 24 2007 Some induction motors used in refrigerators freezers pumps and other motor operated equipment require very high surge currents to start The AEP 3000R may not be able to start some of these motors even though their rated current requirement is within the power inverter If the motor will not start observe the battery voltage indicator while trying to start the motor If the battery voltage indicator drops below 11 volts while inverter is attempting to start the motor this may be the cause Ensure tha
15. ow ensuring that the ventilation openings on the rear and bottom of the unit are not obstructed 2 3 5 Dust Free Do not install the AEP 3000R Inverter in a dusty environment where dust wood particles or other filings shavings are present that may be pulled into the unit when the cooling fan is operating 2 3 6 Close to Batteries Avoid excessive cable lengths but do not install the AEP 3000R Inverter in the same compartment as batteries Use the recommended wire lengths and sizes see section 2 6 Avoid mounting the AEP 3000R Inverter where it may be exposed to the gases produced by the battery Prolonged exposure to these corrosive gases will damage the AEP 3000R Inverter 2 4 Quick Hook Up and Testing 2 4 1 Unpack and inspect the power inverter verifying that the power switch in the OFF position 2 4 2 Connect the cables to the power input terminals on the rear panel of the power inverter The red terminal is positive and black terminal is negative Insert the cables into the terminals and tighten the nut to securely clamp the wires WARNING You may observe a spark when you make this connection as current may flow to charge the capacitors in the inverter Do not make this connection in the presence of flammable fumes Explosion or fire may result 2 4 3 Before proceeding confirm that your cable is connected from the negative terminal of inverter to the negative output of your power source 8 1 24 2007 2 4
16. t open or disassemble the AEP 3000R Inverter Attempting to service the unit yourself may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire 15 1 24 2007 5 Warranty We warranty this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 24 months from the date of purchase and will repair or replace any defective power inverter when directly returned shipping prepaid to us This warranty will be considered void if the unit has suffered any obvious damage by natural and man made factors or has been internally or externally altered The warranty does not cover damage arising from improper use such as plugging the unit into an unsuitable power source attempts to operate products with excessive power consumption requirements or use in unsuitable environments This is the only warranty that the company makes No other warranties are expressed or implied including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose Repair or replacement are the sole remedies and the company shall not be liable for damages whether direct incidental special or consequential caused by negligence or other fault 6 Important Safety Instructions WARNING Before installing and using your AEP 3000R inverter be sure to read and save these safety instructions 6 1 General Safety Precautions 6 1 1 Do not expose the AEP 3000R Inverter to rain snow spray bilge or dust To reduce risk of hazard do not cover or obstruct
17. t the battery connections are good and the battery is fully charged If the connections are good and the battery is fully charged but the voltage still drops below 11 volts you may need to use a larger battery 2 9 Cooling Fan Operation The AEP 3000R s cooling fan operates by detecting output power and over temperature conditions of the inverter Upon starting the inverter with the output power is 300W the cooling fan remains off complying with energy savings specifications After the output power exceeds 300W the cooling fan will turn on to decrease the internal temperature If the ventilation opening is obstructed the inverter will enter over temperature protection mode OTP The cooling fan will continue working to drop the inner temperature When the internal temperature decreases sufficiently the inverter will turn on automatically 3 Maintenance Very little maintenance is required to keep your inverter operating properly You should clean the exterior of the unit periodically with a dry cloth to prevent accumulation of dust and dirt At the same time tighten the Screws on the DC input terminals 14 1 24 2007 4 Troubleshooting Guide Problem and Symptoms Possible Cause Solution No output voltage Fault input voltage No output voltage Over Temp indicator Load less than 1500W Low High input voltage Thermal shutdown Low output voltage Using average reading Use true RMS reading meter
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