User Manual - Magnum Dimensions
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1. 26 3 Step Battery Charger Recipes with Temp Comp Cable 27 Accessories amp Replacement Parts 28 Inverter Charger Model 29 LED Display Panel Mounting 2 29 LIMITED WARRANTY TERMS amp CONDITIONS 30 4 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL NUMBER INVERTER CCIE Watts Cont Output Current Amps AC Cont Input Current Amps Up to 106 Up to 129 Up to 167 Up to 188 Up to 214 Up to 255 Up to 315 Cont Watts Output Sep ete Som Rating 5 Weight lbs Weight lbs Dimensions in a X LxWxH x 5 7 x5 7 114 5x5 7 x5 7 x 5 7 14 5x5 7 17 1x8 Output 2 Voltage VAC Frequency Output Input Voltage 10 5 17 VDC 0 5 17 0 20C to 65C 0F to 149F Temperature Efficiency Up to 88 BATTERY CHARGER AC Input Voltage Range 95 135 VAC Input Current Amps AC Up to 9 Up to 8 7 Up to 13 ae Up to 60 Up to 65 Up to 75 Up to 95 95 Upo isl r to 130 Up to 150 BYPASS Note Bypass relay is rated at 30 amps for all models 5 THER DES GN FEATURES Other Design Features thermally controlled cooling fan GFCI outlet protection and Remote LED Display Panel or On Off switch hookup Unit Protection Automatic electronic short circuit overload protection Aut2. Inverter Mounting 5 2 8 DC WIRING GAUGE amp 10 a 10 Cable Recommendations s sis 10 TEMP COMP CABLE CONNECTION cranienne 10 11 REMOTE STATUS PANEL amp REMOTE INV ON OFF SWITCH 655522 2 12 VV B NU D ACRAM an s uba ALlah 13 Typical DL UVirn u qrama AD 13 OPERATION Using LED Display Panel 14 Inverter Power Mode Using LED Display Panel 14 External Power Mode Using LED Display Panel 16 OPERATION Using Remote ON OFF 18 Inverter Power Mode Using Remote ON OFF tabl 18 External Power Mode Using Remote ON OFF tab l 18 THEORY OF OPERATION OA 19 Inverter Power 19 EXternalPoverivlode a Dan 19 DVDdss helak aba aaa 19 batanda o Unus 20 s aa d R ii 22 LED Display Panel Messa es 22 LED Satus Ulan 24 TDUD SUDU a yal 25 APEELD A ba aaa ayan ayda aaa 26 Ignition Switch Control with the LED Display Panel
3. Temp Red 5 blinks Red 6 blinks Amber 2 blinks Charger warm battery Amber 3 blinks High battery voltage Amber 4 blinks System overload reset required Battery probe open or shorted Charger high battery temp Faults marked with will self recover when the condition returns to normal range 24 Troubleshootinq 4 No AC output power during inverter mode No LED s On e Check the in line fuse which is located within 18 from the battery s positive post e DC connections tight and clean e Battery voltage to be above 10 5VDC e Check Remote Power Switch LED blinks Amber once Disconnect all loads and connect a test light to the GEC outlet e Check the GFCI to see if it is tripped Cooper brand GFCI has the LED go on when tripped other brands are dark e If test light is off Possible failed inverter LED blinks Green Repeat above test LED blinks Red See Led Status Chart 5 Low Battery The use of a battery isolator is not recommended due to excessive voltage drop across terminals e Battery voltage must be above 10 5 VDC for the inverter to be on e Check for proper DC wire gauge see Wire Gauge amp Fusing section 6 Overload Unplug all loads and reset the inverter On Off e Overload condition clears check for short circuits or check load size versus inverter output wattage size e If the overload persists possible failed inverter 7 High Temp Let the inverter cool down 8 Check Battery Reset the inverte
4. The inverter must then be manually turned back on again when needed You can adjust this setting by pressing the MENU key twice You will then see Pe ETM ZAM To change the setting press DISPLAY SELECT repeatedly until the desired setting appears The options are OFF 30M and 15M The default setting is Off External Power Mode Using LED Display Panel 1 Bypass Relay The loads attached to the inverter output will operate directly from the external AC power line independently of the inverter ON OFF status If the inverter is left ON standby mode the built in bypass relay will automatically cycle back and forth between Inverter Power mode and External Power mode depending on the availability of the external AC power line BATTERY CHARGER The battery charger will engage automatically and independently of the inverter ON OFF status The 3 step charging process modes are Bulk Acceptance and Float 2 3 4 AC Input Limit Charger AC current limit The maximum AC current that the charger will be allowed to draw is adjustable This value can be set to 30 0A maximum value is factory set based on model The default setting is for 15 amps Press MENU to display the current setting The message will then scroll To change the value press DISPLAY SELECT and the value will decrease in 5A increments The charger stores the last value shown on the display Charger Modes The charger has three modes of
5. circuit NOTE Connecting the plug in cord to GFCI protected outlets may cause some interference with the inverter s GECI NOTE For GFCI protected hardwire output Wire directly to the GFCI Load terminals Verify that you are connecting to the un used Load terminals REMOTE STATUS PANEL amp REMOTE INV ON OFF SWITCH Remote Status Panel The display panel can be removed from the inverter and installed in a different location in the vehicle for remote control and monitoring Please follow the following procedure closely Unscrew the two screws that hold the panel in using a 3 32 allen wrench Disconnect the RJ45 connector from the back of the remote panel and re connect it to the backside of the replacement RJ45 cover plate A WARNING Mount the RJ45 cover plate on the inverter with the two screws provided in the remote extension kit 8 32x3 8 DO NOT USE the screws that held the display to mount the RJ45 cover plate Using any other screw type or length than that provided in the kit may damage the inverter and or harm the installer Tighten the screws to 16 17 in Lbs Connect the extension cable to the RJ45 jack and route through the vehicle to the desired location See the appendix for mounting hole size and placement information Install the remote display panel at the desired new interior location using installer supplied 8 screws and connect the extension cable to it Remote Inverter ON OFF Switch An o
6. other end through a 5 amp inline fuse to the ignition circuitry of the vehicle NOTE It is advisable when using this feature to also take advantage of the Auto Sleep option of the inverter See page 13 item 5 If this option is used and the inverter has gone to sleep press ON OFF to turn the inverter back on NOTE Repeat steps 1 5 to turn this feature off again 26 3 Step Battery Charger Recipes with Temp Comp Cable GEL Wet Battery type Bulk charge phase Bulk charge current limit SEE SPEC PAGE 5 1 When battery voltage reaches the Acceptance voltage Bulk phase terminates 2 When the bulk timeout is reached Bulk phase timeout Bulk timers will extend when load management reduces charger current below 50 25A Acceptance charge phase Acceptance charge voltage 77F 25C 14 3 VDC 13 7 VDC 14 6 VDC Acceptance voltage Bmv cell C temp comp Maximum acceptance g voltage at low temps 15 0 VDC 4C 14 5 VDC 6C 15 0 VDC 10C 1 When charge current is reduced ar n n 2 When the acceptance timeout is reached 3 Ifthe charger can t maintain the Acceptance voltage Acceptance phase 6 hours timeout Float charge phase Float voltage X 77F 25C 13 4 VDC 13 4 VDC 13 2 VDC Float voltage temp comp 5mv cell C Battery Temperature Charger Warm Battery output switches to gt 122F 50C Bulk Acceptance phase Acceptance compensated float from Bulk Accept Off hot lt 140F 60C Charger High Batt
7. polyurethane insulation type that complies with the high temperature insulation requirements 125 C of SAE J 1127 and vehicle manufacturer requirements TEMP COMP CABLE CONNECTION Connect the lug end of the temperature compensation cable to the negative post of the most negative point in the battery bank Connect the two pin connector to the appropriate mating connector located at the side of the inverter labeled Temp Sense Use the slide switch on the right side of the inverter and select the battery type that you are using for proper battery charging NOTE If the temp Comp Cable or Dongle is not connected the battery charger will not function AC INPUT amp OUTPUT CONNECTIONS AWARNING Do not connect another source of AC power directly to the output of the inverter This will result in damage not covered under warranty The inverter s 120 VAC output power is provided at the GFCI receptacle and the hard wire terminal A C Output blocks behind the access panel Wire the AC Input to the hard wire terminal blocks behind the access panel for charging and shore power NOTE Remove the black hole covers as needed for hardwire AC wiring Use a romex type clamp to A C Input on 25 protect the wires from the metal edge of the hole Apply 14 6 in Lbs torque to the terminal block GRN BLK GND WHT NEU Screws NOTE Systems rated at 2500 watts and above should be powered with a 30A
8. the availability of the external AC power line BATTERY CHARGER The battery charger will engage automatically and independently of the inverter ON OFF status The 3 step charging process modes are Bulk Acceptance and Float 2 Battery Charging Modes The charger has three modes of operation Bulk Accept and Float The Status LED will state which mode the charger is in when shore power is applied Charging Status LED Normal States LED Color LED State Operating Conditions Green 2 blinks Accept Charge 3 blinks Float Charge 4 blinks Load Management Active 3 Temperature Compensation Cable or Dongle If the temperature compensation Cable or Dongle is not connected to the Temp Sense connector on the inverter the battery charger will not function and the Status LED will blink Red 5 times THEORY OF OPERATION Inverter Power Mode Usage Any 120 VAC 60 Hz single phase product within the inverter s power rating The Display Panel ON OFF key or a voltage between 8 and 20 volts applied to the Remote On Off input controls the inverter Operational modes External Power mode and Inverter Power mode The LED Display Panel ON STBY LED will be on Green and the Status LED will blink Amber while the inverter is on The AC power produced by the inverter comes from the energy stored in the battery bank through a sophisticated electronic inversion process A transformer a Metal Oxide Silicon Field E
9. 20A Branch breaker No GFCI or branch breaker hardwire only Local On Off Switch non upgradeable RJ45 remote jack instead of 7 segment display includes plate and jack no cable or display Inverter only no charger no bypass relays LED Display Panel Mounting The LED Display panel needs a mounting hole and screw positions as shown below Use a 8 screw for mounting the display b 29 LIMITED WARRANTY TERMS amp CONDITIONS SHIPPING TERMS F O B St Paul Minnesota Freight prepaid and billed subject to prior credit approval MINIMUM ORDER 50 00 Net Price LOSS OR DAMAGE Loss or damage in transit are the responsibility of the carrier Any claim should be filed with the delivering transport company Invoice Bill of Lading and Delivery receipt with damage noted therein must accompany any claims for freight damage Claims for shortage and lost shipments must be made in writing to Sensata Technologies within 10 days of date of shipment Claims not reported within this time frame will not be honored PRICES Prices are subject to change without notice All orders are subject to acceptance at the factory We reserve the right to invoice prices in effect at time of shipment TERMS Net 30 days with approved credit credit card or C O D ETERN GOODS POLICY No returned materials will be accepted without an accompanying Returned Materials Authorization Number RMA from the factory Credit will be issued for returned
10. AY PANEL MESSAGES and LED STATUS CHART below for LED descriptions See also the troubleshooting section for more troubleshooting information A WARNING Do not remove chassis cover No user serviceable parts inside Call or e mail customer service for free consultation during business hours 7 30am 5 30pm central time at 1 800 553 6418 or 1 651 653 7000 fax 1 888 439 3565 or 1 651 653 7600 E mail inverterinfo sensata com http dimensions sensata com LED Display Panel Messaqes 1 Inverter Off Low Battery The inverter is off due to a low battery voltage condition lt 10 5 volts for 5 seconds Both the Amber ON STBY and Red FAULT LED s are on Check battery charge and DC wiring cable size 2 Inverter Off Overload The inverter is off due to an overload condition The Red FAULT LED is on Remove one or more loads from the output of the inverter Reset the inverter 3 Inverter Off High Temperature OFF Inu The inverter is off due to a high temperature condition gt 60 C 140 F Both the Amber ON STBY and Red FAULT LED s are on The inverter will turn back on when the temperature is lt 45 C 113 F 4 Inverter Off High Battery bAEE The inverter is off due to a high charging voltage condition gt 16 9 volts and the display reports the value Both the Amber ON STBY and Red FAULT LED s are on Inverter restarts at 15 5 volts Check the veh
11. D Display Panel will show charger mode and the Status LED located on the side of the inverter will blink Green to indicate the charging process mode 1 blink Bulk 2 blinks Accept 3 blinks Float NOTE The charger is capable of charging AGM GEL or Wet cell batteries Select battery type by using the slide switch on the right side of the inverter Charger operation with temperature compensation cable The battery charger temperature compensation cable measures the battery temperature and automatically adjusts the charger output voltage for the fastest and safest charge When batteries are cold their chemical reaction is slowed so they will not take on a charge as easily A charge voltage optimized for room temperature will not charge the battery at low temperatures The temp comp cable allows the charger to increase the charge voltage for optimum charging at low temperatures When batteries are hot their chemical reaction is accelerated and they absorb energy too readily A charge voltage optimized for room temperature will tend to overcharge the batteries and cause gassing The temp comp cable will cause the charger to decrease the charge voltage to a safe level Our charger will switch to a warm battery mode in which the charger will only provide a float voltage when the batteries reach 122F 50C 140F 60 If the battery temperature continues to rise over 140F 60C the charger will shut off The charger will resume charging i
12. DIMENSIONS DC to AC Power Inverter Charger Pure Sine Wave Output Owner s Manual EE 2 9 R 1100 o Dimensions 1 varl ric harmar am 2 SES I Models Model 12NP10 12NP30 12NP12 12NP15 12NP18 12NP20 12NP24 7 7 9 f Sensat Technologies INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Dimensions Inverter from Sensata Technologies We think that you will find this product to be extremely reliable and easy to use We have put a lot of time and effort into this system to make it a product that you will be completely satisfied with Please read this manual completely before installation and operation Contact us by phone or email if you need assistance with this product We can be reached at 1 800 553 6418 http dimensions sensata com inverterinfo sensata com SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT Read this manual before installation it contains important safety installation and operating instructions Save this manual and keep it in a safe place Sensata Technologies is an ISO 9001 2008 Registered Company Sensata uses the following special notices to help prevent injury and or damage to equipment A DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury A WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury A CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous si
13. SISSEU B IIUSA JO puno18 o BN Surpuoq 5 y Puu 2 Japjoy sn ay Woljasnj v T mojaq Suimeap 13434 mp old uon uuo lqe punog SISSEYD OL 13 OPERATION Using LED Display Panel Once the inverter has been fully installed and wired and DC power has been applied the 7 segment display panel will come to life This display panel shows the status and configuration information of the inverter and charger You can also turn the inverter on and off by pressing the ON OFF key and also make configuration changes using the MENU and DISPLAY SELECT keys NOTE This LED Display Panel can be removed from the front of the inverter and mounted ina convenient and dry location e g in the cab of the vehicle Order remote extension kit 625000 4 r Lor Ti NOTE The inverter can also be controlled by the ignition of the vehicle see Appendix for detailed information on this feature DIMENSIONS J The first message that you will see scroll on the 7 Segment Display once DC power is applied is This message is charger inverter off check AC which simply means that both the charger and inverter are off and that the unit is not plugged into shore power or there is a problem with AC power coming to the unit Inverter Power Mode Using LED Display Panel 1 Turning the Inverter ON or OFF no AC applied Simply press th
14. batteries are being connected disconnected serviced and replaced or personal injury and or damage to the inverter could result Battery Safety Instructions A WARNING Working in the vicinity of lead acid batteries is dangerous There is a risk of acid exposure A WARNING Batteries generate explosive gases during operation A WARNING There is risk of high current discharge from shorting a battery that can cause fire and explosion Use insulated tools during installation AWARNING Remove all rings watches jewelry or other conductive items before working near the batteries A WARNING Inspect the batteries at least once a year for cracks leaks or swelling A WARNING Dispose of the batteries according to ocal regulations Do not incinerate batteries risk of explosion exists AWARNING Be sure the Power Inverter is turned OFF and AC power is disconnected when batteries are being connected disconnected serviced and replaced or personal injury and or damage to the inverter could result 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUC TON rae na a ala Bala 2 SREY No Uta LG TON ADU 2 Inverter Safety nstr ctions s das l Battery Safety nstructiofuuuuun bu d d SPEL F LAT NS s ab l d n 5 OTHER DESIGN 5 PEYS LALDESUR PTU 6 7 MOUNTING TEE INVER VER SA 8 nSstallat on TOOS 8
15. e ON OFF key and the inverter will turn on The ON STBY LED will also come on green Press the ON OFF key again to turn the inverter off While the inverter is on the following message will display This message shows that the inverter is on the load is consuming 550 watts of power and that the battery voltage is currently at 12 6 volts 2 3 4 5 Inverter Stby The inverter standby feature allows the inverter to automatically come on anytime that it senses a loss of shore power and then go back to standby when shore power is returned after 22 seconds of line qualify time This feature is enabled by turning the inverter on by pressing the ON OFF key If this is done while shore power is applied the ON STBY LED will come on Amber and the display will show This message is stating that the inverter is in standby and that to exit this mode you need to press the ON OFF key NOTE To exit Inverter standby mode press the ON OFF key If you turn off the inverter while shore power is applied the display will show This message is stating that the inverter is off and that to put it back to standby you need to push the ON OFF Stby key Other inverter messages Low battery condition due to start surge or undersized battery cable gauge If this condition remains for gt 5seconds the inverter will shutdown Overload condition due to excessive loads or short circuit If this c
16. ery Temp Output to Off gt 140F 60C Charger Resumes in previous mode lt 112F 45C Bulk Accept Float Battery Temp Charger Output vs Temperature Charger Temperature Compensation Flooded Lead Acid acceptance Maximum output of em float 15 0 volis to protect vehicle electronics Acceptance Voltage 14 6 at 77 F j l K OSON m reduced at 122F Float Voltage 13 2 at 77 F 0 6606005 R U V pQ7U rN UL o hut down at 140 F S 20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 11 Accessories amp Replacement Parts Part Number Item Description 251048 Compression lugs for battery cables 2 included 431021 Fuse holder with cover 430010 Fuse 200A ANN 200 430012 Fuse 300A ANN 300 430019 Fuse 400A ANN 400 430067 Fuse 600A ANN 600 Temperature compensation cable XX length in feet NOTE GFCI Outlets It is advisable when replacing a GFCI outlet to only use the exact replacement part unless instructed to do otherwise by the factory Other types may fail to operate properly when connected to this unit 28 Inverter Charger Model Options This inverter charger comes in a variety of model options G 20A Main Breaker for certain CUBE s replaces 30A Main no Branch Breaker G2N CUBE Dual GFCI Inverter ONLY No Charger or Bypass Relays Main Breaker 20A no Branch breaker G2N Dual GFCI Inverter ONLY No Charger or Bypass Relays adds a second LARGE
17. ffect Transistors MOSFET a filter capacitor and microprocessor control are used to generate clean AC power The inverter will operate at DC input voltages ranging from 10 5 to 17 volts Above 17 volts the system will stop operating due to input voltage being out of range The inverter can tolerate up to 17V DC input When the input voltage drops to 10 5 volts the inverter will stop operating due to a low battery condition When the lead acid battery bank voltage drops to 10 5 volts the battery is fully discharged Note The signal output waveform produced by the inverter when in inverter mode is pure sinusoidal It has a total harmonic distortion of less than 5 External Power Mode The LED Display Panel will show charger mode and output and the Status LED will blink Green indicating that there is a valid external AC power line applied to the inverter AC input Bypass Relay The loads attached to the inverter output will operate directly from the external AC power line independently of the inverter ON OFF status If the inverter is left ON standby mode the built in bypass relay will automatically cycle back and forth between Inverter Power mode and External Power mode depending on the availability of the external AC power line Battery Charger The battery charger will engage automatically and independently of the inverter ON OFF status The 3 step charging process modes are Bulk Acceptance and Float The LE
18. goods to the original purchaser within 60 days of purchase provided the inverter is returned to Sensata unused and not mounted The amount of credit will be issued at Sensata s discretion based on the condition of the product Customer must be in good standing with Sensata Technologies Inverters that are discontinued high voltage over 24vdc special order or used are excluded and will not be eligible for credit Non inverter items such as cable assemblies fuses and fuse holders will not be eligible for credit e Support components supplied by Sensata vendors will be covered under that manufacturer s credit return policy Customer pays return freight PLEASE SHIP AUTHORIZED RETURNS TO Sensata Technologies RMA 4467 White Bear Parkway St Paul MN 55110 Return Freight Prepaid LIMITED WARRANTY Sensata Technologies extends the following warranty to the original purchaser of those goods subject to the qualifications indicated Sensata warrants to the original purchaser for use that the goods or any component thereof manufactured by Sensata will be free from defects in workmanship from the date of purchase for the period listed on the product label provided such goods are installed maintained and used in accordance with Sensata and the original manufacturer s written instructions Damages caused by the misuse undue care or obvious wear through use will not be covered by this warranty Components not manufactured by Sensa
19. icle alternator regulator 2 5 6 7 8 9 Charger Off High Temperature ch9r The charger is off due to a high temperature condition gt 60 C 140 F The Red FAULT LED is on The charger will turn back on automatically when the temperature is lt 45 C 113 F OFF Charger Off Battery Temperature chir The charger is off due to a high battery temperature gt 47 C 117 F 50 C 122 F The Red FAULT LED is on Check the battery compartment for proper ventilation Charger Off Battery Probe chr The charger is off due to a shorted or open missing temperature compensations sensor The Red FAULT LED is on Check the connections Charger Off High Battery ch9r The charger is operating in a high DC output voltage condition The Red FAULT LED is on Disconnect other battery charger or source and reset Charger Warm Battery The charger reduced output due to warm battery temperature The Red FAULT LED is on Check battery compartment for proper ventilation 23 LED Status Chart Status LED Normal States LED Color Operating Conditions Green Bulk Charge Green Accept Charge Green Float Charge Green Load Management Active Amber Inverting Status LED Fault States No power to unit or internal fault Inverter Low Battery shut dovvn Inverter Overload shut down Red Transformer High Temp Red 4 blinks MOSFET High
20. n the warm battery mode when the battery cools to 131F 55C Further the charger will resume normal charge modes when the battery cools to 113F 45C 20 Charger operation with temp comp bypass dongle Proper battery charging is best achieved by the use of the temperature compensation cable If this is not feasible then the temperature compensation dongle can be used If the charger is used with the Temp Comp Cable Bypass Dongle the charger will lock in to a hot setting for the charge voltages per the table The bypass dongle may significantly reduce charger effectiveness at low temperatures and will not sense an overheated battery and may not avoid a hazardous condition 3 step Battery Charger Recipes voltages with Temp Comp Bypass Dongle Accepuance charge volage VO Float voltage VDC 13 0 13 0 127 Load Management Incoming AC power is shared between the AC loads and the charger The AC loads are given priority this means the charger will reduce its output with large AC loads This feature controls the total amperage draw of the system so the utility service circuit breaker is not tripped The Load Management feature will return the charger to full output when the AC loads are removed or reduced Dead battery charging The charger will operate anytime the AC line is within the valid range There is no minimum battery voltage required for the charger to start 21 TROUBLESHOOTING GU DE Look at the LED DISPL
21. nches DC WIRE GAUGE amp FUSING Inverter Cable An Inverter Cable Kit positive cable negative cable and proper fuse is needed to connect the inverter to a battery bank An 8 guage single strand cable is also recommended to connect the inverter s bonding lug to ground The inverter cable length and the size of the inverter will determine the cable gauge and the fuse size to use The maximum inverter cable recommended is 20 ft it must be fused within 18 in from the positive terminal of the battery Cross reference the inverter model and the estimated cable length in the table below to determine the proper cable gauge and fuse size An inverter cable kit designed to SAE guidelines can be purchased directly from our factory call for options Minimum Cable and Fusing Guide at 5 Voltage Drop at Full Output Inverter to Battery Estimated Cable Length in Feet Model_ Amps DC 104 4 ga 200A Fuse 2 ga 250A Fuse 1 ga 300A Fuse 12NP12 129 2 ga 250A Fuse 2 ga 250A Fuse 1 0 350A Fuse anes 156 2 ga 250A Fuse 1 ga 300A Fuse 2 0 400A Fuse laNv s 188 2 ga 250A Fuse 1 0 950A Fuse 2 0 400A Fuse NOTE Temp Comp cable is parti 611622 XX XX length in feet 9 15 20 25 30 Cable Recommendations To make your own Inverter Cable Kit follow below recommendations 1 Use stranded copper cables in all cases 2 USE SGX cross linked
22. omatic over temperature shutdown and AC output circuit breaker s Battery Protection Automatic low battery shutdown at 10 5VDC with in rush delay Temperature Compensated Charging Allows for proper temperature charging across the operating range of the inverter Auto Sleep Mode When the LED Display Panel is used the inverter can be programmed to go to sleep after no load is detected over programmed interval Optional LCD Remote For an additional cost we have an LCD remote available PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION 1 DC input connections Connects to the battery bank 2 Bonding lug Connects to the ground system 3 AC Input amp Output hardwired Terminal blocks are provided behind front access cover for hardwiring AC Input and Output 4 Temp Sense Connector Port Connects to the temp comp cable 5 Output Breaker Branch Breaker Trips to protect the inverter s internal circuitry from shorted AC loads or overload situations 6 AC Wiring Plate Remove this plate to access the AC wiring terminal block or to replace a GFCI outlet 7 Provides 120VAC output Only replace with same model 8 Display Inverter On Off Remote The display will give you current status information as well as allow you to turn the inverter On and Off This panel can be used as a remote vvith the remote kit o Dimension VVet lead acid GEL AGM Remote N OFF ABC ON OF 9 Battery Type Selec
23. ondition remains for gt 5seconds the inverter will shutdown Battery Test The battery voltage can be tested at anytime by pressing the BATT TEST key The mode will stay active for 1 minute or until the BATT TEST or MENU key is pressed Battery Trough low battery voltage point If while using the inverter the inverter temporarily shuts down due to a low DC input condition you can check to see how low the DC input voltage momentarily went to To see this value press the BATT TEST key Then 15 press the DISPLAY SELECT key The display will show LO BATT followed by the recorded minimum low input condition trough voltage The mode will stay active for 1 minute or until the BATT TEST or MENU key is pressed The following message shows the low point at 10 1 volts Lo bAEE HB If there is not a value stored the message will just say Lo batt and not list any voltage You can clear the stored value manually by pressing the DISPLAY SELECT key while the message is scrolling You will then see the following flash twice A newly recorded value will also clear the old value and replace it with the new fad 6 Auto Sleep Mode This feature is used to turn the inverter off if there has been zero watts drawn for the set amount of time For example if the sleep mode is set to 30 minutes and 30 minutes of time has elapsed with no power being drawn from the inverter the inverter will shut off
24. operation Bulk Accept and Float The display panel will state which mode the charger is in when shore power is applied The mode along with the charge voltage and current will be displayed Bulk Mode Accept Mode Float Mode Temperature Compensation Cable or Dongle If the temperature compensation Cable or Dongle is not connected to the Temp Sense connector on the inverter the battery charger will not function the red FAULT LED will come on and the display will show Check to make sure that the cable is connected OPERATION Using Remote ON OFF tab Once the inverter and remote On Off switch have been fully installed and wired and DC power has been applied the inverter is ready to turn on The Status LED on the right side of the inverter shows the status information of the inverter and charger Inverter Power Mode Using Remote ON OFF tab 1 Turning the Inverter ON or OFF no AC applied The inverter can now be turned on by turning on the remote switch When the inverter is on the Status LED will blink Amber External Power Mode Using Remote ON OFF tab 1 Bypass Relay The loads attached to the inverter output will operate directly from the external AC power line independently of the inverter ON OFF status If the inverter is left ON standby mode the built in bypass relay will automatically cycle back and forth between Inverter Power mode and External Power mode depending on
25. ptional customer supplied remote switch can also be used to control the inverter Mount the remote switch in a convenient location Using 18awg wire and an insulated female faston wire between the Remote ON OFF connection on the right side of the inverter and the remote switch Wire from the remaining connection on the remote switch to the battery Make sure to have a 5 amp in line fuse installed in series within 10 inches from the positive terminal of the battery lt lt Typical DC Wiring Diagram 02 poy uunuuxeyy OZ lqe duio5 dws OL pEul s UOIIBUUOD jeu SIU USYM INDIO JIM 8 5 vn uo 2104 y plou sn y l sn y je3su 8 1 M AUI BY JO yDeq v 18 1032 uuo ajyeUdoidde y o J0 D8UUOD ld Z Bjqed dulo d l l y auu 1 AO pue asnj y 2354 JAP OY asnj v o p Jas ajqed 134 24 40 pus Sulu ay 32 uuo2 ueq 34 10 apis Anisoq v o s piou asnj ay 1209 4402 sod Auayjeg Anes u e je yueg Alayjeg 10 apis v o ajqed 2 dwa ayy pu Suli y pue jas ajqed s l Aul 2 8 247 pus Suli ayyIeUuU0D E
26. r unplug plug AC Input cord from the utility power and remove the fuse from the fuse holder Turn on the inverter for 30 seconds Turn off the inverter Re install the fuse e Possible battery cell shorted or corroded loose DC wires e Check voltage and current against charger recipe table 25 APPENDIX Ignition Switch Control with the LED Display Panel The LED Display Panel can be vvired to the vehicle ignition circuitry to control operation of the inverter When the ignition is turned on the inverter has a built in delay which will turn it on after 10 seconds In order for the inverter to work in this way the LED Display Panel must be programmed for this type of operation This is done by having either AC or DC power applied to the inverter and then following these instructions Ignition Programming 1 Press and hold MENU amp DISPLAY SELECT for 5 seconds A Green FAULT LED comes on on STEY 2 Press MENU once Display scrolls 3 Press DISPLAY SELECT Display stops at OFF DIMENSIONS 4 Press DISPLAY SELECT and the display changes to The ON STBY LED will also blink Amber if unit is connected to AC power 5 Press the BATT TEST key Disconnect power to the system and complete wiring as stated below The next step is to use an insulated female faston and using 18awg wire connect to the faston tab on the backside of the LED Display Panel Wire the
27. ta but used within the assembly provided by Sensata are subject to the warranty period as specified by the individual manufacturer of said component provided such goods are installed maintained and used in accordance with Sensata and the manufacturer s written instructions Sensata s sole liability and the Purchaser s sole remedy for a failure of goods under this limited warranty and for any and all claims arising out of the purchase and use of the goods shall be limited to the repair or replacement of the goods that do not conform to this warranty To obtain repair or replacement service under the limited warranty the purchaser must contact the factory for a Return Material Authorization RMA Number Once obtained send the RMA Number along with the defective part or goods to Sensata Technologies RMA ___ 4467 White Bear Parkway St Paul MN 55110 Return Freight Prepaid THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES COVERING THESE GOODS OTHER THAN AS SET FORTH ABOVE THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES ASSUMES NO LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE INSTALLATION OR USE OF THE PRODUCT EXCEPT AS STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SENSATA TECHNOLOGIES WILL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WARNING LIMITATIONS ON USE DIMENSIONS brand products are not intended for use in connection with Life Support Sys
28. tems and for Avionic use Sensata Technologies makes no warranty or representation in connection with their products for such uses 30 NOTES l Sensata Technologies 4467 VVhite Bear Parkvvay St Paul MN 55110 Phone 651 653 7000 800 553 6418 Fax 651 653 7600 888 439 3565 inverterinfo sensata com www dimensions sensata com Form 122196 05 09 2014 Sensata Technologies 2014 Printed in U S A
29. tor Switch Slide this switch to match the type of batteries that you are using for battery proper charging 10 Status LED This LED will show the operation mode of the inverter and charger The LED also shows troubleshooting information See the table in the troubleshooting section at the rear of the manual for further operation mode descriptions 11 Remote ON OFF Tab Use this tab if you wish to wire an inverter remote control switch NOTE The LCD Panel can also be relocated as a remote Order remote LCD panel kit 625000 7 MOUNTING THE INVERTER Installation Tools The following tools are required for inverter installation Crimper Cable Ties Cutter Drill 2 Phillips Screw Driver Slotted Screw Driver Tape Measure Wire Cutters and Wire Strippers Inverter Mounting Recommendations NOTE The inverter mounting location should provide adequate ventilation and clearance to maintain room temperature during operation At least 12 of clearance is required on all sides 1 Locate a suitable secure horizontal mounting surface as close to the batteries as possible without being in the same airtight compartment 2 Mount the inverter using four 4 20 steel bolts flat and lock washers and nuts The length of the bolts should be equal to the mounting material thickness plus 34 Mounting for Models 12NP10 12NP12 12 15 12NP18 12NP20 12NP24 units are in inches Mounting for Model 12NT30 units are in i
30. tuation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage NOTE is used to notify of installation operation or maintenance information that is important but not hazard related SAFETY LISTING C UL US Power Inverter E100666 LISTED Inverter Safety Instructions A WARNING Power Inverters produce hazardous voltages To avoid risk of harm or fire the unit must be properly installed AWARNING There are no user serviceable parts inside do not remove the cover AWARNING Power Inverters should not be mounted in a location that may be exposed to rain or spray AWARNING Power Inverters should not be installed in a zero clearance enclosure A WARNING Damage to the Povver nverter vvill occur if correct polarity is not observed when installing the inverter s DC input cables A WARNING Damage to the Povver nverter vvill occur if an external AC power source is applied to the inverter s AC hardvvire output A WARNING Povver nverters contain a circuit breaker and capacitor that may produce a spark upon connection or during normal operation Do not mount in a confined battery or gas compartment AWARNING Be sure the Power Inverter is turned OFF during installation AWARNING Be sure the Power Inverter is turned OFF and AC power is disconnected when
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