SPI 200-12SS SPI 200-24SS Owners Manual
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1. VE Connect the RED wire to battery POSITIVE VE We recommend that your battery leads be firmly bolted to the battery wherever possible There may be a small spark when the connection is completed this is quite normal With both leads connected to the battery the INVERT A POWER should be in its STANDBY mode This can be verified by a flashing indicator lamp on the front panel marked AC VOLTS ON This means that the INVERT A POWER is ready for appliances to be plugged in and switched on WARNING In STANDBY mode the AC wiring is carrying potentially lethal voltages Always disconnect the battery if you have to work with the mains wiring At this stage you can test the actual operation of the system c To Apply AC Power to Appliances Turn front panel switch to ON the appliance switch also to ON and AC power will now be supplied to the appliance The AC VOLTS ON indicator will now be illuminated continuously This will be the case under most conditions If you find that any of the other lamps are on please refer to table 1 on page 6 for an explanation of these states FIXED INSTALLATION AC WIRING ELECTRICIANS Please take note of the following points Both AC active and neutral have complete electrical isolation from both battery connections and also from the metal case of the inverter However when wired up as an MEN system the Neutral and Earth can be connected together at the switchboard The ea2. SELECTRONIC AUSTRALIA SPI 200 12SS SPI 200 24SS Owners Manual Selectronic Australia Pty Ltd 25 Holloway Drive Bayswater Victoria 3153 SELECTRONIC AUSTRALIA SPI 200 12SS SPI 200 24SS OWNERS MANUAL Contents Page General Mtroducion atrae det dao od aa ed cesta ns dente ld ea as 3 Install sis edo Sos SaaS 3 Portable Us a e ed eee 4 Fixed Installation pi tit 5 AC WTA II E A aod ea Claes 5 Low Voltage DE Wire notas alisar o ENSS 5 l verter Sats e e e e ees e al ee tt 6 Operation Detailed Description tinas 6 M mtenan skos peee sae cnt Mpa ca a Bae nn a A nae one Masse glk eB lat oct han 8 Fa lt Finding And Ropa losing 8 SPECI TICA ONS e eee e a OS 9 WARNING an 10 Product Warranty Conditions aia 10 Selectronic Australia Pty Ltd 25 Holloway Drive Bayswater Victoria 3153 GENERAL INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your wise choice of this Selectronic Silver Series 200 power inverter which has been designed for a long low maintenance life The INVERT A POWER range allows you to operate a variety of AC appliances such as a TV set from a 12 volt or 24 volt battery This is achieved by electronically converting a low voltage direct current DC into a higher voltage alternating current AC Reliable short term intermittent or surge power is available from these models up to a maximum total load of 800 Watts Please be aware that some appliances are not suitable for operation from a power inverter of this
3. This INVERT A POWER automatically switches itself off when either the battery voltage is too low the battery voltage is too high or the internal temperature of the inverter is too high The respective indicator lamps will stay lit until the above conditions are restored to normal INDICATOR LAMP INVERTER STATUS 7 AC VOLTS ON Flashing Standby mode AC VOLTS ON Continuously lit Normal Running AC OVERLOAD Appliance load too A total load large DC VOLTS HIGH Battery voltage too high Switch off battery charging sources DC VOLTS LOW Battery voltage too low Charge battery OVER TEMP Inverter overheating Reduce or remove load Table 1 OPERATION DETAILED DESCRIPTION To help in your understanding of the operation of this INVERT A POWER the following features will be discussed in more detail Demand Start System Most appliances will be sensed by the advanced Demand Start system used in this INVERT A POWER Generally appliances that consume at least 2 watts of power will start this INVERT A POWER When all of the appliances are switched off the INVERT A POWER reverts to the standby state again In the rare instances where the INVERT A POWER remains in Standby even when the appliance switch is turned on you may need to fit a double adapter with a small additional load plugged into it as well such as a 15 watt lamp to activate the Demand Start Overloading the INVERT A POWER If you wish to use appliances whose total lo
4. ad exceeds 230 watts for 12V or 260W for 24V consult the Specification section on page 9 to obtain approximate operating times These figures apply if the inverter is initially at a temperature of 25 C Most appliances are fitted with a plate which states the power that they consume Some experimentation may be required with other loads When trying various appliances bear in mind that the INVERT A POWER is fully protected so if the load is too great the INVERT A POWER will shut down automatically Battery Voltage Range The INVERT A POWER will switch off if the battery voltage is outside the normal range of operation for lead acid batteries For example operation below 10 volts for a 12 volt battery or 20 volts for a 24 volt system is prevented except in the short term 20 seconds maximum This prevents damage to battery cells To prevent damage from occurring to the INVERT A POWER it will shut down if the battery voltage exceeds 16 volts for a 12 volt system or 32 volts for a 24 volt system If you find either of these shutdown modes occurring frequently we suggest that you have the charging system checked for correct operation MAINTENANCE It is very important to keep the battery connectors and terminals in good condition Loose connections or faulty battery cells can cause excessive voltages during charging and damage to the inverter could occur Therefore 1 Periodically check that the lugs on the battery leads are tightl
5. anty claims please complete and return your reply paid warranty card within 30 days from date of purchase If service is required please return your inverter in its original carton with proof of purchase and a brief description of the fault to your point of service or any of the following service centres Selectronic Australia Burley TV Service Reid Technology Ltd RF Analysis 25 Holloway Drive 278 Edmondson Ave 3 5 Auburn Street Harness Cask Road Bayswater Austral Takapuna Dorrigo Victoria 3153 NSW 2171 North Shore City NSW 2453 Australia Australia Auckland NZ Australia Ph 03 9762 4822 Ph 02 606 0279 Ph 9 489 8100 Ph 066 57 8003 Fax 03 9762 9646 Fax 9 489 8585 Fax 066 57 8002
6. ge without notice WARNING THE OUTPUT VOLTAGE FROM AN INVERTER IS AS LETHAL AS LANDLINE POWER It is therefore absolutely necessary for your safety to ensure that all Remote Area power installations meet and comply with the relevant provisions and requirements of AS3000 wiring standards It is imperative that you ensure that only Electrical contractors are permitted to install any AC wiring in your system PRODUCT WARRANTY CONDITIONS Selectronic Australia Pty Ltd warrants your SPI 200 SS inverter to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for one 1 year This warranty is applicable only from the date of original purchase All parts will be replaced or repaired free of charge within this period The unit shall be returned at no cost to the owner The provision of this warranty shall not apply if the unit has been subject to misuse neglect accidental damage damage from external influences e g corrosion used for a purpose it is not intended acts of God or has not been installed in accordance with the manufacturers latest installation requirements Any installation updates will be mailed to your last known address Freight charges to the point of purchase and the cost of any repairs resulting from damages occurring during this freighting will be borne by the owner Any alterations or repairs by unauthorised parties will void your warranty To ensure fast efficient handling of any warr
7. rth pin of the 3 pin plug is connected internally to the case of the inverter Disconnect the DC wiring from the inverter before working on the mains wiring The pulsing type of demand start system used produces potentially dangerous voltages in standby mode Power factor capacitors are NOT required with this inverter Check fluorescent light fittings and remove capacitors where fitted If an inverter generator changeover switch is used it is vital that AC from the generator must not be allowed to be fed back into the inverter or permanent damage will result Thus a break before make type of AC switch or relay is required If it is required to check the AC output voltage of the INVERT A POWER please note that the multimeter must be of a true RMS type to read the correct voltage Any meter other than true RMS will invariably read too low a voltage around 180 210V NOTE ALL AC WIRING MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN AND MUST CONFORM TO AS 3000 WIRING REGULATIONS OR RELEVANT STANDARDS LOW VOLTAGE DC WIRING Do not extend the length of battery leads or include any DC switching devices such as relays or changeover switches without consulting an INVERT A POWER agent To minimise interference on AM radios and TV pictures we suggest that the battery leads be twisted around each other prior to connection to the batteries This action can reduce the amount of radiated electrical noise INVERTER STATUS
8. t your re seller for help Please note that there are no user serviceable parts within this inverter If the outer cover is removed the warranty will be void If for any reason you need to return your INVERT A POWER to your agent it would be preferred if you use the original carton and packing material Therefore do not dispose of the carton A list of authorised service centres is provided in the warranty section of this manual See page 10 SPECIFICATIONS INVERTER TYPE Crystal locked 50Hz reverse polarity protected PWM switching with Energy Recovery DEMAND START Auto Start Type Pulsing Minimum Load Power to start 2W Maximum wiring capacitance 0 2uF length 2 5mm twin earth 250m Standby current from battery 20mA BATTERY VOLTAGE RANGE 12V MODEL 24V MODEL Minimum Delayed Cut out 10V 20V Delayed Cut in 11 5V 23V Maximum Fast Cut out 16V 32V Fast Cut in 15 5V 30V TOTAL APPLIANCE RATING at 25 C Continuous Power 230W 260W 30 Minute rating 290W 350W 5 Minute rating 550W 700W 1 Minute rating 700W 800W Surge rating 800W 800W Short Circuit Current 80ADC 40ADC Electrical Isolation Input to Output 2kV Crystal Oscillator Accuracy 0 02 External Dimensions Height Width Depth measured in mm 140 185 225 Weight excluding packing material 4 2 kg Note All power ratings are at a Power Factor of 1 0 Through a policy of continued development specifications size or features are subject to chan
9. type Note also that when using compact fluorescent lamps good quality lamps should be chosen to ensure high reliability and high efficiency If you have any queries about suitable appliances please contact your INVERT A POWER agent for further advice Before you continue with the installation of this inverter we strongly suggest that you read through the next few pages of this manual where we will explain a few other important points about the INVERT A POWER unit PLEASE REMEMBER TO COMPLETE ALL DETAILS ON YOUR WARRANTY CARD AND RETURN IT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE INSTALLATION It is essential that all AC wiring be carried out by a qualified electrician The INVERT A POWER operates in a similar fashion to a HIFI audio amplifier However unlike most audio amplifiers inverters are often exposed to some or all of the following hazards Moisture possibly salt laden Dust Temperature extremes Battery acid fumes Generator exhaust fumes Nesting animals To help protect your investment try to minimise the above factors and if possible choose a position for the inverter that will allow some natural cooling PORTABLE USE a Preliminary Two battery clips are provided that can be fitted to the red and black leads of the INVERT A POWER Do not attempt to use cigarette lighter adapters in vehicles as insufficient current is available from such outlets b Battery Connections Connect the BLACK wire to battery NEGATIVE
10. y bolted to the battery posts or if battery clips are fitted check that they are in good condition 2 Check for signs of corrosion and take action to prevent it from spreading 3 When cleaning external surfaces use a soft lint free cloth with polish e g Mr Sheen FAULT FINDING AND REPAIRS If your INVERT A POWER appears to be malfunctioning we suggest that you follow the steps below so that operational or wiring problems can be eliminated first 1 Disconnect any suspect appliances 2 Temporarily unplug the 3 pin plug from the front of the INVERT A POWER 3 Ensure that the battery voltage is within the correct range If you have a DC voltmeter or multimeter the reading should be in the range 11 5 to 13 5 volts DC for a 12V system or 23 to 27 volts DC for a 24V system If you do not have access to a meter check the front panel indicator lamps for any abnormal DC voltage 4 Check battery connections and then maintain if required Reconnect battery The inverter should now be ready for an operational test 5 Observe the AC VOLTS ON indicator which should be flashing If not check that the battery connections are correct Red to positive Black to negative 6 Plug in various appliances for example a 40 watt lamp and check operation By performing these tests you should be able to determine whether there is a fault in your INVERT A POWER If you are having problems that you are unable to solve we advise you to contac
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