Tripp Lite DC-to-AC Inverter/Chargers EMS Series User's Manual
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1. Pin Configuration 2 Common 3 N C er charger when the vehicle s ignition switch is placed in the Engine Run position This function will satisfy local codes and requirements con cerning video monitors or TVs that are located within a driver s view by automatically turning them off when the engine is started Using the included interface cable connect the black lead to vehicle ground battery negative Connect the red lead to the Engine Run terminal of the vehicle s Ignition Interlock Control function Model EMS1250UL only This function automatically disables turns OFF AC power output from the invert ignition switch Then connect the interface cable s mini plug to the Ignition Switch Control Jack on the unit see p 3 for location of jack The interface cable has a mini plug on one end and two wire leads one black and one red on the other Battery Selection Select Auxiliary Battery Type if any Select Deep Cycle batteries to receive optimum performance from your Inverter Charger Batteries of either Wet Cell vented or Gel Cell Absorbed Glass Mat sealed construction are ideal 6 volt golf cart Marine Deep Cycle or 8D Deep Cycle batteries are also acceptable You must set the Inverter Charger s Battery Type DIP Switch see Configuration section for more information to match the type of batteries you connect or your batteries may be degraded or damaged over an ex2. D a PowerVerter EMS Seri DC to AC inverter charger TRIP P LITE Input Output 1111 W 35th Street Chicago IL 60609 USA Invert 12 VDC 120V 60 Hz AC Customer Support 773 869 1234 Charge 120V 60 Hz AC 12 VDC www tripplite com Reliable Mobile EMS Power Congratulations You ve purchased the most advanced feature rich Inverter Charger designed as an uninterruptible power source for medical equipment in ambulance EMS vehicles While ambulance EMS vehicles are on a call Tripp Lite EMS Inverter Chargers keep critical equip ment constantly in service by providing automatic uninterrupted DC to AC power inverted from user supplied batteries After a call when util ity power is available EMS Inverter Chargers automatically pass through AC power to equipment while simultaneously recharging connected bat teries Built in premium ISOBAR surge suppression technology provides an additional level of equipment protection Better for Your Equipment Built to Meet or Exceed Tough EMS Standards e UL458 Premium Protection Levels e Built In Isobar Surge Protection e Automatic Overload Protection Ideal Output for All Loads including computers e Frequency Controlled Output e Fast Load Switching e Balanced Load Sharing Better for Your Batteries Faster Battery Recharge e High Amp 3 Stage Battery Charger adjustable Critical Battery Protection e Battery Charge Conserver Load Sense e Battery Temperature Sensing e
3. All instal lations must comply with national and local codes and ordinances e Connect Fuse NEC article 551 requires that you connect your Inverter Charger s positive DC Terminal directly to a UL listed fuse and fuse block within 18 inches of the battery The fuse s rating must equal or exceed the Minimum DC Fuse Rating listed for your Inverter Charger See your unit s Specifications Sheet for fuse requirements See diagrams below for proper fuse placement WARNING e Failure to properly ground your Inverter Charger to the vehicle s chassis or earth ground may result in a lethal electrical shock hazard e Never attempt to operate your Inverter Charger by connecting it directly to output from an alternator rather than a battery or battery bank Vehicular Your Inverter Charger s Nominal DC Input Voltage must match the voltage of your battery or batteries 12 Volts in most vehicular applications Although it is possible to connect your Inverter Charger to the main battery within your vehicle s electrical system in the normal vehicular context the Inverter Charger will be connected to one or more dedicated auxiliary house batteries which are isolated from the drive system to prevent possible draining of the main battery 12 Volts 12 Volt Main Battery Connection TRIPP LITE 12 Volt Inverter Charger EMS1012UL Inverter Chargers feature two Quick Connectors one w
4. DOWN position for three seconds e Move to Reset UP position and leave it there This is the factory default setting CAUTION Do not leave DIP switch B3 in the down position after beginning process Battery charge equalization should only be performed in strict accordance with the battery manufacturer 5 instructions and specifications with your battery s manufacturer to determine if your batteries could benefit from this process The charge equalization process is automatic once started it can only be stopped by removing the input power Switch Position Up factory setting Down momentarily Battery Charge Reset Equalize Set Battery Charging Amps OPTIONAL Check specifications for your unit s high and Low Charge Amp low charging amp options By setting on high charging your batteries will charge at maxi mum speed When setting on low charging you lengthen the life of your batteries especially smaller ones Set Battery Charge Conserver Load Sense Contro OPTIONAL In order to save battery power the unit s inverter automatically shuts off in the absence of any power demand from connected equip ment the electrical load When the unit detects a load it automatically turns its inverter function on Users may choose the minimum load the Inverter Charger will detect by adjusting the Battery Charge Conserver Control see diagram Using a small tool turn the con trol clockwise to lower t
5. High Efficiency DC to AC Inversion Better for You Quiet Simple Maintenance Free Operation e Multi Function Lights amp Switches Dead Battery Startup e Ignition Interlock amp In Out Swap Protection e Moisture Resistant Construction Warranty Warranty Registration 2 Battery Selection 7 Safety 2 Mounting 8 Feature Identification 3 Battery Connection 9 Operation 4 AC Input Output Connection 10 Configuration 5 6 Service Maintenance Troubleshooting 11 12 Inverter Chargers are moisture resistant not waterproof Available on all models EXCEPT 1250 models Copyright 2005 Power Verter is a registered trademark of Tripp Lite All rights reserved Limited Warrant Tripp Lite warrants its Inverter Chargers to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 18 months from the date of retail purchase by end user Bae ithe A no Bae gt i mer A WARRANTY REGISTRATION Tripp Lite s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing at its sole option any such defective products To obtain service under this warranty you must obtain a Returned Material Authorization RMA number from Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center Products must be returned to Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center with transportation charges P A P prepaid and must be accompanied by a brief description of the problem encountered and proof of date and place of purc
6. section NOTE For Tripp Lite Inverter Chargers over 1000 watts used in mobile applications Tripp Lite recom mends you use at least two batteries if possible fed by a heavy duty alternator anytime the vehicle is run ning Tripp Lite Inverter Chargers will provide adequate power for ordinary usage within limited times without the assistance of utility or generator power However when operating extremely heavy electrical loads at their peak in the absence of utility power you may wish to assist your batteries by running an auxiliary generator or vehicle engine and doing so at faster than normal idling WARNING Mount your Inverter Charger BEFORE DC battery and AC power connection Failure to follow these instructions may lead to personal injury and or damage to the Inverter Charger and connected systems A Tripp Lite manufactures a variety of different Inverter Chargers with a variety of different mounting options for use in vehicular or non vehicular applications Tripp Lite recommends permanent mounting of your Inverter Charger in any of the configurations illustrated below User must supply mounting hardware and is responsible for determining if the hardware and mounting surface are suitable to support the weight of the Inverter Charger Contact Tripp Lite if you require further assistance in mounting your Inverter Charger Vehicular and Non Vehicular Horizontal Mount All Models except EMS1250UL Using the measurements from t
7. Battery Charger Limiting Points OPTIONAL Most Limiting B2 amp B1 Up Charger limiting takes effect the moment any 120V AC load is applied charger output falls gradually from full output at no 120V load passing through to no output at full load Less Limiting 4B2 UP amp B1 Down Charen lamin begins when the sii Charger s load reaches 33 of the Inverter Charger s load rating Charger output falls gradually from full output at 33 of the Inverter Charger s load rating to about 40 of full output at full load nooo Select Equalize Battery Charge ma g Sal OPTIONAL oean ne This DIP Switch is momentarily engaged to i begin the process of equalizing the charge state of your battery s cells by time limited overcharge of all cells This can extend the useful life of certain types of batteries consult Least Limiting B2 Down amp B1 Up Charger limiting begins at when the Inverter Charger s load reaches 66 of the Inverter Charger s load rating Charger output falls gradual ly from full output at 66 of the Inverter Charger s load rating to about 40 of full output at full load No Limiting B2 amp B1 Down factory set ting No charger limiting occurs at any load size nooo Charger limiting function varies by model On Models EMS1012UL and EMS2012UL all settings are functional On Model EMS1250UL Setting Procedure e Move to Equalize
8. abeled Remote Temp Sense Affix the sensor to the side of your battery below the electrolyte level To guard against false readings due to ambient temperature place the sensor between batteries if possible or away from sources of extreme heat or cold If the sensor cable is not used the Inverter Charger will charge according to its B4 Dip Switch setting This function does not replace the Battery Charge Amps DIP Switch B4 setting Charge amps will remain in the vicinity of the level you have set with the B4 DIP Switch Utilize Automatic Generator Starter Capability OPTIONAL Not available on EMS1250UL models Select EMS models include an RJ type modular jack labeled Generator Start Attach to vehicle generator on off switching mechanism with user supplied cable see Pin Configuration Diagram Once attached the interface will 3 Normal Closet allow the Inverter Charger to automatically switch a vehicle generator on when connected battery voltage levels a Nes are low 11 6 VDC and switch it off when battery voltage levels are high 14 1 VDC Battery Charger Switch Position Low Charge Amp Up EMS1012UL amp EMS2012UL factory setting High Charge Amp Down EMS1250UL factory setting CAUTION When switching to the High Charge Amp setting the user must ensure that the amp hour capacity of their battery system exceeds the amperage of the High Charge Amp setting or the batteries may be damaged or degraded High Charge Amp
9. acity is limited by the length and gauge of the cabling running from the battery to the unit Use the shortest length and largest diameter cabling maximum 2 0 gauge to fit your Inverter Charger s DC input terminals Shorter and heavier gauge cabling reduces DC voltage drop and allows for maximum transfer of current Your Front Mounted DC Connectors Rear Mounted DC Conn ectors EMS1250UL only Inverter Charger is capable of delivering peak wattage at up to 200 of its rated con tinuous wattage output for brief periods of time See your unit s Specifications Sheet for details Heavier gauge cabling should be used when continuously operating heavy draw equipment under these conditions For EMS1250UL and EMS2012UL tighten your Inverter Charger and battery terminals to approximately 3 5 Newton meters of torque to create an efficient connection and to prevent excessive heating at this connec tion Model EMS1012 comes with two Quick Connectors one prewired to the unit and one in the box for use with user sup plied cables Insufficient tightening of the terminals could void your warranty See the Minimum Recommended Cable Sizing Chart on your unit s Specifications Sheet e Connect Ground Using a 8 AWG wire or larger directly connect the Main Ground Lug to the vehicle s chassis or earth ground See the Feature Identification section page 3 to locate the Main Ground Lug on your specific Inverter Charger model
10. age The problem may be with connected auxiliary chargers if any or with the unit s charger Disconnect any auxiliary chargers Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch to 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 Charger Enable Inhibit Switch inadvertently set to INHIBIT Input circuit breaker is tripped Battery is excessively discharged Battery is overcharged Unit will shut down to prevent battery damage The problem may be with connected auxiliary chargers if any or with the unit s charger Battery voltage is low Unit has shut down to protect battery from damage Set Charger Enable Inhibit Switch to ENABLE 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 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 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 batteri
11. ave little effect on equip ment operation you may wish to adjust these settings By increasing the High AC Voltage Point and or decreasing the Low AC Voltage Point you will reduce the number of times your unit switches to battery due to voltage swings factory setting Group B DIP Switches fy Select Load Sharing OPTIONAL Your Inverter Charger features a high output battery charger that can draw a significant amount of AC power from your utility source or generator when charging at its maximum rate If your unit is supplying its full AC power rating to its connected heavy electrical loads at the same time as this high charging occurs the AC input circuit breaker could trip resulting in the complete shut off of pass through utility power To reduce the chance of tripping this breaker Inverter Chargers may be set to automatically limit the charger output This keeps the sum of the unit s AC load and charge power within the circuit breaker rating This charger limiting function has four settings allowing you to reduce the charger s draw lower and lower as needed if the AC input circuit breaker keeps tripping under the normal AC loads of devices you have connected downline from the unit The figures on the next page show how to set your DIP Switches to determine how heavy the connected load can be on your Inverter Charger before charger limiting begins SE Configuration continued EMS1012UL amp EMS2012UL Models Select
12. be bonded to the main ground lug on the unit In any case the incoming conduit must be bonded to earth or vehicle ground and the incoming conduit must be bonded to the outgoing conduit Service Before returning your Inverter Charger for service follow these steps 1 Review the installation and operation instructions to ensure that the service problem does not originate from a misreading of the instructions Also check that the circuit breaker s are not tripped 2 If the problem continues do not contact or return the Inverter Charger to the dealer Instead call Tripp Lite at 773 869 1233 A service tech nician will ask for the Inverter Charger s model number serial number and purchase date and will attempt to correct the problem over the phone 3 If the problem requires service the technician will issue you a Returned Material Authorization RMA number which is required for service Securely pack the Inverter Charger to avoid damage during shipping Do not use Styrofoam beads for packaging Any dam ages direct indirect special incidental or consequential to the Inverter Charger incurred during shipment to Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center is not covered under warranty Inverter Chargers shipped to Tripp Lite or an authorized Tripp Lite service center must have transportation charges prepaid Mark the RMA number on the outside of the package If the Inverter Charger is within the war ranty period enclose a
13. copy of your sales receipt Return the Inverter Charger for service using an insured carrier to the address given to you by the Tripp Lite service technician This is a common cause of service inquiries which can be easily remedied by following the resetting instructions in this manual If you require packaging the technician can arrange to send you proper packaging Maintenance Your Inverter Charger requires no maintenance and contains no user serviceable or replaceable parts but should be kept dry at all times Periodically check clean and tighten all cable connections as necessary both at the unit and at the battery 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 No AC Output All Indicator Lights Are OFF Battery Not Recharging AC Input Present All Three Battery Indicator Lights Are Slowly Flashing Ye Second Flashes All Three Battery Indicator Lights Are Rapidly Flashing Second Flashes Red LOW Battery Indicator Light Is Flashing Red LOAD Operation Indicator Light Flashing User supplied Regulatory Compliance Identification Numbers PROBLEMS Unit is not properly connected to utility power CORRECTIONS Connect unit to utility power Operating Mode Switch is set to OFF and AC input is present Set Operat
14. e 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 BATTERY Indicator Lights These three lights will illuminate in several sequences to show the approximate charge level of your con nected battery bank and alert you to two fault conditions OPERATION LINE wW On Approximate Battery Charge Level Indicator Illuminated Battery Capacity Charging Discharging Green 91 Full Green amp Yellow 81 90 Yellow 61 80 Yellow amp Red 41 60 Red 21 40 All three lights off 1 20 Flashing red 0 Inverter shutdown Charge levels listed are approximate Actual conditions vary depending on battery condition and load Fault Condition Indicator Illuminated Fault Condition All three lights flash slowly All three lights flash quickly Excessive discharge Inverter shutdown Overcharge Charger shutdown Approximately 12 second on 2 second off See Troubleshooting section Approximately 4 second on 1 4 second off May also indicate a battery charger fault exists See Troubleshooting section Resetting Your Inverter Charger
15. eration Warnings e Your Inverter Charger does not require routine maintenance Do not open the device for any reason There are no user serviceable parts inside e Potentially lethal voltages exist within the Inverter Charger as long as the battery supply and or AC input are connected During any service work the battery supply and AC input connection if any should therefore be disconnected e Do not connect or disconnect batteries while the Inverter Charger is operating from the battery supply Dangerous arcing may result Feature Identification Identify the premium features on your specific model and quickly locate instructions on how to maximize their use Configuration DIP Switches optimize Inverter Charger operation depending on your application See pages 5 6 for setting instructions Operating Mode Switch controls Inverter Charger operation The AUTO REMOTE setting ensures your equipment receives constant uninterrupted AC power It also enables the Inverter Charger to be remotely monitored and controlled with an optional remote module included The CHARGE ONLY setting allows your batteries to return to full charge faster by turning the inverter off which halts battery discharging See page 4 for setting instructions Operation Indicator Lights intuitive traffic light signals show whether the Inverter Charger is operating from AC line power or DC battery power It also warns you if the connected equipment
16. es you will need to manually reset the unit by by moving the Operating Mode Switch to OFF for two seconds then returning it to AUTO REMOTE False reading due to undersized or insufficiently connected DC cabling Inverter is overloaded Unit will automatically shut down after 5 seconds Use sufficient size DC cable sufficiently connected to the Inverter Charger Reduce load Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch to OFF Wait 1 minute Switch to AUTO REMOTE or CHARGE ONLY For the purpose of regulatory compliance certifications and identification your Tripp Lite product has been assigned a unique series number The series number can be found on the product nameplate label along with all required approval markings and information When requesting compliance information for this product always refer to the series number The series number should not be confused with the marking name or model number of the product This product designed and engineered in the USA 12E 200412020 93 2403 Specifications MODEL NUMBER EMS1012UL EMS1250UL EMS2012UL Series Number AGAP100012MV3 AGAP5094 AGAP200012MV3 AC Input Connection Input Cord Input Cord Hardwire INVERTER Common Specifications for All Models DC Input Volts Nominal 12 VDC DC Input Voltage Range 10 15 VDC e Output Volts Nominal 120 VAC 5 e Output Frequency Nominal 60 Hz 0 5 e Efficiency 88 to 94 dependi
17. hase This warranty does not apply to equipment which has been dam Visit www tripplite com warranty to aged by accident negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any way including opening of the units casing for any reason This warranty applies only to the original pur register the warranty of your new chaser who must have properly registered the product within 10 days of purchase Tripp Lite product You ll be automatically EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN TRIPP LITE MAKES NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICU entered into a drawing for a chance to LAR PURPOSE Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties therefore the aforesaid limitation s or exclusion s may not apply to the retail purchaser i s K win a FREE Tripp Lite product EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE IN NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE No purchase necessary Void where prohibited USE OF THIS PRODUCT EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE Specifically Tripp Lite is not liable for any costs such as lost profits or revenue loss of equipment Some restrictions apply See website for details i loss of use of equipment loss of software loss of data costs of substitutes claims by third parties or otherwise a Tripp Lite has a policy of continuous improvement Specifications are subject
18. he diagram install two user supplied 1 4 6 mm fasteners into a rigid horizontal surface leaving the heads slightly raised El Slide the Inverter Charger forward over the fasteners to engage the mounting feet molded on the front of the Inverter Charger cabinet M Install and tight en two user supplied 1 4 6 mm fasteners into the mounting feet molded on the rear of the Inverter Charger cabinet The rear feet extend beyond the unit s cabinet to provide for adequate ventilation space behind the cooling fan s they should not be removed a Note EMS model cabinets may have different front panel features but all have identical mounting Vehicular and Non Vehicular Horizontal Mount EMS1250UL models only EN Using the measurements from the diagram install two user sup plied 1 4 6 mm fasteners into a rigid horizontal surface leaving the heads slightly raised E Slide the Inverter Charger back over the fasteners to engage the mounting slots molded on the bottom of the Inverter Charger cabinet Install and tighten two user sup plied 1 4 6 mm fasteners into the mounting feet molded on the front of the Inverter Charger cabinet n 4 CG 45 in 1140m _ S 17 1 cm Battery Connection Connect your Inverter Charger to your batteries using the following procedures e Connect DC Wiring Though your Inverter Charger is a high efficiency con verter of electricity its rated output cap
19. he minimum load that will be detected causing the inverter to turn on for smaller loads When the control is turned fully clockwise the inverter will operate even when there is no load Turn the control counterclockwise to increase the minimum load that will be detected causing the inverter to stay off until the new minimum load is reached Note the factory setting for the control is fully clockwise However based on the threshold load to which you d like the inverter to respond you should adjust the control counterclockwise to reduce its sensitivity until the inverter is active only when connected equipment or appliances are actually in use Connect Remote Contro OPTIONAL All models feature an 8 conductor telephone style receptacle on the front panel for use with the included remote control module The remote module allows the Inverter Charger to be mounted in a compartment or cabinet out of sight while operated conveniently from within the cab or patient care area of your EMS vehicle See instructions packed with the remote control module Connect Battery Temperature Sensing Cable OPTIONAL Not available on EMS1250UL models The battery temperature sensing function prolongs battery life by adjusting the charge level based on battery temperature Connect the sensor cable the cable included with select models has an RJ style connector on one end and a black sensor on the other to the RJ style jack located on the side of the Inverter Charger l
20. he type of batteries you connect or your batteries may be degraded or damaged over an extended period of time See Battery Selection p 7 for more information Wet Cell Model EMS1250UL only Switch is preset to ENABLE which permits continuous battery charging If you are connecting the EMS1250UL to batteries with a separate charger you may set this switch to INHIBIT to disable its built in charger to ENABLE prevent overcharging Battery Type Switch Position Voltage Switch Position Gel Cell Sealed Battery Up Inhibit Up Wet Cell Vented Battery Down factory setting Enable Down factory setting IS Select High AC Input Voltage Point chon m for Switching to Battery OPTIONAL S S EM sv Models EMS1012UL amp EMS2012UL ll Switch Position 145V Up 135V Down factory setting Voltage Select Low AC Input Voltage Point for Switching to Battery OPTIONAL m A E A Voltage Switch Position 105V A4 Up amp A3 Up 105V 95V A4 Up amp A3 Down ws oo 85V A4 Down amp A3 Up 75V A4 Down amp A3 Down Most of your connected equipment will perform adequately when your Inverter Charger s High AC Input Voltage Point DIP Switch 2 of Group A is set to 135V and its Low AC Voltage Input Point DIP Switches 3 and 4 of Group A are set to 95V However if the unit frequently switches to battery power due to momentary high low line voltage swings that would h
21. hen con nected to the unit CHARGE ONLY Switch to this mode when you are not using connected 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 sup ply AC power to connected equipment in the absence of a utility gen erator source or in over under voltage situations OFF Switch to this mode to shut down the Inverter Charger completely preventing the inverter from drawing power from the batteries and preventing utility AC from passing through to connected equip ment or charging the batteries Use this switch to a 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 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 retry Use the remote control module Tripp Lite model APSRM4 included to reset unit due to overload only Indicator Lights Your Inverter Charger as well as the Tripp Lite Remote Control Module included is equipped with a simple intuitive user friendly set of indicator lights These easily remembered traffic light signals will allo
22. hydrogen gas can accumulate near batteries if they are not kept well ventilated your batteries should not be installed whether for a mobile or stationary application in a dead air compartment Ideally any compartment would have some ventilation to outside air e Sparks may result during final battery connection Always observe proper polarity as batteries are connected Do not allow objects to contact the two DC input terminals Do not short or bridge these terminals together Serious personal injury or property damage could result Equipment Connection Warnings e In life support applications where a malfunction or failure of a Tripp Lite EMS Inverter Charger could result in failure of or significantly alter the performance of a life support device or any medical device critical to a patient s health such devices should be provided with at least one backup power source by the ambulance operator e Corded models Do not modify the Inverter Charger s plug or receptacle in a way that eliminates its ground connection Do not use power adapters that will eliminate the plug s ground connection e Connect your Inverter Charger only to a properly grounded AC power outlet or hardwired source Do not plug the unit into itself this will damage the device and void your warranty e You may experience uneven performance results if you connect a surge suppressor line conditioner or UPS system to the output of the Inverter Charger Op
23. ing Mode Switch to AUTO REMOTE or CHARGE ONLY This is normal when the Operating Mode Switch is set to CHARGE ONLY and AC input is absent No correction is required AC output will return when AC input returns Set Operating Mode Switch to AUTO REMOTE if you require AC output Circuit breaker is tripped Reset circuit breaker 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 Disconnect any auxiliary chargers Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch to 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 Unit has shut down due to excessive battery discharge Use an auxiliary charger to raise battery voltage Check external battery connections and fuse Unit automatically resets when condition is cleared Unit has shut down due to overload Connected batteries are dead Reduce load Reset by moving Operating Mode Switch to OFF Wait 1 minute Switch to AUTO REMOTE or CHARGE ONLY Check and replace old batteries Battery fuse is blown Check and replace fuse Battery cabling is loose Check and tighten or replace cabling Unit has shut down due to battery overcharge preventing battery dam
24. ired to the unit and one included in the box for use with user supplied cables EMS1250UL and EMS2012UL use direct DC battery connection illustrated at the top of the page 12Volts 12Volts 12 Volt Main and Auxiliary House Battery Connection Isolated Parallel 12 Volt Inverter Charger EMS1012UL Inverter Chargers feature two Quick Connectors one wired to the unit and one included in the box for use with user supplied cables EMS1250UL and EMS2012UL use direct DC battery connection illustrated at the top of the page 1 12 Volt Alternator Vehicle Battery Ground 12 Volt Main Battery 12 Volt Auxiliary House Battery UL Listed Fuse amp Fuse Block mounted within 18 inches of the battery Gi Battery Isolator Large Diameter Cabling Maximum 2 0 Gauge to Fit Terminals AC Input Output Connection To avoid overloading your Inverter Charger be sure to match the power requirements of the equipment you plan to run at any one time add their total watts with the output wattage capacity of your Inverter Charger model see Specifications When figuring the power requirements of your equipment do not confuse continuous wattage with peak wattage ratings Most electric motors require extra power at start up peak wattage than required to run continuously after start up sometimes over 100 more Some motors such as in refrigerators and pumps sta
25. load is too high See page 4 for instructions on reading indicator lights Battery Indicator Lights intuitive traffic light signals show approximate charge level of your battery See page 4 for instructions on reading indicator lights ei DC Input Connection EMS1012UL models feature a battery con nector wired into the unit which allows quick battery connec tion disconnection when used with an additional quick battery connector included in the box and user supplied cables EMS1250UL models come with a cable connector assembly for use with the unit s DC input terminals DC battery terminals for use with user supplied cables are located on the rear of EMS1250UL models and on the front only of EMS2012UL models Hospital Grade Ground Fault Interrupter GFI AC Receptacles not on hardwire models allow you to connect equipment that would normally be plugged into a utility outlet Higher retention force helps reduce the risk of accidental dis connection They feature ground fault interrupter switches that trip if there is excessive current on the ground safety wire AC Input Cord with Hospital Grade Plug not on hardwire models connects the Inverter Charger to any source of utility or generator supplied AC power Superior quality blade con struction helps reduce the risk of accidental disconnection See page 10 for connection instructions E Hardwire AC Input Output Terminal Strip not on corded models securely connec
26. n for Models with Hardwire Terminals Output Connection Requirement UL requires that the output terminals of all hardwired Inverter Charger models must be connected to UL listed GFCI receptacles required receptacle manufacturer model series Hubbell GF8200HW or Leviton 8598 HGW copper wiring devices XHGF 15W When wiring GFCI receptacles to output terminals follow the instructions provided with the GFCI receptacles Remove the screws and cover plate over the hardwire terminal box Remove the knockout covers closest to the desired electrical source and to your equipment Attach 2 diameter conduits user supplied to the knockouts and thread wires through Connect the conduits to each other with the ground bond connection supplied Ground e Connect the incoming and outgoing ground wires to the GROUND green terminal J Ee AC Input LN I e Connect the incoming hot wire to the input hot gt HETOO Herma w brown terminal J Te daoia imi e Connect the incoming neutral wire to the input neutral blue a D sor on z terminal A x mamma 9 AC Output 2 e Connect the outgoing hot wire to the output hot black terminal E e Connect the outgoing neutral wire to the output neutral white terminal Hl Replace cover plate and tighten screws If the incoming conduit only contains two wires hot and neutral the incoming conduit must
27. ng on load and temperature Tripp Lite Inverter Chargers include a Battery Charge Conserver Load Sense Control which saves battery power by allowing users to set the minimum load level at which the unit s inverter turns on Users can significantly reduce the No Load DC Input Current approximately 1 A to 3 A for all models to a very low amp level with the use of this control Continuous Power 20 C 1000 1250 2000 OverPower Peak Surge Power 1500 1875 3000 Double Boost Peak Surge Power 2000 2500 4000 Maximum Output AC Current Continuous 8 3A 10 4A 16 7A UL Recognized DC Fuse Required 200A 200A 400A DC Input Current Nominal V DC Full Load 95A 127A 190A BATTERY CHARGER Common Specifications for All Models Acceptance Volts VDC Selectable 14 4 V 14 2 V Wet Gel e Float Volts DC w gel 13 3 V 13 6 V Input Volts Nominal 120 VAC Charging Capacity DC 55 A 14 A 55 A 14A 100 A 25 A Input Current AC 115A 11A 20A LINE VAC OPERATION Common Specifications for All Models Minimum Input Volts Transfer to Battery Selectable 75 85 95 or 105 VAC Maximum Input Volts Transfer to Battery Selectable 135 or 145 VAC Input Frequency Nominal 60 Hz 10 Maximum Input AC Current Continuous Charger at Maximum 12A 12A 38 A Maximum Bypass AC Current load circuit breaker limited 12A 12A 20A OverPower duration up to 1 hour DoubleBoost durati
28. on up to 10 seconds Actual duration depends on battery age battery charge level and ambient temperature Factory setting Not applicable to Model EMS1250UL switches select Charger Enable Charger Inhibit The policy of Tripp Lite is one of continuous improvement Specifications are subject to change without notice Minimum Recommended Cable Sizing Chart Use in conjunction with DC wiring connection instructions in the Battery Connection section Inverter Charger DC Volt 12 Wire Gauge te eee Watts Note on Labeling Two symbols are used on the EMS labels 500 tsft_ a5 sot eat 79t V AC Voltage V DC Voltage 700 1000 2000 2400 3000 N R Not Recommended NOTE Acceptable power is directly related to cable length i e the shorter the cable the better the performance 200412021 93 2404
29. power output when the vehicle ignition switch is placed in the Engine Run position See p 6 for connection instructions Side Mounted Side Mounted Not Shown Side Mounted Not Shown Not Shown Side Mounted Model EMS1012UL Rear View a SS Model EMS1250UL Rear View Model EMS2012UL Rear View Switch Modes After configuring mounting and connecting your Inverter Charger you are able to operate it by switching between the following oper ating modes as appropriate to your situation AUTO REMOTE Switch to this mode when you need constant uninterrupted AC power for connected equipment The Inverter Charger will continue to supply AC power to connected equipment and to charge your connected batteries while utility or generator sup plied 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 situa tions AUTO REMOTE also enables an optional remote control module Tripp Lite model APSRM4 included to function w
30. required e STEP 3 Estimate Battery Amp Hours Required for operation unsupported by the alternator Multiply the DC amps required from step 2 above by the number of hours you estimate you will operate your equipment exclusively from battery ower before you have to recharge your batteries with utility or genera 2 ere AC power Cee for inefficiency by ie this 75 DC Amps x 5 Hrs Runtime number by 1 2 This will give you a rough estimate of how many amp hours x 1 2 Inefficiency Rating of battery power from one or several batteries you should connect to your Inverter Charger NOTE Battery amp hour ratings are usually given for a 20 hour discharge rate Actual amp hour capaci ties are less when batteries are discharged at faster rates For example batteries discharged in 55 min utes provide only 50 of their listed amp hour ratings while batteries discharged in 9 minutes provide as little as 30 of their amp hour ratings STEP 4 Estimate Battery Recharge Required Given Your Application You must allow your batteries to recharge long enough to replace the charge lost during inverter operation or else you will eventually run down 450 Amp Hours 55 Amps your batteries To estimate the minimum amount of time you need to Inverter Charger Rating EA ORELE recharge your batteries given your application divide your required battery amp hours from step 3 above by your Inverter Charger s rated charging amps see Specifications
31. rt and stop intermittently according to demand requiring peak wattage at multiple unpredictable times during operation DoubleBoost Feature e OverPower Feature Tripp Lite Inverter Chargers deliver up to twice their nameplate Tripp Lite Inverter Chargers deliver up to 150 of their name rated wattage for up to 10 seconds providing the extra power plate rated wattage for up to 1 hour providing plenty of reserve needed to cold start heavy duty tools and equipment power to reliably support tools and equipment longer Actual duration depends on battery age battery charge level and ambient temperature Connection for Models with Cords and Receptacles Plug the Inverter Charger s AC input cord into an outlet providing 120V AC 60Hz power Make sure that the circuit you connect your Inverter Charger to has adequate overload protection such as a circuit breaker or a fuse To make use of AC output either utility genera tor pass through power or inverter power simply plug your equipment into the Inverter Charger s AC receptacles Any equipment you con nect to it will benefit from your Inverter Charger s built in ELSOBAR surge protection Warning Consult a qualified electrician and follow all applicable electrical codes and requirements for hardwire connection Disconnect both DC input and AC utility supply before attempting hardwiring Use wire type THHN or equivalent with minimum temperature rating of 90 C Connectio
32. tended period of time In many cases the vehicle battery may be the only one installed Auxiliary batteries must be identical to the vehicle batteries if they are connected to each other Match Battery Amp Hour Capacity to Your Application Select a battery or system of batteries that will provide your Inverter Charger with proper DC voltage and an adequate amp hour capacity to power your application Even though Tripp Lite Inverter Chargers are highly efficient at DC to AC inversion their rated output capacities are limited by the total amp hour capacity of connected batteries If your vehicle has a heavy duty alternator s the battery capacity is less important Example Ambulance EMS Vehicle Equipment STEP 1 Determine Total Wattage Required Add the wattage ratings of all equipment you will connect to your Blanket Warmer _IV Warmer Monitor Inverter Charger Wattage ratings are usually listed in equipment manuals 250W P 250W 400W 900W or on nameplates If your equipment is rated in amps multiply that number times AC utility voltage to determine watts Example a piece of equip ment listed at 2 2 amps 2 2 amps x 120 volts 300 watts Note Your Inverter Charger will operate at higher efficiencies at about 75 80 of nameplate rating e STEP 2 Determine DC Battery Amps Required Divide the total wattage required from step 1 above by the battery voltage 900 watts 12V PERIA E 12 to determine the DC amps
33. to Restore AC Power Your Inverter Charger may cease supplying AC power or DC charging power in order to protect itself from overload or to protect your elec trical system To restore normal functioning Overload Reset Switch operating mode switch to OFF and remove some of the connected electrical load ie turn off some of the AC devices drawing power which may have caused the overload of the unit Wait one minute then switch operating mode switch back to either AUTO REMOTE or CHARGE ONLY Output Circuit Breaker Reset Alternatively check output circuit breaker s on the unit s front panel If tripped remove some of the elec trical load then wait one minute to allow components to cool before resetting the circuit breaker See Troubleshooting for other possible reasons AC output may be absent Configuration Set Configuration DIP Switches Using a small tool set the Configuration DIP Switches located on the front panel of your unit see diagram to optimize Inverter Charger operation depending on your application naan OS CONFIGURATION SWITCHES garreny HIGH MED Low INPUT C B 103 N Jj oo 8 Oo Group B Dip Switches Group A Dip Switches Group A DIP Switches Select Battery Type REQUIRED Gel Cell Select Charger Enable Inhibit mm om mm oo INHIBIT CAUTION The Battery Type DIP Switch setting must match t
34. to change without notice Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important instructions and warnings that should be followed during the installation operation and storage of all Tripp Lite Inverter Chargers Location Warnings e Install your Inverter Charger whether for a mobile or stationary application in a location or compartment that minimizes exposure to heat dust direct sunlight and moisture e Although your Inverter Charger is moisture resistant it is NOT waterproof Flooding the unit with water will cause it to short circuit and could cause personal injury due to electric shock Never immerse the unit and avoid any area where standing water might accumulate Mounting should be in the driest location available e Leave a minimum of 2 clearance at front and back of the Inverter Charger for proper ventilation The heavier the load of connected equipment the more heat will be generated by the unit e Do not install the Inverter Charger directly near magnetic storage media as this may result in data corruption Do not install near flammable materials fuel or chemicals e Install EMS Inverter Chargers in land vehicles only Battery Connection Warnings e The Inverter Charger will not operate with or without utility power until batteries are connected e Multiple battery systems must be comprised of batteries of identical voltage age amp hour capacity and type e Because explosive
35. ts the Inverter Charger to vehicle electrical system See page 10 for connection instructions El Resettable Circuit Breakers protect your Inverter Charger against damage due to overload See page 4 for resetting instructions Remote Control Module Connector allows remote monitoring and control with an included module See remote module owner s manual for connection instructions EMS Remote Control Module included Battery Charge Conserver Load Sense Dial conserves battery power by setting the low load level at which the Inverter Charger s inverter automatically shuts off See page 6 for setting instructions Main Ground Lug properly grounds the Inverter Charger to vehicle grounding system or to earth ground See page 9 for connection instructions On EMS1250UL models the ground lug is located on the front of the unit Multi Speed Cooling Fan quiet efficient fan prolongs equip ment service life Hardwire AC Input Output Cover Plate Battery Temperature Sensing Connector prolongs battery life by adjusting charge based on battery temperature Use with cable included on select models See Configuration section for details Automatic Generator Start Connector automatically cycles generator based on battery voltage Use with user supplied cable See Configuration section for details Ignition Interlock Control Jack EMS1250UL only used to connect the inverter charger to the vehicle ignition switch Disables AC
36. w you shortly after first use to tell at a glance the charge condition of your batteries as well as ascertain operating details and fault conditions AUTO OFF CHARGE REMOTE ONLY AUTO OFF CHARGE REMOTE ONLY LINE Green Indicator If the operating mode switch is set to AUTO REMOTE this light will ILLUMI NATE CONTINUOUSLY when your connected equipment is receiving continuous AC power sup plied from a utility generator source If the operating mode switch is set to CHARGE ONLY this light will FLASH 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 Indicator 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 FLASH to alert you if the load is less than the Battery Charge Conserver Load Sense setting LOAD Red Indicator This red light will ILLUMI NATE CONTINUOUSLY whenever the inverter is functioning and the power demanded by connected appliances and equipment exceeds 100 of load capacity The light will FLASH to alert you when the inverter shuts down due to a severe overload or overheating If this hap pens turn th
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