Tripp Lite PowerVerter RV612ULH - Manual (Page 5)

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Operation
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
appliances and equipment. The Inverter/Charger will
continue to supply AC power to connected equipment
and to charge your connected batteries while utility-
or generator-supplied AC power is present. Since the
inverter is ON (but in Standby) in this mode, it will automatically
switch to your battery system to supply AC power to connected
equipment in the absence of a utility/generator source or in
over/under voltage situations. “AUTO/REMOTE” also enables an
optional remote control module (Tripp Lite model APSRM4, sold
separately or included with select models) to function when con-
nected to the unit.
CHARGE ONLY: Switch to this mode when you
are not using connected appliances and equipment in
order to conserve battery power by disabling the
inverter. The Inverter/Charger will continue to sup-
ply AC power to connected equipment and charge
connected batteries while utility- or generator-supplied AC power is
present. However, since the inverter is OFF in this mode, it WILL
NOT supply AC power to connected equipment in the absence of a
utility/generator source or in over/under voltage situations.
OFF: Switch to this mode to shut down the
Inverter/Charger completely, preventing the inverter
from drawing power from the batteries, and prevent-
ing utility AC from passing through to connected
equipment or charging the batteries. Use this switch
to automatically reset the unit if it shuts down due to overload or
overheating. First remove the excessive load or allow the unit to suf-
ficiently 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 an optional remote control module (Tripp Lite model
APSRM4, sold separately or included with select models) to reset
unit due to overload and overtemperature.
Indicator Lights
Your Inverter/Charger (as well as an optional Tripp Lite Remote
Control Module, sold separately or included with select models) is
equipped with a simple, intuitive, user-friendly set of indicator
lights. These easily-remembered “traffic light” signals will allow
you, shortly after first use, to tell at a glance a wide variety of oper-
ating details.
“LINE Green LED”: 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 BLINK to alert you that the unit’s inverter is
OFF and will NOT supply AC power in the absence of a utility/gen-
erator source or in over/under voltage situations.
“INV” (Inverting) Yellow LED: This light will
ILLUMINATE CONTINUOUSLY whenever con-
nected equipment is receiving battery-supplied,
inverted AC power (in the absence of a utility/gener-
ator source or in over/under voltage situations). This
light will be off when AC power is supplying the load. This light
will BLINK to alert you if the load is less than the Battery Charge
Conserver (Load Sense) setting.
“LOAD” Red LED: This red light will 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 BLINK to alert you when the
inverter shuts down due to a severe overload or overheating. If this
happens, turn the operating mode switch “OFF”; remove the over-
load 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 sup-
plying the load.
“BATT VOLT/CHRG CURR” LEDs: these three lights will turn
ON in several sequences to show two separate operational condi-
tions depending on the position of the Operating Mode Switch.
If the switch is in the "AUTO/REMOTE" position, the LEDs indi-
cate the approximate charge level and voltage of your connected
battery bank and alert you to several fault conditions. See Chart for
charge and voltage levels.
If the switch is in the "CHARGE ONLY" position, the LEDs indi-
cate the approximate charge rate of the Inverter/Charger. See Chart
for charge rates. Note: the charge rates in the chart are expressed as
percentages of the Inverter/Charger's rated charging amps, which
vary by model. Refer to the Specifications to determine the charging
amps of your specific model.
LED Function with Switch in "AUTO/REMOTE" Position
Approximate Battery Charge Level*
LEDs Battery Capacity
Illuminated (Charging/Discharging)
Green 91%–Full
Green & Yellow 81%–90%
Yellow 61%–80%
Yellow & 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. ** Inverter shutdown protects battery against damage
due to excessive discharge.
Fault Condition
LEDs Fault
Illuminated Condition
All three lights Excessive discharge
flash slowly* (Inverter shutdown)
All three lights Overcharge (Charger
flash quickly** shutdown)
*Approximately ½ second on, ½ second off. See Troubleshooting section. Inverter shutdown
protects battery against damage due to excessive discharge.** Approximately ¼ second on, ¼
second off. Charger shutdown protects battery against damage due to overcharge. May also
indicate a battery charger fault exists. See Troubleshooting section.
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