Xantrex IP1012 AL - Manual

v Important Safety Information General Precautions 1. Before using the inverter/charger, read all appropriate sections of this guide and any cautionary markings on the inverter and the batteries. 2. Use the grounded AC cord supplied when connecting to AC input power (qualified external AC which is w...

Safety vi 975-0337-01-01 Precautions When Working With Batteries 1. Follow all instructions published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of the equipment in which the battery is installed. 2. Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated. 3. Never smoke or allow a spark or f...

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Contents viii 975-0337-01-01 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–2 Common Problems - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–2Blinking Lights on the Remote Switch...

1 Introduction Chapter 1, “Introduction” describes the main performance and protection features of the IP1012 AL Inverter/Charger with Ignition Protection. IP1012_AL.book Page 1 Tuesday, May 1, 2007 12:18 PM

Introduction 1–2 975-0337-01-01 Inverter/charger Features Features The IP1012 AL is an ignition-protected, modified sine wave inverter/charger weighing about 40 pounds (18 kg). It is sealed, dust and water resistant, and can be mounted where it may be exposed to the elements. Figure 1-1 shows its ma...

Operating Features 975-0337-01-01 1–3 Location Ignition protection for safe operation in applications that require ignition protected equipment such as gasoline engine rooms or in a battery box. Ingress protected (IP66) for wet applications where the inverter will be cleaned with low pressure jets o...

2 Operation Chapter 2, “Operation” explains how to calculate the size of the loads you can run from the IP1012 AL . It also provides guidelines to help you run loads safely and efficiently. IP1012_AL.book Page 1 Tuesday, May 1, 2007 12:18 PM

Operation 2–2 975-0337-01-01 Planning for AC Loads AC load AC load refers to an AC appliance you want to operate from the inverter / charger. Loads include most appliances that you can plug into a standard 120 volt household electrical outlet. Variables affecting AC loads The IP1012 AL inverter / ch...

Planning for AC Loads 975-0337-01-01 2–3 DC loads DC loads are those that run off a 12 volt electrical system. A few examples of DC loads are: • marker lights, headlights, vehicle lighting, other lights using DC power • DC refrigerators • VHF radios • factory-installed radios or sound systems • pump...

Operation 2–4 975-0337-01-01 Figure 2-1 shows the relationship between ambient temperatures and the length of time the unit will supply an output power level. Choose the curve with the temperature range most closely approximating that of the inverter / charger location, then look for the time in min...

Planning for AC Loads 975-0337-01-01 2–7 Running the Alternator While Operating AC and DC Loads Recharging Running the alternator does not guarantee that the battery is being fully recharged by the alternator if you are running a combination of large AC and DC loads. The alternator must provide more...

Using the Remote Switch 975-0337-01-01 2–9 Using the Remote Switch Switch settings The switch shown in Figure 2-3 is used to disable the inverter. The charger is always on as long as shorepower is connected regardless of the switch position. If the switch is … The inverter is … On Providing AC to th...

Operating the Inverter/Charger 975-0337-01-01 2–11 Operating the Inverter/Charger This section provides guidelines for operating the IP1012 AL. Turning the Inverter On and Running Loads To run loads: 1. Turn the remote switch on by pressing to the right. 2. Check that the Inverter indicator is illum...

Operation 2–12 975-0337-01-01 Battery Charging Connection cord When you are connected to shorepower, the Charge indicator is illuminated and the unit is both passing power through to the appliances and charging the batteries. To avoid low voltage problems, make sure your connection cord to shorepowe...

3 Maintenance Chapter 3, “Maintenance” provides procedures for • checking the terminal connections on the inverter/charger • disconnecting the IP1012 AL from the batteries • changing the overcurrent protection fuse • removing or connecting the AC input and output cables. IP1012_AL.book Page 1 Tuesda...

Maintenance 3–2 975-0337-01-01 Maintaining the Inverter/charger Before doing any maintenance on the IP1012 AL, review all safety instructions in “Important Safety Information” on page v. Checking Terminals To check that the battery cables are firmly connected, you will need to remove the terminal ca...

Disconnecting and Connecting the Batteries 975-0337-01-01 3–3 Disconnecting and Connecting the Batteries Disconnecting To disconnect from the battery: 1. Disconnect the shorepower cable and turn the inverter/charger off from the remote switch. 2. Remove the inverter/charger cables from the battery b...

Maintenance 3–4 975-0337-01-01 3. To reconnect the cables: a) Connect one end of the positive battery cable to the IP1012 AL.b) Connect one end of the negative battery cable to the IP1012 AL. c) Connect the other end of the positive battery cable to the positive terminal of the battery. d) Connect t...

Maintenance 3–6 975-0337-01-01 Removing and Reconnecting AC Cables To remove the AC cables: ➣ Grasp the knurled surface of the connector housing as shown in Figure 3-3 and turn counter clockwise approximately one-half turn. Gently pull the cable out by grasping the connector. To reconnect: 1. Align ...

Troubleshooting 4–2 975-0337-01-01 Troubleshooting Common Problems The unit shuts down during operation for four main reasons: • low battery—when the battery reaches approximately 10.6 Vdc for more than four minutes with loads greater than 150 watts , or 10.8 Vdc for loads less than 150 watts. Low b...

Troubleshooting 975-0337-01-01 4–3 Blinking Lights on the Remote Switch You may encounter different sequences of blinking lights when the inverter is enabled (i.e., switch is on) or the unit is charging. Light sequences are described as follows: Loads stop operating without warning after they have b...

A Specifications Appendix A contains the inverter, charger, and transfer specifications for the IP1012 AL. The specifications show rating curves for output surge, current versus temperature, and pass-through current. Appendix A also illustrates the three-stage charging profile used by the unit. All ...

Specifications A–2 975-0337-01-01 Physical Specifications Physical specifications Enclosure Sealed; dust and water-resistant; ignition protected Dimensions Approximately. 8.5" (21.8 cm) H x 7” (17.7 cm) W x 13.0"(33.0 cm) D, excluding DC ground connector (similar to Group 31 battery dimensio...

Inverter Specifications 975-0337-01-01 A–3 Inverter Specifications All inverter specifications are at nominal conditions; 1000 W resistive load, 12 Vdc inverting on the IP1012 AL, 120 Vac, unless otherwise specified. Inverter specifications Output wave form Modified sine wave Output power continuous...

Specifications A–4 975-0337-01-01 Charger Specifications All charging specifications are at nominal conditions: 77 °F (25 °C), 14.0 Vdc at 50 A charging, 120 Vac, 60 Hz unless otherwise specified. Shutdowns and Restarts DC low voltage shutdown 1. Battery voltage drops below 10.6 ± 0.15 Vdc at heavy ...

Transfer and General Specifications 975-0337-01-01 A–5 Transfer and General Specifications Absorption charge voltage 14.3 ± 0.3 Vdc at 77 °F (25 °C) Float charge voltage 13.3 ± 0.3 Vdc at 77 °F (25 °C) Temperature compensation – 0.023 Vdc from -2 °C to 85 °C (28.4 °F to 185 °F).Below -2 °C, the char...

Specifications A–6 975-0337-01-01 Rating Curves and Charging Profiles Figure A-1 Output surge rating Figure A-2 Charging current versus temperature derating curve 0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 1 10 100 Time (minute s) O u tput P o w e r ( V A ) -40 to 25C 40C 55C 70C 85C 104 F 131 F 158 F 185 F – 4...

975-0337-01-01 IX-1 A AC cables, removing or connecting 3–6 AC load calculating size 2–4 definition 2–2 factors affecting 2–2 types of 2–2 AC power, connect delay 2–12 alternator, effects of overloading 2–7 ambient temperature effect on operation 2–2, 2–11 effect on output power 2–3 appliances see A...

975-0337-01-01 WA–1 Warranty and Return Information Warranty What does this warranty cover? This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your IP1012 AL Inverter/Charger with Ignition Protection. This warranty peri...

Warranty and Return WA–2 975-0337-01-01 What proof of purchase is required? In any warranty claim, dated proof of purchase must accompany the product and the product must not have been disassembled or modified without prior written authorization by Xantrex. Proof of purchase may be in any one of the...

Warranty and Return 975-0337-01-01 WA–3 Exclusions If this product is a consumer product, federal law does not allow an exclusion of implied warranties. To the extent you are entitled to implied warranties under federal law, to the extent permitted by applicable law they are limited to the duration ...

Warranty and Return WA–4 975-0337-01-01 Out of Warranty Service If the warranty period for your IP1012 AL Inverter/Charger with Ignition Protection has expired, if the unit was damaged by misuse or incorrect installation, if other conditions of the warranty have not been met, or if no dated proof of...

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