Eaton 12-110-1250-Bxy, Operation And Installation Manual

Page 1: ...Eaton 1250W 1500W 1800W Inverter Operation and Installation Guide True Sine Wave Inverter ...

Page 2: ...tal loss of power additional expenses in the use of existing power facilities or claims against the purchaser or user by its customers resulting from the use of the information recom mendations and descriptions contained herein The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice FCC Part 15 Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Cl...

Page 3: ...isplay 2 Setting battery type and charge current 3 Fault codes and troubleshooting 6 Troubleshooting 8 Charger and AC transfer 9 Specifications 10 INSTALLATION Installation types and definitions 15 Choose a location for inverter mounting 17 Mount the inverter 18 Connect the AC input wires optional for AC input 19 Connecting AC output wires optional for hardwire AC output 21 Connecting DC input wir...

Page 4: ...roperly secured and protected from chaffing WARNING Failure to follow these instructions could result in death personal injury or property damage Personal precautions when working with batteries WARNING Risk of electrical shock burn from high short circuit current fire or explosion from vented gases Follow the instructions and precautions from the battery manufacturer i e cap removal or charging r...

Page 5: ...rotect itself Some models include a three stage temperature compensated battery charger that maximizes the life of the batteries It can be configured for AGM flooded or Gel lead acid batteries Eaton inverters include a Shore Power bypass feature When AC power Shore Power is detected at the AC input the unit powers all accessories from this available power source If the inverter automatically detec...

Page 6: ...3 5 Flooded 14 4 14 4 13 5 Gel 14 2 14 2 13 8 AGM 14 3 14 3 13 4 WARNING Fire hazard Programming the incorrect battery type may result in battery damage and a fire risk To change display and read current inverter settings By default the screen will display the input voltage in Volts and the Input Voltage V LED indicator will be illuminated 1 Press the SELECT button once Screen displays the DC inpu...

Page 7: ...rent value setting is displayed Press and hold the POWER button for 5 seconds 2 Press the SELECT button to switch between the different current ratings in Amps 40 2 5 10 20 3 To choose a new setting stop at the desired value press and hold the select button for five seconds to memorize the setting 4 Confirm the new setting by not touching the inverter for approximately 5 seconds to return to inver...

Page 8: ...2 Press SELECT button to toggle between the two alarm on off settings AL0 this indicates the alarm is OFF AL1 this indicates the alarm is ON 3 To choose a new setting stop at the desired value press and hold the select button for five seconds to memorize the setting 4 Confirm the new setting by not touching the inverter for approximately 5 seconds to return to inverter setting display mode Press S...

Page 9: ...ates Fixed setting FLo this indicates Flooded battery setting gEL this indicates Gel battery setting Ag this indicates AGM battery setting 3 To choose a new setting stop at the desired value press and hold the SELECT button for five seconds to memorize the setting 4 Confirm the new setting by not touching the inverter for approximately 5 seconds to return to inverter setting display mode Press SEL...

Page 10: ...ep 1Hz 12 110 1500 xx Warning 100W 1700 E06 Beep 0 33Hz Shutdown 100W 1800 E03 Beep 1Hz 12 110 1250 xx Warning 100W 1450 E06 Beep 0 33Hz Shutdown 100W 1550 E03 Beep 1Hz AC output short circuit protection A short circuit may be applied to the AC output continuously during inverter mode without damage to any components Unit will shut down within 10 seconds and display will indicate E03 with the buzz...

Page 11: ...Charge current reduced to 0A AC transfer relay 70 C System shutdown no auto reset Max charge current resumes normal level when ChargerTransformer sensor temperature drops below 90 C Table 7 Location Warning C Error code audio alarm Shutdown C Error code audio alarm On Off On Off Rectifier diode 90 88 E07 beep 0 33Hz 95 80 E04 beep 1Hz Extrusion 63 60 60 56 Over temperature shutdown of these sensor...

Page 12: ...the unit in a location with lower ambient temperature or improve air flow around the unit E05 DC Input Under Voltage Warning Unit is detecting an input DC voltage which is too low and it is warning the user that it will shut down within 10 seconds This fault can be caused by a discharged or undersized battery Incorrect DC wiring length and gauge can also cause this fault E06 Inverter Output Overlo...

Page 13: ...Bypass mode is available To reset error code remove AC Input and turn unit off and on Dead battery charging Battery voltage must meet the following conditions or Error code E11 will display Initial battery voltage must be 10V or higher for charge to commence In event battery voltage drops below 10V after charge is initiated added load maximum time for battery voltage to rise above 10V in Bulk char...

Page 14: ...utput power 5 seconds 2000W Surge output power 3600W 300ms Operating temperature range 0 C to 50 C Storage temperature range 40 C to 85 C THD Resistive load 5 max 2 5 typical Output power rated at 25 C continuous power de rated linearly to 70 at 50 C After extreme hot or cold storage unit requires one hour of 0 C to 25 C storage before operating Table 10 AC Transfer AC input transfer from utility ...

Page 15: ...bsorption voltage Float voltage 10V 5V Charge current setting Float current Maximum charge current setting 15 min 8 hrs max 5 hrs max NOTE If an external DC load is connected to the battery and it drains the battery down to 12 8Vdc the charger will start a new bulk stage NOTE During the float stage the charger will provide up to the maximum set charge current to compensate for an external DC load ...

Page 16: ...ec 4 9 Table 2 Must operate per specification after the test Table 17 Electromagnetic Specifications Conducted immunity Per SAE J1113 3 Severity Level L6 0 5W Manual restart required for pulses 1 2b and 4 Radiated RF immunity bulk current injection Per SAE J1113 4 Class C Region 2 80mA Immunity to radiated RF Per SAE J1113 25 to 500 MHz Per SAE J1113 27 500 MHz to 2 GHz Load dump Per SAE J1455 Rev...

Page 17: ...onnectors DC input M8 x 1 25 Stud Chassis ground M6 x 1 00 Stud AC output AC NEMA outlet with knockouts for AC Input and optional AC output Built in AC NEMA outlet is GFCI protected The built in AC GFCI outlet does NOT control the external AC connections An external GFCI should be added if using external AC connections Weight Non E models 6 8kG 15 0lb E models 5 3kG 11 7lb Torque DC input cable fa...

Page 18: ... take note of any precautions concerning the installation Prior to engaging in any service all AC and DC power sources need to be disabled Follow proper cable routing and strain relief guidelines Installation codes Installation codes vary depending on specific industry loca tion and application of inverter It is the installer s responsibility to ensure that all applicable installation requirements...

Page 19: ...or an AC generator In the case of multiple sources an automatic or manual AC source selector switch can be used The AC source going into the inverter must have a neutral conductor bonded to ground i e 3 prong wall cable When the inverter is passing AC power through it relies on the input being grounded to ensure the power delivered to a sub panel is bonded See AC Output Neutral Bonding on next pag...

Page 20: ... current protec tion and the disconnect switch for the AC power supply AC load panels can utilize an AC output circuit breaker and breakers for each subsequent load circuit AC cabling AC cabling includes but is not limited to all wires cables between the AC source and the inverter and all the cabling between the inverter and AC outputs panels circuit breakers and loads Wiring type and size varies ...

Page 21: ...k of fire Installing the inverter in a compact compartment will be detrimental and may result in overheating IMPORTANT Location s must conform to these required parameters Dry Do not allow water or other fluids to splash or drip on to the inverter Cool Ambient air temperature should be between 0 C and 50 C 32 F and 122 F Power linearly derates from 100 at 25 C to 70 at 50 C Ventilated Provide a mi...

Page 22: ...Fasten the inverter to the mounting surface using pan head wood or sheet metal screws if mounting to a wall or bulk head Do not block vents on bottom of inverter Figure 6 Approved mounting orientation The inverter has a ground stud on the side near the DC end Use this to connect the inverter s chassis to ground usually the vehicle s chassis or DC negative bus ground using a properly insulated copp...

Page 23: ... Bxy 2 150 12 20 14 1 2 3 12 110 1500y 2 175 14 20 14 1 3 12 110 1500 Bxy 2 175 12 20 14 1 2 3 12 110 1800y 1 200 12 30 12 1 3 12 110 1800 Bxy 1 200 10 30 12 1 2 3 1 AC output fuse is not required as all models feature a 20A output breaker 2 Suffix x defines battery charger setting 0 disabled 4 40A charger enabled 3 Suffix y defines input under voltage setting L 11 8V M multi select H 12 1V Ensure...

Page 24: ...output All AC wiring source to inverter inverter to AC panels AC panels to circuit breakers and GFCIs must be rated to at least the current rating of the fuses and or circuit breakers and also must be insulated to at least 120Vac Multi strand wire is required Typically 30A circuit breaker requires a 10AWG wire The knockouts for AC input and output hardwiring are located on the front sidewalls Make...

Page 25: ...uld be in accordance with wiring codes DO NOT connect any AC input source to the output terminals of the inverter IMPORTANT The Eaton Inverter will not operate if connected to high power consumption loads The inverter is not meant to operate loads that consume more than 1000 Watts or 1800 Watts depending on the inverter model being used The GFCI AC receptacle has been approved by Eaton and cannot ...

Page 26: ...ng wires improperly i e the neutral wire into the line termination will cause the inverter to break down and possibly cause permanent damage 4 It is very important to not confuse the connections i e putting the line conductor into the neutral termination From the AC cable typical wire color schemes are as follows BARE COPPER or GREEN or GREEN YELLOW insulation is GROUND wire BLACK insulation is th...

Page 27: ...sion or fire Proper ventilation is crucial To make connections to DC terminals 1 Ensure the inverter is OFF and no connections are being made to DC or AC circuits 2 Remove nuts and washers from the DC terminals of the inverter 3 Depending on the size of the connectors chosen strip about inches of insulation from the cables The connectors cho sen will need to create a permanent low resistance conne...

Page 28: ...egative post of the battery to the negative DC terminal of the inverter 2 Install flat washer then the lock washer and nut back on to the inverter Tighten to 12 2 13 6 Nm 9 10 ft lbs Grounding The grounding lug located on the sidewall of the inverter at the DC terminal end is used to connect the inverter chassis to the battery system s negative connection or grounding bus as required by electrical...

Page 29: ...ion for the panel should be dry out of direct sunlight free of corrosive fumes and suitable for mounting an electronic device 2 Draw the area to cut away with a pencil on the wall 3 Cut away the area and pilot drill the mounting holes into the wall 4 Put the communication cable into the wall and route to the opening 5 Put the panel in the opening and fasten it into the wall securely 6 Route the ca...

Page 30: ... verify it functions properly Hint H If the appliance functions as expected the installation is a success If it was a hardwire installation continue reading Testing in UTILITY GRID MODE 1 Using the same appliance from the previous test must be within power range of inverter plug it into the GFCI of the inverter 2 Connect the utility grid power source Hint H The inverter will transfer the appliance...

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