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Introduction

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Features

The RC8 Remote Control duplicates the ON/OFF power 
switch on the inverter and displays general system operating 
parameters.  

The remote can operate the inverter from distances of up to 
100 feet and connects directly to the inverter’s “RC8 
Remote” or “COM” port using a special, tinned, 6-conductor 
length of cable.

The RC8 Remote Control is compatible with DR Series, 
Legend Series I, Voyager Series, M1512/1524 Series, Truck 
Series I, TS Series, UX Series, and PS Series inverters.

The RC8 Remote Control includes the following features.

Easy-to-Read LED

Front Panel Control 

Plug-in Installation

ROF - Remote Override Function (Legend Series I, 
Truck Series I, and UX Series inverters only)

The following system operating parameters are displayed 
with a single LED.

Inverter Status (ON/OFF)

Inverter/Charger Indicator

Search Mode Indicator

Error Indicator

Figure 2

The RC8 Remote Control Features

LED

ON/OFF Button

Operation

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PS Series Inverters 

When the RC8 is used with PS Series inverters, its red LED 
will display the following.

Solid

With AC line power present, the unit is charging the 
batteries while directing AC to the load.  With no AC line 
power present, the inverter is running on the batteries and 
supplying AC to the load.  

Blinking Slow (1 to 2 flashes @ 1 second intervals)

The inverter is in search mode (no load connected). 

Flickering* 

The inverter has detected an overcurrent error.  The LED 
(and inverter) will turn OFF whenever an overcurrent 
condition exceeds eight seconds.

OFF*

The inverter is OFF or an error condition caused by 
overheating, low battery voltage, or high battery voltage 
has occurred. 

Important:

If the LED does not come back on after pressing 

the ON/OFF switch on the RC8, the error condition may not have 
cleared.  Check the inverter’s error indicator and consult the 
operator’s manual for recommendations.

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Page 9: ...e and Error Switch ON OFF momentary Operating Temp 0 to 50 C Dimensions WxHxD 2 25 x 2 80 x 1 25 5 7 cm x 7 1 cm x 3 2 cm Weight 0 125 lbs 0 05 kg Enclosure Indoor Rated Finish Lexan 975 0264 01 01 Re...

Page 10: ...pecifications Chapter A Specifications provides the electrical and physical specifications for the RC8 Remote Control Figure A The RC8 Remote Control Specifications 2 5 7 cm 2 5 7 cm LED ON OFF Switch...

Page 11: ...12 975 0264 01 01 Rev A 1 1Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction lists and describes the basic features and parts of the RC8 Remote Control Figure 1 The RC8 Remote Control...

Page 12: ...cator Search Mode Indicator Error Indicator Figure 2 The RC8 Remote Control Features LED ON OFF Button Operation 975 0264 01 01 Rev A 11 PS Series Inverters When the RC8 is used with PS Series inverte...

Page 13: ...he ON OFF switch on the RC8 the error condition may not have cleared Check the inverter s error indicator and consult the operator s manual for recommendations 975 0264 01 01 Rev A 3 2Installation Cha...

Page 14: ...With AC line power present the unit is charging the batteries while directing AC to the load With no AC line power present the inverter is running on the batteries and supplying AC to the load Blinkin...

Page 15: ...servicing the inverter Remote Override Function ROF 975 0264 01 01 Rev A 5 Remote Override Function ROF In certain installations it may be desirable to turn a connected 120 Vac load ON and OFF with th...

Page 16: ...25 50 or 100 ft RJ11 Port on the Back of the RC8 Plastic Standoffs Plastic Standoffs 975 0264 01 01 Rev A 7 3Operation Chapter 3 Operation describes the operation of the RC8 Remote Control Startup an...

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