Samlex Europe PST-100S-12E, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...S 12E PST 100S 24E PST 150S 12E PST 150S 24E PST 200S 12E PST 200S 24E Model No PURE SINEWAVE INVERTER OWNER S MANUAL Please read this manual before operating your inverter Switch Mode Pure Sinewave I...

Page 2: ...Grounding 9 10 Limiting Electromagnetic Interference EMI 10 Powering direct embeded SMPS 11 Principle of Operation 12 Layout 11 Specifying Batteries Chargers and Alternators 14 15 16 17 Installation 1...

Page 3: ...n do not install in a low clearance compartment Preventing fire and explosion hazards Working with the inverter may produce arcs or sparks Thus the inverter should not be used in areas where there are...

Page 4: ...f the inverter to a handy wall receptacle in the home RV Preventing input over voltage It is to be ensured that the input voltage of the inverter does not exceed 16 5VDC for 12V version or 33 VDC for...

Page 5: ...Where is the inverter to be used Inverters are available for use in buildings incuding homes for recreational vehicles boats and portable applications Will it be connected to the utility grid in some...

Page 6: ...her limit its ability to start a motor A battery bank that is undersized in poor condition or has corroded connections can be a weak link in the power chain The inverter cables and the battery interco...

Page 7: ...ut causing lights to dim or blink Idle power Idle power is the consumption of the inverter when it is on but no loads are running It is wasted power so if you expect the inverter to be on for many hou...

Page 8: ...Power Factor In a reactive type of load like electric motor driven loads fluorescent lights computers audio video equipment etc the phase of the sine wave form of the current drawn by load may lead o...

Page 9: ...ility supplied electricity Inductive loads like microwaves and motors run faster quieter and cooler Reduces audible and electrical noise in fans fluorescent lights audio amplifiers TV fax and answerin...

Page 10: ...nductor that does not normally carry current except under fault conditions and is also connected to earth It is used to connect the exposed metal surfaces of electrical equipment together and then to...

Page 11: ...ar was hers to penetrate paint and corrosion The inverter contains internal switching devises which generate conducted and radiated electromagnetic interference EMI The magnitude of EMI is limited to...

Page 12: ...o 4 This will mean that for a particular rated RMS current applicable for a linear load the general purpose SMPS will draw much larger peak currents approx up to 4 times more than its rated current In...

Page 13: ...he fuse inside the inverter and may cause permanent damage Ensure that the cigar lighter socket used for powering the inverter has the correct polarity with respect to the cigar lighter plug s positiv...

Page 14: ...t and sealed A wet cell battery has a high tolerance to overcharging However it will release hydrogen gas when charging that must be properly vented and the waterlevel must be checked frequently Seale...

Page 15: ...ip is not linear but is more or less according to the table below Table 1 Battery Capacity versus Rate of Discharge Hours of Discharge Usable Capacity 20 100 10 87 8 83 6 75 3 60 2 50 1 40 Using the a...

Page 16: ...onnection of batteries When two or more batteries are connected in series their voltages add up but their AH capacity remains the same For example when two 12 V 105 AH batteries are connected in serie...

Page 17: ...d by the inverter 1000W Then using formulae 2 above the DC current to be delivered by the 12 V batteries 1000W 10 100 Amperes Next the energy required by the load in Ampere Hours AH is determined For...

Page 18: ...to these two sets of batteries through a battery separator of appropriate capacity The battery separator is a device that will allow the alternator to charge the two sets of batteries when the engine...

Page 19: ...rain snow or liquids of any type To reduce the risk of overheating and fire do not obstruct the suction and discharge openings of the cooling fan To ensure proper ventilation do not install in a low c...

Page 20: ...tages generated during conditions of high winds for wind generators high water flow rates for hydro generators or cold temperatures for solar panels It is therefore to be ensured that the diversion lo...

Page 21: ...ate capacity in line with the positive cable The fuse should be within 50 cm from the battery The following size of cables and fuse are recommended The distance shown is the distance between the batte...

Page 22: ...e battery cables far apart In case it is not convenient to twist the cables keep them taped together to reduce their inductance Reduced inductance of the battery cables helps to reduce induced voltage...

Page 23: ...nt 5mA Grounding to earth or to other designated ground Please see details regarding grounding under AC Power Distribution and Grounding on page 9 For safety the metal chassis of the inverter is requi...

Page 24: ...the DC side circuit will still be alive even when the switch is in the off position Hence disconnect the DC and AC sides before working on any circuits connected to the inverter When the inverter is...

Page 25: ...E When the inverter is turned off using the optional Remote Control RC 15 only the final output section is turned off The rest of circuits are still in standby condition Hence even in this off conditi...

Page 26: ...it has been permanently damaged Shut down due to over temperature In case of failure of the cooling fan or in the case of inadequate heat removal due to higher ambient temperatures insufficient air e...

Page 27: ...t over the required length Use thicker cables if required 3Tighten connections of the battery input circuit TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE SYMPTOM On switching on the green LED does not light Buzzer is off The...

Page 28: ...ove the cause of the shut down 1 Check that the fans are working If not the fan fan control circuit may be defective Call Technical support 2 If the fans are working check that the ventilation slots o...

Page 29: ...have power factor of 0 8 to 0 6 The power that can be delivered to such type of loads will reduce by this factor See page 7 for details Low Input Voltage Warning Alarm 10 7 V 21 4 V Low Input Voltage...

Page 30: ...power factor of 0 8 to 0 6 The power that can be delivered to such type of loads will reduce by this factor See page 7 for details Low Input Voltage Warning Alarm 10 7 V 21 4 V Low Input Voltage Shut...

Page 31: ...power factor of 0 8 to 0 6 The power that can be delivered to such type of loads will reduce by this factor See page 7 for details Low Input Voltage Warning Alarm 10 7 V 21 4 V Low Input Voltage Shut...

Page 32: ...ly by the Warrantor Any attempt to remedy the defect by anyone other than the Warrantor shall render this warranty void There shall be no warranty for defects or damages caused by faulty installation...

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