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What size of inverter do I need? |
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Choosing the correct inverter for your specific application is based on the total watts of the connected equipment that you want to run. Click here to visit our Inverter and Inverter/Charger Selector Guide. If you can’t find your equipment on our selector guide, multiply the amps of your device by its voltage to determine wattage (Amps x Volts = Watts). Always choose an inverter with a rating greater than or equal to the required wattage. In addition, most Tripp Lite Inverters and Inverter/Chargers can simultaneously run multiple devices so long as the total wattage of connected equipment does not exceed the model’s continuous wattage rating. |
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How long can I operate my inverter? |
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The length of time you can operate an inverter depends on the amp-hour capacity of your stationary battery bank or vehicle’s battery. |
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How far away can I install my inverter from my batteries? |
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Tripp Lite suggests installing an inverter within 8 feet of your batteries. If this distance cannot be reached, you’ll need to use thicker DC cables to compensate for a drop in voltage and peak performance. A general rule is to use the thickest wire gauge cable that is compatible with your inverter to ensure the best performance. |
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Can I run more than one charging source at the same time? |
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Yes, as long as each source is independently regulated. |
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What types of environments are Tripp Lite Inverters and Inverter/Chargers suited for? |
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All Tripp Lite Inverters and Inverter/Chargers need to be installed in a dry, well-ventilated area free of debris and moisture. |
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What is automatic transfer switching? |
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When utility power is absent, Tripp Lite Inverter/Chargers automatically switch from utility power to battery backup power. When utility power is present, Tripp Lite Inverter/Chargers automatically pass through power to your equipment while simultaneously recharging your connected batteries. |
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Q: |
If I'm only going to run a small load,
can I use a smaller-gauge wire for the DC input than what the owner's
manual specifies? |
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No. The gauge of the wire should be sized for the
maximum output capability of the inverter. |
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My inverter fan is not running. |
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The fan in a Tripp Lite Inverter line is thermally activated;
it does not run continuously. The fan will start when the inverter
reaches a high internal temperature. |
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My vehicle has a 24-volt electrical system. Can I run
my 12-volt inverter on one of the 12-volt batteries? |
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No. This will cause the battery set to charge and discharge unevenly,
eventually wearing down the batteries until there is insufficient
voltage to start the engine and battery replacement is required.
Tripp Lite recommends that you purchase a 24-volt inverter. |
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Where can I purchase the in-line fuse? |
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If unable to obtain one locally, you may be able to purchase
an in-line fuse through an electronics distributor such as Grainger
, Allied Electronics, or
Newark Electronics (800-463-9275). |
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What is the difference between the HF series and FC series
inverters? |
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Because they are able to support an overpower situation for an
hour, FC series inverters are better suited for industrial or heavy-duty
devices. HF series inverters are not capable of supporting overpower
situations for more than 500 milliseconds. |
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Can I use a regular car battery with my inverter? |
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No. Ordinary car batteries are not designed for the deep discharges
that can occur with the use of an inverter. Tripp Lite recommends
that deep cycle marine batteries or batteries of the SLA type with
a high amp-hour output are used with inverters. |
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What is the purpose of a Battery Isolator?
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A Battery Isolator allows the auxiliary battery(s) to be completely
discharged without discharging the main vehicle battery. The Isolator
is ideal to use with an inverter connected to auxiliary batteries
that are daisy chained to the vehicle battery. |
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What type of batteries do you recommend for your inverters?
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Tripp Lite recommends Sealed Lead Acid, Deep Cycle, or Gel Cell
type batteries |
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What is the main difference between the PV and APS series
inverters?
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APS series inverters include a built-in battery charger. |
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What is the RJ connector on my inverter used for? |
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This connector is used with the APSRM Remote Control Module for
remote monitoring and control of select Tripp Lite Inverters (PV
series) and Inverter/Chargers (RV, APS and EMS series), which feature
a RJ-style connector. |
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Will my APS run when connected to shore power but with
no batteries attached? |
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No, the APS must be connected to a battery to run, even if shore
power is supplied. |
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Do your inverters provide a pure sine wave output? |
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No. Tripp Lite inverters utilize a pulse width modulated (PWM)
waveform at the output (also known as a step square waveform). |
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Q: |
The voltage reading at the output of my inverter shows
90-100VAC. Is this normal? |
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Yes. Our inverters produce a PWM or modified sine wave output.
To measure the voltage correctly, a true RMS meter such as the Fluke
87 must be used. |
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Q: |
My inverter did not come with the input cables required
to connect the batteries. How can I find some? |
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Tripp Lite does not provide wiring with inverters due to the
very large number of possible configurations. Refer to your owner’s
manual for proper gauge size recommendations, or contact us at (773)
869-1234. |
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