Samlex-america PST-15S-24A Manuel d'utilisateur

Owner'sManualPlease read this manual before operating your InverterDC-AC InvertersPST-15S-12APST-15S-24A

Page 9AC POWER DISTRIBUTION AND GROUNDINGCAUTION! PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AC OUTPUT CONNECTIONS AND THE DCINPUT CONNECTIONS ON THESE INVERTERS ARE NOTCON

Page 10Grounded Electrical Power Distribution SystemThe National Electrical Code (NEC) requires the use of a “grounded electrical distribu-tion system

Page 11Grounding to earth or to other designated groundFor safety, the metal chassis of the inverter is required to be grounded to the earth ground or

Page 12POWERING DIRECT / EMBEDDED SWITCHEDMODE POWER SUPPLY (SMPS)Non-linear nature of current drawn by Switched Mode Power SuppliesPower supplies are

Page 13LAYOUTPRINCIPLE OF OPERATIONThe inverter converts the DC voltage of the battery to 120 V, 60 Hz. AC voltage.The voltage conversion takes place

SPECIFYING BATTERIES, CHARGERS & ALTERNATORSThe inverter will require Deep Cycle Lead Acid Batteries of appropriate capacity.Lead-acid batteries c

Typical battery sizesBelow is a chart of some battery sizes applicable for powering inverters:BCI * Group Battery Voltage, V Battery AH27 / 31 12 1054

Depth of discharge and battery lifeThe more deeply a battery is discharged on each cycle, the shorter the battery life. Usingmore batteries than the m

Sizing the Inverter Battery BankOne of the most frequently asked question is, “how long will the batteries last?’. Thisquestion cannot be answered wit

Charging BatteriesThe batteries can be charged by using good quality AC powered battery charger or fromalternative energy sources like solar panels, w

INDEXSafety Instructions ... 2,3Inverters - General Informat

INSTALLATIONPage 19GENERALInstallation and wiring compliance- Installation and wiring must comply with the local and the national electrical codes an

Page 20DC SIDE CONNECTIONSThe DC input power to the inverter is derived from deep cycle batteries of the requiredcapacity. Read under “Specifying Batt

Page 21The DC input circuit is required to handle very large DC currents and hence, the size ofthe cables and connectors should be selected to ensure

Page 22NOTE: When using cigarette lighter receptacle in a 12V vehicle, limit the powerto less than 100 watts as the cigarette lighter receptacle wiri

Page 23AC output connectionsThe inverter uses NEMA 5-15R receptacle for connecting the AC output to devices andappliances fitted with a NEMA 5-15P plu

OPERATIONPage 24Powering on the loadsAfter the inverter is switched on, it takes a finite time for it to become ready to deliverfull power. Hence, alw

PROTECTIONS AGAINST ABNORMAL CONDITIONSPage 25No load draw (idle current)When the on / off switch is turned on, all the circuitry inside the inverter

Page 26Shut-down due to reversal of polarity at the DC input terminals. The positive of thebattery should be connected to the positive DC input termin

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDESYMPTOMOn switching on, LED (2) does not light.Buzzer is off. There is no AC voltageBuzzer alarm is sounded when load isswitched

SYMPTOMAC output voltage shuts down whenvehicles engine is crankedPOSSIBLE CAUSEShut-down due to over temperaturebecause of fan failure or inadequatec

Page 2SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSPlease read these instructions before installing or operating the inverter to prevent personalinjury or damage to the inverte

Page 29SPECIFICATIONSInput Voltage ... 10.5 to 16.5 VDC...21 to 33 V DCInput Current at No Load

2 YEAR Limited WarrantyThe PST-15S-12A / PST-15S-24A manufactured by Samlex America, Inc. ( the “ Warrantor “ )is warranted to be free from defects in

Version PST-15S-12A_24A (Feb_2007)110-17 Fawcett RdCoquitlam, B.C.CanadaV3K 6V2T: 604 525 3836F: 604 525 5221e-mail: [email protected]:

Page 3INVERTER RELATEDPreventing paralleling of the AC outputThe AC output of this inverter cannot be synchronised with another AC source and hence, i

INVERTERS - GENERAL INFORMATIONWhy an inverter is neededThe utility grid supplies you with alternating current (AC) electricity. AC is the standardfor

Page 5Loads that require “surge power” to startResistive types of loads (like incandescent lamps, toaster, coffee maker, electric range,iron etc) do n

Page 6Power rating of MicrowavesThe power rating of the microwave generally refers to the cooking power. The electricalpower consumed by the microwave

Page 7CHARACTERISTICS OF SINUSOIDAL AC POWERVoltage, current, power factor, types of loadsThe voltage waveform of 120 VAC, 60 Hz mains / utility power

Page 8ADVANTAGES OF A PURE SINE-WAVE INVERTEROVER A MODIFIED SINE-WAVE INVERTERThe output voltage of a sine-wave inverter has a sine wave-form like th