RICH SOLAR RS-V1000 Off-Grid Power Inverter User Manual

Off-Grid Power Inverter
User Manual
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PIUGS

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Universal| Australia| France&Germany| Italy
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Small Europe Type| South Africa| UK| USA
SOCKETS

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GFC-USA| UK| Universal| USA

PREFACE

Preface
Thank you for purchasing our Power Inverter. This is a compact and highly portable power inverter that has an excellent track record in the field of high-frequency inverters.  from the 12V /24V / 48V DC outlet in your applications e.g., vehicle or boat, or directly from a dedicated 12V /24V / 48V DC battery, this inverter can efficiently and reliably ower a wide variety of household AC products, such as TV, Computers, Air-conditioning units, etc. Please read this guide before installing or using the inverter and save it for future reference. Due to our continuous work to upgrade and improve our products, we may change or revise the contents of this manual instruction or any part of it without giving any further notice.

MODELS AND DENOTATIONS

SAFETY FIRST

WARNING! Shock hazard. Keep away from children.

1. The inverter generates the same potentially lethal AC power as a normal household wall outlet. Treat it as if you are using any other AC outlet.
2. Do not insert foreign objects into the inverter’s AC outlet, fan or vent openings.
3. Do not expose the inverter to water, rain, snow or spray.
4. Do not under any circumstance connect the inverter to AC power.

WARNING! Heated surface.
The inverter housing may become uncomfortably warm, reaching 140F (60°C) under extended high-power operation. Ensure at least 2 inches (5cm) of air space is maintained on all sides of the inverter. During operation, keep away from materials that may be affected by high temperatures.
WARNING! Explosion hazard.
Do not use the inverter in the presence of flammable fumes or gases, such as in the bilge of a gasoline-powered boat, or near a propane tank. Do not use the inverter in an enclosure containing automotive-type, wet lead-acid batteries. These batteries, unlike sealed batteries, emit explosive hydrogen- generated gas which can be ignited by sparks from electrical connections.
CAUTION!

1. Do not connect live AC power to the inverter’s AC outlets. The inverter will be damaged even if it is switched OFF.
2. Do not expose the inverter to temperatures exceeding 104F (40°C)

****CAUTION! Do not use the inverter with the following equipment

1.  Small battery-operated products such as rechargeable flashlights, some rechargeable and nightlights that are plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge.
2. Certain battery chargers for battery packs are used in hand-powered tools. These chargers will have warning labels stating that dangerous voltages are present at the charger’s battery terminals.
3. Note DC voltage of battery should be similar to input DC voltage of power inverter (e.g. DC voltage should be similar (within spec) to the Inverter input voltage)

 PRODUCT FEATURES AND APPLICATIONS

Product Features

• Pure sine wave or modified sine wave
• Soft start
• PWM (Pulse Width Modulation)
• Microprocessor-based design
• With power ON/OFF switch and LED indicator
• Overload protection / Over voltage protection / Short Circuit protection / Over temperature protection / Reverse polarity protection (by fuses)

Product Applications

• Power tools; Electric Saw, Drilling Machine, Grinder, Sandblast Machine, Punching Machine, Weeding Machine, Air Compressor etc.
• Office Applications; Computer, Printer, LCD Monitor, Scanner, etc
• Household Appliance Applications; Vacuum Cleaner, Fan, Lamp or LED, Sewing Machine, etc.
• Kitchen Appliance Applications; Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Coffee maker, etc.

 PURE SINE WAVE AND MODIFIED SINE WAVE INVERTERS

The inverter comes in two types: pure sine wave power type and modified sine wave type. In the pure sine wave power inverter, the 240V AC output follows a smooth  Sinusoidal sine wave and is almost identical to normal mains electricity. A Graphic Comparison of Modified Sine Wave and Pure Sine Wave is shown below:

GUIDELINES

Installation Conditions
For safe and optimum performance install the inverter in a location that is:

1. Dry-Do does not expose to water drips or spray.
2. Cool-Operate only in ambient temperatures between 32F (0C) and 104F (40C). Keep away from heating vents or other heat-producing equipment.
3. Safe-Do not install an inverter in a compartment with batteries or flammable liquids, such as gasoline or explosive vapors.
4. Well, ventilated-Allow at least 2 inches (5cm) clearance above and on all sides of the unit for proper cooling.
5. Clean and free of dust and dirt-This is especially important if the inverter is used in a dusty working environment. Select a Suitable Location.

Working Principle
The inverter works in two stages. During the first stage, the DC to DC converter increases the DC input voltage from the power source (e.g., A 12V battery) to 300V DC In the  second stage, the high voltage DC is converted to the watts (power) you need (AC) using advanced power MOSFET transistors or IGBT technology in a full bridge configuration.  The result is excellent overload capability and the capacity to operate difficult reactive loads Connection Method
CAUTION!
A reverse polarity connection (positive to negative) may damage the inverter (Fuse) Damage caused by a reverse polarity connection would probably invalidate your warranty.
WARNING: Sparking may occur when connecting the DC supply unit to the battery, make sure no flammable fumes are present before making any connections.

1. Attach the ring type connector marked with red to the positive (+) DC terminal on the inverter and attach the ring connector marked with black to the negative(-) DC  erminal.
2. Tighten both DC terminals by hand until tight. If the power is more than 1800w, please use tools to tighten up the screw.
3.  When the inverter is not in use, unplug it from the 12V /24V / 48V DC outlet to avoid any battery discharge.

CAUTION: Before using the inverter, please provide a ground connection wire. On the rear panel of the inverter is a terminal fitted with a nut for connecting to the inverter and to the earth terminal of the AC output socket. Please choose heavy-duty, insulated green/yellow wire. Connect to an earth spike which should be driven into the ground to a depth of 1-2m or more. In a vehicle, connect the inverter to the chassis of the vehicle. In a boat, connect to the boat’s grounding system.
Battery’s Charge
We advise that you use a deep cycle battery. If you hear the low voltage alarm, stop the inverter immediately. When the battery is fully charged, the inverter can be used again. It is not recommended to use a vehicle battery.
Inverter’s Working Status

1. When a 12V/24V/48V DC outlet or battery is properly connected to the inverter, turn on the ON/OFF, the green Power indicator will light, and it deliver AC power to the outlets.

2. Plug the AC appliances you wish to operate into the AC outlet (s) and switch your appliances on, switch one at a time.

3. If the audible alarm is ignored the inverter may be automatically shut down when the battery voltage drops to 9.8-10.2V/19.6-20.4V/39.2-40.8V in order to prevent damage to the battery from excessive discharge.

4. If the AC appliance rated power is higher than the inverters rating (or the appliance draws excessive surge power) the inverter will shut down. The red FAULT indicator will light.

5. If the inverter exceeds a safe operating temperature, due to insufficient ventilation or a high surrounding temperature, it will automatically shut down. The FAULT indicator will light, and the audio warning alarm will sound.

6. If a defective battery charge system has caused the battery voltage to rise to a dangerously high level, the inverter will automatically shut down.

7. The cooling fan is designed to operate only when the temperature goes up or when the loads are applied.
   NOTICE: When you connect to the appliances, remember to tum on the inverter before turning on the appliance.
   CAUTION: Although the inverter incorporates the protection function against over-voltage, there would be still the possibility of getting the unit damaged if the input voltage exceeds 16V/32V/64V.

8. CD Modified sine wave 300W-600W
   Power (Green) and Fault (Red) Indicate

9. Pure sine wave 300W-600W

10. Modified sine wave 1000W-2000W

11. Pure sine wave 1000W-2000W
    

12. Modified sine wave 3000W-6000W

13. Pure sine wave 3000W-6000W 

INVERTER TO BATTERY CONNECTIONS DETAILS

12V inverter connection

24V inverter connection

Outputs connection 230V AC 5V 2AMP USB 230V AC

Note: 48V and 24V Inverters should be connected to multiple batteries in series.

TROUBLESHOOTING

AC appliances do not work, and the green power indicator does not light.

CAUSES| SOLUTION
Bad battery| Check the battery, replace it if necessary
Reverse connection of negative and positive poles| Correct the connection to battery, the inverter may be damaged.
Replace the fuse inside inverter ( outside warranty coverage)
Loose connection of cables| Check the cables and the connection, screw tight the wiring terminal

The electric appliance does not work, and the red FAULT indicator of the inverter is lit.

CAUSES| SOLUTION
Overload shut off due to rated power of appliances exceeding the inverter’s rated power| Use appliances having power below the inverter’s rated power
Overload shut off due to a too high surge current| increase inverter power
CAUSES| SOLUTION
The battery is over-discharged (inverter sounds an alarm)| Replace the battery or use a battery charger to charge your battery
Over temperature shut off due to bad ventilation| Switch off the inverter and let it cool for 15 minutes.
Clear objects around the fan and the inverter. Place the inverter in a cool place.  Reduce load according to requirements. Restart
Too large input current| Check the working state of the charging system.
Make sure the output voltage of the battery is within the proper voltage

The measured output current of the inverter is too low

CAUSES| SOLUTION
Amp is too low| Measure modified sine wave with a real effective value multimeter to get the accurate data
Amp supplied is too low| Charge the battery or change battery

The inverter gives out alarm sound.

CAUSES| SOLUTION
Low voltage alarm (Voltage Drop)| Shorten the wire or use wider cable.
Charge the battery.
Over temperature protection
Allow the Inverter to cool.| (Component Temp/ Ambient Temp)
Improve ventilation around the inverter.
AC appliances draw too much power| Use larger capacity inverter.
Poor connection| Check the connection and tighten it.

SPECIFICATIONS

AC220V /230V ± 10%
INPUT VOLTAGE| 2V /24V /48V| 12V /24V /48V| 12V /24V /48V
OUTPUT WAVEFORM| Pure sine wave or Modified sine wave
ITEMS| 1000| 1500| 2000| 2500| 300
RATED POWER| 1000W| 1500W| 2000W| 2500W| 3000W
SURGE POWER| 200W| 2000W| 4000W| 5000W| 6000W
OUTPUT VOLTAGE| AC110V ± 10%
AC220V /230V ± 10%
INPUT VOLTAGE| 12V /24V /48V 12V /24V /48V 12V /24V /48V 12V /24V /48V 12V /24V /48V
OUTPUT WAVEFORM| Pure sine wave or Modified sine wave
ITEMS| 4000| 5000| 6000
RATED POWER| 4000W| 5000W| 6000W
SURGE POWER| 8000W| 1 oooow| 12000W
OUTPUT VOLTAGE| AC110V ± 10%
AC220V /230V ± 10%
INPUT VOLTAGE| 12V /24V /48V| 12V /24V /48V| 12V /24V / 48V
OUTPUT WAVEFORM| Pure sine wave or Modified sine wave

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