AIMS POWER PICOGLF12W12V120AL Global LF Series Pure Sine Wave Inverter User Manual
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PICOGLF12W12V120AL Global LF Series Pure Sine Wave Inverter
Global LF Series Pure Sine Wave Inverter Charger User’s Manual
PICOGLF12W12V120AL & PICOGLF25W12V120AL
04/2021
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Table of Contents
1. Important Safety Information……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
– 2 1-1. General Safety Precautions
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. – 2 1-2. Precautions When Working
with Batteries …………………………………………………………………………………. – 2 –
2.Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… – 3
2-1. General Information ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… – 3
2-2. Application ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… – 3 2-3.
Mechanical Drawing ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… – 4 2-4.
Features ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… – 6 2-5.
Electrical Performance ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. – 6 2.5.1
Invert………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… – 6 2.5.2 AC
Charger ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. – 7 2.5.3
Transfer…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..- 10 2.5.4 Auto
Frequency Adjust…………………………………………………………………………………………………………- 10 2.5.5 Power
Saver……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………- 10 2.5.6
Protections……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..- 11 2.5.7 Remote
Control ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..- 12 2.5.8 LED Indicator
& RMT LCD……………………………………………………………………………………………………- 13 2.5.9 Audible
Alarm………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..- 14 2.5.10 FAN Operation
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….- 15 2.5.11 Other Features
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3.Installation ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………-
163-1. Location …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….- 16
3-2. DC Wiring………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….- 16 3-3.
AC Wiring ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….- 18 3-4.
Install Flange…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….- 19 –
4.Troubleshooting Guide……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….- 20
5.Warranty……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….- 22
Appendix 1 ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..- 23 –
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1. Important Safety Information
NOTE! Before using the inverter charger, read and save this manual.
1-1. General Safety Precautions
1-1-1. Do not expose the inverter to rain, snow, spray, bilge or dust. To
reduce risk of hazard, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings. Do
not install the inverter in a zero-clearance compartment. Overheating may
result. Allow at least 12″ of clearance around the inverter for air flow. Make
sure that the air can circulate freely around the unit. A minimum air flow of
145CFM is required. 1-1-2. To avoid risk of fire and electronic shock, make
sure that existing wiring is in good electrical condition and that the wire is
not undersized. Do not operate the inverter with damaged or substandard
wiring. 1-1-3. This equipment contains components which may produce arcs
and/or sparks. To prevent fire and/or explosion do not install in compartments
containing batteries or flammable materials or in a location which require
ignition protected equipment. This includes any space containing gasoline-
powered machinery, fuel tanks, or joints, fittings, or other connection
between components of the fuel system. See Warranty for instructions on
obtaining service. 1-1-4. Do not disassemble the Inverter Charger. It contains
no user-serviceable parts. Attempting to service the Inverter Charger yourself
may result in electrical shock or fire. Internal capacitors remain charged
after all power is disconnected. 1-1-5. To reduc the risk of electrical shock,
disconnect both AC and DC power from the Inverter Charger before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk
CAUTION: Equipment damage The output side of the inverter’s AC wiring should
at no time be connected to public power or a generator. This condition is far
worse than a short circuit. If the unit survives this condition, it will shut
down until corrections are made. Installation should ensure that the
inverter’s AC output is, at no time, connected to its AC input.
1-2. Precautions When Working with Batteries
1-2-1. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing immediately wash with soap
and water. If acid enters eyes immediately rinse eyes with running cold water
and seek immediate medical attention. 1-2-2. Never smoke or allow a sparks or
flames near the battery. 1-2-3. Do not drop a metal tool on the battery. The
resulting spark or short-circuit on the battery will cause an explosion.
1-2-4. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and
watches when working with a battery. A battery produces a short-circuit
current high enough to weld any metal objects and will cause a severe burn.
1-2-5. To reduce the risk of injury, charge only deep-cycle lead acid, lead
antimony, lead calcium gel cell, absorbed mat, LIFEPO4 lithium or NiCad/NiFe
type rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may swell or burst
causing personal injury and damage.
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2. Introduction
2-1. General Information
The Global LF Series Pure Sine Wave Inverter Charger product line is a
combination of an inverter, battery charger and auto AC transfer switch in one
unit and has a peak conversion efficiency of 88%. It is packed with unique
features and is one of the most advanced inverter chargers on the market
today. It features power factor correction, sophisticated multi-stage charging
and pure sine wave output with unprecedentedly high surge capability to meet
demanding power needs of inductive loads without damaging the equipment.
When utility AC power cuts off (or falls out of acceptable range), the
transfer relay is de-energized and the load is automatically transferred to
Inverter mode. Once the qualified AC power is restored the relay is re-
energized and the load is automatically reconnected to AC bypass mode. NOTE
THE BYPASS RATING OF THE INVERTER (page 25) AND DO NOT EXCEED. DAMAGE MAY
OCCUR AND VOID THE WARRANTY. The Global LF Series Inverter is equipped with a
powerful four stage smart charger and a high overload capacity of 300% of
continuous output for up to 20 seconds to reliably support tools and
equipment. This is for inverter mode only. You can NOT bypass the surge rating
of the inverter. This may cause permanent damage to the inverter.
The Global LF Series Pure Sine Wave Inverter is suitable for renewable energy
systems in work trucks, RV, marine and emergency appliances.
To get the most out of the power inverter, it must be operated and maintained
properly. Please read the instructions in this manual before installing and
operating.
2-2. Application
Power toolscircular saws, drills, grinders, sanders, buffers, weed and hedge
trimmers, air compressors. Office equipment computers, printers, monitors,
facsimile machines, scanners. Household items vacuum cleaners, fans,
fluorescent and incandescent lights, shavers, sewing machines. Kitchen
appliances coffee makers, blenders, ice markers, toasters. Industrial
equipment metal halide lamp, high pressure sodium lamp. Home entertainment
electronics television, DVRs, video games, stereos, musical instruments, and
satellite equipment.
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2-3. Mechanical Drawing
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PICOGLF 1250W AC Side – No hardwire AC terminal
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PICOGLF 2500W AC Side with hardwire AC terminal
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· High overload ability up to 300% of rated power (20 sec) · Low quiescent
current, low power “Power Saving Mode” to conserve energy · Automatic
Generator Start · 4-step intelligent battery charger, PFC (Power Factor
Correction) for charger · 8 pre-set battery type selector switch plus de-
sulphation for totally flat batteries · Powerful charger with selectable from
0% 100% (based on model) · 10 ms typical transfer time between battery and AC,
guarantees power
continuity · LCD or LED remote controls (optional) · 15s delay before transfer
when AC resumes, extra protection for loads when used with
generator · Allows start up and throughput power with depleted batteries 15A
(1250W)/30A (2500W)
(bypass current) · Multiple controlled cooling fans · Extensive protections
against various harsh situations
· 13VDC battery recovery point, dedicated for renewable energy systems
2-5. Electrical Performance 2.5.1 Inverter
Topology The Global LF inverter/charger is built according to the following
topology. Invert: Full Bridge Topology. Charge: Isolated Boost Topology
Because of the high efficiency Mosfets and 16bit, 4.9MHZ microprocessor and
heavy transformers, it outputs PURE SINE WAVE AC with an average THD of 15%
(min 5%, max 25%) depending of load connected and the battery voltage.
Overload Capacity The Global LF series inverters have high overload
capacities, making it ideal to handle demanding loads.
1 For 110%<Load<125%(±10%), no audible alarm for 14 minutes, beeps 0.5s every
1s in the 15th minute, and Fault(Turn off) after the 15th minute. 2 For
125%<Load<150%(±10%), beeps 0.5s every 1s and Fault(Turn off) after 1 minute.
3 For 300%Load>150%(±10%), beeps 0.5s every 1s and Fault(Turn off) after 20s.
Caution: After the inverter is switched on, it takes time for it to self-
diagnose and ready to deliver full power. Hence, always switch on the load(s)
after a few seconds of switching on the inverter. Avoid switching on the
inverter with the load already switched on. This may prematurely trigger the
overload protection. When a load is switched on, it may require initial higher
power surge to start. Hence, if multiple loads are being powered, they should
be switched on one by one so that the inverter is not overloaded by the higher
starting surge if all the loads are switched on at once.
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2.5.2 AC Charger
The Global LF Series inverter charger is equipped with an active PFC (Power
Factor Corrected) multistage battery charger. The PFC feature is used to
control the amount of power used to charge the batteries in order to obtain a
power factor as close as possible to 1. Unlike other inverters whose max
charging current decreases according to the input AC voltage, the Global LF
series inverter charger is able to output max current as long as the input AC
voltage is in the range of 164-243VAC(95-127VAC for 120V model), and AC
frequency is in the range of 48-54Hz(58-64Hz for 60Hz model). The Global LF
series inverter charger has a very rapid charge current available, and the max
charge current can be adjusted from 0%-100% via a liner switch to the right of
the battery type selector. This will be helpful if you are using our powerful
charger on a small capacity battery bank. Fortunately, the liner switch can
effectively reduce the max charging current to 20% of its peak. Choosing “0”
in the battery type selector will disable the charging function.
Caution: Turn the charge current control switch gently to avoid breakage due
to over-turning. Not covered under warranty.
There are 3 charging stages: Bulk Charging: (fast charge LED solid) this is
the initial stage of charging. While Bulk Charging, the charger supplies the
battery with controlled constant current. The charger will remain in Bulk
charge until the Absorption charge voltage (determined by the Battery Type
selection) is achieved. A software timer will measure the time from A/C start
until the battery charger reaches 0.3V below the boost voltage, then take this
time asT0 and T0×10 = T1.
Absorb Charging: (fast charge LED blinking) This is the second charging stage
when the fast charge LED is flashing and begins after the absorb voltage has
been reached. Absorb Charging provides the batteries with a constant voltage
and reduces the DC charging current in order to maintain the absorb voltage
setting. In this period, the inverter will start a T1 timer; the charger will
keep the boost voltage in Boost CV mode until the T1 timer has run out. Then
drop the voltage down to the float voltage. The timer has a minimum time of 1
hour and a maximum time of 12 hours.
Float Charging: (float charge LED solid) The third charging stage occurs at
the end of the Absorb Charging time. While Float charging, the charge voltage
is reduced to the float charge voltage (determined by the Battery Type
selection*). In this stage, the batteries are kept fully charged and ready if
needed by the inverter.
If the AC is reconnected or the battery voltage drops below 12Vdc/24Vdc, the
charger will restart the above cycle. If the charge maintains the float state
for 10 days, the charger will deliberately reset the cycle to protect the
battery.
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Battery type selector Switch setting 0 1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9
Description Charger Off Gel USA AGM 1 AGM 2 Sealed lead acid / LIFEPO4 lithium Gel EURO Open lead acid Calcium De-sulphation Not used
Boost / Vdc
Float / Vdc
14.0
13.7
14.1
13.4
14.6
13.7
14.4
13.6
14.4
13.8
14.8
13.3
15.1
13.6
15.5 (4 Hours then Off)
*Check the required charging specifications with the battery manufacturer. The chart above is just a guide.
De-sulphation The de-sulphation cycle (switch position 8) is a very dangerous
setting if you do not know what you are doing. Before attempting to use this
cycle you must clearly understand what it does and when and how you would use
it.
What causes sulphation? This can occur with infrequent use of the batteries or
if the batteries have been discharged low enough that they will not accept a
charge. This cycle is a very high voltage charge cycle designed to try to
break down the sulphated crust that is preventing the plates from taking a
charge and allowing the plates to clean up and accept a charge once again.
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Charging depleted batteries
The Global LF series inverter allows start up and through power (bypass) after
batteries are depleted. See page
For 12VDC models: after the battery voltage goes below 10V and the power switch is kept in the “ON” position and the inverter stays connected to the battery and the battery voltage doesn’t drop below 2V, the inverter will be able to charge the battery once qualified AC inputs are present. Before the battery voltage goes below 9VDC, the charging can be activated when the switch is turned to “Off”, then to “ON”. When the voltage goes below 9VDC, and you accidently turn the switch to OFF or disconnect the inverter from the battery, the inverter will not be able to charge the battery once again, because the CPU loses memory during this process.
Charging current for each model
Model PICOGLF12W12V120AL PICOGLF25W12V120AL
Current 35+/-5A 85+/-5A
The charging capacity will peak charge rate in about 3 seconds. This may cause
a generator to drop frequency, making the inverter transfer to battery mode.
It is recommended to gradually put the charging load on the generator by
switching the charging switch from min to max. Together with the 15s switch
delay our inverter gives the generator enough time to spin up. This will
depend on the size of the generator and rate of charge.
As a general rule, the Bulk Charging Current should be limited to 20% of the
capacity of the battery bank. Higher charging current may be used if permitted
by the battery manufacturer.
Warning: Items to note and are not covered under warranty.
To set the charge current control switch, use a small jeweler’s style flat-
head screwdriver and gently turn to avoid breakage due to over-turning.
To guarantee the best performance of the built in AC charger, when the AC
input is from a generator, the standby generator should be of at least 150%
higher capacity than the inverter. Example, if you are using a 2500 watt
inverter, the generator must be 3750 watts or larger. If using a 1250 watt
inverter, the generator must be 1875 watts or larger, and so on. Warning!
Operating with an under-rated generator or generator with unqualified wave
form may cause premature failure and is not covered under warranty.
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2.5.3 Transfer
Swift Power Transfer While in the Standby Mode, the AC input is continually
monitored. Whenever AC power falls below the VAC Trip voltage (140 VAC,
default setting for 230VAC,90VAC for 120VAC), the inverter automatically
transfers back to the Invert Mode with minimum interruption to your appliances
– as long as the inverter is turned on. The transfer from Standby mode to
Inverter mode occurs in approximately 10 milliseconds. It is the same time
from Inverter mode to Standby mode.
Synchronized Power Transfer When a load is transferred from inverter AC output
to another backup AC source of power through the transfer switch, there will
be a finite interruption of power to the load for the transfer to take place.
A mismatch of phase and frequency of the inverter AC output and the backup AC
source in transfer is likely to damage the backup AC source / a reactive load.
With sophisticated circuitry design, our inverter will first lock on the
frequency and phase of the input shore power/generator power and make a smooth
and safe transfer at the zero voltage point to minimize the impact on the
power modules. Though it is not designed as a computer UPS system, this
transfer time is usually fast enough to keep your equipment powered up.
Transfer Delay There is a 15-second delay from the time the inverter senses
that continuously qualified AC is present at the input terminals to when the
transfer is made. This delay is built in to provide sufficient time for a
generator to spin-up to a stable voltage and frequency and avoid relay
chattering. The inverter will not transfer to generator until it has locked
onto the generator’s output. This delay is also designed to avoid frequent
switching when input utility is unstable.
2.5.4 Auto Frequency Adjust
The factory default configuration for inverters sold in American market is
60Hz. If the output frequency needs to be changed this is done by putting in a
valid input Power Source to the inverter’s input lines. Once the inverter
validates the input, the output will automatically change.
2.5.5 Power Saver
There are 2 different working statuses for our Global LF inverter: “Power On”
and “Off”. When the power switch is in “Off” position, the inverter is powered
off. When the power switch is turned to either of “Power Save ON” or “Power
ON”, the inverter is powered on.
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In this mode, the inverter pulses the AC output looking for an AC load (IE.
electrical device). Whenever an AC load (greater than 100 watts) is turned on,
the inverter recognizes the need for power and automatically starts inverting
and output goes to full voltage. When there is no load (or less than 100
watts) detected, the inverter automatically goes back into search mode to
minimize energy consumption from the battery bank.
In “Power save ON” mode, the inverter will draw power mainly in sensing
moments, thus the idle consumption is significantly reduced. The inverter will
detect a load for 250ms every 3 seconds.
Note: The minimum power of a load to take inverter out of sleep mode (Power
Saver On) is 100 Watts.
The Global LF Series is designed with extraordinarily low idle power
consumption, only a mere 0.8-1.8% of its rated power. When in the search sense
mode, the green power LED will blink and the inverter will make a ticking
sound. At full output voltage, the green power LED will light steadily and the
inverter will make a steady humming sound. When the inverter is used as an
“uninterruptible” power supply the search sense mode or “Power Saver On”
function should be defeated.
Exceptions
Some devices when scanned by the load sensor cannot be detected. Small
fluorescent lights are the most common example. (Try altering the plug
polarity by turning the plug over.) Some computers and sophisticated
electronics have power supplies that do not present a load until line voltage
is available. When this occurs, each unit waits for the other to begin. To
drive these loads either a small companion load must be used to bring the
inverter out of its search mode, or the inverter may be programmed to remain
at full output voltage (Power On mode).
2.5.6 Protections
The Global LF series inverter is equipped with extensive protections against
various harsh situations/ faults.
AC Input over voltage protection/AC Input low voltage protection Low battery
alarm/High battery alarm Over temperature protection/Over load protection
Short Circuit protection (1s after fault) Back feeding protection When over
temperature /overload occur, after the fault is cleared, the master switch
needs to be reset to restart the inverter. The inverter will go to over temp
protection when the heat sink temp. 105ºC(221), and go to Fault (shutdown
Output) after 30 seconds. The switch has to be reset to activate the inverter.
The Global LF series inverter has back feeding protection which avoids
presenting an AC voltage on the AC input terminal in inverter mode. When the
fault is cleared, the inverter will need to be reset to start working.
*We don’t recommend connecting AC input to a GFCI circuit as it will cause the supply GCFI to pop intermittently and fail to supply power to the charger and bypass power through inverter.
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2.5.7 Remote Control
In addition to the switch panel on the front (or top) of the inverter, there
are two optional remotes. An LCD remote panel that provides more detailed info
or an LED remote that provides on/off with a few LED indicators. The LCD
remote panel connects to the RJ45 port on the DC side of the inverter displays
several statuses of the inverter (sold separately Part # REMOTELF). Use with
port labeled LCD remote. If you want a more simple on/off remote, consider the
LED remote (sold separately Part # REMOTELFLED). Use with port labeled LED
remote.
If an extra switch panel is connected to the inverter via “remote control
port”, together with the panel on the inverter case, the two panels will be
connected and operated in parallel. Whichever first switches from “Off” to
“Power saver off” or “Power saver on”, it will power the inverter on. If the
commands from the two panels conflict, the inverter will operate according to
the following priority: Power saver on> Power saver off> Power off
Only when both panels are turned to the “Unit Off” position, will the inverter
be powered off. The max length of the cable is 60 feet.
Remote LED – REMOTELFLED The remote LED has on/off and power save switch. There are also 3 indicator LEDs for the battery charger, inverter mode and faults.
Remote LCD – REMOTELF The remote LCD displays detailed information of the inverter.
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Display screen provides the following info: Input AC Voltage Output AC Voltage
Battery Voltage Output Frequency Output Load Work Mode Alarm Fault Battery
Capacity
*A push button on the left of the panel can be used to turn off the LCD screen and save 0.1A current draw on the battery (#1 on image above).
1 2 3 4 5
(1) Shore/ Generator voltage (2) DC voltage on inverter (3) Load when
inverting (4) Low/high voltage, over temp, overload (5) Fault condition
2.5.8 LED Indicator Lights/Status
6 7 8
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(6) Output voltage (7) Output frequency (8) Bypass/ inverter mode (9) Battery
state of charge graph
NOTE: The battery icon is just an image and does not represent battery
capacity. The bar graph will change based on battery voltage (2). If using
lithium, you will could an instant drop on the graph.
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2.5.9 Audible Alarm
Battery Voltage Low Battery Voltage High
Invert Mode Overload
Over Temperature
Inverter green LED lit, and the buzzer beeps 0.5s every 5s. Inverter green LED
lit, and the buzzer beeps 0.5s every 1s and Fault after 60s.
(1)110%<load<125%(±10%), No audible alarm in 14 minutes, Beeps 0.5s every 1s
in 15th minute and Fault after 15 minutes; (2)125% <load<150%(±10%), Beeps
0.5s every 1s and Fault after 60s; (3)Load>150%(±10%), Beeps 0.5s every 1s and
Fault after 20s;
Heat sink temp. 105ºC(221), Over temp red LED Lighting, beeps 0.5s every 1s;
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2.5.10 FAN Operation
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The Operation of the DC fan at the DC terminal side is controlled by the following logic:
Condition HEAT SINK TEMPERATURE
CHARGER CURRENT
LOAD Percentage (INV MODE)
Enter Condition
T 140 149 T < 185
T > 185 I 15% 20%< I 50%Max I > 50%Max Load < 30% 30% Load < 50% Load 50%
Leave condition
T > 149 T 140 or T 185
T 176 I 20% I 15% or I > 50%Max I 40%Max Load 30% Load 20% or Load 50% Load
40%
Speed
OFF 50% 100% OFF 50% 100% OFF 50% 100%
Allow at least 6 inches of clearance around the inverter for air flow. Make
sure that the air can circulate freely around the unit.
Fan noise level <60db at a distance of 3 feet.
2.5.11 Other Features
Battery voltage recovery start
After low battery voltage shut off (10V for 12V model), the inverter is able
to restore operation after the battery voltage recovers to 13V (with power
switch still in the “On” position). This function helps users and saves time
and extra labor to reactivate the inverter when the low battery voltage
returns to an acceptable range in renewable energy systems. The built in
battery charger will automatically reactivate as soon as city/generator AC has
been stable for 15 seconds.
WARNING Never leave the loads unattended, some loads (like a heater) may cause
accidents in such cases. It is better to shut everything off after low voltage
trip than to leave your load on, due to the risk of fire.
Conformal Coating AIMS Power entire line of Global LF inverters have been
processed with a conformal coating on the PCB, making it water, rust, and dust
resistant as well as corrosion resistant. While these units are designed to
withstand corrosion from the salty air, they are not splash proof.
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3. Installation
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3.1 Unpacking and Inspection
Carefully remove the inverter charger from its shipping package and inspect
all contents. Verify the following items are included:
· The PICOGLF Inverter Charger · Red and black DC terminal covers · AC
terminal block cover with two Phillips screws (2500 watt model) · Two Flange
nuts and 4 Phillips screws (installed on the DC terminals). · PICOGLF Series
Owner’s Manual
If items appear to be missing or damaged, contact AIMS Power. If at all
possible, keep your shipping box and all packaging. It will help protect your
inverter from damage if it ever needs to be returned for service. Save your
proof-of-purchase as a record of ownership; it will also be needed if the unit
should require warranty work. The serial number is on the side of the inverter
and does NOT start with an 8.
3-2. Location
Follow all the local regulations to install the inverter. Install the
equipment in an INDOOR location that is dry, clean, free from dust, cool and
with good ventilation. Working temperature: -14 to 122 | Storage temperature:
40 to 158 | Relative Humidity: 0% to 95, non-condensing | Cooling: forced airc
Do not install upside down (top side facing down). CAUTION: Some models are
heavy. Use proper lifting techniques during installation to prevent personal
injury.
WARNING! The inverter should not be installed in an area that allows dust, fumes, insects or rodents to enter or block the inverter’s ventilation openings. This area must also be free from any risk of condensation, water or any other liquid that can enter or fall on the inverter. All inverters have been processed with a conformal coating on the PCB, making them humid, rust, and dust resistant but not completely protected. While these units are designed to withstand corrosion from the salty air, they are not splash proof. DO NOT GET WET. The inverter’s life is uncertain if used in these types of environments, and inverter failures under these conditions are not covered under warranty.
3-3. DC Wiring
It is recommended that the battery bank be kept as close as possible to the
inverter. The following is a suggested wiring option for 12 feet of DC cable.
Follow the minimum wire size. If the DC cable is longer than 12 feet, increase
the size of cable to reduce voltage drop.
WARNING! The inverter charger must be connected to a battery bank in order to turn on and
transfer AC power.
12V
Power 1250 Watt 2500 Watt
DC Input voltage 12V 12V
Wire Gage 4 AWG 1/0 AWG
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Battery cables must be crimped (or preferably, soldered and crimped) copper
compression lugs unless aluminum mechanical lugs are used. Soldered
connections alone are not acceptable. High quality, UL-listed battery cables
are available. These cables are color-coded with pressure crimped, sealed ring
terminals.
Battery terminal must be clean to reduce the resistance between the DC
terminal and cable connection. A buildup of dirt or oxidation may eventually
lead to the cable terminal overheating during periods of high current draw.
Use a stiff wire brush and remove all dirt and corrosion from the battery
terminals and cables.
CAUTION
Reducing RF interference To reduce the effect of radiated interference, twist
the DC cables. To further reduce RF interference, shield the cables with
sheathing /copper foil / braiding. Taping battery cables together to reduce
inductance Do not keep the 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
voltages. This reduces ripple in the battery cables and improves performance
and efficiency.
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3-4. AC Wiring
We recommend using 10 AWG wire to connect to the AC terminal block (2500 Watt
model only).
When in AC mode the AC input power will supply both the loads and AC charger,
a thicker wire gauge for AC Input is required. Please consult a qualified
electrician about the specific wire gauge required in terms of wire material
and inverter power.
WARNINGS
The output voltage of this unit must never be connected in its input AC
terminal, overload or damage may result. Always switch on the inverter before
plugging in any appliance. *We don’t recommend connecting AC input to a GFCI
circuit as it will cause the supplied GCFI to pop intermittently and fail to
supply power to the charger and bypass power through inverter.
Do not loosen or touch the rear set screws on the terminal block.
Wiring 120V single phase Input: Ground + Hot line + Neutral Output: Neutral +
Hot line + Ground
3-5. Grounding
Connect an 8 AWG or bigger copper wire between the grounding terminal on the
inverter and the earth grounding system or the vehicle chassis.
USING A GENERATOR FOR AC
BEFORE YOU USE A GENERATOR, MAKE SURE IT IS SIZED TO HANDLE THE INVERTER. To
guarantee the best performance of the built in AC charger and when the AC
input is from a generator, the standby generator should be at least 150%
higher capacity than the inverter. Operating with an under-rated generator or
generator with unqualified wave form may cause premature failure which is not
covered under warranty. Example: If you are using a 2500 watt inverter
charger, your generator must be 3750 watts or larger. If you are using a 1250
watt inverter charger, your generator must be 1875 watt or larger, and so on.
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4. Troubleshooting Guide
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Troubleshooting contains information about how to troubleshoot possible error
conditions while using the Global LF Inverter & Charger. The following chart
is designed to help you quickly pinpoint the most common inverter failures.
Indicator and Buzzer
Status
Item CC
Indicator on top cover
LED on Remote Switch
SHORE POWER
ON
INVERTER ON
FAST CHG
FLOAT CHG
OVER TEMP TRIP
OVER LOAD TRIP
POWER SAVER
ON
BATT CHG
INVERTER
Alarm
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
Line
CV
Mode
Float
×
, blink ×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
Standby
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
Inverter On ×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
Inverter
Mode
Power Saver
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
Buzzer
× × × × ×
×
Battery Low
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
Beep 0.5s every 5s
Battery High
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
Beep 0.5s every 1s
Overload
On Invert
×
Mode
×
×
×
×
×
Refer to “Audible alarm”
Inverter Mode
Over-Temp On Invert
×
Mode
×
×
×
×
×
Beep 0.5s every 1s
Over-Temp
On Line
Mode
×
×
×
×
×
Beep 0.5s every 1s
Over Charge
×
×
×
×
×
×
Beep 0.5s every 1s
Fan Lock
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
× Beep continuous
Battery High
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
× Beep continuous
Inverter
Mode
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
× Beep continuous
Fault Overload
Mode
Output Short
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
Beep continuous
Over-Temp ×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
× Beep continuous
Over Charge
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
× Beep continuous
Back Feed Short
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
×
× Beep continuous
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Symptom
Possible Cause
Recommended Solution
Inverter will not turn on during initial power up.
Batteries are not connected, loose battery-side connections.
Low battery voltage.
Check the batteries and cable connections. Check DC fuse and breaker.
Charge the battery.
No AC output voltage and no indicator lights ON.
Inverter has been manually transitioned to OFF mode.
AC output voltage is low and the inverter turns loads OFF in a Low battery. short time.
Press the switch to Power saver on or Power saver off position.
Check the condition of the batteries and recharge if possible.
Charger is inoperative and unit AC voltage has dropped out-of-
will not accept AC.
tolerance
Check the AC voltage for proper voltage and frequency.
Charger is supplying a lower charge rate.
Charger turns OFF while charging from a generator.
Charger controls are improperly set.
Low AC input voltage.
Loose battery or AC input connections.
High AC input voltages from the generator.
Refer to the section on adjusting the “Charger Rate”.
Source qualified AC power.
Check all DC /AC connections.
Load the generator down with a heavy load. Turn the generator output voltage
down.
Sensitive loads turn off temporarily when transferring between grid and inverting.
Inverter’s Low voltage trip voltage may be too low to sustain certain loads.
Choose narrow AC voltage in the DIP switch, or Install a UPS if possible.
Noise from Transformer/case*
Applying specific loads such as hair drier
Remove the loads
The reason for the noise from transformer and/or case…
When in inverter mode sometimes the transformer and/or case of the inverter
may vibrate and make noise. If the noise comes from transformer: According to
the characteristics of our inverter, there is one type of load which most
likely may cause the transformer to rattle. That is a half wave load. A load
that uses only half a cycle of the power. This tends to cause an imbalance of
the magnetic field of the transformer, reducing its rated working frequency
from 20KHz to, say, maybe 15KHz (it varies according to different loads). In
such a case the frequency of noise falls exactly into the range (200Hz-20KHz)
that human ears can hear. The most common load is a hair drier. If the noise
comes from the case: Normally when loaded with inductive loads, the magnetic
field generated by the transformer keeps attracting or releasing the steel
case at a specific frequency. This may also cause noise. Reducing the load
power or using an inverter with bigger capacity will normally solve this
problem. The noise will not do any harm to the inverter or the loads.
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5. Warranty
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1. DC reverse polarity. The inverter is NOT designed with DC reverse polarity
protection. A reverse polarity may severely damage the inverter.
2. Wrong or loose AC wiring. 3. Operation in a moist or unsanitary
environment. 4. Water damage, lightning strikes, short circuit from dirt/dust
build-up 5. Operating with an undersized generator or generator with
unqualified wave form.
AIMS Power Warranty Instructions: This product is designed using the most
modern digital technology and under very strict quality control and testing
guide lines. If, however you feel this product is not performing as it should,
please contact us: techsupport@aimscorp.net or (775)359-6703. We will do our
best to resolve your concerns. If the product needs repair or replacement,
make sure to keep your receipt/invoice, as that will need to be sent back
along with the package and RA# prepaid to AIMS. You have a full 1 year from
date of purchase warranty. This warranty is valid world-wide with the
exception that freight and duty charges incurred outside the contiguous 48
United States will be prepaid by customer. Except as provided above, AIMS
makes no warranty of any kind, express or implied, including without
limitation the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose. In no event shall AIMS be liable for indirect, special or
consequential damages. This warranty only applies to AIMS Power branded
products. All other name brand products are warranted by and according to
their respective manufacturer. Please do not attempt to return non-AIMS Power
branded products to AIMS Power. For additional products such as:
– Modified Sine Wave Inverters – Pure Sine Wave Inverters – Solar Charge
Controllers – Inverter Chargers – Custom Cut Cables – Batteries – Solar Panels
– Generators
Please visit our web site: www.aimscorp.net
To find out where to buy any of our products, you may also e-mail:
sales@aimscorp.net or call (775)3596703.
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Appendix 1
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Global Low Freq Series Inverter & AC Charger
Electrical Specifications
Model
Continuous Output Power
Surge Rating(20s)
Output Waveform
Nominal Efficiency
Inverter Output
Line Mode Efficiency
Power Factor
Nominal Output Voltage rms
Output Voltage Regulation
Output Frequency
Short Circuit Protection
Typical transfer Time
THD
Nominal Input Voltage
DC Input
Minimum Start Voltage
Low Battery Alarm Low Battery Trip High Voltage Alarm & Fault High DC Input
Recovery Low Battery voltage recover Idle ConsumptionSearch Mode
Input Voltage Range
Charge
Input Frequency Range
Output Voltage Charger Breaker Rating(120Vac) Max Charge Rate Over Charge
Protection Shutdown Battery type Gel U.S.A A.G.M 1 A.G.M 2
PICOGLF12W12V120AL
PICOGLF25W12V120AL
1250W
2500W
3750W
7500W
Pure Sine wave/Same as input (Bypass mode)
88%(Peak)
95%
0.9-1.0
100-110-120Vac
±10% RMS
60Hz ±0.3Hz Yes, Current Limit Function (Fault after 1sec)
6-8ms 10ms(Max) < 10% 12.0Vdc
(2 for 24Vdc, 4 for 48Vdc) 10.0Vdc 10.5Vdc 10.0Vdc
16.0Vdc
15.5Vdc
13.0Vdc
< 100 W when Power Saver On
Narrow: 90~135VAC Narrow: 57-65±0.3Hz
Depends on battery type
15A
30A
See specific charge rates in “2.5.2 AC Charger” section 15.7V for 12Vdc (2 for 24Vdc, 4 for 48Vdc)
Fast Vdc 14.0 14.1 14.6
Float Vdc 13.7 13.4 13.7
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Bypass & Protection
Sealed Lead Acid Gel Euro Open Lead Acid Calcium De-sulphation Remote Control
Input Voltage Waveform Nominal Voltage Low Voltage Trip Low Voltage re engage
High Voltage Trip High Voltage re engage Max Input AC Voltage Nominal Input
Frequency
Low Frequency Trip
Low Frequency re engage
High Frequency Trip
High Frequency re engage Output Short circuit protection Bypass breaker rating
(120Vac)
Mounting
Inverter Dimensions(LWH)
Mechanical Specification
Inverter Weight
Shipping Dimensions(LWH)
Shipping Weight
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14.4
13.6
14.4
13.8
14.8
13.3
15.1
13.6
15.5 for 4hrs
Yes. Optional
Sine wave (Grid or Generator)
120Vac 85V±4% 90V±4% 135V±4% 130V±4% 150VAC
60Hz (Auto detect)
Narrow:57±0.3Hz
Narrow: 58±0.3Hz
Narrow: 65±0.3Hz
Narrow: 64±0.3Hz
Circuit breaker
15A
30A
Wall/Ground Mount – Do not install upside down (top facing down)
14.25″x 8.7″ x 7″
19.88″ x 8.7″ x 7.04″
38 lb
46 lb
20.47″ x 12.6″ x 12.2″
26.4″ x 12.6″ x 12.2″
42 lb
Status LEDs 1 Year
50 lb
Specifications in this manual are subject to change without prior notice
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References
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