prolink IPS3003 Series Pure Sine Wave Power Inverters User Guide

: June 27, 2024
: PROLiNK

prolink IPS3003 Series Pure Sine Wave Power Inverters User Guide

Specifications

Model| CAPACITY| NOMINAL BATTERY VOLTAGE| LINE MODE| INPUT| OUTPUT| EFFICIENCY| TRANSFER TIME| BATTERY MODE| OVERLOAD PROTECTION| BATTERY CHARGER(powered by AC)| Physical
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
IPS3003| 3000VA/2400W| 24Vdc| 220/230/240Vac Wide mode: 90VAC-280VAC(default)| Nominal Voltage: 220/230/240Vac
Voltage Range: 90VAC-280VAC(default)
Normal Frequency: 50/60Hz| Voltage: 220/230/240Vac
Frequency: 50/60Hz(Auto detection)
Output Waveform: Pure sine-wave| >96%(full R load, battery full charged)| Wide mode: 40ms max, Narrow mode: 8ms max| Voltage: 220/230/240Vac
Frequency: 50/60Hz
Output Waveform: Pure sine-wave
EFFICIENCY: >80%| 1min@ >110%, 0s@>120% Discharge, over-charged, over-load,
short-circuit protection| Charging Algorithm: 3-stage charging
AC Charge Current: 10/20/30/40A (selectable)
Floating Charging Voltage: 27V/54V
Over Charging Voltage: 32V/64V
Battery Type: VRLA / Flooded Type / LiFePO4| Total # of INVERTER Receptacles: (1) Terminal Block
Maximum Dimensions: 354mm(W)380mm(H)148mm(D)
Weight: 28.78kg (IPS3003), 31.88kg (IPS5003)
IPS5003| 5000VA/4000W| 48Vdc| Same as IPS3003| Same as IPS3003| Same as IPS3003| Same as IPS3003| Same as IPS3003| Same as IPS3003| Same as IPS3003| Same as IPS3003

Product Usage Instructions

Inverter Installation

Refer to the wiring connection block diagram in the user manual for proper installation.
Connect the inverter to the appropriate power source and load following the specified voltage and frequency ranges.
Ensure all breakers are properly set according to the model specifications.

Battery Charging

Select the battery type based on your setup (AGM, Flooded, LiFePO4).
Determine the charging algorithm and set the appropriate charging current and voltage values.
If needed, customize the floating charging voltage within the specified range.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Before using the product, please read carefully the warning messages and instructions on labels and user manual of this product and other components connected to the product.
This product is designed to be connected with lead-acid battery only. Do not connect the product with other types of battery.
To reduce risk of damage and injury, please use batteries with good quality.
In the event flooded batteries are used, regular maintenance on the battery shall be performed.
The product is design for indoor installation. Please do not expose the product to direct sunlight, rainfall, or snow.
Before performing any maintenance on the product, please disconnect all power sources (AC mains, batteries) to avoid the risk of electrical shock.
Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the product. Only authorized personal are allowed to perform repair.
While performing maintenance or cleaning (especially on the batteries where hazardous liquid might be touched), it’s recommended to wear necessary personal protections (e.g. gloves and goggle).
The product and external batteries shall not be installed anywhere near smoke, spark, and flame.
In the event a generator with auto-start function is connected with the product, before performing maintenance or cleaning should disconnect it.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

This is a DC-to-AC inverter, which can be used as a long run-time UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply), an energy-saving solution or an automotive inverter (hereinafter referred to as “inverter”).
The inverter accepts input power sources from AC mains (utility), batteries, and switches between various operation modes automatically depending on the operational conditions.
When used as a UPS, the battery acts as a backup power source to supply loads during the outage of AC mains. The battery can be charged by both AC mains with intelligent charging control.

Key features

Automatic line-to-battery switchover
Built-in enhanced AC charger
High-efficiency DC-to-AC conversion with minimized energy loss
Rack design & wall-mounted design for flexible installation
Intelligent 3-stage charger control for efficient charging and preventing overcharge
Auto restart upon AC recovery
User-friendly LCD and LED indications with setting function
With the environmental temperature control charge management
Multiple protections: low battery alarm, low battery shutdown, over charger protection, overload protection, over temperature protection, short circuit protection.

PRODUCT OUTLOOK

Top panel

LED indicators
LCD
Function buttons

Rear Panel

DC input terminals
AC input terminals
AC output terminals
AC input breaker
Power on/off button
RS-232 communication port

INSTALLATION

Unpacking and Inspection

1 X Inverter
1 X User’s manual
2 X Setting screws

This product package includes the following items. Please call your supplier or dealer if any items are missing.

Safety Clearance
The minimum clearance to the wall shall be larger than 30cm in order to ensure proper ventilation.
In the event the ambient temperature is high, it’s recommended to increase the distance of safety clearance to improve the heat dissipation.

Mounting Inverter on the wall
The inverter is designed to either be placed on a horizontal surface or be mounted on the wall in various ways (as shown below). When mounting the inverter on the wall,
The wall shall be solid enough to carry the inverter;
The location of installation shall allow the user to read the LCD easily;
Two screws shall be firstly fixed on the wall (distance as shown below) so that the inverter can be hung on the screws, recommended screw size is M4*50~65mm.
After mounting the inverter, make sure it’s firmly mounted and won’t easily fall off in the event of an unexpected earthquake or vibration.

Batteries

Determine the size of battery
The inverter is designed with pre-set charging current and voltage. Given a fixed charging current, under-sized batteries may shorten the battery life
while over-sized batteries may result in unreasonable recharging time.
It’s recommended the batteries capacity shall be no less than 200AH.
Connect the battery cables
The gauge of battery cables shall be no less than 6 AWG with 105°C rating.
No matter how the batteries are connected (in series or in parallel), make sure the cables’ terminal voltage is consistent with the inverter’s
specification (24V for 3000VA model and 48V for 5000VA model).
It’s recommended to cover the battery terminals during the connection.
Check the polarity the cables before connecting to the inverter.
Connect the Inverter DC cables with battery terminals as shown below

While connecting multiple batteries, use the same brand/type for all batteries. Do not mix the battery bank with different brands/types of batteries.

The user may connect the batteries in series to double the voltage connected to the inverter. The diagram below illustrates how to connect two 12V batteries in series to make up 24V (for the 3000VA model) and four 12V batteries in series to make up 48V (for the 5000VA model)

Connect to Utility and charge Connect AC input Cables and loads

Connect the AC input cables and loads to the receptacles as shown below.
Plug in the AC input power cord to the wall outlet. The unit will automatically charge the connected external battery even though the unit is

WIRING CONNECTION BLOCK DIAGRAM (IPS3003/IPS5003)

Inverter Model| Input AC SPD| Input Breaker (AC)| Battery Breaker (DC)| Output Breaker (AC)
---|---|---|---|---

IPS3003

|

2P,40kA

| 2P/MCB

16A

| 2P/MCB

100A~125A

| 2P/MCB

16A

IPS5003

|

2P,40kA

| 2P/MCB

32A

| 2P/MCB

100A~125A

| 2P/MCB

25~32A

AC input voltage range selector

“NARROW “setting
Configure LCD to “NARROW” when connected with loads that are more sensitive to voltage range. With this setting, the inverter is more sensitive to the voltage disturbance on the AC input, and the input voltage range is set at 170~280VAC while the output voltage follows the input voltage.
“WIDE “setting
Configure LCD to “WIDE” when connected with loads that are less sensitive on voltage range (e. g. light bulb, fan, fluorescent tube, or TV). With this setting, the input voltage range is set at 90~280VAC while the output voltage follows input voltage.
Please note that the inverter’s transfer time switching Rome sens Mode to Backup Mode gets longer as the nest voltage gets low. Under the circumstances, connecting the inverter with loads that are sensitive to transfer time (e.g. computer) might result in power interruption.

OPERATION

After connecting batteries, AC input cables, and loads, the inverter is now ready to work.
Power on/off
Once the inverter has been properly installed, press the power switch to turn on the unit. The unit will work automatically inline mode or inverter
mode according to the input utility power’s status. When press the power switch again, the unit will be turned off.
LED Indicators
The operation mode of the inverter can be easily understood by LED indicators. Please see the table below for details.

Function Keys

| Function key| | | Description|
---|---|---|---|---|---
ESC| To exit setting mode
UP| To go to previous selection
DOWN| To go to next selection
ENTER| To confirm the selection in setting mode or enter setting mode

LCD Display

LCDs the power flow and input output readings in a visualized graphic design which allows the user to understand the operation status easily. The backlight of the LCD remains on whenever the inverter is working (including Standby Charging Mode and Fault Mode).

LCD Setting

When the power switch is turned on, pressing and holding “ENTER” button immediately for 3 seconds, the unit will into the setting mode. Press “UP” or “DOWN” button to select setting programs. And then, press “ENTER” button to confirm the selection or “ESC” button to exit. The unit will exit setting mode if no operating for 30s.

Operating Mode Description

Fault and warning code

Alarm Code	Event	Audible Alarm
A56	batlow	Beep 1 time in every 2 second
A59	bat open/disconnect	Beep 4 times every 10 seconds
A62	battery bad(less than 5V per unit)	NA
A63	energy saving	Beep 1 time in every 2 second
A64	Overload	Rapid beeping every 1/2 second
A68	High Temperature	Beep every second
A69	fan lock	Constant
A92	Inv Output Low	NA
Fault Code	Event	Audible Alarm
E05	INV soft start fail	Constant
E07	INV volt high	Constant
E08	INV Volt low	Constant
E09	INV Short	Constant
E13	Over Charge	Constant
E14	Overload Fault	Constant
E18	Fan Fail	Constant
E19	Over temperature	Constant
E26	Reverse connection of mains input and

output

| Constant| tone

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem	Possible Cause	Remedial Action

No LCD display

| Battery voltage is low| Re-charge the battery and check if the

battery cables are well-connected

Battery is defective| Replace the batteries
Power button is not pressed| Press and hold the power button
Mains are normal but works in backup

mode

| AC input is absent| Check the connection of AC input

Backup time is short

| Overloading| Disconnect non-critical loads
Battery voltage is too low| Re-charge battery for at least 8 hours
Battery is bad| Replace good quality batteries

Alarm buzzer beeps continuously

| ****

Inverter entered into fault mode

| Refer to the fault code to identify the fault

and report to service representative for further assistance