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User Manual: PowerVerter APS Inverter/Charger APS2448UL

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Tripp Lite

1111 West 35th Street

Chicago, IL 60609 USA

Telephone: +(773) 869 1234

E-mail: saleshelp@tripplite.com

Model #: APS2448UL

PowerVerter® APS 2400W Inverter/Charger with Auto-Transfer Switching and UL Certification

Highlights

48V DC or 120V AC input; 120V AC output (hardwired)

2400 watts continuous, 3600 watts OverPower™ and 4800 watts

DoubleBoost™ inverter output

3 stage, 15 amp selectable wet/dry cell battery charger

Auto Transfer Switching option for battery backup / UPS operation

Tested to UL (USA) and CSA (Canada) standards

High reliability large-transformer design with protected DC and AC wiring

terminals

Description

Tripp Lite's APS2448UL DC-to-AC inverter with automatic line-to-battery transfer and integrated charging system serves as an extended run UPS, a

standalone power source or an automotive inverter. Supplies 2400 watts of continuous 120V AC power from any 48V DC bus or battery source.

Floating 48VDC ground offers compatibility with positive or negative grounded DC systems, including 48V telco applications. OverPower™ inverter

output feature temporarily provides up to 150% of the continuous output for 1-60 minutes, and DoubleBoost™ inverter output feature delivers up to

200% of the continuous output for up to 10 seconds, providing the extra power needed to cold start heavy-duty tools and motorized equipment.

When hardwire AC input is energized, commercial power passes through to connected equipment and the battery set is recharged via 3 stage, 15

amp charging system. In UPS mode, the APS system responds to blackouts and voltage fluctuations with a near instantaneous automatic transfer to

battery-derived AC output. Includes a set of high current DC input terminals for simple installation (user supplies batteries and cabling - see owner's

manual for recommendations). Passes sine wave utility or generator power during battery charging and UPS line power operation, plus efficient

PWM sine wave AC output in inverter and UPS backup modes. Reliable large transformer design, with frequency control powers resistive electronic

loads or large inductive motors, compressors and other items with high current needs on start-up. Optional APSRM4 wired remote power switch with

full status LEDs provides remote power inverter on/off switching and continuous status information (APSRM4 sold separate). Supports an unlimited

amount of run-time with any number of user-supplied batteries connected. Highly adaptable to a variety of applications and site conditions with

adjustable charger settings for wet/gel battery types and selectable line to battery power transfer voltages.

Applications

Versatile inverter/charger system with auto-transfer switching serves as an automotive inverter for RVs, conversion vans and fleet service

vehicles; a standalone alternative power source for off-grid, alternative energy or 48V networking applications and as an uninterruptible

power supply (UPS) for items compatible with an 8 millisecond transfer time. NOTE: For sump pump applications, Tripp Lite recommends its

"UT" Utility Truck Inverter/Chargers.

Package Includes

APS2448 Inverter/Charger

Instruction manual with warranty information

Features

APS2448UL serves as an automotive or stationary DC-to-AC inverter with automatic line-to-battery transfer and integrated battery charger

Supports 120V AC output from a 120V AC line power source or 48V DC battery source

Floating 48VDC ground offers compatibility with positive or negative grounded DC systems, including 48V telco applications.

8 millisecond automatic transfer between line and battery power supports UPS protection during blackouts and voltage fluctuations for

nearly all computer and networking applications

2400 watts continuous AC output in inverter mode, 2400 watts continuous AC output in AC mode

Double Boost™ inverter output supports momentary start-up loads up to 200% of the continuous rating for up to 10 seconds

OverPower™ inverter output supports longer duration overloads to 150% for 1-60 minutes under ideal battery and temperature conditions.

(For best results, utilize OverPower usage for as short of a duration as possible, ensure battery bank and cabling is able to provide full

nominal DC voltage under load and allow inverter/charger to fully cool before and after OverPower usage.)

nominal DC voltage under load and allow inverter/charger to fully cool before and after OverPower usage.)

3 stage, 15 amp battery charger with adjustable settings for wet/gel battery types offers fast, reliable battery recharging

Protected hardwire bolt-down input lugs safely accept heavy gauge input wiring from attached battery bank

Protected hardwire output passes 120V line power or inverter output through to connected equipment

Reliability enhanced large-transformer design tested to UL (USA) and CSA (Canada) standards

Moisture-resistant construction enables vehicular or marine operation in high humidity environments

3 position operating mode switch supports "AUTO" mode to enable automatic transfer between DC and AC modes, CHARGE-ONLY to

maintain a full battery charge when AC is present without auto transfer and SYSTEM OFF settings

Set of six front panel LEDs display AC/DC operational modes, overload status, DC voltage level, shutdown status and system fault status

Set of 4 configuration dipswitches support wet/gel battery charging profiles, adjustable 135/145V high voltage auto transfer during

overvoltages and selectable 75/85/95/105V AC low voltage auto transfer during brownouts

Set of 4 additional configuration dipswitches support 4 levels of charger limiting relative to output load size, a battery equalization program

and battery charger on / off settings

Resettable 15A charger AC input breaker and resettable 20A AC output breaker and automatic 2 speed cooling fan protect the inverter from

load and temperature related failures

Grounding lug properly connects the inverter/charger system to earth ground or vehicle grounding system

Automatic overload and thermal shutoff safely turns off inverter as excessive loads or overheating conditions develop

Front panel remote control connector enables remote off/on switching (requires APSRM4 switch accessory). Optional APSRM4 accessory

also includes user configurable jacks to support inverter shutoff or start-up as a vehicle ignition is engaged

Load sensing control dial enables adjustable load threshold required to automatically turn the inverter on and off in DC mode as load

conditions change

Specifications

OVERVIEW

Intended

Application

Emergency Home Power (Sump Pumps, Furnice Motors, Lighting, Computers & Radio's)

OUTPUT

Frequency

compatibility

60 Hz

Continuous output

capacity (watts)

2400

Peak output

capacity (watts)

4800

Output nominal

voltage

120V

Output voltage

regulation

LINE POWER (AC): Maintains 120V nominal sine wave output from line power source. INVERTER POWER (AC):

Maintains PWM sine wave output voltage of 120 V AC (+/-5%).

Output frequency

regulation

60 Hz (+/- 0.3 Hz)

Overload

protection

Includes 15A input breaker dedicated to the charging system and 20A output breaker for AC output loads.

Outlet quantity /

type

Hardwire

INPUT

Nominal Input

Voltage(s)

Supported

120V AC

Recommended

Electrical Service

DC INPUT: Requires 48VDC input source capable of delivering 56A for the required duration (when used at full

continuous capacity - DC requirements increase during Over-Power and Double-Boost operation). For automotive

applications, professional hardwire i

Maximum input

amps / watts

DC INPUT: Full continuous load - 56A at 48VDC. AC INPUT: 33 amps at 120VAC with full inverter and charger load

(13A max charger-only / combined input load to support charger and AC output is automatically controllable to

66%-33%-0% based on AC output load

Input connection

type

DC INPUT: Set of 2 DC bolt-down terminals. AC INPUT: Hardwire via built in junction box with cover plate

Voltage

compatibility (VAC)

120

Voltage

compatibility (VDC)

48

BATTERY

Expandable

battery runtime

Runtime is expandable with any number of user supplied wet or gel type batteries

DC system voltage

(VDC)

48

Battery Pack

Accessory

(optional)

98-121 sealed lead acid battery (optional)

Battery recharge

rate

15A

LEDS ALARMS & SWITCHES

Switches 3 position on/off/remote switch enables simple on/off power control plus "auto/remote" setting that enables distant on/off

control of the inverter system when used in conjunction with optional APSRM4 accessory when used in inverter mode.

In AC uninterruptible power mode, "auto/remote" setting enables automatic transfer from line power to battery power -

to maintain continuous AC power to connected loads.

Front panel LEDs Set of 6 LEDs offer continuous status information on load percentage (6 levels reported) and battery charge level (7

levels reported). See manual for sequences.

PHYSICAL

Shipping weight

(lbs)

43

Shipping weight

(kg)

19.5

Cooling method Multi-speed fan

Unit Dimensions

(HWD/in)

7.25 x 8.5 x 16.75

Unit Dimensions

(HWD/cm)

18.415 x 21.59 x 42.545

Shipping

Dimensions

(HWD/in)

13.5 x 15 x 21.5

Shipping

Dimensions

(HWD/cm)

34.29 x 38.1 x 54.61

Unit weight (lbs) 38.6

Unit weight (kg) 17.5

Material of

construction

Polycarbonate

Style Heavy-duty with built-in battery charger

Form factors

supported

Mounting slots enable permanent placement of inverter on any horizontal surface (see manual for additional mounting

information)

ENVIRONMENTAL

Relative Humidity 0-95% non-condensing

Operating

Temperature

32-104 Fahrenheit / 0-40 Celcius

LINE / BATTERY TRANSFER

Transfer time from

line power to

battery mode

8 milliseconds (typical - compatible with many computers, servers and networking equipment - verify transfer time

compatibility of loads for UPS applications)

Low voltage

transfer to battery

power

In AC "auto" mode, inverter/charger switches to battery mode as line voltage drops to 75V (user adjustable to 85, 95,

105V - see manual)

High voltage

transfer to battery

power

In AC "auto" mode, inverter/charger switches to battery mode as line voltage increases to 135V (user adjustable to 145

- see manual)

SPECIAL FEATURES

Load Sensing Optional load sense function enables automatic inverter shutoff and startup as connected equipment is powered off

and on. Front panel load sense potentiometer can be set to shutoff or turn on inverter power in response to loads of any

level, up to 150 watts.

Remote control

capability

Yes

WARRANTY

Product Warranty

Period (U.S. &

Canada)

1-year limited warranty

Product Warranty

Period

(International)

2-year limited warranty

Product Warranty

Period (Mexico)

2-year limited warranty

Product Warranty

Period (Puerto

Rico)

1-year limited warranty

Related Items

Optional Products

Related Model Description Qty.

APSRM4 Remote Control Module - for Tripp Lite Inverters and Inverter/Chargers 1

BP-260 Ideal battery housing for use with Tripp Lite PowerVerter APS inverter/charger systems

with a 12 or 24V DC system voltage.

1

98-121 12V DC Sealed, Maintenance-Free Battery 1

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