User manual

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Cable-cross-section
The cable-cross-section of all used cables should be at minimum: 0.2mm
2
/A
Example: 10A current will require minimum cable-cross-section of: 10A x 0.2mm
2
/A = 2.0mm
2
The cable-cross-section is for 100% copper wire and
does not
include thickness of the cable sheath.
Device
Max. Input Current
Recommended minimum
cable cross section
PSI200
20 A
4mm² (~AWG11)
PSI400
40 A
8mm² (~AWG8)
PSI600
60 A
12mm² (~AWG6)
PSI1000
100 A
20mm² (~AWG4)
PSI1500
150 A
30mm² (~AWG2)
or 2x 16mm² (2x AWG5)
Setting-up the inverter
To set up the inverter, use the appropriate cables to
• connect the positive pole (usually marked with + or coloured in red) of the battery and the positive
pole (M; coloured in red) of the inverter and
• connect the negative pole (usually marked with - or coloured in black) of the battery and the negative
pole (P; coloured in black) of the inverter and
Ensure to clamp all cables securely.
The Inverter is now ready to use
: Set the position of the main switch to I or II to power on the device.
Please notice the device functions described in chapter "TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION"
NOTE: You can operate the inverter with your vehicle´s engine running or switched off. However, it is
recommended to switch off the inverter while starting the engine.
Only at models PSI1000 & PSI1500:
If you use PV solar panels to charge a connected battery
• connect the positive connection (usually marked with + or colored in red) of your PV panel to the
RED CHARGING INPUT clamp of the inverter and
• connect the negative connection (usually marked with + or colored in red) of your PV panel to the
BLACK CHARGING INPUT clamp of the inverter
• If polarity is accidentally reversed, the inverter will indicate an error.
Bear the technical limitations of charging-input in mind:
• Input voltage: 16-45V DC
• Input current/ power: max. 30A PWM (max. 500W)
• Output charging voltage: 7V DC – 14.4V DC
Minimum recommended cable-cross-section for connecting a PV panel to the inverter is:
30A x 0.2mm
2
/A = 6.0mm
2
(~AWG9=6,632 mm
2
)
NOTE: Only charge rechargeable lead-acid batteries. Please read the safety instructions carefully
before working with batteries.