Owner’s Manual ITC-Series Inverter/Charger System Model ITC12-2100 and 3200 Vanner Incorporated 4282 Reynolds Drive Hilliard, Ohio 43026 (614) 771-2718 1-800-ACPOWER www.vanner.com Owner’s Manual D911149 August 18,2003 File D911149-A.
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& ! " # $ % Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 SYSTEM FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................5 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION.........................................................................................................................13 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3 BASIC GUIDELINES............................................................................................................
1 ' ( ) * + , * + - . / 0 ITC-Series Figures F 1 Figure 1.1-1 System Diagram .....................................................................................................................5 F 2 Figure 1.4-1 Component Location ...............................................................................................................8 F 3 Figure 1.4-2 ITC Control/Display Unit ..........................................................................................................9 F 4 Figure 1.
< 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 6 8 9 : ; Front Panel Wiring Identification Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Vanner ITC-Series inverter/charger system. We are confident that you will be satisfied with its performance and its many features. With proper installation and care, you can look forward to years of service from this high performance product. This document will describe the operation, technical specifications and installation procedures for the ITC-Series inverter/charger system.
G = > ? @ A B @ A C D E F 1.2 H Front Panel Wiring Identification System Features Inverter H The inverter consists of a sine wave inverter that supplies power when AC loads are applied. Depended on ® your model, the inverter develops 2100 or 3200 watts of continuous power. Using TruSine technology, a very high quality sine wave is produced. Total harmonic distortion (THD) is less than 4.0 percent. The inverter also has a three second surge rating of 6400 Watts.
U K L M N O P N O Q R S T Front Panel Wiring Identification must be installed in it’s place to insure that debris does not enter the unit through the opening and to maintain proper airflow through the unit. 1.3 Specifications AC OUTPUT Voltage (RMS) Frequency AC Waveform Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) Power Factor Allowed Continuous Output Rating @ 25ºC Phase to Neutral Surge Capacity @ 25ºC (3 sec.
a W X Y Z [ \ Z [ ] ^ _ ` 1.4 Front Panel Wiring Identification Component Identification/Location The Figures below show the location of the various components of the ITC system.
l b c d e f g e f h i j k Front Panel Wiring Identification Configuration Switches Access Configuration Switches for Programming On/Off Switch for Inverter On/Off Switch for Charger INCORPORATED Inverter On/Off Charger On/Off Overload Overload Low Battery Bulk Fault Fault Note: Power Must be Cycled to read a new DIP Switch value Equalize button access Through Access hole. Configuration Switches Serial Communications Connection F 3 Figure 1.
w x m n o p q r p q s t u v Front Panel Wiring Identification Versatile Mounting System The mechanical system used for mounting the ITC-Series allows both shelf and under-counter mounting, while still allowing access to user AC and control terminals through a removable front cover. ` DC TERMINATIONS POWER ON/OFF SWITCH With Indicator ACCESS PANEL REMOVABLE FROM FRONT WHEN UNDER TABLE MOUNTED. DOCKED DISPLAY/CONTROL PANEL F 5 Figure 1.
y z { | } ~ | } Front Panel Wiring Identification ITC DIMENSIONS FOR SUSPENDED MOUNTING 18 10 7/8 19 1/4 8 1/8 7 5/16 13 5/8 8 3/4 16 3/4 F 7 Figure 1.4-6 Suspended Dimensions in Inches ITC DIMENSIONS FOR SHELF MOUNTING 18 10 7/8 19 1/4 7 5/16 8 13 5/8 16 3/4 F 8 Figure 1.
Front Panel Wiring Identification REMOTE MASTER AND SLAVE CONNECTORS P6 AC INPUT HOT NEU GND AC OUTPUT HOT NEU GND P14 P15 REMOTE LED GND REMOTE SWITCH P5 LOW BATT AUTOTHROTTLE/ GENSTART COM N/O N/O COM P3 OPTIONS TERMINAL STRIP F 9 Figure 1.
Front Panel Wiring Identification 2 DESCRIPTION OF OPERATION 2.1 Inverter The System ON/OFF Switch, located on the front panel, allows the user to turn the system power ON and OFF and to reset the system after a fault. The Charger ON/OFF and Inverter ON/OFF switches, located on the Control/Display Unit enable or disable the Charger or Inverter Functions.
¤ ¡ ¢ £ 2.2 Front Panel Wiring Identification Battery Charger The battery charger’s advanced design incorporates an automatic, multi-stage charger. This design enables the unit to automatically charge batteries, which maintains the battery’s integrity and reduces the likelihood of premature battery failure. The battery charger is designed to be used with lead-acid type batteries including sealed and gel types, but not for nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cad) or nickel-iron types.
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º ° ± ² ³ ´ µ ³ ´ ¶ · ¸ ¹ Front Panel Wiring Identification and likewise a similar set of Normally Open Contacts are available to indicate a “Low Battery” condition. Caution The battery charging process will be affected if 12VDC loads are being powered during battery charging. The increased charger output, required to power those loads, may keep the charger from reaching the ‘Gen Stop Amps’ setpoint. 2.
Å » ¼ ½ ¾ ¿ À ¾ ¿ Á Â Ã Ä Front Panel Wiring Identification 3 Customer Wiring Identification REMOTE MASTER AND SLAVE CONNECTORS P6 AC INPUT HOT NEU GND AC OUTPUT HOT NEU GND P14 P15 REMOTE LED REMOTE SWITCH GND GND P5 LOW BATT AUTOTHROTTLE/ GENSTART COM N/O N/O COM P3 OPTIONS TERMINAL STRIP F 12 Figure 3-1 Customer Terminations All field wiring enters the ITC housing through the side panels. 3.
Ð Æ Ç È É Ê Ë É Ê Ì Í Î Ï 3.4 Front Panel Wiring Identification System ON/OFF Switch Use this rocker switch to turn the system ON and OFF and to reset the system. This switch is located on the front panel of the system. If placed in the “OFF” position, this switch will override the operation of a remote ON/OFF switch connected to terminals 7 and 8 of the Options connector shown in Figure 3-1 – Customer Terminations.
Û Ñ Ò Ó Ô Õ Ö Ô Õ × Ø Ù Ú Installation 4 INSTALLATION Unpacking the Inverter Inspect the shipping container and equipment for loose or damaged parts. If any damage is found, immediately notify the freight carrier. 4.1 Basic Guidelines The wiring of your inverter installation should conform to the National Electric Code (NEC) and any other state or local codes in effect at the time of installation. These codes have been written for your protection and their requirements should be followed.
æ Ü Ý Þ ß à á ß à â ã ä å 4.2 Installation DC Wiring Preliminary Considerations 1. BE AWARE that, as a large number of capacitors become charged upon completion of the DC circuit, THERE WILL BE A LARGE SPARK when the last battery connection is made. The spark is normal and will occur every time the batteries are connected. 2. The DC cables should be as short as possible. It is electrically more efficient to run the lower current AC wiring longer distances than the DC cables.
ñ ç è é ê ë ì ê ë í î ï ð Installation DC Wiring Installation The DC input terminals are located in the rear right side of the unit and accessed from the top. The connections are 5/16-18 brass studs that require a lugged connection and are to be tightened by a torque wrench. The positive and negative cables enter the compartment through separate strain reliefs located at the right front of the unit. WARNING Never make electrical connections "live".
ý ó ô õ ö ÷ ø ö ÷ ù ú û ü Installation To properly size the AC input and output wiring the installer must consider the inverter output capability, the inverter passthrough capability, and the battery charger input requirement. The AC input/output terminal strip is a compression lug style that will accept up to 10 AWG copper wire. Model ITC12-3200 – The 26.7 amp at 120-volt (3200-watt) inverter output capability requires #10 AWG wire minimum is used for the AC output.
þ ÿ 4.4 Installation System Start-up and Testing Step 1: Completely install the ITC-Series Inverter/Charger following the system design considerations and instructions provided previously in this manual. Step 2: Place the System Power On/Off switch located on the front of the inverter in the OFF position. Step 3: Verify that the external GFCI breaker is reset and connect an AC load, such as a 100-Watt light. Step 4: Turn ON the battery DC power to the inverter.
General Information as 32, 36, 48, or 120 volts. The most common inverter AC output power is 120 volts at a frequency of 60 Hz. Some inverters, however, are designed to produce 240 volts, or both 120 and 240 volts at 60 Hz. Because some countries use power of different voltage and frequency (e.g., 230 volts at 50 Hz), inverters are available to conform to these requirements. The three available inverter types are distinguished by the type of AC output waveform they produce.
" ! General Information may allow output voltage to drop (which would reduce wattage). Like continuous power, the surge rating is affected by ambient temperature. Note - Regardless of an inverter’s power ratings, an inverter’s AC output capability is only as strong as the DC source. To achieve optimum performance, an inverter must be installed with properly sized cable and have an ample DC supply. Recommended cable sizes are listed in the DC Cable and Fuse Chart (Section 4.2).
. $ % & ' ( ) ' ( * + , - General Information seconds and maintain a minimum terminal voltage of 7.2. MCA (Marine Cranking Amperes): Rating in amps a battery cold soaked at 30°F will carry for 30 seconds and maintain a minimum terminal voltage of 7.2. RC (Reserve Capacity): Rating in minutes a battery will carry a 25-amp load at 80°F and maintain a minimum terminal voltage of 10.5.
9 / 0 1 2 3 4 2 3 5 6 7 8 5.5 General Information Sizing the Inverter Battery Sizing a battery system for an inverter application can be a very tedious task if all the different variables, such as discharge rate, depth of discharge, and operating lifetime are included in the calculations.
D : ; < = > ? = > @ A B C General Information total DC current draw must include the inverter, warning lights, radios, engine controls, and any other device connected to the DC system. Care should be used when operating this type of system while the engine is shut off. The inverter will shut itself OFF for low battery but most other DC loads will not. The vehicle battery may be also drained too low to restart the engine.
O E F G H I J H I K L M N General Information 6 MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING 6.1 Preventative Maintenance There are no user serviceable components inside the ITC-Series Inverter/charger. For service refer to Vanner Incorporated or other qualified service personnel. Maintenance Items: For continued reliability and safety, a monthly maintenance program should be implemented to include the following: 1. Check to insure that all AC and DC wiring is secure and connections are tight and corrosion free. 2.
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