Matrix Telecom Inverter System 
 
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IPN 997-00012-68D    February 2010 
 
 
Inverter Troubleshooting 
 
Error Condition  Possible Cause  Recommendation 
STS module instead of 
inverter. 
The inverter shelf only holds inverter modules. Inverter module 
cannot be properly 
inserted 
 
Wrong model of inverter 
module. 
All inverters must be the same model. 
The model type that can be installed is set by the 
nylon spacers. See details on page 12
. 
Lack of input power  1. Check if input cables are all firmly connected 
to power source. 
2. Check if power source is switched on, or is 
low in power. 
No AC output and 
all LEDs are off. 
 
Mis-match of inverter 
modules 
Check inserted inverter modules are all the 
same model. 
No AC output. 
Both green and 
yellow LEDs flash. 
Inverter self-diagnosis  Inverter self-diagnosis takes a few seconds. LED 
then turns to a solid green. 
No AC output. 
Both yellow and 
red LEDs are on. 
Load exceeds 125%  Reduce the load to below 100% of the total 
power rating. 
1. Input wiring is reverse 
polarity. 
Check input cable polarity (positive to positive, 
negative to negative). 
2. Output voltage is out of 
operating range. 
Make needed voltage adjustment to ensure that 
the voltage of connected device is within the 
inverter output voltage range. 
3. Inverter output is shorted  Turn off the input power source to remove all 
short circuits. 
No AC output, 
Red LED is on. 
4. Negative Power Protection
1. For multi-shelf system, any jumper insertion 
on JP2 connector would obstruct parallel 
connections. Remove jumper from JP2 
connector. 
2. For single-shelf system, jumper on JP2 
connector pools two inverter modules.  Ensure a 
jumper on JP2 connector. 
1. Inverter fails to soft start  Reboot the inverter system by switching the 
input power source on and off. 
Red LED flashing 
fast 
2. Inverter temperature is 
above the temperature limit. 
Leave inverter idle to cool down for few 
minutes.