Trace Engineering PS Series User Manual

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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PS Series Inverter/Charger
Part No. 3597
Rev. D: November 23, 1999
PS Series Troubleshooting using the SWRC Page 2 of 3
INVERTER - If ERROR LED comes on, see ERROR CAUSES section.
Error LED is flashing (no error under
ERROR CAUSES display)
AC source frequency is just out of
tolerance (53-57 Hz or 63-67 Hz)
No problem with AC source or inverter. The error LED is a visual indicator to allow
you to adjust the AC frequency of your generator. (this error does not affect
operation)
Unit will not come on
(no LED’s are on) and the
SWRC Display is blank or off
DC voltage on the inverter’s DC
terminals is incorrect.
Check the battery voltage, fuses or
breakers and DC cable connections to
the inverter
DC voltage on the inverter’s DC
terminals is correct
Have unit serviced
Unit comes on, but goes off quickly
(several attempts made)
Excessive load on output, unit is in over-temperature protection (needs to cool
down), incorrect battery voltage.
See ERROR CAUSES section
No AC power output
INVERTING LED (SWRC) is on
with no ERROR LED.
Correct AC voltage on SWRC display but no AC voltage on inverter AC terminal
block.
Check for open circuit breaker on PS inverter. If circuit breaker on PS inverter is not
open (popped), have inverter serviced.
Look at SWRC display under ‘Inverter
volts’ and check AC voltage on inverter
AC terminal block.
Correct AC voltage on SWRC display and on inverter AC terminal block.
Check for open AC output breakers or fuses and bad output wire connections
AC voltage on SWRC display or inverter AC terminal block is incorrect: have unit
serviced
No AC power output
INVERT LED is flashing.
AC load too small for Search mode
circuit to detect
Reduce search watts setting, increase
load above search watts setting or defeat
search mode by selecting ON.
Low AC power output or
Low surge power
INVERT LED is on
(AC inductive loads are not running at
full speed).
Insufficient DC current being provided
to the inverter to operate the AC loads
Check the battery voltage, fuses or
breakers and cable connections.
Ensure the battery bank is sufficient
(check for low DC voltage while running
the load).
Ensure the cable length and size is
correct (see owner's manual for correct
cable). Tie the battery cables together to
reduce inductance.
BATTERY CHARGER - If ERROR LED comes on, see ERROR CAUSES section.
Charger drops off before full
charging (or equalization) has
finished
ERROR LED flashes and AC output
drops momentarily.
Cold temperature around batteries
with BTS (Battery Temperature
Sensor) installed may be causing unit
to reach HIGH BATTERY CUTOUT
setting
Disconnect BTS during charging or
increase HIGH BATTERY CUTOUT
setting.
Charger drops off before full
charging has finished.
(ERROR comes on)
See ERROR CAUSES section
AC IN GOOD LED on SWRC is
flashing, but will not start charging
(allow 40 seconds to synchronize)
Check for the correct AC voltage or
frequency at the AC input terminal.
AC frequency at the AC input terminal
is out-of- tolerance (too high or low) or
AC voltage outside ‘Upper/Lower VAC
limit’ settings
If AC source is a generator, adjust AC
voltage or frequency accordingly.

Trace Engineering PS Series Specifications

General

Brand	Trace Engineering
Model	PS Series
Category	Inverter
Language	English