Trace Engineering PS Series User Manual

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Copyright  Trace Engineering Company, Inc.
5916 - 195th Street N.E.
Arlington, WA 98223
Telephone: 360/435-8826
Fax: 360/435-2229
www.traceengineering.com
PS Series Inverter/Charger
Part No. 3597
Rev. D: November 23, 1999
Page
113
PS Series Troubleshooting using the SWRC Page 3 of 3
BATTERY CHARGER - If ERROR LED comes on, see ERROR CAUSES section (continued).
Charger drops off before full
charging has finished. (No ERROR
comes on)
Check for the correct AC voltage or
frequency using the SWRC.
AC frequency at the AC input terminal
drops out-of- tolerance (too high or
low) or AC voltage falls outside
‘Upper/Lower VAC limit’ settings.
If AC source is generator, adjust AC
voltage/frequency accordingly.
Reduce your ‘Set AC Amps’ setting to
limit the pull on the AC source.
Open the ‘Upper/Lower VAC limit’
settings “window” to allow
synchronization.
Circuit breaker on PS inverter is open Engage circuit breaker on side of unit
(press hard on breaker button to ensure it
is engaged)
Ambient temperature may be high
causing unit to overheat and ramp
down the charging.
Cool the unit down or check the inverter
cooling fan, or check for anything
preventing air flow
Charger output is low Loose or corroded battery connections Check and clean all connections
Loose AC input connections Check all AC wiring connections
Weak/soft batteries Replace batteries
Battery cables too small or too long Refer to cable and battery
recommendations in owner’s manual
Batteries being charged above the
Bulk/Float setting
NOTE: To bring batteries that are cold to the correct state of charge may require
charging at a higher voltage. Remove the BTS and determine if your voltage returns
to the bulk/float voltage
Temperature probe is installed Refer to the 'Battery TempComp volts
DC' reading while charging.
(a) Ensure that the temperature probe is
not in a cold area or has not fallen off the
batteries.
(b) Ensure that there is no other DC
charging source on the batteries
Temperature probe is not installed Refer to the ''Battery actual volts DC'
reading while charging.
Ensure that there is no other DC charging
source on the batteries

Trace Engineering PS Series Specifications

General

Brand	Trace Engineering
Model	PS Series
Category	Inverter
Language	English