APPENDIX
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
129
OTHER PRODUCTS
Contact your Trace Engineering dealer for details of any of the products below.
C-SERIES MULTI-FUNCTION CONTROLLERS
The C-Series (C35, C40 and C60) controllers are the finest large-system controllers available. They may
be used as a PV (solar) charge controller, DC load controller, or DC diversion regulator. The units work
with 12, 24, or 48-volt DC systems (48 volt not available for the C35 or C60) and are rated at 35 to 60
amps (depending of model) continuous capacity. Other features of the C40 Multi-Function Controller are
field adjustable setpoints, temperature compensation and protection, electronic overload protection with
manual or auto-reset ability, optional LCD meter and an optional battery temperature compensation
sensor (BTS).
C12 CHARGE CONTROLLER
The C-12 Charge Controller is a 12 amp 3 stage solar charge controller, DC load, and automatic lighting
control center. The C12 Charge Controller is fully protected against overload, short-circuit, and reverse
polarity. It is ideal for controlling lighting systems as it uses a PV array as an electric eye to “see” when it
is dark, so it knows when to turn on the lights! Automatic reset, battery over discharge and overcharge
protection, two-stage lightning protection and surge suppression, and optional temp compensation sensor
are a few of the features of the C12 Charge Controller.
TM500 TRACE METER
The Trace TM500 is a battery status monitor that features seven data-monitoring functions that monitor
battery state of charge, real-time amps, total charging amps, total load amps, days since fully charged,
cumulative amp-hours; recharge and fully charged indicators. Mounts up to 50 feet from the batteries.
Easily configured for liquid lead-acid or gel cell batteries. Works with 12, 24, or 48-volt systems (requires
optional 48V shunt board).
T240 - STEP-UP/STEP-DOWN (BALANCING) TRANSFORMER
The Trace T240 Transformer uses high efficiency transformer technology and is constructed with high
temperature rated materials. This provides an unusually high efficiency device for voltage conversion
from an inverter, generator or conventional AC source. The T240 Transformer has two identical windings
that can be connected and used for line isolation, voltage step-up and step-down or generator balancing.
The 3.9 Kva continuous power of the T240 Transformer is sized to take advantage of the Trace
Engineering inverter line.
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION – FUSES AND DISCONNECTS
The Trace Engineering fuseblock (TFB) protects your battery, inverter, and high amperage cables from
damage by short circuits and overloads. Simply select the proper size fuseblock and install between the
inverter and battery in the ungrounded conductor (typically the positive cable).
TFB’s include a fast acting, current limiting class-T fuse. This fuse provides extremely fast protection
when a short circuit occurs. When properly selected, it also has a time delay that allows the inverter to
surge to full power without blowing the fuse.
TFB’s provide the code required inverter overcurrent protection for RV and Marine applications. A slide off
cover prevents accidental contact with the fuse’s live terminals. For maximum protection, install the
fuseblock within 18 inches (45 cm) of the battery.
For residential and commercial electrical systems, the National Electrical Code requires both overcurrent
protection and a disconnect switch. Trace offers the DC250 and DC175 circuit breaker disconnects with
enclosure for applications requiring NEC compliance. The DC250 and DC175 are also designed to accept
2-inch conduit to protect the inverter and battery cables.
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