User manual CONTAX TS

[. . . ] TS Series Introducing the TS Series Inverter The Model TS Series microprocessor-controlled modified sinewave inverter converts DC current into AC current. User selectable low battery cutoff (LBCO) !Automatic transfer to inverter mode when AC supply is interrupted (with SB option). User selectable transfer sensitivity (with SB Option) ! [. . . ] Jumpers are often used for changing configuration On parameters. When a jumper is not connecting two pins, it can be stored by slipping it over just one of the pins instead of both. This Off will have no effect upon the configuration, but will keep the jumper handy for future use. Discharge Depth You can set the inverter to stop inverting when the battery to which it is connected has been discharged to 11. 7 volts for 5 minutes (shallow discharge) or to 10. 6 volts for one minute (deep discharge). The factory setting is Deep discharge Shallow discharge means less battery stress and more charge/ cycles. Deep discharge allows the batteries to be discharged almost completely. Don't use them. Deep Cycle Batteries This type of battery is best suited for use with inverters because they tolerate a greater depth-of-discharge before being recharged. The most common type is the non-sealed, liquid-electrolyte battery, which have removable cell caps for monitoring the electrolyte level. When a cell is low, add only distilled water. Check the electrolyte level at least monthly. A popular and inexpensive deep-cycle battery is the six-volt golf cart battery rated at 220 amp-hours. These can be cycled repeatedly to 80% of their capacity without damage. The TS512 is a 12-volt system, therefore you must connect at least two of these batteries in series in order to produce 12 volts. The TS524 is a 24-volt system and required four of these batteries. Some systems use the L16 type of battery: six-volt batteries rated at 350 amp-hours available from a number of manufacturers. At 17 inches in height and up to 130 pounds each, they may be difficult to place in mobile or marine installations. Type 8D batteries are available in either starting or deep-cycle construction. Most common are the starting version used to start very large truck engines. Make sure you purchase the deep-cycle version. These deep-cycle versions are 12-volts and are rated at 200 amp hours or so. Type 4D batteries are very similar in construction, but about one-third smaller. Copyright © Trace Engineering Co. 5916 195t h Street, NE Arlington, WA 98223 USA Tel (360) 435-8826 Fax (360)435-2229 www. traceengineering. com Part Number 3141 Effective Date: July 15, 1998 Page 7 Sealed Gel Cell Sealed gel cell batteries do not use battery caps because the electrolyte is in the form of a gel. This allows the batteries to be mounted in any position without spilling. [. . . ] 0 Outlet plate: blank plate provided when no outlet is installed, AC Out cable must be hardwired to the TS PCB as shown in these instructions. 0 15-amp input circuit breaker provided as part of the standby battery charger option. 0 AC-In Power Cord Option (L): 14/3 120-volt AC stranded-copper power cable with molded standard U. S. . plug provided only with standby battery charger option. [. . . ]