Renogy 1000W 12V PURE SINE WAVE INVERTER Charger DC AC User Manual

2000W/3000W

Version 3.0

Pure Sine Wave Inverter & Charger

PCL

SERIES

CONTENTS

Identification of Parts

Dimensions

Included Components

Location Recommendations

Sizing A Battery Bank

Grounding

DC WIRING

AC WIRING

Automatic Neutral-to-Ground Bond Switching

Automatic Transfer Relay

Auto Generator Start

Fan Operation

Main Menu

05 Setup Battery Type

05 Custom Battery Type /User Mode

Display Panel

LCD Display Icons and Behaviors

01 Utility Priority and Battery Priority

03 AC Input Voltage Range

04 Power Saving Mode

07 Auto Restart Temperature Fault

09 Output Frequency

11 Maximum Utility Charging

12 Low Battery Voltage Setpoint

13 Over-Voltage Battery Recovery

18 Alarm Control / Behavior

19 Screen Mode

20 LCD Screen Mode

General Information

Product Overview

Installation

Operation

Programmable Features

Battery Charging Stages

Fault / Warning Codes

Technical Specifications

22 Normal Mode Sound

25 Record Fault Code

26 Boost Charging

27 Float Charging

29 Low DC Cut-off Voltage

93 Input Frequency Range

94 Selection of Battery Type Custom

95 Battery High Voltage for Dry Contacts

96 Low Voltage Trip for Dry Contacts

97 Dry Contact Control

98 Low Battery Voltage Alarm

99 AC output Voltage

Important Safety Instructions

Please save these instructions.

This manual contains important safety, installation, and operating instructions for the

inverter. The following symbols are used throughout the manual:

Inverter Safety

The inverters are suitable for 12V Battery Banks ONLY.

ALWAYS make sure inverter is in OFF position and disconnect all AC and DC

connecting when working on any circuit associated with the inverter.

NEVER connect the AC output of the unit directly to an Electrical Breaker Panel/ Load

Centre which is also fed from the utility power / generator.

When connecting battery terminals, ensure the polarity of the battery connections is

correct. Incorrect polarity may cause permanent damage to the unit.

Be careful when touching bare terminals of capacitors as they may retain high lethal

voltages even after power is removed.

Installation and wiring must comply with the Local and National Electric Codes (NEC)

and must be done by a certified technician.

Read all of the instructions and cautions in the manual before beginning the installation.

There are no serviceable parts for this inverter. Do NOT disassemble or attempt to repair

the inverter.

Make sure all connections going into and from the inverter are tight. There may be

sparks when making connections, therefore, make sure there are not flammable

materials or gases near installation.

Indicates a potentially dangerous condition. Use extreme caution

when performing this task.

Indicates a critical procedure for safe and proper operation of the inverter.

Indicates a procedure or function that is important to the safe and

proper operation of the inverter.

NOTE

CAUTION

WARNING

General Safety Information

Do NOT let the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the battery touch each other.

Use sealed Lead-Acid, Flooded, Gel, AGM, Lithium or Calcium batteries which must be deep cycle.

Explosive battery gases may be present while charging. Be certain there is enough

ventilation to release the gases.

Be careful when working with large lead acid batteries. Wear eye protection and have

fresh water available in case there is contact with the battery acid.

Over-charging and excessive gas precipitation may damage the battery plates and

activate material shedding on them. Too high of an equalizing charge or too long of one

may cause damage. Please carefully review the specific requirements of the battery

used in the system.

Battery Safety

The unit should be installed in a well-ventilated, cool, and dry environment. Make

sure the fans of the unit and the ventilation holes are not blocked.

Do not expose the unit to rain, moisture, snow, or liquids of any type.

Installation Safety

General Information

Key Features

The Renogy PCL series inverter-chargers combine an inverter and battery charger with an

automatic transfer switch into one complete system. Featuring a 3-stage battery charging

mode when connected to utility AC power, the PCL series inverter-charger can meet

powerful demand needs as well as charge your battery bank. As a power supply, it is

capable of producing cleaner, smoother, and more reliable electricity for a user's electronic

needs. Take full advantage of the multiple features.

Robust and sleek design

LCD and LED display used to view inverter status and programming features

Offers high quality waveform with little harmonic distortion

4-Stage battery charger with configurable charging current

8 Pre-Set battery voltages including Lithium; User-defined option available

Automatic generator start option

Peak efficiency >90%

Multiple electronic protections

Top view

Product Overview

Identification of Parts

AC Input Cable Entry

AC Output Cable Entry

Wired Remote Control

Cable Entry

LCD Panel and Buttons

Mounting Holes

Left View (Uncovered)

Left View (Covered)

Main ON/OFF Switch: This is a simple

ON/OFF switch to be able to control the

inverter with the plate in place. The

wiring is connected to the Terminal Block

on the inside of the plate seen in 13.

RJ11 Port: Port for connecting Wired

Remote Control

Dry Contact Relay Port: NC, C, NO ports

for connecting generators and making

use of the Auto-Gen Start feature.

Battery Temperature Sensor Port:

Non-polarity sensitive port that connects

the included temperature sensor to the

PCL unit.

DC Negative Battery Terminal

Rj45 Port for Future Development

AC Output Terminal Block

AC Input Terminal Block

Main Power Switch Terminal Block

Inverter Output Protection Circuit Breaker

Inverter Input Protection Circuit Breaker

DC Positive Battery Terminal

Fans that dissipate heat

12.

11.

10.

13.

14.

15.

16.

17.

18.

Dimensions

Included Components

Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS)

Renogy inverter chargers come equipped with a 9.9 ft / 3 meter battery temperature sensor

that will help prolong the battery life. The battery sensor allows the inverter charger to

continuously adjust the charging voltage based on the battery temperature. The inverter

charger will compensate charging with a factor of -0.5mV/C◦ per degree after 77F°/25C°,

within -40C°/F° ~ 176F°/80C°.The sensor should be installed on all battery banks except for

lithium. Simply connect the wire into the terminal block (it is not polarity sensitive), if it is not

connected already. The terminal block may need to be tightened onto the respective BTS

port. Then place the sensor near the battery bank for automatic temperature compensation.

Connect the temperature sensor for all batteries except Lithium for best charging accuracy

NOTE

Note: Dimensions are in millimeter[inches]

Make sure the PCL is in the off position in order to use the wired remote control correctly.

The wire remoted control for the inverter chargers gives users the opportunity to power

on/off the inverter from a distance. Giving you approximately 16.4ft of distance, simply

connect the cable to the RJ11 port on the PCL unit. Make sure both the PCL inverter model

and the wired remote are both in the off position. The you will be able to turn on the inverter

charger via remote power switch.

NOTE

Wired Remote Control

Never install the inverter in a sealed enclosure with flooded batteries. Gas can

accumulate and there is a risk of explosion.

The inverter should never be mounted vertically on a vertical surface since it would

present a hazard for the fan opening which is crucial for cooling the inverter.

Cool, dry, well-ventilated area —

Heat is the worst enemy for electronic equipment.

Inverters must be in an area where the fans are not blocked or where they are not hit

directly by the sun. They should be in an area free of any kind of moisture and allow for

clearance of at least 10” around the unit to provide for adequate ventilation.

Protection against fire hazard —

the unit should be away from any flammable

material, liquids, or any other combustible material. The unit can spark and the

consequences could be severe.

Close proximity to battery bank—

prevent excessive voltage drop by keeping the unit

close to the battery bank and having a properly sized wire going from the battery bank

to the inverter.

Limiting electromagnetic interference (EMI)

— ensure the inverter is firmly grounded

to a building, vehicle, or earth grounded. Keep the inverter away from EMI receptors

such as TVs, radios, and other audio/visual electronics to prevent damage/interference

to the equipment.

Secure inverter

—the inverter could be stand alone or mounted using the outlying

terminals on the inverter.

Installation

Location Recommendations

Ensure installation follows the following guidelines:

CAUTION

WARNING

Make sure inverter is in the off position before connecting anything.

Do not over-torque or over tighten the terminals. This could potentially

damage the unit.

Refer to the technical specifications for max wire sizes on the controller

and for the maximum amperage going through wires.

Do not install the inverter in the same compartment as the battery bank

because it could serve as a potential fire hazard.

Example

A Microwave oven

= 700 Watts

12V battery bank

700 Watts to run microwave oven using the batteries as

if it was a 12VDC microwave requires 58 Amps

700 Watts / 12 Volts = 58 Amps

Now that amps have been determined, the amp-hours

need to be determined. The microwave will be used for

approximately 3 hours a day.

58 Amps * 3 hours =

174 Ah

At least a 174 Ah battery must be selected in order to use the 700-Watt microwave at 3

hours a day. However, determining a battery size is also dependent on the battery that

is able to handle repeated discharge/charge cycles.

Load Operation = 3 hours

Determine the amount of Watts (Amps * Volts) for the load, and how long the load

needs to operate—

each electrical appliance has technical specificationsindicating the

watts, or the volts and amps required for operation.

Estimate load run-time—

Battery size depends on load watts and run-time. Most loads

are not constant, so estimation is very important.

Utilize the formula Watts = Volts * Amps

Determine Amps used for how many hours – Amp-hour (Ah)

Sizing a Battery Bank

Grounding

For this Renogy inverter, the battery bank will be 12 volts direct current (12 VDC)

This is just an example. Actual quantities vary by battery capacity and rates of

discharge.

NOTE

To power the microwave in the example, the user may need to us an inverter that is

1400W or more depending on surge and power factor..

NOTE

Grounding for the PCL Inverter-chargers could be to a metal frame of an RV. The

connections to ground must be tight and against bare metal. Whether using the inverter in a

mobile application, such as an RV or in a building, grounding is highly recommended. The

recommended wire size for grounding is 8 AWG copper wire. For more information

regarding grounding, users and/or installers must consult with the Local and National

Electric Codes (NEC) for more specific grounding regulations and suggestions as they can

change per scenario.

Flip inverter power to the “OFF’ position

Unscrew the screw terminals along the edge of the side plate

Gently remove DC Side plate to expose DC Terminals

Connect the positive and negative DC Cables to their respective terminals and run them

through the side panel

The Terminals must clean to reduce the resistance in the cable connection. A

buildup of dirt or oxidation may eventually lead to the cable terminal overheating

during periods of high current draw

DC WIRING

The Renogy Pure Sine Wave Inverters are suitable for 12V battery bank systems ONLY.

Not following the minimum DC requirement will cause irreversible damage to the unit.

WARNING

CAUTION

Be careful of the positive and negative poles. Reversing the poles might cause

permanent damage to the inverter. It will surely blow the internal fuse.

NOTE

Damage to the Renogy inverters due to reverse polarity is NOT covered by warranty.

NOTE

The input terminals of the inverters have large capacitors connected to them. Once

a positive and negative wire are connected to the terminals, it will complete the

circuit, and commence drawing a heavy current momentarily. As a result, there may

be a sparking occurring even if the inverter is in the off position. To minimize

sparking, it is recommended that the user have the appropriate size wire feeding into

the inverters and/or install an external fuse leading into the inverter.

Ensure all sources of DC power (i.e., batteries, solar, etc.) and AC power (utility

power or AC generator) are de-energized (i.e., breakers opened, fuses removed)

before proceeding—to prevent accidental shock.

To Access the main panel, unscrew the terminals on the outside of the side panel.

AC WIRING

WARNING

When installing DC cables, the following are recommendations:

Battery positive and negative cables should be as close to the battery as possible to

minimize voltage loss and other possible effects.

Tie, tape, or twist cables together to reduce self-inductance.

Install all overcurrent devices on the positive cable.

Model

2000W 200A 2/0

3000W 300A 4/0

Recommended Fusing Recommended Wire Sizing

CAUTION

Avoid switching on the inverter with the load (electronic devices) already switched

on. This may trigger an overload since some electronic devices have an initial high

power surge to start.

CAUTION

When switching off the inverter, turn off the electronic devices first. Although the

inverter is off, the capacitors will still have a charge, so the DC and AC terminals must

be disconnected if altering the circuitry.

Ensure all sources of DC power (i.e., batteries, solar, etc) andAC power (utility power

or AC generator) are de-energized (i.e., breakers opened, fuses removed) before

proceeding—to prevent accidental shock

2.Make note of the AC output terminals from left to right (Ground, Live, Neutral) and the AC

Input terminals from left to right (Neutral, Live, Ground).

1.Remove the AC Terminal block

WARNING

The AC input must never be connected to the AC output as irreversible overload or

damage may result

WARNING

AC Output should NEVER be connected to public power or a generator

Automatic Neutral-to-Ground Switching

CAUTION

Be careful of the positive and negative poles. Reversing the poles might cause

permanent damage to the inverter. It will surely blow the internal fuse.

Damage to the Renogy inverters due to reverse polarity is NOT covered by warranty.

NOTE

OUTPUT

AC OUTPUT AC Input

L N

INPUT

When in the Pass-Through Mode / Utility Mode, the Neutral of the 120VAC shore power will be

connected to the Neutral Out connector of the Inverter Charger.This will ensure that the

Grounded Conductor (GC) / Neutral of the shore power is bonded to the Earth Ground at one

single point at the location of the AC Power Distribution System of the Marina / RV Park.

The automatic transfer switch will take care of automatic neutral to ground bonding in the

following scenarios:

The input terminals of the inverters have large capacitors connected to them. Once a

positive and negative wire are connected to the terminals, it will complete the circuit,

and commence drawing a heavy current momentarily. As a result, there may be a

sparking occurring even if the inverter is in the off position. To minimize sparking, it

is recommended that the user have the appropriate size wire feeding into the

inverters and/or install an external fuse leading into the inverter charger.

NOTE

Feeds utility / shore power to the battery charger Section when shore power / utility is

available.

This cannot be disabled.

NOTE

Automatic Transfer Relay

Auto Generator Start

The PCL inverter chargers are equipped with a 30A transfer relay switch that switches between

Inverter and Standby mode depending on availability of AC input power. If AC is present, the

transfer relay bypasses up to 30A of the incoming AC power through the inverter to power the

AC loads on the inverter’s output. In the event AC power gets disconnected, the inverter will

power the loads through the battery bank.

The PCL inverter charger series have functions to automatically start and stop a generator for

supplementing charge. The Auto Generator feature starts the Generator with the use of

Normally Closed (NC) contacts of the relay that “opens” when the battery voltage drops to the

programmed value of Program 96, Low Battery Voltage Set-point. The Normally Open (NO)

relay “closes”, and the auto generator start commences the generator to start charging the

battery bank. When the battery is recharged and its voltage rises to the programmed value of

Program 95, High Battery Voltage Set-point The NC (closes) contacts and NO (open) contacts

of relay reset and the Generator will stop / shut down the Generator automatically. The PCL unit

will then transfer back to “Inverting Mode”.

The inverter’s internal AC transfer relay contacts are rated for 30 amps (each leg), the

pass-through current for relay contact must be no greater than 30 amps or damage

to this relay may occur.

To use this to function, an auto start controller must be installed on the generator.

there are three contacts; left to right: Normally Closed (NC) Common (COM),

Normally Open (NO).

NOTE

While the generator is connected, the unit now operates in “Charging Mode” with the

AC power from the Generator charging the batteries as well as providing power to the

AC loads.

Do not store units with auto gen start feature enabled. Generators exhaust

dangerous fumes when running.

WARNING

FAN Operation

Main Menu

By default, when first powering the unit the fans and alarm will run for approximately

1 minute as part of the start-up routine. Other fan ON/OFF operation parameters are

listed below:

Condition

Inverter Mode Load Percentage

DC Input Current

Inverter Heat Sink Temperature

Turn on Condition

Current ≥ 10A

Uptime ≤ 1 minute

Load ≥ 35%

Temperature ≥50℃

Turn off Condition

Current < 6A

Uptime > 1 minute

Load < 35%

Temperature < 45℃

Inverter Charger Uptime

Exit setting mode, go back to main menu

1. Hold down to enter Parameter setting menu.

Cycle through the menu

2. Tap to change/confirm setting in parameter setting menu

Function Keys

Upon successful connection of a 12V deep cycle battery bank, flip the inverter power to the ON

position.

Use the up and down arrows to cycle through the menu. The following is what is displayed:

NOTE

Upon successful connection of a 12V deep cycle battery bank, flip the inverter power

to the ON position.

NOTE

The unit may also be powered on by the wired remote control.

Operation

100%

25%

OUTPUT

INPUT

100%

25%

OUTPUT

BATT

100%

25%

OUTPUT

BATT

Input Volts AC / Output Volts AC

Battery Volts DC / Load Volts AC

Battery Volts DC / Output Watts

100%

25%

OUTPUT

BATT

100%

25%

OUTPUT

INPUT

100%

25%

OUTPUT

BATT

Battery Volts DC / Output Load %

Battery Volts DC / Output Frequency

Input Frequency / Output Volts AC

100%

25%

INPUT

100%

25%

OUTPUT

TEMP

100%

25%

Input Volts AC / Input Amps

Inverter Temperature Celsius / Output Volts AC

Inverter Version Number

05 Setup Battery Type

A.G.M.2

Calcium

De-sulphation

14.6 13.7

14.4 13.6

14.4 13.8

14.8 13.8

15.1 13.6

15.5 for 4 hrs

Gel 2

Type of battery

14.0 13.7

A.G.M.1

14.1 13.4

Gel 1

For Charging to be

accurate, Temperature

Sensor must be connected.

The PCL inverter charger series is fully programmable. The minimum programming needed to

get started would be to set the battery type. Press and hold the parameter setting key to enter

parameter setting mode. Use the arrow keys to go to Program 05. Use the following table to set

the appropriate battery type based on the boost voltage and float voltage that has been preset.

The PCL series is only compatible with 12V battery banks.

NOTE

Lithium charging is preset to 14.7V charging. When charging the battery and it

reaches the 14.7V setpoint it will stop charging the battery. Upon normal use, when

the voltage of the battery drops down to 12.4 and below, charging will resume.

NOTE

Program

Number

Parameter

Setting

Description

Boost

Voltage

Float

Voltage

When battery voltage reaches 14.7V

charging will stop. When battery voltage

drops below 12.5V charging will resume.

Sealed Lead Acid

Open Lead Acid / Flooded

05 Custom Battery Type /User Mode

Maximum charging voltage

for Lithium battery. When

the voltage reaches the set

voltage, charging will stop.

BATT

If the preset battery options are not compatible with your system, you will need to custom the

charging by following the next steps.

2.Go to Program 94 to determine whether the custom battery is a Lithium or non-lithium

battery, Refer to the chart below:

1. Set the battery type to b-0. By default this unit is preset to boost at 14.3V and Float at

13.7V.

3.If choosing a custom lithium battery, make sure the previous Program 94 is at ALb.

Otherwise if programming a non-lithium battery skip to Step 4.

a.After setting Program 94, go to Program 26 to select the maximum charging voltage for your

custom lithium battery. Please Note when the voltage set point is reached, the custom lithium

battery will stop charging

User-defined

(

default fast V 14.3，

Floating V 13.7)

For Charging to be

accurate, Temperature

Sensor must be connected.

Program

Number

Parameter

Setting

Description

If User-Defined is selected ,user can set the

battery type in program94

If selected, battery charge voltage and

battery low open charging can be set up in

program 26,27

Program

Number

Parameter

Setting

Description

Other battery

Lithium battery

If selected ,battery charge voltage can be set

up in program 26,27

If User-defined is selected in program 94,this program can be set

the maximum charging voltage.Setting range is from 13.0V-15.5V

Selection of battery type

Program

Number

Parameter

Setting

Description

If User-defined is selected in program 94,this program can

be set up.Setting range is from 13.0V to 15.0V for 12V

Floating charging voltage

If User-defined is selected in program 94,this program can be set

up.Setting range is from 12.0V to 14.0V for 12V

Battery low voltage open

charging(for lithium battery)

BATT

b.Once finished, go to Program 27 to set the battery low voltage recovery charge. This will be

the voltage that the battery discharges to before the inverter-charger charges the battery to the

predetermined maximum charging voltage

a.After setting Program 94, go to Program 26 to select the boost charging voltage for your

custom non- lithium battery.

The operation and display

panel,shown in chart below.is on

the front panel of the inverter.It

includes three indicators,four

function keys and an LCD

display,indicating status and

input/output power information.

b.Once finished, go to Program 27 to set the battery float charge.

4.If choosing a custom non-lithium battery (i.e.. Deep cycle), make sure Program 94 is

set to 0tP

Program

Number

Parameter

Setting

Description

Program

Number

Parameter

Setting

Description

If User-defined is selected in program94,this program can be set

up.Setting range is from 13.0V to 15.0V

Bulk charging voltage(C.V

voltage)

Program

Number

Parameter

Setting

Description

Display Panel

LED display

LED indicators

function keys

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OUTPUTBATTLOAD

ERROR

INPUTBATT

BYPASS

OVER LOAD

CHARGING

LED Indicator Parameter

LCD Display Icons and Behaviors

AC/INV

CHG

FAULT

Green

Red

Solid

Flashing

Output is powered by an AC source in line

Output is powered by battery or in invert mode

Solid

Flashing

Battery is fully charged

Battery is charging

Solid

Flashing

Fault occurred

Warning conditions has occurred

Exit setting mode, go back

1. Hold down to enter Parameter setting menu.

Cycle through the menu

2. Press to confirm setting in parameter setting

Function Keys

some PCL inverter-chargers will differ in the LCD display on erroneous icons that do

not influence or modify the working mode of the inverter-charger.

NOTE

ERROR

INPUTBATT

<12.0V

>13.0V

12.0.V-12.5V

12.5V-13.0V

CHARGING

OUTPUTBATTLOAD

Indicates the load level by 0-24%, 25-49%, 50-74% and 75-100%.

0%-24% 25%-49% 50%-74% 75%-100%

<10.3V

>11.3V

<10.9V

>11.9V

<11.2V

>12.2V

11.7V~12.2V

10.9V

11.2V 11.7V

11.4V

10.8V~11.3V

10.9V~11.9V

10.3V 10.8V

Indicates unit is connected to shore power

OVER LOAD

BYPASS

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Programmable Features

01 Utility Priority and Battery Priority

The PCL inverter charger series is fully programmable. You may change the respective

parameter by going to the Program Number listed below

Program

Setting Programs:

Description Selectable option

Exit setting mode, go back to main menu

1. Hold down to enter Parameter setting menu.

Cycle through the menu

2. Tap to change/confirm setting in parameter setting menu

Function Keys

When setting Frequency, Output Voltage, The Charge Current, and AC input voltage

range, you must shut down the inverter charger completely for the changes to take effect

NOTE

Utility Priority

Battery Priority

The default setting is Utility Priority (Ut1). Under this setting, once the inverter charger is

connected to the utility, it will power the loads using the electricity from shore supply.

The inverter charger will start charging the battery bank using the AC source, if necessary.

In case of power outage, the system automatically switches to battery-powered mode.

The second setting is Battery Priority (SbU). Under this setting the inverter charger will

provide power using the connected battery bank even when it detects an AC source.

When the battery voltage reaches the low voltage set-point in Program 12, the inverter

charger will power the loads using the connected AC source but will not charge the battery

bank.

The following steps need to be taken to properly set the inverter charger to Battery Priority (SbU)

1. Press and hold the Enter key to enter the setting screen.

2. Press the down arrow key until setting 01 is shown.

4. Disconnect the inverter charger from the AC source/shore power.

5. Turn off the inverter charger, wait 10 seconds then turn it back on.

Press and hold the Enter key until the setting starts flashing, press the up or down arrow

key to select SbU. Press and hold the Enter key to save the setting.

By default, the PCL inverters are set to a narrow input voltage range for which the inverter

charger will work in Utility mode and then switch to backup mode. It is recommended to keep in

this mode if connecting sensitive electronic appliances like computers, TVs etc. as narrow

mode reduces the switch over time from external power source to batteries backup.

Selecting a wide input voltage range is recommended when you need power and might be

running a generator as they tend to have wider tolerance for a disturbed waveform or are having

issues with the stability of the main utility line. This will have a wider range to prevent switching

to backup battery mode if utility power is within the wider range.

Taking these steps will set the inverter charger to Battery Priority (SbU)

Utility will provide power to the loads as first

priority. Battery will provide power to the

loads only when utility power is not

available.

Battery provides power to theloads as first

priority.Utility provides power to the loads

onlywhen battery voltage drops to

eitherlow-level warning voltage or thesetting

point in program 12.

Output source priority:To

configure load powersource

priority

Battery priority

Utility first (default)

Wide

Utility effective range:Nominal output

voltage: -23%to+15%

Narrow(default)

Utility effective rangeNominal output

voltage:-15%to+15%:

Input voltage range

03 AC Input Voltage Range

Power saver function is designed to conserve battery power when AC power is not or rarely

required by the loads. In this mode, the inverter pulses the AC output looking for an AC load

(i.e., electrical appliance). Whenever an AC load (greater than 50 watts) is turned on, the

inverter recognizes the need for power and automatically starts inverting and output goes to full

voltage. When there is no load (or less than 50 watts) detected, the inverter automatically goes

back into search mode to minimize energy consumption from the battery bank. In “Power saver

on” mode, the inverter will draw power mainly in sensing moments, thus the idle consumption

is significantly reduced.

04 Power Saving Mode

The operating temperature range for the PCL inverter charger series is 0C°-40C° / 32F° -

104F°. If internal power components begin to exceed their safe operating temperature level,

the inverter shuts down to protect itself from damage. This setting controls whether the inverter

charger automatically restarts after the unit cools down or whether the user has to manually

restart the unit.

07 Auto Restart Temperature Fault

If disabled, inverter output will be

available at all times.

If enabled, output of the inverter

will be off until a load greater than

50 watts is detected.

Restart disabled

(default)

Restart enabled

60Hz (default)

Auto restart when over

temperature occurs

The factory default frequency for inverters is 60Hz. Normally, manufacturers build electrical

devices for a certain amount of Current, Voltage and Hertz (Cycles) which is mentioned on the

name plate. The Current is dependent of the Voltage and the Hertz supplied to an electric motor

or appliance.

09 Output Frequency

The PCL inverter chargers can operate like battery chargers converting incoming AC power into

DC recharging power. The 2000W has a 65A max while the 3000W has a 75A max adjustable

battery charging.

11 Maximum Utility Charging

The default is the maximum value (65A-2KW,

75A-3KW), with a 5A minimum.

The purpose of this setpoint is to protect the batteries from being over discharged. It assumes

that Battery Priority is set on Program 01. If utility power is not available, the designated setpoint

will cut of all working loads. Upon Utility power being detected, the Utility power/Generator will

then power the loads.

12 Low Battery Voltage Setpoint

The default is low battery voltage alarm set

point. The range is from 10.5V to 12.5V.if the

voltage set by user is below default point ,the

default is low battery voltage alarm point.

Increment of each click is 0.1V for 12V

Low battery voltage

inverter transfer to Utility

BATT

This setpoint indicates the recovery voltage to normal operation when a battery has been

over-charged or is over the voltage limit. The inverter charger will be in a fault state if the battery

voltage is above this designated setpoint and resume normal battery operation when reaching

this set point.

13 Over-Voltage Battery Recovery

Over-voltage battery

recovery

Over-voltage battery recovery can be set

between 13.0V to 15.5V. otherwise it is

output of bypass setting range is from

13.0Vto 15.5Vfor 12V,if the voltage set by

user Increment of each click is 0.1V for 12V

BATT

When the PCL inverter charger experiences a fault, the unit will automatically stop functioning

but have the option of having a fault alarm as well. Users may toggle this switch if they do not

want the alarm sound.

18 Alarm Control / Behavior

Beeps while function keys

are pressed

Alarm Parameters:

Pressing Function Keys

Working Mode Transfer

Overheating/Overload Alarm

Low-voltage/High-voltage Alarm

The buzzer will beep for 0.5s

The buzzer will keep beeping

The buzzer will beep for 0.5s

The buzzer will beep for 0.3s every 1s

The buzzer will beep for 0.2s every 0.5s

Inverter Charger Failure (Low-voltage

Shutdown, High-voltage Shutdown,

Overheating Protection, Overload Protection)

By default, the inverter charger will emit an audible noise when toggling any of the buttons. This

mode disables the sound for a quitter working mode.

22 Normal Mode Sound

The LCD display on the inverter chargers will stay on by default. Users may toggle this switch

to have the screen turn off after inactivity.

20 LCD Screen Mode

By default, after 1 minute of inactivity, the inverter charger will return to the first screen that is

seen when first powering on the unit. Users can change this mode to continue viewing the last

screen they left on before inactivity.

19 Screen Mode

LCD screen will turn of after inactivity.

LCD screen will stay

on indefinitely.(default)

LCD Screen Control

If selected display screen will

return to default screen (Input

voltage/ Output voltage) after 1

minute of inactivity.

Display screen will stay on current

screen until user changes it.

The PCL inverter will demonstrate the fault code.

25 Record Fault Code

Refer to Program 5 for modifying this setting.

26 Boost Charging

This program determines the cut-off voltage range for the PCL inverter charger battery input.

Upon reaching this voltage, the PCL inverter will cut off operation until the battery can go above

this voltage level.

This setting will not be modifiable if users choose a pre-set battery voltage.

NOTE

Bulk charging voltage(C.V

voltage)

If User-defined is selected in program 94,this program

can be set the maximum charging voltage. Setting

range is from 13.0V-15.5V

If User-defined is selected in program94,this program can

be set up. Setting range is from

program 94

Maximum charging voltage

for Lithium battery. When

the voltage reaches the set

voltage, charging will stop.

BATT

Refer to Program 5 for modifying this setting.

27 Float Charging

29 Low DC Cut-off Voltage

This setting will not be modifiable if users choose a pre-set battery voltage.

This value must be lower than Program 98: Low Battery Voltage Warning

NOTE

If User-defined is selected in program 94,this program can

be set up.Setting range is from 13.0V to 15.0V for 12V

Floating charging voltage

If User-defined is selected in program 94,this program can

be set up.Setting range is from 12.0V to 14.0V for 12V

Battery low voltage open

charging(for lithium battery)

BATT