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Operating Manual – PowerXchanger
®
Double Conversion AC Power Converter
EX Step-Down Series
12060EX-08
12060EX-12
12060EX-16
12060EX-21
Input Range: 180 Vac ~ 285 Vac
Input Frequency: 50Hz or 60Hz
Output Range: 100V-110V-115V-120V Selectable
Output Frequency: 50Hz/60 Hz
Selectable
Read this manual before using
Power
X
changer
®
. Failure to follow the instructions and safety
precautions in this manual can result in serious injury or death.
Keep this manual in a safe location for future reference.
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CAUTION:
● The Converter connection instructions and operation described in the manual must be
followed in the indicated order.
● Converter must be connected to a nearby wall outlet that is easily accessible. The
Converter can be disconnected from the AC-power source by removing the power cord.
● DO NOT install the Converter near liquids or in an excessively damp environment.
● DO NOT let a foreign body penetrate inside the Converter.
● DO NOT block the ventilation grates of the Converter.
● DO NOT expose the Converter to direct sunlight or source of heat.
● If the Converter must be stored prior to installation, storage must be in a dry place.
● The admissible storage temperature range is -15℃ to +55℃.
WARNING – YOUR APPLICATION(S) SHOULD NOT EXCEED MAXIMUM OUTPUT CURRENT
12060EX-08 = 8.4 AMPS MAX
12060EX-12 = 12.6 AMPS MAX
12060EX-16 = 16.8 AMPS MAX
12060EX-21 = 21.8 AMPS MAX
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Special Symbols
The following are examples of symbols used on the Converter to alert you of important
information.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK -
Indicates that a risk of electric shock is present, and the associated warning
should be observed
CAUTION; REFER TO OPERATOR’S MANUAL -
Refer to your operator’s manual for additional information, such as
important operating and maintenance
SAFETY EARTHING TERMINAL -
Indicates the primary safety ground.
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TABLE of CONTENTS
1.
Overview and Features -----------------------------------------------------------------------
Page 4
2. Presentation-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 5
2.1 Front Panel
2.2 Rear Panel-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Page 6~7
3. Installation-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Page 8
3.1 Included Accessories--------------------------------------------------------------------------
Page 8
4. Operation------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Page 9~10
5.
Indication and Control-------------------------------------------------------------------------
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5.1 LCD Display
5.2 Thermal Protection
5.3 Output Short Circuit Protection
5.4 Output Overload Alarm-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Page 12
5.5 Output Overload Protection
6. Specifications------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Page 13~14
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1. OVERVIEW AND FEATURES
This series is a double conversion Power Converter which produces stable pure sine wave
voltage and frequency output (O/P). With the Converter, you can protect your equipment
from most of the power problems, including power sags, power surges, brownouts, and line
noise, etc. With the common neutral topology, the Converter provides internal connection
from AC I/P neutral to AC O/P neutral; thus, it does not need to use an isolation transformer
to provide 0 volt from AC I/P neutral to O/P neutral. This feature will reduce the interference
to loads of communication or video system.
With outstanding performance & reliability, the unique benefits of the Converter include the
following:
＊ Common Neutral, Double Conversion Topology
(O/P Neutral to I/P Neutral is 0 volts normally)
＊ Wide Range Input Window and Input Power Factor correction
＊ Low Noise Smart Cooling Fan Design
＊ High Efficiency, New Full-bridge Inverter Design
＊ Full Function LCD Display
＊ Automatic Restart of Loads After Overload Shutdown
＊ AC Input Generator Compatible
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2. PRESENTATION
2.1 Front Panel
The following shows the LCD Display:
1. Data Select
2. Main Control Button
3. LCD Display
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2.2 Rear Panels
EX-8 & EX-12
Circuit Breaker
Power Inlet
Cooling Fan
NEMA 5-15R
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EX-16 & EX-21
Circuit Breaker
Power Inlet
Cooling Fan
NEMA 5-20R
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3. INSTALLATION
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTION. Please follow these instructions for installation and
maintenance of the Converter. Please read all instructions before operating the equipment
and save this manual for future reference.
Increased ambient temperature will shorten the life of the Converter, keep the Converter
away from heating elements.
If ambient temperature is over 40℃, the load level will be reduced.
The ambient temperature should be between 0°C and 40°C to ensure optimal operation,
over this range will reduce the average output power due to thermal de-rating.
3.1 INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
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4. OPERATION
4.1 After installation with normal city power, the Converter will turn on automatically. Confirm
the output voltage and frequency from LCD display by pressing the up/down select button.
4.2 Converter OFF: Pushing the main control button for 3 seconds, the Converter will turn
off the output voltage. The CPU will run “OFF(idle) mode when LCD shows ‘OFF’.
4.3 In idle mode, Converter will turn on again when the main control button is pushed for 1
second. Please pull out the power cord or disconnect the input power if you want to shut
down the converter completely.
4.4 Change the Output Voltage and Frequency: To push the two selection buttons, △ and
▽, at the same time for 3 seconds until the LCD display begins to blink.
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4.4.1 To Change the Converter O/P Frequency
When the frequency value is blinking, push any selection button, △ or ▽, for 1 second to
change the frequency setting! The setting will keep changing every 2 seconds if you keep
pushing the button. Push two selection buttons at the same time for next setting, or leave
the LCD blinking without pushing any button for 30 seconds to end the setting.
4.4.2 To Change the Converter Rated Voltage
When the voltage value is blinking, push any selection button for 1 second to change the
rated voltage. Keep pushing the button until the required voltage blinking. Then, push two
select buttons at the same time for confirmation, or leave the LCD blinking for 30 seconds to
end the setting.
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5. INDICATION AND CONTROL
5.1 LCD Display
The Converter LCD display shows the input voltage, output voltage, output frequency, output
load level, and temperature.
5.2 Thermal Protection
If the Converter detects that it is starting to overheat, it will sound a sequence of 32 beeps
every two seconds. The LCD will show high temperature symbol when the inside is too hot.
If the Converter continues to overheat, it will eventually turn itself off to protect itself from
damage. Once the Converter has cooled off sufficiently, it will automatically restart.
5.3 Output Short Circuit Protection
If the Converter detects that the output voltage is too low for at least 250 ms, and the output
is short circuited or extremely overloaded. The Converter will shut down and attempt to
restart after 30 seconds.
The Converter will continue attempting to restart up to 30 times. If the overload is still
present after 30 attempts, the Converter shuts down and latches off. To restore the
Converter operation, remove the cause of the output short circuit or extreme overload, then
push the main control button for 1 second, the Converter will turn on again.
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5.4 Output Overload Alarm
The Converter can accept up to 129% of full load (See spec. for each model's rating) before
continuous alarm sounds. If the output current drawn by the load exceeds the Converter’s
over current alarm threshold, the CPU timer will start to count. If the overload continues for
more than one minute an audible alarm will sound as long as the overload is present. If the
overload alarm continues for more than one minute, the Converter will turn off the output.
After a 30 second delay, the Converter output will restart.
5.5 Output Overload Protection
If the output of the Converter is loaded to more than its output overload protection threshold
for more than two seconds, it will turn off its output, sound an audible alarm, and LCD will
display overload symbol. After a 30 second delay, the Converter will turn on the output again.
If the overload is no longer present, the audible alarm will stop, and the output will operate
normally. If the overload is still present, the Converter will once again turn off the output and
wait 30 seconds before attempting to start again.
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6. SPECIFICATIONS
STEP-DOWN VOLTAGE AND FREQUENCY CONVERTER (EX
SERIES)
EX-8 / EX-12 / EX-16 / EX-21
Output
Capacity
1000VA/900W 1500VA/1350W 2000VA/1800W 2600VA/2340W
Output Voltage
100V/110V/115V/120V Selectable
Voltage Waveform
Sine wave
Crest Factor
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：
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Output Frequency
(Sync to Mains)
50/60Hz (selectable from LCD function button)
Output Frequency
(Not Sync to Mains)
50±0.01Hz or 60±0.01Hz
Regulation
±2% of selected output voltage (adjustable by using the setting software)
OUTPUT CURRENT
100 V ~ 120 V
8.4 Amp 12.6 Amp 16.8 Amp 21.8 Amp
OUTPUT PEAK
CURRENT (<250mS)
26 Amp 40 Amp 52 Amp 67 Amp
Overload Protection
100%~129% for 60 seconds delay, then alarm; alarm for 60
seconds, then shutdown o/p;
130%, alarm for 2 seconds, then shutdown o/p;
Harmonic Distortion
<3% (at full resistive load)
Efficiency
Up to 90%
Input
Voltage Range
180V~285Vac
Frequency Range
45~70Hz
Input Current
6 Amp
9 Amp
12 Amp
15A
Power Factor
≧0.98
Surge Current
<100A, 3mS
Communications & Management
Control Panel
LCD
Audible Alarm
Overload Alarm, Short-Circuit Alarm, Thermal Alarm
Environmental and Safety
Operating Temp.
Up to 1500 meters: 0℃ to 40℃ (32℉ to 104℉)
Transit / Storage Temp.
-15℃ to 55℃ (5℉ to 131℉)
Relative Humidity
5 - 95% non condensing
Operating Altitude
0 ~ 3000 meters
Audible Noise
≦45 dBA (at 1 meter from surface of unit)
Safety Markings
CE
Quality Control System
ISO9001
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Physical
Dimension
D x H x W
EX-8: 38×20×18cm/
48 x 33 x 30cm (packing)
EX-12: 45×20×18cm/
54 x 33 x 30cm (packing)
EX-16/Ex-21: 51×20×18cm/
61 x 33 x 30cm (packing)
EX-8: 15×8×7in/
19 x 13 x 12in (packing)
EX-12: 18×8×7in/
21 x 13 x 12in (packing)
EX-16/Ex-21: 20×8×7in/
24 x 13 x 12in (packing)
Weight
(Net W. / Gross W.)
EX-8: 6.5kg / 8.5kg
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EX-12: 7kg / 9kg；
EX-16: 8kg / 10kg
EX-21: 8.5kg / 10.5kg
EX-8: 14lbs / 19lbs
EX-12: 15lbs / 20lbs
EX-16: 18lbs / 22lbs
EX-21: 19lbs / 23lbs
PS.“﹡” Please refer to the input range for the condition of output rated capacity.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Adaptive Frequency Inc. warrants for two years from the date of shipment, the product is
free of manufacturing defects and conforms to Adaptive’s product specifications in force as
of the date of manufacture of the product shipped.
This warranty does not apply to accidental damage, shipping damage, misuse, abnormal line
or source voltage, abnormal conditions of operation beyond the parameters specified in this
product manual;
• Products which have been opened, misused, tampered with internally and or
deliberately modified will void the warranty;
• The failure to return a unit claimed to be defective in its original packaging will void
the warranty;
• Upon receiving the properly returned defective unit, Adaptive will verify that the unit is
defective and upon verification will ship a replacement unit at Adaptive’s cost and
reimburse purchaser’s shipping charges for return of the defective unit.
• Prior to shipping the defective unit, purchaser shall contact Adaptive at
www.PowerXchanger.com/Returns to complete a return authorization form and so
that Adaptive can assist in making the shipping arrangements;
• Any claim under this warranty requires that purchaser send with the return shipment,
a proof of purchase, the unit serial number and the completed return authorization
form;
• If it is determined that this warranty has been voided for any of the above reasons,
the unit will be returned to the sender;
Adaptive shall only be liable under this warranty if the product has been used in accordance
with Adaptive’s instructions, in force on the date of purchase.
The purchaser must examine the product when received and promptly notify Adaptive in
writing of any non-conformity before the product is used and no later than 30 days after such
non-conformity is first discovered. If Adaptive, in its sole discretion, determines that the
product has breached the above warranty, it will, at its sole discretion: replace the non-
conforming product; refund the purchase price; or issue a credit in the amount of the
purchase price. This is the sole and exclusive remedy for breach of this warranty. Any
modification of this Warranty shall be binding only if such modification is in writing, and
signed by an Adaptive officer. This information supersedes all other sales information
received by the purchaser during the sales process.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL BE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES OTHERWISE ARISING BY OPERATION OF LAW, COURSE OF DEALING,
CUSTOM, TRADE OR OTHERWISE.
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LIMITED LIABILITY
Adaptive Frequency Inc. (“Adaptive”) shall not be liable in contract or in tort including,
without limitation, negligence, strict liability or otherwise for loss of sales, revenues or profits;
cost of capital or funds; business interruption or cost of downtime, loss of use, damage to or
loss of use of other property (real or personal); failure to realize expected saving; frustration
of economic or business expectations; claims by third parties (other than for bodily injury), or
economic losses of any kind; or for any special; incidental, indirect, consequential, punitive
or exemplary damages arising in any way out of the performance of, or failure to perform, its
obligations under any contract for sale of product, even if Adaptive could foresee or has
been advised of the possibility of such damages.
In addition, Adaptive’s liability shall be limited to the purchase price of the Adaptive product
or products that is the source of the claim, and in no event more than the aggregate
purchase price, for the last six months, of Adaptive’s products purchased by the purchasing
party. The Parties expressly agree that these limitations on damages are allocations of risk
constituting, in part, the consideration for this agreement, and also that such limitations shall
survive the determination of any court of competent jurisdiction that any remedy provided in
these terms or available at law fails of its essential purpose.
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Copyright © 2022 Adaptive Frequency, Inc.
Document 1.1-12-09-2022
Printed in Taiwan
