Xantrex RV2012GS Owner's Manual

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Introduction1–2 975-0209-01-01FeaturesThe RV Series Inverter/Charger produces up to 3000 watts (depending on model)of continuous, modified sine wave power from a 12-volt battery bank. It is idealfor simultaneous applications including microwaves, TV entertainment systems,fax machines, computers, and power tools.The RV Series Inverter/Charger provides automatic, multistage battery charging,manual battery equalization and temperature sensitive charging with an optionalbattery temperature sensor. The charger is designed for use with electricitysupplied from your generator or RV campground hookup.The RV Series Inverter/Charger also has automatic generator start (AGS)capability. When the inverter/charger is connected to an Onan QuietDiesel,Generac or Powertech generator, it will start the generator to charge the batterieswhen battery power is low, or in response to a signal from a thermostat. An RC/GS remote control is required to configure and use the AGS feature.Three RV Series Inverter/Charger models are available. Each model has adifferent maximum continuous output power rating and surge power rating—thepower necessary to operate motor-driven appliances, which require high current atstartup (see “Inductive Loads” on page 3–4).Inverter to Charger TransitionThe RV Series Inverter/Charger includes a built-in transfer switch thatautomatically transfers between inverter power and incoming AC power. Tooperate the RV Series Inverter/Charger as a charger, an external source of ACpower (such as shore power or a generator) must be supplied to the inverter ACinput. The inverter/charger automatically stops inverting and begins chargingbatteries whenever AC power is connected to its AC inputs. When AC power isconnected, the RV Series Inverter/Charger will begin charging even when theinverter itself is turned off (with the on/off switch).There is a minimum 5-second delay from the time the inverter senses that AC ispresent at the input terminals to when the transfer is made. This delay is built in toprovide time for a generator to spin-up to a stable voltage and avoid relaychattering. The inverter will not transfer to generator until it has locked onto thegenerator’s output. The inverter’s AC input is internally connected to theinverter’s AC output while in the battery charger mode.Table 1-1 RV Series Inverter/Charger model specificationsModelOutput power AC(max. continuous) Surge rating (AC amps)RV2012GS 2000 W 44 ARV2012GS-15/20B 2000 W 44 ARV2012GS-20B 2000 W 44 ARV2512GS 2500 W 48 ARV3012GS 3000 W 52 A