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Operation

5.2.2 Charger

Mode

Turning the charger on: The charge mode is automatically activated and begins when accept-

able AC power (utility/generator) is connected to the input of the inverter. When in charge mode,

the display may show: Charging, Bulk Charging, Absorb Charging, Float Charging, Full Charge,

Silent, Charger Standby, Force Float, Equalizing, Load Support VDC, and Load Support AAC.
Charger Standby – While the charger is actively charging, press the ON/OFF CHARGER button

to switch the charger to Charger Standby. While in Charger Standby, the incoming AC is still

available on the inverter’s output, but the charger is not allowed to charge. The LCD displays

Charger Standby” and the CHG LED fl ashes.

Info: To resume charging, momentarily press the ON/OFF CHARGER button or

disconnect/reconnect AC power to the inverter’s input.

Equalizing – Equalizing is a “controlled overcharge” performed after the batteries have been

fully charged. It helps to mix the battery electrolyte (to reverse the buildup of stratifi cation) and

to remove sulfates that may have built up on the plates. These conditions if left unchecked, re-

duce the overall capacity of the battery. To enable the Equalization charge, see page 49.

WARNING: Do not perform an Equalization charge without reading and following all

safety precautions pertaining to charging/equalization as noted in this manual and

provided by the battery manufacturer, and any equalization information in the inverter

owner’s manual.

5.3

System Status Messages

A status message may be an operational or fault message indicating the inverter/charger’s cur-

rent operating status. This section will cover the inverter/charger’s operating and fault modes,

and the available status messages under each mode.
Use the displayed status message and the status LEDs on your ME-ARC remote (Figure 5-2) to

determine the inverter/charger’s current operating status, and to help troubleshoot the system

if a fault occurs.
There are three modes of operation for the inverter/charger:
• Inverter mode • Charger mode • Fault mode
Refer to the appropriate section to locate information on any particular status message.

FAULT

PWR

CHG

INV

Status Message

Settings/Info...

FAULT LED on:

See Section 5.3.4

CHG LED on:

See Section 5.3.2

Only INV LED on:

See Section 5.3.1

See the appropriate

section to determine

the meaning of the

message. If the

message scrolls with

a secondary screen

message, refer to

Section 5.3.3.

Figure 5-2, System Status Screen (Example)