Description The SAM-1500C-12 is a robust all-in-one unit perfect for small RV’s, tiny houses, & cabins. It integrates a 1500W Modified Sine Wave Inverter, 30A Transfer Switch and a Two Stage 12V, 15 Amp Battery Charger. The transfer switch automatically detects utility or generator power and seamlessly transitions to/from your battery bank. You also get safe and rapid charging of 12V battery bank when grid power is available. SAM-1500C-12 Key Features… Integrated 1500W Modified Sine Wave Inverter, 30A Transfer switch, and 2 Stage 12 VDC, 15A Battery Charger High efficiency, lightweight, and compact for easy installation Separate ON/OFF control for Inverter and Battery Charger for selectable operation as inverter, charger or UPS function 4 color LED indicators to monitor operational status Load controlled fan for efficient cooling when required Allows use of higher capacity external 12V battery bank for longer backup time Neutral to Ground Bond Switching Relay for grounding compliance Electronic protections including GFCI when in Inverter Mode Ideal for RV’s, Trucks and remote housing Ideal For… Uninterrupted AC backup power during residential power outages 12V Battery charging RV’s, trucks and remote housing SAM-1500C-12 Documentation… Download The Manual Download The Spec Sheet SAM-1500C-12 Specifications… Model No. SAM-1500C-12 Output – Inverter Mode Continuous active output power : 1500W (Power Factor = 1) Maximum surge power : 3000W (<1 sec; Power Factor = 1) Nominal output voltage : 115 VAC, 10% / -5% Frequency : 60 Hz ± 5% Peak Efficiency : 90% (@ 50% load) Inverter on/off control : By front panel Switch Output – Grid Pass-Through Nominal voltage, frequency of grid : 120 VAC, 60 Hz MAXIMUM POWER : 1500W (Power Factor = 1; Battery fully charged) Input – Battery Battery System Voltage : 12V (10.5V to 15.5V ± 0.5V) dc current draw from battery at rated output power : 150A dc no load current draw in inverter mode : 0.65A to 0.85A Input – Grid Nominal voltage, frequency 120 VAC, 60 Hz Maximum ac input current – GRID pass through 15A (Protected by 15A breaker) Transfer Specifications Current rating of transfer relay : 30A Transfer time from grid to inverter : 2 to 3 seconds Transfer time from inverter to grid : Up to 1 second Battery Charger Charging algorithm : 2 Stage Charger – Bulk & Float Float voltage : 13.8V ± 0.3V Bulk charge/max. charging current : 15A Maximum ac input current : < 5A AC input power factor : 0.6 Voltage & current rating of Fuse/Breaker : 125V/250V, 5A Charger on/off control : By front panel Switch Protections Overload shutdown : Yes. Manual reset. Low battery input (voltage) alarm : 10.8 ± 0.3V Low battery (input) voltage shutdown : 10.5 ± 0.3V Battery (input) over voltage shutdown : > 15.5V Cooling – load controlled fan : Inverter Mode: ON at 85W Charging Mode: ON at charging current > 3A ± 1A Over temperature shutdown : Yes. Auto reset Ground fault shutdown : Yes. Manual Reset. DC input reverse polarity : Fuse 240A (8 pcs. 30A Automotive Type ATC Fuses in parallel) Connections DC input : Nut & Bolt, M9 AC INPUT / AC OUTPUT : 6 foot cord with NEMA5-15P Plug / 2 x NEMA5-15R Outlets General LED display GREEN “Inverter”; GREEN “Charger”; RED “Fault”; YELLOW “Input Fault” Operating Temperature Range (MIN. TO MAX.) 0°C to 25°C / 32°F to 77°F at 100% loading; 26°C to 35°C / 78.8°F to 95°F at 80% loading Operating Humidity < 80%; Non-condensing Dimensions (W x D x H) 202 x 345 x 84 mm / 7.95 x 13.58 x 3.30 in Weight 4.0 kg / 8.82 lb SAM-1500C-12 : 1500W Inverter/Charger by Samlex
