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