P.R.O. Verter™ APM 2300 MS Enviro

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P.R.O. Verter™ APM 2300 MS Enviro (24VDC)

24V DC - 120V AC / 60Hz - Item # 240017

The Portable Remote Operation Inverter/Charger (P.R.O. Verter™) with Advanced Power Management (A.P.M.) provides a single point of power management & control to any portable micro-grid that uses a lead-acid battery system as the main power storage facility.

It can be used to combine both DC Power and AC Power sources into one Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for the operator.

The PRO-Verter™ APM 2300 has a low-Voltage alarm feature that provides the operator with audible and visible notifications when an external AC Power Source is required for continued operations. External AC power sources include manual-start fuel-driven generators or utility grid sources.

It is a powerful solution that can be used in three distinct situations:

  1. Solar Stik™ System is used where an existing AC power supply is intermittently available (such as an inconsistent power grid or fuel-driven generator).
  2. The reduction of fuel-driven generator “run-time” is necessary, either due to the lack of fuel or to lessen the cost burden of operating the generator.
  3. The Solar Stik™ System is used where power requirements may exceed the System’s daily power generation, requiring a supplemental power source such as a traditional fuel-driven generator.

PRO-Verter 2300 Schematic

“Hybrid” or “micro-grid” Operation:

Use of a battery-based Hybrid system comprised of solar, wind, and traditional fuel generators provides the operator with maximum autonomy and flexibility (based on the environmental conditions) and ensures that traditional fuel-driven generators are used only as necessary. In this model, the renewable power generators become the primary power generators, and the fuel-driven generators become the secondary source.

A Hybrid power generator configuration mitigates the risk of dependency on only one power source, while simultaneously increasing operating efficiency dramatically. Additionally, the “open architecture” of a Hybrid configuration allows for the addition of other power generating sources into the circuit as needed.

The PRO-Verter™ is connected between Power Paks and an AC power source, such as a fuel-driven generator, with all system loads (appliances & equipment) connected to the
PRO-Verter™.

The PRO-Verter™ distributes power from the Power Pak batteries as demanded by the appliances, until a user-determined low Voltage set point is reached.  At this point, an alarm sounds to notify the operator that a supplemental generator should be activated (manually) to assume the appliance load for continued operation.  The PRO-Verter™ will simultaneously recharge the Power Pak batteries, and once the batteries are fully charged, the generator can be turned off.  

This process ensures that the generator is run under a “consistent load” condition and that all fuel consumed by the generator is used to produce power for either the appliances or for storage in batteries.

PRO-Verters™ were developed  in the context of a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with PM-MEP, a division of PEO-C3T.

Price Range $2,000 - $20,000 * **
*Prices include a Power Generation & Power Storage Device
**Special pricing for military, federal, state, and local government agencies. Please contact us for more information.

 

Minimum Generator Requirements:  3.0 kW manual start

Minimum Power Pak Requirements:  2.0 kW-h

Inverter Specifications

Input Battery Voltage: 18-34V DC
Nominal AC Output Voltage: 120V AC
Output Frequency & Accuracy: 60Hz ± 0.1%
Surge Power: 1900 W
Continuous 120V AC Output Power @ 25 °C (77 °F): 1500 W
Continuous 120V AC Output Power @ 38 °C (100 °F): 1100 W
Waveform: Modified Sine Wave
Inverter Efficiency: 95%
Transfer Time: 16 milliseconds

CLA Receptacle Specifications

Continuous 12V DC Output Power @ 25° C (77° F): 150 watts

DC Charger Specifications

Continuous 24V DC Output Power @ 25 °C (77 °F): 35 amps
Continuous 24V DC Output Power @ 38 °C (100 °F): 20 amps
Charger Efficiency: 88%

Inverter/Charger Listings

ETL Listed to UL/cUL 458, UL 1741, CSA C22.2 #107.1-01, meets KKK-A-1822E standard

Environmental Listings

Operating temperature: -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to 140 °F)
Operating humidity: 0 to 95% RH non condensing

General Features & Capabilites

Four stage charging: Bulk, Absorb, Float, Maintenance with battery temperature compensation
Single variable-speed brushless DC fan for cooling
Overcurrent protection with resettable breakers
Overtemperature protection for Transformer, MOSFETS, & battery
Conformal coating on PCB’s for corrosion protection
Stainless steel fasteners for corrosion protection

Features

Table-top Design (small footprint)
Custom Pelican™ 1550 case transports like a briefcase
Tactical design of the PRO-Verter™ allows for rapid deployment, and its ruggedness makes it ideal for third-world countries or harsh environments
Plug & Play operation with 24V DC Power Paks
User-friendly design and operation - Easy to read LCD display, circuit LED indicator lights, and programmable controls
Metering capability provides the operator with highly accurate information about power flowing in & out of the circuit
Combination 1500 watt inverter (Modified Sine Wave) and three-stage 35 amp 24 volt charger with automatic line-to-battery transfer (16 millisecond) ensuring uninterrupted power
Single NEMA 5-15P AC Input connection accepts 15A input AC power from line or generator
Five built-in NEMA 5-15R AC output receptacles pass 120V line power or inverter output through to connected equipment
Two built-in 12V DC receptacles supply up to 150 watts of power to 12V DC appliances
Flexible light with red & clear lenses (interchangeable) provides low-level lighting for night operations
Weatherproof design - external connections allow it to be used during inclement weather with lid closed
Low Voltage Alarm signals operator when supplemental power source such as a fuel-driven generator should be started. Designed for operation with manual-start generators
I-Plate - comprehensive quick start instructions engraved into lid for rapid setup & operation
Includes: 5’ (1.52 m) Posi-lock Inter-connection cable for connection to any 24V DC Power Pak Inter-connector port

Weight & Dimensions

Weight 35 lb (15.9 kg)
Dimensions 20.62” x 16.87” x 8.12” (52.3 x 42.8 x 20.6 cm)

Warranty

One Year Materials & Workmanship