PowerPack PP2000 AC

AC/DC converter to supply PS1200 and PS1800

pump systems from a generator or mains supply

for use with with PS600 and PS1200HR (helical rotor

pumps) use PowerPack PP600H AC

Application Specifications Dimensions

The Problem  AC input: 240 V (±15 %), selectable,  450 mm × 300 mm × 140 mm

Some solar pumps may not provide sufficient flow under all 47 to 63 Hz 17.7 in × 11.8 in × 5.5 in
conditions, especially in unusually cloudy weather or when  AC input current: 6.2 A  weight: 23.5 kg / 52 lbs
sufficient storage cannot be provided.  PV input voltage: Vmp: 110-140 V DC
 PV max open circuit voltage: 200 V DC Warranty
The Solution  DC output max: 180 V DC, 1,500 W
The LORENTZ PowerPack PP2000 AC allows the pump to be  overload protection: internal fuse, 15 A Warranted to be free from defects in material and work-
powered byan AC generator or mains supply.  enclosure: steel, gasket-sealed, indoor-use, man-ship for TWO YEARS from date of purchase.
hinged front cover with key-lock
The solar array remains connected while the PowerPack acts  must be protected from direct mid-day sun Standards
as a changeover switch between the two power sources.  IP22
As soon as backup power is required the PowerPack can be  ambient temperature: max. 45°C Meets the requirements for CE
switched on to bypass the solar generator and supply the
pump from the auxiliary power source. The changeover from
solar is done automatically after switching on the power
supply for the PowerPack.

For a scheduled use of the PowerPack (e.g. to extend pump-

Electrical Safety
ing time) a seperate time switch can be used to control the
power supply to the PP2000. If the auxiliary power source is
switched off again the PowerPack automatically returns to MET R

solar-direct operation. C US

LISTED
The PowerPack is able to power the pump to its full capac-
ity.

BERNT LORENTZ GmbH & Co. KG Kroegerskoppel 7, 24558 Henstedt-Ulzburg, Germany, Tel. +49 (0) 4193 7548 - 0, Fax - 29, www.lorentz.de
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 INSTRUCTIONS

Installation Operation

Warning This device is to be installed, DC Power Out Connect the AC power source and turn on the Power Pack
connected and serviced by qualified Connect two wires from the DC POWER OUT + and – termi- AFTER it has been connected to the pump controller. When
personnel only. Ensure all power sourc- nals to the POWER IN + and – terminals in the solar pump the controller and the Power Pack are turned on, the Sys-
es are disconnected when making con- controller. tem ON light should show on the controller, and the pump
nections to this unit. Follow all appropriate electri- should start. When the Power Pack is turned OFF (or its AC
cal codes. There are no user-serviceable parts Internal Fuse source disconnected), the solar array will remain connected.
inside. There is a 15 A fuse in the upper left. This fuse should blow When the pump is running on solar and the Power Pack is
only if there is an electrical fault in the PowerPack, or the switched ON or OFF, the sudden transition may “surprise”
Mounting pump controller, or the wiring between them. It will NOT the pump controller and cause the pump to stop. This is not
Mount the PowerPack close to the pump controller, in a blow if the pump is short-circuited or overloaded. (In that a fault. It will restart automatically in about 2 minutes.
vertical position. Cover the unit from direct rainfall. You will case, the pump controller will stop the pump.)
find four mounting brackets in a plastic bag inside the en- If the AC power source is from the utility line (not a genera-
closure (see figure 1 and 2). Spare fuses are included in the parts bag. Additional fuses tor), it is best to turn OFF the PowerPack or its AC supply
are available from electronic suppliers (5 × 20 mm, 15 A, when it is not needed. Otherwise, the PowerPack will draw
WARNING PowerPack must be protect- time-delay). If the fuse continues to blow, the fault must be power all the time. Switching can be done automatically us-
ed from solar heat, especially direct found and repaired. Substitution of a higher-rated fuse or ing a timer switch on the AC line. Timer switches of many
mid-day sun. Mount it in the shade. If bypassing the fuse will void the warranties of both the AC kinds are available from suppliers of electrical, swimming
there is no shady location, make a PowerPack AND the pump controller. pool and irrigation equipment.
shade from sheet metal. Allow free air circulation
around the cooling fins on the back of the enclo- Once the PowerPack is turned OFF it will take up to 50 sec-
sure. For wall mounting, use spacers to stand it out, onds for the POWER ON LED to be OFF. This indicates that
so the cooling fins do not touch the wall. there is still voltage stored in the capacitor.

WARNING Power Pack must be OFF

while it is being wired to the solar
pump controller, or controller damage 245 mm [9.6“]
may result. Never connect it while it is
“hot”.
480 mm [18.9“]

Wire Sizes
All wires must be #14 AWG (2.5 mm2) or larger.

Grounding
Bond the metal enclosure to the ground connections of
the AC power source and the solar power system. See your
pump’s instruction manual.
Fig. 1: Mounting, drilling scheme Fig. 2: Fixing the mounting brackets
AC Power Source
Install a 15 A circuit breaker at the power source or distribu-
tion box.

AC Input
Connect AC power to terminals L and N.

Solar Power In
Connect the + and – wires from the solar array disconnect
switch to the SOLAR POWER IN terminals. If the solar pump
was previously installed without this device, the wires will
need to be removed from the POWER IN terminals of the
solar pump controller or from the disconnect switch, and
diverted to the Power Pack. AC SOLAR DC
GROUND

GROUND

GROUND

POWER IN POWER IN POWER OUT

(240 V AC,
50-60 Hz) (max. 200 V DC) (max. 180 V DC)

Fig. 3: PowerPack PP2000 terminals

BERNT LORENTZ GmbH & Co. KG Kroegerskoppel 7, 24558 Henstedt-Ulzburg, Germany, Tel. +49 (0) 4193 7548 - 0, Fax - 29, www.lorentz.de
All specifications and information are given with good intent, errors are possible and products may be subject to change without notice. Pictures may Sun. Water. Life.
130508

differ from actual products depending on local market requirements and regulations.