Renogy RNG-INVT-700-12V-P2 BATTERY POWER INVERTERS
General Information
The Renogy Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter delivers superior performance for remote off-grid applications, capable of producing cleaner, smoother, and more reliable electricity for a user’s electronic needs
Key Features
- Robust and sleek design
- Optimized for 12 VDC system voltage
- Clean power for safe operation of sensitive electronics
- Easy-to-read LED indicator display
- Multiple protection features (LVD, HVD, AC Overload and Over Temperature)
- Excellent Surge Rating : 2x the Power Rating
- Ground-fault circuit interrupter(GFCI) protection
- Build-in 5V/2.1A USB port
Pure Sine Wave
The Renogy Power Inverters output a pure sine wave similar to the waveform of the grid power. In a pure sine wave, the voltage rises and falls in a smooth fashion with very low harmonic distortion and cleaner utility-like power.
Included Components
The Renogy Pure Sine Wave Battery Inverters will be shipped with inverter cables and a remote control for powering the inverter on or off.
| Inverter Model | Gauge |
| 700W | 6 AWG 3ft |
| 1000W | 4 AWG 3ft |
| 2000W | 4 AWG*2 3ft |
| 3000W | Does not include |
| List dimensions | 2.875 x 2.3125 x 0.9375in, 73 x 58.7 x 23.8mm |
| Thickness | 0625in , 1.5mm |
| Wire length | Approx 19.8ft |
Identification of Parts
Identification of Parts (AC Side)
Key Parts
- High Output AC Terminals — These terminals are for connecting 115V AC devices that require more than 15 amps to operate or for connection to distributed wiring that has multiple AC outlets.
| LEFT | Middle | Right |
| Neutral (N) | Ground(G) | Live(L) |
- Remove the two screws on protective cover to access the terminals. Any AC output wiring that is directly connected must comply with US National
- Electric Code (NEC) wiring gauge recommendations
- Power LED (Green) — When this green LED is lit, the inverter is operating.
- GFCI LED (Yellow) — When the yellow LED is lit, the ground fault circuit has been interrupted. Shut down the inverter and restart.
- Fault LED (Red) — The red indicator turns on as the inverter shuts down due to overheating, overload, under voltage, or over voltage
- ON/OFF Switch — Controls AC output.
- AC Outlets —115V AC 60Hz, up to 15amps for 2000W and 3000W models, up to 6.1 amps for 700W,up to 8.7 amps for 1000W
- USB Power Port — 5 volts / 2.1A for charging tablets, smartphones, and other small electronic devices.
- Remote Switch Connection — Insert wired remote switch to the connection port. Set ON/OFF switch to “remote” position
Identification of Parts (DC Side)
Key Parts
- Positive Terminal — Positive (+) DC Input (Red)
- Cooling Fans — Thermally controlled
- Negative Terminal — Negative (−) DC Input (Black)
- Ground Terminal — For insulated safety ground wire.
Installation
- Cool, dry, well-ventilated area — Heat is the worst enemy for electronic equipment.
- Inverters must be in an area where the fans are not blocked or where they are not hit directly by the sun. They should be in an area free of any kind of moisture and allow for clearance of at least 10” around the unit to provide for adequate ventilation.
- Protection against fire hazard — the unit should be away from any flammable material, liquids, or any other combustible material. The unit can spark and the consequences could be severe.
- Close proximity to battery bank—prevent excessive voltage drop by keeping the unit close to the battery bank and having a properly sized wire going from the battery bank to the inverter
- Do not install the inverter in the same compartment as the battery bank because it could serve as a potential fire hazard
- Limiting electromagnetic interference (EMI) — ensure the inverter is firmly grounded to a building, vehicle, or earth grounded. Keep the inverter away from EMI receptors such as TVs, radios, and other audio/visual electronics to prevent damage/interference to the equipment.
- Secure inverter—the inverter could be stand alone or mounted using the outlying terminals on the inverter
Sizing a Battery Bank
- Determine the amount of Watts (Amps * Volts) for the load, and how long the load needs to operate—each electrical appliance has technical specifications indicating the watts, or the volts and amps required for operation.
- Estimate load run-time—Battery size depends on load watts and run-time. Most loads are not constant, so estimation is very important.
- Utilize the formula Watts = Volts * Amps
- Determine Amps used for how many hours – Amp-hour (Ah)
| Example | |
| A Microwave oven = 700 Watts 12V battery bank | 700 Watts to run microwave oven using the batteries as if it was a 12VDC microwave requires 58 Amps 700 Watts / 12 Volts = 58 Amps |
|
Load Operation = 3 hours | Now that amps have been determined, the amp-hours need to be determined. The microwave will be used for approximately 3 hours a day. 58 Amps * 3 hours = 174 Ah |
| At least a 174 Ah battery must be selected in order to use the 700-Watt microwave at 3 hours a day. However, determining a battery size is also dependent on the battery that is able to handle repeated discharge/charge cycles. | |
Grounding
The Renogy Pure Sine Wave inverters come equipped with a grounding lug to appropriately ground to earth or to another designated ground (for example, a metal frame of an RV). The connections to ground must be tight and against bare metal. Whether using the inverter in a mobile application, such as an RV, or in a building, grounding is highly recommended. The recommended wire size for grounding is 10 AWG insulated copper strand wire. For more information regarding grounding, users and/or installers must consult with the Local and National Electric Codes (NEC) for more specific grounding regulations and suggestions as they can change per scenario.
Flip inverter power to OFF position (on AC side)/Remove Cap, then unscrew inverter terminals and connect battery connections. 
Operation
AC Side Operation
Inverter Troubleshooting
| Indicator | Potential Issue | Troubleshoot |
| Alarm beeps | Input voltage is below 10.5V | Keep input voltage above 10.5V |
| Input voltage is above 16.0V | Keep input voltage below 16.0V | |
|
Fault LED Lit, inverter shut down and alarm on | Input voltage is below 10V | Keep input voltage above 10V |
| Input voltage is above 16.5V | Keep input voltage below 16.5V | |
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Inverter overheats | Allow inverter to cool down | |
| Check for adequate ventilation | ||
| Reduce the load on inverter | ||
| Operating equipment draws too much power | Use a higher wattage inverter or use a lower powered device | |
| Inverter is short circuited | Disconnect the inverter and turn off the ON/OFF switch to reset | |
| Yellow LED Lit – Inverter shut down | GFCI tripped | Disconnect appliances and turn off the ON/OFF switch to reset |
External Fusing
Fusing is a recommended in PV systems to provide a safety measure for connections going from panel to controller and controller to battery. Remember to always use the recommended wire gauge size based on the PV system and the controller
| NEC Maximum Current for different Copper Wire Sizes | |||||||||
| #AWG | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Max. Current | 10A | 15A | 20A | 30A | 55A | 75A | 95A | 130A | 170A |
Specifications
| Model | RNG-INVT-700- 12V-P2 | RNG-INVT-1000- 12V-P2 | RNG-INVT-2000- 12V-P2 | RNG-INVT-3000- 12V-P2 |
| Continuous Power | 700 W | 1000 W | 2000 W | 3000 W |
| Input Voltage | 12V DC | |||
| Output Voltage | 115V AC | |||
| Peak surge | 1400 W | 2000 W | 4000 W | 6000 W |
| Efficiency | > 90% | |||
| Frequency | 60Hz | |||
| Total harmonic distortion (THD) | < 3% | |||
| No load current draw | < 0.8A | < 1.0A | < 2.0A | < 2.5A |
| Battery low alarm | 10.5V ± 0.5V DC | |||
| Battery low shutdown | 10.0V ± 0.5V DC | |||
| Over voltage shutdown | 16.5V ± 0.5V DC | |||
| Cooling fan | Thermally controlled | |||
| AC output sockets | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| USB power port | 5V/2.1A | |||
| Power output control | AC On/Off Switch | |||
| Dimensions | 12.2×7.4×3.3 in | 12.9×6.8×3.3 in | 17.8×8.6×4 in | 18.9×9×4 in |
| Net weight (approximate) | 5.6 lb | 6.0 lb | 11.7 lb | 12.5 lb |
| Certification | ETL Listed to UL 458 and CSA 22.2 NO 107.1-01 | |||
| FCC Part 15 class B | ||||
FCC
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- this device may not cause harmful interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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FAQS
Why so expensive? can’t you get a 750w inverter from harbor freight for 50$?? also, how big inverter needed to run typical house fridge?
This is a Pure sine wave inverter. The centech Harbor freight 750 watt is a modified sine wave and will harm things such as an LCD tv, and most microwave ovens with sensitive electric components as well as refrigerators.
Can this inverter be tied into the control panel so all outlets work in a travel trailer?
Designed for hardwired outlets..but try to ground it (the inverter unit itself with 8-10 AWG wire) to the chassis as safety and frequency noise for tv and sound systems may benefit.
Anyone know if the 700W inverter will work with Lithium batteries?
Works just fine for me. Running a 700W inverter off of a 50ah lithium battery charged by a 100W Eclipse suitcase panel(all Renogy products) 24/7 with zero issues.Works just fine for me. Running a 700W inverter off of a 50ah lithium battery charged by a 100W Eclipse suitcase panel(all Renogy products) 24/7 with zero issues.
Can you use the 2000W with a 24 V system?
Not this model but there are other 24v input models.
Is this considered an inverter charger ?
No, this is an inverter only. Try something like this for an inverter-charger
Is the 1000w inverter true pure sine wave?
Yes I am currently using 3000watt of that model and it’s truly pure sine wave.
We have 320w panels. Could we attach one of our panels to this charger?
panels should be connected to the charge controller and not with the inverter
What’s the peak wattage for the 2000 watt unit?
Spec says peak surge wattage of 4000
What is the Remote dimensions?
Front dimensions are 4″L X 2 3/8″H X 1/8″ thick The back is 2 13/16″L X 1 11/16″H X 1″ Deep The cord is 19.5′ long
Are the 700 watt inverters stackable?
Two 700w inverters can be placed on the same battery so long as the 1400w draw can be handled by the battery bank.
Renogy is not known for customer service?
When you reach them they promise followup and then nothing
Is this compatible with the bt-1 or by-2 ?
Neither. It does have port but it’s for the remote controller. It’s not compatible with the Bluetooth modules, and thus can’t be monitored using the DC HOME APP. BT-1 can be plugged into the remote control port
Will this inverter work on a 1200 watt coffee maker?
If you have the 2000 watt inverter, yes.
Can someone give an example of why a Fuse block would be useful with the inverter like the kit option?
A fuse block has a better connection!
Is this compatible with agm batteries?
Yes, as long as the battery or bank of batteries is 12Voltios DC.
Will this work with the Renogy 200 watt starter kit?
It all depends how big of battery bank you have I would imagine it might take a while to recharge depending how long you use the inverter
Which one should I get to run a PS4 and 32 inch monitor?
Add up the combined wattage of both devices and buy an inverter that will do maybe twice that number.
