The Go Power! 2000 Watt Single-Leg Advanced Inverter Charger Combines a Pure Sine Inverter, a 100 Amp Charger and a 30 Amp Transfer Switch in One Unit
The Go Power! AIC-2000-12-SL puts three parts of a mobile power system in one low-profile chassis: a 2000 watt pure sine wave inverter, a 100 amp multi-stage battery charger and a built-in 30 amp single-leg automatic transfer switch. On shore or generator power it passes AC through to your panel and charges your 12 volt house batteries. When that power drops, it switches to battery power in under 20 milliseconds and keeps supplying 120 volt AC.
Go Power aims it at RVs, boats and work trucks with a 12 volt battery bank. It's UL listed to UL 458, meets CSA 107.1, ABYC A31 and ABYC E11, and connects to the Go Power! PowerTrak system over RV-C.
Go Power! 2000 Watt Single-Leg Advanced Inverter Charger Features
2000 Watts of Pure Sine Power With Staged Surge Ratings
The inverter delivers 2000 watts continuously with total harmonic distortion under 3%. For short peaks it's rated at 4000 watts for 200 milliseconds, 3400 watts for 5 seconds and 2900 watts for 5 minutes. Output is 120 volts at 60 Hz by default, and the PowerTrak Display can change it to 100, 110 or 115 volts or 50 Hz.
100 Amp Multi-Stage Charger for Lead-Acid and Lithium
The power factor corrected charger (above 0.98) runs bulk, absorption, float and equalize stages. Choose a flooded, gel, AGM, LiFePO4 or custom profile. The LiFePO4 profile charges at 14.4 volts and floats at 14.0 volts, and the custom profile accepts absorption and float settings from 13 to 16 volts. Maximum charge current is adjustable from 5 to 100 amps. The included battery temperature sensor adjusts lead-acid charge voltages by -25 mV per °C; lithium banks don't need it.
Built-In 30 Amp Transfer Switch With Power Sharing
With shore or generator power connected, AC passes through to your loads and spare capacity charges the batteries. The shore breaker setting (10 to 30 amps, 30 amps by default) caps the current the unit pulls, so a smaller source, such as a 15 amp outlet, isn't overloaded. Power sharing is on by default: when your loads need more than that setting allows, the inverter adds battery power to cover the difference.
Low Standby Draw and Load Sense
No-load draw is under 25 watts, standby with the inverter disabled is under 15 watts, and hibernation mode drops below 2 watts, all at 12.5 volts. Optional load sense keeps the inverter waiting until an AC load of 5 to 50 watts (your setting) appears.
PowerTrak and RV-C Ready
An RV-C port links the AIC to the PowerTrak Display (GP-PT-DIS-3, sold separately), Go Power! Advanced Lithium Batteries and Dometic MPPT 30 and 40 amp solar controllers. The display shows live DC voltage and current, AC input and output, temperatures and fault codes. DIP switches set the RV-C instance number, and the included power disconnect harness lets you power the RV-C network from the battery, as Go Power recommends. Go Power's spec sheet also lists over-the-air firmware updates.
Built-In Protection and a Status Light
The AIC guards against AC over and under voltage, over-current, over and under frequency, output overload, short circuit, DC over and under voltage and over-temperature. The low battery cut-off defaults to 10.5 volts and can be set from 10.0 to 12.5 volts. A status LED shows green for AC output, blue for charging and red for a fault.
Real-World Applications
30 amp RVs. Wire it between your shore power source and your AC panel so the outlets work the same at a hookup or parked off-grid.
Boats. It meets ABYC A31 and E11, and the manual covers boat grounding, including tying the AC and DC grounds to one common boat ground.
Work trucks. Run corded tools and chargers from the 12 volt bank on the job, then recharge whenever the truck is on shore or generator power.
Practical Comparison
AIC-2000-12-SL Versus AIC-3000-12-SL
Both are 12 volt Advanced Inverter Chargers with a 30 amp single-leg transfer switch and a 3-year warranty. The AIC-3000-12-SL steps up to 3000 watts continuous, a 6000 watt surge and a 150 amp charger, and it calls for 4/0 AWG DC cable with a 400 amp Class T fuse. The AIC-2000-12-SL uses 2/0 AWG cable with a 300 amp Class T fuse.
Advanced Inverter Charger Versus Separate Components
A separate inverter, converter and transfer switch means three units to mount, wire and set up. The AIC does all three jobs with one set of settings. Go Power says to remove or disable an existing converter, because two chargers on one bank work against each other.
Buyer Guidance
Battery Bank, Cables and Fusing
The AIC works only with a 12 volt battery bank. Go Power estimates it draws about 190 amps at full inverter load and suggests 200Ah or more of lithium for sustained use, or about twice that in lead-acid. Use 2/0 AWG copper DC cables no longer than 10 feet each, with a 300 amp Class T fuse or breaker in the positive cable near the battery. The manual names the GP-DC-KIT4 install kit for this model. The unit isn't reverse polarity protected and has no output breakers, so mark your cables and fit branch-rated breakers in your panel. AC wiring is 10 AWG on a 30 amp breaker.
Mounting and Environment
Mount it on a noncombustible surface, horizontally or on a wall with the terminals to the left or right, never vertically. Leave at least 6 inches of clearance around the vents and keep it in a dry compartment away from moisture. It runs at full rating from -4°F to 104°F and derates above that, up to 140°F. Go Power recommends installation by a certified RV technician or licensed electrician.
This May Be A Good Fit If
- Your RV, boat or truck uses 30 amp single-leg shore power
- You run a 12 volt lead-acid or LiFePO4 battery bank
- Your battery-powered loads stay within 2000 watts at a time
- You want an inverter, charger and transfer switch in one unit
Common Questions
Do I Need the PowerTrak Display?
The AIC runs on factory defaults without it, but the PowerTrak Display (sold separately) is the remote Go Power requires for changing settings. The defaults are an AGM battery profile, an 80 amp maximum charge current and a 30 amp shore breaker setting, so you'll need the display to select LiFePO4, use the full 100 amps or match a smaller shore breaker.
Will It Work With Lithium Batteries?
Yes, with LiFePO4 batteries that have a battery management system. Select the LiFePO4 profile or a custom profile that matches your battery maker's charging specs.
What Can It Run on Battery Power?
AC loads up to 2000 watts continuous, such as a microwave, coffee maker or induction burner, one high-draw appliance at a time. Go Power doesn't recommend it for a rooftop air conditioner without a soft-start. The manual also states it isn't intended for life support or other medical equipment.
What Warranty Does It Carry?
Go Power covers the AIC-2000-12-SL with a 3-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.
What's Included
- 1 x AIC-2000-12-SL Advanced Inverter Charger
- 1 x Battery Temperature Sensor
- 2 x M10 (3/8 Inch) DC Terminal Lugs
- 2 x Pre-Installed M10 DC Terminal Flange Nuts
- 1 x Pre-Installed M10 Ground Terminal Nut
- 1 x Power Disconnect Harness
One Compact Unit for Shore and Battery Power
The Go Power! 2000 Watt Single-Leg Advanced Inverter Charger gives a 12 volt system pure sine power, a 100 amp charger and a 30 amp transfer switch with PowerTrak control. If you'd like help choosing cables, fusing or PowerTrak parts, the Outbound Power team is happy to help.
Go Power! 2000 Watt Single-Leg Advanced Inverter Charger Specifications
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| Model |
AIC-2000-12-SL |
| Output |
| Continuous Power |
2000 W |
| Surge Power (200 ms) |
4000 W |
| Surge Power (5 s) |
3400 W |
| Surge Power (5 min) |
2900 W |
| Output Voltage |
120 VAC (programmable: 100, 110, 115 or 120 V) |
| Output Frequency |
60 Hz (programmable: 50 or 60 Hz) |
| Output Waveform |
Pure sine wave |
| Total Harmonic Distortion |
< 3% at nominal voltage |
| Peak Efficiency |
> 85% |
| No-Load Consumption |
< 25 W at 12.5 VDC |
| Standby Consumption (Inverter Disabled) |
< 15 W at 12.5 VDC |
| Hibernation Mode Consumption |
< 2 W at 12.5 VDC |
| Load Sense Threshold |
5 to 50 W (25 W default, off by default) |
| DC Input |
| Nominal DC Voltage |
12 VDC |
| DC Input Voltage Range |
10.5 to 16.5 VDC |
| Max DC Input Voltage |
17 VDC |
| Low Battery Cut-Off |
10.5 VDC default (programmable 10.0 to 12.5 VDC) |
| Low Battery Recovery |
12.5 VDC |
| High Battery Cut-Off / Recovery |
16.5 / 15 VDC |
| Recommended DC Cable |
2/0 AWG copper, max 10 ft (3 m) per cable |
| Recommended DC Fuse or Breaker |
300 A Class T |
| Charger |
| Max Charging Current |
100 A (adjustable 5 to 100 A) |
| Factory Default Charge Current |
80 A |
| Charging Stages |
Bulk, Absorption, Float, Equalize |
| Battery Profiles |
Flooded, Gel, AGM, LiFePO4, Custom |
| LiFePO4 Absorption / Float |
14.4 / 14.0 VDC |
| AGM and Flooded Absorption / Float |
14.4 / 13.7 VDC |
| Gel Absorption / Float |
14.1 / 13.7 VDC |
| Custom Absorption and Float Range |
13 to 16 VDC |
| Equalization Voltage |
14.9 VDC |
| Temperature Compensation |
-25 mV/°C with battery temperature sensor |
| Power Factor Correction |
> 0.98 |
| Transfer Switch |
| Type |
Built-in, single leg |
| Max AC Input Current |
30 A |
| Transfer Time |
< 20 ms |
| Nominal AC Input |
120 VAC, 60 Hz |
| AC Input Voltage Range |
65 to 140 VAC |
| AC Input Frequency Range |
55 to 65 Hz |
| Shore Breaker Setting |
10 to 30 A (30 A default) |
| Power Sharing |
Yes (on by default) |
| Recommended AC Wiring |
10 AWG on a 30 A breaker |
| Outlets and Connections |
| AC Connections |
Hardwire input and output terminal blocks (L, N, G) |
| AC Terminal Wire Size |
Up to 4 AWG |
| AC Strain Relief |
Cables up to 0.6 in diameter |
| Communication |
RV-C port |
| Other Ports |
Battery temperature sensor port, remote switch terminals |
| RV-C Network Power Supply |
15 VDC, 250 mA max |
| Protection |
| AC Input Protection |
Over and under voltage, over-current, over and under frequency |
| AC Output Protection |
Overload, short circuit |
| DC Protection |
Over and under voltage |
| Thermal Protection |
Over-temperature |
| Reverse Polarity Protection |
No |
| Physical |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) |
19.7 x 11.3 x 4.4 in (499 x 288 x 112 mm) |
| Net Weight |
20.6 lb (9.34 kg) |
| Mounting |
Horizontal (base down or up) or wall, terminals left or right; not vertical |
| Clearance Around Vents |
6 in minimum |
| Operating Temperature (No Derating) |
-4°F to 104°F (-20°C to 40°C) |
| Operating Temperature (With Derating) |
-4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) |
| Storage Temperature |
-4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C) |
| Relative Humidity |
5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Certifications and Warranty |
| Safety Standards |
UL 458, CSA 107.1, ABYC A31, ABYC E11 |
| EMC Compliance |
FCC Class B Part 15, ICES-003 Class B |
| Warranty |
3 years |
Go Power! 2000 Watt Single-Leg Advanced Inverter Charger Manuals and Documents
Go Power! AIC-2000-12-SL Advanced Inverter Charger Manual
Go Power! AIC-2000-12-SL Spec Sheet