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- 2-year warrantyProrated, backed by Rich Solar.
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Warranty
Rich Solar's warranty page covers pure sine wave inverters for 2 years on a prorated schedule: full coverage in year 1 and 50% in year 2.
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A 3,000-watt, 12-volt inverter with a built-in transfer switch for RVs
The NOVA 3K12, now sold by Rich Solar as the NOVA SWITCH 3K, is a 3,000-watt, 12-volt pure sine wave inverter with a built-in 30A automatic transfer switch. It delivers 6,000W of surge power for 5 seconds, less than 5% total harmonic distortion and up to 91% efficiency.
With shore power or a generator connected, AC passes through; when it drops, loads move to the battery in under 20ms. Output is selectable (108/110/120V, 50/60Hz), the unit can follow the vehicle ignition, and an LCD shows voltage, power and fault codes. It does not charge batteries.

Power conversion
The NOVA 3K12 delivers 3,000W of pure sine wave power with a 6,000W surge for RVs, boats and off-grid applications.
- Up to 91% peak efficiency
- Built-in transfer switch changes over in under 20ms
- Switches between shore power and inverter power automatically

Smart operation
It accepts utility grid or generator power on the AC input and runs loads from a 12V battery when that power is not available.
- Works with 12V deep-cycle and lithium (BMS) batteries
- Selectable 108V, 110V or 120V and 50Hz or 60Hz output
- ON/OFF with the vehicle ignition or a manual remote switch
- Load Search Mode wakes only for loads over 25W

Reliable protection
Pure sine wave output with less than 5% THD gives clean, stable power for sensitive electronics and household appliances.
- Adjustable low-voltage shutdown (10.5V to 12.8V)
- Overload, short-circuit and over-temperature protection
- Reverse polarity protection
- ETL listed to UL 458; FCC Part 15
Specs, images and product claims on this page come from Rich Solar's NOVA SWITCH 3K product page and August 2026 spec sheet. Last checked Oct 30, 2026.
Specifications
From Rich Solar's published specifications for model RS-V3P12TS.
DC input
| Nominal DC voltage | 12V DC |
|---|---|
| Operating voltage range | LBCO to 18.0V DC |
| Nominal current at full load | 288A DC |
| Compatible batteries | 12V deep-cycle and lithium (BMS) |
| Low-voltage shutdown | Adjustable, 10.5V to 12.8V |
| Battery charging | None (inverter only) |
AC input & transfer switch
| Nominal input voltage | 120V AC |
|---|---|
| Operating voltage range | 80 to 140V AC (full power) |
| Input frequency | 50Hz / 60Hz selectable (45 to 70Hz range) |
| Transfer time | <20ms |
| Transfer relay rating | 30A |
| Transfer speed | Normal or Fast (UPS), selectable |
AC output
| Rated output power | 3,000W |
|---|---|
| Surge power | 6,000W (5 s) |
| Output voltage | 120V AC ±5%; 108V or 110V selectable |
| Continuous current | 25A |
| Output frequency | 50Hz / 60Hz selectable |
| Waveform | Pure sine wave |
| Total harmonic distortion | <5% |
| Peak efficiency | 91% |
Physical & certification
| Display & communication | LCD and status LEDs; RS232 / RS485 |
|---|---|
| Cooling | Fan-cooled |
| Operating temperature | -40°F to 160°F |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 15.4 × 12.0 × 4.1 in |
| Net weight | 17.6 lb |
| Package | 20 × 9 × 17 in, 23 lb |
| Certifications | ETL listed to UL 458 and CSA C22.2 No. 107.1; FCC Part 15 Class B, CE, RoHS |
| Warranty | 2-year (prorated) |
| Model / SKU | RS-V3P12TS |

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