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Magnum Energy, Inc.

2211 West Casino Rd.

Everett, WA 98204

Phone: 425-353-8833

Fax: 425-353-8390

Web: www.magnumenergy.com

MSH-M Series Owner’s Manual (PN: 64-0058 Rev A)

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Page 1: ...MagnaSine Hybrid Mobile Series Pure Sine Wave Inverter Charger MSH Mobile Series Owner s Manual TM ...

Page 2: ...ved Permission to copy distribute and or modify this document is prohibited without express written permission from Magnum Energy Inc Document Information Description MSH M Series Owner s Manual Part Number and Revision 64 0058 Rev A Date Published May 2013 This manual is printed without color for cost savings However this entire manual is available for download with many of the diagrams available...

Page 3: ... tools to reduce the chance of electrical shock or accidental short circuits There are no user serviceable parts contained in this product This unit is provided with integral protection against overloads Live power may be present at more than one point since an inverter utilizes both DC batteries PV etc and AC shorepower or generator power To reduce risk of electric shock ensure all DC and AC wiri...

Page 4: ... thoroughly wash in case battery acid contacts skin clothing or eyes In the event of exposure to the eyes flood them for at least 15 minutes with running water and seek immediate medical attention Baking soda neutralizes lead acid battery electrolyte and vinegar neutralizes spilled NiCad and NiFe battery electrolyte depending on your battery type keep a supply on hand near the batteries Remove all...

Page 5: ...eur contenues dans ce produit Cet appareil est fourni avec une protection intégrale contre les surcharges Puissance en direct peuvent être présents à plus d un point depuis un onduleur utilise à la fois DC piles PV etc et AC utilitaire ou générateur d alimentation Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique assurez vous que tout le câblage DC et AC est débranchée avant l installation ou la maintenan...

Page 6: ...batterie les vêtements ou les yeux Dans le cas d exposition pour les yeux les inonder pendant au moins 15 minutes à l eau courante et consulter immédiatement un médecin Le bicarbonate de soude neutralise l acide de plomb électrolyte de la batterie et le vinaigre neutralise renversé NiCad et NiFe batterie à électrolyte en fonction de votre type de batterie gardez sous la main près des batteries Enl...

Page 7: ...ection Device 16 2 4 5 Wiring the Battery Bank 16 2 4 6 Battery Temperature Sensor Installation and Wiring 17 2 4 7 Wiring the Inverter to the Battery Bank 18 2 5 AC Wiring 19 2 5 1 Pre AC Wiring Requirements 19 2 5 2 AC Wire Size and Overcurrent Protection 19 2 5 3 Recommended GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interruption Outlets 20 2 5 4 AC Terminal Block Connections 20 2 5 5 AC Conductor Wiring 21 2 6...

Page 8: ...42 Appendix A Specifications and Optional Equipment 43 A 1 Inverter Charger Specifications 43 A 2 Inverter Efficiency 44 A 3 Optional Equipment and Accessories 45 Appendix B Battery Information 46 B 1 Battery Location 46 B 2 Battery Types 46 B 3 Battery Temperature 46 B 4 Battery Bank Sizing 46 B 5 Battery Bank Sizing Worksheet 47 B 6 Battery Wiring Configurations 48 B 6 1 Series Wiring 48 B 6 2 P...

Page 9: ...gure 3 5 MSH Current Flow Charging and AC Pass thru 33 Figure 3 6 MSH Current Flow Charger Back off 33 Figure 3 7 MSH Current Flow Load Support AAC 34 Figure 3 8 MSH Current Flow Load Support VDC 34 Figure 3 9 BTS Temperature to Charge Voltage Change 35 Figure 3 10 Power Switch and Status Indicator 37 Figure 4 1 Performing an Inverter Reset 42 Figure A 1 MSH M Series Efficiency Chart 44 Figure A 2...

Page 10: ...erature Sensor for optimum charging even during extreme temperature changes Overcurrent over temperature and high low battery voltage protection The following accessories are also available for use with the MSH M Series inverter charger ME AGS N Automatic Generator Start Module Network version automatically starts stops your generator ME ARC50 Advanced Remote Control easy to read LCD display panel...

Page 11: ...a Pure Sine Wave Inverter Today s inverters come in three basic output waveforms square wave modified sine wave which is actually a modified square wave and pure sine wave see Figure C 1 in Appendix C Modified sine wave inverters approximate a pure sine wave form and will run most appliances see also Section C 1 Appliances and Run Time in Appendix C and electronics without any problems These inver...

Page 12: ...Stack Accessories Connection Port red label a RJ11 port that accepts optional accessories Note the MSH M Series does not have the ability to be stacked 4 Network Connection Port green label a RJ11 port that accepts optional network capable accessories i e Auto Gen Start or Battery Monitor 5 Remote Connection Port blue label a RJ11 port that allows an optional remote control to be connected 6 Batte...

Page 13: ...and secure the AC input and output field wiring 9 Intake Air Vents ventilation openings to pull in air to help keep the inverter cool for peak performance The intake air vents are located on the front side and at the front on the right side also see Figure 2 3 for the location of the air vents 10 Positive DC Terminal provides a 360 degree connection point for the positive cable from the battery ba...

Page 14: ...provides access to the internal AC wiring terminal block see Figure 2 8 This terminal block is used to hardwire all inverter AC input and output wiring connections Remove the two screws to access the AC wiring terminal block 16 AC Input Circuit Breaker CB1 this 60 amp AC circuit breaker protects the unit s internal charger wiring and pass thru relay while in Standby mode This circuit breaker pops ...

Page 15: ...you plan in the beginning the better your inverter needs will be met 2 1 1 Unpacking and Inspection Carefully remove the MSH M Series inverter charger from its shipping container and inspect all contents Verify the following items are included The MSH M inverter charger Red and black DC terminal covers with Phillips screws AC access cover with two Phillips screws Two 5 16 Kep or Flange nuts instal...

Page 16: ...thru power to sub panel ME BMK Battery Monitor with shunt Magnum Accessory DC Shunt AC Transfer Switch Generator Power 120VAC Output Shorepower 120VAC Output Flux Capacit or Genera tor ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF BTS ON OFF ON OFF 30A 30A ME SBC Smart Battery Combiner Magnum Accessory ME AGS N Auto Gen Start Controller Magnum Accessory...

Page 17: ...equate ventilation If installed in an enclosure a fresh air intake opening must be provided directly to the front side intake vents of the inverter and an exhaust opening on the back side exhaust vents of the inverter This allows cool air from the outside to flow into the inverter and heated air to exit the inverter and the enclosure When mounted in an enclosed compartment airflow must be 100 cfm ...

Page 18: ...n Figure 2 3 or use the base of the inverter as a template to mark your mounting screw locations After marking the mounting screw locations mount the unit with appropriate mounting hardware Noncombustible surface A surface made of material that will not ignite burn support combustion or release flammable vapors when subjected to fire or heat as per the ASTM E136 standard For the most part these ar...

Page 19: ...r Other types may fail to operate properly when connected to this inverter equipment CAUTION To prevent fire do not cover or obstruc ventilation openings Do not mount in zero clearanc compartment Overheating may result WARNING MORE THAN ONE LIVE CIRCUIT SEE DIAGRAM PROVIDED WITH I NTEGRAL PROTECTION AGAIN OVERLOADS Bottom Left Side Right Side 2 5 1 cm 4 12 4 cm 4 12 4 cm 13 34 9 cm 12 32 1 cm 12 3...

Page 20: ...xes ME CB or MPX CB that allow both the AC and DC conduit to be connected to the inverter Info The strain reliefs can be removed and replaced with 3 4 grommets if you are using either the ME CB or MPX CB conduit box and the AC wires are individual conductors i e not jacketed 2 3 2 Wiring Requirements All conductors that are at risk for physical damage must be protected by tape or placed in a racew...

Page 21: ...rimped and sealed copper ring terminal lugs with a 5 16 hole should be used to connect the DC wires to the inverter s DC terminals The battery bank voltage MUST match the DC voltage required by the inverter i e 24 volt battery bank for a 24 volt inverter or the inverter may be damaged To ensure the maximum performance from the inverter all connections from the battery bank to the inverter should b...

Page 22: ...able MSH M Series Inverter Charger bottom view BTS CLASS T FUSE Battery Temp Sensor Cable Inverter s DC Negative Connection Inverter s DC Positive Connection Inverter s Equipment Ground Wire Battery Disconnect Switch required Inverter s Equipment Ground Connection DC Shunt optional Battery Bank s Negative Cable Battery Inverter Cable Fuse required OFF ON Positive Busbar optional Negative Busbar op...

Page 23: ...rcuit breaker is used as the overcurrent protection device it can also be used as the required DC disconnect If a fuse is used as an overcurrent device a Class T type or equivalent is highly recommended This fuse type is rated for DC operation can handle high short circuit currents and has a time delay that allows for momentary current surges from the inverter without opening the fuse However beca...

Page 24: ...d terminal connections Refer to Figures 2 5 and 2 6 to connect the DC cables and to stack the hardware correctly Tighten the terminal connections from 10 to 12 ft lbf 13 6 to 16 3 N m CAUTION The DC terminal and Flange Kep nuts are made of stainless steel which have a high likelihood of seizure To help prevent the bolt and nut from seizing causing the bolts to strip or snap break off the use of an...

Page 25: ...bles Info DO NOT connect the DC wires from the battery bank to the inverter until 1 all DC and AC wiring is complete 2 the correct DC and AC overcurrent protection has been installed and 3 the correct DC voltage and polarity have been verified Info For the MSH M Series inverter charger to perform optimally a minimum battery bank of 200 AH is recommended for moderate loads 1000W and greater than 40...

Page 26: ...cable may be extended using a RJ11 connector female to female and a standard phone cable with RJ11 connectors to a maximum length of 40 feet 12m However your inverter to battery cable length should not exceed the recommended distance provided in Table 2 2 To install the BTS 1 Attach the ring terminal end of the Battery Temperature Sensor to the negative battery terminal see Figure 2 5 for proper c...

Page 27: ...breaker or fuse assembly as near as practical to the batteries and leave open i e no power to inverter WARNING DO NOT close the DC circuit breaker or connect the fuse to connect battery power to the inverter at this time This will occur in the Functional Test after the installation is complete CAUTION If connecting live battery cables to the inverter DC terminals a brief spark or arc may occur thi...

Page 28: ...r s maximum load current The AC wiring must be protected from short circuits and overloads by an overcurrent protection device and have a means to disconnect the AC circuits AC overcurrent protection is not included in the inverter and must be provided as part of the inverter installation The AC overcurrent protection device must be a circuit breaker or a fuse disconnect and be properly sized and ...

Page 29: ... lbf 1 8 Nm Info To comply with ABYC requirements for marine installations the AC terminal has a stainless steel wire protector to prevent wire damage from the set screw Info The inverter s NEUTRAL IN and NEUTRAL OUT terminals are electrically isolated from each other while inverting This is related to the neutral ground bonding requirement and helps prevent ground loops see Section 2 6 5 for more...

Page 30: ...ROUNDS terminal to the main panel s ground busbar Wiring the Inverter AC Output 1 Route the wires HOT NEUTRAL and GROUND through the unused strain relief clamp on the inverter Item 8 Figure 1 2 to the AC electrical sub panel Tighten the strain relief clamp securely on the wires 2 Connect the HOT black wire from the inverter s HOT OUT terminal to the sub panel s main breaker 3 Connect the NEUTRAL w...

Page 31: ...utput wiring AC GROUND to from both panels ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF 60 In mobile installations neutral is typically not connected to ground in main panel ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF A maximum 60 amp single pole breaker is required on the inverter s AC input NEUTRAL OUT to sub panel HOT OUT to sub panel NEUTRAL IN from main panel HOT IN fro...

Page 32: ...is wire or the ends of this wire should be colored white or gray Equipment Grounding Conductor EGC A wire that does not normally carry current and is used to connect the exposed metal parts of equipment that might be accidentally energized to the grounding electrode or to the grounded conductor Grounding Electrode Conductor GEC The wire that does not normally carry current and connects the grounde...

Page 33: ...unding electrode conductors GEC must be either insulated green or green with a yellow stripe or bare copper However for conductors larger than 6 AWG 13 3 mm2 the exposed insulation can be colored green or covered with green tape or green adhesive labels Table 2 3 Equipment Grounding Conductor Sizing Rating of Overcurrent Device Minimum Size of Copper Ground Wire Rating of Overcurrent Device Minimu...

Page 34: ...solator between the shorepower inlet and the AC breaker panel allow high AC voltage faults to pass but block low voltage corrosion electrolysis currents from conducting Marine isolation transformers allow the shorepower to be connected to one side of the transformer and the boat s AC wiring system is connected to the other side Since transformers do not allow DC currents to pass the problem with g...

Page 35: ...ce to the inverter is an external AC hook up i e shorepower or an onboard AC generator the inverter s automatic neutral to ground bonding system requires the AC input source to have the neutral to ground bond Also any bond downstream from the inverter must be removed to prevent multiple bonds If there is an inverter sub panel separate from a main electrical panel it should have a removable wire th...

Page 36: ...4 is provided to inform all personnel that an inverter is installed in your electrical system Affix this label in a clearly visible location at the electrical panel that is being powered by the inverter This is because it might be falsely assumed that the panel is no longer hot after the AC power has been shut off when power may actually still be available due to the inverter automatically powerin...

Page 37: ...ntil all wiring and voltages are confirmed to be correct Info The inverter s AC output voltage will not be correct until a load greater than 5 watts default setting is connected to the inverter or Search mode is turned off with a remote display A 10 25 watt light bulb is used as it is a sufficient load to bring the inverter out of Search mode and up to full voltage 5 Check the AC output voltage of...

Page 38: ...arch feature is enabled This feature is provided to conserve battery power when AC power is not required In this mode the inverter pulses the AC output looking for an AC load i e electrical appliance Whenever an AC load greater than 5 watts is turned on the inverter recognizes the need for power and automatically starts inverting When there is no load or less than 5 watts detected the inverter aut...

Page 39: ...i e shorepower or generator which translates into less power wasted and greater charging capabilities than most chargers today When an AC source is connected to the AC input the inverter begins monitoring for acceptable AC voltage Once the AC voltage is accepted the AC transfer relay closes After the transfer relay has closed the inverter s battery voltage is monitored to determine the charging st...

Page 40: ...at Charging stage reduces battery gassing minimizes watering requirements for flooded batteries and ensures the batteries are maintained at optimum capacity Full Charge Battery Saver mode The fourth stage occurs after four hours in the Float Charging stage The Full Charge stage is designed to keep batteries fully charged over long periods and to prevent excessive loss of water in flooded batteries...

Page 41: ...e must be 0 5 volts for a 12 volt system or 1 0 volts for a 24 volt system than the LBCO setting Info If using a remote and the unit is in load support the status will indicate either Load Support AAC or Load Support VDC There are two modes of operation within Load Support Load Support AAC In this mode the AC loads connected are requiring more power than the incoming AC source can provide on its o...

Page 42: ...rter uses current from the grid generator to power the AC loads and also converts this current to charge the battery Figure 3 6 MSH Current Flow Charger Back off MSH Inverter DC Current Battery 0A AC Loads Medium 20A AC Current Grid Gen 20A Charger Back off When the AC loads increase the MSH inverter reduces or stops the battery charge current to allow the grid generator to continue powering the A...

Page 43: ...long as the inverter is turned on The transfer from Standby mode to Inverter mode occurs in approximately 16 milliseconds While the MSH M Series is not designed as a computer UPS system this transfer time is usually fast enough to hold them up However the VAC dropout setting has an effect on the ability of the loads to transfer without resetting The lower this setting the longer the effective tran...

Page 44: ...ttery temperature is 95 F 35 C the absorb charge voltage would decrease to 28 6 VDC 29 2 VDC 0 6 change If the temperature sensor is NOT installed the charge voltages will not be automatically adjusted because of temperature but will be maintained at a temperature of 77 F 25 C The life of the batteries may be reduced if they are subjected to large temperature changes when the BTS is not installed ...

Page 45: ...hen the battery falls to the HBCI High Battery Cut In level Refer to Table 3 1 to determine the HBCO and HBCI levels for your inverter model Info High battery voltage may be caused by excessive or unregulated voltage from the solar panels or other external charging sources Overload During inverter and standby operation the inverter monitors the DC and AC current levels In the event of a short circ...

Page 46: ...ooting section to help diagnose the fault condition Slow flash on blinks on for 4 seconds then off for 4 seconds Indicates float charging and the inverter is in Standby mode the external AC power that is connected to the inverter s input is passing through the inverter and powering the inverter s AC loads Medium flash on blinks on once every second When AC power is not connected to inverter input ...

Page 47: ...ects the batteries from over discharge and the AC loads from unregulated power brown outs Absorption Time This setting allows the user to determine how long to charge the batteries in the Absorb Charge stage Battery Type Sets the type of batteries being used in the system This information tells the charger what voltage level to use to charge the batteries Charge Rate This setting can be used to tu...

Page 48: ... not be available with your inverter Use the steps below to determine what remote menus features are available with your inverter 1 Obtain your inverter s software revision Note To view the inverter s software revision level push the TECH button on your remote and access the Revisions menu 2 Use the chart below to determine the inverter s compatibility level L1 L2 L3 or L4 based on your inverter s...

Page 49: ...teries only Check individual battery voltages load test those that have a voltage difference of more than 0 3 VDC from each other replace if necessary Check all cable runs for signs of chafing replace if necessary Check the inverter s cooling vents clean as necessary Check and tighten the inverter s internal AC terminal block connections 16 in lbf 1 8 N m 4 2 Storage for Mobile Installations When ...

Page 50: ...nnected loads are larger than the inverter s output capacity or the output wires are shorted Reduce the AC loads connected to the inverter or remove all AC output wiring and restart the inverter Internal fault this fault occurs when an internal fault is detected To clear this fault an inverter reset is required see Section 4 4 to perform an inverter reset No output power Green LED is flashing ON o...

Page 51: ...releasing Be careful not to apply too much force when pushing or the switch might break Figure 4 1 Performing an Inverter Reset 4 5 Performing a Power Reset To perform a power reset also known as a hard reset 1 Remove all AC power shorepower or generator to the inverter 2 Open all the inverter DC disconnects or disconnect the positive battery cable to the inverter 3 Ensure the inverter and the rem...

Page 52: ...t frequency range 50 to 70 Hz AC input voltage range 60 to 140 VAC 120 VAC nominal Power factor 0 95 General Features and Capabilities Transfer relay capability 60 AAC maximum each input Five stage charging capability Bulk Absorb Float Equalize requires remote and Battery Saver Battery temperature compensation Standard with available temp sensor connected battery temp 0 50 C Internal cooling 0 to ...

Page 53: ...Efficiency The following curves are plotted to show the MSH M Series efficiency over the full power range and is displayed as a percentage This graph represents the inverter s efficiency while operating resistive loads Motors and other inductive loads run less efficiently due to the impact of power factor losses Figure A 1 MSH M Series Efficiency Chart Figure A 2 MSH M Series Inverter Power vs Tem...

Page 54: ... Automatic Generator Start controller Network version is designed to automatically start your generator based on low battery condition or high temperature Adjustable settings when using the ME ARC include starting the generator based on battery voltage time of day battery State of Charge or high temperature Battery Monitor Kit The ME BMK and ME BMK NS Battery Monitor Kit is a single battery bank a...

Page 55: ...he batteries best suited for the inverter installation and cost Use only the same battery type for all batteries in the bank For best performance all batteries should be from the same lot and date This information is usually printed on a label located on the battery B 3 Battery Temperature Battery performance of lead acid type batteries is greatly affected by extreme temperatures When a lead acid ...

Page 56: ...ach day for all the loads Add the Average Daily Watt Hours Per Load together Total Daily Watt Hours Total Daily Watt Hours Total Amp Hours 3 Determine the battery amp hour capacity needed to run all the loads before recharging Divide the Total Daily Watt Hours by the nominal battery volt age of the inverter i e 12 24 volts and Multiply this by how many days the loads will need to run without havin...

Page 57: ...re B 3 below four 6 VDC 200 AH batteries are combined into two strings resulting in a 12 VDC 400 AH battery bank Series Parallel Battery Wiring combines battery voltage and capacity 200 AH 6 VDC 200 AH 6 VDC 200 AH 6 VDC 200 AH 6 VDC 400 AH 12 VDC add voltage in series 6 VDC 200 AH 6 VDC 200 AH 6 VDC 200 AH 6 VDC 200 AH 12 VDC 400 AH 200 AH 12 VDC 200 AH 12 VDC add capacity in parallel add voltage...

Page 58: ...AH 6 VDC battery 200 AH Series String 6 VDC 6 VDC 6 VDC battery 200 AH 6 VDC battery 200 AH overcurrent protection Parallel String 200 AH 200 AH to 12 VDC inverter total capacity 200 AH Parallel String 100 AH 100 AH overcurrent protection 12 volt battery bank parallel two 12 volt batteries 12 volt battery bank two strings of two 6 volt batteries wired in series and connected in parallel 12 volt ba...

Page 59: ...tring 200 AH 200 AH 24 volt battery bank two strings of two 12 volt batteries wired in series and connected in parallel 12 VDC battery 100 AH overcurrent protection Series String 12 VDC 12 VDC 12 VDC battery 100 AH 12 VDC battery 100 AH 12 VDC battery 100 AH Series String 12 VDC 12 VDC Parallel String 100 AH 100 AH Series String 6 VDC 6 VDC 6 VDC 6 VDC Series String 6 VDC 6 VDC 6 VDC 6 VDC 24 volt...

Page 60: ...r appliance the best advice is trial and error Your MSH M Series inverter has a built in safeguard that automatically protects your batteries from over discharge Table C 1 Typical Appliance Power Consumption Device Load Device Load Device Load Blender 400W Coffee Maker 1200W Light Flo 10W Computer 300W Color TV 150W Microwave 1000W Drill 500W Hair Dryer 1000W Light Inc 100W Hot Plate 1800W Iron 10...

Page 61: ... that does not vary with time i e battery voltage Deep Cycle A deep cycle occurs when a battery is discharged to less than 20 of its capacity 80 depth of discharge Deep Cycle Battery A battery designed to be routinely discharged to 20 of its maximum capacity without damage This type of battery is recommended for use with an inverter system Derating As an inverter or charger is used above its norma...

Page 62: ...ries or from solar panels and put it back into the utility grid The local public utility company can compensate you for using this energy Shorepower The process of providing shoreside electrical power to a boat while its main and auxiliary engines are turned off The source for shorepower may be grid power from an electric utility company or from an external remote generator Stacking Series Two inv...

Page 63: ...ited warranty Magnum Energy will return the product prepaid to the original purchaser via a Magnum selected non expedited surface freight within the contiguous United States and Canada this excludes Alaska and Hawaii 6 If Magnum repairs or replaces a product its warranty continues for the remaining portion of the original warranty period or 90 days from the date of the return shipment to the origi...

Page 64: ...Magnum Energy Inc 2211 West Casino Rd Everett WA 98204 Phone 425 353 8833 Fax 425 353 8390 Web www magnumenergy com MSH M Series Owner s Manual PN 64 0058 Rev A ...

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