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MS-PE Series

Pure Sine Wave

Inverter/Charger

Owner’s Manual

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Page 2: ...ribute and or modify this document is prohibited without express written permission by Magnum Energy Inc Document Information Description MS PE Series Owner s Manual Part Number and Revision 64 0056 Rev A Date Published August 2013 This entire manual is available for download with many of the diagrams available in color under the Document Library tab at www magnumenergy com Contact Information Mag...

Page 3: ...ct This product is designed for indoor compartment installation It must not be exposed to rain snow moisture or liquids of any type Use insulated tools to reduce the chance of electrical shock or accidental short circuits Remove all jewelry such as rings watches bracelets etc when installing or performing maintenance on the inverter Always disconnect the batteries or energy source prior to install...

Page 4: ...e at least 2 5 cm 1 of air space between batteries to provide optimum cooling Never smoke in the vicinity of batteries To prevent a spark at the battery and reduce the chance of explosion always connect the cables to the batteries first Then connect the cables to the inverter Use insulated tools at all times Always verify proper polarity and voltage before connecting the batteries to the inverter ...

Page 5: ...1 2 4 DC Wiring 12 2 4 1 DC Wire Sizing 14 2 4 2 DC Overcurrent Protection 14 2 4 3 DC Cable Connections 15 2 4 4 Wiring the Battery Bank 16 2 4 5 Battery Temperature Sensor Installation and Wiring 16 2 4 6 Wiring the Inverter to the Battery Bank 17 2 5 AC Wiring 18 2 5 1 Pre AC Wiring Requirements 18 2 5 2 AC Wire Size and Overcurrent Protection 18 2 5 3 AC Terminal Block Connections 19 2 5 4 AC ...

Page 6: ...43 4 4 Resetting the Inverter 44 4 4 1 Performing an Inverter Reset 44 4 4 2 Performing a Power Reset 44 Appendix A Specifications and Optional Equipment 45 A 1 Inverter Charger Specifications 45 A 2 Optional Equipment and Accessories 46 A 3 Wiring Color Codes for Europe and the U S Canada 47 Appendix B Battery Information 48 B 1 Battery Location 48 B 2 Battery Types 48 B 3 Battery Temperature 48 ...

Page 7: ...Figure 2 19 AC Voltage Checks 30 Figure 3 1 Power Flow Inverter Mode 31 Figure 3 2 Power Flow Standby Mode 32 Figure 3 3 Automatic 4 Stage Charging Graph 33 Figure 3 4 BTS Temperature to Charge Voltage Change 34 Figure 3 5 Power Switch and Status Indicator 36 Figure 3 6 Simplified Installation Diagram Multiple Inverters in parallel 40 Figure 3 7 Simplified Magnum Panel AC Panel 41 Figure 3 8 Simpl...

Page 8: ...sories Inverter mounted ON OFF switch with LED indicator 30 amp AC pass thru capability DC terminal covers with 360 degree connection Field serviceable for qualified personnel tested repair kits available Automatic battery temperature compensation using a battery temperature sensor for optimum charging even during extreme temperature changes Overcurrent over temperature and high low battery voltag...

Page 9: ...her renewable DC sources solar wind or hydropower can be used to recharge the batteries or a generator can be connected to the inverter to power the system while the batteries recharge 1 2 2 Inverter Applications for Mobile Installations Inverters can also be used to provide power in mobile applications e g caravans or boats In these applications the inverter provides power to the AC loads using t...

Page 10: ...dicator this green LED illuminates to provide information on inverter or charger operation 3 Stack Accessories Port red label a RJ45 port that connects to the ME RTR router which is used to configure and synchronize multiple MS PE units to operate in parallel for increased power capacity CAUTION Only connect this parallel stack port to the ME RTR router Although the cabling and connectors used in ...

Page 11: ...d 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 see Figure 2 3 for the locations of the air vents 10 Positive DC Terminal red provides a 360 degree connection point for the positive cable from the battery bank consists of a 5 16 18 x...

Page 12: ...r specifications See the MS PE Specifications section in Appendix A for more information and a list of available models 15 AC Access Cover provides access to the internal AC wiring terminal block 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 circuit breake...

Page 13: ...in the beginning the better your inverter needs will be met 2 1 1 Unpacking and Inspection Carefully remove the MS PE Series inverter charger from its shipping container and inspect all contents Verify the following items are included The MS PE 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 installed on th...

Page 14: ...DC SHUNT AC TRANSFER SWITCH GENERATOR POWER 230VAC OUTPUT UTILITY POWER 230VAC 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 BTS ME SBC Smart Battery Combiner Magnum Accessory ME AGS N Auto Gen Start Controller Magnum Accessory ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF 230 VAC SUB PANEL SELECT TECH AGS METER SETU...

Page 15: ... see Figure 1 3 Item 13 Allow at the minimum an airspace clearance of 15 2 cm 6 at the intake and exhaust vents and 7 6 cm 3 everywhere else to provide adequate ventilation If installed in an enclosure a fresh air intake opening must be provided directly to the inverter s front side intake vents and an exhaust opening for the inverter s back side exhaust vents This allows cool air from the outside...

Page 16: ...o the physical dimensions as shown in 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 Non combustible 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 E13...

Page 17: ...er 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 Front 2 5 1 cm 4 12 4 cm 4 12 4 cm 13 34 9 cm 12 32 1 cm 12 ...

Page 18: ... enclosures include the necessary AC and DC inverter breakers that allow both the AC and DC conduit to be connected to the inverter Info Remove the strain reliefs and replace with 3 4 grommets if using the ME CB or MPX CB conduit boxes MS CEFB filter box or either Magnum enclosure system 2 3 2 Wiring Requirements All conductors that are at risk for physical damage must be protected by conduit tape...

Page 19: ...d reduces the wear of the inverter s filter capacitors Use crimped and sealed copper ring terminal lugs to connect the DC wires to the inverter s DC terminals We use 5 16 terminal lugs here in U S determine the European equivalent 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 ...

Page 20: ...usbar Inverter s DC Positive Busbar Inverter s Equipment Ground Wire BTS BTS Battery Bank Battery Bank s Equipment Ground Wire Battery Bank s Negative Cable Battery Bank s Positive Cable MMP E enclosure designed for single inverter installations includes DC disconnect breaker DC shunt for battery monitor and inverter DC busbars If multiple inverters will be installed use a MP E enclosure designed ...

Page 21: ...tch If a circuit 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 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 ...

Page 22: ...nce connection which could lead to poor inverter charger performance and may melt the cable and 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 13 6 to 16 3 N m 10 to 12 ft lbf CAUTION The DC terminal and Flange Kep nuts are made of stainless steel which has a high likelihood of seizure To help pre...

Page 23: ... provide good air flow DO NOT mount the batteries directly under the inverter CAUTION Install batteries in a well ventilated area as they can produce explosive gases For compartment enclosure installations always vent batteries to the outside Info To ensure the best performance from your inverter system batteries should be of the same size type rating and age Do not use old or untested batteries 2...

Page 24: ...it 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 s DC terminals a brief spark or arc may occu...

Page 25: ...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 branch circuit rated for the wire it is protecting and the appliances being powered Info When wiring the AC input and output circuits we highly rec...

Page 26: ...in Info For marine installations and to comply with standard safety requirements the four pole AC terminal is provided with a stainless steel wire protector to prevent wire damage from the set screw Info The inverter s NEUT IN and NEUT OUT terminals are electrically isolated from each other while inverting This is related to the neutral ground bonding requirement and helps to prevent ground loops ...

Page 27: ...ring 2 Connect the HOT2 wire brown from the sub panel s main breaker to the inverter s HOT OUT terminal 3 Connect the NEUTRAL2 wire blue from the sub panel s neutral busbar to the inverter s NEUT OUT terminal Combining the AC Grounds 1 Combine the GROUND1 wire green w yellow stripe from the main panel s ground busbar and the GROUND2 wire green w yellow stripe wire from the sub panel s ground busba...

Page 28: ...FF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF Maximum 30 amp breaker single pole required to inverter AC input In mobile installations Neutral is typically not connected to ground in main panel ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF AC HOT OUT to Sub Panel AC NEUT OUT to Sub Panel AC GROUNDS to from both panels AC NEUT IN from Main Panel AC HOT IN from Main Panel MS PE Series Inverter Charger 230 VAC blue blue brown...

Page 29: ...trode at the service equipment Grounding Electrode GE A ground rod or conducting element that establishes an electrical connection to the earth System Bonding Jumper SBJ The connection between the grounded circuit conductor in the electrical system and the equipment grounding conductor at a separately derived system The MS PE Series inverter charger uses both AC and DC power however the AC electri...

Page 30: ...e used to connect the DC and AC grounding points in the inverter s two electrical systems to the common earth ground Method 1 Figure 2 11 This method uses a separate grounding electrode for the DC system and the AC system In this method since there are multiple connections to the DC grounding electrode GE DC the size of the DC grounding electrode conductor GEC DC cannot be smaller than the largest...

Page 31: ... AC and the DC grounding electrode conductor GEC DC can be connected to a single grounding electrode GE In this method since there are multiple connections to the DC grounding electrode GE DC the size of the DC grounding electrode conductor GEC DC cannot be smaller than the largest conductor in the DC system usually the battery to inverter cable AC DC Service Panel AC Service Panel DC Electrical S...

Page 32: ...th standard practices use Table 2 4 to size the equipment grounding conductors This table requires that the equipment grounding conductor be sized according to the rating of the overcurrent device protecting the circuit CAUTION The connections and wiring for the equipment grounding conductor must be continuous to allow fault currents to properly operate overcurrent devices Whenever equipment is re...

Page 33: ...olation transformer Galvanic isolators allow high AC voltage faults to pass but block low voltage corrosion electrolysis currents from conducting Marine isolation transformers enable the shorepower to be connected to one side of the transformer while the boat s AC wiring system is connected to the other side Since transformers do not allow DC currents to pass the problem with galvanic corrosion is...

Page 34: ...pped with automatic neutral to ground switching WARNING In most electrical systems the neutral to ground bond is located in the main utility service entrance panel Remove any bond downstream from the inverter to prevent multiple bonds If there is an inverter sub panel separate from a main electrical panel it should have a removable wire that allows the neutral bus to be unbonded from the ground bu...

Page 35: ...verter 4 Move the two disconnected ends away from each other and push back out of the way You must ensure that the two connector ends will not have any contact with any other wires within the AC compartment You may want to use electrical tape to insulate the ends and secure them out of the way Figure 2 16 Disconnecting the Neutral to Ground Connection 2 6 7 Connecting a Large Ground Wire If your i...

Page 36: ...gure 2 18 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...

Page 37: ... light bulb until 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 the Search mode is turned off with a remote display ME RC ME ARC ME RTR 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 vol...

Page 38: ...matic Search 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 e g 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 inve...

Page 39: ...tly These two features maximize the real power available from either the utility or generator AC power sources which translates into less power wasted and greater charging capabilities than most chargers available today When an AC source is connected to the AC input the inverter begins monitoring for acceptable AC voltage Once the inverter has accepted this AC voltage the AC transfer relay closes ...

Page 40: ...duces 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 or drying out of GE...

Page 41: ... in Battery Temperature Sensor BTS is used to determine the battery s temperature This information allows the multi stage battery charger to automatically adjust the battery charge voltages for optimum charging performance and longer battery life When the BTS is installed if the temperature around the BTS is below 25 C 77 F the absorb and float charge voltage increases and if the temperature aroun...

Page 42: ...verter will automatically restart when the battery falls to the High Battery Cut In HBCI 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 ...

Page 43: ...ator at the inverter s output terminals If the LED stays off after pressing the ON OFF switch there is a fault condition such as low battery high battery overload over temperature or an internal fault Refer to the Troubleshooting section to help diagnose clear the fault condition Blinks on 4 seconds then is off 4 seconds Indicates Float Charging the external AC input power is passing through the i...

Page 44: ...nute This protects the batteries from over discharge and the AC loads from unregulated power brown outs Batt AmpHrs Absorption Time This setting allows the user to input the battery bank size in amp hours or to set the absorption time which tells the charger 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...

Page 45: ...et or if the battery voltage is below 19 0V 24 volt systems or 38 0V 48 volt systems Whenever the inverter is first connected to the battery the fans start for about one second The inverter s fans will not start based on temperature sensed by the optional BTS 3 10 Using a Remote with the MS PE Series Inverter The MS PE Series inverter is a Level 4 inverter which means it can communicate with any M...

Page 46: ...til the master inverter has synchronized and connected After the full system has connected battery charging begins This allows a smooth transition from Inverter mode to Charger mode since the slave inverters are already synchronized when they transfer the loads and start battery charging 3 11 1 1 Conditions for Parallel System When connecting units in parallel the following requirements must be me...

Page 47: ...30VAC LOADS ME RTR required to stack MS PE inverters in parallel Magnum Accessory BATTERY BANK ME BMK NS Battery Monitor Magnum Accessory AC GROU ND To Byp ass AC GROU ND L2 OUT L1 OUT L2 IN L1 IN INV L1 OUT INV L2 OUT NEU TRA L NEU TRA L AC PANEL DC Panel Part of Magnum Panel Series Includes shunt DC disconnects AC Panel Part of Magnum Panel Series Includes Bypass Input Output Breakers A MAIN PAN...

Page 48: ...ter input The AC output side of the parallel system requires an electrical panel referred to as the inverter panel that combines all the inverter outputs and is equipped with a large circuit breaker rated for the total output current of the parallel system This inverter panel must provide the AC busbars for the neutral and ground conductors from each inverter output If the inverter system requires...

Page 49: ...s Liquid Lead Acid batteries 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 Mobi...

Page 50: ...erter has turned off because the connected 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 outp...

Page 51: ...me older inverter models do not allow an inverter reset If the inverter reset fails you will need to perform a power reset using the procedure below in Section 4 4 2 In either case if an internal fault does not clear the inverter will require repair at a Magnum Authorized Service Center ASC Info The Power ON OFF pushbutton is a small momentary type switch which operates by lightly pressing and rel...

Page 52: ...t at rated output AC amps 14 16 Charger efficiency 88 91 AC input frequency range 40 60 Hz AC input voltage range 110 268 VAC Power factor 0 95 General Features and Capabilities Transfer relay capability 30 amps AC Five stage charging capability Bulk Absorb Float Equalize requires remote and Battery Saver Battery temperature compensation Yes 4 6 m 15 ft Battery Temp Sensor standard Internal coolin...

Page 53: ...ontrol The ME RTR router control display provides operating information and setup troubleshooting capabilities for multiple Magnum inverters Allows up to four MS PE inverters to be connected in a parallel configuration for increased inverter power Advanced Remote Control The ME ARC remote control uses an LCD screen and at a glance LEDs to provide operating information and to allow advanced feature...

Page 54: ... Order the ME BMK NS version when installed with the MMP E or MP E enclosures MagWeb W The MagWeb Wireless ME MW W is a powerful and cost effective tool for remotely monitoring Magnum Energy s inverters and accessories Installed on the Magnum network the MagWeb provides live internet monitoring of the inverter battery monitor and automatic generator start module Using your always on Internet conne...

Page 55: ...Choose the 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 le...

Page 56: ... needed each 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 voltage of the inverter i e 12 24 volts and Multiply this by how many days the loads will need to run witho...

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

Page 58: ...four 6 volt batteries wired in series connected in parallel to 24 VDC inverter total capacity 400 AHr 6 VDC battery 200 AHr 6 VDC battery 200 AHr 6 VDC battery 200 AHr 6 VDC battery 200 AHr 6 VDC battery 200 AHr 6 VDC battery 200 AHr 6 VDC battery 200 AHr 6 VDC battery 200 AHr Series String 6 VDC 6 VDC 6 VDC 6 VDC Parallel String 200 AHr 200 AHr 24 volt battery bank two strings of two 12 volt batt...

Page 59: ... AHrs 6 VDC battery 200 AHrs 6 VDC battery 200 AHrs 6 VDC battery 200 AHrs 6 VDC battery 200 AHrs over current protection 6 VDC battery 200 AHrs 6 VDC battery 200 AHrs 6 VDC battery 200 AHrs 6 VDC battery 200 AHrs 6 VDC battery 200 AHrs 6 VDC battery 200 AHrs 6 VDC battery 200 AHrs 6 VDC battery 200 AHrs to 48 VDC inverter total capacity 400 AHrs 6 VDC battery 200 AHrs 6 VDC battery 200 AHrs 6 VDC...

Page 60: ... run a particular appliance the best advice is trial and error Your MS PE 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 Pla...

Page 61: ...charge 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 normal temperature it s capacity to power loads or charge continuously is decreased Digital Volt Meter DVM True RMS A voltmeter that incorporates a RMS converter ...

Page 62: ...ng 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 inverters operating together to produce twice the power and voltage of a single inverter Required when operating 240 VAC loads...

Page 63: ...nal purchaser returns the product for repair determined by the price paid by the original purchaser Magnum Energy shall not be liable for any other losses or damages 4 Upon request from Magnum Energy the original purchaser must prove the product s original date of purchase by a dated bill of sale itemized receipt 5 If Magnum repairs or replaces a product its warranty continues for the remaining po...

Page 64: ...Magnum Energy Inc 2211 West Casino Rd Everett WA 98204 Phone 425 353 8833 Fax 425 353 8390 Web www magnumenergy com PN 64 0056 Rev A MS PE Series Owner s Manual ...

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