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Appendix B - Battery Information

24 volt battery bank (one string of four 6 -volt batteries w ired in series )

to 24 V D C

inverter

(total capacity

= 200 A H)

6 V D C

battery

(200 A H )

ov erc urrent

protec tion

6 V D C

battery

(200 A H)

6 V D C

battery

(200 A H )

6 V D C

battery

(200 A H )

24 volt battery bank (one string of tw o 12 -volt batteries w ired in series )

to 24 V D C

inverter

(total capacity

= 100 A H)

S eries S trin g

(12 V D C + 12 V D C)

12 V D C

battery

(100 A H)

ov erc urrent

protec tion

12 V D C

battery

(100 A H)

24 volt battery bank (tw o strings of four 6-volt batteries w ired in series and connected in parallel )

to 24 V D C

inverter

(total capacity

= 400 A H)

6 V D C

battery

(200 A H )

ov erc urrent

protec tion

6 V D C

battery

(200 A H)

6 V D C

battery

(200 A H )

6 V D C

battery

(200 A H )

6 V D C

battery

(200 A H)

6 V D C

battery

(200 A H)

6 V D C

battery

(200 A H)

6 V D C

battery

(200 A H)

S eries S trin g

(6 V D C + 6 V D C

+ 6 V D C + 6 V D C)

P arallel S trin g (200 A H + 200 A H )

24 volt battery bank (tw o strings of tw o 12 -volt batteries w ired in series and connected in parallel )

12 V D C

battery

(100 A H)

ov erc urrent

protec tion

to 24 V D C

inverter

(total capacity

= 200 A H)

S eries S trin g

(12 V D C + 12 V D C)

12 V D C

battery

(100 A H)

12 V D C

battery

(100 A H)

12 V D C

battery

(100 A H)

S eries S trin g

(12 V D C + 12 V D C)

P arallel S trin g (100 A H + 100 A H)

S eries S trin g

(6 V D C + 6 V D C

+ 6 V D C + 6 V D C)

S eries S trin g

(6 V D C + 6 V D C

+ 6 V D C + 6 V D C)

Figure 18, Battery Bank Wiring Examples (24-volt)

Summary of Contents for MM AE Series

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual MM AE Series Inverter Chargers...

Page 2: ...to cause the failure of that life support device or system or to affect the safety or effectiveness of that device or system If the MM AE Series Inverter Charger fails it is reasonable to assume that...

Page 3: ...ot reduce this risk As long as AC power is connected it will pass through the inverter regardless of the ON OFF power switch setting Always verify proper wiring prior to starting the inverter Do not o...

Page 4: ...sure all batteries are identical Batteries are sensitive to changes in temperature Always install batteries in a stable environment Install batteries in a well ventilated area Batteries can produce ex...

Page 5: ...DC Cable Connections 14 Battery Bank Wiring 15 Inverter to Battery Bank Wiring 15 DC Ground Wire 16 DC Negative Wire 16 Battery Temperature Sensor 16 DC Positive Wire 16 AC Wiring 17 Neutral to Safety...

Page 6: ...ng 37 Figure 16 Series Parallel Battery Wiring 37 Figure 17 Battery Bank Wiring Examples 12 volt 38 Figure 18 Battery Bank Wiring Examples 24 volt 39 List of Tables Table 1 Recommended DC Wire Overcur...

Page 7: ...stribution panel and to an inverter sub panel Includes a 15 battery temperature sensor MM1512AE a 1500 watt inverter charger with 12 amp AC transfer capability and 70 amp 12 VDC 4 stage PFC charger Th...

Page 8: ...such as rechargeable power supplies for phones drills and other like devices may not run or be damaged by modified sine wave inverters Appliances and Run Time The MM AE Series inverter charger can po...

Page 9: ...ures to provide a safe and peace of mind operation AC transfer switch circuitry allowing incoming AC power to continue to pass thru to power loads even if the inverter is off Dead battery charging for...

Page 10: ...er to shelf wall 8 AC Wiring Compartment provides access for all AC input and output connections on the inverter Figure 3 Front and Back Side Features 9 Warning and Information Label provides pertinen...

Page 11: ...ternal Battery Temperature Sensor BTS is provided for units with the battery charger feature When installed the BTS automatically adjusts the battery charger s BULK ABSORB and FLOAT voltage set points...

Page 12: ...nd designing your installation Unpacking and Inspection Carefully remove the MM AE Series inverter charger from its ship ping container and inspect all contents Verify the following items are included...

Page 13: ...Inc Figure 6 Basic Installation Diagram AC M ain Panel MM AE Series Inverter D C disconnect and overcurrent device Battery Bank A C IN AC Loads VCR TV Tools AC Sub Panel AC Outlet A C OU T DC Ground...

Page 14: ...rotected from direct exposure to the sun or any equipment that produces extreme heat The ambient air temperature should be between 32 F 0 C and 104 F 40 C keep in mind that the inverter s output speci...

Page 15: ...ccess to the inverter s remote control and accessory ports Also allow enough room to access the AC and DC wiring connections as they will need to be checked and tightened periodically See Figure 8 for...

Page 16: ...ughout the home or cabin Conductors passing through walls or other structural members must be protected to minimize insulation damage such as chafing which can be caused by vibration or constant rubbi...

Page 17: ...rethatovertighteningandmisthreading the nuts on the DC terminals can cause the bolts to strip and snap break off DC Wiring This section describes the inverter s required DC wire sizes and the recommen...

Page 18: ...ontinuous power rating at the lowest input voltage with an inefficiency factor Note 2 Per the NEC the DC grounding electrode conductor can be a 6 AWG conductor if that is the only connection to the gr...

Page 19: ...r without opening DC Grounding The inverter charger should always be connected to a permanent grounded wiring system The idea is to connect the metallic chassis of the various enclosures together to h...

Page 20: ...are properly tightened CAUTION Overtightening or misthreading nuts on the DC terminals will cause the bolts to strip and snap break off CAUTION The inverter is NOT reverse polarity protected negative...

Page 21: ...interconnecting DC wires must be sized and rated exactly the same as those that are used between the battery bank and the inverter Place the batteries as close as practical to the inverter preferably...

Page 22: ...nd Terminal see Figure 4 Item 17 to a dedicated system ground Recommended tightening torque is 45 in lbs DC Negative Wire Route an appropriately sized DC negative wire BLACK from the negative terminal...

Page 23: ...ze and the overcurrent protection needed It also provides information on how to make the AC connections WARNING All wiring should be done by a qualified person or a licensed electrician following all...

Page 24: ...s the AC input and output wiring is performed in the AC wiring compartment This compartment is located on the top panel see Figure 2 Item 8 If installed remove the two Phillips screws on the cover to...

Page 25: ...ent protection must be provided by fuses or circuit breakers and must be properly sized and rated for the wire they are protecting and the appliances being powered An external disconnect device is req...

Page 26: ...his distribution panel as described below 1 Remove the 1 2 knockout on the AC Output Connection see Figure 4 Item 15 use a utility knife to cut thru the round slot 2 Discard this knockout and install...

Page 27: ...s to be installed in AE applications home cabin office In compliance with UL standards Magnum Energy has tested the following GFCIs and find that they function properly when connected to the inverter...

Page 28: ...to keep the load connected and turned on 7 Press the remote ON OFF switch to turn the inverter off If the remote is not used press and release the inverter s ON OFF power switch to turn the inverter...

Page 29: ...the inverter is turned ON it operates either by Searching or Inverting depending on the connected AC loads Searching When the inverter is first turned ON the automatic Search feature is enabled This...

Page 30: ...t chargers available today When an AC source utility power or generator is connected to an inverter that has a battery charger the inverter monitors the AC input for acceptable voltage Once the invert...

Page 31: ...s and ensures the batteries are maintained at optimum capacity In this stage the charge voltage is reduced to the float charge voltage 13 4 VDC 12 volt models or 26 8 VDC 24 volt models as determined...

Page 32: ...tem 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...

Page 33: ...he battery 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 compensated and...

Page 34: ...rter model High Battery In the event the battery voltage approaches the High Battery Cut Out HBCO level the inverter will automatically shut down to prevent the inverter from supplying unregulated AC...

Page 35: ...utility or generator is connected and qualified on the AC input this AC power will also be available on the AC output and is not controlled by the Power ON OFF switch Status LED Indicator The status...

Page 36: ...ator connected to the inverter s input is passing through the inverter and is powering the AC loads connected to the inverter s output Factory Default Settings The MM AE Series inverter charger uses d...

Page 37: ...or to ensure small battery banks are not overheated because of a charge rate that is too high 06 VAC Dropout Sets the minimum AC voltage that must be pres ent on the AC input before the unit transfers...

Page 38: ...hten 10 to 12 foot pounds all DC terminals battery and inverter and connecting cables Check and fill battery water levels Liquid Lead Acid batteries only Check individual battery voltages replace thos...

Page 39: ...s are shorted Reduce the AC loads connected to the inverter or remove all AC output wiring and restart the inverter Internal fault the status indicator blinks on 5 times every 4 secs This fault occurs...

Page 40: ...us output at 25 C 30 ADC 70 ADC 35 ADC Charger efficiency 85 88 88 Power factor 0 95 Input current at rated output amps AC 4 9 9 Battery temperature compensation Yes 15 ft Battery Temp Sensor standard...

Page 41: ...ased on low battery condition or high temperature The AGS controller includes an input voltage jumper for 12 24 and 48 volt battery banks and a 4 position DIP Dual In line Package switch which provide...

Page 42: ...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...

Page 43: ...tion increases both voltage to match the inverter s DC requirements and capacity to increase run time for operating the loads using smaller lower voltage batteries In the example below Figure 16 four...

Page 44: ...0 AH 12 VDC battery 100 AH overcurrent protection overcurrent protection to 12 VDC inverter total capacity 400 AH Series String 6 VDC 6 VDC 6 VDC battery 200 AH 6 VDC battery 200 AH 12 volt battery ba...

Page 45: ...o 24 VD C inverter total capacity 400 A H 6 VD C battery 200 A H overcurrent protection 6 VD C battery 200 A H 6 VD C battery 200 A H 6 VD C battery 200 A H 6 VD C battery 200 A H 6 VD C battery 200 A...

Page 46: ...he 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...

Page 47: ...umenergy com If returning the product directly to Magnum Energy for repair you must return the unit in the original or equivalent shipping container receive a Return Materials Authorization RMA number...

Page 48: ...2010 Magnum Energy Inc Magnum Energy Inc 2211 West Casino Rd Everett WA 98204 Phone 425 353 8833 Fax 425 353 8390 Web www magnumenergy com PN 64 0035 Rev A...

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