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Appendix A – Speci

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 cations and Optional Equipment

A-2 Optional 

Equipment/Accessories

The following components are available for use with the MS-PAE Series inverter/charger. Some 

of these items are required depending upon the intended use of the inverter.

MMP Series Enclosures

The MMP175-30D, MMP175-60S, MMP250-30D, and MMP250-60S enclosures are for single inverter 

applications. The MMP Series enclosures have been speci

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 cally designed to combine all of the major 

components required for a renewable energy system—inverter/battery disconnect, AC overcurrent 

protection, grounding connections and a full system inverter bypass switch as a convenient way 

to isolate the inverter for battery maintenance—into a single, easy to install pre-wired enclosure.

MP Series Enclosures

The MPSL, MPSH, MPDH enclosures have been speci

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 cally designed to easily work with multiple 

stacked inverters. The MP enclosures feature convenient front-mounted AC and DC connections 

and easy front panel operation. Depending on the MP enclosure, you can connect from 2 to 4 

inverters together—using the MPX Series extensions—to handle your power capacity needs.

Router Control

The ME-RTR Router Control display panel provides operating information and setup/troubleshooting 

capabilities for multiple inverters. Allows up to four MS-PAE inverters to be connected in a parallel 

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 guration for increased inverter power.

Advanced Remote Control

The ME-ARC allows the advanced features of the MS-PAE inverter to be con

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 gured. This LCD 

remote display also provides advanced monitoring/troubleshooting and includes a FAVS button 

to access your favorite features quickly.

Auto Generator Controller

The ME-AGS-N is designed to automatically start your generator based 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 provides the ability to 

change the relay timing con

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 gurations to allow compatibility with a wider range of generators. 

Adjustable settings include starting the generator based on battery voltage, time of day, battery 

state of charge, or high temperature. Also includes “Quiet Time” with an easy to set clock. AGS 

settings do not interfere with the manual start/stop operation of the generator.

Battery Monitor

The Battery Monitor Kit (ME-BMK) is a single battery AH meter 

that monitors the condition of the 

battery, provides information to let you know how much energy you have available, and lets you 

plan your electrical usage to ensure the battery is not being over-discharged. The ME-BMK-NS 

version does not include 

a DC shunt. You must order the ME-BMK to receive a 500A/50mv DC shunt.

Note: The DC shunt is included with MMP and MP Series enclosures. Order the ME-BMK-NS version 
when installed with the MMP or MP enclosures.

MagWeb

The MagWeb – Wireless (ME-MW-W) or MagWeb – Ethernet (ME-MW-E) are powerful and cost-

effective tools for remotely monitoring inverters and accessories. Installed on the network, either 

MagWeb provides live internet monitoring of the inverter, battery monitor, and automatic generator 

start module. Using your always on Internet connection, either MagWeb makes live and historical 

conditions available to you.

ME-CB and MPX-CB Conduit Boxes

The ME-CB and MPX-CB conduit boxes are provided for installations where the electrical code 

requires AC and/or DC wiring to your inverter to be enclosed and protected by conduit.

Smart Battery Combiner

The Smart Battery Combiner (ME-SBC) is designed to monitor and charge a second battery using 

a portion of the current that is charging the main battery. The ME-SBC eliminates a signi

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voltage drop, and provides automatic turn-on and turn-off based on adjustable voltage set-

points. This allows different batteries to be charged from a single charging source, and prevents 

overcharging/undercharging.

Summary of Contents for Sensata MagnaSine

Page 1: ...MS PAE Series Pure Sine Wave Inverter Charger Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...or system If the MS PAE inverter fails it is reasonable to assume the health of the user or other persons may be endangered Copyright Notice Copyright 2017 by Sensata Technologies All rights reserved...

Page 3: ...sconnected from all sources Use Class 1 wiring methods for field wiring connections to terminals of a Class 2 circuit Listed or labeled equipment shall be installed and used in accordance with any ins...

Page 4: ...ur voice or close enough to come to your aid when working around batteries Use proper lifting techniques when working with batteries Never use old or untested batteries Check each battery s label for...

Page 5: ...x bornes d un circuit de Classe 2 Cot ou tiquet s quipement doit tre install et utilis conform ment aux instructions figurant dans la liste ou l tiquetage Toujours v rifier le c blage avant de commenc...

Page 6: ...gamme de votre voix ou suffisamment pr s pour vous venir en aide lorsque vous travaillez pr s des batteries Utiliser des techniques de levage appropri es lorsque vous travaillez avec des piles Ne jam...

Page 7: ...Sensor Installation and Wiring 16 2 2 6 Wiring the Inverter to the Battery Bank 17 2 3 AC Wiring 18 2 3 1 Pre AC Wiring Requirements 18 2 3 2 AC Wire Size and Overcurrent Protection 18 2 3 3 Recommen...

Page 8: ...he MS PAE Series in an AC Coupled Application 46 5 1 What is an AC Coupled System 46 5 2 Frequency Shift Feature 46 5 3 Configuring a Remote to work in an AC Coupled System 46 6 0 Troubleshooting 47 6...

Page 9: ...10 Connecting the MS PAE to Three Phase Power using a Buck Boost Transformer 23 Figure 2 11 Connecting the MS PAE Directly to Three Phase Power 23 Figure 2 12 Grounding System for MS PAE Series 24 Fig...

Page 10: ...x D for clarification The MS PAE Series inverter charger includes the following 4000 watt model in a small footprint less area needed for installation Ability to parallel up to four identical MS PAE i...

Page 11: ...ppliances to be run from the storage battery bank When the battery bank becomes discharged either renewable DC sources solar wind or hydropower can be used to recharge the batteries or a generator can...

Page 12: ...connect this parallel Stack port to a ME RTR router Although the cabling and connectors used in this network system are the same as ethernet connectors this network is not an ethernet system Attempti...

Page 13: ...odate and hold the AC input and output field wiring 9 Intake Air Vents ventilation openings that pull in air to keep the inverter cool for peak performance 10 Positive DC Terminal a 360 degree connect...

Page 14: ...ng connections Remove the two screws to access the AC wiring terminal block 16 Input Circuit Breakers CB1 and CB2 these circuit breakers protect the unit s internal wiring and pass thru relay on each...

Page 15: ...in a parallel configuration follow the information in this section and refer also to Section 4 0 for specific parallel instructions 2 1 Pre Installation 2 1 1 Unpacking and Inspection Carefully remov...

Page 16: ...ut Utility Power 120 240VAC Output 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 ME SBC Smart Battery Combiner Magnum Accessory ME AGS N Auto Gen Start...

Page 17: ...te ventilation If the inverter is 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...

Page 18: ...to the inverter Info Sensata provides a back plate with a suitable surface for mounting the inverter These back plates also provide the ability to mount either the MMP Series enclosure PN BP MMP or th...

Page 19: ...2 5 1 cm 4 12 4 cm 4 12 4 cm 13 34 9 cm 12 32 1 cm 12 30 5 cm 6 16 8 cm 8 20 3 cm Exhaust Air Vents Exhaust Air Vents Air Intake Vents Air Intake Vents Top 30 30 30 Mounting Holes Keyhole slots x4 Mou...

Page 20: ...one by feeding the wires through conduit Sensata provides a conduit box ME CB or MPX CB a single inverter enclosure MMP Series and a multiple inverter enclosure MP Series that include knockouts to con...

Page 21: ...ative connection of each device is always connected before connecting disconnecting any battery positive CAUTION Before wiring the DC cables review the safety information at the beginning of this manu...

Page 22: ...uipment Ground Wire BTS BTS Battery Bank Battery Bank s Equipment Ground Wire Battery Bank s Negative Cable Battery Bank s Positive Cable MMP enclosure for single inverter installations includes DC di...

Page 23: ...vercurrent protection device it can also be used as the required DC disconnect For maximum protection install the circuit breaker or fuse disconnect as near as practical to the batteries If a fuse is...

Page 24: ...terminal connections Refer to Figures 2 5 and 2 6 for the correct way to connect the DC cables and to stack the hardware Tighten the DC cable connections from 10 to 12 ft lbf 13 6 to 16 3 Nm CAUTION T...

Page 25: ...e the batteries to access the terminals and vent caps as applicable Also allow at least 1 2 5 cm of space between the batteries to provide good air flow DO NOT mount the batteries directly under the i...

Page 26: ...h the negative battery cable DC Positive Wire 3 Mount the circuit breaker assembly as near as practical to the batteries and then open the circuit breaker WARNING DO NOT close the DC circuit breaker t...

Page 27: ...he proper AC wire sizes the inverter s AC input and output wires are required to be protected from short circuits and overloads by an overcurrent protection device and have a means to disconnect the A...

Page 28: ...e ground terminals remove the two Phillips screws that hold the AC access cover plate to the left side of the inverter see Figure 1 3 Item 15 Each connection on the AC terminal block is rated for 221...

Page 29: ...t cover Figure 1 3 Item 15 to access the internal AC terminal block Wiring the Inverter AC Input from the main panel 2 a For a 120 240 VAC input Connect the hot 1 wire black from the main panel s dedi...

Page 30: ...F AC Terminal Block AC input and output wiring AC GROUNDS to from either Panel Note The inverter s AC input output wiring goes through an AC bypass switch assembly when using a MMP enclosure MS PAE In...

Page 31: ...ou can either use an appropriate buck boost transformer or you can connect to the MS PAE inverter directly Note Be aware that most buck boost transformers are not isolated but are autotransformers whi...

Page 32: ...C MS PAE SERIES H1 IN N IN H1 OUT H2 IN H2 OUT N OUT 120 VAC 120 VAC 240 VAC Figure 2 10 Connecting the MS PAE to Three Phase Power using a Buck Boost Transformer STEP UP ISOLATION TRANSFORMER 208 VAC...

Page 33: ...ing electrode system or the grounded conductor This wire or the ends of this wire should be green or green with a yellow stripe or this wire can be bare copper Grounding Electrode Conductor GEC The wi...

Page 34: ...unding electrode GE for the DC system and the AC system In this method since there are multiple connections to the DC grounding electrode GE the size of the DC grounding electrode conductor GEC DC can...

Page 35: ...ode conductor is that it is only required to stabilize the system voltage with respect to earth and the other properly sized conductors in each electrical system will safely carry any fault currents i...

Page 36: ...ther non current carrying exposed metal surfaces in the entire electrical system that may be accidentally energized must be grounded The equipment grounding conductor must be sized to safely carry the...

Page 37: ...tem Since the RE wires are connected to the conductors coming into the house the inverters charge controllers batteries and other components in the house or power shed are easily susceptible to damage...

Page 38: ...the Authority Having Jurisdiction AHJ The plaque or directory must provide the location of system disconnecting means and information regarding whether the structure contains a standalone electrical...

Page 39: ...a 10 watt light bulb to the inverter output and then verify it comes on and shines normally DO NOT connect anything but a light bulb until all wiring and voltages are confirmed to be correct Info The...

Page 40: ...ature 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 Wheneve...

Page 41: ...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 cl...

Page 42: ...at charging The Float Charging stage reduces battery gassing minimizes watering requirements for flooded batteries and ensures the batteries are maintained at optimum capacity Full Charge Battery Save...

Page 43: ...unstable output may nuisance transfer This commonly happens when powering loads that are larger than the generator can handle causing the generator s output to constantly fall below the inverter s in...

Page 44: ...matically restart once 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...

Page 45: ...erload over temperature or an internal fault Refer to the Troubleshooting section to help diagnose clear any fault condition Slow Flash blinks on for 4 seconds then off for 4 seconds Indicates the bat...

Page 46: ...ver discharge and the AC loads from unregulated power brown outs Batt AmpHrs This setting allows the user to establish the battery bank size in amp hours which tells the charger how long to charge the...

Page 47: ...d to a remote it allows these advanced features to be set up or enabled However the remote may have a later newer software revision than the inverter so some of the features and functionality in the r...

Page 48: ...capable of being stacked in parallel the models must be identical i e all MS4024PAE models or all MS4448PAE models A maximum of four identical MS PAE inverters can be connected in parallel The ME RTR...

Page 49: ...0VAC Loads ME RTR required to stack MS PAE 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...

Page 50: ...of the neutral and ground conductors to each inverter input The AC output side of a parallel system requires an electrical panel referred to as the inverter panel that combines all the inverter outpu...

Page 51: ...UNT 1000A 100 M V BATTERY TEMP SENSOR I NV E RTE R D C D IS CO NNE CTS BATTER Y NEGA TIVES To each inverter battery negative terminal TO SYSTEM GROUN D 1 0 AWG 1 0 AWG D C GROUN DS To each inverter DC...

Page 52: ...grounds are connected and properly installed AC input and output connections are wired correctly to the terminal block and are not reversed double check before turning on the inverters 4 4 1 Power up...

Page 53: ...ADC P3 INV Home MS4024PAE Slave Inverter Standby 23 4VDC 0ADC P2 INV Home Master Inverter stacked Slave Inverter stacked Standalone Inverter not stacked Figure 4 5 ME RTR Port Master Slave Displays CA...

Page 54: ...on the inverters are currently disabled off Press and release the INVERTER ON OFF switch on the ME RTR to enable turn on all of the inverters 8 Disconnect the incoming AC power to the inverters Verify...

Page 55: ...d on the inverter s battery voltage If the battery voltage begins rising the output frequency starts decreasing as the battery voltage returns to its correct voltage level the frequency increases In a...

Page 56: ...ault occurs when an internal fault is detected An inverter reset is required to clear fault Remove all AC and DC power to the inverter or press and hold down the inverter s power switch for 10 seconds...

Page 57: ...l stacked inverters If a reset is required perform a hard reset instead see Section 6 1 2 Prior to performing any reset ensure all AC power utility generator shorepower is removed from the inverter s...

Page 58: ...tput at 25 C 105 ADC 60 ADC Charger efficiency 85 Power factor 0 95 Input current at rated output 15 AAC leg at 120 240 VAC split phase 17 5 AAC leg at 120 240 VAC split phase General Features and Cap...

Page 59: ...500 3000 3500 4000 4500 Power VA Efficiency Percentage MS4448PAE Efficiency Graph Figure A 2 MS4448PAE Efficiency Chart Figure A 1 MS4024PAE Efficiency Chart A 1 Efficiency Graphs The following curves...

Page 60: ...e jumper for 12 24 and 48 volt battery banks and a 4 position DIP Dual In line Package switch which provides the ability to change the relay timing configurations to allow compatibility with a wider r...

Page 61: ...ctive amp hour capacity is reduced When determining the battery requirements needed for the inverter system realize that the battery capacity will be reduced if they will be installed in a climate whe...

Page 62: ...e calculated load the Total Amp Hours should be multiplied by 1 2 to factor in an average 80 inverter efficiency B 5 Battery Bank Sizing Worksheet Complete the steps below to determine the battery ban...

Page 63: ...smaller lower voltage batteries In Figure 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...

Page 64: ...H overcurrent protection 12 VDC battery 100 AH to 24 VDC inverter total capacity 200 AH 6 VDC battery 200 AH overcurrent protection 6 VDC battery 200 AH 6 VDC battery 200 AH 6 VDC battery 200 AH Serie...

Page 65: ...0 Ahrs 6 volt battery 200 AH 6 volt battery 200 AH 6 volt battery 200 AH 6 volt battery 200 AH overcurrent protection 6 volt battery 200 AH 6 volt battery 200 AH 6 volt battery 200 AH 6 volt battery 2...

Page 66: ...1 Typical Appliance Power Consumption Figure C 1 AC Waveforms TIME VOLTAGE 40 80 0 120 40 160 200 80 120 160 200 Modified Sine Wave Pure Sine Wave Square Wave C 2 Inverter Output Waveforms The inverte...

Page 67: ...ge 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 inve...

Page 68: ...rid 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 co...

Page 69: ...pon request from Sensata the original purchaser must prove the product s original date of purchase by presenting a dated bill of sale or itemized receipt 5 The original purchaser shall return the prod...

Page 70: ...MS PAE Series Owner s Manual PN 64 0032 Rev C Magnum Energy Products Manufactured by Sensata Technologies Web www SensataPower com...

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