Pure Sine Wave Inverter/Charger
MS Series
Owner’s Manual
Page 1: ...Pure Sine Wave Inverter Charger MS Series Owner s Manual ...
Page 2: ...Technologies All rights reserved Permission to copy distribute and or modify this document is prohibited without express written permission from Sensata Document Information Description MS Series Owner s Manual Part Number and Revision 64 0007 Rev F Date Published July 2016 This entire manual is available for download with many of the diagrams available in color under the Documents menu on our web...
Page 3: ...uids of any type Use insulated 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 utility or generator power To reduce risk of electric shoc...
Page 4: ...osure 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 jewelry such as rings watches bracelets etc when installing or performing maintenance o...
Page 5: ...ectrique ou courts circuits accidentels Il n y a pas réparable par l utilisateur 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...
Page 6: ... 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 Enlevez tous les bijoux tels que bagues montres b...
Page 7: ...ng 20 2 4 6 Wiring the Inverter to the Battery Bank 21 2 5 AC Wiring 22 2 5 1 Pre AC Wiring Requirements 22 2 5 2 AC Wire Size and Overcurrent Protection 22 2 5 3 Recommended GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interruption Outlets 23 2 5 4 AC Terminal Connections MS2012 MS2812 MS2024 MS4024 MS4048 23 2 5 5 AC Conductor Wiring MS2012 MS2812 MS2024 MS4024 MS4048 24 2 5 6 AC Wiring Configurations MS2012 MS281...
Page 8: ...r Reset 57 Appendix A Specifications and Optional Equipment 58 A 1 Inverter Charger Specifications 58 A 2 Inverter Efficiency 59 A 3 AC Input Voltage to Output Charge Amps 59 A 4 Temperature and Inverter Output 60 A 5 Temperature and Charger Output 60 A 6 Optional Equipment and Accessories 61 Appendix B Battery Information 62 B 1 Battery Location 62 B 2 Battery Types 62 B 3 Battery Temperature 62 ...
Page 9: ... Models 34 Figure 2 18 Grounding System for MS Series 35 Figure 2 19 Multiple Connections to DC Ground Rod Method 1 36 Figure 2 20 Multiple Connections to DC Ground Rod Method 2 37 Figure 2 21 Single Connection to DC Ground Rod Method 3 37 Figure 2 22 Neutral to Ground Connection Inverter Mode 40 Figure 2 23 Neutral to Ground Connection Standby Mode 40 Figure 2 24 Disconnecting the Neutral to Grou...
Page 10: ...2 6 Equipment Grounding Conductor Sizing 38 Table 3 1 Inverter Battery Turn On Off Levels 51 Table 3 2 Inverter Charger Default Values 53 Table 4 1 Basic Troubleshooting 56 Table C 1 Typical Appliance Power Consumption 68 List of Figures Cont Figure B 1 Series Battery Wiring 64 Figure B 2 Parallel Battery Wiring 64 Figure B 3 Series Parallel Battery Wiring 64 Figure B 4 Battery Bank Wiring Example...
Page 11: ...rsonnel tested repair kits available Automatic battery temperature compensation when using the Battery Temperature Sensor for optimum charging even during extreme temperature changes Overcurrent over temperature and high low battery voltage protection Regulatory Compliance The MS Series inverter charger is designated as a Standalone non grid interactive power inverter with an internal battery char...
Page 12: ...wind or hydro power 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 1 2 Inverter Applications for Mobile Installations Inverters can also be used to provide power in mobile situations such as in an RV truck or boat In these applications the inverter provides power to the AC loads using the energy stored in the...
Page 13: ...stacking and accepts the optional RSAs Remote Switch Adapters for remote on off switch operation Info The series stacking capability which allows two units to provide 120 240 VAC output is only available on MS4024 and MS4048 inverter chargers See the ME SSI owner s manual PN 64 0009 for additional information on series stacking 4 Network Connection Port green label a RJ11 port that accepts optiona...
Page 14: ... Connections two 3 4 knockouts provided with cable clamp strain reliefs to accommodate 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 10 Positive DC Terminal provides a 360 degree connection point for the positive cable from the battery bank consists of a 5 16 18 bolt with a Kep or Flange nu...
Page 15: ...ndby mode The circuit breaker pops out when it opens press in to reset The input circuit breaker is not branch rated therefore branch rated circuit breakers must be installed in the inverter s input wiring 17 AC Output Circuit Breakers CB1 CB2 these circuit breakers are branch rated and are only available on models MS2000 15B MS2000 20B MS2012 15B MS2012 20B and MS4048 20B They allow the inverter ...
Page 16: ...AC Access Cover AC Input Circuit Breaker AC Output Circuit Breakers on 15B 20B output breaker models only 16 17 Note The model shown is not a 15B or 20B model therefore it does not show any AC output breakers Models without output breakers CB1 CB2 use carriage bolts to fill the breaker openings ...
Page 17: ...h you plan in the beginning the better your inverter needs will be met 2 1 1 Unpacking and Inspection Carefully remove the MS Series inverter charger from its shipping container and inspect all contents Verify the following items are included The MS Series inverter charger AC access cover with Phillips screws Red and black DC terminal covers with Phillips screws Two 5 16 Kep or Flange nuts install...
Page 18: ... 120 240VAC pass thru power to sub panel ME BMK Battery Monitor with shunt Magnum Accessory DC Shunt AC Transfer Switch Generator Power 120 240VAC Output Utility Power 120 240VAC Output Flux Capacito r Generat or 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...
Page 19: ...20 240VAC Output Utility Power 120 240VAC Output ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OFF ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F BTS ME SBC Smart Battery Combiner Magnum Accessory ME AGS N Auto Gen Start Controller Magnum Accessory St ack Accessor ies Net w ork Rem ote Bat tery T emp Sensor Powe r ON OF F Chargi ng Inverting SE LECT T EC H A G S ME T ER S ET U P S H OR E IN ...
Page 20: ...nts and 3 7 6 cm everywhere else to provide adequate 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...
Page 21: ... the inverter Info Sensata provides backplates for mounting the inverter s These backplates also provide the ability to mount either the MMP Series enclosure PN BP MMP or the MP Series enclosure PN BP S single plate or BP D dual plate After determining the mounting position refer to the physical dimensions as shown in Figures 2 4 or 2 5 or use the base of the inverter as a template to mark your mo...
Page 22: ...4 MS4024 MS4048 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 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 Mounting Holes Keyhole slots x4 Mounting Holes x4 Use up to 9 32 7 mm screw bolt ...
Page 23: ...sions MS2000 12 32 1 cm 12 30 5 cm 2 5 1 cm 4 12 4 cm 4 12 4 cm 6 16 8 cm 30 13 34 9 cm Mounting Holes Keyhole slots x4 Mounting Holes x4 Use up to 9 32 7 mm screw bolt 6 16 8 cm Bottom Left Side Right Side Front Exhaust Air Vents Air Intake Vents Air Intake Vents Top ...
Page 24: ...nduit to be connected to the inverter Info Remove strain reliefs and replace with 3 4 grommets if using a conduit box or MMP MP enclosure and the AC wires are individual conductors i e not jacketed 2 3 2 Wiring Requirements All conductors must be protected by conduit tape or placed in a raceway The conductor insulation must be of a type that is approved for the voltage operating temperature and lo...
Page 25: ...ays connected before connecting disconnecting any battery positive CAUTION Before wiring the DC cables review the safety information at the beginning of this manual and the information below to ensure a safe and long lived system When the inverter is installed in a photovoltaic system the NEC requires that the DC circuit conductors and overcurrent devices to the inverter be sized to carry not less...
Page 26: ...ve Busbar Inverter s DC Positive Busbar Inverter s Equipment Ground Wire BTS BTS MMP enclosure for single inverter installations includes DC disconnect breaker DC shunt for battery monitor and inverter DC busbars If multiple inverters will be installed see the MP enclosures designed to allow up to four inverters to be connected together Battery Bank Battery Bank s Equipment Ground Wire Battery Ban...
Page 27: ...s 150 amps 4 AWG 107 2 mm2 140 amps 150 amps3 with time delay 6 AWG 13 3 mm2 MS4024 267 amps 4 0 AWG 107 2 mm2 260 amps 250 amps5 2 0 AWG 67 4 mm2 300 amps 300 amps with time delay 6 AWG 13 3 mm2 MS4048 133 amps 1 AWG 42 4 mm2 150 amps 150 amps 4 AWG 107 2 mm2 140 amps 150 amps3 with time delay 6 AWG 13 3 mm2 Note1 Maximum continuous current is based on the inverter s continuous power rating at th...
Page 28: ...ld be placed directly against the inverter terminal or battery post Incorrectly installed hardware causes a high resistance connection which could lead to poor inverter charger performance and may melt the cable and terminal connections 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 causi...
Page 29: ...nterconnecting DC wires must be sized and rated exactly the same as those used between the battery bank and the inverter Place the batteries as close as practical to the inverter preferably in an insulated and ventilated enclosure Allow adequate space above 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 ...
Page 30: ... installed and the batteries are subjected to large temperature changes the battery life may be shortened The BTS 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 12 m However your inverter to battery cable length should not exceed the recommended distance provided in Table 2 2 To install the BTS 1 Attach t...
Page 31: ... 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 this is no...
Page 32: ...urrent 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 branch circuit rat...
Page 33: ...ogether 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 NEUT IN and NEUT OUT terminals are electrically isolated from each other while inverting If the input and output neutrals must be connected together the inverter s neutral to ground connection must be disconnected ...
Page 34: ...ot neutral and ground through the unused strain relief clamp on the inverter Figure 1 2 Item 8 to the AC electrical sub panel or outlets if using the output breaker versions Tighten the strain relief clamp securely on the wires 6 Connect the hot BLACK wire from the inverter s AC HOT 1 OUT terminal to the sub panel s main breaker or to the hot connections on the outlets if using the output breaker ...
Page 35: ...edicated pass thru while the AC source is on Requires a separate inverter sub panel May need to power 240 VAC loads if AC source on requires 120 240 VAC source Requires a separate inverter sub panel Appropiate Models MS2012 MS2812 MS2024 MS4024 MS4048 MS2012 MS2812 MS2024 MS4024 MS4048 MS2012 20B MS2012 15B MS28123 MS20243 MS40243 MS40483 MS4048 20B MS2012 MS2812 MS2024 MS4024 MS4048 MS2012 MS2812...
Page 36: ...nel AC NEUT OUT to sub panel Sub Panel and Outlets Inverter Loads 120 VAC 120 VAC AC GROUNDS to from both panels ON OFF ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F 30 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 OF F ON OF F ON OFF Figure 2 1...
Page 37: ...l AC NEUT IN from main panel AC NEUT OUT to sub panel AC HOT 2 IN from main panel AC HOT 2 OUT to sub panel 120 VAC Sub Panel and Outlets Inverter Loads 120 VAC 120 VAC 120 VAC AC GROUNDS to from both panels ON OFF ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F 60 Maximum 60 amp breaker single pole required to inverter AC input In mobile installatio...
Page 38: ...AC 120 VAC AC GROUNDS to from both panels ON OFF ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F 60 Maximum breaker size required to inverter AC input depends on model used MS2012 15B 45 amp breaker single pole all other MS models 60 amp breaker single pole These breaker sizes allow full charging and full pass thru capability for your inverter model ...
Page 39: ... IN SINGLE OUT wiring AC HOT 1 IN from main panel AC HOT 2 OUT to sub panel AC NEUT IN from main panel AC NEUT OUT to sub panel AC HOT 2 IN from main panel AC GROUNDS to from both panels ON OFF ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F 30 Maximum 30 amp breaker double pole required to inverter AC input 30 In mobile installations neutral is typi...
Page 40: ... sub panel AC NEUT IN from main panel AC NEUT OUT to sub panel AC HOT 2 IN from main panel AC HOT 2 OUT to sub panel Sub Panel and Outlets Inverter Loads 120 VAC 120 VAC AC GROUNDS to from both panels ON OFF ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F 30 Maximum 30 amp breaker double pole required to inverter AC input 30 In mobile installations n...
Page 41: ...ds Wiring the Inverter AC Output 5 Route the wires hot neutral and ground from the inverter s AC OUTPUT to the AC electrical sub panel or outlets if using the output breaker versions through the other strain relief clamp Tighten the strain relief clamp securely on the wires 6 Connect the inverter s AC HOT 1 OUT BLUE wire to the sub panel main breaker or to the hot connections on the outlets if usi...
Page 42: ...15B models or 20 amps per leg 20B models Reason to Use Have an 120 VAC source that is 30 amps Requires a separate inverter sub panel Do not want to install a separate inverter sub panel Inverter pass thru capability limited by model used Appropriate Models MS2000 MS2000 15B MS2000 20B Maximum Input Breaker Required Minimum Wire Size 30A single pole 10 AWG In Out 15B models 30A single pole 20B mode...
Page 43: ...nel and Outlets Inverter Loads 120 VAC 120 VAC ON OFF ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F 30 Maximum 30 amp breaker single pole required to inverter AC input In mobile installations neutral is typically not connected to ground in the main panel ON OF F ON OF F ON OFF BLACK AC HOT IN WHITE AC NEUT IN GREEN AC GROUND AC GROUND AC NEUT OUT B...
Page 44: ...VAC ON OFF ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F ON OF F 30 Maximum 30 amp breaker single pole required to inverter AC input In mobile installations neutral is typically not connected to ground in the main panel AC HOT 1 OUT Has optional 15 amp or 20 amp branch rated circuit breakers on side of unit ORANGE BLUE AC HOT 2 OUT AC NEUT OUT GREEN AC GRO...
Page 45: ...rvice 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 Series inverter charger uses both AC and DC power however the AC electrical system is isol...
Page 46: ...s will be 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 19 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 GEC DC the size of the DC grounding electrode conductor cannot be smaller than the large...
Page 47: ...ctor GEC AC and DC grounding electrode conductor GEC DC can be connected to a single grounding electrode In this method since there are multiple connections to the DC grounding electrode GEC DC the size of the DC grounding electrode conductor cannot be smaller than the largest conductor in the DC system usually the battery to inverter cable Figure 2 20 Multiple Connections to DC Ground Rod Method ...
Page 48: ... the NEC use Table 2 6 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 Where equipment is removed and this d...
Page 49: ...s 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 galvanic corrosion is eliminated ABYC Inverter Charger Grounding Requirements2 DC Grounding Connec...
Page 50: ...ical 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 busbar All MS Series inverter chargers have automatic neutral to ground ...
Page 51: ...connecting inside this inverter 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 24 Disconnecting the Neutral to Ground Connection Neutral to Ground Con...
Page 52: ...ans and the photovoltaic system disconnecting means if they are not located at the same location 2 7 3 Inverter Warning Label A warning label as shown in Figure 2 26 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 false...
Page 53: ...connect anything larger than a 25 watt 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 Search mode is turned off with a remote display ME RC ME ARC or ME RTR A 10 25 watt light bulb is used as it is a sufficient load to bring the inverter ...
Page 54: ...er Factor 10 to 100 charge 95 Magnum Energy Inc 1111 80th St S W Suite 250 Everett WA 98203 T1 00001 Date Code AC current distortion at rated power 5 THD Qtr 1 2 3 4 Year 06 07 08 09 10 CB1 OUTPUT 1 ORANGE BLUE GREEN WHITE BLACK WHITE w BLACK WHITE w BLACK 3 0 2 0 2 0 AC Wiring Compartment CB2 OUTPUT 2 CB3 INPUT 30 A Engineered and Manufactured in the U S A Serial Number Model MS2000 Inverter Char...
Page 55: ...ode 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 automatically goes back into Search mode to minimize energy consumption from the battery bank When the inverter is se...
Page 56: ... OUT AC HOT 1 IN INPUT 30A AC NEU IN AC GROUND DC IN Power Transformer FET Bridge AC DC DC POS DC NEG AC OUT Figure 3 3 Power Flow Inverter Mode MS2000 15B 20B models AC NEU OUT Neutral Ground Transfer Contact AC Hot Transfer Contact AC HOT 1 OUT AC HOT 1 IN INPUT 30A AC NEU IN AC GROUND DC IN Power Transformer FET Bridge AC DC DC POS DC NEG AC OUT AC HOT 2 OUT CB1 CB2 120 VAC ...
Page 57: ...N Note Output breakers only available on MS2012 15B MS2012 20B MS4048 20B models AC NEUTRAL IN 3 2 Standby Mode The MS Series features an internal battery charger and an automatic transfer relay when operating in Standby mode Standby mode begins whenever AC power utility or generator is connected to the inverter s AC input Once the AC voltage and frequency of the incoming AC power is within the AC...
Page 58: ... go directly to Float charging However if the incoming AC power is lost and returns within 2 minutes the charge mode returns to the charge stage it was in prior to losing AC input regardless of the battery voltage The multi stage charger in the MS Series can use up to five different charging stages to help monitor and keep the batteries healthy The five stages include an automatic 4 stage charging...
Page 59: ...zes 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 GEL AGM batteries In this stag...
Page 60: ...plug 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 If the temperature around an installed BTS is below 77 F 25 C the absorb and float charge voltage increases and if the temperature around the BTS is ...
Page 61: ...e 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 circuit or an overload condition for more than a few seconds the inverter will shut down To start ...
Page 62: ...y fault condition Slow Flash blinks on for 4 seconds then off for 4 seconds Indicates the batteries are float charging and the inverter is in Standby mode any external AC power connected to the inverter s input is passing through the inverter and powering the inverter s AC loads Medium Flash blinks on once every two seconds indicates the inverter is Inverting using energy from the battery and prov...
Page 63: ...m 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 tells the charger what voltage level to use to charge the batteries Char...
Page 64: ...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 remote may 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...
Page 65: ...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 tighten the inverter s internal AC terminal block connections 16 in lbf 1 8 N m 4 2 Storage for Mobile Installati...
Page 66: ...cted 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 Remove DC power to the inverter or press and hold down the power switch on the inverter fo...
Page 67: ...ing or the switch might break 1 Press and hold the Power ON OFF pushbutton 2 Watch the Charging Inverting Status LED after approximately 15 seconds it should come on and flash rapidly to indicate the inverter has reset The Status LED will go off after the pushbutton is released Figure 4 1 Performing an Inverter Reset 4 4 2 Performing a Power Reset To perform a power reset also known as a hard rese...
Page 68: ...bility 30AAC max each input 30AAC total on MS2000 models 60AAC total on all other models 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 120 cfm variable speed drive using dual 92 mm brushless DC fan Overcurrent protection with two ove...
Page 69: ...ently due to the impact of power factor losses Figure A 1 MS Series Efficiency Chart A 3 AC Input Voltage to Output Charge Amps Figure A 2 shows the expected charger output capability of the MS Series The maximum charge current is dependent on the AC input voltage and the inverter battery voltage Note The output charger current shown is with the inverter battery voltage at nominal i e 25 2v for MS...
Page 70: ... A 5 Temperature and Charger Output The following curves are plotted to show the MS Series chargers continuous output current as the ambient temperature rises 4 0 4 2 4 4 0 20 40 60 Temperature C Continuous Inverter Power kW 10 30 50 3 8 3 6 3 4 3 2 3 0 2 8 2 6 2 4 2 2 2 0 1 8 MS2812 MS4024 100 105 110 0 20 40 60 Temperature C Continuous Charger Current ADC 10 30 50 95 90 85 80 75 70 65 60 55 50 4...
Page 71: ...t keys provide simple access to menus and a rotary encoder knob allows you to scroll through and select a wide range of settings such as Inverter ON OFF Charger ON OFF shorepower breaker setting AGS control Meter button Setup and Tech menus Auto Generator Start Controller The ME AGS N Automatic Generator Start controller Network version is designed to automatically start your generator based on lo...
Page 72: ... 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 l...
Page 73: ...wer needed each day for all the loads Add Average Daily Watt Hours Per Load together Total Daily Watt Hours Total Daily Watt 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 without having power t...
Page 74: ...ure 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 voltag...
Page 75: ... VDC 6 VDC 6 VDC battery 200 AH 6 VDC battery 200 AH overcurrent protection Parallel String 200 AH 200 AH Parallel String 100 AH 100 AH overcurrent protection 12 volt battery bank parallel two 12 volt batteries 12 volt battery bank one string of two 6 volt batteries wired in series 12 volt battery bank one string of one 12 volt battery to 12 VDC inverter total capacity 200 AH to 12 VDC inverter to...
Page 76: ...0 AH overcurrent protection 6 VDC battery 200 AH 6 VDC battery 200 AH 6 VDC battery 200 AH 6 VDC battery 200 AH 6 VDC battery 200 AH 6 VDC battery 200 AH 6 VDC battery 200 AH Series String 6 VDC 6 VDC 6 VDC 6 VDC Parallel String 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 Strin...
Page 77: ...00 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 200 AH 6 volt battery 200 AH 6 volt battery 200 AH 6 volt battery 200 AH 6 volt battery 200 AH to 48 VDC inverter total capacity 400 Ahrs 6 volt battery 200 AH 6 volt battery 200 AH 6 volt battery 200...
Page 78: ...h any appliance using batteries for power there is a certain length of time that it can run this is called run time Actual run time depends on several variables including the size and the type of appliance the type of batteries installed in your application as well as the battery s capacity and age Other factors such as the battery s state of charge and temperature can also affect the length of ti...
Page 79: ...cle 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 to read true R...
Page 80: ...ngines 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 and separate 120 VAC loads from either inverter Parallel Two inverters operating together to provide twice the contin...
Page 81: ...ser 3 During the limited warranty period Sensata Technologies will repair or replace at our option any defective parts or any parts that will not properly operate for their intended use with factory new or remanufactured replacement items if such repair or replacement is needed because of product malfunction or failure during normal usage The limited warranty does not cover defects in appearance c...
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