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Содержание MagnaSine MS2012

Страница 1: ...MS Series Pure Sine Wave Inverter Charger Owner s Manual TM ...

Страница 2: ... used in connection with life support systems life saving or other medical equipment or devices Using the MS Series Inverter Charger with this particular equipment is at your own risk Copyright Notice Copyright 2004 2009 by Magnum Energy Inc All rights reserved Permission to copy dis tribute and or modify this document is prohibited without express written permission by Magnum Energy Inc Contact I...

Страница 3: ...t This unit is provided with integral protection against overloads The input and output AC and DC circuits are isolated from the inverter chassis The inverter system grounding is the responsibility of the installer in accordance with the NEC CEC ABYC RVIA and local codes Both AC and DC overcurrent protection must be provided as part of the installation Use Class 1 wiring methods for field wiring c...

Страница 4: ...Always install batteries in a stable environment Install batteries in a well ventilated area Batteries can produce explosive gasses For compartment or enclosure installations always vent batteries to the outside Provide at least one inch of air space between batteries to provide optimum cooling Never smoke when in the vicinity of batteries To prevent a spark at the battery and reduce the chance of...

Страница 5: ...sfer Time 42 3 5 Battery Temperature Sensor Operation 42 3 6 Protection Circuitry Operation 43 3 7 Inverter Startup 44 3 8 Factory Default Values 45 4 0 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 46 4 1 Recommended Inverter and Battery Care 46 4 2 Storage for Mobile Installations 46 4 3 Troubleshooting 47 4 4 Resetting the Inverter 48 Appendix A Specifications and Optional Equipment 49 A 1 Inverter Charger S...

Страница 6: ...ingle Connection to DC Ground Rod Method 3 32 Figure 2 20 Neutral to Ground Connection Inverter Mode 35 Figure 2 21 Neutral to Ground Connection Standby Mode 35 Figure 2 22 Disconnecting the Ground to Neutral connection 36 Figure 2 23 Large ground wire connected to MS Series 36 Figure 2 24 Warning Label 37 Figure 2 25 AC Voltage Checks 38 Figure 3 1 Power Flow Inverter Mode 39 Figure 3 2 Power Flo...

Страница 7: ...e AC access and terminal block wire size 14 to 6 AWG 2 1 to 13 3 mm2 CU DC terminal covers with 360 degree connection Field Serviceable for qualified personnel tested repair kits available Smooth aesthetically pleasing design ETL listed to UL cUL STDs 458 1741 and CSA STD 22 2 107 01 01 for safety Automatic battery temperature compensation using battery temperature sensor for optimum charging even...

Страница 8: ...ble accessories i e Auto Gen Start or Battery Monitor 5 Remote Connection Port blue label a RJ11 port that allows the optional remote control display to be connected 6 BTS Connection Port yellow label a RJ11 port that accepts the remote Battery Temperature Sensor BTS accessory 7 Mounting Flange used to secure the inverter to a shelf or wall 8 AC Entry Exit Connections two 3 4 knockouts provided wi...

Страница 9: ...unting Flange 7 8 Power ON OFF Switch 1 Status LED Charging Inverting 2 Stacking Accessories Port red label 3 Remote Port blue label 5 Battery Temp Sensor Port yellow label 6 Magnum Net Port green label 4 Intake Air Vents and on right side 9 DC Equipment Ground Terminal 12 Positive DC Cover Positive DC Terminal underneath Negative DC Cover Negative DC Terminal underneath 11 10 ...

Страница 10: ...circuit rated therefore branch circuit rated breakers must be installed in the inverter s input wiring 17 Output circuit breakers these circuit breakers are branch rated and are only provided on the MS2012 15B and MS2012 20B models They allow the inverter AC loads to be connected directly to the inverter s output without requiring an inverter subpanel These circuit breakers pop out when they open ...

Страница 11: ...k becomes discharged either renewable DC sources solar 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 2 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 provid...

Страница 12: ...r inverter Larger electrical appliances however such as stoves water heaters etc can quickly drain your batteries and are not recommended for this application All electrical appliances are rated by the amount of power they consume The rating is printed on the product s nameplate label usually located on its chassis near the AC power cord Even though it is difficult to calculate exactly how long an...

Страница 13: ... inverter charger The more thorough 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 Inverter Charger Red and black DC terminal covers with Phillips screws AC access cover with two Phillips screws Two ...

Страница 14: ...to Sub panel SEL ECT TECH AG S M ETER SETUP SHO RE I NVERTER CHARG ER I N V C H G FA U LT P W R O N O F F O N O F F M E R C 50 R em ote C ontrol M agnum Option M E B M K B attery M onitor with shunt M agnum Option D C Shunt A C Transfer Switch Generator Power 120 240VA C Output U tility Power 120 240VA C Output F lu x C a p a c it o r G e n e r a t o r O N O F F O N O FF O N O F F O N O FF O N O F...

Страница 15: ...alled 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 out of the enclosure When mounted in an enclosed compartment airflow must be 100 cfm in order to maintai...

Страница 16: ...r from overheating under normal operating conditions After determining the mounting position refer to 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 Noncombustible surface A surface made of material that will not ignite bur...

Страница 17: ...Page 11 2009 Magnum Energy Inc Installation Figure 2 3 MS Series Dimensions 12 5 8 12 4 7 8 2 4 7 8 Keyhole slots x4 and mounting holes x4 accept up to 9 32 screw bolt 13 3 4 8 6 5 8 ...

Страница 18: ...x part number ME CB that can be purchased to allow conduit to be connected to the inverter for both the AC and DC conductors Info If using the ME CB conduit box and the AC wires are individual conductors i e not jacketed the strain reliefs can be removed and replaced with 3 4 grommets 2 3 2 Wiring Requirements All conductors that are at risk to physical damage must be protected by conduit tape or ...

Страница 19: ... and reduces the effects of inductance which improves the inverter waveform and reduces the wear of the inverter s filter capacitors Crimped 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 inve...

Страница 20: ...ox D C N egative To D C Ground Jum per D C Grounding point Vehicle chassis Electrode C onductor i e ground rod M S Series Inverter Charger M E CB Conduit Box B attery Tem p Sensor C able Inverter s D C N egative C able Inverter s D C Positive C able Inverter s D C Equipm ent Ground Wire w all m ounted view front view Figure 2 4 DC and Battery Temperature Sensor Wiring ...

Страница 21: ...or equivalent is recommended This fuse type is rated for DC operation can handle the high short circuit currents and has a time delay that allows for momentary current surges from the inverter without opening the fuse However because the fuse can be energized from both directions if it is accessible to unqualified persons the NEC requires that it be installed in a manner that the power must be dis...

Страница 22: ...nection which could lead to poor inverter charger performance and may melt the cable and terminal connections Follow figures 2 5 and 2 6 on how to connect the DC cables and 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 Kep nuts are made of stainless steel which have a high likelihood of seizure To help prevent the bo...

Страница 23: ...e cables 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 MS Series inverter charger to perform optimally a minimum battery bank of 200 AH is recommended for moderate loads 1000W and greater than 4...

Страница 24: ...The BTS provided may be extended using a RJ11 connector female to female and a standard phone cable with RJ 11 connectors to a maximum length of 40 feet However your inverter to battery cable length should not exceed the recommended distance provided in Table 2 2 To install the BTS Attach the ring terminal end of the Battery Temperature Sensor to the negative battery terminal see figure 2 5 for pr...

Страница 25: ...eaker 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 ...

Страница 26: ...erter s input and a dedicated panel sub panel 1 between the inverter s output wiring and the AC loads These systems use the circuit breakers provided in the panels as the overcurrent protection and the AC disconnect device 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 breake...

Страница 27: ...e 2 9 MS Series Inverter Charger AC Wiring Access Panel AC Input Strain Relief Clamp AC Access Panel AC Input Circuit Breaker CB3 AC Output 2 Circuit Breaker CB2 on 15B 20B output breaker models only AC Output 1 Circuit Breaker CB1 on 15B 20B output breaker models only AC Output Strain Relief Clamp ...

Страница 28: ...to allow 30 amps for each leg i e AC HOT 1 and AC HOT 2 IDEAL Industries Inc www idealindustries com manufactures a crimp connector PN 412 and a separate insulator PN 417 that will allow up to two 8 AWG wires with one 6 AWG wire to be connected together Info For marine installations and to comply with ABYC requirements the six pole AC terminal is provided with a stainless steel wire protector to p...

Страница 29: ... the strain reliefs clamps Tighten the strain relief clamp securely on the cable 2 Connect the hot BLACK wire from the HOT 1 OUT terminal to the sub panel main breaker or to the hot connections on the outlets if using the output breaker versions Tighten the HOT 1 OUT terminal to 16 in lbf 1 8 N m Info Depending on the AC wiring configuration you may need to connect a wire to the HOT 2 OUT terminal...

Страница 30: ...nverter pass thru capability limited by model used 15B 30 amps 20B 40 amps Want dedicated charging and dedicated pass thru while the AC source is on Requires a separate inverter sub panel May need to power 240 VAC loads when AC source is on requires 120 240 VAC source Requires a separate inverter sub panel Appropriate Models MS2012 MS2812 MS4024 MS2012 MS2812 MS4024 MS2012 20B MS2012 15B MS2012 MS...

Страница 31: ... A C N EU T O U T to S ub P ane l Sub Panel and Outlets Inverter Loads 120 VA C 120 VA C AC G RO UNDS to from both P anels ON OFF O N O FF O N O F F O N O F F O N O FF O N O FF O N O F F O N O F F O N O FF O N O FF O N O F F O N O FF O N O F 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 O N O...

Страница 32: ... M a in P a nel A C N EU T O U T to S ub P ane l A C H O T 2 IN from M a in P a nel A C H OT 2 OU T to S ub P ane l 120 VA C Sub Panel and Outlets Inverter Loads 120 VA C 120 VA C 120 VA C AC G RO UNDS to from both P anels ON OFF O N O FF O N O F F O N O F F O N O FF O N O FF O N O F F O N O F F O N O FF O N O FF O N O F F O N O FF O N O F F 60 Maximum 60 amp breaker single pole required to invert...

Страница 33: ... a in P a nel A C N EU T O U T x2 A C H OT 2 OU T D irect from inverter Inverter Loads 120 VA C 120 VA C AC G RO UNDS to from both P anels ON OFF O N O FF O N O F F O N O F F O N O FF O N O FF O N O F F O N O F F O N O FF O N O FF O N O F F O N O FF O N O F F 30 Maximum breaker size required to inverter AC input depends on model used MS2012 15B 30 amp breaker single pole MS2012 20B 40amp breaker s...

Страница 34: ...H O T 1 IN from M a in P a nel A C H OT 1 OU T to S ub P ane l A C N E U T IN from M a in P a nel A C N EU T O U T to S ub P ane l A C H O T 2 IN from M a in P a nel AC G RO UNDS to from both P anels ON OFF O N O FF O N O F F O N O F F O N O FF O N O FF O N O F F O N O F F O N O FF O N O FF O N O F F O N O FF O N O F F 30 Maximum 30 amp breaker double pole required to inverter AC input 30 In Mobil...

Страница 35: ...E U T IN from M a in P a nel A C N EU T O U T to S ub P ane l A C H O T 2 IN from M a in P a nel A C H OT 2 OU T to S ub P ane l Sub Panel and Outlets Inverter Loads 120 VA C 120 VA C AC G RO UNDS to from both P anels ON OFF O N O FF O N O F F O N O F F O N O FF O N O FF O N O F F O N O F F O N O FF O N O FF O N O F F O N O FF O N O F F 30 Maximum 30 amp breaker double pole required to inverter AC...

Страница 36: ...pment 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 isolated from ...

Страница 37: ...ounding points in the inverter s two electrical systems to the common earth ground Method 1 see figure 2 17 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 largest conductor in the DC system usually ...

Страница 38: ...C Ground Rod Method 2 Method 3 see figure 2 19 The AC Grounding Electrode Conductor GEC AC is bonded to the DC ground point and the DC Grounding Electrode Conductor GEC DC is the only connection to the Grounding Electrode which must be a rod pipe or plate electrode In this method since there is only one connection to the ground rod the DC Grounding Electrode Conductor is not required to be larger ...

Страница 39: ...from where a ground fault may occur In accordance with the NEC use Table 2 5 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 ove...

Страница 40: ...rmer Galvanic Isolators 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 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 Inver...

Страница 41: ...ped 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 subpanel separate from a main electrical panel it should have a removable wire that allows the neutral buss to be unbonded from the ground bus...

Страница 42: ... inverter 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 1 2 3 4 Figure 2 22 Disconnecting the Ground to Neutral connection Neutral to Ground Connection Green Wi...

Страница 43: ...res with both utility service and a photovoltaic system must have a permanent plaque or directory providing the location of the service disconnecting means 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 24 is provided to inform all personnel that an inverter is installed in your electric...

Страница 44: ...ring 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 5 watts is default setting is connected to the inverter or the search mode is turned OFF with a remote display ME RC The 10 watt or greater light bulb is used because it is a sufficient load to bring the inverter out of search mode up to full voltage 5 Check the...

Страница 45: ...ided 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 automatically goes back into search mode to min...

Страница 46: ...eshape The PI feature allows the charger voltage and current to change independently These two features maximize the real power available from either 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...

Страница 47: ...ttery 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 prevent excessive loss of water in flooded batteries or drying out of GEL AGM batte...

Страница 48: ...g in Battery Temperature Sensor BTS is used to determine the battery temperature around the batteries this information allows the multistage 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 77 F 25 C the Absorb and Float charge voltage increases and if th...

Страница 49: ...rt when 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 ...

Страница 50: ...tch there is a fault condition such as low battery high battery overload overtemperature or an internal fault Refer to the Troubleshooting section to help diagnose clear the fault condition Slow flash blinks on once every 8 seconds Indicates float charging and the inverter is in Standby Mode the external AC power that is connected to the inverters input is passing thru the inverter and is powering...

Страница 51: ...turn off based on low battery voltage The inverter turns off automatically after the battery voltage has been below this setting for more than one minute This protects the batteries from over discharge and the AC loads from unregulated power brown outs 03 Batt AmpHrs This setting allows the user to input the battery bank size in amp hours which tells the charger how long to charge the batteries in...

Страница 52: ...iquid 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 Mobile ...

Страница 53: ...ion The inverter has turned off because the connected loads are larger than the inverters 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 a...

Страница 54: ...e inverter will need to be reset To reset the inverter Press and hold the Power ON OFF pushbutton see figure 4 1 for approximately fifteen 15 seconds until the Charging Inverting Status LED comes on and flashes rapidly once the rapid flashing has begun release the Power ON OFF pushbutton The Status LED will go off after the pushbutton is released After the inverter reset is completed press the ON ...

Страница 55: ... voltage range 60 to 140 VAC 120 VAC nominal Power factor 0 95 General Features and Capabilities Transfer relay capability 30 AAC maximum each input 60 AAC total 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 dr...

Страница 56: ...un less efficiently due to the impact of power factor losses Figure 4 2 MS Series Efficiency Chart A 3 AC Input Voltage to Output Charge Amps The following chart 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 n...

Страница 57: ... current Class T fuse with mounting block and protective cover available in 300 and 400 amps A 4 3 Remote Control Display The ME RCTM Remote Control is simple to use an easy to read LCD screen and at a glance LEDs display complete inverter charger status Soft 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 Inver...

Страница 58: ...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...

Страница 59: ...d 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 volt age of the inverter i e 12 24 volts and Multiply this by how many days the loads will need to run without ha...

Страница 60: ...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...

Страница 61: ... C battery 200 A H 12 volt battery bank two strings of two 6 volt batteries wired in series and connected in Parallel Series String 6 VD C 6 VD C 6 VD C battery 200 A H 6 VD C battery 200 A H over current protection Parallel String 200 A H 200 A H 12 volt battery bank parallel two 12 volt batteries to 12 VD C inverter total capacity 200 A H Parallel String 100 A H 100 A H over current protection 1...

Страница 62: ...6 VD C battery 200 A H 6 VD C battery 200 A H Series String 6 VD C 6 VD C 6 VD C 6 VD C Parallel String 200 A H 200 A H 24 volt battery bank two strings of two 12 volt batteries wired in series and connected in parallel 12 VD C battery 100 A H over current protection to 24 VD C inverter total capacity 200 A H Series String 12 VD C 12 VD C 12 VD C battery 100 A H 12 VD C battery 100 A H 12 VD C bat...

Страница 63: ...ergy the original purchaser must prove the product s original date of purchase by a dated bill of sale itemized receipt 5 The original purchaser shall return the product prepaid to Magnum Energy in Everett WA After the completion of service under this limited warranty Magnum Energy will return the product prepaid to the original purchaser via a Magnum selected non expedited surface freight within ...

Страница 64: ...Magnum Energy Inc 2211 West Casino Rd Everett WA 98204 Phone 425 353 8833 Fax 425 353 8390 Web www magnumenergy com MS Series Owner s Manual PN 64 0007 Rev A ...

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