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Figure 2, Top Side Features

Standard Features and Benefi ts

The MM Series inverter 

converts 12 Volts Direct Current (VDC) power 

from your battery to 120 Volts Alternating Current (VAC) power.

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models with the multi-stage battery charger feature, the incoming AC 

power is optimized using Power Factor Correction (PFC) technology to 

keep the inverter’s battery bank fully charged. This inverter is de-

signed to allow easy installation and use and with its die-cast alumi-

num baseplate, which ensures maximum durability and cooler more 

ef

fi

 cient operation.  

The inverter is equipped with the following features:

• 600 or 1200 watts continuous (depending on model) at 25° Celsius.
• Numerous protection features 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 (battery charger models) for charging 

batteries that are extremely low. 

• Automatic 4-stage battery charger with power factor correction and

temperature compensation – for optimum battery charging (models 

with battery charger and using the temperature sensor).

• Modern and aesthetically pleasing design with large AC wiring 

compartment (provides easy access to AC wiring for simple and 

quick connections) and 360° DC connection terminals with color-

coded insulating covers.

• True RMS output voltage regulation to ensure the inverter will deliver

the correct amount of power – within the DC input voltage range and 

the continuous output power level.

• Quick connection accessory and remote ports – easily accepts 

several optional remote controls and the Battery Temp. Sensor.

1.0 Introduction

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Содержание MM Series

Страница 1: ...Owner s Manual MM Series Inverters ...

Страница 2: ...ipment is at your own risk Contact Information Magnum Energy Inc 2211 West Casino Rd Everett WA 98204 Phone 425 353 8833 Fax 425 353 8390 Web www magnumenergy com Record the unit s model and serial number in case you need to provide this information in the future It is much easier to record this information now instead of trying to gather it after the unit has been installed Model Serial Number MM...

Страница 3: ... Do not operate the inverter if it has been damaged Do not dismantle the inverter there are no user serviceable parts contained in this product Attempting to service the unit yourself could cause electrical shock Internal capacitors remain charged after all power is disconnected No AC or DC disconnects are provided as an integral part of this inverter Both AC and DC disconnects must be provided as...

Страница 4: ...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 explo sion always connect the cables to the batteries first Then connect the cables to the inverter Us...

Страница 5: ...ns 14 Battery Bank Wiring 15 Inverter to Battery Bank Wiring 15 DC Ground Wire 16 DC Negative Wire 16 Battery Temperature Sensor Battery charger models only 16 DC Positive Wire 16 AC Wiring 17 Neutral to Safety Ground Bonding 17 AC Wiring Connections 17 AC Wire Size and Overcurrent Protection 18 AC Input Wiring 19 AC Output Wiring 20 Ground Fault Circuit Interruption Breakers 20 Functional Test 21...

Страница 6: ...ed DC Wire Overcurrent Device 12 Table 2 DC Wire Size For Increased Distance 12 Table 3 Wire Color to AC Wire Connection 17 Table 4 Minimum Wire Size to Circuit breaker Size 18 Table 5 Factory Default Settings 26 Table 6 Troubleshooting Guide 27 Table 7 MM Series Specifications 28 Table of Contents Appendix A Remote Control and Monitoring 29 Using the MM R and MM RC Remotes 29 ON OFF Switch 30 Mon...

Страница 7: ...Inverter MM Series Models MM612 a 600 watt inverter with 7 amp AC transfer relay The AC input and output are provided with pigtail wires to allow hardwiring to an AC distribution panel Features neutral to ground switching for mobile applications MM1212 a 1200 watt inverter charger with 12 amp AC transfer relay and 70 amp 4 stage PFC charger The AC input and output are provided with pigtail wires t...

Страница 8: ...plies for phones drills and other like devices may not run or be damaged by modified sine wave inverters Appliances and Run Time The MM Series inverter can power a wide range of household appliances including small motors clocks and other electrical devices As with 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 depe...

Страница 9: ...e 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 battery charger models for charging batteries that are extremely low Automatic 4 stage battery charger with power factor correction and temperature compensation for optimum battery charging models with battery charger and us...

Страница 10: ...s for all AC input and output connections on the inverter Figure 3 Front and Back Side Features 9 Warning and information label provides pertinent information for safely using the inverter 10 REMOTE port connection a RJ11 connector that allows an optional remote control to be connected 11 ACCESSORY PORT connection a RJ11 connector only available for models with the battery charger to allow the Bat...

Страница 11: ...nly A plug in external Battery Temperature Sensor BTS is provided for units with the battery charger feature When installed the BTS automatically adjusts the battery chargers BULK ABSORB and FLOAT voltage set points based on temperature for better charging performance and longer battery life If the temperature sensor is NOT installed and the batteries are subjected to large temperature changes the...

Страница 12: ...lanning and designing your installation Unpacking and Inspection Carefully remove the MM Series inverter from its shipping container and inspect all contents Verify the following items are included The MM Inverter Red and black DC terminal covers AC access cover with two screws Two 1 2 hex head kep nuts installed on the DC terminals Battery Temperature Sensor battery charger models only MM Series ...

Страница 13: ...nergy Inc Figure 6 Basic Installation Diagram AC Main Panel MM Series Inverter DC disconnect and overcurrent device Battery Bank AC IN AC Loads VCR TV Tools AC Sub Panel AC Outlet AC OUT DC Ground 2 0 Installation 7 ...

Страница 14: ... The ambient air temperature should be between 32 F 0 C and 104 F 40 C realize that the inverter s output specifications are rated at 77 F 25 C so the cooler the better within this range Ventilated In order for the inverter to provide full output power and avoid over temperature fault conditions do not cover or block the inverters ventilation openings or install this inverter in an area with limit...

Страница 15: ...periodically See Figure 8 for the MM Series inverter dimensions Mounting Orientation To meet regulatory requirements the MM Series inverter can only be mounted on a horizontal surface shelf or table or a vertical surface wall or bulkhead either right side up or upside down as shown in Figure 7 The inverter must be mounted on a non combustible surface and this surface and the mounting hardware must...

Страница 16: ...ehicle boat Conductors passing through walls bulkheads or other structural members must be protected to minimize insulation damage such as chafing which can be caused by vibration or constant rubbing Always check for existing electrical plumbing or other areas of potential damage prior to making cuts in structural surfaces bulk heads or walls Make sure all wires have a smooth bend radius and do no...

Страница 17: ... requirement for the DC terminals is between 10 to 12 foot pounds If you don t have a torque wrench ensure all DC terminals are tight and cannot move CAUTION Be aware that overtightening and misthreading 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 recommended disconnect overcurrent prote...

Страница 18: ...5 amps Maximum DC Input Current 125 amps 175 amps Minimum Wire Size 4 AWG 1 AWG Maximum DC Overcurrent Device 125 amps 200 amps DC Ground Wire Size 6 AWG 6 AWG Inverter Model If the inverter is expected to operate at a distance greater than three feet from the battery bank the DC wire will need to be increased to overcome the increase in resistance which affects the performance of the inverter Con...

Страница 19: ...d using a class T type or equivalent This fuse type is rated for DC operation can handle the high short circuit currents and allows for momentary current surges from the inverter 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 have them at the same vo...

Страница 20: ...operly 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 and positive connected backwards You must verify the correct voltage polarity BEFORE connecting the DC wires or damage may occur Crimped and sealed copper ring terminal lugs with a 5 16 hole should be used ...

Страница 21: ...the batteries to access the terminals and vent caps as applicable Also allow at least 1 of space between the batteries to provide good air flow DO NOT mount the batteries directly under the inverter Info To ensure the best performance from your inverter system do not use old or untested batteries Batteries should be of the same size type rating and age CAUTION Install batteries in a well ventilate...

Страница 22: ... then remove the fuse or open the circuit breaker WARNING DO NOT close the DC fuse DC disconnect or close the DC circuit breaker to enable battery power to the inverter at this time This will occur in the Functional Test after the installation is complete Route and connect an appropriately sized DC positive wire RED from the DC fuse block or circuit breaker assembly to the inverter s positive DC t...

Страница 23: ...C source is powering the inverter loads While inverting the MM inverters use an internal relay that automatically connects the AC neutral output terminal to the vehicle boat s ground However when an external AC source is connected another neutral to ground connection is introduced in the system When the MM Series is connected to this external AC source the internal relay automatically opens the ne...

Страница 24: ...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 required for both the AC input and AC output wiring Most inverter s that are hardwired use a service distri bution panel wired to the inverter s input main panel and a dedicat ed panel between the inverter s output wiring and the AC loads sub pane...

Страница 25: ...elief on the AC IN open ing Refer to Table 4 for minimum wire size and overcurrent protection required for the AC input wiring 2 Remove about two inches of the insulating jacket from the AC cable and then separate the three wires and strip about 3 4 of insulation from each wire 3 Using approved AC wire connectors connect the incoming Hot In Neutral In and Ground wires to the MM Series AC wires col...

Страница 26: ... AC wire connectors connect the outgoing Hot Out Neutral Out and AC Ground wires to the MM Series AC wires colored red HOT OUT white with black stripe NEU OUT and green AC GROUND respectively Gently pull on the wires to ensure they are securely held together and check to see that no bare wire is exposed 6 After making the AC output connections secure the AC output cable by tightening the strain re...

Страница 27: ... power 5 Check the output voltage of the inverter by connecting a true RMS multimeter to the outlets powered by the inverter Verify the voltage is 120 VAC 5 VAC If not using a true RMS meter the output AC volt age could indicate from 90 to 130 VAC 6 Turn on or connect a load to the outlets and verify it comes on Continue to keep the load connected and turned on 7 Press the remote ON OFF switch to ...

Страница 28: ...ces as long as the inverter is enabled turned on Info You must use the ME RC remote to adjust the VAC dropout setting which in turn determines the VAC dropout threshold Transfer time When the AC power falls below the VAC dropout threshold voltage 80 VAC default setting the relay transfers from Transfer Mode to Invert Mode in about 16 milliseconds While the MM Series is not designed as a computer U...

Страница 29: ...s a situation the inverter can t handle then it will shut down and attempt to protect itself the battery bank and your appliances If there is a condition that causes one of the following five faults to be enabled refer to the Troubleshooting section to diagnose and clear the fault Low Battery Whenever the battery voltage falls to a low level 10 VDC default setting for more than one minute the inve...

Страница 30: ...sorb charging provides the bat teries with a constant voltage and reduces the DC charging current in order to maintain the bulk voltage setting The absorb charging time is 120 minutes determined by the Battery AmpHrs selection Float Charging The third charging stage occurs at the end of the ab sorb charging time While float charging also known as a maintenance charge the batteries are kept fully c...

Страница 31: ...rter s output to power the AC loads Blinks on once every second The inverter is on and using energy from the battery The inverter is either providing full power to the loads connected to the inverter or it s in Search Mode and ready to supply AC power to the loads connected to the inverter Protection Mode There are five fault conditions that will cause the inverter to shut down Low Battery High Ba...

Страница 32: ...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 Battery AmpHrs This setting allows the user to input the battery bank size in amp hours which provides information to the charger on how long to charge the batteries in the Absorb Charging stage Battery Type Sets the type of batteri...

Страница 33: ...til the green Status LED comes on If this fault does not clear the unit will need to be serviced Inverter s status light is off Inverter is switched OFF or there is no DC voltage battery connected to inverter Switch the inverter ON Connect a battery with correct voltage to the inverter AC input won t connect AC IN on remote blinks The incoming AC voltage will not be accepted if it is below the VAC...

Страница 34: ...er current at 12 6Vdc NA 70 ADC Charger efficiency maximum NA 88 Power factor 10 to 100 charge NA 0 95 Input current for rated charger output NA 9 AAC Temperature compensation NA Yes with BTS General Features and Capabilities Protection circuitry Low High Battery Over temp Overload Corrosion protection PCB s conformal coated powder coated chassis Output circuit breaker 7A switchable 12A switchable...

Страница 35: ...model ME RC50 Full feature remote with backlit LCD display and LED in dicators for inverter and charger status Provides full menu access for easy selection and adjustment comes with 50 cable The ME RC50 is used for many inverter models and has additional features that are not functional with the MM Series inverter However it can be used with all MM Series inverter models MM612 requires serial numb...

Страница 36: ...r the AC loads To put the charger in standby press and hold the ON OFF switch for three seconds you must be in the Charge Mode When this happens the charging indicators BULK ABSORB and FLOAT will go off To activate the charger press and hold the ON OFF switch for three seconds again When the charger is again activated one of the charging indicators will come on to show the current charge stage WAR...

Страница 37: ...efault setting Your batteries need to be charged this fault condition will automatically clear when the battery voltage exceeds 12 5 VDC Blinks On 2 times every 4 seconds High Battery Voltage the battery voltage is above 15 5 VDC Reduce or turn off the external charging source to bring the battery voltage down Blinks On 3 times every 4 seconds Over temperature condition The internal temperature of...

Страница 38: ...rger reduces the charge rate to maintain temperature or 2 The AC input voltage has fallen below 85 VAC the charger reduces the charge rate to help stabilize the incoming AC voltage Off charger is not in Absorption Charge mode FLOAT green On solid Float Charging at the end of the absorb charging time the charger reduces the charge voltage to maintain the batteries at 13 4 VDC determined by the Batt...

Страница 39: ...t 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 Battery Configuration The battery bank must be wired to match the inverter s DC input volt age specifications 12 VDC In addition the batteries can be...

Страница 40: ...ation 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 ex ample below Figure 16 four 6 VDC 200 AHr batteries are combined into two strings resulting in a 12 VDC 400 AHr battery bank Figure 15 Parallel Battery Wiring Figure 16 Series Parallel Battery Wiring 34 12 volt battery bank to...

Страница 41: ...tighten 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 those that vary more than 0 3 VDC of each other Check all cable runs for signs of chafing replace if necessary Check the inverter s cooling vents clean as necessary RV Marine Off Season Storage When pl...

Страница 42: ...iginal 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 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 ...

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Страница 44: ... 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 0008 Rev B ...

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