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3 .   O P E R A T I O N

1 .   O p e r a t in g   t h e   I n v e r t e r

T he  R D  S eries   inverter/ cha rger  ha s   two  m odes   of  opera tion:   I NV E R T E R   ( prov iding

power  to  y our  a pplia nces   from   the  ba tteries )   a nd  AC   ( running  from   s hore  power  or  a
genera tor) .   W henever  the  inv erter  is   in  AC   m ode,   it  pa s s es   power  directly   to  y our
a pplia nces   a s   well  a s   recha rges   the  ba tteries   us ing  a   3 - s ta ge  ba ttery   cha rger  ( B ulk ,
Abs orption  a nd  Floa t) .     T his   a pproa ch  to  ba ttery   cha rging  prov ides   ra pid  a nd  com -
plete  cha rging  cy cles   without  pla cing  undue  s tres s   on  the  ba tteries .     I nverter  opera -
tion  is   fully   a utom a tic.

S e a r c h

W ith  s ea rch  m ode  ena bled,   the  inv erter  puls es   the  AC   output  look ing  for  a n

electrica l  a pplia nce  ( ty pica lly   5   to  1 0 0   wa tts ,   depending  upon  the  s etting  y ou’ve
s elected) .     W henever  there  is   no  loa d  detected,   the  inverter  a utom a tica lly   goes   into
s ea rch  m ode  ( s leep)   to  m inim ize  energy   cons um ption.     During  this   tim e,   the
inverter ’s   green  LE D  fla s hes   ( fa s t)   to  indica te  S E AR C H  m ode.   W hen  a n  a pplia nce  is
s witched  on  ins ide  the  coa ch,   the  inverter  recognizes   the  need  for  power  a nd  a uto-
m a tica lly   s ta rts   the  inv erter

I n v e r t e r   M o d e
W henever  AC   S hore  Power  is   no  longer  s ens ed,   the  inv erter  a utom a tica lly   tra ns fers
to  ba ttery   power  with  no  interruption  to  y our  a pplia nces .     T he  inv erter ’s   green  LE D
fla s hes   once  every   2   s econds   ( m edium   fla s h)   to  indica te  it  is   running  on  ba ttery
power  a nd  prov iding  AC   to  the  coa ch.

A C   S h o r e   P o w e r   M o d e

W henever  AC   S hore  Power  is   s ens ed,   the  inv erter  a utom a tica lly   tra ns fers   to  the

s hore  power  with  m inim a l  interruption  to  y our  a pplia nces .

B u lk   C h a r g e   M o d e

W henever  the  inv erter  is   running  on  nom ina l  AC   S hore  Power,   it  cha rges   the

ba tteries .   T he  inverter ’s   green  LE D  s ta y s   ON  ( s olid)   to  indica te  the  firs t  s ta ge  of
cha rging.     During  bulk   cha rging,   the  cha rger  s upplies   the  m a x im um   a m ount  of  con-
s ta nt  current  to  the  ba tteries .   As   the  ba ttery   volta ge  ris es   to  a   s et  va lue  ( ty pica lly
2 8 . 2   V DC   for  G E L,   2 8 . 6   V DC   for  AG M,   a nd  2 9 . 2   V DC   for  liquid  lea d  a cid) ,   the  cha rger
will  then  s witch  to  the  nex t  cha rging  m ode.

A b s o r p t io n   C h a r g e   M o d e

As   the  inverter  continues   to  run  on  nom ina l  AC   S hore  Power,   a nd  the  ba tteries

ha ve  been  s ucces s fully   bulk   cha rged,   the  cha rger  enters   its   s econd  s ta ge  of  cha rging.
T he  inverter ’s   green  LE D  fla s hes   once  ev ery   s econd  ( fa s t  fla s h)   to  indica te  a bs orption
cha rging  for  1   -   3   hours   depending  upon  ba ttery   ba nk   s election  ( refer  to  the  ME
S eries   R em ote  m a nua l) .     T he  cha rger  then  s witches   to  its   fina l  cha rging  m ode.

F lo a t   C h a r g e   M o d e

As   AC   s hore  power  continues ,   the  inv erter ’s   green  LE D  fla s hes   once  every   8

s econds   ( s low  fla s h)   to  indica te  the  third  a nd  fina l  s ta ge  of  cha rging.     T he  ba tteries
a re  held  a t  the  floa t  v olta ge  ( ty pica lly   1 3 . 6   V DC   for  G E L,   2 6 . 2   V DC   for  AG M,   a nd  1 3 . 4
V DC   for  liquid  lea d  a cid)   a s   long  a s   AC   is   pres ent  a t  the  inverter ’s   input.     Floa t  cha rg-
ing  reduces   ba ttery   ga s s ing,   m inim izes   wa tering  requirem ents   ( for  flooded  ba tteries )
a nd  ens ures   the  ba tteries   a re  m a inta ined  a t  optim um   ca pa city.

B a t t e r y   S a v e r

T M

  M o d e

Des igned  to  k eep  ba tteries   fully   cha rged  over  long  periods   ( s tora ge)   without

dry ing  them   out.     W henever  the  cha rger  is   in  floa t  for  4   hours   with  no  DC   loa ds
running,   the  cha rger  will  turn  OFF.     I f  the  ba ttery   volta ge  drops   below  2 5 . 0   V DC ,   the
cha rger  will  a utom a tica lly   initia te  floa t  m ode  to  return  them   to  a   full  cha rge.

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Страница 1: ...R D S eries I nverter Chargers Operator s Manual ...

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Страница 3: ...ll electrical work must be performed in accordance with local state and federal electrical codes Read all instructions and safety information contained in this manual before installing or using this product This product is designed for indoor compartment installation I t must not be exposed to rain snow moisture or liquids of any type Use insulated tools to reduce the chance of electrical shock or...

Страница 4: ...tteries 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 explosion always connect the cables to the batteries first Then connect the cables to the inve...

Страница 5: ... Tools R equired 8 Wiring 8 AC Connections 8 DC Connections 8 AC Grounding 8 DC Grounding 8 Torque R equirements 9 AC Main P anel 9 Circuit Protection 9 Wire R outing 9 3 Installation 11 In verter Mounting 11 Battery Installation 11 Battery Cables and Sizing 12 DC Wiring 12 DC Grounding 12 Negativ e Cable 12 Positiv e Cable 12 Battery Wiring 13 Parallel Connection 13 Series Connection 15 Series P ...

Страница 6: ... 26 Configuring the I nverter 27 3 O pe r a tion 2 8 1 Operating the I nverter 29 S earch 29 I nverter Mode 29 AC S hore Power Mode 29 Bulk Charge Mode 29 Absorption Charge Mode 29 Float Charge Mode 29 Battery S averTM Mode 29 Fault or Alarm Conditions 31 Low Battery 31 High Battery 31 Overload 31 Overtemperature 31 4 T r ou ble s h ootin g 3 3 1 Basic Troubleshooting 33 5 P r e v e n tiv e Ma in ...

Страница 7: ...g the optional remote control you can easily operate your inverter from any where within your motor coach 2 S ta n da r d F e a tu r e s Four Power Models R D1824 R D2824 R D4024 S helf Bulkhead or Upside Down Mounting Modified S ine Wave Output Power Factor Corrected Charger S ine Wave R S 485 Communication Port Remote Port Flash Programming ON OFF I nverter mounted S witch with LED I ndicator 50...

Страница 8: ...Ó 2003 Magnum Energy I nc 2 1 I N T R O D U CT I O N F igu r e 1 R D S e r ie s I n v e r te r Ch a r ge r ...

Страница 9: ...eral variables including the size and the type of appliance the type of batteries installed in your recreational vehicle 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 time your appliances can run Appliances such as TVs VCR s stereos computers coffee pots incandescent lights and toasters can all be success...

Страница 10: ... L E D a n d Con n e ction P or ts Charging I nverting LED S tack Port Magnum Net Port Remote Port Battery Temp S ensor Port 1 I N T R O D U CT I O N Power ON OFF S witch F igu r e 3 R D S e r ie s I n v e r te r Ch a r ge r E le ctr ica l Con n e ction P oin ts AC Connections DC Connections ...

Страница 11: ...conds I ndicates float charge when batteries are fully charged and the inverter is connected to shore power LED off I ndicates a fault condition such as low battery overload or over temperature Remote Control Port accepts connector for Magnum remote control cable BTS Port accepts connector for remote battery temperature sensor cable MagnumNet Communication Port accepts connector for Auto Gen S tar...

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Страница 13: ...de down I t must be securely fastened to a shelf bulkhead or other structural part Allow enough clearance to access the AC and DC connection points as well as the inverter s controls and status indicator As with any inverter it should be located as close to the batteries as possible Longer battery cable runs tend to loose efficiency and reduce the overall performance of an inverter L oca tin g D e...

Страница 14: ...n s Battery to inverter cabling should be only as long as required I f using 2 0 AWG cables do not exceed 5 feet one way for 12 VDC systems Crimped and sealed copper ring terminal lugs with a 5 16 hole should be used to connect the battery cables to the inverter s DC terminals A C G r ou n din g The AC Ground connection located in the AC compartment must be wired to the main AC Ground of the distr...

Страница 15: ...allation W ir e R ou tin g Determine all wire routes throughout the vehicle both to and from the inverter Conductors that are at risk to physical damage must be protected by conduit tape or placed in a raceway Conductors passing through walls bulkheads or other struc tural members must be protected to minimize insulation damage such as chafing During the installation always avoid placing conductor...

Страница 16: ... a r ge r B a s e P la te Mounting S crew Placements T a ble 2 R e com m e n de d B a tte r y Ca ble S iz in g I n v e r te r R D 1 8 2 4 R D 2 8 2 4 R D 4 0 2 4 DC Rating 90 amps 140 amps 180 amps 1 to 3 ft 2 0 AWG 2 0 AWG 4 0 AWG 3 to 5 ft 4 0 AWG 4 0 AWG 4 0 AWG 5 to 10 ft 4 0 AWG 4 0 AWG 4 0 AWG ...

Страница 17: ...s Remove the in verter and drill pilot holes into the mounting surface S ecure the inverter to the mounting surface using appropriate screws and lockwashers Remove the inverter s AC access panel in accommodate the AC I nput and Output wiring and conduit B a tte r y I n s ta lla tion NOTE To ensure the best performance from your inverter system do not use old or untested batteries Batteries must be...

Страница 18: ...A R N I N G D e e n e r giz e a ll s ou r ce s of pow e r in clu din g ba tte r ie s D C s h or e pow e r A C a n d A C ge n e r a tor if a pplica ble CA U T I O N I n v e r te r is N O T pola r ity pr ote cte d V e r ify pr ope r pola r ity B E F O R E con n e ctin g th e ba tte r y ca ble s NOTE DO NOT connect the battery cables to the inverter until all wiring is complete and the correct DC vol...

Страница 19: ...e lug inverter negative cable lug battery terminal ring washer lock washer nut S e r ie s Con n e ction m u ltiple 6 V D C ba tte r ie s to cr e a te a 2 4 V D C s tr in g A parallel connection combines overall battery capacity by the number of batter ies in the string Even though there are multiple batteries the voltage remains the same I n the example on the next page Figure 7 four 6 VDC 220 AHr...

Страница 20: ... 12 VDC 6 V D C 6 V D C 6 V D C 6 V D C TO 12 VDC I NVERTER F igu r e 8 S e r ie s B a tte r y W ir in g individual battery capacity 200 AHr 6 VDC combined battery capacity 200 AHr 24 VDC 6 V D C 6 V D C 6 V D C 6 V D C F igu r e 7 P a r a lle l B a tte r y W ir in g individual battery capacity 100 AHr 12 VDC combined battery capacity 400 AHr 12 VDC 1 2 V D C 1 2 V D C 1 2 V D C 1 2 V D C TO 12 VD...

Страница 21: ...Con n e ction fou r 6 V D C ba tte r ie s to cr e a te a 1 2 V D C ba n k A series parallel connection increases both voltage and capacity using smaller lower voltage batteries I n the example at the left Figure 9 four 6 VDC 200 AHr batteries are combined into two pairs resulting in a 12 VDC 400 AHr bank Connect the negative battery terminal of one 6 VDC battery to the positive of the next creatin...

Страница 22: ...u r e 1 1 S e r ie s B a tte r y W ir in g F u s e P la ce m e n t F igu r e 1 0 P a r a lle l B a tte r y W ir in g F u s e P la ce m e n t 6 V D C 6 V D C 6 V D C 6 V D C TO 12 VDC I NVERTER TO 24 VDC I NVERTER 6 V D C 6 V D C 6 V D C 6 V D C I n line fuse I n line fuse 1 2 V D C 1 2 V D C 1 2 V D C 1 2 V D C TO 12 VDC I NVERTER I n line fuse ...

Страница 23: ...r open the circuit breaker and connect a short cable same rating as the battery cables to one end of the fuse block Connect the short cable to the positive battery terminal Connect the positive cable R ED from the inverter to the assembly DO NOT connect the positive cable to the inverter at this time S ecurely tighten the fuse block s lugs Once the entire installation is complete reinsert the fuse...

Страница 24: ...1 4 R D S e r ie s I n v e r te r Ch a r ge r A C W ir in g A cce s s P a n e l AC Output Cable Clamp AC I nput Cable Clamp Positive Battery Terminal Negative Battery Terminal DC Chassis Ground AC I nput Circuit Breaker AC Access Cover AC Output 1 Circuit Breaker optional AC Output 2 Circuit Breaker optional R D S eries Nameplate Label ...

Страница 25: ... ca blin g NOTE Read all instructions and cautionary markings located at the beginning of this manual and in the pre installation section before installing the inverter and batteries The minimum wire size for all R D S eries models must be 10 AWG The installer must provide the appropriate circuit protection for the wire size used Refer to appropriate electrical codes for wire sizing and circuit pr...

Страница 26: ...gu r e 1 5 R D S e r ie s I n v e r te r Ch a r ge r A C W ir in g D ia gr a m located on back of cover plate F igu r e 1 6 R D S e r ie s I n v e r te r Ch a r ge r A C T e r m in a l B lock NEUT OUT HOT 2 OUT HOT 1 OUT HOT 2 I N HOT 1 I N NEUT I N AC Ground ...

Страница 27: ...r e fe r to dia gr a m s on th e follow in g pa ge s Route the cable and conduit from the AC distribution panel to the inverter s AC OUTPUT conduit clamp Tighten the clamp securely on the conduit Connect the hot BLACK wire to the AC OUTPUT 1 HOT terminal Tighten the terminal to 16 inch pounds NOTE I f using dual outputs connect the R ED wire to the AC OUTPUT 2 HOT terminal Connect the neutral Whit...

Страница 28: ... 0 V A C F igu r e 1 9 a T y pica l W ir in g D u a l I N D u a l O U T 1 2 0 V A C 2 4 0 V A C NEUT OUT Dual Wires HOT 2 OUT HOT 1 OUT Jumper Recommended HOT 2 I N HOT 1 I N NEUT I N AC Ground NEUT OUT HOT 2 OUT Jumper Recommended HOT 2 I N HOT 1 I N NEUT I N AC Ground Jumper Recommended HOT 1 OUT NEUT OUT Dual Wires HOT 2 OUT HOT 1 OUT HOT 2 I N HOT 1 I N NEUT I N Dual Wires AC Ground Dual Wires...

Страница 29: ...Amp K itchen Bath 30 Amp Main L1 20 Amp Microwave 20 Amp Rear Outlets 20 Amp Front Outlets L1 L2 AC Main Breaker Panel 30 Amp Air Conditioning Water Heater Outlets I nverter Charger AC I nput Wiring AC Output Wiring AC S ub panel Microwave 30 Amp Outlet TV Entertainment I nverted Outlets AC Output 1 20 Amp AC Output 2 20 Amp I nverter Charger AC I nput Wiring AC Main Breaker Panel 30 Amp Air Condi...

Страница 30: ...2003 Magnum Energy I nc 24 2 I N S T A L L A T I O N F igu r e 2 0 R D S e r ie s I n v e r te r Ch a r ge r O ption Con n e ction P or ts S tack Port Magnum Net Port Remote Port Battery Temp S ensor Port ...

Страница 31: ... port on the inverter s chassis R e m ote Con tr ol I n s ta lla tion a n d W ir in g Mount the remote control in a convenient location using four mounting screws refer to the ME S eries Remote Control Operator s Manual Route the cable to the inverter following existing wire runs Connect the cable to the remote port on the inverter s chassis A G S Modu le future option available soon S m a r t S h...

Страница 32: ... washer and nut over the lug and torque the connection to 10 to 15 foot pounds Verify all cables and connectors are properly secured Place the red and black terminal covers on the inverter s DC connector S ecure the covers with enclosed hardware I f the batteries are in an enclosure perform a final check of the hold down brack ets and all connections Close and secure the battery enclosure F in a l...

Страница 33: ...S earch LBCO Battery Bank Battery Type Charge Rate Contrast Factory Reset Tech Temps Fault Record The R D S eries inverter charger also allows you to select an equalize charge for the batteries Press and hold the Charger ON OFF switch for 4 seconds The Equal ize EQ function will be initiated and the correct code will be sent to the remote The EQ function automatically terminates after 4 hours of o...

Страница 34: ...Ó 2003 Magnum Energy I nc 28 3 O P E R A T I O N F igu r e 2 1 R D S e r ie s I n v e r te r Ch a r ge r L E D I n dica tor Charging I nverting LED ...

Страница 35: ...to your appliances B u lk Ch a r ge Mode Whenever the inverter is running on nominal AC S hore Power it charges the batteries The inverter s green LED stays ON solid to indicate the first stage of charging During bulk charging the charger supplies the maximum amount of con stant current to the batteries As the battery voltage rises to a set value typically 28 2 VDC for GEL 28 6 VDC for AGM and 29 ...

Страница 36: ...um Energy I nc 30 3 O P E R A T I O N F igu r e 2 2 R D S e r ie s I n v e r te r Ch a r ge r F a u lt Con dition s Fault LED F igu r e 2 3 O ption a l R D S e r ie s R e m ote Con tr ol F a u lt Con dition s LED ...

Страница 37: ...ndition H igh B a tte r y As the inverter is charging it constantly monitors the batteries I n the event the battery voltage approaches too high of level it automatically turns off the battery charger to protect the batteries from damage The inverter s LED turns OFF to indicate the fault condition NOTE High battery voltage may be caused by excessive voltage from the alternator solar panels or othe...

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Страница 39: ... g a m e te r displays 80 VAC to 100 VAC L ow s u r ge pow e r Low batteries Check and recharge batteries Battery cables are the Verify recommended cable lengths wrong length or gauge and gauges from the manual Replace cables as necessary L ow ch a r gin g r a te Charge rate set too low Adjust charge rate from remote w h e n con n e cte d to gr id pow e r Low AC voltage 90 VAC Check AC input wirin...

Страница 40: ... 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 Check and tighten 16 foot pounds the inverter s internal AC terminal block connections 2 O ff S e a s on S tor a ge When placing the coach into seasonal storage it is recom...

Страница 41: ...t Weight 38lb 17kg 40lb 18kg 45lb 20kg Com m on S pe cifica tion s Output Voltage 120 VAC Frequency Regulation 60 Hz 04 Voltage Regulation max 5 Voltage Regulation typ 2 5 Waveform modified sine Power Factor 0 to 1 Adjustable Load S ensing 5 to 100 watts Automatic Transfer Relay 30 amps at 120 VAC Remote Control optional 50 amps at 240 VAC Charging Profiles liquid lead acid Four S tage Charging bu...

Страница 42: ... Energy s limit of liability under the limited warranty shall be the actual cash value of the product at the time the original purchaser returns the product for repair determined by the price paid by the original purchaser Magnum Energy shall not be liable for any other losses or damages 4 Upon request from Magnum Energy the original purchaser must prove the product s original date of purchase by ...

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