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2.0 Installation

Figure 2-8, DC Cable to Inverter’s DC Terminals

DC cable 

with ring lug

Inverter’s DC 

+ terminal

M6-1.0 hex nut 

CAUTION:

Ensure nothing is placed 

between the DC terminal 

and the ring lug.

CSW1012

Inverter

lock washer 

#12 flat washer 

BATTERY

DC cable 

with ring  lug

bolt

flat washer

nut

lock washer

battery 

post

battery terminal

 Verify that the 

DC cable  lugs are  flush 

with the battery  terminals. 

Figure 2-7, DC Cable to Battery Terminals

Содержание CSW1012

Страница 1: ...Owner s Manual CSW Series Pure Sine Wave Inverter ...

Страница 2: ...ns Restrictions on Use The CSW Series inverter may only be used in life support devices or systems with the express written approval of Sensata Technologies Failure of the CSW Series inverter can reasonably be expected to cause the failure of that life support device or system or to affect the safety or effectiveness of that device or system If the CSW Series inverter fails it is reasonable to ass...

Страница 3: ...n the inverter Always disconnect the batteries or energy source prior to installing or performing maintenance on the inverter Live power may be present at more than one point since an inverter utilizes both batteries and AC Do not cover or obstruct any air vent openings and or install in a zero clearance compartment always operate unit in an open area When working with electrical equipment or lead...

Страница 4: ... 2 3 2 Torque Requirements 11 2 4 DC Wiring 12 2 4 1 DC Wire Sizing 13 2 4 2 DC Overcurrent Protection 14 2 4 3 DC Grounding 14 2 4 4 DC Cable Connections 14 2 4 5 Wiring the Battery Bank 15 2 4 6 Appliances and Run Time 15 2 4 7 Wiring the Inverter to the Battery Bank 16 2 5 Testing the Inverter 18 2 5 1 Inverter Functional Test 18 2 5 2 GFCI Function Test 18 3 0 Operation 19 3 1 CSW412 Operation...

Страница 5: ...d Mounting Positions 9 Figure 2 4 CSW412 Dimensions 9 Figure 2 5 CSW1012 Dimensions 10 Figure 2 6 CSW2012 Dimensions 10 Figure 2 7 DC Cable to Battery Terminals 17 Figure 2 8 DC Cable to Inverter s DC Terminals 17 Tables Table 2 1 DC Terminal Torque Requirements 11 Table 2 2 DC Wire Overcurrent Device for Rated Use 13 Table 2 3 Appliance Power Consumption and Run Time 15 Table 3 1 Examples of Digi...

Страница 6: ...unit with a model specific prefix Note Enter your inverter s serial number in the table at the bottom of page i It is to easier to record this information now instead of trying to gather it after the unit has been installed 2 GFCI a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter protected AC outlet The GFCI outlet quickly stops the flow of electricity in the event a ground fault occurs on the device that is plu...

Страница 7: ...a shelf wall 10 DC Negative Terminal black the inverter s connection to the negative terminal on the 12 VDC battery bank 11 DC Positive Terminal red the inverter s connection to the positive terminal on the 12 VDC battery bank 12 Model Number the model number of the inverter i e CSW1012 and other information 13 DC Chassis Ground Connection the connection that is used to tie the exposed chassis of ...

Страница 8: ... USB Port allows USB enabled devices to be powered and charged 4 ON OFF Power Switch a 2 position switch that turns the inverter on and off 5 Serial Number the unique identification number assigned to each unit with a model specific prefix Note Enter your inverter s serial number in the table at the bottom of page i It is to easier to record this information now instead of trying to gather it afte...

Страница 9: ...ory compliance information 12 DC Positive Terminal red the inverter s connection to the positive terminal on the 12 VDC battery bank 1 3 Regulatory Compliance The CSW Series inverters are intended to be used for land vehicles RVs or trucks or marine craft They are listed to UL Standard 458 5th Edition Power Converters Inverters and Power Converter Inverter Systems for Land Vehicles and Marine Craf...

Страница 10: ... should not be the determining factor as to whether the installation is compliant that is the responsibility of the electrician and the onsite inspector 2 1 1 Installation Guidelines Before connecting any wires determine the cable routes throughout the vehicle or boat both to and from the inverter Always check for existing electrical plumbing or other areas of potential damage BEFORE drilling or c...

Страница 11: ...TS15 Transfer Switch CSW Series Inverter AC Loads 15A max DVD Tools TV AC Sub Panel AC Outlet DC Disconnect Fuse Battery Bank DC Ground Vehicle chassis DC ground bus or engine negative bus AC Main Panel Branch Circuit Breaker to Transfer Switch 15A max AC IN AC Source 120VAC 60 Hz Sinewave ...

Страница 12: ...i e pass thru mode the conductor from the transfer switch to the dedicated load will be protected as long as the branch rated circuit breaker at the AC source does not exceed the ampacity of the conductor feeding the dedicated load Inverter Mode When the inverter is powering loads using power from the battery i e Inverter mode the conductor from the inverter output to the dedicated load will be pr...

Страница 13: ... like gasoline or propane or in locations that require ignition protected devices Close to the battery bank As with any inverter it should be located as close to the batteries as possible Long DC wires tend to lose efficiency and reduce the overall performance of an inverter However the unit should not be installed in the same compartment as the batteries or mounted where it will be exposed to gas...

Страница 14: ...tallation Mount flat on a horizontal surface only For Indoor Use Flat on a horizontal surface right side up or upside down DC terminals to the right left or the top Note The CSW inverter cannot be mounted with the DC terminals facing down Top 5 8 14 7 cm 6 3 16 1 cm 6 9 17 5 cm 7 9 20 cm Front AC Side Back DC Side 3 4 8 7 cm ...

Страница 15: ...ion Figure 2 5 CSW1012 Dimensions Figure 2 6 CSW2012 Dimensions Top 10 3 26 2 cm 6 3 16 1 cm 6 9 17 5 cm 12 6 32 1 cm Front AC Side Back DC Side 3 4 8 4 cm Top 13 4 34 cm 8 5 21 6 cm 9 1 23 cm 16 5 41 9 cm Front AC Side Back DC Side 3 5 8 9 cm ...

Страница 16: ...ing must cross AC or vice versa try to make the wires at the crossing point perpendicular 90 degrees to one another DC overcurrent protection must be provided as part of the installation Use only copper wires with a minimum temperature rating of 75 C 194 F 2 3 2 Torque Requirements All wiring to the DC terminals and DC ground connection should be checked periodically once a month for proper tightn...

Страница 17: ...he chance of radio frequency interference Be aware that over tightening or misthreading the nuts on the DC terminals can cause the bolts to strip and snap break off Make sure cables have a smooth bend radius and do not become kinked Follow existing wire runs where possible Crimped and sealed copper ring terminal lugs with at least a 6 mm 1 4 bolt hole to connect the DC wires to the inverter s DC t...

Страница 18: ...appropriate overcurrent protection may be used if the inverter will only be connected to a dedicated load as shown in Figure 2 2 and the inverter and dedicated load have been thoroughly tested and sold together by the OEM as a complete system Table 2 2 DC Wire Overcurrent Device for Rated Use CSW412 CSW1012 CSW2012 38 amps 94 amps 187 amps 46 amps 113 amps 224 amps 8 AWG 8 36 mm 8 AWG 8 36 mm 8 AW...

Страница 19: ...the metallic chassis of the various enclosures together to have them at the same voltage potential to reduce the possibility for electric shock For most installations the inverter chassis and the negative battery conductor are connected to the system s ground bond via a safety grounding conductor bare wire or green insulated wire at only one point in the system The grounding conductor for the DC s...

Страница 20: ...cable Also allow at least 1 2 5 cm of space between the batteries to provide good air flow DO NOT mount the batteries directly under the inverter CAUTION Install batteries in a well ventilated area Batteries can produce explosive gasses For compartment or enclosure installations always vent batteries to the outside Info To ensure the best performance from your inverter system batteries should be o...

Страница 21: ...ables to the inverter DC terminals a brief spark or arc may occur this is normal and due to the inverter s internal capacitors being charged 3 Route and connect an appropriately sized DC positive wire marked red from the inverter s positive DC terminal Item 11 Figures 1 2 and 1 3 Item 13 Figure 1 5 to one end of the fuse disconnect assembly or circuit breaker 4 Connect a short wire same rating as ...

Страница 22: ...nal M6 1 0 hex nut CAUTION Ensure nothing is placed between the DC terminal and the ring lug CSW1012 Inverter lock washer 12 flat washer BATTERY DC cable with ring lug bolt flat washer nut lock washer battery post battery terminal Verify that the DC cable lugs are flush with the battery terminals Figure 2 7 DC Cable to Battery Terminals ...

Страница 23: ...ections to the inverter and batteries have been completed plug a small AC load e g 40W light bulb or small appliance into the GFCI s outlet and follow these steps to test the installation and the inverter s operation CSW412 inverters 1 Toggle the ON OFF Power Switch to the ON I position to turn the unit on 2 The Power Indicator will turn on to indicate that the AC output power is available 3 Check...

Страница 24: ... to turn the unit off WARNING The Power ON OFF Switch is not a power disconnect switch and will not remove the DC power from the inverter Disconnect all power to the inverter before working on the unit LED Indicators The LED indicators on the front panel are used to indicate the inverter s status Power LED green the inverter has power and is turned on Fault LED red an inverter fault has been detec...

Страница 25: ... the unit has shut down Check the error code on the digital display When the status indicator lights amber or red use the digital display and the troubleshooting tables in Section 4 0 to resolve the issue Digital Display The Digital Display has one line of three alphanumeric characters that alternately shows the inverter s measured battery voltage in volts and AC output power in kilowatts under no...

Страница 26: ...the battery is fully charged If the cables are sized correctly the connections are good and the battery is charged you may need a larger battery bank see Loads turning on and off Loads turning off and on If a load starts but quickly turns off then the battery may not be able to deliver the necessary amperage to drive the load If the battery bank cannot deliver the necessary amperage to drive a hea...

Страница 27: ... before restarting Check if the air flow is being blocked E05 Unit has sensed the input voltage is low and has initiated a warning alarm 11 2 VDC Recharge the battery to at least 11 8 VDC as the unit will shut down shortly E06 Unit has sensed that the connected load is close to the overload shutdown limit Reduce the connected load E07 Unit has sensed the internal temperature is high and is close t...

Страница 28: ...ow Voltage Recovery 12 0 VDC 11 8 VDC High Voltage Shutdown3 15 75 VDC 15 5 VDC Output Power Warning NA Yes with warning code Output Power Shutdown Yes Yes with shutdown code Output Power Shutdown Yes Yes with shutdown code Temperature Warning NA Yes with warning code Temperature Shutdown Yes Yes with shutdown code Display Specifications LED Status Indicator Yes Power Fault Digital display NA volt...

Страница 29: ... Sensata in Everett WA After the completion of service under this limited warranty Sensata will return the product prepaid to the original purchaser via a Sensata selected non expedited surface freight within the contiguous United States and Canada this excludes Alaska and Hawaii 6 If Sensata repairs or replaces a product its warranty continues for the remaining portion of the original warranty pe...

Страница 30: ...PN 64 0063 Rev C Magnum Dimensions Products Manufactured by Sensata Technologies 2211 West Casino Rd Everett WA 98204 Phone 425 353 8833 Fax 425 353 8390 Web www Magnum Dimensions com ...

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