Magnum Energy MM 612AE, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual MM AE Series Inverter Chargers ...

Page 2: ...d 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 MM AE Series Inverter Charger fails it is reasonable to assume that the health of the user or other persons may be endangered Contact Information Magnum Energy Inc 2211 West Casino Rd Everett WA 98204 Phone 425 353 8833 Fax 425 353 8390 Web www magnumenergy com Reco...

Page 3: ...not reduce this risk As long as AC power is connected it will pass through the inverter regardless of the ON OFF power switch setting Always verify proper wiring prior to starting the inverter 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 s...

Page 4: ...nsure all batteries are identical Batteries are sensitive to changes in temperature 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 ...

Page 5: ... DC Cable Connections 14 Battery Bank Wiring 15 Inverter to Battery Bank Wiring 15 DC Ground Wire 16 DC Negative Wire 16 Battery Temperature Sensor 16 DC Positive Wire 16 AC Wiring 17 Neutral to Safety Ground Bonding 17 AC Wiring Connections 18 AC Wire Size and Overcurrent Protection 18 AC Input Wiring 19 AC Output Wiring 20 Ground Fault Circuit Interruption Breakers 21 Functional Test 21 3 0 Oper...

Page 6: ...ing 37 Figure 16 Series Parallel Battery Wiring 37 Figure 17 Battery Bank Wiring Examples 12 volt 38 Figure 18 Battery Bank Wiring Examples 24 volt 39 List of Tables Table 1 Recommended DC Wire Overcurrent Device 12 Table 2 DC Wire Size For Increased Distance 13 Table 3 Wire Color to AC Wire Connection 18 Table 4 Minimum Wire Size to Circuit breaker Size 19 Table 5 Inverter Battery Turn On Off Lev...

Page 7: ...istribution panel and to an inverter sub panel Includes a 15 battery temperature sensor MM1512AE a 1500 watt inverter charger with 12 amp AC transfer capability and 70 amp 12 VDC 4 stage PFC charger The AC input and output are provided with pigtail wires to allow hardwiring to a main AC distribution panel and to an inverter sub panel Includes a 15 battery temperature sensor MM1524AE a 1500 watt in...

Page 8: ...s such as rechargeable power supplies for phones drills and other like devices may not run or be damaged by modified sine wave inverters Appliances and Run Time The MM AE Series inverter charger can power a wide range of house hold appliances 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 depends on several ...

Page 9: ...tures 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 for batteries that are extremely low Automatic 4 stage battery charger with power factor correction and temperature compensation for optimum battery charging using the temperature sensor Modern and aest...

Page 10: ...ter to shelf wall 8 AC Wiring Compartment provides access 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 to allow th...

Page 11: ...xternal Battery Temperature Sensor BTS is provided for units with the battery charger feature When installed the BTS automatically adjusts the battery charger s 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 battery life may ...

Page 12: ...and designing your installation Unpacking and Inspection Carefully remove the MM AE Series inverter charger from its ship ping container and inspect all contents Verify the following items are included MM AE Series inverter charger 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 BTS MM AE Series Own...

Page 13: ...y Inc Figure 6 Basic Installation Diagram AC M ain Panel MM AE Series Inverter D C disconnect and overcurrent device Battery Bank A C IN AC Loads VCR TV Tools AC Sub Panel AC Outlet A C OU T DC Ground 2 0 Installation 7 ...

Page 14: ...protected from direct exposure to the sun or any equipment that produces extreme heat The ambient air temperature should be between 32 F 0 C and 104 F 40 C keep in mind 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 ...

Page 15: ...access to the inverter s remote control and accessory ports Also allow enough room to access the AC and DC wiring connections as they will need to be checked and tightened periodically See Figure 8 for the MM AE Series inverter dimensions Mounting Orientation To meet regulatory requirements the MM AE Series inverter charger can only be mounted on a horizontal surface shelf or table or a vertical s...

Page 16: ...oughout the home or cabin Conductors passing through walls 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 or walls Make sure all wires have a smooth bend radius and do not be co...

Page 17: ...arethatovertighteningandmisthreading 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 protection and how to make the DC connections to the inverter and the battery bank DC Wire Sizing and Overcurrent Protection It is important to use the correct DC wire to a...

Page 18: ...continuous power rating at the lowest input voltage with an inefficiency factor Note 2 Per the NEC the DC grounding electrode conductor can be a 6 AWG conductor if that is the only connection to the grounding electrode and that grounding electrode is a pipe rod or plate electrode Note 3 Wire size is based on the requirements needed to increase efficien cy and reduce stress to the inverter Note 4 T...

Page 19: ...er 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 voltage potential which reduces the possibility for electric shock For the majority of installations the inverter chassis and the negative battery conductor are connected to the ...

Page 20: ... are properly 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 b...

Page 21: ...e interconnecting DC wires must be sized and rated exactly the same as those that are 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 of space between the batteries to provide ...

Page 22: ...und Terminal see Figure 4 Item 17 to a dedicated system ground Recommended tightening torque is 45 in lbs DC Negative Wire Route an appropriately sized DC negative wire BLACK from the negative terminal of the first battery string to the inverter s negative terminal see Figure 16 for reference Battery Temperature Sensor Connect the RJ11 connector end of the BTS to the ACCESSORY PORT see Figure 3 It...

Page 23: ...ize and the overcurrent protection needed It also provides information on how to make the AC connections WARNING All wiring should be done by a qualified person or a licensed electrician following all local NEC codes 17 2 0 Installation Connect a short wire same rating as the DC wires to one end of the fuse block and the other end of the short wire to the positive terminal of the last battery stri...

Page 24: ...ls the AC input and output wiring is performed in the AC wiring compartment This compartment is located on the top panel see Figure 2 Item 8 If installed remove the two Phillips screws on the cover to access the AC wiring compartment and locate the inverter s AC wiring There is a label located in the AC access compartment which gives information on which wires are used for the AC input and output ...

Page 25: ...rent protection must be provided by fuses or 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 distribution panel wired to the inverter s input main panel and a dedicated panel between the inverte...

Page 26: ...this distribution panel as described below 1 Remove the 1 2 knockout on the AC Output Connection see Figure 4 Item 15 use a utility knife to cut thru the round slot 2 Discard this knockout and install a 1 2 strain relief in the AC OUT opening You may need to file the opening edge for proper fit 3 Run a 2 conductor plus ground cable through the strain relief in the AC OUT opening Refer to Table 4 f...

Page 27: ...I s to be installed in AE applications home cabin office In compliance with UL standards Magnum Energy has tested the following GFCIs and find that they function properly when connected to the inverter s AC output Shock SentryTM XGF15V SP Leviton Smart Lock 8899 A Hubbel GF520EMBKA WARNING Risk of electric shock Use only the GF CIs receptacles or circuit breaker s specified in this manual Other ty...

Page 28: ...e to keep the load connected and turned on 7 Press the remote ON OFF switch to turn the inverter off If the remote is not used press and release the inverter s ON OFF power switch to turn the inverter off The inverter s status indicator and the connected load should go off 8 Apply AC power to the inverter s AC input After the AC input power is qualified approximately 15 seconds the incoming AC pow...

Page 29: ...n the inverter is turned ON it operates either by Searching or Inverting depending on the connected AC loads Searching When the inverter is first turned ON the automatic Search feature is enabled This feature is provided 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 ...

Page 30: ...st chargers available today When an AC source utility power or generator is connected to an inverter that has a battery charger the inverter monitors the AC input for acceptable voltage Once the inverter has accepted the AC input the AC transfer relay will close and charging will begin Once charging the DC voltage is monitored to determine the charging stage If the DC voltage is low 12 9 VDC 12 vo...

Page 31: ...es and ensures the batteries are maintained at optimum capacity In this stage the charge voltage is reduced to the float charge voltage 13 4 VDC 12 volt models or 26 8 VDC 24 volt models as determined by the Battery Type selection which can maintain the batteries indefinitely Full Charge Battery Saver mode The fourth stage occurs after four hours of float charging The Full Charge stage maintains t...

Page 32: ...stem this transfer time is usually fast enough to hold them up However the VAC dropout setting has an effect on the ability of the loads to transfer without resetting The lower this setting the longer the effective transfer will be and therefore the higher the probability for the output loads to reset This occurs because the incoming AC voltage is allowed to fall to a level that is so low that whe...

Page 33: ...the battery temperature is 95 F 35 C the absorb charge voltage would decrease to 28 6 VDC 29 2 VDC 0 6 change If the temperature sensor is NOT installed the charge voltages will not be compensated and the battery will maintain the charge it had at a temperature of 77 F 25 C The life of the batteries may be reduced if they are subjected to large temperature changes when the BTS is not installed Inf...

Page 34: ...erter model High Battery In the event the battery voltage approaches the High Battery Cut Out HBCO level the inverter will automatically shut down to prevent the inverter from supplying unregulated AC output voltage The inverter s status LED turns off when a high battery fault condition occurs The inverter will automatically restart when the battery falls to the High Battery Cut In HBCI level Refe...

Page 35: ...r utility or generator is connected and qualified on the AC input this AC power will also be available on the AC output and is not controlled by the Power ON OFF switch Status LED Indicator The status indicator is a green LED Light Emitting Diode that provides information on the operational mode of the inverter Watch this indicator for at least 10 seconds to determine the inverter s operational co...

Page 36: ...rator connected to the inverter s input is passing through the inverter and is powering the AC loads connected to the inverter s output Factory Default Settings The MM AE Series inverter charger uses default settings that are ad equate for most installations see Table 6 However you can adjust these parameters using Magnum s optional ME RC50 remote The settings once programmed are saved in non vola...

Page 37: ... or to ensure small battery banks are not overheated because of a charge rate that is too high 06 VAC Dropout Sets the minimum AC voltage that must be pres ent on the AC input before the unit transfers from Standby Mode to Inverter Mode This protects the AC loads from utility outages and brown outs The ME RC50 remote also provides the following features allows you to enable an equalize charge for ...

Page 38: ...ghten 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 Resetting the Inverter Under some faul...

Page 39: ...es are shorted Reduce the AC loads connected to the inverter or remove all AC output wiring and restart the inverter Internal fault the status indicator blinks on 5 times every 4 secs 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 for 15 seconds until the ...

Page 40: ...ous output at 25 C 30 ADC 70 ADC 35 ADC Charger efficiency 85 88 88 Power factor 0 95 Input current at rated output amps AC 4 9 9 Battery temperature compensation Yes 15 ft Battery Temp Sensor standard 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 ...

Page 41: ...based on low battery condition or high temperature The AGS controller includes an input voltage jumper for 12 24 and 48 volt battery banks and a 4 position DIP Dual In line Package switch which provides the ability to change the relay timing configurations to allow compatibility with a wider range of generators Battery Monitor Kit The ME BMK Battery Monitor Kit is a single battery bank amp hour me...

Page 42: ...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 In addition the batteries can be wired ...

Page 43: ...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 example below Figure 16 four 6 VDC 200 AHr batteries are com bined into two strings resulting in a 12 VDC 400 AHr battery bank Figure 15 Parallel Battery Wiring Figure 16 Series Parallel Battery Wiring 12 volt battery bank total...

Page 44: ...00 AH 12 VDC battery 100 AH overcurrent protection overcurrent protection to 12 VDC inverter total capacity 400 AH Series String 6 VDC 6 VDC 6 VDC battery 200 AH 6 VDC battery 200 AH 12 volt battery bank two strings of two 6 volt batteries wired in series and connected in parallel Series String 6 VDC 6 VDC 6 VDC battery 200 AH 6 VDC battery 200 AH overcurrent protection Parallel String 200 AH 200 ...

Page 45: ...to 24 VD C inverter total capacity 400 A H 6 VD C battery 200 A H overcurrent protection 6 VD C battery 200 A H 6 VD C battery 200 A H 6 VD C battery 200 A H 6 VD C battery 200 A H 6 VD C battery 200 A H 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 an...

Page 46: ...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 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...

Page 47: ...numenergy com If returning the product directly to Magnum Energy for repair you must return the unit in the original or equivalent shipping container receive a Return Materials Authorization RMA number from the factory prior to the return of the product to Magnum En ergy for repair place RMA numbers clearly on the shipping container or on the packing slip When sending your Product for service plea...

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