Victron energy MultiPlus 2kVA 120V, Manual

Page 1: ...MultiPlus 2kVA 120V rev 00 2021 ENGLISH ...

Page 2: ... C 7 4 4 6 Three phase operation see appendix D 8 5 Configuration 9 5 1 Standard settings ready for use 9 5 2 Explanation of settings 9 5 3 Configuration of the MultiPlus 11 5 3 1 VE Bus Quick Configure Setup 12 5 3 2 VE Bus System Configurator 12 5 4 Configuration with DIP switches 12 5 4 1 DIP switch 1 to 3 12 5 4 2 Exemplary settings 12 6 Maintenance 14 7 Trouble Shooting Table 15 8 Technical D...

Page 3: ...nce by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Do not lift heavy loads without assistance Installation Read the installation instructions in the installation manual before installing the equipment This is a Safety Class I product supplied with a protective grounding terminal Uninterruptible protective grounding must be ...

Page 4: ...lay can be programmed for all kinds of other applications however for example as a starter relay for a generator 2 2 Battery charger Adaptive 4 stage charging characteristics bulk absorption float storage The microprocessor driven adaptive battery management system can be adjusted for various types of batteries The adaptive function automatically adapts the charging process to battery use The righ...

Page 5: ... code compliance by selecting the grid code country setting with the VEConfigure tool Once set a password will be required to disable grid code compliance or change grid code related parameters If the local grid code is not supported by the MultiPlus an external certified interface device should be used to connect the MultiPlus to the grid Special note for Australian customers IEC62109 1 certifica...

Page 6: ...h is switched to charger only This prevents the inverter from being switched on if the mains voltage is lost thus preventing the batteries from running flat 3 2 Remote control Remote control is possible with a switch or with a Multi Control panel The Multi Control panel has a simple rotary knob with which the maximum current of the AC input can be set see PowerControl in Section 2 3 3 LED Indicati...

Page 7: ...Energy Storage System ESS The AC input voltage is switched through The inverter is switched on and supplies power to the load or excess power to the mains Charger only On Off Charger only switch Charger only The AC input voltage is switched through and the charger operates in bulk or absorption mode On Off Charger only switch Charger only The AC input is switched through and the charger operates i...

Page 8: ...2000 25 Recommended battery capacity Ah 350 1000 200 500 100 250 Recommended DC fuse 300A 200A 100A Recommended cross section mm2 per and connection terminal 0 5 m 70mm 2 35 mm2 25 mm2 5 10 m 95mm2 70 mm2 50mm2 Remark Internal resistance is the important factor when working with low capacity batteries Please consult your supplier or the relevant sections of our book Energy Unlimited downloadable f...

Page 9: ... can be connected directly to the terminal block AC out From left to right L neutral PE earth and N phase With its PowerAssist feature the MultiPlus can add up to 2kVA that is 2000 120 16A to the output during periods of peak power requirement Together with a maximum input current of 50A this means that the output can supply up to 50 16 66 A An earth leakage circuit breaker and a fuse or circuit b...

Page 10: ...nder above and beside the units A battery temperature sensor need only be connected to one unit in the system If the temperature of several batteries is to be measured you can also connect the sensors of other MultiPlus units in the system with a maximum of one sensor per MultiPlus Temperature compensation during battery charging responds to the sensor indicating the highest temperature Only one r...

Page 11: ...with BatterySafe mode Charge current 100 of the maximum charge current Battery type Victron Gel Deep Discharge also suitable for Victron AGM Deep Discharge Automatic equalisation charging off Absorption voltage 14 4 28 8 57 6V Absorption time up to 8 hours depending on bulk time Float voltage 13 8 27 6 55 2V Storage voltage 13 2 26 4 52 8V not adjustable Repeated absorption time 1 hour Absorption ...

Page 12: ...rch mode the AES mode can also be chosen with help of VEConfigure only If this setting is turned on the power consumption in no load operation and with low loads is decreased by approx 20 by slightly narrowing the sinusoidal voltage Ground relay see appendix B With this relay H the neutral conductor of the AC output is grounded to the chassis when the back feed safety relay is open This ensures th...

Page 13: ... connected to a generator with a synchronous AVR regulated alternator The UPS mode may have to be set to off if the MultiPlus is connected to a generator with a synchronous capacitor regulated alternator or an asynchronous alternator Dynamic current limiter Intended for generators the AC voltage being generated by means of a static inverter so called inverter generators In these generators rpm is ...

Page 14: ... one time 5 4 1 DIP switch 1 to 3 These DIP switches can be used to set Battery charge voltage and Absorption time Search mode Ds1 ds2 Setting the charge algorithm For more system settings use VEConfigure Ds1 ds2 Absorption voltage Float voltage Storage Voltage Absorption Time hours Suitable for Ds1 off Ds2 off default 14 4 28 8 57 6 13 8 27 6 55 2 13 2 26 4 52 8 8 Gel Victron Deep Discharge Gel E...

Page 15: ...e off 3 Store setting off on off Example 2 1 2 Gel Victron Long Life Li ion LiFePO4 3 Search mode off 3 Store setting off on off Example 3 1 2 Tubular plate 15V 3 Search mode off 3 Store setting off on off Store the settings by toggling DIP switch 3 one time The LEDs charger and alarm will flash to indicate acceptance of the settings MultiPlus 2kVA 120V Page 13 Configuration ...

Page 16: ...ance The MultiPlus does not require specific maintenance It will suffice to check all connections once a year Avoid moisture and oil soot vapours and keep the device clean MultiPlus 2kVA 120V Page 14 Maintenance ...

Page 17: ...or install batteries with a higher capacity Use shorter and or thicker battery cables The alarm LED is on The inverter did cut out following a pre alarm Check the table for the appropriate course of action The charger is not functioning The AC input voltage or frequency is out of range Ensure that the input voltage is between 185Vac and 265Vac and that the frequency matches the setting The battery...

Page 18: ...temperature sensor from the MultiPlus Reset the MultiPlus by switching it off then wait for 4 seconds and switch it on again If the MultiPlus now charges normally the battery temperature sensor is faulty and needs to be replaced MultiPlus 2kVA 120V Page 16 Trouble Shooting Table ...

Page 19: ...at 13 8 27 6 55 2V Storage mode 13 2 26 4 52 8V Charge current house battery 4 80 50 25A Charge current starter battery 1 A 12V and 24V models only Battery temperature sensor Yes GENERAL Programmable relay 5 Yes Protection 2 a g Common Characteristics Operating temp range 40 to 65 C fan assisted cooling Humidity non condensing max 95 ENCLOSURE Common Characteristics Material Colour Steel ABS blue ...

Page 20: ... d Battery voltage too low e Temperature too high f 230VAC on inverter output g Input voltage ripple too high 3 Non linear load crest factor 3 1 4 At 25 C ambient 5 Programmable relay which can be set for general alarm DC under voltage or generator start stop signal function AC rating 230V 4A DC rating 4A up to 35VDC 1A up to 60VDC MultiPlus 2kVA 120V Page 18 Technical Data ...

Page 21: ...charger only switch C VE BUS Communications port D Temperature sensor E Alarm contact F Batterie Minus G Starter battery plus H Remote control I Mains IN J Mains converter OUT K Battery plus L Earth connection 9 2 Appendix B installation information MultiPlus 2kVA 120V Page 19 APPENDIX ...

Page 22: ...chassis G Backfeed safety relay H Ground relay closed when backfeed is open J Bidirectional converter K Chassis on input output ground terminals should be permanently connected to ground 9 3 Appendix C parallel connection MultiPlus 2kVA 120V Page 20 APPENDIX ...

Page 23: ...9 4 Appendix D three phase connection 9 5 Appendix E charge algorithm MultiPlus 2kVA 120V Page 21 APPENDIX ...

Page 24: ...n time is equal to 20x bulk time or the set maximum absorption time whichever comes first Float Float voltage is applied to keep the battery fully charged and to protect it against self discharge Storage After one day of Float charge the charger switches to storage This is 13 2V resp 26 4V for 12V and 24V charger This will limit water loss to a minimum After an adjustable time default 7 days the c...

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