Mobile Power Generator Mobile Power Generator MPG 1500
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1. Renschke Managing Director VISIT GmbH amp Co KG VISIT 13 CIT LEA T INNOVATIONS u GMBH amp 1 KG m VISIT GmbH amp Co KG Robert Bunsen str 3 D 97076 W rzburg Lengfeld GERMANY Tel Phone 49 0 931 27090 0 Fax 49 0 931 27090 35 E Mail info visit gmbh de Internet http www visit gmbh de2. user 11 User manual VISIT MPG 1500 12 Re There is another fuse for the battery located inside the apparatus and that one cannot be changed by the user This fuse is only triggered by serious malfunction If this happens the apparatus must be sent in for repair to an authorised service provider Regular inspection National safety regulations require that the inspection and maintenance of electrical equipment and appliances be performed at regular intervals Generators must be inspected regularly to ensure their safe operation An annual inspection of these appliances helps to ensure the safety of the user and preserves the value of the equipment Returning your generator to Customer Service In order to ensure the best protection for shipping keep the original packaging of your appliance 15 Waste disposal The mobile power generators packaging materials should be separated and recycled Worn out and defective appliances must be sent to electronic and electrical equipment recycling centres 16 Accessories QUICK charger Item No 31002 VISIT Item No 5670 HENSEL PREMIUM charger Item No 5671 VISIT CC3 Car Charger Item No 31001 VISIT Car Adapter Item No 979 17 Customer service VISIT GmbH amp Co KG GERMANY Service Department Robert Bunsen Str 3 Tel 49 931 27090 O D 97076 W rzburg Fax 49 931 27090 35 VISIT User manual VISIT MPG 1500 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY concernin
3. ISIT MPG 1500 When using the car adapter connect the red terminal to the positive pole of the external battery and connect the black terminal to the negative pole of the battery In the event of a short circuit in the lead acid battery the resulting high currents may lead to fire Therefore always ensure that the apparatus is correctly polarised when connected and do not operate it in a flammable environment Always turn off the main switch before changing the battery If an external battery is to be used with the VISIT Car Adapter always turn off the main switch until all connections are secured at the terminals and correctly polarised Only then may the mobile power generator be put into operation once again Only three conductor connection cables with an intact grounding connection may be used Overview of the operating controls CHARGE Connection socket for charger POWER ON Main switch 6 3 AM Fuse for battery charging POWER Operation status display ERROR Error display Charge status display 10 50 100 AUTO POWER OFF Automatic switch off OFF after 15 minutes after 30 minutes VISIT VISIT User manual VISIT MPG 1500 Starting up Slide the original VISIT or HENSEL battery tray with a built in 12V 7 2Ah gel cell lead acid battery all the way into the opening provided so that the tray locks Turn on the apparatus using the main switch 2 POWER ON LED display 6 should show the charge st
4. Mobile Power MPG 1500 Generator User Manual Mobile Power Generator MPG 1500 Front Panel AUTO POWER OFF O 100 OFF 15 30 Os50 O O 10 IT VIDEO STROBOSKOP INNOVATIONS TECHNIK GMBH amp CO KG O ERROR 6 3 AM CHARGE O power POWER ON CE O CHARGE MADE IN GERMANY CIT LEA T INNOVATIONS u GMBH amp 1 KG m VISIT GmbH amp Co KG Robert Bunsen str 3 D 97076 W rzburg Lengfeld GERMANY Tel Phone 49 0 931 27090 0 Fax 49 0 931 27090 35 E Mail info visit gmbh de Internet http www visit gmbh de User manual VISIT MPG 1500 Please pay particular attention to the following 1 Read the user manual before putting the generator into operation and pay close attention to the individual safety ae instructions 2 Never open the generator High voltage danger of death 3 Never put your hand or any objects into the socket contacts Touching the socket contacts can endanger your life 4 Protect the device from dampness and water drops 5 Do not operate the generator in the vicinity of flammable objects or materials or in an environment where explosions might occur 2 VISIT VISIT User manual VISIT MPG 1500 1 Introduction Dear Customer With the purchase of your MPG 1500 mobile power generator you have acquired an extremely high quality device which was developed and manufactured in Germany Please observe the regulations in effect when using the
5. atus at 100 The operating mode display POWER 4 should be lit up Now the loads can be connected as described in the next chapter As battery capacity is reduced the battery charge status is shown at levels of 50 and 10 LED display 6 If an electronic error occurs or if the apparatus becomes overheated error light 5 comes on In this event the apparatus must be turned off immediately The AUTO POWER OFF 7 rotary switch can be set so that the appliance will automatically shut down after 15 or 30 minutes If this occurs press the main switch 2 POWER ON to switch the apparatus on again This AUTO POWER OFF function may be turned off using the OFF setting In that event the apparatus can be turned on and off only by use of the main switch Operation You can connect different loads to the MPG 1500 see Chapter 4 for examples A maximum of one load may be connected to each socket The use of power distribution sockets to connect several loads is not permitted Loads to be connected must have a three conductor cable with an intact grounding connection Master or slave sockets or both can be used for the connection User manual VISIT MPG 1500 During operation the apparatus consumes power itself Therefore switch on the apparatus only immediately before usage Being switched on for a longer period of time significantly reduces battery capacity Connecting loads with constant power draw For connecting loads with consta
6. g electromagnetic compatibility Manufacturer and holder VISIT GmbH amp Co KG of the certificate Robert Bunsen Str 3 D 97076 Wurzburg Date of test report September 1 2006 Products VISIT MPG 1500 Mobile power generator Test description Emissions and immunity Test standards EN 50 081 1 EN 55 014 EN 60 555 EN 50 082 1 EN 61 000 4 2 3 4 5 This declaration of conformity is provided by the aforementioned manufacturer pursuant to Article 10 paragraph 1 of the Council Directive of May 3 1989 concerning the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility 89 336 EEC The declaration makes no representation with reference to protection requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility under other legal provisions which are subject to the implementation of European Union Directives other than the EMC Directive Test description Low voltage directive Test standards EN 60491 96 10 EN 60598 1 2001 06 EN 60598 2 9 92 05 This declaration of conformity is provided by the aforementioned manufacturer pursuant to Article 10 paragraph 1 of the Council Directive of February 19 1973 concerning the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits 73 23 EEC These declarations are valid for the product described above Date of the declaration of conformity September 1 2006 Manufacturer 7 uk fe J
7. generator so that you can enjoy it for many years without exposing yourself to any danger Pay particular attention to the safety instructions before and during the initial operation of the apparatus If you have any questions concerning its utilisation we will be happy to assist you at any time VISIT 2 Table of contents Introduction Table of contents Scope of delivery Intended use danna N n a n A Prohibited use General safety instructions Overview of the operating controls 6 Starting Up iii Operation pia ae ca atat iii 10 Charging the battery 11 Car Adapter nana anna 12 Technical data eneneeeeeee 13 Troubleshooting nenea O NDUIDSDWW Ce 14 Maintenance eee eee 15 Waste disposal 16 Accessories eat za ina 17 Customer SErvice 18 EG declaration of conformity 13 User manual As of November 2007 Subject to technical changes Printing errors excepted The values provided are for guidance and are not to be considered in the legal sense as warranted characteristics Values may vary due to component tolerances User manual VISIT MPG 1500 3 Scope of delivery The MPG 1500 mobile power generator is provided with a battery tray and an integrated 12V 7 2Ah batte
8. lectrical applications The connection of power distribution boxes is prohibited 6 General safety instructions Besides the general rules governing electrical appliances because of the potential danger associated with generators there are special precautions to be taken and these are described below Therefore please read and follow the safety instructions and the user manual before putting the generator into operation Touching socket contacts can endanger your life Therefore never put fingers or objects into the sockets Please observe the same safety rules that you would while using power sockets in your home The apparatus is not suitable for use by children In general children should be kept at a distance from the generator When the apparatus is switched off it is still possible that a charge may be present Therefore the socket contacts should not be touched even when the apparatus is switched off The generator must not be operated in a moist environment and must not come in contact with water or other liquids If the apparatus is damaged or if there is reason to believe that a defect exists switch it off immediately and bring it to an authorised HENSEL or VISIT repair shop Do not under any circumstances open the apparatus yourself Operation of the apparatus is only permissible with lead acid batteries in conjunction with VISIT accessories It is essential that the correct polarity be used User manual V
9. nt current draw i e bulbs computers only the master socket can be used A load of 100 W can be operated by the MPG 1500 on a full battery for about 50 minutes Connecting studio flash appliances It is also possible to operate studio flash appliances The following combinations are the maximum connections allowed e To the master socket one device with a maximum of 1500 Ws e To the master socket one device with a maximum of 1000 Ws and to the slave socket one device with a maximum of 500 Ws e To the master and slave sockets each one one device with a maximum of 500 Ws In this type of use the master device is charged first and then the slave device In that manner the high starting charge current is distributed The combined flash frequency when 2 devices are used corresponds to the sum of both connected devices The apparatus is protected against shorts If it becomes overloaded there is no damage to the apparatus Using a 500Ws flash unit without a modelling light approximately 140 flashes can be produced at full power Using a 1 000 Ws flash unit at the same time as a 500 Ws flash unit both without a modelling light approximately 40 flashes can be produced by both units at full power VISIT VISIT User manual VISIT MPG 1500 10 Charging the battery The battery can be charged inside or outside the apparatus The following charging devices may be used QUICK charger Item No 5670 HENSEL o
10. r Item No 31 002 VISIT PREMIUM charger Item No 5671 HENSEL Both chargers are multivoltage and can be operated all over the world on mains sockets CC3Car Charger Item No 31 001 Using the Car Charger the battery can be charged by connecting it to the cigarette lighter socket of your car Important The engine must be running otherwise there is a risk of running down your car battery and the car will not be able to start again To charge the battery connect the charger output connector to the CHARGE socket 1 of the mobile power generator and tighten the securing screws Alternatively you can connect the charging connector to the same socket on the battery tray To accomplish this the battery tray must be removed from the apparatus by pressing on the locking clip and pulling the tray out at the same time Important It is absolutely essential that the mobile power generator be switched off prior to the removal of the battery tray and that any loads be disconnected from the apparatus The charging time amounts to 2 to 4 hours and depends on the charger and the age of the battery User manual VISIT MPG 1500 11 Car Adapter The Car Adapter Item No 979 is used instead of the battery tray An external 12V acid lead battery can be attached to both terminals The red terminal must be connected to the positive pole and the black terminal must be connected to the negative pole of the external battery By using the e
11. red horizontal stripe should be used The error light is on If there is an electronic error or if the appliance becomes overheated error light 5 will come on In this event the apparatus should be switched off immediately 14 Maintenance The MPG mobile power generator requires little maintenance by the user In order to ensure electrical safety only a dry cloth must be used to clean dust and dirt off the outside of the apparatus In the event of electrical malfunction the apparatus must be taken out of operation immediately and taken to an authorised VISIT or HENSEL customer service department Only a dry cloth should be used to clean the apparatus No liquid should ever be used to clean it Before cleaning all equipment should be disconnected from the apparatus and the mobile power generator should be switched off Service and repairs should only be performed by authorised customer service personnel Under no circumstances should the generator be opened Caution high voltage danger of death Changing the fuse Safeguarding the charging of the battery If the safety fuse 3 burns out and needs to be changed all equipment should be disconnected from the apparatus replacing the fuse Only 6 3 A medium time lag fuses 6 3 AM may be used Safeguarding the battery The battery tray must be equipped with a white fuse with a red horizontal stripe This fuse protects the battery Defective fuses can be replaced by the
12. ry The MPG 1500 is available in the following versions 115V Item No 977 230V Item No 976 4 Intended use The MPG 1500 generates sinusoidal supply voltage of 230V or 115V with a frequency of 50 Hz from a 12V 7 2Ah lead acid battery and makes this available on two sockets master and slave The generator version 115V or 230V is indicated on the sockets Blue sockets are used for the 115V version and red sockets are used for the 230V version Appliances that are designed for mains voltage of either 230V or 115V can be operated using these sockets Only three conductor connection cables with an intact grounding connection should be used A maximum of only one load per socket should be connected The use of power distribution sockets is not permitted The O apparatus is designed for a dry environment and should not be operated in moist surroundings Sample applications Operation of a laptop computer Operation of a small television while camping Charging cellphones and similar small battery operated devices Charging digital camera batteries and accessories Drills hedge clippers etc It is also possible to operate studio flash units You will find instructions for starting up and operating your generator in Chapters 8 and 9 on page 7ff 4 VISIT VISIT 5 User manual VISIT MPG 1500 Prohibited use The apparatus must be used only as described above In particular it is not intended for other e
13. xternal battery capacity can be increased considerably In this way equipment can be operated for a longer time than with the internal battery Thus flash devices can produce a greater number of flashes Important Please switch off the apparatus before connecting the car adapter The apparatus may be switched on again only O when the terminals are correctly polarised and firmly attached 12 Technical data Device version MPG 1500 MPG 1500 230V 115V Nominal voltage 12V 12V Battery connection plug in connection Battery weight 12V 7 2Ah 3 1 kg Number of sockets 2 2 Input voltage range 11 14 5V 11 14 5V Max battery output safeguards 55A 80A 55A 80A Typical power consumption 12W 12W Minimum battery capacity Ah 7 2Ah 7 2Ah Output voltage 230V 2 230V 2 Output frequency 50Hz 1 50Hz 1 Output current continuous 1 5A 3A Typical efficiency factor 90 90 Empty battery warning 3 LEDs 3 LEDs Deep discharge protection switch off threshold 10 4V 10 4V switch on threshold 10 8V 10 8V Operating temperature range 10 40 C 10 40 C Dimensions L x W x H in mm 230 x 328 x 123 230 x 328 x 123 Weight kg 4 0 kg 4 0 kg Item No 976 977 Subject to technical modifications Values measured at 230V 115V Information about weight and size is approximate 10 VISIT VISIT User manual VISIT MPG 1500 13 Troubleshooting No function no display Inspect the fuse in the battery tray Only white fuses with a
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