Manual - MultiPlus 3k 120V Ve.Bus enabled
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1. 9 2 5 8 Bulk LED flashes Absorption LED off Flashing on off 12 15 a flashing 13 16 14 17 Bulk LED on Absorption LED Flashing on off 18 21 24 a 3 flashing 19 22 25 o 20 23 26 42 f y victron energy Code Meaning Cause solution 1 Device is switched off because one Check the failing phase of the other phases in the system has switched off 3 Not all or more than the expected The system is not properly configured devices were found in the system Reconfigure the system Communication cable error Check the cables and switch all equipment off and then on again 4 No other device whatsoever Check the communication cables detected 5 Overvoltage on AC out Check the AC cables 10 System time synchronisation Should not occur in correctly installed problem occurred equipment Check the communication cables 14 Device cannot transmit data Check the communication cables there may be a short circuit 16 System is switched off because it is Connect dongle a so called extended system and a dongle is not connected 17 One of the devices has assumed Check the failing unit Check the communication master status because the original cables master failed 18 Overvoltage has occurred Check AC cables 22 This device cannot function as This device is an obsolete and u2. If overload and low battery flash simultaneously the ripple voltage on the battery terminals is too high The inverter switched off due to excess ripple voltage on the battery terminals The AC input voltage is Switched through and the charger operates in bulk mode The mains voltage is switched through and the charger is on The set absorption voltage however has not yet been reached BatterySafe mode Charger 6 mainson inverter O inverter on on O Bulk O overload off absorption O low battery charger O Float only O temperature Charger inverter mains on n O inverter on O Bulk O overload off O absorption O low battery charger O Float only O temperature Charger inverter mains on O inverter on e on 5 Bulk O overload off absorption Rad O low battery O Float only O temperature victron energy fi The mains voltage is svvitched through and the charger operates in absorption mode The mains voltage is switched through and the charger operates in float mode The mains voltage is switched through and the charger operates in equalize mode 11 Special Indications PowerControl charger inverter X mains on 5h O inverter on O bulk O overload off O absorption O lov battery charger O float only O temperature Power Assist charger inverter mains on XX inverter on O bulk O overload off O absorption O lo
3. f 7 pum xipuaddy MultiPlus 12 1 3000 120 50 120V 24 3000 70 50 120V Copyrights O 2007 Victron Energy B V All Rights Reserved This publication or parts thereof may not be reproduced in any form by any method for any purpose For conditions of use and permission to use this manual for publication in other than the English language contact Victron Energy B V VICTRON ENERGY B V MAKES NO WARRANTY EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE REGARDING THESE VICTRON ENERGY PRODUCTS AND MAKES SUCH VICTRON ENERGY PRODUCTS AVAILABLE SOLELY ON AN IS BASIS IN NO EVENT SHALL VICTRON ENERGY B V BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR SPECIAL COLLATERAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF PURCHASE OR USE OF THESE VICTRON ENERGY PRODUCTS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY TO VICTRON ENERGY B V REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE VICTRON ENERGY PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HERE IN Victron Energy B V reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication and may not reflect the product at all times in the future 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In general Please read the documentation supplied with this product first so that you are familiar
4. 7596 of the maximum charging current Victron Gel Deep Discharge also suitable for Victron AGM deep discharge off 14 4 28 8 57 6 V up to 8 hours depending on bulk time 13 8 27 6 55 2 V 13 2 26 4 52 8V not adjustable 1 hour 7 days on 50A adjustable current limit for PowerControl and PovverAssist functions on off off 2 alarm function controls the multi functional relay on victron energy fi 5 2 Explanation of settings Settings that are not self explanatory are described briefly below For further information please refer to the help files in the software configuration programs see Section 5 3 Inverter frequency Output frequency if no AC is present at the input Adjustability 50Hz 60Hz Input frequency range Input frequency range accepted by the MultiPlus The MultiPlus synchronises within this range with the AC input frequency The output frequency is then equal to the input frequency Adjustability 45 65 Hz 45 55 Hz 55 65 Hz Input voltage range Voltage range accepted by the MultiPlus The MultiPlus synchronises within this range with the AC input voltage The output voltage is then equal to the input voltage Adjustability Lower limit 94 120V Upper limit 120 143V Inverter voltage Output voltage of the MultiPlus in battery operation Adjustability 95 128V Stand alone parallel operation 2 3 phase setting Using several devices it is possible to i
5. 0kVA at 120V on on on not used Remark Manufacturer specified continuous povver ratings for small generators are sometimes inclined to be rather optimistic In that case the current limit should be set to a much lovver value than vvould othervvise be required on the basis of manufacturer specified data 5 5 1 2 AES Automatic Economy Svvitch Procedure set ds5 to the required value ds5 off AES off on AES on victron energy 25 O y 5 5 1 3 Battery charge current limitation default setting 7596 For maximum battery life a charge current of 1096 to 2096 of the capacity in Ah should be applied Example optimal charge current of a 24V 500Ah battery bank 50A to 100A The temperature sensor supplied automatically adjusts the charging voltage to the battery temperature If faster charging and a subsequent higher current is required The temperature sensor supplied should always be fitted since fast charging can lead to a considerable temperature rise of the battery bank The charging voltage will be adapted to the higher temperature i e lowered by means of the temperature sensor The bulk charge time will sometimes be so short that a fixed absorption time would be more satisfactory fixed absorption time see 955 step 2 Procedure The battery charge current can be set in four steps using DIP switches ds4 and ds3 default setting 7590 ds4 ds3 off off 25 off o
6. AC input relay and with battery voltage and time as input for example the connected mains supply can be interrupted Application A house or an office connected to the public mains fitted with solar panels with energy storage in batteries The batteries are used to prevent return delivery to the mains During the day redundant solar energy is stored in batteries This energy is used in the evenings and at night An energy shortfall is compensated by the mains The MultiPlus converts the battery DC voltage to AC The power is always less than or equal to the power consumption so that return delivery to the mains does not occur In the event of mains failure the MultiPlus isolates the premises from the mains which become autonomous self sufficient In this way a solar energy installation or a combined micro scale heating and power plant can be economically used in areas with an unreliable mains supply and or financially unfavourable energy return conditions 22 fy y victron energy 5 3 Configuration by computer All settings can be changed by means of a computer or with a VE Net panel except for the multi functional relay and the VirtualSwitch when using VE Net The most common settings including parallel and 3 phase operation can be changed by means of DIP switches see Section 5 5 For changing settings with the computer the following is required e VEConfigurell software can be downloaded free of charge at www victronenergy
7. Ch current DS 2 St alone mode DS 1 St alone mode off off off off off DS 8 off DS 1 off Step1 stand alone Example 1 factory setting 8 7 6 AC in 50A 5 AES off 4 3 Charging current 75 2 1 Stand alone mode Step1 stand alone Example 2 8 7 6 AC in 50A 5 AES off 4 3 Charge 100 2 1 Stand alone 08 8 off DS 7 on DS 6 on DS 5 off DS 4 on DS 3 on DS 2 off DS 1 off Step1 stand alone Example 3 8 7 6 AC in 30A 5 AES off 4 3 Charge 10096 2 1 Stand alone Step1 stand alone Example 4 8 7 6 AC in 40A 5 AES on 4 3 Charge 5096 2 1 Stand alone To store the settings after the required values have been set press the Up button for 2 seconds upper button to the right of the DIP switches see appendix A position J The overload and low battery LED s will flash to indicate acceptance of the settings We recommend making a note of the settings and filing this information in a safe place You can now re use the DIP switches to apply the remaining settings step 2 28 victron ener My y Parallel operation appendix Step 1 Setting ds2 and ds1 for parallel operation Master Slave 1 Slave 2 optional i DS 8 AC input Set DS 8 na DS 8 na DS 7 AC input Set DS 7 na DS 7 na DS 6 AC input Set DS 6 na DS 6 na DS 5 AES na DS 5 na DS 5 na DS 4 Ch current Set DS 4 na DS 4 na DS 3 Ch current Set DS 3 na DS 3
8. K The overload and low battery LED s will flash to indicate acceptance of the settings We recommend making a note of the settings and filing this information in a safe place You can now re use the DIP switches to apply the remaining settings step 2 32 fy y victron energy 5 5 2 Step 2 Other settings Parellel operation the remaining settings are not relevant na for slaves Three Phase or split phase some of the remaining settings are not relevant for followers L2 L3 These settings are imposed on the whole system by the leader L1 If a setting is irrelevant for L2 L3 devices this is mentioned explicitly ds8 ds7 Setting charging voltages not relevant for L2 L3 Absorption Float Storage voltage oltage voltage S itable f r 14 1 13 8 13 2 Gel Victron Long Life OPzV off off 28 2 27 6 26 4 Gel Exide A600 OPzV 56 4 55 2 52 8 Gel MK battery Gel Victron Deep Discharge 14 4 13 8 13 2 off on 28 8 27 6 26 4 Gel Exida A200 576 552 528 Victron Deep Discharge i Stationary tubular plate OPzS Victron Deep Discharge on hott 5 Tubular plate traction batteries 58 8 55 2 52 8 n semi float mode i spiral cell 252 Tubular plate traction batteries 60 0 552 528 in cyclic mode ds6 absorption time 8 or 4 hours na for L2 L3 8 hours off 4 hours 955 adaptive charging characteristic na for L2 L3 on active o
9. To store the settings after the required values have been set press the Up button of the master for 2 seconds upper button to the right of the DIP switches see appendix A position J The overload and low battery LED s will flash to indicate acceptance of the settings We recommend making a note of the settings and filing this information in a safe place You can now re use the DIP switches to apply the remaining settings step 2 30 victron ener My y Three phase operation appendix D Step 1 Setting ds2 and ds1 for 3 phase operation Leader L1 Follower L2 Follower L3 DS 8 AC input Set DS 8 Set DS 8 Set 08 7 AC input Set DS 7 Set DS 7 Set DS 6 AC input Set DS 6 Set DS 6 Set DS 5 AES na DS 5 na DS 5 na DS 4 Ch current Set DS 4 na DS 4 na DS 3 Ch current Set DS 3 na DS 3 na DS 2 Leader on DS 2 Follower 1 off DS 2 Follower 2 off DS 1 Leader DS 1 Follower 1 DS 1 Follower 2 Hon As the table above shows the AC in current limits for each phase should be set separately ds8 thru ds6 Different current limits per phase can be selected If a panel is connected the AC input current limit will equal the value set on the panel for all phases AES can be used on stand alone units only The maximum charge current is the same for all devices and should be set on the leader only ds4 and ds3 Example AC input current limit on the leader and the followers 25A If the charg
10. USB interface cable is needed Both are available from Victron Energy 5 4 Configuration with a VE Net panel To this end a VE Net panel and the VE Net to VE Bus converter is required With VE Net all parameters are accessible with the exception of the multi functional relay and the VirtualSwitch victron energy 23 O y 5 5 Configuration with DIP switches A number of settings can be changed using DIP switches see appendix A position M This is done as follows Turn the MultiPlus on preferably without load en without AC voltage on the input The MultiPlus will then operate in inverter mode Step 1 Setting the DIP switches for the required current limitation of the AC input AES Automatic Economy Switch maximum charge current selection of stand alone parallel or 3 phase operation To store the settings after the required values have been set press the Up button for 2 seconds upper button to the right of the DIP switches see appendix A position J The DIP switches can now be used to apply the remaining settings step 2 Step 2 other settings To store the settings after the required values have been set press the Down button for 2 seconds lower button to the right of the DIP switches The DIP switches can be left in the selected positions so that the other settings can always be recovered Remarks The DIP switch functions are described in top to bottom order Since the uppermost D
11. and after all devices have been turned off and then on again In order to start up a VE Bus system correctly all devices should therefore be turned off after the settings have been stored They can then be turned on in any order The system will not start until all devices have been turned on Note that only identical devices can be integrated in one system Any attempt to use different models in one system will fail Such devices may possibly function correctly again only after individual reconfiguration for stand alone operation The combination ds2 on and ds1 on is not used victron energy 27 fi DIP switches 452 and 451 are reserved for the selection of stand alone parallel or 3 phase operation Stand alone operation Step 1 Setting ds2 and ds1 for stand alone operation DS 8 AC input Set as desired DS 7 AC input Set as desired DS 6 AC input Set as desired DS 5 AES Set as desired DS 4 Charging current Set as desired DS 3 Charging current Set as desired DS 2 Stand alone operation off DS 1 Stand alone operation OF Examples of the other DIP switch settings for stand alone mode are given below Example 1 shows the factory setting Note since factory settings are entered by computer all DIP switches of a new product are set to off and do not reflect the actual settings in the microprocessor Four examples of stand alone settings DS 8 AC input DS 7 AC input DS 6 AC input DS 5 AES DS 4 Ch current DS 3
12. battery is almost fully exhausted The internal temperature is reaching a critical level on O Bulk O overload off O absorption O low battery charger O Float only O temperature Charger inverter O mains on h Q inverter on O Bulk O overload off absorption XX low battery charger O Float only O temperature Charger inverter O mains on Q inverter on O Bulk O overload off O absorption O low battery charger O Float only X temperature Charger inverter O mains on 63 O inverter on O Bulk O overload off O absorption O low battery charger O Float only O temperature The inverter has switched off due to the electronics temperature being too high victron energy O y Charger O mains on inverter Q inverter on on O Bulk X overload off O absorption XX low battery charger O Float only O temperature Charger inverter O mains on h O inverter on O Bulk overload off O absorption O low battery charger Float only O temperature Battery Charger Charger inverter O mains on oh O inverter on O overload off O absorption O low battery charger O Float only O temperature Charger inverter 6 mains on n O inverter on O overload off Q absorption O low battery charger O Float only O temperature 10 f victron energy If the LEDs are flashing alternately the battery is nearly exhausted and the nominal output is exceeded
13. com A RJ45 UTP cable and the MK2 2b RS485 to RS232 interface If the computer has no RS232 connection but does have USB a RS232 to USB interface cable is needed Both are available from Victron Energy 5 3 1 VE Bus Quick Configure Setup VE Bus Quick Configure Setup is a software program with which systems with a maximum of three MultiPlus units parallel or three phase operation can be configured in a simple manner VEConfigurell forms part of this program The software free can be downloaded free of charge at www victronenergy com For connection to the computer a RJ45 UTP cable and the MK2 2b RS485 to RS232 interface is required If the computer has no RS232 connection but does have USB a RS232 to USB interface cable is needed Both are available from Victron Energy 5 3 2 VE Bus System Configurator and dongle For configuring advanced applications and or systems with four or more MultiPlus units VE Bus System Configurator software must be used The software can be downloaded free of charge at www victronenergy com VEConfigurell forms part of this program The system can be configured without a dongle and will be fully functional during 15 minutes as a demonstration facility For permanent use a dongle available at additional charge is required For connection to the computer a RJ45 UTP cable and the MK2 2b RS485 to RS232 interface is required If the computer has no RS232 connection but does have USB a RS232 to
14. flash 5 times 5 Subsequently the LEDs Bulk Absorption and Float will each light during 2 seconds a If the switch is set to on while the Bulk LED lights the charger will switch to equalisation b If the switch is set to on while the Absorption LED lights the charger will switch to forced absorption c If the switch is set to on after the three LED sequence has finished the charger will switch to Float d If the switch is has not been moved the MultiPlus will remain in charger only mode and switch to Float victron ener 7 fi 3 4 LED Indications O LED off X amp LED flashes LED illuminated Inverter Charger inverter O mains on bh inverter on O Bulk O overload The inverter is on and supplies off power to the load O Absorption low battery charger O Float only O temperature Charger inverter O mains on 6n Q inverter on o The nominal output of the ios 1 off M overoad inverter is exceeded The LED flash O absorption O low battery s charger O Float only O temperature Charger inverter O mains on h inverter on O Bulk overload The inverter is svvitched off due off to overload or short circuit absorption low battery charger O Float only O temperature 8 f J victron energy Charger O mains on inverter O inverter on The inverter has switched off due to low battery voltage The
15. na DS 2 Master off DS 2 Slave 1 off DS 2 Slave 2 off DS 1 Master on DS 1 Slave 1 off DS 1 Slave 2 The current settings AC current limitation and charging current are multiplied by the number of devices However the AC current limitation setting when using a remote panel will always correspond to the value indicated on the panel and is not multiplied by the number of devices Example 9kVA parallel system If an AC input current limit of 20A is set on the master and the system consists of three devices then the effective system current limit will be equal to 3 x 20 60A If a 30A panel is connected to the master the system current limit is adjustable to a maximum of 30A regardless of the number of devices If the charging current on the master is set to 100 70A for a MultiPlus 24 3000 70 and the System consists of three devices then the effective system charging current is equal to 3 x 70 210A The settings according to this example 9kVA parallel system with 30A Multi Control Panel are as follows victron ener 29 O y Master Slave 1 Slave 2 Jeep DS 8 na 30A panel DS 8 08 8 08 7 na 30A panel DS 7 na DS 7 na DS 6 na 30A panel DS 6 na DS 6 na DS 5 AES na DS 5 na DS 5 na DS 4 Ch current 3x70A DS 4 na DS 4 na DS 3 Ch current 3x70A DS 3 na DS 3 na DS 2 Master DS 2 Slave 1 off DS 2 Slave 2 off DS 1 Master DS 1 Slave 1 off DS 1 Slave 2 Prat ee
16. on the MultiPlus is set to With a Multi Control panel connected to one of the two RJ48 sockets Operates only if the switch on the MultiPlus is set to on Only one remote control can be connected i e either a switch or a remote control panel 4 4 5 Programmable relay The MultiPlus is equipped with a multi functional relay that by default is programmed as an alarm relay The relay can be programmed for all kinds of other applications however for example to start a generator VEConfigure software needed 16 f J victron energy 4 4 6 Parallel Connection The MultiPlus can be connected in parallel with several identical devices To this end a connection is established between the devices by means of standard RJ45 UTP cables The system one or more MultiPlus units plus optional control panel will require subsequent configuration see Section 5 In the event of connecting MultiPlus units in parallel the following requirements must be met A maximum of six units connected in parallel Only identical devices may be connected in parallel The DC connection cables to the devices must be of equal length and cross section If a positive and a negative DC distribution point is used the cross section of the connection between the batteries and the DC distribution point must at least equal the sum of the required cross sections of the connections between the distribution point and the MultiPlus units Place the M
17. safety relay is open This ensures the correct operation of earth leakage circuit breakers in the output In case a non grounded output is required during inverter operation this function can be turned off with help of VEConfigure Not adjustable with DIP switches Battery charge curve The standard setting is Four stage adaptive with BatterySafe mode See Section 2 for a description This is the recommended charge curve See the help files in the software configuration programs for other features Alternatively Fixed mode can be selected with DIP switches Battery type The standard setting is the most suitable for Victron Gel Deep Discharge Gel Exide A200 and tubular plate stationary batteries OPzS This setting can also be used for many other batteries e g Victron AGM Deep Discharge and other AGM batteries and many types of flooded flat plate lead acid batteries Four charging voltages can be set with DIP switches Absorption time The absortion time depends on the bulk time adaptive charge curve so that the battery is optimally charged If the fixed charging characteristic is selected the absorption time is fixed For most batteries a maximum absorption time of eight hours is suitable If an extra high absorption voltage is selected for rapid charging only possible for open flooded batteries four hours is preferable With DIP switches a time of eight or four hours can be set For the adaptive charge cur
18. AES na DS 5 na DS 4 Ch current Set 8 DS 3 Ch current Set DS 2 Follower 1 off DS 2 Leader on DS 1 Follower 1 off DS 1 Leader off As the table above shows the current limits for each phase should be set separately ds8 thru ds5 Different current limits per phase can be selected If a panel is connected the AC input current limit will equal the value set on the panel for all phases The maximum charging current is the same for all devices and should be set on the leader ds4 and ds3 Example AC input current limitation on the leader and the followers 30A setting for generator power 30 x 120 x 2 7kVA If the charging current on the leader is set to 100 120A for a MultiPlus 24 5000 120 and the System consists of two devices then the effective system charging current is equal to 2 x 120 240A The settings according to this example 15kVA 2 phase system are as follows Leader L1 Follower L2 E DS 8 AC input 30A off 05 8 in 30A off DS 7 AC input 30A on _ DS 7 AC in 30A DS 6 AC input 30A on DS 6 AC in 30A Mon 08 5 AES na 08 5 DS 4 Ch current 2x120A on _ DS 4 na DS 3 Ch current 2x120A on DS 3 na DS 2 Leader on DS 2 Follower 1 off DS 1 Leader off DS 1 Follower 1 off To store the settings after the required values have been set press the Up button of the leader for 2 seconds upper button to the right of the DIP switches see appendix A position
19. Charge voltage absorption V DC 14 4 28 8 Charge voltage float V DC 13 8 27 6 Storage mode V DC 13 2 26 4 Charge current house battery A 4 120 70 Charge current starter battery A 4 Battery temperature sensor yes GENERAL Programmable relay 5 yes Protection 2 a g Common Characteristics Operating temp range 0 120 F fan assisted cooling Humidity non condensing max 9596 ENCLOSURE Common Characteristics Material amp Colour aluminum blue RAL 5012 Protection category IP 21 Battery connection bolts 2 plus and 2 minus connections 120 V AC connection screw terminals 6 AWG 13mm Weight 19kg 42 165 Dimensions 362 x 258 x 218 mm 14 3 x 10 2 x 8 6 inch STANDARDS Safety EN 60335 1 EN 60335 2 29 Emission Immunity EN55014 1 EN 55014 2 EN 61000 3 3 44 victron energy fi 1 Can be adjusted to 50Hz 2 Protection Output short circuit Overload Battery voltage too high Battery voltage too low Temperature too high 120VAC on inverter output 9 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 undervoltage or genset start signal function victron ener My y di 45 APPENDIX A Overview connections L N PE L N PE V SENSE m T SENSE AC IN AC OUT 120V TRICKLE victron ener o y zi xipu
20. ED indicates that the device can perform inverter operation A flashing float LED indicates that the device can perform charging operation NOTE In principle all other LEDs must be off If this is not the case the code is not an OK code However the following exceptions apply The special LED indications above can occur together with the OK codes The low battery LED can function together with the OK code that indicates that the device can charge victron energy 41 fi 7 3 2 VE Bus error codes A VE Bus system can display various error codes These codes are displayed with the inverter on bulk absorption and float LEDs To interpret a VE Bus error code correctly the following procedure should be followed 1 Is the inverter on LED flashing If not then there is no VE Bus error code 2 If one or more of the LEDs bulk absorption or float flashes then this flash must be in phase opposition to the inverter on LED i e the flashing LEDs are off if the inverter on LED is on and vice versa If this is not the case then there is no VE Bus error code 3 Check the bulk LED and determine which of the three tables below should be used 4 Select the correct column and row depending on the absorption and float LEDs and determine the error code 5 Determine the meaning of the code in the tables below Bulk LED off Absorption LED Flashing on 3 6 a flashing 1 4 7
21. IP switch has the highest number 8 descriptions start with the switch numbered 8 In parallel mode or 3 phase mode not all devices require all settings to be made see section 5 5 1 4 For parallel or 3 phase mode read the whole setting procedure and make a note of the required DIP switch settings before actually implementing them 24 fy y victron energy 5 5 1 Step 1 5 5 1 1 Current limitation AC input default 50A If the current demand MultiPlus load battery charger threatens to exceed the set AC input current the MultiPlus will first reduce its charging current PowerControl and subsequently supply additional power from the battery PowerAssist if needed The AC input current limit can be set to eight different values by means of DIP Switches With a Multi Control Panel a variable current limit can be set for the AC input Remark With a VE bus Control Panel or a Digital Control Panel and an external AC change over switch two different limits can be set for two AC sources for example the mains grid and a generator Procedure The AC input current limit can be set using DIP switches 958 957 and ds6 default setting 50A Procedure set the DIP switches to the required value ds8 ds7 ds6 off off off 2 15A off off on 20A off on off 25A off on 30A 1 8kVA at 120V 2 4kVA at 120V 3 0kVA at 120V 3 6kVA at 120V on off off 2 35A 4 2kVA at 120V on off on 40A 4 8kVA at 120V on on off 50A 6
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23. UT ACOUT N ACOUT 1 To load PE IN ACIN N AC IN L victron energy O y PE IN AC IN AC IN AC IN AC IN APPENDIX D Three phase connection MASTER Unit 1 Follower Unit 2 Follower Unit 3 o 9 bn 3 EE mecum pomme Esta le 1 i 2 n Ur o e E 2 BAT BAT Bar PE OUT ACOUT N AC OUT L3 AC OUT L2 AC OUT L1 To load L3 L2 L1 victron ener o y zi gt 5 5 o gt APPENDIX Charge characteristic Charge current 120 100 80 Amps 60 40 20 0 1 Time Volts Charge voltage Time 4 stage charging Bulk Entered when charger is started Constant current is applied until nominal battery voltage is reached depending on temperature and input voltage after which constant power is applied up to the point where excessive gassing is starting 14 4V resp 28 8V temperature compensated Battery Safe The applied voltage to the battery is raised gradually until the set Absorption voltage is reached The Battery Safe Mode is part of the calculated absorption time Absorp
24. addy AC input left to right L phase N neutral PE 2x RJ45 connector for remote control and or parallel three phase operation ojo gt AC output left to right L phase N neutral PE ground Battery minus Battery plus Terminals for left to right Voltage sense plus Voltage sense minus Starter battery plus Temperature sensor plus Temperature sensor minus I Connections for remote switch Short left and middle terminal to switch the MultiPlus on Short right and middle terminal to switch the MultiPlus to charger only Dipswitches DS1 tm 088 for set up mode Pushbuttons for set up mode Alarm contact left to right NC NO COM Primary ground connection victron energy O y APPENDIX B Block diagram See table in section 4 2 victron energy fi x pu ddy APPENDIX C Parallel connection MASTER Unit 1 SLAVE Unit 2 SLAVE Unit 3 al O e El 8 9 s I TE S dw Panel 2111 cu E 3E T rmi E id d ode 22 di p pe 4d d pm pe sls olle BAT BAT BAT PE O
25. atteries from running flat 3 2 Remote control Remote control is possible with a 3 way switch or with a Phoenix Multi Control panel The Phoenix Multi Control panel has a simple rotary knob with which the maximum current of the AC input can be set see PowerControl and PowerAssist in Section 2 3 3 Equalisation and forced absorption 3 3 1 Equalisation Traction batteries may require regular equalisation charging In the equalisation mode the MultiPlus will charge with increased voltage for one hour 1V above the absorption voltage for a 12V battery 2V for a 24V battery The charging current is then limited to 1 4 of the set value The bulk and absorption LEDs flash intermittently Equalisation mode supplies a higher charging voltage than most DC consuming devices can cope with These devices must be disconnected before additional charging takes place 3 3 2 Forced absorption Under certain circumstances it can be desirable to charge the battery for a fixed time at absorption voltage level In Forced Absorption mode the MultiPlus will charge at the normal absorption voltage level during the set maximum absorption time The absorption LED lights 6 f victron energy 3 3 3 Activating equalisation or forced absorption The MultiPlus can be put into both these states from the remote panel as well as with the front panel switch provided that all switches front remote and panel are set to on and no switches are set to cha
26. ches in the selected positions so that the other settings can always be recovered To start the system first turn all devices off The system will start up as soon as all devices have been turned on victron ener 35 My y Step 2 Exemplary setting for 3 phase mode In this example the leader is configured according to factory settings Leader L1 Follower L2 Follower L3 DS 8 Ch Volt GEL 14 4V DS 7 Ch Volt GEL 14 4V DS 6 Absorption time 8 h DS 5 Adaptive ch on DS 4 Dyn current limit off DS 3 UPS function on DS 2 Voltage 120V DS 1 Frequency 60Hz off off off DS 8 na DS 7 na DS 6 na DS 5 na DS 4 D c 1 off DS 3 UPS f on DS 2 V 120V DS 1 na 08 8 DS 7 na DS 6 na DS 5 na DS 4 D c 1 off off 08 3 UPS f on Hon DS 2 V 120V on DS 1 na To store the settings after the required values have been set press the Down button of the leader for 2 seconds lower button to the right of the DIP switches The temperature and low battery LED s will flash to indicate acceptance of the settings You can then leave the DIP switches in the selected positions so that the other settings can always be recovered To start the system first turn all devices off The system will start up as soon as all devices have been turned on 6 Maintenance The MultiPlus does not require specific maintenance It will suffice to check all co
27. e AC input is between 95 VAC and 140 VAC and that the frequency is within the range set default setting 45 65 2 Circuit breaker or fuse in the AC in input is open as a result of overload Remove overload or short circuit on AC out and reset fuse breaker The battery fuse has blown Replace the battery fuse The distortion or the AC input voltage is too large generally generator supply Turn the settings WeakAC and dynamic current limiter on 38 victron energy y The battery is not completely charged Charging current excessively high causing premature absorption phase Set the charging current to a level between 0 1 and 0 2 times the battery capacity Poor battery connection Check the battery connections The absorption voltage has been set to an incorrect level too low Set the absorption voltage to the correct level The float voltage has been set to an incorrect level too low Set the float voltage to the correct level The available charging time is too short to fully charge the battery Select a longer charging time or higher charging current The absorption time is too short For adaptive charging this can be caused by an extremely high charging current with respect to battery capacity so that bulk time is insufficient Reduce the charging current or select the fixed charging characteristics The battery is o
28. e current on the leader is set to 100 70A for a MultiPlus 24 3000 70 and the System consists of three devices then the effective system charge current is equal to 3x 70 210A The settings according to this example 9kVA 3 phase system without Multi Control Panel are as follows Leader L1 Follower L2 Follower L3 E DS 8 AC input 25A off 05 8 AC in 25A A DS 8 AC in 25A DS 7 input 25A on DS 7 AC in 25A DS 7 AC in 25A DS 6 AC input 25A off DS 6 AC in 25A DS 6 AC in 25A DS 5 AES na DS 5 DS 5 na DS 4 Ch current 3x70A on DS 4 na DS 4 na DS 3 Ch current 3x70A on DS 3 na DS 3 na DS 2 Leader on DS 2 Follower 1 of DS 2 Follovver 2 DS 1 Leader off DS 1 Follower 1 EN DS 1 Follower 2 To store the settings after the required values have been set press the Up button of the leader for 2 seconds upper button to the right of the DIP switches see appendix A position J The overload and low battery LED s will flash to indicate acceptance of the settings We recommend making a note of the settings and filing this information in a safe place You can now re use the DIP switches to apply the remaining settings step 2 victron ener 00 y 31 Split phase operation see figure 2a and 2b Step 1 Setting ds2 and ds1 for 2 phase lt split phase operation Leader L1 Follower L2 DS 8 AC input Set DS 8 Set DS 7 AC input Set DS 7 Set DS 6 AC input Set DS 6 Set DS 5
29. erating at all If VVeakAC is set the charger will also accept a strongly distorted voltage at the cost of greater distortion of the input current Recommendation Turn WeakAC on if the charger is hardly charging or not charging at all which is quite rare Also turn on the dynamic current limiter simultaneously and reduce the maximum charging current to prevent overloading the generator if necessary Not adjustable with DIP switches BoostFactor Change this setting only after consulting with Victron Energy or with an engineer trained by Victron Energy Not adjustable with DIP switches Multi functional relay By default the multi functional relay is set as an alarm relay i e the relay will de energise in the event of an alarm or a pre alarm inverter almost too hot ripple on the input almost too high battery voltage almost too low Not adjustable with DIP switches VirtualSwitch The VirtualSwitch is a software function in the MultiPlus microprocessor The inputs of this function are parameters that can be selected with VEConfigure e g certain alarms or voltage levels The output is binary 0 or 1 The output can be connected to a binary microprocessor output e g the multi functional relay or the relay in the AC input If connected to the multi functional relay and with battery voltage and time as input values for example the VirtualSwitch can be configured to supply a generator starting signal If connected to an
30. ff inactive inactive fixed absorption time ds4 dynamic current limiter On active off inactive ds3 UPS function on active off inactive ds2 converter voltage on 120V off 115V ds1 converter frequency na for L2 13 on 50Hz off 60Hz the wide input frequency range 45 55Hz is on by default victron energy 33 fi Step 2 Exemplary settings for stand alone mode Example 1 is the factory setting Note since factory settings are entered by computer all DIP switches of a new product are set to off and do not reflect the actual settings in the microprocessor IE DS 8 Ch voltage off DS 8 off DS 8 on DS 8 on DS 7 Ch voltage on DS 7 off DS 7 off DS 7 on 05 6 Absorpt time Mon _ DS 6 DS 6 on DS 6 off DS 5 Adaptive ch on _ DS 5 DS 5 on DS 5 off DS 4 Dyn Curr limit off 05 4 off DS 4 on DS 4 off 05 3 UPS function Mon DS 3 off DS 3 off DS 3 on DS 2 Voltage on DS 2 DS 2 off DS 2 off 08 1 Frequency 05 1 05 1 05 1 off E 2264 SS Step 2 Step 2 Step 2 Step 2 Example 1 factory setting Example 2 Example 3 Example 4 8 7 GEL 14 4V 8 7 OPzV 14 1V 8 7 AGM 14 7V 8 7 Tub plate 15V 6 Absorption time 8 hours 6 Abs time 8h 6 Abs time 8 h 6 Abs time 4 h 5 Adaptive charging on 5 Adaptive ch on 5 Adaptive ch on 5 Fixed abs time 4 Dynamic current limit off 4 Dyn Curr limit off 4 Dyn Curr limit on 4 Dyn Curr limit off 3 UPS function on 3 UPS fu
31. ge sense facility so that the battery always receives the correct charge voltage Learn more about batteries and battery charging To learn more about batteries and charging batteries please refer to our book Energy Unlimited available free of charge from Victron Energy and downloadable from www victronenergy com For more information about adaptive charging please look under Technical Information on our website victron ener 5 O y 3 3 1 On Off Charger Only Switch When switched to on the product is fully functional The inverter will come into operation and the LED inverter on will light up An AC voltage connected to the AC in terminal will be switched through to the AC out terminal if within specifications The inverter will switch off the mains on LED will light up and the charger commences charging The bulk absorption or float LEDs will light up depending on the charger mode If the voltage at the AC in terminal is not within specifications the inverter will switch on When the switch is switched to charger only only the battery charger of the MultiPlus will operate if mains voltage is present In this mode input voltage also is switched through to the AC out terminal NOTE When only the charger function is required ensure that the switch is switched to charger only This prevents the inverter from being switched on if the mains voltage is lost thus preventing your b
32. hat the grounding protection is damaged the product should be taken out of operation and prevented from accidentally being put into operation again contact qualified maintenance personnel Ensure that the connection cables are provided with fuses and circuit breakers Never replace a protective device by a component of a different type Refer to the manual for the correct part Check before switching the device on whether the available voltage source conforms to the configuration settings of the product as described in the manual Ensure that the equipment is used under the correct operating conditions Never operate it in a wet or dusty environment Ensure that there is always sufficient free space around the product for ventilation and that ventilation openings are not blocked victron energy 1 e y Install the product in a heatproof environment Ensure therefore that there are no chemicals plastic parts curtains or other textiles etc in the immediate vicinity of the equipment Transport and storage On storage or transport of the product ensure that the mains supply and battery leads are disconnected No liability can be accepted for damage in transit if the equipment is not transported in its original packaging Store the product in a dry environment the storage temperature should range from 20 C to 60 C Refer to the battery manufacturer s manual for information on transport storage charging recharging and dis
33. he load Temperature LED flashes or lights The environmental temperature is high or the load 15 too high Install the converter in cool and well ventilated environment or reduce the load Low battery and overload LEDs flash intermittently Low battery voltage and excessively high load Charge the batteries disconnect or reduce the load or install higher capacity batteries Fit shorter and or thicker battery cables Low battery and overload LEDs flash simultaneously Ripple voltage on the DC connection exceeds 1 5Vrms Check the battery cables and battery connections Check whether battery capacity is sufficiently high and increase this if necessary Low battery and overload LEDs light The inverter is switched off due to an excessively high ripple voltage on the input Install batteries with a larger capacity Fit shorter and or thicker battery cables and reset the inverter switch off and then on again victron energy fi 37 One alarm LED lights and the second flashes The charger does not operate The inverter is switched off due to alarm activation by the lighted LED The flashing LED indicates that the inverter was about to switch off due to the related alarm The AC input voltage or frequency is not within the range set Check this table for appropriate measures in regard to this alarm state Ensure that th
34. her applications however for example to start a generator Programmable with DIP switches VE Net panel or personal computer The MultiPlus is supplied ready for use Three features are available for changing certain settings if desired The most important settings including parallel operation of up to three devices and 3 phase operation can be changed in a very simple manner using DIP switches All settings with exception of the multi functional relay can be changed with a VE Net panel All settings can be changed with a PC and free of charge software downloadable from our website www victronenergy com 2 2 Battery charger Adaptive 4 stage charge characteristic bulk absorption float storage The MultiPlus features a microprocessor controlled adaptive battery management system that can be preset to suit different types of batteries The adaptive feature will automatically optimise the process relative to the way the battery is being used The right amount of charge variable absorption time When only shallow discharges occur a yacht connected to shore power for example the absorption time is kept short in order to prevent overcharging of the battery After a deep discharge the absorption time is automatically increased to make sure that the battery is completely recharged Preventing damage due to excessive gassing the BatterySafe mode If in order to quickly charge a battery a high charge current in combi
35. it breaker rated at 50A or less and cable cross section must be sized accordingly If the input AC supply is rated at a lower value the fuse or magnetic circuit breaker should be down sized accordingly The AC output cable can be connected directly to the terminal block AC out With its PowerAssist feature the MultiPlus can add up to 5kVA that is 3000 120 25A 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 25 75A An earth leakage circuit breaker and fuse or circuit breaker rated to support the expected load must be included in series with the output and cable cross section must be sized accordingly The maximum rating of the fuse or circuit breaker is 75A victron energy 15 00 y 4 4 Optional Connections A number of optional connections are possible see appendix A 4 4 1 Second Battery The MultiPlus has a connection for charging a starter battery 4 4 2 Voltage Sense Two sense wires may be connected to compensate possible battery cable losses during charging Use wires of at least 0 75mm 4 4 3 Temperature Sensor The temperature sensor supplied with the product may be used for temperature compensated charging The sensor is isolated and must be mounted on the battery s minus pole 4 4 4 Remote Control The product can be remotely controlled in two ways With an external switch Operates only if the switch
36. n 50 on off 75 on on 100 26 f y victron energy 5 5 1 4 Stand alone parallel 3 phase and split phase operation Using DIP switches 952 and 051 three system configurations can be selected NOTE When configuring a parallel 3 phase or split phase system all related devices should be interconnected using RJ45 UTP cables see appendix C D All devices must be turned on They will subsequently return an error code see Section 7 since they have been integrated into a system and still are configured as stand alone This error message can safely be ignored Storing settings by pressing the Up button step 1 and later on the Down button step 2 for 2 seconds should be done on one device only This device is the master in a parallel system or the leader L1 in a 3 phase or split phase System In a parallel system the step 1 setting of DIP switches ds8 to ds3 need to be done on the master only The slaves will follow the master with regard to these settings hence the master slave relationship In a 3 phase or split phase system a number of settings are also required for the other devices i e the followers for phases L2 and L3 The followers therefore do not follow the leader for all settings hence the leader follower terminology A change in the setting stand alone parallel 3 phase is only activated after the setting has been stored by pressing the UP button for 2 seconds
37. nation with a high absorption voltage has been chosen the MultiPlus will prevent damage due to excessive gassing by automatically limiting the rate of voltage increase once the gassing voltage has been reached Less maintenance and aging when the battery is not in use the Storage mode The storage mode kicks in whenever the battery has not been subjected to discharge during 24 hours In the storage mode float voltage is reduced to 2 2V cell 13 2V for 12V battery to minimise gassing and corrosion of the positive plates Once a week the voltage is raised back to the absorption level to equalize the battery This feature prevents stratification of the electrolyte and sulphation a major cause of early battery failure 4 f J victron energy Two outputs to charge 2 battery banks The MultiPlus features two outputs of which one can carry the full output current The second output limited to approximately 4 A and with a slightly lower output voltage is intended to top up a starter battery To increase battery life temperature compensation Every MultiPlus comes with a battery temperature sensor When connected charge voltage will automatically decrease with increasing battery temperature This feature is especially recommended for sealed batteries and or when important fluctuations of battery temperature are expected Battery voltage sense In order to compensate for voltage loss due to cable resistance the MultiPlus is provided with a volta
38. ncrease total inverter power several devices in parallel create a split phase system create a 3 phase system The standard product settings are for standalone operation For parallel three phase or split phase operation see section 4 6 6 and 4 6 7 AES Automatic Economy Switch 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 Adjustable with DIP switches Applicable in stand alone configuration only victron energy 19 fi Search Mode Instead of the AES mode the search mode can also be chosen with help of VEConfigure only If search mode is on the power consumption in no load operation is decreased by approx 7096 In this mode the MultiPlus when operating in inverter mode is switched off in case of no load or very low load and switches on every two seconds for a short period If the output current exceeds a set level the inverter will continue to operate If not the inverter will shut down again The Search Mode shut down and remain on load levels can be set with VEConfigure The factory settings are Shut down 40 Watt linear load Turn on 100 Watt linear load Not adjustable with DIP switches Applicable in stand alone configuration only 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
39. nction off UPS function off 3 UPS function on 2 Voltage 120V 2 Voltage 120V 2 Voltage 115V 2 Voltage 115V 1 Frequency 60Hz 1 Frequency 50Hz 1 Frequency 50Hz 1 Frequency 60Hz To store the settings after the required values have been set press the Down button for 2 seconds lower button to the right of the DIP switches The temperature and low battery LED s will flash to indicate acceptance of the settings You can then leave the DIP switches in the selected positions so that the other settings can always be recovered 34 victron ener y J m Step 2 Exemplary setting for parallel mode In this example the master is configured according to factory settings The slaves do not require setting Master Slave 1 Slave 2 DS 8 Ch voltage GEL 14 4V off DS 8 na DS 8 na DS 7 Ch voltage GEL 14 4V DS 7 na DS 7 na DS 6 Absorption time 8 h DS 6 na DS 6 na DS 5 Adaptive charging on DS 5 na DS 5 na A DS 4 Dyn current limit off off DS 4 na DS 4 na 21 DS 3 UPS function on DS 3 na DS 3 na DS 2 Voltage 120 DS 2 na DS 2 na 21 DS 1 Frequency 60Hz off DS 1 na DS 1 To store the settings after the required values have been set press the Down button of the master for 2 seconds lower button to the right of the DIP switches The temperature and low battery LED s will flash to indicate acceptance of the settings You can then leave the DIP swit
40. nment You should prevent the presence of e g chemicals synthetic components curtains or other textiles etc in the immediate vicinity victron energy 13 fi 4 2 Connection of battery cables In order to utilize the full capacity of the product batteries with sufficient capacity and battery cables with sufficient cross section should be used See table 12 3000 120 24 3000 70 48 3000 35 Recommended battery capacity Ah 400 1200 200 700 100 400 Recommended DC fuse 400A 300A 125A Recommended cross section mm per and connection terminal 0 5m 2x 50 mm 50 mm 35 mm 5 10m 2x70mm 2 50 2x35 2x means two positive and two negative cables 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 from our website Procedure Proceed as follows to connect the battery cables A Use an insulated box spanner in order to avoid shorting the battery Avoid shorting the battery cables Undo the four screws at the front of the enclosure and remove the front panel Connect the battery cables see Appendix A Tighten the nuts well for minimal contact resistance 14 f victron energy 4 3 Connection of the cabling The MultiPlus is a safety class product supplied with a ground terminal for safety purposes I
41. nnections once a year Avoid moisture and oil soot vapours and keep the device clean 36 victron ener fi 7 Error indications With the procedures below most errors can be quickly identified If an error cannot be resolved please refer to your Victron Energy supplier 7 1 General error indications Problem Cause Solution No output voltage on AC out 2 MultiPlus in inverter mode Defective fuse F3 see appendix A Remove overload or short circuit on AC out 2 and replace fuse F3 16A MultiPlus will not switch over to generator or mains operation Circuit breaker or fuse in the AC in input is open as a result of overload Remove overload or short circuit on AC out and reset fuse breaker Inverter operation not initiated when switched on The battery voltage is excessively high or too low No voltage on DC connection Ensure that the battery voltage is within the correct range Low battery LED flashes The battery voltage is low Charge the battery or check the battery connections Low battery LED lights The converter switches off because the battery voltage 15 too low Charge the battery or check the battery connections Overload LED flashes The converter load is higher than the nominal load Reduce the load Overload LED lights The converter is switched off due to excessively high load Reduce t
42. nsuitable slave model It should be replaced 24 Switch over system protection Should not occur in correctly installed initiated equipment Switch all equipment off and then on again If the problem recurs check the installation 25 Firmware incompatibility The 1 Switch all equipment off firmware of one the connected 2 Switch the device returning this error devices is not sufficiently up to date message on to operate in conjunction with this 3 Switch on all other devices one by one until device the error message reoccurs 4 Update the firmware in the last device that was switched on 26 Internal error Should not occur Switch all equipment off and then on again Contact Victron Energy if the problem persists victron energy 43 fi 8 Technical specifications MultiPlus 12 Volt 12 3000 120 50 120V 24 Volt 24 3000 70 50 120V PowerControl PowerAssist yes Transfer switch 50A Minimum PovverAssist current 11A INVERTER Input voltage range 95 17V 19 33 V Output 1 Output voltage 120 2 Frequency 60 Hz 0 1 Cont output power at 75 F VA 3 3000 Cont output power at 75 F W 2500 Cont output power at 100 F W 2000 Peak power W 6000 Maximum efficiency 93 94 Zero load power W 157 15 10 10 4 5 CHARGER AC Input Input voltage range 95 140 VAC Input frequency 45 65 Hz Power factor 1
43. on error The device will remain in normal operation NOTE If the inverter on LED flashes in phase opposition this is a VE Bus error code see further on Absorption and float LEDs flash synchronously simultaneously The battery temperature as measured has an extremely unlikely value The sensor is probably defective or has been incorrectly connected The device will remain in normal operation NOTE If the inverter on LED flashes in phase opposition this a VE Bus error code see further on Mains on flashes and there is no output voltage The device is in charger only operation and mains supply is present The device rejects the mains supply or is still synchronising 40 f y victron energy 7 3 VE Bus LED indications Equipment included in a VE Bus system a parallel or 3 phase arrangement can provide so called VE Bus LED indications These LED indications can be subdivided into two groups OK codes and error codes 7 3 1 VE Bus OK codes If the internal status of a device is in order but the device cannot yet be started because one or more other devices in the system indicate an error status the devices that are in order will indicate an OK code This facilitates error tracing in a VE Bus system since devices not requiring attention are easily identified as such Important OK codes will only be displayed if a device is not in inverter or charging operation A flashing bulk L
44. posal of the battery 2 f J victron energy 2 DESCRIPTION 2 1 In general The basis of the MultiPlus is an extremely powerful sine inverter battery charger and automatic switch in a compact casing The MultiPlus features the following additional often unique characteristics Automatic and uninterruptible switching In the event of a supply failure or when the generating set is switched off the MultiPlus will switch over to inverter operation and take over the supply of the connected devices This is done so quickly that operation of computers and other electronic devices is not disturbed Uninterruptible Power Supply or UPS functionality This makes the MultiPlus highly suitable as an emergency power System in industrial and telecommunication applications Virtually unlimited power thanks to parallel operation Up to 6 MultiPlus units can operate in parallel Six units 24 3000 70 for example will provide 15kW 18kVA output power and 420 Amps charging capacity Three phase and split phase capability Three units can be configured for three phase or split phase output But that s not all up to 6 sets of three units can be parallel connected to provide 45kW 54kVA inverter power and more than 1000A charging capacity Split phase options Two units can be stacked to provide 120 0 120V and additional units can be paralleled up to a total of 6 units per phase to supply up to 30kW 36kVA of split phase power Alternatively a spli
45. rger only In order to put the MultiPlus in this state the procedure below should be followed If the switch is not in the required position after following this procedure it can be switched over quickly once This will not change the charging state NOTE Switching from on to charger only and back as described below must be done quickly The switch must be toggled such that the intermediate position is skipped as it were If the switch remains in the off position even for a short time the device may be turned off In that case the procedure must be restarted at step 1 A certain degree of familiarisation is required when using the front switch When using the remote panel this is less critical Procedure 1 Check whether all switches i e front switch remote switch or remote panel switch if present are in the on position 2 Activating equalisation or forced absorption is only meaningful if the normal charging cycle is completed charger is in Float 3 To activate a Switch rapidly from on to charger only and leave the switch in this position for to 2 seconds b Switch rapidly back from charger only to on and leave the switch in this position for to 2 seconds c Switch once more rapidly from on to charger only and leave the switch in this position 4 On the MultiPlus and if connected on the MultiControl panel the three LEDs Bulk Absorption and Float will now
46. s the same as for parallel operation The system MultiPlus units plus an optional control panel will require subsequent configuration see Section 5 Pre requisites see Section 4 4 6 victron energy 17 O y 5 Configuration Settings may only be changed by a qualified electrical engineer Read the instructions thoroughly before implementing changes During setting of the charger the AC input must be removed 5 1 Standard settings ready for use On delivery the MultiPlus is set to standard factory values In general these settings are suitable for single unit operation Warning Possibly the standard battery charging voltage is not suitable for your batteries Refer to the manufacturer s documentation or to your battery supplier Standard MultiPlus factory settings Inverter frequency Input frequency range Input voltage range Inverter voltage Stand alone parallel 3 phase AES Automatic Economy Switch Ground relay Charger on off Battery charge curve Charging current Battery type Automatic equalisation charging Absorption voltage Absorption time Float voltage Storage voltage Repeated absorption time Absorption repeat interval Bulk protection AC input current limit UPS feature Dynamic current limiter WeakAC BoostFactor Multi functional relay VirtualSwitch PowerAssist 18 60 Hz 45 65Hz 94 143 VAC 120 VAC stand alone off on on Four stage adaptive with BatterySafe mode
47. t equipment most computers clocks or household equipment is not adversely impacted Recommendation Turn the UPS feature off if the MultiPlus fails to synchronise or continually switches back to inverter operation In general the UPS setting can be left on if the MultiPlus is 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 down controlled if the load is low this reduces noise fuel consumption and pollution A disadvantage is that the output voltage will drop severely or even completely fail in the event of a sudden load increase More load can only be supplied after the engine is up to speed If this setting is on the MultiPlus will start supplying extra power at a low generator output level and gradually allow the generator to supply more until the set current limit is reached This allows the generator engine to get up to speed This setting is also often used for classic generators that respond slowly to sudden load variation victron energy 21 O y WeakAC Strong distortion of the input voltage can result in the charger hardly operating or not op
48. t phase AC source can be obtained by connecting our autotransformer see data sheet on www victronenergy com to an European inverter programmed to supply 240V 60Hz PowerControl maximum use of limited shore current The MultiPlus can supply a huge charging current This implies heavy loading of the shore connection or generator set Therefore a maximum current can be set The MultiPlus then takes other power users into account and only uses surplus current for charging purposes PowerAssist Extended use of your generator and shore current the MultiPlus co supply feature This feature takes the principle of PowerControl to a further dimension allowing the MultiPlus to supplement the capacity of the alternative source Where peak power is so often required only for a limited period the MultiPlus will make sure that insufficient shore or generator power is immediately compensated for by power from the battery When the load reduces the spare power is used to recharge the battery This unique feature offers a definitive solution for the shore current problem electric tools dish washers washing machines electric cooking etc can all run on 16A shore current or even less In addition a smaller generator can be installed victron energy 3 fi Programmable relay The MultiPlus is equipped with a multi functional relay that by default is programmed as an alarm relay The relay can be programmed for all kinds of ot
49. tion The absorption period is dependent on the bulk period The maximum absorption time is the set Maximum Absorption time Float Float voltage is applied to keep the battery fully charged Storage After one day of float charge the output voltage is reduced to storage level This is 13 2 resp 26 4V for 12V and 24V charger This will limit water loss to a minimum when the battery is stored for the winter season After an adjustable time default 7 days the charger will enter Repeated Absorption mode for an adjustable time default one hour to refresh the battery victron ener O y zi APPENDIX Temperature compensation 15 0 14 5 14 0 13 5 13 0 Volts 12 5 12 0 11 5 11 0 10 5 10 0 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 Battery temperature Default output voltages for Float and Absorption are at 25 Reduced Float voltage follows Float voltage and Raised Absorption voltage follows Absorption voltage In adjust mode temperature compensation does not apply victron ener fi m xipuaddy APPENDIX Dimensions 103 1225 28 55 victron energy O y Appendix victron energy 7 Victron Energy Power Distributor Serial number Version 00 Date 11 February 2009 Victron Energy B V De Paal 35 1351 JG Almere P
50. ts AC input and or output terminals and or grounding point on the outside of the product must be provided with an uninterruptible grounding point for safety purposes The MultiPlus is provided with a ground relay relay H see appendix B that automatically connects the Neutral output to the chassis if no external AC supply is available If an external AC supply is provided the ground relay H will open before the input safety relay closes This ensures the correct operation of an earth leakage circuit breaker that is connected to the output In a fixed installation an uninterruptable grounding can be secured by means of the grounding wire of the AC input Otherwise the casing must be grounded In a mobile installation for example with a shore current plug interrupting the shore connection will simultaneously disconnect the grounding connection In that case the casing must be connected to the chassis of the vehicle or to the hull or grounding plate of the boat In case of a boat direct connection to the shore ground is not recommended because of potential galvanic corrosion The solution to this is using an isolation transformer The terminal blocks can be found on the printed circuit board see appendix A The shore or mains cable must be connected to the MultiPlus with the aid of a three wire cable The AC input cable can be connected to the terminal block AC in The AC input must be protected by a fuse or magnetic circu
51. ultiPlus units close to each other but allow at least 10 cm 4 inch for ventilation purposes under above and beside the units UTP cables must be connected directly from one unit to the other and to the remote panel Connection splitter boxes are not permitted 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 Voltage sensing must be connected to the master see Section 5 5 1 4 If more than three units are connected in parallel in one system a dongle is required see Section 5 Only one remote control panel or switch can be connected to the system 4 4 7 Three phase operation The MultiPlus can also be used in 3 phase configuration To this end a connection between the devices is made by means of standard RJ45 UTP cables the same as for parallel operation The system MultiPlus units plus an optional control panel will require subsequently configuration see Section 5 Pre requisites see Section 4 4 6 4 4 8 Two phase split phase configuration see appendix C MultiPlus units can also be used in split phase configuration To this end a connection between the devices is made by means of standard RJ45 UTP cable
52. ve this determines the maximum absorption time 20 fy y victron energy Storage voltage Repeated Absorption Time Absorption Repeat Interval See Section 2 Not adjustable with DIP switches Bulk Protection When this setting is on the bulk charging time is limited to 10 hours A longer charging time could indicate a system error e g a battery cell short circuit Not adjustable with DIP switches AC input current limit These are the current limit settings at which PowerControl and PowerAssist come into operation The factory setting is 50A See Section 2 the book Energy Unlimited or the many descriptions of this unique feature on our website www victronenergy com Remark lowest allowable current setting for PowerAssist 11A 11A per unit in case of parallel operation UPS feature If this setting is on and AC on the input fails the MultiPlus switches to inverter operation practically without interruption The MultiPlus can therefore be used as an Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS for sensitive equipment such as computers or communication systems The output voltage of some small generator sets is too unstable and distorted for using this setting the MultiPlus would continually switch to inverter operation For this reason the setting can be turned off The MultiPlus will then respond less quickly to AC input voltage deviations The switchover time to inverter operation is consequently slightly longer but mos
53. vercharged The absorption voltage is set to an incorrect level too high Set the absorption voltage to the correct level The float voltage is set to an incorrect level too high Set the float voltage to the correct level Poor battery condition Replace the battery The battery temperature is too high due to poor ventilation excessively high environmental temperature or excessively high charging current Improve ventilation install batteries in a cooler environment reduce the charging current and connect the temperature sensor The charging current drops to 0 as soon as the absorption phase initiates The battery is over heated gt 50 C Install the battery ina cooler environment Reduce the charging current Check whether one of the battery cells has an internal short circuit Defective battery temperature sensor Disconnect the temperature sensor plug in the MultiPlus If charging functions correctly after approximately 1 minute the temperature sensor should be replaced victron energy My y 39 7 2 Special LED indications for the normal LED indications see section 3 4 Bulk and absorption LEDs flash synchronously simultaneously Voltage sense error The voltage measured at the voltage sense connection deviates too much more than 7V from the voltage on the positive and negative connection of the device There is probably a connecti
54. w battery charger O float only O temperature 12 victron energy fi The AC input is svvitched through The AC output current is equal to the preset maximum input current The charge current is reduced to 0 The AC input is svvitched through but the load requires more current than the preset maximum input current The inverter is switched on to supply the required additional current 4 Installation This product may only be installed by qualified electrical engineer 4 2 Location The product must be installed in a dry and well ventilated area as close as possible to the batteries There should be a clear space of at least 10 cm 4 inch around the appliance for cooling Excessively high ambient temperature will result in the following Reduced service life Reduced charging current Reduced peak capacity or shutdown of the inverter Never position the appliance directly above the batteries The MultiPlus is suitable for wall mounting For mounting purposes a hook and two holes are provided at the back of the casing see appendix G The device can be fitted either horizontally or vertically For optimal cooling vertical fitting is preferred N The interior of the product must remain accessible after installation Try and keep the distance between the product and the battery to a minimum in order to minimize cable voltage losses For safety purposes this product should be installed in a heat resistant enviro
55. with the safety signs en directions before using the product This product is designed and tested in accordance with international standards The equipment should be used for the designated application only WARNING DANGER OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK The product is used in combination with a permanent energy source battery Even if the equipment is switched off a dangerous electrical voltage can occur at the input and or output terminals Always switch the AC power off and disconnect the battery before performing maintenance The product contains no internal user serviceable parts Do not remove the front panel and do not put the product into operation unless all panels are fitted All maintenance should be performed by qualified personnel Never use the product at sites where gas or dust explosions could occur Refer to the specifications provided by the manufacturer of the battery to ensure that the battery is suitable for use with this product The battery manufacturer s safety instructions should always be observed WARNING do not lift heavy objects unassisted Installation Read the installation instructions before commencing installation activities This product is a safety class device supplied with a ground terminal for safety purposes Its AC input and or output terminals must be provided with uninterruptible grounding for safety purposes An additional grounding point is located on the outside of the product If it can be assumed t
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