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1. This cycling may also be caused if the AC output of the inverter is connected to the inverter s AC input check for proper input and output AC wiring e Charger not charging even though charge LED is on steady and the unit says Charging Full charge rates are not obtained in Charging mode only after this mode changes to Bulk Charging Absorb Charging or Float Charging modes e Charger not charging even though charge LED is on steady and the unit says Bulk Charging or Absorb Charging Check the DC amps meter and DC voltmeter on the ME ARC display it should be 80 or more of rated charge current if the battery voltage is under 14 0 VDC 28 0 VDC on 24 volt models or 48 0 VDC for 48 volt models If not check the 03C Max Charge Rate setting and verify the setting is 80 or greater Still low charge rate Check the 03A AC Input Amps setting If no AC loads are being passed through the inverter the 03A Input Amps setting must be 15 amps 25 amps for 3kW unit or greater to receive full charge rate e Charger says Float Charging not Bulk Charging when the AC is first plugged in Check DC voltmeter on the ME ARC display if the battery is over 13 0 VDC 26 0 VDC for 24 volt models or 52 0 VDC for 48 volt models then the battery was already charged and the charger automatically goes to Float Charging to keep from overcharging the batteries Try Restart Bulk from the 02 CHG Co
2. Default setting Amps 30 Amps Where should set AC Input Amps Set the AC Input Amps setting to match the current rating of the utility power or generator s circuit breaker If using multiple AC sources utility and generator through an AC transfer switch adjust this setting to the smaller AC breaker size This setting is very dependent on the stability of the AC source If using a generator factors such as altitude and output voltage regulation may require a lower setting than the generator s breaker size For best performance lower this setting to 1 3 its rated capacity and gradually increase while ensuring the voltage level stays above the 03D VAC Dropout setting the inverter loads If the current from the loads on the output of the inverter are greater than the circuit breaker rating on the incoming AC source you may experience nuisance tripping on this breaker f CAUTI ON The AC Input Amps setting does not limit the current to I nfo This setting will control the input current differently depend i ing on the inverter charger model and AC input wiring configuration selected for your particular model ME MS and RD models have 2 AC inputs HOT IN 1 and HOT IN 2 AC Input Amps is only monitored on HOT IN 1 on these models when wired as dual in dual out configura tion On these models if single in single out configuration is selected and HOT IN 1 and HOT IN 2 are jumped together then you should set the AC Input Amps to 1
3. back view Battery Temp Sensor e te Remote cable REMOTE Port blue label Figure 2 3 Remote Control Connections 2 5 Power up Routine e Power up Routine When the ME ARC is first connected to the inverter a power up routine is initialized During the power up routine the LCD will read Magnum Energy Self Test C 2009 Connecting to ME ARC V INV CHG V After the initial power up routine is finished the remote will be displaying Set Clock Magnum Energy C 2009 ME ARC V Self Test Connecting to INV CHG V Status Status Status Hour 12 00 A Minute 12 00A AM PM 12 00A Figure 2 4 Power Up Routine 4 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 3 0 Setup 3 0 Setup When the remote is connected to a Magnum inverter charger the settings in the remote control determine the inverter charger operating parameters The default settings in the remote control see Table 3 4 Inverter Charger Default Settings are adequate for most installations however you have the option to change some of the operating parameters if required This section will show you how to navigate the remote give you an understanding of the function of each adjustable setting and help you decide what setting should be used 3 1 Navigating the Remote s Menu The ME ARC has an internal structure that provides menu items and adjust able settings that provide the ability to configure your inverter charger to you
4. Float The Float Stage is a maintenance charge mode that maintains a constant voltage while delivering up to the maximum rated current of the charger in order to power any DC loads connected to the batteries Most three stage chargers finish the charge mode in Float and remain in Float as long as an AC source is available on the input of the charger The Float voltage is determined by the battery type selected in menu 03B Battery Type The difference between Float and Multi is that in the Float mode there is no Full Charge mode as described in the previous Multi section Why should I use the Float mode Float mode is typically used when the charger is the only charge source connected to the batteries This mode will maintain the batteries at the float voltage If using flooded batteries and the charger is in float for an extended period the water level should be checked every two to three weeks for proper levels e Set Final Charge Stage Silent Silent mode stops charging once it transitions from Absorb mode to Silent Once the charger enters the Silent mode it will monitor the battery voltage and start charging once the batteries fall to the DC Volts to Rebulk setting Once the batteries reach the Set DC Volts to Rebulk under 03G Final Charge Stage setting the charger will start the charge cycle over in the Bulk mode and then transition to Absorb After the Absorb cycle the charger will again transition to the Si
5. is selected the inverter charger will only connect to AC when the time is between 12AM and 8AM 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 9 3 0 Setup 01 ACIn Control AC In Control has four different conditions in which the inverter charger will connect to incoming AC power Only one condition may be set at any one time Refer to the Setup section for information on how to use each of the following settings Multi Connect Automatically connects to incoming AC power when the in coming AC is qualified by the inverter charger voltage is above VAC Dropout setting and between 50Hz to 70Hz for domestic models and 40Hz to 60Hz for export models VDC Connect Connects to incoming AC when the DC battery voltage is below the Set Connect Volts setting in menu 02D AC In VDC and disconnects from incoming AC when the DC battery voltage is above the Set Disconnect Volts also in menu 02D AC In VDC Time Connect Connects to incoming AC when the time of day is between the Connect Time and Disconnect Time in menu 02C AC In Time AC In Disabled Disconnects incoming AC when selected This setting will prevent incoming AC from connecting to the inverter charger Info The top status line of the LCD display will alternate the inverter ii charger status with a secondary AC IN status if AC is present but not connecting as a result of a selection made in the SETUP menu Example AC is present but AC IN Time has
6. 30 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 3 0 Setup TECH 01 Temperatures Pressing the select knob will access the various temperatures measured throughout the system Rotate the knob to scroll through the temperatures Pressing the select knob will exit the temperature display The following temperature displays are available e Batt Sensor Battery Temp Sensor BTS connected to the battery bank e Transformer main power transformer inside the unit e Transistors FETs Field Effect Transistors inside the unit e AGS temp sensor plugged into the remote port on the AGS module Info The temperatures are displayed in Celsius or Fahrenheit as i selected in Setup menu 01E Temp Display TECH 02 Revisions Pressing the select knob will access the revisions of the devices that are connected to the Magnum network Rotate the knob to scroll through the revisions Pressing the select knob will exit the display The following devices display revisions inverter remote AGS BMK and router Info BMK AGS and the router accessory may display a 0 0 revi i sion for several reasons The accessory is not installed there is no communication because of a bad or miswired network cable the device is not powered or the device is bad If the ME ARC is connected to a Router ME RTR the Router revi sion will be displayed but not all functions of the ME ARC will be available The ME ARC has limited functions as a second remote connected
7. This button provides meter information on the inverter charger ME AGS N and ME BMkK see section 3 2 3 for more detailed information e SETUP This button allows the inverter charger ME AGS N and ME BMK to be configured to your specific system preferences see section 3 2 4 for more detailed information e TECH This button allows you to access menu selections that can help service personnel with troubleshooting and also allows the factory default setting to be restored see section 3 1 0 for more detailed information 5 1 5 Rotary SELECT Knob The Rotary SELECT knob is similar to a dash radio knob and used to easily view and select various menu items and settings displayed on the LCD screen Turn the rotary knob clockwise and counterclockwise to view the different menu items and available inverter charger ME AGS N and ME BMK settings Push or SELECT the rotary knob to enter a menu item or to save a setting once it is displayed on the LCD screen for 01B Contrast 01C Backlight and 03 AGS Control which revert back to default are saved in non volatile memory and are preserved until changed even if an inverter reset is performed or if all power to the remote or inverter is removed al Info All adjustable inverter charger settings in the ME ARC except knob for 10 seconds CAUTION An accessory that is networked to the inverter may have adjustable settings that revert back to default if all power to the invert
8. 0k when the Sense Module is disconnected from power 04H Minimum VDC This menu displays the lowest battery voltage since the last reset The voltage shown on the display is averaged each second and is helpful when troubleshooting or detecting an over dis charge condition 041 Maximum VDC This menu displays the highest battery voltage since the last reset The voltage shown on the display is averaged each second this allows you to check your charging system battery charger charge controller etc to ensure the charging voltage has been attained This display is also helpful when troubleshooting or detecting if an over charge condition has occurred 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 17 3 0 Setup 3 2 4 SETUP Button The first screen that may appear when the SETUP button is pushed is a pass word screen If the PIN has been set under the TECH button menu 05 SETUP PIN the first screen will be the Enter Setup PIN screen The proper PIN will now have to be entered in order to access the SETUP menus After 5 minutes from the last button push the display will automatically bounce to the Home screen and the PIN will need to be reentered in order to access the SETUP menus Info Refer to menu 05 SETUP PIN under the TECH button to set i or change the PIN number Info In any SETUP menu that contains a range of settings if the first and last settings are equal set to the same value the function will be disabled even
9. Display Fahrenheit Celsius Status 02 Invert Setup 02A Search Watts Range OFF 5 to 50 Watts Set Search Watts Set Search Watts Set Search Watts Set Search Watts OFF 5 Watts 6 Watts Joo 50 Watts OZB LECO Sening Range 9 0 to 12 2 depends on Inverter model 12v model shown Set LowBatCutOut Set LowBatCutOut Set LowBatCutOut Set LowBatC utOut Volts 9 0 Volts 9 1 Volts 92 Joo Volts 12 2 02C AC In Time d 6 00A to 6 00P Range Connect and Disconnect Time 12 00AM to 12 00PM Set Connect Set Connect Set Connect Set Disconnect Hour 6 00A Minute 6 00A AM PM 6 00A AM PM 6 00A E EE Range 9 0 to 16 0 depends on Inverter model 12v model shown Set Connect Set Connect Set Connect Set Disconnect Volts 9 0 Volts 9 1 Volts 9 2 Volts 16 0 Menu Map Continued on the top of the next page SE Figure 4 1 Inverter Charger Menu Map Page 2 of 4 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 35 4 0 Menu Map 4 0 Menu Map ME ARC Remote Control continued GetuP continued Status 03 Charger Setup 03A AC Input Amps 30A Range 5A to 60A Set AC Input Set AC input Set AC Input Set AC Input Amps ZSA Amps SS Amps 7A J ns Amps 60A 03B Battery Type Range GEL Flooded AGM AGM2 Custom Set Battery Type Set Battery Type Set Battery Type Set Battery Type GEL Flooded AGM J Custom Set Absorb Volts 14 4 Set Float Volts 13 2 Set EQ Volts 15 6 pe Max charge Range 0 to 100 Set Max Charge Set
10. Inverting based of the fluctuations of the incoming AC voltage e Dropout 60 VAC to 100 VAC For Export inverter Models Drop out 120 VAC to 200 VAC Use a VAC Dropout setting from 60 VAC to 100 VAC Export models Dropout from 120 VAC to 200 VAC when the AC source may have fluctuations in RMS voltage These settings attempt to prevent the charger from disengaging unnecessarily due to poor quality voltage and are highly recommended if using a generator for charging The transfer time from charge mode to inverter mode is gt 16 milliseconds when using these settings e Dropout UPS mode Use the UPS mode setting when the AC source is well regulated above 105 VAC 210 VAC for Export inverter models and the inverter loads are sensitive to voltage fluctuations This setting is intolerant of voltage fluctuations and will provide a quick transfer The transfer time from charge mode to inverter mode is lt 16 milliseconds when using this setting For generator charging do not use this setting to 100 VAC or less Export inverter models 200 VAC or less or A Info If you get nuisance AC disconnects either change the setting obtain a better voltage regulated AC source 03E Absorb Done Time Amps or SOC e 03E Absorb Done Time This setting is used to determine when the second stage of battery charging or Absorption Stage is finished and transi tions to the Final charge stage see 03G Final Charge Stage Absorption is the second
11. This fault will continue until current is able to flow into the battery from the battery charger Once this happens the fault will automatically reset compare it with the DC voltage on the battery bank these two volt ages should be very close lt 0 5 VDC difference If not check to ensure all connections are tight and the fuse circuit breaker between the inverter and battery bank is good Remedy Check the DC voltage on the inverter s DC terminals and pwr CH Overcurrent appears on the LCD KC and the FAULT red LED is on The an Overcurrent PWR green CHG green and INV mm Q Settings Info green LED s are off Figure 5 23 Overcurrent Fault e Overcurrent This fault causes the inverter to shut down to protect internal power components and may be caused by an excessive AC load If the overload condition lasts for less than 10 seconds the unit will automatically restart and resume operation However if the overcurrent condition occurs more than 10 seconds the unit will shut down and will require a manual restart are larger than the inverter s output capacity there is a wiring short on the AC output or the wires are incorrectly wired Once the AC loads are reduced or the output wiring is corrected manually restart the inverter to resume operation If this fault condition continues after all of these recommendations perform a inverter reset see section 6 2 Remedy This fault usually occurs because th
12. battery system Info Some meter functions may not be accessible with older inverter software If some meters do not function check for current inverter software minutes after the last button push unless you are on a display in the METER menu where the screen will stay without returning to the Home screen This feature is useful for displaying commonly used meter readings like SOC where it is useful to see the battery status at a glance E Info All displays will automatically returns the Home screen 5 01 DC Meters DC Meters display battery voltage DC amps from the inverter charger and the time in charge mode Use these meters to monitor your battery bank 01A DC Volts This menu provides the DC battery voltage The DC V Volts display provides the voltage from the batteries connected to the inverter The DC V accuracy is 1 5 with a 0 1 VDC resolution 01B DC Amps While inverting the DC A Amps displays a negative number to show the battery current used by the inverter If in charge mode the DCA amps displays a positive number to show the amount of current delivered to the batteries The accuracy of this display below 1 amp AC 10 amps DC 12VDC is not detected When the current in or out of the batteries is greater than 1 amp AC the display accuracy is 20 01C Charge Time This meter reads whenever the charger is in the Bulk or Absorb mode The meter does not accumulate time when in Float Charge
13. been selected in the 01 ACIn CTRL menu and the current time of day 2PM In menu 02C AC In Time the current setting is 12AM 8AM The current time of 2PM is outside the connect time so the inverter charger will not connect to the incoming AC until after 12AM The primary status will display Inverting and the secondary status will display Time Connect to let you know the reason that incoming AC has not connected Info See SETUP menus 02C and 02D on pages 21 and 22 for i complete explanation of VDC Connect and Time Connect menu settings 02 CHG Charge Control CHG Control allows you to set the Charger Mode for Multi Stage always stay in Float Restart Bulk which restarts the Multi Stage charge profile Most of the time the charger should be left in the multi stage setting but if you want to override this setting use the CTRL button and CHG Control menu to change the charger profile Multi Stage This charge profile starts in Bulk maximum current until the Absorption voltage is reached then transitions to the Absorption cycle Absorption cycle as determined by the settings in SETUP menu 03E Absorb Done and finally transitions to the final charge stage as selected in SETUP menu 03G Final charge Info Any time during the charge cycle the charger may be forced i into Float or Rebulk using Force Float or Restart Bulk from the CTRL button 02 CHG Control menu Info Multi Stage must be selected in order for th
14. determine the return amps that indicate a fully charged battery for their particular type of battery The formula used by most manu facturers to Absorb the batteries is C 20 where C Battery Bank total Amp Hours Basically they take approximately 5 of the total battery bank size and consider the battery totally charged when the charge rate drops to this level Continuing to charge will possibly overcharge the batteries Check with your battery manufacturer in order to determine the correct return amp set tings for your batteries Default Setting Absorb Amps 20 ADC Info If DC loads are connected directly to the batteries it is not ii recommended to use the Absorb Done Amps setting DC loads cause the charger to increase amperage delivered to the battery bank in order to charge the batteries plus run the DC loads This scenario could result in overcharging the batteries since the return amps reading will be skewed by the DC loads on the reading in menu 04D DC Amps BMK which is the most accu rate DC amperage measurement It is highly suggested to install a ME BMK if Absorb Done Amps is used as the DC amps reading from the ME BMK is accurate to 1 ADC If a ME BMK is not installed in the system Absorb Done Amps is based on the reading in menu 01B DC Amps The accuracy of menu 01B DC Amps is 10A D Info If a ME BMK is installed in the system Absorb Done is based e Set Absorb Done SOC This setting is used when the SOC Stat
15. eased E nE EE seinen 1 2 0 DNStallation tte Eed dE dE e 2 2 1 Installation Guidelnes cece cece eee eee eee teeta a E oE 2 ee UE UE 2 2 3 Flush Mount Installation Procedure cccceceeeeeee eee eeeeeeeeee eae eaeees 2 2 4 Bezel Mount Installation Procedure eee eee eeee eee eee teens 3 2 5 POWEF UD ROUTINE iessu senine dE raven ne enaides NE Ee nie 4 KR de EE 5 3 1 Navigating the Remote S Men 5 3 2 Pushbuttons and Menu Irems eee eee eee eee teeta eens tees nooi 7 3 21 FAVS BUTTO Maecen irienna n Ea AA aE AN D EaR 7 3 2 2 CTRL Control BEES A E EEKE 9 RAN e Inte EE 10 02 CHG Charge COmtro EE 10 03 GEN Control 222 REEESEE EEN rennes ee nna d EAR E Enan 11 3 2 3 METER BUTTON wscccstiassiccckctuntnriddianeeeetidesecou ia anaha 13 02 AG EE 14 OI AGS METE EE 14 Dk BMK Meter eier ENEE anaa aAa E aE E E ALAE NEE 16 3 2 4 SETUP BUTTON EE 18 OL Remote Setup WEE 19 02 INVER Setup WE 20 OS Charger Setup VE 23 O4 AGS SQUID EE 29 OS BMK VEH EE Ed densa EE eege Zens 20 3 2 5 TECH Buttons oe dene NNN GER NEE E en e 20 4 0 Menu Map Section LA 34 37 5 0 Operations E 38 5 1 Front Panel EE 38 541 LED Wale le ele 38 5 1 2 LCD Display sersciscriidnisadesssonheare ANERE dE EES Ee 38 5 1 3 ON OFF PushbuttonS ee eeeeeeeeeeeeesateeesgetetenaneeees 39 5 14 Menu PUSH DUCCONS e EER ENEE aw eyes nine coe ens een 39 5 5 Rotary SELECT eege ege EE BEE e 20 5 2 Operating the Imverter harger eee eeeeeeeeaetaeeeeeeaes
16. generator has started based on the settings in menu 04B Gen Run Time Start Topoff The generator has started based on the settings in menu 04G Quiet Time Start VDC The generator has started based on the settings in menu 04A Gen Run VDC Fault Amp The generator failed to start in the Start Amps mode Fault Exercise The generator failed to start in the Start Exercise mode Fault MaxRn The generator exceeded Max Run Time and has turned off Info The generator will shut down when reaching the Max Run Time and may still be running if this fault is observed Gen Run Fault The generator successfully started and ran fro more than 5 minutes but unexpectedly stopped before the ME AGS N could automatically stop the generator Fault SOC The generator failed to start in the Start SOC mode Fault Temp The generator failed to start in the Start Temp mode Fault Test The generator failed to start in the test mode Fault Time The generator failed to start in the Start Time mode Fault Topoff The generator failed to start in the Start Topoff mode Fault VDC The generator failed to start in the Start VDC mode 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 15 3 0 Setup 03B DC Volts AGS This menu displays the DC voltage measured at pins 3 and 4 of the ME AGS N module This menu is useful in setting up the voltage start for the AGS and for troubleshooting the operation of the AGS
17. have set your PIN number to PIN 1000 When Change PIN is selected PIN 1000 will be displayed The first digit in this example the 1 will be blinking Turn the Select knob change the first digit to the new PIN number you have selected Continue to change the remaining 3 digits until you have selected your new PIN number Info There are some SETUP menus that may be desirable to ac H cess without giving access to the PIN number to users This is made possible in ME ARC with the FAVS button Before setting the PIN number enter the desired SETUP menus in the FAVS button Once the SETUP menus have been entered in the FAVS button the PIN number can now be entered and the SETUP button will be locked The SETUP menus in FAVS will still be accessible without having to enter the PIN number See pages 6 7 for more information on the FAVS button e TECH 06 Ext Control External Control is a read only menu Magnum Energy has adopted an open protocol policy which allows third party firmware companies to control certain functions of the inverter charger This menu displays if any external software is controlling the remote This menu is designed to help Magnum Energy tech support personnel determine if the inverter charger is operating normally or being controlled by a third party No Ext Control This menu means that no third party network device is controlling the ME ARC remote Yes Ext Control This menu means that a th
18. if selected enabled from the CTRL menu Pressing the SETUP menu button provides access to the menu items and set tings that allow the ME ARC display inverter charger ME AGS N and ME BMK to be configured Read each menu item to determine if any setting requires adjustment to meet your system requirements ES ata eomaeane an ere ay FAVS CH METER LCD SETUP Rotary Display Button SELECT Knob Figure 3 6 Setup Button Top line shows current To select the next Setup menu Setup menu EWP Status A gt 01 Remote Setup press Bottom line shows current rotate to Setup menu heading desired Press to selection select Setup menu Status Status Status Status Status 01 Remote Setup 02 Invert Setup 03 Charger Setup 04 AGS Setup 05 BMK Setup 18 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 3 0 Setup 01 Remote Setup 01 Remote Setup The following menus 01A 01D are used to set up the remote screen and clock e OIA Set Clock The ME ARC contains a real time clock that must be set for proper operation of some features These features are 02C AC In Time 04B Gen Run Time 04G Quiet Time 04H Gen Exercise and 04 Fault History under the TECH button Info The clock obtains power from the inverter and will reset if the ME ARC is disconnected from the inverter Set Clock Hour Set the hour of the day between 1 12 AM PM will be set later Set Clock Minute Set the minute between 0 59 Set Clock AM PM Set AM or PM e 01B Con
19. incorrect PIN number is entered Invalid PIN will be displayed There is no limit on how many attempts can be made to enter the correct PIN number To enter the correct PIN number rotate the Select knob to the correct digit and then press Select Continue to set the remaining 3 digits until the correct PIN number is entered After pushing the Select for the last digit Unlock SETUP lt will be displayed Info If the correct PIN has been forgotten you may override the i entered PIN In menu 05 SETUP PIN when PIN 0 is displayed press and hold the Select knob until PIN 0000 is displayed Enter a new PIN number as described in 05 SETUP PIN above 32 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 3 0 Setup Rotate the Select knob to access Lock SETUP and Change PIN options Unlock SETUP When PIN 0 is displayed enter the correct PIN number and SETUP Unlocked will be displayed indicating the SETUP button is now unlocked Press the SETUP button to access the SETUP menus Lock SETUP When SETUP Unlocked is displayed rotate the Select knob to Lock SETUP and press Select SETUP Locked will be displayed and the SETUP button is now locked Change PIN When SETUP Unlocked is displayed rotate the Select knob to Change PIN and then press Select PIN xxxx xxxx the current PIN number set will now be display and is ready to accept a new PIN number Example You
20. menu and then change the selection to AUTO to auto matically stop the generator When the AUTO setting is selected after the generator has been manually started it will use the STOP setting in menu 04A Set Stop Gen Volts or menu 04F Max Gen Run Time whichever occurs first This setting is useful if you want to make sure the generator starts before you leave but also want to make sure the generator doesn t run too long thereby wasting fuel D Info You can manually start the generator by selecting ON from the The start selection uses warm up time The stop selection stops im i mediately it does not use the cool down time AUTO This selection uses the settings in O4 AGS Setup to automatically start and stop the generator Refer to menu 04 AGS Setup on page 29 to set the start and stop parameters for the generator EE H ZS AN E EE FAVS CH LCD METER Rotary Display Button SELECT Knob Top line shows inverter To select the next charger status Meter menu METER Status A gt dim 01 DC Meters press Bottom line shows current rotate to desired selection Status Status Status Status 01 DC Meters 02 AC Meters 03 AGS Meters 04 BMK Meters Figure 3 5 Meter Button Press to select meters menu heading 12 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 3 0 Setup 3 2 3 METER Button Pressing the METER button gives you access to different meters which helps determine the status of the inverter charger and
21. plan in the beginning the better your inverter needs will be met Info Installations should be performed by qualified personnel such ii as a licensed or certified electrician It is the installer s responsibility to determine which safety codes apply and to ensure that all appli cable installation requirements are followed Applicable installation codes vary depending on the specific location and application Info Review the Important Product Safety Information on the front inside cover page before any installation 2 1 Installation Guidelines e Before connecting any wires determine the remote cable route throughout the home or vehicle boat both to and from the inverter e Always check for existing electrical plumbing or other areas of potential damage BEFORE drilling or cutting into walls to mount the remote e Make sure all wires have a smooth bend radius and do not become kinked e If installing this remote in a boat RV or truck ensure the conductors pass ing through walls bulkheads or other structural members are protected to minimize insulation damage such as chafing which can be caused by vibration or constant rubbing 2 2 Tools Required Installing the remote control is a simple process and requires the following tools e Phillips screwdriver e Level e Drill e Cut out tool knife saw e Pencil e Drill bit 7 64 2 3 Flush Mount Installation Procedure 1 Select an appropriate location to instal
22. power up but the transmit and receive wires are not working Try a different remote cable or standard phone cable 5 3 2 Charger Mode Messages When AC power utility or generator is connected to the inverter charger it begins to monitor the AC input for acceptable voltage Once the AC input is accepted the AC transfer relay inside the inverter closes and charge mode begins There are several Charger Mode messages view the top line of the LCD display and the corresponding message in this section to determine and understand the particular Charger Mode Info The AC input becomes acceptable after a minimum 10 second delay and when the voltage is greater than the Setup 03D VAC Dropout setting pwr Charging appears on LCD PWR FAULTC Charging green and CHG green LED s are oe f on solid FAULT red LED is off and w CH Settings Info INV green LED could be on or off Figure 5 6 Charging Mode e Charging Once the charger mode has been enabled the unit will wait and display Charging to determine the charge routine If the DC voltage is low 12 8 VDC 12 volt models lt 25 6 VDC 24 volt models or lt 51 2 VDC 48 volt models the charger will initiate Bulk Charging If the DC voltage is high gt 12 9 VDC 12 volt models gt 25 6 24 volt models or gt 51 2 48 volt models the charger will skip the Bulk and Absorb charging stages and go directly to Float Charging 42 2010 Magnum E
23. reset see section 6 2 After resetting the inverter press the ON OFF INVERTER button to turn the inverter on and verify the fault has cleared If the internal fault remains the inverter will require repair at an authorized service facility pwr CH Internal Bridge appears on the LCD rau t Internal Bridge and the FAULT red LED is on The PWR green CHG green and INV E Q Settings Info green LED s are off Figure 5 33 Internal Bridge Fault e Internal Bridge This fault message displays and the inverter shuts down because the internal power bridge protection circuit has been activated pwr CH Internal Charger appears on the Fautt Internal Charger LCD and the FAULT red LED is on The PWR green CHG green and tes Q Settings Info INV green LED s are off Figure 5 34 Internal Charger Fault e Internal Charger This fault message displays and the inverter shuts down because the internal charger protection circuit has been activated pwr CH Internal NTC appears on the LCD Fautt Internal NTC and the FAULT red LED is on The S PWR green CHG green and INV SS 8 Settings Info green LED s are off Figure 5 35 Internal NTC Fault e Internal NTC This fault message displays and the inverter shuts down because the internal NTC temperature sensor circuit has been activated pwr CH Internal Relay appears on the LCD rautt Internal Relay and the FAULT red LED is o
24. the LCD a Unknown Fault XX a doen tee LED ae Le green green an ge Settings Info green LED s are off Figure 5 26 Unknown Fault e Unknown Fault This fault message displays when the inverter charger has sent a fault code that cannot be determined by the remote Remedy Call the Technical Support department at Magnum Energy S for assistance to help determine and understand the actual fault status 50 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 5 0 Operation Tfmr Overtemp appears on the LCD and the FAULT red LED is on The pwr CH PWR green CHG green and INV green LED s are off rautt Tfmr Overtemp Settings Info Figure 5 27 Tfmr Overtemp Fault e Tfmr Overtemp This fault message is displayed when the TCO Temperature Cut Out opens and causes the inverter to shut down to protect the internal power transformer from damage When the TCO has cooled down the inverter will automatically restart and resume operation inverter if it occurs while charging turn down the charge rate If this fault occurs often ensure the inverter is in a cool location has adequate ventilation and the internal cooling fans are operational Remedy If the fault occurs while Inverting reduce the load on the pwr No Inverter Comm appears on the rau No Inverter Comm poe We GE fred e green green an green S a Settings Info are normally off Figure 5 29 No Inverter Comm e No Inverter Co
25. this occurs perform an inverter reset see section 6 2 pwr CH Stack Mode Fault appears on the FauLT Stack Mode Fault m SN Ee LED A Si e green green an Se Q Settings Info INV green LED s are off Figure 5 31 Stack Mode Fault e Stack Mode Fault This unit has detected a problem with the other stacked inverter check that unit for a fault condition Remedy This fault will automatically clear when the fault with the other inverter is corrected pwr CH StackPhase Fault appears on the O StackPhase Fault LCD and the FAULT red LED is on CHG The PWR green CHG green and INV 8 Settings Info INV green LED s are off Figure 5 32 StackPhase Fault e StackPhase Fault 1 The AC input wiring is incorrect or 2 One phase was lost from the AC input source or 3 One of the inverter s internal transfer relay is bad or 4 The inverter s AC input circuit breaker may be open Remedy If this fault doesn t clear after checking these four recom mendations perform an inverter reset see section 6 2 52 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 5 0 Operation 5 3 3 3 Internal Fault Messages The inverter continually monitors several internal components If an condition inside the inverter occurs that does not allow proper operation the inverter will shut down to help protect itself To clear these internal type of faults the inverter will require an inverter reset Remedy Perform an inverter
26. to the Router Refer to the ME RTR Router Owner s Manual part number 64 0020 for a complete list of active menus when the ME ARC is connected to the Router TECH 03 I nv Model This read only menu displays the model number of the connected inverter Info When 03 Inv Model displays Unknown the remote is unable ii to determine the current inverter model All remote menu selec tions and features that are supported by the inverter will function normally Info When the ME ARC is connected to inverters that are stacked ii in parallel or series there will be a stacking indication following the model number The indications will indicate the following stacking conditions PM Parallel Master PS Parallel Slave SM Series Master SS Series Slave TECH 04 Fault History This menu displays a History of the last 9 inverter faults Each fault is displayed along with the day since the fault was recorded H1 hours and minutes status of the inverter just before the fault occurred DC volts DC amps temperatures of the BTS transformer and FETs All of this information can be useful in troubleshooting the inverter system and installation 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 31 3 0 Setup Example The inverter has it s first fault today D which is a Low Battery Fault at 10PM and then the next day D 1 a High Battery Fault at 11PM The Inv Fault History will display in order H1 firs
27. which operates by lightly pressing and releasing Info All adjustable inverter charger settings in the ME ARC except for the Setup 01B Contrast 01C Backlight and 03 Gen Control which revert back to default are saved in non volatile memory and are preserved until changed even if an inverter reset is performed or if all power to the remote or inverter is removed Power ON OFF Charging Inverting Stack Port 1 Press and hold the Power ON OFF push button for 15 seconds 2 Watch the Charging Inverting Status LED after approximately15 seconds itshould come on and flash rapidly to indicate the inverter has reset The Status LED will go off after the pushbutton is released Figure 6 1 Performing an Inverter Reset 6 3 Powering Down the I nverter Perform the following steps to power down the inverter 1 Remove all AC power utility or generator power to the inverter 2 Disconnect the positive battery cable to the inverter 3 Ensure the inverter and remote control are disconnected from all AC and DC power the remote display will be blank After the inverter has been disconnected from all power for 30 seconds re connect the positive battery cable and resume operation Info There may be a momentary spark when the positive battery cable is connected to the inverter s terminal this is normal and in dicates that the inverter s internal capacitors are being charged 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 57 7 0 Service
28. 2 the input breaker size as 1 2 the current will pass through HOT IN 1 and HOT IN 2 simultaneously If MS AE or MS PAE models are used these models have HOT IN 1 and HOT IN 2 and the current on both inputs are monitored Set the AC Input Amps to match the input breaker size on these models 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 23 3 0 Setup e 03B Battery Type Used to select the battery type which determines the battery charge profile and ensures the batteries are receiving the proper charge voltage The fixed voltage selections are GEL for Gel batteries Flooded for liquid lead acid batteries AGM 1 for Lifeline AGM batteries and AGM 2 for East Penn Deka Discover Trojan AGM batteries The Custom selection allows the Float and Absorb charge voltage settings to be individually adjusted See Table 3 3 to determine the specific charge voltage based on the Battery Type selected Default setting Battery Type Flooded Info The voltage settings shown in Table 3 3 are based on the i Battery Temperature Sensor BTS having been disconnected or at a temperature of 77 F 25 C If the BTS is connected the actual charge voltage will increase if the temperature around the BTS is below 77 F 25 C and decrease if higher than 77 F 25 C This ensures the batteries receive the correct charge voltage regardless of temperature Table 3 3 Battery Type to Charge Voltages Battery Inverter Absorption Float Equalization Typ
29. 40 5 2 1 Inverter Mode vivccesccwseevecnesssaestareietheve SE e EE Reeg RENE ceeds A0 5 2 2 Charger Mode peteiro mn a E E OERE EE aA 40 5 3 EE Ee Ee EE 41 5 3 1 Inverter Mode Messages 20 eee eee eee e etter eee e teen eee teat eaeeeees 41 5 3 2 Charger Mode Messages ENEE 42 5 3 3 Fault Mode Meseades ENEE 47 5 3 3 1 System Fault Messages E 47 5 3 3 2 Stacking Fault Messages 52 5 3 3 3 Internal Fault MESSAGES cceeeeee cece ee eee eee e testes eeee eee eaes 53 5 3 4 LED Indicator Guide wives eects gek EN EEN EE ENEE GER Een 54 6 0 Troubleshooting eee eee ener eee nae ees 55 6 1 Troubleshooting He eege ege de E A E E 56 6 1 1 Inverter ProbDleMsS cccccsseecceecstereveesceneesouesstnesneesenessbneenennes 56 6 12 Charger ProDlOMS E 56 6 2 Performing an Inverter Reset eee ee eee eeee eee eaeeaeeeeeeaes 57 6 3 Powering Down the Inverter ccceceeceeee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeseenenaes 57 7 0 Limited Warrantyv cece eee eee eee Nuuki 58 2010 Magnum Energy Inc i List of Figures Figure 1 1 Front Panel Features NENNEN NENNEN d Figure 2 1 Remote Cutout DIMENSIONS cece e eee eee eee eee eee eee ee eee eee 3 Figure 2 2 Remote Bezel Dimensions cece eee ee cnet eee ee tees ee eeeeeaees 3 Figure 2 3 Remote Control Connections cece eee eee eee e eee ee eee ee eeaeeeees 4 Figure 2 4 Power Up Routine 22 HEEN N ENEE ERAN EE EE 4 Figure 3 1 Front Panel Set up Features 5 Figure 3 2 SETUP Menu Navigat
30. C Check with your battery manufacturer or installer in order to determine the correct settings for your batteries Typically battery manufacturers don t recommend discharging the batteries below 50 which when related to a voltage setting is approximately 12 0 12 2 VDC 24 0 24 4 VDC and 48 48 8 VDC for 12 24 and 48 volt batteries respectively Example In order to protect the batteries from over discharging you set the connect voltage at 12 2 VDC 24 4 VDC or 48 8 VDC respectively If the alternate charge source can not keep the battery charged then the grid will connect at 12 2 VDC and charge the batteries You would set the disconnect voltage at the Absorb voltage for your batteries to make sure the batteries received at least a 75 80 charge before the AC is disconnected 22 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 3 0 Setup 03 Charger Setup e 03A AC Input Amps This selection ensures that the combined current draw from the charger and the AC loads does not exceed the maximum input current that is available Whenever the utility or generator is connected to the inverter thru AC HOT 1 the current used to power the AC loads and to charge the batteries is monitored When the total current used to power the AC loads and charge the batteries begins to approach the AC Input Amps setting the current that was used for charging the batteries will automati cally be reduced This ensures the AC loads have all the available current when needed
31. LCD screen displays Float Charging During Equalize charge mode the batteries will begin gassing and bubbling vigorously which consumes water Ensure each cell has adequate distilled water levels prior to equalizing and add water as needed after equalizing How often should equalize Some experts recommend that heavily used batteries should be equalized periodically ranging anywhere from once a month to once or twice per year Other experts only recommend equalizing when the cells have a low specific gravity or when the difference between any individual cell has a specific gravity reading greater than 015 after being fully charged Contact your battery manufacture for their recommendations How long should equalize While the batteries are gassing monitor the specific gravity readings every hour when the specific gravity readings no lon ger increase the equalization charge is complete and should be stopped WARNING Equalizing produces hydrogen and oxygen gas Ensure AN the battery compartment has adequate ventilation in order to dis sipate this gas to avoid explosions CAUTI ON Ensure your batteries can be equalized Only equalize your batteries if permitted by your battery manufacturer or dealer Performing an equalize charge on batteries other than liquid lead acid or certain AGM types could permanently damage them Refer to your battery manufacturer dealer for instructions on how to properly equalize your batteries vo
32. Max Charge Set Max Charge Set Max Charge Rate 0 Rate 10 Rate 20 aan Rate 100 DD VAS Dropout Range 60VAC to 100VAC UPS Mode Set VAC Dropout Set VAC Dropout Set VAC Dropout Set VAC Dropout 60 VAC 65 VAC 70VAC Jaan UPS Mode 03E Absorb Done Time 2 0 Hrs Range 12 0 to 16 0 VDC depends on model 12v model shown Range 0 0 to 2 0 VDC above Absorb Volts 16 0 VDC max depends on model 12v model shown Range Time Amps SOC Set Absorb Done Set Absorb Done Time Amps Set Absorb Done Set Absorb Done Set Absorb Done Time 2 0 Hrs Amps 20 ADC SOC 100 Range 0 1 to 25 5 Hrs Range 0 to250 ADC Range 50 to 100 03F Max Charge Time 12 0 Hrs Range 0 0 to 25 5 Hrs Set Max Charge Set Max Charge Set Max Charge Set Max Charge Time 0 0 Hrs Time 0 1 Hrs Time 0 2Hrs ie Time 25 5 Hrs Sng a Mad Range Auto Float Silent Set Final Charge Set Final Charge Set Final Charge Stage Multi Stage Float Stage Silen Set DC Volts to Range 12 0 to 16 0 VDC depends on model 12v model ReBulk 12 0 shown Menu Map Continued on the top of the next page Set Absorb Done SOC Figure 4 1 I nverter Charger Menu Map Page 3 of 4 36 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 4 0 Menu Map 4 0 Menu Map ME ARC Remote Control continued GetuP continued Status Refer to the ME AGS Owner s Manual part number 64 0005 for detailed information on this menu Status 05 BMK Setu
33. Search Watts 5 Watts 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 7 3 0 Setup The FAVS button has five default menu items stored from the factory and may be changed by accessing menu items using the METER SETUP or TECH button EEST l TLL T A EE ege C w Ne LCD FAVS Rotary Display Button SELECT Knob Top line shows current FAVS menu and position in FAVS menu CO F1 Search Watts A Ny i 5 Watts Bottom line shows current setting Push Select to edit current setting To select the next FAVS item rotate to desired selection press Press to edit setting F1 Search Watts F2 LBCO Settting F3 AC Input F4 Battery Type IER Gen Control 5 Watts 10 0 VDC Amps 30A Flooded OFF Figure 3 3 FAVS Button Default Settings I nfo Refer to page 6 3 2 1 FAVS button for information on how to D change a FAVS menu item FAVS F1 Search Watts Search Watts is the F1 default FAVS 1 Refer to page 20 for SETUP 02A Search Watts on how to adjust the Search Watt setting FAVS F2 LBCO Setting LBCO Low Battery CutOut is the F2 default FAVS 2 Refer to page 20 for SETUP 02B LBCO setting on how to adjust the LBCO setting FAVS F3 AC Input Amps AC Input Amps is the F3 default FAVS 3 Refer to page 24 for SETUP 03A AC Input Amps on how to adjust the AC Input Amps FAVS F4 Battery Type Battery Type is the F4 default FAVS 4 Refer to page 24 for SETUP 03B Battery Type on how to set t
34. TEE Ee TEE BER WEU Wave E N E R G Y ME ARC Remote Control PWR amp FAULT CHG 2 INV e ON OFF F ae mame sae Et A A E RER Rn ER Su FE CHARGER ON OFF INVERTER FAVS CTRL METER SETUP Owner s Manual for Revision 2 1 or higher Disclaimer of Liability Since the use of this manual and the conditions or methods of installation operation use and maintenance of the ME ARC are beyond the control of Magnum Energy Inc this company does not assume responsibility and expressly disclaims liability for loss damage or expense whether direct indirect consequential or incidental arising out of or anyway connected with such installation operation use or maintenance Due to continuous improvements and product updates the images shown in this manual may not exactly match the unit purchased Restrictions on Use The ME ARC remote shall not be used in connection with life support systems life saving or other medical equipment or devices Using the ME ARC with this particular equipment is at your own risk Important Product Safety Instructions This manual contains important safety instructions that must be followed during the installation and operation of this product Read all instructions and safety information contained in this manual before installing or using this product e All electrical work must be performed in accordance with local state and federal electrical codes e This product is designe
35. The inverter will automatically restart and resume operation when the battery voltage rises to 211 0 VDC 12 volt models 225 0 VDC 24 volt models or 250 0 VDC 48 volt models Remedy This fault will also automatically restart if AC power such as utility power or a generator is connected to the inverter charger s input and battery charging begins pwa High Battery appears on the LCD ru High Battery and the FAULT red LED is on The CHG PWR green CHG green and INV e 8 Settings Info green LEDS are of Figure 5 17 High Battery Fault e High Battery The inverter has turned off because the battery voltage is at a very high level This fault message is displayed and the FAULT red LED will be on when the battery voltage is above the High Battery Cut Out HBCO value This fault will automatically restart and resume operation when the battery voltage drops 0 3 VDC 12 volt models 0 6 VDC 24 volt models or 1 2 VDC 48 volt models below the HBCO value Info The HBCO value is dependent on your inverter revision and D model Normally the HBCO value for the ME MM RD Series Inverters is 16 VDC 12 volt models or 32 VDC 24 volt models and the HBCO value for the MS MMS Series Inverters is 17 VDC 12 volt models 34 VDC 24 volt models or 68 VDC 48 volt models Remedy This fault usually only occurs when an external DC charg ing source is charging the inverter s battery bank Turn off any other add
36. Time 12 0 Hours Info Set the Max Charge Time to a higher setting than the fol H lowing menus in order to make sure a complete charge cycle is ac complished 03E Absorb Done Time 03E Absorb Done Amps 03E Absorb Done SOC and 04F Max Gen Run Time Max Charge Time has priority over these menus and will stop the charge cycle when the Max Charge Time setting is satisfied Example The Max Charge Time is set for 6 0 Hours but menu 03E Absorb Done Time is set for 8 0 Hours The charge cycle will stop after 6 0 Hrs as set by the Max Charge Time and not finish the Absorb Done Time of 8 0 Hours e 03G Final Charge Stage Final Charge Stage is the stage the charger will transition to after the Absorb Done stage as set in menu 03E Absorb Done There are 3 choice for the Final Charge Stage Multi Stage Float and Silent Info Final Charge Stage is only used as the Final Charge Stage i when Multi charge is selected in menu 02 CHG Control Default Setting Set Final Charge Stage Multi e Set Final Charge Stage Multi Multi Stage The Multi Final Stage transitions from the Absorb stage to Float Once in the Float stage for 4 hours with no DC load on the batteries the charger will enter the Full Charge stage In the Full charge mode the charger automatically goes into a standby mode stops charging but is still on and active and monitors the battery voltage The charger will remain in the Full charge stage until the battery volta
37. and Warranty I nfo 7 0 Limited Warranty Magnum Energy Inc warrants the ME ARC remote control to be free from defects in material and workmanship that result in product failure during normal usage according to the following terms and conditions 1 The limited warranty for this product extends for a maximum of 24 months from the product s original date of purchase or for the same period as the connected Magnum Energy inverter if the inverter and remote are newly installed at the same time up to a maximum of 36 months 2 The limited warranty extends to the original purchaser of the product and is not assignable or transferable to any subsequent purchaser 3 During the limited warranty period Magnum Energy will repair or replace at Magnum Energy s option any defective parts or any parts that will not properly operate for their intended use with factory new or rebuilt replacement items if such repair or replacement is needed because of product malfunction or failure during normal usage The limited warranty does not cover defects in appearance cosmetic decorative or structural parts or any non operative parts Magnum Energy s limit of liability under the limited warranty shall be the actual cash value of the product at the time the original purchaser returns the product for repair determined by the price paid by the original purchaser Magnum Energy shall not be liable for any other losses or damages 4 Upon request from Magnum E
38. as not connected to the inverter charger because it is wait ing to satisfy the warm up time set in menu O4I Gen Warm up Time 14 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 3 0 Setup Manual Run The generator has be started manually either from the 03 Gen Control menu or from a start stop switch directly connected to the generator No Comm The ME AGS N is not communicating with the ME ARC re mote Causes could be a bad ME AGS N network cable no power to the ME AGS N or there is no ME AGS N installed in the system Off Generator is off and the AGS will not auto start the generator Quiet Time The ME AGS N has entered Quiet Time as set in menu 04G Quiet Time The generator will not auto start during Quiet Time Ready 03 Gen Control is set to Multi and the ME AGS N is ready to automatically start the generator based on the 04 AGS Setup settings Start Amp The generator has started based on the settings in menu 04C Gen Run Amps Start Exercise The generator has started based on the settings in menu 04H Gen Exercise Start SOC The generator has started based on the settings in menu 04D Gen Run SOC Start Temp The generator has started based on the settings in menu 04E Gen Run Temp Start Test The ME AGS N is in the test mode The test mode may be started from the test button located on the ME AGS N see the manual for the ME AGS N for further information on the test button Start Time The
39. button should be the favorite menus most often used Before changing the default FAVS menu items it is suggested that you thoroughly review all the menu items in the menu map on pages 34 thru 37 and make a short list of the items you think you will use most often Once you have determined which 5 items you would like to make your favorites then decide in what order you would like those menus to appear under the FAVS button This is important since you will assign a FAVS position 1 5 for each menu item you select to be a FAVS Menu items can be changed anytime under the FAVS button Navigate to the menu item that you would like to set as a favorite then push and hold the FAVS button for 3 seconds After 3 seconds the screen will show Select FAV F1 on the bottom line Rotate the knob to select FAVS 1 through 5 Once you have decided which location you would like the menu item to be in press the SELECT knob to save the menu item at the selected location Info The FAVS button can be used to store menu items that would otherwise not be accessible after a PIN has been set for the SETUP Li sien DH Info Menu Headings cannot be stored in FAVS only menu Items Menu headings are identified with a number followed by the Menu heading Menu items are identified by a number followed by a letter Example 02 Invert Setup is a menu headin Status j p S 02 Invert Setup Example 02A Search Watts is a menu item 02 A
40. cond the disconnect DC voltage at which time the inverter will disconnect from incom ing AC This setting is typically used when an alternate charging source s is present The alternate charging sources may be PV wind and or hydro Typically AC In VDC is used optimize the alternate charging source s and only use the grid to charge the batteries if the alternate charging source is not able to maintain the batteries above the Set Connect Volts setting Default Setting 11 0 14 1 VDC What is the AC In VDC feature This feature allows the incoming AC to connect to the inverter charger and charge the batteries only during the set voltage in 02D AC In VDC menu Even if AC is present on the AC input terminals of the inverter charger it will only connect to incoming AC when the Set Connect Volts setting is reached It will disconnect when the Set Disconnect Volts voltage is reached Should I use the AC I n VDC feature The most common use of AC In VDC is when you have an alternate source s of battery charging The most common sources of alternate battery charging are PV wind and or hydro that are directly connected to the batteries via a charge controller In order to optimize the alternate charge source s the incoming AC must be prevented from connecting to the inverter charger or the inverter charger will take over charging the batteries and the alternate source will not be used Where should I set AC In VD
41. d for indoor compartment installation It must not be exposed to rain snow moisture or liquids of any type e Use insulated tools to reduce the chance of electrical shock or accidental short circuits e Remove all jewelry such as rings watches bracelets etc when installing or performing maintenance on the inverter e Always disconnect the batteries or energy source prior to installing or performing maintenance on the inverter Live power may be present at more than one point since an inverter utilizes both batteries and AC Turning off the inverter may not reduce this risk As long as AC power is connected it will pass thru the inverter regardless of the power switch on the inverter or the ON OFF INVERTER button on the remote Safety Symbols To reduce the risk of electrical shock fire or other safety hazard the fol lowing safety symbols have been placed throughout this manual to indicate dangerous and important safety instructions WARNING This symbol indicates that failure to take a specified action could result in physical harm to the user CAUTION This symbol indicates that failure to take a specified ac tion could result in damage to the equipment Info This symbol indicates information that emphasizes or supple ments important points of the main text Remedy This symbol provides possible solutions for related is sues S h e e Table of Contents L0 OVErVieW i iscicecices ickess ctetienceteuee dena ioies
42. d you can tolerate small loads less than 5 watts being OFF then the search mode feature should be used However if you require some small loads i e digital clocks satellite receivers answering machines etc are required to be on then this feature should be turned off Search Off Where should set Search Watts The Search Watts setting should be adjusted to the same power level or the next lower setting of the smallest load that you want to run If you don t know the wattage of the smallest load you want to run turn the load on and decrease the Search Watts setting until the load comes on and stays on Example You have reviewed all the loads you want to run and determined that the smallest load is a 30 watt light then set the Search 30W Whenever you turn on any load because all the loads are greater than 30 watts the inverter will stop searching and start Inverting to deliver power to the load Note Even though the search feature is on some connected equipment may draw enough current even while in the off position to keep the inverter in the Inverting mode e 02B LBCO Setting The Low Battery Cut Out LBCO setting is used to set the DC voltage level that turns off the inverter to help protect the batteries from over discharge damage Selections are from 9 0 VDC to 12 2 VDC 12 volt inverter models 18 0 VDC to 24 4 VDC 24 volt inverter models or 36 0 to 48 8 48 volt inverter model
43. e Final Charge i Stage selected in menu 03G Final Charge Stage to be used 10 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 3 0 Setup Force Float This charge profile forces the charger to stay in the Float mode as long as AC is present and the charger is active Force Float is most often used when another source of charging such as PV wind or hydro is available to keep the batteries at or above the Float voltage If AC is disconnected and then reconnected the charger will go directly to the Float mode and will not do a Bulk or Absorption charge cycle CAUTION Using the Force Float mode may not fully charge the A batteries Most batteries require a Bulk and Absorption charge cycle in order to fully recombine the electrolyte in the batteries and bring the specific gravity to the proper level Be sure to check with your battery manufacture before using this setting override this selection with Force Float to temporarily Float the D Info If Silent is selected in menu 03G Final Charge Stage you can batteries Restart Bulk This selection restarts the Bulk cycle from any stage in the charge cycle Restarting the Bulk stage is useful when a full Multi stage charge cycle does not bring the specific gravity of the batteries to the proper level Info Restart Bulk will default back to the Multi Stage once the i inverter charger status displays Bulk Charging Info If you have to continually restart the Bulk cycle in order to i bring the batt
44. e Voltage Voltage Voltage Voltage ER 12 VDC 14 1 VDC 13 6 VDC 14 1 VDC GEL 24 VDC 28 2 VDC 27 2 VDC 28 2 VDC 48 VDC 56 4 VDC 54 4 VDC 56 4 VDC 24 VDC 29 2 VDC 26 8 VDC 31 0 VDC 12 VDC 14 6 VDC 13 4 VDC 15 5 VDC Flooded 48 VDC 58 4 VDC 53 6 VDC 62 0 VDC 31 0 VDC 62 0 VDC 14 5 VDC 12 VDC 14 3 VDC 13 1 VDC 15 5 VDC AGM 1 29 0 VDC 58 0 VDC 15 0 16 0 VDC 30 0 32 0 VDC 60 0 64 0 VDC Note 1 voltage same as absorption voltage to prevent equalization Note 2 specifications for Concord Lifeline Series AGM batteries Note 3 specifications for East Penn Deka Discover and Trojan AGM batteries Note 4 requires inverter with enabled software to operate e 03C Max Charge Rate Used to set the maximum charge rate allowed to charge the batteries during bulk absorption float and equalize charging Selections are Max charge 0 up to Max charge 100 The Max charge 0 setting is available to help minimize charging while continuing to allow pass thru power The rest of the selections are provided to limit the charge rate to the battery bank which helps prevent battery overheating caused by charging at too high a charge rate 24 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 3 0 Setup The Max Charge selections are provided as a percentage of the inverter charger s maximum charging capability Refer to the label on the side of the inverter or the operator s manual for the inverter charger to determine its maxi
45. e connected AC loads 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 49 5 0 Operation pwr CH FET Overload appears on the LCD oh eis H tie toreen cie torsen and IW es Settings Info green LED s are off Figure 5 24 FET Overload Fault e FET Overload This fault message indicates the inverter charger has shut down because the internal FET s Field Effect Transistor s have quickly exceeded a safe operating temperature When the FET s have cooled the unit will require a manual restart to resume operation AC output wires and reset the inverter see section 6 2 If this fault Remedy If the fault continues to occur disconnect all the inverter s does not clear after doing a reset the inverter may require service pwr CH Breaker Tripped appears on the FauLt Breaker Tripped LCD and the FAULT red LED is on The PWR green CHG green and us Settings Info INV green LED s are off Figure 5 25 Breaker Tripped Fault e Breaker Tripped The inverter has detected that the AC input breaker on the inverter charger has opened due to excess current flow thru the inverter to the AC loads Remedy After reducing the AC loads push in the inverter s AC input circuit breaker to reset and resume operation nuisance trip if the loads on the inverter s AC HOT OUT 1 exceed the current rating of this circuit breaker D Info While in Charger Mode the inverter s AC input breaker could pwr CH Unknown Fault appears on
46. e of charge of the battery bank is used to determine when the batteries are fully charged SOC is the best way to determine when the batteries are fully charged SOC also is helpful because any DC loads or other charge sources connected to the battery bank will not affect the SOC reading and the bat teries will always receive a full charge Default Setting Absorb Done SOC 100 Info The ME BMK is required in ordered for the Absorb Done SOC i setting to be used If the Absorb Done SOC setting is selected and there is no ME BMK installed in the system then the Absorb Done will be based on the selection in 05B AmpHour Size Info If Absorb Done SOC is used when charging from a generator i source then it is recommended that a setting of less than 100 be used usually around 90 is acceptable This lower setting is used because running the generator past the 90 setting is sometimes considered an inefficient use of fuel If a lower setting than 100 is used then at least once a week the batteries should be charged to 100 to make sure damage is not done to the batteries by not bringing them to a full charge state 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 27 3 0 Setup e 03F Max Charge Time Max Charge Time is the maximum time the charger will operate in either the Bulk or Absorption mode Once the charger reaches the Max Charge Time it will transition to the Final Charge Stage as set in 03G Final Charge Stage Default Setting Max Charge
47. er is lost Refer to the operation manual for the particular accessory to determine if any setting for the accessory is affected D Info The LCD display can be refreshed by holding down the SELECT 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 39 5 0 Operation 5 2 Operating the I nverter Charger 5 2 1 Inverter Mode Turning the inverter on Press the ON OFF INVERTER button to activate the inverter function The inverter will either be actively Inverting by using power from the batteries to power the AC loads see Figure 5 4 or will be Searching for a load by using very little power from the batteries if in Search mode see Figure 5 3 The green INV LED will be on when the inverter is actively Inverting and the green INV LED will flash while searching Turning the inverter off While the inverter is actively Inverting or Search ing the ON OFF INVERTER button can be pressed to switch the inverter function off and this will turn the green INV LED off see Figure 5 2 Inverter Standby The inverter is in standby when the inverter is active green INV LED is on and an external AC power utility shore or generator is passing through the inverter to power the AC loads During normal operation the AC loads will be powered by the external AC power however if a blackout or brownout condition occurs the inverter senses these conditions transfers to inverter mode and powers the AC loads connected to the inver
48. eries to full charge check the settings in SETUP menu 03 Charger Setup to make sure the batteries are fully charged at the end of a regular multi stage charge cycle Check with your bat tery manufacture for proper battery charger settings CAUTION Frequently restarting Bulk may result in overcharging A of the batteries 03 GEN Control GEN Control is used for controlling a standby generator connected to the system using the optional ME AGS N Once the ME AGS N is installed in the system the generator can be manually started and stopped or set to the auto start and stop mode from the GEN Control menu Info The ME AGS N Multi Gen Start Network version must be i installed in order for the 03 GEN Control menu to control a standby generator Refer to the ME AGS N manual for more information on controlling standby generators OFF The OFF selection turns the generator OFF if it is running from either a manual start or auto start command When the OFF position is selected the generator will not start automatically Info If DC power is lost to the remote this menu resets to the default OFF position for safety 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 11 3 0 Setup ON The ON selection will start the generator by sending a start command from the ME AGS N control module Once the generator is started it may be stopped by selecting OFF from the GEN Control menu this sends a stop command from the ME AGS N control module GEN Control
49. f This message tells you that there is no AC available on the inverter s AC output The inverter function is off and there is no utility or generator AC power sensed on its input Searching appears on the LCD The PWR green LED is on solid and the INV green LED slowly flashes The FAULT red and CHG green LED s are Off Figure 5 3 Searching Mode e Searching The inverter is in the Search mode which means the AC loads on the inverter output are less than the Setup 02A Search Watts The Search mode function is used to reduce the inverter draw from the battery and may be turned off at any time if you want full inverter output voltage available at all times see the 02 Invert Setup section on page 20 pwr Inverting appears on the LCD The FAULTC Inverting PWR green and INV green LED s cue are on solid The FAULT red and wm Gi Settings Info CHG LED s are off Figure 5 4 Inverting Mode e Inverting The inverter is providing AC voltage on its output by Inverting power from the batteries 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 41 5 0 Operation pwr CH No Inverter Comm appears on the O iNo Inverter Comm LCD all LED s are off Settings Info eme inv Figure 5 5 No Inverter Communication Mode e No Inverter Comm The ME ARC is not communicating with the inverter charger The ME ARC uses a standard telephony wired cable and is receiving power and ground from the inverter charger to
50. ge drops below 12 7 VDC for 12v batteries 25 4 VDC for 24 volt batteries and 50 8 VDC for 48 volt batteries at which time it will return to the Float stage These battery voltages are the fully charged voltages of a battery at rest The charger will continue to cycle between Float and Full charge as long incoming AC is available Info The Full charge stage will help reduce water consumption during long charge cycles in flooded batteries If another charge source such as PV or wind is charging the batteries above the fully charged voltage the charger will remain in the Full charge mode Why should I use the Multi Stage Multi Stage is the most commonly used charge mode and is suitable for most applications and will assure a full charge to the batteries without overcharging If there is another alternate charge source charging the batteries such as PV wind or hydro then Multi mode will use the inverter charger to complete a full charge The inverter charger will transition to Full Charge and then the alternate charge source will then maintain the battery voltage If the alternate source is unable to maintain the voltage the charger will enter float mode for another 4 hour period The Full Charge feature in the Multi mode also helps reduce water consumption in flooded batteries when left in the charge mode for extended periods such as in a backup power application 28 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 3 0 Setup e Set Final Charge Stage
51. ger with the ME ARC remote It also helps to explain the operational status determined by the LED indicators and LCD display 5 1 Front Panel The ME ARC front panel contains LEDs and a LCD display for viewing system status pushbuttons to control system operation and a rotary knob that allows an easy way to select and find system information LED Indicators LCD Display INVERTER FAVS CTRL METER ON OFF Menu Rotary Buttons Buttons SELECT Knob Figure 5 1 ME ARC Front Panel Controls and I ndicators 5 1 1 LED I ndicators There are four LED indicators on the front panel that light solid or blink to indicate the inverter charger s status When the remote is first powered up all the LED s come on as it goes through a self test Once the self test is complete the LED s along with the LCD provide the operating status of the inverter charger See section 5 3 4 for the LED Indicator Guide 5 1 2 LCD Display The LCD display is used for setting up the system operation as well as viewing the current operating status or any fault condition This display has two lines of alphanumeric characters and features a backlight that can be set to turn off to conserve power The top line provides the inverter charger status which is detailed in this section The bottom line displays battery information while using the METER menu system troubleshooting information while in the TECH menu and menu items that can be configured for your spec
52. harging batteries Most batteries require a Bulk and Absorption charge cycle in order to fully recombine the electrolyte in the batteries and bring the specific gravity to the proper level Be sure to check with your battery manufacturer before using this setting CAUTION Using the Force Float mode may not fully charge the 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 45 5 0 Operation pwr Equalizing appears on LCD PWR SAS Equalizing green and CHG green LED s are on solid FAULT red LED is off and S S Settings Info INV green LED could be on or oft Figure 5 15 Equalizing Mode Equalizing The battery charger is delivering the equalize voltage to the batteries see Table 3 3 Battery Type to Charge Voltages to determine the equalize voltage for your battery type Equalize charging can be enabled by the ON OFF CHARGER button if the Setup 03B Battery Type selection allows Equalization charging can only be enabled while the charger is in Float charge or in Full Charge mode To turn on equalize charging ensure the LCD display reads Float Charging or Full charge then press and hold the ON OFF CHARGER button down about 5 seconds until the LCD screen displays Equalizing The equalize charge will continue for 4 hours and then automatically stop and return to Float Charging The equalize charge can be manually stopped by pressing and holding the ON OFF CHARGER button down about 5 seconds until the
53. he Battery Type FAVS F5 Gen Control Gen Control is the F5 default FAVS 5 Refer to page 11 for CTRL 03 Gen Control on how to operate the Gen Control func tion 8 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 3 0 Setup ELIT l LLIT A eae 3 An Fe a E ee ei FAVS METER SETUP TECH a af we te LCD CTRL Rotary Display Button SELECT Knob Top line shows menu heading Bo rotate to rotate io 01 ACIn Control desired press Auto Connect press to select selection press to select 01 ACIn Control 02 CHG Control 03 Gen Control Auto Connect Multi Stage OFF Figure 3 4 CTRL Button 3 2 2 CTRL Control Button The CTRL menu button contains the menus for ACIN CONTROL CHG CON TROL and GEN CONTROL The CTRL button gives you quick control of the main functions of the inverter charger without having to access the SETUP menus in order to change operation of the inverter charger or generator The SETUP menus are used to program all of the user settings for opera tion of the inverter charger and accessories Once the settings have been programmed in the SETUP menus the features can then be enabled using the CTRL button Example In the SETUP menu 02C AC In Time you set the time of day e g 12AM to 8AM that you want the inverter to connect to the incoming AC Once this time is set in the setup menu use the CTRL button to access the ACIn Control menu and select Time Connect When Time Connect
54. he Silent mode at the end of the Absorb cycle 44 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 5 0 Operation pwr moo Force Bulk DS Settings Info Force Bulk appears on LCD PWR green LED is on solid and CHG green LED is typically on solid but may blink slowly FAULT red LED is off and INV green LED could be on or off Figure 5 13 Force Bulk Mode e Force Bulk This selection restarts the Bulk cycle from any stage in the charge cycle Restarting the Bulk stage is useful when a full Multi stage charge cycle does not bring the specific gravity of the batteries to the proper level pwr Force Float appears on LCD PWR Fut Force Float green LED is on solid and CHG green LED blinks slowly FAULT SS Settings Info red LED is off and INV green LED could be on or Off Figure 5 14 Force Float Mode e Force Float This charge profile forces the charger to stay in the Float mode continually as long as AC is present and the charger is active Force Float is most often used when another source of charging such as PV wind or hydro is available to keep the batteries at the Float voltage If AC is disconnected and then reconnected the charger will go directly to the Float mode and will not do a Bulk or Absorption charge cycle I nfo If the battery voltage falls lt 12 1 VDC 12 volt models lt 24 2 i VDC 24 volt models or lt 48 4 VDC 48 volt models the unit will automatically begin Bulk C
55. he generator based the AC amp load on the inverter in Invert mode e Gen Run SOC starts and stops the generator based on the SOC read ing from the ME BMK e Gen Run Temp starts the generator based on the interior temperature or A C thermostat and stops the generator after the set time Info For detailed information on the ME AGS N refer to it s Owner s ii Manual part number 64 00005 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 29 3 0 Setup SETUP 05 BMK The ME BMK Battery Monitor Kit accurately measures the SOC State Of Charge battery voltage and DC amps of the battery bank Info Refer to the ME BMK Owner s Manual part number 64 0013 for detailed information on the ME BMK 3 2 5 TECH Button The TECH menu button provides access to selections that are used to assist service technicians in troubleshooting It provides access to system informa tion along with a selection that allows all system settings to be returned to the original factory default values FAVS CTRL METER LCD TECH Rotary Display Button SELECT Knob Top line shows current To select the next TECH menu TECH menu tech 01 Temperatures A gt l Press Select press Bottom line shows current rotate to TECH menu heading desired Press to selection select TECH menu 01 Temperatures 04 Fault History 05 SETUP PIN 06 Ext Control 07 Load Defaults Press Select Press Select SETUP Unlocked Press Select Press Select Figure 3 7 TECH Button
56. ific system operation while in the SETUP menu This display automatically powers up with the current system status on the top line and the Home Screen detailing the inverter s DC voltage and current as shown in Figure 5 1 on the bottom line 38 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 5 0 Operation 5 1 3 ON OFF Pushbuttons e ON OFF INVERTER This button toggles the inverter function on and off The green INV LED turns on and off with the button e ON OFF CHARGER This button toggles the charger function on and off whenever the charger is actively charging The green CHG LED turns on and off with this button This button is also used to initiate an equalize charge for more information on using the equalize charge feature see section 5 2 2 and the Equalizing Mode information on page 46 5 1 4 Menu Pushbuttons These five menu pushbuttons provide quick access to menu items that can help with configuring monitoring and troubleshooting your inverter charger system e FAVS This menu button allows 5 menu items to be stored for quick access to these items without having to find them within the SETUP or other control buttons The 5 items stored under the FAVS button become the favorites menus that are most often used e CTRL The CTRL menu button contains the menus for ACIN CONTROL CHG CONTROL AND GEN CONTROL The CTRL button gives you quick control of the main functions of the inverter charger e METER
57. inues as long as AC power is continuously connected to the AC input pwr Charger Standby appears on LCD FAULT Charger Standby PWR green LED is on solid and CHG green LED slowly blinks FAULT neg Settings Info red LED is off and INV green LED KENA could be on or off Figure 5 11 Charger Standby Mode e Charger Standby This means the charger has been disabled to prevent any charging but the AC power from utility or generator to the AC input is still available on the AC output This display is shown when the ON OFF CHARGER button is pressed while the AC power is passing through the inverter charger Info To enable charging again press the ON OFF CHARGER button When the charger is enabled the charger will continue in the charge mode it left and the CHG green LED will come on solid pur Gi Silent appears on LCD PWR green O Silent LED is on solid and CHG green LED slowly blinks FAULT red LED Settings info is off and INV green LED could be on or off Figure 5 12 Silent Mode e Silent This will display at the end of Absorption stage if Silent is selected in menu 03G Final charge stage Silent mode In Silent mode the charger is not actively charging but it does monitor the battery voltage When the battery voltage reaches the Set DC Volts to ReBulk setting in menu 03G Final Charge Stage the charger will restart a Bulk and Absorb charge cycle and then transition back into t
58. ion 6 Figure 3 3 FAVS BIER NEE REENEN NEE ENER esd REENERT caine 8 Figure 3 4 CTRL Button sess niinn ineen AE ncaa NR dee ER EN 9 Figure 3 5 Meter BUTTON ese cicetaseniicnamoecicteeece a ER ENN EE ENER ENEE AEN 12 Figure 3 6 Setup KEE EES 18 Figure 3 7 TECH BUtOM ss scttsversncrsvecnccnnuaerieaiecdatiadasianscantiieardnadedannanes 30 Figure 4 1 Inverter Charger Menu Map Pages 1 4 eeeeeeee 34 37 Figure 5 1 ME ARC Front Panel Controls and Indicatore 38 Figure 5 2 to 5 5 Inverter Modes ANEN a 41 42 Figure 5 6 to 5 15 Charging Modes eee e cence eee eeeeeeeenees 42 46 Figure 5 16 Low Battery Fault NENNEN 47 Figure 5 17 High Battery Fault NENNEN 47 Figure 5 18 OVertemp Fault cccrserssesier disnei ierik Ori nA RAER 48 Figure 5 19 AC Overload Fault vcisesseiiwveitsesceeendecacdeneentosndar nAaR e ARRE 48 Figure 5 20 AC Backfeed Faul EEN 48 Figure 5 21 High Volts AC Fault 0 cece NEEN 49 Figure 5 22 Dead Battery charge Fault ccceeeeeeeee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeaeees 49 Figure 5 23 Overcurrent Fault ccccccceeesscceneedeesctescenenreseensecenensoenes 49 Figure 5 24 FET Overload Fault ccisccciccescasceeeeeccseiveveueesseveiesreseevccess 50 Figure 5 25 Breaker Tripped Fauht ANNE 50 Figure 5 26 UNKNOWN Faute NENNEN 50 Figure 5 27 Tfmr Overtemp Fault ANNE 51 Figure 5 28 Fatal Error Faute 51 Figure 5 29 No Inverter COMM gusueiug d dENENENReEEE Sue NEE ee SEENEN 51 Figure 5430 StackCloc
59. ir telephony standard with RJ11 connectors on each end A standard telephone cable may be substituted if the provided remote cable is not able to be used 4 Connect the remote cable into the RJ11 Remote port has blue label on the inverter charger see Figure 2 3 5 Have the inverter connected to batteries but ensure the inverter is off and that no AC power is connected to the inverter 5 7 8 in 148 6 mm 5 1 4 in 133 35 mm 4 3 8 in 110 5 mm 4 3 8 in 110 5 mm H N BS E st a mm 2 7 8 in 72 4 Figure 2 2 Remote Bezel Dimensions 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 3 2 0 Installation Info All power to operate the remote control is provided by the i inverter charger through the remote cable 6 While monitoring the front of the remote connect the other end of the cable into the RJ11 jack on the backside of the remote see Figure 2 3 7 Immediately upon connecting the remote cable all the LED s will come on as the unit goes through a self test After the initial self test completes text should appear with a system status message indicating the current state of the inverter charger If not please refer to the troubleshooting section 8 Secure the remote to the wall using the four 6 x 3 4 screws provided 9 The remote is ready for setup Magnum Inverter RJ11 connection Power ON OFF D Le ME ARC Charging Inverting Stack Port Si Remote Control e Magnum Net f Remote G
60. ird party network device is controlling one of the allowable functions of the ME ARC remote The function s that are being controlled by a third party will be displayed as a number This number can be used by Magnum Tech Support to determine what code is controlling the ME ARC remote e TECH 07 Load Defaults This menu restores all settings on the inverter charger and any settings on accessories that are networked To restore press and hold the rotary SELECT knob for 5 seconds After the default settings have been restored the display will show DEFAULTS LOADED Refer to the menu map on pages 34 37 for default values Info For information on the factory default settings for any net D worked accessory refer to the owner s manual for that accessory 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 33 4 0 Menu Map 4 0 Menu Map ME ARC Remote Control Figure 4 1 four pages is a complete overview of the remote and inverter charger settings and info displays available in the ME ARC this should help with menu navigation F1 Search Watts F2 LBCO Setting F3 AC Input F4 Battery Type F5 Gen Control 5 Watts 10 0 VDC Amps 30A Flooded OFF 01 ACIn Control Auto Connect Set ACIn Control Auto Connect 02 CHG Control Multi Stage Set CHG Control Multi Stage 03 Gen Control OFF Set G OFF See ACIn Control Sa ACIn Control ESA ACIn Control See Connect Sa Connect ESA Disabled Set CHG Control Set CHG Control Force Floa
61. is off and INV green LED could be on or off Figure 5 9 Float Charging Mode e Float Charging At the end of the Absorb Charge time the charger reduces the charge voltage and tries to maintain the batteries at the Float charge voltage setting which is determined by the Setup 03B Battery Type setting as shown in Table 3 3 Battery Type to Charge Voltages Info If the battery voltage falls lt 12 1 VDC 12 volt models lt 24 2 VDC 24 volt models or lt 48 4 VDC 48 volt models the unit will initiate bulk charging 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 43 5 0 Operation pwr Full charge appears on LCD PWR raut green LED is on solid and CHG Full Charge green LED blinks slowly FAULT Settings Info red LED is off and INV green LED could be on or oft Figure 5 10 Full Charge Mode e Full charge This status indicates that you have entered the Battery Saver mode This mode maintains the batteries without overcharging thus preventing excessive loss of water in flooded batteries or drying out of GEL AGM batteries After 4 hours Float Charging the charger will turn off and Full charge is displayed charger is now in Battery Saver mode If the battery voltage drops to lt 12 6 12 volt models lt 25 2 24 volt models or lt 50 4 48 volt models the charger will automatically initiate another 4 hours Float Charging This cycle helps to ensure the batteries are maintained and cont
62. itional charging source to allow the DC voltage level to drop 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 47 5 0 Operation pwr CH Overtemp appears on the LCD m f Overtemp and the FAULT red LED is on The f PWR green CHG green and INV a 8 Settings Info green LED s are off Figure 5 18 Overtemp Fault e Overtemp This fault message indicates the inverter charger has shut down because the internal power components FET s and or Transformer have exceeded their safe temperature operating range When the unit has cooled down it will automatically restart and continue operation Remedy If the fault occurs while inverting reduce the load on the inverter if it occurs while charging turn down the charge rate If this fault happens often ensure the inverter is not in a hot area has proper ventilation and the cooling fans inside the inverter are working pwr CH AC Overload appears on the LCD nal H AC Overload SC EE LED i Ni green green an gr Settings Info green LED s are off Figure 5 19 AC Overload Fault e AC Overload This fault message displays when the AC load on the inverter charger s output has exceeded the inverters AC current protection limits If the overload condition lasts for less than 10 seconds the unit will automatically restart and resume operation However if the overload occurs more than 10 seconds the unit will shut down and require a manual restart are larger than inverte
63. k Fault eessen dd Sege d ege ENER 52 Figure 5 31 Stack Mode Faute k eee sek EE SN NEEN EN cranes deen 52 Figure 5 32 StackPhase Fault iicccesece cieiccceiwitidicnedestavse A dE EENS 52 Figure 5 33 Internal Bridge Fault ANNE 53 Figure 5 34 Internal Charger Faute 53 Figure 5 35 Internal NIC Fault saseceeesscicsescrsecscodsnstavericcbecsedevtereedecess 53 Figure 5 36 Internal Relay Fault ccc eeeeee eee ini a 53 Figure 6 1 Performing an Inverter Reser 57 List of Tables Table 3 3 Battery Type to Charge Voltages cccccececeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneees 24 Table 5 1 LED Indicator Guide 54 Table 6 1 Remote Control Troubleshooting Guide cceeeeeee eee eees 55 ii 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 1 0 Overview 1 0 Overview The ME ARC remote control allows you to monitor and customize the operating parameters for your Magnum inverter charger It is the same remote used on all Magnum inverter charger models in the ME MM MS MS AE MS PAE and RD Series lines so there is no cross platform confusion The ME ARC50 comes standard with a 50 foot 4 conductor twisted pair telephone cable and includes non volatile memory preserves adjustable settings even if power to the remote or inverter is removed The Magnum remote control includes all of the programming and operation functions in cluded in an easy to use package Info This manual is for the ME ARC with revision 2 1 or higher see the TECH 02 Revisio
64. l the remote control Allow ample room to access the remote s adjustment dial and to view the LEDs Ensure the viewing angle of the display is appropriate 2 Refer to Figure 2 1 for hole and cutout dimensions 3 Run the remote cable between the remote and the inverter charger This cable is a 4 wire twisted pair telephony standard with RJ11 connectors on each end A standard telephone cable may be substituted if the provided remote cable is not able to be used 4 Connect the remote cable into the RJ11 Remote port has blue label on the inverter charger see Figure 2 3 5 Have the inverter connected to batteries but ensure the inverter is off and that no AC power is connected to the inverter 2 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 2 0 Installation 5 1 4 CUT OUT THIS 2 7 8 AREA diagram not to scale Figure 2 1 Remote Cutout Dimensions 2 4 Bezel Mount Installation Procedure 1 Select an appropriate location to install the remote control Allow ample room to access the remote s adjustment dial and to view the LEDs Ensure the viewing angle of the display is appropriate 2 Refer to Figure 2 2 for mounting dimensions Use the 3 1 4 x 5 1 4 dimen sions for mounting the bezel Mount the remote to the bezel and run the cable through the notch or out the back of the bezel for best mounting 3 Run the remote cable between the remote and the inverter charger This cable is a 4 wire twisted pa
65. lent mode and the charger will continue this cycle e Set DC Volts to ReBulk When Silent mode is selected you must also set the DC voltage set point where the charger restarts the Bulk mode This setting should be the lowest DC volts that you will allow the batteries to fall to before starting a new Bulk cycle Typically the lowest DC volts the batteries are allowed to fall is 12 0 to 12 2VDC 12 volt systems 24 0 to 24 4VDC 24 volt systems and 48 0 to 48 8VDC 48 volt systems respectively Default Setting Set DC Volts to ReBulk 12 0 Why should use the Silent mode Silent mode is typically used when an alternate charge source is available and able to fully charge or finish the charge cycle after the Absorb stage A major difference between Multi mode and Silent is that Silent mode returns to the Bulk mode instead of Float mode In Silent mode you can also adjust the Rebulk set point in order to allow the alternate charge source to provide more of the battery charging 04 AGS Setup This menu is used to setup only the functions related to the ME AGS N Au tomatic Generator Start Network version which automatically starts and stops the generator on the following conditions e Gen Run VDC starts and stops the generator based on battery voltage e Gen Run Time starts and stops the generator based on time of day This feature uses the ME ARC clock to determine start and stop times e Gen Run Amps starts and stops t
66. ltage applied to the batteries during the equalize charge If in doubt disconnect the DC loads to prevent damage Info Equalization charging is not available if GEL or AGM 2 is selected under Setup 03B Battery Type menu CAUTION Ensure the DC loads will not be damaged by the higher 46 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 5 0 Operation 5 3 3 Fault Mode Messages The fault LED comes on and a fault status is displayed when an abnormal condition is detected View the LCD display and the information in this section to determine and correct the issue Info Many of the faults will automatically restart when the fault is i cleared Some faults will require a manual restart this requires the ON OFF INVERTER button on the remote to be pressed and released Finally if the fault is unable to clear an inverter reset may be required see section 6 2 to perform an inverter reset 5 3 3 1 System Fault messages These fault messages are usually caused by some external issue that directly affects the inverter charger system pwr Low Battery appears on the LCD AUO Low Battery SE Ge LED N e a green green an aes Settings Info green LED s are off Figure 5 16 Low Battery Fault e Low Battery The inverter has turned off to help prevent the batteries from being over discharged This message is displayed and the FAULT red LED illuminates when the battery voltage drops below the Setup 02B LBCO setting for more than 1 minute
67. mm This fault message indicates that the remote is no longer receiving any communication data via the Magnum Network nications cable from the inverter for 5 seconds and then reconnect see Figure 2 3 If the fault continues check replace the remote cable Remedy Reset the remote by disconnecting the remote commu 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 51 5 0 Operation 5 3 3 2 Stacking Fault Messages A fault condition may occur when two Inverters are stacked in series using the stacking interface to provide 120 240VAC output that is not possible on a single inverter installation Refer to the following fault messages to help troubleshoot the Inverters pwr StackClock Fault appears on the Fautt p StackClock Fault LCD and i ue LED on e green green an ge 8 Settings Info INV green LED s are off Figure 5 30 StackClock Fault e StackClock Fault 1 There is a stacker cable problem or 2 One inverter is losing synchronization with the other inverter Remedy 1 Ensure you are using a Magnum Stacking Cable this is not a telephone data cable this is a custom made cable 2 Inspect the stacker cable and reconnect at both ends listen and make sure you hear an audible click from the connectors at both Inverters Info This fault has been known to occur when a Magnum Energy i accessory is plugged into the Stack Port but the installation is not using multiple Inverters in a stacked configuration If
68. mum charge rate Once you find this maximum charge rate determine the percentage needed to limit the charge rate to your battery bank For example if the maximum charge rate of your inverter charger is 100 amps and you need to limit the charge rate to 50 amps choose the Max charge 50 selection 50 amps 50 of 100 amps Default setting Max Charge Rate 100 Info If the Max Charge Rate is set to 0 the topology of the i Magnum inverter when connected to an AC source will override the 0 setting and start charging if the battery voltage is lt 12 VDC 12 VDC models lt 14 VDC 24 volt models or lt 28 VDC 48 volt models How do determine where to set my maximum charge rate The maximum charge rate is generally set to a C 5 rate C the total amp hour capacity of the battery bank using the 20 hour AH rate The C 5 rate is usually used when the objective is to charge the batteries as quickly as possible i e 400 AH 5 80 amp maximum charge rate A lower rate such as C 20 is used when the batteries need to be charged as slow as possible are not requirements on how you should set your battery charge rate For specific charge rate requirements refer to your battery manufacturer Te Info If multiple inverter charger s are used on a single battery bank CAUTI ON The C 5 or C 20 charge rate settings are guidelines they you must ensure that the total charge rate from all inverter chargers is limited to
69. n The PWR green CHG green and INV KT Settings Info green LED s are off Figure 5 36 Internal Relay Fault e Internal Relay This fault message displays and the inverter shuts down because the internal AC transfer relay protection circuit has been activated 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 53 5 0 Operation 5 3 4 LED Indicator Guide The remote provides the following LED s use them along with the LCD display to determine the operating status Table 5 1 LED I ndicator Guide LED Status Meaning 1 Inverter is disabled 2 Remote s in Power Save mode press any button to activate LED s 3 No power to remote check remote cable or power to inverter or 4 No AC power at the inverter s AC output terminals AC power is available from inverter utility or generator at the inverter s AC output terminals Normal operation A fault condition has been detected check the LCD display to find and correct the cause 1 Remote is in Power Save mode press any button to activate LED s or 2 Charger off no utility or AC generator present Bulk Absorb Float or Equalize charge mode see the LCD display to determine charge status alana The charger is in Charger Standby mode This nhac occurs when the ON OFF CHARGER button is Standby pressed to disable the charger The charger is in Battery Saver mode This mode monitors battery voltage level and only Charges if the ba
70. nergy Inc 5 0 Operation pwr Bulk Charging appears on LCD PWR FAULTC Bulk Charging green is on solid and CHG green oe LED is typically on solid but may blink wm Settings Info slowly FAULT red LED is off INV green LED could be on or off Figure 5 7 Bulk Charging Mode e Bulk Charging The battery charger is delivering maximum current determined by the Setup 03C Max Charge Rate setting to the batteries The charger will remain in Bulk charge until the absorb voltage determined by the Setup 03B Battery Type setting is achieved pwr Absorb Charging appears on LCD FAULT Absorb Ch arging PWR green is on solid and CHG green oe LED is typically on solid but may blink wO Settings Info slowly FAULT red LED is off and INV green LED could be on or off Figure 5 8 Absorb Charging Mode e Absorb Charging The Absorb charge state is the constant voltage stage and begins when the absorb voltage is reached determined by the Setup 03B Battery Type setting while Bulk Charging During this stage the DC charging current decreases in order to maintain the absorb voltage setting This charge stage continues until 03E Absorb Done Time Amps or SOC or 03F Max Charge Time is reached pwr Float Charging appears on LCD PWR FAULT Float Charging green LED ison solid and CHG green oe Setti Ant LED is typically on solid but may blink wO ettings Info slowly FAULT red LED
71. nergy the original purchaser must prove the product s original date of purchase by a dated bill of sale itemized receipt 5 The original purchaser shall return the product prepaid to Magnum Energy in Everett WA After the completion of service under this limited warranty Magnum Energy will return the product prepaid to the original purchaser via a Magnum selected non expedited surface freight within the contiguous United States and Canada this excludes Alaska and Hawaii 6 If Magnum repairs or replaces a product its warranty continues for the remaining portion of the original warranty period or 90 days from the date of the return shipment to the original purchaser whichever is greater All replaced products and parts removed from repaired products become the property of Magnum Energy 7 This limited warranty is voided if e the product has been modified without authorization e the serial number has been altered or removed e the product has been damaged through abuse neglect accident high voltage or corrosion e the product was not installed and operated according to the owner s manual BEFORE RETURNI NG ANY UNIT CONTACT MAGNUM ENERGY FOR A RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORI ZATION RMA NUMBER 58 2010 Magnum Energy Inc TEE Ee TEE BER WEU W EVE E N E R G Y Magnum Energy Inc 2211 West Casino Rd Everett WA 98204 Phone 425 353 8833 Fax 425 353 8390 Web www magnumenergy com PN 64 0030 Rev A 02 10
72. ns display on page 16 for information on how to determine your revision level ON OFF en a MS BR Beat 000o o SETUP TECH INVERTER FAVS CTRL METER CHARGER ON OFF Figure 1 1 Front Panel Features The ME ARC is equipped with the following features e LED Indicators The at a glance LEDs provide the inverter charger status in a straightforward way e LCD Display The LCD display is a 16 x 2 line 32 characters total alphanumeric display used for setting up the inverter charger operation as well as viewing current status or fault messages e ON OFF Pushbuttons x2 Allows the inverter or charger to be independently and quickly enabled or disabled e Menu Pushbuttons x5 The menu pushbuttons allow the inverter or charger to be configured to your specific system preferences These menus also allow simple access to menu items that can help with monitoring and troubleshooting your inverter charger system e Rotary Knob SELECT button The rotary encoder knob is similar to a dash radio knob and is used to quickly scroll through and select various menu items and settings Pushing this rotary knob allows you to SELECT a menu item or to Save a setting once it is displayed on the LCD screen 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 1 2 0 Installation 2 0 Installation Before installing the remote read the entire installation section to determine how you are going to install your ME ARC The more thorough you
73. ntrol menu e Charge amps are lower than expected or is 0 amps DC Measure input AC voltage and increase if the input voltage is under 90 VAC The charge rate is reduced to try and keep the input voltage above 90 VAC also check the 03A Input Amps and 03B Max Charge Rate settings to determine if the current is being limited e Charger output voltage is different than expected Check the Battery Temperature Sensor BTS temperature If the BTS is installed the charge voltage settings will increase if the temperature around the BTS is below 77 F 25 C and decrease if the temperature around the BTS is higher than 77 F 25 C 56 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 6 0 Troubleshooting 6 2 Performing an Inverter Reset Press and hold the Power ON OFF button see Figure 6 1 for approximately fifteen 15 seconds until the Charging Inverting Status LED comes on and flashes rapidly Once the rapid flashing has begun release the Power ON OFF button The Status LED will go off after the button is released After the inverter reset is completed press the ON OFF button to turn the inverter ON Some older inverter models do not allow an inverter reset if the inverter reset fails you will need to power down the inverter using the procedure below In either case if an internal fault does not clear the inverter will require repair at an authorized service facility Info The Power ON OFF button is a small momentary type switch i
74. nually started The meter reads the B signal provided by the generator to the AGS module for this meter 04 BMK Meters 04 BMK Meters These meters display the reading from the optional ME BMK if installed 04A BMK Status There are 3 status menus to determine what state the BMK is in BMK Ready This indicates there is an optional ME BMK installed in the system and that it is powered and communicating with the ME ARC Power up Fault This indicates the ME BMK has failed to properly power up during normal installation procedures Refer to the ME BMK manual for troubleshooting information No Comm This indicates the ME BMK is not communicating with the ME ARC The most common causes are No ME BMK installed in the system bad network cable no power to the ME BMK Refer to the ME BMK for troubleshooting information Battery Monitor Kit if installed to display the status of the battery system refer to the ME BMK Owner s Manual part number 64 0013 for detailed information on the Battery Monitor Kit and these menus fi Info These menus allow the optional ME BMK Magnum Energy s 16 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 3 0 Setup 04B SOC This display is the best way to monitor the actual state of the battery The read only display shows the State Of charge SOC for the connected battery bank The SOC represents the condition of the battery as a percentage of the available capacity left in the battery Range is 0 to 100 whe
75. onnect to the inverter charger and charge the batteries only during the time of day set in the 02C AC In Time menu Even if AC is present on the AC input terminals of the inverter charger it will only connect during those times that were previously set up 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 21 3 0 Setup Should use the AC In Time feature The most common use of AC In Time is when your local utility company offers peak rate savings Peak rate savings are when the utility company offers a lower rate per kWh kilo Watt hour on your power bill usually at night when there is less demand on the local utility grid Where should I set AC In Time Check with your local utility company or installer and see if they offer lower rates at particular times of the day If a lower rate is offered try setting your connect time to coincide with the utility companies lower rates this will save you money Example Your standard rate on your power bill is 10 kWh Your utility company offers 08 KWH between 12 00 AM and 7 00AM Set your connect time to coincide with the utility company s lower rates in order to save money when using utility power to charge the batteries e 02D ACIn VDC AC In VDC used to determine when the inverter char ger connects to incoming AC based on VDC Battery Voltage AC In VDC is set in a range of battery voltages the first being the connect DC voltage at which the inverter charger will connect to incoming AC and the se
76. output is using 10A the combined load on the incoming AC source is 30A So 30A would be displayed as the Input Amps Info The 02D Input Amps is determined by adding the 02C Load Amps and the O2E Inv Chg Amps e 02E Inv Chg Amps This menu displays the amps the charger is using from the AC source Info The 02E Inv Chg Amps is determined by subtracting the 02C i Load Amps from the 02D AC Input Amps 03 AGS Meters 03A AGS Status There are 26 different status messages that can display to determine what state the ME AGS N is currently in but only one will be displayed at any one time Info This menu is most important to determine if the ME AGS i N is working correctly or for troubleshooting an installation of an ME AGS N Info For any Fault mode listed in the status menu please refer to i the ME AGS N Owner s Manual part number 64 0005 for trouble shooting information e AC In The charger is connected to another source such as grid or an other generator and not controlled by the ME AGS N Info When AC In is displayed the AGS is locked out from auto starting e Gen Cooldown The stop setting has been satisfied in one of the genera tor start stop menus and the generator has been disconnected from the inverter charger but is still running until the cooldown time is satisfied in menu 04J Gen Cooldown Time e Gen Warm up The generator has successfully started on one of the start settings but h
77. p Refer to the ME BMK Owner s Manual part number 64 0013 for detailed information on this menu 01 Temperatures Press Select 01 Temperatures_ 01 Temperatures_ 01 Temperatures_ 01 Temperatures Batt Sensor F Transformer F Transistors F AGS HHHF 02 Revisions Press Select 02 Revisions 02 Revisions 02Revisions 02 Revisions 02 Revisions Inverterter 0 0 Remote 0 0 AGS 0 0 BMK 0 0 Router 0 0 03 Inv Model MS 4024PAE 04 Fault History Range H1 to H9 Day since Time Status VDC ADC BTS Temp Press Select Transformer Temp Transistor FET Temp 04 Fault History 04 Fault History 04 Fault Histor 04 Fault History H1 DDD HH MM H1 Status HI VDC DA H1 FETs F 05 SETUP PIN SETUP Unlocked Set SETUP PIN 0000 Set SETUP Set SETUP Set SETUP Unlock SETUP Lock SETUP Change PIN 06 Ext Control Press Select 06 Ext Control 06 Ext Control No Ext Control HHH 07 Load Defaults Press Select Press and HOLD Select Button for 10 seconds 07 Load Defaults Defaults in 4 9 Seconds will count down 07 Load Defaults DEFAULTS LOADED Factory Defaults Loaded Menu Button 02A Search Watts Menu Heading 5 Watts Change settings Press Select gt et Search Watts 4 Menu Selections 5 Watts Default C urrent Setting Figure 4 1 Inverter Charger Menu Map Page 4 of 4 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 37 5 0 Operation 5 0 Operation This section explains how to operate the inverter char
78. p of stratification and also helps to remove sulfates that may have built up on the plates These conditions if left unchecked will reduce the overall capacity of the battery WARNING Do not perform an Equalization charge without reading AN and following all safety precautions pertaining to charging equaliza tion as noted in this manual and any equalization information in the inverter s manual To enable the Equalization charge see Figure 5 11 and follow all related information on page 46 40 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 5 0 Operation 5 3 System Status Messages The remote control uses the top line of the LCD display to show the inverter charger s current operation by displaying a status message This section will show the inverter charger s operating modes and the available status messages under each mode Use these status messages along with the Status LED s to determine the inverter charger s current operating status and to help troubleshoot the system if a fault occurs There are three operating modes of the inverter charger e Inverter Mode e Charger Mode e Fault Mode 5 3 1 Inverter Mode Messages The inverter charger will be in the Inverter Mode when AC power utility or genera tor is not available or unacceptable to the inverter charger s input The Inverter Mode messages are Off Searching Inverting and Standby Off appears on the LCD all LED s are off eme CH n CH Figure 5 2 Off Mode e Of
79. r s output capacity there is a wiring short on the output or the output wires are incorrectly wired Once the AC loads are reduced or the output wiring is corrected the inverter can be restarted after a manual restart has been accomplished Remedy This fault usually occurs because the connected AC loads pwr CH High Volts AC appears on the LCD rautt High Volts AC and the FAULT red LED is on The PWR green CHG green and INV S 8 Settings Info green LED s are off Figure 5 21 High Volts AC Fault e High Volts AC This fault causes the AC Input to be disabled because a very high AC voltage gt 150 VAC or gt 300 volts for Export inverters has been detected on the AC input Remedy Remove all AC power from the inverter s AC input for at least 15 minutes to automatically restart this fault ensure only 120VAC power is connected to each of the inverter s AC inputs 48 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 5 0 Operation pwr CH Dead Batt Charge appears on the LCD Sig ead Batt Charge Hi orem CHG ireen and INV green ge Settings Info eee Figure 5 22 Dead Battery charge Fault e Dead Battery charge This fault has detected a very discharged battery bank or a battery bank that is disconnected from the inverter The unit is attempting to enter the charge mode but has detected less than 7 volts 12 volt models 14 volts for 24 volt models or 28 volts for 48 volt models on the battery bank
80. r Standby Full or Silent mode Info Once the charger leaves the absorption mode and enters the Final Charge Stage this timer is reset and will not accumulate until the charger reenters the Bulk or Absorption charge mode 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 13 3 0 Setup 02 AC Meters e 02A Output Volts This provides the AC voltage measurement at the inverter s output terminals If inverting this would measure the inverter s output voltage If in charging mode this would measure the AC voltage that is passing through the inverter from the source e g grid or generator e 02B Output Hertz While inverting this menu displays the output fre quency of the inverter in Hertz This menu provides the AC Output Hertz on the output of the inverter at the inverter AC output terminals When the AC input is connected to an incoming AC source this display shows the frequency Hertz of the incoming AC source i e grid or generator that is passing through the inverter to the inverter output terminals e 02C Load Amps This menu displays the load the inverter is running in the Inverting mode in AC amps measured at the inverter output terminals This number is always displayed as a positive number e 02D Input Amps This menu displays the total AC amps being used by the inverter for charging and any connected load at the output of the inverter Example If the charger is using 20A from the AC source and the load con nect to the inverter
81. r specific parameters Info See Figure 4 1 Inverter Charger Menu Map for a complete map of the inverter charger menu items and adjustable settings Familiarize yourself with the items on the front panel which are used to find adjust and save the desired setting They are e LCD Display The bottom line of the LCD display shows the menu items adjustable settings or the meters display information Info The bottom line of the LCD display returns to the Home Screen ii to show DC voltage and current see Figure 3 1 after 5 minutes if no buttons have been pressed Info When the left facing arrow symbol is shown on the i display it indicates that the displayed setting has been selected and will be used e Menu Pushbuttons x5 These five buttons allow simple access to the menu items that can help with configuring monitoring and troubleshooting your inverter charger system e Rotary SELECT Knob This knob allows you to quickly scroll through and select various menu items and settings Pushing on the knob selects the menu item to change or saves this current selection Refresh the LCD display by holding this knob down for 7 seconds FAVS CTRL LCD Menu Rotary Display Pushbuttons SELECT Knob Figure 3 1 Front Panel Set up Features 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 5 3 0 Setup 1 Press the SETUP Menu button Bottom line shows a menu heading 2 Turn the SELECT knob to the When the bottom line shows
82. re 100 represents a fully charged battery and 0 means the battery is completely discharged 04C DC Volts BMK This meter displays the real time battery voltage from 07 00 to 70 00 volts 0 02 volts 04D DC Amps BMK This meter displays the real time charge current amps into the battery or discharge current amps out of the battery Charging is shown as a positive number and discharging is shown as a negative number The range is from 0 1 to 999 amps with a 1 0 accuracy O4E AH In Out This meter displays the Ampere Hours returned to or removed from the battery When this value is positive it represents amp hours returned to the battery during any subsequent charging A negative value represents amp hours removed from a full battery Its range is 32768 AH O4F Resetable AH This meter displays the total amp hours removed from the battery since it was last reset This display can be used as a battery load indicator to help determine and monitor the battery load consumption Its range is 0 to 65 535 0 amp hours 0 1 amp hour resolution 04G Total AH Out Total Amp Hours Removed this meter displays the total amp hours removed from the battery since the Sense Module was first connected This display can be used as a battery service life indicator The value is displayed in 0 1k or 100 amp hours k equals 1000 resolution up to a maximum of 6 553 5k amp hours 6 553 500 amp hours The displayed number resets to 0
83. s If the battery voltage drops below the LBCO set point continuously for more than 1 minute the fault LED will come on the inverter will turn off and the display will show a Low Battery status If the battery voltage falls below 8 5 volts 12 volt models 17 0 volts 24 volt models or 34 0 48 volt models the fault LED and Low Battery status will be immediate Default settings LBCO 10 0 VDC 12 volt models 20 0 VDC 24 volt models or 40 0 VDC 48 volt models 20 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 3 0 Setup voltage increases to 12 5 VDC 12 volt models 25 0 VDC 24 volt models or 50 0 VDC 48 volt models If AC power is available and connected to the inverter s input the inverter will automatically clear the Low Battery fault pass the input AC power to the output and begin charging the batteries Hi Info The Inverter will automatically begin inverting when the DC Where should I set the LBCO setting If you want to cycle the batteries slightly but don t want to discharge them more than 20 then the LBCO setting should be set from 11 5 to 12 2 VDC 12 volt models 23 0 to 24 4 VDC 24 volt models or 46 0 to 48 8 48 volt models In some applications such as those installed in an off grid home or when doing a lot of dry camping in your RV you may want to cycle down to 50 by setting the LBCO from 10 0 to 11 4 VDC 12 volt models 20 0 to 22 8 VDC 24 volt models or 40 0 to 45 6 VDC 48
84. stage of the charge process and the batteries will be approxi mately 75 80 charged The remaining 20 25 of the charge is finished in the Absorb mode Default Setting Absorb Done Time 2 0 Hrs I nfo If the Absorb stage is short or terminated the batteries may not receive a full charge In contrast if the Absorb stage is too long the batteries may be overcharged either scenario may lead to damage to the batteries Contact your battery manufacturer to ensure the best charge settings are used for your type of batteries e Set Absorb Done Time Set Absorb Done Time is used when a specific time is determined to be the best solution for ending Absorption time When using time the battery bank size will typically determine how long the Absorb time setting is The larger the battery bank the longer the Absorb time to ensure a full charge to the batteries is accomplished Taking specific gravity readings of the batteries and adjusting the Absorb time may be needed in order to obtain the appropriate Absorb time for your battery type and bat tery bank size Default Setting Absorb Done Time 2 0 Hrs 26 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 3 0 Setup e Set Absorb Done Amps This setting is used when the return amps of the battery bank is used to determine when the batteries are fully charged Absorb Done Amps is the DC amps the batteries are accepting from the charger during the Absorb charge cycle Most battery manufacturers use a specific formula to
85. t Restart Bulk en Control Set Gen Control Set Gen Control ON Auto Status 01 DC Meters 01A DC Volts 14 4VDC Status 02 AC Meters 02A Output Volts 120 Volts AC Status 03 AGS Meters 03A AGS Status 03B DC Volts AGS 03C Gen Run Time 03D AGS Temp 03E Since Gen Run Status 14 4VDC 2 2 Hours 77F 13 Days Status O4 BMK Meters 04A BMK Status 04G Total AH Out 04H Minimum VDC 041 Maximum VDC Status 9 7k 10 6 VDC 14 7 VDC Menu Map Continued on the top of the next page S 01B DC Amps 01C Charge Time 140 Amps 4 0 Hrs 02B Output Hz 02C Load Amps 02D Input Amps 02E Inv C hg Amps 60 Hz 20 Amps AC 30 Amps AC 10 Amps A Figure 4 1 I nverter Charger Menu Map Page 1 of 4 34 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 4 0 Menu Map 4 0 Menu Map ME ARC Remote Control continued Genuch continued Status 01 Remote Setup 01A Set Clock W I _49 11 18AM Range 12 00AM 12 00PM Set Clock Set Clock Set Clock Hour 11 18AM Hour 11 18AM Hour 11 18AM oe Range 0 to 100 Set Contrast Set Contrast Set Contrast Set Contrast 0 10 20 aaa 100 01C Backlight i 50 H Range 0 to 100 Set Backlight Set Backlight Set Backlight Set Backlight 0 10 20 NEE 100 01D Power Save i Range OFF 1 5 10 15 30 45 60 Min Set Power Save Set Power Save Set Power Save Set Power Save OFF Minute 1 Minute 5 Minute J oo 60 Minute oE Temp Display Range Fahrenheit or Celsius Set Temp Display Set Temp
86. t fault in history H2 second fault in history etc Hi Low Battery H2 High Battery Hi D 10 00PM H2 D 1 11 00 PM H1 Inverting H2 Bulk Charge H1 22 VDC 18A H2 32 VDC 80A Hi BTS 60F H2 BTS 60F H1 Tfmer 65F H2 Tfmer 95F H1 FETs 65F H2 FETs 80C e TECH 05 SETUP PIN This menu sets the password locks and unlocks the SETUP button The SETUP button can be locked with a password to avoid an unauthorized change e Why should I use the PIN feature This feature is useful when the operation of the inverter has been set up by an experienced user or installer Setting the PIN prohibits an inexperienced user from changing settings that might result in an undesirable operation Default setting PIN 0000 SETUP Unlocked The SETUP button is unlocked or has not been set for the first time and the SETUP menus are accessible When entering the menu if the PIN has not been set PIN 0000 with the first 0 flashing will be displayed When PIN 0000 is displayed press the Select knob The first O will be flashing rotate the Select knob to the desired number 0 9 and press Select Continue to set the remaining 3 digits until the desired PIN number is displayed After pushing the Select for the last digit the PIN is set and Unlock SETUP lt is displayed When PIN 0 is displayed a PIN has been entered and the correct PIN must be entered in order to access the 05 SETUP PIN and SETUP buttons If the
87. t whether to display temperatures in Fahrenheit or Celsius When selecting either Fahrenheit or Celsius the following menus will appear with this selection 03D AGS Temp 04E Gen Run Temp and 01 Temperatures under the TECH button Default Setting Fahrenheit 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 19 3 0 Setup 02 Invert Setup The following menus 02A 02D are used to set up only the functions related to the Inverting mode of the inverter charger e 02A Search Watts Allows you to turn off the Search Watts feature or adjust the power level to determine when the inverter leaves search mode The power level range selection is Off 5W to 50W If this feature is not needed select Search Off When search is turned off the inverter continuously provides full AC voltage to the loads Default setting Search 5 W Info When the Search Watts feature is active Searching ap pears on the top line of the LCD display and the green INV LED will slowly flash What is the Search Watts feature This feature is used to help save battery power by reducing the inverter s output to search pulses when there is no detectable load If a load greater than the wattage level setting turns on while the inverter is Searching the inverter will start Inverting to provide full voltage on its output Should I use the Search Watts feature If the inverter can spend a great deal of time searching to reduce the power drain on your batteries an
88. ter CAUTI ON If you have critical loads and are in Inverter Standby do not press the ON OFF INVERTER button to turn the inverter function off If the green INV LED is off inverter power will NOT be available to run your critical loads if the external AC power is interrupted 5 2 2 Charger Mode Turning the Charger on The charger will automatically be activated and begin to charge your batteries when acceptable AC power utility or genera tor is connected to the input HOT IN 1 of the inverter When the charger is ON it produces DC voltage and current to charge your batteries The CHG LED will be solid when the charger is ON and actively charging While charg ing the display will show Bulk Absorption Float Full charge or Silent see Figures 5 5 thru 5 9 Charger Standby While the charger is actively charging the ON OFF CHAR GER button can be pressed to switch the charger to Charger Standby While in Charger Standby the incoming AC is still available on the inverter s out put but the charger is not allowed to charge The display will show Charger Standby and the CHG LED will flash see Figure 5 10 Info To resume charging momentarily press the ON OFF CHARGER button or disconnect reconnect AC power to the inverter s input Equalize charging Equalizing is a controlled over charge performed after the batteries have been fully charged It helps to mix the battery electrolyte to reverse the buildu
89. the desired menu heading 3 Press the SELECT knob tavs cm wn wu EN FR Top line show menu item tr Bottom line shows current setting k NA i gt if this setting is correct rotate Mee the SELECT knob to continue to the next menu item 4 Press the SELECT knob to change the desired setting Rotate the SELECT knob to the desired setting When the bottom line shows the desired setting 5 Press the SELECT knob to save this desired setting Figure 3 2 SETUP Menu Navigation 6 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 3 0 Setup 3 2 Pushbuttons and Menu Items The five menu pushbuttons FAVS CTRL METER SETUP or TECH allow the inverter charger system to be configured to your specific preferences These menus also allow you to access menu items that can help with monitoring and troubleshooting your system Read this section to help understand the function of each Menu button and the configurable settings to determine if they should be changed to optimize the operation of the inverter charger 3 2 1 FAVS Button The FAVS button is short for FAVORITES This button is similar to the Favorites button on your TV remote it allows you to store the most frequently used menu items for quick reference or changes to the system This menu button allows 5 menu items to be stored for quick access without having to find them within the SETUP or other control buttons The 5 menu items stored under the FAVS
90. the maximum charge rate needed for your battery bank The Max Charge Rate only limits the charging on each inverter char ger individually not on all inverter chargers C 5 or C 20 rate charge rates are commonly expressed as a ratio of the total amp hour AH capacity of the battery bank For example with a 400 AH battery bank C 400 the C 5 charge rate is 80 A 400 5 80 A e 03D VAC Dropout Used to select the minimum AC voltage that must be present on the input before the inverter charger switches from Inverter Mode to Charger Mode For example If this setting is set to Dropout 60 VAC then the AC input voltage must be above 60 Volts before the inverter will switch from inverter mode to charge mode This setting also determines the minimum AC voltage threshold where the charger disengages and the inverter when turned on will provide AC power from the batteries This protects AC loads from utility outages For example If this setting is set to Dropout 60 VAC when the AC input voltage drops to 60 volts the inverter will switch from charge mode to inverter mode Default setting Dropout 80 VAC Export inverter models 160 VAC 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 25 3 0 Setup Where do I set my VAC Dropout It depends on the application and what you are using as the AC source The settings not only look at the incoming voltage level to determine when to transfer but also determines how quickly the charger disconnects and starts
91. trast Used to adjust the contrast of the LCD screen for the best looking display based on the current lighting conditions and viewing angle Set the Contrast from 0 100 Default settings Contrast 100 e 01C Backlight Used to adjust the brightness of the LCD screen backlight for the best looking display based on the current lighting conditions and viewing angle Set the Backlight from 0 100 Default settings Brightness 50 e 01D Power Save This setting allows you to turn off the Power Save feature or select the time from Off to 60 minutes that determines how often the display goes into Power Save mode Default setting PwrSave 15min What is the Power Save feature The Power Save feature causes the LCD backlight and LED s on the remote display to turn off to conserve energy The remote goes into Power Save mode if there hasn t been a button press or fault message for a period of time this time is determined by the SETUP 01D Power Save setting Whenever the remote goes into the Power Save mode the LCD backlight and LED s can be reactivated by pressing any menu button If you have a fault during the Power Save mode the LCD backlight and Fault LED will come on and stay on as long as the fault is present Info If you want the LCD backlight and LED s to always be on you will need to turn the Power Save feature off by selecting Power Save Off e 0O1E Temp Display The temperature display is used to selec
92. tters or symbols LCD text display is locked up pushing any button has no response may show revision or connecting LEDs and backlight are off Remote is non functional no lights no text on LCD display and no response when pressing any button Static electricity may have been discharged into the LCD display RJ11 connections on communication cable are not making a good connection Remote not getting sufficient power from inverter Remote is in Power Save mode Communication cable bad or not correctly connected to remote port on inverter Inverter is not connected to batteries 2010 Magnum Energy Inc Refresh Display press and hold the SELECT button for 10 seconds Reset remote 1 disconnect remote cable from inverter for 5 seconds and reconnect 2 check RJ11 cable connection on back of remote see Figure 2 3 Important ensure the RJ11 connector is pushed into the correct port you should feel hear click when the connection is made Ensure inverter batteries are connected and inverter is operating correctly inverter should be able to Invert and power AC loads from batteries ensure no AC power is connected to the inverter AC inputs Press any button to reactivate remote or turn Power Save mode Off Check communications cable from inverter to remote ensure 1 it is connected to the REMOTE port 2 the correct communications cable is
93. ttery voltage decreases to a low level Silent mode will automatically start charging when the ReBulk setting is reached BLINKING display says CHG Full charge green or Silent The charger current is automatically decreased because 1 Charger Back off the inverter s internal temperature is getting hot current is decreased to reduce maintain temperature or 2 Low AC Input Voltage the input AC voltage is lt 85 VAC charger is disabled to help stabilize incoming AC voltage to prevent AC disconnect BLINKING display shows a charging status e Bulk Absorb Float BLINKING display does not show any charge status The inverter is detecting AC voltage from utility or an AC generator on the inverter s AC input terminals 1 Inverter is disabled or 2 Remote is in Power Save mode press any button to activate LED s Inverter is enabled 1 Supplying AC power INV on the output or 2 In standby if both INV green and CHG LED s are on the inverter will g automatically supply AC power to the loads if utility or generator power is lost Inverter is in Search mode the AC load is below BLINKING the Setup 02A Search Watts setting 54 2010 Magnum Energy Inc 6 0 Troubleshooting The remote may not be functioning correctly use the following table to help find a solutions 6 0 Troubleshooting Table 6 1 Remote Control Troubleshooting Guide Display shows unrecognizable le
94. used a 4 conductor telephone cable may be substituted to determine if cable is good Ensure inverter batteries are connected and inverter is operating correctly without any AC power connected can Invert and power AC loads from batteries 55 6 0 Troubleshooting 6 1 Troubleshooting Tips 6 1 1 Inverter Problems e Inverter turned on green LED on inverter blinking no output inverter is in Search mode Either defeat search mode if not needed or turn on loads greater than the Search Watts setting 6 1 2 Charger Problems e Unit won t transfer to charge mode with AC applied Is charge CHG LED on remote blinking If not then the charger does not recognize the incoming AC being within acceptable limits Measure the input AC voltage at the inverter input terminals it should be 120VAC 20 VAC 230VAC 40 VAC for export models also check that VAC dropout setting on the remote is 80 VAC or less export models 160 VAC or less If the CHG LED is blinking the transfer relay should be closing within 20 seconds and begin charging If the LED is on solid the relay should be closed and the charger should begin charging e Transfer relay closes then opens and continues to cycle AC voltage is too low or has transients that drop the AC voltage momentarily Change the VAC Dropout setting to 60 VAC 120VAC for export models and check for improvements If the cycling continues back off the Charge Rate from 100 to 10
95. volt models In extreme circumstances you have the ability to discharge the batteries to 80 by setting the LBCO to 9 0 or 9 5 VDC 12 volt models 18 0 or 19 0 VDC 24 volt models or 36 0 or 38 0 VDC 48 volt models before recharging These discharge percentages are rough estimates for accurate battery monitoring a battery monitor such as Magnum s ME BMkK is required Info The higher the LBCO setting the less the inverter will discharge i the batteries which should allow the batteries to have a longer life The down side to a higher LBCO setting is that you need to charge more often to prevent the inverter from shutting off in fault mode Info If there is an ME AGS N installed it should be set to start 1 0 i volts higher than the LBCO setting this is to prevent the inverter from shutting down before the generator comes on e 02C AC In Time This feature allows you to connect to the local power utility at a predetermined time of day When the current time falls within the set times the inverter charger connects to the AC connected to the AC input terminals Once time passes outside the set times the inverter charger disconnects from the AC source If your local power utility offers time of day billing this feature may save you money by only connecting to the utility when rates are the least expensive Default Setting 6 00A 6 00P What is the AC In Time feature This feature allows the incoming AC to c
96. voltage reading in menu 01A DC Volts and 04C DC Volts BMK Each DC voltage reading is taken at a different place in the system and therefore there may be wire losses or connections that make the readings differ It is important when troubleshooting the system to read the appropriate related meter for each device i e when troubleshooting the AGS use 03B DC Volts AGS for verification and testing purposes ail Info The DC voltage reading in this menu may vary from the DC 03C Gen Run Time This menu displays the time the generator has been running since the AGS auto started the generator This menu does not display run time when the generator has been manually started This meter is useful when trying to determine how long the generator has been running in the auto mode if you were not present when it started This meter does not replace the hour meter for total hours the generator has run A Info This hour meter resets each time the generator is stopped 03D AGS Temp The menu displays the temperature of the AGS Temp sensor included with ME AGS N but use is optional and is helpful in determining proper placement and operation of the AGS temp sensor 03E Days Since GenRun This menu displays the number of days since the generator has last run This menu is useful in determining if the AGS start and stop settings are set up correctly Info This meter resets whenever the generator is either auto started exercised or ma

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