Manual MultiPlus Compact 12
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1. Master Unit 1 Slave Unit 2 Slave Unit 3 H N EE Ba ei 6 oH in etir THU Batz Bat Bet Bat Batz Bat GND GND GND PE OUT PE AC INL1 ACINLI ACINN La o AC OUT N A L ACOUTLI e APPENDIX D Three phase connection Leader Li Follower L2 Follower L3 l C Panel HEZE EERS BS SEES DE a N L SIT Batz ec GND PE AC OUT PE AC IN Litt AC IN LA AC IN L2 AG IN L3 H AC OUT 13 AC OUT L2 AC OUT 11 AC OUT N victron ener Al APPENDIX D split phase connection Master Unit 2 Master Unit 1 I PE OUT AC OUTL1 AC OUT N PEACIN AC OUTL2 ACINL 1 ACINN ACINL 2 victron ener fi ar x pu ddy APPENDIX E Charge curve Charge current 120 100 80 Amps 60 40 20 0 Volts i Charge voltage i Battery Safe mode 0 x Bulk hours or lt gt lt gt lt H gt Bulk hours Absorption 1 day 7 days 7 days reduced float Time 4 stage charging 1 hour Repeated Absorption Bulk mode Entered when charger is started Constant current is applied until the gassing voltage is reached 14 4V resp 28 8V temperature compensated Battery Safe Mode If in order to quickly charge a battery a high charge current in combination2. J Manual xipueddy na MultiPlus Compact 12 2000 80 50 120V 24 2000 50 50 120V Copyrights 2008 Victron Energy B V All Rights Reserved This publication or parts thereof may not be reproduced in any form by any method for any purpose For conditions of use and permission to use this manual for publication in other than the English language contact Victron Energy B V VICTRON ENERGY B V MAKES NO WARRANTY EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE REGARDING THESE VICTRON ENERGY PRODUCTS AND MAKES SUCH VICTRON ENERGY PRODUCTS AVAILABLE SOLELY ON AN AS IS BASIS IN NO EVENT SHALL VICTRON ENERGY B V BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR SPECIAL COLLATERAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF PURCHASE OR USE OF THESE VICTRON ENERGY PRODUCTS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY TO VICTRON ENERGY B V REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE VICTRON ENERGY PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HERE IN Victron Energy B V reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication and may not reflect the product at all times in the future 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General Please familiarize yourself with the safety features and instructions by first reading the documenta
3. Connect the battery cables the red on the left and the black on the right to the battery see appendix A Reverse polarity connection to and to will cause damage to the product Safety fuse inside the Multi Compact can be damaged Secure the nuts tightly in order to reduce the contact resistance as much as possible 4 3 Connection of the AC cabling This is a Safety Class 1 product supplied vvith a protective grounding terminal Uninterruptible protective grounding must be provided at the AC input and or output terminals and or chassis grounding point located externally on the product The MultiPlus is provided vvith a ground relay relay H see appendix B that automatically connects the Neutral output to the chassis if no external AC supply is available H an external AC supply is provided the ground relay H will an earth leakage circuit breaker that is connected to the output open before the input safety relay closes This ensures the correct operation of 0lna fixed installation an uninterruptable grounding can be secured by means of the grounding wire of the AC input Otherwise the casing must be grounded n a mobile installation for example vvith a shore current plug interrupting the shore connection will simultaneously disconnect the grounding connection In that case the casing must be connected to the chassis of the vehicle or to the hull or grounding plate of the boat In case of a
4. 2 a g Common Characteristics Operating temp range 0 120 F fan assisted cooling Humidity non condensing max 9596 ENCLOSURE Common Characteristics Material amp Colour aluminium blue RAL 5012 Protection category IP 21 Battery connection Bolts M8 120 V AC connection screw terminals 6 AWG 13mm Weight 165 25 13 kg Dimensions hxwxd in inches 20 5 x 10 0 x 5 0 520 x 255 x 125 mm STANDARDS Safety EN 60335 1 EN 60335 2 29 Emission Immunity EN55014 1 EN 55014 2 EN 61000 3 3 1 Can be adiusted to 50Hz 2 Protection Output short circuit Overload Battery voltage too high Battery voltage too low Temperature too high 120VAC on inverter output Input voltage ripple too high 3 Non linear load crest factor 3 1 4 At 25 C ambient 5 Programmable relay which can be set for general alarm DC undervoltage or genset start signal function o APPENDIX A Connection overvievv So ee 7 mu 0 il e victron energy fi x pu ddy APPENDIX A Connection overvievv A 1 AC input line L1 and neutral N B 2x RJ45 connector for remote panel and or parallel and 3 phase operation C AC output line L1 and neutral N F M8 battery minus connection G Starter battery positive TR CHARGE starter battery minus use battery minus cable
5. Multis plus an optional control panel will require subsequently configuration see Section 5 Pre requisites see Section 4 4 6 5 CONFIGURATION Settings may only be changed by a qualified engineer Carefully read the instructions before changes are made Batteries should be placed in a dry and well ventilated area during charging 5 1 Standard settings ready for use On delivery the MultiPlus is set to standard factory values In general these settings are suitable for single unit operation Warning Possibly the standard battery charging voltage is not suitable for your batteries Refer to the manufacturer s documentation or to your battery supplier Standard MultiPlus factory settings Inverter frequency Input frequency range Input voltage range Inverter voltage Stand alone parallel 3 phase Search mode Ground relay Charger on off Battery charge curve Charge current Battery type Automatic equalisation charging Absorption voltage Absorption time Float voltage Storage voltage Repeated absorption time Absorption repeat interval Bulk protection AC input current limit UPS feature Dynamic current limiter WeakAC BoostFactor PowerAssist Programmable relay 60 Hz 45 65 Hz 94 143 VAC 120 VAC stand alone off on on four stage adaptive with BatterySafe mode 75 of the maximum charge current Victron Gel Deep Discharge also suitable for Victron AGM Deep Discharge off 14 4 28 8
6. boat direct connection to the shore ground is not recommended because of potential galvanic corrosion The solution to this is using an isolation transformer The mains input amp output terminal connector can be found on the bottom of the Multi Compact see appendix A AC in The AC input must be protected by a fuse or magnetic circuit breaker rated at 50A or less and cable cross section must be sized accordingly If the input AC supply is rated at a lower value the fuse or magnetic circuit breaker should be down sized accordingly AC out With its PowerAssist feature the Multi can add up to 2kVA that is 2000 120 17A to the output during periods of peak power requirement Together with a maximum input current of 50A this means that the output can supply up to 50 17 67A An earth leakage circuit breaker and a fuse or circuit breaker rated to support the expected load must be included in series with the output and cable cross section must be sized accordingly 4 4 Optional Connections El A number of optional connections are possible Undo the four screws at the front of the enclosure and remove the front panel 4 4 1 Second Battery The MultiPlus Compact has a connection for charging a starter battery For connection see appendix A 4 4 2 Temperature Sensor The temperature sensor supplied with the product may be used for temperature compensated charging The sensor is insulated and must be mounted on the batteries
7. for connection H Terminals for left to right temperature sensor positive temperature sensor minus I M8 battery positive connection L Connector for remote switch Short right and middle terminal to switch on Short left and middle terminal to switch to charger only M DIP switches for set up mode P Terminals for left to right Multi functional relay NO COM NC Q Cabinet GND terminal R PE ground terminals S Indicator Programmable relay LED illuminates when relay is activated victron energy y APPENDIX B Installation information Installation information Phoenix Multi Compact chassis r Ground relay closed when backfeed Backfeed is open Safety relay Ground in and output connected to chassis Bidirectional converter To battery Chassis on input output ground terminals should be permanently connected to ground victron ener fi zi x pu ddy APPENDIX C Parallel connection
8. grounding protection has been damaged the product must be turned off and secured against unintended operation please contact qualified service staff Ensure that the DC and AC input cables are fused and fitted with circuit breakers Never replace a safety component with a different type Consult the manual to determine the correct component Before applying power ensure that the available power source matches the configuration settings of the product as described in the manual operate the product in a vvet or dusty environment Ensure there is adequate free space for ventilation around the product and check that the ventilation vents are not blocked Ensure that the equipment is used under the correct ambient conditions Never El Ensure that the required system voltage does not exceed the product s capacity Transport and Storage Ensure that the mains povver and battery leads have been disconnected before storing or transporting the product No liability can be accepted for any transport damage if the equipment is shipped in non original packaging Store the product in a dry environment the storage temperature must be between 20 C and 60 C Consult the battery manufacturer s manual in respect of transport storage charging recharging and disposal of the battery 2 DESCRIPTION 2 1 General Multi Compact functional The MultiPlus Compact gets its name from the multiple functions it can perform It is a povverful tru
9. phase or split phase operation see section 4 4 5 and 4 4 6 Search Mode Applicable in stand alone configuration only If search mode is on the power consumption in no load operation is decreased by approx 70 In this mode the Compact when operating in inverter mode is switched off in case of no load or very low load and switches on every two seconds for a short period If the output current exceeds a set level the inverter will continue to operate If not the inverter will shut down again The Search Mode can be set with a DIP switch The Search Mode shut down and remain on load levels can be set with VEConfigure The standard settings are Shut down 40 Watt linear load Turn on 100 Watt linear load AES Automatic Economy Suvitch Instead of the search mode the AES can also be chosen with help of VEConfigure only If this setting is turned on the power consumption in no load operation and with low loads is decreased by approx 20 by slightly narrowing the sinusoidal voltage Not adjustable with DIP switches Applicable in stand alone configuration only Ground relay see appendix B With this relay H the neutral conductor of the AC output is grounded to the chassis when the back feed safety relay is open This ensures the correct operation of earth leakage circuit breakers in the output If a non grounded output is required during inverter operation this function must be turned off
10. with a high absorption voltage has been chosen the Multi Compact MultiPlus Compact will prevent damage due to excessive gassing by automatically limiting the rate of voltage increase once the gassing voltage has been reached The Battery Safe Mode is part of the calculated absorption time Absorption mode A constant voltage period to fully charge the battery The absorption time is equal to 20x bulk time or the set maximum absorption time whichever comes first Float mode Float voltage is applied to keep the battery fully charged and to protect it against self discharge Reduced Float After one day of Float charge a reduced Float charge is applied This is 13 2V resp 26 4V for 12V and 24V charger This will limit water loss to a minimum when the battery is stored for the winter season After an adjustable time default 7 days the charger will enter Repeated Absorption mode for an adjustable time default 1 hour victron ener Al APPENDIX F Temperature compensation 15 0 14 5 14 0 13 5 13 0 Volts 12 5 12 0 11 5 11 0 10 5 10 0 0 5 10 15 20 2 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 Battery temperature Default output voltages for Float and Absorption are at 25 C Reduced Float voltage follows Float voltage and Raised Absorption voltage follows Absorption voltage In adjust mode temperature compensation does not apply victron ener fi zi xipueday Mounting holes Bevesti
11. DIP svvitches Procedure a Tum the Compact on preferably vvithout load and vvithout AC voltage on the inputs The Compact vill then operate in inverter mode b Set the dipsvvitches as required c Store the settings by moving Dip switch 8 to on and back to off 5 5 1 DIP switch 1 and 2 Default setting to operate the product with the On Off Charger Only switch ds 1 off ds 2 on The default setting is required when using the On Off Charger Only switch in the front panel Setting for remote operation with a Multi Control Panel ds 1 on ds 2 off This setting is required when a Multi Control Panel is connected The Multi Control panel must be connected to one of the two RJ48 sockets B see appendix A Setting for remote operation with a 3 way switch ds 1 off ds 2 off This setting is required when a 3 way switch is connected The 3 way switch must be wired to terminal L see appendix A Only one remote control can be connected i e either a switch or a remote control panel In both cases the switch on the product itself should be on 5 5 2 DIP switch 3 to 7 These DIP switches can be used to set Battery charge voltage and Absorption time Inverter frequency Search mode AC input current limit 30A or 50A ds3 ds4 Setting charge voltages A Absorption Absorption Float Storage A ds3 ds4 Time Suitable for volta
12. IP switches a time of eight or four hours can be set For the adaptive charge curve this determines the maximum absorption time Storage voltage Repeated Absorption Time Absorption Repeat Interval See Section 2 Not adjustable with DIP switches Bulk Protection VVhen this setting is on the bulk charging time is limited to 10 hours A longer charging time could indicate a system error e g a battery cell short circuit Not adjustable with DIP switches AC input current limit These are the current limit settings at which PowerControl and PowerAssist come into operation The factory setting is 30A See Section 2 the book Energy Unlimited or the many descriptions of this unique feature on our website www victronenergy com Remark lowest allowable current setting for PowerAssist 11A 11A per unit in case of parallel operation UPS feature If this setting is on and AC on the input fails the MultiPlus switches to inverter operation practically without interruption The MultiPlus can therefore be used as an Uninterruptible Power Supply UPS for sensitive equipment such as computers or communication systems The output voltage of some small generator sets is too unstable and distorted for using this setting the MultiPlus would continually switch to inverter operation For this reason the setting can be turned off The MultiPlus will then respond less quickly to AC input voltage deviations The switchover time to
13. See also Section 4 5 Not adjustable with DIP switches Battery charge curve The standard setting is Four stage adaptive with BatterySafe mode See Section 2 for a description This is the recommended charge curve See the help files in the software configuration programs for other features Battery type The standard setting is the most suitable for Victron Gel Deep Discharge Gel Exide A200 and tubular plate stationary batteries OPzS This setting can also be used for many other batteries e g Victron AGM Deep Discharge and other AGM batteries and many types of flat plate open batteries Four charging voltages can be set with DIP switches Automatic equalisation charging This setting is intended for tubular plate traction batteries During absorption the voltage limit increases to 2 83V cell 34V for a 24V battery once the charge current has tapered down to less than 10 of the set maximum current Not adjustable with DIP switches See tubular plate traction battery charge curve in VEConfigure Absorption time The absortion time depends on the bulk time adaptive charge curve so that the battery is optimally charged If the fixed charging characteristic is selected the absorption time is fixed For most batteries a maximum absorption time of eight hours is suitable If an extra high absorption voltage is selected for rapid charging only possible for open flooded batteries four hours is preferable With D
14. ains on LED will light up and the charger commences charging The bulk absorption or float LEDs will light up depending on the charger mode If the voltage at the AC in terminal is not within specifacations the inverter will switch on When the switch is switched to charger only only the battery charger of the Phoenix Multi will operate if mains voltage is present In this mode input voltage also is switched through to the AC out terminal NOTE When only the charger function is required ensure that the switch is switched to charger only This prevents the inverter from being switched on if the mains voltage is lost thus preventing your batteries from running flat 3 2 Remote control Remote control is possible with a 3 way switch or with a Multi Control panel The Multi Control panel has a simple rotary knob with which the maximum current of the AC input can be set see PowerControl and PowerAssist in Section 2 For the appropriate DIP switch settings see sect 5 5 1 3 3 Equalisation and forced absorption 3 3 1 Equalisation Traction batteries may require regular equalisation charging In the equalisation mode the MultiPlus will charge with increased voltage for one hour 1V above the absorption voltage for a 12V battery 2V for a 24V battery The charging current is then limited to 1 4 of the set value The bulk and absorption LEDs flash intermittently Equalisation mode supplies a higher charging volta
15. e 1 is the factory setting ds 1 ds 1 ds 1 ds 2 Panel option on ds 2 ds 2 ds 3 Ch voltage ds 3 ds 3 ds 4 Ch voltage ds 4 ds 4 ds 5 Frequency ds 5 ds 5 ds 6 Search mode ds 6 ds 6 ds 7 AC in Limit ds 7 ds 7 ds 8 Store setting ds 8 ds 8 Example 1 factory setting Example 2 Example 3 1 N 0 O Ota No panel or remote Switch connected No panel or remote Switch connected GEL 14 4V Frequency 60Hz Search mode off AC in Limit 30 Amp store setting off on off FS 1 No panel or remote switch connected 2 No panel or remote switch connected 3 4 AGM 14 7V 5 Frequency 60Hz 6 Search mode off 7 AC in Limit 50 Amp 8 store setting off on off 1 Panel or remote switch connected 2 Panel or remote switch connected 3 4 Tubular plate 15V 5 Frequency 50Hz 6 Search mode on 7 AC in Limit 30Amp 8 store setting off on off Store the settings ds 3 to ds 7 by changing switch ds 8 from off to on and then back to off The LED s charger and alarm will flash to indicate acceptance of the settings 6 Maintenance The Compact does not require specific maintenance It will suffice to check all connections once a year Avoid moisture and oil soot vapours and keep the device clean 7 TROUBLE SHOOTING TABLE Proceed as follows for quick detection of common faults DC loads must be disconnected from the batteries and
16. e sine vvave inverter a sophisticated battery charger that features adaptive charge technology and a high speed AC transfer svvitch in a single compact enclosure Beside these primary functions hovvever the MultiPlus Compact has several advanced features that provide a range of new applications as outlined below Uninterrupted AC power In the event of a grid failure or shore or generator power being disconnected the inverter within the Multi Compact is automatically activated and takes over supply to the connected loads This happens so fast less than 20 milliseconds that computers and other electronic equipment will continue to operate without disruption PovverControl Dealing with limited generator or shore side power With a Phoenix Multi Control Panel a maximum generator or shore current can be set The Multi Compact will then take account of other AC loads and use whatever is extra for charging thus preventing the generator or shore supply from being overloaded PovverAssist Boosting the capacity of shore or generator power This feature takes the principle of PowerControl to a further dimension allowing the MultiPlus Compact to supplement the capacity of the alternative source Where peak power is so often required only for a limited period it is possible to reduce the size of generator needed or conversely enable more to be achieved from the typically limited shore connection When the load reduces the spare power is used to r
17. echarge the battery Programmable relay The MultiPlus is equipped with a programmable relay that by default is set as an alarm relay The relay can be programmed for all kinds of other applications however for example as a starter relay for a generator 2 2 Battery charger El Adaptive 4 stage charging characteristics bulk absorption float storage The microprocessor driven adaptive battery management system can be adjusted for various types of batteries The adaptive function automatically adapts the charging process to battery use The right amount of charge variable absorption time In the event of slight battery discharge absorption is kept short to prevent overcharging and excessive gas formation After deep discharging the absorption time is automatically extended in order to fully charge the battery Preventing damage due to excessive gassing the BatterySafe mode If in order to quickly charge a battery a high charge current in combination with a high absorption voltage has been chosen damage due to excessive gassing will be prevented by automatically limiting the rate of voltage increase once the gassing voltage has been reached Less maintenance and aging when the battery is not in use the Storage mode The Storage mode kicks in whenever the battery has not been subjected to discharge during 24 hours In the Storage mode float voltage is reduced to 2 2V cell 13 2V for 12V battery to minimise gassing and corr
18. ge than most DC consuming devices can cope with These devices must be disconnected before additional charging takes place 3 3 2 Forced absorption Under certain circumstances it can be desirable to charge the battery for a fixed time at absorption voltage level In Forced Absorption mode the MultiPlus will charge at the normal absorption voltage level during the set maximum absorption time The absorption LED will be on The MultiPlus can be put into both these states from the remote panel as well as 3 3 3 Activating equalisation or forced absorption El with the front panel switch provided that all switches front remote and panel are set to on and no switches are set to charger only n order to put the MultiPlus in this state the procedure belovv should be follovved If the switch is not in the required position after following this procedure it can be svvitched over quickly once This will not change the charging state NOTE Switching from on to charger only and vice versa as described below must be done quickly The switch must be toggled such that the intermediate position is skipped as it were If the switch remains in the off position even for a short time the device may be turned off In that case the procedure must be restarted at step 1 A certain degree of familiarisation is required when using the front switch on the Compact in particular When using the remote panel
19. ge voltage Voltage hours dS3 off Gel Victron Deep B 14 4 13 8 13 2 Discharge dS4 off es 27 6 26 4 8 Gel Exide A200 default 575 55 2 52 8 AGM Victron Deep Discharge Gel Victron Long dS3 on 14 1 13 8 13 2 Life OPzV dS4 off 28 2 27 6 26 4 8 Gel Exide A600 56 4 55 2 52 8 OPzV Gel MK battery AGM Victron Deep dS3 off 14 7 13 8 13 2 Discharge Tubular plate or dS4 on 5 5 OPZS batteries in i semi float mode AGM spiral cell dS3 on 15 0 13 8 13 2 Tubular plate or dS4 on 30 0 27 6 26 4 6 OPZS batteries in 60 0 55 2 52 8 cyclic mode Batteries with high antimony content can typically be charged with a lower absorption voltage than batteries with low antimony content Please refer to our book Electricity on Board downloadable from our website www victronenergy com for details and suggestions about charging batteries Contact your battery supplier for the correct charge voltages and change with VE configure the voltage settings if required The default charge current setting is 75 of the maximum charge current This current will be too high for most applications For most battery types the optimal charge current is 0 1 0 2x the battery capacity ds5 Inverter frequency off 60Hz on 50Hz ds6 Search Mode off off on on ds7 AC input current limit off 30 Amp on 50 Amp Store the settings by moving Dip switch 8 to on and back to off 5 5 3 Exemplary settings Exampl
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21. ing a pre alarm Check the table for the appropriate course of action Problem The charger is not functioning Cause Solution The AC input voltage or frequency is out of range Ensure that the input voltage s between 185 Vac and 265 Vac and that the frequency matches the setting The thermal circuit breaker has tripped Reset the 30 A thermal circuit breaker The battery is not being charged fully ncorrect charging current Set the charging current at betvveen 0 1 and 0 2x battery capacity A defective battery connection Check the battery terminals The absorption voltage has been set to an incorrect value Adiust the absorption voltage to the correct value The float voltage has been set to an incorrect value Adjust the float voltage to the correct value The internal DC fuse is defective Inverter is damaged The battery is The absorption voltage has Adjust the absorption voltage overcharged been set to an incorrect to the correct value value The float voltage has been Adjust the float voltage to the set to an incorrect value correct value A defective battery Replace the battery The battery is too small Reduce the charging current or use a battery with a higher capacity The battery is too hot Connect a temperature sensor Battery charge 1 Battery Allow battery to cool down current drop
22. inverter operation is consequently slightly longer but most equipment most computers clocks or household equipment is not adversely impacted Recommendation Turn the UPS feature off if the MultiPlus fails to synchronise or continually switches back to inverter operation In general the UPS setting can be left on if the MultiPlus is connected to a generator with a synchronous AVR regulated alternator The UPS mode may have to be set to off if the MultiPlus is connected to a generator with a synchronous capacitor regulated alternator or an asynchronous alternator Dynamic current limiter Intended for generators the AC voltage being generated by means of a static inverter so called inverter generators In these generators rom is down controlled if the load is low this reduces noise fuel consumption and pollution A disadvantage is that the output voltage will drop severely or even completely fail in the event of a sudden load increase More load can only be supplied after the engine is up to speed If this setting is on the MultiPlus will start supplying extra power at a low generator output level and gradually allow the generator to supply more until the set current limit is reached This allows the generator engine to get up to speed This setting is also often used for classic generators that respond slowly to sudden load variation VVeakAC Strong distortion of the input voltage can resu
23. lt in the charger hardly operating or not operating at all If WeakAC is set the charger will also accept a strongly distorted voltage at the cost of greater distortion of the input current Recommendation Turn WeakAC on if the charger is hardly charging or not charging at all which is quite rare Also turn on the dynamic current limiter simultaneously and reduce the maximum charging current to prevent overloading the generator if necessary Not adjustable with DIP switches BoostFactor Change this setting only after consulting with Victron Energy or with an engineer trained by Victron Energy Not adjustable with DIP switches Programmable relay By default the programmable relay is set as an alarm relay i e the relay will de energise in the event of an alarm or a pre alarm inverter almost too hot ripple on the input almost too high battery voltage almost too low Not adjustable with DIP switches Near the connection terminals an LED illuminates when the relay is activated refer to S see appendix A VEConfigure software With VEConfigure software the relay can also be programmed for other purposes for example to provide a generator starting signal With VEConfigure several other special application modes of operation can be programmed Example A house or an office connected to the public mains fitted with solar panels with energy storage in batteries The batteries are used to prevent return delivery to the mains D
24. minus pole Default output voltages for Float and Absorption are at 25 C In adjust mode temperature compensation is disabled 15 0 r 30 14 5 29 14 0 28 13 5 27 13 0 26 Volts 12 5 25 Volts 12 0 24 11 5 23 11 0 22 10 5 21 10 0 20 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 Battery temperature 4 4 3 Remote Control The product can be remotely controlled in tvvo vvays VVith an external 3 vvay svvitch VVith a Multi Control Panel Please see section 5 5 1 for appropriate DIP svvitch settings 4 4 4 Programmable relay The MultiPlus is equipped with a multi functional relay that by default is programmed as an alarm relay The relay can be programmed for all kinds of other applications however for example to start a generator VEConfigure software needed Near the connection terminals an LED illuminates when the relay is activated refer to S see appendix A 4 4 5 Parallel Connection The MultiPlus can be connected in parallel with several identical devices To this end a connection is established between the devices by means of standard RJ45 UTP cables The system one or more Multis plus optional control panel will require subsequent configuration see Section 5 In the event of connecting MultiPlus units in parallel the following requirements must be met A maximum of six units connected in parallel Only identical devices may be connected in parallel The DC c
25. onnection cables to the devices must be of equal length and cross section If a positive and a negative DC distribution point is used the cross section of the connection between the batteries and the DC distribution point must at least equal the sum of the required cross sections of the connections between the distribution point and the MultiPlus units Place the MultiPlus units close to each other but allow at least 10 cm for ventilation purposes under above and beside the units UTP cables must be connected directly from one unit to the other and to the remote panel Connection splitter boxes are not permitted A battery temperature sensor need only be connected to one unit in the system If the temperature of several batteries is to be measured you can also connect the sensors of other MultiPlus units in the system with a maximum of one sensor per MultiPlus Temperature compensation during battery charging responds to the sensor indicating the highest temperature Voltage sensing must be connected to the master see Section 5 5 1 4 If more than three units are connected in parallel in one system a dongle is required see Section 5 Only one remote control means panel or switch can be connected to the system 4 4 6 Three phase operation The MultiPlus can also be used in 3 phase configuration To this end a connection between the devices is made by means of standard RJ45 UTP cables the same as for parallel operation The system
26. operation can be configured in a simple manner VEConfigurell forms part of this program The software free can be downloaded free of charge at www victronenergy com For connection to the computer a RJ45 UTP cable and the MK2 2b RS485 to RS232 interface is required If the computer has no RS232 connection but does have USB a RS232 to USB interface cable is needed Both are available from Victron Energy 5 3 2 VE Bus System Configurator and dongle For configuring advanced applications and or systems with four or more Multis VE Bus System Configurator software must be used The software can be downloaded free of charge at www victronenergy com VEConfigurell forms part of this program The system can be configured without a dongle and will be fully functional during 15 minutes as a demonstration facility For permanent use a dongle available at additional charge is required For connection to the computer a RJ45 UTP cable and the MK2 2b RS485 to RS232 interface is required If the computer has no RS232 connection but does have USB a RS232 to USB interface cable is needed Both are available from Victron Energy 5 4 Configuration with a VE Net panel To this end a VE Net panel and the VE Net to VE Bus converter are required With VE Net all parameters are accessible with the exception of the programmable relay and some other advanced settings 5 5 Configuration with DIP switches El Some settings can be changed vvith
27. osion of the positive plates Once a week the voltage is raised back to the absorption level to equalize the battery This feature prevents stratification of the electrolyte and sulphation a major cause of early battery failure Two DC outputs for charging two batteries The main DC terminal can supply the full output current The second output intended for charging a starter battery is limited to 4A and has a slightly lower output voltage Increasing service life of the battery temperature compensation The temperature sensor supplied with the product serves to reduce charging voltage when battery temperature rises This is particularly important for maintenance free batteries which could otherwise dry out by overcharging More on batteries and charging Our book Energy Unlimited offers further information on batteries and battery charging and is available free of charge on our website see www victronenergy com gt Support amp Downloads gt General Technical Information For more information on adaptive charging please also refer to the General Technical Information our website 3 OPERATION 3 1 On Off Charger Only Switch When switched to on the product is fully functional The inverter will come into operation and the LED inverter on will light up An AC voltage connected to the AC in terminal will be switched through to the AC out terminal if within specifications The inverter will switch off the m
28. ough and the charger operates in bulk or absorption mode The AC input voltage is switched through and the charger is switched off The battery charger can not reach battery end voltage bulk protection mode inverter on The AC input voltage is svvitched through charger d ff and the charger operates in bulk or alarm O 3 absorption mode charger only inverter O on charger xe i The AC input voltage is switched through off and the charger operates in float mode alarm O charger only Remote Control panel optional Power Control and PowerAssist indication inverter on X mains on overload O bulk low battery O absorption temperature O float on charger only off Note When the LED s overload and low battery are on simultaneously the Multi Plus or Inverter Compact has switched off due to excessive DC ripple voltage 4 INSTALLATION This product should be installed by a qualified electrician gt 4 2 Location The product must be installed in a dry and well ventilated area as close as possible to the batteries There should be a clear space of at least 10cm around the appliance for cooling Excessively high ambient temperature will result in the following Reduced service life Reduced charging current Reduced peak capacity or shutdown of the inverter Never mount the appliance directly above the batteries gt The product is suitable for wall mounting For moun
29. s to Olovertemperature Place battery in a cool when the gt 50 C environment absorption Check for shorted cells voltage is Alt 2 Battery temperature Unplug battery temperature reached sensor faulty sensor from the Multi Reset the Multi by switching it off then wait for 4 seconds and switch it on again If the Multi now charges normally the battery temperature sensor is faulty and needs to be replaced 8 TECHNICAL DATA MultiPlus 12 2000 80 50 24 2000 50 50 120V 120V PowerControl PowerAssist Yes Yes Transfer switch A 50 50 Minimum PovverAssist current A 11 11 INVERTER nput voltage range V DC 9 5 17 19 33 Output voltage 120 VAC 2 Qulu Frequency 60 Hz 0 1 1 Cont output power at 25 C VA 3 2000 2000 Cont output power at 25 C W 1600 1600 Cont output power at 40 C W 1450 1450 Peak power W 4000 4000 Maximum efficiency 92 94 Zero load power W 9 11 Zero load power in search mode W 3 4 CHARGER Input voltage range 95 140 VAC AC Input Input frequency 45 65 Hz Power factor 1 Charge voltage absorption V DC 14 4 28 8 28 8 Charge voltage float V DC 13 8 27 6 27 6 Storage mode V DC 13 2 26 4 26 4 Charge current house battery A 4 80 50 Charge current starter battery A 4 Battery temperature sensor yes GENERAL Programmable relay 5 yes Protection
30. set to on while the Absorption LED lights the charger will switch to forced absorption Similarly if the switch on the MultiControl panel is set to on while the Absorption LED lights the charger will switch to forced absorption c If the switch on the MultiPlus is set to on after the three LED sequence has finished the charger will switch to Float Similarly if the switch on the MultiControl panel is set to on after the three LED sequence has finished the charger will switch to float d If the switch is has not been moved the MultiPlus will remain in charger only mode and switch to Float 3 4 LED Indications O LED off X LED flashes 6 LED illuminated nverter inverter on charger O off alarm O charger only inverter on charger O off alarm 22 charger only inverter on charger O off alam charger only Charger inverter O on charger off alarm O charger only inverter on charger off alarm charger only The inverter is svvitched on and supplies povver to the load Battery operation The inverter is svvitched on and supplies povver to the load Pre alarm overload or battery voltage lovv or nverter temperature high The inverter is switched off Alarm overload or battery voltage low or inverter temperature hig or DC ripple voltage was too high The AC input voltage is switched thr
31. the AC loads must be disconnected from the inverter before the inverter and or battery charger is tested Consult your Victron Energy dealer if the fault cannot be resolved Problem Cause Solution The inverter fails to operate when switched on The battery voltage is too high or too low Ensure that the battery voltage is within the correct value The inverter fails to operate Processor in no function mode Disconnect mains voltage Switch Front switch off wait 4 seconds Switch front switch on The alarm LED flashes Pre alarm alt 1 The DC input voltage is low Charge the battery or check the battery connections The alarm LED flashes Pre alarm alt 2 The ambient temperature is too high Place the inverter in a cool and well ventilated room or reduce the load The alarm LED flashes Pre alarm alt 3 The load on the inverter is higher than the nominal load Reduce the load The alarm LED flashes Pre alarm alt 4 Voltage ripple on the DC input exceeds 1 25Vrms Check the battery cables and terminals Check the battery capacity increase if necessary The alarm LED flashes intermittantly Pre alarm alt 5 Low battery voltage and excessive load Charge the batteries reduce the load or install batteries with a higher capacity Use shorter and or thicker battery cables The alarm LED is on The inverter did cut out follow
32. this is less critical Procedure 1 2 3 Check whether all switches i e front switch remote switch or remote panel switch if present are in the on position Activating equalisation or forced absorption is only meaningful if the normal charging cycle is completed charger is in Float To activate a Switch rapidly from on to charger only and leave the switch in this position for 1 2 to 2 seconds b Switch rapidly back from charger only to on and leave the switch in this position for 72 to 2 seconds c Switch once more rapidly from on to charger only and leave the switch in this position On the MultiPlus the three LEDs Inverter Charger and Alarm will now flash 5 times If a MultiControl panel is connected on the panel the LEDs bulk absorption and float will also flash 5 times Subsequently on the MultiPlus the LEDs Bulk Absorption and Float will each light during 2 seconds If a MultiControl panel is connected on the panel the LEDs bulk absorption and float will also each light during 2 seconds a If the switch on the MultiPlus is set to on while the Bulk LED lights the charger will switch to equalisation Similarly if the switch on the MultiControl panel is set to on while the Bulk LED lights the charger will switch to equalisation b If the switch on the MultiPlus is
33. ting see appendix A The appliance can be mounted horizontally as well as vertically vertical mounting is preferable The vertical position offers optimum cooling The interior of the product must remain accessible after installation gt Try and keep the distance between the product and the battery to a minimum in order to minimize cable voltage losses For safety purposes this product should be installed in a heat resistant environment if it is used with equipment where a substantial amount of power is to be converted You should prevent the presence of e g chemicals synthetic components curtains or other textiles etc in the immediate vicinity gt 4 2 Connection of Battery cables El n order to fully utilize the full capacity of the product batteries vvith sufficient capacity and battery cables vvith sufficient cross section should be used See table 12 2000 24 2000 Recommended cross section 0 5m 70 mm AWG 00 35 mm AWG 2 24 2000 12 2000 Recommended battery capacity Ah 200 500 350 1000 Remark Internal resistance is the important factor when working with low capacity batteries Please consult your supplier or the relevant sections of our book electricity on board downloadable from our website Procedure Proceed as follows to connect the battery cables Use an insulated box spanner in order to avoid shorting the battery Avoid shorting the battery cables
34. tion supplied with this product before using the equipment This product has been designed and tested in accordance with international standards The equipment must be used exclusively for the purpose for which it was designed WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD The product is used in conjunction with a permanent energy source battery Input and or output terminals may still be dangerously energized even when the equipment is switched off Always switch off the AC supply and the battery before carrying out maintenance or servicing the product The product has no internal user serviceable components Do not remove the front plate or operate the product if any panels have been removed All servicing must be undertaken by qualified personnel Never use the product where there is a risk of gas or dust explosions Consult the battery manufacturer s information to ascertain that the product is intended for use in conjunction with the battery Always comply with the battery manufacturer s safety instructions WARNING Do not lift heavy loads without assistance Installation Read the installation instructions in the installation manual before installing the equipment This is a Safety Class product supplied with a protective grounding terminal Uninterruptible protective grounding must be provided at the AC input and or output terminals Alternatively the grounding point located externally on the product may be used Whenever it is likely that the
35. uring the day redundant solar energy is stored in batteries This energy is used in the evenings and at night An energy shortfall is compensated by the mains The MultiPlus converts the battery DC voltage to AC The power is always less than or equal to the power consumption so that return delivery to the mains does not occur In the event of mains failure the MultiPlus isolates the premises from the mains which become autonomous self sufficient In this way a solar energy installation or a combined micro scale heating and power plant can be economically used in areas with an unreliable mains supply and or financially unfavourable energy return conditions 5 3 Configuration by computer All settings can be changed by means of a computer or with a VE Net panel except for the multi functional relay and the VirtualSwitch when using VE Nett Some settings can be changed with DIP switches see Section 5 2 For changing settings with the computer the following is required VEConfigurell software can be downloaded free of charge at www victronenergy com A RJ45 UTP cable and the MK2 2b RS485 to RS232 interface If the computer has no RS232 connection but does have USB a RS232 to USB interface cable is needed Both are available from Victron Energy 5 3 1 VE Bus Quick Configure Setup VE Bus Quick Configure Setup is a software program with which one Compact unit or systems with a maximum of three Compact units parallel or three phase
36. v up to 8 hours depending on bulk time 13 8 27 6V 13 2 26 4V not adiustable 1 hour 7 days on 30A adjustable current limit for PovverControl and PovverAssist functions on off off 2 on alarm function 5 2 Explanation of settings Settings that are not self explanatory are described briefly belovv For further information please refer to the help files in the softvvare configuration programs see Section 5 3 nverter frequency Output frequency if no AC is present at the input Adjustability 50Hz 60Hz nput frequency range Input frequency range accepted by the MultiPlus The MultiPlus synchronises within this range with the AC input frequency The output frequency is then equal to the input frequency Adjustability 45 65 Hz 45 55 Hz 55 65 Hz nput voltage range Voltage range accepted by the MultiPlus The MultiPlus synchronises vvithin this range vvith the AC input voltage The output voltage is then equal to the input voltage Adjustability Lower limit 94 120V Upper limit 120 143V Inverter voltage Output voltage of the MultiPlus in battery operation Adjustability 95 128V Stand alone parallel operation 2 3 phase setting Using several devices it is possible to ncrease total inverter povver several devices in parallel create a split phase system create a 3 phase system The standard product settings are for standalone operation For parallel three
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