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Quattro
(with firmware xxxx400 or higher)
48|3000|35-50|50 120V

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  • Page 1 Manual Quattro (with firmware xxxx400 or higher) 48|3000|35-50|50 120V...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS In general Please read the documentation supplied with this product first, so that you are familiar with the safety signs en directions before using the product. This product is designed and tested in accordance with international standards. The equipment should be used for the designated application only.
  • Page 4 Automatic and uninterruptible switching In the event of a supply failure or when the genset is switched off, the Quattro will switch over to inverter operation and take over the supply of the connected devices. This is done so quickly that operation of computers and other electronic devices is not disturbed (Uninterruptible Power Supply or UPS functionality).

  • Page 5: Battery Charger

    2.3 Self consumption – solar energy storage systems When the Multi/Quattro is used in a configuration in which it will feed back energy to the grid it is required to enable grid code compliance by selecting the grid code country setting with the VEConfigure tool.

  • Page 6: Operation

    3.3.3 Activating equalisation or forced absorption The Quattro can be put into both these states from the remote panel as well as with the front panel switch, provided that all switches (front, remote and panel) are set to “on” and no switches are set to “charger only”.
  • Page 7 3.4 LED indications and their meaning LED off LED flashes LED lights Inverter charger inverter mains on inverter on bulk overload The inverter is on, and supplies power to the load. absorption low battery charger float only temperature charger inverter mains on inverter on The nominal power of the inverter is...
  • Page 8 charger inverter mains on inverter on The inverter is switched off due to bulk overload excessively high internal temperature. absorption low battery charger only float temperature charger inverter mains on inverter on – If the LEDs flash alternately, the battery almost empty and nominal bulk overload power is exceeded.
  • Page 9 Battery charger charger inverter mains on inverter on The AC voltage on AC-in-1 or bulk overload AC-in-2 is switched through, and the charger operates in bulk phase. absorption low battery charger only float temperature charger inverter mains on inverter on The AC voltage on AC-in-1 or AC-in-2 is switched through and the bulk...

  • Page 10: Special Indications

    Special indications Set with limited input current charger inverter mains on inverter on The AC voltage on AC1-in-1 or AC-in-2 is switched through. The bulk overload AC-input current is equal to the load current. The charger is down- absorption low battery controlled to 0A.

  • Page 11: Installation

    Never place the device directly above the batteries. The Quattro is suitable for wall mounting. For mounting purposes, a hook and two holes are provided at the back of the casing (see appendix G). The device can be fitted either horizontally or vertically. For optimal cooling, vertical fitting is preferred.
  • Page 12 The AC output cable can be connected directly to the terminal block "AC-out". With its PowerAssist feature the Quattro can add up to 3kVA (that is 3000 / 120 = 25A) to the output during periods of peak power requirement. Together with a maximum input current of 50A this means that the output can supply up to 50 + 13 = 63A.

  • Page 13: Connection Options

    Use wire with a cross-section of 0,75mm². During battery charging, the Quattro will compensate the voltage drop over the DC cables up to a maximum of 1 Volt (i.e. 1V over the positive connection and 1V over the negative connection).
  • Page 14 5.1 Standard settings: ready for use On delivery, the Quattro is set to standard factory values. In general, these settings are selected for single-unit operation. Settings, therefore, do not require changing in the event of stand-alone use. Warning: Possibly, the standard battery charging voltage is not suitable for your batteries! Refer to the manufacturer's...
  • Page 15 Instead of the AES mode, the search mode can also be chosen (with help of VEConfigure only). If search mode is ‘on’, the power consumption in no-load operation is decreased by approx. 70%. In this mode the Quattro, 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.
  • Page 16 If this setting is ‘on’, the Quattro 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.
  • Page 17 5.3.1 VE.Bus Quick Configure Setup VE.Bus Quick Configure Setup is a software program with which systems with a maximum of three Quattro units (parallel or three phase operation) can be configured in a simple manner. VEConfigureII forms part of this program.
  • Page 18 A note on used terminology: A system in which more than one Quattro is used to create a single AC phase is called a parallel system. In this case one of the Quattros will control the whole phase, this one is called the master. The others, called slaves, will just listen to the master to determine their action.
  • Page 19 Procedure AC-in-1 can be set using DIP switches ds8, ds7 and ds6 (default setting: 50A). Procedure: set the DIP switches to the required value: ds8 ds7 ds6 off = 6A (0,72kVA at 120V) on = 10A (1.2kVA at 120V) off = 12A (1.4kVA at 120V) on = 16A (2kVA at 120V) off = 20A (2.4kVA at 120V) on = 25A (3kVA at 120V)
  • Page 20 5.5.1.4 Examples examples of settings: DS-8 AC-in-1 DS-8 DS-8 DS-8 DS-7 AC-in-1 DS-7 DS-7 DS-7 DS-6 AC-in-1 DS-6 DS-6 DS-6 DS-5 AC-in-2 DS-5 DS-5 DS-5 DS-4 Charging current DS-4 DS-4 DS-4 DS-3 DS-3 DS-3 DS-3 Charging current DS-2 DS-2 DS-2 DS-2 Stand-alone mode DS-1 DS-1...
  • Page 21 Step 2: Exemplary settings Example 1 is the factory setting (since factory settings are entered by computer, all DIP switches of a new product are set to ‘off’ and do not reflect the actual settings in the microprocessor). DS-8 Ch. voltage DS-8 DS-8 DS-8...

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    When the battery is completely discharged (battery voltage less than 10V / 20V or 40V), the Quattro will start charging only when AC power is connected to AC-in-1. For the Quattro to start charging when AC power is connected to AC-in-2, battery voltage must exceed 10V / 20V or 40V.
  • Page 23 Check whether one of the battery cells has an internal short circuit Defective battery temperature sensor Disconnect the temperature sensor plug in the Quattro. If charging functions correctly after approximately 1 minute, the temperature sensor should be replaced. 7.2 Special LED indications (for the normal LED indications, see section 3.4)
  • Page 24 4) Update the firmware in the last device that was switched on. Should not occur. Switch all equipment off, and then on again. Contact Internal error. Victron Energy if the problem persists.

  • Page 25: Technical Specifications

    8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Quattro 48/3000/35-50/50 120V PowerControl / PowerAssist Integrated Transfer switch AC inputs (2x) Input voltage range: 95-130 VAC Input frequency: 45 – 65 Hz Power factor: 1 Maximum feed through current (A) AC-in-1: 50A AC-in-2: 50A Minimum PowerAssist current (A)
  • Page 27 APPENDIX A: Connection overview...

  • Page 28: Appendix A: Connection Overview

    APPENDIX A: Connection overview A AC input (generator input) AC-in-1. Left to right: GROUND (earth), L (phase), N (neutral). B 2x RJ45 connector for remote panel and/or parallel and 3-phase operation. C AC output AC-out-1. Left to right: L (phase), N (neutral), GROUND (earth). D AC output AC-out-2.

  • Page 29: Appendix B: Block Diagram

    APPENDIX B: Block diagram * See table in Chapter 4.2 “Recommended DC fuse”.

  • Page 30: Appendix C: Parallel Connection

    APPENDIX C: Parallel connection...

  • Page 31: Appendix D: Three-Phase Connection

    APPENDIX D: Three-phase connection...

  • Page 32: Appendix E: Charge Characteristics

    APPENDIX E: Charge characteristics Charge current 120% 100% Amps Time Volts Charge voltage Time 4-stage charging: Bulk Entered when charger is started. Constant current is applied until nominal battery voltage is reached, depending on temperature and input voltage, after which constant power is applied up to the point where excessive gassing is starting (14.4V resp. 28.8V, temperature- compensated).

  • Page 33: Appendix F: Temperature Compensation

    APPENDIX F: Temperature compensation 15.0 14.5 14.0 13.5 13.0 Volts Volts 12.5 12.0 11.5 11.0 10.5 10.0 10 15 20 25 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.

  • Page 34: Appendix G: Dimensions

    APPENDIX G: Dimensions...
  • Page 36 Serial number: Version : 04 Date : 31 August 2015 Victron Energy B.V. De Paal 35 | 1351 JG Almere PO Box 50016 | 1305 AA Almere | The Netherlands General phone +31 (0)36 535 97 00 Customer support desk...

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