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- Page 1 OASIS-UM-01 User Manual Inverter/Charger – Oasis 6000 Rev 1.0 Oasis 6000 Series MAY 2012 ISSUE 01...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
OASIS-UM-01 Oasis 6000 Series User Manual Contents Introduction ......................6 1.1 Warnings and Cautions .................. 6 1.2 Contacting MLT Drives ................... 7 1.2.1 Product Support ..................7 1.2.2 Contact Details ..................7 1.2.3 Telephone ....................7 1.3 System Configuration ..................8 1.4 Specifications .................... - Page 4 OASIS-UM-01 2.2.3 Status indicators ..................22 2.3 Connecting an external AC source .............. 24 2.3.1 Preparation .................... 24 2.3.2 Installing a Generator ................24 About Batteries ..................... 25 3.1 General ......................25 3.2 Battery Bank Location .................. 25 3.3 Maintenance ....................26 3.4 Replacing a Battery ..................
- Page 5 OASIS-UM-01 List of Illustrations Figure 1: De-rating the Oasis 6000 output power at high altitude ....... 11 Figure 2: Typical Oasis 6000 System ................12 Figure 3: Identifying parts of the Oasis 6000 ..............14 Figure 4: Positioning the mounting holes ..............16 Figure 5: M8 Rawl bolt ....................
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Page 6: Introduction
OASIS-UM-01 Introduction 1.1 Warnings and Cautions A safety instruction (message) includes a hazard alert symbol and a signal word, WARNING or CAUTION. Each signal word has the following meaning: HIGH VOLTAGE: This symbol indicates the presence of a high voltage. It calls your attention to items or operations that could be dangerous to yourself or others operating this equipment. -
Page 7: Contacting Mlt Drives
OASIS-UM-01 1.2 Contacting MLT Drives 1.2.1 Product Support When contacting Product Support via telephone, email or fax please provide the following information for the fastest possible service: Type of Inverter Serial number Battery type Battery bank capacity ... -
Page 8: System Configuration
OASIS-UM-01 1.3 System Configuration The system configuration table below should be completed by the installer after installing your Oasis 6000 system. We recommend that you check that it is completed as it contains most of the information needed when contacting MLT Drives for assistance. Item Parameter Description... -
Page 9: Specifications
OASIS-UM-01 1.4 Specifications 1.4.1 AC Output specifications AC Output Unit Oasis 6036 / Oasis 6048 230 Volts ±2 %, Single Phase, 2 Voltage Wire Output. Frequency Continuous output power Rated output current 39 (for 30s), 52 (for 2s) Maximum output current <... -
Page 10: General Technical Specifications
No load power Typical) Typical) consumption (Manual mode) No load power consumption (Auto mode) General technical Unit Oasis 6036 / Oasis 6048 specifications Designed to minimise both conducted and radiated EMI emissions Installation Suitable for indoor installation only Mounting method Wall mounted... -
Page 11: Climatic Conditions
OASIS-UM-01 1.4.5 Climatic conditions Climatic conditions Unit Oasis 6036 / Oasis 6048 Ambient temperature °C -5 ... 45 (continuous operation) °C -25 ... 70 Ambient temperature for transport °C Maximum ambient for continuous rated power 0 ... 90 (Non-condensing) Relative humidity... -
Page 12: System Description
OASIS-UM-01 1.5 System Description MLT Oasis 6000 series systems are mechanically and electrically robust and tough, with a wide operating temperature range suitable for operation in harsh environments. The Oasis 6000 has a 150% overload capacity and is the perfect fit for low maintenance, off grid, remote installations. - Page 13 OASIS-UM-01 If a short circuit or continuous overload condition is present on the output of the Oasis 6000 it will switch off to protect itself, and indicate the error using the buzzer and the front panel LEDs. Once the Oasis 6000 has turned off due to an overload or short circuit error, it will wait 10 seconds and then re-start.
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Page 14: Figure 3: Identifying Parts Of The Oasis 6000
OASIS-UM-01 Figure 3: Identifying parts of the Oasis 6000 MAY 2012 ISSUE 01 PAGE... -
Page 15: Setup And Operation
OASIS-UM-01 Setup and Operation 2.1 Installing the Oasis 6000 For optimal performance, please refer to the following instructions regarding the installation and setup of your newly purchased Oasis 6000. 2.1.1 Selecting a suitable location When selecting a location to mount your Oasis 6000, take note of the following: The Oasis 6000 should be mounted in a well-ventilated area out of direct sunlight. -
Page 16: Figure 4: Positioning The Mounting Holes
OASIS-UM-01 300mm Figure 5: M8 Rawl bolt Figure 4: Positioning the mounting holes Figure 7: Detail of hanging bar Figure 6: Detail of mounting bolt Figure 8: Removing the user interface connectors MAY 2012 ISSUE 01 PAGE... -
Page 17: Making The Electrical Connections
OASIS-UM-01 2.1.3 Making the electrical connections Once your Oasis 6000 has been mounted on the wall, you can begin making the electrical connections. Follow these steps to make the task as simple as possible. Caution: Failure to follow these instructions carefully could increase the risk of personal injury, death or damage to property or equipment. -
Page 18: Figure 9: Ac Input/Output Connections On The Oasis 6000
OASIS-UM-01 10) Caution: Once all the internal electrical connections have been made check that they are secure, as a loose connection could get hot enough to cause a fire. Note: External protection devices such as fuses, circuit breakers and earth-leakage protection are the responsibility of the owner, and not of MLT Drives. -
Page 19: Setting Up The Oasis 6000
OASIS-UM-01 2.1.4 Setting up the Oasis 6000 After making the electrical connections and before powering up your Oasis 6000 for the first time, it is recommended that you follow the instructions in ‘3.5 Battery charger settings’ on page 26. Once the settings are correct, the front panel must be replaced, taking care to reconnect the cables to the user interface connectors. -
Page 20: Figure 10: Dc Cables
OASIS-UM-01 Figure 10: DC cables Figure 11: Oasis 6000 DC connections MAY 2012 ISSUE 01 PAGE... -
Page 21: Operation Of The Oasis 6000
OASIS-UM-01 2.2 Operation of the Oasis 6000 The Oasis 6000 has been designed to be very simple to operate. The entire user interface consists of only three LEDs, a rocker switch and a reset button. This section explains the function of each of these items. 2.2.1 The user interface Figure 12: Oasis 6000 Front panel... -
Page 22: Operational Modes
OASIS-UM-01 Reset button Press the reset button to re-start the Oasis 6000 if it has turned off due to a fault. Note: Make sure to remove the cause of the fault before resetting the Oasis 6000. 2.2.2 Operational Modes Off: In ‘Off’ mode, the Oasis 6000 will stop supplying power to the load and charging the battery. - Page 23 OASIS-UM-01 Green flashing The Oasis 6000 is busy charging quickly. the batteries. Once the charge cycle is complete, the Green LED will stop flashing. Yellow LED flashing and The Oasis 6000 has overheated. Allow the Oasis 6000 to audible alarm beeping. cool down, and it will re- start automatically.
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Page 24: Connecting An External Ac Source
OASIS-UM-01 2.3 Connecting an external AC source Follow these steps when connecting an external AC source such as a generator or utility to ensure your safety. 2.3.1 Preparation Before starting the installation ensure that you read the owner’s handbook for the generator that you are installing and that you are fully aware of requirements such as minimum cable size and generator siting information. -
Page 25: About Batteries
OASIS-UM-01 About Batteries 3.1 General A number of lead acid batteries are used together to form the battery bank for the Oasis 6000. Basically there are two types of lead acid battery that can be used as follows: “Standard, Gel, Sealed or Low Maintenance” battery which is another name for a ... -
Page 26: Maintenance
OASIS-UM-01 3.3 Maintenance Battery maintenance required will be detailed in the documentation supplied with the battery and for flooded batteries generally includes checking of the electrolyte levels on a regular basis and topping up with distilled water when necessary Providing it is maintained and sited correctly, a good quality battery should last at least 3 year’s continuous use before needing replacement. -
Page 27: Selecting The Battery Charging Current
Figure 13) on the control card inside the Oasis 6000. The jumper selects between 56.4 and 58.8V on an Oasis 6048 or 42.3 and 44.1V on an Oasis 6036. Figure 13 shows all the possible jumper configurations. The Oasis 6000 always ships with the jumpers removed as in Figure 13A. -
Page 28: About Solar Panels
OASIS-UM-01 About Solar Panels 4.1 Introduction The term solar panel refers to a panel comprising a number of Photovoltaic (PV) cells which convert sunlight into electricity.. Solar panels are a source of renewable energy which is becoming increasingly accessible. As with most renewable systems solar panels are unable to provide energy at all times as there may be insufficient sunlight available. -
Page 29: Trouble Shooting
OASIS-UM-01 Trouble Shooting 5.1 Faults If there is a fault with the Oasis 6000, the LEDs and audible alarm will indicate what fault has occurred. Refer to ‘Status indicators’ on Page 22 for a complete list of faults and the action required to correct them. - Page 30 OASIS-UM-01 Flooded lead-acid batteries can be checked with a hydrometer. All batteries should measure the same specific gravity ±10%. Sealed batteries can be tested with a multi-meter. All batteries should measure the same voltage. Why doesn’t my Oasis 6000 ‘wake up’ when I switch on a load? Is the load large enough? The load sensing feature of the ‘Auto’...
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Page 31: Glossary
OASIS-UM-01 Glossary Alternating current. The utility, generators, and inverters can supply AC. The AC voltage to homes in South Africa is described as 230V AC 50Hz meaning 230V RMS that is alternating between a positive voltage and a negative voltage 50 times a second. Direct current.
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