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- Page 1 Manual Handleiding Manuel Anleitung Manual Manuale EasySolar 12 | 1600 | 70-16 230V MPPT 100 | 50 24 | 1600 | 40-16 230V MPPT 100 | 50...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General Please familiarize yourself with the safety features and instructions by first reading the documentation 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. -
Page 3: Transport And Storage
Ensure that the equipment is used under the correct ambient conditions. Never operate the product in a wet 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 required system voltage does not exceed the product's capacity. -
Page 4: Battery Charger
2.2 Inverter MultiPlus Compact-functional The MultiPlus Compact gets its name from the multiple functions it can perform. It is a powerful true sine wave inverter, a sophisticated battery charger that features adaptive charge technology and a high-speed AC transfer switch in a single compact enclosure. Beside these primary functions, however, the MultiPlus Compact has several advanced features that provide a range of new applications as outlined below. - Page 5 Learn more about batteries and battery charging To learn more about batteries and charging batteries, please refer to our book ‘Electricity on Board’ (available free of charge from Victron Energy and downloadable from www.victronenergy.com). For more information about adaptive charging please look under Technical Briefs on our website.
- Page 6 PV short circuit and PV reverse polarity protection. PV reverse current protection. Internal temperature sensor Compensates absorption and float charge voltages for temperature. Adaptive three step charging The BlueSolar MPPT Charge Controller is configured for a three step charging process: Bulk –...
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Page 7: Remote Control
3. OPERATION – inverter/charger 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. - Page 8 3.3.3 Activating equalisation or forced absorption The MultiPlus can be put into both these states from the remote panel as well as with the front panel switch, provided that all switches (front, remote and panel) are set to ‘on’ and no switches are set to ‘charger only’.
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Page 9: Led Indications
3.4 LED Indications LED off LED flashes LED illuminated Inverter inverter charger The inverter is switched on and supplies power to the load. Battery operation. alarm charger only inverter The inverter is switched on and supplies power to the load. charger Pre alarm: overload, or battery voltage low, or... - Page 10 Charger inverter The AC input voltage is switched through charger and the charger operates in bulk or absorption mode. alarm charger only inverter The AC input voltage is switched through charger and the charger is switched off. The battery charger can not reach battery alarm end voltage (bulk protection mode).
- Page 11 4. INSTALLATION – inverter/charger This product should be installed by a qualified electrician. 4.1 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.
- Page 12 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. Connect the battery cables: the + (red) and the - (black), to the battery see appendix A. Reverse polarity connection (+ to –...
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Page 13: Optional Connections
4.4 Optional Connections 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 1. - Page 14 5. CONFIGURATION – inverter/charger 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.
- Page 15 5.2 Explanation of settings Settings that are not self-explanatory are described briefly below. For further information, please refer to the help files in the software configuration programs (see Section 5.3). Inverter frequency Output frequency if no AC is present at the input. Adjustability: 50Hz;...
- Page 16 AES (Automatic Economy Switch) Instead of the search mode, the AES mode 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.
- Page 17 Bulk Protection When this setting is ‘on’, the bulk charging time is limited to 10 hours. A longer charging time could indicate a system error (e.g. a battery cell short-circuit). Not adjustable with DIP switches. AC input current limit These are the current limit settings at which PowerControl and PowerAssist come into operation.
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Page 18: Configuration By Computer
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. - Page 19 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.
- Page 20 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 12A or 6A ds3-ds4: Setting charge voltages Absorption Absorption Float Storage...
- Page 21 5.5.3 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’, except for DS-2). DS-1 Panel option DS-1 DS-1 DS-2 Panel option DS-2 DS-2 DS-3 Ch.
- Page 22 Proceed as follows for quick detection of common faults. DC loads must be disconnected from the batteries and 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...
- Page 23 Problem Cause Solution The charger is not The AC input voltage or Ensure that the input voltage is functioning frequency is out of range between 185Vac and 265Vac, and that the frequency matches the setting The thermal circuit breaker has Reset the 16A thermal circuit tripped breaker.
- Page 24 7. INSTALLATION – solar charge controller • Protect the solar modules from incident light during installation, e.g. cover them. ● Never touch uninsulated cable ends. ● Use only insulated tools. 7.1 Connection of the solar panels Up to three strings of PV panels can be connected with three sets of MC4 (PV-ST01) PV connectors.
- Page 25 8. CONFIGURATION – the solar charge controller Eight preprogrammed charge algorithms, selectable with a rotary switch: Suggested battery type Absorption Float dV/dT mV/°C Gel Victron long life (OPzV) 28,2 27,6 Gel exide A600 (OPzV) Gel MK Gel Victron deep discharge Gel Exide A200 28,6 27,6...
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Page 26: Battery Charging Information
After changing the position of the rotary switch, the LEDs will blink during 4 seconds as follows: Switch Blink position Float Bulk Frequency Fast Slow Slow Slow Slow Slow Slow Slow Thereafter, normal indication resumes, as described below. Remark: the blink function is enabled only when PV power is present on the input of the controller. - Page 27 The absorption period also ends when the output current of the solar charger drops to less than 2 Amps, not because of low solar array output but because the battery is fully charged (tail current cut off). This algorithm prevents over charge of the battery due to daily absorption charging when the system operates without load or with a small load.
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Page 28: Maintenance
9. TROUBLESHOOTING – solar charge controller Problem Possible cause Solution Reversed PV connection Connect PV correctly Charger does not function Reverse battery Non replacable fuse blown Return to VE for repair connection A bad battery connection Check battery connection Cable losses too high Use cables with larger cross Large ambient Make sure that ambient... -
Page 29: Technical Data
11. TECHNICAL DATA EasySolar EasySolar 12/1600/70 EasySolar 24/1600/40 Inverter/charger PowerControl / PowerAssist Transfer switch INVERTER Input voltage range 9,5 – 17V 19 – 33V ‘Heavy duty’ output AC 0 Output voltage: 230VAC ± 2% Output AC1, 2, 3 Frequency: 50Hz ± 0,1% (1) Cont. - Page 30 Common Characteristics Operating temp. range -20 to +50°C (fan assisted cooling) Humidity (non condensing): max 95% ENCLOSURE Material & Colour aluminium (blue RAL 5012) Protection category IP21 Battery-connection Battery cables of 1.5 meter PV connection Three sets of MC4 (PV-ST01) PV connectors 230 V AC-connection G-ST18i connector Weight...