CONTENTS CONTENTS: v 1.3 August 2009 GENERAL INFORMATION.............................. 4 Use of this manual.............................. 4 Validity of this manual ............................4 Use of pictograms .............................. 4 Identification label............................... 4 Liability ................................4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................... 5 General ................................5 Explosive gases ..............................5 Warnings regarding the use of batteries......................
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CONTENTS MASTERBUS................................. 16 What is MasterBus? ............................16 How to set up a MasterBus network......................... 17 MasterBus: Monitoring and Programming of the ChargeMaster............... 18 6.3.1 Monitoring............................18 6.3.2 Alarms ............................. 18 6.3.3 History ............................. 18 6.3.4 Configuration ........................... 19 6.3.5 ChargeMaster 1 event source list (ChargeMaster as event source)..........
Chargemaster in a non-ventilated room, overheating Regulations (33CFR183, Sub part I). may result. Use of an attachment or spare part not recommended EXPLOSIVE GASES or sold by Mastervolt may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. WARNING – RISK EXPLOSIVE GASES.
It might manufacturing process. In addition the manufacturer must spark or short-circuit battery or other electrical part agree to indemnify and not hold Mastervolt responsible for that may cause explosion. any claims arising from the use of the Chargemaster in the Remove personal metal items such as rings, life support equipment.
FEATURES Once switched ChargeMaster The Mastervolt Chargemaster is a fully automatic battery automatically resumes operation after it was charger. This means that under normal circumstances it disconnected from an AC-source temporarily. may stay switched on with the AC power and batteries connected.
OPERATION DISPLAY The Chargemaster is equipped with a multicolour LED with the load bar shows the percentage of maximum display. Different LED colours and combinations have current, of the three Battery banks together. different meanings. Combination of the current display (A) Combination of (V) with the load bar shows the actual charging voltage.
13.25V (12V models) or 26.5V (24V models) at 25°C / communication between the different Mastervolt system 77°F and stabilises this voltage to maintain the batteries in devices such as the inverter, battery charger, generator, an optimum condition. Connected DC-loads are powered batteries and many more.
INSTALLATION 4 INSTALLATION During installation commissioning 4.3.1 AC wiring Chargemaster, the important safety instructions are For a safe installation the correct wire cross section must applicable at all times. See chapter 2 of this manual. be applied. Don’t use a cross section that is smaller than indicated.
The ground wire offers protection only if the The fuse with the fuse-holder is available from your local cabinet of the Chargemaster is connected to Mastervolt distributor or Customer Service Representative, the safety ground. Connect the ground see chapter 9 Ordering information.
INSTALLATION THINGS YOU NEED Make sure you have all the parts you need to install the Chargemaster: Quantity Chargemaster (included) Battery temperature sensor with cable and plug (included). DC cable to connect the positive DC connection (+) of the Chargemaster to the positive pole of the DC- distribution;...
INSTALLATION 4.6.1 Connection example AC Input DC fuse Battery fuse Battery Battery fuse fuse Temperature sensor BATTERY BATTERY BATTERY BANK 1 BANK 2 BANK 3 This schematic is to illustrate the general placement of the Chargemaster in a circuit. It is not meant to provide detailed wiring instructions for any particular electrical installation.
Always use the original packing for transportation. Contact in places with insufficient ventilation, due to your local Mastervolt Service Centre for further details if the gassing of the batteries an explosion can you want to return the apparatus for repair.
SETTINGS 5 SETTINGS Adjustment of the settings of the ChargeMaster can be 5.1.3 DIP-switch 3: Stand-by mode for display made in two different ways: • By means of DIP-switches; see section 5.1; Display will switch off when Chargemaster is • Via the MasterBus network (by means of a remote switched to stand-by mode (factory setting) control panel or an interface connected to a PC with...
This enables For direct communication between the MasterBus network communication between the connected devices, for and a product which is not from Mastervolt, the Modbus instance to start the generator when the batteries are low. interface is recommended.
Keep the following rules in mind: allowed. Connections between the devices are made by standard straight UTP patch cables. Mastervolt can supply these cables. These cables are also commonly available at computer supply stores. Figure 10...
MASTERBUS MASTERBUS: MONITORING AND PROGRAMMING OF THE CHARGEMASTER 6.3.1 Monitoring Value Meaning State Shows charger state (Charging/ Stand by) Max input power Option to set the maximum current at the input to prevent generator or shore fuse overload Charger status State of charge algorithm: Bulk/ absorption/ float House bank Voltage of charger output 1*...
MASTERBUS 6.3.4 Configuration Below parameters can be changed via the MasterBus network by means of a remote control panel or by means of an interface connected to a PC with MasterAdjust software. See applicable user’s manuals for details. Value Meaning Factory setting Adjustable.
MASTERBUS Value Meaning Factory setting Adjustable. range Equalize mode Equalize is suitable FOR WET BATTERIES ONLY!. Off, On** Off=no, On=yes Events Event x source Event by the ChargeMaster that should result in an Disabled See section 6.3.5 Event action by one of the other devices on the MasterBus source list network.
TROUBLE SHOOTING 7 TROUBLE SHOOTING If you cannot solve a problem with the aid of this chapter, contact your local Mastervolt Service Centre. See www.mastervolt.com. Make sure you have the following information present if you have to contact your local Mastervolt Service Center to solve a problem: Article and serial number (See section 1.4)
TECHNICAL DATA CHARACTERISTICS Figure 15: Charge current versus input voltage BULK ABSORPTION FLOAT BULK `min. bulk timer: `min. abs timer: 2 min 15 min Bulk 14.40VDC Absorption 14.25VDC 13.25VDC Start max bulk timer: 13.25VDC Float 12.80VDC Return to bulk: 12.80VDC Imax 100% Imax <...
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TECHNICAL DATA FLOAT EQUALIZE FLOAT Float voltage + 2.25V = 15.50VDC Float voltage = 13.25VDC 10% of Imax Max equalize time = 6hr = voltage Start equalize cycle by jumper change (disabled when Gel) = current Figure 17: Charge characteristic of the equalize charge cycle (see section 5.1.3) (at 25°C / 77°F) Figure 18: Temperature compensation characteristic (charge voltage versus temperature) August 2009 / Chargemaster1 12/35-3, 12/50-3, 24/20-3 &...
* standard included with the delivery of the Chargemaster Mastervolt can offer a wide range of products for your electrical installation, including an extended program of components for your MasterBus network, both AGM and gel batteries, shore power connections, DC distribution kits and many more.
Manufacturer Mastervolt Address Snijdersbergweg 93 1105 AN Amsterdam The Netherlands Herewith declares that: Product: Chargemaster 12/35-3 44010350 Chargemaster 12/50-3 44010500 Chargemaster 24/20-3 44020200 Chargemaster 24/30-3 44020300 Is in conformity with the provision of the EC, EMC directive 89/336/EEC and amendments 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC.
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