QUICK REVIEW QUICK REVIEW The MasterShunt is a battery monitor. It provides battery information and power to the MasterBus network. A read out device like the MasterView Easy (showing a part of the MasterShunt monitoring menu below) or a pc with MasterView System software can be used to show the battery information.
CONTENTS CONTENTS: v 3.3 February 2011 QUICK REVIEW ................................ 2 GENERAL INFORMATION..........................4 SAFETY GUIDELINES AND MEASURES ..................... 5 Warnings and symbols ........................5 Use for intended purpose ........................5 Organizational measures........................5 Maintenance and repair ........................5 General safety and installation precautions ..................5 Warning regarding the use of batteries.
The standard guarantee period is two years. without the prior written permission of Mastervolt is prohibited. VALIDITY OF THIS MANUAL This manual serves as a guideline for the safe and...
2 is not considered to be consistent with discharge level. Avoid short circuiting batteries, as the intended purpose. Mastervolt is not liable for this may result in explosion and fire hazard. any damage resulting from the above.
Figure 1: Overview of the MasterShunt INTRODUCTION MASTERBUS DISPLAYS The Mastervolt MasterShunt provides extended Mastervolt offers several ways of displaying your information about the status of your batteries. This MasterBus data. Shown is the MasterView Easy information includes reading voltage, current, Ah, panel.
OPERATION Another way of displaying and setting values is the COMMUNICATION LEDS MasterAdjust software, shown for MasterShunt The MasterShunt features two LEDs, between the application. DC connectors at the load side and battery side (see also figure 1). These two green LEDs blink together in three modes: Mode Blinking...
CAN-bus based and has proven a reliable bus between the MasterBus network and a product system in automotive applications. MasterBus is which is not from Mastervolt, the Modbus interface is used as power management system for all recommended. connected devices, such as the inverter, battery charger, generator and many more.
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As all powering devices are galvanically isolated, multiple powering devices are allowed. Keep the following rules in mind: Connections between the devices are made by standard straight UTP patch cables. Mastervolt can supply these cables with lengths of 0.2 to 25 m. Figure 6: Power supply Do not make ring networks.
Four M8 bolts with washer to fasten the DC wiring. NOTE: Two heavy duty battery cables shortest possible, For correct measurements the finished with cable lugs. Mastervolt advises to MasterShunt must be placed closest possible to the use 70 mm cables on both the battery side and batteries.
INSTALLATION 5.2.1 DC wiring installation COMMISSIONING NOTE: Check if all wiring is OK. Then: Remember to put the cones around the • (Re)connect the positive battery cable. cables before connecting! • Proceed with chapter 6, “FIRST START UP” Step 1 Position the MasterShunt between the battery and the load/ charger.
INSTALLATION REPLACING THE FUSE Installed in the MasterShunt 500 is a T-500A fuse (Part number 77049000). If the DC current through the MasterShunt exceeds averages of above 500A during a longer period, the internal fuse will blow. Follow the instructions carefully to replace the fuse.
FIRST START UP 6 FIRST START UP At first start up with the MasterShunt installed, following settings. See the concerning manual for MasterBus (via a MasterView display or the display navigation. MasterAdjust software) will guide you through the Variable Description Factory sett.
PARALLEL USE 7 PARALLEL USE For load currents which exceed 300A continuous battery, like shown. Figure 13 shows the parallel current, more than one MasterShunt can be installed configuration of two MasterShunts (3) and (4) and to monitor the same battery (bank). The other products.
FIRST START UP 8 MONITORING MENU The main menu shows the monitoring functions status overview of the battery bank. None of the available with the MasterShunt. It offers a quick displayed information can be modified at this menu. Message Description State Of Charge This readout shows the actual amount of energy left in the battery, related to the battery capacity you selected.
ALARM MENU 9 ALARM MENU The MasterShunt features six different alarm instance if the parameter “Battery low” has been set parameters which can be configured to custom to 35% and the battery voltage is being discharged chosen values. If the alarm conditions are met, i.e. if to this value, the alarm can trigger a generator to the chosen value has been reached, the MasterBus start and recharge the battery.
HISTORY MENU 10 HISTORY MENU To know the history of your battery bank can be very of battery charging cycles and the efficiency (C.E.F.) useful. It will help you to check if the battery capacity of the battery. The memory back up system of the suits the application and when the battery needs to MasterShunt saves this data even if the battery was be replaced.
CONFIGURATION 11 CONFIGURATION The Configuration Menu is used to adjust general you can also opt for resetting the MasterShunt to the settings like displayed language, energy save mode factory settings. A MasterAdjust example is shown in and advanced settings for your battery bank. Here figure 18.
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1. Timer 2 See timer 1 0…23 variables * The factory settings for Li-ion batteries are applicable for the Mastervolt Li-ion batteries only. For other Li-ion batteries, these settings should be adjusted. EN / MasterShunt / February 2011...
CONFIGURATION 12 EVENTS Variable Description Fact sett. Range Events Event 1 source Select an event to serve as Event 1. Example: Disabled Refer to section 12.1 Battery pre low can trigger a generator to start and Battery full can trigger it to stop. Event 1 target Select a device to perform a task if Event 1 takes Select…...
20 h rating. This equation is also used by chapter 11 for information how to reset the setup. the MasterShunt to calculate the time remaining Contact your Mastervolt dealer if you have a 5 year function and SOC. system warranty. If necessary, do not forget to Normally it is not necessary to change the Peukert change the setting of the nominal capacity.
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Complete set to assemble MasterBus cables. Delivery includes: 100m / 330ft MasterBus cable, 50 pcs. modular jacks and crimping tool 77049000* T-Fuse 500A, internal fuse for the MasterShunt 500 * These parts are standard included with the delivery of the MasterShunt Mastervolt can offer a wide range of products for website www.Mastervolt.com...
14 TROUBLE SHOOTING Please contact your local Mastervolt Service Centre malfunction table below. See www.Mastervolt.com if you cannot correct a problem with the aid of the for an extended list of Mastervolt Service Centres. Failure Possible cause What to do...
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TROUBLE SHOOTING Failure Possible cause What to do Wrong setting of the language Each separate connected device can have its own at displaying device language setting. See user’s manual of the connected display. Wrong setting of the Set the parameters correctly. See chapter 11: parameters Alarm levels.
MasterShunt Article number 77020100 Function of instrument Battery measuring device for intelligent DC supply. Manufacturer Mastervolt Amsterdam the Netherlands Voltage Measurement 0-60 V (0.1V resolution) Voltage accuracy ± 0.6 % ± 1 digit Current Measurement 0-10A: <0.2A resolution, 10-100A: <0.5A resolution, 100-1000A: <5A resolution...
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SPECIFICATIONS 15.2 DIMENSIONS Figure 21: Dimensions in mm [inch] NOTE: If you combine the MasterShunt with other MasterConnect devices, MasterConnect will become 130 mm [5,10 inch] longer. NOTE: At the bottom of the MasterShunt casing the centre to centre distances of the mounting holes and the DC fastening threads are displayed.
1105 AN Amsterdam The Netherlands Herewith declares that: Product: 77020100 MasterShunt 500 (12/24/48V) Is in conformity with the provision of the EC EMC directive 89/336/EEC and amendments 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC. The following harmonised standards have been applied: Generic emission standard: EN 50081-1:1992...
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