Inverter charger combination with ac–in support (28 pages)
Summary of Contents for Mastervolt Mac Plus 12/12-50
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Mac Plus – User and Installation Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....................3 General ............................3 Explosive gases .......................... 4 Warnings regarding the use of batteries ..................4 Warning regarding life support applications ................. 5 2. GENERAL INFORMATION ....................6 Liability ............................
Do not install the Mac Plus in a poorly ventilated room, this may result in overheating. Use of an attachment or spare part not recommended or sold by Mastervolt may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
Mac Plus – User and Installation Manual Short circuiting or reversing polarity will lead to serious damage to batteries, Mac Plus, wiring as well as accessories. Fuses cannot prevent damage caused by reversed polarity and the warranty will be void. In case of fire, you must use the fire extinguisher which is appropriate for electrical equipment.
Mac Plus – User and Installation Manual Only use Mac Plus for charging a LEAD-ACID or Mastervolt Li-Ion batteries and the supply of loads attached to these batteries, in permanent systems. Do not use Mac Plus for charging dry- cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property.
The correct functioning of this product is subject to warranty. The period and conditions of this warranty are laid down in Mastervolt Warranty Terms and Conditions and can be downloaded from www.mastervolt.com/support. For making an appeal on warranty you can contact your supplier directly, stating your complaint, application, date of purchase and part number / serial number.
Mac Plus – User and Installation Manual 3. Product description The Mac Plus charger converts a DC (battery) voltage to a regulated DC voltage. It can be used as: • a 3-Step battery charger or • a stabilized DC power supply. The Mac Plus can only be used in installations with a negative ground.
Mac Plus – User and Installation Manual Front panel Front panel Status LED + Output Ground + Input MasterBus (2x) DIP switch Accessories connector Pin 1: + battery voltage sense input Pin 2: - battery voltage sense input Pin 3: not used Pin 4: remote switch input Pin 5-6: battery temperature sensor input...
Mac Plus – User and Installation Manual 4. Installation instructions Installation steps: Place and mount the Mac Plus, see chapter 5 Connect the Mac Plus, see chapter 6 Configure the Mac Plus, see chapter 10 CAUTION Read the entire manual before installing the Mac Plus. Keep the manual at a safe location for future reference.
Mac Plus – User and Installation Manual 6. Connection • Mac Plus as a battery charger, see installation drawing A. • Mac Plus as a stabilized DC power supply, see installation drawing B. • Use properly sized fuses and wiring. Installation drawing A Installation drawing B...
The remote switch input configuration can be done by DIP switch (see chapter 7) or by MasterBus (see chapter 9 and 10). Battery temperature sensor (included) By installing the Mastervolt temperature sensor, the charge voltages are automatically adapted for deviating temperatures. Figure 1. Temperature compensated charging When the battery temperature is low, the charge voltage increases.
Mac Plus – User and Installation Manual 7. Configuration – DIP switches The Mac Plus settings can be adjusted in two ways: • By means of DIP switches; • Via the MasterBus network (with a remote-control panel, or a PC with MasterAdjust software connected via a USB Interface);...
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* For a 24 V battery charger, multiply the voltages by two. Notes: - For Li-Ion see MasterBus settings, chapter 9 and 10. - The charge specifications are based on Mastervolt batteries. Specifications for a given chemistry of a different manufacturer may vary. If connecting batteries of a different manu- facturer, make sure the manufacturer's recommendations are met.
Mac Plus – User and Installation Manual 8. Operation Battery charger operation modes Mode Explanation The Mac Plus is in charging mode if it meets the switch-on Charging conditions (see DIP switch/MasterBus settings) The Mac Plus goes to standby when is does not meet the Standby switch-on conditions (see DIP switch/MasterBus settings) Switched off by the on / off button in the MasterBus menu or by...
For central monitoring and control of the connected devices Mastervolt offers a wide range of panels which show full status information of your electrical system at a glance and a push of a button. See www.mastervolt.com for all available options.
Mac Plus – User and Installation Manual 10. MasterBus on the Mac Plus Monitoring Value Meaning Default Adjustable range Status Shows the actual operation mode: Device state (read only) Standby / Charging / Alarm / Off State of charge algorithm: Off / Bulk / Charge state (read only) Absorption / Float / Constant voltage...
Mac Plus – User and Installation Manual Value Meaning Bat. temp. low Battery temperature is too low (< -20 ºC [-4 ºF]) Input high Input voltage is too high Input low Input voltage is too low Output high Output voltage is too high Output low Output voltage is too low OVP/OCP...
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Mac Plus – User and Installation Manual Value Meaning Factory setting Adjustable range Enable delay Enable delay 0-300 s Disable voltage Disable input voltage 12.00 / 24.00 V 8-16 / 16-32 V Disable delay Disable delay 300 s 0-300 s Instant disable Disable input voltage, no delay 11.00 V...
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Mac Plus – User and Installation Manual Value Meaning Factory setting Adjustable range Start bulk time Start bulk timer 13.25 V 8-15 / 16-30 V Bulk ret. volt Return to bulk voltage 12.80 / 25.60 V 8-15 / 16-30 V Bulk return time Return to bulk time delay 30 s...
Mac Plus – User and Installation Manual Events A MasterBus device can be programmed to initiate an action at another connected device. This is very helpful in automation of your system but is not required. In MasterBus this is done by means of Mac Plus event-based commands.
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Mac Plus – User and Installation Manual Mac Plus can be configured as an event source. An event source can be used to initiate an event command and an event action by another device. Event source Meaning Standby Device state is Standby Bulk State of charge is Bulk Absorption...
Mac Plus – User and Installation Manual 11. Trouble shooting Malfunction Possible cause What to do No output voltage No input voltage Check wiring and/or current Input voltage too low Check input voltage, check configuration No enable signal on the Check remote switch input remote switch input The primary (input)
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Mac Plus – User and Installation Manual Malfunction Possible cause What to do Slow or no Error in the MasterBus Check the MasterBus cables. MasterBus wiring. communication. No terminating device MasterBus needs a terminating device on placed at the ends of the both ends of the network.
Mac Plus – User and Installation Manual General specifications Connection in- and output M8 screw terminal, wire size 10 to 50 mm [5/16"screw terminal, wire size 0 to 8] MasterBus Yes (not powering) Battery temperature sense Yes, sensor included Battery voltage sense Yes, sensor included Remote switch input Yes (active high / active low)
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Mac Plus – User and Installation Manual Characteristics Figure 2. Typical charge characteristic (at 25°C / 77°F). For a 24 V battery charger, multiply the voltages by two.
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