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Inverter Safety Instructions WARNING: Customer must match battery type with charger battery type. WARNING: Power inverters produce hazardous voltages. To avoid risk of harm or fire, the unit must be properly installed. WARNING: There are no user serviceable parts inside. Do not remove the cover. WARNING: Power inverters should not be mounted in a location that may be exposed to rain, spray, salt, or corrosive chemicals.
Specifications WARNING: The inverter is intended to recharge batteries. The battery that is connected to this product is only suitable if it complies with the given battery standard for that battery type and is provided with a battery management system that will monitor and control the electrical and thermal health of the battery during charging.
Components Figure 1 Components A. DC Input B. Bonding Lug C. AC Input & Output (Hardwired) D. AUX Connector E. Remote Switch Wiring Tab F. Status LED G. 7-Segment Display H. GFCI I. AC Wiring Plate J. 20 A GFCI Output Breaker K.
Design Features • DC Input: Connects to the 24 VDC battery bank. • Bonding lug: Connects to the system ground. • AC Input & Output (Hardwired): Terminal blocks are provided behind front access cover for hardwiring AC Input and Output. A second set of openings to access the AC terminals can be found on the underside of the inverter/charger when using the large chassis.
INSTALLATION Mount the Inverter NOTE: The inverter mounting location should provide adequate ventilation and clearance to maintain room temperature during operation. At least ½” of clearance is required on all sides except the bottom. This includes ½” beyond the mounting flanges and DC terminal covers. Installation Tools The following tools may be required for inverter installation: •...
Typical Wiring Diagram 15 ft. Max Black Neg (-) 15 ft. Max Red Pos (+) To Chassis Ground LFP to Battery Fuse 18 in. Max Red Pos (+) Bank Pos (+) 24 VDC Battery Lead-Acid to Battery Bank Neg (-) Figure 3 Typical Wiring Diagram 1.
DC Wire Gauge & Fusing An “Inverter Cable Kit” (positive cable, negative cable, and proper fuse) is needed to connect the inverter to a battery bank. An 8 AWG single-strand cable is also recommended to connect the inverter’s bonding lug to ground. The inverter cable length and the size of the inverter will determine the cable gauge and the fuse size to use.
AC Input & Output Connections WARNING: Do not connect another source of AC power directly to the output of the inverter. This will result in damage not covered under warranty. WARNING: Do not reverse the input and output AC connections. This will result in damage not covered under warranty.
BTS Connection Charger operation with a battery temperature sensor, or BTS, cable is required. The BTS measures the battery temperature and automatically adjusts the charger output for the fastest and safest charge. Lead-Acid When batteries are cold, their chemical reaction is slowed, and the battery will not charge as easily in this condition. A charge voltage optimized for room temperature will not charge the battery at low temperatures.
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BTS Connection Continued Install the BTS 1. Connect the lug end of the battery temperature sensor to the battery. NOTE: Lead-acid battery type will connect the BTS to the negative post of the battery. LFP battery types will connect the BTS to the positive post of the battery. 2.
Remote Operation Install 7-Segment Display Panel The 7-segment display panel can be removed from the inverter and installed in a different location in the vehicle for remote control and monitoring. 1. Unscrew the two screws that hold the panel in using a 3/32” Allen wrench. 2.
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Remote Operation Continued Remote Inverter “On/Off ” Switch An optional customer-supplied remote switch can also be used to control the inverter. Install Remote Inverter “On/Off ” Switch 1. Using an insulated female faston and 18 AWG wire, wire between the “Remote On/Off ” connection on the right side of the inverter and the remote switch.
NP Control Board Pinout An additional switch may be installed as an optional way to enable the inverter. Enable remote operation by installing a switch between between the pin 4 and 6. The installed switch must be rated for 80 V minimum. ACC Jack 1 2 3 4 5 6 CAN H...
OPERATION Inverter Power Mode Control the inverter with the display panel “On/Off ” key or a voltage between 8 and 32 volts applied to the “Remote On/Off ” input tab. The 7-segment display panel “On/STBY” LED will be green, and the status LED will blink amber while the inverter is on.
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External Power Mode Continued Battery Charger Continued Battery Type Bulk Charge Phase Current Limit SEE SPEC 1. When battery voltage reaches the accept voltage Phase Terminates 2. When the bulk charge timeout is reached 6 Hours Phase Timeout Bulk charge timers will extend when load management reduces charger current below 50% (25 A) Accept Charge Phase Accept charge voltage...
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External Power Mode Continued Battery Charger Continued Battery Type Battery Temperature Charger Warm Battery: output switches to >50°C/ 122°F compensated float from bulk/accept/off (hot) <60°C/140°F Charger High Battery Temp: output to off >60°C/140°F See Profile Charger resumes in previous mode: bulk/ Profile value <45°C/112°F accept/float...
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External Power Mode Continued Cold Charging (LFP Only) Under normal charger operation, if the battery temperature drops below 5°C/41°F while charging, the charger will switch to 0.1C charging. If the temperature increases to 10°C/50°F, the charger will resume normal charging. If the charger drops to 0°C/32°F, the charger will shut down, and it will restart 0.1C charging at 5°C/41°F.
Operation Using 7-Seg Display Once the inverter has been fully installed, wired, and DC power has been applied, the 7-Segment (“7-Seg”) display panel will power on. This display panel shows the status and configuration information of the inverter and charger. The inverter can be turned on and off by pressing the “On/Off ”...
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Operation Using 7-Seg Display Continued Inverter Power Mode (Using 7-Seg Display Panel) Turning the Inverter On or Off (No AC Applied) Press the “On/Off ” key to turn on the inverter. The “On/STBY” LED will turn green. Press the “On/Off ” key again to turn the inverter off.
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Operation Using 7-Seg Display Continued Inverter Power Mode (Using 7-Seg Display Panel) Continued Battery Test The battery voltage can be tested at any time by pressing the “Batt Test” key. The mode will stay active for 1 minute or until the “Batt Test” or “Menu” key is pressed. Battery Minimum (Low Battery Voltage Point) If the inverter temporarily shuts down while in use due to a low DC input condition, it is possible to check how low the DC input voltage was measured.
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Operation Using 7-Seg Display Continued External Power Mode (Using 7-Seg Display Panel) AC Input Limit (BCR max limit) The maximum AC current that the charger will be allowed to draw is adjustable. The default setting is 15 A. Press “Menu” to display the current setting. The message will then scroll: AC In LNt 15A To change the value press “Display/Select”...
Operation Using Remote “On/Off ” Switch The inverter is ready to turn on once the inverter and remote “On/Off ” switch has been fully installed, wired, and DC power has been applied. The status LED on the right side of the inverter shows the status information of the inverter and charger.
GFCI Operation A GFCI measures the amount of AC current into the GFCI line side “hot” and “neutral” terminals. Both terminals should measure the same amount of current under normal conditions. Any difference in current is considered the leakage current. If the leakage current is greater than 5mA, the GFCI will trip. A tripped GFCI suggests that there has been a breakdown in the electrical insulation of a connected device.
Operation with Optional LCD Remote LCD Remote A LCD remote may be purchased separately for “R” suffix models to connect to the inverter through the RJ45 port on the front of the inverter. The remote display will provide the current input voltage and output wattage of the inverter while in inverter mode.
CONFIGURATIONS Setting Configuration with Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) Setup Utility The inverter/charger settings may be adjusted with a NVM Setup Utility kit which is sold separately. See the Appendix for the part number of the kit. The kit consists of a Kvaser® CAN interface which connects to a USB port on a laptop, a DB9 to RJ45 adapter, a terminating resistor, and a Windows PC program that can be installed on a x32 or x64 machine.
Configurations Options Increment Default Low Batt 21.0 V 24.0 V .1 V 21.0 V (23.0 V for LFP) 30 A 15 A AC Line Qualify 5 secs 30 secs 5 secs 30 secs CAN Instance Baud Rate 250k 500k 250k Table 8 Setting Options Settings Battery Type...
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Configurations Continued Battery Options The charger can be set to charge four different types of batteries: wet lead-acid, AGM, gel, or LFP. The charger is set to AGM by default by the factory. The battery type may be changed at the factory or through the NVM Setup Utility.
Ignition Switch Control with the 7-Seg Display Panel The 7-Seg Display Panel can be wired to the vehicle ignition circuitry to control operation of the inverter. When the ignition is turned on, the inverter has a built-in delay which will turn it on after 10 seconds. For the inverter to work in this way, the 7-Seg Display Panel must be programmed for this type of operation.
Branch Circuit Rating (BCR) Max Limit with the 7-Seg Display Panel The BCR max limit sets the max limit that is adjustable by the 7-Seg Display. For example, if the limit is set to 15 A, the user may only select 0, 5, 10, or 15 amps. If the limit is set to 30 A, the user may then select from 0–30 amps in 5 A increments.
WARNING: Do not remove chassis cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Call or e-mail customer service for free consultation during business hours. Business hours are 8:00 am –5:00 pm C.S.T. Phone: 1-800-553-6418 or 1-651-653-7000 E-mail: inverterinfo@sensata.com Fax: 1-888-439-3565 or 1-651-653-7600 Website: http://magnum-dimensions.com/...
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7-Seg Display Panel Messages Continued Condition Display LEDs Action Required Charger Off Amber “On/STBY” chGr OFF bAtt LOW tEMP Battery Low Raise battery temperature. Red “Fault” Temp (LFP Only) Charger Off Check DC wiring for a short or DC Red “Fault” chGr OFF OL Overload load issue.
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7-Seg Display Panel Messages Continued Inverter Off Low Battery The inverter is off due to a low battery voltage condition (≤21.0 volts for 5 seconds). Inverter Off Overload The inverter is off due to an overload condition or output short circuit. NOTE: If the inverter/charger has been disabled by CAN, the “Inverter Off Overload”...
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7-Seg Display Panel Messages Continued Charger Off Low Battery The charger is off due to low voltage unable to support safe charge. Charger Off Battery Short The charger is off due to a battery short. Page 37 24NP Manual...
LED Status Chart Status LED Normal States LED Color LED State Operating Conditions Green 1 blink Bulk Charge Green 2 blinks Accept Charge Green 3 blinks Float Charge Green 4 blinks Load Management Active Green 5 blinks Equalization Green 6 blinks .Cold Charging Amber 1 blink...
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LED Status Chart Continued Battery Type LED States at Start-Up (5 Minutes) LED Color Battery Type Amber - Green Wet Lead-Acid Amber - Green - Green Amber - Green - Green - Green Amber - Green (x4) Amber - Green (x5) Custom Battery Type* Amber - Green (x6) Error, Undefined Battery Type...
Troubleshooting Guide Check the in-line fuse which is located within 18 inches from the battery’s positive (+) post Check if DC connections are tight and clean No LED’s On Check if battery voltage is above 21.0 VDC Check remote power switch No AC output Check if GFCI is tripped Disconnect all loads and...
Accessories & Replacement Parts Part Number Item Description 215018 Box Lug, 300MCM– 6AWG Type B/C, 4/0 – 6 AWG Type G-K CU9AL UL/CSA 250031 AC cover plate #8-32 x 3/8” Phillips screw 250369-1 DC connector internal tooth 3/8” washer 250430 DC connector brass 3/8”...
System Default Settings Inverters as shipped from the factory default to the settings in Table 12. Setting Default Value Low Battery 21.0 VDC Branch Circuit Rating 15 A Battery Type Table 16 System Default Settings The battery type and low battery setting may be changed by CAN, 7-Seg Display, or the optional LCD remote. Only the branch circuit rating can be changed with the 7-Seg display.
The inverter is compatible with RV-C CAN, developed by the RVIA (Recreational Vehicle Industry Association). CAN allows for the inverter to communicate with other units on the network. For CAN to work properly, the inverter and all other units on the CAN network must be using the same CAN protocol.
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CAN Continued Status DGN Number Charger Configuration Status 1FFC6h Charger Configuration Status 2 1FF96h Charger Configuration Status 3 1FECCh Charger Configuration Status 4 1FEBFh Charger Equalization Status 1FF99h Charger Status 1FFC7h Charger Status 2 1FEA3h Charger AC Status 1 1FFCAh Charger AC Status 2 1FFC9h Charger AC Status 3...
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Setting Notes Low Battery 21.0 V 24.0 V 0.1 V Increments Battery Type Battery Profile Branch Circuit Disabled 30 A Rating 5 A Increments AC Line Qualify 5 Seconds 30 Seconds 5 Sec Increments CAN Instance CAN Baud Rate 250K 500K CV Timeout 0.5 Hrs...
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