1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS General This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for marine unit MultiPlus. CAUTION – To reduce risk of injury, charge only VRLA or Li-Ion rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage.
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MultiPlus 2kVA 230V iv. Do not operate marine unit in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way. DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS Connect and disconnect DC output connections only after setting any marine unit switches to off position and removing AC cord from electric outlet or opening AC disconnect.
Programmable relay The MultiPlus is equipped with a programmable relay that by default is set as an alarm relay. The relay can be programmed for all kinds of other applications however, for example as a starter relay for a generator.
2.3. Self consumption – solar energy storage systems When the MultiPlus is used in a configuration in which it will feed back energy to the grid it is required to enable grid code compliance by selecting the grid code country setting with the VEConfigure tool.
When the switch is switched to ‘charger only’, only the battery charger of the MultiPlus will operate (if mains voltage is present). In this mode input also is switched through to the ‘AC out’ terminal.
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The AC input is switched through and the charger operates in float or storage mode. The MultiPlus will shut down if four abnormal events occur within 30 seconds. The MultiPlus can be reset by switching to Off and then to On.
MultiPlus 2kVA 230V 4. Installation This product should be installed by a qualified electrician. CAUTION – To reduce risk of injury, charge only VRLA or Li-Ion batteries. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage! 4.1. Location The product must be installed in a dry and well-ventilated area, as close as possible to the batteries.
From left to right: “N” (neutral), “PE” (earth) and “L” (phase) With its PowerAssist feature the MultiPlus can add up to 2kVA (that is 2000 / 230 = 9A) to the output during periods of peak power requirement. Together with a maximum input current of 32A this means that the output can supply up to 32 + 9 = 41 A.
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. Possibly, the standard battery charging voltage is not suitable for your batteries! Refer to the manufacturer's...
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Search mode If search mode is ‘on’, the power consumption in no-load operation is decreased by approx. 70%. In this mode the MultiPlus, when operating in inverter mode, is switched off in case of no load or very low load, and switches on every two seconds for a short period.
*In general, the UPS setting can be left ‘on’ if the MultiPlus is connected to a generator with a ‘synchronous AVR regulated alternator’. The UPS mode may have to be set to ‘off’ if the MultiPlus is connected to a generator with a ‘synchronous capacitor regulated alternator’ or an asynchronous alternator.
5.4. Configuration with DIP switches Some settings can be changed with DIP switches. Procedure: a) Turn the MultiPlus on, preferably without load and without AC voltage on the input. The MultiPlus will then operate in inverter mode. b) Set the DIP switches as required.
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MultiPlus 2kVA 230V DS-1 DS-1 DS-1 Charge DS-2 DS-2 voltage DS-2 DS-3 DS-2 Charge voltage DS-3 Charge voltage Example 1: (factory setting) Example 2 Example 3 GEL 14.4 V Gel Victron Long Life Tubular plate 15V Li-ion (LiFePO4) Search mode off...
MultiPlus 2kVA 230V 6. Maintenance The MultiPlus does not require specific maintenance. All maintenance should be performed by qualified personnel. Avoid moisture and oil/soot/vapours, and keep the device clean. Page 15 Maintenance...
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...
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Alt 2: Battery temperature sensor faulty Unplug battery temperature sensor from the MultiPlus. Reset the MultiPlus by switching it off, then wait for 4 seconds and switch it on again. If the MultiPlus now charges normally, the battery temperature sensor is faulty and needs to be replaced.
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MultiPlus 2kVA 230V MultiPlus 12/2000/80 MultiPlus 24/2000/50 MultiPlus 48/2000/25 1) Can be adjusted to 60Hz and to 240V 3) Non-linear load, crest factor 3:1 2) Protection 4) At 25°C ambient a. Output short circuit 5) Programmable relay which can be set for: b.
MultiPlus 2kVA 230V 9. APPENDIX 9.1. Appendix A: overview connections DIP switch Remove cover On/off/charger only switch VE.BUS Communications port Temperature sensor Alarm contact Batterie Minus Starter battery plus Remote control Mains IN Mains/converter OUT Battery plus Earth connection 9.2. Appendix B: installation information...
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MultiPlus 2kVA 230V Input Output Ground in– and output connected to chassis Backfeed safety relay Ground relay (closed when backfeed is open) Bidirectional converter Chassis on input/output ground terminals should be permanently connected to ground Page 21 APPENDIX...
MultiPlus 2kVA 230V 9.3. Appendix C: parallel connection 9.4. Appendix D: three-phase connection 9.5. Appendix E: charge algorithm 4-stage charging: Bulk: Entered when charger is started. Constant current is applied until the gassing voltage is reached (14.4V resp. 28.8V, temperature compensated).
MultiPlus 2kVA 230V Battery Safe: If, in order to quickly charge a battery, a high charge current in combination with a high absorption voltage has been chosen, the Multi will prevent damage due to excessive gassing by automatically limiting the rate of voltage increase once the gassing voltage has been reached.
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