Introduction - Magnum Energy MagnaSine Hybrid Owner's Manual

1.0 Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the MagnaSine Hybrid – Renewable Energy (i.e., MSH-RE)
inverter/charger from Magnum Energy. The MSH-RE Series is a "hybrid" pure sine wave inverter
designed especially for home backup power and renewable energy applications. Powerful, yet
simple to use, this inverter/charger will provide you with years of trouble-free performance you
have come to expect from Magnum Energy.
Why is the MSH-RE Series a "Hybrid"? Most inverters only use one source of energy to power
the inverter loads—either from the incoming AC power (i.e., utility or AC generator) or from the
batteries. The MSH-RE Series combines the energy from both the AC input and the batteries to
power the inverter loads. This feature gives this inverter the ability to recharge the battery when
there is surplus power or deliver more power to the loads if they require more than the AC input
can supply by itself.
Info: This is a sizable manual and much of it is fairly technical. Terms may be used
throughout the manual that are unfamiliar to you. Refer to the Inverter/Charger
Terminology glossary in Appendix D for clarifi cation.
The MSH-RE Series inverter/charger includes the following:
• a 4000-watt inverter and charger in a small footprint installation
• Pure sine wave output
• Automatic PFC (Power Factor Corrected) multi-stage battery charging
• RS485 standard communication protocol
• Remote and Network ports (easy connection for optional accessories)
• Inverter-mounted ON/OFF switch with LED indicator
• 60-amp AC pass-thru capability
• Field serviceable for qualifi ed personnel—tested repair kits available
• Automatic battery temperature compensation (when using the Battery Temperature Sensor)
for optimum charging even during extreme temperature changes
• Overcurrent, over-temperature, and high/low battery voltage protection
The following accessories are also available for use with the MSH-RE Series inverter/charger:
• ME-AGS-N (Automatic Generator Start Module – Network version) – automatically starts/
stops your generator.
• ME-ARC50 (Advanced Remote Control) – easy to read LCD display panel that allows advance
inverter set up, control, and troubleshooting.
• ME-BMK (Battery Monitor Kit - with Shunt) – provides precise DC voltage/current measurements
and information on your battery's State of Charge (SOC) condition.
• ME-RC50 (Standard Remote Control) – easy to read LCD display panel that allows standard
inverter set up, control, and troubleshooting.
Regulatory Compliance
The MSH-RE Series inverter/charger is designated as a Standalone power inverter with an internal
battery charger. It can be connected to the utility grid (or to a generator) to allow the inverter
batteries to be charged, and to power inverter loads while connected. The MSH-RE series is not
a grid-interactive (also known as utility-interactive) inverter and does not have the capability to
export (or sell) power back into the utility grid.
The MSH-RE Series is intended to be used for residential or commercial applications. It has
been tested and listed to UL 1741, 2nd Edition (Inverters, Converters and Controllers for Use in
Independent Power Systems) for use in the US; and is also certifi ed to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1-01
(General Use Power Supplies) for use in Canada. It has been tested and certified to these product
safety standards by Intertek Testing Services (known as ETL), which is a Nationally Recognized
Testing Laboratory (NRTL). NRTL's are qualified organizations that meet Occupational Safety and
Health Administration (OSHA) regulations to perform independent safety testing and product
certifi cation.
© 2013 Magnum Energy, Inc.
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