1.0 Introduction - Magnum Energy MagnaSine Hybrid Mobile Series Owner's Manual

Introduction

1.0 Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the MagnaSine Hybrid – Mobile (i.e., MSH-M) Series inverter/
charger from Magnum Energy. The MSH-M Series is a "hybrid" pure sine wave inverter designed
especially for rugged mobile applications (i.e., trucks, RVs and boats). 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-M Series a "Hybrid"? Most inverters only use one source of energy to power
the inverter loads—either from the incoming AC power (i.e., shorepower or generator) or from
the batteries. The MSH-M Series combines the energy from both the AC input and the batteries
to power the inverter loads. This feature gives the inverter the ability to recharge the battery
when there is surplus power, or to 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-M Series inverter/charger includes the following:
• A 3000w/12v or 4000w/24v model in a small installation footprint
• 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-M 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 advanced
inverter set up, control, and troubleshooting.
• ME-BMK (Battery Monitor Kit – with Shunt) – provides precise DC voltage/current measure-
ments 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-M Series inverter/charger is designated as a Standalone power inverter with an internal
battery charger. It can be connected to a utility grid (i.e., shorepower) or to a generator to allow
the inverter batteries to be charged, and to power inverter loads while connected. The MSH-M
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-M Series is intended to be used for land vehicles (RVs or trucks) or marine craft. It has
been tested and listed to UL 458, 5th Edition (Power Converters/Inverters and Power Converter/
Inverter Systems for Land Vehicles and Marine Crafts) 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.
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