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For conditions of use and permission to use this manual for publication in other than the English language, contact Victron Energie B.V. Victron Energie B.V. reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit. This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication and may not reflect the product at all times in the future.
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Victron Energie equipment meets the most stringent standards and regulations. The range of high quality, dependable Inverters and Battery Chargers produced by Victron Energie can be used to generate 230Vac power in places where no permanent connection to mains electricity is available.
CONTENTS DESCRIPTION ............8 General..................8 Phoenix Combi ................ 8 The battery charger section............9 1.3.1 Temperature sensor ............11 1.3.2 Voltage sense ..............11 The inverter section ............... 11 Automatic switchover ............. 12 Serial interface............... 12 PROTECTION DEVICES........... 13 Start up power................
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4.1.1 The battery..............24 4.1.2 Adjustment of output voltage battery charger ....24 4.1.3 Adjustment of the equalize time ........25 4.1.4 Permanent boost charging ..........26 4.1.5 Intelligent start-up ............26 4.1.6 Turn off the charger............26 4.1.7 Determining the input current.
DESCRIPTION General All Phoenix Combi’s are extensively tested before leaving the factory. This guarantees correct operation. For the purposes of transport the equipment packed in shock-absorbing polystyrene foam and a rigid cardboard carton. The Phoenix Combi has a rigid aluminium housing, suitable for floor and wall mounting.
Ampere = Volt = unit of current unit of voltage Watt = Hertz = unit of power unit of frequency Volt rms = Root mean square value of the voltage The output power of the Phoenix Combi inverter is: Model Continuous Start up P30 power...
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If the voltage of the connected battery is lower than 8 Vdc respectively 16 Vdc, the mains voltage must be at least 200 Vac to be able to start up the charger. In the equalize phase the charging voltage remains constant, but the charging current gradually falls.
1.3.1 Temperature sensor With the Phoenix Combi a temperature sensor is standardly supplied. This sensor is provided with a 3 metre long cable and is intended for measuring the temperature of the battery. If connected the charging voltage is compensated for the battery temperature.
It is also possible to connect several items of Victron Energie equipment to this databus. The total of the number of units and panels that can be connected to this databus is a maximum of 32 items.
PROTECTION DEVICES A number of protection devices are incorporated in the Phoenix Combi that protect the unit and the equipment connected from internal electronic damage. Start up power The Phoenix Combi inverter can deliver a high power for short periods (see Table in paragraph 1.2).
Reverse polarity indicator The Phoenix Combi has a reverse polarity indicator. By only fitting the fuse in a later stage in the unit one can see whether the battery voltage offered is of the right polarity. If the polarity is correct the fuse can be fitted and the unit is ready for operation.
The mains voltage (when output is fed by incoming supply) is also limited by an automatic fuse of 16 A. If this value is exceeded the fuse will break the contact. After the fault has been removed from the installation the automatic fuse can be switched on again by pressing the fuse button again, see figure 3.
INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION Location The Phoenix Combi must be installed in a dry, well-ventilated room. TAKE CARE! Too high an ambient temperature has the following consequences: lower output, shorter life or complete shut-down of the Phoenix Combi. See for more information section 6 (“Technical specifications”). The housing of the Phoenix Combi is suitable for floor and wall mounting.
3.2.2 Battery cables The Table below shows recommended battery cables. The cross-section of the battery cables is such that these are suitable for continuous load and peak load. Model Length 0 – 1.5 metres Length 1.5 – 6 metres Phoenix-Combi 12/1000/50 25 mm 35 mm Phoenix-Combi 12/1600/75...
Ground connection For the ground connection the ground wire (ground conductor) of the mains current must be connected to the ground of the AC output terminal block “PE” (figure 4). The circuit thus created is however only active if the housing is also connected to the ground.
Connection of the start-up battery The start-up battery must be connected with a cable with a core of at least 1.5 • Connect the positive (+) battery pole to the left side of the start-up battery connection (trickle charge), see figures 4 and 7a. •...
Connection of remote switch The Phoenix Combi can be switched on and off using the remote control. If with the remote control contact is made between “ground” and “on” then the Phoenix Combi is in the “on” position, if contact is made between “ground” and “charger only”...
Connection of the temperature sensor: • Switch off the mains voltage. • Connect the (-) black wire of the temperature sensor to the “- T-sense” connector, see figure 4 and 7. • Connect the (+) red wire of the temperature sensor to the “+ T-sense” connector, see figure 4 and 7.
7.3. This makes it possible and simple to increase the load capacity. To accomplish this, a connection is made between the devices using a special cable provided by Victron Energie with a connecting diagram (ask your dealer).
Operation The switch and the LEDs are located on the front of the Phoenix Combi (see figure 8). Figure 8 LEDs: mains on : lights up when the mains voltage is present and the switch is set to “on”. Flashing if wall current is limited. boost : lights up when the battery charger is charging in Boost mode.
It is possible to charge different types of batteries such as traction batteries. To be able to charge these batteries the charging voltage of the charger must be changed. Contact your Victron Energie dealer or your battery supplier for the recommended charging voltages.
• Adjust the float voltage to the required value with potentiometers R53, see figure 9. The float voltage can only be adjusted with a fully charged battery. • Correct the equalize time by pushing back DIP switch DS7. Changing the equalize voltage: •...
When the battery is almost fully discharged, it is advisable to charge the battery for 10 hours on boost. Do not do this with gas-tight lead-acid batteries. Contact your Victron Energie dealer or your battery supplier for more information on the charging of batteries.
4.1.7 Determining the input current. If a Phoenix Combi Remote Panel (PCV) is connected, normally this will determine the input current , regardless of the dipswitch setting. This is not the case when the Phoenix Combi is at “ON” position and dipswitch setting at 0 A. Figure 9 Manual...
The inverter section The inverter section has been specially developed for mains voltage equipment that depends on a pure sinusoidal input voltage for effective and efficient operation. Certain equipment does in fact only function without problems on a sinusoidal voltage. This applies to, amongst other things, computers, equipment for communications and precision measuring instruments.
4.2.4 Adjustment To be able to adjust the output voltage of the inverter, the housing of the Phoenix Combi must be opened. For this unfasten the four screws on the front. The output voltage of the inverter is adjusted as standard to 230 Vac.
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calculation gives the current consumption in ampere-hours and hence the total consumption capacity of the battery in ampere-hours (Ah). Multiply this value by a safety factor of 1.7. The result thus obtained indicates the required battery capacity. Below is an example of this calculation, applied to the Phoenix Combi 12/1600/75.
The automatic switchover When the mains voltage is connected to the Phoenix Combi, the green “mains on” LED comes on. The load of the inverter output is then switched directly to the mains voltage. As a result the inverter will not supply any further power, see for more information paragraph 1.5.
List of settings Function DIP switch Permanent boost DS8 left Equalize time 0 hours DS6 right DS7 right DS 8 2 hours DS6 left DS7 right DS 7 4 hours DS6 right DS7 left DS 6 8 hours DS6 left DS7 left DS 5 60 Hz...
Before tests are carried out with the inverter and/or battery charger the other 12 Vdc or 24 Vdc and 230 Vac equipment must be disconnected from the batteries and the inverter. Problem solving If the fault cannot be solved, consult your Victron Energie dealer. Problem Cause Solution...
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Problem Cause Solution The inverter is switched off Place the inverter in a cool “temperature” as a result of too high an and well-ventilated LED is on. ambient or component environment or disconnect temperature or the load is part of the load. too high.
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Problem Cause Solution The battery is not The duration of the equalize Set the duration of the fully charged. phase is too short. equalize phase to a longer time. A poor battery connection. Check the battery connections. The boost voltage is set at the Adjust the boost voltage to wrong value.
Input current nominal Phoenix Combi 12/1000/50 100 A at 12 V/1000 W Phoenix Combi 12/1600/75 160 A at 12 V/1600 W Phoenix Combi 24/1200/30 60 A at 24 V/1200 W Phoenix Combi 24/2000/50 100 A at 24 V/2000 W Input current maximum:...
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P30 power Phoenix Combi 12/1000/50 1500 W Phoenix Combi 12/1600/75 2500 W Phoenix Combi 24/1200/30 1700 W Phoenix Combi 24/2000/50 3000 W Peak power Phoenix Combi 12/1000/50 2250 W Phoenix Combi 12/1600/75 4500 W Phoenix Combi 24/1200/30 3000 W Phoenix Combi 24/2000/50...
45 – 55 or 55 – 65 Hz, full output power available Maximum input current At 230Vac input voltage: Phoenix Combi 12/1000/50 4,0 A at 15 V / 50 A Phoenix Combi 12/1600/75 6,0 A at 15 V / 75 A...
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Output voltage range Phoenix Combi 12/1000/50 12-15 Phoenix Combi 12/1600/75 12-15 Phoenix Combi 24/1200/30 24-30 Phoenix Combi 24/2000/50 24-30 Minimum voltage Vmin for start-up in float mode Phoenix Combi 12/1000/50 V_float - 0,75 Phoenix Combi 12/1600/75 V_float - 0,75 Phoenix Combi 24/1200/30...
Automatic switchover Maximum switchover power : 3680 W Maximum change up power : 3680 W (limited by 16A Thermal Circuit Breaker) Switchover time from inverter to mains voltage : none Switchover time from mains voltage to inverter : 20 ms Switchover voltage mains voltage to inverter : 170 Vac Switchover voltage inverter to mains voltage...
Housing Aluminium, protection class IP21 Colour Blue (RAL 5012) Dimensions (h x b x d) 348 x 250 x 205 Weight Phoenix Combi 12/1000/50 12 kg Phoenix Combi 12/1600/75 18 kg Phoenix Combi 24/1200/30 12 kg Phoenix Combi 24/2000/50 18 kg...
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