Optional Connections - Victron energy Phoenix Inverter Smart 12 1600 230V Manual

4.4 Connection of the AC cabling
This is a Safety Class I product (supplied with a protective grounding
terminal).
The neutral wire of the AC output of this inverter is connected to the
chassis (see appendix B for 1600VA/2000VA and appendix C for
3000VA).
This is to ensure proper functioning of a GFCI (or RCCB) to be installed in the
AC output of the Inverter.
The chassis of the product must be connected to ground, to the frame (of a
vehicle) or the ground plate or hull (of a boat).
Procedure
The terminal points are indicated clearly. From left to right: "L" (phase), "N" (neutral) and "PE"
(earth).

4.5 Optional Connections

A number of optional connections are possible:
4.5.1 Remote on/off switch & remote Control panel
The product can be remotely controlled in three ways.
- With a smart phone (iOS or Android) and the Victron Connect app.
- With an external switch (connected to the two pole remote connector). Operates only if
the switch on the Inverter is set to "on".
- With a Phoenix Inverter Control VE.Direct panel (connected to the two pole remote
connector; see appendix A). Operates only if the switch on the inverter is set to "on".
4.5.2. Programmable relay
The inverters are equipped with a multi-functional relay that by default is programmed in the
normal operation mode. (VictronConnect software needed to change relay functionality). The
different relay modes can be summerized as follows:
- Normal operation ("inverter" in VictronConnect app) – default
Relay closed during normal operation, and open when the inverter has switched off itself
in alarm, has been switched off by a user and also open (of course) when there is no
power available on the terminals, ie. battery disconnected. In ECO mode, the relay will
be closed both when searching for a load and when fully on, ie. load detected.
Use this option when you want the relay to signal that there is power available on the
output of the inverter.
- Warnings and alarms ("alarm" in VictronConnect app)
Similar to above, but then the relay will also open when there is a warning. For example
because the battery voltage dropped to the cut-off value, or when loaded to the point
where it will almost shut down due to overload. In ECO mode, the relay will be closed
both when searching (no load) and when fully on (load detected), except when there is a
warning.
Use this option when you want the relay to signal that it is time to do something (charge
the battery, reduce the load, and-so-forth), in order to prevent a power outage.
- Low battery ("Low battery" in VictronConnect app)
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