MultiPlus-II 12V/24V/48V 3kVA 120V Table of Contents 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Save these instructions! ............1 2. Description ..........................3 2.1. Boats, vehicles and other stand-alone applications ..............3 2.2. On-grid and off-grid systems combined with PV ................. 3 2.3.
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MultiPlus-II 12V/24V/48V 3kVA 120V C. Parallel connection ........................ 31 D. Three phase connection ......................32 E. Charge algorithm ........................33 F. Temperature compensation ...................... 34 G. Dimensions ......................... 35...
MultiPlus-II 12V/24V/48V 3kVA 120V 1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Save these instructions! In general Please read the documentation supplied with this product first, so that you are familiar with the safety signs en directions before using the product. This product is designed and tested in accordance with international standards. The equipment should be used for the designated application only.
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MultiPlus-II 12V/24V/48V 3kVA 120V Refer to the battery manufacturer's manual for information on transport, storage, charging, recharging, and disposal of the battery. Symbol on the enclosure Symbol on the enclosure Caution, hot surface Caution, risk of electric shock Refer to the operating instructions IP21 Protected from touch by fingers and objects greater than 12 millimetres.
MultiPlus-II 12V/24V/48V 3kVA 120V 2. Description 2.1. Boats, vehicles and other stand-alone applications The basis of the MultiPlus-II is an extremely powerful sine inverter, battery charger and transfer switch in a compact casing. Important features: Automatic and uninterruptible switching In the event of a supply failure or when the generating set is switched off, the MultiPlus-II will switch over to inverter operation and take over the supply of the connected devices.
MultiPlus-II 12V/24V/48V 3kVA 120V - Stop at a preset battery voltage, or - stop (with a preset delay) after the bulk charge phase has been completed, and/or - stop (with a preset delay) at a preset load level. Autonomous operation when the grid fails Houses or buildings with solar panels or a combined micro-scale heating and power plant or other sustainable energy sources have a potential autonomous energy supply which can be used for powering essential equipment (central heating pumps, refrigerators, deep freeze units, Internet connections, etc.) during a power failure.
MultiPlus-II 12V/24V/48V 3kVA 120V 2.4. ESS – Energy Storage Systems: feeding energy back into the grid (not applicable to the MultiPlus-II 12/3000/120-32) When the MultiPlus-II is used in a configuration in which it will feed back energy into the grid it is required to enable grid code compliance by selecting the appropriate grid code country setting with the VEConfigure tool.
MultiPlus-II 12V/24V/48V 3kVA 120V 3. Operation 3.1. On/Off/Charger Only Switch When switched to ‘on’, the product is fully functional. The inverter will come into operation and the LED ‘inverter on’ will light up. An AC voltage connected to the ‘AC in’ terminal will be switched through to the ‘AC out’ terminal, if within specifications. The inverter will switch off, the ‘mains on’...
MultiPlus-II 12V/24V/48V 3kVA 120V b. Switch rapidly back from ‘charger only’ to ‘on’ and leave the switch in this position for ½ to 2 seconds. c. Switch once more rapidly from ‘on’ to ‘charger only’ and leave the switch in this position. 4.
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MultiPlus-II 12V/24V/48V 3kVA 120V Low battery alarm The inverter has switched off due to low battery voltage. The "low battery" LED is blinking. Temperature pre-alarm The internal temperature is reaching a critical level. The "temperature" LED is blinking. Temperature alarm The inverter has switched off due it's internal temperature being too high.
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MultiPlus-II 12V/24V/48V 3kVA 120V Bulk charging The AC input voltage is switched through and the charger operates in bulk mode. The "bulk" LED is on. BatterySafe The mains voltage is switched through and the charger is on. However, the set absorption voltage has not yet been reached. The "bulk"...
MultiPlus-II 12V/24V/48V 3kVA 120V PowerAssist The AC input is switched through, but the load requires more current than the preset maximum input current. The inverter is switched on to supply the required additional current. The "mains on" LED is on and the "inverter" LED is blinking. For more error codes see section 7.3 For the latest and most up to date information about the blink codes, please refer to the Victron Toolkit app.
MultiPlus-II 12V/24V/48V 3kVA 120V 4. Installation This product may only be installed by a qualified electrical engineer. 4.1. Location The product must be installed in a dry and well-ventilated area, as close as possible to the batteries. There should be a clear space of at least 10 cm around the appliance for cooling.
MultiPlus-II 12V/24V/48V 3kVA 120V WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES) WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT IN THE VICINITY OF THEBATTERY, YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
An earth leakage circuit breaker and a fuse or circuit breaker rated to support the expected load must be included in series with the output, and cable cross-section must be sized accordingly. Victron Energy recommends to use the Blue Sea systems GFCI circuit breakersPN.
MultiPlus-II 12V/24V/48V 3kVA 120V These ports can be used for several purposes. One application is communication with the BMS of a lithium-ion battery. 4.4.4. Voltage sense (connection terminal J, see appendix A) For compensating possible cable losses during charging, two sense wires can be connected with which the voltage directly on the battery or on the positive and negative distribution points can be measured.
MultiPlus-II 12V/24V/48V 3kVA 120V 5. Configuration This section is intended mainly for stand-alone applications. Settings may only be changed by a qualified electrical engineer. Read the instructions thoroughly before implementing changes. During setting of the charger, the AC input must be removed. 5.1.
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MultiPlus-II 12V/24V/48V 3kVA 120V Adjustability: 50 Hz; 60 Hz Input frequency range Input frequency range accepted by the MultiPlus-II. The MultiPlus-II synchronises within this range with the AC input frequency. The output frequency is then equal to the input frequency. Adjustability: 45 –...
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MultiPlus-II 12V/24V/48V 3kVA 120V Battery type The standard setting is the most suitable for Victron Gel Deep Discharge, Gel Exide A200, and tubular plate stationary batteries (OPzS). This setting can also be used for many other batteries: e.g. Victron AGM Deep Discharge and other AGM batteries, and many types of flat-plate flooded batteries.
When WeakAC is on, the maximum charge current is reduced by approximately 20%. BoostFactor Change this setting only after consulting with Victron Energy or with an engineer trained by Victron Energy! Programmable relay The relay can be programmed for all kinds of other applications, for example as a starter relay for a generator.
MultiPlus-II 12V/24V/48V 3kVA 120V 6. Maintenance The MultiPlus-II does not require specific maintenance. It will suffice to check all connections once a year. Avoid moisture and oil/soot/vapours, and keep the device clean. Page 20 Maintenance...
MultiPlus-II 12V/24V/48V 3kVA 120V 7. Error Indications With the procedures below, most errors can be quickly identified. If an error cannot be resolved, please refer to your Victron Energy supplier. We recommend to use the toolkit app to link LED alarm codes to a description of the problem/alarm, see https:// www.victronenergy.com/support-and-downloads/software#victron-toolkit-app 7.1.
MultiPlus-II 12V/24V/48V 3kVA 120V Problem Cause Solution The charger does not MultiPlus-II is in ‘Bulk protection’ Check your batteries. operate. mode thus, the maximum bulk You can reset the error mode charging time of 10 hours is ‘Bulk’ LED flashes and by switching off and back on the exceeded.
MultiPlus-II 12V/24V/48V 3kVA 120V Absorption and float The battery temperature as measured has an extremely unlikely value. The sensor is LEDs flash synchronously probably defective or has been incorrectly connected. The device will remain in normal (simultaneously). operation. If the "inverter on" LED flashes in phase opposition, this a VE.Bus error code (see further on).
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MultiPlus-II 12V/24V/48V 3kVA 120V All of the conditions below must be met!: 1. The device is in error! (No AC output) 2. Inverter LED flashes (in opposition to any flashing of the Bulk, Absorption or Float LED) 3. At least one of the LEDs Bulk, Absorption and Float is on or flashing Bulk LED off Absorption LED flashing...
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4. Update the firmware in the last device that was switched on. Internal error. Should not occur. Switch all equipment off, and then on again. Contact Victron Energy if the problem persists. Page 25 Error Indications...
MultiPlus-II 12V/24V/48V 3kVA 120V 8. Technical Specifications MultiPlus-II 12/3000/120-50 24/3000/70-50 48/3000/35-30 PowerControl & PowerAssist Transfer switch 50 A Maximum AC input current 50 A INVERTER DC Input voltage range 9,5 – 17 V 19 - 33 V 38 - 66 V Output when in inverter mode Output voltage: 120 VAC ±...
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MultiPlus-II 12V/24V/48V 3kVA 120V MultiPlus-II 12/3000/120-50 24/3000/70-50 48/3000/35-30 Weight 19 kg (42 lb) Dimensions (hxwxd) mm 578 x 277 x 148 536 x 277 x 147 536 x 277 x 147 (23 x 11 x 6 inch) (21 x 11 x 6 inch) (21 x 11 x 6 inch) STANDARDS Safety...
MultiPlus-II 12V/24V/48V 3kVA 120V Appendix A. Connection overview Load connection. AC out1. Left to right: N (neutral), PE (earth/ground), L (phase) Load connection. AC out2. Left to right: N (neutral), PE (earth/ground), L (phase) AC input: Left to right: N (neutral), PE (earth/ground), L (phase) Alarm contact: (left to right) NO, NC, COM.
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MultiPlus-II 12V/24V/48V 3kVA 120V Terminal for: top to bottom: 1. 12V 100mA 2. Programmable contact K1 open collector 70V 100mA 3. External ground relay + 4. External ground relay – 5. Aux input 1 + 6. Aux input 1 – 7.
MultiPlus-II 12V/24V/48V 3kVA 120V Appendix E. Charge algorithm 4-stage charging: Bulk Entered when charger is started. Constant current is applied until nominal battery voltage is reached, depending on temperature and input voltage, after which constant power is applied up to the point where excessive gassing is starting (14.4 V resp. 28.8 V, temperature compensated).
MultiPlus-II 12V/24V/48V 3kVA 120V Appendix F. Temperature compensation Default output voltages for Float and Absorption are at 25 °C. Reduced Float voltage follows Float voltage and Raised Absorption voltage follows Absorption voltage. In adjust mode temperature compensation does not apply. Page 34 Temperature compensation...