MultiPlus-II inverter/charger off-grid Australia 1. Safety Instructions In general Please read the documentation supplied with this product first, so that you are familiar with the safety signs and 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 inverter/charger off-grid Australia Symbols on the enclosure Symbol Description 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. Protected from condensation. European conformity Regulatory compliance mark for Australia &...
The MultiPlus-II is an extremely powerful sine inverter, battery charger and transfer switch in a compact casing. This unit is for use in off-grid applications such as, marine, automotive, as well as stationary land-based applications. This manual applies to: • MultiPlus-II 48/3000/35-32 230V • MultiPlus-II 48/3000/35-32 230V 2.1. Features...
MultiPlus-II inverter/charger off-grid Australia Programmable analogue/digital input/output ports (Aux in 1 and Aux in 2, see appendix) The MultiPlus-II is equipped with 2 analogue/digital input/output ports. These ports can be used for several purposes. One application is communication with the BMS of a lithium-ion battery. Programmable settings All settings can be changed with a computer and free of-charge software, downloadable from our website www.victronenergy.com.
MultiPlus-II inverter/charger off-grid Australia 3. Operation 3.1. On/off/charger-only switch When switched to ‘on’, the MultiPlus-II is fully functional. The inverter will come into operation, and the LED ‘inverter on’ will light An AC voltage connected to the AC input terminal will be switched through to the AC output terminal, if within specifications. The inverter will switch off, the ‘mains on’...
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MultiPlus-II inverter/charger off-grid Australia Overload alarm The inverter is switched off due to overload or short circuit. The "overload" LED is on. Low battery pre-alarm The battery voltage is getting low. The battery is almost fully exhausted. The "low battery"LED is blinking. Low battery alarm The inverter has switched off due to low battery voltage.
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MultiPlus-II inverter/charger off-grid Australia Ripple pre-alarm The ripple voltage on the battery terminals is too high. The "overload" and "low battery" LEDs are both blinking simultaneously. Ripple alarm The inverter has switched off due to excess ripple voltage on the battery terminals.
MultiPlus-II inverter/charger off-grid Australia Equalize charging The mains voltage is switched through and the charger operates in equalize mode. The "bulk" and "absorption" LED are both blinking. PowerControl The AC input is switched through. The AC output current is equal to the preset maximum input current. The charge current is reduced to 0A.
MultiPlus-II inverter/charger off-grid Australia 3.4.3. Activating equalisation or forced absorption The MultiPlus-II can be put into both these states from the remote panel as well as with the front panel switch, provided that all switches (front, remote, and panel) are set to ‘on’ and no switches are set to ‘charger only’. In order to put the MultiPlus-II in this state, the procedure below should be followed.
MultiPlus-II inverter/charger off-grid Australia 4. Installation This product may only be installed by a qualified electrical engineer. 4.1. Mounting 4.2. DC connection In order to utilise the full capacity of the product, batteries with sufficient capacity and battery cables with sufficient cross-section should be used.
MultiPlus-II inverter/charger off-grid Australia • Tighten the nuts well for minimal contact resistance. • The connector goes on first, then the flat washer, lock washer and nut. Tighten the nuts well for minimal contact resistance. 4.3. AC connection This product is not approved to the standard AS 4777.2:2020 and cannot connect to the grid as part of an inverter energy system in accordance with the requirements of AS 4777.2:2020.
MultiPlus-II inverter/charger off-grid Australia From left to right: “N” (neutral), “PE” (earth) and “L” (phase) For a 3kVA unit With its PowerAssist feature, the MultiPlus-II can add up to 3 kVA (that is 3000 / 230 = 13 A) to the output during periods of peak power requirement.
MultiPlus-II inverter/charger off-grid Australia • If a positive and a negative DC distribution point is used, the cross-section of the connection between the batteries and the DC distribution point must at least equal the sum of the required cross-sections of the connections between the distribution point and the units.
MultiPlus-II inverter/charger off-grid Australia 5. Configuration 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. Standard settings: ready for use On delivery, the MultiPlus-II is set to standard factory values.
MultiPlus-II inverter/charger off-grid Australia 5.2.1. VictronConnect The MultiPlus-II is configured using VictronConnect. More general information about the VictonConnect app - how to install it; how to pair it with your device; and how to update firmware, for example - can be found by referring to the overall VictronConnect manual.
MultiPlus-II inverter/charger off-grid Australia 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 16 Maintenance...
MultiPlus-II inverter/charger off-grid Australia 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. Our recommendation is to use the Victron Toolkit app to find the description of all possible LED alarm codes. See here for download information: https://www.victronenergy.com/support-and-downloads/software#victron-toolkit-app.
MultiPlus-II inverter/charger off-grid Australia Problem Cause Solution The charger does not is in ‘Bulk protection’ mode thus, the Check your batteries. operate. maximum bulk charging time of 10 You can reset the error mode by hours is exceeded. ‘Bulk’ LED flashes and switching off and back on the .
MultiPlus-II inverter/charger off-grid Australia Problem Cause 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"...
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MultiPlus-II inverter/charger off-grid Australia 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 21 Error Indications...
MultiPlus-II inverter/charger off-grid Australia 8. Technical specifications MultiPlus-II 48/3000/35-32 230V 48/5000/70-50 230V PowerControl & PowerAssist Transfer switch Maximum AC input current INVERTER DC Input voltage range 38 – 66 V AC Output voltage 230 V ± 2% AC output frequency 50 Hz ±...
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MultiPlus-II inverter/charger off-grid Australia MultiPlus-II 48/3000/35-32 230V 48/5000/70-50 230V Protection category IP21 Battery connection M8 bolts AC connection Screw terminals for wire up to 13mm² (6 AWG) Weight 18 kg 29 kg Dimensions hxwxd (mm) 506 x 275 x 147 565 x 320 x 148 STANDARDS Safety...
MultiPlus-II inverter/charger off-grid Australia 9. Appendix 9.1. 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 inverter/charger off-grid Australia 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 inverter/charger off-grid Australia 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, temperature compensated).