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Sensata Magnum Energy MS-PE Series Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 MS-PE Series Pure Sine Wave Inverter/Charger Owner's Manual S e n s ata · · • • • • Technologies...
  • Page 2 Disclaimer of Liability Restrictions on Use Copyright Notice Document Information  www.Magnum-Dimensions.com Contact Information For Magnum Energy products: www.Magnum-Dimensions.com Model: Serial Number: Magnum Energy® is a registered trademark of Sensata Technologies ©...
  • Page 3 Product Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS     Safety Symbols WARNING:  CAUTION:  Info: Safety Precautions   ©...
  • Page 4 Product Safety Information Battery Safety     ©...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Introduction ..................1  Installation ...................6   ©...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents (cont.) Operation ..................31 Parallel Operation ...............39  Using the MS-PE Series in an AC Coupled Application ....47  Maintenance and Troubleshooting ..........49 Appendix A – Specifi cations and Optional Equipment ......52  Appendix B – Battery Information ............55 ©...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents (cont.)  Appendix C – Power Consumption and Output Waveforms ....60 Appendix D – Inverter/Charger Terminology ........62 List of Tables ©...

  • Page 8: List Of Figures

    List of Figures ©...

  • Page 9: Regulatory Compliance

    Introduction 1.0 Introduction  Info:   Info: Regulatory Compliance EMC Directive 1999/5/EEC, per: • EN 55014-1 (2006) +A1, +A2 (>1000W) • EN 55014-2 (1997) +A1, +A2 • EN 61000-3-2 (2006) +A1, +A2 • EN 61000-3-3 (2008)   ©...

  • Page 10: How An Inverter/Charger Works

    Introduction How an Inverter/Charger Works Inverter Mode: Standby Mode:  1.2.1 Inverter Applications for Permanent Installations   1.2.2 Inverter Applications for Mobile Installations 1.2.3 Advantages of using a Pure Sine Wave Inverter    Info: ©...
  • Page 11 Introduction Features and Benefi ts  Power ON/OFF Switch Charging/Inverting LED Indicator Stack/Accessories Port (red label)  CAUTION: Info: Network Port (green label) Remote Port (blue label) Battery Temp Sensor Port (yellow label) Power ON/OFF Switch Charging/Inverting LED Indicator Stack/Accessories Port Network Port Remote Port Battery Temp Sensor Port...
  • Page 12 Introduction DC Equipment Ground Terminal AC Entry/Exit Connections  Intake Air Vents Positive DC Terminal (red) Negative DC Terminal (black) Mounting Flange Intake Air Vents Positive DC Terminal Negative AC Entry/Exit DC Terminal Connections Mounting DC Equipment Flange Ground Terminal Figure 1-2, Electrical Connection Points ©...
  • Page 13 Introduction Exhaust Air Vents Model/Serial Number Label   AC Access Cover AC Input Circuit Breaker (CB1) CAUTION: CAUTION: Model/Serial Number Label AC Access Cover Exhaust Air Vents AC Input Circuit Breaker (CB1) Figure 1-3, Left Side Features ©...

  • Page 14: Installation

    Installation 2.0 Installation Info:    CAUTION: CAUTION: Info:   Pre-Installation 2.1.1 Unpacking and Inspection 2.1.2 Required Tools and Materials Hardware/Materials  Tools ©...
  • Page 15 Installation Note: See Figure 3-6 for a simplifi ed diagram showing multiple inverters in a stacked confi guration. Figure 2-1, Simplifi ed Installation Diagram – Single Inverter ©...
  • Page 16 Installation 2.1.3 Locating the Inverter Clean and Dry  Info: Cool Info:  Ventilation    CAUTION: Safe    Close to the battery bank  Accessible Away from sensitive electronic equipment ©...
  • Page 17 Installation Mounting the Inverter Info:  Info: * Noncombustible surface – Material that will not ignite, burn, support combustion, or release fl ammable vapors when subjected to fi re or heat as per the ASTM E136 standard (such as fi ber cement board, stone, steel, iron, brick, tile and concrete).
  • Page 18 Installation Figure 2-3, MS-PE Series Dimensions and Side Reference ©...
  • Page 19 Installation Wiring the Inverter – General Requirements All wiring should meet all local codes and industry standards, and be performed by qualifi ed personnel such as a licensed electrician. Info: WARNING: 2.3.1 Protecting Wire – Conduit Box or Inverter Enclosure Info: ...
  • Page 20 Installation DC Wiring WARNING:  CAUTION: CAUTION: Note: When an accessory that is not powered by the inverter (e.g., ME-AGS-N and ME-BMK) is installed and connected to the inverter (via a network communication cable), the battery negative connection of the inverter and each accessory must be at the same potential (i.e., electrically common with each other) until the positive connection of each device is removed.
  • Page 21 Installation Figure 2-4, DC and Battery Temperature Sensor Wiring ©...

  • Page 22: Dc Overcurrent Protection

    Installation 2.4.1 DC Wire Sizing     2.4.2 DC Overcurrent Protection  Table 2-1, Recommended DC Wire/Overcurrent Device for Rated Use Using Conduit In Free Air Maximum Minimum Recomm. Minimum Inverter Grounding Maximum Continuous DC Wire DC Wire Model Electrode DC Fuse...
  • Page 23 Installation Table 2-2, DC Wire Size For Increased Distance Minimum Recommended DC Wire Size (one way) Inverter 1.5 m (5 ft) or less 1.5 – 3.1 m (5 to 10 ft) 3.1 – 4.6 m (10 to 15 ft) Model Conduit Free air Conduit...
  • Page 24 Installation 2.4.4 Wiring the Battery Bank WARNING: Info:  Info: CAUTION: 2.4.5 Battery Temperature Sensor Installation and Wiring To install the BTS: Figure 2-7, Battery Temperature Sensor ©...
  • Page 25 Installation 2.4.6 Wiring the Inverter to the Battery Bank CAUTION: CAUTION:  Info: DC Ground Wire DC Negative Wire Info: DC Positive Wire WARNING: Functional Test CAUTION:   ©...

  • Page 26: Pre-Ac Wiring Requirements

    Installation AC Wiring 2.5.1 Pre-AC Wiring Requirements CAUTION: * – This inverter has the ability to be used in an AC coupled application, which allows the inverter’s output to be connected to a grid-tie inverter’s output. The grid-tie inverter’s output is synchronized to the inverter’s output so that the two AC outputs can be connected together without damaging either inverter.
  • Page 27 Installation 2.5.3 AC Terminal Block Connections Info: Info: HOT IN NEUT IN HOT OUT NEUT OUT GROUND (In & Out) Figure 2-8, AC Terminal Block ©...
  • Page 28 Installation 2.5.4 AC Conductor Wiring WARNING: Info: CAUTION: Note – If installing the MS-PE inverter(s) on a MMP-E/MP-E enclosure, refer to the respective enclosure’s owner’s manual for all AC wiring instructions. Wiring the Inverter AC Input Note: Do not tighten wires until after the AC wiring inspection below. Wiring the Inverter AC Output Combining the AC Grounds AC Wiring Inspection...
  • Page 29 Installation Figure 2-9, AC Wiring Input/Output ©...

  • Page 30: Grounding Inverters

    Installation Grounding Inverters  Grounded Conductor (GC): Equipment Grounding Conductor (EGC): Grounding Electrode Conductor (GEC): Grounding Electrode (GE): System Bonding Jumper (SBJ):  AC Electrical System DC Electrical System AC Service DC Service MS-PE Series Inverter/Charger Panel Panel Positive Neutral Negative Neutral Negative...

  • Page 31: Sizing The Grounding Electrode Conductors

    Installation 2.6.1 Sizing the Grounding Electrode Conductors AC Side Table 2-3, AC Grounding Electrode Conductor Sizing Size of Largest Minimum Size of Ungrounded Conductor Grounding Electrode Conductor DC Side  Method 1 (Figure 2-11): AC Electrical System DC Electrical System AC Service DC Service MS-PE Series Inverter/Charger...
  • Page 32 Installation Method 2 (Figure 2-12): AC Electrical System DC Electrical System AC Service DC Service MS-PE Series Inverter/Charger Panel Panel Positive Neutral Negative Neutral Negative AC Ground DC Ground EGC - AC EGC - DC Grounding System GEC-DC GEC-AC Grounding Electrode (AC and DC sides shared) Figure 2-12, Multiple Connections to DC Ground Rod (Method 2) Method 3 (Figure 2-13):...
  • Page 33 Installation 2.6.2 System Bonding Jumper CAUTION: AC Side DC Side 2.6.3 Equipment Grounding Conductor CAUTION: AC Side DC Side Table 2-4, Equipment Grounding Conductor Sizing Rating of Overcurrent Minimum Size of Device Copper Ground Wire ©...
  • Page 34 Installation 2.6.4 Grounding on Boats Ensure a Safe Ground Connection Preventing the Risk of Corrosion Recommended Inverter/Charger Grounding Requirements • DC Grounding Connections: • AC Grounding Connections: Note : The onboard neutral is not directly connected to safety ground on the dock if an isolation transformer is installed.

  • Page 35: Neutral To Safety Ground Bonding

    Installation 2.6.5 Neutral to Safety Ground Bonding  WARNING:   Inside MS-PE Series Inside MS-PE Series Inverter /Charger Inverter /Charger (Inverter Mode) (Standby Mode) HOT IN Neu-Gnd Relay (K1) Neu-Gnd Relay (K1) HOT IN HOT OUT HOT OUT NEUT IN NEUT IN NEUT OUT NEUT OUT...
  • Page 36 Installation 2.6.6 Disabling the Neutral-to-Ground Connection Info: WARNING: Figure 2-16, Disconnecting the Neutral-to-Ground Connection 2.6.7 Connecting a Large Ground Wire Figure 2-17, Large Ground Wire Connected to MS-PE Series ©...

  • Page 37: Electrical Shock Hazard

    Installation Inverter Notifi cation Requirements  Facilities with Standalone Systems Facilities with Utility Services and PV Systems 2.7.1 Inverter Warning Label  WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD IF A GROUND FAULT IS INDICATED, NORMALLY GROUNDED CONDUCTORS MAY BE UNGROUNDED AND ENERGIZED. Figure 2-18, Warning Label Final Inspection ...
  • Page 38 Installation Functional Test CAUTION:  Info:   blue brown brown blue Figure 2-19, AC Voltage Checks ©...

  • Page 39: Operation

    Operation 3.0 Operation Inverter Mode  Inverter OFF  Searching    Info: Inverting    Figure 3-1, Power Flow – Inverter Mode ©...
  • Page 40 Operation Standby Mode  Figure 3-2, Power Flow – Standby Mode Battery Charging    ©...
  • Page 41 Operation • Bulk Charging: Battery Type • Absorb Charging:   Battery AmpHrs  • Float Charging:   Battery Type     • Full Charge (Battery Saver™ Mode):   Info: * These settings in the MS-PE Series are changeable and leave the factory with default values (see Table 3-2, Inverter/Charger Default Values).

  • Page 42: Transfer Time

    Operation Transfer Time Info: Battery Temperature Sensor Operation    Info: Temperature Compensation using BTS 24VDC units 48VDC units +1.5V +3.0V +1.2V +2.4V +0.9V +1.8V no BTS +0.6V +1.2V connected +0.3V +0.6V No Change No Change -0.3V -0.6V -0.6V -1.2V -0.9V -1.8V...
  • Page 43 Operation Protection Circuitry Operation • Low Battery: LBCO LBCI • High Battery: HBCO HBCI Info: • Overload: • Over-temperature: • Internal Fault: Table 3-1, Inverter Battery Turn On/Off Levels Inverter Model Inverter battery turn ON/OFF Levels MS4124PE MS4348PE *adjustable with remote control ©...

  • Page 44: Inverter Startup

    Operation Inverter Startup Power ON/OFF Switch  WARNING:  Status LED Indicator • • Slow Flash  • Medium Flash • Fast Flash When AC power is not connected to the inverter’s input: Search Watts When AC power is connected to the inverter’s input: •...
  • Page 45 Operation Factory Default Values • Shore Max/Input Amps: Shore Max • Search Watts: • LowBattCutOut: • Batt AmpHrs: • Battery Type: • Charge Rate: • VAC Dropout: Table 3-2, Inverter/Charger Default Values* Adjustable Settings Default Values * These default values are without a remote control connected. If a remote control is connected, the remote settings are saved in the inverter—even if the remote is disconnected—until all power to the inverter is removed.

  • Page 46: Inverter Fan Operation

    Required’ on the remote compatibility matrix on our website, then your inverter can support the device setting/feature you want. If your inverter does not have the required compatibility level for a feature/setting you want, contact Sensata about a software upgrade. 3.10.1...

  • Page 47: Parallel Operation

    Parallel Operation 4.0 Parallel Operation IMPORTANT: You must have a router (ME-RTR or ME-ARTR) to parallel stack multiple inverters. WARNING: Info: Overview Parallel System Requirements Info: Note: These 6-foot stacking cables must not be extended or substituted for longer cables Note: The length of the AC input cables may be different than the length the AC output cables.
  • Page 48 Parallel Operation Figure 4-1, Simplifi ed Installation Diagram – Multiple Inverters (in parallel) ©...
  • Page 49 Parallel Operation Parallel System Connections and Components 4.3.1 AC and DC Connections Simplifi ed Using Magnum Panels bold  4.3.2 AC Connections Required in Parallel System AC breakers AC busbars AC busbars AC bypass 4.3.3 DC Connections Required in Parallel System DC breaker DC busbar DC shunt...
  • Page 50 Using AC Coupling ATTERY OSITIVES ATTERY EGATIVES NSIDE AGNUM ANEL DC G ROUNDS YSTEM ROUND ATTERY ENSOR ATTERY (DC S OURCE Figure 4-4, Battery Connections in a Parallel System ©...
  • Page 51 Parallel Operation Functional Test for Parallel-stacked MS-PE Inverters  CAUTION: Info:  4.4.1 Power-up Procedure (Stacked System) CAUTION:  4.4.2 Verifying Parallel-stacked Communication   ©...
  • Page 52 Parallel Operation CAUTION: REMOTE cables from router to each inverter’s Remote Port (blue) STACK cables from router to each inverter’s Stack Port (red) P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 Master Inverter Slave Inverter Standalone Inverter (stacked) (stacked) (not stacked) Figure 4-5, Router (Port) Master/Slave Displays ©...
  • Page 53 Parallel Operation 4.4.3 Performing the Functional Test for Stacked Inverters Testing Invert Mode  Info:  Testing AC Transfer/Charge Mode  Parallel Threshold Feature for MS-PE Inverters Should I use the Parallel Threshold feature? Where should I set the Parallel Threshold? ©...
  • Page 54 Using AC Coupling Troubleshooting Stacked MS-PE Inverters  CAUTION:  CAUTION:    CAUTION: Info:   CAUTION: ©...

  • Page 55: Using The Ms-Pe Series In An Ac Coupled Application

    Using AC Coupling 5.0 Using the MS-PE Series in an AC Coupled Application What is an AC Coupled System  CAUTION: Frequency Shift Feature Note : The frequency shift feature is enabled when the battery type in the remote control is set to “Custom”.
  • Page 56 Using AC Coupling Confi guring a Remote to work in an AC Coupled System  Battery Type Search Watts Inverter Threshold to Start Parallel AC In Control ©...

  • Page 57: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting 6.0 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Recommended Inverter and Battery Care WARNING:   Storage for Mobile Installations   WARNING:  ©...

  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Table 6-1, Basic Troubleshooting (remote not connected) Symptom Possible Cause Recommended Solution      ©...

  • Page 59: Performing An Inverter Reset

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Resetting the Inverter WARNING: CAUTION: 6.4.1 Performing an Inverter Reset    Note: The Status LED will go off after the pushbutton is released. Info: momentary   Figure 6-1, Performing an Inverter Reset 6.4.2 Performing a Power Reset Note: If performing a “hard reset“...

  • Page 60: Appendix A - Specifi Cations And Optional Equipment

    Appendix A – Specifi cations and Optional Equipment Appendix A – Specifi cations and Optional Equipment A-1 Inverter/Charger Specifi cations Models MS4124PE MS4348PE Inverter Specifi cations  Charger Specifi cations  General Features and Capabilities  Environmental Specifi cations Physical Specifi cations ...

  • Page 61: Optional Equipment And Accessories

    Appendix A – Specifi cations and Optional Equipment A-2 Optional Equipment and Accessories CE Filter Box  MMP-E Series Enclosures  MP-E Series Enclosures   MPX-E Extension Kits  Router Control  Advanced Remote Control   Standard Remote Control Auto Generator Start Controller ...

  • Page 62: Wiring Color Codes For Europe And The U.s./Canada

    Appendix A – Specifi cations and Optional Equipment Battery Monitor Kit Note: The DC shunt is included with MMP-E and MP-E Series enclosures. Order the ME-BMK-NS version when installed with the MMP-E or MP-E enclosures. MagWeb-W ME-CB and MPX-CB Conduit Boxes Smart Battery Combiner ...

  • Page 63: Appendix B - Battery Information

    Appendix B – Battery Information Appendix B – Battery Information Battery Location  WARNING: CAUTION: Battery Types Battery Temperature Battery Bank Sizing Info: ©...

  • Page 64: Battery Bank Sizing Worksheet

    Appendix B – Battery Information Battery Bank Sizing Worksheet 1. Determine the daily power needed for each load. Average Daily Watt-Hours Per Load Average Daily Watt-Hours Per Load AC load Watt-Hours (x) hours per day (x) days per week ( ÷...
  • Page 65 Appendix B – Battery Information Battery Wiring Confi gurations  B-6.1 Series Wiring Series Battery Wiring Figure B-1, Series Battery Wiring B-6.2 Parallel Wiring Parallel Battery Wiring Figure B-2, Parallel Battery Wiring B-6.3 Series-Parallel Wiring  Series/Parallel Battery Wiring Figure B-3, Series-Parallel Battery Wiring ©...
  • Page 66 Appendix B – Battery Information overcurrent to 24 VDC protection Series String 12 VDC 12 VDC inverter battery battery (12 VDC + 12 VDC) (total capacity (100 AHr) (100 AHr) = 100 AHr) 24-volt battery bank (one string of two 12-volt batteries wired in series) overcurrent protection Series String...
  • Page 67 Appendix B – Battery Information over-current protection to 48 VDC 6 VDC 6 VDC 6 VDC 6 VDC 6 VDC 6 VDC 6 VDC 6 VDC inverter battery battery battery battery battery battery battery battery (total capacity (200 AHrs) (200 AHrs) (200 AHrs) (200 AHrs) (200 AHrs)

  • Page 68: Appendix C - Power Consumption And Output Waveforms Appliance Power Consumption

    Appendix C – Power Consumption and Output Waveforms Appendix C – Power Consumption and Output Waveforms Appliance Power Consumption  Table C-1, Typical Appliance Power Consumption Device Load Device Load Device Load Inverter Output Waveforms  • Square Wave Square Wave •...
  • Page 69 Appendix C – Power Consumption and Output Waveforms C–3 Installing Lightning Arrestors Info: ©...

  • Page 70: Appendix D - Inverter/Charger Terminology

    Appendix D – Inverter/Charger Terminology Appendix D – Inverter/Charger Terminology Absorption Stage AC (Alternating Current) Ampacity Automatic Transfer Relay (inside the inverter) Bulk Charge Stage  CEC (Canadian Electrical Code) Current (Amps)  DC (Direct Current) Deep Cycle Deep Cycle Battery Derating Digital Volt Meter (DVM) True RMS...
  • Page 71 Appendix D – Inverter/Charger Terminology LED (Light Emitting Diode) Line Tie Load(s) Locked Rotor Amps NEC (National Electric Code) Off Grid Pass Through Current Photovoltaic (PV) Resistance (Ohms)  RMS (Root Mean Square) Sellback, Selling Back To The Grid or Utility-Interactive Shorepower Stacking: Series...
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  • Page 74 Manufactured by: Sensata Technologies www.Magnum-Dimensions.com 64-0056-P B Owner Manual, MS-PE...

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