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  • Page 1 ...
  • Page 2 Disclaimer of Liability Restrictions on Use Copyright Notice © by Document Information www.Magnum-Dimensions.com Contact Information www.Magnum-Dimensions.com Model: Serial Number: ©...
  • Page 3 Safety Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS     Safety Symbols WARNING:  CAUTION:  Info: Safety Precautions  ©...
  • Page 4 Safety Information Battery Safety     ©...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Safety Information CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS    Symboles de sécurité AVERTISSEMENT:  ATTENTION:  Info: Consignes de sécurité    ©...
  • Page 6 Safety Information Sécurité de la batterie        ©...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Introduction ...................1   Installation ..................... 5   Operation ..................... 31 ©...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Maintenance and Troubleshooting ............39 Appendix A – Specifi cations and Optional Equipment ........42  Appendix B – Battery Information ..............44  Appendix C – Power Consumption & Output Waveforms ....... 48 Appendix D – Inverter/Charger Terminology ..........49 ©...
  • Page 9 List of Figures       List of Tables  ©...
  • Page 10 Introduction 1.0 Introduction  Info:    Regulatory Compliance     How an Inverter/Charger Works Inverter Mode:  Standby Mode:  ©...
  • Page 11 Introduction What Appliances will run from a Modifi ed Sine Wave Inverter      Features and Benefi ts  Power ON/OFF Switch Status LED Indicator Stack/Accessories Connection Port (red label) Note: Network Connection Port (green label) Remote Connection Port (blue label) Battery Temperature Sensor Connection Port (yellow label) Power ON/OFF Switch Status LED Indicator...
  • Page 12 Introduction DC Equipment Ground Terminal AC Input/Output Connections  Intake Air Vents Positive DC Terminal Negative DC Terminal Mounting Flange Intake Air Vents AC Input/ Positive (+) Output DC terminal Connections Negative (–) DC terminal Equipment Ground Terminal Mounting Flange Figure 1-2, Electrical Connection Points ©...
  • Page 13 Introduction Exhaust Air Vents Model/Serial Number Label   AC Access Cover Input Circuit Breaker (CB1) Output Circuit Breakers (CB2 & CB3) Note:  CAUTION: CAUTION: Model/Serial Number Label AC Access Cover Exhaust Air Vents Output Circuit Breakers AC Input Circuit Breaker Figure 1-3, Left Side Features ©...

  • Page 14: Installation

    Installation 2.0 Installation WARNING:    CAUTION: CAUTION:  Pre-Installation 2.1.1 Unpacking and Inspection 2.1.2 Required Tools and Materials Hardware/Materials  Tools ©...
  • Page 15 Installation Figure 2-1, Simplifi ed Installation Diagram for Permanent Installations ©...
  • Page 16 Installation 2.1.3 Locating the Inverter Clean and Dry  Info: Cool  Ventilation    CAUTION: Safe   WARNING:  Close to the battery bank  Accessible Away from sensitive electronic equipment ©...
  • Page 17 Installation Mounting the Inverter Info:     Note: HELF OR ABLE OUNTED UP SIDE DOWN HELF OR ABLE OUNTED RIGHT SIDE UP MP-HOOD OUNTED TERMINALS ON THE BOTTOM ME-CB OUNTED TERMINALS TO THE RIGHT Figure 2-2, Approved Mounting Positions ©...
  • Page 18 Installation Figure 2-3, ME 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. WARNING 2.3.1 Protecting Wire – Conduit Box Info: 2.3.2 Wiring Requirements ...
  • Page 20 Installation DC Wiring WARNING:  CAUTION: CAUTION: Note: CAUTION:  ©...
  • Page 21 Installation Figure 2-4, DC and Battery Temperature Sensor Wiring ©...
  • Page 22 Installation 2.4.1 DC Wire Sizing    2.4.2 DC Overcurrent Protection  Table 2-1, Recommended DC Wire/Overcurrent Device for Rated Use In Free Air Maximum DC Grounding Continuous Electrode Wire Minimum DC Wire Maximum DC Current Size Size (rating) Fuse Size ME2012 ME2512...
  • Page 23 Installation Table 2-2, DC Wire Size For Increased Distance (in free air) Minimum Recommended DC Wire Size (one way)* 5 feet or less 5 to 10 feet 10 to 15 feet ME2012 ME2512 ME3112 2.4.3 DC Cable Connections  CAUTION: Info: CAUTION : CAUTION:...
  • Page 24 Installation 2.4.4 Wiring the Battery Bank WARNING: Info:  Info:  CAUTION: Info: 2.4.5 Battery Temperature Sensor Installation and Wiring To install the BTS: (~5.1 cm) (~2.54 cm) ~2" ~1" (~1.9 cm) (~1.3 cm) ~¾” Cable ~½” (~.95 cm) 0.375" diameter Figure 2-7, Battery Temperature Sensor ©...
  • Page 25 Installation 2.4.6 Wiring the Inverter to the Battery Bank CAUTION Info DC Ground Wire DC Negative Wire Info: DC Positive Wire WARNING: Functional Test CAUTION:   ©...
  • Page 26 Installation AC Wiring  2.5.1 Pre-AC Wiring Requirements CAUTION: WARNING:  2.5.2 AC Wire Size and Overcurrent Protection Info: Inverter Bypass Switch CAUTION: Note ©...
  • Page 27 Installation 2.5.3 Recommended GFCIs (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters) CAUTION: WARNING: 2.5.4 AC Terminal Block Connections (ME2012, ME2512, and ME3112) Info:  Info Info HOT 2 IN HOT 1 OUT HOT 1 IN HOT 2 OUT NEUT IN AC GROUND NEUT OUT (In &...
  • Page 28 Installation 2.5.5 AC Conductor Wiring  WARNING Wiring the Inverter AC Input Info Info   Wiring the Inverter AC Output Info   Wiring the Inverter AC Ground AC Wiring Inspection  ©...
  • Page 29 Installation 2.5.6 AC Wiring Confi guration  Table 2-3, AC Input/Output Wiring Confi gurations SI/SO (30A) SI/SO (60A) SI/DO DI/SO DI/DO Single In/ Single In/ Single In/ Dual In/ Dual In/ Single Out Single Out Dual Out Single Out Dual Out AC Source Required Reason to...
  • Page 30 Installation neutral is typically not connected to ground in the main panel. Maximum 30-amp breaker (single pole) required to inverter AC input Figure 2-9, AC Wiring for Single In – Single Out (30A) Confi gurations ©...
  • Page 31 Installation neutral is typically not connected to ground in the main panel. Maximum 60-amp breaker (single pole) required to inverter AC input Figure 2-10, AC Wiring for Single In – Single Out (60A) Confi gurations ©...
  • Page 32 Installation Has optional 15-amp or 20- amp branch-rated circuit breakers (on side of unit). neutral is typically not connected to ground in the main panel. Maximum breaker size required to inverter AC input depends on model used. ME2012-15B: 45-amp breaker (single pole);...
  • Page 33 Installation neutral is typically not connected to ground in the main panel. Maximum 30-amp breaker (double pole) required to inverter AC input Figure 2-12, AC Wiring for Dual In – Single Out Confi gurations ©...
  • Page 34 Installation neutral is typically not connected to ground in the main panel. Maximum 30-amp breaker (double pole) required to inverter AC input Figure 2-13, AC Wiring for Dual In – Dual Out Confi gurations ©...
  • Page 35 Installation Grounding Inverters  must  2.6.1 Equipment Grounding CAUTION: AC Side DC Side Table 2-4, Equipment Grounding Conductor Sizing Rating of Overcurrent Minimum Size of Copper Device Ground Wire ©...
  • Page 36 Installation 2.6.2 Grounding on Boats Ensure a Safe Ground Connection Preventing the Risk of Corrosion ABYC Inverter/Charger Grounding Requirements • DC Grounding Connections: • AC Grounding Connections: Note ©...
  • Page 37 Installation 2.6.3 Neutral to Safety Ground Bonding  WARNING:   Figure 2-14, Neutral-to-Ground Figure 2-15, Neutral-to-Ground Connection (Inverter Mode) Connection (Standby Mode) ©...

  • Page 38: Final Inspection

    Installation 2.6.4 Connecting a Large DC Ground Wire WARNING: Note: Figure 2-16, Connecting a Large DC Ground Wire Inverter Notifi cation Requirements  WARNING This electrical system is equipped with an Automatic Generator Starting (AGS) device and/or an inverter. Disconnect all AC and DC power to the AGS and/or inverter before performing any service to the electrical system.
  • Page 39 Installation Functional Test CAUTION:  Info:  Figure 2-18, AC Voltage Checks ©...

  • Page 40: Operation

    Operation 3.0 Operation Inverter Mode  Inverter OFF  Searching    Info: Inverting    AC Hot (optional) AC HOT 2 OUT Transfer Relay AC HOT 2 IN AC HOT 1 OUT AC HOT 1 IN (optional) CB1 (30A) AC NEUTRAL OUT AC NEUTRAL IN...

  • Page 41: Battery Charging

    Operation Standby Mode  AC Hot (optional) AC HOT 2 OUT Transfer Relay AC HOT 2 IN AC HOT 1 OUT AC HOT 1 IN (optional) CB1 (30A) AC NEUTRAL OUT AC NEUTRAL IN AC GROUND Neutral-Ground Transfer Relay DC NEGATIVE DC POSITIVE FET Bridge Power Transformer...
  • Page 42 Operation • Bulk Charging: • Absorb Charging:    • Float Charging:       • Full Charge (Battery Saver™ mode):   Info: Voltage Time Absorb Current Time Figure 3-3, Automatic 4-Stage Charging Graph ©...

  • Page 43: Battery Temperature Sensor Operation

    Operation Transfer Time Info: Battery Temperature Sensor Operation    Info: Temperature Compensation using BTS 12VDC units +0.75V +0.6V +0.45V no BTS +0.3V connected +0.15V No Change -0.15V -0.3V -0.45V -0.6V -0.75V 104F 113F 122F Temperature reading from BTS Figure 3-4, BTS Temperature to Charge Voltage Change ©...
  • Page 44 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 ME2012 ME2512 ME3112 ©...
  • Page 45 Operation Inverter Startup Power ON/OFF Switch  WARNING:  Status LED Indicator • • Slow fl ash  • Medium fl ash • Fast Flash  • Figure 3-5, Power Switch and Status Indicator ©...

  • Page 46: Factory Default Values

    Operation Factory Default Values www.SensataPower.com • Shore Max/Input Amps: • Search Watts: • LowBattCutOut: • Batt AmpHrs/Absorption Time: • Battery Type: • Charge Rate: • VAC Dropout: Table 3-2, Inverter/Charger Default Values Adjustable Settings Default Values ©...
  • Page 47 Operation Inverter Fan Operation  Info: 3.10 Using a Remote with the ME Series Inverter Note: Table 3-3, Inverter Compatibility Level Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 (L1) (L2) (L3) ME2012 (-xxB) ME2512 ME3112  Note: ©...

  • Page 48: 4.0 Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting 4.0 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Recommended Inverter and Battery Care WARNING:   Storage for Mobile Installations   WARNING:  Troubleshooting Table 4-1, Basic Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Recommended Solution ©...
  • Page 49 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Symptom Possible Cause Recommended Solution     ©...
  • Page 50 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Resetting the Inverter CAUTION: 4.4.1 Performing an Inverter Reset    Info:  Figure 4-1, Performing an Inverter Reset 4.4.2 Performing a Power Reset CAUTION:  Info: ©...

  • Page 51: 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 ME2012 (-15B, -20B) ME2512 ME3112 Inverter Specifi cations   Charger Specifi cations  General Features and Capabilities Environmental Specifi cations Physical Specifi...

  • Page 52: Optional Equipment And Accessories

    Appendix A – Specifi cations and Optional Equipment A-2 Optional Equipment and Accessories Smart Battery Combiner  Remote Switch Adapters Basic Remote Control Advanced Remote Control   Auto Generator Start Controller  Battery Monitor Kit Fuse Block/Fuses ©...

  • Page 53: Appendix B - Battery Information

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

  • Page 54: 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 ÷ 7) = total power 2.
  • Page 55 Appendix B – Battery Information B-6 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 56 Appendix B – Battery Information to 12 VDC String inverter 12 VDC (12 VDC @ 100 AH) (total capacity battery = 100 AH) (100 AH) 12-volt battery bank (one string of one 12-volt battery) to 12 VDC Series String 6 VDC 6 VDC inverter battery...

  • Page 57: Appendix C - Power Consumption & Output Waveforms

    Appendix C – Power Consumption & Output Waveforms Appendix C – Power Consumption & Output Waveforms Appliances and Run Time  Info Table C-1, Typical Appliance Power Consumption Device Load Device Load Device Load Output Waveform • Modifi ed Sine Wave ...

  • Page 58: Appendix D - Inverter/Charger Terminology

    Appendix D – Inverter/Charger Terminology Appendix D – Inverter/Charger Terminology Absorbtion 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) •...
  • Page 59 Appendix D – Inverter/Charger Terminology 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 • Parallel Stratifi...
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  • Page 62 Magnum Energy Products Manufactured by: Sensata Technologies Web: www.Magnum-Dimensions.com • • •• • • • • Sensata • • • • •• • • • • Technologies ME Series Owner's Manual (PN: 64-0002 Rev E)

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Magnum energy me2012Magnumenergy me2512Magnum energy me3112Magnum energy me2012-15bMagnum energy me2012-20b

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