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  • Page 1 MPX Series Extension Kit Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Since the use of this manual and the conditions or methods of installation, operation, use, and maintenance of the MPX Series Extension Kit is beyond the control of Sensata Technologies, Inc. Therefore, this company does not assume responsibility and expressly disclaims liability for loss, damage, or expense whether direct, indirect, consequential or incidental that may arise out of or be any way connected with such installation, operation, use, or maintenance.

  • Page 3: Safety Information

    Both the input and output conductors are isolated from the enclosure and each other. System grounding, if required, is the responsibility of the system installer and must comply with local and national electrical codes and standards. Page ii © 2020 Sensata Technologies...
  • Page 4 To prevent a spark at the battery and reduce the chance of explosion, always connect the cables to the batteries fi rst. Then connect the cables to the inverter. • Never charge a frozen battery. © 2020 Sensata Technologies Page iii...

  • Page 5: Consignes De Sécurité Importantes

    La terre du système, si nécessaire, est de la responsabilité de l’installateur du système et doit se conformer à des codes locaux et nationaux et les normes électriques. Reportez-vous aux. Page iv © 2020 Sensata Technologies...
  • Page 6 Our empêcher une étincelle à la batterie et réduire la possibilité de l’explosion, reliez toujours les câbles au rst de fi de batteries. • Reliez alors les câbles à l’inverseur. Ne chargez jamais une batterie congelée. © 2020 Sensata Technologies Page v...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    2.5 Attaching Labels and Covers ..................51 List of Tables Table 1-1, MPX AC Wire Kit Part Numbers ................. 2 Table 1-2, MPX Models ....................3 Table 1-3, DC 2/0 Battery Cable Lengths ................3 © 2020 Sensata Technologies Page vi...
  • Page 8 Figure 2-26, Attaching the MP Enclosure Cover ..............52 Figure 2-27, Attaching the MPX Cover ................53 Figure 2-28, Attaching the Router Cover ................54 Figure 2-29, Attaching the Exterior Labels MPSL/MPSH ............55 Figure 2-30, Attaching the Exterior Labels MPDH ..............56 © 2020 Sensata Technologies Page vii...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Carefully remove the MPX from its shipping container and inspect all contents. Verify the below items are included. Contact your authorized Magnum Energy dealer or Sensata Technologies if anything is missing. Save your proof-of-purchase as a record of your ownership (needed for in- warranty service).

  • Page 10: Table 1-1, Mpx Ac Wire Kit Part Numbers

    #10 AWG Green (38”) #10 AWG Green (38”) #10 AWG Green (48”) * this wire is longer than needed to allow at least 7” to be cut and used for connecting to the inverter AC input breakers © 2020 Sensata Technologies Page 2...

  • Page 11: Mpx Models

    MPXD-30D-L 39.00” 26.75” MPXD-30D-R 14.75” 24.25” MPXS-60S on left side (MPXS-60S-L) MPXS-60S on right side (MPXS-60S-R) MS4024 MS4024 MS4024 MS4024 NVERTER NVERTER NVERTER NVERTER MPXS-60S-L MPXS-60S-R MPSL-60S MPSL-60S Figure 1-3, MPX-60S Installation Confi gurations Page 3 © 2020 Sensata Technologies...

  • Page 12: Figure 1-4, Mpxs-30D Installation Confi Gurations

    NVERTER MPXS-30D-L MPXS-30D-R MPSH-30D Figure 1-4, MPXS-30D Installation Confi gurations MPXD-30D on both sides (MPXD-30D-L & MPXD-30D-R) MS-PAE MS-PAE MS-PAE MS-PAE NVERTER NVERTER NVERTER NVERTER MPXD-30D-L MPXD-30D-R MPDH-30D Figure 1-5, MPXD-30D Installation Confi guration © 2020 Sensata Technologies Page 4...

  • Page 13: Installation

    4/0 AWG (for the 250-amp breaker), or 2/0 AWG (for the 175-amp breaker). If a cable smaller than these are used, an appropriately sized fuse must be installed to provide overcurrent protection to this smaller cable. Page 5 © 2020 Sensata Technologies...

  • Page 14: Figure 2-1, Mpx Series Dimensions And Knockout Locations/Sizes

    1/16" 15/64" BOTTOM VIEW 15/64" 1/16" ONDUIT NOCKOUTS A = ½" and ¾" (x6) B = ¾" and 1" (x6) C = 1½" and 2" (x4) Figure 2-1, MPX Series Dimensions and Knockout Locations/Sizes © 2020 Sensata Technologies Page 6...

  • Page 15: Conduit Knockouts

    MPX (see also Figure 2-4). Router bracket * The router and bracket are only used if inverters are to be parallel stacked. Figure 2-3, Removing MPX Knockouts Figure 2-4, MPX with Router Bracket Page 7 © 2020 Sensata Technologies...

  • Page 16: Attaching The Mpx To The Mp Enclosure

    2. Hang the MP enclosure and attached MPX onto the eight bolts using each unit’s keyhole slots (see Figure 2-6). 3. Tighten the bolts to secure the MP enclosure and MPX onto the backplate/wall. Figure 2-6, Mounting the MPX to a Backplate/Wall © 2020 Sensata Technologies Page 8...

  • Page 17: Installing The Padlock Attachments

    Figure 2-7. Front Cover of MP Enclosure Padlock Attachment (DC Disconnect) 6-32 X 3/16”, pan-head, Phillips drive screws (x4) Figure 2-7, Mounting Padlock Attachment to Front Cover Page 9 © 2020 Sensata Technologies...

  • Page 18: Figure 2-8A, Mounting Padlock Attachment To A Single Ac Breaker

    (C) into the slot at the top of the breaker. 4. The breaker is ready to install in the MP enclosure. Figure 2-8a, Mounting Padlock Figure 2-8b, Mounting Padlock Attachment to a Single AC Breaker Attachment to a Dual AC Breaker © 2020 Sensata Technologies Page 10...

  • Page 19: Attaching The Breakers

    Section 2.2. torx Existing torx screws screws (x2) (x2) Remove screws Existing adjacent to new breaker breaker breaker location Figure 2-10, Attaching the Figure 2-9, Removing New DC Breaker Breaker Screws Page 11 © 2020 Sensata Technologies...

  • Page 20: Figure 2-11, Attaching The New Ac Breaker Within A Mp Single Enclosure

    If the fi t and alignment are correct, tighten all Torx screws to secure the new AC breaker. Use four #8-32 x ¼” (T20) Torx screws Figure 2-11, Attaching the New AC Breaker Within a MP Single Enclosure Figure 2-12, Attaching the New AC Breaker Within a MP Dual Enclosure © 2020 Sensata Technologies Page 12...

  • Page 21: Connect And Separate Inverter Ac Wires

    Note: Prior to mounting, connect the AC input and output wires within the new inverter (refer to your inverters owner’s manual), and then route the wiring through the MPX. Figure 2-13, Mounting the Second Inverter on the MPX Page 13 © 2020 Sensata Technologies...

  • Page 22: Attaching The Inverter Hood

    fl ow through the inverter. 1. Screw two bolts/screws halfway into the backplate/wall where the hood will be mounted. 2. Place the inverter hood on these screws, and then tighten securely. © 2020 Sensata Technologies Page 14...

  • Page 23: Figure 2-15, Attaching The Inverter Hood

    Installation Figure 2-15, Attaching the Inverter Hood Figure 2-16, Attaching Multiple Inverter Hoods Page 15 © 2020 Sensata Technologies...

  • Page 24: Attaching The Router Bracket

    MP enclosure. Refer to Figure 2-18 to attach the router to the bracket. Use the four Phillips screws provided to attach the router to the router bracket Figure 2-18, Attaching the Router to the Bracket © 2020 Sensata Technologies Page 16...

  • Page 25: Wiring The Mpx

    300 volts, which allows 120/240V AC inverters to be installed. If installing a 120/240V AC inverter, the installer must also provide wires (both power and communication) with the insulation rated for at least 300 volts. Page 17 © 2020 Sensata Technologies...
  • Page 26 Inverter Disconnect Breaker back on to resume operation, which connects the B+ circuits (with B- circuits already connected). In summary: Ensure all battery negative (B-) circuits are connected before connecting or disconnecting battery positive (B+). © 2020 Sensata Technologies Page 18...

  • Page 27: Figure 2-19, Dc Cable Connections

    DC shunt busbar (bottom) Hex bolt (3/8-16-3/4") Negative (-) battery cable lug Split-lock washer 3/8-16 nut DO NOT place anything between the DC shunt busbar and the negative battery cable lug. Figure 2-19, DC Cable Connections Page 19 © 2020 Sensata Technologies...

  • Page 28: Wiring The Mpxs-30D

    4. Route and attach a white wire from the MP enclosure’s AC NEUTRAL busbar to the AC electrical sub-panel’s Neutral busbar. AC Wiring Inspection After verifying all AC connections are correct — and all AC terminal screws are torqued correctly — replace the covers on the main electrical panel/sub-panel. © 2020 Sensata Technologies Page 20...
  • Page 29 1. Route a DC positive battery cable (red) from the battery bank thru the bottom of the MP enclosure for each inverter. 2. Connect the end of each DC positive battery cable (red) to a DC circuit breaker’s bottom battery positive connection. Page 21 © 2020 Sensata Technologies...
  • Page 30 3. Connect the other end of the extension cable to the RJ-11 connector on the BTS. Connecting the DC Cables from the MP Enclosure to the Battery Bank Once all the wiring is completed, connect the DC cables from the MP enclosure to the battery bank. © 2020 Sensata Technologies Page 22...

  • Page 31: Figure 2-20A, Mpxs-30D / Mpsl-30D Inverter Ac Wiring

    Installation Black Black Green Black Black w/ Stripe White Red w/ Stripe Black Green Black w/ Stripe White Red w/ Stripe Figure 2-20a, MPXS-30D / MPSL-30D Inverter AC Wiring Page 23 © 2020 Sensata Technologies...

  • Page 32: Figure 2-20B, Mpxs-30D / Mpsl-30D External Ac Wiring

    Installation Master Inverter AC Slave 1 Inverter AC INPUT Breaker INPUT Breaker MPSL-30D Enclosure AC Sub-Panel (Inverter Loads) AC Main Panel (AC Source) 120V 120V 240V Figure 2-20b, MPXS-30D / MPSL-30D External AC Wiring © 2020 Sensata Technologies Page 24...

  • Page 33: Figure 2-20C, Mpxs-30D / Mpsl-30D Inverter Dc Wiring

    Installation Black Black Figure 2-20c, MPXS-30D / MPSL-30D Inverter DC Wiring Page 25 © 2020 Sensata Technologies...

  • Page 34: Battery Temperature Sensor

    Terminal (see also Figure 2-20c) BTS extension cable (300V) Battery Temperature Sensor Positive (x2), negative (x2), and ground (x1) cables connected to inverter battery bank Figure 2-20d, MPXS-30D / MPSL-30D Battery Bank DC Wiring © 2020 Sensata Technologies Page 26...

  • Page 35: Figure 2-20E, Mpxs-30D / Mpsl-30D Communication Wiring

    Master (MA) (SL1) Remote Cable (300V) MPXS-30D Stacking Ports P1 P2 Remote Cables Extension Cable (300V) to BTS Comm Ports To MA To Slave 1 inverter inverter Figure 2-20e, MPXS-30D / MPSL-30D Communication Wiring Page 27 © 2020 Sensata Technologies...

  • Page 36: Figure 2-21A, Mpxs-30D / Mpsh-30D Inverter Ac Wiring

    Black w/ Stripe White Red w/ Stripe Black Black Black Black Green Black w/ Stripe White Red w/ Stripe Green Black Red w/ Stripe Black w/ Stripe White Figure 2-21a, MPXS-30D / MPSH-30D Inverter AC Wiring © 2020 Sensata Technologies Page 28...

  • Page 37: Figure 2-21B, Mpxs-30D / Mpsh-30D External Ac Wiring

    Slave 2 Master Inverter AC INPUT Breaker AC INPUT Breaker AC INPUT Breaker MPSH-30D Enclosure AC Sub-Panel (Inverter Loads) AC Main Panel (AC Source) 120V 240V 120V Figure 2-21b, MPXS-30D / MPSH-30D External AC Wiring Page 29 © 2020 Sensata Technologies...

  • Page 38: Figure 2-21C, Mpxs-30D / Mpsh-30D Inverter Dc Wiring

    Installation Black Figure 2-21c, MPXS-30D / MPSH-30D Inverter DC Wiring © 2020 Sensata Technologies Page 30...

  • Page 39: Figure 2-21D, Mpxs-30D / Mpsh-30D Battery Bank Dc Wiring

    BTS extension cable (300V) Connected to DC System Positive (x3), negative (x3), Ground and ground (x1) cables connected to inverter battery bank Battery Temperature Sensor Figure 2-21d, MPXS-30D / MPSH-30D Battery Bank DC Wiring Page 31 © 2020 Sensata Technologies...

  • Page 40: Figure 2-21E, Mpxs-30D / Mpsh-30D Communication Wiring

    Stacking Ports Router MPSH-30D Enclosure Extension Cable (300V) to BTS P1 P2 P3 Comm Ports To MA inverter To Slave 2 inverter To Slave 1 inverter Remote Cables Figure 2-21e, MPXS-30D / MPSH-30D Communication Wiring © 2020 Sensata Technologies Page 32...

  • Page 41: Wiring The Mpxs-60S

    2. Route and attach a white wire w/black stripe from the MP enclosure’s AC NEUTRAL busbar to HOT 2/LEG 2 inverter’s AC NEUTRAL terminal. LEG 1 AC Output Wiring The LEG 1 AC output wiring is shown in the MP enclosure owner’s manual. Page 33 © 2020 Sensata Technologies...

  • Page 42: Figure 2-22A, Inverter Ac Input And Output Wiring Diagram

    4. Route and attach a white wire from the MP enclosure’s AC NEUTRAL busbar to the AC electrical sub-panel’s Neutral busbar. AC Wiring Inspection After verifying all AC connections are correct, and all AC terminal screws are torqued correctly, replace the covers on the main electrical panel/sub-panel. © 2020 Sensata Technologies Page 34...
  • Page 43 If the positive (+) terminal of the battery is connected to the negative (–) busbar of the MP enclosure and vice versa, severe damage will result. Ensure the cables are color-coded to avoid polarity confusion. Page 35 © 2020 Sensata Technologies...
  • Page 44 Connecting the DC Cables from the MP Enclosure to the Battery Bank Once all the wiring (AC, DC, and Comm) is completed, connect the DC cables from the MP enclosure to the battery bank. © 2020 Sensata Technologies Page 36...

  • Page 45: Figure 2-23A, Mpxs-60S / Mpsl-60S Inverter Ac Wiring

    Installation White Green Black Black Black w/Stripe White w/Stripe Green White White w/Stripe Red w/Stripe Figure 2-23a, MPXS-60S / MPSL-60S Inverter AC Wiring Page 37 © 2020 Sensata Technologies...

  • Page 46: Figure 2-23B, Mpxs-60S / Mpsl-60S External Ac Wiring

    Installation MPSL-60S Enclosure AC Sub-Panel (Inverter Loads) AC Main Panel (AC Source) 240V 120V 120V Figure 2-23b, MPXS-60S / MPSL-60S External AC Wiring © 2020 Sensata Technologies Page 38...

  • Page 47: Figure 2-23C, Mpxs-60S / Mpsl-60S Inverter Dc Wiring

    Installation Black Figure 2-23c, MPXS-60S / MPSL-60S Inverter DC Wiring Page 39 © 2020 Sensata Technologies...

  • Page 48: Battery Temperature Sensors

    BTS port (see also Figure 2-23e) Connected to DC System Ground Positive (x2), negative (x2), and Battery Temperature Sensors ground (x1) cables connected to inverter battery bank Figure 2-23d, MPXS-60S / MPSL-60S Battery Bank DC Wiring © 2020 Sensata Technologies Page 40...

  • Page 49: Figure 2-23E, Mpxs-60S / Mpsl-60S Communication Wiring

    NOTE: A router may be used instead of two remotes if the settings on both inverters are identical. Extension Cables (300V) to BTS’s BTS 1 BTS 2 Figure 2-23e, MPXS-60S / MPSL-60S Communication Wiring Page 41 © 2020 Sensata Technologies...

  • Page 50: Wiring The Mpxd-30D

    4. Route and attach a white wire from the left MP enclosure’s AC NEUTRAL busbar to the AC electrical sub-panel’s Neutral busbar. AC Wiring Inspection After verifying all AC connections are correct and all AC terminal screws are torqued correctly, replace the covers on the main electrical panel/sub-panel. © 2020 Sensata Technologies Page 42...
  • Page 51 1. Route a DC positive battery cable (red) from the battery bank through the bottom of the MP enclosure for each inverter. 2. Connect the end of the DC positive battery cable (red) to the DC circuit breaker’s bottom battery positive connection. Page 43 © 2020 Sensata Technologies...
  • Page 52 3. Connect the other end of the extension cable to the RJ-11 connector on a BTS (connected to the battery bank). Connecting the DC Cables from the MP Enclosure to the Battery Bank Once all the wiring is completed, connect the DC cables from the MP enclosure to the battery bank. © 2020 Sensata Technologies Page 44...

  • Page 53: Figure 2-24A.1, Mpxd-30D / Mpdh-30D Inverter Ac Wiring

    Green Red w/ Stripe Black w/ Stripe White Green Black White Black w/ Stripe Red w/ Stripe Green Black White Black w/ Stripe Red w/ Stripe Figure 2-24a.1, MPXD-30D / MPDH-30D Inverter AC Wiring Page 45 © 2020 Sensata Technologies...

  • Page 54: Figure 2-24A.2, Mpxd-30D / Mpdh-30D Inverter Ac Wiring (Closeup)

    Installation Green Black White Black w/stripe Red w/stripe Figure 2-24a.2, MPXD-30D / MPDH-30D Inverter AC Wiring (Closeup) © 2020 Sensata Technologies Page 46...

  • Page 55: Figure 2-24B, Mpxd-30D / Mpdh-30D External Ac Wiring

    Installation MPDH-30D Enclosure (AC side) AC Main Panel (AC Source) AC Sub-Panel (Inverter Loads) 240V 120V 120V Figure 2-24b, MPXD-30D / MPDH-30D External AC Wiring Page 47 © 2020 Sensata Technologies...

  • Page 56: Figure 2-24C, Mpxd-30D / Mpdh-30D Inverter Dc Wiring

    Installation Black Black Black Black Figure 2-24c, MPXD-30D / MPDH-30D Inverter DC Wiring © 2020 Sensata Technologies Page 48...

  • Page 57: Battery Temperature Sensor

    Positive (x4), negative (x4), and Connected to BTS extension ground (x1) cables DC System (300V) cable connected to Ground inverter battery bank Battery Temperature Sensor Figure 2-24d, MPXD-30D / MPDH-3D Battery Bank DC Wiring Page 49 © 2020 Sensata Technologies...

  • Page 58: Figure 2-24E, Mpxd-30D / Mpdh-30D Communication Wiring

    Installation Figure 2-24e, MPXD-30D / MPDH-30D Communication Wiring © 2020 Sensata Technologies Page 50...

  • Page 59: Installation Checklist

    Connection of DC Breaker” label affi xes to the top of the new DC breaker. The “Bottom Connection of DC Breaker” label affi xes to the bottom of the new DC breaker. Refer to Figure 2-25 for proper placement of both labels. Figure 2-25, Attaching the Interior DC Labels Page 51 © 2020 Sensata Technologies...

  • Page 60: Figure 2-26, Attaching The Mp Enclosure Cover

    MP Enclosure - Use the supplied screws and washers to secure the MP enclosure’s cover (see Figure 2-26). NOTE: Use #10-32 Star washers (x8), ⅜ and #10-32 x ” T25 Torx Drive screws (x8) Figure 2-26, Attaching the MP Enclosure Cover © 2020 Sensata Technologies Page 52...

  • Page 61: Figure 2-27, Attaching The Mpx Cover

    MPX extension’s cover (see Figure 2-27). NOTE: Use the #10-32 Star washers (x4) and #10-32 x 3/8” T25 Torx Drive screws (x4) you removed in Section 2.1.1 Figure 2-27, Attaching the MPX Cover Page 53 © 2020 Sensata Technologies...

  • Page 62: Figure 2-28, Attaching The Router Cover

    Router - Use the supplied screws and washers (x2) to secure the router’s cover (see Figure 2-28). NOTE: Use the supplied #8 x 3/4" Phillips drive flat head screws (x2) to secure the router cover Figure 2-28, Attaching the Router Cover © 2020 Sensata Technologies Page 54...

  • Page 63: Figure 2-29, Attaching The Exterior Labels Mpsl/Mpsh

    Installation SLAVE 1 INVERTER MASTER INVERTER INVERTER DC DISCONNECT WITCH NVERT SLAVE 1 INVERTER MASTER INVERTER INVERTER AC INPUT WITCH HARGE THRU MASTER SLAVE 1 INVERTER INVERTER Figure 2-29, Attaching the Exterior Labels MPSL/MPSH Page 55 © 2020 Sensata Technologies...

  • Page 64: Figure 2-30, Attaching The Exterior Labels Mpdh

    Installation Figure 2-30, Attaching the Exterior Labels MPDH © 2020 Sensata Technologies Page 56...
  • Page 65 Page 57 © 2020 Sensata Technologies...
  • Page 66 Magnum Energy Products Manufactured by: Sensata Technologies www.Magnum-Dimensions.com MPX Owner’s Manual (PN: 64-0051 Rev C)

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