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Vetus Combi-Gamma COMBI1512 Operation And Installation Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operation manual installation instructions ENGLISH Inverter - Battery charger COMBI1512 COMBI1524 COMBI3012 COMBI3024 Combi-Gamma C o pyright © 20 10 Ve tu s n .v. Sc h i ed a m H o l l a n d...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction Specification Dimensions Chapter 1 Installation 1.1 Box Contents 1.2 Location 1.3 Requirements 1.4 Connection of Battery Cables 1.5 Connection of AC Cabling 1.6 Optional Connections 1.7 Grounding 1.8 Remote Control Panel (RCP-4) Chapter 2 Settings 2.1 Four Control Modes Applicatioin MODE 1: AC Power as Priority Support MODE 2: Inverter as Priority Support MODE 3: Green Power as Priority Support...
  • Page 3 Chapter 4 User Constants 4.1 Structure of User Constants 4.2 Operation Flow Chapter 5 Constants List U Group: Monitor A Group: Initialize B Group: General C Group: Inverter D Group: Charger E Group: Aux-Relay F Group: Solar Charger O Group: Operator Chapter 6 Programming Constants A Group: Initialize B Group: General...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Introduction General • Multi-functional Feature The “Combi-Gamma” is a powerful true sine wave inverter, a sophisticated battery char- ger that features adaptive charge technology and a high-speed AC Auto Transfer Switch (ATS) in a single compact enclosure. Besides these primary functions, however, the Combi-Gamma has several advanced features that provide a range of new applications as outlined below: •...
  • Page 5 is completely recharged. • Preventing damage due to excessive gassing: The Battery Safe Mode If, in order to quickly charge a battery, a high charge current in combination with a high absorption voltage has been chosen. The “Combi-Gamma” will prevent damage due to excessive gassing by automatically limiting the rate of voltage increase once the gas- sing voltage has been reached.

  • Page 6: Specification

    Specification MODEL 12 Volt System COMBI1512 COMBI3012 24 Volt System COMBI1524 COMBI3024 GENERAL Ventilation Forced cooling Forced cooling Temperature – Operation – 20°C ~ +70°C – 20°C ~ +70°C – Storage – 25°C ~ +80°C – 25°C ~ +80°C Protection a.
  • Page 7 CHARGER Input Voltage Range (VAC) 200 ~ 250 VAC Input Frequency 45 – 55Hz / 55-65 Hz Power Factor Charge Characteristic 4-stage adaptive / Bulk-Absorption - Float - Equalize Maximum DC Voltage Ripple (Vrms) < 1.25 V Charge Current House Battery (A) 70A / 40A 140A / 70A Charge Current Starter Battery (A)

  • Page 8: Dimensions

    Dimensions COMBI1512 / COMBI1524 Unit: mm (inches) 332 (13 ") 312 (12 ") FLOAT ABSOR BULK AC IN CHARGER BATTERY INVERTER AC OUT POWER DSPL COM. ERR. MODE MODE COM. ERR. STOP MODE MODE SOLAR SOLAR PANEL CHARGER REMOTE ø 8 "...
  • Page 9 COMBI3012 / COMBI3024 Unit: mm (inches) 332 (13 ") 312 (12 ") FLOAT ABSOR BULK AC IN CHARGER BATTERY INVERTER AC OUT POWER DSPL MODE MODE COM. ERR. COM. ERR. STOP MODE MODE SOLAR SOLAR PANEL CHARGER REMOTE ø 8 "...

  • Page 10: Chapter 1 Installation

    Chapter 1 Installation This product should be installed by a qualified electrician. 1.1 Box Contents • Combi Gamma • Box Containing connection items, ie: • KTS battery connector(s). • CEE-form 230V connector • 230VAC AC-in cable with connector. 1.2 Location The product must be installed in a dry and well-ventilated area, as close as possible to bat- teries.

  • Page 11: Connection Of Battery Cables

    1.4 Connection of Battery Cables In order to fully utilize the full capacity of the product, batteries with sufficient capacity and battery cables with sufficient cross section should be used, please see table: Model COMBI1512 COMBI1524 COMBI3012 COMBI3024 Item Recommended battery capacity (Ah)

  • Page 12: Optional Connections

    1.6 Optional Connections A number of operational connections are possible at the black connection box at the bot- tom of the unit. Please remove the two screw to make them visible: 1.6.1 Second Battery The “Combi-Gamma” has a connection for charging a starter battery. For connection, see page 24.

  • Page 13: Grounding

    1.6.6 3-Phase Operation The product can also be used in a 3-phase system, see page 28. The batteries must be connected in accordance with page 26. The following condition conditions should be complied with in the case of 3-1phase operation: Only identical models should be used.

  • Page 14: Chapter 2 Settings

    Chapter 2 Settings 2.1 Four Control Modes Applications MODE 1: AC Power as Priority Support INVERTER Mode: • When AC IN=0 A, AC OUT load is completely supplied by INVERTER. It goes to the inverter mode. Grid,Shore,Generator Load Power AC IN AC OUT ATS OFF Battery...
  • Page 15 Power Control Mode (b) • Now some small loads are switched on and load increase to 3A. Only 5-3=2A is left to charge the batteries and charge current is reduced to about 30A. Note : Shore current is automatically limited to 5A and the AC input circuit breaker will not trip! Shore Power Load...

  • Page 16: Mode 2: Inverter As Priority Support

    Load Support Mode • And now the other load adds and switches on and the current increases to 11A. This is where Load Support is needed. • The bidirectional converter starts operating as inverter to add 6A to the 5A that is avail- able from the shore-side: Total 6+5=11A, and no overload on the AC supply.
  • Page 17 Power Control Mode: • When AC IN power is ready, INVERTER is active and battery is about to be exhausted, battery voltage is lower than B2-10 voltage value and longer than the second time set in B2-11, ATS will be switched on to ensure AC OUT to continuously the load. At the moment, AC OUT will be supplied by AC IN power.

  • Page 18: Mode 3: Green Power As Priority Support

    “INVERTER Mode” Repeat • When the battery voltage is higher than B2-12 voltage value and longer than second time set in B2-15, inverter mode takes priority to supply voltage to AC OUT again for load consumption. Shore Power Load Ready AC IN AC OUT ATS OFF...
  • Page 19 Power Control Mode • When AC IN power is ready, INVERTER is active and battery voltage is lower than B2-14 voltage value and longer than the second time set in B2-15, ATS will be switched on to ensure AC OUT to continuously supply the load. At the moment, AC OUT will be sup- plied by AC IN power.

  • Page 20: Mode 4: Ac Power Charge

    “INVERTER Mode” Repeat • When the battery is recharged by other renewable energy source, battery voltage is higher than B2-14 voltage value and longer than second time set in B2-15, inverter mode takes priority to supply voltage to AC OUT again for load consumption. Shore Power Load Ready...
  • Page 21 • When AC IN power is off, all the functions of ATS, AC CHARGER and INVERTER will be disabled. Shore Power Load OFF AC IN AC OUT ATS OFF AC Charger Battery Battery charger / inverter COMBI-GAMMA 090138.02...

  • Page 22: Chapter 3 Display And Wiring

    Chapter 3 Display and wiring 3.1 Upper-Front Panel Display Push Buttons Push buttons Name Description RUN/STOP Combi-Gamma RUN/STOP key MODE 1 AC Power as Priority Support Before changing from one mode to MODE 2 INVERTER as Priority Support another, it has to stop running and be in MODE 3 Green Power as Priority Support STOP mode...

  • Page 23: Led Indicators

    When all the keys are not pressed at all for a certain time (O1-02), the display goes to idle mode. Once any key is pressed, the display will return to the LCD monitor selection value set in constant O1-01. When all the keys are not pressed at all for a certain time (O2-09) the LCD Display and all the LED indicators, except the RUN/STOP indicator, will be switched off.

  • Page 24: Bottom Panel Connection

    3.2 Bottom Panel Connection Connections / Lower-Front side PORT A (IN) Connections for parallel power/3-phase power PORT B (OUT) Connections for parallel power/3-phase power PORT C (EXT) Connections for external solar/wind modules CHARGE Connecting terminal for starting battery of 4A BTS (Battery temp.

  • Page 25: Battery Connection

    The COMBI 3000 W - 12 V requires that Fuse both battery connection points are to Alternator be connected to the battery! Starter motor Battery Type Continuous power P30 power Efficiency Fuse COMBI1512 1500W 1950W 82-84% 200A COMBI1524 1500W 1950W 82-84% 125A COMBI3012 3000W...
  • Page 26 3.3.1 Star Connection Schematic Battery Connection AC INPUT AC INPUT AC INPUT BREAKER BREAKER BREAKER PORT A PORT B PORT C PORT A PORT B PORT C PORT A PORT B PORT C REMOTE REMOTE REMOTE (IN) (OUT) (EXT) (IN) (OUT) (EXT) (IN)

  • Page 27: Parallel Connection Schematic

    3.4 Parallel Connection Schematic Battery charger / inverter COMBI-GAMMA 090138.02...
  • Page 28 3.5 3-Phase Connection Schematic MASTER FOLLOWER 1 FOLLOWER 2 3-Phase Box 3-Phase Box 3-Phase Box AC INPUT AC INPUT AC INPUT BREAKER BREAKER BREAKER PORT A PORT B PORT C PORT A PORT B PORT C PORT A PORT B PORT C REMOTE REMOTE...
  • Page 29 Battery charger / inverter COMBI-GAMMA 090138.02...

  • Page 30: Chapter 4 User Constants

    Chapter 4 User Constants There are four “Macro Function” under the main menu of the “Combi-Gamma” and they are “Op- eration”, “Initialize”, “Programming” and “Modified Constants”. The functions and their contents are as below. Function Content “Combi-Gamma” can monitor AC IN voltage and current, AC OUT voltage and current, Operation battery voltage, battery current and ripple voltage in charging and discharging battery and other extension modules status.

  • Page 31: Structure Of User Constants

    4.1 The following is the structure of user constants. Parameter Tree GROUP Function Parameters MENU Operation Monitor U1-01 AC IN Voltage U1-02 AC IN Current U1-03 AC OUT Voltage U1-04 AC OUT Current U1-05 Battery Voltage U1-06 Battery RippleVolt U1-07 Battery Current U1-08 Control Mode U1-09 Operation Status U1-10 Aux-Relay Status...
  • Page 32 B2-16 MODE 3:BatHi?V ATSOFF B2-17 MODE 3:BatHi?S ATSOFF B2-18 MODE: 1: ACIN Current Lmt B2-19 MODE: 2: ACIN Current Lmt B2-20 MODE: 3: ACIN Current Lmt B2-21 MODE: 4: ACIN Current Lmt Parallel System B3-01 Number of Slave 2-3 Phase B4-01 2-3 Phase Connection B4-02 2-3 Phase Master B4-03 2-3 Phase Type...
  • Page 33 E3-01 Load Higher than ? A E3-02 Load Higher for ?sec E3-03 Udc Lower than ? V E3-04 Udc Lower for ? sec Set Aux-Relay2 ON E3-05 Udc Higher than ? V E3-06 Udc Higher for ? sec E3-07 Not Charge for ? sec E3-08 Fan On for ? sec E3-09 When bulk protection E3-10 System Fault Occurs...

  • Page 34: Operation Flow

    E7-01 Aux1 Usage Select Aux-Relay 1 Option E7-02 Aux1 Invert Select E7-03 Aux1 notSwitchOff T E8-01 Aux2 Usage Select Aux-Relay 2 Option E8-02 Aux2 Invert Select E8-03 Aux2 notSwitchOff T E9-01 Aux3 Usage Select Aux-Relay 3 Option E9-02 Aux3 Invert Select E9-03 Aux3 notSwitchOff T F1-01 Solar Charger Enable Solar Charger...
  • Page 35 �uic� Return Main Menu-Programming ME�� GRO�P Function Parameter� Parameter E�it MODE 2 MODE 2 MODE 2 MODE PROG PROG PROG E��ER E��ER E��ER E��ER *** Main Menu *** Group B Function B1 Output Frequency B1-01=0 *** Programming General Output Frequency 50Hz 50Hz D�P�...
  • Page 36 Main Menu � Programing - Function B1 - B1-01 ME�� GRO�P Function Parameters Parameter Edit *** Main Menu *** Operation DSP� *** Main Menu *** Initialize DSP� E�TER E�TER E�TER E�TER E�TER *** Main Menu *** Group B Function B1 Output Frequency B1-01 = 0 *** Programming...
  • Page 37 Main Menu � Programing - Function B3 - B3-01 MEN� GRO�P Function Parameters Parameter Edit *** Main Menu *** Operation DSP� *** Main Menu *** Initialize DSP� ENTER ENTER *** Main Menu *** Group B Function B1 Programming General Output Frequency DSP�...
  • Page 38 Main Menu � Programing - Function C1 - C1-01 ME�� GRO�P Function Parameters Parameter Edit *** Main Menu *** Operation DSPL *** Main Menu *** Initialize DSPL E��ER *** Main Menu *** Group B Programming General DSPL E��ER E��ER E��ER Group C Inverter Out Voltage Inverter Out Voltage...
  • Page 39 Main Menu � Programing - Group E - Function E1 - E1-01 MENU GROUP Function Parameters Parameter Edit *** Main Menu *** Operation DSPL *** Main Menu *** Initialize DSPL EN�ER *** Main Menu *** Group B Programming General DSPL Group C Inverter Group D...
  • Page 40 Main Menu � Programing - Function F1 - F1-01 MEN� GRO�P Function Parameters Parameter Edit *** Main Menu *** Operation DSP� *** Main Menu *** Initialize DSP� EN�ER *** Main Menu *** Group B Programming General DSP� EN�ER EN�ER EN�ER Group C Solar Charger Enable F1-01 = 0 ***...
  • Page 41 Main Menu � Programing - Group O - Function O1 - O1-01 ME�� GRO�P Function Parameters Parameter Edit *** Main Menu *** Operation DSP� *** Main Menu *** Initialize DSP� E�TER E�TER E�TER E�TER E�TER *** Main Menu *** Group B Function O1 Power-On Monitor Sel O1-01 = 4 ***...

  • Page 42: Chapter 5 Constants List

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  • Page 43: A Group: Initialize

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  • Page 44: C Group: Inverter

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  • Page 45: E Group: Aux-Relay

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  • Page 46 Battery charger / inverter COMBI-GAMMA 090138.02...
  • Page 47 Battery charger / inverter COMBI-GAMMA 090138.02...
  • Page 48 Battery charger / inverter COMBI-GAMMA 090138.02...
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  • Page 50: F Group: Solar Charger

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  • Page 51 NOTE 1: Operation Status U1-09 = 09 = X X X X X X X X X X X X Fault: 0 = OK 1 = Fault Udc ripple: RUN/STOP: 0 = OK 0 = STOP Inverter: 1 = Udc-ripple 1 = RUN 0 = OFF Pre-alarm...
  • Page 52 Battery charger / inverter COMBI-GAMMA 090138.02...

  • Page 53: Chapter 6 Programming Constants

    Chapter 6 Programming Constants A Group (Initialize): A1 Group (Initialize) A1-01: Access level • Use constant A1-01 to select the user constant access level. This level determines which user constants can be changed and displayed. Setting Function This setting allows the “operation” and “initialize” to be changed or displayed. A1-01=0 Use this setting to prevent user constant settings from being changed.

  • Page 54: B Group: General

    A1-04: Init Password 1 • This constant is reserved for the factory to test and set the functions. • Users are not allowed to set this constant. Lock the constants setting (A1-01=1) Finish setting all the programmable parameters to the desired values. Change A1-01=0 (Operation only), factory setting is A1-01=1 (Constant set).

  • Page 55: B Group: General

    B2 Group (Auto Transfer Switch) B2-01: AC IN Low Disconnect • Use constant B2-01 to determine the AC IN voltage below which level the ATS (Auto Transfer Switch) will switch off. • This voltage level will always lie below the AC IN Low Connect (B2-02) level.
  • Page 56 Note: With Load Support enabled, there is a minimum value for the AC input current limit. Please see the note at Load Support (page 60). B2-06: AC IN Waveform Check • Use constant B2-06 to enable/disable the fast detection of input voltage wave shape. Setting Function •...
  • Page 57 • The effective AC input current limit depends on the load history. When the load is lower than the AC IN Current Limit (B2-05), the effective AC input current limit is also lower but slightly above the load. B2-09=1 • When the load increase, the effective current limit also increases with a delay.
  • Page 58 • When the battery charger slowly reaches a certain level, this means the battery will be fully charged soon and the ATS will be switched off for the INVERTER to take over the ongoing supply to AC OUT for load. •...
  • Page 59 B3 Group (Parallel System) B3-01: Number of Slaves • A parallel system is built with 1 master and up to 4 slaves with this setting, one can spec- ify the number of slaves in the system. This setting has only to be done in the master. It is not required to specify the number of slaves.

  • Page 60: C Group: Inverter

    B4-03: 2-3 Phase Type • Use setting B4-03 to determine the kind of multi-phase required. Setting Function 3 Phase type: B4-03=0 Three Combi-Gamma are required. (Initial setting) Output is 3-phase with a 120° phase shift. Split Phase 180° type: B4-03=1 Two Combi-Gamma are required.

  • Page 61: D Group: Charger

    minimum value will result in the minimum limit. (Note: In a parallel system, this limits per Combi-Gamma!) Setting Function C1-05=0 Load Support Function is disabled. C1-05=1 Load Support Function is enabled. (Initial setting) C1-06: Load Support Level • This setting is a special setting for load support mode when the Combi-Gamma is charg- ing and due to a sudden load, the AC IN current exceeds the AC IN Current Limit (B2- 05), the Combi-Gamma will switch to load support mode (when C1-05=1) •...
  • Page 62 Charge current 120% 100% Amps Time Volts Charge voltage Battery Safe mode 20 x Bulk-hours or Max.Absorption time 40 20 Time Bulk hours Absorption 1 day 7 days reduced 7 days float float reduced D1-03: Absorption Voltage • Use this setting to specify the absorption voltage. D1-04: Repeated Absorption Time •...

  • Page 63: E Group: Aux-Relay

    D1-09: Stop After 10Hr Bulk • This is a safety setting. When the bulk phase lasts more than 10 hours, this can be indi- cation that a battery cell is damaged. • The absorption voltage (or the 14.4V for battery when Battery Safe (D1-02=3) mode is used) will never be reached in that case and the other cells will be over-charged result- ing in the production of an explosive gas.
  • Page 64 E1-03: Udc Lower than ? Voltage E1-04: Udc Lower for ? sec • Use these settings to switch the Aux-Relay 1 ON. When battery voltage becomes lower than a certain limit (E1-03) for a certain time (E1-04). Note: If E1-04=0 sec (Initial setting), then E1-03 is ignored. E1-05: Udc Higher than ? Voltage E1-06: Udc Higher for ? sec •...
  • Page 65 (E1-13) can be used to choose between pre-alarm or normal alarm. • As with other Aux-Relay 1 settings, a delay value (E1-14) must be specified also. This can be done with Delay value for set Aux-relay 1 ON when low battery alarm (E1-14) setting.
  • Page 66 • Use these settings to switch off the Aux-Relay 1 when battery voltage becomes higher than a certain limit (E2-05) for a certain time (E2-06) Note: If E2-06=0 sec (Initial setting), then E2-05 is ignored. E2-07: Charging for ? sec •...
  • Page 67 (E2-13) setting. E2-14: No Low Batt. Alarm Select (When E2-15=0, ignore this setting) E2-15: No Low Batt Alarm for ? sec • If you want to switch off the Aux-Relay 1 when there is no low battery alarm, this setting (E2-14) can be used to choose between pre-alarm or normal alarm.

  • Page 68: O Group: Operator

    E7-02: Aux-Relay 1 Invert Select Setting Function E7-02=0 Auxiliary Relay 1 function is normal. (Initial setting) E7-02=1 Auxiliary Relay 1 function is inverted. • This is used to invert the Aux-Relay 1 So ON becomes OFF and OFF becomes ON. In the program, the labels are adapted to reflect this inversion.
  • Page 69 O2-01=0 When the keys are pressed, the beeper will not be heard. O2-01=1 When the keys are pressed, the beeper will sound. (Initial setting) O2-02: Elapsed Time Reset • Use constant O2-02 to reset elapsed time. O2-03: Elapsed Time Select Setting Function O2-03=0...

  • Page 70: U Group: Monitor

    • Once a key on the panel is pressed, it will return to the display as it was before the Idle status. • Initial setting=10 min, setting range: 0~60 min. U Group (Monitor): U1 Group (Monitor) U1-01: AC IN Voltage •...
  • Page 71 U1-11: Elapsed Time • Use constant U1-11 to monitor the elapsed running hours after power ON (O2-03=0) or after RUN (O2-03=1). U1-12: Battery Temperature Sensor • Use constant U1-12 to monitor the temperature that has been detected by the Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS-3) in unit of 1°C.
  • Page 72 U2-04: AC IN Current • Use constant U2-04 to monitor the AC input current value in units of 0.1A when the cur- rent fault occurs. U2-05: AC OUT Voltage • Use constant U2-05 to monitor the AC output voltage value in units of 0.1V when the current fault occurs.
  • Page 73 U2-14: Solar Charger Status • Use constant U2-14 to monitor solar charger status when the current fault occurs. This constant is only visible when the extension port is connected to the solar module. U2-15: Solar Charge Current • Use constant U2-15 to monitor the solar charge current value, in units of 0.1A when the current fault occurs.
  • Page 74 • Use constant U3-05 to monitor the elapsed time before the latest fault occurs. U3-06: Elapsed Time 2 • Use constant U3-06 to monitor the elapsed time before the most recent second fault occurs. U3-07: Elapsed Time 3 • Use constant U3-07 to monitor the elapsed time before the most recent third fault occurs. U3-08: Elapsed Time 4 •...

  • Page 75: Chapter 7 Trouble Shooting Table

    DC loads must be disconnected from the batteries and the AC loads must be discon- nected from the INVERTER before the INVERTER and/or battery charger (AC CHAR- GER) is tested. • Consult your Vetus dealer if the fault cannot be resolved. Problem or Error message Cause Solution The “Combi-Gamma”...
  • Page 76 Check the battery cables and termi- ‘Udc-ripple’ Voltage ripple on the DC input ex- nals. Volt Ripple Exceeds ceeds 1.25Vrms Check the battery capacity; in- crease it if necessary. ‘ ’: blink Install batteries with a higher capac- The INVERTER of “Combi-Gamma” ity.
  • Page 77 Ensure that the AC IN voltage is The AC IN voltage or frequency is within the range 220V system: out of range. 180VAC~260VAC And that the The charger is not functioning frequency matches the setting. “Combi-Gamma” internal circuit Reset the internal circuit breaker. breaker has tripped.
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  • Page 80 FOKKERSTRAAT 571 - 3125 BD SCHIEDAM - HOLLAND - TEL.: +31 10 4377700 FAX: +31 10 4372673 - 4621286 - E-MAIL: sales@vetus.nl - INTERNET: http://www.vetus.com 090138.02 03-10 Printed in the Netherlands...

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