Features And Benefi Ts - Magnum Energy ME Series Owner's Manual

1.1 Features and Benefi ts
The ME Series inverter/charger is designed to allow easy access to wiring, circuit breakers, and
controls. Its die cast baseplate with one-piece aluminum cover ensures maximum durability with
minimum weight, as well as cooler more effi cient operation.
The front of the ME Series is equipped with the following features (see Figures 1-1 and 1-2):
Power ON/OFF Switch - a momentary pushbutton switch that alternately turns the inverter
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On or Off.
Status LED Indicator - this green LED illuminates to provide information on the inverter
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or charger operation.
Stack/Accessories Connection Port (red label) - a RJ11 port that accepts optional
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accessories.
Info: The stacking feature is NOT available with the ME Series.
Network Connection Port (green label) - a RJ11 port that accepts optional network
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capable accessories (e.g., Auto Gen Start or Battery Monitor).
Remote Connection Port (blue label) - a RJ11 port that allows the optional remote
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controls (ME-RC50 or ME-ARC50) to be connected.
BTS Connection Port (yellow label) - RJ11 port that accepts the remote Battery
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Temperature Sensor (BTS).
DC Equipment Ground Terminal - this connection is used to tie the exposed chassis of
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the inverter to the DC grounding system. This terminal accepts CU/AL conductors from
#14 to #2 AWG (2.1 to 33.6 mm
AC Input/Output Connections - two 3/4" knockouts provided with cable-clamp
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reliefs to allow and hold the AC input and output
Intake Air Vents - ventilation openings to pull in air to help keep the inverter cool for
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peak performance.
Positive DC Terminal - provides 360 degree connection point for the positive (+) cable
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from the battery bank; provided with a Kep or Flange nut on a 5/16-18 bolt (5/8" usable
length) to hold the battery cable to the DC terminal.
Negative DC Terminal - provides 360 degree connection point for the negative (-) cable
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from the battery bank; provided with a Kep or Flange nut on a 5/16-18 bolt (5/8" usable
length) to hold the battery cable to the DC terminal.
12 Mounting Flange - used to secure the inverter to a shelf or wall.
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