The Me Series Inverter/Charger - Magnum Energy ME Series Operator's Manual

5. The ME Series Inverter/Charger

The ME Series inverter/charger is designed to allow easy access to wiring, circuit
breakers, controls and LED status indicator. Its die cast baseplate with one piece aluminum cover ensures
maximum durability with minimum weight, as well as cooler more efficient operation. The inverter is
equipped with the following features:
ON / OFF Switch - used to manually switch the inverter ON and OFF.
Green LED Indicator
• Medium flash (1 every 2 seconds)
Indicates connected loads are being powered from the batteries (inverting).
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Fast flash (1 per second)
Indicates "search" mode, conserving power when appliances are switched OFF.
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Solid
Indicates "bulk" charge when the batteries are low and the inverter is connected to shore power.
•
Fast flash (1 per second)
Indicates "absorption" charge when the batteries are almost fully recharged and the
inverter is connected to shore power.
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Slow flash (1 every 8 seconds)
Indicates "float" charge when batteries are fully charged and the inverter is
connected to shore power.
•
LED off
Indicates a "fault" condition such as low battery, overload or over temperature.
Remote Control Port - accepts connector for Magnum remote control cable. BTS
Port - accepts connector for remote battery temperature sensor cable.
MagnumNet Communication Port - accepts connector for Auto Gen Start or Smart Shunt (DC
current display) cable.
Positive Battery Terminal - provides 360 degree connection point for the positive (+)
cable from the vehicle's batteries.
Negative Battery Terminal - provides 180 degree connection point for the negative (-
) cable from the vehicle's batteries.
Chassis Ground Connector - accepts chassis ground cable.
AC Access Cover - provides access to internal AC screw terminal connections. AC
Input Circuit Breaker - protects main AC (shore power) input circuit.
AC Output 1 Circuit Breaker (optional) - protects the primary AC output circuit (on
dual out units only).
AC Output 2 Circuit Breaker (optional) - protects secondary AC output circuit (on
dual out units only).
ME Series Nameplate Label - provides product and safety information.
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