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Magnum Energy RD-E Series Owner's Manual
Summary of RD-E Series
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Rd-e series modifi ed sine wave inverters/chargers owner’s manual.
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© 2010 magnum energy, inc. Page i disclaimer of liability the use of this manual and the conditions or methods of installation, operation, use, and maintenance of the rd-e series inverter/charger is beyond the control of magnum energy inc. Therefore, this company assumes no responsibility and expres...
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Page ii © 2010 magnum energy, inc. Important safety instructions this manual contains important safety instructions that must be followed during the installation and operation of this product. All electrical work must be performed in accordance with local, state and federal electrical codes. Read al...
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© 2010 magnum energy, inc. Page iii important battery safety instructions be very careful when working around batteries, they can produce extremely high currents if short-circuited. Read the battery supplier’s precautions before installing the inverter and batteries. Wear eye protection such as safe...
Page 5: Table of Contents
Page iv © 2010 magnum energy, inc. Table of contents 1.0 introduction ..................................................................................1 1.1 features and benefi ts ................................................................................. 2 1.2 how an inverter/charger works ....
Page 6: List of Figures
© 2010 magnum energy, inc. Page v list of figures figure 1-1, power switch, status led, and accessory connection ports ................................................3 figure 1-2, electrical connection points .............................................................................................
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© 2010 magnum energy, inc page 1 introduction 1.0 introduction congratulations on your purchase of the rd-e series inverter/charger from magnum energy. The rd-e series is a modifi ed sine wave inverter designed especially for renewable energy systems. Powerful, yet simple to operate, this inverter/c...
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Page 2 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. Introduction 1.1 features and benefi ts the rd-e 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 coole...
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© 2010 magnum energy, inc page 3 introduction figure 1-1, power switch, status led, and accessory connection ports figure 1-2, electrical connection points p ower on/off s witch status (c harging /i nverting ) led stack/accessories p ort ( red label - rj11 connection ) network p ort ( green label - ...
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Page 4 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. Introduction figure 1-3, left side features the left side of the rd-e series is equipped with the following features (see figure 1-3): 13 exhaust air vent - ventilation openings that allow heated air to be removed by the internal cooling fan. 14 model/serial number ...
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© 2010 magnum energy, inc page 5 introduction 1.2 how an inverter/charger works an inverter takes direct current (dc) from your batteries and turns it into alternating current (ac). It also takes alternating current (when connected to a generator or to utility power) and transforms it into direct cu...
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Page 6 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. Introduction depending on your inverter capacity, electrical appliances that use larger loads such as coffee pots and hair dryers can be used for short durations. However, loads that are used for longer periods (stoves, water heaters, etc.) can quickly drain your ba...
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© 2010 magnum energy, inc page 7 installation 2.0 installation warning: installations should be performed by qualifi ed personnel, such as a licensed or certifi ed electrician. It is the installer’s responsibility to determine which safety codes apply and to ensure that all applicable installation r...
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Page 8 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. Installation figure 2-1, simplifi ed installation diagram for permanent installations b attery b ank 230 va c p o wer to in verter on of f on of f on of f on of f on of f on of f on of f on of f 230 va c d c o vercurrent protection (b reaker or fuse /sw itch ) r d-e...
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© 2010 magnum energy, inc page 9 installation 2.1.3 locating the inverter only install the inverter in a location that meets the following requirements: clean and dry - the inverter should not be installed in an area that allows dust, fumes, insects, or rodents to enter or block the inverter’s venti...
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Page 10 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. Installation accessible -do not block access to the inverter’s remote control and accessory ports, as well as the inverter’s controls and status indicator. Also allow enough room to access the ac and dc wiring terminals and connections, as they will need to be chec...
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© 2010 magnum energy, inc page 11 installation figure 2-3, rd-e series dimensions and side reference 12 5/8" (32.1 cm) 12" (30.5 cm) 4 7/8" (12.4 cm) 2" (5.1 cm) 4 7/8" (12.4 cm) keyhole slots (x4) and mounting holes (x4) accept up to 9/32" (7 mm) screw/bolt 13 3/4" (34.9 cm) 8" (20.3 cm) 6 5/8" (16...
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Page 12 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. Installation 2.3 wiring the inverter - general requirements this section describes the requirements and recommendations for wiring the rd-e series inverter/ charger. Before wiring the inverter/charger, read all instructions. All wiring should meet all local codes a...
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© 2010 magnum energy, inc page 13 installation 2.3.4 torque requirements torque all ac wiring connections to 16 in lbf (1.8 n-m). Torque dc cable connections from 10 to 12 ft lbf (13.6 to 16.3 n-m). 2.4 dc wiring this section describes the inverter’s required dc wire sizes, the recommended disconnec...
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Page 14 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. Installation figure 2-4, dc and battery temperature sensor wiring d c s y s te m grounding point [e le c trode c onduc tor (i.E ., ground rod )] rd -e series inverter /charger front view b a tte ry te m p s e ns or c a ble inv e rte r’s d c n e ga tiv e c onne c ti...
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© 2010 magnum energy, inc page 15 installation 2.4.1 dc wire sizing it is important to use the correct dc wire to achieve maximum effi ciency from the system and reduce fi re hazards associated with overheating. Always keep your wire runs as short as practical to help prevent low voltage shutdowns a...
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Page 16 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. Installation table 2-2, dc wire size for increased distance inverter model minimum recommended dc wire size (one way) * 5 feet (1.5m) or less 5 to 10 feet (1.5-3m) 10-15 feet (3-4.5m) in conduit in free air in conduit in free air in conduit in free air rd2624e #4/0...
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© 2010 magnum energy, inc page 17 installation 2.4.4 wiring the battery bank warning: lethal currents will be present if the positive and negative cables attached to the battery bank touch each other. During the installation and wiring process, ensure the cable ends are insulated or covered to preve...
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Page 18 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. Installation 2.4.6 wiring the inverter to the battery bank caution: the inverter is not reverse polarity protected. If this happens, the inverter will be damaged and will not be covered under warranty. Before connecting the dc wires from the batteries to the invert...
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© 2010 magnum energy, inc page 19 installation 2.5 ac wiring this section provides information on how to make the ac connections to the inverter using the correct ac wire size and the corresponding overcurrent protection. 2.5.1 pre-ac wiring requirements caution: before installing any ac wiring, rev...
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Page 20 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. Installation figure 2-8, rd-e series inverter/charger - ac wiring figure 2-9, rd-e series inverter/charger - ac wiring (access cover) ac input circuit breaker (cb3) ac input/ output strain relief clamp ac input/ output strain relief clamp ac access cover.
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© 2010 magnum energy, inc page 21 installation 2.5.3 ac terminal block connections the inverter has a four-pole ac terminal block and one ac ground terminal to connect the inverter’s ac input and output wiring. To access and view the ac terminal block and ground terminal, remove the two phillips scr...
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Page 22 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. Installation 2.5.4 ac conductor wiring the following steps are basic guidelines for installing and connecting the ac wiring into and out of the inverter. Refer to section 2.5.5 and figure 2-11 before beginning. Warning: before making any ac connections, make sure t...
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© 2010 magnum energy, inc page 23 installation m ain p an el (u tility /g en erato r in p u t) a c t erm in al b lo ck (a c in p u t an d o u tp u t w irin g ) s in g l e in / s in g l e o u t w irin g s u b-p an el an d o u tlets (in verter l o ad s) 2 3 0 v a c on off on of f on of f on of f on of...
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Page 24 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. Installation 2.6 grounding inverters the inverter/charger should always be connected to a permanent, grounded wiring system. An inverter system that is properly grounded will limit the risk of electrical shock, reduce radio frequency noise from the inverter and min...
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© 2010 magnum energy, inc page 25 installation 2.6.1 sizing the grounding electrode conductors ac side - the size of the ac grounding electrode conductor (gec –ac) depends on the size of the largest ungrounded conductor feeding the ac load center. One #8 awg (8.4 mm 2 ) copper conductor will serve a...
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Page 26 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. Installation method 2 (see figure 2-14): when the ac and dc service panels are near each other, then the ac grounding electrode conductor (gec – ac) and dc grounding electrode conductor (gec – dc) can be connected to a single grounding electrode. In this method — s...
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© 2010 magnum energy, inc page 27 installation 2.6.2 system bonding jumper the rd-e series inverter does not include an internal bond between the grounded conductor (ac neutral/dc negative) and the equipment grounding terminals. This bond [system bonding jumper (sbj)] is usually done in the main dis...
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Page 28 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. Installation 2.8 final inspection verify all cables/conduit runs are secured with wire ties or other non-conductive fasteners to prevent chafi ng, or damage from movement and vibration. Verify strain reliefs or grommets are in place to prevent damage to the wiring ...
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© 2010 magnum energy, inc page 29 installation 8. Even though the light bulb is on, the inverter is currently disabled (off). Press and release the on/off switch on the inverter to enable (turn-on) the inverter. 9. Disconnect the incoming ac power to the inverter. Verify the light bulb remains on an...
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Page 30 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. Installation 3.0 operation the rd-e series inverter has two normal operating routines; inverter mode, which powers your loads using the batteries, and standby mode, which transfers the incoming ac power (e.G., utility power or a generator) to power your loads and a...
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© 2010 magnum energy, inc page 31 operation 3.2 standby mode the rd-e series features an automatic transfer relay and an internal battery charger when operating in standby mode. Standby mode begins whenever ac power (utility power or generator) is connected to the inverter’s ac input. Once the ac vo...
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Page 32 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. Operation the charge mode provides up to four separate charging stages: bulk charging, absorb charging, float charging, and full charge (see figure 3-3). Bulk charging: this is the initial stage of charging. While bulk charging, the charger supplies the battery wit...
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© 2010 magnum energy, inc page 33 operation 3.4 transfer time while in standby mode, the ac input is continually monitored. Whenever ac power falls below the vac dropout voltage (160 vac, default setting), the inverter automatically transfers back to the inverter mode with minimum interruption to yo...
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Page 34 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. Operation 3.6 protection circuitry operation the inverter is protected against fault conditions, and in normal usage it will be rare to see any. However, if a condition occurs that is outside the inverter’s normal operating parameters, it will shut down and attempt...
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© 2010 magnum energy, inc page 35 operation 3.7 inverter startup on/off switch - the inverter can be turned on and off by lightly pressing and releasing the power on/off switch on the front of the inverter (see figure 3-5). When the inverter is fi rst connected to the batteries, or when its automati...
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Page 36 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. Operation 3.8 factory default values your rd-e series inverter/charger uses default values for the adjustable settings (see table 3-2) that are adequate for most installations. If some of your operating parameters need to be changed from the default values, the opt...
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© 2010 magnum energy, inc page 37 maintenance and troubleshooting 4.0 maintenance and troubleshooting the following information is provided to help you keep your rd-e series inverter/charger in optimum operational condition. 4.1 recommended inverter and battery care the rd-e series inverter/charger ...
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Page 38 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. Maintenance and troubleshooting 4.2 troubleshooting the rd-e series inverter/charger is a fairly simple device to troubleshoot. There are only two active circuits (ac and dc) as well as a charging circuit. The following chart is designed to help you quickly pinpoin...
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© 2010 magnum energy, inc page 39 maintenance and troubleshooting 1. Press and hold the power on/off switch. 2. Watch the charging/inverting status led, after approximately 15 seconds it should come on and fl ash rapidly to indicate the inverter has reset. The status led will go off after the power ...
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Page 40 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. Appendix a - specifi cations appendix a - specifi cations and optional equipment a-1 inverter/charger specifi cations models rd2624e rd4024e inverter specifi cations input battery voltage range 18 to 31 vdc 18 to 31 vdc absolute maximum dc input 35 vdc 35 vdc ac ou...
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© 2010 magnum energy, inc page 41 appendix a - specifi cations a-2 optional equipment and accessories the following magnum energy components are available for use with the rd-e series inverter/ charger. Some of these items are required depending upon the intended use of the inverter. Mmp series encl...
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Page 42 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. Appendix a - specifi cations a-3 wiring color codes for europe and the u.S./canada the following tables contrast ac and dc wiring color codes for europe and the united states/ canada. In the u.S., the national electrical code (nec) is the mandating authority; in ca...
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© 2010 magnum energy, inc page 43 appendix b - battery information appendix b - battery information b-1 battery location periodic maintenance (e.G., checking connections, cleaning, watering) on batteries is required. Locate the batteries in an accessible location to perform this maintenance. Batteri...
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Page 44 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. Appendix b - battery information b-5 battery bank sizing worksheet complete the steps below to determine the battery bank size required to power your ac loads: 1. Determine the daily power needed for each load a) list all ac loads required to run; and b) list the w...
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© 2010 magnum energy, inc page 45 appendix b - battery information b-6 battery wiring confi gurations the battery bank must be wired to match the inverter’s dc input voltage. In addition, the batteries can be wired to provide additional run time. The various wiring confi gurations include: b-6.1 ser...
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Page 46 © 2010 magnum energy, inc. Appendix b - battery information figure b-4, battery bank wiring examples (24-volt) to 24 vdc inverter (total capacity = 200 ah) 6 vdc battery (200 ah) overcurrent protection 6 vdc battery (200 ah) 6 vdc battery (200 ah) 6 vdc battery (200 ah) to 24 vdc inverter (t...
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© 2010 magnum energy, inc page 47 appendix c - warranty & service limited warranty magnum energy, inc., warrants the rd-e series inverter/charger to be free from defects in material and workmanship that result in product failure during normal usage, according to the following terms and conditions: 1...
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Magnum energy, inc. 2211 west casino rd. Everett, wa 98204 phone: 425-353-8833 fax: 425-353-8390 web: www.Magnumenergy.Com rd-e series owner’s manual (pn: 64-0046 rev a).