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Ms series pure sine wave inverter/charger owner’s manual tm.
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Page i © 2012 magnum energy, inc. Disclaimer of liability the use of this manual and the conditions or methods of installation, operation, use, and maintenance of the ms series inverter/charger is beyond the control of magnum energy, inc. Therefore, this company does not assume responsibility and ex...
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Safety information © 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page ii important safety instructions save these instructions this manual contains important instructions for the ms series inverter/charger that shall be followed during the installation and operation of this product. Before using the ms series, read al...
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Safety information page iii • overcurrent protection for the ac output wiring is not provided as an integral part of this inverter. Overcurrent protection of the ac output wiring must be provided as part of the system installation. Refer to section 2.5 “ac wiring” for more information. • the ac outp...
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Safety information © 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page iv consignes de sÉcuritÉ importantes conserver ces instructions ce manuel contient de importantes pour la sÉrie ms onduleur/chargeur qui doivent etre suivies pendant l’installation et fonctionnement de ce produit. Avant d’utiliser la série ms, lire ...
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Safety information page v • protection contre les surintensités pour le câblage de sortie ac n’est pas fourni en tant que partie intégrante de cet onduleur. Protection contre les surintensités du câblage de sortie ca doit être fournie dans le cadre de l’installation du système. Reportez-vous à la se...
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© 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page vi table of contents important safety information ...............................................................Ii 1.0 introduction ..................................................................................1 1.1 features and benefi ts ...........................
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Page vii © 2012 magnum energy, inc. List of figures figure 1-1, power switch, status led, and accessory connection ports ................................ 2 figure 1-2, electrical connection points ........................................................................... 3 figure 1-3, left side fea...
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© 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page viii list of tables table 1-1, typical appliance power consumption ............................................................... 7 table 2-1, recommended dc wire/overcurrent device for rated use .................................16 table 2-2, dc wire size for increas...
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© 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page 1 introduction 1.0 introduction congratulations on your purchase of a ms series inverter/charger from magnum energy. The ms series is a “pure” sine wave inverter designed especially for rugged mobile applications, home backup power, and standalone applications. Powerf...
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Page 2 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. Introduction 1.1 features and benefi ts the ms 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 a coole...
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© 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page 3 introduction figure 1-2, electrical connection points 9 10 8 7 12 11 positive (+) dc terminal (under cover) negative (-) dc terminal (under cover) mounting flange dc equipment ground terminal ac entry/ exit connections intake air vents (and on right side) 7 dc equip...
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Page 4 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. Introduction figure 1-3, left side features (ms2012, ms2812, ms2024, ms4024) the left side of the ms series inverter is equipped with the following features (see figures 1-3 & 1-4): 13 exhaust air vents – ventilation openings that allow heated air to be removed by t...
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© 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page 5 installation 1.2 how an inverter/charger works there are two modes of operation associated with this inverter/charger: • inverter mode: when the inverter is properly connected to batteries and turned on, the direct current (dc) from the batteries is transformed into...
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Page 6 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. Introduction 1.3 advantages of a pure sine wave vs a modifi ed sine wave inverter today’s inverters come in three basic output waveforms: square wave, modifi ed sine wave (which is actually a modifi ed square wave) and pure sine wave (see figure 1-5). Modifi ed sine...
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© 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page 7 introduction 1.4 appliances and run time the ms series inverter/charger can power a wide range of household appliances including small motors, hair dryers, clocks, and other electrical devices. As with any appliance using batteries for power, there is a certain leng...
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Page 8 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. Installation 2.0 installation info: 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 req...
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© 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page 9 installation figure 2-1, simplifi ed installation diagram for permanent installations battery bank 120/240vac power to inverter on of f on of f on of f on of f on of f on of f on of f on of f 240 vac 120 vac 120 vac dc overcurrent protection (breaker or fuse/switch)...
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Page 10 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 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 ven...
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© 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page 11 installation 2.2 mounting the inverter the inverter base can reach a temperature up to 90°c (194°f) and should be mounted on a noncombustible surface*. This surface and the mounting hardware must also be capable of supporting at least twice the weight of the invert...
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Page 12 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. Installation figure 2-3, ms series dimensions and side reference 12 ⅝ " (32.1 cm) 12" (30.5 cm) 2" (5.1 cm) 13 ¾ " (34.9 cm) keyhole slots (x4) and mounting holes (x4) accept up to 9/32" (7 mm) screw/bolt 4 ⅞ " (12.4 cm) note: ms2000 models have the same dimensions...
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© 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page 13 installation 2.3 wiring the inverter - general requirements this section describes the requirements and recommendations for wiring the ms series inverter/ charger. Before wiring the ms series inverter/charger, carefully read all instructions. Wiring should meet all...
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Page 14 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. Installation 2.4 dc wiring this section describes the inverter’s required dc wire sizes, the recommended disconnect/ overcurrent protection, and how to make the dc connections to the inverter and the battery bank. Refer to figure 2-4 when connecting the dc wires. W...
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© 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page 15 installation figure 2-4, dc and battery temperature sensor wiring dc system grounding point [electrode conductor (i.E., ground busbar)] ms series inverter/charger (front view) battery temp sensor cable* inverter’s dc negative busbar inverter’s dc positive busbar in...
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Page 16 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. Installation 2.4.1 dc wire sizing it is important to use the correct sized dc wire to achieve maximum effi ciency from the system and to reduce fi re hazards associated with overheating. Always keep your wire runs as short as practical to prevent low voltage shutdo...
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© 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page 17 installation table 2-2, dc wire size for increased distance inverter model minimum recommended dc wire size (one way)* 5 feet or less 5 to 10 feet 10 to 15 feet in conduit in free air in conduit in free air in conduit in free air ms2000 #4/0 awg #2/0 awg #4/0 awg x...
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Page 18 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. Installation 2.4.4 wiring the dc overcurrent protection device a fuse/disconnect or circuit breaker must be provided in the dc positive line between the battery and the inverter to protect the dc wiring system. Mount the fuse block (or circuit breaker assembly) as ...
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© 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page 19 installation 2.4.6 battery temperature sensor installation and wiring the battery temperature sensor (shown in figure 2-7) provides the inverter with precise battery temperature information to automatically adjust the absorb and float charge voltage set-points. Thi...
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Page 20 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. Installation 2.4.7 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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© 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page 21 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 corresponding overcurrent protection. 2.5.1 pre-ac wiring requirements caution: before installing any ac wiring, review...
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Page 22 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. Installation caution: ground fault circuit interrupters (gfcis) shall be installed in the recreational vehicle wiring system to protect all branch circuits. 2.5.4 ac terminal block connections (ms2012, ms2812, and ms4024) the ms2012, ms2812, and ms4024 models have ...
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© 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page 23 installation 2.5.5 ac conductor wiring (ms2012, ms2812, ms4024 models) the following steps are basic guidelines for installing and connecting the ac wiring to and from all ms series inverters (except ms2000 series model inverters – for instructions on wiring ms2000...
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Page 24 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. Installation 2.5.6 ac wiring confi gurations (ms2012, ms2812, ms2024, ms4024) the following table provides the different wiring confi gurations for installing and connecting the ac conductors to and from the inverter (refer to figures 2-9 to 2-13 for installation d...
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© 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page 25 installation main panel (utility/generator input) ms series inverter ac terminal block (ac input and output wiring) single in / single out (30a) wiring ac h o t 1 in (f ro m ma in p a n e l) ac hot 1 out (to s u b-p a nel) ac ne u t i n (f ro m ma in p a n e l) ac ...
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Page 26 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. Installation figure 2-10, ac wiring for single in – single out (60 a) confi gurations main panel (utility/generator input) ms series inverter ac terminal block (ac input and output wiring) single in / single out (60a) wiring ac hot 1 in (fr o m ma in p a n e l) ac ...
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© 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page 27 installation figure 2-11, ac wiring for single in – dual out confi gurations main panel (utility/generator input) ms2012-15b or ms2012-20b inverter ac terminal block (ac input and output wiring) single in / dual out wiring ac hot 1 in (fr o m ma in p a n e l) ac ho...
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Page 28 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. Installation figure 2-12, ac wiring for dual in – single out confi gurations sub-panel and outlets (inverter loads) 120 vac 120 vac main panel (utility/generator input) ms series inverter ac terminal block (ac input and output wiring) dual in / single out wiring ac...
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© 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page 29 installation figure 2-13, ac wiring for dual in – dual out confi gurations 240 vac only in standby main panel (utility/generator input) ms series inverter ac terminal block (ac input and output wiring) dual in / dual out wiring ac hot 1 in (from main p a nel) ac h ...
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Page 30 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. Installation 2.5.7 ac conductor wiring (ms2000 models) the ms2000 offers a cost-effective alternative to the ms2012 while still providing the same fea- tures. This model has a slightly smaller height, but otherwise has the same footprint as the other ms series inve...
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© 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page 31 installation 2.5.8 ac wiring confi guration (ms2000 models) the following table provides the different wiring confi gurations for installing and connecting the ac conductors to and from ms2000 model inverters (see figures 2-14 and 2-15 for installation diagrams sho...
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Page 32 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. Installation main panel (utility power/generator input) ms2000 inverter ac terminal block (ac input and output wiring) single in / single out (30a) wiring sub-panel and outlets (inverter loads) 120 vac 120 vac on off on of f on of f on of f on of f on of f on of f ...
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© 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page 33 installation main panel (utility power/generator input) ms2000-15b/ ms2000-20b inverters ac terminal block (ac input and output wiring) single in / dual out wiring direct from inverter (inverter loads) 120 vac 120 vac on off on of f on of f on of f on of f on of f ...
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Page 34 © 2012 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 mi...
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© 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page 35 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...
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Page 36 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. Installation method 2 (figure 2-18): 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—since t...
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© 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page 37 installation 2.6.2 system bonding jumper the ms 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 dist...
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Page 38 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. Installation 2.6.4 grounding on boats when installing the ms series inverter/charger on a boat, there are several considerations that must be followed when grounding to ensure a safe installation, prevent galvanic corrosion, and to adhere to abyc (american boat and...
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© 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page 39 installation 2.6.5 neutral to safety ground bonding the standards for safely wiring residential, commercial, rv/truck, and marine installations in the united states require the neutral and safety ground to be connected at the ac source; whether it is the utility fe...
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Page 40 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. Installation 2.6.6 disabling the neutral-to-ground connection all ms series inverter/chargers have the automatic neutral-to-ground switching feature. In some installations/jurisdictions, this feature must be disabled by disconnecting the neutral-to- ground connecti...
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© 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page 41 installation 2.7 inverter notifi cation requirements when an inverter is installed in a building, facility or structure, the nec (national electrical code) requires a label or plaque to be provided. This label/plaque is required to be easily visible and provide inf...
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Page 42 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. Installation 2.9 functional test after all electrical connections to the inverter, batteries, ac source and sub-panel have been completed, follow these steps to test the installation and the inverter’s operation. Caution: use a multimeter to verify the correct dc v...
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© 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page 43 installation ac terminal block ac output 120 vac (± 5%) neutral to ground 30 30 figure 2-25, ac voltage checks figure 2-27, ac voltage checks (ms2000-15b/20b models) figure 2-26, ac voltage checks (ms2000 models) 3 0 ac wiring compartment white black white w/black ...
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Page 44 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. Operation 3.0 operation the ms series inverter has two normal operating routines: inverter mode, which powers your loads using the batteries, and standby mode, which transfers the incoming ac current (i.E., utility power or a generator) to power your loads and to r...
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© 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page 45 operation 3.2 standby mode magnum energy’s ms series features an internal battery charger and an automatic transfer relay when operating in standby mode. The standby mode begins whenever ac power (utility or generator) is connected to the inverter’s ac input. Once ...
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Page 46 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. Operation the charge mode provides up to four separate charging stages: bulk charging, absorb charging, float charging and full charge. Bulk charging: this is the initial stage of charging. While bulk charging, the charger supplies the battery with controlled const...
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© 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page 47 operation 3.4 transfer time while in standby mode, the ac input is continually monitored. Whenever ac power falls below the vac dropout voltage (80 vac, default setting), the inverter automatically transfers back to inverter mode with minimum interruption to your a...
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Page 48 © 2012 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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© 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page 49 operation 3.7 inverter startup power 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 a...
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Page 50 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. Operation 3.8 factory default values your ms series inverter/charger uses default values for the adjustable settings (shown in table 3-2) that are adequate for most installations. If some of your operating parameters need to be changed from the default values, an o...
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© 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page 51 operation 3.9 inverter fan operation the inverter contains two internal cooling fans that are automatically controlled. The speed of these fans is determined either by the internal temperature of the inverter or by the load on the inverter. The inverter’s fans will...
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Page 52 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. Maintenance and troubleshooting 4.0 maintenance and troubleshooting the following information is provided to help you keep your ms series inverter/charger in optimum operational condition. 4.1 recommended inverter and battery care the ms series inverter/charger is ...
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© 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page 53 maintenance and troubleshooting 4.3 troubleshooting the ms series inverter/charger is a fairly simple device to troubleshoot. The following chart is designed to help you quickly pinpoint the most common inverter failures. Table 4-1, basic troubleshooting symptom po...
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Page 54 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. Maintenance and troubleshooting 4.4 performing an inverter reset certain faults require that the inverter be reset. To perform an inverter reset (also known as a soft reset), press and hold the power on/off button (see figure 4-1) for approximately fi fteen (15) se...
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© 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page 55 appendix a – specifi cations models ms2000/ms2012 ms2812 ms2024 ms4024 inverter specifi cations input battery voltage range 9.0 to 16.8 vdc 18.0 to 33.6 vdc absolute maximum dc input 25 vdc 35 vdc ac output voltage accuracy 120 vac ±5% (≤ continuous power) output f...
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Page 56 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. Appendix a – specifi cations 200 400 600 1000 1400 1800 2200 2600 3000 3400 3800 4200 ms4024 ms2812 ms2000/ms2012 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85% 90% 95% ms2000/ms2012 ms2024 ms2812 ms4024 efficiency wattage ms2024 a-2 inverter effi ciency the following curves are plotted ...
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© 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page 57 appendix a – specifi cations a-4 optional equipment and accessories the following magnum energy components are available for use with the ms series inverter/charger. Some of these items are required depending upon the intended use of the inverter. Mmp series enclos...
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Page 58 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. Appendix b – battery information appendix b – battery information b-1 battery location periodic maintenance (i.E., checking connections, cleaning, watering) on batteries is required. Locate the batteries in an accessible location to perform this maintenance. Batter...
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© 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page 59 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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Page 60 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. 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 are: b-6.1 series...
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© 2012 magnum energy, inc. Page 61 appendix b – battery information figure b-4, battery bank wiring examples (12-volt) 12 vdc battery (100 ah) 12 vdc battery (100 ah) to 12 vdc inverter (total capacity = 200 ah) series string (6 vdc + 6 vdc) 6 vdc battery (200 ah) 6 vdc battery (200 ah) to 12 vdc in...
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Page 62 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. Appendix b – battery information figure b-5, battery bank wiring examples (24-volt) 24-volt battery bank (one string of four 6-volt batteries wired in series) to 24 vdc inverter (total capacity = 200 ah) 6 vdc battery (200 ah) overcurrent protection 6 vdc battery (...
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Page 63 appendix c – inverter/charger terminology appendix c – inverter/charger terminology the following is a glossary of terms with which you may not be familiar. They appear in the various descriptions of inverter and battery charger operation. Absorbtion stage – in this second stage of three sta...
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Page 64 © 2012 magnum energy, inc. Appendix c – inverter/charger terminology locked rotor amps – the current drawn by an electric motor with the shaft or rotor stopped and locked in position. This can be used to determine if an inverter has enough surge current to start a motor. If the inverter is c...
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Page 65 appendix d – warranty & service limited warranty magnum energy, inc., warrants the ms series 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. The limited warranty for the product extend...
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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 ms series owner’s manual (pn: 64-0007 rev d).