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ME-RC Remote - Installation and Operation Guide

1. The charger will remain in bulk charge until the absorb voltage determined by the SETUP 04 Battery Type setting is achieved pwr Absorb Charging appears on LCD FAULT Absorb Charging PWR green is on solid and CHG green LED is typically on solid but may blink its Settings Info slowly FAULT red LED is off and INV green LED could be on or off Figure 5 7 Absorb Charging Mode e Absorb Charging The absorb charge state is the constant voltage stage and begins when the absorb voltage is reached determined by the SETUP 04 Battery Type setting while bulk charging During this stage the DC charging current decreases in order to maintain the absorb voltage setting This charge stage continues until the Absorb Charging time determined by the SETUP 03 Battery AmpHrs setting is finished 24 2009 Magnum Energy Inc 5 0 Operation pwr Float Charging appears on LCD PWR O 1 Float Charging a ea on beide rds o is typically on solid but may blin jin Settings Info slowly FAULT red LED is off and INV green LED could be on or off Figure 5 8 Float Charging Mode e Float Charging At the end of the Absorb Charging time the charger reduces the charge voltage and tries to maintain the batteries at the float charge voltage setting which is determined by the SETUP 04 Battery Type setting as shown in Table 3 3 Battery Type to Battery Charge Voltages Info If the battery vol
2. be exposed to rain snow moisture or liquids of any type e Use insulated tools to reduce the chance of electrical shock or accidental short circuits e Remove all jewelry such as rings watches bracelets etc when installing or performing maintenance on the inverter e Always disconnect the batteries or energy source prior to installing or performing maintenance on the inverter Live power may be present at more than one point since an inverter utilizes both batteries and AC Turning off the inverter may not reduce this risk As long as AC power is connected it will pass thru the inverter regardless of the power switch on the inverter or the ON OFF INVERTER pushbutton on the remote Safety Symbols To reduce the risk of electrical shock fire or other safety hazard the fol lowing safety symbols have been placed throughout this manual to indicate dangerous and important safety instructions WARNING This symbol indicates that failure to take a specified action could result in physical harm to the user CAUTION This symbol indicates that failure to take a specified ac tion could result in damage to the equipment Info This symbol indicates information that emphasizes or supple ments important points of the main text Remedy This symbol provides possible solutions for related is sues S el gt e List of Contents 1 0 OVGtVIeW iere erret hrtehait i eh Ie eR RxRarR aai unes ana paini ieda 1 2 0 Installations ERR
3. press the ON OFF INVERTER pushbutton to turn the in verter on and verify the fault has cleared If the internal fault remains the inverter will require repair at an Authorized service facility PR Internal Bridge appears on the LCD FAULTS Internal Bridge and the FAULT red LED is on The PWR green CHG green and INV 2 Q Settings Info green LED s are off Figure 5 28 Internal Bridge Fault e Internal Bridge This fault message displays and the inverter shuts down because the internal power bridge protection circuit has been activated pwr Internal Charger appears on the FAULTS Internal Charger LCD and the FAULT red LED is on The PWR green CHG green and RC Q Settings Info INV green LED s are off Figure 5 29 Internal Charger Fault e Internal Charger This fault message displays and the inverter shuts down because the internal charger protection circuit has been activated pwr Internal NTC appears on the LCD rautt Internal NTC and the FAULT red LED is on The PWR green CHG green and INV Ru 8 Settings Info green LED s are off Figure 5 30 Internal NTC Fault e Internal NTC This fault message displays and the inverter shuts down because the internal NTC temperature sensor circuit has been activated PR Internal Relay appears on the LCD rautt Internal Relay and the FAULT red LED is on The PWR green CHG green and INV d 8 S
4. voltage same as absorption voltage to prevent equalization Note 2 specifications for Concord Lifeline Series AGM batteries Note 3 specifications for East Penn Deka Discover and Trojan AGM batteries Note 4 requires inverter with enabled software to operate 2999 press 04 Battery Type press to select press to save BatType GEL BatType Flooded BatType AGM 2 BatType Custom Figure 3 9 SETUP 04 Battery Type Selections 12 VDC 14 5 VDC 13 5 VDC 14 5 VDC AGM 2 rotate to desired 12 02009 Magnum Energy Inc 3 0 Setup e SETUP 05 Charge Rate Used to set the maximum charge rate allowed to charge the batteries during bulk absorption float and equalize charging Selections are Max Charge 0 up to Max Charge 100 The Max Charge 0 setting is available to help minimize charging while continuing to allow pass thru power The rest of the selections are provided to limit the charge rate to the battery bank which helps prevent battery overheating caused by charging at too high a charge rate The Max Charge selections are provided as a percentage of the inverter charger s maximum charging capability Refer to label on the side of the inverter or the operator s manual for the inverter charger to determine its maximum charge rate Once you find this maximum charge rate determine the percentage needed to limit the charge rate to your battery bank For example if the maximum charge rate of your i
5. 08 Screen Setup settings which revert back to default are saved in non volatile memory and are preserved until changed even if an inverter reset is performed or if all power to the remote or inverter is removed Power ON OFF 1 Press and hold the Power ON Charging Inverting Stack Port OFF push button for 15 seconds 2 Watch the Charging Inverting Status LED after approximately 15 seconds itshould come on and flash rapidly to indicate the inverter has reset The Status LED will go off after the pushbutton is released Figure 6 1 Performing an Inverter Reset 6 3 Powering down the Inverter Perform the following steps to power down the inverter 1 Remove all AC power utility or generator power to the inverter 2 Disconnect the positive battery cable to the inverter 3 Ensure the inverter and remote control are disconnected from all AC and DC power the remote display will be blank After the inverter has been disconnected from all power for 30 seconds re connect the positive battery cable and resume operation Info There may be a momentary spark when the positive battery i cable is connected to the inverter s terminal this is normal and in dicates that the inverter s internal capacitors are being charged 02009 Magnum Energy Inc 37 7 0 Service and Warranty Info 7 0 Limited Warranty Magnum Energy Inc warrants the ME RC remote control to be free from defects in material and workmansh
6. AC Overload EaulE 1o niteat puteis y in ente a 28 Figure 5 16 High Volts AC Fault ia nii meto Fore ieiro rnn nna 28 Fig re 5 17 Dead Battery Charge Fault ira rtr roter en Ra een 29 Fig re 5 19 Overcurrent Fault cert erbaut shernsgaedeededesdadaciens 29 Fig re 5 19 FET Overload Fault retenir that rennen aniis 30 Figure 5 20 Breaker Tripped Fa lt eiie rtr tnrba 30 Figure 5 21 nknowti Eallt iare cent etna tht aai E nente n breaks 30 Figure 5 22 Tfmr Overtemp Fault sssrinds misstaan 31 Figure 5 23 Fatal Error Fault iiie licere iater rana uteri wer UARRR ERA 31 Figure 5 24 No Inverter COMM iieri center en nike ee hR e iana aoi ynia 31 Fig re 5 25 StackClock Fault 2 corri ont eater tn rre gadatala 32 Figure 5 26 Stack Mode Fault eese esce nr er RH rec E OON EIER AERE 32 Figure 5 27 StackPhase Fault ts dssccserdantvengucdsnscaive reu terere one U e nSdianpH RS 32 Figure 5 28 Internal Bridge Fault ioco eere tnnt ener meta npe edis 33 Fig re 5 29 Internal Charger Fault iecore t teer rene tante eds 33 Eig re 5 30 Internal NTG EaUIE s excu tese scott a Cu the E eon te medias pH RES 33 Fig re 5 34 Internal Relay Fault cuc ioco temen reet eee eo er nne nitatur vds 33 Figure 6 1 Performing an Inverter Reset s esee 37 ii 02009 Magnum Energy Inc 1 0 Overview 1 0 Overview The ME RC remote control allows you to monitor and customize the operating parameters t
7. AC source 14 2009 Magnum Energy Inc 3 0 Setup e SETUP 07 Power Saver This setting allows you to turn off the Power Saver feature or select the time from 1 minute to 60 minutes that determines how often the display goes into Power Saver mode Default setting PwrSave 15min rotate to Status 07 Power Save rotate to desired selection press to save Figure 3 12 SETUP 07 Power Saver Selections What is the power saver feature The Power Saver feature causes the LCD backlight and LED s on the remote display to turn off to conserve energy The remote goes into Power Saver mode if there hasn t been a pushbutton press or fault message for a period of time this time is determined by the SETUP 07 Power Save setting Whenever the remote goes into the Power Saver mode the LCD backlight and LED s can be reactivated by pressing any menu pushbutton If you have a fault during the Power Saver mode the LCD backlight and Fault LED will come on and stay on as long as the fault is detected If you want the LCD backlight and LED s to always be on you will need to turn the Power Saver feature off by selecting PwrSave Off e SETUP 08 Screen Setup Used to adjust the contrast of the LCD screen and backlight brightness for the best looking display based on the current lighting conditions and viewing angle Default settings Contrast 100 Brightness 50 rotate to rotate to desired sta
8. by pressing and holding the ON OFF CHARGER pushbutton down about 5 seconds until the LCD screen displays Float Charging During equalize charge stage the batteries will begin gassing and bubbling vigorously which consumes water ensure each cell has adequate distilled water levels prior to equalizing and add water as needed after equalizing How often should I equalize Some experts recommend that heavily used batteries should be equalized periodically ranging anywhere from once a month to once or twice per year Other experts only recommend equalizing when the cells have a low specific gravity or when the difference between any individual cell has a specific gravity reading greater than 015 after be ing fully charged How long should I equalize While the batteries are gassing monitor the specific gravity readings every hour when the specific gravity readings no lon ger increase the equalization charge is complete and should be stopped WARNING Equalizing produces hydrogen and oxygen gas Ensure AN the battery compartment has adequate ventilation in order to dis sipate this gas to avoid explosions CAUTION Ensure you batteries can be equalized only equalize your batteries if permitted by your battery manufacturer or dealer Performing an equalize charge on batteries other than liquid lead acid or certain AGM types could permanently damage them Refer to your battery manufacturer dealer for instructions on how to properly e
9. charge mode but has detected less than 9 volts 12 volt models 18 volts for 24 volt models or 36 volts for 48 volt models on the battery bank This fault will continue until current is able to flow into the battery from the battery charger Once this happens the fault will automatically restart Remedy Check the DC voltage on the inverter s DC terminals and ensure it is the same as the battery bank these two voltages should be very close 0 5 VDC difference If not check to ensure all con nections are tight and the fuse circuit breaker between the inverter and battery bank is good This fault clears when the AC input is removed or when greater than 9 volts 12 volt models 18 volts for 24 volt models or 36 volts for 48 volt models is detected by the inverter when charging PO Overcurrent appears on the LCD rautt Overcurrent and the FAULT red LED is on The PWR green CHG green and INV ne 8 Settings Info green LED s are off Figure 5 18 Overcurrent Fault e Overcurrent This fault causes the inverter to shutdown to protect internal power components and may be caused by an excessive AC load If the overload condition lasts for less than 10 seconds the unit will automatically restart and resume operation However if the overcurrent condition occurs more than 10 seconds the unit will shut down and will require a manual restart are larger than the inverter s output capacity there is a w
10. green INV LED will slowly flash dm to 01 Search Watts press to select rotate to desired press to save Figure 3 6 SETUP 01 Search Watts Selections What is the Search Watts feature This feature is used to help save battery power by reducing the inverter s output to search pulses when there is no detectable load If someone turns on a load greater than the wattage level setting while the inverter is searching the inverter will start inverting to provide full voltage on its output Should I use the Search Watts feature If the inverter can spend a great deal of time searching to reduce the power drain on your batteries and you can tolerate small loads less than 5 watts from being on then the search mode feature should be used However if you require some small load i e digital clocks satellite receivers answering machines etc to always be on then this feature should be turned off Search Off I want to use the Search Watts feature how do I determine where to set it The search watts setting should be adjusted to the same power level or the next lower setting of the smallest load that you want to run If you don t know the wattage of the smallest load you want to run turn the load on and decrease the Search Watts setting until the load comes on and stays on Example You have reviewed all the loads you want to run and determined that the smallest loa
11. smooth bend radius and do not become kinked e If installing this remote in an boat RV or truck ensure the conductors passing through walls bulkheads or other structural members are protected to minimize insulation damage such as chafing which can be caused by vi bration or constant rubbing 2 2 Tools Required Installing the remote control is a simple process and requires the following tools e Phillips screwdriver e Level e Drill e Cut out tool knife saw e Pencil Drill Bit 7 64 2 3 Installation Procedure 1 Select an appropriate location to install the remote control Allow ample room to access the remote s adjustment dial and to view the LEDs Ensure the viewing angle of the display is appropriate 2 Refer to figure 2 1 for hole and cutout dimensions 3 Run the remote cable between the remote and the inverter charger This cable is a 4 wire twisted pair telephony standard with RJ11 connectors on each end A standard telephone cable may be substituted if the provided remote cable is not able to be used 4 Connect the remote cable into the RJ11 Remote port has blue label on the inverter charger see figure 2 2 5 Have the inverter connected to batteries but ensure the inverter is off and that no AC power is connected to the inverter 2 02009 Magnum Energy Inc 2 0 Installation E CUT OUT THIS AREA D diagram not to scale Figure 2 1 Remote Cut Out Dimensions Info All power to op
12. to menu items that can help with monitoring and troubleshooting your inverter charger system e Rotary Knob SELECT button The rotary encoder knob is similar to a dash radio knob and used to quickly scroll through and select various menu items and settings Pushing this rotary knob allows you to SELECT a menu item or to save a setting once it is displayed on the LCD screen 02009 Magnum Energy Inc 1 2 0 Installation 2 0 Installation Before installing the remote read the entire installation section to determine how you are going to install your ME RC The more thorough you plan in the beginning the better your inverter needs will be met as a licensed or certified electrician It is the installer s responsibility to determine which safety codes apply and to ensure that all appli cable installation requirements are followed Applicable installation codes vary depending on the specific location and application i Info Installations should be performed by qualified personnel such Info Review the Important Product Safety Information on the i front inside cover page before any installation 2 1 Installation Guidelines e Before connecting any wires determine the remote cable route throughout the home or vehicle boat both to and from the inverter e Always check for existing electrical plumbing or other areas of potential damage BEFORE drilling or cutting into walls to mount the remote e Make sure all wires have a
13. voltage drops below the SETUP 02 LowBattCutOut LBCO setting for more than 1 minute The inverter will automatically restart and resume operation when the battery voltage rises to 212 5 VDC 12 volt models 225 0 VDC 24 volt models or 250 0 VDC 48 volt models as utility shore power or a generator is connected to the inverter charger s input and battery charging begins Remedy This fault will also automatically restart if AC power such pur High Battery appears on the LCD FauLt High Battery and the FAULT red LED is on The i PWR green CHG green and INV a Settings Info green LED s are off Figure 5 13 High Battery Fault e High Battery The inverter has turned off because the battery voltage is at a very high level This fault message is displayed and the FAULT red LED will be on when the battery voltage is above the High Battery Cut Out HBCO value This fault will automatically restart and resume operation when the battery voltage drops 0 3 VDC 12 volt models 0 6 VDC 24 volt models or 1 2 VDC 48 volt models below the HBCO value model Normally the HBCO value for the ME MM RD Series inverters is 16 VDC 12 volt models or 32 VDC 24 volt models and the HBCO value for the MS MMS Series inverters is 17 VDC 12 volt models 34 VDC 24 volt models or 68 VDC 48 volt models E Info The HBCO value is dependent on your inverter revision and Remedy This fault usually only occ
14. 0 0 VDC 24 volt models or 40 0 VDC 48 volt models Batt Amphrs 400 AmpHrs 03 Batt embers Absorb Time 90 minutes 04 Battery Type BatType Flooded 05 Charge Rate Max Charge 80 06 VAC Dropout Dropout 80VAC 07 Power Save PwrSave 15min Contrast 100 08 Screen Setup Brightness 50 e TECH 05 Ext Control This read only menu displays whether certain adjustable settings are being controlled Internally INT by the Magnum Network or Externally EXT by an external communications device rotate to SETUP Pushbutton rotate to desired display Status 05 Ext Control press to select Status Status VAC Dropout Charge Rate Figure 3 18 TECH 05 Ext Control Display Status Shore Max 02009 Magnum Energy Inc 17 4 0 Menu Map 4 0 Menu Map ME RC Remote Control The following figure is a complete overview of the inverter charger settings and info displays available in the ME RC this should help with menu navigation Status Shore Max 5A tuus ix 30Ad ccu E acea ETE tuus ix 30Ad ccu ax 40A E acea ax 50A ETE Refer to the ME BMK Owner s Manual part number 64 0013 for detailed information on these menu items LBCO settings are dependent on inverter model 12 volt model shown Status LBCO 9 5VDC LBCO 10 0VDC Status Batt AmpHr 2500 Status 04 Battery Type Status BatType G
15. 1 SETUP 06 VAC Dropout Selections Where do I set my VAC Dropout It depends on the application and what you are using as the AC source The settings not only look at the incoming voltage level to determine when to transfer but also determines how quickly the charger disconnects and starts inverting based of the fluctuations of the incoming AC voltage e Dropout 60 VAC to 100 VAC For Export Inverter Models Drop out 120 VAC to 200 VAC Use a VAC Dropout setting from 60 VAC to 100 VAC Export models Dropout from 120 VAC to 200 VAC when the AC source may have fluctuations in RMS voltage These settings attempt to prevent the charger from disengaging unnecessarily due to poor quality voltage and are highly recommended if using a generator for charging The transfer time from charge mode to inverter mode is gt 16 milliseconds when using these settings e Dropout UPSmode Use the UPSmode setting when the AC source is well regulated above 105 VAC 210 VAC for Export inverter models and the inverter loads are sensitive to voltage fluctuations This setting is intolerant of voltage fluctuations and will provide a quick transfer The transfer time from charge mode to inverter mode is lt 16 milliseconds when using this setting For generator charging do not use this setting Info If you get nuisance AC disconnects Either change the setting to 100 VAC or less Export inverter models 200 VAC or less or obtain a better voltage regulated
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17. Bu n PRIRA averse WEU wave E N E R G Y ME RC Remote Control LE Yel 14171 AVEF Eee NVE EN CEU UGG Y INVERTER SHORE AGS METER SETUP TECH CHARGER ON OFF Owner s Manual for Revision 2 5 or higher Disclaimer of Liability Since the use of this manual and the conditions or methods of installation operation use and maintenance of the ME RC are beyond the control of Magnum Energy Inc this company does not assume responsibility and expressly disclaims liability for loss damage or expense whether direct indirect consequential or incidental arising out of or anyway connected with such installation operation use or maintenance Due to continuous improvements and product updates the images shown in this manual may not exactly match the unit purchased Restrictions on Use The ME RC remote shall not be used in connection with life support systems life saving or other medical equipment or devices Using the ME RC with this particular equipment is at your own risk Important Product Safety Instructions This manual contains important safety instructions that must be followed during the installation and operation of this product Read all instructions and safety information contained in this manual before installing or using this product e All electrical work must be performed in accordance with local state and federal electrical codes e This product is designed for indoor compartment installation It must not
18. EL Status 05 Charge Rate Status Max Charge 096 Status Status Status Status BatType Flooded BatType AGM 1 J BatType AGM 2 BatType Custom 00 Status Statu Statu Leno Max Charge 80 Max Charge 90 Max Charge Figure 4 1 Inverter Charger Menu Map Page 1 of 2 18 02009 Magnum Energy Inc 4 0 Menu Map err continued Status 06 VAC Dropout Status Dropout 60VAC Status 07 Power Save Status Status Eee ERE PwiSave Off PwrSave 1min Eee 15min ERE 60min Status 08 Screen Setup Status Contrast 0 Status Brightness 0 Status 01 Temperatures Status BTS C F Status 02 Revisions Status Inverter Status 03 Inv Model Status Model Status 04 Load Defaults Status Defaults in Status 05 Ext Control Status VAC Dropout LEGEND ETUA Menu Button Status Inverter charger status 01 Search Watts lt Menu Items Status Inverter charger status Search 5W Menu Selections xk kk S indicates default setting read only data Figure 4 1 Inverter Charger Menu Map Page 2 of 2 2009 Magnum Energy Inc 19 5 0 Operation 5 0 Operation This section explains how to operate the inverter charger It also helps to explain the operational statu
19. P ERIS 27 5 34 LED Indicator GUIQe cue teseoo ctetu te bos tade gt anna SEO 34 6 0 FOUDIESNOOUNG sssoaccenzogaozpesnehyro ndevansestkioUsR cu MSN Cat bru Pub Did dis 35 621 Troubleshooting TIpS ssicssstuaccccnenatnctanntenseniperarndaceiuaseansemmondaan 36 621 1 Inverter ProbleMS xus cesaeautusuetehesshi tips uS TRI eau Rec ee erOF ARE 36 6 1 2 Charger problems 2 555 paesi uice besbnis ipaa Ubcus EPPEN aiu 36 6 2 Performing an Inverter RESeti sssi iri rsidio scs ranri srias e risann Es 37 6 3 Powering down the Inverter cere riter enne nyaaa 37 ZO Ematea Wa Fant y escszu iius ce sanies ae dice cun tentoue ade sis un o dm Dad KR M REO 38 Tables Table 3 1 Battery AmpHrs to Absorb Charging Time eeeeee 10 Table 3 2 Battery Size to Battery Amp hours estimated 11 Table 3 3 Battery Type to Charge Voltages sseseee e 12 Table 3 4 Inverter Charger Default Settings s sss 17 Table 5 41 EED Indicator Gulde iei rta ee avere nn erre reor 34 Table 6 1 Remote Control Troubleshooting Guide eese 35 02009 Magnum Energy Inc i List of Figures Figure 1 1 Front Panel Featl leS iieri ennt hr RR r ent ntn Erant sad 1 Figure 2 1 Remote Cut Out Dimensions eeeee e 3 Figure 2 2 Remote Control Connections eesseeeee nne 3 Figure 3 1 Front Panel Set Up Features cies ener nha 4 Figure 3 2 SETUP Men Navigati n 5 de
20. There are several charger mode messages view the top line of the LCD display and the corresponding message in this section to determine and understand the particular charger mode Info The AC input becomes acceptable after a minimum 10 sec i ond delay and when the voltage is greater than the SETUP 06 VAC Dropout setting Charging appears on LCD PWR on FAULT Charging green and CHG green LED s are cus on solid FAULT red LED is off and w O Settings Info INV green LED could be on or off Figure 5 5 Charging Mode e Charging Once the charger mode has been enabled the unit will wait and display Charging to determine the charge routine If the DC voltage is low 12 8 VDC 12 volt models lt 25 6 VDC 24 volt models or lt 51 2 VDC 48 volt models the charger will initiate Bulk Charging If the DC voltage is high 212 9 VDC 12 volt models gt 25 6 24 volt models or 251 2 48 volt models the charger will skip the Bulk and Absorb charging stages and go directly to Float Charging pwr Bulk Charging appears on LCD PWR FAULT Bulk Charging green is on solid and CHG green LED is typically on solid but may blink B Settings Info slowly FAULT red LED is off INV green LED could be on or off Figure 5 6 Bulk Charging Mode e Bulk Charging The battery charger is delivering maximum current determined by the SETUP 05 Charge Rate setting to the batteries
21. adjustable setting and help you decide what setting should be used 3 1 Navigating the Remote s Menu The ME RC has an internal structure that provides menu items and adjustable settings that provide the ability to configure your inverter charger to your specific parameters Info See figure 4 1 Inverter Charger Menu Map for a complete map i of the inverter charger menu items and adjustable settings Familiarize yourself with the items on the front panel which are used to find adjust and save the desired setting They are e LCD Display The bottom line of the LCD display shows the menu items adjustable settings or the meters display information Info The bottom line of the LCD display returns to the Home Screen to show DC voltage and current see Figure 3 1 after 2 minutes if i no buttons have been pressed Info When the left facing arrow symbol is shown on the dis play it indicates that the displayed setting has been selected and will be used Menu Pushbuttons x5 These five menus allow simple access to the menu items that can help with configuring monitoring and troubleshooting your inverter charger system e Rotary SELECT Knob This knob allows you to quickly scroll through and select various menu items and settings after pressing a menu pushbutton This knob is also used to save a setting once it is displayed on the LCD screen and will refresh the LCD display by holding this knob down for 10 second
22. art number 64 0005 for detailed information on this menu e METER This pushbutton provides meter information on the inverter charger system see section 3 2 3 for more detailed information e SETUP This pushbutton allows the inverter charger to be configured to your specific system preferences see section 3 2 4 for more detailed information e TECH This pushbutton allows you to access menu selections that can help service personnel with troubleshooting and also allows the factory default setting to be restored see section 3 2 5 for more detailed information 5 1 5 Rotary SELECT Knob The Rotary SELECT knob is similar to a dash radio knob and used to easily view and select various menu items and settings displayed in the LCD screen Turn the rotary knob clockwise and counterclockwise to view the different menu items and available charger and inverter settings Push or SELECT the rotary knob to enter a menu item or to save a setting once they are displayed on the LCD screen Info All adjustable inverter charger settings in the ME RC except i for the SHORE Shore Max and SETUP 08 Screen Setup settings which revert back to default are saved in non volatile memory and are preserved until changed even if an inverter reset is performed or if all power to the remote or inverter is removed Info The LCD display can be refreshed by holding down the SELECT i knob for 10 seconds have adjustable settings that revert back t
23. d is a 30 watt light then set the Search 30W Whenever you turn on any load because all the loads are greater than 30 watts the inverter will stop searching and start inverting to deliver power to the load Note Even though the search feature is on some connected equip ment may draw enough current even while in the off position to keep the inverter in the inverting mode 8 2009 Magnum Energy Inc 3 0 Setup e SETUP 02 LowBattCutOut The Low Battery Cut Out LBCO setting is used to set the DC voltage level that turns off the inverter to help protect the batteries from over discharge damage Selections are from 9 0 VDC to 12 2 VDC 12 volt inverter models 18 0 VDC to 24 4 VDC 24 volt inverter models or 36 0 to 48 8 48 volt inverter models If the battery voltage drops below the LBCO selected set point continuously for more than 1 minute the fault LED will come on the inverter will turn off and the display will show a Low Battery status If the battery voltage falls below 8 5 volts 12 volt models 17 0 volts 24 volt models or 34 0 48 volt models the fault LED and Low Battery status will be immediate Default settings LBCO 10 0 VDC 12 volt models 20 0 VDC 24 volt models or 40 0 VDC 48 volt models Info The inverter will automatically begin to start inverting when i the DC voltage increases to 12 5 VDC 12 volt models 25 0 VDC 24 volt models or 50 0 VDC 48 volt mod
24. down the charge rate If this fault occurs often ensure the inverter is in a cool location has adequate ventilation and the internal cooling fans are operational 5 3 3 2 Remote Fault Message The remote control may not be functioning correctly and can also display a fault condition Refer to the following fault message to help troubleshoot the remote pwr Fatal Error appears on the LCD FAUT Fatal Error and the FAULT red LED is on The PWR green CHG green and INV Min 8 Settings Info green LED s are normally off Figure 5 23 Fatal Error Fault e Fatal Error This fault message indicates that the remote s internal data addressing was unrecognizable similar to a computer lock up nications cable from the inverter for 5 seconds and then reconnect see figure 2 2 If the fault continues after resetting the remote the remote requires service at an authorized service facility Remedy Reset the remote by disconnecting the remote commu Fatal Error fault condition is displayed ignore any remote display i Info The bottom line may not display correct information while the information during a Fatal Error fault pwr No Inverter Comm appears on the FAULT No Inverter Comm mE s end INV e Sen reen an reen s n 8 Settings Info are ree off i Figure 5 24 No Inverter Comm e No Inverter Comm This fault message indicates that the remote is no longer receiving any commu
25. e 1 it is connected to the REMOTE port 2 the correct communications cable is used a 4 conductor telephone cable may be substituted to determine if cable is good Ensure inverter batteries are connected and inverter is operating correctly without any AC power connected can invert and power AC loads from batteries 35 6 0 Troubleshooting 6 1 Troubleshooting Tips 6 1 1 Inverter problems e Inverter turned on green led on inverter blinking no output Inverter is in search mode Either defeat search mode if not needed or turn on loads greater than the Search Watts setting 6 1 2 Charger problems e Unit won t transfer to charge mode with AC applied Is charge CHG LED on remote blinking If not then the charger does not recognize the incoming AC being within acceptable limits Measure the input AC voltage it should be 120VAC 20 VAC also check that VAC dropout setting on the remote is 80 VAC or less If the CHG LED is blinking the transfer relay should be closing within 20 seconds and begin charging If the LED is on solid the relay should be closed and the charger should begin charging e Transfer relay closes then opens and continues to cycle AC voltage is too low or has transients that drop the AC voltage momentarily Change the VAC Dropout setting to 60 VAC and check for improvements If the cycling continues back off the Charge Rate from 100 to 10 This cycling may also be caused if the AC ou
26. els If AC power is available and connected to the inverter s input the inverter will automatically clear the Low Battery fault pass the input AC power to the output and begin charging the batteries rotate to dr rotate to tatus desired press owBattCutOut selection Figure 3 7 SETUP 02 LowBattCutOut Selections 12 volt shown Where do I set the LBCO setting If you want to cycle the batteries slightly but don t want to discharge them more than 20 then the LBCO setting should be set from 11 5 to 12 2 VDC 12 volt models 23 0 to 24 4 VDC 24 volt models or 46 0 to 48 8 48 volt models In some applications such as installed in an off grid home or doing a lot of dry camping in your RV you may want to cycle down to 50 by setting the LBCO from 10 0 to 11 4 VDC 12 volt models 20 0 to 22 8 VDC 24 volt models or 40 0 to 45 6 VDC 48 volt models In extreme circumstances you have the ability to discharge the batteries to 80 by setting the LBCO to 9 0 or 9 5 VDC 12 volt models 18 0 or 19 0 VDC 24 volt models or 36 0 or 38 0 VDC 48 volt models before recharging These discharge percentage are rough estimates for accurate battery monitoring a battery monitor such as Magnum s ME BMK is required Info The higher the LBCO setting the less the inverter will discharge i the batteries which should allow the batteries to have a longer life The downside to a higher LBCO setting is that you need to charge mo
27. erate the remote control is provided by the i inverter charger through the remote cable 6 While monitoring the front of the remote connect the other end of the cable into the RJ11 jack on the back side of the remote see figure 2 2 7 Immediately upon connecting the remote cable all the LED s will come on as the unit goes through a self test After the initial self test completes text should appear with a system status message indicating the current state of the inverter charger If not please refer to the troubleshooting section 8 Secure the remote to the wall using the four 6 x 3 4 screws provided 9 The remote is ready for set up Magnum Inverter RJ11 connection Power ONIOFF ME RC Charging Inverting Stock Port 5 Remote Control Magnum Net n Remote c back view Battery Temp Sensor am S Remote cable REMOTE Port blue label Figure 2 2 Remote Control Connections 2009 Magnum Energy Inc 3 3 0 Setup 3 0 Setup When the remote is connected to a Magnum inverter charger the settings in the remote control determine the inverter charger operating parameters The default settings in the remote control see Table 3 4 Inverter Charger Default Settings are adequate for most installations however you have the option to change some of the operating parameters if required This section will show you how to navigate the remote give you an understanding of the function of each
28. ettings Info cus INV O Figure 5 2 Off Mode e Off This message tells you that there is no AC available on the inverter s AC output The inverter function is off and there is no utility shore or generator power AC sensed on its input Searching appears on the LCD The Searching PWR green LED is on solid and the INV green LED slowly flashes The Settings Info FAULT red and CHG green LED s are off Figure 5 3 Searching Mode e Searching The inverter is in the Search mode which means the AC loads on the inverter output are less than the SETUP 01 Search Watts setting The search mode function is used to reduce the inverter draw from the battery and may be turned off at any time if you want full inverter output voltage available at all times see the SETUP 01 section pwr Inverting appears on the LCD The FAULT Inverting PWR green and INV green LED s are on solid The FAULT red and e e Settings Info CHG LED s are off ac Figure 5 4 Inverting Mode e Inverting The inverter is providing AC voltage on its output by inverting power from the batteries 02009 Magnum Energy Inc 23 5 0 Operation 5 3 2 Charger Mode Messages When AC power utility or generator is connected to the inverter charger it begins to monitor the AC input for acceptable voltage Once the AC input is accepted the AC transfer relay inside the inverter closes and charger mode begins
29. ettings Info green LED s are off Figure 5 31 Internal Relay Fault e Internal Relay This fault message displays and the inverter shuts down because the internal AC transfer relay protection circuit has been activated 2009 Magnum Energy Inc 33 5 0 Operation 5 3 4 LED Indicator Guide The remote provides the following LED s use them along with the LCD display to determine the operating status Table 5 1 LED Indicator Guide 1 Inverter is disabled 2 Remote s in Power Saver mode press any button to activate LED s 3 No OFF power to remote check remote cable or power PWR to inverter or 4 No AC power at the inverter s green AC output terminals AC power is available from inverter shore or EK GOD ID ARE at the inverter s AC output terminals OFF Normal Normal operation ss ON A fault condition has been detected check the LCD display to find and correct the cause 1 Remote is in Power Saver mode press any button to activate LED s or 2 Charger off no utility or AC generator present ON Bulk Absorb Float or Equalize charge mode see the LCD display to determine charge status BLINKING display says Charger Standby BLINKING The charger is in Battery Saver mode This mode CHG display says monitors battery voltage level and only charges green Full Charge if the battery voltage decreases to a low level The charger current is automatically decreased because 1 Cha
30. flow thru the inverter to the AC loads Remedy After reducing the AC loads push in the inverter s AC input circuit breaker to reset and resume operation Info While in charger mode the inverter s AC input breaker could i nuisance trip if the loads on the inverter s AC HOT OUT 1 exceed the current rating of this circuit breaker PR Unknown Fault appears on the LCD amp u Unknown Fault Vn e LED a K green green an i Settings Info green LED S are off Figure 5 21 Unknown Fault e Unknown Fault This fault message displays when the inverter charger has sent a fault code that cannot be determined by the remote for assistance to help determine and understand the actual fault status v4 Remedy Call the Technical Support department at Magnum Energy 30 02009 Magnum Energy Inc 5 0 Operation pwr Tfmr Overtemp appears on the LCD FAUT DT fmr Overtemp and the FAULT red LED is on The i PWR green CHG green and INV RS 8 Settings Info green LED s are off Figure 5 22 Tfmr Overtemp Fault e Tfmr Overtemp This fault message is displayed when the TCO Temperature Cut Out opens and causes the inverter to shutdown to protect the internal power transformer from damage When the TCO has cooled down the inverter will automatically restart and resume operation Remedy If the fault occurs while inverting reduce the load on the inverter if it occurs while charging turn
31. hall return the product prepaid to Magnum Energy in Everett WA After the completion of service under this limited warranty Magnum Energy will return the product prepaid to the original purchaser via a Magnum selected non expedited surface freight within the contiguous United States and Canada this excludes Alaska and Hawaii 6 If Magnum repairs or replaces a product its warranty continues for the remaining portion of the original warranty period or 90 days from the date of the return shipment to the original purchaser whichever is greater All replaced products and parts removed from repaired products become the property of Magnum Energy 7 This limited warranty is voided if e the product has been modified without authorization e the serial number has been altered or removed e the product has been damaged through abuse neglect accident high voltage or corrosion e the product was not installed and operated according to the owner s manual BEFORE RETURNING ANY UNIT CONTACT MAGNUM ENERGY FOR A RETURN MATERIAL AUTHORIZATION RMA NUMBER 38 02009 Magnum Energy Inc B n Mim EVES WEU GP EVE E N E R G Y Magnum Energy Inc 2211 West Casino Rd Everett WA 98204 Phone 425 353 8833 Fax 425 353 8390 Web www magnumenergy com PN 64 0003 Rev D 11 09
32. he charge rate is reduced to try and keep the input voltage above 90 VAC also check the Shore Max and Charger Rate settings to determine if the current is being limited e Charger output voltage is higher than expected Check the Battery Temperature Sensor BTS temperature If the BTS is installed the charge voltage settings will increase if the temperature around the BTS is below 77 F 25 C and decrease if the temperature around the BTS is higher than 779 F 259 C 36 02009 Magnum Energy Inc 6 0 Troubleshooting 6 2 Performing an Inverter Reset Press and hold the Power ON OFF pushbutton see figure 6 1 for approximately fifteen 15 seconds until the Charging Inverting Status LED comes on and flashes rapidly once the rapid flashing has begun release the Power ON OFF pushbutton The Status LED will go off after the pushbutton is released After the inverter reset is completed press the ON OFF pushbutton to turn the inverter ON Some older inverter models do not allow an inverter reset if the inverter reset fails you will need to power down the inverter using the procedure below In either case if an internal fault does not clear the inverter will require repair at an authorized service facility Info The Power ON OFF pushbutton is a small momentary type i switch which operates by lightly pressing and releasing Info All adjustable inverter charger settings in the ME RC except for the SHORE Shore Max and SETUP
33. he battery electrolyte to reverse the buildup of stratification and also helps to remove sulfates that may have built up on the plates These conditions if left unchecked will reduce the overall capacity of the battery WARNING Do not perform an equalization charge without reading and following all safety precautions pertaining to charging equaliza tion as noted in this manual and any equalization information in the inverter s manual To enable the equalization charge see figure 5 11 and follow all related information on page 26 22 02009 Magnum Energy Inc 5 0 Operation 5 3 System Status Messages The remote control uses the top line of the LCD display to show the inverter chargers current operation by displaying a status message This section will show the inverter charger s operating modes and the available status messages under each mode Use these status messages along with the Status LED s to determine the inverter charger s current operating status and to help troubleshoot the system if a fault occurs There are three operating modes of the inverter charger e Inverter Mode e Charger Mode e Fault Mode 5 3 1 Inverter Mode Messages The inverter charger will be in the Inverter Mode when AC power shorepower util ity or generator is not available or unacceptable to the inverter charger s input The Inverter Mode messages are Off Searching and Inverting pwr Off appears on the LCD all LED s FAULT Off are off S
34. ip that result in product failure during normal usage according to the following terms and conditions 1 The limited warranty for this product extends for a maximum of 24 months from the product s original date of purchase or for the same period as the connected Magnum Energy inverter if the inverter and remote are newly installed at the same time up to a maximum of 36 months 2 The limited warranty extends to the original purchaser of the product and is not assignable or transferable to any subsequent purchaser 3 During the limited warranty period Magnum Energy will repair or replace at Magnum Energy s option any defective parts or any parts that will not properly operate for their intended use with factory new or rebuilt replacement items if such repair or replacement is needed because of product malfunction or failure during normal usage The limited warranty does not cover defects in appearance cosmetic decorative or structural parts or any non operative parts Magnum Energy s limit of liability under the limited warranty shall be the actual cash value of the product at the time the original purchaser returns the product for repair determined by the price paid by the original purchaser Magnum Energy shall not be liable for any other losses or damages 4 Upon request from Magnum Energy the original purchaser must prove the product s original date of purchase by a dated bill of sale itemized receipt 5 The original purchaser s
35. iring short on the AC output or the wires are incorrectly wired Once the AC loads are reduced or the output wiring is corrected manually restart the inverter to resume operation If this fault condition continues after all these recommendation perform a inverter reset see section 6 2 Remedy This fault usually occurs because the connected AC loads 02009 Magnum Energy Inc 29 5 0 Operation pwr FET Overload appears on the LCD mur FEET Overload and the FAULT red LED is on The PWR green CHG green and INV is 8 Settings Info green LED s are off Figure 5 19 FET Overload Fault e FET Overload This fault message indicates the inverter charger has shut down because the internal FET s Field Effect Transistor s have quickly exceeded a safe operating temperature When the FET s have cooled the unit will require a manual restart to resume operation Remedy If the fault continues to occur disconnect all the inverter s AC output wires and reset the inverter see section 6 2 If this fault does not clear after doing a reset the inverter may require service pwr Breaker Tripped appears on the FAUT Breaker Tripped LCD and the FAULT red LED is on The PWR green CHG green and a Q Settings Info INV green LED s are off Figure 5 20 Breaker Tripped Fault e Breaker Tripped The inverter has detected that the AC input breaker on the inverter charger has opened due to excess current
36. lay below 1 amp AC 10 amps DC 12VDC is not detected When the current into or out of the batteries is greater than 1 amp AC the display accuracy is 209 6 display shows display shows ETER menu item DC meter dv Status 01 INV CHG Meter press press to select Figure 3 5 METER 01 INV CHG Meter Display e METER 02 BM SOC thru 06 BM TECH These menus allow the optional ME BMK Magnum Energy s Battery Monitor Kit if installed to be configured to your specific system preferences and display the status of the battery system refer to the ME BMK Owner s Manual part number 64 0013 for detailed information on the Battery Monitor Kit and these menus 02009 Magnum Energy Inc 7 3 0 Setup 3 2 4 SETUP Menu Pressing the SETUP menu pushbutton provides access to the menu items and settings that allow the inverter charger to be configured Read each menu item to determine if any setting requires adjustment to meet your requirements e SETUP 01 Search Watts Allows you to turn off the Search Watts feature or adjust the power level to determine when the search watts feature becomes active The power level range selection is 5W to 50W If this feature is not needed select Search Off When search is turned off the inverter continuously provides full AC voltage to the loads Default setting Search 5W Info When the Search Watts feature is active Searching ap pears on the top line of the LCD display and the
37. m operation while in the SETUP menu This display automatically powers up with the current system status on the top line and the Home Screen detailing the inverter s DC voltage and current as shown in figure 5 1 on the bottom line 20 02009 Magnum Energy Inc 5 0 Operation 5 1 3 ON OFF Pushbuttons e ON OFF INVERTER This pushbutton toggles the inverter function on and off The green INV LED turns on and off with the pushbutton e ON OFF CHARGER This pushbutton toggles the charger function on and off whenever the charger is actively charging The green CHG LED turns on and off with this pushbutton This pushbutton is also used to initiate an equalize charge for more information on using the equalize charge feature see section 5 2 2 and the Equalizing Mode information on page 26 5 1 4 Menu Pushbuttons These five menu pushbuttons provide quick access to menu items that can help with configuring monitoring and troubleshooting your inverter charger system e SHORE This pushbutton allows you to set the appropriate breaker size for the incoming utility shore power and is used to control the amount of AC amps the battery charger uses from the HOT 1 IN input see section 3 2 1 for more detailed information e AGS This pushbutton allows the networked Auto Generator Start ME AGS N controller to be configured to specific system preferences and check status of the AGS when connected Refer to the ME AGS N Owner s Manual p
38. nication data via the Magnum Network tions cable from the inverter for 5 seconds and then reconnect see Remedy Reset the remote by disconnecting the remote communica figure 2 2 If the fault continues check replace the remote cable 02009 Magnum Energy Inc 31 5 0 Operation 5 3 3 3 Stacking Fault Messages A fault condition may occur when two inverters are stacked in series using the stacking interface to provide 120 240VAC output that is not possible on a single inverter installation Refer to the following fault messages to help troubleshoot the inverters PR Q StackClock Fault appears on the eur StackClock Fault LCD and the FAULT red LED is on The PWR green CHG green and Na 8 Settings Info INV green LED s are off Figure 5 25 StackClock Fault e StackClock Fault There is a stacker cable problem or 2 One inverter is losing synchronization with the other inverter not a telephone data cable this is a custom made cable 2 Inspect the stacker cable and reconnect at both ends listen and make sure you hear an audible click from the connectors at both inverters Remedy 1 Ensure you are using a Magnum Stacking Cable this is Info This fault has been known to occur when a Magnum Energy i accessory is plugged into the Stack Port but the installation is not using multiple inverters in a stacked configuration If this occurs perform an inverter reset see section 6 2 PR S
39. nly limits the charging on each inverter charger individually not on all inverter chargers C 5 or C 20 rate Charge rates are commonly expressed as a ratio of the total amp hour AH capacity of the battery bank For example with a 400 AH battery bank C 400 the C 5 charge rate is 80 A 400 5 80 A 02009 Magnum Energy Inc 13 3 0 Setup e SETUP 06 VAC Dropout Used to select the minimum AC voltage that must be present on the input before the inverter charger switches from inverter to charger mode For example If this setting is set to Dropout 60 VAC then the AC input voltage must be above 60 Volts before the inverter will switch from inverter mode to charge mode This setting also determines the minimum AC voltage threshold where the charger disengages and the inverter when turned on will provide AC power from the batteries This protects AC loads from utility outages For example If this setting is set to Dropout 60 VAC when the AC input voltage drops to 60 volts the inverter will switch from charge mode to inverter mode Settings are Dropout 60 VAC to 100 VAC for 120 VAC inverters or Dropout 120 VAC to 200 VAC for Export models and Dropout UPSmode Default setting Dropout 80 VAC Export inverter models 160 VAC rotate to Status 06 VAC Dropout rotate to desired selection press to select press to save Status Status Dropout 95VAC Dropou UPSmode Figure 3 1
40. nse may show revision or connecting LEDs and backlight are off Remote is non functional no lights no text on LCD display and no response when pressing any pushbutton Static electricity may have been discharged into the LCD display The remote s internal data addressing was unrecognizable RJ11 connections on communication cable are not making a good connection Remote not getting sufficient power from inverter Remote is in Power Saver mode Communication cable bad or not correctly connected to remote port on inverter Inverter is not connected to batteries 02009 Magnum Energy Inc i Refresh Display press and hold the SELECT button for 10 seconds Reset remote disconnect remote communications cable from inverter for 5 seconds and reconnect see figure 2 2 Reset remote 1 disconnect remote cable from inverter for 5 seconds and reconnect 2 check RJ11 cable connection on back of remote see figure 2 2 Important ensure the RJ11 connector is pushed into the correct port you should feel hear click when the connection is made Ensure inverter batteries are connected and inverter is operating correctly inverter should be able to invert and power AC loads from batteries ensure no AC power is connected to the inverter AC inputs Press any button to reactivate remote or turn Power Saver mode Off Check communications cable from inverter to remote ensur
41. nverter charger is 100 amps and you need to limit the charge rate to 50 amps choose the Max Charge 50 selection 50 amps 50 of 100 amps Default setting Max Charge 80 div rotate to Status 05 Charge Rate rotate to desired Figure 3 10 SETUP 05 Charge Rate Selections Info If the Max Charge rate is set to 096 the topology of the Magnum Inverter when connected to an AC source will over ride the 0 setting and start charging if the battery voltage is 7 VDC 12 VDC models 14 VDC 24 volt models or 28 VDC 48 volt models How do I determine where to set my maximum charge rate The maximum charge rate is generally set to a C 5 rate C the total amp hour capacity of the battery bank using the 20 hour AH rate The C 5 rate is usually used when the objective is to charge the batteries as quickly as possible i e 400 AH 5 80 amp maximum charge rate A lower rate such as C 20 is used when the batteries need to be charged as slow as possible are not requirements on how you should set your battery charge rate For specific charge rate requirements refer to your battery manufacturer CAUTION The C 5 or C 20 charge rate settings are guidelines they Info If multiple inverter charger s are used on a single battery bank i you must ensure that the total charge rate from all inverter chargers is limited to the maximum charge rate needed for your battery bank The Max Charge rate o
42. o default if all power to the inverter is lost Refer to the operation manual for the particular accessory to determine if any setting for the accessory is affected CAUTION An accessory that is networked to the inverter may 02009 Magnum Energy Inc 21 5 0 Operation 5 2 Operating the Inverter Charger 5 2 1 Inverter Mode Turning the inverter on Press the ON OFF INVERTER pushbutton to activate the inverter function The inverter will either be actively inverting by using power from the batteries to power the AC loads see figure 5 4 or will be searching for a load by using very little power from the batteries if in search mode see figure 5 3 The green INV LED will be on when the inverter is actively inverting and the green INV LED will flash while searching Turning the inverter off While the inverter is actively inverting or search ing the ON OFF INVERTER pushbutton can be pressed to switch the inverter function off and this will turn the green INV LED off see figure 5 2 Inverter Standby The inverter is in standby when the inverter is active green INV LED is on and an external AC power utility shore or generator is passing through the inverter to power the AC loads During normal operation the AC loads will be powered by the external AC power however if a blackout or brownout condition occurs the inverter senses these conditions transfers to inverter mode and powers the AC loads connected t
43. o the inverter CAUTION If you have critical loads and in Inverter Standby do not press the ON OFF INVERTER pushbutton to turn the inverter function off If the green INV LED is off inverter power will NOT be available to run your critical loads if the external AC power is interrupted 5 2 2 Charger mode Turning the charger on The charger will automatically be activated and begin to charge your batteries when acceptable AC power utility shore or generator is connected to the input HOT IN 1 of the inverter When the charger is ON it produces DC voltage and current to charge your batteries The CHG LED will be on when the charger is ON and actively charging While charging the display will show Bulk Absorption Float or Full Charge see figures 5 5 thru 5 9 Charger Standby While the charger is actively charging the ON OFF CHAR GER pushbutton can be pressed to switch the charger to Charger Standby While the charger is in Charger Standby the incoming AC is still available on the inverter s output but the charger is not allowed to charge The display will show Charger Standby and the CHG LED will flash when the charger is in standby mode see figure 5 10 Info To resume charging momentarily press the ON OFF CHARGER button or disconnect reconnect AC power to the inverter s input Equalize charging Equalizing is a controlled overcharge performed after the batteries have been fully charged It helps to mix t
44. o your Magnum inverter charger It is the same remote used on all Magnum inverter charger models in the ME MM MS and the RD Series lines so there is no cross platform confusion The ME RC50 comes standard with a 50 foot 4 conductor twisted pair telephone cable and includes non volatile memory preserves adjustable settings even if power to the remote or inverter is removed The Magnum remote control has all of the programming and operation functions included in an easy to use package TECH 02 Revisions display on page 16 for information on how to a This manual is for the ME RC with revision 2 5 or higher see the determine your revision level FAULT CHG lt a PUT OA SELECT INV ON OFF Lg Yel 14171 TT D VE EN CE GRO Y INVERTER SHORE AGS METER SETUP TECH Figure 1 1 Front Panel Features The ME RC is equipped with the following features e LED Indicators The at a glance LEDs provide the inverter charger status in a straightforward way e LCD Display The LCD display is a 16 x 2 line 32 characters total alphanumeric display used for setting up the inverter charger operation as well as viewing current status or fault messages e ON OFF Pushbuttons x2 Allows the inverter or charger to be independently and quickly enabled or disabled e Menu Pushbuttons x5 The menu pushbuttons allow the inverter or charger to be configured to your specific system preferences These menus also allow simple access
45. or to the AC input is still available on the AC output This display is shown when the ON OFF CHARGER pushbutton is pressed while the AC power is passing thru the inverter charger Info To enable charging again press the ON OFF CHARGER pushbut ton When the charger is again enabled the charger will continue in the charge mode it left and the CHG green LED will come on solid 02009 Magnum Energy Inc 25 5 0 Operation pwr Equalizing appears on LCD PWR FAULT Equalizing green and CHG green LED s are ov I c on solid FAULT red LED is off and wO Settings Info INV green LED could be on or off Figure 5 11 Equalizing Mode Equalizing The battery charger is delivering the equalize voltage to the bat teries see Table 3 3 Battery Type to Battery Charge Voltages to determine the equalize voltage for your battery type Equalize charging can be enabled by the ON OFF CHARGER pushbutton if the SETUP 04 Battery Type selection allows Equalization charging can only be enabled while the charger is in float charge or in Battery Saver mode To turn on equalize charging ensure the LCD display reads Float Charging or Full Charge then press and hold the ON OFF CHARGER pushbutton down about 5 seconds until the LCD screen displays Equalizing The equalize charge will continue for 4 hours and then automatically stop and return to Float Charging The equalize charge can be manually stopped
46. peration However if the overload occurs more than 10 seconds the unit will shut down and will require a manual restart Remedy This fault usually occurs because the connected AC loads are larger than inverter s output capacity there is a wiring short on the output or the output wires are incorrectly wired Once the AC loads are reduced or the output wiring is corrected the inverter can be restarted after a manual restart has been accomplished High Volts AC appears on the LCD pwr FAULTS High Volts AC and the FAULT red LED is on The PWR green CHG green and INV e Settings Info green LED s are off Figure 5 16 High Volts AC Fault e ACHigh Volts AC This fault causes the charger to be disabled because a very high AC voltage gt 150 VAC has been detected on the AC input Remedy Remove all AC power from the inverter s AC input for at least 15 minutes to automatically restart this fault ensure only 120VAC power is connected to each of the inverter s AC inputs 28 02009 Magnum Energy Inc 5 0 Operation pwr Dead Battery Charge appears on the FAUT Dead Batt Charge LCD and the FAULT red LED is on The PWR green CHG green and INV Hx 8 Settings Info P ue off Men Figure 5 17 Dead Battery Charge Fault e Dead Battery Charge This fault has detected a very discharged battery bank or a battery bank that is disconnected from the inverter The unit is attempting to enter the
47. qualize your batteries voltage applied to the batteries during the equalize charge If in doubt disconnect the DC loads to prevent damage Info Equalization charging is not available if GEL or AGM 2 is selected under the SETUP 04 Battery Type menu fi CAUTION Ensure the DC loads will not be damaged by the higher 26 2009 Magnum Energy Inc 5 0 Operation 5 3 3 Fault Mode Messages The fault LED comes on and a fault status is displayed when an abnormal condition is detected View the LCD display and the information in this section to determine and correct the issue Info Many of the faults will automatically restart when the fault is i cleared Some faults will require a manual restart this requires the ON OFF INVERTER pushbutton on the remote to be pressed and released Finally if the fault is unable to clear an inverter reset may be required see section 6 2 to perform an inverter reset 5 3 3 1 System Fault messages These fault messages are usually caused by some external issue that directly affects the inverter charger system m Low Battery appears on the LCD eur ow Battery and the FAULT red LED is on The PWR green CHG green and INV Hh Settings Info green LED s are off Figure 5 12 Low Battery Fault e Low Battery The inverter turned off to help prevent the batteries from being over discharged This message is displayed and the FAULT red LED illuminates when the battery
48. re often to prevent the inverter from shutting down Info If there is an Auto Generator Start device installed it should be i set to start 21 0 volts higher than the LBCO setting this is to prevent the inverter from shutting down before the generator comes on 02009 Magnum Energy Inc 9 3 0 Setup e SETUP 03 Batt AmpHrs Used to select the approximate capacity of the battery bank connected to the inverter This setting determines the time the battery charger is in the Absorb Charging stage i e Absorption Time See Table 3 1 to correlate the battery capacity to the Absorption Time selections are in 10 AmpHrs increments from 200 to 2500 AmpHrs Default setting Batt AmpHrs 400 Table 3 1 Battery AmpHrs to Absorb Charging Time 240 minutes 300 minutes 360 minutes these settings are active only on newer inverter revisions rotate to GD press 03 Batt AmpHrs press to select Batt AmpHr 390 Figure 3 8 SETUP 03 Batt Amphrs Selections rotate to desired selection press to save Batt AmpHr 200 Batt AmpHr 400 Batt AmpHr 410 Where do I set the Battery Amp Hour setting Select the setting based on the 20 hour Amp Hour AH capacity of your battery bank How do I determine my Battery Amp Hour capacity The inverter requires deep cycle batteries which are specifically made for continuous use Deep cycle batteries are rated either by a amp hours or b reserve capaci
49. rger Back off the inverter s internal temperature is getting hot current is decreased to reduce maintain temperature or 2 Low AC Input Voltage the input AC voltage is 85 VAC charger is disabled to help stabilize incoming AC voltage to prevent AC disconnect The charger is in Charger Standby mode This occurs when the ON OFF CHARGER pushbutton is pressed to disable the charger BLINKING display shows a charging status i e Bulk Absorb Float BLINKING display does not show any charge status OFF 1 Inverter is disabled or 2 Remote is in Power Saver mode press any button to activate LED s Inverter is enabled 1 Supplying AC power on the output or 2 In standby if both INV and CHG LED s are on the inverter will automatically supply AC power to the loads if shore or generator power is lost Inverter is in search mode the AC load is below BLINKING the SETUP 01 Search Watts setting 34 2009 Magnum Energy Inc The inverter is detecting AC voltage from Utility or an AC generator on the inverter s AC input terminals green 6 0 Troubleshooting The remote may not be functioning correctly use the following table to help find a solution 6 0 Troubleshooting Table 6 1 Remote Control Troubleshooting Guide Display shows unrecognizable letters or symbols Display shows fatal error or illegal address LCD text display is locked up pushing any pushbutton has no respo
50. s Pv yy Ve TIP 14 ah VE ENERG LCD Menu Rotary Display Buttons SELECT Knob Figure 3 1 Front Panel Set up Features 4 2009 Magnum Energy Inc 3 0 Setup 1 Press the SETUP Menu button Bottom line shows a menu item 2 Turn the SELECT knob to the ired menu item When the bottom line shows the ired menu i Bottom line shows current setting indicated by a if this setting is correct press the SELECT knob to continue to the next menu item 4 Turn the SELECT knob to the desired setting When the bottom line shows the desired setting Bae MACHUYM 5 Press the SELECT knob to Figure 3 2 SETUP Menu Navigation 2009 Magnum Energy Inc 5 3 0 Setup 3 2 Menu Pushbuttons and Menu Items The five menu pushbuttons SHORE AGS METER SETUP or TECH allow the inverter charger system to be configured to your specific preferences These menus also allow you to access menu items that can help with moni toring and troubleshooting your system Read this section to help understand the function of each Menu pushbutton and the configurable settings to determine if they should be changed to optimize the operation of the inverter charger 3 2 1 SHORE Menu This menu pushbutton gives a quick means of changing your Shore Max setting to coordinate with the circuit breaker rating from the incoming AC source e SHORE Shore Max This selection ensures the inverter AC loads recei
51. s determined by the LED indicators and LCD display 5 1 Front Panel The ME RC front panel contains LEDs and a LCD display for viewing system status pushbuttons to control system operation and a Rotary Knob that allows an easy way to select and find system information LED Indicators LCD Display SELECT ON OFF D LTP a T VEFE WEE VE CHARGER R G ON OFF INVERTER SHORE AGS METER SETUP TECH ON OFF Menu Rotary Buttons Buttons SELECT Knob Figure 5 1 ME RC Front Panel Controls and Indicators 5 1 1 LED Indicators There are four LED s indicators on the front panel that light solid or blink to indicate the inverter charger s status When the remote is first powered up all the LED s come on as it goes through a self test Once the self test is complete the LED s along with the LCD provide the operating status of the inverter charger See section 5 3 4 for the LED Indicator Guide 5 1 2 LCD Display The LCD display is used for setting up the system operation as well as viewing the current operating status or any fault condition This display has two lines of alphanumeric characters and features a back light that can be set to turn off to conserve power The top line provides the inverter charger status which is detailed in this section The bottom line displays battery information while using the METER menu system troubleshooting information while in the TECH menu and menu items that can be configured for your specific syste
52. setting CAUTION The Shore Max setting does not limit the current to the N inverter loads If the current from the loads on the output of the inverter are greater than the circuit breaker rating on the incoming AC source you may experience nuisance tripping on this breaker 6 02009 Magnum Energy Inc 3 0 Setup 3 2 2 AGS Menu The AGS menu pushbutton allows the optional Auto Generator Start AGS controller if installed and networked to be configured to your specific system preferences and check status of the AGS Info Refer to the ME AGS N Owner s Manual part number 64 0005 for detailed information on the Magnum Energy Auto Generator Start ME AGS N and this menu Status 01 AGS Control DROO press Figure 3 4 AGS Menu Display 3 2 3 METER Menu Pressing the METER menu pushbutton gives you access to different meters which helps determine the status of the inverter charger and battery sys tem e METER 01 INV CHG Meter This menu provides the DC voltage and current while either inverting or charging The DC V Volts display provides the voltage from the batteries connected to the inverter The DC V accuracy is 1 5 with a 0 1 VDC resolution While inverting the DC A Amps displays a negative number to show the battery current used by the inverter If you are charging the DC A amps displays a positive number to show the amount of current delivered to the batteries The accuracy of this disp
53. tack Mode Fault appears on the u Stack Mode Fault LCD and the FAULT red LED is on The PWR green CHG green and ig Settings Info INV green LED s are off Figure 5 26 Stack Mode Fault e Stack Mode Fault This unit has detected a problem with the other stacked inverter check that unit for a fault condition Remedy This fault will automatically clear when the fault with the other inverter is corrected PR Q StackPhase Fault appears on the rautt StackPhase Fault LCD and the FAULT red LED is on The PWR green CHG green and Rug Settings Info INV green LED s are off Figure 5 27 StackPhase Fault e StackPhase Fault 1 The AC input wiring is incorrect or 2 One phase was lost from the AC input source or 3 One of the inverter s internal transfer relay is bad or 4 The inverter s AC input circuit breaker may be open Remedy If this fault doesn t clear after checking these four recom mendations perform an inverter reset see section 6 2 32 02009 Magnum Energy Inc 5 0 Operation 5 3 3 4 Internal Fault Messages The inverter continually monitors several internal components If an condition inside the inverter occurs that does not allow proper operation the inverter will shutdown to help protect itself To clear these internal type of faults the inverter will require an inverter reset Remedy Perform an inverter reset see section 6 2 After resetting the inverter
54. tage falls lt 12 1 VDC 12 volt models lt 24 2 VDC 24 volt models or 48 4 VDC 48 volt models the unit will begin bulk charging Full Charge appears on LCD PWR Full Charge green LED is on solid and CHG green LED blinks slowly FAULT e Settings Info red LED is off and INV green LED could be on or off Figure 5 9 Full Charge Mode e Full Charge This status indicates that you have entered the Battery Saver mode This mode maintains the batteries without overcharging thus preventing excessive loss of water in flooded batteries or drying out of GEL AGM batteries After 4 hours Float Charging the charger will turn off and Full Charge is displayed charger is now in Battery Saver mode If the battery voltage drops to lt 12 6 12 volt models lt 25 2 24 volt models or 50 4 48 volt models the charger will automatically initiate another 4 hours Float Charging This cycle helps to ensure the batteries are monitored and maintained and continues as long as AC power is continuously connected to the AC input pur Charger Standby appears on LCD FAULT Charger Standby PWR green LED is on solid and CHG O green LED slowly blinks FAULT Settings IInfo red LED is off and INV green LED could be on or off Figure 5 10 Charger Standby Mode e Charger Standby This means the charger has been disabled to prevent any charging but the AC power from shore utility or generat
55. ter tutr ioa aaa 5 Figure 3 3 SHORE Shore Max Selections ien deren nete E 6 Fig re 3 4 AGS Menu DiSplay s ioo cuente a in 7 Figure 3 5 METER 01 INV CHG Meter Display eee 7 Figure 3 6 thru 3 13 SETUP Menu Selections eseeeeenenee 8 15 Figure 3 14 thru 3 18 TECH Menu Displays Selection 16 17 Figure 4 1 Inverter Charger Menu Map in nnper nnn retenir hens 18 Figure 5 1 ME RC Front Panel Controls and Indicators esss 20 Figure 5 2 Off MOdGLui cete redes uiid Eu tek ne Extant Rae Regan eb ANE 23 Fig re 5 3 Searching Mode seoettet ees exuta ner nena sima EAR sane Res 23 Figure 5 4 Inverting Mode erret ttt ku ethernet reser ao aes neue 23 Fig re 5 5 Charging Mode rtr rre usa xu ee herert unes bap RR 24 Figure 5 6 Bulk Charging MOQGe erret n kt etant nmn mr Ea 24 Fig re 5 7 Absorb Charging Mode erase etr rtr n hne tne 24 Fig re 5 8 Float Charging Mode eerte n ttn nnn ntm nta 25 Fig re 5 9 FullCharge Mode rrt texte annnm necne 25 Figure 5 10 Charger Standby Mode eoe tiit tr minores err nid eR ih 25 Figure 5 11 Equalizing ModE iieri et titus tu runter r ea n a 26 Figure 5 12 Low Battery lFaulE aoi otii nitent eter Feci ente na 27 Figure 5 13 High Battery Fault ota nitent peter roce ente orta Des ERI 27 Figure 5 14 Overtembp Fault xe erii tirs Itera r o doom terror idR E DE Ries 28 Figure 5 15
56. the battery bank 2009 Magnum Energy Inc 11 3 0 Setup e SETUP 04 Battery Type Used to select the battery type which determines the battery charge profile and ensures the batteries are receiving the proper charge voltage The fixed voltage selections are GEL for Gel batteries Flooded for liquid lead acid batteries AGM 1 for Lifeline AGM batteries and AGM 2 for East Penn Deka Discover Trojan AGM batteries The Custom selection allows the Float and Absorb charge voltage settings to be individually adjusted See Table 3 3 to determine the specific charge voltage based on the Battery Type selected Default setting BattType Flooded The voltage settings shown in Table 3 3 are based on the Battery i Temperature Sensor BTS being disconnected or at a temperature of 77 F 25 C If the BTS is connected the actual charge voltage will increase if the temperature around the BTS is below 77 F 25 C and decrease if higher than 77 F 25 C This ensures the batteries receive the correct charge voltage even if they become cold or hot Table 3 3 Battery Type to Charge Voltages Battery Inverter Absorption Float Equalization Type Voltage Voltage Voltage Voltage 12 VDC 14 1 VDC 13 6 VDC 14 1 VDC GEL 24 VDC 28 2 VDC 27 2 VDC 28 2 VDC 48 VDC 56 4 VDC 54 4 VDC 56 4 VDC 12 VDC 14 6 VDC 13 4 VDC 15 5 VDC Flooded 31 0 VDC 62 0 VDC 15 5 VDC 31 0 VDC 62 0 VDC 29 0 VDC 58 0 VDC 15 5 VDC 31 0 VDC Note 1
57. three 12 volt batteries that are rated at 125 Amp Hours AH each Each of the positive terminals are connected together and each of the negative terminals are connected together which means they are connected in parallel The amp hours of each battery connected in parallel are added together 125 AH 125 AH 125 AH 375 AH but the voltage of the battery bank stays the same 12 VDC Series connection batteries connected in series positive to negative increase the voltage of the battery bank but the amp hour rate remains the same For example You have a 12 volt battery bank with two 6 volt batteries that are rated at 220 amp hours The positive terminal of the first battery is connected to the negative terminal of the second battery which means these batteries are connected in series Since the two 6 volt batteries are connected in series the voltage of the batteries are added together to produce 12 volts 6 VDC 6 VDC 12 VDC but the amp hour capacity of the battery bank does not change 220 AH In battery banks where you have batteries connected in series and in parallel the rules are the same The batteries connected in series are referred to as a series string and the amp hour capacity doesn t change Each series string is connected together in parallel to increase the amp hour capacity Add the amp hour capacity of each series string connected in parallel to determine the total amp hour capacity of
58. tput of the inverter is connected to the inverter s AC input check for proper input and output AC wiring e Charger not charging even though charge LED is on steady and the unit says Charging Full charge rates are not obtained in Charging mode only after this mode changes to Bulk Charging Absorb Charging or Float Charging modes e Charger not charging even though charge LED is on steady and the unit says Bulk Charging or Absorb Charging Check the DC amps meter and DC voltmeter on the ME RC display it should be 80 or more of rated charge current if the battery voltage is under 14 0 VDC 28 0 VDC on 24 volt models or 48 0 VDC for 48 volt models If not check the Charge Rate setting and verify the setting is 80 or greater Still low charge rate Check the Shore Amps setting to verify setting If no AC loads are being passed thru the inverter the Shore Amps setting must be 15 amps 25 amps for 3kW unit or greater to receive full charge rate e Charger says Float Charging not Bulk Charging when the AC is first plugged in Check DC voltmeter on the ME RC display if the battery is over 13 0 VDC 26 0 VDC for 24 volt models or 52 0 VDC for 48 volt models then the battery was already charged and the charger automatically goes to Float Charging to keep from overcharging the batteries e Charge amps are lower than expected or is 0 amps DC Measure input AC voltage and increase if the input voltage is under 90 VAC T
59. tus Brig tness 5096 rotate to desired selection press to save Status Status Status Status Brightness 0 Brightness 5096 Brightness 90 Brightness 100 Figure 3 13 SETUP 08 Screen Setup Selections 2009 Magnum Energy Inc 15 3 0 Setup 3 2 5 TECH Menu The TECH menu pushbutton provides access to selections that are used to assist service technicians in troubleshooting It provides access to system in formation along with a selection that allows all system settings to be returned to the original factory default values TECH 01 Temperatures This read only menu displays temperature read ings of the battery temperature sensor if connected the transformer the FET s Field Effect Transistors and a networked AGS if installed rotate to rotate to Status desired 01 Temperatures press to select display seme BTS seme F imer er ome FETs Eu F AGS CI F Figure 3 14 TECH 01 Temperatures Display TECH 02 Revisions This read only menu displays the firmware revision level of the inverter remote and any optional accessory i e AGS that is installed and networked Q rotate to rotate to desired display Pate Ras eee Status Pate Ras FON us BMK Figure 3 15 TECH 02 Revisions Display Status 02 Revisions press to select TECH 03 Inv Model This read only menu displays the model number of the connected in
60. ty in minutes a Amp hour AH capacity is a measurement of how many amps a battery can deliver for a specified length of time usually 20 hours until the voltage achieves 1 75 VDC cell at 80 F b Reserve Capacity RC is a measure of how many minutes a battery can deliver a certain amount of current usually 25A and maintain a voltage above 1 75 VDC cell at 80 F Info If using the Reserve Capacity 25A the 20 hour AH capacity can be estimated by multiplying minutes reserve capacity by 50 10 02009 Magnum Energy Inc 3 0 Setup Table 3 2 below provides an estimated 20 hour Amp Hour capacity based on the group code size physical size and voltage of the battery If you are not sure of your battery s 20 hour AH rating consult your battery manufacturer dealer or use the table below to obtain an estimate Table 3 2 Battery Size to Battery Amp Hours estimated Code Size L x W X H Voltage 20 hour rate 4p 203 4x83 4x97 8 12v 200 Amps so z03 j4xiii8x37 8 12v 250 Amps Once you ve determined the Amp hour capacity of each battery review how your batteries are connected parallel or series to determine the total amp hour capacity of the battery bank Parallel connection batteries connected in parallel positive to positive negative to negative increase the amp hour capacity of the battery bank but the voltage remains the same For example You have a 12 volt battery bank with
61. urs when an external DC charg ing source is charging the inverter s battery bank Turn off any other additional charging source to allow the DC voltage level to drop 02009 Magnum Energy Inc 27 5 0 Operation PR Overtemp appears on the LCD FAUT Overtemp and the FAULT red LED is on The PWR green CHG green and INV is Settings Info green LED s are off Figure 5 14 Overtemp Fault e Overtemp This fault message indicates the inverter charger has shut down because the internal power components FET s and or Transformer have exceeded their safe temperature operating range When the unit has cooled down it will automatically restart and continue operation inverter if it occurs while charging turn down the charge rate If this fault happens often ensure the inverter is not in a hot area has proper ventilation and the cooling fans inside the inverter are working Z Remedy If the fault occurs while inverting reduce the load on the w Q AC Overload appears on the LCD amp urS AC Overload and the FAULT red LED is on The PWR green CHG green and INV de Settings Info green LED s are off Figure 5 15 AC Overload Fault e ACOverload Thisfault message displays when the AC load on the inverter charger s output has exceeded the inverters AC current protection limits If the overload condition lasts for less than 10 seconds the unit will automatically restart and resume o
62. ve the maximum current available from the utility or generator power Whenever the utility or generator is connected to the inverter thru AC HOT 1 the current used to power the AC loads and to charge the batteries is monitored When the total current used to power the AC loads and charge the batteries begins to approach the Shore Max setting the current that was used for charging the batteries will automatically be reduced This ensures the AC loads have all the available current when needed Default setting Shore Max 30A Bottom line shows If a different setting is current saved setting required Shore Max A lt 9 If this setting is correct press another menu button to access different menu items rotate to desired press to save Shore Max 25A Figure 3 3 SHORE Shore Max Selections Where to set Set the Shore Max setting to match the current rating of the utility power or generator s circuit breaker If using multiple AC sources utility and generator through an AC transfer switch adjust this setting to the smaller AC breaker size This setting is very dependent on the stability of the AC source If using a generator factors such as altitude and output voltage regulation may require a lower setting than the generator s breaker size For best performance lower this setting to 1 3 its rated capacity and gradually increase while ensuring the voltage level stays above the SETUP 06 VAC Dropout
63. verter Cech N display shows connected rotate to inverter press Status Status 03 Inv Model poss Model Figure 3 16 TECH 03 Inv Model Display Info When Model UNKNOWN is displayed the remote is not able to i determine the inverter model this is due to an older inverter model or an inverter revision newer than the remote all remote menu selections and features that are available in the inverter will function normally 16 02009 Magnum Energy Inc 3 0 Setup e TECH 04 Load Defaults This menu restores all settings on the inverter charger and any settings on accessories that are networked and controlled by the inverter i e ME AGS N to the factory default settings To restore press and hold the Rotary SELECT knob for 5 seconds After the default settings have been restored the display will show DEFAULTS LOADED The inverter charger factory defaults are listed in Table 3 4 Info For information on the factory default settings for any net i worked accessory refer to the owner s manual for that accessory Cech XY factory defaults are loaded and rotate to display shows press Status Stat Status press and hold 04 Load Defaults for 5 seconds DEFAULTS LOADED Figure 3 17 TECH 04 Load Defaults Selection Table 3 4 Inverter Charger Default Settings Default Settings SHORE Pushbutton Shore Max 30A 01 Search Watts Search 5W LBCO 10 0 VDC 12 volt models 02 LowBattCutOut 2

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