Installation and Operation Manual
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1. 15 Approved GFCI Receptacles XGF15 Cooper Eagle XGF202. l WI l y W Figure 5 DC Wiring Diagram DC power cables are not supplied Use UL Listed wire only rated for the voltage current and wire length needed for the system Minimum wire gauges have been recommended Use the appropriate wire color for each DC connection as shown in figure 5 For safety wire in the following order 1 Wire Earth Ground as shown in Figure 5 using UL Listed 4 AWG 25 mm or larger green wire The Earth Ground conductor must be larger than the battery power conductors 2 Wire 12V battery negative to the negative DC input terminal using UL Listed 6 AWG 6 mm or larger black wire 9 3 Connect the 12V battery positive cable red to the DC input positive terminal on the SureSine using UL Listed 6 AWG 6 mm or larger red wire 4 Wire an in line fuse in the positive battery cable red no further than 12 305 mm from the Battery positive post Do not connect the battery positive cable to the battery at this time STEP 6 Check Wiring and Power Up J E L dE LO d e rm pech amp MORNINGSTAR 3A Fuse st N BLACK GREEN WHITE AC Output ON 2 Q EARTH GROUND Figure 6 Complete System Wiring Diagram 1 Review steps 2 through 5 Double check all wiring and connections 2 Verify that the battery is wired with correct polarity to the SureSine 3 Connect the Battery cable red to the positive battery post connection There is a RISK OF
3. automatic retries every 10 seconds If a short circuit still persists after three 3 retries the fault must be manually cleared in one of the following ways 1 Turn the remote switch off then on or disconnect reconnect jumper 2 Disconnect then reconnect battery power 5 6 Reverse Polarity Protected by fuses against reverse battery connection Fuses must be replaced to resume normal operation see section 6 3 for fuse replacement instructions 12 6 0 Maintenance 6 1 General Care The SureSine should be mounted in a location out of direct sunlight with plenty of airflow for proper cooling The exterior surfaces can be cleaned with a damp cloth as needed Do not apply power if the SureSine case is cracked or damaged 6 2 Annual Inspection er 9o Tighten all terminals to avoid resistive connections Check all system fuses Inspect for broken wires frayed wire insulation and corroded conductors Inspect for dirt insects nests Clean if necessary Check that the LED indicators match the system and inverter conditions at that time see section 4 0 LED Indications for details Open and close the Hemote ON OFF contacts Verify that the AC Output properly switches on and off 6 3 Fuse Replacement If the SureSine does not function properly there is a possibility of a blown fuse caused by DC reverse polarity or over current To check the fuses 1 2 3 Disconnect the Battery connection from the bat
4. Off Switch AC Output ON Sex 1 REMOTE pr ku On 9 srarus NE 1 Figure 4 Remote On Off Wiring Diagram t Es NOTE If a Remote On Off switch is not desired install a jumper across the Remote On Off terminals to fix AC output on or in standby mode A jumper is taped to the SureSine Lid for convenience CAUTION All low voltage conductors must be rated to 300V minimum A remote switch can be installed to switch the SureSine AC output on off from a remote location allowing the SureSine to be installed in an inaccessible location or enclosure A single pole single throw switch SPST is required not included 1 Using a small gauge wire max 1 0 mm or 16 AWG 300V min wire one terminal of the Remote On Off terminal block to one end of a SPST switch 2 From the other contact on the switch wire another small gauge wire to the remaining open terminal on the Remote On Off terminal block STEP 5 DC Wiring CAUTION DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY TO THE SURESINE ON THIS STEP voltage may damage the inverter CAUTION Use UL Listed wire only The Earth Ground conductor green must CAUTION Use nominal 12Vdc input only Exceeding the 15 5V maximum input A N be larger gauge than DC wiring ON I ME M SQ d MORNINGSTAR ren Green Al Ac A B D m Red OO Watt METER Sine Wave Inverter E Pen 100 A Shou N D 9v STATUS m G Hu O
5. EXPLOSION in hazardous areas or locations where WARNING Connecting the battery to the SureSine will cause a spark at the point of explosive gases have accumulated 4 The SureSine STATUS LED should turn on Solid Green indicating successful start up and no faults 5 Ifthe jumper is installed or the Remote On Off contacts are closed the AC Output LED will turn on Solid Green after a few seconds delay If jumper is removed or the contacts are open the AC Output LED will remain off Note In Standby Mode the AC Output LED will turn on for a few seconds after start up If no AC load exists the SureSine will transition to Standby Mode and the AC Output LED will blink Green 10 4 0 Operation 4 1 On Off Standby Modes On AC output always on unless the battery is too low or a fault exists Off AC output off Standby The AC output will remain off until an AC load greater than 8 Watts is detected When the AC load falls below 8 Watts the AC output is turned off 4 2 LED Indications IL M JL p M M HN A WM AAA 4 MORNINGSTAR 2 AypeSne300 METER ine Wa Wave Inverter db C ali REMOTE Q e MI O status AU AC Output LED STATUS LED PD GI Figure 7 LED Identification AC Output LED STATUS LED Operation or State OFF OFF No power or Battery below 9 5V OFF GREEN AC Output OFF GREEN GREEN AC Output ON GREEN BLINK GREEN AC Standby Mode RED BLINK GREEN Low Voltage D
6. SURESINE 300 300 Watt Pure Sine Wave Inverter Installation and Operation Manual Model DC Input AC Output SI 300 115V 12 Vdc 115 V 60 Hz SI 300 220V 12 Vdc 220 V 50 Hz M MORNINGSTAR C T pt Tr ti r 1098 Washington Crossing Road Washington Crossing Pennsylvania 18977 USA email info morningstarcorp com website www morningstarcorp com Table of Contents 10 SAN NOIGS sed tumet 3 2O OE EE EET 4 CRORE IE en BEE 5 4 0 Operation 11 OI ROCCO gt EEE 12 6 0 Maintenance 13 ZO ETG 0 EN 14 8 0 Technical Specifications 15 1 0 Safety Notes IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety installation and operating instructions for the Morningstar SureSine 300 Inverter The SureSine produces voltages and currents capable of causing severe injury or death Extreme caution must be taken when installing and using the SureSine The following symbols are used throughout this manual to indicate potentially dangerous conditions or important safety instructions ka WARNING Indicates a potentially dangerous condition CAUTION Indicates a critical procedure for safe and proper operation of the SureSine Use extreme caution when performing this task Ke NOTE Indicates a procedure or function that is important to the safe and proper operation of the SureSine Inverter General Safety Information Read all of the in
7. e 100A DC in line fuse Toggle switch if remote switch is used STEP 1 Mounting CAUTION To prevent fire do not mount in zero clearance compartment N Overheating may result Locate the SureSine on a surface that is protected from direct sun high temperatures corrosive fumes and water SureSine may be mounted horizontally on a flat surface like a table or vertically on a wall Do not install in a confined area where battery gasses can accumulate Place the SureSine on the surface where it will be mounted and determine where the wires will enter exit Be sure there is sufficient bending room for the wires and other auxiliary connections Verify that the mounting screws will not penetrate wires or other objects located on the opposite side of the surface With a pencil or pen mark the mounting hole locations With a drill and 1 8 3 mm bit drill pilot holes for each of the four mounting screw locations marked on the mounting surface Place the SureSine onto the surface and align the mounting feet holes with the four pilot holes Use the included 10 screws to secure the SureSine to the surface STEP 2 Setup d ON DIP NN geg HHH e c 1 2 3 4 DO Comm Select DOWN Meterbus UP Modbus f EE LVD Warning Beeper DOWN Beeper ON OU Ai UP Beeper OFF LVD DOWN 11 5 V UP 10 5 V Power Mode DOWN Always On UP Standby Figure 2 DIP Switch Functions DIP Swi
8. e DC input to avoid contact with AC voltage WARNING Risk of electric shock Use only approved GFCI receptacle models listed on page 16 of this manual Other types may fail to operate properly when connected to this unit WARNING If installing in a recreational vehicle a ground fault interrupter receptacle must be installed to protect all branch circuits CAUTION AC loads should not exceed 300W continuous 600W surge Exceeding these ratings could damage the inverter Observe AC output voltage and frequency markings on the SureSine Be sure AC loads are compatible to avoid damage to loads and or inverter NOTE The AC output is isolated therefore AC line and neutral are interchangeable Use UL Listed 12AWG 4 mm black wire for AC Line and UL Listed 12AWG 4 mm white wire for AC Neutral The earth grounded leg defines AC Neutral AC power cables are not supplied Use the appropriate wire color for each AC connection as shown in figure 3 1 Wire a UL Listed 12AWG 4 mm black AC Line wire to AC loads or distribution panel as shown in figure 3 N Insert a 3A in line fuse in the AC Line wire as shown in figure 3 a Connect the AC Neutral wire to the AC device s or terminate at a distribution panel using UL Listed 12 AWG 4 mm white wire p Wire the white AC Line wire to earth ground with UL Listed 12 AWG green wire Check local code for appropriate earth grounding requirements 7 STEP 4 Remote On
9. isconnect LVD Warning RED GREEN LVD RED RED Inverter or System Fault OFF RED Inverter or System Fault Refer to section 5 0 Protections for more information concerning faults 11 5 0 Protections 5 1 Low Voltage Disconnect LVD The SureSine will disconnect AC Output when the battery discharges below the LVD setpoint after a four minute delay AC Output will resume when the battery has recharged to Low Voltage Reconnect LVR setpoint The LVD LVR thresholds are adjustable using DIP switch 2 See the Installation Step 2 section for details Audible LVD Warnings The SureSine will beep four 4 times when the battery discharges to the LVD Warning threshold voltage The SureSine will beep twice when Low Voltage Disconnect occurs The LVD Warning occurs 0 3V above the selected LVD threshold 5 2 High Voltage Disconnect HVD The SureSine will shut down and disconnect AC Output if battery voltage exceeds 15 5V Automatic reconnection when battery voltage decreases to 14 5V 5 3 High Temperature Disconnect HTD If the SureSine heatsink temperature rises above 95 C an HTD fault will occur and the SureSine will disconnect the AC Output Normal operation will automatically resume when the heatsink cools to 80 C 5 4 Over current Protection Full electronic protection against AC overloads Fully automatic reconnect after 10 seconds 5 5 Short Circuit Full protection against short circuits on AC Output Three 3
10. pairs are covered by the warranty WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS This warranty does not apply under the following conditions e Damage by accident negligence abuse or improper use e Unauthorized product modification or attempted repair e Damage occurring during shipment THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED MORNINGSTAR SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE No Morningstar distributor agent or employee is authorized to make any modification or extension to this warranty MORNINGSTAR IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS DOWNTIME GOODWILL OR DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT OR PROPERTY 1098 Washington Crossing Road Washington Crossing PA 19877 USA Tel 1 215 321 4457 Fax 1 215 321 4458 Email info morningstarcorp com Web http www morningstarcorp com 14 6 0 Technical Specifications SK300 220V S1 300 115V Electrical gt 220V 10 115V 10 600 Watts amp 25 C 15 min 50 Hz 0 1 60 Hz 0 1 Environmental 100 Non condensing Setpoints pf 20 C heatsink Data Communications Mechanical AC Terminal PDC Terminals Remote On Off Terminals J o C C MS ZMAN SI EN A Oct 06
11. structions and cautions in the manual before starting the installation Ensure that battery power has been disconnected BEFORE installing servicing or removing the SureSine Inverter Do not allow water to enter the SureSine 2 0 Overview 1 AC Output Terminals 8 Earth Ground Terminal WI l Mn MORNINGSTAR dei AC URESIN 300 BH 300 Watt Sine Wave Inverter 2 Remote Meter RJ 11 Jack 7 12V Battery Input Terminals 3 DIP Switches Pd i IN 4 Remote On Off Terminal Contacts 5 AC Output 6 Inverter Status LED Figure 1 1 AC Output Terminals Wiring location for AC output 2 Remote Meter Jack Communication port for Morningstar Remote Meter or PC Communications 3 DIP Switches Four switches to adjust operating parameters 4 Remote On Off Contacts Connection points for remote On Off switch or jumper wire 5 AC Output LED Displays operating status of AC output 6 Inverter Status LED Displays operating status of the SureSine 7 12V Battery Input Terminals Wiring location for 12V lead acid battery input 8 Earth Ground Wiring location for earth grounding or chassis grounding Adapter required not included See Morningstar website for more details 3 0 Installation Required Tools Wire cutters strippers Drill and 1 8 3 mm drill bit Philips and Flat head screw drivers Required Parts not included 3A AC in line fus
12. tch 1 Power Mode Select the desired power mode In the Always ON mode the inverter provides continuous AC output Standby mode is an energy saving mode When an AC load greater than 8W is detected the AC Output is automatically turned on When the total load falls below 8 Watts the AC Output is automatically turned off to conserve energy Loads are detected in one 1 second or less Down Position Always ON factory default Up Position otandby Mode DIP Switch 2 Low Voltage Disconnect Select the Low Voltage Disconnect LVD and Reconnect LVR setpoints Down Position LVD 11 5V LVR 12 6V factory default Up Position LVD 10 5V LVR 2 11 6V DIP Switch 3 LVD Warning Beeper Enable or disable the LVD audible Warning Beeper Down Position Beeper Warning ON Up Position Beeper Warning OFF DIP Switch 4 Communications Select Specify the desired RJ 11 communication protocol Select Meterbus for Morningstar remote meters and other Morningstar products Select Modbus protocol for PC communications An adapter is required not included Down Position Morningstar Meterbus factory default Up Position Modbus Protocol STEP 3 AC Wiring BLACK Va Gi d WHITE SuntSe 300 300 Watt METER Sine Wave Inverter 7w AC DEVICES E REMOTE CG F 9 y 9 STATUS Figure 3 AC Wiring Diagram WARNING Complete all AC wiring BEFORE connecting a battery to th
13. tery Disconnect all wire connections to the SureSine Using a Philips screwdriver remove the four screws that secure the plastic lid and carefully remove the lid oee diagram below for fuse location Inspect each of the three 3 fuses Blown fuses will have a damaged filament Replace fuses as needed Replacement fuses should be 40A rated quick blow automotive type fuses only Replace lid and secure with the four screws Heconnect wire connections per the installation instructions in Section 3 0 3 x 40A Auto Fuses CAUTION Replace lid before reconnecting power DO NOT OPERATE INVERTER WITHOUT LID Serious injury may result 13 7 0 Warranty The SureSine 300 is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of TWO 2 years from the date of shipment to the original end user Morningstar will at its option repair or replace any such defective products CLAIM PROCEDURE Before requesting warranty service check the Operator s Manual to be certain that there is a fault with the SureSine Return the defective product to your authorized Morningstar distributor with shipping charges prepaid Provide proof of date and place of purchase To obtain service under this warranty the returned products must include the model serial number and detailed reason for the failure This information is critical to a rapid disposition of your warranty claim Morningstar will pay the return shipping charges if the re
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