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1. manual C Ny victron energie 17 3 TECHNICAL DATA 3 1 Phoenix 12 225 and Phoenix 24 275 TECHNICAL DATA Phoenix 12 225 Phoenix 24 275 Output power Ta 25 C Pstartup 500W 600W Output voltage 230Vac 2 Output frequency 50Hz 0 05 Output waveform Admissible cos of load Input voltage Nominal 12Vde Range Maximum efficiency No load power consumption lt 3 5W lt 4 5W at nominal input voltage Operating temperature range 0 40 C ambient Protections against Short circuit overload high temperature and high low battery voltage Indications by pre Power on short circuit overload high programmed flashing temperature and high low battery voltage sequences of the power LED Two wires length 1 5 meters Y 4mm IEC 320 AC outlet Enclosure body size lx h x w 177 x 90 x 150 The inverter complies with EN50081 1 Generic Emissions Standard the following standards EN50082 1 Generic Immunity Standard EN60950 Safety Standard EN60742 Transformer Standard 18 C I victron energie manual 3 2 Phoenix 12 450 and Phoenix 24 600 TECHNICAL DATA OOOO Phoenix 12 450 Phoenix 24 600 Pstartup 900W 1500W Input voltage Nominal nominal input voltage No load power consumption at nominal input voltage with PSM activated Operating temperature range ambient Protections against Short circuit overload high temperature and high low battery voltage Error indications by pre S2. 1 DUE TO AN OVERLOAD OR SHORT CIRCUIT THE INVERTER WILL AUTOMATICALLY RESTART AFTER ABOUT 18 SECONDS In case of an over temperature error the WARNING inverter will automatically restart after it has reached an acceptable temperature Just before the inverter restarts it will warn you with a short beep NEVER TOUCH THE AC CONNECTIONS WHEN THE INVERTER IS STILL RUNNING IN AN ERROR MODE THE BUILT IN LARGE ELECTROLYTIC CAPACITORS CAN HOLD SIGNIFICANT DC VOLTAGE WHEN THE BATTERIES ARE DISCONNECTED To avoid sparks or short inverter operation it 1s advisable to switch on the inverter for 10 WARNING seconds after battery disconnection before you transport the inverter manual C Ny victron energie 11 1 6 Using the Power Save Mode PSM on the Ph 12 450 and Ph 24 600 models To reduce it s own power consumption with 80 90 when no load is powered at the output the 450W and 600W inverters are equipped with the sophisticated PSM load detection system This system detects whether or not power is needed from the AC output The amount of power that needs to be detected in order to jump to PSM is adjustable from 3 to 30W with the load sense level potentiometer on the front panel The Ph 12 450 and Ph 24 600 models can operate in two modes the continuous mode and the PSM When the load sense level potmeter is fully turned counter clockwise the inverter operates in the continuous mode blue AC present LED is cont
3. My d Page INTRODUCTION Victron Energie has established an international reputation as a leading designer and manufacturer of energy systems Our R amp D department is the driving force behind this reputation It is continually seeking new ways of incorporating the latest technology in our products Each step forward results in value added technical and economical features Our proven philosophy has resulted in a full range of state of the art equipment for the supply of electrical power All our equipment meets the most stringent requirements Victron Energie energy systems provide you with high quality AC supplies at places where there are no permanent sources of mains power An automatic stand alone power system can be created with a configuration comprising of a Victron Energie inverter battery charger and last but not least batteries with sufficient capacity Our equipment is suitable for countless situations in the field on ships or other places where a mobile 230 Voltac power supply is indispensable Victron Energie has the ideal power source for all kinds of electrical appliances used for household technical and industrial purposes including instruments susceptible to interference All of these applications require a high quality power supply in order to function properly Victron Energie Phoenix sinewave inverter This manual contains instructions for installing the Phoenix 12 225 Ph 24 275 Ph 12 450 and Ph 24 600 sin
4. USE THE Ph 12 225 AND Ph 24 275 INVERTERS WITH ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS USING POSITIVE GROUND These inverters are designed for use with negative ground electrical systems The inverter s case is connected to the protective CAUTION earth conductor of the AC outlet and to the negative wire of the DC input The Ph 12 450 and Ph 24 600 models have an earthed case which is not directly connected to any DC input wire manual C Ny victron energie 9 1 4 Connecting the load Before you connect your appliance s to the inverter always check it s maximum power consumption Do not connect appliances to the inverter needing more than the nominal power rating of the inverter continuously Some appliances like motors or pumps draw large inrush currents in a start up situation In such circumstances it is possible that the start up current exceeds the overcurrent trip level of the inverter In this case the output voltage will quickly decrease to limit the output current of the inverter If the overcurrent trip level is continuously exceeded the inverter will shut down and restart within 18 seconds In this case it 1s advisable to disconnect the appliance from the inverter since it requires too much power to be driven by this inverter Note that at higher ambient temperature levels the overload capacity of the inverter is reduced Besides indicating the type of error the red LED on the Ph 12 450 and Ph 24 600 inverters also functions as an overl
5. is equipped with a self diagnosis system to inform you about the cause of inverter shut down To make this visible the error power LED Ph 12 225 and Ph 24 275 models or red error overload LED Ph 12 450 and Ph 24 600 models on the front panel of the inverter can flash in four different sequences The duration or time period of this sequence is about 1 second During this time period the red LED can flash four times in a row at most The number of flashes in this time period indicates the cause of inverter shut down In the table below you can find out what kind of flashing sequence belongs to which error Red LED conditions 0 LED flashing O LED ON O LED OFF KEA ERROR ALARM TYPE Battery voltage too low or too high One flash per second Overloaded or shorted output Two flashes per second Inverter temperature too high Cooling down Three flashes per second Reserved Four flashes per second Ph12 225 Ph24 275 models O ON inverter in normal operation Ph12 450 Ph24 600 models Overload output in current limit manual C LOA victron energie 13 2 2 Acoustic messages The inverter 1s equipped with an acoustic alarm There are three kinds of acoustic messages depending on the possible cause of inverter shutdown These messages are related to the red LED flashing sequences mentioned previously Message One beep per second The battery voltag
6. Cooling down error keeps on appearing Possible cause Airflow around the inverter is obstructed Too high ambient temperature Remedy Make sure there is at least 10 centimetres of clearance around the inverter Remove any items placed on or over the inverter Keep the inverter away from direct sunlight or heat producing equipment Move the inverter to a cooler place or provide additional cooling by an external fan Note Don t turn off the inverter when it s operating in an Inverter temperature too high Cooling down error The inverter needs this error time to cool down 16 C Ny victron energie manual Ph 12 450 and Ph 24 600 only PROBLEM Inverter jumps between continuous mode and PSM all the time Possible cause Remedy Too tightly adjusted PSM load Turn the PSM potmeter a little sense level clockwise Please note that the adjusted PSM level is slightly dependent on input voltage and temperature Connected load is not Connect an additional load to the compensated or the ratio between output inrush current and continuous current is too large If none of the above remedies helps to solve the problem you encounter contact your local Victron Energie distributor for further help and or possible repair of your inverter Do not open the inverter yourself there are dangerous high voltages present inside Opening the inverter will directly void your 12 months warranty period
7. V BATTERY The inverter will not operate from a 6V battery The inverter will be damaged when the battery voltage is higher than 16V CAUTION THE Ph 24 275 AND Ph 24 600 MUST BE CONNECTED ONLY TO A 24V BATTERY The inverter will not operate from a 12V battery The inverter will be damaged when the battery voltage is higher than 31V manual C Ny victron energie 7 1 3 Connection to the battery The Ph 12 225 and Ph 24 275 are equipped with two 4 mm wires with a length of 1 5 meters The Ph 12 450 and Ph 24 600 are equipped with two 10 mm wires with the same length If it is unavoidable to extend these wires use a wire gauge of at least 1 5 times larger than the ones supplied with the inverter Maximum recommended battery wire length is approx 3 meters 1 3 1 General precautions when working with batteries 1 Working in vicinity of a lead acid battery is dangerous Batteries can generate explosive gases during operation Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of a battery Provide sufficient ventilation around the battery 2 Wear eye and clothing protection Avoid touching eyes while working near batteries Wash your hands when done 3 If battery acid contacts skin or clothing wash immediately with soap and water If acid enters eye immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention immediately 4 Be careful when using metal tools in vicinity of batteries Dro
8. ced on a flat surface To ensure a trouble free operation of the inverter it must be used in locations that meet the following requirements a Avoid any contact with water Do not expose the inverter to rain or moisture b Do not place the unit in direct sunlight Ambient air temperature should be between 0 C and 40 C humidity lt 95 non condensing Note that in extreme situations the inverter s case temperature can exceed 70 C c Do not obstruct the airflow around the inverter Leave at least 10 centimetres clearance around the inverter When the inverter is running too hot it will shut down When the inverter has reached a safe temperature level the unit will automatically restart again 6 victron energie manual CE 1 2 Battery requirements For correct operation the battery voltage should be between 0 92xVnom and 1 25xVnom where Vnom is 12V or 24V depending on the model and must be able to supply sufficient current to your inverter The following table displays the recommended battery capacity per inverter type Inverter type Iin at Pnom Recommended battery capacity Ph 12 225 25 Adc 2 100 Ah Ph 24 275 13 Adc gt 60 Ah Ph 12 450 45 Adc 2 200 Ah Ph 24 600 27 Adc 2 100 Ah The inverter shuts down when the battery voltage is below 0 88x Vnom or above 1 3xVnom In a low or high battery situation the inverter generates one beep per second THE Ph 12 225 AND Ph 12 450 MUST BE CONNECTED ONLY TO A 12
9. e has reached too low or too high a level Message 2 Two beeps per second The inverter will shut down soon due to an overloaded output Note that with very heavy overloads the alarm will not sound due to fast inverter shut down Message 3 Three beeps per second The inverter will shut down when its temperature has risen another three degrees Celsius 2 3 Troubleshooting guidelines PROBLEM Inverter is not working Power AC Present LED OFF Possible cause Remedy Power switch in OFF 0 position Push the power switch to the ON T position Poor contact between the Clean battery terminals or inverter inverter s battery wires and the wire contacts Tighten battery battery terminals terminal screws Blown inverter fuse Replace damaged fuse with the correct type Make sure you disconnect the battery before changing the fuse The Ph 12 450 and Ph 24 600 has to be returned for service Very poor battery condition Replace battery 14 C Ny victron energie manual PROBLEM Battery voltage too low or too high error keeps on appearing Possible cause Remedy Poor battery condition Replace battery or charge it first Poor connection or inadequate When extending the battery wires wiring between battery and of the inverter make sure you use inverter resulting in too much the correct wire gauge 2 1 5 times voltage drop larger than the fixed battery wires It s not advisable to extend the batte
10. ewave inverters It describes the functionality and operation of the Phoenix inverter including its protective devices and other technical features Note where the abbreviation Ph is used please read Phoenix instead 4 victron energie manual CE my CONTENTS INTRODUCTION aran Ti INSTALLATION EE 1 1 Location of the inverter 1 2 Battery requirements 1 3 Connection to the battery 1 3 1 General precautions when working with batteries 1 4 Connecting the load 1 5 Turning the inverter on 1 6 Using the Power Save Mode PSM on the Ph 12 450 and Ph 24 600 models 2 SELF DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING wccssioesusaaraneseasteneiaastenesageienss 2 1 The flash sequence table 2 2 Acoustic messages 2 3 Troubleshooting guidelines 9 TEGANIGAL RRE EE 3 1 Phoenix 12 225 and Phoenix 24 275 3 2 Phoenix 12 450 and Phoenix 24 600 A BAI HKG ZN GEA EAS Yosemite manual C Ny victron energie 1 INSTALLATION 1 1 Location of the inverter o i X FAN 1 2 3 d 5 1 Ceiling mounting Not recommended inverted 2 Base mounting OK 3 Vertical wall mounting OK beware of small objects falling fan at bottom through the ventilation openings on top 4 Vertical wall mounting Not recommended fan on top 5 Horizontal wall mounting OK For best operating results the inverter should be pla
11. hort circuit overload high temperature and programmed flashing high low battery voltage sequences of the red LED Remaining indications Overload red LED AC Present blue LED two wires length 1 5 meters 10mm SCHUKO type AC outlet Enclosure body size lxhx w 228 x 108 x 185 Total weight 6 kg 6 5 kg The inverter complies with the EN50081 1 Generic Emissions Standard following standards EN50082 1 Generic Immunity Standard EN60950 Safety Standard EN60742 Transformer Standard Note the given specifications are subject to change without notice manual C LOA victron energie 19 1 2 Measured with resistive load Undervoltage limit is dynamic This limit decreases with increasing load to compensate the voltage drop across cables and connections 20 C I victron energie manual 4 BATTERY CAPACITY If the power ratings of the equipment to be powered by the Phoenix inverter and the duration that the inverter is expected to power the equipment are known the minimum battery capacity can be calculated Make a list of all equipment to be powered by the Phoenix inverter and sum up each single power consumption multiplied by the duration of time in hours during which power will be consumed Watt hours Add the internal loss of the Phoenix inverter The calculation on the internal loss is a two step process First we calculate the loss when the inverter is supplying power to a load The efficiency of
12. inuously on even when there is no load connected In this mode there is always an output voltage present which causes the inverter to draw more power from the batteries To set up the PSM turn the load sense level potmeter clockwise until the blue LED starts to flash After about 5 seconds the flashing stops and the inverter operates in the PSM This means that once per second a narrow pulse is generated at the output to check whether there s a load applied Every time this pulse is generated the blue LED 1s activated too in order to indicate that there s a lethal AC voltage present at the output When a load exceeding the adjusted load sense level is connected the inverter switches to the continuous mode immediately delivering power to the load When the load is disconnected or switched off the blue LED starts flashing for 5 seconds and the inverter switches back to PSM Note that some loads like TV video equipment with standby mode and alarm clocks need continuous power so that the PSM can not be used With some small non compensated loads it is possible that the inverter switches from continuous mode to PSM and vice versa all the time In this case you have to connect an additional load to the AC output The adjusted load sense level can slightly change with DC input voltage and temperature 12 C I victron energie manual 2 SELF DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING 2 1 The flash sequence table Your Phoenix inverter
13. oad indicator When heavy loads are switched on this LED will shortly light due to the inrush current of the load If the ERROR OVERLOAD LED stays on for 6 seconds the inverter will shut down and switches to the overload error mode see chapter 3 1 WHEN CONNECTING MORE THAN ONE APPLIANCE TO THE INVERTER IN COMBINATION WITH A COMPUTER NOTE THAT IF ONE OF THE APPLIANCES DRAWS A HIGH START CURRENT IT CAN CAUSE WARNING YOUR COMPUTER TO REBOOT DUE TO A SUDDEN VOLTAGE DROP NEVER CONNECT THE INVERTER S OUTPUT TO THE AC DISTRIBUTION GRID SUCH AS YOUR HOUSEHOLD AC WALL OUTLET IT WILL DAMAGE THE INVERTER CAUTION 10 C Ny victron energie manual 1 5 Turning the inverter on When all the above requirements are checked and satisfied and all connections are made it s time to turn on your Phoenix inverter by pushing the power switch to the I position After a short beep indicating that all internal circuits are checked the sinewave shaped output voltage gently rises until 225V 50Hz 2 is reached When the inverter is not supplying power to an appliance for a longer time it s recommended to turn off the inverter to save your batteries since it still draws a small amount of current in a no load condition With the Ph 12 450 and Ph 24 600 models you have the possibility to use the build in Power Save Mode PSM as is detailed in the next chapter IF THE INVERTER SWITCHES TO AN ERROR MODE SEE CHAPTER 3
14. pping a metal tool onto a battery might cause a short circuit battery and possibly an explosion 5 Remove personal metal items such as rings bracelets necklaces and watches when working with a battery A battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to melt a ring or the like to metal causing severe burns THE RED WIRE MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE POSITIVE TERMINAL AND THE BLACK WIRE TO THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF THE BATTERY Reverse polarity connection of the battery CAUTION wires can damage the inverter Damage caused by reversed polarity is not covered by the warranty Make sure the power switch is in the OFF 0 position before connecting the battery 8 victron energie manual CE y IF THE INVERTER IS CONNECTED TO THE INCORRECT POLARITY THE FUSE WILL BLOW To replace the fuse in the Ph 12 225 or Ph 24 275 make sure you disconnect the battery first Replace the fuse only with the correct type Littelfuse or equivalent 40 A for 12V version and 25 A for 24V version automotive type After the fuse is replaced you can WARNING reconnect the battery again but this time with the correct polarity applied RED TO AND BLACK TO If the fuse blows again even with the correct polarity applied the inverter is damaged and must be returned for service THE Ph 12 450 AND Ph 24 600 MODELS ARE EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERNAL FUSE WHICH CAN BE REPLACED ONLY BY SPECIALLY TRAINED SERVICE PERSONNEL DO NOT
15. ry wires to more than 3 meters General failure in your electrical Check your electrical system or system in case of no direct consult an electrical engineer to battery connection check it for you PROBLEM Overloaded or shorted output error keeps on appearing Possible cause Remedy Inverter is overloaded Make sure that the total power rating of the connected equipment is lower than the nominal inverter power rating Connected equipment features a Reduce the required power bad power factor cos at consumption of the load Please sinusoidal currents note that for example a computer load features a bad power factor which causes a reduction of the maximum output power of the inverter by approx 20 Connected equipment causes a Make sure that the connected short circuit at the inverter s equipment is not broken or output malfunctioning Check if the AC power cord between the inverter and the connected equipment is OK Any physical damage on the power cord can produce a short circuit Be careful in these situations manual C MO victron energie 15 On the Ph 12 450 and Ph 24 600 models the red LED stays on at load start up Try to power up connected equipment successively and not simultaneously Or connect the load first and then turn on the inverter Otherwise stop using the connected load it s not suitable to drive it with this inverter PROBLEM Inverter temperature too high
16. the inverter in this state is 85 adding roughly 15 to the power consumption When the inverter is not supplying power to a load power consumption is approximately 4 5 W Determine the number of Ah by dividing the power consumption by the nominal battery voltage for example 24 Vpc The result is the total battery capacity consumption in Ah s Multiply this value with a safety factor of 1 7 and the result is the recommended minimum battery capacity manual C Ny victron energie 21 22 C I victron energie manual
17. victron energie To USER MANUAL GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING Phoenix 12 225 Phoenix 24 275 Phoenix 12 450 Phoenix 24 600 LE Copyrights 1999 2000 Victron Energie B V All Rights Reserved This publication or part thereoff may not reproduced in any form by any method for any purpose VICTRON ENERGIE B V MAKES NO WARRANTY EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE REGARDING THESE VICTRON ENERGIE PRODUCTS AND MAKES SUCH VICTRON ENERGIE PRODUCTS AVAILABLE SOLELY ON AN AS IS BASIS IN NO EVENT SHALL VICTRON ENERGIE B V BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR SPECIAL COLLATERAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF PURCHASE OR USE OF THESE VICTRON ENERGIE PRODUCTS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE LIABILITY TO VICTRON ENERGIE B V REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION SHALL NOT EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE VICTRON ENERGIE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HERE IN For conditions of use and permission to use this manual for publication in other than the English language contact Victron Energie B V Victron Energie B V reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication and may not reflect the product at all times in the future 2 victron energie manual CE my SECTIONS English Nederlands manual victron energie CE
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