Magnum-energy MS-G Series User Manual

MS-G SeriesPure Sine Wave Inverter/ChargersOwner’s ManualTM

Page 2 © 2015 Sensata Technologies Introduction1.1 How an MS-G Series Inverter/Charger WorksThere are two modes of operation associated with this i

© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage 3Introduction1.3 Features and Benefi tsThe MS-G Series inverter/chargers are designed to allow easy access to wiring,

Page 4 © 2015 Sensata Technologies IntroductionFigure 1-2, Electrical Connection Points910871211Positive (+) DC Terminal(under cover)Negative (–) DC

© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage 5IntroductionThe left side of MS-G Series inverters are equipped with the following features (refer to Figure 1-3):13E

Page 6 © 2015 Sensata TechnologiesInstallation2.0 InstallationInfo: Installations should be performed by qualifi ed personnel, such as a licensed or

© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage 7InstallationFigure 2-1, Simplifi ed Installation for Permanent Installations (MS2012-G)Battery Bank120/240VAC power to

Page 8 © 2015 Sensata Technologies IntroductionFigure 2-2, Simplifi ed Installation for Permanent Installations (MS2000-G)Battery Bank120VAC power to

© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage 9Installation2.1.3 Locating the InverterOnly install the inverter in a location that meets the following requirements

Page 10 © 2015 Sensata TechnologiesInstallation2.2 Mounting the InverterThe inverter base can reach a temperature up to 90°C (194°F) and should be

© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage 11InstallationFigure 2-4, MS-G Series Dimensions (MS2012-G, MS2812-G, MS4024-G)BottomLeft SideRight SideFront2"(5

© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage iThank you from all of us at Sensata Technologies for purchasing this MS-G Series inverter/charger.The MS-G Series p

Page 12 © 2015 Sensata TechnologiesInstallation12 ⅝"(32.1 cm)12"(30.5 cm)2"(5.1 cm)4 ⅞"(12.4 cm)4 ⅞"(12.4 cm)6 ⅝" (16.

© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage 13Installation2.3 Wiring the Inverter – General RequirementsThis section describes the requirements and recommendatio

Page 14 © 2015 Sensata TechnologiesInstallation2.4 DC WiringThis section describes the inverter’s required DC wire sizes, the recommended disconnect

© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage 15InstallationFigure 2-6, DC and Battery Temperature Sensor WiringDC System Grounding point[Electrode Conductor (i.e.,

Page 16 © 2015 Sensata TechnologiesInstallation2.4.1 DC Wire SizingIt is important to use the correct sized DC wire to achieve maximum effi ciency f

© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage 17InstallationTable 2-2, DC Wire Size For Increased DistanceInverter ModelMinimum Recommended DC Wire Size (one way)*5

Page 18 © 2015 Sensata TechnologiesInstallation2.4.4 Wiring the Battery BankWARNING: Lethal currents will be present if the positive and negative c

© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage 19Installation2.4.6 Wiring the Inverter to the Battery BankCAUTION: The inverter is NOT reverse polarity protected—if

Page 20 © 2015 Sensata TechnologiesInstallation2.5 AC WiringThis section provides information on how to make the AC connections to the MS-G inverter

© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage 21InstallationWARNING: Risk of electric shock. Use only ground-fault circuit interrupters [receptacle(s) or circuit br

Safety InformationPage iiIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSTHIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MS-G SERIES INVERTER/

Page 22 © 2015 Sensata TechnologiesInstallation2.5.5 AC Conductor Wiring (MS2012-G, MS2812-G, MS4024-G models)The following steps are basic guideli

© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage 23Installation2.5.6 AC Wiring Confi gurations (MS2012-G, MS2812-G, MS4024-G)The following table provides the different

Page 24 © 2015 Sensata TechnologiesInstallationSINGLE IN Main Panel(Utility/Generator Input)MS-G Series InverterAC Terminal Block(AC input and outpu

© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage 25InstallationMain Panel(Utility/Generator Input)SI/SO wiring (≤ 30A)ONOFFONOF FONOF FONOF FONOF FONOF FONOF FONOF FON

Page 26 © 2015 Sensata TechnologiesInstallationFigure 2-13, AC Wiring for Single In (50A) – Single Out Confi gurationMain Panel(Utility/Generator Inp

© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage 27InstallationFigure 2-14, AC Wiring for Dual In – Single Out Confi gurationSub-Panel and Outlet(Inverter Loads)Main Pa

Page 28 © 2015 Sensata TechnologiesInstallation2.5.7 AC Conductor Wiring (MS2000-G models)The MS2000-G offers a cost-effective alternative to the M

© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage 29Installation2.5.8 AC Wiring Confi guration (MS2000-G models)The following table provides the different wiring confi g

Page 30 © 2015 Sensata TechnologiesInstallationFigure 2-15, AC Wiring for a Single In Confi guration (MS2000-G)Main Panel(Utility/Generator Input)MS2

© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage 31InstallationMain Panel(Utility/Generator Input)MS2000-G InverterAC Terminal Block(AC input and output wiring)SINGLE

Safety Information © 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage iii • Overcurrent protection for the AC output wiring is not provided as an integral part of thi

Page 32 © 2015 Sensata TechnologiesInstallation2.6 Grounding InvertersThe inverter/charger should always be connected to a permanent, grounded wirin

© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage 33Installation2.6.1 Sizing the Grounding Electrode ConductorsAC Side – The size of the AC grounding electrode conduct

Page 34 © 2015 Sensata TechnologiesInstallationMethod 2 (Figure 2-19): When the AC and DC service panels are near each other, then the AC grounding

© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage 35Installation2.6.2 System Bonding JumperThe MS-G Series inverter does not include an internal bond between the groun

Page 36 © 2015 Sensata TechnologiesInstallation2.6.4 Grounding on BoatsWhen installing the MS-G Series inverter/charger on a boat, there are severa

© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage 37Installation2.6.5 Neutral to Safety Ground BondingThe standards for safely wiring residential, commercial, RV/truck

Page 38 © 2015 Sensata TechnologiesInstallation2.6.6 Disabling the Neutral-to-Ground ConnectionAll MS-G Series inverter/chargers have the automatic

© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage 39Installation2.7 Inverter Notifi cation RequirementsWhen an inverter is installed in a building, facility or structure

Page 40 © 2015 Sensata TechnologiesInstallation2.9 Functional TestAfter all electrical connections to the inverter, batteries, AC source and sub-pan

© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage 41Operation3.0 OperationThe MS-G Series inverter has two normal operating routines: Inverter mode, which powers your l

Safety InformationPage ivCONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTESCE MANUEL CONTIENT DE IMPORTANTES POUR LA SÉRIE MS-G ONDULEUR/CHARGEUR QUI DOIVENT ETRE SUIV

Page 42 © 2015 Sensata TechnologiesOperation3.2 Standby ModeThe MS-G Series features an internal battery charger and an automatic transfer relay whe

© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage 43Operation3.3 Battery ChargingThe MS-G Series is equipped with a PFC (Power Factor Corrected) and PI (Proportional-In

Page 44 © 2015 Sensata TechnologiesOperationThe Charge mode provides up to four separate charging stages: Bulk Charging, Absorb Charging, Float Char

© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage 45Operation3.4 Transfer TimeWhile in Standby mode, the AC input is continually monitored. Whenever AC power falls belo

Page 46 © 2015 Sensata TechnologiesOperation3.6 Protection Circuitry OperationThe inverter is protected against fault conditions, and in normal usa

© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage 47Operation3.7 Inverter StartupPower ON/OFF Switch – The inverter can be turned on and off by lightly pressing and rel

Page 48 © 2015 Sensata TechnologiesOperation3.8 Factory Default ValuesYour MS-G Series inverter/charger uses default values for the adjustable sett

© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage 49Operation3.9 Using the GFCIThe GFCI outlet on the left side of the MS-G inverter (Figure 1-3, Item 16) provides aux

Page 50 © 2015 Sensata TechnologiesOperation3.10 Inverter Fan OperationThe inverter contains two internal cooling fans that are automatically contr

© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage 51Maintenance and Troubleshooting4.0 Maintenance and TroubleshootingThe following information is provided to help you

Safety Information © 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage v • Protection contre les surintensités pour le câblage de sortie AC n’est pas fourni en tant qu

Page 52 © 2015 Sensata TechnologiesMaintenance and Troubleshooting4.3 TroubleshootingThe MS-G Series inverter/charger is a fairly simple device to t

© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage 53Maintenance and Troubleshooting4.4 Resetting the InverterUnder some fault conditions (e.g., an internal fault), the

Page 54 © 2015 Sensata TechnologiesAppendix A – Specifi cationsModels MS2000-G/MS2012-G MS2812-G MS4024-GInverter Specifi cationsInput battery voltage

© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage 55Appendix A – Specifi cationsEfficiencyWattage42002006001000140030001800220026003400380060%65%70%75%80%85%90%95%MS2000

Page 56 © 2015 Sensata TechnologiesAppendix A – Specifi cationsA-4 Optional Equipment and AccessoriesThe following Sensata components are available

© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage 57Appendix B – Battery InformationAppendix B – Battery InformationB-1 Battery LocationPeriodic maintenance (i.e., chec

Page 58 © 2015 Sensata TechnologiesAppendix B – Battery InformationB-5 Battery Bank Sizing WorksheetComplete the steps below to determine the batte

© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage 59Appendix B – Battery InformationB-6 Battery Wiring Confi gurationsThe battery bank must be wired to match the invert

Page 60 © 2015 Sensata TechnologiesAppendix B – Battery InformationFigure B-4, Battery Bank Wiring Examples (12-volt)12 VDCbattery(100 AH)12 VDCbatt

© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage 61Appendix B – Battery InformationFigure B-5, Battery Bank Wiring Examples (24-volt)24-volt battery bank (one string o

Page vi© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesTable of Contents1.0 Introduction ...

© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage 62 Appendix C – Power Consumption & Output WaveformsAppendix C – Power Consumption & Output WaveformsC-1 Ap

Page 63Appendix D – Inverter/Charger TerminologyAppendix D – Inverter/Charger TerminologyThe following is a glossary of terms with which you may not b

Page 64 © 2015 Sensata TechnologiesAppendix D – Inverter/Charger Terminology Locked Rotor Amps – The current drawn by an electric motor with the sha

Page 65Appendix E – Warranty & ServiceAppendix E – Warranty & ServiceE-1 Limited WarrantySensata Technologies warrants the MS-G Series to be f

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© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage viiList of FiguresFigure 1-1, Power Switch, Status LED, and Accessory Connection Ports ...

© 2015 Sensata TechnologiesPage 1Introduction1.0 IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of a MS-G Series inverter/charger from Sensata. The MS-G