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ME Series Inverter / Chargers Operator’s Manual

1. INTRODUCTION 5. The ME Series Inverter/Charger The ME Series inverter/charger is designed to allow easy access to wiring, circuit breakers, control

2. INSTALLATION 1. Unpacking and Inspection Carefully remove the ME Series inverter from its shipping container and inspect all contents. If items ap

2. INSTALLATION 2. Pre-Installation, continued Hardware / Materials Required Conduit, strain - reliefs and appropriate fittings 1/4" mounting bo

2. INSTALLATION 2. Pre-Installation, continued Torque Requirements Torque all AC wiring connections to 16 inch pounds. Torque DC cable connections t

2. INSTALLATION Mounting Screw Placements Figure 4 ME Series Inverter / Charger Base Plate Inverter ME1512 ME2012 ME2512 ME3012 DC Rating 150 am

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2. INSTALLATION 3. Installation NOTE: Read all instructions and cautionary markings located at the beginning of this manual and in the pre- installat

2. INSTALLATION 3. Installation, continued Battery Cables and Sizing Select the correct battery cables for the installation from the table. It is im

2. INSTALLATION 3. Installation, continued Battery Wiring WARNING: During the installation and wiring process, cover exposed battery cable ends with

2. INSTALLATION TO 12 VDC INVERTER - > Figure 7 Parallel Battery Wiring individual battery capacity = 100 AHr @ 12 VDC combined battery capacity =

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety instructions that must me followed during the installation and operation of this

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2. INSTALLATION 3. Installation, continued Series Connection (four 6 VDC batteries to create a 24 VDC bank) A series connection combines overall bat

2. INSTALLATION In - line fuse ~ > + TO 12 VDC INVERTER - > Figure 10 Parallel Battery Wiring - Fuse Placement - Figure 11 Series Battery Wir

2. INSTALLATION 3. Installation, continued DC Fuse Block A fuse or circuit breaker must be located within 18 inches of the battery to protect the DC

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2. INSTALLATION DC Chassis Ground Figure 13 ME Series Inverter / Charger - AC Wiring AC Output 2 Circuit Breaker (on dual output models only) AC Outp

2. INSTALLATION 3. Installation, continued AC Wiring WARNING: De -energize all sources of power including batteries (DC), shore power (AC), and AC ge

2. INSTALLATION Figure 15 ME Series Inverter / Charger - AC Wiring Diagram (located on back of cover plate) Figure 16 ME Series Inverter / Charger

2. INSTALLATION 3. Installation, continued Wiring the Inverter AC Input (refer to diagrams on the following pages) Remove the chassis AC access cove

Figure 17a Typical Wiring - Single IN / Single OUT (120 VAC) Figure 18a Typical Wiring - Single IN / Dual OUT (120 VAC) Figure 19a Typical Wiring

IMPORTANT BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Wear eye protection such as safety glasses when working with batteries. Remove all jewelry such as rings, watch

2. INSTALLATION Inverter/Charger AC Main Breaker Panel AC Input Wiring 30 Amp AC Sub-panel AC Output Wiring Air Conditioning

2. INSTALLATION Stack Port Magnum Net Port Remote Port Battery Temp Sensor Port Figure 20 ME Series Inverter / Charger - Option Connection Ports 24

2. INSTALLATION 4. Options Battery Temperature Sensor Installation and Wiring Attach the ring terminal end of the Battery Temperature Sensor to the

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2. INSTALLATION 5. Start-up and Test Connecting the Batteries to the Inverter After all electrical connections have been completed, connect the batt

Configuring the Inverter The ME Series inverter/charger must be configured for Low Battery Cutoff (LBCO), Shore Power Current, Charger Amps, Battery S

Table 5 - Factory Default Settings Function Search LBCO Battery Bank Battery Type Charge Rate Contrast Default 5 watts 11 VDC 400 AHr Liquid Lead A

3. OPERATION Charging / Inverting LED Figure 21 ME Series Inverter / Charger - LED Indicator 28 Ó 2003 - Magnum Energy, Inc.

3. OPERATION 1. Operating the Inverter The ME Series inverter/charger has two modes of operation: INVERTER (providing power to your appliances from t

3. OPERATION Figure 22 ME Series Inverter / Charger - Fault Conditions Figure 23 Optional ME Series Remote Control - Fault Conditions 30 Ó 2003

Magnum Energy ME Series Inverter / Chargers Table of Contents Section Description Page 1. Introduction 1 1. Features and Benefits 1 2. Standard F

3. OPERATION 1. Operating the Inverter, continued Fault or Alarm Conditions The inverter monitors the AC Shore Power, the batteries and itself. Whene

4. TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Basic Troubleshooting The ME Series inverter/ charger is a fairly simple device to troubleshoot. There are only two active circu

5. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 1. Recommended Inverter and Battery Care The ME Series inverter/ charger is designed to provide you with years of trouble f

6. SPECIFICATIONS ME Series Specifications ME2012 ME2512 ME3012 12 VDC 10.8-15.5 VDC 12 VDC 10.8-15.5 VDC 12 VDC 10.8-15.5 VDC 2000 watts 4000 watts

7. WARRANTY 36 Month Limited Warranty Magnum Energy, Inc., warrants the ME Series Inverter / Charger to be free from defects in material and workmans

Remote Control for ME Series Inverter/Chargers Operator’s Manual

Remote Control for ME Series Inverter/Chargers Table of Contents Section Page 1. Overview 2 2. Installation 3 3. Operation 4 Front Panel 5 Rotary

1. Overview IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • This product must be installed by a qualified technician in accordance with all applicable electrical code

2. Installation Installing the ME Series Remote Control 1. Determine a suitable location to mount the remote control. It must be located in a clean,

Table of Contents, continued Section Description Page 2. Installation, continued 4. Options 25 Battery Temperature Sensor Installation and Wirin

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3. Operation, continued ME Series Remote Control - Front Panel The remote control is equipped with a wide range of easy-touse switches and displays,

Liquid Lead Acid (Flooded) Bulk 14.6 VDC Absorption 14.6 VDC Float 13.4 VDC Equalize 15.5 VDC GEL Bulk 14.1 VDC Absorption 14.1 VDC Float 13.6 VDC

Chart 2 - Absorption Times (determined by battery bank size selection) Chart 3 - Factory Default Settings Ó 2003 - Magnum Energy, Inc. Battery Siz

3. Operation, continued Soft Keys, continued: Setup – Configures the inverter/charger. Options include: • Search Used to set the search watts at whi

3. Operation, continued LEDs The remote contains the following LEDs to indicate various modes of operation. PWR (green): OFF - NO AC power from inver

3. Operation, continued LCD DISPLAY INVERTING: OFF - Unit is “OFF” with no shore or generator AC power applied. Search – Unit is in search mode. AC l

3. Operation, continued Float – At the end of absorption time, the charger reduces the charge voltage to the float voltage setting for the battery typ

4. Troubleshooting and Specifications Fault Conditions Low Battery – The unit has shut down because the battery voltage is below the set point in LBCO

5. Warranty 36 Month Limited Warranty Magnum Energy, Inc., warrants the ME Series Remote Control to be free from defects in material and workmanship

1. INTRODUCTION 1. Features and Benefits Congratulations on your purchase of the ME Series inverter/charger from Magnum Energy. The ME Series is a “n

Magnum Service Manual REV 1.0 12/03 INDEX 1.0 Troubleshooting 2.0 Repairing 2.1 Top Cover Removal 2.2 AC Board 2.3 AC Breakers 2.4 Fet Board 2.6 D

1.0 TROUBLESHOOTING 1.1 ME SERIES 1.2 RD SERIES 1.3 REMOTE

2.0 REPAIRING OVERVIEW

1.1 TOP COVER REMOVAL 2.1.a Top cover is attached with 6 - #10 x 5/8 Torx screws (#25 bit) and 1- #6 x 1/2 Torx screw (#15 bit). Remove all seven scre

wires can lead to instant FET board failure upon connecting ac power to the unit. WIRING COLOR CODE: White – Neutral IN (2 wires) Black – AC Hot IN 1

2.3 AC BREAKERS 2.3.a Remove top cover per 2.1 2.3.b Remove 4- #6 x ½ Torx screws from corners of ac board and lift board slightly (see 2.2 for screw

2.4.e Install new control board in reverse order making sure to line up connector on board edge with FET board connector before pushing down on contr

2.6 FET BOARD 2.6.a Remove top cover per 2.1 2.6.b Remove control board per 2.4 2.6.c Remove DC Plate per 2.5

2.6.d Remove 2 - ¼ x 20 bolts and nuts from FET board wiring bundles to transformer lugs 2.6.e Remove 1 - #6 x ½ Torx screw from outside edge of FET

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Use a utility knife or sharp chisel to cut temp sensor loose then clean remaining silicon from transformer 2.7.d Remove 4 corner Phillips head screw

2.6 FANS 2.8.a Remove Top Cover per 2.1 2.8.b Remove 1 - #6 x ½ Torx screw from fan bracket 2.8.c Bend fan bracket upward to remove fan 2.8.d Rei

2.9 REMOTE 2.8.a Remove front knob (it may be necessary to pry slightly up on knob) 2.8.b Remove 2 Phillips head screws from back of remote 2.8.c

1. INTRODUCTION 3. How an Inverter/Charger Works An inverter takes direct current (DC) from your batteries and turns it into alternating current (AC),

1. INTRODUCTION 4 Power ON/OFF Switch Charging / Inverting LED Stack Port Magnum Net Port Remote Port Battery Temp Sensor Port Figure 2 ME Series Inve