Active Controls ActiveStart ACS50 Series General instructions

Installation, Operation &
Application Guide
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www.active-controlsllc.com.
Important Safety Information
Fully Insert all plugs.
Keep away from children and pets.
Do not repair or modify.
For outdoor use only.
Store indoors when not in use.
Please ensure all connections are tight for wired version
Features

Starting current reduction (50%) and programable
startup power.
Two independent starting circuits for better starting
capability.
Mobile app is Bluetooth-enabled and compatible with
iOS and Android devices.
Built in EMS and Surge protection per power leg.
Waterproof, UV-proof module resists weather extremes.
Anti-theft design to easily secure to power source.
Diagnostic LED indicators inside of box for technicians.
Application
The ACS50xx is intended for recreational vehicle (RV), residential,
and commercial applications. The ACS50M is an ActiveStart
Marine version for boats. These devices will monitor system
health including current, voltage, frequency, and programmable
startup power. Dual starting circuits to reduce in-rush current.
Installation
1. Plug unit into your most convenient power pedestal or
generator.
2. Allow self-diagnostic function to determine correct
polarity. If Input LED is green only, then the source
power is ready to use.
3. After 45-60 seconds, the green Output LED will indicate
when there is “live” power on marine cables only.
4. Plug the RV, residential, and/or boat power cord into
the ActiveStart outlet.
If the green Output LED shuts off and power to the
RV/house/boat is off, that indicates a Power Alert related to
Current, Voltage or any other fault that has occurred. The Mobile
App will show the cause of the shutdown. The unit will
automatically reset and turn on the outputs after a 2-3 minute
delay.
SPECIFICATIONS
Inputs: L1, L2, N and Ground
Nominal Voltage: 120-230 VAC, 50-60 Hz.
Over Voltage Limits: 132 VAC per leg
Under Voltage Limits: 103 VAC per leg
Surge Protection: 5250 Joules.
Current: Maximum nominal= 50 Amps
Over Current Limits:
ACS50xx = 53A.
Operating Temperature: -4ºF to 176ºF (-20ºC to 80ºC)
Storage Temperature: -40ºF to 149ºF (-20ºC to 65ºC)
Humidity: 5-95% Non-considering.
Weight: 4 Lbs. (1.81kg).
Warranty: One year limited warranty (standard)
ACS50xx
EMS, Surge and SoftStarter
2003 West McNab Road STE 1, Pompano Beach FL 33069
Email: [e-mail] Call: 754-307-1303
www.active-controlsllc.com
Designed and
Assembled in
the USA

Dimensions
Designed and
Assembled in
the USA
2003 West McNab Road STE 1, Pompano Beach FL 33069
Email: [e-mail] Call: 754-307-1303
www.active-controlsllc.com
LED INDICATORS
GREEN & RED LIGHT
MEANING
GREEN LIGHT ON ONLY
POWER SOURCE IS
CORRECTLY WIRED AND
SAFE TO USE.
RED LIGHT ON ONLY
L1/GROUND ARE
REVERSED.
GREEN & RED LIGHT ON
GENERATOR POWER NEEDS
BONDING PLUG.
PEDESTAL POWER IS
HOT/NEUTRAL ARE
REVERSED OR L2/GND
REVERSED
50 Amp Input Plug Indicators
Performance
The ActiveStart is a unique device that is installed in
series with the loads. This is quite different from a
standard softstart that is wired directly to a motor and
only has one function which is to start the motor.
The ActiveStart responds to an inductive load which
generates a large spike in current and quickly current
limits the device while initiating a softstart of the load.
This is done without disturbing other appliances that
are currently running on the same power source.
The Graphs below showcase this functionality:
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ACS50xx
EMS, Surge and SoftStarter
Length= 20”
Width= 6”
Depth= 3.25”