Magnum ME-RTR User manual

ME-RTR
Router Control
Owner’s Manual
(for Version 3.1 or higher: includes AGS & BMK info)

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Disclaimer of Liability
The use of this manual and the conditions or methods of installation, operation, use, and maintenance
of the ME-RTR are beyond the control of Magnum Energy, Inc. Therefore, this company does not
assume responsibility and expressly disclaims liability for loss, damage or expense, whether direct,
indirect, consequential or incidental, arising out of or in any way connected with such installation,
operation, use, or maintenance.
Note as well that while every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the contents
of this manual, the speci¿cations and product functionality may change without notice. Magnum
Energy, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions.
Restrictions on Use
The ME-RTR may only be used in life-support devices or systems with the express written approval
of Magnum Energy. Failure of the ME-RTR can reasonably be expected to cause the failure of that
life-support device or system, or to affect the safety or effectiveness of that device or system. If
the ME-RTR fails, it is reasonable to assume that the health of the user or other persons may be
endangered.
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Document Information
Description – ME-RTR Owner’s Manual
Part Number and Revision – 64-0020 Rev C
Date Published – June 2014
This manual is printed without color for cost savings. However, this entire manual is available for
download under the Document Library tab at http://magnumenergy.com with many of the ¿gures
available in color.
Contact Information
Magnum Energy, Inc.
2211 West Casino Rd.
Everett, WA 98204
Phone: [phone]
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From all of us at Magnum Energy:
Thank you for purchasing this ME-RTR router.
We understand that you have many purchasing options in the marketplace, and are pleased that
you have decided on a Magnum Energy product. This ME-RTR router was proudly assembled and
tested in the United States in our Everett, Washington, facility.
At Magnum we are committed to providing you with quality products and services, and hope that
your experience with us is pleasant and professional.
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Safety Information
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Important Product Safety Instructions
This manual contains safety instructions that must be followed during the installation and operation
of this product. Read all instructions and safety information contained in this manual before
installing or using this product.
Safety Symbols
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, ¿re, or other safety hazard, the following safety symbols
have been placed throughout this manual to indicate dangerous and important safety instructions.
WARNING: Indicates that failure to take a speci¿ed action could result in physical
harm to the user.
CAUTION: Indicates that failure to take a speci¿ed action could result in damage to
the equipment.
Info: Indicates information that emphasizes or supplements important points of the
main text.
Remedy: Provides possible solutions for related issues.
Product Safety Alerts
All electrical work must be performed in accordance with local, state, and federal electrical codes.
WARNINGS:
• All electrical work must be performed in accordance with local, state and federal
electric codes.
• This product is designed for indoor/compartment installation. It must not be exposed
to rain, snow, moisture, or liquids of any type.
• Use insulated tools to reduce the chance of electrical shock or accidental short
circuits.
• Remove all jewelry such as rings, watches, bracelets, etc., when installing or
performing maintenance on the inverter.
• Always disconnect the batteries or energy source prior to installing or performing
maintenance on the inverter. Live power may be present at more than one point
since an inverter utilizes both batteries and AC. Turning off the inverter may not
reduce this risk on some Magnum inverters. As long as AC power is connected, it
will pass thru the inverter regardless of the power switch on the inverter or the ON/
OFF INVERTER button on the router.

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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction ...........................................................................................1
2.0 Installation.............................................................................................3
2.1 Pre-Installation............................................................................................... 3
2.1.1 Inverter Requirements .................................................................................... 3
2.1.2 Installation Guidelines ..................................................................................... 3
2.1.3 Unpacking and Inspection ................................................................................ 3
2.1.4 Tools Required................................................................................................ 3
2.2 Installation Overview ...................................................................................... 4
2.3 Router Dimensions.......................................................................................... 5
2.4 Communications Cables – Provided ................................................................... 6
2.4.1 Network Cable................................................................................................ 6
2.5 Communications Cable Routing......................................................................... 7
2.6 Mounting the Router on a Wall.......................................................................... 8
2.7 Connecting the Communication Cables .............................................................. 8
2.7.1 Connecting the Remote/Network Cables............................................................. 9
2.7.2 Connecting the Parallel Stack Cables ................................................................10
2.8 Installing the Router’s Front Cover ...................................................................10
2.9 Wiring the Auxiliary (Aux) Relay ......................................................................11
3.0 Setup....................................................................................................12
3.1 Power-up Routine ..........................................................................................12
3.2 Navigating the Router ....................................................................................12
3.3 Router Buttons and Menu Items.......................................................................13
3.3.1 PORT Button and Menus .................................................................................13
3.3.2 CTRL (Control) Button and Menus ....................................................................14
3.3.3 METER Button and Menus ...............................................................................18
3.3.3.1 Additional METER Menus for Port-connected Inverters.........................................22
3.3.4 SETUP Button and Menus................................................................................23
3.3.4.1 Accessory Setup ............................................................................................41
3.3.5 TECH Button and Menus .................................................................................42
4.0 ME-RTR Menu Maps ..............................................................................47
5.0 Operation .............................................................................................53
5.1 Front Panel ...................................................................................................53
5.1.1 LED Indicators...............................................................................................53
5.1.2 LCD Display ..................................................................................................53
5.1.3 ON/OFF Buttons ............................................................................................54
5.1.4 Menu Buttons................................................................................................54
5.1.5 Rotary SELECT Knob ......................................................................................54
5.1.6 Aux Relay LED Indicator .................................................................................54
5.2 Operating the Inverter/Charger .......................................................................55
5.2.1 Inverter Mode ...............................................................................................55
5.2.2 Charger Mode ...............................................................................................55
5.3 System Status Messages ................................................................................55
5.3.1 Inverter Mode Status Messages .......................................................................56
5.3.2 Charger Mode Status Messages .......................................................................57
5.3.3 Secondary Scrolling Status Messages ...............................................................62
5.3.4 Fault Mode Messages .....................................................................................64
5.3.4.1 System Fault Messages...................................................................................64
5.3.4.2 Stacking Fault Messages .................................................................................70
5.3.4.3 Internal Fault Messages..................................................................................71
5.3.5 LED Indicator Guide .......................................................................................72

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Table of Contents (Cont.)
6.0 Troubleshooting ...................................................................................73
6.1 Troubleshooting Tips ......................................................................................74
6.1.1 Inverter Problems ..........................................................................................74
6.1.2 Charger Problems ..........................................................................................74
6.2 Performing an Inverter Reset ..........................................................................75
6.3 Powering Down the Inverter............................................................................75
7.0 Using an AGS Module............................................................................76
7.0.1 Software Differences Between AGS Versions......................................................76
7.1 ME-AGS-N Setup (with the ME-RTR) .................................................................78
7.1.1 ME-AGS-N Functional Tests using the ME-RTR....................................................90
7.1.1.1 Determining AGS Status .................................................................................90
7.1.1.2 Starting the Generator from the Router ............................................................90
7.2 ME-AGS-N Operation/Monitoring (with the ME-RTR) ...........................................91
7.2.1 Controlling the AGS using the ME-RTR ..............................................................91
7.2.2 Enabling the ME-AGS-N ..................................................................................92
7.2.3 Monitoring the AGS using the ME-RTR ..............................................................92
7.2.3.1 ME-RTR Router’s AGS METER Button ................................................................92
7.2.4 Starting and Stopping the Generator ................................................................95
7.2.5 ME-RTR Router’s AGS Menu Maps ....................................................................96
7.2.6 ME-AGS-N Router Status Messages ..................................................................99
7.2.6.1 AGS Router Operational Statuses.....................................................................99
7.2.6.2 AGS Router Start Statuses ............................................................................ 100
7.2.6.3 AGS Router Fault Statuses ............................................................................ 100
7.3 ME-AGS-N Router Troubleshooting (with the ME-RTR)....................................... 102
7.3.1 AGS Fault Message Screens for the Router ...................................................... 102
7.3.2 Resolving AGS Faults using your Router .......................................................... 102
7.3.2.1 How to Clear AGS Faults ............................................................................... 104
8.0 Using a BMK .......................................................................................105
8.1 ME-BMK Setup (with the ME-RTR).................................................................. 105
8.1.1 Adjusting the Charge Ef¿ciency Setting........................................................... 105
8.2 ME-BMK Operation/Monitoring (with the ME-RTR) ............................................107
8.2.1 How does the ME-BMK Battery Monitor Operate?..............................................107
8.2.2 BMK METER Menu Items (with ME-RTR) .......................................................... 108
8.2.3 ME-RTR Router’s BMK Menu Maps .................................................................. 109
8.2.4 BMK Status Messages (with the ME-RTR) ........................................................ 111
8.2.4.1 BMK Router Operational Statuses................................................................... 111
8.2.4.2 BMK Router Fault Statuses ............................................................................ 111
8.3 ME-BMK Troubleshooting (with the ME-RTR) ....................................................112
8.3.1 BMK Fault Message Screens for a Magnum Router ............................................ 112
8.3.2 Resolving BMK Faults using the Router ...........................................................112
9.0 Attaching a Remote Control................................................................113
Appendix A – Router Display Abbreviations.................................................114
Appendix B – Router Feature to Inverter Compatibility...............................117
Appendix C – Using the Router with Non-stacked Inverters........................121
C-1 Using the Router to Control Multiple Unconnected Inverters............................... 121
Appendix D – Using the ME-RTR in an AC Coupled Application ....................122
D-1 What is an AC Coupled System...................................................................... 122
D-2 Con¿gure the Router to use in an AC Coupled System ...................................... 122
Appendix E – Warranty and Service Info .....................................................123
E-1 Limited Warranty ......................................................................................... 123
E-2 How to Receive Repair Service....................................................................... 123
Index ..........................................................................................................124

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List of Figures
Figure 1-1, Front Panel Features..................................................................................... 1
Figure 1-2, Router Features (front cover removed)............................................................ 2
Figure 2-1, System Overview ......................................................................................... 4
Figure 2-2, Router Dimensions (with Front Cover)............................................................. 5
Figure 2-3, Router Mounting Holes and Cutout Sections (back) ........................................... 5
Figure 2-4, Remote (RJ14) Communication Cable ............................................................. 6
Figure 2-5, Parallel Stack (RJ45) Communication Cable ..................................................... 6
Figure 2-6, Concealed Mounted Remote/Network Cables.................................................... 7
Figure 2-7, Surface Mounted Remote/Network Cables........................................................ 7
Figure 2-8, Router Front Cover’s Cable Connection Cutouts ................................................ 7
Figure 2-9, Mounting the Router to a Wall ........................................................................ 8
Figure 2-10, Connecting the Parallel Stack and Remote Cables to an Inverter ....................... 9
Figure 2-11, Connecting the Parallel Stack Cables to the Router.........................................10
Figure 2-12, Installing the Router’s Front Cover ...............................................................10
Figure 2-13, Wiring the Auxiliary Relay...........................................................................11
Figure 3-1, System Home Screen ..................................................................................12
Figure 3-2, Up and Down Arrows for Hidden Lines............................................................12
Figure 3-3, PORT Button...............................................................................................13
Figure 3-4, CTRL (Control) Button and Menus..................................................................14
Figure 3-5, METER Button and Menus.............................................................................18
Figure 3-6, Current Flow – Inverter Mode .......................................................................21
Figure 3-7, Current Flow – Standby Mode .......................................................................21
Figure 3-8, Current Flow – Load Support Mode ................................................................21
Figure 3-9, ALL Ports vs Port-speci¿c METER Menus .........................................................22
Figure 3-10, Accessing Port-speci¿c METER Menus ...........................................................22
Figure 3-11, SETUP Button ...........................................................................................23
Figure 3-12, CV Charge Done Time/Amps Charge Stages .................................................34
Figure 3-13, Hold CV Charge Volts CC/CV Charge Stages ..................................................35
Figure 3-14, Final Charge Stage – Multi-Stage.................................................................40
Figure 3-15, Final Charge Stage – Float ..........................................................................40
Figure 3-16, Final Charge Stage – Silent.........................................................................40
Figure 3-17, TECH Button .............................................................................................42
Figure 3-18, Port-Speci¿c TECH Menus ...........................................................................42
Figure 3-19, Inverter Fault History (¿rst and second screens) ............................................43
Figure 3-20, AGS Fault History ......................................................................................44
Figure 4-1, PORT/CTRL Button Menu Maps ......................................................................47
Figure 4-2, METER Button (ALL Ports & Port-speci¿c) Menu Map.........................................48
Figure 4-3, SETUP Button (System and Inverter Setup – ALL Ports) Menu Map.....................49
Figure 4-4, SETUP Button (Charger Setup – ALL Ports) Menu Map ......................................50
Figure 4-5, TECH Button (ALL Ports) Menu Map ...............................................................51
Figure 4-6, Legend Key for Menu Maps ...........................................................................52
Figure 5-1, ME-RTR Front Panel Controls and Indicators....................................................53
Figure 5-2, Aux Relay LED ............................................................................................54
Figure 5-3.1, SYSTEM Screen Status Messages................................................................56
Figure 5-3.2, Individual PORT Screen Status Messages .....................................................56
Figure 5-3.3, All PORTs Screen Status Messages ..............................................................56
Figure 5-4, Empty .......................................................................................................56
Figure 5-5, Inverting Mode ...........................................................................................56
Figure 5-6, Inverter Standby Mode ................................................................................57
Figure 5-7, Off Mode....................................................................................................57
Figure 5-8, Searching Mode ..........................................................................................57

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List of Figures (Cont.)
Figure 5-9, Unknown Mode ##......................................................................................57
Figure 5-10, Absorb Charging Mode ...............................................................................58
Figure 5-11, Bulk Charging Mode...................................................................................58
Figure 5-12, Charger Standby Mode...............................................................................58
Figure 5-13, Charging Mode..........................................................................................58
Figure 5-14, Constant Current Mode ..............................................................................59
Figure 5-15, Constant Voltage Mode...............................................................................59
Figure 5-16, Equalizing Mode ........................................................................................59
Figure 5-17, Float Charging Mode ..................................................................................60
Figure 5-18, Full Charge Mode.......................................................................................60
Figure 5-19, Load Support AAC Mode .............................................................................61
Figure 5-20, Load Support VDC Mode.............................................................................61
Figure 5-21, Silent Mode ..............................................................................................61
Figure 5-22, AC In – Disabled Mode ...............................................................................62
Figure 5-23, Gen Warm-up Mode ...................................................................................62
Figure 5-24, Max Charge Time Mode ..............................................................................62
Figure 5-25, Reminder to EQ Mode ................................................................................63
Figure 5-26, SOC Connect Mode ....................................................................................63
Figure 5-27, Time Connect Mode ...................................................................................63
Figure 5-28, VDC Connect Mode ....................................................................................63
Figure 5-29, AC Backfeed Mode .....................................................................................64
Figure 5-30, AC Overload Fault......................................................................................64
Figure 5-31, Breaker Tripped Fault .................................................................................65
Figure 5-32, Dead Battery Charge Fault..........................................................................65
Figure 5-33, FET Overload Fault.....................................................................................65
Figure 5-34, High Battery Fault .....................................................................................66
Figure 5-35, High Battery Temperature...........................................................................66
Figure 5-36, High Speed Bus Fault .................................................................................66
Figure 5-37, High Volts AC Fault ....................................................................................67
Figure 5-38, Low Battery Fault ......................................................................................67
Figure 5-39, No Inverter Found! ...................................................................................67
Figure 5-40, Overcurrent Fault ......................................................................................68
Figure 5-41, Overtemp Fault .........................................................................................68
Figure 5-42, Stuck Relay Fault.......................................................................................68
Figure 5-43, Tfmr Overtemp Fault..................................................................................69
Figure 5-44, Unknown Fault ##.....................................................................................69
Figure 5-45, StackClock Fault........................................................................................70
Figure 5-46, Stack Mode Fault.......................................................................................70
Figure 5-47, StackPhase Fault .......................................................................................70
Figure 5-48, Internal Bridge Fault ..................................................................................71
Figure 5-49, Internal Charger Fault ................................................................................71
Figure 5-50, Internal NTC Fault .....................................................................................71
Figure 5-51, Internal Relay Fault ...................................................................................71
Figure 6-1, Performing an Inverter Reset ........................................................................75
Figure 7-1, ME-RTR’s AGS Con¿guration Access Buttons ...................................................76
Figure 7-2, AGS PORT, CONTROL, METER, and TECH Menu Maps........................................96
Figure 7-3, AGS SETUP Menu Maps (Section 1)................................................................97
Figure 7-4, AGS SETUP Menu Maps (Section 2)................................................................98
Figure 7-5, ME-AGS-N Fault Message – Router Screens................................................... 102
Figure 8-1, Accessing the Charge Ef¿ciency Setting........................................................ 105
Figure 8-2, Accessing the Battery AmpHrs Size Setting................................................... 106

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List of Tables
Table 3-1, Battery Type to Charge Voltages (Fixed Voltage) ...............................................32
Table 3-2, Battery Amp/Hrs Capacity to Suggested Absorb Time ........................................36
Table 3-3, Inverter/Charger Default Settings on ME-RTR ...................................................46
Table 5-1, LED Indicator Guide ......................................................................................72
Table 6-1, Router Troubleshooting Guide.........................................................................73
Table 7-1, Software Differences Between AGS Versions.....................................................77
Table 7-2, ME-RTR Autostart/Autostop Matrix ..................................................................78
Table 7-3, AGS Router Operational Statuses....................................................................99
Table 7-4, AGS Router Start Statuses ........................................................................... 100
Table 7-5, AGS Router Fault Statuses ........................................................................... 100
Table 7-6, AGS Default Settings on ME-RTR................................................................... 101
Table 8-1, BMK Router Operational Statuses.................................................................. 111
Table 8-2, BMK Router Fault Statuses ........................................................................... 111
Table A-1, Abbreviations on Router Display ................................................................... 114
Table B-1, ME-RTR (Version 3.1) Compatibility Matrix ..................................................... 117
List of Figures (Cont.)
Figure 8-3, Ending Battery Voltage Versus Time............................................................. 107
Figure 8-4, BMK SETUP Menu Maps.............................................................................. 109
Figure 8-5, BMK METER Menu Maps (ALL Ports) ............................................................. 110
Figure 8-6, BMK METER Menu Map (Port-speci¿c) .......................................................... 110
Figure 8-7, ME-BMK Fault Message – Router Screens...................................................... 112
Figure 9-1, Accessing the RC Setup Menu ..................................................................... 113

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Introduction
The ME-RTR is equipped with the following features:
• Status LEDs (x4) – The at-a-glance LEDs provide the inverter/charger status in a
straightforward way.
• LCD Display – The LCD display is a 20 x 4 line (80 characters total) alphanumeric display
used for setting up the inverter/charger operation, as well as viewing current status or fault
messages.
• ON/OFF Buttons (x2) – The ON/OFF buttons allow all the connected inverters or chargers
to be quickly enabled or disabled.
Info: The router’s ON/OFF INVERTER and ON/OFF CHARGER buttons function normally
when a ME-ARC is connected through the router in a parallel system.
• Rotary SELECT Knob –The rotary encoder knob is similar to a car dash radio knob and is
used to quickly scroll through Ports 1-6, or to select various menu items and settings. Pressing
this rotary knob allows you to select a menu item or to save a setting, once it is displayed on
the LCD.
• Comm LEDs (x6) – The at-a-glance LEDs provide the connection statuses of the communication
ports.
• Front Cover – Removable front frame cover, allows access to the cable connections and
mounting holes.
Front
Cover
Inverting
FacFault Gen Off
29.3VDC -99.0ADC
ALL System Home
PORT, CTRL, METER,
SETUP, TECH Buttons
Rotary
SELECT Knob
LCD Display
ON/OFF
Buttons
Comm
LEDs
Status
LEDs
Figure 1-1, Front Panel Features
1.0 Introduction
The ME-RTR (or “router”) has many of the same features as the ME-ARC50 advanced remote control,
with the added functionality required to parallel Magnum MS-PAE or MS-PE inverter/chargers. The
router is designed to easily and quickly connect multiple inverter/chargers in parallel without the
need to program each inverter. The router can accommodate up to: four MS-PAE or MS-PE inverter/
chargers in parallel, two AGS modules, six BMKs, and one remote control.
Info: This manual is for the ME-RTR with version 3.1 or higher; see the TECH: 02 Port
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Introduction
• Menu Buttons (x5) – Allow the inverter or charger to be con¿gured to your speci¿c system
preferences. These buttons also allow simple access to menu items that can help with monitoring
and troubleshooting your inverter/charger system.
PORT Button –This button accesses the six communication and accessory ports to display
information on the connected devices.
CTRL Button – This button is used to select inverter, charger, and AGS functions previously
set up using the SETUP button.
METER Button – This button is used to access ‘read only’ DC, AC, Timer, AGS, and BMK
meters.
SETUP Button – This button is used to access the setup menus for the inverter, charger,
AGS, and BMK. The SETUP button may be password protected to keep unauthorized users
from accessing the SETUP menus.
TECH Button – This button is used to access technical information, fault history, and to set
a password for the SETUP button.
• Auxiliary (Aux) Relay – The ME-RTR provides an Auxiliary Relay (Item G below)that can be
programmed to work either as a voltage-controlled relay (stays opened or closed based on VDC,
and activates either as an active high or active low type relay with an adjustable time delay),
a SOC-controlled relay (stays opened or closed based on the battery’s state of charge*), or
used as an inverter fault detection relay (opens if an inverter fault occurs). See Section 2.9 for
more information on this relay, as well as how to wire and set up the Aux Relay (using CTRL
button’s 04 RTR Aux Relay menu).
*Requires the optional ME-BMK (Battery Monitor Kit) to be installed.
Figure 1-2, Router Features (front cover removed)
B
F
ED C
G
A
H
A
B
C
D
Mounting tabs for front
cover
Parallel Stack ports (x4)
Six LEDs for communication
(P1-P6)
LED for future use
(not functional)
E
F
G
H
LED for Aux Relay operation
Mounting screw holes (x4)
Aux Relay 2-wire terminal
w/ removable plug
Six Comm (Communication) ports
(P1-P6)