MDS Power IPSi2400X User manual

INSTALLATION &
OPERATION MANUAL
IPSi2400X
STEEL MILL
INVERTER
T.T.514.369.4919 TF. 800.931.49
www.mdspower.com

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS — This manual contains important safety and operating
instructions for the Inverter.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
1. Do not expose the Inverter to rain or snow.
2. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the Inverter manufacturer may result
in a risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons.
3. Do not disassemble the Inverter; take it to a qualied serviceman when service or repair
is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or re.
4. To reduce risk of electric shock, disconnect the Inverter from the input power before at-
tempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
5. Never place the Inverter directly above a battery; gases from the battery will corrode and
damage the Inverter.
6. Never allow battery acid to drip onto the Inverter.
HEAVY DEVICE - The IPSi2400 and IPSi3600 Inverters weigh more than 50 pounds and 70
pounds respectively. Please use appropriate safety measures when lifting or moving these
units.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT NOTICE
This product is not recommmended the use of their products in life support applications
where failure or malfunction of this product can be reasonably expected to cause failure of
the life support device or to signicantly affect its safety or effectiveness. Additionally, iot
is not recommended for use with any products in direct patient care. Examples of devices
considered to be life support devices are neonatal oxygen analyzers, nerve stimulators
(whether used for anesthesia, pain relief, or other purposes), auto-transfusion devices,
blood pumps, debrillators, arrhythmia detectors and alarms, pacemakers, hemodialy-
sis systems, peritoneal dialysis systems, neonatal ventilator incubators, ventilators for
both adults and infants, anesthesia ventilators, and infusion pumps as well as any other
devices designated as “critical” by the U.S. FDA
GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS — Inverters
should be grounded to reduce risk of electric shock. This Inverter is equipped with a
chassis grounding stud, and electric receptacles capable of accepting an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug.
INVERTER
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
• Front Cover
• Product Warnings and Advisories
• Table of Contents
• Introduction
• Box Contents
• Main Parts
• Operation
• Installation
• Options
• Troubleshooting
• Specications
• Warranty
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The box you have received should contain the following:
• One IPSi2405 High Voltage Inverter
• One MicroUSB to USB cable
• This User Guide
• One Warranty Card
If anything is missing or damaged please contact your dealer for a replacement.
Box Contents
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Introduction
The IPSi1205/2405 series High Voltage Inverters are designed specically for powering on-
board computers and sensitive AC loads from high voltage (205-390 VDC) DC power sources.
The transformer-based design also allows us to provide double the rated power for a few
seconds which means that we can start up electric motors, shop vacuums, air conditioners and
other difcult AC loads.
This unit is controlled by a Digital Signal Processor for optimal control and operation. The
unit’s heavy-duty toroidal power transformer steps up the low AC voltage produced by the
MOSFET transistors to either 110 or 220VAC at 50 or 60 Hz, identical to a conventional
AC outlet. Additional output ltering eliminates noise that could potentially interfere with
sensitive communications equipment.
Designed for service in extreme environments, this unit is IPX1 splash resistant and IP4Y dust
resistant. This unit has also been designed to meet the MIL-STD810h standards for operating
temperature range and shock and vibration protection.
Built for maximum safety and reliability, the unit features current limiting, feedback protection,
short circuit protection, over temperature detection and shutdown and undervoltage and
overvoltage detection and shutdown (thresholds user-adjustable).

Main Parts
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1. AC Output Connection 1: 2x
NEMA 5-20 AC receptacle 739W-
X2/20
2. AC Output Connection 2: 3x
Phoenix VDFK4 Terminal Block
connector (Black: Hot, Green:
Ground, Grey: Neutral)
3. USB Communications Port
4. Chassis Grounding Stud
5. Indicator LEDs
6. Power Switch
7. DC Input Connection: 2x Phoenix
VDFK4 Terminal Block connector
(Red: Positive, Black: Negative)
8. Remote Control Connection
Front Panel
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Operation
This unit is designed for simple and intuitive operation. Before operating, the inverter must be
properly installed and connected. See Installation and AC/DC Connections for more information.
TO OPERATE THE INVERTER:
1. Move the Power Switch to ON to energize the circuitry.
2. The Invert LED and either the 50 Hz or 60 Hz LED will glow green indicating proper
operation and the presence of AC power at the outputs.
3. The inverter will automatically begin supplying the connected load with voltage and
current printed on its label.
TO END OPERATION:
1. Move the Power Switch to OFF to end operation.
2. Wait for all the LEDs to turn off.
3. The inverter can now be safely disconnected from the load and power source. It can then be
serviced or put into storage.
There are eight indicator LEDs on the inverter’s front panel which display it’s operating condition.
The table below details their meanings:
LEDs Meaning
LOW
VOLTAGE
• Blinks red when the input voltage nears the minimum limit for proper operation.
• Glows red when the input voltage is too low for proper operation. The Bypass
LED will also glow red and the Invert LED will turn off.
HIGH
VOLTAGE
• Blinks red when the input voltage nears the maximum limit for proper operation.
• Glows red when the input voltage is too high for proper operation. The Bypass
LED will also glow red and the Invert LED will turn off.
OVER TEMP • Blinks red when the unit’s internal temperature nears the safe limit. The
inverter will automatically derate its maximum power rating to try to
maintain a safe operating temperature.
• Glows red when the inverter is too hot to operate. The Bypass LED will
also glow red and the Invert LED will turn off.
OVER LOAD • Blinks red when the current being drawn reaches the unit’s continuous rating.
• Glows red when the current being drawn reaches the unit’s peak rating.
50 HZ • Glows green if the inverter’s output frequency is set to 50.00 Hz. This
setting can be changed using InverterWizard,
60 HZ • Glows green if the inverter’s output frequency is set to 60.00 Hz. This set-
ting can be changed using InverterWizard.
BYPASS • Glows green if the inverter is in Bypass mode and functioning as an Off-line
Uninterruptible Power Supply. For more information, see Off-line UPS.
• Glows red when the inverter is experiencing a malfunction.
INVERT • Glows green when the inverter operating normally.
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MOUNTING
Mount the inverter on a horizontal surface in
a WELL VENTILATED and DRY area with at
least 1 inch (2.54 cm) of clearance all around
the unit.
CAUTION: THE UNIT MUST BE
MOUNTED ON A FLAT HORIZONTAL
SURFACE.
The heavy-duty toroidal power transformer
inside the inverter weighs 50+ pounds. Unless
the unit is mounted horizontally, it could break
free from its single mounting bolt under severe
vibration.
GROUNDING
The unit case is connected to AC Ground and AC Neutral in order to meet regulatory
requirements and reduce the possibility of it generating any radio frequency interference.
The unit case must be bonded appropriately to the grounding system of the vehicle or marine
vessel. On a vehicle, bond the case to the vehicle’s frame. On a marine vessel, bond the case
to the vessel’s hull. A grounding stud is provided on the front panel for this purpose.
To ensure proper grounding, check the connection with an ohmmeter. The case is isolated from
the DC input, so the DC power can be connected to a different ground from the AC output.
DISCONNECTING
If you need to disconnect the inverter for service or storage:
1. Move the power switch to OFF and disconnect the DC power source.
2. With power disconnected, move the power switch to ON.
3. Leave the switch in this position for one minute to discharge the storage capacitors.
4. Return the power switch to the OFF position. Disconnect the load(s).
5. The inverter is ready for service or storage.
Installation

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DC Connections
BEFORE MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS, MAKE THE POWER SWITCH IS OFF.BEFORE MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS, MAKE THE POWER SWITCH IS OFF.
INPUT CONNECTION
This unit is equipped two Phoenix VDFK-4 terminal block connector s to serve as an DC Input
connection. Before making any connections, prepare a circuit-breaker protected power source,
making sure the breaker is OFF.
The wiring for this connection can be found on the unit’s front panel label. It is also detailed
below:
TIP: For maximum safety, make sure end of the wire insulation butts is ush with the terminal
so no non-insulated wire if visible. Trim the length of non-insulated wire if necessary.
RECOMMENDATION: USE THE LARGEST GAUGE (AWG 1/0) RECOMMENDED) AND
SHORTEST LENGTH OF WELDING WIRE POSSIBLE.
The biggest effect on Inverter performance and EMI is the length and gauge of the DC Input
connections.
CAUTION: DO NOT REVERSE CONNECT THE INPUT WIRES.
This will cause trigger the unit’s reverse polarity protection blowing the interal fuses. The unit
will be inoperable until these fuses are replaced.
Color Polarity
Red DC Positive
Black DC Negative

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Color Line
Gray AC Neutral
Green AC Ground
Black AC Hot/Live
AC Connections
BEFORE MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS, MAKE THE POWER SWITCH IS OFF.BEFORE MAKING ANY CONNECTIONS, MAKE THE POWER SWITCH IS OFF.
OUTPUT CONNECTIONS
This unit is equipped with two AC Output connections.
• One standard circuit breaker protected 20 Amp NEMA 5-15 AC receptacle .
• Three 30 amp, 250V rated CSA/UL approved Phoenix VDFK-4 terminal block connectors.
The wiring for this connection can be found on the unit’s front panel label. It is also
detailed below:
CAUTION: THE TERMINAL BLOCK IS NOT CIRCUIT BREAKER-PROTECTED.
Each device wired to this connection must have its own breaker. Ensure that the total average
load of all the devices does not exceed the continuous current rating of the unit.
CAUTION: DO NOT APPLY AC VOLTAGE TO THE OUTPUT
This will cause serious damage to the Inverter and will not be covered by the warranty.