Samlexpower Evolution EVO-4248SP User manual

EvolutionTM Series
Inverter/Charger
Pure Sine Wave
Model:
EVO-4248SP
Quick Start Guide

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Thank you for purchasing the Samlex EVO-4248SP Inverter/Charger. We know you will enjoy
many years of great service from this quality state-of-the-art product. Samlex Customer
Service is available to assist you with installation, setup, or operating instructions.
The EVO-4248SP Inverter/Charger is highly congurable for many different and specic applications.
To get you up and running quickly, we have created this simple overview Reference Guide to assist
you with the basic setup procedures so that you may later congure for your specic needs.
1. What’s in the Box
EVO-BCTS
EVO-4248SP
2 pieces 1 piece Mating
Connectores
Red
Protection Covers
Black
EVO-4248SP
EVO-4248SP Inverter/Charger 1
EVO-4248SP Owner's Manual 1
EVO-4248SP Quick Start Guide 1
EVO-BCTS Temperature Sensor 1
Mating Connectors 3
Insulated Cord End Terminals AWG#10 6
EVO-RC-PLUS Manual 1
Red & Black DC Terminal Covers tted on unit 1 set
Red & Black Protection Covers for External Input 1 set
• Contact your supplier if any of the items are missing. If any damage is observed, do
not proceed with the installation of the EVO-4248SP.
• Check that the model and specications are correct (e.g. 48 Volt battery system, AC
voltage and output power meets the load requirements).
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CAUTION!
If you are not sure of what parameters you need to change, consult your point of purchase or call
Samlex Tech Support. You should also consult a Certied Electrician who is familiar with Local and
National Electrical Codes to ensure a safe and code compliant installation.
2. Read the entire EVO-4248SP Owner’s Manual as well as the Remote Control
EVO-RC-PLUS Manual
• Familiarize yourself with its contents prior to installation or operation. This Guide will
frequently refer to specic sections in the Owner’s Manual for details.
WARNING!
If there are any items in Sections 1, 2 or 3 of the Owner’s Manual that you do not understand, do
not attempt to install the unit yourself. For a safe and code compliant installation, consult a Certied
Electrician who is familiar with Local and National Electrical Codes.
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CAUTION!
All electrical systems, both DC and AC, must be disconnected from the source during installation.
• Use of isolated tools is recommended
• Read the safety instructions in Section 1.1 of the EVO-4248SP Owner’s Manual
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INFO
This Guide provides basic steps required for planning the installing and operating EVO-4248SP Inverter/
Charger based on the following typical installations:
• Typical Shore Based Installation: Fig 1
Based on the specic application, actual installation procedure will vary. Plan the installation accordingly.
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CAUTION!
If you are not sure of what parameters you need to change or what values to change to, consult your
point of purchase or call Samlex Tech Support. You should also consult a Certied Electrician who is
familiar with Local and National Electrical Codes to ensure a safe and code compliant installation.
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Fig 1 Installation Diagram for Typical Shore Based Installation
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AC PANEL-1
N-B
G-B
G-B
SBJ
DC
AC
DC/AC
SECTION
Neg. (-)
Bus
48V
Battery
Bank
Pos. (+)
Bus
SBJ
GEC
GE
AWG #6
AWG #6
DC ELECTRICAL
PANEL
External
Charge
Controller
RJ-45
6
4
3
2
1
5
Metal Chassis of EVO-4248SP
AC INPUT/OUTPUT SECTION
Grounding Electrode (GE)
(Ground Rod embedded in earth)
EVO-BCTS
See LEGEND on the next page
L1 L2
CB-1
BREAKER-1
AC PANEL-2
N-B
G-B
L1 L2
BREAKER-2
T- 1
RY-1
RY- 5
RY- 2
8
L1 L1
L2 L2
NN
GG
OUTPUT INPUT
AC INPUT/OUTPUT
TERMINAL BLOCK
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LEGEND FOR FIG 1
NOTES: For sizing of wiring and fuses, refer to the following in the EVO-4248SP Owner's Manual:
a) DC side wiring: Table 3.1
b) AC side wiring: Table 3.2 for AC input and Table 3.3 for AC output
c) For details regarding 120 VAC Single Phase Input, see Section 3.6.1.2
AC Panel 1. Main Grid Electrical Panel / Service Entrance Panel : 120 / 240 VAC Split Phase
AC Panel 2. Sub Panel for distributing AC output from EVO™: 120 / 240 VAC with 30A Breaker
Breaker 1. Breaker for Main Panel / Service Entrance Panel, "Panel-1"
Breaker 2. 30A Breaker for Sub-Panel, "Panel-2"
CB-1 2-Pole Circuit Breaker feeding 120/240 VAC to EVO-4248SP
T-1. Bi-directional AC input / output transformer
N-B. Neutral Bus Bar
G-B. Grounded Bus Bar
GE. Grounding Electrode. Also called "Ground Rod" of the premises
GEC Grounding Electrode Conductor
SBJ. System Bonding Jumper for creating N-G bond in the Main Panel/Service Entrance -
"AC Panel 1"
RY-1,RY-2,RY-5. Transfer Relays
EVO-BCTS. Battery Charger Temperature Sensor EVO-BCTS
1. Battery Positive Input Connector
2. Battery Negative Input Connector
3. Positive Input Connector for External Charge Controller
4. Negative Input Connector for External Charge Controller
5. DC Side Grounding Terminal on EVO™
6. RJ-45 Jack for Temperature Sensor
7. AC Input/Output Terminals
(i) Refer to AC Input / Output Connections at Fig 3.9
(ii) Refer to Section 3.6.1.2 regarding connection details for 120 VAC Single Phase input
8. Quick Disconnect to disconnect Neutral to Ground bond (Fig 3.9)
Circuit breaker
Fuse
L1. Line 1
L2. Line 2
N Neutral
N-B. Neutral Bus Bar
WARNING!
In case a Generator is used to feed AC input, please ensure that the Neutral conductor of the Generator
is bonded to the chassis / frame of the Generator and the chassis / frame of the Generator is rmly
grounded to the Earth Ground through Ground Rod. Please refer to Section 3.14.1of the EVO-4248SP
Manual for details.
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(i) Voltage between Lines "L1"
&"L2" is 240 VAC
(ii) Voltage between Line "L1
& Neutral is 120 VAC
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Waveform:
(iii) Voltage between Line"L2" and
Neutral"N" is also 120 VAC
but its phase is 180o apart
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Waveform:

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3. Layout of the EVO-4248SP
• Refer to Section 2 of the Owner’s manual to become familiar with all the relevant
connection points and components.
4. Mounting the Units
• Refer to mounting information at Section 3.3 starting at page 35 of the Owner’s Manual
• Plan a safe location and routing of wiring for the associated components
• The mounting surface should be able to support a weight of 3 times the weight of the
inverter for 1 minute.
• Ensure that the mounting location is cool, dry and allows unobstructed air ow for cooling
• Use 4 pcs of ¼”or M6 mounting bolts and washers. All dimensional information is
shown in Fig 3.1 of the Owner’s Manual.
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CAUTION!
PLAN SYSTEM GROUND AND GROUND FAULT PROTECTION PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
• Ensure that the entire installation is properly grounded to meet Local and National Electrical Codes.
• Refer to grounding at Fig 3.12 at page 53 of the Owner’s Manual.
• Ensure that the AC Neutral is bonded to the Earth Ground at only one point.
5. Plan the Battery Bank
• Select the type and size of the battery bank and bank conguration. Refer to Section 3.4
of the Owner’s Manual regarding installation of batteries.
• Determine the overall Ah capacity (C) of the battery bank.
• Check with the battery manufacturer regarding maximum recommended charging
current. The factory default “Bulk Current” parameter is set to 20A.
• Locate an appropriate area for the battery bank and cable routing to the EVO-4248SP.
• The EVO-4248SP comes with a battery temperature sensor model EVO-BCTS. This
sensor provides battery temperature information to the charging algorithm to ensure a
proper and safe charge to the battery. Refer to Section 2.5 of the Owner’s Manual.
• An appropriately sized DC disconnect switch is recommended.
6. Select and procure the appropriate wire size and lengths for the intended type of
installation along with the appropriate breaker/fuse sizes
• For sizing the AC input wiring and breakers, refer to Table 3.2 of the Owner’s Manual.
• For sizing the AC output wiring and breaker, refer to Table 3.3 of the Owner’s Manual.
• For sizing the DC (Battery side) wiring and fuse, refer to Table 3.1 of the Owner’s Manual.
7. Determine whether the optional EVO-RC-PLUS remote control is necessary for
your application
• The Optional EVO-RC-PLUS Remote Control provides useful functional information such
as battery voltage, battery charging status, and AC output power. EVO-RC-PLUS Remote
Control is also capable of logging events to an SD card to create a history record of
usage and performance.
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• EVO-RC-PLUS Remote Control is required to adjust any of the programmable
parameters to customize its functionality to your specic requirements. For all
programming instructions, please refer to the Owner's Manual for Remote Control
EVO-RC-PLUS.
• If the factory defaults are adequate for your requirements or once parameters are
adjusted to meet your requirements, it is not necessary to keep the EVO-RC-PLUS
attached to the EVO-4248SP Inverter/Charger to maintain functionality.
• If the user would like to have the EVO-RC-PLUS Remote Control installed, there is a
1:1 wall cutout template in the EVO-RC-PLUS box for a ush mounted installation with
basic installation instructions.
WARNING!
If there are any items in Sections 1, 2 or 3 of the Owner’s Manual that you do not understand, do not attempt to
install the unit yourself. For a safe and code compliant installation, please consult a Certied Electrician that is
familiar with Local and National electrical codes.
All electrical systems both DC and AC must be disconnected from the source during the installation. Use of
isolated tools is recommended.
8. You are now ready to install the EVO-4248SP Inverter/Charger
• Re-read Section 3 of the Owner’s Manual
• Mount the EVO-4248SP in the planned location
• Mount, cable, and attach the optional EVO-RC-PLUS Remote Control, if desired
• Install AC Input and AC output wiring and breakers
• Install the battery bank in the planned conguration
• Connect the battery bank to the EVO-4248SP Inverter/Charger
• Recheck all wiring, grounding, and connections
9. If all wiring, grounding, and connections are correct, complete the installation
• Tighten cable glands
• Install DC terminal covers
• Replace AC access cover
• Place DC fuse in fuse holder. When placing this fuse, a spark can occur.
• Switch on the DC
• Switch on the AC
10. Switch on the EVO-4248SP Inverter/Charger.
Refer to Section 6 starting at page 101 of the EVO-4248SP Owner’s Manual
• Press and hold the ON/OFF Button.
• Green LED labeled “ON” will ash 3 times, will go off momentarily, then resume
ON steady. Now release the ON/OFF Button (This procedure takes around 2 sec).
• If the EVO-4248SP does not start immediately, switch OFF the DC and AC power.
• Investigate the cause of the malfunction by referring to “Fault Messages and
Troubleshooting Guide” in Table 7.1 of Section 7 of Owner's Manual for Remote
Control EVO-RC-PLUS.
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The optional EVO-RC-PLUS Remote Control provides the user with the ability to modify the EVO-4248SP
Inverter/Charger’s operating parameters. The default settings in EVO-4248SP Inverter/Charger are
adequate for some installations but may have to be modied for others. It is strongly recommended
that the user review the EVO-4248SP Owner’s Manual / EVO-RC-PLUS Remote Control Manual, before
putting any load or charging batteries.
11. Your EVO-4248SP Inverter/Charger is delivered with default congurations
Refer to Section 6.4.1 for a listing of programmable parameters and factory default values
in the EVO-4248SP Owner's manual.
12. The following parameters are the very basic parameters which may require
modication depending on your conguration:
• Date and Time
• Charging Voltages (Absorption, Equalization, Float)
• Charging Current
• Power Saving Function
Table 4.2 Locations of "Select Parameter" Menu Maps (Refer to EVO-RC-PLUS Manual)
"Select Group"
Menu Map (Fig 4.1)
Column (1)
Location of "Select
Parameter" Menu Map
Column (2)
Location of TABLES
for Parameter details
Column (3)
Group 1 - CHARGE CURVE Fig 4.2, Section 4.1.3.1 Table 4.3 (Section 4.4.1)
Group 2 - INPUT SETTING Fig 4.3, Section 4.1.3.2 Table 4.6 (Section 4.5.1)
Group 3 - INPUT LOW LIMIT Fig 4.3, Section 4.1.3.2 Table 4.7 (Section 4.6.1)
Group 4 - INPUT HIGH LIMIT Fig 4.3, Section 4.1.3.2 Table 4.8 (Section 4.7.1)
Group 5 - OTHER FUNCTION Fig 4.4, Section 4.1.3.3 Table 4.9 (Section 4.8.1)
Group 6 - RC PLUS SETTING Fig 4.5, Section 4.1.3.4 Table 4.10 (Section 4.9.1)
Group 7 - TIME SETTING Fig 4.6, Section 4.1.3.5 Section 4.10
Group 8 - STOP SD CARD Fig 4.6, Section 4.1.3.5 Section 4.11
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CAUTION!
If you are not sure of what parameters you need to change or what values to change to, consult your
point of purchase or call Samlex Tech Support. You should also consult a Certied Electrician who is
familiar with Local and National Electrical Codes to ensure a safe and code compliant installation.
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This Quick Start Guide provides basic steps required for planning , installing, and operating
your new EVO-4248SP Inverter/Charger. Based on the specic application, actual installation
procedure will vary. Plan your installation accordingly. Read the entire EVO-4248SP Owner’s
Manual. Samlex Customer Service is available to assist you with installation, setup, and
operating instructions. For proper and safe installation of the unit consult a certied Electrician
who is familiar with local and National Electrical codes.
!
CAUTION!
If you are not sure of what parameters you need to change or what values to change to, consult your
point of purchase or call Samlex Tech Support. You should also consult a Certied Electrician who is
familiar with Local and National Electrical Codes to ensure a safe and code compliant installation.
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