Samlexpower Evolution Series User manual

EvolutionTM Series
Inverter/Charger
Pure Sine Wave
Models:
EVO-2212
EVO-3012
EVO-2224
EVO-4024
Quick Start Guide
Firmware:
EVO-XXXX: Rev 0.79
EVO-RC: Rev 029

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Thank you for purchasing the Samlex EvolutionTM (EVOTM) Series Inverter Charger. We know
you will enjoy many years of great service from this quality state-of-the-art product. Samlex
Customer Service and Application Engineers are available to assist you with installation,
setup, or operating instructions.
The EVOTM 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
Mating
Connectors
AWG#6
AWG#8
AWG#10
EVO-2212 EVO-2224 EVO-3012 EVO-4024
EVOTM Inverter Charger 1 1 1 1
EVOTM Owner's Manual 1 1 1 1
EVOTM Quick Start Guide 1 1 1 1
EVO-RC Owner's Manual 1 1 1 1
EVO-BCTS 1 1 1 1
Mating Connectors 3 3 3 3
Insulated Cord End Terminals AWG#10 3 3 - -
Insulated Cord End Terminals AWG#8 6 6 9 9
Insulated Cord End Terminals AWG#6 - - 6 6
• Contact your supplier if any of the items is missing. If any damage is observed, do not
proceed with the installation of the EVOTM.
• Check that the model and specications are correct (e.g. 12 or 24 Volt battery system,
AC voltage and output power meets the load requirements).
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2. Read the entire EVOTM Owner’s Manual as well as the Remote Control EVO-RC
Owner's Manual
• Familiarize yourself with its contents prior to installation or operation. This Guide will
frequently refer to specic pages in the Owner’s Manual for detailed information.
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.
!
CAUTION!
All electrical systems, both DC and AC, must be disconnected from the source during installation.
• Use of isolated tools is recommended
• Re-read the safety instructions in Section 1 of the EVOTM Owner’s Manual
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INFO
This Guide provides basic steps required for planning the installing and operating EVOTM Series Inverter
Charger based on the following typical installations:
• Typical Shore Based Installation: Fig 1
• Typical Mobile Installation: Figs 2A and 2B
Select the appropriate installation diagram for your application. Based on the specic application, actual
installation procedure will vary. Plan the installation accordingly.
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Fig 1 Typical Shore Based Installation
Optional
Generator Auto
Start/Stop Control
Module
BATTERY
TEMPERATURE
SENSOR MODEL
EVO-BCTS
+
-
+-
LEAD ACID
BATTERY BANK
NO - Normally Open Contact
Common
NC - Normally Closed Contact
BATTERY SIDE FUSE (Within 7” of Positive Post)
EVO INVERTER
CHARGER
Ground
Terminal (5)
Solar Panel(s)
+
-
External
Charge
Controller
Solar Panel(s)
Battery - Battery +
PV - PV +
Fuse
G-B
N-B
ELECTRICAL
SUB- PANEL
FOR EVO
( CAUTION!
Use 120 VAC
Single Phase
Panel and NOT
120/240VA
Split Phase
Panel)
N
To
Loads
Optional
Remote Control
EVO-RC
Ground Rod embedded in earth.
GE
N
PANEL
GENERATOR
(See Caution!)
G-B
A B
SBJ
N-B
SERVICE
PANEL
AC SIDE
(See Fig 2.3)
G
FRONT
(See Fig 2.1)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
14.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
AC SIDE OF EVO
GRID LINE
GRID GND
GRID NEUTRAL
GEN LINE
GEN GND
GEN NEUTRAL
OUTPUT LINE
OUTPUT GND
OUTPUT NEUTRAL
A
B
N-B
SBJ
G-B
GE
GEC
E
N
L
G
OTHER
Circuit breaker
120 VAC Leg A
120 VAC Leg B
(Legs A&B are split phases)
Neutral Bus Bar
System Bonding Jumper
Grounded Bus Bar
Grounding Electrode (Ground Rod)
Grounding Electrode Conductor
Earth Connector on generator
(bonded to frame/chassis of the generator)
Neutral terminal of generator output
Line terminal of generator output
Grounding terminal of generator output
LINE
To Remote Start/Stop
Terminals on the
Generator
12
11
5
7
6
1
34
10 84
5
7
9
6
14
Status Relay
NO
Common
NC
To optional
Generator Auto
Start/Stop
Module
14
A
B
C
A
B
C
2
DC SIDE OF EVO
Battery Positive
Battery Negative
External Charger Positive
External Charger Negative
Grounding Terminal
RF-45 Jack for Temperature Sensor
RJ-45 Jack for Optional Remote Control EVO-RC
Status Relay Terminals for initiating automatic generator start/stop
GRID ELECTRICAL
PANEL (120/240VAC),
SPLIT PANEL
Minimum Wire
Size AWG #6
E
L
Pos (+)
Bus
Neg (-) Bus
G-B
DC ELECTRICAL
PANEL
CAUTIONS!
1. When both the Grid and Generator are connected to the EVOTM simultaneously as shown in this Fig 3.14, please ensure that:
(i) The generator chassis / frame is grounded to the Earth Ground through Ground Rod of the Grid Electrical Panel and
(ii) The Neutral conductor of the generator is NOT bonded to the chassis / frame of the generator. Please refer to Section 3.14.2.1 for details.
2. If only Generator is connected (no Grid connection), the Neutral of the Generator SHOULD BE BONDED to its metal frame. Please refer
to Section 3.14.2.2
ATTENTION!
1. Lorsque le réseau et le générateur sont connectés simultanément à l'EVO, comme indiqué sur la gure 3.14, veuillez vous assurer que :
(i) Le générateur / châssis châssis est relié à la masse de la Terre par l'intermédiaire de tige de mise à la terre du panneau électrique et grille
(ii) le conducteur neutre de la génératrice n'est pas collé sur le châssis / cadre de la génératrice. Veuillez vous reporter à la section 3.14.2.1 pour
plus de détails.
2. Si seul le générateur est connecté (pas de connexion au réseau), le neutre du générateur DOIT ÊTRE LIÉ à son cadre métallique.
Veuillez vous référer à la section 3.14.2.2
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!
GEC
GEC
GEC

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Fig 2A A Typical Mobile Installation Using 30A,120 VAC, Single Phase RV Service Inlet
+
-
+-
Lead Acid
Auxiliary
Battery Bank
Battery
Temperature
Sensor - Model EVO-BCTS
+ + +
Battery Isolator
Alternator
Engine Starting
Battery
-+
EVO INVERTER
CHARGER
Grounding
Terminal (5)
Solar Panel(s)
+
-
External
Charge
Controller
Solar Panel(s)
Battery - Battery +
PV - PV +
Fuse
G-B
G
120, SINGLE PHASE
ELECTRICAL SUB-PANEL
FOR EVO
N
N-B
G-B
L-B L
120V, SINGLE
PHASE ELECTRICAL
PANEL OF RV
30A Service Inlet for 30A
RV Power Supply Cord
NEMA TT-30P
Optional Remote
Control EVO-RC
To Remote Start/Stop
Terminals on the
Generator
Optional
Generator Auto
Start/Stop
Control Module
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
14.
DC SIDE OF EVO
Battery Positive
Battery Negative
External Charger Positive
External Charger Negative
Grounding Terminal
RJ-45 Jack for Temperature Sensor
RJ-45 Jack for Optional Remote Control EVO-RC
Status Relay Terminals for initiating automatic generator start/stop
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
AC SIDE OF EVO
GRID LINE
GRID GND
GRID NEUTRAL
GEN LINE
GEN GND
GEN NEUTRAL
OUTPUT LINE
OUTPUT GND
OUTPUT NEUTRAL
N-B
L-B
G-B
L
N
G
EG
NG
OTHER
Circuit breaker
Neutral Bus Bar
Line Bus Bar
Ground Bus Bar
Line terminal
Neutral terminal
Ground terminal
Earthing terminal on the generator
(bonded to frame/chassis of generator)
Neutral to Ground bond
RV Chassis Ground
Do Not use 120V /
240V Panel Board
FRONT
(See Fig 2.1)
AC SIDE
(See Fig 2.3)
5
7
6
14 1
34
12
11
10 864
975
!
Status Relay
NO
Common
NC
To optional
Generator Auto
Start/Stop
Module
Fuse
(Within 7”
of battery
terminal)
NO - Normally Open Contact
Common
NC - Normally Closed Contact
14
A
B
C
B
A
C
2
L
L-B
To loads
backed up
by EVO
G
NL
N-B
N
N
L
N-G
Generator

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Fig 2B Typical Mobile Installation Using 50A, 120/240 VAC Split Phase RV Service Inlet
+
-
+-
Lead Acid
Battery Bank
Battery
Temperature
Sensor - Model EVO-BCTS
+ + +
Battery Isolator
Alternator
Engine Starting
Battery
-+
EVO INVERTER
CHARGER
Grounding
Terminal (5)
Solar Panel(s)
+
-
External
Charge
Controller
Solar Panel(s)
Battery - Battery +
PV - PV +
Fuse
G-B
G
120, SINGLE PHASE
ELECTRICAL SUB-PANEL
FOR EVO
N
N-B
RV ELECTRICAL
PANEL BOARD
50A, 120/240VAC
SPLIT PHASE
50A RV INLET NEMA14-50R
120/240V, SPLIT PHASE
Optional Remote
Control EVO-RC
To Remote Start/Stop
Terminals on the
Generator
Optional
Generator Auto
Start/Stop
Control Module
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
14.
DC SIDE OF EVO
Battery Positive
Battery Negative
External Charger Positive
External Charger Negative
Grounding Terminal
RJ-45 Jack for Temperature Sensor
RJ-45 Jack for Optional Remote Control EVO-RC
Status Relay Terminals for initiating automatic generator start/stop
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
AC SIDE OF EVO
GRID LINE
GRID GND
GRID NEUTRAL
GEN LINE
GEN GND
GEN NEUTRAL
OUTPUT LINE
OUTPUT GND
OUTPUT NEUTRAL
N-B
L-B
G-B
L
N
G
EG
NG
OTHER
Circuit breaker
Neutral Bus Bar
Line Bus Bar
Ground Bus Bar
Line terminal
Neutral terminal
Ground terminal
Earthing terminalon the generator
(bonded to frame/chassis of generator)
Neutral to Ground bond
RV Chassis Ground
Do Not use 120V /
240V Panel Board
FRONT
(See Fig 2.1)
AC SIDE
(See Fig 2.3)
5
7
6
14 1
34
12
11
10 864
975
!
Status Relay
NO
Common
NC
To optional
Generator Auto
Start/Stop
Module
Fuse
(Within 7”
of battery
terminal)
NO - Normally Open Contact
Common
NC - Normally Closed Contact
14
A
B
C
B
A
C
2
L
L-B
To loads
backed up
by EVO
G
N
XY
To loads
backed up
by EVO
N-B
N
L
N-G
Generator
B
A
GB
BA
B
A
Auxiliary

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3. Layout of the EVOTM
• Refer to Section 2 starting at page 30 of the EVOTM 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 34 of the EVOTM Owner’s Manual
• Plan a safe location and routing of wiring for the associated components
• Ensure the mounting surface is strong enough to support the weight of at least
60Kg/132lbs
• Ensure that the mounting location is cool, dry and allows unobstructed air ow for cooling
• Mounting requires four (quantity 4) M6 or ¼” bolts to secure the inverter horizontally or
vertically on a wall with at least 8”/200 mm clearance around the unit. All dimensional
information is shown in Fig 3.1 at page 34 of the EVOTM Owner’s Manual.
!
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 typical grounding arrangement at Fig 3.12 at page 54 of the EVOTM 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
starting at page 36 of the EVOTM 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 40A.
• Locate an appropriate area for the battery bank and cable routing to the EVOTM.
• The EVOTM comes with a battery temperature sensor model EVO-BTS. 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 starting at page 33 of the EVOTM
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 at page 50 of the
EVOTM Owner’s Manual.
• For sizing the AC output wiring and breaker, refer to TABLE 3.3 at page 52 of the
EVOTM Owner’s Manual.
• For sizing the DC (Battery side) wiring and fuse, refer to TABLE 3.1 at page 44 of the
EVOTM Owner’s Manual.
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7. Determine whether the optional EVO-RC remote control is necessary for
your application
• The Optional EVO-RC Remote Control provides useful functional information such as
battery voltage, battery charging status, and AC output power. EVO-RC Remote Control
is also capable of logging events to an SD card to create a history record of usage and
performance.
• EVO-RC 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 EVO-RC Owner's Manual
• 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 attached
to the EVOTM Inverter Charger to maintain functionality.
• If the user would like to have the EVO-RC Remote Control installed, there is a 1:1
wall cutout template in the EVO-RC 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 EVOTM Inverter Charger
• Re-read Section 3, starting page 34 of the EVOTM Owner’s Manual
• Mount the EVOTM in the planned location
• Mount, cable, and attach the optional EVO-RC 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 EVOTM 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
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10. Switch on the EVOTM Inverter Charger. Refer to Section 6 starting at page 109 of
the EVOTM Owner’s Manual
• Press and hold the ON/OFF Button.
•Green LED labeled “ON” will flash 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 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 the EVO-RC Owner’s Manual.
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INFO
The optional EVO-RC Remote Control provides the user with the ability to modify the EVOTM Inverter
Charger’s operating parameters. The default settings in EVOTM 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
EVOTM Owner’s Manual/ EVO-RC Remote Control Manual before putting any load or charging batteries.
11. Your EVOTM inverter Charger is delivered with various default congurations
The default values will depend on the model you have. Refer to Section 6.4.1 starting
at Pages 113 through 117 for a listing of programmable parameters and factory default
values. The Remote Control EVO-RC can be used to change these values.
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
!
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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13. The rst parameter you should change is the Date and Time
Refer to Section 4.10 of the EVO-RC Owner's Manual).
To set time and date (no password required):
• Press Enter from any Operating Mode Screen.
• Screen SELECT GROUP
CHARGE CURVE
SELECT GROUP
TIME SETTING
TIME SETTING
2000/01/01 00:00
Up Key x 5
ò
Enter Key
ò
will appear. Press Up Key 6 times.
• Screen
SELECT GROUP
CHARGE CURVE
SELECT GROUP
TIME SETTING
TIME SETTING
2000/01/01 00:00
Up Key x 5
ò
Enter Key
ò
will appear. Date and time syntax is YYYY/MM/DD HR:MM
• Cursor will blink on value to be changed.
• Press Up/Down to change value.
• Press Enter momentarily to move to next value.
• When Date and time is correct, press and hold Enter Key for a few seconds to write
your settings.
You are done setting the time and date.
This Quick Start Guide provides basic steps required for planning the installing and operating EVOTM
Series Inverter Charger. Based on the specic application, actual installation procedure will vary.
Plan your installation accordingly. Please read the entire EVOTM Owner’s Manual. Samlex Customer
Service and Application Engineers are available to assist you with installation, setup, and operating
instructions.

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