Sensata MIL-24XM15N User manual

OWNERS MANUAL February 2007
Dimensions
DC to AC Power Inverters
OWNERS MANUAL for Models:
MIL-24XM15N
Form 122121A
122121A
ISO 9001:2008 Certified Company
Including Option:
E: Fording
Manufacturer of DimensionsTM Inverters
4467 White Bear Parkway
St. Paul, MN 55110
Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.dimensions.sensata.com

OWNERS MANUAL
FORDIMENSIONS
INVERTERS
Model MIL-24XM15N
Table of Contents
1. General . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. Description . . . . . . . . 2
3. Installation . . . . . . . . 2
4. Start Up/Operation. . . 3
5. Fording . . . . . . . . . . . 3
6. Troubleshooting. . . . . 4
7. Installation Figure 1 . . . 5
8. Limited Warranty . . . . 6
1. GENERAL
1.01Dimensions inverters have been designed
and manufactured for many user applications and
longlife.Theyutilizeengineeredconstructionmeth-
ods and high technology electronic parts and
circuitry.
1.02
CAUTION: Inverters produce hazardous
voltages,toavoid risk ofharmor firetheunit must
beproperlyinstalled.Therearenouserserviceable
parts inside, do not remove the cover.
CAUTION: The inverter should not be installed in
a zero clearance enclosure.
CAUTION: Damage to the inverter will occur if
correct polarity is not observed when installing the
DC input cables.
CAUTION: Damage to the inverter will occur if an
externalACpowersourceisappliedtotheinverter’s
AC output or its hardwire output.
CAUTION: The inverter contains a circuit breaker
and capacitor that may produce a spark. Do not
mount in a confined battery or gas compartment.
CAUTION: Working in the vicinity of lead-acid
batteries is dangerous. Batteries generate explo-
sive gases during operation. There is a risk of acid
exposure. There is also a risk of high current
dischargefrom shortingthe batterythat cancause
fire and explosion.
CAUTION: Before submerging inverter, remove
DC and AC power connections. See section 5 page
3.
2. DESCRIPTION
Inverter Rating
Inverter Input Output____
Model (VDC) (ADC) (VAC, RMS) (Watts)
24XM15N 25.2 Up to 75 120 1500
2.01 The inverter converts 24 VDC to 120
VAC, 60 HZ, having a pure-sine wave form.
2.02 The inverter has internal protection
against output short circuit, output overload and
high temperature conditions. Also, there is a
thermally controlled cooling fan.
2.03 The inverter is designed to operate any
120 VAC, 60 HZ single phase appliance, equipment
or tool within its power ratings .
3. INSTALLATION
3.01The following instructions should be thor-
oughly read and understood before installation.
3.02 CAUTION: Inverters produce hazard-
ous voltages, to avoid risk of harm or fire the unit
must be properly installed.
CAUTION: Damage to the inverter will occur if
correctpolarity isnot observedwhen installingthe
DC input cables.
CAUTION: Damage to the inverter will occur if an
externalACpowersourceisappliedtotheinverter’s
AC outlet or its hardwire output.
NOTE: All wiring must follow the National Electric
Code,Provincialorothercodesineffectatthetime
of installation, regardless of suggestions in this
manual. All wires should be copper conductors.
3.03 Mounting
3.03.1 Locate a suitable, secure horizon-
tal mounting surface as close to the battery as
possiblewithoutbeinginthesameairtightcompart-
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3.04.5 CAUTION: Connecting the inverter
incorrectly to the battery will cause damage that
is not covered under warranty.
3.05 120 VAC Output
(Optional Distribution Box)
3.05.1
CAUTION: Do not connect another
source of AC power directly to the output of the
inverter.
Thiswillresultindamagetotheinverter
that is not covered under warranty!
3.05.2 AC power is suplied throughout the
distribution box as follows:
3.05.3 The 120VAC 60 Hz output is pro-
vided with two outlets (Leviton 53CM-62 yellow)
locatedatinthedistributionbox.Openthesquare
cover to acces the outlets.
4. START UP / OPERATION
4.01 To operate the inverter, turn the switch
to “ON”. Assure that the output breakers are
reset.
5. FORDING - (Option "E")
5.01 If the option "E" is included, turn the
inverter OFF
5.02 Before submerging the inverter,
remove DC and AC power connections.
5.03 After removing DC and AC power con-
nectionsturnthepowerswitchtotheONposition
for a period of 5 seconds to bleed residual power
from internal capacitors.
5.04 Turn power switch to the OFF position
before submerging.
5.05 Allow inverter 15 minutes to drain after
submerging before connecting DC and AC power
connections.
5.06 Power switch MUST be in the off
position before re-connecting DC and AC power
connections
ment. The maximum recommended distance
between the mounting location and the battery is
10 feet.
3.03.2The location should provide adequate
ventilation and clearance to maintain room tem-
perature during operation. At least 1/2 inch of
clearance is required on all sides.
3.03.3 Secure the unit with 3/8 inch screws
or bolts in the mounting slots on the flanges of the
chassis.
3.04 Battery Wiring - FIG. 1
3.04.1
CAUTION: Assure that hydrogen
gas does not accumulate near the battery by
keepingtheareawellventilated.Asparkmayresult
whenconnecting thefinalbattery wiringdueto an
initial charging of the internal input capacitor.
3.04.2 Use stranded copper wire between
the battery and inverter as indicated. A line fuse
must be installed between the battery and the
inverter. U.L. requires that the fuse be within 18
inches of the battery.
DC Input Wire Lengths (maximum)
and Fusing Guide for inverter model
MIL-24XM15N
Distance: 1' to 10'
Wire Gauge: 4
Fuse: 200A
3.04.3 NOTE: Using smaller input cable or
longerlengthwillgreatlydegradetheinverterpeak
performance.
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR VEHICLE INSTAL-
LATION:
Do not use the vehicle chassis as the
negative return in place of a return cable. Use the
samesizecableas thepositiveconnectionandrun
directly to the battery.
3.04.4 The battery input terminals are located
inthe DCinput NATOconnector plug. Amounting
sparkmayresultwhenconnectingthebatterywire,
due to an initial charging of the internal input
capacitors.
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5. TROUBLESHOOTING
5.01 Sensata offers free phone consultation
concerninginstallationortroubleshooting.
Call the Customer Service Department at:
1-800-553-6418 or 651-653-7000
fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
5.02 If the inverter fails to operate, use the
followingtroubleshootingprocedure.
5.02.1 Connect a 100 watt light bulb to the
inverter 120VAC, 60Hz output.
5.02.2 Make sure that the inverter is turned
“On”, and the circuit breakers are reset.
5.02.3 Observe the fault indicating lights on
the front of the inverter.
a) TheLowinputvoltagelightindicatesalow
battery condition. Switch the inverter “Off” for 5
seconds, then “On” again. The light coming on
againindicatesafaultinthebatterywiring,battery
capacity and voltage or the line fuse.
b) The Overload light indicates an output
wiringshortcircuitoraloadthatistoolargeforthe
power rating of the inverter. Switch the inverter
“Off”, remove the short circuit or excessive load
from the output, then switch the inverter back
“On”.c) The High temperature light indicates the
inverterhasoverheated. Theunitwillautomatically
turn back on when it has cooled to 400C. Verify
thattheinverterisnotinaclosedcompartmentand
that the fan is not blocked.
5.03 Call Sensata for technical assistance and/
orareturnauthorizationnumberiftheabovesteps
arecompletedandtheinverterstillwillnotoperate
satisfactorily.
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WARNING: CONNECTING THE BATTERY WITH THE WRONG POLARITY TO THE
INVERTER WILL CAUSE DAMAGE THAT IS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY.
FIG.1INSTALLATIONWIRING
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Fuse
24-VOLTBATTERYBANK
GROUND
NATODCINPUT
CONNECTOR
LEDSTATUSLIGHT
ON/OFFSWITCH
BranchBreaker
ACOutputOutlet
120 VAC 60Hz 20A
(Leviton53CM-62)
3-pinACoutputconnector
Leviton320R4W
20A 125VAC
3-conductorwire
DistributionBox
3-pinConnector
Leviton320P4W
20A125VAC
Hot-Black
Neutral-White
Ground-Green
InverterPower
LowBattery
Overload
HighTemperature
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