Victron energy EasyPlus User manual

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EasyPlus
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EN NL FR DE ES Appendix
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General
Please familiarize yourself with the safety features and instructions by first reading the
documentation supplied with this product before using the equipment. This product has been
designed and tested in accordance with international standards. The equipment must be used
exclusively for the purpose for which it was designed.
WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD.
The product is used in conjunction with a permanent energy source (battery). Input and/or
output terminals may still be dangerously energized, even when the equipment is switched off.
Always switch off the AC supply and the battery before carrying out maintenance or servicing
the product.
The product has no internal user-serviceable components. Do not remove the front plate or
operate the product if any panels have been removed. All servicing must be undertaken by
qualified personnel.
Never use the product where there is a risk of gas or dust explosions. Consult the battery
manufacturer's information to ascertain that the product is intended for use in conjunction with
the battery. Always comply with the battery manufacturer's safety instructions.
WARNING: Do not lift heavy loads without assistance.
Installation
Read the installation instructions in the installation manual before installing the equipment.
This is a Safety Class I product (supplied with a protective grounding terminal).
Uninterruptible
protective grounding must be provided at the AC input and/or output terminals. Alternatively
the grounding point located externally on the product may be used.
Whenever it is likely that
the grounding protection has been damaged, the product must be turned off and secured against
unintended operation; please contact qualified service staff.
Ensure that the DC and AC input cables are fused and fitted with circuit breakers. Never replace a
safety component with a different type. Consult the manual to determine the correct component.
Before applying power, ensure that the available power source matches the configuration settings
of the product as described in the manual.

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Ensure that the equipment is used under the correct ambient conditions. Never operate the product
in a wet or dusty environment. Ensure there is adequate free space for ventilation around the
product and check that the ventilation vents are not blocked.
Ensure that the required system voltage does not exceed the product's capacity.
Transport and Storage
Ensure that the mains power and battery cables have been disconnected before storing or
transporting the product.
No liability can be accepted for any transport damage if the equipment is shipped in non-original
packaging.
Store the product in a dry environment; the storage temperature must be between -40°C and 60°C.
Consult the battery manufacturer's manual in respect of transport, storage, charging, recharging
and disposal of the battery.

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2. DESCRIPTION
2.1 General
EasyPlus-functional
The EasyPlus is a powerful true sine wave inverter, a sophisticated battery charger that features
adaptive charge technology and a high-speed AC transfer switch in a single compact enclosure.
Beside these primary functions, however, the EasyPlus has several advanced features that
provide a range of new applications as outlined below.
Uninterrupted AC power
In the event of a grid failure, or shore or generator power being disconnected, the inverter
within the EasyPlus is automatically activated and takes over supply to the connected loads.
This happens so fast (less than 20 milliseconds) that computers and other electronic equipment
will continue to operate without disruption.
PowerControl – Dealing with limited generator or shore side power
With a Multi Control Panel a maximum generator or shore current can be set. The EasyPlus will
then take account of other AC loads and use whatever is extra for charging, thus preventing the
generator or shore supply from being overloaded.
PowerAssist – Boosting the capacity of shore or generator power
This feature takes the principle of PowerControl to a further dimension allowing the EasyPlus to
supplement the capacity of the alternative source. Where peak power is so often required only for a
limited period, it is possible to reduce the size of generator needed or conversely enable more to be
achieved from the typically limited shore connection. When the load reduces, the spare power is
used to recharge the battery.
Programmable relay
The EasyPlus is equipped with a programmable relay that by default is set as an alarm relay. The
relay can be programmed for all kinds of other applications, for example as a starter relay for a
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2.2 Battery Charger
Adaptive 4-stage charge characteristic: bulk – absorption – float – storage
The EasyPlus features a microprocessor controlled ‘adaptive’ battery management system that can
be preset to suit different types of batteries. The ‘adaptive’ feature will automatically optimize the
process relative to the way the battery is being used.
The right amount of charge: variable absorption time
When only shallow discharges occur (a yacht connected to shore power for example) the absorption
time is kept short in order to prevent overcharging of the battery. After a deep discharge the
absorption time is automatically increased to make sure that the battery is completely recharged.
Preventing damage due to excessive gassing: the BatterySafe mode
If, in order to quickly charge a battery, a high charge current in combination with a high absorption
voltage has been chosen, the EasyPlus will prevent damage due to excessive gassing by
automatically limiting the rate of voltage increase once the gassing voltage has been reached.
Less maintenance and aging when the battery is not in use: the Storage mode
The storage mode kicks in whenever the battery has not been subjected to discharge during 24
hours. In the storage mode float voltage is reduced to 2,2V/cell (13,2V for a 12V battery) to minimize
gassing and corrosion of the positive plates. Once a week the voltage is raised back to the
absorption level to ‘equalize’ the battery. This feature prevents stratification of the electrolyte and
sulphation, a major cause of early battery failure.
Two outputs to charge 2 battery banks
The EasyPlus features 2 outputs, of which 1 can carry the full output current. The second output,
limited to approximately 4A and with a slightly lower output voltage, is intended to top up a starter
battery.
To increase battery life: temperature compensation
Every EasyPlus comes with a battery temperature sensor. When connected, charge voltage will
automatically decrease with increasing battery temperature. This feature is especially
recommended for sealed batteries and/or when important fluctuations of battery temperature are
expected.
Learn more about batteries and battery charging
To learn more about batteries and charging batteries, please refer to our book ‘Electricity on Board’
(available free of charge from Victron Energy and downloadable from www.victronenergy.com). For
more information about adaptive charging please look under Technical Briefs on our website.

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3. OPERATION
3.1 On/Off/Charger Only Switch
When switched to ‘on’, the product is fully functional. The inverter will come into operation and
the LED ‘inverter on’ will light up.
An AC voltage connected to the ‘AC in’ terminal will be switched through to the ‘AC out’
terminal, if within specifications. The inverter will switch off, the ‘mains on’ LED will light up and
the charger commences charging. The ‘bulk’, ‘absorption’ or ‘float’ LEDs will light up,
depending on the charger mode.
If the voltage at the ‘AC-in’ terminal is not within specifications, the inverter will switch on.
When the switch is switched to ‘charger only’, only the battery charger of the EasyPlus will
operate (if mains voltage is present). In this mode input voltage also is switched through to the
‘AC out’ terminal.
NOTE: When only the charger function is required, ensure that the switch is switched to
‘charger only’. This prevents the inverter from being switched on if the mains voltage is lost,
thus preventing your batteries from running flat.
3.2 Remote control
Remote control is possible with a 3-way switch, with a Digital Multi Control panel.
The Control panel has a simple rotary knob with which the maximum current of the AC input can be
set: see PowerControl and PowerAssist in Section 2.
For the appropriate DIP switch settings, see sect. 5.5.1.
3.3 Equalisation and forced absorption
3.3.1 Equalisation
Traction batteries may require regular equalisation charging. In the equalisation mode, the EasyPlus
will charge with increased voltage for one hour (1V above the absorption voltage for a 12V battery,
2V for a 24V battery). The charging current is then limited to 1/4 of the set value. The ‘bulk’ and
‘absorption’ LEDs flash intermittently.
Equalisation mode supplies a higher charging voltage than most DC consuming
devices can cope with. These devices must be disconnected before additional
charging takes place.
3.3.2 Forced absorption
Under certain circumstances, it can be desirable to charge the battery for a fixed time at absorption
voltage level. In Forced Absorption mode, the EasyPlus will charge at the normal absorption voltage
level during the set maximum absorption time. The ‘absorption’ LED will be ‘on’.

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3.3.3 Activating equalisation or forced absorption
The EasyPlus can be put into both these states from the remote panel as well as with the front panel
switch, provided that all switches (front, remote and panel) are set to ‘on’ and no switches are set to
‘charger only’.
In order to put the EasyPlus in this state, the procedure below should be followed.
If the switch is not in the required position after following this procedure, it can be switched over
quickly once. This will not change the charging state.
NOTE: Switching from ‘on’ to ‘charger only’ and vice versa, as described below, must be done quickly. The switch
must be toggled such that the intermediate position is 'skipped', as it were. If the switch remains in the ‘off’
position even for a short time, the device may be turned off. In that case, the procedure must be restarted at step
1. A certain degree of familiarisation is required when using the front switch on the EasyPlus in particular. When
using the remote panel, this is less critical.
Procedure:
1. Check whether all switches (i.e. front switch, remote switch or remote panel switch if present) are
in the ‘on’ position.
2. Activating equalisation or forced absorption is only meaningful if the normal charging cycle is
completed (charger is in 'Float').
3. To activate:
a. Switch rapidly from ‘on’ to ‘charger only’ and leave the switch in this position for ½ to 2 seconds.
b. Switch rapidly back from ‘charger only’ to ‘on’ and leave the switch in this position for ½ to 2
seconds.
c. Switch once more rapidly from ‘on’ to ‘charger only’ and leave the switch in this position.
4. On the EasyPlus the three LEDs ‘Inverter’, ‘Charger’ and ‘Alarm’ will now flash 5 times.
If a MultiControl panel is connected, on the panel the LEDs ‘bulk’, ‘absorption’ and ‘float’ will also
flash 5 times.
5. Subsequently, on the EasyPlus the LEDs ‘Bulk’, ‘Absorption’ and ‘Float’ will each light during 2
seconds.
If a MultiControl panel is connected, on the panel the LEDs ‘bulk’, ‘absorption’ and ‘float’ will also
each light during 2 seconds.
6.
a. If the switch on the EasyPlus is set to ‘on’ while the ‘Bulk’ LED lights, the charger will switch to
equalisation.
Similarly, if the switch on the MultiControl panel is set to ‘on’ while the ‘Bulk’ LED lights, the charger
will switch to equalisation.
b. If the switch on the EasyPlus is set to ‘on’ while the ‘Absorption’ LED lights, the charger will switch
to forced absorption.
Similarly, if the switch on the MultiControl panel is set to ‘on’ while the ‘Absorption’ LED lights, the
charger will switch to forced absorption.
c. If the switch on the EasyPlus is set to ‘on’ after the three LED sequence has finished, the charger
will switch to ‘Float’.
Similarly, if the switch on the MultiControl panel is set to ‘on’ after the three LED sequence has
finished, the charger will switch to ‘float’.
d. If the switch has not been moved, the EasyPlus will remain in ‘charger only’ mode and switch to
‘Float’.