Victron energy EasySolar 12 1600 User manual

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EasySolar
12 | 1600 | 70-16 230V MPPT 100 | 50
24 | 1600 | 40-16 230V MPPT 100 | 50

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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.
2. DESCRIPTION
2.1 General
All-in-one solar power solution
The EasySolar combines a MPPT solar charge controller, an inverter/charger and AC
distribution in one enclosure.
The product is easy to install, with a minimum of wiring.
Solar charge controller: BlueSolar MPPT 100/50
Up to three strings of PV panels can be connected with three sets of MC4 (PV-ST01) PV
connectors.
Inverter/charger: MultiPlus Compact 12/1600/70 or 24/1600/40
The MPPT charge controller and the MultiPlus inverter/charger share the DC battery cables
(included). The batteries can be charged with solar power (MPPT) and/or with AC power
(inverter/charger) from the utility grid or a genset.
AC distribution
The AC distribution consists of a RCD (30mA/16A) and four AC outputs protected by two 10A
and two 16A circuit breakers.
One 16A output is controlled by the AC input: it will switch on only when AC is available.
PowerAssist
Unique PowerAssist technology protects the utility or generator supply from being overloaded
by adding extra inverter power when needed.

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2.2 Inverter
MultiPlus Compact-functional
The MultiPlus Compact gets its name from the multiple functions it can perform. It 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 MultiPlus Compact 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 MultiPlus Compact 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
MultiPlus Compact 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
MultiPlus Compact 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 MultiPlus 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 however, for example as a
starter relay for a generator.
2.3 Battery Charger
Adaptive 4-stage charge characteristic: bulk – absorption – float – storage
The MultiPlus Compact features a microprocessor controlled ‘adaptive’ battery management
system that can be preset to suit different typs 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.