Victron energy Phoenix 12/220 User manual

USER MANUAL
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
MODE D'EMPLOI
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
Phoenix 12/220
Phoenix 24/220
Phoenix 48/220
Phoenix 12/300
Phoenix 24/350
Phoenix 12/600
Phoenix 24/800
Phoenix 48/800
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INTRODUCTION
Victron Energy has established an international reputation as a leading
designer and manufacturer of energy systems. Our R&D department is
the driving force behind this reputation. It is continually seeking new
ways of incorporating the latest technology in our products. Each step
forward results in value-added technical and economical features.
Our proven philosophy has resulted in a full range of state-of-the-art
equipment for the supply of electrical power. All our equipment meets the
most stringent requirements.
Victron Energy energy systems provide you with high quality AC
supplies at places where there are no permanent sources of mains power.
An automatic stand-alone power system can be created with a
configuration comprising of a Victron Energy inverter, battery charger
and last but not least, batteries with sufficient capacity.
Our equipment is suitable for countless situations in the field, on ships or
other places where a mobile 230 or 115 VoltAC power supply is
indispensable.
Victron Energy has the ideal power source for all kinds of electrical
appliances used for household, technical and industrial purposes,
including instruments susceptible to interference. All of these applications
require a high quality power supply in order to function properly.
Victron Energy Phoenix sinewave inverter
This manual contains instructions for installing the Ph 12/220, Ph 24/220,
Ph 48/220, Ph 12/300, Ph 24/350, Ph 12/600, Ph 24/800 and Ph 48/800
sinewave inverters. It describes the functionality and operation of the
Phoenix inverter, including its protective devices and other technical
features.
Note: where the abbreviation ‘Ph’ is used please read ‘Phoenix’ instead.

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ................................................................ 4
1. INSTALLATION .............................................................. 6
1.1 Location of the inverter 6
1.2 The “Remote on/off” function (Ph 12/600 and Ph xx/800
models only) 7
1.3 Battery requirements 8
1.4 Connection to the battery 9
1.4.1 General precautions when working with batteries 9
1.5 Connecting the load 10
1.6 Turning the inverter on 11
2. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 13
2.1 The flash sequence table 13
2.2 Acoustic messages (except Phxx/220 models) 14
2.3 Troubleshooting guidelines 14
3. TECHNICAL DATA....................................................... 17
3.1 Phoenix xx/220 17
3.2 Phoenix 12/300 and Phoenix 24/350 18
3.3 Phoenix 12/600, 24/800 and 48/800 19
3.4 Enclosure dimensions Ph xx/220, Ph 12/300 and Ph24/350 20
3.5 Enclosure dimensions Ph 12/600, Ph 24/800 and Ph48/800 20
4. BATTERY CAPACITY.................................................. 21
4.1 Calculation of the minimum required battery capacity 21

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1. INSTALLATION
1.1 Location of the inverter
1 Ceiling mounting
(inverted).
Not recommended
2. Base mounting. OK
3 Vertical wall mounting,
fan at bottom.
OK (beware of small objects falling
through the ventilation openings on
top).
4 Vertical wall mounting,
fan on top.
Not recommended
5 Horizontal wall mounting. OK
For best operating results, the inverter should be placed on a flat
surface. To ensure a trouble free operation of the inverter, it must be
used in locations that meet the following requirements:
a) Avoid any contact with water. Do not expose the inverter to rain or
moisture.
b) Do not place the unit in direct sunlight. Ambient air temperature
should be between 0 °C and 40 °C (humidity < 95% non
condensing). Note that in extreme situations the inverter’s case
temperature can exceed 70 °C.
c) Do not obstruct the airflow around the inverter. Leave at least 10
centimetres clearance around the inverter. When the inverter is
running too hot, it will shut down. When the inverter has reached a
safe temperature level the unit will automatically restart again.

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1.2 The “Remote on/off” function (Ph 12/600 and Ph xx/800
models only)
The Ph 12/600, Ph 24/800 and Ph 48/800 models are equipped with
“Remote on/off” terminals for connection to an external on/off switch.
The two wires of the external switch must be connected to these
terminals as indicated below. When operating the unit by a remote
switch, the slide switch on the frontpanel must be moved to the right
(factory setting is left).
max. 50 meters
remote spst
switch
control by remote switc
h
control by local switc
h
The local on/off switch on the frontpanel always overrides the remote
switch. So in order to use the remote switch, the local on/off switch
must be in the ‘on’ or ‘economy’ position.
CAUTION
MAKE SURE THAT WHEN
INSTALLING THE REMOTE SWITCH,
THE BATTERY IS NOT CONNECTED
YET.

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1.3 Battery requirements
For correct operation, the battery voltage should be between
0.92xVnom and 1.23xVnom where Vnom is 12V, 24V or 48V
depending on the model, and must be able to supply sufficient current to
your inverter. The following table displays the recommended battery
capacity per inverter type :
Inverter type : Iin at Pnom : Recommended battery
capacity:
Ph 12/220 18 Adc ≥50Ah
Ph 24/220 9 Adc ≥30Ah
Ph 48/220 4 Adc ≥20Ah
Ph 12/300 26 Adc ≥100Ah
Ph 24/350 15 Adc ≥60Ah
Ph 12/600 47 Adc ≥200Ah
Ph 24/800 29 Adc ≥120Ah
Ph 48/800 14 Adc ≥60Ah
The inverter shuts down when the battery voltage is below approx.
0.88xVnom or above 1.3xVnom. In a low or high battery situation the
inverter generates one beep per second (except Phxx/220 models).
CAUTION
THE Ph 12/220, Ph 12/300 AND Ph 12/600
MUST BE CONNECTED ONLY TO A 12V
BATTERY. The inverter will not operate from
a 6V battery. The inverter will be damaged
when the battery voltage is higher than 24V.
THE Ph 24/220, Ph 24/350 AND Ph 24/800
MUST BE CONNECTED ONLY TO A 24V
BATTERY. The inverter will not operate from
a 12V battery. The inverter may be damaged
when the battery voltage is higher than 31V.
THE Ph 48/220 AND Ph 48/800 MUST BE
CONNECTED ONLY TO A 48V
BATTERY. The inverter will not operate from
a < 40V battery. The inverter may be damaged
when the battery voltage is higher than 60V.

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1.4 Connection to the battery
The Phoenix inverters are equipped with two battery wires with a length
of 1.5 meters. If it is unavoidable to extend these wires, use a wire
gauge of at least 1.5 times larger than the ones supplied with the
inverter. Maximum recommended battery wire length is approx. 3
meters.
1.4.1 General precautions when working with batteries
1. Working in vicinity of a lead acid battery is dangerous. Batteries
can generate explosive gases during operation. Never smoke or
allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of a battery. Provide sufficient
ventilation around the battery.
2. Wear eye and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while
working near batteries. Wash your hands when done.
3. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with
soap and water. If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with
running cold water for at least 15 minutes and get medical attention
immediately.
4. Be careful when using metal tools in vicinity of batteries. Dropping
a metal tool onto a battery might cause a short-circuit battery and,
possibly an explosion.
5. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces,
and watches when working with a battery. A battery can produce a
short-circuit current high enough to melt a ring or the like to metal,
causing severe burns.
CAUTION
THE RED WIRE MUST BE CONNECTED
TO THE POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL AND
THE BLACK WIRE TO THE NEGATIVE
(-) TERMINAL OF THE BATTERY.
Reverse polarity connection of the battery
wires can damage the inverter!
Damage caused by reversed polarity is not
covered by the warranty. Make sure the power
switch is in the OFF ‘0’ position before
connecting the battery.

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1.5 Connecting the load
Before you connect your appliance(s) to the inverter, always check it’s
maximum power consumption. Do not connect appliances to the
inverter needing more than the nominal power rating of the inverter
continuously. Some appliances like motors or pumps, draw large inrush
currents in a start-up situation. In such circumstances, it is possible that
the start-up current exceeds the overcurrent trip level of the inverter. In
this case the output voltage will quickly decrease to limit the output
current of the inverter. If the overcurrent trip level is continuously
exceeded, the inverter will shut down and restart within 18 seconds. In
this case it is advisable to disconnect the appliance from the inverter,
since it requires too much power to be driven by this inverter. Note that
at higher ambient temperature levels, the overload capacity of the
inverter is reduced.
WARNING
WHEN CONNECTING MORE THAN
ONE APPLIANCE TO THE INVERTER,
IN COMBINATION WITH A
COMPUTER, NOTE THAT IF ONE OF
THE APPLIANCES DRAWS A HIGH
START CURRENT, IT CAN CAUSE
YOUR COMPUTER TO REBOOT DUE
TO A SUDDEN VOLTAGE DROP.
CAUTION
NEVER CONNECT THE INVERTER’S
OUTPUT TO THE AC DISTRIBUTION
GRID, SUCH AS YOUR HOUSEHOLD AC
WALL OUTLET. IT WILL DAMAGE
THE INVERTER.