Victron energy Phoenix 24/1200 User manual

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Phoenix Inverter Compact
12 | 1200 230V 24 | 1200 230V
12 | 1600 230V 24 | 1600 230V

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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). The chassis
must be grounded. A grounding point is located on the outside of the product. 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.
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.

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Transport and Storage
Ensure that the mains power and battery leads 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 -20°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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EN NL FR DE ES Appendix
2. DESCRIPTION
2.1 General
SinusMax - Superior engineering
Developed for professional duty, the Phoenix range of inverters is suitable for the widest
range of applications. The design criteria have been to produce a true sine wave inverter
with optimised efficiency but without compromise in performance. Employing hybrid HF
technology, the result is a top quality product with compact dimensions, light in weight
and capable of supplying power, problem-free, to any load.
Extra start-up power
A unique feature of the SinusMax technology is very high start-up power. Conventional
high frequency technology does not offer such extreme performance. Phoenix inverters,
however, are well suited to power up difficult loads such as compressors, electric motors
and similar appliances.
Parallel and 3-phase operation capability
Up to 6 inverters can operate in parallel to achieve higher power output.
Operation in 3-phase configuration is also possible.
To transfer the load to another AC source: the automatic transfer switch
If an automatic transfer switch is required, we recommend to using the MultiPlus or
Quattro instead. The switch is included in these products and the charger function of the
MultiPlus/Quattro can be disabled. Computers and other electronic equipment will continue to
operate without disruption because the MultiPlus/Quattro features a very short switchover
time (less than 20 milliseconds).
Programmable relay
The Phoenix Inverter is equipped with a programmable relay, which 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 generating set.
Programmable with DIP switches, VE.Net panel or personal computer
The Phoenix Inverter is supplied ready for use. Three features are available for changing
certain settings if desired:
- The most important settings can be changed in a very simple manner, using DIP switches.
- All settings, with exception of the programmable relay, can be changed with a VE.Net panel.
- All settings can be changed with a PC and free of charge software, downloadable from our
website www.victronenergy.com.

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3. OPERATION
3.1 On/Off Switch
When switched to "on", the product is fully functional. The inverter will come into operation
and the LED "inverter on" will light up.
3.2 Remote control
Remote control is possible with a simple on/off switch or with a Phoenix Inverter Control
panel.
3.3 LED Indications
LED off
LED flashes
LED illuminated
The inverter is switched on and supplies
power to the load. Battery operation.
inverter
on
eco mode
off
alarm
eco
The inverter is switched on and supplies
power to the load.
Pre alarm: overload, or
battery voltage low, or
inverter temperature high
inverter
on
eco mode
off
alarm
eco
The inverter is switched off.
Alarm: overload, or
battery voltage low, or
inverter temperature hig, or
DC ripple voltage on battery
terminal was too high.
inverter
on
eco mode
off
alarm
eco
The inverter is switched on ”eco mode”
and supplies power to the load.
inverter
on
eco mode
off
alarm
eco

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EN NL FR DE ES Appendix
4. INSTALLATION
4.1 Location
The product must be installed in a dry and well-ventilated area, as close as possible to
the batteries. There should be a clear space of at least 10cm around the appliance for
cooling.
Excessively high ambient temperature will result in the following:
Reduced service life.
Reduced charging current.
Reduced peak capacity, or shutdown of the inverter.
Never mount the appliance directly above the batteries.
The product is suitable for wall mounting. For mounting see appendix A.
The appliance can be mounted horizontally as well as vertically; vertical mounting is
preferable. The vertical position offers optimum cooling.
Try and keep the distance between the product and the battery to a minimum in order to
minimize cable voltage losses.
For safety purposes, this product should be installed in a heat-resistant
environment if it is used with equipment where a substantial amount of power is
to be converted. You should prevent the presence of e.g. chemicals, synthetic
components, curtains or other textiles, etc., in the immediate vicinity.
This product should be installed by a qualified electrician.
The interior of the product must remain accessible after installation.

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4.2 Connection of Battery cables
In order to fully utilize the full capacity of the product, batteries with sufficient capacity and
battery cables with sufficient cross section should be used. See table.
24/1200
24/1600
12/1200
12/1600
Preassembled
cable length 1.5 m
(mm
2)
16 25 25 35
Recommended
cross section (mm
2
)
1,5 15 m
25
35
50
70
5 10 m
50
70
100
140
24/1200
24/1600
12/1200
12/1600
Recommended
battery capacity (Ah)
40 – 400 100 – 400 150 – 700 200 – 700
Remark: Internal resistance is the important factor when working with low capacity batteries.
Please consult your supplier or the relevant sections of our book “electricity on board”,
downloadable from our website.
Procedure
Proceed as follows to connect the battery cables:
Use an insulated box spanner in order to avoid shorting the battery.
Avoid shorting the battery cables.
Connect the battery cables: the + (red) and the - (black), to the battery see appendix A.
Reverse polarity connection (+ to – and – to +) will cause damage to the product. (Safety fuse
inside the Phoenix Inverter Compact can be damaged)
Secure the nuts tightly in order to reduce the contact resistance as much as possible.