Victron energy Phoenix Inverter Smart 12 1600 230V User manual

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Phoenix Inverter Smart
12 | 1600 230V 12 | 2000 230V 12 | 3000 230V
24 | 1600 230V 24 | 2000 230V 24 | 3000 230V
48 | 1600 230V 48 | 2000 230V 48 | 3000 230V

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EN NL FR DE ES SE 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 combination with a permanent energy source (battery). Even if the
equipment is switched off, a dangerous electrical voltage can occur at the input and/or
output terminals. Always disconnect the battery before performing maintenance.
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. There is no
internal fuse inside this product.Never replace a safety component with a different type.
Consult the manual to determine the correct component.
During installation ensure that the remote connector with wire bridge is removed (or swtich off
the remote on/off switch if installed) to be sure that the inverter cannot be switched on
unexpectedly.
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 SE Appendix
2. DESCRIPTION
2.1 General
Bluetooth built-in: fully configurable with a tablet or smartphone
•Low battery voltage alarm trip and reset levels
•Low battery voltage cut-off and restart levels
•Dynamic cut-off: load dependent cut-off level
•Output voltage: 210 - 245V
•Frequency: 50 Hz or 60 Hz
•ECO mode on/off and ECO mode sense level
•Alarm relay
Monitoring:
•In- and output voltage, % load and alarms
For more information, refer to the VictronConnect manual.
VE.Direct communication port
The VE.Direct port can be connected to a computer (VE.Direct to USB interface cable
needed) to configure and monitor the same parameters.
Proven reliability
The full bridge plus toroidal transformer topology has proven its reliability over many
years.
The inverters are short circuit proof and protected against overheating, whether due to
overload or high ambient temperature.
High start-up power
Needed to start loads such as power converters for LED lamps, halogen lamps or electric
tools.
ECO mode
When in ECO mode, the inverter will switch to standby when the load decreases below a
preset value (min load turn on level: 10VA; and min load turn off level: 0VA). Once in standby
the inverter will switch on for a short period (adjustable, default: every 3 seconds). If the load
exceeds a preset level, the inverter will remain on.
Remote on/off
A remote on/off switch can be connected to a two pole connector, between battery plus and
the left hand contact of the two pole connector or between battery minus and the right hand
contact of the two pole connector
LED diagnosis
See section 3.3
To transfer the load to another AC source: the automatic transfer switch
For our low power inverters we recommend our Filax Automatic Transfer Switch. The Filax
features a very short switchover time (less than 20 milliseconds) so that computers and other
electronic equipment will continue to operate without disruption. Alternatively use a MultiPlus
with built-in transfer switch.

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3. OPERATION
3.1 On/Off Switch
When switched to "on" with the push button, the product is fully functional. The inverter will
come into operation and the LED "inverter" will light up. By pushing the push button
subsequently, within a short period of time, the inverter toggles between “on”, “ECO” and “off”.
Apart from the pushbutton; the inverter can also be switched on (normal or ECO) and off with
Bluetooth on a mobile device running iOS or Android and the Victron Connect app. However
when switched off via Bluetooth or the push button; the unit cannot be switched on and off
again via the wired VE.Direct port.
3.2 Remote control
Remote control is possible with a simple on/off switch or with a Phoenix Inverter Control
panel. A switch for remote control (on/off) can be connected to a two pole connector. The
switch can also be connected between battery plus and the left hand contact of the two pole
connector (marked “H”; see appendix A) or between battery minus and the right hand contact
of the two pole connector (marked “L”; see appendix A).
For safety purposes, this product can be turned off completely (i.e. the inverter
cannot be switched on via the push button or Bluetooth) by removing the remote
connector and its default installed wire bridge (or swtich off the remote on/off
switch if installed). The user can then be certain that the inverter cannot be
switched on accidently via Bluetooth by an unexpected other user.
3.3 LED definitions
Green LED
Status
Trouble shooting
●●●●●●●●
Solid on
Inverter on
Red LED Off
status OK
Red LED On or blinking:
The Inverter is still on, but will shut down when the
condition gets worse. See red LED table for warning
reason
●●------ Slow
single pulse
ECO mode
If the inverter keeps switching on and off while there is a
load connected, the load may be too small compared to the
actual ECO mode settings. Increase the load or change
ECO mode settings. (minimum ECO mode setting: 15W)
●-●-----
Fast
double pulse
Off and waiting
Inverter did shut down because of a protection. The
inverter will restart automatically as soon as all alarm
conditions are cleared. See red LED state for the shutdown
reason.
-------- Off
Inverter off
Red LED Off
Check Remote on/off connector.
Check DC cable connections and fuses.
Check operational mode by pushing push button one time.
Red LED On or blinking
The inverter did shut down because of a protection. It will
no longer automatically restart. The red LED indicates the
reason for shutdown. Remove the cause and then restart
the inverter by switching it Off, and then back On.
●-●-●-●- Fast
Off and
Red LED Blinking (-●-●-●-●)

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blink
frirmware
update in
progress or
failed
Firmware update in progress or firmware update failed.
When failed; retry firmware update.
Yellow LED
Status
Trouble shooting
●●●●●●●●
Solid on
ECO mode
Red LED Off
status OK
Red LED On or blinking:
The Inverter is still on, but will shut down when the
condition gets worse. See red LED table for warning
reason
-------- Off
ECO mode off
Red LED Off
Check operational mode by pushing push button one time.
Check Remote on/off connector.
Check DC cable connections and fuses.
Red LED On or blinking
The inverter did shut down because of a protection. It will
no longer automatically restart. The red LED indicates the
reason for shutdown. Remove the cause and then restart
the inverter by switching it Off, and then back On.
Red LED
Definition
Trouble shooting
●●●●●●●● Solid on
Overload
Reduce load
●●●●---- Slow
blink
Low batt.
Recharge or replace battery
Check DC cable connections
Check cable cross section as it may be insufficient.
See section 4.2 Protections and automatic restarts for
manual and automatic restart behavior.
●-●-●-●-
Fast
blink
High batt.
Reduce DC input voltage, check for faulty charger
●-●-----
Double
pulse
High temp.
Reduce load and/or move inverter to better ventilated area
●---●--- Fast
single pulse
High DC ripple
Check DC cable connections and cable cross section.
3.4 Protections and automatic restarts
Overload
Some loads 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 over current trip level of the
inverter. In this case the output voltage will quickly decrease to limit the output current of the
inverter. If the over current trip level is continuously exceeded, the inverter will shut down: wait
30 seconds and then restart.
After three restarts followed by another overload within 30 seconds of restarting, the inverter
will shutdown and remain off. The LEDs will signal shutdown due to overload. To restart the
inverter, switch it Off, then On.
Low battery voltage (adjustable)
The inverter will shut down when the DC input voltage drops below the low battery shutdown
level. After a minimum delay of 30 seconds, the inverter will restart if the voltages rise above
the low battery restart level.

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After three restarts followed by a low battery shutdown within 30 seconds of restarting, the
inverter will shutdown and stop retrying. The LEDs will signal low battery shutdown. To restart
the inverter, switch it Off, and then On, or recharge the battery: as soon as the battery has
risen and then stays above the Charge detect level for 30 seconds, it will switch on.
See the Technical Data table for default low battery shutdown and restart levels. They can be
changed with the VictronConnect App.
High battery voltage
Reduce DC input voltage and/or check for a faulty battery- or solar-charger in the system.
After shutting down due to a high battery voltage, the inverter will first wait 30 seconds and
then retry operation as soon as the battery voltage has dropped to acceptable level. The
inverter will not stay off after multiple retries.
High temperature
A high ambient temperature or enduring high load may result in shut down to over
temperature. The inverter will restart after 30 seconds. The inverter will not stay off after
multiple retries. Reduce load and/or move inverter to better ventilated area.
High DC ripple
High DC ripple is usually caused by loose DC cable connections and/or too thin DC wiring.
After the inverter has switched off due to high DC ripple voltage, it waits 30 seconds and then
restarts.
After three restarts followed by a shutdown due to high DC ripple within 30 seconds of
restarting, the inverter will shutdown and stops retrying. To restart the inverter, switch it Off
and then On.
Continuous high DC ripple reduces the inverter life expectancy.

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EN NL FR DE ES SE 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.
During installation ensure that the remote connector with wire bridge is removed
(or swtich off the remote on/off switch if installed) to be sure that the inverter
cannot be switched on unexpectedly.
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.
12/1600
24/1600
48/1600
12/2000
24/2000
48/2000
Recommended
cross section (mm
2
)
length up to 6 m
50
25
25
70
35
25
12/3000
24/3000
48/3000
Recommended
cross section (mm
2
)
0 – 5 m
95
50
35
5 -10 m
120
95
70
12/1600
24/1600
48/1600
12/2000
24/2000
48/2000
Recommended
battery capacity
(Ah)
300 - 800 150 - 400 75 - 200 350 - 1000 200 - 500 100 - 250
12/3000
24/3000
48/3000
Recommended
battery capacity
(Ah)
400 - 1200 200 - 700 100 - 400
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.
Secure the nuts tightly in order to reduce the contact resistance as much as possible.