Victron energy Phoenix Multi 12/1600/70 User manual

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INSTALLATION MANUAL
Phoenix Multi 120Vac
12/1600/70
12/2500/120
24/1600/40
24/3000/70
Phoenix MultiPlus 120Vac
12/2500/120
24/3000/70
Phoenix Inverter 120Vac
12/1600
12/2500
24/1600
24/3000

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1. INSTALLATION
This product should be installed by a qualified electrician
1.1 Box Contents
•Phoenix Multi, MultiPlus, or Inverter
•User manual.
•Installation manual.
•Bag containing connection items, i.e.:
•Temperature sensor.
•Fuse (Mega fuse).
•Four M8 nuts.
•Four M8 washers.
•Four M8 spring washers.
•Charging current warning sticker.
1.2 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 10 cm 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 position the appliance directly above the batteries.
The product is suitable for wall mounting. The back of the enclosure has holes for wall
mounting purposes, see Appendix B.
The appliance can be mounted horizontally as well as vertically; vertical mounting is
preferable. The vertical position offers optimum cooling.
The interior of the product must remain accessible after installation.
Ensure that the AC and DC input cables are fitted with fuses and circuit breakers. 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.

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1.3 Requirements
•Philips screwdriver (PH2) for removing the front.
•Flat screwdriver (0.6x3.5) for connecting the AC leads.
•Insulated box spanner (13 mm) for securing the terminal nuts and the fuse.
•Two battery cables (maximum length 6 meters) including battery terminals and cable
ends.
•Three-wire cable.
1.4 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.
12/1600/70 12/2500/120 24/1600/40 24/3000/70
Recommended battery
capacity (Ah) 200 – 700 400 – 1200 100 – 400 200 – 700
Recommended cross section
(mm2)
(0 – 6 m)
50 70 35 50
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.
•Undo the four screws at the front of the enclosure and remove the front panel.
•Connect the battery cables: the + (red) on the right and the - (black) on the left, see
Appendix A.
•Reverse polarity connection (+ to – and – to +) will cause the “reversed polarity” LED
next to the terminal nuts to light up.
•Disconnect the cables and reconnect them correctly if the “reversed polarity" LED is
illuminated.
•Tighten the connections after positioning the fastening items supplied with the product.
•Position the Mega fuse from the connection bag in position F4 and secure it, using the
fastening items supplied with the product.
•Secure the nuts tightly in order to reduce the contact resistance as much as possible.

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1.5 Connection of the AC cabling
The enclosure must be grounded for safety purposes. An earth screw has been
fitted at the bottom side of the enclosure.
The terminal block can be found on the printed circuit board, see Appendix A. The shore or
mains cable must be connected to the Multi with the aid of a three-wire cable. Use a three-
wire cable with a flexible core and a cross section of 4 or 10 mm²
Procedure
Proceed as follows to connect the AC cables:
•The AC output cable can be connected directly to the terminal block containing the
words "AC-out". The terminal points are indicated clearly. From left to right: “G” (earth),
“N” (neutral) and “L” (phase).
•The AC input cable can be connected to the terminal block containing the words “AC–
in”. The terminal points are indicated clearly. “G” (earth) “N” (neutral) and “L” (phase).
The current which is switched through to the output is not fused. External fuses
or current limiters have to be installed.

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1.6 Optional Connections
A number of optional connections are possible:
1.6.1 Second Battery
The Phoenix Multi/ MultiPlus has a connection for charging a starter battery. For connection
see Appendix A.
1.6.2 Voltage Sense (Phoenix Multi/ MultiPlus)
Two sense wires may be connected to compensate possible battery cable losses during
charging. Use wires of at least 0.75mm2. For connection see Appendix A.
1.6.3 Temperature Sensor (Phoenix Multi/ MultiPlus)
The temperature sensor supplied with the product may be used for temperature-
compensated charging (see Appendix A). The sensor is insulated and must be mounted on
the batteries minus pole.
1.6.4 Remote Control
The product can be operated remotely in two ways.
•Use of only an external switch.
•With the aid of a remote control panel.
For connection of the switch see Appendix A.
Observe the following when using only an external switch:
•Only functions if the switch on the product is switched to the "on" position.
•Not to be connected if a remote control panel is connected.
For connection of a remote control panel, see Appendix A.
Observe the following when using a remote control panel:
•Only functions if the switch on the product is switched to the "on" position.
1.6.5 External Relay (Phoenix Multi/ MultiPlus)
The maximum current that can be switched through from the AC input to the AC output is 30
A. At more than 30 A an external contactor is needed: please consult your supplier.
1.6.6 Parallel Connection
The product can be connected in parallel using several identical models, see Appendix G.
The batteries must be connected in accordance with Appendix E or F. This requires
interconnecting the products with the aid of a special cable to be supplied by Victron
Energy, in conjunction with a connection diagram.
Parallel connection requires compliance with the following conditions:
•No more than five units should be connected in parallel.
•Only identical models should be connected in parallel.
•Ensure sufficient battery capacity is available.
•The prescribed cable cross sections (between battery and distribution point) must be
multiplied with the number of appliances to be connected in parallel.
•Position the products close to each other but ensure there is adequate clearance for
ventilation, min.10 cm.
•The temperature sensor, voltage sensor and remote control must be connected to the
master.
•The cables for each appliance must be equal in length (AC and DC).

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1.6.7 3-phase operationmultiplus
The Phoenix MultiPlus can also be used in a 3-phase system, see Appendix 0. The
batteries must be connected in accordance with Appendix E or F. The following conditions
should be complied with in the case of 3-phase operation:
•Only identical models should be used.
•Ensure sufficient battery capacity is available.
•Position the products close to each other but ensure there is adequate clearance for
ventilation (min. 10 cm)
•The temperature sensor and voltage sensor should preferably be connected to all
three products.
•Only a single remote control can be connected, using splitters.
1.7 Grounding
When the input voltage of the Phoenix Multi is not switched through, the neutral of “AC-out”
is connected to ground by means of a relay. This function can be disabled by removing the
wire between the neutral of “AC-OUT” and J100.

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2. SETTINGS
•Settings may only be changed by a qualified engineer
•Carefully read the instructions before changes are made.
•When setting the charger, all connections to the battery must be
disconnected from the Phoenix Multi or MultiPlus.
•Do not use non-rechargeable batteries.
•The Phoenix Multi/ MultiPlus default settings are for charging
Sonnenschein Dryfit A200 gel batteries. For the recommended battery
voltage see section 2.4.
•Batteries should be placed in a dry and well-ventilated area during
charging.
2.1 Settings – General
Settings may be changed with the aid of pushbuttons and dip switches (see Appendix A).
Dipswitches are used to activate set-up, and to determine the setting to be changed. The
value of this setting can be changed with the aid of the pushbuttons.
The value specified is shown on the LEDs. Sections 2.1.3 and 2.1.4 describe how the LEDs
can be read.
2.1.1 Default Settings
To restore the default settings, both pushbuttons should be held down for 3 seconds while
set-up is activated.
Activate Set-up
DS-8 on
DS-7
DS-6
DS-5
DS-4
DS-3
DS-2
DS-1
DS-8
DS-7
DS-6
DS-5
DS-4
DS-3
DS-2
DS-1
DS-8
DS-7
DS-6
DS-5
DS-4
DS-3
DS-2
DS-1
DS-8 off
DS-7
DS-6
DS-5
DS-4
DS-3
DS-2
DS-1
Activate set-up with
DS8 switched to On
Select a setting using
DS3 - DS7 and set
the new value using
the pushbuttons.
Store the settings by
changing the position
of one of the
switches DS3-DS7
Close set-up by
switching DS8 to Off
DS-1 and DS-2 are not used and must be switched to Off.
NOTE: The new value is stored by changing the position of one of the switches DS3-DS7.
The new value is NOT stored if set-up is closed without changing the position of one of the
switches DS3-DS7. This offers an escape route if the change is not to be implemented.

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2.1.2 Reading LEDs – setting values (Multi/ MultiPlus only)
The value of a setting can be determined on the basis of the following formula:
Value set = setting number * scale + offset
The ‘offset’ and the ‘scale’ are specified for each setting.
The setting number is indicated as follows via the LEDs:
The LEDs are divided into 2 columns of 4 LEDs each.
Each column indicates the numbers 0 - 9.
These columns together indicate 2-digit numbers.
The left column indicates the left-hand digit. The right-hand column shows the
right-hand digit.
The digit in a column can be determined by adding the separate ‘LED values’.
A flashing LED counts as 1 and an illuminated LED as 2.
A special case is 4 flashing LEDs. This signifies a 9.
Symbol Meaning LED value
LED off 0
LED flashes 1
LED lit up 2
All LEDs in a
column are
flashing
9
Examples of setting numbers:
0 0 0 1 0
0 2 0 2 0
0 2 2 2 1
0 2 2 2 2
0 6 =6 4 7 =47 3 9 =39
The increments can be smaller than the reading (scale value). In that case, a pushbutton
should be pressed repeatedly before the LED indication changes.

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2.1.3 Reading LEDs – on-off (Multi/ MultiPlus only)
In addition to the facility of setting a value, there is an on- off facility. This allows for
switching on/ off a particular setting, or for activating/ deactivating it. The left-hand column
offers possibility A and the right-hand column offers possibility B in the case of a dual choice
setting.
A B A B
=A =B
The default setting is always A.
The definitions for A and B are shown with the value to be set.
2.1.4 Default settings
System frequency 60 Hz
Inverter Voltage 120 Vac
Charger on/ off on
Charger characteristic Adaptive with battery protection mode
Charging Current 75% of maximum charging current
Battery Type Presets type 1
Absorption Voltage 14.4/ 28.8 Vdc
Absorption Time / Maximum Absorption Time 4 hours
Float Voltage 13.8/ 27.6 Vdc
Repeated Absorption Time 1 hour
Repeated Absorption Interval 7 days
Bulk Protection On/ Off on
Mains Waveform Check on
Generator/ Shore Current 30 A
Generator/ Shore Support off
3-phase Setting off
Master/ slave slave