Magnum Energy ME2512 User Manual

ME Series
Modifi ed Sine Wave Inverter/Chargers
Owner’s Manual

Magnum Energy ME2512 Specifications

General

Model	ME2512
Input Voltage	12V DC
Output Voltage	120V AC
Output Frequency	60 Hz
Output Power	2500W
Surge Power	5000W
Efficiency	90%
Type	Pure Sine Wave Inverter/Charger
Operating Temperature	-20°C to 50°C

Summary

2.0 Installation

2.1 Pre-Installation

2.1.3 Locating the Inverter

Guidelines for selecting an appropriate and safe installation location.

2.2 Mounting the Inverter

Details approved mounting positions and requirements for the inverter.

2.3 Wiring the Inverter – General Requirements

Outlines general rules and recommendations for inverter wiring.

2.4 DC Wiring

Covers DC wire sizing, overcurrent protection, and connections.

2.4.1 DC Wire Sizing

Details how to select appropriate DC wire sizes for efficiency and fire prevention.

2.4.2 DC Overcurrent Protection

Explains the necessity and selection of DC overcurrent protection devices.

2.4.3 DC Cable Connections

2.4.4 Wiring the Battery Bank

Guides on how to connect and wire the battery bank to the inverter.

2.4.6 Wiring the Inverter to the Battery Bank

Step-by-step guide for connecting the inverter to the battery bank.

2.5 AC Wiring

Information on making AC connections, wire sizing, and protection.

2.5.1 Pre-AC Wiring Requirements

2.5.2 AC Wire Size and Overcurrent Protection

Guidance on selecting AC wire size and overcurrent protection devices.

2.5.4 AC Terminal Block Connections (ME2012, ME2512, and ME3112)

2.5.5 AC Conductor Wiring

2.5.6 AC Wiring Configuration

Provides different AC wiring configurations for various setups.

2.6 Grounding Inverters

Explains the importance and methods of properly grounding the inverter.

2.6.1 Equipment Grounding

Details how to ground exposed metal surfaces for safety.

2.6.2 Grounding on Boats

Addresses grounding requirements for marine installations to prevent corrosion.

2.6.3 Neutral to Safety Ground Bonding

Explains neutral-to-ground bonding to prevent hazards in multi-source systems.

2.8 Final Inspection

Final checks and verification steps after completing the installation.

2.9 Functional Test

Step-by-step guide to test the installation and inverter operation.

3.0 Operation

3.1 Inverter Mode

Describes how the inverter operates to supply AC power from batteries.

3.2 Standby Mode

3.3 Battery Charging

3.6 Protection Circuitry Operation

3.7 Inverter Startup

4.0 Maintenance and Troubleshooting

4.1 Recommended Inverter and Battery Care

4.3 Troubleshooting

A guide to diagnosing and resolving common inverter issues.

4.4 Resetting the Inverter

Procedures for performing soft and hard resets on the inverter.

4.4.1 Performing an Inverter Reset

4.4.2 Performing a Power Reset

Appendix A – Specifications and Optional Equipment

Appendix B – Battery Information

B-4 Battery Bank Sizing

B-5 Battery Bank Sizing Worksheet

B-6 Battery Wiring Configurations

Appendix C – Power Consumption & Output Waveforms