Mastervolt chargemaster plus 24/60-3

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4 INSTALLATION
During installation and commissioning of the
ChargeMaster Plus, the important safety instructions are
applicable at all times.
4.1 UNPACKING
In addition to the ChargeMaster Plus the delivery includes:
 Mounting bracket to mount the ChargeMaster Plus to a
wall;
 Battery temperature sensor;
 MasterBus terminating device;
 This user’s manual
After unpacking, check the contents for possible damage.
Do not use the product if it is damaged. If in doubt, contact
your supplier
Check from the identification label (see section 1.4)
whether the battery voltage is the same as the nominal
output voltage of the ChargeMaster Plus (e.g. 24V battery
set for a 24V battery charger).
4.2 ENVIRONMENT
Obey the following stipulations during installation:
 The ChargeMaster Plus is designed for indoor use
only.
 Ambient temperature: -25°C ... 80°C / -13°F … 176°F;
(power derating above 40°C / 104°F to decrease the
internal heat sink temperature).
 Humidity: 0-95% non condensing
 Mount the ChargeMaster Plus vertically, with the
connecting cables downwards.
 Do not expose the ChargeMaster Plus to excessive
dust, aggressive environments, ammonia or salt.
 Make sure that the hot air that is developed during
operation can be discharged. The ChargeMaster Plus
must be mounted in such a way that obstruction of the
airflow through the ventilation openings will be
prevented.
 No objects must be located within a distance of 10 cm /
4 inch around the ChargeMaster Plus.
 Do not locate the ChargeMaster Plus in the same
compartment as the batteries.
 Do not install the ChargeMaster Plus straight above
the batteries because of possible corrosive sulphur
fumes.
 If the ChargeMaster Plus is installed in the immediate
vicinity of living areas, take into account that the fan of
the ChargeMaster Plus can produce noise when
operating.
 Although the ChargeMaster Plus fully complies with all
applicable EMC limits, it may still cause harmful
interference to radio communication equipment. If such
interference appears, it is recommended to increase
the separation between the ChargeMaster Plus and
the equipment, to relocate the receiving antenna or to
connect the equipment to a circuit different from that to
which the ChargeMaster Plus is connected.
4.3 WIRING
WARNING!
The wire and fuse sizes stated in this manual
are given as example only. Prescribed wire
and fuse sizes may be different due to local
applicable regulations and standards.
4.3.1 DC wiring
Keep in mind that high current will pass through the DC
wiring. Keep the cable length as short as possible, this will
keep the system efficiency as high as possible. The
recommended minimum cross section of the battery
cables is:
ChargeMaster
Plus model
DC Cable cross section:
<3m / 10ft
3-5m / 10-16ft
12/75-3
25mm² / AWG2
35mm² / AWG1
12/100-3
35mm² / AWG1
50mm² / AWG0
24/40-3
16mm² / AWG4
25mm² / AWG2
24/60-3
25mm² / AWG2
35mm² / AWG2
Use ring terminals on the ends of the wires. The terminals
must be crimped with a proper crimping tool. Use the
following wire colours for DC wiring colour or at least
different colours to make a clear distinction between the
positive and negative wire from the battery:
Wire colour
Meaning
Connect to:
Red
Positive
+ (POS)
Black
Negative
– (NEG)
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
-50 -40 -30 -20 -10
0
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
100
Output Power (%)
Temperature (°C)
Output Power vs Temperature