Mastervolt MASS COMBI 12/2500-100 User Manual

MASTERBUS
34 May 2010 / Mass Combi 12/2500-100; 24/2500-60; 48/2500-35; 48/5000-70 / EN
8 MASTERBUS
8.1 WHAT IS MASTERBUS?
All devices that are suitable for MasterBus are
marked by the MasterBus symbol.
MasterBus is a fully decentralized data network for
communication between the different Mastervolt system
devices. It is a CAN-bus based communication network
which has proven itself as a reliable bus-system in
automotive applications. MasterBus is used as power
management system for all connected devices, such as
the inverter, battery charger, generator and many more.
This gives the possibility for communication between the
connected devices, for instance to start the generator
when the batteries are low.
MasterBus reduces complexity of electrical systems by
using UTP patch cables. All system components are
simply chained together. Therefore each device is
equipped with two MasterBus data ports. When two or
more devices are connected to each other through these
data ports, they form a local data network, called the
MasterBus. The results are a reduction of material costs
as only a few electrical cables are needed and less
installation time.
For central monitoring and control of the connected
devices Mastervolt offers a wide range of panels which
show full status information of your electrical system at a
glance and a push of a button. Four different panels are
available, from the small Mastervision compatible 120 x
65mm LCD screen up to the full colour MasterView
System panel. All monitoring panels can be used for
monitoring, control and configuration of all connected
MasterBus equipment. Mastervolt also offers a MasterBus
– USB interface. With this interface in combination with –
free to download – MasterAdjust Software, you can
monitor and program all devices that are connected to the
MasterBus by means of your PC or notebook. Refer to the
“Frequently asked questions about MasterBus” in the
Mastervolt Powerbook.for more details about Masterbus,
8.2 HOW TO SET UP A MASTERBUS
NETWORK
Each device that is suitable for the MasterBus network is
equipped with two data ports. When two or more devices
are connected to each other through these ports, they
form a local data network, called the MasterBus.
Keep the following rules in mind:
As with all high speed data networks, MasterBus
needs a terminating device on both ends of the
network
Terminating
device
Terminating
device
OK
Connections between the devices are made by
standard straight UTP patch cables. Mastervolt can
supply these cables. These cables are also commonly
available at computer supply stores.
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Mastervolt MASS COMBI 12/2500-100 Specifications

General

Brand	Mastervolt
Model	MASS COMBI 12/2500-100
Category	Inverter
Language	English