Sensata Magnum-Dimensions MagnaSine MS-G Series User Manual

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MS-G Series

Pure Sine Wave Inverter/Chargers

Owner’s Manual

Table of Contents7
1.0 Introduction9
How an MS-G Series Inverter/Charger Works10
Advantages of a Pure Sine Wave Vs a Modifi Ed Sine Wave Inverter10
Features and Benefi Ts11
Figure 1-1, Power Switch, Status LED, and Accessory Connection Ports11
Figure 1-2, Electrical Connection Points12
Figure 1-3, Left Side Features13
2.0 Installation14
Pre-Installation14
Figure 2-1, Simplifi Ed Installation for Permanent Installations (MS2012-G)15
Figure 2-2, Simplifi Ed Installation for Permanent Installations (MS2000-G)16
Mounting the Inverter18
Figure 2-3, Approved Mounting Positions18
Figure 2-4, MS-G Series Dimensions (MS2012-G, MS2812-G, MS4024-G)19
Figure 2-5, MS-G Series Dimensions (MS2000-G)20
Wiring the Inverter - General Requirements21
DC Wiring22
Figure 2-6, DC and Battery Temperature Sensor Wiring23
Table 2-1, Recommended DC Wire/Overcurrent Device for Rated Use24
Table 2-2, DC Wire Size for Increased Distance25
Figure 2-7, Battery Hardware Installation25
Figure 2-8, Inverter DC Hardware Installation25
Figure 2-9, Battery Temperature Sensor26
AC Wiring28
Figure 2-10, AC Terminal Block (MS2012-G/MS2812-G/MS4024-G)29
Table 2-3, AC Input/Output Wiring Configurations31
Figure 2-11, AC Wiring for a Single in Confi Guration32
Figure 2-12, AC Wiring for Single in (30A) - Single out Confi Guration33
Figure 2-13, AC Wiring for Single in (50A) - Single out Confi Guration34
Figure 2-14, AC Wiring for Dual in - Single out Confi Guration35
Table 2-4, AC Input/Output Wiring Configurations (MS2000-G Models)37
Figure 2-15, AC Wiring for a Single in Confi Guration (MS2000-G)38
Figure 2-16, AC Wiring for a Single in - Single out Confi Guration (MS2000-G)39
Grounding Inverters40
Figure 2-17, Grounding System for MS-G Series40
Table 2-5, AC Grounding Electrode Conductor Sizing41
Figure 2-18, Multiple Connections to DC Ground Rod (Method 1)41
Figure 2-19, Multiple Connections to DC Ground Rod (Method 2)42
Figure 2-20, Single Connection to DC Ground Rod (Method 3)42
Table 2-6, Equipment Grounding Conductor Sizing43
Figure 2-21, Neutral-To-Ground Connection (Inverter Mode)45
Figure 2-22, Neutral-To-Ground Connection (Standby Mode)45
Figure 2-23, Disconnecting the Neutral-To-Ground Connection46
Figure 2-24, Connecting a Large DC Ground Wire46
Inverter Notifi Cation Requirements47
Final Inspection47
Figure 2-25, Warning Label47
Functional Test48
Figure 2-26, AC Voltage Checks (MS2012-G Model)48
Figure 2-27, AC Voltage Checks (MS2000-G Model)48
3.0 Operation49
Inverter Mode49
Figure 3-1, Power Flow - Inverter Mode (MS2012-G/2812-G/4024-G Models)49
Standby Mode50
Figure 3-2, Power Flow - Inverter Mode (MS2000-G Model)50
Figure 3-3, Power Flow - Standby Mode (MS2012-G/2812-G/4024-G Models)50
Battery Charging51
Figure 3-4, Power Flow - Standby Mode (MS2000-G Model)51
Figure 3-5, Automatic 4-Stage Charging Graph52
Transfer Time53
Battery Temperature Sensor Operation53
Figure 3-6, BTS Temperature to Charge Voltage Change53
Protection Circuitry Operation54
Table 3-1, Inverter Battery Turn On/Off Levels54
Inverter Startup55
Figure 3-7, Power Switch and Status Indicator55
Factory Default Values56
Table 3-2, Inverter/Charger Default Values56
Using the GFCI57
Figure 3-8, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter57
3.10 Inverter Fan Operation58
3.11 Using a Remote with the MS-G Series Inverter58
Table 3-3, Inverter Compatibility Level58
4.0 Maintenance and Troubleshooting59
Recommended Inverter and Battery Care59
Storage for Mobile Installations59
Troubleshooting60
Table 4-1, Basic Troubleshooting60
Resetting the Inverter61
Figure 4-1, Performing an Inverter Reset61
Appendix A - Specifi Cations and Optional Equipment62
Figure A-1, MS-G Series Effi Ciency Chart63
Figure A-2, MS-G Series VAC Input to Charge Amps63
Appendix B - Battery Information65
Figure B-1, Series Battery Wiring67
Figure B-2, Parallel Battery Wiring67
Figure B-3, Series-Parallel Battery Wiring67
Figure B-4, Battery Bank Wiring Examples (12-Volt)68
Figure B-5, Battery Bank Wiring Examples (24-Volt)69
Appendix C - Power Consumption & Output Waveforms70
Table C-1, Typical Appliance Power Consumption70
Figure C-1, AC Waveforms70
Appendix D - Inverter/Charger Terminology71
Appendix E - Warranty & Service73

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Sensata Magnum-Dimensions MagnaSine MS-G Series Specifications

General

Waveform	Pure Sine Wave
Output Voltage	120 VAC
Efficiency	>90%
Output Frequency	60 Hz
Operating Temperature	-4°F - 104°F (-20°C - 40°C)
Transfer Time	16 ms
Battery Charger	Yes
Protection	Overload, over temperature, low battery, short circuit
Cooling	Temperature-controlled fan

Sensata Magnum-Dimensions MagnaSine MS-G Series User Manual

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Sensata Magnum-Dimensions MagnaSine MS-G Series Specifications