Evolution Series Inverter/Charger Pure Sine Wave TM Models: EVO-1212F EVO-1212F-HW EVO-1224F EVO-1224F-HW Owner's Manual Please read this manual BEFORE operating. Firmware: Rev 0.
EVOTM INVERTER/CHARGER MANUAL | Index SECTION 1 Safety Instructions & General Information............................. 3 SECTION 2 Components & Layout ........................................................ 25 SECTION 3 Installation .......................................................................... 30 SECTION 4 General Description and Principles of Operation.................. 71 SECTION 5 Battery Charging in Evolution Series .................................
SECTION 1 | Safety Instructions & General Information 1.1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR MODELS: EVO-1212F, EVO-1212F-HW, EVO-1224F AND EVO-1224F-HW THAT SHALL BE FOLLOWED DURING INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE OF THE INVERTER/CHARGER. THE FOLLOWING SYMBOLS WILL BE USED IN THIS MANUAL TO HIGHLIGHT SAFETY AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION: WARNING! Indicates possibility of physical harm to the user in case of non-compliance.
SECTION 1 | Safety Instructions & General Information 4. CAUTION! For indoors use only. 5. WARNING! Hot Surfaces! To prevent burns, do not touch! 6. CAUTION! The AC input / output wiring terminals are intended for field connection using Copper conductors that are to be sized based on 75°C. See Table 1.1 for sizing of conductors for AC INPUT circuits and Table 1.2 for sizing of conductors for AC OUTPUT circuits. 7.
SECTION 1 | Safety Instructions & General Information 15. WARNING! Precautions When Working With Batteries. Lead Acid Batteries Batteries contain very corrosive diluted Sulphuric Acid as electrolyte. Precautions should be taken to prevent contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Wear eye protection. Batteries generate Hydrogen and Oxygen during charging resulting in evolution of explosive gas mixture. Care should be taken to ventilate the battery area and follow the battery manufacturer’s recommendations.
SECTION 1 | Safety Instructions & General Information Table 1.2 AC OUTPUT WIRING AND BREAKERS (Refer to Table 3.3 for more details) Rated AC Output Model No. Current in (Rated Power in Inverter Mode Inverter Mode) NEC Ampacity = Wire Size based on NEC 125% of Column 2 Ampacity at Column 3 and 75°C Copper Conductor in Conduit Breaker Size (Based on NEC Ampacity at Column 3) (Column 1) (Column 2) (Column 3) (Column 4) (Column 5) EVO-1212F (1200VA) 10A 12.
SECTION 1 | Safety Instructions & General Information MISE EN GARDE! 1. MISE EN GARDE! Pour réduire les risques d’explosion, ne pas installer dans les locaux de machines ou dans la zone où l’équipement protégé contre les incendies doit être utilisé. 2. ATTENTION! Cet appareil est conçu pour une installation PAS Météo-pont. Pour réduire les risques de choc électrique, ne pas exposer à la pluie ou à la neige. 3.
SECTION 1 | Safety Instructions & General Information terminal de terre-câblage. Toutefois, ce symbole est utilisable avec le cercle omis pour identifier divers points de l’unité qui sont liés à la masse. Grounding Symbol / Défaut à la terre 15. MISE EN GARDE! Précautions lorsque vous travaillez avec des piles. Batteries au plomb Les piles contiennent très corrosif acide sulfurique dilué comme électrolyte.
SECTION 1 | Safety Instructions & General Information vector leads or lags the voltage vector in a sinusoidal voltage. In a purely inductive load, the current vector lags the voltage vector by Phase Angle (φ) = 90°. In a purely capacitive load, the current vector leads the voltage vector by Phase Angle, (φ) = 90°. In a purely resistive load, the current vector is in phase with the voltage vector and hence, the Phase Angle, (φ) = 0°.
SECTION 1 | Safety Instructions & General Information Maximum Continuous Running AC Power Rating: This rating may be specified as “Active Power” in Watts (W) or “Apparent Power” in Volt Amps (VA). It is normally specified in “Active Power (P)” in Watts for Resistive type of loads that have Power Factor =1. Reactive types of loads will draw higher value of “Apparent Power” that is the sum of “Active and Reactive Powers”.
SECTION 1 | Safety Instructions & General Information Load: Electrical appliance or device to which an electrical voltage is fed. Linear Load: A load that draws sinusoidal current when a sinusoidal voltage is fed to it. Examples are, incandescent lamp, heater, electric motor, etc. Non-Linear Load: A load that does not draw a sinusoidal current when a sinusoidal voltage is fed to it.
SECTION 1 | Safety Instructions & General Information The 120V output waveform of the EvolutionTM series inverters is a Pure Sine Wave like the waveform of Utility / Grid power. Please see Sine Waveform represented in the Fig. 1.1 that also shows equivalent Modified Waveform for comparison. In a Sine Wave, the voltage rises and falls smoothly with a smoothly changing phase angle and also changes its polarity instantly when it crosses 0 Volts.
SECTION 1 | Safety Instructions & General Information Devices that use radio frequency signals carried by the AC distribution wiring. Some new furnaces with microprocessor control / Oil burner primary controls. High intensity discharge (HID) lamps like Metal Halide lamps. These may get damaged. Please check with the manufacturer of these types of devices for suitability. Some fluorescent lamps / light fixtures that have Power Factor Correction Capacitors.
SECTION 1 | Safety Instructions & General Information TABLE 1.
SECTION 1 | Safety Instructions & General Information • • • • Shield the DC side wires with metal sheathing / copper foil / braiding. Use coaxial shielded cable for all antenna inputs (instead of 300 ohm twin leads). Use high quality shielded cables to attach audio and video devices to one another. Limit operation of other high power loads when operating audio / video equipment. 1.3.
SECTION 1 | Safety Instructions & General Information NOTE: Voltage and Current scales are different Input voltage Peak Inrush Current Rated Steady State Input RMS Current Inrush current Fig 1.2 Inrush current in an SMPS Current − Volatge − Current + Voltage + Non-linear Input Current Peak Current NOTE: Voltage and Current scales are different RMS Current Input Sine Wave Voltage CREST FACTOR = PEAK CURRENT = 3 RMS CURRENT TIME Fig 1.3 High Crest Factor of current drawn by SMPS 1.
SECTION 1 | Safety Instructions & General Information 1.4.1 Deep Cycle Lead Acid Batteries Deep cycle batteries are designed with thick-plate electrodes to serve as primary power sources, to have a constant discharge rate, to have the capability to be deeply discharged to up to 80 % capacity and to repeatedly accept recharging. They are marketed for use in recreation vehicles (RV), boats and electric golf carts – so they may be referred to as RV batteries, marine batteries or golf cart batteries.
SECTION 1 | Safety Instructions & General Information 1.4.5 Specifying Charging / Discharging Currents: C-Rate Electrical energy is stored in a cell / battery in the form of DC power. The value of the stored energy is related to the amount of the active materials pasted on the battery plates, the surface area of the plates and the amount of electrolyte covering the plates.
SECTION 1 | Safety Instructions & General Information Typical Flooded Lead-Acid Battery Chart - 80˚F / 26.7˚C 24V 12V 33.0 16.5 C/5 C/10 32.0 16.0 CHARGE C/20 31.0 15.5 C/40 Battery Voltage in VDC 30.0 15.0 29.0 14.5 28.0 14.0 27.0 13.5 26.0 13.0 C/100 C/20 C/10 25.0 12.5 C/5 24.0 12.0 DISCHARGE C/3 23.0 11.5 22.0 11.0 21.0 10.5 20.0 10.0 19.0 9.5 18.0 9.0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 Battery State of Charge in Percent (%) Fig 1.
SECTION 1 | Safety Instructions & General Information TABLE 1.9 BATTERY CAPACITY VERSUS RATE OF DISCHARGE – C-RATE C-Rate Discharge Current Usable Capacity (%) C/20 100% C/10 87% C/8 83% C/6 75% C/5 70% C/3 60% C/2 50% 1C 40% Table 1.9 shows that a 100 Ah capacity battery will deliver 100% (i.e. full 100 Ah) capacity if it is slowly discharged over 20 Hours at the rate of 5 Amperes (50W output for a 12V inverter and 100W output for a 24V inverter).
SECTION 1 | Safety Instructions & General Information Check the individual cell voltages / specific gravity. If the inter-cell voltage difference is more than a 0.2V, or the specific gravity difference is 0.015 or more, the cells will require equalization. Please note that only non-sealed / vented / flooded / wet cell batteries are equalized. Do not equalize sealed / VRLA type of AGM or Gel Cell Batteries. 1.4.
SECTION 1 | Safety Instructions & General Information TABLE 1.11 TERMINAL VOLTAGE AND SOC OF LOADED BATTERY Discharge Current: C-Rate C/3 A Terminal Voltage at 80% State of Discharge (20% SOC) Terminal Voltage When Completely Discharged (0% SOC) 12V 24V 12V 24V 10.45V 20.9V 09.50V 19.0V C/5 A 10.90V 21.8V 10.30V 20.6V C/10 A 11.95V 23.9V 11.00V 22.0V C/20 A 11.85V 23.7V 11.50V 23.0V C/100 A 12.15V 24.3V 11.75V 23.5V In the example given above, the 10.5V / 21.
SECTION 1 | Safety Instructions & General Information 1.4.12 Depth of Discharge of Battery and Battery Life The more deeply a battery is discharged on each cycle, the shorter the battery life. Using more batteries than the minimum required will result in longer life for the battery bank. A typical cycle life chart is given in the Table 1.12 below: TABLE 1.
SECTION 1 | Safety Instructions & General Information Now, the capacity of the batteries is determined based on the run time and the usable capacity. From Table 1.9 “Battery Capacity versus Rate of Discharge”, the usable capacity at 3 Hour discharge rate is 60%. Hence, the actual capacity of the 12V batteries to deliver 300 Ah will be equal to: 300 Ah ÷ 0.6 = 500 Ah, and the actual capacity of the 24V battery to deliver 150 Ah will be equal to 150 Ah ÷ 0.6 = 250 Ah.
SECTION 2 | Components & Layout 2. LAYOUT 2.1 LAYOUT OF EVO-1212F AND EVO1224F – FRONT VIEW 18 13 12345678 12 11 10a 10c 10b 3 16 10 14 2 RJ-45 Jack – Layout of Pins 1 7 10d 19 4 1a Red 8 15 9 2a Black 6 17 5 Fig 2.1 Layout of Front side EVO-1212F / EVO-1224F LEGEND for Fig 2.1 1. Battery Positive (+) Input Connector (marked "BATTERY POSITIVE"): Stud and Nut, M8 (Pitch 1.25 mm) • 1a Red Protective Cover for Battery Positive (+) Input Connector – mounted using 2 pcs of M3 (Pitch 0.
SECTION 2 | Components & Layout 2.2 LAYOUT OF EVO-1212F / 1212F-HW AND EVO-1224F / 1224F-HW – BACK VIEW 1 1 Fig 2.2 Layout of Back Side - EVO-1212F / 1212F-HW and EVO-1224F / 1224F-HW LEGEND for Fig 2.2 1. A ir outlet vents for 2 variable speed, temperature controlled cooling fans (fans are not shown). 2.3 LAYOUT OF EVO-1212F-HW AND EVO-1224F-HW – FRONT VIEW 19a 13 10 3 16 26 25 24 23 22 21 28 27 4 2 1 7 1a Red 8 2a Black 6 5 19b 18 12 11 17 Fig 2.
SECTION 2 | Components & Layout LEGEND for Fig 2.3 1. Battery Positive (+) Input Connector (marked "BATTERY POSITIVE"): Stud and Nut, M8 (Pitch 1.25mm) • 1a Red Protective Cover for Battery Positive (+) Input Connector – mounted using 2 pcs of M3 (Pitch 0.5mm) x 10mm long screws 2. Battery Negative (-) Input Connector (marked "BATTERY NEGATIVE"): Stud and Nut, M8 (Pitch 1.25) • 2a Black Protective Cover for Battery Negative (-) Input Connector - mounted using 2 pcs of M3 (Pitch 0.
SECTION 2 | Components & Layout 2.4 REMOTE CONTROL EVO-RC-PLUS 9 1 3 2 5 6 7 8 Fault 4 10 11 Fig 2.4(a) Optional Remote Control EVO-RC-PLUS LEGEND for Fig 2.3 LCD Screen: - 4 rows of 20 characters each - Blue screen with white characters 2. ON/OFF Key 3. Blue LED “Status” 4. Red LED “Fault” 5. Navigation Key “Back” 6. Navigation Key “Up” 7. Navigation Key “Down” 8. Navigation Key “Enter” 9. SD Card Slot – FAT16/32 format, up to 16 GB 10. RJ-45 Jack 11. RJ-12 Jack 12.
SECTION 2 | Components & Layout 2.5 BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR EVO-BCTS [FIG 2.5 (a)] Temperature Sensor [Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC) resistor]: Mounting hole: 10mm/0.39” suitable for 3/8” or 5/16” battery studs 1. RJ-45 Plug: Pin 4 Ò + NTC ; Pin 5 Ò – NTC 2. 5 meter/16.5 ft cable ount the sensor on the Positive or Negative terminal stud on the battery as shown in Note: M Fig 2.5(b) 2 1 3 Fig 2.5(a) Temperature Sensor Model EVO-BCTS Fig 2.5(b) Temperature Sensor Installation 2.
SECTION 3 | Installation 3.1 SAFETY OF INSTALLATION WARNING! Please ensure safety instructions given under Section 1 are strictly followed. MISE EN GARDE! Se il vous plaît assurer consignes de sécurité fournies à la section 1 sont strictement suivies. 3.2 OVERALL DIMENSIONS The overall dimensions and the location of the mounting holes are shown in Fig. 3.1. 415 380 35 Height: 148 mm NOTE: All dimensions are in mm 1200 303.5 324 Mounting Holes: 7.4 mm / 0.
SECTION 3 | Installation 3.3 MOUNTING OF THE UNIT In order to meet the regulatory safety requirements, the mounting has to satisfy the following requirements: • Mount on a non-combustible material • The mounting surface should be able to support a weight of at least 60 Kg / 132 lbs. Use 4 pcs of 1/4" or M6 mounting bolts and lock washers Cooling: The unit has openings on the front and back for cooling and ventilation. Ensure that these openings are not blocked or restricted.
SECTION 3 | Installation • Mounting Arrangement No. 2: Mount horizontally on a vertical surface (like a wall). Please see Fig. 3.3. Fig 3.3 Mounting Arrangement 2: On Vertical Surface • Mounting Arrangement No. 3: Mount vertically on a vertical surface, see Fig. 3.4. Protect against possibility of small objects or water entering the ventilation openings on the top. (If necessary, install a suitable sloping guard at least 200mm from the top surface).
SECTION 3 | Installation 3.4 INSTALLING BATTERIES - SERIES AND PARALLEL CONNECTION Batteries are normally available in voltages of 2V, 6V and 12V and with different Ah capacities. A number of individual batteries can be connected in series and in parallel to form a bank of batteries with the desired increased voltage and capacity. 3.4.1 Series Connection Cable “A” 24V Inverter or 24V Charger Battery 4 Battery 3 Battery 2 Battery 1 6V 6V 6V 6V Cable “B” Fig 3.
SECTION 3 | Installation 3.4.3 Series – Parallel Connection 12V String 1 12V String 2 Battery 1 Battery 2 6V 6V Battery 3 Battery 4 Cable “A” 12V Inverter or 12V Charger 6V 6V Cable “B” Fig. 3.7 Series-Parallel Connection Figure 3.7 shows a series – parallel connection consisting of four 6V, 200 Ah batteries to form a 12V, 400 Ah battery bank. Two 6V, 200 Ah batteries, Batteries 1 and 2 are connected in series to form a 12V, 200 Ah battery (String 1).
SECTION 3 | Installation of the first battery (Battery 1 as in Fig. 3.6) or to the Negative Post of the first battery string (Battery 1 of Battery String 1 as in Fig 3.7), the following abnormal conditions will result: - The resistances of the connecting cables will not be balanced. - The individual batteries will see different series resistances.
SECTION 3 | Installation 3.5 DC SIDE CONNECTIONS 3 4 2 1 1a Red 2a Black 6 5 Fig 3.8 DC Side Connections LEGEND for Fig 3.8 1. Battery Positive (+) Input Connector (marked "BATTERY POSITIVE"): Stud and Nut, M8 (Pitch 1.25 mm) (RED Protection Cover 1(a) is removed) 1a. RED Protection Cover For Battery Positive (+) Input Connector 2. Battery Negative (-) Input Connector (marked "BATTERY NEGATIVE"): Stud and Nut, M8 (Pitch 1.25 mm) (Black Protection Cover 2(a) is removed) 2a.
SECTION 3 | Installation 3.5.1 Preventing DC Input Over Voltage It is to be ensured that the DC input voltage of this unit does not exceed 17 VDC for the 12V battery version EVO-1212F / EVO-1212F-HW, and 34 VDC for the 24V battery versions EVO-1224F and EVO-1224F-HW to prevent permanent damage to the unit. 3.5.
SECTION 3 | Installation temperature rating of its insulation. The insulating material of the cables will also be affected by the elevated operating temperature of the terminals to which these are connected. Ampacity of cables is based on UL-1741 and the National Electrical Code (NEC)2014. Please see details given under “Notes for Table 3.1”.
SECTION 3 | Installation Les conducteurs sont protègés par des matériaux isolants classés pour une température spécifique, par exemple,une température de 90˚C/194˚F. Le flux de courant produit de la chaleur et affecte l’isolation. Alors, il y a une valeur de courant maximale (aussi appellé « L’ampacité ») qui est permise pour chaque taille de conducteur et pour la classification température de l’isolation.
SECTION 3 | Installation WARNING! I t is mandatory to use appropriately sized external fuse in the battery and External Charger Circuits. If external fuse is not used and reverse polarity connection is made by oversight, the input section of the unit will be damaged/burnt. Warranty will be voided in such a situation. MISE EN GARDE! Il est obligatoire d’utiliser un fusible externe de taille appropriée à la batterie et les circuits chargeur externe .
SECTION 3 | Installation NOTES FOR TABLE 3.1 - SIZING OF BATTERY SIDE CABLES AND EXTERNAL BATTERY SIDE FUSES 1) Column 2 indicates the Rated Continuous DC Input Current drawn from the battery in Inverter Mode 2) Column 3 indicates NEC Ampacity based on which cable conductor sizes (Columns 4 to 7) are determined. NEC Ampacity is not less than 125% of the Rated Continuous DC Input Current (Column 2) - Refer to NEC-2014 (National Electrical Code) - Section 215.2(A)(1)(a) for Feeder Circuits.
SECTION 3 | Installation 3.5.9 Taping Battery Wires Together To Reduce Inductance Do not keep the battery wires far apart. Keep them taped together to reduce their inductance. Reduced inductance of the battery wires helps to reduce induced voltages. This reduces ripple in the battery wires and improves performance and efficiency. For details, refer to Limiting Electro-Magnetic Interference" at Section 1.3.4. 3.6 AC INPUT AND OUTPUT - LAYOUT AND CONNECTION ARRANGEMENT 3.6.
SECTION 3 | Installation As soon as the Inverter is switched OFF and 120 VAC is removed from the internal Line Side of the GFCI, Red LED marked “Life End Alarm” (10c in Figs 2.1 and 3.9.1) will flash once and then will remain OFF. The Green LED (10d in Figs 2.1 and 3.9.1) will switch OFF indicating that AC power is NOT available at the Load Side outlets. The Self Monitoring Function inside the GFCI will monitor proper operation of ground fault protection circuitry every 1 to 10 minutes.
SECTION 3 | Installation 3.6.2 AC Input and Output Connections and Layout Arrangement for EVO-1212F-HW and EVO-1224F-HW AC input and output connections for EVO-1212F-HW and EVO-1224F-HW are shown in Figs 3.9.2(a) and 3.9.2(b) below. (Extracted from the layout at Fig 2.3). 19b 2 holes (27.8 mm / 1 3/32" diameter) for 3/4" Trade Size Fitting for cable or conduit entry. 20 26 25 24 50 mm 23 22 30 mm 21 28 19a 27 Fig 3.9.
SECTION 3 | Installation Earth Ground through the Neutral to Earth Ground bond in the AC Breaker Panel/ Load Center supplying Grid power / AC output connections of the generator. • Disabling Neutral to Ground Bond: In some applications, the Output Neutral may be required to remain isolated from chassis/Ground at all times. For this, automatic Output Neutral to chassis Ground bond can be disabled by disconnecting the Insulated Male/Female Quick Disconnect [27, Fig 3.9.
SECTION 3 | Installation additional AC source should first be fed to a suitable Manual/Automatic Transfer Switch and the output of the transfer switch should be connected to the electrical breaker panel / load center. To prevent possibility of paralleling and severe damage to the inverter, never use a simple jumper cable with a male plug on both ends to connect the AC output of the inverter to a handy wall receptacle in the home / RV.
SECTION 3 | Installation 3.7.2 AC Input / Output Supply Connectios – EVO-1212F-HW / EVO-1224F-HW WARNING! Please ensure that when using the hard-wired version EVO-1212F/1224FHW, the AC input is connected to the AC input terminals and not to the AC output terminals and that this connection is made only when the unit is in OFF condition.
SECTION 3 | Installation the set screw. Insert the bare end of the wire into the barrel portion of the Wire End Terminal & crimp barrel portion using suitable crimping tool (Fig 3.11). Use #12 AWG terminals for AWG #12 wiring for AC input and AWG #14 terminals for AWG #14 wiring for AC output. Insert the terminated end of the wire fully into the terminal slot till it stops. Tighten the screw firmly. Tightening torque for the screws – 7 to 12 Kgf*cm / 0.5 to 0.9 lbf*ft.
SECTION 3 | Installation TABLE 3.2 SIZING OF AC INPUT WIRING AND BREAKERS Model No.
SECTION 3 | Installation 3.9 SIZING OF AC OUTPUT WIRING AND BREAKERS 3.9.1 EVO-1212F and EVO-1224F 120 VAC output is supplied through NEMA5-15 Duplex GFCI Outlets (15, Fig 2.1). The outlets are protected against over current through 15A Circuit Breaker (14, Fig 2.1). Use power cord with NEMA5-15 plug and conductor size AWG #14. 3.9.2 EVO-1212F-HW and EVO-1224F-HW WARNING! For EVO-1212F-HW and EVO-1224F-HW, AC Breakers for the AC output circuits have NOT been provided internally.
SECTION 3 | Installation NOTES FOR TABLE 3.3 - AC OUTPUT WIRING AND BREAKERS 1) Column 2 indicates the Rated AC Output Current in Inverter Mode 2) C olumn 3 indicates NEC Ampacity based on which the output-wiring conductor is sized. This NEC Ampacity is not less than 125% of the Rated Output Current in Inverter Mode (Column 2). - Refer to NEC-2014 (National Electrical Code) - Section 215.2(A)(1)(a) regarding Feeder Circuit Conductors.
SECTION 3 | Installation chassis in an RV / motorhome / caravan. When this energized exposed surface is touched, the voltage will drive current through the body to Earth Ground producing electric shock. When properly grounded to Earth Ground (or Frame / Chassis Ground in motorhome or caravan), the Leakage Current Protection Device (like RCD, GFCI etc.
SECTION 3 | Installation ! ATTENTION! Selon le « American Boat and Yacht Council » (ABYC) la norme E-11 pour le système électrique CA et CC des bateaux, la taille du fil de mise à la terre du côté CC ne doit pas être inférieure à un format sous celle requise pour les conducteurs tenant le courant pour alimenter l'appareil.
SECTION 3 | Installation 3.14 AC SIDE GROUNDING 3.14.1 AC Side Grounding Requirements for Generators Small portable generators supplied with receptacles will often have the Neutral conductor bonded to the generator frame. The frame of portable generator is normally isolated from the Earth Ground. Larger generators typically do not have the Neutral grounded to the frame. It is to be ensured that in these generators, the Neutral should be connected to the metal frame of the generator.
SECTION 3 | Installation 3.14.2.2 EVO-1212F-HW and EVO-1224F-HW: AC Side Grounding of Typical Shore Based Installation Refer to the Installation Diagram for Typical Shore Based Installation for EVO-1212F-HW and EVO-1224F-HW at Fig 3.
SECTION 3 | Installation • The Grounding Bus Bar (G-B) in the Electrical Panel of the RV / vehicle is bonded to the RV / Vehicle Chassis Ground. When the RV / vehicle is connected to the Grid through the Grid Power Inlet and Cord, the RV / Vehicle Chassis Ground gets bonded to the Earth Ground of the premises through the Grounding Electrode (GE) / “Ground Rod” of the premises of the Grid Power System supplying the RV / Vehicle .
SECTION 3 | Installation • The metal chassis of the AC load(s) is connected to the Grounding Bus Bar (G-B) of the Electrical Sub Panel for EVOTM Output • Grounding Bus Bar (G-B) of the Electrical Sub Panel for EVOTM Output is connected to metal chassis of EVOTM through the “OUTPUT GND” Terminal (25) of the AC Input / Output Terminal Block (20) in EVOTM.
SECTION 3 | Installation 3.15 BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR FOR LEAD ACID BATTERIES Lead Acid Battery charging voltages are required to be compensated based on the temperature of the battery cells. Hence, Battery Temperature Sensor Model EVO-BCTS has been provided. Please see constructional and fitment details at [Fig 2.5(a)] and [Fig 2.5(a)] respectively.
SECTION 3 | Installation • EVO in Charging Mode: The charging will stop (charging current will be reduced to 0A). The 2nd Line of the Charging Mode Screens shown in the Menu Map for Charging Mode Screens (Fig 3.7 in EVO-RC Plus Manual) will show “Charger Off by BMS” as shown in example below for Screen No. 1 Screen 1 E C B E V h a x O a t t r t e 1 g e r 2 e r n 1 2 F Ch a r g i n g r O f f b y BMS y 1 2 . 0 0 V 0 . 0A a l 0 . 0A • EVO in Inverting Mode: Inverting will stop.
SECTION 3 | Installation 3.17 SHORE BASED INSTALLATION 3.17.1 Typical Shore Based Installation Fig. 3.12 illustrates a typical shore based installation for EVO-1212F / EVO-1224F. Fig 3.13 illustrates typical shore based installation for EVO-1212F-HW / EVO-1224-HW.
L A G-B B J2 J1 J7 14 J9 J4 RY2 J6 27 5 2 1 3 4 D.C. Section - AWG #6 RJ-45 + See LEGEND on the next page Metal Chassis A.C. Section 6 - G-B Neg. (-) Bus Fig 3.12 Installation Diagram for Typical Shore Based Installation for EVO-1212F and EVO-1224F AWG #6 Pos. (+) Bus DC ELECTRICAL PANEL Grounding Electrode (GE) i.e. the Ground Rod embedded in earth.
SECTION 3 | Installation LEGEND for Fig 3.12 NOTE: For sizing of wiring and fuses, refer to the following: (a) DC side wiring: Table 3.1 (b) AC side wiring: Table 3.2 L. Line Terminal L-B. Line Bus Bar Neutral Terminal N. N-G. Neutral to Ground Bond N-B. Neutral Bus Bar G-B. Grounding Bus Bar SBJ. System Bounding Jumper Male Tab Terminals on internal Circuit Board J1, 2, 4, 7, 9 RY2. Relay for Neutral to Ground Bond Switching (Section 4.4.2) BCTS. Battery Charger Temperature Sensor EVO-BCTS [Fig 2.5(a)] 1.
To loads backed up by EVO 26 25 24 23 22 21 A G-B B SBJ GRID ELECTRICAL PANEL (SPLIT PHASE: 120/240 VAC) N-B LINE 20 GE N-B J9 J4 RY2 5 - AWG #6 RJ-45 + AWG #6 Pos. (+) Bus DC ELECTRICAL PANEL See LEGEND on the next page Metal Chassis 27 2 1 3 4 D.C. Section - Grounding Electrode (GE) i.e. the Ground Rod embedded in earth. J2 J1 J7 J6 A.C. Section 6 EVO INVERTER CHARGER: EVO-1212F-HW / EVO-1224F-HW G-B Neg. (-) Bus Fig 3.
SECTION 3 | Installation LEGEND for Fig 3.13 NOTE: For sizing of wiring and fuses, refer to the following: (a) DC side wiring: Table 3.1 (b) AC side wiring: Table 3.2 for AC input and Table 3.3 for AC output. L. Line Terminal L-B. Line Bus Bar Neutral Terminal N. N-G. Neutral to Ground Bond N-B. Neutral Bus Bar G-B. Grounding Bus Bar SBJ. System Bounding Jumper Male Tab Terminals on internal Circuit Board J1, 2, 4, 7, 9 RY2. Relay for Neutral to Ground Bond Switching (Section 4.4.2) BCTS.
SECTION 3 | Installation 3.18 MOBILE INSTALLATION - GENERAL INFORMATION 3.18.1 GFCI Protection for Vehicle Application When EVO-1212F-HW / EVO-1224F-HW is installed in vehicles, it is to be ensured that Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter(s) [GFCI] are installed in the vehicle wiring system to protect all branch circuits. EVO-1212F and EVO-1224F come with Duplex GFCI, NEMA5-15 outlet.
SECTION 3 | Installation • For EVO-1224F / EVO-1224-HW: The maximum continuous DC current required is 76A. The capacity of the Battery Isolator should be more than 76A or more than the capacity of the alternator, whichever is higher. 3.18.3 R equirement to Keep the Neutral Conductor of Shore Power Isolated From the Chassis Ground of the RV As explained in on-line White Paper titled “Grounded Electrical Power Distribution System” at www.samlexamerica.
L-B L 120V, SINGLE PHASE ELECTRICAL PANEL OF RV 15 G G-B L G L N G N 10 9 G N N-B J9 J4 RY2 27 Metal Chassis 30A Service Inlet for 30A RV Power Supply Cord NEMA TT-30P J2 J1 J7 J6 A.C. Section RJ-45 - - + + + Alternator + Battery Isolator Fig 3.14 Installation Diagram for Typical RV / Mobile Installation for EVO-1212F and EVO-1224F - BCTS Battery Bank + See LEGEND on the next page 5 2 1 3 4 D.C.
SECTION 3 | Installation LEGEND for Fig 3.14 NOTE: For sizing of wiring and fuses, refer to the following: (a) DC side wiring: Table 3.1 (b) AC side wiring: Table 3.2 L. Line Terminal L-B. Line Bus Bar Neutral Terminal N. N-G. Neutral to Ground Bond N-B. Neutral Bus Bar G-B. Grounding Bus Bar SBJ. System Bounding Jumper Male Tab Terminals on internal Circuit Board J1, 2, 4, 7, 9 RY2. Relay for Neutral to Ground Bond Switching (Section 4.4.2) BCTS. Battery Charger Temperature Sensor EVO-BCTS [Fig 2.5(a)] 1.
To loads backed up by EVO G-B ELECTRICAL SUB-PANEL FOR EVO (SINGLE PHASE: 120 VAC) N-B LINE 120V, SINGLE PHASE ELECTRICAL PANEL OF RV L-B G-B L 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 L N G N N-B J9 J4 RY2 30A Service Inlet for 30A RV Power Supply Cord NEMA TT-30P J2 J1 J7 J6 27 5 2 1 3 4 D.C. Section RJ-45 - - + - Battery Bank + BCTS + + Alternator + Battery Isolator Fig 3.
SECTION 3 | Installation LEGEND for Fig 3.15 NOTE: For sizing of wiring and fuses, refer to the following: (a) DC side wiring: Table 3.1 (b) AC side wiring: Table 3.2 for AC input and Table 4.3 for AC output. L. Line Terminal L-B. Line Bus Bar Neutral Terminal N. N-G. Neutral to Ground Bond N-B. Neutral Bus Bar G-B. Grounding Bus Bar SBJ. System Bounding Jumper J1, 2, 4, 7, 9 Male Tab Terminals on internal Circuit Board RY2. Relay for Neutral to Ground Bond Switching (Section 4.4.2) BCTS.
SECTION 4 | General Description & Principles of Operations 4.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION EVOTM is a Pure Sine Wave, Bi-directional, Single-Phase Inverter / Charger with a Transfer Relay that operates either as an inverter OR as a smart battery charger.
SECTION 4 | General Description & Principles of Operations - When the unit powers up, it starts in Inverting Mode first. The output voltage ramps up gradually from around 48 VAC to 120 VAC in around 200 ms. This reduces otherwise very high starting inrush current drawn by AC loads like Switched Mode Power Supplies (SMPS) and motor driven loads like fans, pumps, compressors etc.
SECTION 4 | General Description & Principles of Operations carrying conductor of the Inverter Section (connected to the output terminal) will become the Grounded Conductor (GC) or the Neutral of the Inverter Section. • When in Charging Mode, the Neutral conductor of the Grid power/Generator will be connected to the Output Neutral terminal of EVOTM. At the same time, the “Output Neutral to Chassis Ground Bond Switching Relay” (RY2 in Figs 4.
SECTION 4 | General Description & Principles of Operations o When Grid / Generator input power fails, Relay RY2 (Fig 4.1) will be de-energized and contact 4 switches back to contact 3. Neutral output from the Inverter Section is fed the Neutral of the Bi-directional Transformer and onwards to the output Neutral (OUTPUT N) for powering the AC loads.
SECTION 4 | General Description & Principles of Operations synchronized with the AC input source. This synchronization process takes few seconds. Once synchronization is completed, the load is transferred instantly (within 1 ms) to the AC input source at Zero Crossing of the voltage waveform for seamless transfer and for better protection of Transfer Relay contacts. The unit now operates in “Charging Mode”.
SECTION 4 | General Description & Principles of Operations Normal Mode is around 20W. The EVOTM has a provision to minimize this “No Load Power Draw”, if required (Applicable only when the unit is in “Inverter Mode”). This is achieved by enabling the “Power Saving Mode”. The unit is shipped in default “Disabled” condition i.e. Power Saving Mode will be NOT active. Optional Remote Control EVO-RC-PLUS is required to enable this mode (Refer to Section 4.8.2.1 of the Owner's Manual for EVO-RC-PLUS).
SECTION 4 | General Description & Principles of Operations The EVOTM is able to operate in 3 modes – Normal (Off-line), On-line and Charger Only Modes. Normal (Off-line) Mode is the Default Mode. Mode can be changed to Online Mode or Charger Only Mode through optional Remote Control Model EVO-RC-PLUS (Please see Section 4.4.2.13 in the Owner’s Manual for EVO-RC-PLUS). Normal (Offline) Mode: This is the Default Mode.
SECTION 4 | General Description & Principles of Operations Online Mode is suitable for installations where both Grid and Photovoltaic (PV) Solar Battery Charging System are available. It is also desirable in areas where Grid / Utility Energy Rates are very high and use of supplementary battery based photovoltaic power system is more cost effective.
SECTION 4 | General Description & Principles of Operations 4.9 COOLING AND OVER TEMPERATURE PROTECTION 4.9.1 Cooling Fans The unit is cooled by convection and by forced air cooling using 2 variable speed cooling fans. Temperature is sensed at the Power Transformer and H-Bridge Power Mosfets / Heat Sink. The fans will be switched ON at specified temperatures measured at the above sense points. The speed of the fans is increased as the temperature rises. 4.9.
SECTION 5 | Battery Charging in Evolution Series TM 5.1 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION OF BATTERY CHARGING SECTION EVOTM Series is a Bi-directional Inverter / Charger with a Transfer Relay that operates either as an inverter OR as a battery charger. It uses a common Converter Section that can work in two directions – in one direction it converts external AC power to DC power to charge the batteries (Charging Mode) and in the other direction, it converts the DC power from the battery to AC power (Inverting Mode).
SECTION 5 | Battery Charging in Evolution Series TM “GRID MAX CURRENT” (Default = 20A) should be set equal to the Ampere rating of the external Grid / Generator supply breakers.
SECTION 5 | Battery Charging in Evolution Series TM 5.3 ADAPTIVE CHARGING CONTROL FOR LEAD ACID BATTERIES WITH NO EXTERNAL DC LOAD ON THE BATTERIES 6 programmable "CHARGING PROFILES" are available (See Section 5.6 and Table 5.2). For charging Lead Acid Batteries that do not have external DC loads connected to them, option is available for an automatic Adaptive Charging Algorithm to ensure that the battery is completely charged in a safe manner for longer battery life.
SECTION 5 | Battery Charging in Evolution Series TM For example, if the “BULK CURRENT” in the EVOTM is programmed at say 40A and the external Solar Charge Controller is generating 15A, the internal Battery Charging Section will reduce its current from 40A to 25A so that the net charging current is equal to the programmed value of 40A.
SECTION 5 | Battery Charging in Evolution Series TM Details of the 6 programmable charging profiles are given in TABLE 5.2 below. ! CAUTION! The Battery Management System (BMS) that comes with the type of Lithium Battery being used may need to have control over charging and discharging of the battery. For this, Pins 4 and 5 of the temperature Sensor Jack (6, Fig 4.1) may be used to feed potential free contact closing signal from the BMS to “Stop Charging” or “Stop Inverting” Refer to Section 5.
SECTION 5 | Battery Charging in Evolution Series TM TABLE 5.2 B ATTERY CHARGER SECTION – CHARGING PROFILE OPTIONS AND CHARGING STAGES (CONTINUED) Options under Parameter "CHARGING PROFILE" 1 = 3 Stage Type 1 Charging Stages 1. Bulk Stage: Charge at constant current equal to programmable parameter “BULK CURRENT” • Transition to Absorption Stage when voltage rises to programmable parameter “ABSORP VOLTAGE”.
SECTION 5 | Battery Charging in Evolution Series TM TABLE 5.2 B ATTERY CHARGER SECTION – CHARGING PROFILE OPTIONS AND CHARGING STAGES (CONTINUED) Options under Parameter "CHARGING PROFILE" 3 = 2 Stage Type 1 Charging Stages 1. Bulk Stage: Charge at constant current equal to programmable parameter “BULK CURRENT” • Transition to Absorption Stage when voltage rises to programmable parameter “ABSORP VOLTAGE”. Battery Type and battery loading condition Lithium (See Section 5.6) 2.
SECTION 5 | Battery Charging in Evolution Series TM TABLE 5.2 B ATTERY CHARGER SECTION – CHARGING PROFILE OPTIONS AND CHARGING STAGES (CONTINUED) Options under Parameter "CHARGING PROFILE" Equalize -4 Stages 0 = No (Default) 1=Yes Charging Stages 1. Bulk Stage: Charge at constant current equal to programmable parameter “BULK CURRENT” • Transition to Absorption Stage when voltage rises to programmable parameter “ABSORP VOLTAGE”. 2.
SECTION 5 | Battery Charging in Evolution Series TM 5.7.1.1 Bulk Charge Stage In the first stage, known as the "BULK" Charge Stage, the charger delivers the maximum "BULK CURRENT" (“Io”) that has been programmed using optional Remote Control EVO-RC-PLUS (Refer to Section 4.4.2.1 of EVO-RC-PLUS manual). Range and Default value are shown at Table 6.2. This current is delivered to the batteries until the battery voltage approaches its Gassing Voltage i.e. Absorption Voltage which is typically around 14.
SECTION 5 | Battery Charging in Evolution Series TM When the unit enters Charging Mode, it starts working as a battery charger and the charger will run at full programmed "BULK CURRENT" until the charger reaches the programmed threshold of "ABSORP VOLTAGE". For Adaptive Charging Profile Options (i) 0=3 Stage Adaptive and (ii) Equalize - 4 Stages (1=Yes) [See Table 5.
SECTION 5 | Battery Charging in Evolution Series TM 5.7.3 Float Stage Float Stage is a maintenance stage in which the output voltage is reduced to a lower level, typically about 13.5 volts, (27 volts for 24V models) to maintain the battery’s charge without losing electrolyte through gassing and also prevent corrosion of Positive plate by maintaining proper Positive Plate Polarization Voltage. Programmable range of values of "FLOAT VOLTAGE" are shown in Table 6.2. Default value is 13.
SECTION 5 | Battery Charging in Evolution Series TM Please read about the necessity and details of equalizing batteries under White Paper titled “Batteries, Chargers and Alternators,” available online at www.samlexamerica. com (Home > Support > White Papers). The 4 stages will be - Bulk, Absorption, Equalization, and Float. Equalization is desirable for the proper health of Wet Cell Batteries. "EQUALIZE VOLTAGE" is programmable through the optional Remote Control Model EVO-RC-PLUS (Refer to Section 4.2.2.
SECTION 5 | Battery Charging in Evolution Series TM ! CAUTION! For effective equalization to take place, it is desirable that the batteries undergo a longer Bulk Stage applicable to the deeply discharged condition of the battery. Please ensure that before the batteries are equalized, they should be deeply discharged to 20% of its capacity.
SECTION 5 | Battery Charging in Evolution Series TM At the end of Absorption Stage, it transitions to the programmed "EQUALIZE VOLTAGE" (see programmable range and defaults at Table 6.2). It remains in this stage for the computed time T2. This stage is displayed as"E-Equalization Stage" in the 2nd line of Charging Mode screens in Remote Control EVO-RC-PLUS (Please refer to Table 3.2 at Section 3.6.4.2 of Owner's Manual for EVO-RC-PLUS).
SECTION 5 | Battery Charging in Evolution Series TM If the unit was in Inverting Mode [Blue LED “ON” (12, Fig 2.1) steady] and the Mode is set to Equalization as above by pressing the ON/OFF Push Button for 1 second, the unit will undergo Equalization Mode whenever qualified AC input is available from Grid / Generator and the unit enters Charging Mode. To terminate Equalization Mode prematurely before its completion, press the ON/OFF Push Button for 1 second.
SECTION 5 | Battery Charging in Evolution Series TM 5.12.1 Charging Profiles for Lithium Batteries There are 3 Charging Profiles available for charging Lithium Batteries: (i) 3 Stage Type 1, (ii) 2 Stage Type 1 and (iii) 2 Stage Type 2. Please refer to Table 5.2 for details Charging voltages of Lithium Battery are not affected by temperature and hence, Battery Temperature Sensor [Fig 2.5(a)] is not required to be used. 5.12.
SECTION 5 | Battery Charging in Evolution Series TM When the contacts in the BMS close, Pins 4 and 5 of the RJ-45 Jack (6, Fig 2.1) will be shorted. The following actions will be activated: • EVO in Charging Mode: Charging will stop (charging current will be reduced to 0A). The 2nd line of the Charging Mode Screens shown in the Menu Map for Charging Mode Screens (Fig 3.7 in EVO-RC-PLUS Manual) will show "Charger Off by BMS" as shown in the example below for Screen No. 1 for EVO-1212F: Screen No.
SECTION 6 | Operation, Protections and Troubleshooting BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT, PLEASE ENSURE THAT THE UNIT HAS BEEN INSTALLED PROPERLY AS PER INSTRUCTIONS AT SECTION 3 OF THIS MANUAL. PLEASE ENSURE THAT ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AT SECTION 1 OF THIS MANUAL ARE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BEFORE OPERATING THE UNIT.
SECTION 6 | Operation, Protections and Troubleshooting 6.2 POWERING ON / OFF BY FEEDING EXTERNAL +12V SIGNAL TO TERMINALS MARKED “REMOTE ON/OFF” ON THE FRONT PANEL The unit can be switched ON /OFF remotely by feeding 2 specified formats of +12VDC (+9 to15VDC, < 10mA) signals to terminals marked “Remote On / Off” on the Front Panel (16, Fig 2.1). The specified +12V signal formats are “Button Type” and “Switch Type”.
SECTION 6 | Operation, Protections and Troubleshooting ! ATTENTION! Lorsque « Switch Type » de ON/OFF contrôle décrit ci-dessus est sélectionnée, le bouton ON/OFF sur le panneau avant de l’unité (12, Fig 2.1) ne devraient pas servir à allumer ou éteindre l’appareil.
SECTION 6 | Operation, Protections and Troubleshooting 6.4 OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL EVO-RC-PLUS FOR PROGRAMMING OF MODES OF OPERATION AND PARAMETERS Optional Remote Control Model EVO-RC-PLUS [Fig 2.4(a)] will be required for more advanced control and monitoring. Please see separate Owner’s Manual for EVO-RC-PLUS. The Remote Control comes with 10M / 33 ft., RJ-45 Data Cable. The Remote plugs into RJ-45 Jack on the front panel of the unit (7, Fig 2.1).
SECTION 6 | Operation, Protections and Troubleshooting TABLE 6.2 PROGRAMMABLE AND DEFAULT PARAMETERS: GROUP "CHARGE CURVE" (Continued) Programming Range (Programming requires optional Remote Control Model EVO-RC-PLUS) Parameter "RESET TO BULK" "GS DETECT TIME" Default EVO-1212F EVO-1212F-HW EVO-1224F EVO-1224F-HW EVO-1212F EVO-1212F-HW 10.0V to 13.0V 20.0V to 26.0V 12.0V 0 - 600 sec EVO-1224F EVO-1224F-HW 24.
SECTION 6 | Operation, Protections and Troubleshooting TABLE 6.5 PROGRAMMABLE AND DEFAULT PARAMETERS - GROUP "INPUT HIGH LIMIT" Setting range Group INPUT HIGH LIMIT Parameter name EVO-1212F EVO-1212F-HW Default value EVO-1224F EVO-1224F-HW EVO-1212F EVO-1212F-HW EVO-1224F EVO-1224F-HW RESET VOLTAGE 120.0 – 150.0V CUT OFF VOLT 1 120.0 – 150.0V 135.0V DETECT TIME 1 0 – 2000 cycle 60 cycle CUT OFF VOLT 2 120.0 – 150.0V 140.0V DETECT TIME 2 0 – 2000 cycle 15 cycle CUT OFF VOLT 3 120.
SECTION 6 | Operation, Protections and Troubleshooting 6.5 PROTECTIONS, FAULT MESSAGES AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The front panel of the unit has a Red LED marked “FAULT” (13, Fig 2.1). This LED will light up (steady) when the unit registers any of the FAULT MODE situations shown in Table 7.1 of EVO-RC-PLUS Manual. Table 7.1 of EVO-RC-PLUS Manual shows details of protections and associated Fault/Error Messages that will be displayed on the LCD screen of the optional Remote Control EVO-RC-PLUS.
SECTION 6 | Operation, Protections and Troubleshooting On the Remote Control EVO-RC-PLUS: - No LED display. Blue LED marked “Status” (3, Fig 2.4a) and Red LED marked “FAULT” (4, Fig 2.4a) will both be off - The LCD will display information on 9 scrollable screens as shown at Fig 3.1 "Menu Map for Standby Mode Screens" in EVO-RC-PLUS Manual. - No buzzer ! CAUTION! When EVOTM is operating normally, the front panel Blue LED marked “ON” (12, Fig 2.
SECTION 7 | Specifications Models EVO-1212F EVO-1212F-HW EVO-1224F EVO-1224F-HW INVERTER SECTION Output Waveform Input Battery Voltage Range Pure Sine Wave 9.1 - 17 VDC 18.1 - 34 VDC Nominal AC Output Voltage 120 VAC ± 5% Output Frequency 60 Hz ± 0.1 Hz Total Harmonic Distortion of Pure Sine Wave Form (THD) < 5% Continuous Output Power and Power Factor (PF) 1200 Watt at PF = 0.
SECTION 7 | Specifications EVO-1212F EVO-1212F-HW Models EVO-1224F EVO-1224F-HW TRANSFER CHARACTERISTICS Transfer Relay Type and Capacity SPDT, 30A Transfer Time – Inverter to Grid / Generator < 1 ms (Synchronized transfer at zero crossing) Transfer Time – Grid / Generator to Inverter Up to 18ms (Synchronized transfer at zero crossing) INTERNAL BATTERY CHARGER SECTION AC Input Voltage Range 120 VAC (60 to 140 VAC +/-5% selectable) ; 60 Hz 11.
SECTION 7 | Specifications Models EVO-1212F EVO-1212F-HW EVO-1224F EVO-1224F-HW INPUT AND OUTPUT CONNECTIONS Battery Connection Stud and Nut: M8 (Pitch1.25mm) External Charge Controller Connection Stud and Thumb Nut: M6 (Pitch 1mm) AC Input Connection (i) EVO-1212F and EVO-1224F: • IEC 60320 C-20 Male Power Inlet Plug.
SECTION 8 | Warranty 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY EVOTM Series Inverter/Chargers manufactured by Samlex America Inc. (the “Warrantor“) are warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service. The warranty period is 2 years for the United States and Canada, and is in effect from the date of purchase by the user (the “Purchaser“). Warranty outside of the United States and Canada is limited to 6 months.
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