victron energy USER MANUAL GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING MODE D'EMPLOI BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG Phoenix 12/180 Phoenix 24/180 Phoenix 48/180 Phoenix 12/350 Phoenix 24/350 Phoenix 48/350
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INTRODUCTION Victron Energy has established an international reputation as a leading designer and manufacturer of energy systems. Our R&D department is the driving force behind this reputation. It is continually seeking new ways of incorporating the latest technology in our products. Each step forward results in value-added technical and economical features. Our proven philosophy has resulted in a full range of state-of-the-art equipment for the supply of electrical power.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................................................ 4 1. INSTALLATION .............................................................. 6 1.1 Location of the inverter 1.2 Battery requirements 1.3 Connection to the battery 1.3.1 General precautions when working with batteries 1.4 Connecting the load 1.5 Turning the inverter on 6 7 8 8 8 10 2. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 11 2.1 The flash sequence table 2.
1. INSTALLATION 1.1 Location of the inverter 1 2. 3 4 5 Ceiling mounting (inverted). Base mounting. Vertical wall mounting, fan at bottom. Not recommended OK OK (beware of small objects falling through the ventilation openings on top). Not recommended Vertical wall mounting, fan on top. Horizontal wall mounting. OK For best operating results, the inverter should be placed on a flat surface.
1.2 Battery requirements For correct operation, the battery voltage should be between 0.88xVnom and 1.25xVnom where Vnom is 12V or 24V depending on the model, and must be able to supply sufficient current to your inverter.
1.3 Connection to the battery The inverters are equipped with two wires with a length of 1.5 meters. If it is unavoidable to extend these wires, use a wire gauge of at least 1.5 times larger than the ones supplied with the inverter. Maximum recommended battery wire length is approx. 3 meters. 1.3.1 General precautions when working with batteries 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Working in vicinity of a lead acid battery is dangerous. Batteries can generate explosive gases during operation.
Before you connect your appliance(s) to the inverter, always check it’s maximum power consumption. Do not connect appliances to the inverter needing more than the nominal power rating of the inverter continuously. Some appliances like motors or pumps, draw large inrush currents in a start-up situation. In such circumstances, it is possible that the start-up current exceeds the over current trip level of the inverter.
1.5 Turning the inverter on When all the above requirements are checked and satisfied and all connections are made, it’s time to turn on your Phoenix inverter by pushing the power switch to the ' On ' position. WARNING WARNING 10 IF THE INVERTER SWITCHES TO AN ‘ERROR MODE’ (SEE CHAPTER 2.1) DUE TO AN OVERLOAD OR SHORT CIRCUIT, THE INVERTER WILL AUTOMATICALLY RESTART AFTER ABOUT 18 SECONDS.
2. TROUBLESHOOTING 2.1 The flash sequence table Your Phoenix inverter is equipped with a self-diagnosis system, to inform you about the cause of inverter shut down In the table below you can find out what kind of flashing sequence belongs to which error. LED Solid green Red, blinking fast Red, blinking slow Red, intermittent blinking Solid red −−−−−−−− −− −− −− Status OK Over voltage Under voltage Over temperature Overload 2.
PROBLEM : ‘Battery voltage too low or too high’ error keeps on appearing Possible cause : Remedy : Poor battery condition. Poor connection or inadequate wiring between battery and inverter, resulting in too much voltage drop. Replace battery or charge it first. When extending the battery wires of the inverter make sure you use the correct wire gauge (≥ 1.5 times larger than the fixed battery wires). It’s not advisable to extend the battery wires to more than 3 meters.
PROBLEM : ‘Inverter temperature too high. Cooling down’ error keeps on appearing Possible cause : Remedy : Airflow around the inverter is obstructed. Make sure there is at least 10 centimetres of clearance around the inverter. Remove any items placed on or over the inverter. Keep the inverter away from direct sunlight or heat producing equipment. Too high ambient temperature. Move the inverter to a cooler place or provide additional cooling by an external fan.
3. TECHNICAL DATA Phoenix Inverter 12 Volt 24 Volt 48 Volt 12/180 24/180 48/180 12/350 24/350 48/350 Cont. AC power at 25 °C (VA) (3) 180 350 Cont.
