EN Manual Appendix Quattro (with firmware xxxx400 or higher) 48|3000|35-50|50 120V
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS EN In general WARNING: DANGER OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK The product is used in combination with a permanent energy source (battery). Even if the equipment is switched off, a dangerous electrical voltage can occur at the input and/or output terminals. Always switch the AC power off and disconnect the battery before performing maintenance. The product contains no internal user-serviceable parts.
2. DESCRIPTION 2.1 In general The basis of the Quattro is an extremely powerful sine inverter, battery charger and automatic switch in a compact casing. The Quattro features the following additional, often unique, characteristics: Two AC inputs; integrated switch-over system between shore voltage and generating set The Quattro features two AC inputs (AC-in-1 and AC-in-2) for connecting two independent voltage sources. For example, two generator sets, or a mains supply and a generator set.
EN Solar energy The Quattro is extremely suitable for solar energy applications. It can be used for building autonomous systems as well as mains-coupled systems. Programmable with DIP switches, VE.Net panel or personal computer The Quattro is supplied ready for use.
3. OPERATION 3.1 “On / stand by / charger only” switch When switched to "on", the product is fully functional. The inverter will come into operation and the LED "inverter on" will light up. An AC voltage connected to the "AC in" terminal will be switched through to the "AC out" terminal, if within specifications. The inverter will switch off, the "mains on" LED will light up and the charger commences charging. The "bulk", "absorption" or "float" LEDs will light up, depending on the charger mode.
3.4 LED indications and their meaning EN LED off LED flashes LED lights Charger mains on inverter on Bulk absorption Float charger only Float on Bulk absorption Float off charger only on off charger only float on off charger only float on charger only float low battery The inverter is switched off due to overload or short circuit. temperature inverter on The battery is almost empty.
charger mains on inverter on bulk absorption float overload off charger only charger mains on bulk on off temperature inverter on overload low battery charger only charger mains on low battery temperature on inverter on overload off absorption 6 – If the LEDs flash alternately, the battery almost empty and nominal power is exceeded. – If “overload” and “low battery” flash simultaneously, there is an excessively high ripple voltage at the battery connection.
Battery charger mains on inverter on bulk float overload off charger only charger mains on inverter on low battery temperature inverter on bulk inverter on overload off absorption float low battery charger only charger mains on float on off charger only float on bulk absorption float low battery The AC voltage on AC-in-1 or AC-in-2 is switched through, and the charger operates in absorption phase.
Special indications Set with limited input current charger mains on on bulk absorption float bulk absorption float 8 inverter on overload off charger only Set to supply additional current charger mains on inverter on off charger only low battery The AC voltage on AC1-in-1 or AC-in-2 is switched through. The AC-input current is equal to the load current. The charger is downcontrolled to 0A.
4. INSTALLATION EN This product may only be installed by a qualified electrical engineer. Appendix 4.1 Location The Quattro should be installed in a dry, well-ventilated location, as close as possible to the batteries. The device should be surrounded by a free space of at least 10 cm for cooling purposes. An excessively high environmental temperature has the following consequences: - shorter lifespan - lower charging current - lower peak power or inverter shut-down.
4.3 Connecting AC cables The Quattro is a safety class I product (supplied with an ground terminal for safety purposes). Its AC input and/or output terminals and/or grounding point on the outside of the product must be provided with an uninterruptable grounding point for safety purposes. See the following instructions in this regard. The Quattro is provided with a ground relay (see appendix) that automatically connects the N output to the casing if no external AC supply is available.
4.4 Connection options EN 4.4.1 Starter battery (connection terminal G, see appendix A) The Quattro has a connection for charging a starter battery. Output current is limited to 4A. 4.4.3 Temperature sensor (connection terminal H, see appendix A) For temperature-compensated charging, the temperature sensor (supplied with the Quattro) can be connected. The sensor is isolated and must be fitted to the negative terminal of the battery. 4.4.
5. CONFIGURATION - Settings may only be changed by a qualified electrical engineer. - Read the instructions thoroughly before implementing changes. - During setting of the charger, the DC fuse in the battery connections must be removed. 5.1 Standard settings: ready for use On delivery, the Quattro is set to standard factory values. In general, these settings are selected for single-unit operation. Settings, therefore, do not require changing in the event of stand-alone use.
EN Inverter voltage Output voltage of the Quattro in battery operation. Adjustability:110 – 130V To this end, the devices must be mutually connected with RJ45 UTP cables. Standard device settings, however, are such that each device operates in stand-alone operation. Reconfiguration of the devices is therefore required. AES (Automatic Economy Switch) If this setting is turned ‘on’, the power consumption in no-load operation and with low loads is decreased by approx.
AC input current limit AC-in-1 (generator) / AC-in-2 (shore/grid supply) These are the current limit settings at which PowerControl and PowerAssist come into operation. PowerAssit setting range: - From 7,5A* to 50A for input AC-in-1 - From 7,5A* to 50A for input AC-in-2 Factory setting: the maximum value (50A). In case of parallel units the range the minimum and maximum values have to be multiplied by the number of parallel units.
5.3 Configuration by computer EN All settings can be changed by means of a computer or with a VE.Net panel (except for the multi-functional relay and the VirtualSwitch when using VE.Net). The most common settings (including parallel and 3-phase operation) can be changed by means of DIP switches (see Section 5.5). Appendix For changing settings with the computer, the following is required: - VEConfigure3 software: can be downloaded free of charge at www.victronenergy.com. - A MK3-USB (VE.
5.5 Configuration with DIP switches Introduction A number of settings can be changed using DIP switches (see appendix A, position M). Note: When changing settings with dipswitches in a parallel or split-phase/3-phase system one should be aware that not all settings are relevant on all Quattros. This because some settings will be dictated by the Master or Leader. Some settings are only relevant in the Master/Leader (ie they are not relevant in a slave or in a follower).
EN Procedure AC-in-1 can be set using DIP switches ds8, ds7 and ds6 (default setting: 50A). Procedure: set the DIP switches to the required value: ds8 ds7 ds6 off off off = 6A (0,72kVA at 120V) off off on = 10A (1.2kVA at 120V) off on off = 12A (1.4kVA at 120V) off on on = 16A (2kVA at 120V) on off off = 20A (2.4kVA at 120V) on off on = 25A (3kVA at 120V) on on off = 30A (3.
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on on on on on on Step 2 Example 1 (factory setting): 8, 7 GEL 57.6V 6 Absorption time: 8 hours 5 Adaptive charging: on 4 Dynamic current limit: off 3 UPS function: on 2 Voltage: 120V 1 Frequency: 50Hz off off DS-8 DS-7 DS-6 DS-5 DS-4 DS-3 DS-2 DS-1 on on on on off off off off Step 2 Example 2: 8, 7 OPzV 56.4V 6 Absorption time: 8 h 5 Adaptive charging: on 4 Dyn.
6. MAINTENANCE The Quattro does not require specific maintenance. It will suffice to check all connections once a year. Avoid moisture and oil/soot/vapours, and keep the device clean. 7. ERROR INDICATIONS Important note: When the battery is completely discharged (battery voltage less than 10V / 20V or 40V), the Quattro will start charging only when AC power is connected to AC-in-1. For the Quattro to start charging when AC power is connected to AC-in-2, battery voltage must exceed 10V / 20V or 40V. 7.
The battery temperature is too high (due to poor ventilation, excessively high environmental temperature, or excessively high charging current). The battery is over-heated (>50°C) Improve ventilation, install batteries in a cooler environment, reduce the charging current, and connect the temperature sensor.
All of the conditions below must be met!: The device is in error! (No AC output) Inverter LED flashes (in opposition to any flashing of the Bulk, Absorption or Float LED) At least one of the LEDs Bulk, Absorption and Float is on or flashing Bulk LED off Bulk LED flashes flashing On off 0 3 6 flashing 1 4 7 on 2 5 8 Bulk LED Absorption LED Float LED 22 Absorption LED off Float LED Float LED Absorption LED Bulk LED on Absorption LED off flashing on off 9 12 15 flashing 10 13
8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS EN 48/3000/35-50/50 120V Quattro PowerControl / PowerAssist Appendix Yes Integrated Transfer switch Yes AC inputs (2x) Input voltage range: 95-130 VAC Input frequency: 45 – 65 Hz Maximum feed through current (A) AC-in-1: 50A AC-in-2: 50A Minimum PowerAssist current (A) AC-in-1: 7,5A AC-in-2: 7,5A Power factor: 1 INVERTER Input voltage range (V DC) 38 – 66 Output (1) Output voltage: 120 VAC ± 2% Frequency: 60 Hz ± 0,1% Cont.
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APPENDIX A: Connection overview EN Appendix 1
APPENDIX A: Connection overview EN: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N 2 AC input (generator input) AC-in-1. Left to right: GROUND (earth), L (phase), N (neutral). 2x RJ45 connector for remote panel and/or parallel and 3-phase operation. AC output AC-out-1. Left to right: L (phase), N (neutral), GROUND (earth). AC output AC-out-2. Left to right: L (phase), N (neutral).
APPENDIX B: Block diagram EN Appendix * See table in Chapter 4.2 “Recommended DC fuse”.
APPENDIX C: Parallel connection 4
APPENDIX D: Three-phase connection EN Appendix 5
APPENDIX E: Charge characteristics Charge current 120% 100% 80% Amps 60% 40% 20% 0% Time Volts Charge voltage 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 Time 4-stage charging: Bulk Entered when charger is started. Constant current is applied until nominal battery voltage is reached, depending on temperature and input voltage, after which constant power is applied up to the point where excessive gassing is starting (14.4V resp. 28.8V, temperaturecompensated).
APPENDIX F: Temperature compensation EN 30 29 28 27 26 25 Volts 24 23 22 21 20 0 5 Appendix 15.0 14.5 14.0 13.5 13.0 Volts 12.5 12.0 11.5 11.0 10.5 10.0 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 Battery temperature Default output voltages for Float and Absorption are at 25°C. Reduced Float voltage follows Float voltage and Raised Absorption voltage follows Absorption voltage. In adjust mode temperature compensation does not apply.
APPENDIX G: Dimensions 8
EN Appendix 9
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