Magnum Energy AC Load Diversion Controller (ACLD-40) - Manual (Page 5)

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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction ............................................................................. 1
1.1 What is an AC Load Diversion Controller (ACLD)? ...................................... 1
1.2 What is an AC Coupled system, and why do I need an ACLD? ..................... 1
1.3 How an AC Coupled System Works .......................................................... 2
1.4 Battery Regulation Methods ................................................................... 4
1.5 ACLD Features and Benefi ts ................................................................... 6
2.0 Installation .............................................................................. 8
2.1 Pre-Installation .................................................................................... 8
2.2 Locating the ACLD Controller ................................................................ 10
2.3 Mounting the ACLD Controller ............................................................... 11
2.4 General Wiring Requirements ............................................................... 13
2.5 Torque Requirements .......................................................................... 14
2.6 ACLD Terminal Block Connections ......................................................... 15
2.7 Electrical System Wiring Diagrams ........................................................ 15
2.8 Wiring the ACLD ................................................................................. 18
2.9 ACLD Load Requirements ..................................................................... 19
2.10 Connecting the ACLD to a MS-PAE Series Inverter ................................... 21
2.11 Using a Remote Control with the ACLD Controller .................................... 22
3.0 Operation ............................................................................... 23
3.1 ACLD Operation .................................................................................. 23
3.2 Three-Stage Regulation ....................................................................... 25
3.3 Operation Scenarios - Utility Connected ................................................. 26
3.4 Power Flow Scenarios - Utility Not Connected ......................................... 27
3.5 Power Switch Operation ....................................................................... 30
3.6 Inverter Fan Operation ........................................................................ 30
3.7 Operating Modes ................................................................................ 31
3.8 Monitoring the ACLD Controller with a ME-ARC Remote Display ................. 31
3.9 ACLD Startup ..................................................................................... 32
4.0 Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 33
Appendix A – Specifi cations and Optional Equipment ..................... 35
A-1 ACLD-40 Load Diversion Controller Specifi cations .................................... 35
A-2 Regulatory Compliance ........................................................................ 36
A-3 Optional Equipment and Accessories...................................................... 36
Appendix B – Warranty and Service .............................................. 37
B-1 Limited Warranty ................................................................................ 37
B-2 How to Receive Repair Service .............................................................. 37