Magnum Energy ME-RTR Router - Manual (Page 40)

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Setup
• 03C Battery Type: This setting selects the battery type, which determines the battery charge
profi le and ensures the batteries are receiving the proper charge voltage. The charge voltage
settings are fi xed when using the GEL, Flooded, AGM1, or AGM2 selections, but can be adjusted
if using the CC/CV or Custom selections.
Default setting: Flooded
Range: AGM1, AGM2, Flooded, GEL, CC/CV, Custom
◊ Set Battery Type (GEL, Flooded, AGM1, or AGM2) – When the battery type selection is
GEL (for Gel batteries), Flooded (for liquid lead acid batteries), AGM1 (for Lifeline AGM batteries),
or AGM2 (for East Penn/Deka/Discover/Trojan AGM batteries), the charge voltage level for the
Absorption, Float, and EQ charge modes are fi xed and shown in Table 3-1—depending on the
battery type selected and the nominal inverter battery voltage .
Info: The voltage settings shown in Table 3-1 are based on the Battery Temperature
Sensor (BTS) at a temperature of 77° F (25° C), or not connected. If the BTS is
connected, the actual charge voltage will increase if the temperature around the BTS
is below 77° F (25° C), and decrease if higher than 77° F (25° C). This ensures the
batteries receive the correct charge voltage regardless of temperature.
Table 3-1, Battery Type to Charge Voltages (Fixed Voltage)
Battery
Type
Inverter
Voltage
Absorption
Voltage
Float
Voltage
Equalization
Voltage
GEL
12 VDC 14.1 VDC 13.6 VDC 14.1 VDC 1
24 VDC 28.2 VDC 27.2 VDC 28.2 VDC 1
48 VDC 56.4 VDC 54.4 VDC 56.4 VDC 1
Flooded
12 VDC 14.6 VDC 13.4 VDC 15.5 VDC
24 VDC 29.2 VDC 26.8 VDC 31.0 VDC
48 VDC 58.4 VDC 53.6 VDC 62.0 VDC
AGM1 2
12 VDC 14.3 VDC 13.1 VDC 15.5 VDC
24 VDC 28.6 VDC 26.2 VDC 31.0 VDC
48 VDC 57.2 VDC 52.4 VDC 62.0 VDC
AGM2 3
12 VDC 14.5 VDC 13.5 VDC 14.5 VDC 1
24 VDC 29.0 VDC 27.0 VDC 29.0 VDC 1
48 VDC 58.0 VDC 54.0 VDC 58.0 VDC 1
Note¹: Voltage same as absorption voltage—to prevent equalization.
Note²: Charge voltages for Concord (Lifeline Series) AGM batteries.
Note³: Charge voltages for East Penn, Deka, Discover and Trojan AGM batteries.
Where do I set my VAC Dropout? It depends on the application and what you are using as
the AC source. The settings not only look at the incoming voltage level to determine when to
transfer, but also determine how quickly the charger disconnects and starts inverting based of
the fl uctuations of the incoming AC voltage.
Dropout = 60 VAC to 100VAC (Export inverter models: Dropout = 110 VAC to 190 VAC)
– Use a Low VAC Dropout setting from 60 VAC to 100 VAC (export models use a dropout from
110 VAC to 190 VAC) when the AC source may have fl uctuations in RMS voltage. These settings
attempt to prevent the charger from disengaging unnecessarily due to poor quality voltage, and
are highly recommended if using a generator for charging. The transfer time from Standby mode
to Inverter mode is >16 milliseconds when using these settings.
Dropout = UPS Mode – Use the UPS Mode setting when the AC source is well regulated above
105 VAC (200 VAC for export inverter models), and the inverter loads are sensitive to voltage
fl uctuations. This setting is intolerant of voltage fl uctuations and will provide a quick transfer. The
transfer time from Standby mode to Inverter mode is ≤16 milliseconds when using this setting.
Info: If you get nuisance AC disconnects, either change the setting to 100 VAC or less
(export models 190 VAC or less), or obtain a better voltage-regulated AC source.