Magnum Energy ME-SBC User Manual

ME-SBC

Smart Battery Combiner

Owner’s Manual

Disclaimer of Liability

Since the use of this manual and the conditions or methods of installation, operation, and maintenance of the ME-SBC

are beyond the control of Magnum Energy Inc., this company does not assume responsibility and expressly disclaims liability for loss, damage or expense, whether direct, indirect, consequential or incidental, arising out of or anyway connected with such installation, operation, use, or maintenance.

Due to continuous improvements and product updates, the images shown in this manual may not exactly match the unit purchased.

Restrictions on Use

The ME-SBCTM shall not be used in connection with life support systems, life

saving or other medical equipment or devices. Use of the ME-SBC

with this

particular equipment is at your own risk.

IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains important safety instructions that must be followed during the installation and operation of this product. Read all instructions and safety information contained in this manual before installing or using this product.

WARNINGS:

• All electrical work must be performed in accordance with local, state and federal electrical codes.

• This product is designed for indoor / compartment installation. It must not be exposed to rain, snow, moisture or liquids of any type.

• Use insulated tools to reduce the chance of electrical shock or accidental short circuits.

• Remove all jewelry such as rings, watches, bracelets, etc., when installing or performing maintenance on the ME-SBC

system.

• Always disconnect the batteries or energy source prior to installing or performing maintenance on the ME-SBC

system.

Safety Symbols

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, ﬁ re, or other safety hazard, the fol- lowing safety symbols have been placed throughout this manual to indicate dangerous and important safety instructions.

WARNING: This symbol indicates that failure to take a speciﬁ ed

action could result in physical harm to the user.

CAUTION: This symbol indicates that failure to take a speciﬁ ed ac-

tion could result in damage to the equipment.

Info: This symbol indicates information that emphasizes or supple-

ments important points of the main text.

List of Sections

1.0 Introduction ............................................................................. 1

2.0 Installation ............................................................................... 3

3.0 Adjusting the ME-SBC

.......................................................... 11

4.0 Limitations of Throughput ..................................................... 12

5.0 LED Indicators ........................................................................ 13

6.0 Troubleshooting .................................................................... 14

7.0 Speciﬁ cations ......................................................................... 15

8.0 Limited Warranty ................................................................... 16

List of Tables

Table 2-4, Recommended Wires Sizes for 3% loss ......................... 5

Table 3-2, Battery Combining Operation ....................................... 12

Table 5-1, LED Indicators ............................................................. 13

Table 6-1, Troubleshooting Table ................................................ 14

Table 7-1, Specifications .............................................................. 15

List of Figures

Figure 1-1, Front Panel Interface ................................................... 2

Figure 2-1, ME-SBC

Figure 2-2, Power Terminal Block ................................................... 4

Figure 2-3, Accessories Terminal Block .......................................... 4

Figure 2-5, ME-SBC

Figure 2-6, Solenoid Drive .............................................................. 8

Figure 2-7, Remote Volt Sense ..................................................... 10

Figure 3-1, Battery Combining Setpoints ...................................... 11

Figure 3-2, Battery Combining Operation ..................................... 12

Dimensions ................................................... 3

- 25 Amp Combiner Mode .............................. 6

Introduction

1.0 Introduction

The Magnum Smart Battery CombinerTM (ME-SBCTM) is designed to monitor

and charge a second battery using a portion of the current that is charging a main battery.

The ME-SBC circuit that eliminates a signiﬁ cant voltage drop and provides automatic turn on and off based on adjustable voltage setpoints; allowing different batteries to be charged from a single charging source and preventing over or under charging.

uses MOSFETs, which is a bidirectional electronic switch, control

1.1 Product Features

• Compatible with 12 or 24 volt Systems

• Very easy install and setup

• Auto-detecting input voltage (12, 24V)

• Transfers up to 25 Amps

• Solenoid drive for ampacity requirement greater than 25 Amps

• Over-temp shutdown

• Wide voltage range allows maximum charging ﬂ exibility

• Adjustable Voltage settings

• Over-current shutdown

• Front panel LED’s for status and troubleshooting

• Reverse polarity protection

Virtually zero voltage loss

•

Bidirectional charging

•

Sense lead for long run applications

•

Introduction

Figure 1-1, Front Panel Interface

1.2 Front Panel

1. LED Indicators - The at-a-glance LEDs provide status and operation in

a straightforward way.

2. Adjustable Voltage Settings - Three dials for adjusting the CONNECT

VOLTS DC and the LOW and HIGH VDC DISCONNECT settings for maximum charging ﬂ exibility.

3. Reset Switch - Performs a full reset of the ME-SBC

4. Power Terminal Block- The oversized, removable terminal block allows

fast and easy wire connections from the battery banks and makes provision for large wires to accomodate for long wire runs.

5. Accessories Terminal Block - Easy wire terminal block adds functionality to drive a solenoid, or run a seperate Remote Voltage Sense line to

compensate for systems with long wire runs.

Installation

2.0 Installation

Before installing the ME-SBCTM, read this entire section to be aware of all aspects of the installation; then you can thoroughly plan the details to ensure the overall system requirements are accomplished.

To assist you in planning and designing your installation; you should review the basic system diagram shown in Figure 2-2 and Figure 2-3.

Info: Installations should be performed by qualiﬁ ed personnel, such

as a licensed or certiﬁ ed electrician. It is the installer’s responsibility to determine which safety codes apply and to ensure that all applicable installation requirements are followed.

Info: Review the “Important Product Safety Information” on the

front inside cover page before any installation.

2.2 Location and Mounting

Select a location that is dry and away from extreme temperatures to mount

the ME-SBC

; using the supplied #8 x 3/4 screws (x4). access the three adjustment dials, to view the LEDs blocks

; refer to Figure 2-1 for dimensions on the ME-SBCTM.

CAUTION: Do not mount the ME-SBC

ment or in an area

ME-SBC

and cause shorting or corrosion. The internal circuit board

where water or any other liquid can enter the

in a closed battery compart-

Allow ample room to

and to access the terminal

is conformal coated to help prevent corrosion. However, a failure that is caused by corrosion is not covered by the warranty.

WARNING: This device is not tested for Ignition Protection. Do not

install this device in a gasoline engine room or any other area that requires an ignition protection rating.

4.9"

4.2"

2.0"

4.2"

5.4"

1.4"

Figure 2-1, ME-SBCTM Dimensions

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