Victron energy Phoenix Multi 120VAC User Manual
USER MANUAL
Phoenix Multi 120Vac
12/1600/70
12/2500/120
24/1600/40
24/3000/70
Phoenix MultiPlus 120Vac
12/2500/120
24/3000/70
Phoenix Inverter 120Vac
12/1600
12/2500
24/1600
24/3000
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SAFETY RULES
General
Please familiarise yourself with the safety features and instructions by first reading the documentation supplied with this
produc t before using the equipment. This product has been designed and tested in accordance with international standards.
The equipment must be used exclusively for the purpose for which it was designed.
W ARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD.
The pr oduct is used in conjunction with a permanent energy source (battery). Input and/ or output terminals may still be
dangerously energised, even when the equipment is switched off. Always switch off the AC supply and the battery before
carrying out maintenance or servicing the product.
The pr oduc t h as no in ternal user-s ervic eab le component s. Do not remove the fr ont plate or op er ate the pr oduc t if an y panels
have been removed. All servicing must be undertaken by qualified personnel.
Never use the product where there is a risk of gas or dust explosions. Consult the battery manufacturer's information to
ascertain that the product is intended for use in conjunction with the battery. Always comply with the battery manufacturer's
safety instructions.
W ARNING: Do not lift heavy loads without assistance.
Installation
Read the installation instructions in the installation manual before installing the equipment.
This is a Safety Class I product (supplied with a protective earthing terminal). Uninterruptible protective earthing must be
provided at the AC input and/ or output terminals. An additional earth point is located externally on the product. W henever it
is likely that the earth protection has been damaged, the produc t must be tur ned off and secured against unintended
operation; please contact qualified service staff.
Ensure that the DC and AC input cables are fused and fitted with circuit breakers. Never replace a safety component with a
different type. Consult the manual to determine the correct component.
Before applying power, ensure that the available power source matches the configuration settings of the product as
descr ibed in the manual.
Ensure that the equipment is used under the correct ambient conditions. Never operate the product in a wet or dusty
environment . En sur e there is ad equate fr ee s pace for ventilation ar ound the pr oduc t and c heck t hat th e ven tilation vents are
not blocked.
Ensure that the required system voltage does not exceed the product's capacity.
Transport and Storage
Ensure that the mains power and battery leads have been disconnected before storing or transporting the product.
No liability can be accepted for any tr ansport damage if the equipment is shipped in non-original packaging.
Stor e t he product in a dry environment; t he storage t emp er atur e must b e between - 20°C and 60°C.
Consult the battery manufacturer's manual in respect of transport, storage, charging, recharging and disposal of the battery.
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1 DESCRIPTION
1.1 General
Multi-functional (Multi/ MultiPlus only)
The Multi gets its name from the multiple functions it can perform. It is a powerful true sine
wave inverter, a sophisticated battery charger that features adaptive charge technology and a
high-speed AC transfer switch in a single compact enclosure. Beside these primary functions,
however, the Multi has several advanced features that provide a range of new applications as
outlined below.
Uninterrupted AC power (Multi/ MultiPlus only)
In the event of a grid failure, or shore or generator power being disconnected, the inverter
within the Multi is automatically activated and takes over supply to the connected loads. This
happens so fast (less than 20 milliseconds) that computers and other electronic equipment
will continue to operate without disruption.
Virtually unlimited power thanks to parallel operation
Up to 5 units can operate in parallel to achieve higher power output. Five 24/3000/70 units,
for example, provide 12,5 kW output power with 350 Amps of charging capacity.
Three phase capability
In addition to parallel connection, three units of the same model can be configured for threephase output. But that’s not all: up to five sets of three units can be parallel connected for a
huge 37,5 kW inverter and 1050 A charger! (Multi/ MultiPlus only)
PowerControl – Dealing with limited generator or shore side power (Multi/MultiPlus
only)
The Multi is a very powerful battery charger. It will therefore draw a lot of current from the
generator or shore side supply (nearly 10 A per Multi at 230 VAC). With the Phoenix Multi
Control Panel (PMC) a maximum generator or shore current can be set. The Multi will then
take account of other AC loads and use whatever is extra for charging, thus preventing the
generator or shore supply from being overloaded.
PowerAssist – Boosting the capacity of shore or generator power
The feature that distinguishes the Phoenix MultiPlus from the standard Multi is PowerAssist.
This feature takes the principle of PowerControl to a further dimension allowing the MultiPlus
to supplement the capacity of the alternative source. Where peak power is so often required
only for a limited period, it is possible to reduce the size of generator needed or conversely
enable more to be achieved from the typically limited shore connection. When the load
reduces, the spare power is used to recharge the battery.
Note: minimum shore current 4 A or generator capacity 2,5 kW required per
MultiPlus.
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