Manual - Quattro 5k 120-240V - Rev 02 - EN - Victron Energy

ENManualAppendixQuattro12 5000 200 2x60 120/240V24 5000 120 2x60 120/240V48 5000 70 2x60 120/240V

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1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSENIn generalWARNING: DANGER OF ELECTRICAL SHOCKThe product is used in combination with a permanent energy source (battery). Even if the equipment is switched off, adangerous electrical voltage can occur at the input and/or output terminals. Always switch the AC power off and disconnect thebattery before performing maintenance.The product contains no internal user-serviceable parts. Do not remove the front panel and do not put the product intooperation unless all panels are fitted. All maintenance should be performed by qualified personnel.Never use the product at sites where gas or dust explosions could occur. Refer to the specifications provided by themanufacturer of the battery to ensure that the battery is suitable for use with this product. The battery manufacturer's safetyinstructions should always be observed.WARNING: do not lift heavy objects unassisted.InstallationRead the installation instructions before commencing installation activities.This product is a safety class I device (supplied with a ground terminal for safety purposes). Its AC input and/or outputterminals must be provided with uninterruptable grounding for safety purposes. An additional grounding point islocated on the outside of the product. If it can be assumed that the grounding protection is damaged, the product should betaken out of operation and prevented from accidentally being put into operation again; contact qualified maintenance personnel.Ensure that the connection cables are provided with fuses and circuit breakers. Never replace a protective device by acomponent of a different type. Refer to the manual for the correct part.Check before switching the device on whether the available voltage source conforms to the configuration settings of the productas described in the manual.Ensure that the equipment is used under the correct operating conditions. Never operate it in a wet or dusty environment.Ensure that there is always sufficient free space around the product for ventilation, and that ventilation openings are notblocked.Install the product in a heatproof environment. Ensure therefore that there are no chemicals, plastic parts, curtains or othertextiles, etc. in the immediate vicinity of the equipment.Transport and storageOn storage or transport of S product, ensure that the mains supply and battery leads are disconnected.No liability can be accepted for damage in transit if the equipment is not transported in its original packaging.Store the product in a dry environment; the storage temperature should range from –20 C to 60 C.Refer to the battery manufacturer's manual for information on transport, storage, charging, recharging and disposal of thebattery.1AppendixPlease read the documentation supplied with this product first, so that you are familiar with the safety signs en directions beforeusing the product.This product is designed and tested in accordance with international standards. The equipment should be used for thedesignated application only.

2. DESCRIPTION2.1 In generalTwo AC inputs with integrated transfer switchThe Quattro can be connected to two independent AC sources, for example shore-side (grid-) power and a generator, or twogenerators. The Quattro will automatically connect to the active source.Figure 1: Block diagramAccepts several input voltages (See fig 1)Each AC input can be supplied from:A 120/240V split phase source. Phase angle between the two 120V legs: 180 degrees. Maximum input current: 60Aper leg.A 120/208V two leg three phase source. Phase angle between the two 120V legs: 120 degrees. Maximum inputcurrent: 60A per leg.Two in-phase 120V legs with common neutral. In this case the phase angle between the two 120V legs is 0 degrees.Maximum input current: 60A total (otherwise the neutral input would be overloaded).A 120V single phase source. Maximum input current: 60A.The AC inputs can be connected to a different type of supply: one input may for example be connected to a split phase source,and the other to a single phase source.When an AC source is available, the Quattro will feed through the AC to its output. The output will therefore be equal to the ACinput.When AC is available on both inputs, the Quattro will connect to AC-in-1.The inverter/charger connects to the neutral and the preferred input leg (L1-1 of input 1 or L1-2 of input 2). Power needed tocharge the batteries will therefore be drawn from L1-1 or L1-2.The Quattro switches to inverter operation when no AC source is available. The inverter output is 120V single phase. In Invertmode, the Quattro connects both output legs (L1 and L2) together (with relay H) to provide 120 VAC to loads on either leg. Ininvert mode there is no voltage between L1 and L2. Any 240VAC or 208VAC loads will therefore be supplied only when theQuattro is supplied by a split phase 120/240V or 120/208V source. This prevents heavy loads such as water heaters or 240Vair conditioners from discharging the battery.2

ENThe Quattro provides seamless transfer (no-break functionality) on output L1. Output L2 connects to the inverter after a shortdelay.Note: this product is not suitable for a single phase 230V or 240V supply. (see section 2.3)Virtually unlimited power thanks to parallel operationUp to 6 Quattro’s can operate in parallel. Six units 24/5000/120, for example, will provide 25kW / 30kVA output power and 720Amps charging capacity.Three phase capabilityThree units can be configured for three-phase output. But that’s not all: up to 6 sets of three units can be parallel connected toprovide 75kW / 90kVA inverter power and more than 2000A charging capacity.PowerControl – maximum use of limited shore currentFor each AC input a maximum current can be set. The Quattro then takes other power users into account, and only uses'surplus' current for charging purposes.When AC is present on one of the inputs, the inverter/charger of the Quattro connects to the preferred input leg (L1-1 or L1-2).PowerControl will therefore be active on the preferred input leg only. L1-1 of input AC-in-1, to which usually a generating set is connected, can be set to a fixed maximum with DIP switches,with VE.Net or with a PC, so that the generating set is never overloaded. L1-2 of input AC-in-2 can also be set to a fixed maximum. In mobile applications (ships, vehicles), however, a variablesetting by means of a Multi Control Panel will usually be selected. In this way the maximum current can be adapted to theavailable shore current in an extremely simple manner.PowerAssist – Extended use of your generating set and shore current: the Quattro ‘co-supply’ featureThe Quattro operates in parallel with the generating set or the grid/shore connection. A current shortfall is automaticallycompensated: the Quattro draws extra power from the battery and helps along.Solar energyThe Quattro is extremely suitable for solar energy applications. It can be used for building autonomous systems as well as gridconnected systems.Emergency power or autonomous operation on mains failureHouses or buildings with solar panels or a combined micro-scale heating and power plant (a power-generating central heatingboiler) or other sustainable energy sources have a potential autonomous energy supply which can be used for poweringessential equipment (central heating pumps, refrigerators, deep freeze units, Internet connections, etc.) during a grid-powerfailure. A problem in this regard, however, is that a grid connected solar inverter and/or micro-scale heating and power plantsdrop out as soon as the mains supply fails. With a Quattro and batteries, this problem can be solved in a simple manner: theQuattro can replace the grid during a power failure. When the sustainable energy sources produce more power thanneeded, the Quattro will use the surplus to charge the batteries; in the event of a shortfall, the Quattro will supply additionalpower from the battery.Multi-functional relayThe Quattro is equipped with a multi-functional relay that by default is programmed as an alarm relay. The relay can beprogrammed for all kinds of other applications, for example as a starter relay for a generating set.Programmable with DIP switches, VE.Net panel or personal computerThe Quattro is supplied ready for use. Three options are available for changing certain settings if desired: The most important settings (including parallel operation of up to three devices and split phase or 3-phase operation) canbe changed in a very simple manner, using DIP switches. All settings, with exception of the multi-functional relay, can be changed with a VE.Net panel. All settings can be changed with a PC and free of charge software, downloadable from our websitewww.victronenergy.com2.2 Battery chargerAdaptive 4-stage charging characteristics: bulk – absorption – float – storageThe microprocessor-driven adaptive battery management system can be adjusted for various types of batteries. The adaptivefunction automatically adapts the charging process to battery use.The right amount of charge: variable absorption timeWhen only shallow discharges occur (a yacht connected to shore power for example) the absorption time is kept short in orderto prevent overcharging of the battery. After a deep discharge the absorption time is automatically increased to make sure thatthe battery is completely recharged.Preventing damage due to excessive gassing: the BatterySafe modeIf, in order to quickly charge a battery, a high charge current in combination with a high absorption voltage has been chosen,the Phoenix charger will prevent damage due to excessive gassing by automatically limiting the rate of voltage increase oncethe gassing voltage has been reached3AppendixAutomatic and uninterruptible switching (on phase L1 only)In the event of a supply failure or when the generating set is switched off, the Quattro will switch over to inverter operation andtake over the supply of the connected devices. This is done so quickly that operation of computers and other electronic devicesis not disturbed (Uninterruptible Power Supply or UPS functionality). This makes the Quattro highly suitable as an emergencypower system in industrial and telecommunication applications.