ECTIVE CSI Series 2V Sinus Charger Inverter Instruction Manual

ECTIVE CSI Series 2V Sinus Charger Inverter

Product Information

The Power Inverter Pure Sinewave CSI Series and SSI Series are devices that convert DC power from a battery into AC power that can be used to run various electronic devices. These devices are available in various models ranging from CSI 3 to CSI 30 and SSI 10 to SSI 30, with varying power output and input voltage requirements. The devices come equipped with various safety features, including protection against overloading, short-circuiting, overheating, and low voltage.

Product Usage Instructions

Before using the Power Inverter Pure Sinewave CSI Series or SSI Series, ensure that you have read the user manual and understood all the instructions provided. The following steps can be taken as a guide to use the device:

1. Ensure that the power inverter is installed in a well-ventilated area with sufficient space around it to prevent overheating.
2. Connect the power inverter to a battery with the recommended cable size as indicated in the user manual.
3. Switch on the power inverter using the ON/OFF switch located on the device’s front panel.
4. Connect the device(s) you wish to power to the power inverter’s AC outlet(s).
5. If your model comes with a remote control, use it to manage the device’s settings remotely.
6. Ensure that the device(s) you wish to power does not exceed the maximum power output of the power inverter.
7. When done using the device, switch off the power inverter and disconnect it from the battery.

It is important to note that these devices should not be used in vehicles where the positive pole is connected to the car body.
Failure to adhere to this warning could cause serious injury or damage to the device.

What is an inverter?

An inverter is a technical device to invert d.c. voltage into sinusoidal alternating voltage. In the case of the ECTIVE inverter the d.c. voltage is usually provided by a battery. In this way, the inverter inverts direct into alternating current. The 230 V grounded protected contact socket of the inverter allows to operate electronic devices independant of position and autonomously, which usually need a 230 Vadomestic power supply.
With the integrated IUoU charger of the ECTIVE inverter CSIseries, you have the possibility to recharge the used batteries.
Devices of the SSIserie have an MPPT solar charge controller in addition to the original charger.
ECO-Mode: With the ECO-Mode from CSI5/SSI10-series you have the additional function of a battery priority circuit. When the ECO-Mode is switched on and AC- Power is available, the battery does not use the AC power and the batteries will not be charged. (ECO-Mode = Energy-Saving-Mode)
The battery priority function is active as long as the battery voltage is over the certain
“cut off”-battery voltage (voltage values see the chart “safety features”).
If this value is deceeded and the shore power is still connected, the inverter returns to mains priority circuit to avoid battery damages.

Explanation of symbols

Warning!
Failure to comply with these instructions could result in death or serious injury.

Caution!
Failure to comply with these instructions can cause functional impairment or damage of the device.

Please note!
Further information for the operation of the device.

Scope of supply

• 1x Inverter
• 1x 230 V cold-device plug (devices of the CSI-Series up to including 2500W)
• 1x Operating Instructions

Reccomended battery cables and battery capacity
(Cables and batteries are not included!)

Model

| Input voltage| Number of sets| Reccomended thickness at 100cm| Reccomended thickness at 150cm| Reccomended thickness at 200cm| Reccomended thickness at 300cm|

Battery capacity

(Wet, Gel, AGM)

|

Battery capacity (LiFePO4)

---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---
CSI 3| 12V| 1| 4mm²| 6mm²| 10mm²| 16mm²| ≥ 50Ah| ≥ 25Ah
CSI 3| 24V| 1| 2 .5mm²| 4mm²| 6mm²| 10mm²| ≥ 25Ah| ≥ 12Ah
CSI 5| 12V| 1| 6mm²| 10mm²| 16mm²| 25mm²| ≥ 100Ah| ≥ 50Ah
CSI 5| 24V| 1| 4mm²| 6mm²| 10mm²| 16mm²| ≥ 50Ah| ≥ 25Ah
CSI/SSI 10| 12V| 1| 16mm²| 25mm²| 35mm²| 50mm²| ≥ 160Ah| ≥ 90Ah
CSI/SSI 10| 24V| 1| 6mm²| 10mm²| 16mm²| 25mm²| ≥ 80Ah| ≥ 50Ah
CSI/SSI 15| 12V| 2| 10mm²| 16mm²| 25mm²| 35mm²| ≥ 250Ah| ≥ 125Ah
CSI/SSI 15| 24V| 2| 6mm²| 10mm²| 16mm²| 25mm²| ≥ 120Ah| ≥ 70Ah
CSI/SSI 20| 12V| 2| 16mm²| 25mm²| 35mm²| 50mm²| ≥ 320Ah| ≥ 180Ah
CSI/SSI 20| 24V| 2| 10mm²| 16mm²| 25mm²| 35mm²| ≥ 160Ah| ≥ 90Ah
CSI/SSI 25| 12V| 2| 25mm²| 35mm²| 50mm²| 50mm²| ≥ 400Ah| ≥ 200Ah
CSI/SSI 25| 24V| 2| 10mm²| 16mm²| 25mm²| 35mm²| ≥ 200Ah| ≥ 100Ah
CSI/SSI 30| 12V| 2| 25mm²| 35mm²| 50mm²| 50mm²| ≥ 480Ah| ≥ 250Ah
CSI/SSI 30| 24V| 2| 10mm²| 16mm²| 25mm²| 35mm²| ≥ 240Ah| ≥ 125Ah

Caution!
Please note the capacity!
An underrun of the recommended battery capacity can cause a loss of performance or serious use restrictions as a result of voltage drops.

Warning!
Fire hazard!
If two sets of battery cables are recommended, both sets with an appropriate cable thickness must be installed. Failure to do so can easily lead to overheating of the overloaded cables and connection points and cause a dangerous cable fire.

Connecting an inverter and a battery with 2 sets of cables

Caution!
Please respect a sufficient ventilation!
The inverter produces heat loss. The device is equipped with a thermal overload protection. An insufficient ventilation can affect the function of the inverter, because the inverter can shut itself down for safety reasons. Please follow the appropriate installation advice below.

Accessories (sold separately)

CSI-Series

All CSI Models

500 W and upwards

| Remote RC 3
All CSI Models

500 W and upwards

| 3m RJ12 remote cable

SSI-Series

Intended use

Warning!
Fire hazard!
The ECTIVE inverter of the CSI/SSI-series are generally build for so called “Off-Grid”-Systems and should only be used autonomously. Do not connect the inverter output (socket) with an other voltage source. All models with a mains priority circuit should be connected with a power supply only through the provided AC-input. Disregarding this advice is life threatening and will destroy the inverter immediately.

Caution!
The inverter should not be used in vehicles, in which the +pole is connected to the chassis!

Caution!
Please mind the input voltage!
The inverter should only be connected to voltage sources which correspond to following provisions. 12 V=12 V, 24 V= 24 V
If connected to a higher voltage source the fuse can immediately blow and destroy the inverter.

Overview of the inverter

These illustrations show the most important external components and connections.

Front view: CSI 3

1. 1Switch ON/OFF
2. LED „Fault“
3. USB-port
4. Protective earthing
5. Shore power
6. LED „Inverter“
7. LED „AC-Charge“
8. 230 V power socket

Front view: CSI 5 and CSI 10

1. Switch ECO/OFF/UPS
2. LED „Power“
3. LED „Fault“
4. LED „Charge“
5. LED „AC-In“
6. LED „By-Pass“
7. Remote control port
8. USB-port
9. Shore power
10. Fuse
11. Protective earthing
12. 230 V power socket

Front view: CSI 15, CSI 20 and CSI 25

1. Switch ECO/OFF/UPS
2. LED „Power“
3. LED „Fault“
4. LED „Charge“
5. LED „AC-In“
6. LED „By-Pass“
7. Remote control port
8. USB-port
9. Shore power
10. Protective earthing
11. Fuse
12. 230 V power socket

Front view: CSI 30

1. Switch ECO/OFF/UPS
2. LED „Power“
3. LED „Fault“
4. LED „Charge“
5. LED „AC-In“
6. LED „By-Pass“
7. Remote control port
8. USB-port
9. Shore power
10. Protective earthing
11. 230 V power socket

Terminal for direct connection
(CSI 30 and SSI-Series)

Front view: SSI 10 to SSI 30

1. Switch ECO/OFF/UPS
2. LED „Power“
3. LED „Solar“
4. LED „Fault“
5. LED „Charge“
6. LED „AC-In“
7. LED „By-Pass“
8. Remote control port
9. USB-port
10. Shore power
11. Protective earthing
12. MC4 Solar Connection
13. 230 V power socket

Caution!
Please note the maximum power of the electronic devices!
For currents >15 A electronic devices have to be connected directly to the terminal for direct connections.

Warning!

Risk of electric shocks
The device is always equipped with security features to prevent dangerous electronic shocks.
However, in order to ensure the highest possible safety during operation, it is imperative that the inverter’s ground connection be connected to a protective earth (usually green-yellow cable) in any case.

Operating conditions

Everything at a glance

Caution!
Idle current consumption!

When the inverter is not in use, turn it off with the main switch. Otherwise, idle current consumption will take place according to this table and deep discharge may damage your battery.

Idle current consumption CSI-Series

Idle current consumption SSI-Series

Power of the AC-charger CSI-Series

24 V-Models: CSI 15, CSI 20, CSI 25, CSI 30

12V-Models: CSI 3, CSI 5, CSI 10

| 10 A
12 V-Models: CSI 15, CSI 20, CSI 25, CSI 30| 20 A

Power of the AC-charger SSI-Series

Efficiency range

The efficiencies depend on the type of consumer and load.
For example, the inverter typically has the highest efficiency at a load of approx. 70 %.

Operating performance MPPT-charge controller (SSI 10 – SSI 30)

Recommended surrounding conditions

Please note!

• Please mind the starting current!
  Keep in mind that inductive devices (for example power drills or refrigerators etc.) often need a 3–10 times higher power at the beginning than indicated on the descriptive type plate. The maximum power of this short period should not surpass the maximum power of the inverter.

• Listen to the acoustic signal!
  In case of overload an acoustic signal will sound. If the needed power is not reduced to the maximal continuous output, the inverter will shut down automatically.

• Output losses because of heat
  An ambient temperature over 40°C (for ex. due to heat at the installation site or direct sunlight) can lower the specified output and efficiency.

General safety instructions and installation notes

Warning!

Limited number of users
The following persons should use this product only under the supervision of another responsible person:

• persons with limited physical aptitude
• persons with limited mental aptitude
• persons with limited sensory aptitude.
• children under the age of 12
• Use the device only in accordance with its designated use.
• Store the device out of the reach of children.
• Maintenance and repairs may only be performed by a specialist who is familiar with the latest guidelines (for ex. VDE- standards).

Installation instructions

• The installation of this equipment may only be performed by trained and authorized personnel and in compliance with all applicable safety regulations and guidelines.
• Especially when used on a boat an incorrect installation can lead to corrosion damage. Therefore the installation should be performed by trained boat electricians.

Important mounting instructions!
To reduce the risk of fire, injuries and electronic shocks, please note the following inst-ructions:

• The device can be installed horizontally or vertically.
• Do not cover the ventilation slits and ensure adequate ventilation. The installation site of the inverter has to be well ventilated.
• Install the inverter only on solid mounting surfaces.
• Do not pull the cable.
• Grasp all cables tightly during the mounting and dismantling.
• Always start with connecting the input voltage and switch the inverter on afterwards.
• Do not install near heat sources or in direct sunlight.
• Avoid dust, humidity and flammable or caustic substances near the inverter.
• The inverter heats up during operation, keep away from heat-sensitive materials.
• Do not drop the inverter and avoid shocks.
• Do not place any objects on top of the inverter.
• Do not open the device.
• Only use dry wipes for cleaning. Switch off the inverter before cleaning.
• Switch of the inverter before all kinds of work.
• In case of sharp-edged ducts please use an empty conduit or cable bushing.
• Do not use the same duct for the 230 V output cable and the DC cable.
• Only use the device if the inverter is without any damage.
• Do not cover the ventilation slits.
• The power supply must be switched off before handling the device.

Commissioning of the inverter

1. Make sure that the on/off button of the inverter is switched “off”. If the input voltage is provided by a supply unit, switch it off as well.
2. Connect the inverter to the DC voltage source with the delivered cables.
3. Connect the delivered power cable to the inverter.
4. Switch on the inverter.
5. Wait approx. 12 sec. until the inverter turns on.
6. Switch on all of the electronic devices one by one.

Please note!

Sparking!
The connection process to the input DC voltage source leads to sparking because of the charging of the internal capacitors.

Wintering / prolonged non-utilization

Please note!

When the inverter isn‘t in use for longer periods of time, please follow this advice to protect your battery from discharge:

1. Disconnect all consumers from the inverter
2. Disconnect the battery from the inverter by using a disconnector or by disconnecting the cables.
3. If the battery isn’t completely disconnected, a minimal current consumption by the inverter will continue to take place.

Possible configurations of batteries

If several batteries are used, there are various configuration possibilities of the battery banks depending on the inverter model (12 V, 24 V).

• Series connection (serial): voltages add up, capacity remains unchanged.
• Parallel connection (parallel): capacities add up, voltage remains unchanged.
• Series and parallel connection (serial and parallel): capacities and voltages add up.

Examples:

Technical information

CSI-Series

SSI-Series

Functional diagrams of charger/MPPT-solar charge controller

General information about charging function
The inverter is able to supply batteries and loads with electricity when shore and solar power is available, both in switched on and switched off

Device switched on:
in ECO Mode (pure inverter mode):

• only solar power is used to charge the batteries.
• only solar power is used to supply the 230 V consumers.

in UPS mode (uninterruptible power supply):

• Solar power is primarily used to charge the batteries.
• Shore power is primarily used to supply 230 V consumers.
• If solar power is disconnected or it becomes dark, the system switches from solar to AC charging via shore power after approx. 30 seconds.

Device switched off:

• Simultaneous charging with solar and shore power possible (like scenario 5, see page 54)
• Shore power can be used to supply the 230 V consumers.

Explanation of charging phases CSI- and SSI-series
The integrated charger as well as the MPPT-solar charge controller of the SSI- series charge automatically with a 3-step IUoU charge characteristic which is described below.

• Bulk (main charge): The battery is charged with permanent current and carefully rising voltage until a predefined maximum voltage and until a stage of charging of 80% is reached.
• Absorption (remaining charge): The battery is charged with permanent current and gradual decreasing current from 80% to 14,4 V* and a 100% capacity. The gradual decreasing current ensures that the terminal voltage does not become too high during the complete charging process.
• FLOAT (charge maintenance): The battery status remains permanently at 13,6 V* without overcharging or damaging the battery. The voltage is permanently controlled in this mode. If the voltage decreases to a predefined level, the battery is charged through a pulse charge until reaching again 100%, so the charge status remains permanently between 95% and 100%. This charging-cycle is repeated appropriately and influences the lifetime of the battery in a positive way.

100%

Float

(charge maintenance)

| below 20%| 13,6 V*| 95% to 100%

All voltage values refer to 12 V. For 24 V: double value. The voltage tolerance is ± 0.2 V.

Functional diagram SSI-series (illustration of a 12 V-device)

ECO Mode
If the inverter mode is activated, the batteries will not be charged despite available shore power. If the inverter is switched off, the batteries will be charged by the charger in case of available shore power.

UPS Mode

Scenario 1: Shore power available during daytime
T0 – T5: (bypass mode)
If the system is started and shore power is available, the bypass mode starts automati-cally, the inverter mode is deactivated and all devices are supplied with shore power. As long as the battery voltage is >11 V, the integrated charger remains deactivated in this phase. Everything is charged by solar power.
The solar power charges the batteries with a IUoU charging characteristic (max.
14,4 V) and remains afterwards at a maintenance-charge voltage of 13,6 V*.

Scenario 2: Shore power fails at night
T5 – T6: (UPS function/inverter function)
If the shore power connection is disconnected and no solar power is available the device switches automatically from bypass mode into inverter mode. Due to the disconnection of solar and shore power the batteries are used for power supply and discharged until max. 11 V*.

Scenario 3: Shore power returns at night
T6 – T9: (Charging with charger)
As soon as shore power is available, the device switches immediately to bypass mode and the batteries are charged by the integrated charger. If there is no solar power avai-lable but shore power, the batteries will be charged to a 100%.

Scenario 4: Shore power fails a second time at night
T9 – T10: (deep discharge of batteries in emergencies)
If the shore power connection is disconnected a second time and there is no solar power available (at night for example) and the device switches into inverter mode, the batteries are discharged to 10,5 V* and then disconnected.

Scenario 5: Simultaneous charging according to Scenario 4
T10 – T11: (simultaneous charging after emergency)

If scenario 4 has occurred (discharging to 10,5 V) the batteries are charged via solar and shore power (for example in daylight) to prevent a battery damage as soon as possible, until a voltage of 13 V is reached. Afterwards the batteries are charged with solar power only.
All voltage values refer to 12 V. For 24 V: double value.

Safety features

Please note!

Restart necessary!
The inverter is equipped with several safety features to protect the inverter and all its components as for example the batteries.
The inverter is equipped with a thermic and electronic over-/undervoltage protection. If the required values are exceeded or not reached, the device disconnects the AC output and must be switched off and on again before restarting via the ON/OFF switch.

Caution!

The device remains switched on when the AC output is disconnected. There is a risk of deep discharge of connected batteries due to the power consumption of this standby mode.

The inverter disconnects the AC output in the following cases:

• internal temperature too high
• required output load too high
• input voltage too high or too low

LED flashing, inverter still working
total undervoltage| 10 .2V±0 .2V| 20 .4V±0 .4V| 3x acoustic signal + red LED flashing, automatic inverter shutdown
overvoltage| 15 .5V±0 .2V| 31 .0V±0 .4V| 4x acoustic signal + red LED flashing, automatic inverter shutdown
overheating| internal temperature

75°C

| 5x acoustic signal + red LED flashing, automatic inverter shutdown
overload due to powerful consumers| regardless of the type| Constant acoustic signal + red LED flashing, automatic inverter shutdown
short circuit of consumers| regardless of the type| 11x acoustic signal + red LED on, automatic inverter shutdown
polarity reversal| CSI 3| via fuse: the fuse blows
CSI 5, CSI 10, CSI 15,

CSI 20, CSI 25, CSI 30

SSI 10, SSI 15, SSI 20,

SSI 25, SSI 30

| via MOSFET: MOSFET cutoff
undervoltage ECO-Mode| 11V±0 .2V| 22V±0 .4V| shift to mains priority circuit

Please note!
Exclusion of liability
Damages caused by polarity reversal and short circuits are excluded from liability.

Self error correction

•   inverter switched on

•   status LED does not flash

•   no acoustic signal

| No input voltage .| 1 . check battery voltage 2 . check input fuse

3 . check all connections to

battery

•   no output voltage| blown fuse due to polarity reversal

(Caution: polarity reversal can damage the inverter despite a fuse)

| Exchange blown fuses and connect cables correctly .

If inverter does not work after exchange, it’s broken .

Please call the support!

Acoustic signal sounds once| 1 . connection to consumers cut off

2 . short circuit of consumers

| 1 . check connection

2 . check if short circuit

acoustic signal sounds 2x and red LED flashes .| possible undervoltage (see table)| 1 . check charging status of battery, charge if necessary

2 . check compatibility of battery cable, use higher cross section if neces- sary

3 . check if conductive parts (cables, pole terminals, lugs) are damaged

acoustic signal sounds 3x and red LED flashes| total undervoltage (see table)| 1 . check charging status of battery, charge if necessary

2 . check compatibility of battery cable, use higher cross section if neces- sary

3 . check if conductive parts (cables, pole terminals, lugs) are damaged

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acoustic signal sounds 4x and red LED flashes| input voltage too high (see table)| 1 . check voltage

2 . check charging voltage of battery charger

3 . check if there are un- wanted voltage sources

acoustic signal sounds 5x and red LED flashes| inverter overheated| check ventilation, if damaged, call support

check if ventilations slits are free

check if ambient air is cool enough

reduce power

red LED flashes permanently| maximum short-term power reached| switch off inverter reduce power

cool down inverter

Additional possible errors of inverter with integrated charger

check voltage and fre- quency of input source
charger only supplies low current| low input voltage

one or several batteries are not connected / defect

| use the right AC voltage check all connections
charging does not function despite shore power connection| 1 . one or several batteries defect

2 . battery fuse defect

3 . battery cable defect or damaged

1 . charger defect

| 1 . check battery, change if necessary

2 . check fuse, change if necessary

3 . check cable, change if necessary

4 . contact producer/dealer

Caution!
Immediately eliminate error sources!
Make sure that error sources are eliminated. Multiple restarts due to unsolved errors can destroy the inverter.
Especially prevent short circuits and polarity reversals because they can destroy the device despite protection.

Guarantee
The statutory warranty period shall apply. In case of complaints, please contact the office located in your country or the point of sale.
In order to receive a quick response to your guarantee request, please send the following documents.

• copy of invoice with purchase date
• justification of complaints or error description

Please note!

In the following cases the liability for damage is excluded:

• damage of the device caused by overvoltage and mechanical impacts
• mounting and connection errors
• inappropriate use of the device
• modification of the device without permission of the producer

Disposal

Please recycle or dispose of the packaging material for this product.
The german Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG) regulates how to place electronic devices on the market, how to recycle and dispose of them.

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Robert-Bosch-Straße 1 71691 Freiberg am Neckar Germany
Tel.: +49 7141 1410870 Fax: +49 7141 1410875
www.ective.de

References

• ECTIVE - Mobile Stromversorgung für Macher

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