Victron energy Quattro 12/5000/200 Anleitung Seite 17

Stand-alone / parallel operation / 2-3 phase setting
Using several devices, it is possible to:
- increase total inverter power (several devices in parallel)
- create a split-phase system (only for Quattro units with 120V output voltage)
- create a 3-phase system.
To this end, the devices must be mutually connected with RJ45 UTP cables. Standard device settings, however, are such that
each device operates in stand-alone operation. Reconfiguration of the devices is therefore required.
AES (Automatic Economy Switch)
If this setting is turned 'on', the power consumption in no-load operation and with low loads is decreased by approx. 20%, by
slightly 'narrowing' the sinusoidal voltage. Not adjustable with DIP switches. Applicable in stand-alone configuration only.
Ground relay (see appendix B)
With this relay (H), the neutral conductor of the AC output is grounded to the casing when the back feed safety relays in the
AC-in-1 and the AC-in-2 inputs are open. This ensures the correct operation of earth leakage circuit breakers in the outputs.
- If a non-grounded output is required during inverter operation, this function must be turned off. (See also Section 4.5)
Not adjustable with DIP switches.
Charging characteristics
The standard setting is 'Four-stage adaptive with BatterySafe mode'. See Section 2 for a description.
This is the best charging characteristic. See the help files in the software configuration programs for other features.
'Fixed' mode can be selected with DIP switches.
Battery type
The standard setting is the most suitable for Victron Gel Deep Discharge, Gel Exide A200, and tubular plate stationary batteries
(OPzS). This setting can also be used for many other batteries: e.g. Victron AGM Deep Discharge and other AGM batteries,
and many types of flat-plate open batteries. Four charging voltages can be set with DIP switches.
Absorption time
This depends on the bulk time (adaptive charging characteristic), so that the battery is optimally charged. If the 'fixed' charging
characteristic is selected, the absorption time is fixed. For most batteries, a maximum absorption time of eight hours is suitable.
If an extra high absorption voltage is selected for rapid charging (only possible for open, flooded batteries!), four hours is
preferable. With DIP switches, a time of eight or four hours can be set. For the adaptive charging characteristic, this determines
the maximum absorption time.
Storage voltage, Repeated Absorption Time, Absorption Repeat Interval
See Section 2. Not adjustable with DIP switches.
Bulk Protection
When this setting is 'on', the bulk charging time is limited to 10 hours. A longer charging time could indicate a system error (e.g.
a battery cell short-circuit). Not adjustable with DIP switches.
Generator (AC-in-1) / Shore current (AC-in-2)
These are the standard current limit settings for which PowerControl and PowerAssist come into operation. See Section 2, the
book 'Energy Unlimited', or the many descriptions of this unique feature on our website www.victronenergy.com.
UPS feature
If this setting is 'on' and AC on the input fails, the Quattro switches to inverter operation practically without interruption. The
Quattro can then be used as an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for sensitive equipment such as computers or
communication systems.
The output voltage of some small generating sets is too unstable and distorted for using this setting – the Quattro would
continually switch to inverter operation. For this reason, the setting can be turned off. The Quattro will then respond less quickly
to voltage deviations on AC-in-1 or AC-in-2. The switchover time to inverter operation is consequently slightly longer, but most
equipment (computers, clocks or household equipment) is not adversely impacted.
Recommendation: Turn the UPS feature off if the Quattro fails to synchronise, or continually switches back to inverter
operation.
Dynamic current limiter
Intended for generators, the AC voltage being generated by means of a static inverter (so-called 'inverter' generators). In these
generators, rotational speed is down-controlled if the load is low: this reduces noise, fuel consumption and pollution. A
disadvantage is that the output voltage will drop severely or even completely fail in the event of a sudden load increase. More
load can only be supplied after the engine is up to speed.
If this setting is 'on', the Quattro will start supplying extra power at a low generator output level and gradually allow the
generator to supply more, until the set current limit is reached. This allows the generator engine to get up to speed.
This setting is also often used for 'classical' generators that respond slowly to sudden load variation.
WeakAC
Strong distortion of the input voltage can result in the charger hardly operating or not operating at all. If WeakAC is set, the
charger will also accept a strongly distorted voltage, at the cost of greater distortion of the input current.
Recommendation: Turn WeakAC on if the charger is hardly charging or not charging at all (which is quite rare!). Also turn on
the dynamic current limiter simultaneously, and reduce the maximum charging current to prevent overloading the generator if
necessary.
Not adjustable with DIP switches.
BoostFactor
Change this setting only after consulting with Victron Energy or with an engineer trained by Victron Energy!
Not adjustable with DIP switches.
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