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Multimeter short betwen (Lines) L1 & L2

Can anyone assist me with this, I think I'm missing something.

We wired and configured successfully a three phase multiplus 5KVA inverter. When it's switched off and using a multimeter reading ACout 2 between L1& L2 (lines) I'm getting a short is this normal?

When we switch it on and reading between L1 & N (phases) I'm getting the 230 which is acceptable.

Multiplus-II3 phasemulti phase
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Paul B answered ·

I would think this would normal as the Neutral connections would end up being common connection between all 3 quattros.

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Lindsay avatar image Lindsay commented ·
@Paul B Understandable but I'm using a multiplus-ll but again it also has a common neural, so the same should apply (its star configured?).

Thank you


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Matthias Lange - DE answered ·

Switch your multimeter to resistant measurement, you should measure a resistant of about 1-2Ohm and that is normal.
There is a bunch of electronics inside.

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Lindsay avatar image Lindsay commented ·

@Matthias Lange - DE Thank you (also this should be done when it's switched ON right?)

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Kevin Windrem answered ·

The transformers inside each Multi/Quattro are connected across the AC output terminals. So you'll read the resistance of the transformer AC winding at the output terminals. Since the units share a common neutral connection you will read low resistance between the hot legs also.

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