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Hi
I have just received my Multiplus II 48/3000. We plan to connect a removable generator to it, but I was wondering about one thing I saw in the manual. “Do not invert neutral and phase when connecting the AC”, does this apply to a portable generator to?
As the generator only have normal EU sockets Type F there is no difference between neutral and phase as I can see, without measuring.
Hello ,
In AC monophased when facing a plug , it is said that the phase is at the right
and the neutral at the left (living in Belgium so this will be the example taken for values)
BUT , i think that for a reasonnable and/or qualified person , measuring is a must .
Here is a way to do it with a voltmeter , to identify each sides of the AC :
Between phase and neutral is measured (more or less) 230v
Bewteen the phase and the ground is also measured 230v
Between neutral and ground is measured (at a normal situation) 0v
Then it become easy to identify were to connect* the cables on both sides -generator and Multiplus- (for example putting some different colored tape on the wire each time a measure is done before connecting to plugs)
*Being aware that if Multiplus II is connected on grid , the grid has to be disconnected first
and before connecting a generator , that leads to others and specifics procedures .
But probably because each case is different , i have not yet found (maybe there is) a specific and complet protocol for connecting a generator to a multiplus , here is what i found up to now : https://www.victronenergy.com/live/multiplus_faq
Thank-you
That depends, if your generator is earthed properly (neutral bonded to earth) then you should most definitely not swop the neutral and phase around. Neutral is supposed to have a 0V reading between it and earth.
