@Matthias Lange - DE - A follow on question to a prev answer on AC out
Please read my questions in terms of a PARALLEL (2 x Multiplus 2 48/5000) installation
Manual Paragraph 4.3 AC cabling
• AC-in
The AC input must be protected by a fuse or magnetic circuit breaker rated at 32 A( for 3 kVA model) and 50 A( for 5 kVA
model) or less, and cable cross-section must be sized accordingly. If the input AC supply is rated at a lower value, the fuse or ...
So maximum throughput is 50A from AC In to both AC1 & AC2. It would thus be acceptable to install a 10mm2 cable from the grid - distance is less than 1.0m
Could it be deemed acceptable that the cable supplying inverter 1 & inverter 2 not necessarily being the same length? (and possibly not the same cross section?)
• AC-out-1
With its PowerAssist feature the Multi can add up to 3 kVA (that is 3000 / 230 = 13 A) to the output during periods of peak power
requirement. Together with a maximum input current of 32 A this means that the output can supply up to 32 + 13 = 45 A.
Thus my understanding is that my cable on AC1[out] should be sized to cater for - AC in = 50A plus 5 kVa ie 5000 / 230 = 21.74A. Then together with the max input current the output could supply 50 + 21.74 = 71.74A.
Meaning I would have to size cable accordingly which would be 16mm2 at minimum.
Therefore output AC1 could / should have a larger cross section than AC In
• AC-out-2
A second output is available that .....
that may only operate if AC voltage is available on AC-in-1, e.g. an electric.... The load on AC-out-2 is
disconnected immediately when the Quattro switches to battery operation....
My understanding is that the maximum throughput being 50A from the mains & a possible 21.74A additional that this could ALSO be passed through AC2. Should AC2 thus also be sized accordingly - say 16mm2
In "wiring unlimited' it was explained that the output cables should be equally sized & slightly restricted to create a bit of resistance to balance the loads between the Inverters. (Implying both in cross section and length)
Does this equally apply to both AC1 & separately equally to AC2 on both inverters
OR
Is the AC2 output deemed the "auxiliary" as in the data sheet and thus limited to 32A
Meaning:
AC1 - both cables separately going to a common circuit breaker of equal cross section & length. What would / could my maximum circuit breaker capacity be on the load side
AC2 - both cables can be limited to sizing of a maximum of 32A. Would the same requirement apply viz cross section and length? or should the cable be the same as AC1
Paragraph :4.4.7 Parallel Connection
• It is essential the negative battery terminal between the units is always connected. A fuse or circuit breaker is not allowed.
Does this mean that the DC Isolator negative should never be fused? What are the implications of fusing the negative. Some dealers have told me they fuse the neg
I use the KETO brand battery isolator & fuse both positive and negative - Do I then put a link in the negative to bridge?