QUICK REVIEW QUICK REVIEW The DC Distribution is a connecting device. It enables you to connect up to 4 different DC devices safely. Besides, the internal fuses are being monitored and their state can be accessed via the MasterBus communication platform. The DC Distribution features three different menus: a monitoring menu which shows the state (OK or Alarm in one or more fuses);...
CONTENTS CONTENTS: v 1.3 July 2010 QUICK REVIEW ................................ 2 GENERAL INFORMATION..........................4 Use of this manual ..........................4 Guarantee specifications ........................4 Quality..............................4 Validity of this manual......................... 4 Liability..............................4 Changes to the DC Distribution ......................4 SAFETY GUIDELINES AND MEASURES ..................... 5 Warnings and symbols ........................
The standard guarantee period is two years. without the prior written permission of Mastervolt is prohibited. VALIDITY OF THIS MANUAL This manual serves as a guideline for the safe and...
Use of the DC Distribution other than mentioned in point 2 is not considered to be consistent with the intended purpose. Mastervolt is not liable for any damage resulting from the above. ORGANIZATIONAL MEASURES The user must always: have access to the user's manual;...
11. Mounting holes (3x) 6. Negative pole connections components Figure 1: DC Distribution with lid detached INTRODUCTION Regarding the currents a charger inverter combi should be counted to the two groups. The Mastervolt DC Distribution offers fused DC connections install four different CAREFUL! components.
Figure 3: MasterAdjust software MASTERBUS DISPLAYS EVENT BASED PROGRAMMING Mastervolt offers several ways of displaying your MasterBus data. Shown is the MasterView Classic An event is a condition to be met at which you want panel. another device to perform a task.
MasterBus is used as power management system between the MasterBus network and a product for all connected devices, such as the inverter, which is not from Mastervolt, the Modbus interface is battery charger, generator and many more. This recommended. gives the possibility for communication between the...
Keep the following rules in mind: Connections between the devices are made by standard straight UTP patch cables. Mastervolt can supply these cables. These cables are also commonly available at computer supply stores. Figure 6: Power supply Do not make ring networks.
MASTERBUS FUNCTIONS 5 MASTERBUS FUNCTIONS This chapter describes the MasterBus functions available with the DC Distribution. Menu/ read out Description Factory Range setting Monitoring State State of the fuses. If a fuse has blown, this read out OK, Alarm changes from OK to Alarm. Alarms Fuse 1 In case of Alarm (On), this read out indicates fuse 1 has...
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MASTERBUS FUNCTIONS See figure 9. The fuse positions are numbered from left to right Input with the DC Distribution oriented that way, the connections and the two mounting holes are pointing towards you. Copy Copy Invert Toggle Figure 10: Event data Figure 10 shows the meaning of the event data.
A complete set of spanners, pliers and wrenches Heavy duty battery cables shortest possible, may be helpful during the installation of the DC finished with cable lugs. Mastervolt advises to Distribution. use maximum 70 mm cables for connection components and maximum 95 mm...
INSTALLATION INSTALLATION STEP BY STEP Mount the fuse (4) by removing the screw on the • positive strip first and fastening it with the fuse Disconnect the electrical power: installed. Switch off all connected components. • Fasten the parts in the right order (see figure 11, •...
INSTALLATION MASTERCONNECT connectors directly by pushing them together. See figure 12. The DC Distribution belongs to the MasterConnect range. These devices link to each other on the DC Figure 12: DC Distribution (right) connected with MasterShunt (left) SYSTEM EXAMPLE Figure 13: System example 1 DC Distribution 5 Display for MasterBus data 9 Load...
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TROUBLE SHOOTING 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING Please contact your local Mastervolt Service Centre if you cannot correct a problem with the aid of the malfunction table below. See www.Mastervolt.com for an extended list of Mastervolt Service Centres. Failure Possible cause What to do No display function.
DC Distribution Article number 77020200 Function of instrument Connecting and fusing components Manufacturer Mastervolt Amsterdam the Netherlands Readout: By means of external display or PC screen Available languages: English, Nederlands, Deutsch, Francais, Castellano, Italiano, Norsk, Svenska, Suomi, Dansk Maximum fuse current...
SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS 298 (11.7) 216 (8.50) 198 (7.80) 45 (1.8) 45 (1.8) Figure 14: Dimensions in mm (inches) NOTE: At the bottom of the DC Distribution casing the centre to centre distances of the mounting holes and the DC fastening threads are displayed. If you combine the DC Distribution with other MasterConnect devices, especially dimension 200 mm (7.87 inch) might be of interest to you.
Is in conformity with the provision of the EC EMC directive 89/336/EEC and amendments 92/31/EEC, 93/68/EEC. The following harmonised standards have been applied: Generic emission standard: EN 50081-1:1992 Generic Immunity standard: EN 50082-1:1997 Low voltage directive: 2006/95/EC Amsterdam, P.F. Kenninck, General Manager MASTERVOLT EN / DC Distribution / July 2010...
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