Connection Options - Victron energy Quattro 12/3000/120 Manual De Usuario

4.4 Connection options

4.4.1 Starter battery (connection terminal G, see appendix A)
The Quattro has a connection for charging a starter battery. Output current is limited to 4A.
4.4.2 Voltage sense (connection terminal E, see appendix A)
For compensating possible cable losses during charging, tw o sense wires can be connected with which the voltage directly on
the battery or on the positive and negative distribution points can be measured. Use w ire with a cross-section of 0,75mm².
During battery charging, the Quattro w ill compensate the voltage drop over the DC cables up to a maximum of 1 Volt (i.e. 1V
over the positive connection and 1V over the negative connection). If the voltage drop threatens to become larger than 1V, the
charging current is limited in such a w ay that the voltage drop remains limited to 1V.
4.4.3 Tem perature sensor (connection terminal H, see appendix A)
For temperature-compensated charging, the temperature sensor (supplied w ith the Quattro) can be connected. The sensor is
isolated and must be fitted to the negative terminal of the battery.
4.4.4 Rem ote control
The Quattro can be remotely controlled in tw o w ays:
With an external sw itch (connection terminal L, see appendix A). Operates only if the sw itch on the Quattro is set to "on".
With a Multi control panel (connected to one of the tw o RJ48 sockets B, see appendix A). Operates only if the sw itch on the
Quattro is set to "on".
Using the Multi control panel, only the current limit for AC-in-2 can be set (in regard to Pow erControl and Pow erAssist).
The current limit for AC-in-1 can be set w ith DIP sw itches or by means of software.
Only one remote control can be connected, i.e. either a switch or a Multi control panel.
4.4.5. Programmable relay
The Quattro is equipped w ith a multi-functional relay that by default is programmed as an alarm relay. The relay can be
programmed for all kinds of other applications how ever, for example to start a generator (VEConfigure software needed).
4.4.6 Auxiliary AC output (AC-out-2)
Besides the usual uninterruptable output (AC-out-1), a second output (AC-out-2) is available that disconnects its load in the
event of battery operation. Example: an electric boiler or air conditioner that is allow ed to operate only if the genset is running or
shore pow er is available.
In case of battery operation, AC-out-2 is sw itched off immediately. After the AC supply has become available, AC-out-2 is
reconnected with a delay of 2 minutes, this allow a genset to stabilize prior to connecting a heavy load.
4.4.7 Connecting Quattros in parallel (see appendix C)
The Quattro can be connected in parallel w ith several identical devices. To this end, a connection is established betw een the
devices by means of standard RJ45 UTP cables. The system (one or more Quattros plus optional control panel) w ill require
subsequent configuration (see Section 5).
In the event of connecting Quattro units in parallel, the follow ing requirements must be met:
- A maximum of six units connected in parallel.
- Only identical devices with the same pow er ratings may be connected in parallel.
- Battery capacity should be sufficient.
- The DC connection cables to the devices must be of equal length and cross-section.
- If a positive and a negative DC distribution point is used, the cross-section of the connection between the batteries and the
DC distribution point must at least equal the sum of the required cross-sections of the connections between the distribution
point and the Quattro units.
- Place the Quattro units close to each other, but allow at least 10 cm for ventilation purposes under, above and beside the
units.
- UTP cables must be connected directly from one unit to the other (and to the remote panel). Connection/splitter boxes are not
permitted.
- A battery-temperature sensor need only be connected to one unit in the system. If the temperature of several batteries is to be
measured, you can also connect the sensors of other Quattro units in the system (w ith a maximum of one sensor per Quattro).
Temperature compensation during battery charging responds to the sensor indicating the highest temperature.
- Voltage sensing must be connected to the master (see Section 5.5.1.4).
- Only one remote control means (panel or sw itch) can be connected to the system.
4.4.8 Three-phase configuration (see appendix C)
Quattros can also be used in 3-phase configuration. To this end, a connection betw een the devices is made by means of
standard RJ45 UTP cables (the same as for parallel operation). The system (Quattros plus an optional control panel) w ill
require subsequent configuration (see Section 5).
Pre-requisites: see Section 4.4.7.
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