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How to connect simple two wire lightswitch to phoenix compact 12/1600

Hi there.


I want to connect my phoenix compac 12/1600 to a simple light switch the wires are already there because I used them in a previous inverter.


I have drie inputs on the board. How should I connect it?


Want to turn it on or off.


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Alexandra answered ·

@Pierreke

If i remember correctly the connections for remote switch: Short left and middle terminal to switch the Multi “on”, Short right and middle terminal to switch the Multi to “charger only”.

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pierreke avatar image pierreke commented ·

@Alexandra Thanks for your quick reply.

Do I have to change something in the DIP switches? See screenshots of the manual: For the 3-way switch I have to, but… is this a 3-way switch?

Thanks!

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Alexandra avatar image Alexandra ♦ pierreke commented ·
@Pierreke

So it has been too long to remember all the steps...

Yes set the dips. Is the unit new or second hand?

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pierreke avatar image pierreke Alexandra ♦ commented ·
Second hand unit.
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Duivert NL avatar image Duivert NL pierreke commented ·

Yes use a 3 way switch

Center contact or p contact of switch to connection 2 (gnd)

First Contact from switch to connection 1 (charger only)

Second Contact from switch to connection 3 (on)

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pierreke avatar image pierreke Duivert NL commented ·
But I only have two wires from the switch. It’s a regular light switch which is installed behind walls. Not easy to change. Is it possible with this?
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Duivert NL avatar image Duivert NL pierreke commented ·
Ok, you said you have a 3 way too… then follow klim8sceptic advice
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pierreke avatar image pierreke Duivert NL commented ·
Thanks duivert. Wasn’t aware that I said I have a 3way switch ;)
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klim8skeptic answered ·
@Pierreke If your Phoenix is an inverter (not an inverter + charger) you only need a switch with 2 contacts.

Connect to on, remote terminals 2 and 3.

Dont forget to set your dipswitch.



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pierreke avatar image pierreke commented ·
Perfect. Thanks for the quick and spot on advice


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pierreke avatar image pierreke commented ·
This worked perfect! Thanks for the help!!
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