Mastervolts Mass Combi Ultra
Mastervolt, the Dutch based specialist in off grid electrical systems, has announced the arrival of the new Mass Combi Ultra series: a compact inverter/charger combination with a smart transfer system, MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking) solar charge regulator and separated second charger. The unit is enclosed in a rugged housing and suited for year-round commercial applications.
The Mass Combi Ultra holds separated AC inputs for the generator and shore power and two separated AC outputs. The generator input can handle almost 12kW (50A) and the shore input up to 7kW (30A), which, due to the ultra-fast controls, transfer seamlessly to and from the inverter. This ensures permanent power on the first AC output without accidentally switching off sensitive devices like computers. The second AC output is for non-preferential loads like a water heater that can be switched off automatically at any desired setting, always to the benefit of the critical loads. The unit is 40% more powerful than the previous range of Mastervolt Combis with the same footprint. The Mass Combi Ultra 24/3500-100 can provide 3,500W inverter power continuously at 40oC, and 200% peak power, ideally suited to operation in an engine room.
“We launched the Mass Combi Ultra to cater for the rapidly evolving market, both afloat and ashore,’ explained Daan Hobbelen, Mastervolt’s Product Manager Power Conversion & Storage. “For the marine and mobile sector, this compact box of advanced electronics adds a solar input, a generator input, and a parallel connection, all with very quiet operation. For the commercial and industrial sector, there is more power available along with the option for three phase operation. Yet despite all this added functionality, we’ve kept it all in the same footprint. The Mass Combi Ultra 24/3500-100 is just the first of a series of models that will address power demands up to 7000W. It’s a huge leap forward, setting new industry standards, particularly for marine commercial applications in hostile environments.”
The Mass Combi Ultra functionality goes beyond stand-alone operation, the design allows parallel and three phase operation for larger commercial applications up to 35kW. Installation and connection has been made quick and easy by a logic ordering, solid terminals and removing the need for cable glands. The non-preferential AC output can be customised via the MasterBus system.
See Mastervolt at Seawork International on stand R7.
By Jake Frith
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