Mastervolt - Automotive

Camper - 2000 W system

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:49:57 +0100

System description:

The 2000 Watt Power system is designed for motor homes with more electrical demands or equipment. The system satisfies power needs for 12 V lighting, radio/TV/DVD, a satellite dish and several 230 V devices, such as a microwave/oven, coffee machine, vacuum cleaner, hairdryer, laptop and several battery chargers. The heart of the system consists of a robust and maintenance free gel battery with 240 or 400 Ah capacity in total . Used normally, the battery will deliver enough power for a at least a weekend independently of the engine alternator or grid voltage.

To extend the battery usage the system is equipment with a solar charge regulator so the batteries are charged via the PV panels. Besides this batteries will be charged while driving via the Mastervolt Charge mate.

Description	Voltage	Power	Consumption	Power
Description	(U)	(P)	(Hrs)	(kWh)
Lightning	12	30	4	0,12
Audio system	12	40	2	0,08
Waterpump	12	70	0,3	0,02
TV	230	80	2	0,16
Coffeemachine	230	1400	0,2	0,28
Microwave/Oven	230	1200	0,2	0,24
Hair dryer	230	1800	0,1	0,18
Laptop	230	75	1	0,08
Vacuum cleaner	230	1000	0,1	0,1
Daily consumption				1,26

Accu effective capacity				2,4
Voltage	12
Capacity	400
Discharge	50%

Independency in days				2

2000 W System (download as jpg)

Product information:

1: Mass Combi 12/1200-60 / Mass Combi 12/2000-100
2: Touchpanel
3: DC-distribution / MasterShunt
4: 2x GEL 12/120 Ah / 2x GEL 12/200 Ah
5: Chargemate
6: Solar charge regulator Max. 20A
7: Power cord
8: Battery switch

Camper - 500 W system

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:38:30 +0100

System description:

This 500 Watt Power system is designed for motorhomes with limited electrical demands or equipment. The system satisfies basic power needs for 12 V lighting, radio/TV/DVD, a satellite dish and a few 230 V devices, such as a laptop, electrical toothbrush and your mobile telephone charger. The heart of the system consists of a sturdy and maintenance free gel or AGM battery. Used normally, the battery will deliver enough power for at least a weekend, independently of the engine alternator or grid voltage.

To extend the battery usage the system is equipment with a solar charge regulator so the batteries are charged via the PV panels. Besides charging via the solar panels the batteries will be charged while driving with the Mastervolt Charge mate.

Power balance:

Description	Voltage	Power	Consumption	Power
Description	(U)	(P)	(Hrs)	(kWh)
Lightning	12	30	4	0,12
Audio system	12	40	2	0,08
Waterpump	12	70	0,3	0,02
TV	230	80	2	0,16
Laptop	230	75	1	0,08
Daily consumption				0,46

Battery effective capacity				0,9
Voltage	12
Capacity	150
Discharge	50%

Independency in days				2

500 W System (download as jpg)

Product information:

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Fri, 28 Oct 2011 11:55:23 +0200

New office for Mastervolt France

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:11:29 +0200

Present inFrancefor 15 years, Mastervolt, leading supplier of electrical power solutions to the worldwide marine, mobile and solar markets, has recently moved into new premises that are located in a large business centre in Mouans Sartoux. Still in theCannesarea, on the French Riviera, the French team wished to remain close to their marine customers, but made the move due to needed expansion of their working and warehousing space.

Stuart Ingram, Director of Mastervolt France, explained, "The new premises now offer a 350m² building, with modern training and service facilities and larger storage areas at our disposal. The move allows the whole team to work in a more professional environment and we now plan to offer regular training courses for installers and customers in both the marine and solar business."

In addition to the new offices, MastervoltFrancehas also recently begun to work with Vidal Diffusion Marine (VDM) as the new distributor for Mastervolt products, specialising in the electric-propulsion range. Chosen for their high level of customer service, VDM is an active existing distributor of technical parts for the marine industry with a range including mechanical equipment linked to e-propulsion systems. This makes them a perfect choice for Mastervolt and their growing e-propulsion portfolio and other product ranges.

Situated nearToulonin the south ofFrance, VDM is in an ideal location to work closely with Mastervolt as well as being in close proximity to the large marine customer base in the south. Furthermore, VDM’s nationwide network of installers is able to service all areas of France.

"Franceis a key market for Mastervolt and we want to offer optimum service to our customers here," Stuart Ingram commented, "We believe our new partnership with VDM will improve this service. I am also looking forward to working with some of the key e-propulsion specialists on their team, to jointly further the e-propulsion market potential inFrance."

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New Nordic Sales Manager appointed

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:24:23 +0200

Chris Yellow will fulfil the role of Sales Manager Nordic for Actuant Electrical’s marine and mobile markets and his territories includeIceland,Norway,Denmark,Sweden, Baltic States,Finlandand theRussian Federation. Chris will be looking after the Actuant product groups of Mastervolt, BEP Marine and Marinco in the Actuant Electrical portfolio.

Previously working as part of the European sales team for Marinco, Chris steps into the new management role representing the Actuant Electrical group, with a growing business value in the Nordic territory. Chris has an existing knowledgeable background to the Actuant Electrical product groups having played a key part in the execution of Marinco’s European distribution strategy that he will continue to contribute to.

Commenting on the new appointment, Sales Leader Bert Jansen said, "I am very happy to announce Chris’ promotion to Sales Manager Nordic. Coming from the Marinco family, Chris has easily adapted to the new position with the complete Actuant Electrical portfolio and already is familiar with many of the Nordic customers and accounts.

The new position for Chris is part of an ongoing strategy under the giantUSparent company Actuant to grow in current markets and to enter new market segments.

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Global organisation stands behind Mastervolt

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:26:07 +0200

The Dutch-based company Mastervolt, a market leader in the world of ‘off-grid’ electrical power systems since its formation in 1991, became a subsidiary of US diversified industrial Actuant Corporation at the end of 2010. The merging of these two forces in 2011 celebrates the 20^th Anniversary of Mastervolt and has secured Mastervolt’s long term ability to invest in exciting new innovations, a hallmark of the company to date, whilst Actuant has added another pool of expertise to its expanding portfolio.

Actuant is headquartered in Menomonee Falls inWisconsin,USA, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange as NYSE:ATU. This diversified company has revenues of approximately US$1.5 billion, so clearly has a solid financial base. It operates globally in four main sectors; Industrial, Engineered Solutions, Energy and Electrical.

Actuant has operations in more than 30 countries, and is currently focused on enlarging its energy business, among others, because it expects long-term growth in this sector including solar power and other renewables. As Mastervolt has long been a pioneer of self-sustaining power systems for the marine industry, mobile units and residential premises, it has become an ideal business partner, and a very strong addition to the parent company.

In the Electrical division where Mastervolt resides, Actuant also owns other OEM and marine-related electrical specialists that will directly complement the Mastervolt brand. These include New Zealand-based BEP Marine, which manufactures DC switches and panels, and Marinco, the premier manufacturer of electrical and harsh environment solutions for a variety of worldwide markets. Mastervolt’s products are also rigorously designed to withstand the challenges of the open sea, which meshes perfectly with Actuant’s programme of harsh environment solutions for the medical, mobile, industrial and theatrical markets. Interaction between all of Actuant’s related companies is being encouraged as part of an accelerated corporate growth and innovation programme.

Aside from the obvious synergy of pooling of knowledge and resources, another huge boost to Mastervolt’s long-term future is the global distribution network that comes with belonging to such a large and multi-facetted international corporation. This will extend Mastervolt’s reach into brand new markets, and increase its own portfolio of products.

"Becoming part of Actuant has brought nothing but benefits for Mastervolt, and our wide-ranging customer base," explained Mastervolt’s Marketing Manager Marc Persoon. "The sheer power of Actuant, and its enthusiasm for pioneering electrical innovation, will be a tremendous boost to the cutting-edge work we do here. We now have access to a huge pool of expertise in associated fields, complimentary products, and a truly global distribution network. The future with Actuant is very exciting indeed.’

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Mastervolt continues succesful growth strategy together with Actuant

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:04:46 +0100

Mastervolt announces today that it has signed a definitive agreement with Actuant Corporation who will acquire all outstanding shares of Mastervolt. The acquisition is subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions, and is expected to complete within 30 days.

Following a comprehensive review of different strategic options and taking into account the interests of all stakeholders, the management- and supervisory boards of Mastervolt are convinced that Actuant is the right partner to continue and accelerate the company's successful growth path towards leading positions in the international leisure marine-, automotive, and solar markets.

Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, privately held Mastervolt is a designer, developer and global supplier of highly innovative, branded power electronics. Its power electronics provide the technology associated with efficient conversion, control, storage and conditioning of power. Its products are utilized in various end markets including solar photovoltaic (PV), marine, and specialty vehicles. In the solar market, Mastervolt is focused primarily on high-quality and high-yield inverters for the on-grid market. Inverters serve as the critical link in a solar PV system, connecting the solar panels to the electric grid, efficiently converting direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC). In the marine and specialty vehicle markets, Mastervolt provides integrated power systems which include battery chargers, inverters, generator sets, batteries, switchboards and electrical propulsion. Mastervolt provides "green" solutions to the marine market with their hybrid and electric propulsion, lithium-ion batteries and digital switching technologies.

Actuant Corporation is a diversified industrial company with operations in more than 30 countries. The Actuant businesses are leaders in a broad array of niche markets including branded hydraulic and electrical tools and supplies, specialized products and services for energy markets and highly engineered position and motion control systems. The Company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Butler, Wisconsin. Actuant trades on the NYSE under the symbol ATU. For further information on Actuant and its businesses, visit the Company's website at www.actuant.com.

Commenting on the transaction, Robert C. Arzbaecher, Actuant's Chief Executive Officer stated, "Mastervolt represents a great addition to Actuant's Electrical segment, repositioning it toward higher growth and product technology. Its focus on innovation, strong management team and asset light operating model are an ideal fit with Actuant. With two-thirds of its revenues derived from the solar product line, Mastervolt meaningfully extends our presence in this market with its inverters, a crucial component of any PV installation. Their strong presence in marine complements our Marinco™ brand and provides a platform to globalize the market leading products of both businesses through their respective established distribution channels. Mastervolt CEO Paul Kenninck and his management team have done an outstanding job creating a growth platform and we look forward to them joining the Actuant team."

"Mastervolt's business has historically grown faster than Actuant's stated 1.5-2.0X GDP growth objectives", continued Arzbaecher. "Given increasing global energy demands and the focus on renewable energy sources, we expect this trend to continue. In addition, Mastervolt furthers the diversity of our global energy related served markets which include oil & gas, wind, and now solar."

Paul Kenninck, Chief Executive Officer of Mastervolt commented: "Mastervolt's strategy is aimed at building leading positions in the international leisure marine-, automotive, and solar markets. In the past few years Mastervolt has considerably advanced its position in the various markets, most notably the on-grid solar market. We're excited to now team up with Actuant's Electrical Segment as this provides our company with a solid platform to further accelerate our business success which is based on technology- and product development initiatives coupled with a strong focus on marketing and sales". The Corporate Finance team of Amsterdam based merchant bank Kempen & Co acted as advisor to Mastervolt on the transaction while Lexence NV provided legal counsel. McDermott Will & Emery LLP and De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek N.V. served as Actuant's legal counsel for this transaction.

Amsterdam, November 30, 2010

Extended Power

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:49:34 +0200

Whatever purpose it may serve - army or police, broadcasters, company presentation or automotive studio - you can literally go anywhere with Extended Power. Leaving the grid aside, Mastervolt guarantees power for all your professional facilities. Even when they use a lot of electricity, or require an uninterruptible power supply. Aircon, sensitive electronic equipment, video walls … The choice is yours! The Mastervolt Extended Power system was specially developed to provide flawless, silent power supply. And the sturdy 16 or 25 kVA Whisper Ultra generator is at the heart of the system.

Vehicle engine alternator: Supplies power to the vehicle battery while driving.
24 V starter battery for the engine.
Mass 24/100 automatic battery chargers, to rapidly recharge the service set. Three chargers provide 300 amps charge current.
2 V cells, maintenance-free traction batteries with high capacity for varied energy storage, for instance 24 V/1000 Ah.
Mass Sine 24/5000 - 5 kVA inverter, for seamless 230 V power.
Systemswitch, automatic transfer switch between the 230 V generator supply, inverter or utility supply.
Earth leakage protection breaker.
Cable connection to the public grid.
Whisper Ultra diesel generator, 230 V/50 Hz, choice of capacities from 6 to 25 kVA.
Radiator cooling systems, one for the engine and one for the watercooled alternator.
DC-DC converter, Mac 24/12-20 for power conversion from 24 V to 12 V. For any 12 V users.
Switchboard (optional) with all service and monitoring functions for the 12, 24 and 230 V system. Optional: Water tank gauge, various alarm systems.

Advanced Power

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:48:34 +0200

A reliable source of electricity is essential for automotive independence. A made-to-measure Advanced Power system provides you with a complete system to achieve this, with the Whisper diesel generator at its heart. Mastervolt offers a complete range of compact 1500 or 3000 rpm generator sets, with capacities ranging from 6 to 25 kVA. And we also have the answer for AC equipment that demands extra power when starting up. Parallel connection between the Mass Combi inverter and Whisper means the batteries help out if more AC power is temporarily required. This hybrid system ensures optimum flexibility in power generation.

Radiator to cool the diesel generator.
Whisper 6 kVA generator (3000 or 1500 rpm).
Masterswitch 0, automatic transfer switch to regulate power sources.
Earth leakage protection breaker.
Cable connection to the public grid.
Mass Combi inverter/battery charger, 24 V / 4000 W.
Service battery set, maintenance-free deep cycle gel batteries, 24 V / 200 Ah (or more).
230 V/50 Hz distribution/breaker panel.
24 V distribution/breaker panel.
12 V distribution/breaker panel.
Mac 24/12-20, DC-DC converter converts 24 V from the service battery set to 12 V.
Battery Mate: Simultaneous charging of two batteries, without voltage drop.
DDC ‘Digital Diesel Control’ panel, for monitoring & controlling the Whisper generator.
Masterlink MICC, battery consumption meter and remote control for the Mass Combi.
Vehicle engine alternator: Supplies power to the vehicle and service battery while driving.
24 V start battery set for the vehicle.

Basic Power

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:47:30 +0200

The Basic Power system is designed for automotive homes, recreational vehicles and commercial vehicles with limited electrical demands or equipment. The system satisfies basic power needs for 12 V lighting, radio/TV/DVD, a satellite dish, the refrigerator and a few 230 V devices, such as a laptop. The heart of the system consists of a sturdy and maintenance free gel or AGM battery. Used normally, the battery will deliver enough power for an entire day, independently of the engine alternator or grid voltage. This is especially practical considering the number of locations with no mains hook-up.

12 V solar panel, 160 Wp.
Solar ChargeMaster 20: Intelligent, automatic voltage regulator.
12 V electric switchboard, five outlets with switch/circuit breaker combinations.
Service battery, maintenance-free gel battery, 12 V / 200 Ah.
MasterShunt: Delivers measurement data from the service battery.
AC Master inverter, 230 V from the service battery when there is no grid connection.
230 V/50 Hz electric switchboard, five outlets with switch/circuit breaker combinations.
IVO Compact battery charger: Charges the batteries when grid power is available.
Earth leakage protection breaker.
Grid connection.
Charge Mate battery combiner to charge two batteries simultaneously.
Vehicle start battery.
Vehicle engine alternator: Supplies power to the vehicle and service battery while driving.
Battery consumption meter, connected to the MasterShunt: Total control.

Medium Power

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:43:59 +0200

Medium Power systems are developed for more substantial power needs, especially in the commercial sector. Their robustness and reliability also makes them well suited to recreational use. Each system is tailor-made, providing you with everything you need for faultless supply of both 230 V and 12/24 V equipment. Power sources other than the engine include batteries, the grid, and sometimes solar panels. A Mass Sine sine wave inverter or Mass Combi guarantees pure sine wave voltage for 230 V equipment, ensuring longer appliance life and reliability.

Mass Combi inverter/battery charger, 12 V / 2000 W.
230 V, 50 Hz distribution/breaker panel.
12 V distribution/breaker panel.
Deep cycle service battery delivering both 12 & 230 V thanks to the Combi inverter function.
MasterShunt: Intelligent device for data monitoring.
Earth leakage protection breaker.
Grid connection.
Charge Mate battery combiner: Charges two batteries while driving.
Starter battery, connected to the second battery outlet of the Mass Combi.
Vehicle engine alternator: Supplies power to the vehicle and service battery while driving.
MasterView Easy, battery consumption meter and remote control for the Mass Combi (MasterBus interface required).

Geert Kluitmans

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:41:20 +0200

"It is not easy to become one of the largest bus builders in the Benelux countries. You have to literally be able to fine-tune the supply of special buses and coaches to the demand. Our industry often revolves around the 'specials'. Customers make very specific demands, for onboard luxury or practical facilities, say, and allowance must be made for these demands in the power supply. This is where Mastervolt comes in. It allows us to deliver a reliable system for every power need, including the right advice and the necessary service."

Geert Kluitmans, responsible for purchasing at the bus and coach, division of VDL Berkhof/BOVA, Valkenswaard, the Netherlands

Peter Corderey

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:40:23 +0200

"Modern communication requires highly sensitive equipment. This makes a stable power supply absolutely essential for the type of communication vehicles we equip here. To guarantee this supply, we automatically choose Mastervolt sine wave inverters for the systems we deliver. Although we have also worked with other brands, only Mastervolt equipment allows us to practically guarantee a problem-free solution on location."

Peter Corderey, Managing Director of System Edström, Corby, United Kingdom

Bruce A. Binns

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:38:56 +0200

"When touring Australia, today’s tourists like to rent campers and we offer our comfortably equipped Winnebago Recreational Vehicles. The Mastervolt Mass Combi is the basis for the comfort we provide. The combination of conversion and charging provides faultless power, and the remote control panel is an excellent addition. This is why the Mass Combi is the ideal power system for our vehicles."

Bruce A. Binns, general manager Knott-Winnebago Freeway RVs, Australia

Andrew Scott

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:38:06 +0200

"A mobile dental practice requires a sturdy 230 V supply, no matter how limited the available space. That is why we chose the Mastervolt Whisper 10 Ultra for this specially equipped vehicle. Another major reason was the fact that this generator is pretty much the most silent available on the market, to the delight of our customers. I definitely intend to continue buying Mastervolt equipment in the future."

Andrew Scott, Scott Medical Ltd. Mobile Health Clinics, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Rene van Venrooy

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:36:54 +0200

"As a vehicle constructor, we deliver tailor-made solutions for both recreational and professional use, from campers to promo trucks and from motor homes to mobile dental practices. Clever solutions are often required for the power supply, and this is one of the reasons we like working with Mastervolt. For instance, the compact Mass Combi inverter/chargers, which fit perfectly with our batteries and petrol generators. An ideal basis for an airconditioning system that remains efficient in all circumstances."

René van Venrooy, contractor at Van Venrooy Utility Vehicles, Oss, The Netherlands