Xantrex Technology TM500A manual Trigger on Voltage and Amperage

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3.0 CONFIGURATION

Setting Parameters (continued)

CHARGED Indicator Setup (continued)

Trigger on Voltage and Amperage

When this mode is selected, the CHARGED indicator LED illuminates when the voltage reaches the programmed level (Step A) and the amperage decreases to the value set in Step B.

As batteries charge, their voltage slowly increases and the charging current decreases. Setting these parameters allows the CHARGED indicator LED to illuminate when specified conditions are met. However, if a suffi- ciently high amperage is being drawn from DC loads during charging, the meter detects this current, and it prevents the TM500A from illuminating the CHARGED indicator LED. To set the meter to illuminate the CHARGED LED, the amperage trigger level must be increased to account for the additional

DC loads.

NOTE: The batteries may not be fully charged if DC loads are in the system and the current level is increased.

To determine the appropriate fully charged amperage for the system, divide the battery bank amp-hour capacity by 20. For example; if the battery bank’s amp-hour rating equals 880 amp hours, divide this value by 20 for an amperage setting of 44 amps.

Step A Setting the Fully-Charged Voltage Level

1A. Press the SELECT button until the Voltage LED ( V ) is illuminated.

2A. Press the SELECT and RESET buttons simulataniously until the LED display flashes.

3A. Press the RESET button to change the displayed voltage to the desired fully charged voltage level:

•For a 12 VDC system, set this voltage between 14.3–14.9 volts for lead-acid batteries.

•For a 24 VDC system, set this voltage between 28.6–29.6 volts for lead-acid batteries.

•For a 48 VDC system, set this voltage between 57.2–59.2 volts for lead-acid batteries.

Refer to the battery manufacturer’s recommendation for other types of batteries.

4A. Press the SELECT button to accept the new value. The selection range is between 10 to 64.9 VDC.

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Contents TM500A Trademarks About XantrexDisclaimers Date and RevisionTable of Contents Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Battery Safety Information TM500A IntroductionTM500A TM500A 12/24 Volt Unpacking and InspectionTM500A NS 12/24 Volt TM48 48 VoltPre-Installation InstallationRequired Tools MountingSurface Mounting Communication and Remote Cable Connections Surface Mounting the TM500A Using the AdaptorFlush Mounting Flush Mounting the TM500A Area To Be Cut-OutExtended Length Ground Wire Extended Length InstallationsShunt Connections Deltec Shunt Mounting/Wiring the ShuntShunt Circuit Board and Hardware Mounting Circuit Board to an Existing ShuntCircuit Diagram Connecting the Shunt BoardIn-line Fuse Setup ConfigurationRestoring the Factory Defaults Resetting to Factory DefaultsSetting Parameters Setting ParametersSetting the Charge Efficiency Factor Setting Parameters Charge Efficiency %Setting Charger Efficiency Setting the Amp Hours Setting Parameters Amp Hours AhSetting the Amp Hours Step a Setting the Fully-Charged Voltage Level Setting Parameters Charged Indicator SetupStep B Switching OFF the Amperage Detection Setting the Charged Indicator Voltage LevelTurn Amps OFF for Voltage only Detection Trigger on Voltage and Amperage Trigger on Voltage and Amperage Trigger on Voltage and Time Trigger on Voltage and Time Step B Setting the Time DurationTaper Chargers Relay ChargersThree-stage Chargers Configuring the Low-Voltage Alarm Setting Parameters Low-Voltage IndicatorLow-Voltage Indicator Reset Button Indicators and ControlsOperation Buttons Select ButtonMeter Selection and LED Indicators Indicators and Controls Basic MetersAvailable Meters % state-of charge Power Saving Mode Indicators and Controls Ah AMP HoursMode Indicator LEDs BHI High Battery Voltage Indicators and Controls Data MonitorsBLO Low Battery Voltage DSF Days Since FullTo access the Data Monitor Function To configure this function Reminders and IndicatorsAmp-Hour Reminder To configure this alarm Reminders and Indicators Low-Voltage IndicatorTo reset the Charged LED Reminders and Indicators Charged IndicatorResetting the Charged Indicator Symptom Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingService Information Specifications SpecificationsLimited Warranty Warranty

TM500A specifications

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