Xantrex Technology
C40, C35, C60
owner manual
Series Multifunction DC Controller
Troubleshooting
Specs
Install
Error Mode Indication Orange
LED Status Indicator
Wiring
Warranty
Maintenance
1PV Charge Control Problems
Reset Switch
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Owner’s Manual
C-Series
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Contents
Series Multifunction DC Controller
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Series Multifunction DC Controller
Trademarks
About Xantrex
Disclaimer
Date and Revision
Scope
Purpose
Audience
Organization
Following conventions are used in this guide
Conventions Used
Related Information
Abbreviations and Acronyms
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General Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions
Viii Rev D
Battery Safety Information
Battery Safety Information
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Contents
Xii Rev D
Specifications
Troubleshooting
Operation
Batteries
Diversion Loads
Warranty and Product Information
Figures
Xvi Rev D
Tables
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Introduction
1C-Series Multifunction DC Charge Controllers
Features
Load Control Mode
Charge Control Mode
Operating Modes
Three-Stage Battery Charging
Charge Control Mode
Bulk Stage
Stage Battery Charging Process
Battery Temperature Compensation
Load Control Mode
Manual or Auto Equalization Charge
Photovoltaic Charge Controller
Controller Functions
Automatic PV Array Night Disconnect
Diversion Controller
4Diversion Controller
Diversion Loads
Load Controller
Low Voltage Reconnect
Low Voltage Disconnect
6Decal Displaying Load Control Voltage Settings
Optional Accessories
Installation
Removing the Top Cover
Pre-Installation
Removing Knockouts
2C-Series Dimensions and Knockout Locations Not to Scale
To mount the C-Series controller
Mounting the Controller
3Mounting the C-Series Multifunction DC Controller
Jumper Settings
Configuring the C-SeriesController
5Circuit Board Components
1Factory Default Settings for C-Series Controllers
Voltage Jumper
Operating Mode Jumper
8EQ/LVR Jumper and Reset Switch
9Bulk and Float Charge Potentiometers pots
Adjusting the C-Series Voltage Settings
Adjusting the C-Series Voltage Settings
11Potentiometers with Decal for LVR and LVD Settings
Setting Voltage Parameters for Load Control Mode
12LVR and LVD Settings for Load Control Mode
Setting Voltage Parameters for Alkaline Batteries
Setting Voltage Parameters Diversion Control Mode
14Voltage Settings with R46 Resistor Clipped
To test and adjust the voltage setting using a DVM
Using a Digital Voltmeter to Adjust Voltage Settings
To set the Bulk voltage to 14.4 volts
To set Bulk voltage to 28.2 volts
To set Bulk voltage to 56.4 volts
15Test Points for Adjusting Voltage Using a DVM
Equalization Charging
16Manual Equalization Settings
Manual Equalization
17Front Panel LED and Reset Switch Location
Automatic Equalization
18Auto Equalization Settings
Terminating the Equalization Process
Temperature Compensation
Automatic Battery Temperature Compensation
Temperature Compensation Based on Battery Type
Lead-Acid Type Batteries
2Variances in Charging Voltage based on Battery Temperature
Manual Battery Temperature Compensation
20Grounding the C-SeriesChassis
Grounding
DC Terminal Connector Locations
Wiring
Current Rating
Terminal Torque Requirements
Surge Protection
Minimum Recommended Wire Gauge
C35 and C40 Models
C60 Models
Over-current Protection
3Minimum Wire Size
Maximum One-way Distance and Wire Size
Long-distance wire runs
Distance in Feet meters
4One-Way Wire Distance and Wire Size
To connect the C-Seriescontroller as a charge controller
PV Charge Control Mode Wiring
23PV Charge Control Mode Wiring
To connect the C-Seriesas a diversion load controller
Diversion Control Mode Wiring
24Diversion Control Mode Wiring
To connect the C-Series controller as a DC load controller
DC Load Control Mode Wiring
25Load Control Mode Wiring
Installing a Digital Display
Installing Optional Accessories
To install the BTS
Installing the Battery Temperature Sensor
To reinstall the faceplace on the C-Series controller
Reinstalling the Faceplate
Operation
Basic Operation
1C-Series Status LED and Reset Button Location
2C-Series Front Pa el Label
LED Status Indicator
Charge Control or Diversion Control Indications Green
1Battery Voltage LED Indicators
Solid Green
Blinking Green
Load Control Indications Red
Equalization Mode Indication Red/green
Blinking Red
Solid Red
Over-temperature Condition
Error Mode Indication Orange
Over-Current Condition
Low-voltage Disconnect Condition
Reconnecting to Loads
3Reset Switch
Reset Switch
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4Troubleshooting
1PV Charge Control Problems
PV Charge Control Troubleshooting
PV Charge Control Troubleshooting
2Diversion Control Problems
Diversion Control Troubleshooting
Diversion Control Troubleshooting
3Load Control Problems
Load Control Troubleshooting
ASpecifications
Table A-1Electrical Specifications
Electrical Specifications
Table A-2Features and Options Specifications
Features and Options Specifications
Table A-3Environmental Specifications
Environmental Specifications
BBatteries
Maintenance-Free Batteries
Battery Types
Automotive Batteries
Deep-Cycle Batteries
Sealed Batteries
NiCad and NiFe Batteries
Battery Sizing
Equalization Charging
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Table B-1Typical Bulk and Float Setpoints for Batteries
Equalization Setpoints Non-Sealed Batteries Only
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CDiversion Loads
Diversion Load Types
Power Dissipation
Diversion Load Types
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Warranty
Warranty and Product Information
Product
Disclaimer
Exclusions
Return Material Authorization Policy
Out of Warranty Service
Return Procedure
Serial Number on DC end Purchased From Purchase Date
Information About Your System
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Index
Index
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