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