Xantrex Technology C60, C35, C40 owner manual Setting Voltage Parameters for Load Control Mode

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Installation

Setting Voltage Parameters for Load Control Mode

To change the Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD) and Low Voltage Reconnect (LVR) settings, use the same BULK and FLOAT potentiometers. However, when the C-Series controller is used for DC Load Control, the potentiometer’s scale calibration is altered from what is printed on the circuit board.

BULK Setting

LVR Setting

Potentiometer

 

 

 

FLOAT Setting

LVD Setting

Potentiometer

 

 

Figure 2-11Potentiometers with Decal for LVR and LVD Settings

A decal is provided with the C-Serieswith the proper scale calibrations for the Load Control mode. The BULK potentiometer becomes the Low Voltage Reconnect (LVR), and the FLOAT potentiometer becomes the Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD).

Place the sticker provided over the potentiometers. The knobs may have to be removed for sticker placement, then reinstalled. The sticker is packed inside the C-Series controller (bottom of unit). If the decal is lost or unavailable, you can recalculate the appropriate voltage settings as follows:

The scale for the Low Voltage Reconnect setting is calibrated as follows:

12-volt system: 12.0 to 14.0 volts in increments of 0.2 volts,

24-volt system: 24.0 to 28.0 volts in increments of 0.4 volts,

48-volt system: 48.0 to 56.0 volts in increments of 0.8 volts.

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Contents Series Multifunction DC Controller Page Series Multifunction DC Controller About Xantrex TrademarksDisclaimer Date and RevisionPurpose ScopeAudience OrganizationConventions Used Following conventions are used in this guideAbbreviations and Acronyms Related InformationPage Important Safety Instructions General Safety InstructionsBattery Safety Information Viii Rev DBattery Safety Information Page Contents Xii Rev D Troubleshooting SpecificationsOperation BatteriesWarranty and Product Information Diversion LoadsFigures Xvi Rev D Tables Xviii Introduction Features 1C-Series Multifunction DC Charge ControllersOperating Modes Charge Control ModeLoad Control Mode Charge Control Mode Three-Stage Battery ChargingStage Battery Charging Process Bulk StageManual or Auto Equalization Charge Load Control ModeBattery Temperature Compensation Controller Functions Photovoltaic Charge ControllerDiversion Controller Automatic PV Array Night DisconnectDiversion Loads 4Diversion ControllerLoad Controller Low Voltage Disconnect Low Voltage ReconnectOptional Accessories 6Decal Displaying Load Control Voltage SettingsInstallation Removing Knockouts Pre-InstallationRemoving the Top Cover 2C-Series Dimensions and Knockout Locations Not to Scale Mounting the Controller To mount the C-Series controller3Mounting the C-Series Multifunction DC Controller Configuring the C-SeriesController Jumper Settings1Factory Default Settings for C-Series Controllers 5Circuit Board ComponentsOperating Mode Jumper Voltage Jumper 8EQ/LVR Jumper and Reset Switch Adjusting the C-Series Voltage Settings 9Bulk and Float Charge Potentiometers potsAdjusting the C-Series Voltage Settings Setting Voltage Parameters for Load Control Mode 11Potentiometers with Decal for LVR and LVD Settings12LVR and LVD Settings for Load Control Mode Setting Voltage Parameters Diversion Control Mode Setting Voltage Parameters for Alkaline Batteries14Voltage Settings with R46 Resistor Clipped Using a Digital Voltmeter to Adjust Voltage Settings To test and adjust the voltage setting using a DVMTo set the Bulk voltage to 14.4 volts To set Bulk voltage to 28.2 volts15Test Points for Adjusting Voltage Using a DVM To set Bulk voltage to 56.4 volts16Manual Equalization Settings Equalization Charging17Front Panel LED and Reset Switch Location Manual Equalization18Auto Equalization Settings Automatic EqualizationTemperature Compensation Terminating the Equalization ProcessLead-Acid Type Batteries Temperature Compensation Based on Battery TypeAutomatic Battery Temperature Compensation 2Variances in Charging Voltage based on Battery Temperature Manual Battery Temperature Compensation Grounding 20Grounding the C-SeriesChassisWiring DC Terminal Connector LocationsTerminal Torque Requirements Current RatingMinimum Recommended Wire Gauge Surge ProtectionC35 and C40 Models C60 Models3Minimum Wire Size Over-current ProtectionLong-distance wire runs Maximum One-way Distance and Wire Size4One-Way Wire Distance and Wire Size Distance in Feet metersPV Charge Control Mode Wiring To connect the C-Seriescontroller as a charge controller23PV Charge Control Mode Wiring Diversion Control Mode Wiring To connect the C-Seriesas a diversion load controller24Diversion Control Mode Wiring DC Load Control Mode Wiring To connect the C-Series controller as a DC load controller25Load Control Mode Wiring Installing Optional Accessories Installing a Digital DisplayInstalling the Battery Temperature Sensor To install the BTSReinstalling the Faceplate To reinstall the faceplace on the C-Series controllerOperation 1C-Series Status LED and Reset Button Location Basic OperationLED Status Indicator 2C-Series Front Pa el Label1Battery Voltage LED Indicators Charge Control or Diversion Control Indications GreenBlinking Green Solid GreenEqualization Mode Indication Red/green Load Control Indications RedBlinking Red Solid RedOver-Current Condition Error Mode Indication OrangeOver-temperature Condition Reconnecting to Loads Low-voltage Disconnect ConditionReset Switch 3Reset SwitchPage 4Troubleshooting PV Charge Control Troubleshooting 1PV Charge Control ProblemsPV Charge Control Troubleshooting Diversion Control Troubleshooting 2Diversion Control ProblemsDiversion Control Troubleshooting Load Control Troubleshooting 3Load Control ProblemsASpecifications Electrical Specifications Table A-1Electrical SpecificationsFeatures and Options Specifications Table A-2Features and Options SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications Table A-3Environmental SpecificationsBBatteries Battery Types Maintenance-Free BatteriesAutomotive Batteries Deep-Cycle BatteriesSealed Batteries Battery Sizing NiCad and NiFe BatteriesEqualization Charging Rev D Equalization Setpoints Non-Sealed Batteries Only Table B-1Typical Bulk and Float Setpoints for BatteriesPage CDiversion Loads Power Dissipation Diversion Load TypesDiversion Load Types Page Warranty and Product Information WarrantyDisclaimer ProductReturn Material Authorization Policy ExclusionsReturn Procedure Out of Warranty ServiceInformation About Your System Serial Number on DC end Purchased From Purchase DatePage Index Index Page Xantrex Technology Inc