Xantrex Technology C60, C35, C40 Diversion Control Troubleshooting, 2Diversion Control Problems

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Troubleshooting

Diversion Control Troubleshooting

The following table lists possible problems that may arise when using the C-Series Multifunction DC Controller as a Diversion Controller.

Table 4-2Diversion Control Problems

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Status LED Blinks

Diversion load draws

Measure the current the

Orange after switching

too much current

diversion load draws when

on diversion load

(above controller

battery voltage is applied

breaker or when

rating).

across it.

diversion begins (Bulk

 

Note: A diversion load

or Float settings

 

with an acceptable “hot”

reached).

 

current may have an

 

 

excessively high inrush

 

 

current that can cause the

 

 

controller to overcurrent.

 

 

Caution: Do not test

 

 

without a circuit breaker in

 

 

circuit.

 

 

 

Battery voltage is

A. BTS is

A. Nothing - Intended

exceeding Bulk or Float

compensating charging

operation. See

settings.

voltages based on

“Temperature

 

battery temperature.

Compensation” on

 

B. Diversion load is

page 33.

 

too small for output of

B. Measure the current the

 

charging source(s).

diversion load draws when

 

 

battery voltage is applied

 

 

across it. Caution: Do not

 

 

test without a circuit

 

 

breaker in circuit.

 

 

A larger diversion load or

 

 

additional controller each

 

 

with their own diversion

 

 

loads may be necessary.

 

 

 

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Contents Series Multifunction DC Controller Page Series Multifunction DC Controller Disclaimer About XantrexTrademarks Date and RevisionAudience PurposeScope 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 Operation TroubleshootingSpecifications 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 Jumper8EQ/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 To set the Bulk voltage to 14.4 volts Using a Digital Voltmeter to Adjust Voltage SettingsTo test and adjust the voltage setting using a DVM 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 RatingC35 and C40 Models Minimum Recommended Wire GaugeSurge Protection 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 GreenBlinking Red Equalization Mode Indication Red/greenLoad Control Indications 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 Automotive Batteries Battery TypesMaintenance-Free 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
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