Xantrex Technology C35, C40, C60 owner manual Equalization Setpoints Non-Sealed Batteries Only

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Equalization Charging

Equalization Setpoints (Non-Sealed Batteries Only)

Table B-1Typical Bulk and Float Setpoints for Batteries

			Equalizing
Battery Type	Bulk Volts	Float Volts	Charge

Default Settings (knobs	14.0 Vdc	13.5 Vdc	Disabled
at nine o’clock position)			(manual
			jumper)

Sealed Gel Lead Acid	14.1 Vdc	13.6 Vdc	Non
Battery			recommended.
			Consult Battery
			manufacturer.

AGM Lead Acid	14.4 Vdc	13.4 Vdc	Charge to
Battery			15.5 Vdc or per
			manufacturer.

Maintenance-Free	14.4 Vdc	13.4 Vdc	Limited
RV/Marine			appropriateness
			- if water level
			can be checked.

Deep-Cycle, Liquid	14.6 Vdc	13.4 Vdc	Charge to
Electrolyte Lead			15.5 Vdc or per
Antimony Battery			battery
			manufacturer.

NiCad or NiFe Alkaline	16.0 Vdc	14.5 Vdc	Not
Batterya			recommended.
			Consult battery
			manufacturer.

Values shown are for 12-volt systems. For 24-volt Systems, multiply this setting shown by 2. For 48-volt systems, multiply the settings shown by 4.

Important: The following settings (Table B-1) are guidelines only. Refer to your battery vendor for specific settings and battery maintenance guidelines.

a.For NiCad and NiFe batteries, you must clip the R46 resistor and add 2 volts to the values for BULK AND FLOAT shown on the circuit board. For example, set the BULK for

16.0V adjust the BULK knob to 14.0 V after clipping R46. Values above are for batteries at room temperature. For applications with significant temperature variations or systems with sealed batteries, install a battery temperature sensor.

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Contents Series Multifunction DC Controller Page Series Multifunction DC Controller Date and Revision About XantrexTrademarks DisclaimerOrganization PurposeScope AudienceFollowing conventions are used in this guide Conventions UsedRelated Information Abbreviations and AcronymsPage General Safety Instructions Important Safety InstructionsViii Rev D Battery Safety InformationBattery Safety Information Page Contents Xii Rev D Batteries TroubleshootingSpecifications OperationDiversion Loads Warranty and Product InformationFigures Xvi Rev D Tables Xviii Introduction 1C-Series Multifunction DC Charge Controllers FeaturesCharge Control Mode Load Control ModeOperating Modes Three-Stage Battery Charging Charge Control ModeBulk Stage Stage Battery Charging ProcessLoad Control Mode Battery Temperature CompensationManual or Auto Equalization Charge Photovoltaic Charge Controller Controller FunctionsAutomatic PV Array Night Disconnect Diversion Controller4Diversion Controller Diversion LoadsLoad Controller Low Voltage Reconnect Low Voltage Disconnect6Decal Displaying Load Control Voltage Settings Optional AccessoriesInstallation Pre-Installation Removing the Top CoverRemoving Knockouts 2C-Series Dimensions and Knockout Locations Not to Scale To mount the C-Series controller Mounting the Controller3Mounting the C-Series Multifunction DC Controller Jumper Settings Configuring the C-SeriesController5Circuit Board Components 1Factory Default Settings for C-Series ControllersVoltage Jumper Operating Mode Jumper8EQ/LVR Jumper and Reset Switch 9Bulk and Float Charge Potentiometers pots Adjusting the C-Series Voltage SettingsAdjusting the C-Series Voltage Settings 11Potentiometers with Decal for LVR and LVD Settings Setting Voltage Parameters for Load Control Mode12LVR and LVD Settings for Load Control Mode Setting Voltage Parameters for Alkaline Batteries Setting Voltage Parameters Diversion Control Mode14Voltage Settings with R46 Resistor Clipped To set Bulk voltage to 28.2 volts Using a Digital Voltmeter to Adjust Voltage SettingsTo test and adjust the voltage setting using a DVM To set the Bulk voltage to 14.4 voltsTo set Bulk voltage to 56.4 volts 15Test Points for Adjusting Voltage Using a DVMEqualization Charging 16Manual Equalization SettingsManual Equalization 17Front Panel LED and Reset Switch LocationAutomatic Equalization 18Auto Equalization SettingsTerminating the Equalization Process Temperature CompensationTemperature Compensation Based on Battery Type Automatic Battery Temperature CompensationLead-Acid Type Batteries 2Variances in Charging Voltage based on Battery Temperature Manual Battery Temperature Compensation 20Grounding the C-SeriesChassis GroundingDC Terminal Connector Locations WiringCurrent Rating Terminal Torque RequirementsC60 Models Minimum Recommended Wire GaugeSurge Protection C35 and C40 ModelsOver-current Protection 3Minimum Wire SizeMaximum One-way Distance and Wire Size Long-distance wire runsDistance in Feet meters 4One-Way Wire Distance and Wire SizeTo connect the C-Seriescontroller as a charge controller PV Charge Control Mode Wiring23PV Charge Control Mode Wiring To connect the C-Seriesas a diversion load controller Diversion Control Mode Wiring24Diversion Control Mode Wiring To connect the C-Series controller as a DC load controller DC Load Control Mode Wiring25Load Control Mode Wiring Installing a Digital Display Installing Optional AccessoriesTo install the BTS Installing the Battery Temperature SensorTo reinstall the faceplace on the C-Series controller Reinstalling the FaceplateOperation Basic Operation 1C-Series Status LED and Reset Button Location2C-Series Front Pa el Label LED Status IndicatorCharge Control or Diversion Control Indications Green 1Battery Voltage LED IndicatorsSolid Green Blinking GreenSolid Red Equalization Mode Indication Red/greenLoad Control Indications Red Blinking RedError Mode Indication Orange Over-temperature ConditionOver-Current Condition Low-voltage Disconnect Condition Reconnecting to Loads3Reset Switch Reset SwitchPage 4Troubleshooting 1PV Charge Control Problems PV Charge Control TroubleshootingPV Charge Control Troubleshooting 2Diversion Control Problems Diversion Control TroubleshootingDiversion Control Troubleshooting 3Load Control Problems Load Control TroubleshootingASpecifications Table A-1Electrical Specifications Electrical SpecificationsTable A-2Features and Options Specifications Features and Options SpecificationsTable A-3Environmental Specifications Environmental SpecificationsBBatteries Deep-Cycle Batteries Battery TypesMaintenance-Free Batteries Automotive BatteriesSealed Batteries NiCad and NiFe Batteries Battery SizingEqualization Charging Rev D Table B-1Typical Bulk and Float Setpoints for Batteries Equalization Setpoints Non-Sealed Batteries OnlyPage CDiversion Loads Diversion Load Types Power DissipationDiversion Load Types Page Warranty Warranty and Product InformationProduct DisclaimerExclusions Return Material 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