Xantrex Technology RC/GS, RC7 owner manual Contents

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Contents

Important Safety Instructions- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - v

1 Introduction

Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 Indicators and Controls - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4

2 Installation

Installing the RC/GS and RC7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6

Materials and tools required - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6

Choosing a location- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7

Mounting and Connecting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7

3 Configuration

Viewing the Setup Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12

Changing Settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12

Configuring the RC/GS and RC7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13

Set Idle - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13

Battery Capacity - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13

Battery Type - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14

Max Charge Rate - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15

Set Shore Power - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 15

Remote Setup- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16

LCD Contrast- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16

Set Clock (RC/GS Only) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17

Select Genset (RC/GS Only) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17

Generator Start (RC/GS Only) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18

Generator Stop (RC/GS Only) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19

Thermostat Start Enable and Disable (RC/GS Only)- - - - - - 20

Begin Gen Quiet and End Gen Quiet (RC/GS Only)- - - - - - 21

Saving Setup Choices - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22

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Contents RV Series Remote Control RC-GSmanual.book Page ii Friday, May 20, 2005 457 PM RV Series Remote Controls Date and Revision Purpose Scope AudienceOrganization Related Information Conventions UsedGeneral Precautions Important Safety InstructionsExplosive gas precautions Contents Operation Warranty and Return Information RC-GSmanual.book Page x Friday, May 20, 2005 457 PM Introduction 1RC/GS Front Panel Features2Remote Control Cable Types Indicators and Controls Installation Materials and tools required Installing the RC/GS and RC7Choosing a location Mounting and Connecting2RV Series Inverter/Charger Front Panel System Status AC Available RC-GSmanual.book Page 10 Friday, May 20, 2005 457 PM Configuration Changing Settings Viewing the Setup MenuConfiguring the RC/GS and RC7 Battery CapacitySet Idle Battery Capacity Settings Battery TypeMax Charge Rate Set Shore PowerLCD Contrast Remote SetupSelect Genset RC/GS Only Set Clock RC/GS Only11Select Genset menu items Generator Start RC/GS Only13Generator Start/Stop Generator Stop RC/GS Only15Generator Start/Stop on Generator Start menu Thermostat Start Enable and Disable RC/GS Only17Begin Generator Quiet Time display Begin Gen Quiet and End Gen Quiet RC/GS Only19Setup/Menu Item Buttons Saving Setup ChoicesRV Series Inverter/Charger and RC/GS and RC7 Setup RC/GS and RC7 Setup Menu SummaryAuto Gen Start Setup RC/GS Only Operation Status LEDs Status LEDsCharge LED Inverter LEDError LED LCD ScreenBatt. Full LED Meter Mode ButtonsOn/Off AC Source Messages System Status DisplaysWaiting for AC Genset Status Pending, Cranking and Restart RC/GS OnlyGenset Status Starter Cooldown Starter Cooldown and Gen Start RC/GS OnlyGenset Error Messages RC/GS Only Gen Quiet FaultGen Won’t Start 5Gen Quiet Fault Error Message System Status Inverting Inverter Mode MessagesCharger Mode Messages Bulk ChargingAbsorption Charging Equalizing Charging Float Charging12Equalizing Mode Inverter/Charger Error MessagesOverload Over TemperatureLow Battery Voltage High Battery VoltageCharger Fault Charger FaultBattery Voltage Meters DisplayAverage Shunt Amps Inverter/Charger Current AC Output VoltageAC Input Amps System Status Messages Battery State of ChargeGenerator Start/Stop RC/GS Only Set Shore PowerPreparation for Storage Storage ChecklistGenerator Status Messages RC/GS Only RC/GS and RC7 User’s Menu SummaryVAC System Status DisplayRC-GSmanual.book Page 48 Friday, May 20, 2005 457 PM Warranty Warranty and Return InformationWarranty and Return Disclaimer ProductExclusions Return Procedure Return Material Authorization PolicyOut of Warranty Service Serial Number Purchased From Purchase Date Information About Your SystemRC-GSmanual.book Page 55 Friday, May 20, 2005 457 PM Xantrex Technology Inc