Xantrex Technology XC3012, XC5012, XC2524 manual XC Series provides the following standard features

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Introduction

Xantrex XC3012, XC5012, XC1524 and XC2524 Battery Charger Features

The XC Series provides the following standard features:

three full current rated, independently controlled outputs which enable it to charge three different batteries or battery banks. Each bank can be of a different battery type, stage of charging, and temperature compensation

one battery temperature sensor (BTS) is included. Optional BTSs may be purchased for the other two outputs, to provide complete optimal battery charging to each battery or bank

battery monitoring functions while in float mode or rest mode

correct charging voltage for your batteries when connected to almost any single phase AC power outlet in the world

invertable remote display panel which can also be removed from the charger and mounted up to 20 m (65 ft) away for remote control and monitoring

The XC Series provides the following protection features:

true “fuseless” reverse polarity protection to guard against continuous reverse battery polarity without charger damage

AC over voltage protection shutdown

over temperature protection shutdown

electronic current limiting for protection against short circuit on the unit’s output

built-in protection against accidental connection to a higher battery voltage, up to 24 VDC

battery temperature compensation to 0 °C (32 °F) (with BTS installed)

ignition protected rating, enabling installation in engine spaces

isolated design to reduce shock hazard

automatic charge resumption after AC power interruption

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Contents Battery Charger Owner’s GuidePage Xantrex XC3012, XC5012 XC1524 and XC2524 Battery Charger Date and Revision Audience PurposeScope OrganizationConventions Used Related InformationImportant Safety Instructions Explosive Gas and Battery Precautions FCC Information Viii Contents Operation TroubleshootingSpecifications Introduction XC Series provides the following standard features XC Series provides the following protection featuresXC Series Appearance XC SeriesInformation Centers of the XC Series Remote DisplayInformation Centers of the XC Series CHf Onboard Status PanelRear Panel DescriptionPreparing for Installation 5XC Series SystemTools and Materials You need the following materialsLocation Condition Requirement6XC Series Mounting Orientations Wiring Requirements DC WiringAC Wiring Over-current protection disconnectBattery Bank Size Requirements Installation Installing the XC Series Installation SequencePre-Installing DC Wiring To install DC wiringPre-Installing AC Wiring To install AC wiringConductor Color code To connect AC wires with the crimp-on butt-splice connector To secure the display or blank plate on the unit Mounting the Remote DisplayTo remove the display To mount the XC Series MountingTo remotely mount the display Grounding Final Connections Shows the connection orderFinal DC Connections To make the last DC connectionsPowering Up To make the last AC connectionsTo install a BTS Installing Optional AccessoriesBattery Temperature Sensor Drip Protection Rubber Boots To install rubber bootsConfiguring the XC Series To configure the battery bank typeTo configure the charging type Operation About Charging Multiplex 3-Stage ChargingCharging Overview To force a battery detection sequenceSequential 2-Stage Charging Temperature Considerations Disqualified BatteriesThings to be aware Perform these disqualification checks in the order shownCharging Batteries To charge your batteriesCharging Batteries Equalizing Flooded Batteries About EqualizingPerforming An Equalization To equalize your batteriesThere are two ways to turn the XC Series on Transitioning the XC Series to On, Disabled or OffThere are two ways to disable the XC Series There is only one way to safely turn the XC Series offAccessing Charger Information Reading Remote Display and Onboard Status Indicator LightsABS Cerr Reporting While Charging or EqualizingTo view the present status of the banks Reporting While Battery MonitoringReporting While Disabled Using a Generator As Source Power Page Troubleshooting Care and Maintenance To clean battery terminalsIndicator Light Flashing Sequences 1Indicator Light Sequences on the XC SeriesError Messages on Remote Display 2Error MessagesErr Bat Problem Solving SymptomFault indicator light flashes. XC Series stops functioning Rdy Page Specifications Physical Specifications Electrical SpecificationsAC Input Specifications AC Input SpecificationsTemperature Specifications Protection FeaturesApprovals EMCPage Warranty and Product Information Limited Warranty forDisclaimer of Warranty Return Material Authorization Policy Information About Your System Page Xantrex Technology Inc