Xantrex Technology XC1524, XC5012 Installing Optional Accessories, Battery Temperature Sensor

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Installing Optional Accessories

Installing Optional Accessories

The XC Series ships with a battery temperature sensor (BTS) and drip protection rubber boots for the DC cables.

Battery Temperature Sensor

Xantrex strongly recommends that you install a Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS) to protect your battery and improve charging accuracy. It is best to use a separate BTS with each individual battery bank, to provide optimal charging and protection of each bank. If no BTS is connected, the charger defaults to the charging conditions for 40 °C (104 °F). At this temperature the charging voltage is lower to keep batteries from overcharging; charging will be slower and the batteries will be slightly undercharged.

One BTS is provided with with your XC Series and additional battery temperature sensors may be purchased separately.

To install a BTS:

1.Switch off all devices operating from the battery.

2.Connect the ring terminal on the sensor directly on to the negative battery stud, or affix the double-sided adhesive backing (included) to the sensor back and attach the sensor to the side of the battery to be monitored.

3.Route the sensor cable to the charger and plug it into the bank 1 (default if using only one BTS), bank 2 or bank 3 connector on the rear panel.

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Contents Owner’s Guide Battery ChargerPage Xantrex XC3012, XC5012 XC1524 and XC2524 Battery Charger Date and Revision Organization PurposeScope AudienceRelated Information Conventions UsedImportant Safety Instructions Explosive Gas and Battery Precautions FCC Information Viii Contents Troubleshooting SpecificationsOperation Introduction XC Series provides the following protection features XC Series provides the following standard featuresXC Series XC Series AppearanceRemote Display Information Centers of the XC SeriesInformation Centers of the XC Series Onboard Status Panel CHfDescription Rear Panel5XC Series System Preparing for InstallationYou need the following materials Tools and MaterialsCondition Requirement Location6XC Series Mounting Orientations DC Wiring Wiring RequirementsOver-current protection disconnect AC WiringBattery Bank Size Requirements Installation Installation Sequence Installing the XC SeriesTo install DC wiring Pre-Installing DC WiringTo install AC wiring Pre-Installing AC WiringConductor Color code To connect AC wires with the crimp-on butt-splice connector Mounting the Remote Display To remove the displayTo secure the display or blank plate on the unit Mounting To remotely mount the displayTo mount the XC Series Grounding Shows the connection order Final ConnectionsTo make the last DC connections Final DC ConnectionsTo make the last AC connections Powering UpInstalling Optional Accessories Battery Temperature SensorTo install a BTS To install rubber boots Drip Protection Rubber BootsTo configure the battery bank type Configuring the XC SeriesTo configure the charging type Operation Multiplex 3-Stage Charging About ChargingTo force a battery detection sequence Sequential 2-Stage ChargingCharging Overview Disqualified Batteries Temperature ConsiderationsPerform these disqualification checks in the order shown Things to be awareTo charge your batteries Charging BatteriesCharging Batteries About Equalizing Equalizing Flooded BatteriesTo equalize your batteries Performing An EqualizationThere is only one way to safely turn the XC Series off Transitioning the XC Series to On, Disabled or OffThere are two ways to disable the XC Series There are two ways to turn the XC Series onReading Remote Display and Onboard Status Indicator Lights Accessing Charger InformationABS Reporting While Charging or Equalizing CerrReporting While Battery Monitoring Reporting While DisabledTo view the present status of the banks Using a Generator As Source Power Page Troubleshooting To clean battery terminals Care and Maintenance1Indicator Light Sequences on the XC Series Indicator Light Flashing Sequences2Error Messages Error Messages on Remote DisplayErr Bat Symptom Problem SolvingFault indicator light flashes. XC Series stops functioning Rdy Page Specifications Electrical Specifications Physical SpecificationsAC Input Specifications AC Input SpecificationsProtection Features Temperature SpecificationsEMC ApprovalsPage Limited Warranty for Warranty and Product InformationDisclaimer of Warranty Return Material Authorization Policy Information About Your System Page Xantrex Technology Inc