Xantrex Technology XC2524, XC5012 Configuring the XC Series, To configure the battery bank type

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Configuring the XC Series

Configuring the XC Series

Once the charger is connected to a battery on bank 1 or to AC, it is live and it may be configured. There will be a short delay of about 15 seconds before the remote display begins reporting. The remote display will use this time to query the charger for the current operating conditions.

If AC was already applied, ensure that the charger is in on by pressing ON/STANDBY if necessary.

To configure the battery bank type:

1.

Press and hold MODE until

(setup) is displayed.

 

 

 

2.

Press TYPE to select the battery type configuration programming mode.

 

 

The XC Series will default to Bank 1 and will show the present battery type

 

setting.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Press BANK repeatedly to select which bank you are setting up. The bank

 

 

indicator light will illuminate to show which bank has been selected.

 

4.

Press TYPE repeatedly to select the battery type for each bank. When you have

 

selected a battery type that is different from the present configuration, the bank

 

indicator light flashes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set the TYPE according to the table below:

 

 

 

 

If your battery is

 

 

then select

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flooded Lead Acid (has removable caps intended for refilling)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GEL (any sealed type except AGM)

 

FLa

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM)

 

 

GEL

 

 

Lead Calcium

 

 

 

 

 

 

set

 

AGM

 

 

 

Custom (if pre-configured at factory)

 

 

5.

Press and hold ON/STANDBY until

is displayed to store the selected battery

 

type. If

is displayed, verify that you are setting the correctLdCbattery type and

 

try again.

 

 

 

 

 

6.

Repeat steps 1 through 4 for all banks attached to the XC Series. Each time

 

is displayed for a newly programmed battery type, the charger exits the

 

 

programming mode.

 

 

 

 

 

7.

At any time during setup, you can press ON/STANDBY once to c ncel the current

 

change and return to charging or battery monitoring.

CUS

 

975-0187-01-01

no

yes

 

2–15yes

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Contents Owner’s Guide Battery ChargerPage Xantrex XC3012, XC5012 XC1524 and XC2524 Battery Charger Date and Revision Scope PurposeAudience OrganizationRelated Information Conventions UsedImportant Safety Instructions Explosive Gas and Battery Precautions FCC Information Viii Contents Operation TroubleshootingSpecifications 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 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 Shows the connection order Final ConnectionsTo make the last DC connections Final DC ConnectionsTo make the last AC connections Powering UpTo install a BTS Installing Optional AccessoriesBattery Temperature Sensor 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 ChargingCharging Overview To force a battery detection sequenceSequential 2-Stage Charging 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 are two ways to disable the XC Series Transitioning the XC Series to On, Disabled or OffThere are two ways to turn the XC Series on There is only one way to safely turn the XC Series offReading Remote Display and Onboard Status Indicator Lights Accessing Charger InformationABS Reporting While Charging or Equalizing CerrTo view the present status of the banks Reporting While Battery MonitoringReporting While Disabled 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