Xantrex Technology XC2524, XC5012, XC3012, XC1524 manual Using a Generator As Source Power

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Accessing Charger Information

Press ON/STANDBY on the optional remote display to initialize another cycle.

If AC power is connected, the XC Series will turn on, check which battery banks are present and healthy, and begin charging.

While the XC Series is off, and a fault is present, the remote display will turn itself on approximately once per minute to show the fault and then turn itself off.

Using A Generator As Source Power

The XC Series can be run from a regular power source or from an alternate power source such as a generator. Refer to Appendix A, “Specifications” for AC input draw to determine the size of generator you need. Many generators provide output voltage that is modified sine wave or modified square wave (MSW) rather than the true sine wave (TSW) that your utility provides.

The XC Series may be used with MSW generators but the lifetime may be reduced somewhat depending on the severity of any peak voltage overshoots, and the severity of waveshape risetimes.

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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 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 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 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