Xantrex Technology XC3012, XC5012 manual Fault indicator light flashes. XC Series stops functioning

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

Fault indicator light flashes. XC Series stops functioning.

Possible Cause	Solution

XC Series hardware failure	Call for service

Symptom

Fault indicator light illuminates. 100% indicator light flashes.

Possible Cause	Solution

Battery temperature is too hot for	Allow battery to cool. Improve ventilation or
safe charging.	install in cooler location. It may indicate a shorted
	cell in the battery or excessive water loss.

Symptom

Fault indicator light illuminates. 10% indicator light flashes.

Possible Cause	Solution

Battery temperature is too cold for	Allow batteries to warm up before attempting to
safe charging.	charge again. Charging a battery that has frozen is
	a potential explosion hazard.

Symptom

XC Series completes a charging cycle, but the battery voltage seems (about 2 volts) too low.

Possible Cause	Solution

Battery has a shorted cell.	Check the battery.
	Verify you are attempting to charge a battery correctly
	rated at 12 volts nominal (XC3012, XC5012) or 24
	volts nominal (XC1524, XC2524). Re-check the
	battery voltage with all loads removed and the battery
	is at rest for about an hour.

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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 Troubleshooting SpecificationsOperation 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 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 Final Connections Shows the connection orderFinal DC Connections To make the last DC connectionsPowering Up To make the last AC connectionsInstalling Optional Accessories Battery Temperature SensorTo install a BTS 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 ChargingTo force a battery detection sequence Sequential 2-Stage ChargingCharging Overview 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 EqualizingReporting While Battery Monitoring Reporting While DisabledTo view the present status of the banks 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