Xantrex Technology PS2.5, PS3.0 installation and operation guide Appendix C Troubleshooting

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Appendix C: Troubleshooting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Error

Description of Fault

Possible Cause

Solution

 

Code

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

008-015

Ambient temperatures or

1. Power required by AC load

1. Reduce AC load to spec-

 

 

internal component temper-

is too high.

ified limits. Reduce AC load

 

 

atures are too high or too

 

below rated maximum if

 

 

low.

 

room temperature is above

 

 

 

 

25ºC / 77ºF. See tempera-

 

 

 

 

ture de-rating curve in

 

 

 

 

Owner’s Manual.

 

 

 

2. Blocked ventilation.

2. Allow more room for air

 

 

 

 

circulation around unit.

 

 

 

3. Room temperature too high

3. Allow more ventilation in

 

 

 

 

compartment.

 

 

 

4. Room temperature too low.

4. In extremely cold cli-

 

 

 

 

mates (below freezing), a

 

 

 

 

heated room may be

 

 

 

 

required

 

 

 

 

 

 

064

AC Output Overcurrent

Temporary AC output over-

Reduce AC load so that

 

 

 

load. The higher the output

even for short times, the

 

 

 

current, the faster the unit will

AC output current does not

 

 

 

shut down (minimum 2 sec-

exceed 26 A. See Overcur-

 

 

 

onds).

rent Protection curve in this

 

 

 

 

manual.

 

 

 

 

 

 

066

Communication Fault

1. Faulty cable between Pros-

1. Check display cable con-

 

 

 

ine and remote panel.

nections and attempt

 

 

 

 

restart. If problem persists,

 

 

 

 

try a replacement cable. If

 

 

 

 

problem still persists, call

 

 

 

 

Xantrex.

 

 

 

2. Internal Fault

2. Record the error code

 

 

 

 

and contact Xantrex.

 

 

 

 

 

 

129-134

Internal fault

Various. There could be a

Record the error code and

 

 

 

fault inside the unit or the

contact Xantrex.

 

 

 

microprocessor is fooled by

 

 

 

 

 

some external condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

135

Battery voltage stays low in

24 VDC model connected to a

Correct the battery wiring or

 

 

charge mode

12 V battery or a 12 VDC

replace Prosine with differ-

 

 

 

model is connected to a 6 V

ent battery nominal Dc volt-

 

 

 

battery

age.

 

 

 

 

 

 

136,192-

Internal fault

Various. There could be a

Record the error code and

 

194

 

fault inside the unit or the

contact Xantrex.

 

 

 

microprocessor is fooled by

 

 

 

 

 

some external condition.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents PS2.5 PS3.0 Page ProsineTM Installation and Operation GuideDate and Revision Important Safety Instructions Precautions When Working with Batteries Materials List System / Installation Information Inverter/Charger Components Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide Warranty Product DisclaimerReturn Material Authorization Policy Return Procedure Contents Configuration Operation Appendix B Inverter Applications Battery Charger Features FeaturesInverter Features Features Inverter Features DIP Switch Panel Controls and IndicatorsAccessory Jacks DC Terminals & Covers AC Bypass SelectorAC Terminals & Covers Standard LED Control Panel Display Standard LED Control PanelFaults Indicators & Reset Button Battery Status IndicatorInverter Status Indicators and On/Off Button Charger Status Indicator and On/Off Button Power IndicatorMounting and Installing the LED Control Panel ACS Control Panel Control Buttons Liquid Crystal DisplayACS Menu Tree Menu Navigation ProcedureAC Information Menu Inverter Information Menu Battery Information MenuCharger Status Charger Information MenuSystem Information Menu Version Information Menu Inverter Status Indicators and On/Off Button Faults Display & Reset ButtonCharger Status Indicator and On/Off Button Power IndicatorMounting and Installing the ACS Control Panel Battery Temperature Sensor Battery Temperature SensorBattery Temperature Sensor DIP Switch Settings ConfigurationBattery Temperature Battery TypeNot used Load SenseSwitch Breaker MaxAC Switch 2 Not Used RatingAmps CurrentDrawSwitch 5, 6, 7 12V 24VUser Configuration Items ACS ConfigurationInstaller Configuration Items ACS Configuration Considerations AC Shorepower Configuration Battery Type Battery ConfigurationBattery Size Battery Temperature Battery Info Type Flooded Load Sense TURN- on POWER1401 W Inverter ConfigurationHigh and Low Voltage Alarms and Cutoffs Charger ConfigurationEqualize is NOW Disabled Equalize is NOW Enabled System Configuration Safety Instructions Inverter/Charger InstallationInstallation Overview Installation Overview Inverter/Charger Installation Designing the Installation Gfci Models Tools and Materials Required Where to Install the Prosine Inverter/ChargerAmbient temperature deg. C Mounting the Prosine Inverter/Charger AC and DC Wiring Separation Recommended Wire Size vs Breaker RatingAC Cabling AC Disconnect and Overload ProtectionDC Cabling Wire Size Fuse SizeDC Over-Current Protection DC Disconnect Battery Cable RoutingDC Cabling Connections 10 ft 15 ft 20 ft 30 ftRecommended DC Cable Sizes For Proper Operation DC Cabling ProcedureDC Grounding Connecting the Battery Temperature SensorMounting Options BTS Attached to Negative Battery Terminal Mounting to the Negative Battery TerminalBTS Attached to Battery Case Mounting to the Side of the Battery CaseResidential Backup System Typical System DiagramsRecreational Vehicle System Residential Solar and Wind System Operation Operating Limits for Inverter Operation Prosine Inverter Load Sense ModeProsine Operating Voltage Limits Operating Limits for Inverter Operation Charging Profile Multistage ChargingBulk Charge Absorption ChargeEqualization Charge Float ChargeOperation in Equalization Mode Operation in Charger ModeEqualization Procedure Adjustable Charger Mode Settings Operating Limits for Charger Operation Battery Charging TimesModel Flooded Comments Gel Battery Charging and Equalization GuideAGM Operating Limits for Charger Operation Terminology BatteriesTypes Deep-Cycle Batteries Starting BatteriesSealed Gel Cell TemperatureEnvironment LocationEstimating Battery Requirements Battery Bank SizingBattery Sizing Example Battery Bank Sizing Example & WorksheetBattery Sizing Worksheet Cleaning Batteries Monthly Battery MaintenancePreparation AttireEquipment ProcedureSupplies Cables Cabling & Hook-up ConfigurationsParallel Connection 50 Ah100 Ah Series Connection24V Series Parallel ConnectionCabling & Hook-up Configurations Prosine 2.5 12-volt Prosine 3.0 12-volt Appendix a SpecificationsVolt in parenthesis Prosine 2.5 12-volt Prosine 3.0 12-volt Volt in parenthesis Charger Output VoltagesProsine 2.5/3.0 Chassis Dimensions Prosine 2.5/3.0 Chassis Dimensions with Brackets Prosine Over-Current Shutdown Response Prosine 2.5 Efficiency CurveProsine 2.5 Efficiency 120Vac, 12Vdc model Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide Appendix B Inverter Applications Problem Loads in Load SenseResistive Loads Inductive LoadsOther Problem Loads What to do if a problem occurs Appendix C TroubleshootingControl Panel Error Code Displays and What They MeanAdvanced Control System ACS Error Description of Fault Possible Cause Solution Code Error Code TableError Code Table Appendix C Troubleshooting Error Description of Fault Possible Cause Solution Code Error Description of Fault Possible Cause Solution Code Error Code Table Index Index Gases, battery venting, 50 gel-cell,30 Index Index 100 Page 445-0096-01-01

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