Xantrex Technology PS3.0, PS2.5 Error Description of Fault Possible Cause Solution Code

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Error Code Table

Error

Description of Fault

Possible Cause

Solution

Code

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

195

Internal DC bus voltage is

1 There may be a hot to

1. Contact Xantrex and

 

low in Charge mode

ground wiring error. A mis-

return unit for repair.

 

 

take made in AC wiring

 

 

 

caused internal traces to

 

 

 

open. Shoring the AC line to

 

 

 

the chassis ground occasion-

 

 

 

ally causes damage espe-

 

 

 

cially if supplied from a 50 A

 

 

 

service with a short cord.

2. Record the error code

 

 

2 Internal fault

 

 

and contact Xantrex.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

196

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.

 

 

 

 

 

197

Unexpected AC output volt-

AC Input Line and Neutral are

Check AC Input wiring.

 

age

reversed.

There should be less than

 

 

 

5V RMS between AC Input

 

 

 

Neutral and Earth Ground.

 

 

 

If you measure higher volt-

 

 

 

age from neutral to ground,

 

 

 

then the AC shorepower

 

 

 

source likely has reversed

 

 

 

polarity and requires cor-

 

 

 

rection.

 

 

 

Long and/or loose connec-

 

 

 

tions to the utility/shore-

 

 

 

power can result in a high

 

 

 

neutral voltage as well.

 

 

 

Check connections and

 

 

 

repair as necessary.

 

 

 

 

198-201

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.

 

 

 

 

 

202,203

Relay Contact Fault

One of the relay contacts is

Record the error code and

 

 

stuck in the closed position.

contact Xantrex.

 

 

 

 

204

AC Input Neutral Warning

AC Input Neutral voltage is

See Fault Code 197.

 

 

greater than 10 V with respect

 

 

 

to Earth Ground.

 

 

 

 

 

205

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.

 

 

 

 

 

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Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide

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Contents PS2.5 PS3.0 Page Installation and Operation Guide ProsineTMDate 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 Disclaimer ProductReturn Material Authorization Policy Return Procedure Contents Configuration Operation Appendix B Inverter Applications Features Battery Charger FeaturesInverter Features Features Inverter Features Accessory Jacks Controls and IndicatorsDIP Switch Panel AC Terminals & Covers AC Bypass SelectorDC Terminals & Covers Standard LED Control Panel Standard LED Control Panel DisplayBattery Status Indicator Faults Indicators & Reset ButtonInverter Status Indicators and On/Off Button Power Indicator Charger Status Indicator and On/Off ButtonMounting and Installing the LED Control Panel ACS Control Panel Liquid Crystal Display Control ButtonsMenu Navigation Procedure ACS Menu TreeAC Information Menu Battery Information Menu Inverter Information MenuCharger Information Menu Charger StatusSystem Information Menu Version Information Menu Faults Display & Reset Button Inverter Status Indicators and On/Off ButtonPower Indicator Charger Status Indicator and On/Off ButtonMounting and Installing the ACS Control Panel Battery Temperature Sensor Battery Temperature SensorBattery Temperature Sensor Configuration DIP Switch SettingsNot used Battery TypeBattery Temperature Load SenseSwitch 5, 6, 7 Switch 2 Not Used RatingAmps CurrentDrawSwitch Breaker MaxAC 12V 24VInstaller Configuration Items ACS ConfigurationUser Configuration Items ACS Configuration Considerations AC Shorepower Configuration Battery Size Battery Temperature Battery ConfigurationBattery Type Battery Info Type Flooded Inverter Configuration Load Sense TURN- on POWER1401 WCharger Configuration High and Low Voltage Alarms and CutoffsEqualize is NOW Disabled Equalize is NOW Enabled System Configuration Installation Overview Inverter/Charger InstallationSafety Instructions Installation Overview Inverter/Charger Installation Designing the Installation Gfci Models Where to Install the Prosine Inverter/Charger Tools and Materials RequiredAmbient temperature deg. C Mounting the Prosine Inverter/Charger AC Cabling Recommended Wire Size vs Breaker RatingAC and DC Wiring Separation AC Disconnect and Overload ProtectionDC Over-Current Protection Wire Size Fuse SizeDC Cabling DC Cabling Connections Battery Cable RoutingDC Disconnect 10 ft 15 ft 20 ft 30 ftDC Cabling Procedure Recommended DC Cable Sizes For Proper OperationMounting Options Connecting the Battery Temperature SensorDC Grounding Mounting to the Negative Battery Terminal BTS Attached to Negative Battery TerminalMounting to the Side of the Battery Case BTS Attached to Battery CaseTypical System Diagrams Residential Backup SystemRecreational Vehicle System Residential Solar and Wind System Operation Prosine Inverter Load Sense Mode Operating Limits for Inverter OperationProsine Operating Voltage Limits Operating Limits for Inverter Operation Bulk Charge Multistage ChargingCharging Profile Absorption ChargeFloat Charge Equalization ChargeEqualization Procedure Operation in Charger ModeOperation in Equalization Mode Adjustable Charger Mode Settings Battery Charging Times Operating Limits for Charger OperationBattery Charging and Equalization Guide Model Flooded Comments GelAGM Operating Limits for Charger Operation Types BatteriesTerminology Starting Batteries Deep-Cycle BatteriesEnvironment TemperatureSealed Gel Cell LocationBattery Bank Sizing Estimating Battery RequirementsBattery Bank Sizing Example & Worksheet Battery Sizing ExampleBattery Sizing Worksheet Preparation Monthly Battery MaintenanceCleaning Batteries AttireSupplies ProcedureEquipment Parallel Connection Cabling & Hook-up ConfigurationsCables 50 AhSeries Connection 100 AhSeries Parallel Connection 24VCabling & Hook-up Configurations Volt in parenthesis Appendix a SpecificationsProsine 2.5 12-volt Prosine 3.0 12-volt Charger Output Voltages Prosine 2.5 12-volt Prosine 3.0 12-volt Volt in parenthesisProsine 2.5/3.0 Chassis Dimensions Prosine 2.5/3.0 Chassis Dimensions with Brackets Prosine 2.5 Efficiency 120Vac, 12Vdc model Prosine 2.5 Efficiency CurveProsine Over-Current Shutdown Response Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide Resistive Loads Problem Loads in Load SenseAppendix B Inverter Applications Inductive LoadsOther Problem Loads Appendix C Troubleshooting What to do if a problem occursAdvanced Control System ACS Error Code Displays and What They MeanControl Panel Error Code Table Error Description of Fault Possible Cause Solution CodeError 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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