Xantrex Technology PS3.0, PS2.5 Battery Status Indicator, Faults Indicators & Reset Button

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Standard LED Control Panel

Battery Status Indicator

The Battery Status LED Display includes two vertical series of LEDs that indicate the battery voltage and current. A conversion table enables you to estimate the AC output from the inverter by the DC current.

Battery Voltage Indicator This indicator reports the battery voltage at the input terminals of the Prosine inverter/charger. At low currents, the indicator is very accurate. At high currents, the indicated voltage will be somewhat lower than the actual battery voltage due to voltage drop across the cables between battery and inverter. The range of the battery voltage indicator is from 10.0 to 16.75 volts DC. The LEDs do not light until the voltage level exceeds the value printed alongside the LED.

Battery Current Indicator This indicator reports the current drawn by the Prosine inverter/charger from the batteries. It does not indicate current drawn by other loads connected to the batteries. High current loads (over 200A) are displayed by yellow LEDs. The LEDs do not light until the current level exceeds the value printed alongside the LED.

Error Code Display When an error occurs, either the Warning, the Fault, or the Temp LED will be lighted, as well as one of the Battery Voltage LEDs, and one of the Battery Current LEDs. These three LEDs indicate an error code that you can look up on the Error. Code table in “Appendix C: Troubleshooting” to assist in determining the nature of the error In the example at right, the Warning, 10V, and 100A LEDs are flashing, and the error code indicated is derived from the value shown in parenthesis, in this case: 206. Look in the tables in “Appendix C: Troubleshooting” to determine the meaning of the code.

Faults Indicators & Reset Button

Warning LED This LED flashes on-and-off for the duration of any error condition, accompanied by an audible alarm if the alarm is enabled.

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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

PS3.0, PS2.5 specifications

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