Xantrex Technology PS3.0 DC Cabling Procedure, Recommended DC Cable Sizes For Proper Operation

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Recommended DC Cable Sizes For Proper Operation

Do not place anything between battery cable lug and terminal surface. Assemble exactly as shown

Copper Compression Lug

2/0

num Mechanical Lug

Aluminum Box Lug

DC Cabling Procedure

CAUTION Reversing the positive and negative battery cables will damage the Prosine inverter/ charger and void your warranty. This type of damage is easily detected. Before making the final DC connection, check cable polarity at both the battery and the inverter/charger. Follow the procedure outlined below to make your DC cable connections. Observe the polarities carefully while performing the installation, and route both cables before making any connections.

1.Cut the cables to the correct length with enough insulation stripped off to properly install the lugs.

2.If using compression lugs, attach the terminals to both cables using the crimp tool recommended by the manufacturer of the ring terminals. There must be no stray wire strands protruding from the terminal. If using box lugs, attach the lug to the Prosine first, then insert the wire and tighten the set screw to the torque recommended by the lug manufacturer.

3.Connect the positive cable to the positive battery connector (stud) on the Prosine inverter/charger and tighten to a torque of 216–240 inch-pounds (24–27Nm) with a wrench. Test that the cable is secure.

4.Install an inline fuse between the Prosine inverter/charger and the battery. Refer to the tables to determine the fuse sizes required. This protects your battery and wiring in case of accidental shorting. The fuse and fuse holder must be installed in the positive side of the DC circuit, as close as possible to the batteries.

5.Connect the cable from the POSITIVE connector on the Prosine inverter/charger to the POSITIVE (POS +) terminal on the battery fuse.

6.Connect the DC NEGATIVE cable to the NEGATIVE (NEG -) terminal on the battery.

7.Connect the DC NEGATIVE cable to the negative terminal on the inverter/charger. This connection should be the last connection made. A spark when making this final connection is normal.

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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 Controls and Indicators DIP Switch PanelAccessory Jacks AC Bypass Selector DC Terminals & CoversAC 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 24VACS Configuration User Configuration ItemsInstaller Configuration Items ACS Configuration Considerations AC Shorepower Configuration Battery Configuration Battery TypeBattery Size Battery Temperature 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 Inverter/Charger Installation Safety InstructionsInstallation Overview 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 ProtectionWire Size Fuse Size DC CablingDC Over-Current Protection DC Cabling Connections Battery Cable RoutingDC Disconnect 10 ft 15 ft 20 ft 30 ftDC Cabling Procedure Recommended DC Cable Sizes For Proper OperationConnecting the Battery Temperature Sensor DC GroundingMounting Options 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 ChargeOperation in Charger Mode Operation in Equalization ModeEqualization Procedure 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 Batteries TerminologyTypes 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 AttireProcedure EquipmentSupplies Parallel Connection Cabling & Hook-up ConfigurationsCables 50 AhSeries Connection 100 AhSeries Parallel Connection 24VCabling & Hook-up Configurations Appendix a Specifications Prosine 2.5 12-volt Prosine 3.0 12-voltVolt in parenthesis 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 Curve Prosine Over-Current Shutdown ResponseProsine 2.5 Efficiency 120Vac, 12Vdc model 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 occursError Code Displays and What They Mean Control PanelAdvanced Control System ACS 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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