Xantrex Technology PS2.5 Appendix a Specifications, Prosine 2.5 12-volt Prosine 3.0 12-volt

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Appendix A: Specifications

 

Prosine 2.5 12-volt;

Prosine 3.0 12-volt;

INVERTER

(24-volt in parenthesis)

(24-volt in parenthesis)

Continuous output power /

2500W / 21A RMS

3000W / 25A RMS

current

 

 

Surge rating (5 seconds)

4000W

4000W

Peak output current

50A

50A

Peak inverter efficiency

88%

88%

No load current draw, in load

<3W

<3W

sense mode

 

 

Idle circuit adj. load sensing

No load current draw, inverter idle

Output frequency

Output waveform Input voltage range Output voltage (at no load) Output voltage (over full load

&battery voltage range) Low Battery Cut-out

High Battery Cut out

Protection

CHARGER

Battery capacity selections

Charge Rate 12V (24V) Charger Power Factor Rating Charger Efficiency

Charge banks Charge control Temperature compensation Electrolyte compensation Input voltage range

AC service setting [max. cur- rent draw]

Transfer Relay rating

OFF, 10W, 25W, 50W [dip switches]

60W

60Hz ± 0.05% (crystal con- trolled)

Sine wave <5%THD

10-16Vdc (20-32Vdc) 120Vac RMS ± 3% 120Vac RMS -10% / +4%

10Vdc, 10.5Vdc warning (20Vdc, 21Vdc warning)

16Vdc (32Vdc)

Automatic overload, short cir- cuit, overtemperature Reverse polarity (fuse)

50, 75, 100, 150, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 1000, 1200, 1400, 1700, >2000

100A (50A)

.99

> 80%

1 high current

3-stage with manual equalize

3 settings or optional sensor flooded/gel

90-135 Vac

10 [8], 15 [12], 20 [16] , 30 [24] amps

30A

OFF, 10W, 25W, 50W [dip switches]

60W

60Hz ± 0.05% (crystal con- trolled)

Sine wave <5%THD

10-16Vdc (20-32Vdc) 120Vac RMS ± 3% 120Vac RMS -10% / +4%

10Vdc, 10.5Vdc warning (20Vdc, 21Vdc warning)

16Vdc (32Vdc)

Automatic overload, short cir- cuit, overtemperature Reverse polarity (fuse)

50, 75, 100, 150, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 1000, 1200, 1400, 1700, >2000

120A (60A)

.99

> 80%

1 high current

3-stage with manual equalize

3 settings or optional sensor flooded/gel

90-135 Vac

10 [8], 15 [12], 20 [16] , 30 [24] amps

30A

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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

PS3.0, PS2.5 specifications

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