Xantrex Technology SW 3000 user service Operating Limits for Charger Operation

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Operating The Freedom SW 3000

Operating Limits for Charger Operation

The maximum output current for the Freedom SW 3000 is 150 amps. You can reduce the total output if you change the “Max Chg Rate” setting on the Freedom SW 3000 Advanced Menu or the maximum “Power Share”setting on the Freedom SW 3000 Basic Menu.

The charger can operate over an AC input range of 90–135 volts AC. This is the default setting and can be adjusted to 85–145 volts AC as a maximum range and to 110–120 volts AC as a minimum range.This wide range allows the Freedom SW 3000 to charge your batteries even when incoming AC voltage is less than ideal.

Power Share The Freedom SW 3000 charger uses AC input line 1 to charge the batteries. The Freedom SW 3000 charger shares incoming power with AC loads on line 1 only. The AC loads have priority, which means that the charger will reduce its output with large AC loads and increase the output again when the AC load decreases. The regulatory maximum for continuous AC loads is 80% of the breaker rating that the loads are connected to.

The Freedom SW 3000 senses pass-through current going to the AC load. The difference between the pass-through (load) and 80% of the Power Share setting is the current that is available for charging the batteries.

For example, if the AC input of the Freedom SW 3000 is from an AC panel with a 30A breaker, the Power Share setting on the SCP should be selected as 30A. Based on this, the charger will control the charge current so that the total current draw is equal to or less than 24A in this case. Should the load current be more than about 24A, the charger output will reduce to 0A, but the Freedom SW 3000 will continue to supply the loads. The Freedom SW 3000 will continue to pass-through power to the loads, even if the load

current exceeds the Power Share setting. In this case, it will be up to the user to remove/disconnect loads if tripping the AC input breaker supplying the Freedom SW 3000 is to be avoided.

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Contents Freedom SW Sine Wave Inverter/Charger Page Date and Revision About Xantrex TrademarksExclusion for Documentation Document Part NumberAbout This Guide Statement of HazardRelated Information Important Safety Instructions Electrical Shock HazardFire and Burn Hazard Explosion HazardPrecautions When Working With Batteries Exposure to Chemicals and Gases Hazard Precautions When Preparing to ChargePrecautions When Placing the Inverter/Charger Risk of Damage to the INVERTER/CHARGERRegulatory Limitations on USEContents Page Page Page Introduction Materials ListPremium Power and Ease of Use About the Freedom SW Inverter/ChargerInverting How the Freedom SW 3000 Inverter/Charger WorksCharging Typical Xanbus System Diagram Freedom SW 3000 Owner’s Guide Xanbus SystemProtection feature This feature… Comprehensive Electronic ProtectionFront Panel Controls Status LEDs Freedom SW 3000 Inverter/Charger FeaturesFront and Side Panels Compartment SideThough the transformer and power compartments Two variable-speed cooling fans are used to coolAC wiring compartment access panel with Freedom SWNegative DC terminal connects to the negative Battery temperature sensor BTS jack providesAC and DC Side Panels AC Input 1, AC Input 2, and Inverter AC OutputSupplied Accessories Supplied AccessoriesAccessory Optional System Accessories and Network ComponentsNetwork Component Operating The Freedom SW Using the SCP 10 9 8Down arrow button On Start UpExit button Up arrow buttonSystem Start-up Check Viewing the Firmware Revision Number To view the firmware revision numberTo operate in invert mode from the front panel Operating in Invert ModeOperating Limits for Inverter Operation Operating in Charger Mode Charger Operation with Battery Temperature Sensor BTSOperating in Equalization Mode Risk of Damage to BatteriesRisk of Damage to DC Load Equipment Equalizing BatteriesTerminating the Equalization Process To equalize your batteriesOperating Limits for Charger Operation Faults and Warnings Monitoring the Freedom SW 3000 Indicator LightsMonitoring Status Messages on the SCP System Modes OperatingTo return to Operating mode SafeSafe Mode To exit Safe mode and return to Operating modeConfiguration System Control PanelSystem Menu Map SCP System Menu Map Freedom SW 3000 Owner’s GuideViewing the Select Device Menu Viewing the System ScreenTo view the Select Device menu Selecting the Freedom SW 3000 Advanced Menu Selecting the Freedom SW 3000 from the Select Device MenuSelecting the Freedom SW 3000 Basic Menu To select the Freedom SW 3000 from the Select Device menuTo select the Freedom SW 3000 Advanced Menu Highlighting System on the Select Device MenuSelecting the Default Settings Returning to Freedom SW 3000 Basic MenuDevice Menu Mode DescriptionMenu Structure ModesAC Input1 BatteryAC Out Inverter Power ShareMenu Basic ChargerEqualize Range of valuesYes n/a Screen content Explanation of items displayed Want Equalization?Batt Type Clear FaultsRange of values Increment Default Batt SizeView Device Info Configure Inv/Chg Configure Inverter/ChargerMenu Advanced Basic MenuConfigure Inv/Chg Menu Sub-Menus# Chg Stages Cfg AC Limits Configure AC LimitsForce Charge Eqz VoltsAC Limits Configure AC Limits Risk of Damage to EquipmentHi AC Freq View Device Info View Device Information View Fault LogView Warning Log Restore Defaults Restore DefaultsFault type Behavior TroubleshootingFault Types IntroductionTroubleshooting General Troubleshooting Guidelines Troubleshooting ReferenceSection Number Troubleshooting To view a fault list Number Message Type Cause SolutionTo view a message from a warning list Fault Messages To view a message from a fault listFault Number Message Fault Type Cause Solution AC Output Fault Number Message Fault Type Cause Solution Resistive Loads Inverter ApplicationsMotor Loads Battery Types Battery Charging ReferenceRisk of Battery Damage Charge Algorithm Stages Three-Stage chargingTwo-Stage Charging Gel Charge Algorithm GraphFlooded Or wetAGM Or wet GelFlooded Time Or wet Gel Battery Charger Interruption Inverter Specifications SpecificationsPhysical Specifications Charger SpecificationsSpecifications Fan Operation Transfer and General SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications Regulatory ApprovalsInvert Power Derating vs. Ambient Temperature Charger ModeWarranty and Return Information WarrantyWarranty and Return Information Disclaimer ProductReturn Procedure Return Material Authorization PolicyOut of Warranty Service Information About Your System Page Page Xantrex Technology Inc