Xantrex Technology SW 3000 Battery Charging Reference, Battery Types, Risk of Battery Damage

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Battery Charging Reference

This section describes the multistage charging algorithm (formula) of the Freedom SW 3000.

Battery Types

Freedom SW 3000 charges flooded (or wet) lead-acid, gel, AGM (absorbed glass mat), and custom batteries. See “Batt Type” on page 16 for information on selecting your battery type.

Flooded (or wet) batteries have removable battery caps for refilling with distilled water and testing the electrolyte.

Gel batteries have the electrolyte in the form of a gel rather than a liquid and do not require topping up. Gel batteries are sealed and the battery caps are not removable.

AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) batteries are similar to gel batteries except that the electrolyte is absorbed into a fiberglass matting.

Custom Custom is configured by the dealer, factory, or service center for battery types other than those listed above.

RISK OF BATTERY DAMAGE

Since the Freedom SW 3000 can only select one battery type setting for all batteries connected to its bank, do not mix battery types. All connected batteries should either be: Flooded (or wet) or Gel or AGM or Custom.

Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and/or damage other equipment.

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Contents Freedom SW Sine Wave Inverter/Charger Page Exclusion for Documentation About Xantrex TrademarksDate and Revision Document Part NumberStatement of Hazard About This GuideRelated Information Electrical Shock Hazard Important Safety InstructionsExplosion Hazard Fire and Burn HazardPrecautions When Working With Batteries Precautions When Placing the Inverter/Charger Precautions When Preparing to ChargeExposure to Chemicals and Gases Hazard Risk of Damage to the INVERTER/CHARGERLimitations on USE RegulatoryContents Page Page Page Materials List IntroductionAbout the Freedom SW Inverter/Charger Premium Power and Ease of UseHow the Freedom SW 3000 Inverter/Charger Works InvertingCharging Xanbus System Typical Xanbus System Diagram Freedom SW 3000 Owner’s GuideComprehensive Electronic Protection Protection feature This feature…Front and Side Panels Freedom SW 3000 Inverter/Charger FeaturesFront Panel Controls Status LEDs Compartment SideTwo variable-speed cooling fans are used to cool Though the transformer and power compartmentsFreedom SW AC wiring compartment access panel withAC and DC Side Panels Battery temperature sensor BTS jack providesNegative DC terminal connects to the negative AC Input 1, AC Input 2, and Inverter AC OutputSupplied Accessories Supplied AccessoriesOptional System Accessories and Network Components AccessoryNetwork Component Operating The Freedom SW 10 9 8 Using the SCPExit button On Start UpDown arrow button Up arrow buttonTo view the firmware revision number System Start-up Check Viewing the Firmware Revision NumberOperating in Invert Mode To operate in invert mode from the front panelOperating Limits for Inverter Operation Charger Operation with Battery Temperature Sensor BTS Operating in Charger ModeRisk of Damage to Batteries Operating in Equalization ModeTerminating the Equalization Process Equalizing BatteriesRisk of Damage to DC Load Equipment To equalize your batteriesOperating Limits for Charger Operation Monitoring the Freedom SW 3000 Indicator Lights Faults and WarningsMonitoring Status Messages on the SCP Operating System ModesSafe To return to Operating modeTo exit Safe mode and return to Operating mode Safe ModeSystem Control Panel ConfigurationSCP System Menu Map Freedom SW 3000 Owner’s Guide System Menu MapViewing the System Screen Viewing the Select Device MenuTo view the Select Device menu Selecting the Freedom SW 3000 Basic Menu Selecting the Freedom SW 3000 from the Select Device MenuSelecting the Freedom SW 3000 Advanced Menu To select the Freedom SW 3000 from the Select Device menuHighlighting System on the Select Device Menu To select the Freedom SW 3000 Advanced MenuReturning to Freedom SW 3000 Basic Menu Selecting the Default SettingsMenu Structure Mode DescriptionDevice Menu ModesBattery AC Input1AC Out Menu Basic Power ShareInverter ChargerRange of values EqualizeYes n/a Want Equalization? Screen content Explanation of items displayedRange of values Increment Default Clear FaultsBatt Type Batt SizeMenu Advanced Configure Inv/Chg Configure Inverter/ChargerView Device Info Basic MenuSub-Menus Configure Inv/Chg MenuForce Charge Cfg AC Limits Configure AC Limits# Chg Stages Eqz VoltsRisk of Damage to Equipment AC Limits Configure AC LimitsHi AC Freq View Fault Log View Device Info View Device InformationView Warning Log Restore Defaults Restore DefaultsFault Types TroubleshootingFault type Behavior IntroductionTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Reference General Troubleshooting GuidelinesSection Number Troubleshooting Number Message Type Cause Solution To view a fault listTo view a message from a warning list To view a message from a fault list Fault MessagesFault Number Message Fault Type Cause Solution AC Output Fault Number Message Fault Type Cause Solution Inverter Applications Resistive LoadsMotor Loads Battery Charging Reference Battery TypesRisk of Battery Damage Three-Stage charging Charge Algorithm StagesTwo-Stage Charging Flooded Charge Algorithm GraphGel Or wetOr wet Gel AGMFlooded Time Or wet Gel Battery Charger Interruption Physical Specifications SpecificationsInverter Specifications Charger SpecificationsSpecifications Environmental Specifications Transfer and General SpecificationsFan Operation Regulatory ApprovalsCharger Mode Invert Power Derating vs. Ambient TemperatureWarranty Warranty and Return InformationWarranty and Return Information Product DisclaimerReturn Material Authorization Policy Return ProcedureOut of Warranty Service Information About Your System Page Page Xantrex Technology Inc