Xantrex Technology TC2 204060 manual Powering up after installing a parallel configuration

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TC2 204060 Series BattChg Owners Guide.book Page 26 Friday, July 8, 2011 11:44 AM

Installing a Parallel Configuration

Powering up after installing a parallel configuration:

1.Follow the procedures in “Step 5: Powering Up” on page 24.

2.Observe that the Parallel LED on the remote panel lights up to indicate that two chargers are in parallel configuration charging mode.

Fault and Warning Conditions

•When one charger encounters a fault condition, the other charger remains charging but the remote panel will stop synchronizing the two chargers’ settings at this point. The remote panel will display the fault condition via Fault/Warning LED the same way as the “faulty” charger displays it on its onboard display.

During Charging

The two Truecharge2 Battery Chargers’ output currents are synchronized during most of the charging cycle. When a battery is approaching a fully charged state, it is normal to see one charger’s output current drop down earlier than the other charger. The output current displayed via the remote panel lights is the sum of both chargers’ output currents divided by the total maximum current ratings of both chargers.

When Configuring the Battery Chargers

The secondary charger’s configurations are automatically synchronized with the primary charger. The configuration can be performed from either the remote panel or the primary charger’s onboard display. Follow the exact same procedures as a single charger when configuring the paralleled chargers.

When Equalizing Batteries

Equalization can be programmed and cancelled through the remote panel. Equalization can be cancelled through both charger’s onboard display.

•Remote panel’s Fault/Warning LED only clears when fault or warning conditions at both chargers are cleared. The remote panel will resume synchronizing the two chargers’ settings at this point.

Exiting parallel operation:

Once the remote panel enters parallel operation, the only way to exit out of it is to completely power down the remote panel by unplugging both of the communication cables.

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Contents Series Battery Charger Page Exclusion for Documentation TrademarksProduct Numbers Date and RevisionAbout This Guide Statement of HazardRelated Information Important Safety Instructions Electrical Shock HazardPersonal Injury Hazard Fire and Burn HazardExplosion Hazard Precautions When Working With Batteries Exposure to Chemicals and Gases Hazard Precautions When Placing the Battery ChargerRisk of Damage to the Battery Charger FCC Information to the User ViiiContents Page Introduction Truecharge2 Battery ChargerStandard and Protection Features Introduction Truecharge 2 Battery Charger Features Front PanelRear Panel Truecharge2 Series Battery Charger Owner’s GuideAC wiring compartment DescriptionOnboard Control and Status Display Panel Item DescriptionTruecharge2 Series Battery Charger Owner’s Guide Risk of Battery Damage Preparing For Installation Improper Installation by AN Unqualified InstallerTools and Materials You need the following materialsExplosion Hazard for IEC Models only LocationCondition Requirement Mounting Orientations Deck and Horizontal Wiring Requirements Electrical Shock and Fire HazardDC Wiring Wire Length Wire Size AWG and mm2Injury Fire HazardAWG Battery Bank Size Requirements Other examples of AC wiring requirementsMounting the Battery Charger Installing the Truecharge 2 Battery ChargerInstallation Sequence To mount the Truecharge2 Battery ChargerConnecting the DC Chassis Ground Earth To connect the DC chassis ground earthShock Hazard Installing DC WiringAccidental Short or Spark Hazard Reverse Polarity Damage For one battery or bankFor more than one battery or bank Installing the Truecharge 2 Battery Charger Installing AC Wiring AC wiring access holeConductor Charger Pigtail AC Supply Wire Color Code Tapered end of strain relief AC supply wiringScrew to secure the wiring compartment cover Powering Up Explosion AND/OR Fire HazardInstalling a Parallel Configuration Damage to the Battery ChargerWhen Configuring the Battery Chargers Powering up after installing a parallel configurationFault and Warning Conditions When Equalizing BatteriesInstalling Batteries Input Voltage Operating and DeratingMulti-Stage Charging AC sourceThree-Stage Charging Two-Stage Charging To force a battery detection sequence Battery QualificationTemperature Considerations Charging Voltage SetpointsSetting the Battery Temperature without a BTS Operating DC Loads Configuring the Battery Bank Type Configuring the Truecharge2 Battery ChargerConfiguring the Charger Mode To charge your batteries Mode Charger Status LED-ONCharging Batteries Charging Batteries Equalizing Flooded Batteries EXPLOSION, FIRE, and Burn Hazards Performing An EqualizationRisk of Equipment Damage To equalize your batteriesEqualizing Flooded Batteries Transitioning the Charger to ON, Standby, or Disabled Reporting While Charging or Equalizing Accessing Charger InformationReading Onboard Display LEDs Reporting Without AC Power or While on StandbyFault or Warning Solution Condition Fuse on Using a Generator As Source Power Maintaining the Charger Improper Installation by AN Unqualified Installer Replacing the DC Output FuseFuse Replacement Ratings ModelTroubleshooting Possible Cause SolutionTroubleshooting Disconnect all loads or switch loads off 975-0526-01-02 Troubleshooting Specifications Physical Specifications AC Input SpecificationsDC Output Specifications Environmental Specifications Protection Features Regulatory ApprovalsWarranty and Return Information WarrantyWarranty and Return Information Disclaimer ProductOut of Warranty Service Return Material Authorization PolicyReturn Procedure Information About Your System Page Xantrex Technology USA Inc