Xantrex Technology TC2 204060 manual Installing Batteries, Input Voltage Operating and Derating

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TC2 204060 Series BattChg Owners Guide.book Page 27 Friday, July 8, 2011 11:44 AM

Installing Batteries

Battery installation should always be treated like a brand new installation. This means, that all safety and precautionary guidelines that were followed prior and during the installation of the battery charger, must again be followed in order to avoid risks of electrical shock, injury, or death.

ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

Disconnect both AC and DC power from the battery charger before attempting before replacing old or defective batteries and even installing new batteries.

Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.

To replace an old battery:

1.Turn off the AC source by disconnecting the AC line and/or opening the AC source disconnect.

2.Switch off all devices operating from currently installed batteries.

3.Disconnect the battery cables from the old battery.

NOTE: For Negative chassis systems, disconnect the negative cable first, then the positive cable.

For Positive chassis systems, disconnect the positive cable first, then the negative cable.

Inspect all AC and DC cables for damage and repair, if necessary.

4.Replace the old battery with the new battery.

5.Reconnect the battery cables to the new battery.

NOTE: For Negative chassis systems, reconnect the positive cable first, then the negative cable.

For Positive chassis systems, reconnect the negative cable first, then the positive cable.

IMPORTANT: If the new battery is different from the old one in chemistry, temperature, or size, remember to re-configure the battery settings accordingly. See “Setting the Battery Temperature without a BTS” on page 32 and “Configuring the Battery Bank Type” on page 34.

Input Voltage Operating and Derating

When AC input is within the lower range between 90–108 Vac, the Truecharge2 Battery Charger derates to 80% of maximum current.

However, when AC input increases above 108 Vac up to 265 Vac, maximum current returns to 100% capacity. Furthermore, the Truecharge2 Battery Charger will continue to operate at 100% of maximum current.

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Contents Series Battery Charger Page Date and Revision TrademarksProduct Numbers Exclusion for DocumentationStatement of Hazard About This GuideRelated Information Electrical Shock Hazard Important Safety InstructionsFire and Burn Hazard Explosion HazardPersonal Injury Hazard Precautions When Working With Batteries Precautions When Placing the Battery Charger Risk of Damage to the Battery ChargerExposure to Chemicals and Gases Hazard Viii FCC Information to the UserContents Page Truecharge2 Battery Charger Standard and Protection FeaturesIntroduction Introduction Front Panel Truecharge 2 Battery Charger FeaturesDescription Truecharge2 Series Battery Charger Owner’s GuideAC wiring compartment Rear PanelItem Description Onboard Control and Status Display PanelTruecharge2 Series Battery Charger Owner’s Guide Risk of Battery Damage Improper Installation by AN Unqualified Installer Preparing For InstallationYou need the following materials Tools and MaterialsLocation Condition RequirementExplosion Hazard for IEC Models only Mounting Orientations Deck and Horizontal Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard Wiring RequirementsWire Length Wire Size AWG and mm2 DC WiringFire Hazard AWGInjury Other examples of AC wiring requirements Battery Bank Size RequirementsTo mount the Truecharge2 Battery Charger Installing the Truecharge 2 Battery ChargerInstallation Sequence Mounting the Battery ChargerTo connect the DC chassis ground earth Connecting the DC Chassis Ground EarthInstalling DC Wiring Accidental Short or Spark HazardShock Hazard For one battery or bank For more than one battery or bankReverse Polarity Damage Installing the Truecharge 2 Battery Charger AC wiring access hole Installing AC WiringTapered end of strain relief AC supply wiring Conductor Charger Pigtail AC Supply Wire Color CodeScrew to secure the wiring compartment cover Explosion AND/OR Fire Hazard Powering UpDamage to the Battery Charger Installing a Parallel ConfigurationWhen Equalizing Batteries Powering up after installing a parallel configurationFault and Warning Conditions When Configuring the Battery ChargersInput Voltage Operating and Derating Installing BatteriesAC source Multi-Stage ChargingThree-Stage Charging Two-Stage Charging Charging Voltage Setpoints Battery QualificationTemperature Considerations To force a battery detection sequenceSetting the Battery Temperature without a BTS Operating DC Loads Configuring the Truecharge2 Battery Charger Configuring the Charger ModeConfiguring the Battery Bank Type Mode Charger Status LED-ON Charging BatteriesTo charge your batteries Charging Batteries Equalizing Flooded Batteries To equalize your batteries Performing An EqualizationRisk of Equipment Damage EXPLOSION, FIRE, and Burn HazardsEqualizing Flooded Batteries Transitioning the Charger to ON, Standby, or Disabled Accessing Charger Information Reading Onboard Display LEDsReporting While Charging or Equalizing Standby Reporting Without AC Power or While onFault or Warning Solution Condition Fuse on Using a Generator As Source Power Maintaining the Charger Replacing the DC Output Fuse Improper Installation by AN Unqualified InstallerModel Fuse Replacement RatingsPossible Cause Solution TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Disconnect all loads or switch loads off 975-0526-01-02 Troubleshooting Physical Specifications AC Input Specifications SpecificationsDC Output Specifications Environmental Specifications Regulatory Approvals Protection FeaturesWarranty Warranty and Return InformationWarranty and Return Information Product DisclaimerReturn Material Authorization Policy Return ProcedureOut of Warranty Service Information About Your System Page Xantrex Technology USA Inc