Xantrex Technology TC2 204060 manual Multi-Stage Charging, AC source

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Installing Batteries

Multi-Stage Charging

Most Truecharge2 Battery Charger models have three outputs that share the full rated current enabling it to charge three different batteries or battery

NOTE: Not to scale. For illustration purposes only.	Remote panel
	(optional)

banks that either have the same chemistry or can tolerate the same charge sequence and thresholds. The Truecharge2 Battery Charger can perform either three-stage charging (Bulk, Absorption, and Float) or two-stage charging (Bulk and Absorption).

IMPORTANT: The battery banks are not galvanically isolated from each other. They share a common negative as shown in the diagram below. The negative bus to chassis connection as shown below may not be suitable in some applications.

AC source

L

N

G

L

N

G

NOTE: In some jurisdictions a double-pole breaker may be required.

Battery banks

BTS

(optional)

Negative bus

Figure 8 Typical Three-Battery Installation

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Contents Series Battery Charger Page Trademarks Product NumbersExclusion for Documentation Date and RevisionAbout This Guide Statement of HazardRelated Information Important Safety Instructions Electrical Shock HazardExplosion Hazard Fire and Burn HazardPersonal Injury Hazard Precautions When Working With Batteries Risk of Damage to the Battery Charger Precautions When Placing the Battery ChargerExposure to Chemicals and Gases Hazard FCC Information to the User ViiiContents Page Standard and Protection Features Truecharge2 Battery ChargerIntroduction Introduction Truecharge 2 Battery Charger Features Front PanelTruecharge2 Series Battery Charger Owner’s Guide AC wiring compartmentRear Panel 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 materialsCondition Requirement LocationExplosion Hazard for IEC Models only Mounting Orientations Deck and Horizontal Wiring Requirements Electrical Shock and Fire HazardDC Wiring Wire Length Wire Size AWG and mm2AWG Fire HazardInjury Battery Bank Size Requirements Other examples of AC wiring requirementsInstalling the Truecharge 2 Battery Charger Installation SequenceMounting the Battery Charger To mount the Truecharge2 Battery ChargerConnecting the DC Chassis Ground Earth To connect the DC chassis ground earthAccidental Short or Spark Hazard Installing DC WiringShock Hazard For more than one battery or bank For one battery or bankReverse Polarity Damage 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 ChargerPowering up after installing a parallel configuration Fault and Warning ConditionsWhen Configuring the Battery Chargers When Equalizing BatteriesInstalling Batteries Input Voltage Operating and DeratingMulti-Stage Charging AC sourceThree-Stage Charging Two-Stage Charging Battery Qualification Temperature ConsiderationsTo force a battery detection sequence Charging Voltage SetpointsSetting the Battery Temperature without a BTS Operating DC Loads Configuring the Charger Mode Configuring the Truecharge2 Battery ChargerConfiguring the Battery Bank Type Charging Batteries Mode Charger Status LED-ONTo charge your batteries Charging Batteries Equalizing Flooded Batteries Performing An Equalization Risk of Equipment DamageEXPLOSION, FIRE, and Burn Hazards To equalize your batteriesEqualizing Flooded Batteries Transitioning the Charger to ON, Standby, or Disabled Reading Onboard Display LEDs Accessing Charger InformationReporting While Charging or Equalizing 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 ProductReturn Procedure Return Material Authorization PolicyOut of Warranty Service Information About Your System Page Xantrex Technology USA Inc