Xantrex Technology TC2 204060 manual Charging Batteries, Mode Charger Status LED-ON

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TC2 204060 Series BattChg Owners Guide.book Page 35 Friday, July 8, 2011 11:44 AM

Charging Batteries

Before you start to charge batteries read the “Important Safety Instructions” on page iv and follow all safety precautions when working with batteries.

To charge your batteries:

1.If possible, disconnect any heavy loads on the batteries being charged, by opening disconnect switches or by switching the loads off.

2.Connect the batteries to the charger by closing the DC disconnect switches.

NOTE: The onboard display LEDs will light up for a second.

3.Ventilate the area around the battery thoroughly during charging. Review the charging instructions supplied by the manufacturer of your batteries and follow all safety precautions and the required steps.

4.Apply AC power to the Truecharge2 Battery Charger by:

•closing the AC breaker or

•turning the generator on.

All onboard display indicator LEDs will illuminate for one second (power on test) as the initialization sequence runs.

After initialization, the indicator LEDs will display present status and settings. At this point, changes in Battery Type, Battery Temperature, and/or Charger Mode can then be applied.

These settings are stored in memory (even when all power sources are disconnected) and need not be entered after every initialization. During charging, the Charging Output (%) LEDs will show the total current being delivered to the battery bank as well as any DC load applied. The charger fan may activate as well.

5.After charging is completed, reconnect all loads to the battery.

The charger can be in one of eight different situations which will be indicated on the onboard display in the Charger Status LEDs:

Mode	Charger Status LED—ON

Bulk	Charging

Absorption	Charging

Standby or Rest (two-stage charging)	Ready

Float (three-stage charging)	Ready and Charging

Equalize (in progress)	Equalize (solid light)

Equalize	Equalize (flashing)
(waiting for absorption to end)

Fault	Faulta (solid light)
Warning	Faulta (flashing)

a.In combination with one or more flashing Charging Output % LEDs.

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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 InstructionsPersonal 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 Viii FCC Information to the UserContents Page Introduction Truecharge2 Battery ChargerStandard and Protection Features 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 MaterialsExplosion Hazard for IEC Models only LocationCondition Requirement Mounting Orientations Deck and Horizontal Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard Wiring RequirementsWire Length Wire Size AWG and mm2 DC WiringInjury Fire HazardAWG 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 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 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 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 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 Reporting While Charging or Equalizing Accessing Charger InformationReading Onboard Display LEDs 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 DisclaimerOut of Warranty Service Return Material Authorization PolicyReturn Procedure Information About Your System Page Xantrex Technology USA Inc