Xantrex Technology TC2 204060 manual Troubleshooting, Possible Cause Solution

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Troubleshooting

In the event that you have a problem with your Truecharge2 Battery Charger, the following tables will help you to identify the problem and offer possible solutions to the problem.

Symptom

Indicator LEDs do not illuminate when charger is connected to an AC power source.

Symptom

The initial power up display test is not performed upon connection of battery or batteries.

Possible Cause

Solution

 

Possible Cause

Solution

 

 

 

 

 

No power at AC source

Ensure that power is available at

 

Truecharge2 Battery Charger

Check quality of battery connection and

 

charger AC input and it is within

 

does not detect battery for one of

wires.

 

acceptable range.

 

the following reasons:

Ensure correct polarity (negative

 

 

 

poor connection

connected to negative, positive

Defective AC wiring or

Wiring must be inspected and replaced

 

reverse polarity connection

connected to positive).

switches/breakers

by a qualified installer.

 

 

(blown fuse)

In case there is an accompanying fault,

 

 

 

damaged wiring

check the type of fault from

Remote panel has been used to

Press the On/Standby button on the

 

• open DC breaker or external

“Interpreting Fault and Warning

put the charger into Standby

remote panel to turn the charger on.

 

 

fuse

Indicators” on page 43.

mode.

 

 

• battery voltage is below 9 V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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