Xantrex Technology TC2 204060 manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

Fault indicator LED illuminates. Temp LEDs flash.

and Battery

	Symptom
indicator	Truecharge2 Battery Charger completes a charging cycle, but the battery
	voltage seems too low.

EXPLOSION HAZARD

Never charge a frozen battery.

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

Possible Cause	Solution

Battery temperature is either too	If battery is too hot, allow battery to
hot or too cold for safe charging.	cool. Improve ventilation or install in a
	cooler location.
	If the optional remote panel is
	available, you may reduce the output
	current using the Set Max Output
	button.
	If battery is too cold, allow batteries to
	warm up.

Possible Cause	Solution

Battery has a shorted cell.	Disconnect AC to the charger and
	check the battery voltage approximately
	one hour later.
	NOTE: If the charger is functioning
	properly but the charge cycles fail to
	bring the resting voltage up above
	10 V for 12-volt chargers and 20 V for
	24-volt chargers, then this confirms the
	battery has a damaged or shorted cell.
	Replace battery.
	The battery has reached the end of its
	useful life and can no longer accept a
	charge.

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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