Xantrex Technology 815-3024, 815-3012, 815-2012, 815-2024 Using Search Mode, Configurable Settings

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Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP

 

 

Table 5 Configurable Settings

 

 

Using Search Mode

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item

 

Description

 

 

Why use Search mode? Search mode allows the inverter to selectively

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

power only items that draw more than a certain amount of power, which can

 

 

 

 

Inverter

 

Enables or disables the inverter function of the Freedom SW. When

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

result in power savings. The Freedom SW has a no-load power draw of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

enabled, the unit will invert power from the batteries assuming there

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

is enough charge in the batteries.

 

 

about 28 watts. Enabling search mode reduces this power draw to less than

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Default value is Enabled.

 

 

8 watts. Search mode operates differently in single-unit and multi-unit

 

 

 

 

Search Mode

 

Enables or disables the Search Mode function of the Freedom SW.

 

 

installations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See “Using Search Mode” on page 34 for more information.

 

 

Single units When a single Freedom SW has search mode enabled, the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Default value is Disabled.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

inverter sends electrical search pulses through its AC output. These search

 

 

 

 

Charger

 

Enables or disables the charger function of the Freedom SW. When

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

enabled, the unit will charge the batteries when AC is available. For

 

 

pulses look for connected AC loads. The delay between search pulses is set

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

more information on configuring the charger settings go to “Charger

 

 

using the Search Delay setting. After a load larger than the Search

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Settings Menu” on page 48.

 

 

Watts setting is detected, the inverter starts producing AC output.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Default value is Enabled.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Auto Chg Enable

 

Forces the Freedom SW to charge the batteries when qualified input

 

 

Multiple units When configured for 120/240-volt series stacking, each

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AC is detected even when the charger function is disabled.

 

 

inverter/charger operates independently in search mode and attempts to

 

 

 

 

Equalize

 

Initiates the battery equalization process. See “Equalization

 

 

detect loads connected to its terminals only.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Procedure” on page 36 to enable the procedure.

 

 

To use search mode in parallel stacking, the Master unit must have Search

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Default value is Disabled.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mode disabled. The Slave unit must have Search Mode enabled.

 

 

 

 

Desired Mode

 

Switches between Operating and Standby modes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Default value is Operating.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clear Faults

 

Clears any active faults and warnings.

 

 

IMPORTANT: The Slave unit continuously monitors the output of the

 

 

 

 

Warning

 

 

 

 

 

Master unit. If the Master unit has more than 60% of the rated load (e.g.,

 

 

 

 

Basic Settings

 

See “Changing Freedom SW Basic Settings” on page 37 for more

 

 

1800 watts on Freedom SW 3012), the Slave unit will assist the Master and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

information.

 

 

the two will share the load equally. Should the load on the Master drop

 

 

 

 

Advanced Settings

 

See “Charger settings in a Dual Freedom SW configuration ” on

 

 

below 20% of rated load (600 watts for Freedom SW 3012), the Slave unit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

page 40 for more information.

 

 

disengages and returns to a waiting state.

 

 

 

 

Follow procedures on “To select and change a configurable setting:” on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

page 33 to change the settings.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Freedom SW Owner’s Guide

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Sine Wave Inverter/Chargers Model NumbersPage Exclusion for Documentation Document Part NumberDate and Revision Product NumbersAbout This Guide PurposeScope AudienceRelated Information Important Safety Instructions ReferenceFire and Burn Hazard Precautions When Working With Batteries Precautions When Preparing to Charge RegulatoryFCC Information to the User ViiiContents Page Page Page Introduction Materials ListKey Features Key Features ExplainedStacking Parallel StackingSeries Stacking Stack Charging Generator AssistBasic Protection Features System Components Xanbus SystemProduct/Accessory Not Shown Product Number/s Product/Accessory Shown above Product Number/sSystem Components Front Panel Controls Status LEDs Compartment Side Cooling FansFreedom SW Front and Side Panels Isometric View of the Front Panel and FansFreedom SW Freedom Inverter/Charger Operation Start Up BehaviorInverter Operation Using the Front Panel To operate in invert mode from the front panelFront Panel Lights Operating Limits for Inverter Operation Operating Limits for Charger Operation Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP Using the Xanbus SCP System Control Panel10 9 8 Func button 9 Down and Up arrow buttonsEnter button SCP Navigation Startup ScreenViewing the SCP Home Screens To display the Setup menu for a device To display the Select Device menuSoft Key Navigation Soft KeysFreedom SW System Status Screen Soft Key Navigation Viewing the Firmware Revision Number To view the F/W Rev. from the System Status screenTo view the firmware revision number Setting the Time and Date Using the STBY/ON Fault Clear ButtonReading the System Status Screen System Status ScreenReading the Freedom SW Device Setup Screen To view the Freedom SW Setup menu screenDevice Setup Screen Status Information Line Label FSW3012 00 SetupButton Pressed SimultaneouslyFreedom SW Device Setup Screen Operating States Modes Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP System Menu Map SCP System Menu MapViewing the System Status Screen Viewing the Select Device MenuDevice Setup Menu Screen Selecting the Freedom SW from the Select Device MenuFreedom SW Device Setup Menu To select and change a configurable setting Selecting and Changing a Configurable SettingUsing Search Mode Configurable SettingsConfiguring the Freedom SW using the SCP Equalization Procedure To start equalizing the batteries, do one of the followingChanging Freedom SW Basic Settings To select the Basic Settings menu screen915W Setting Defaults and Ranges Basic SettingsCalculations ExamplesChanging Freedom SW Advanced Settings To select the Advanced Settings menu screen Advanced Settings is highlighted Freedom SW Owner’s GuideSelecting Advanced Settings From the Device Setup Screen Appears only when Equalize support is Enabled Menu Map of the Freedom SW Advanced Settings Inverter Settings Menu Inverter Settings DescriptionLbco Delay Settings Using the Low Battery Cut OutConfiguring the Freedom SW using the SCP Search DelayCharger Settings Menu Battery Charger Functions Charger Settings Menu DescriptionCustom Battery Settings Menu Settings menuCustom Battery Settings Menu Description ACIn Settings ACIn Settings Menu DescriptionAC1 Lo Volt FreqGenSup Mode Gen SupportGEN Support Menu Description and Valuesa GenSup AmpsStacking Configuration Menu Stacking Menu Description and Values aSetting the Device Name To customize the Freedom SW nameSetting the Device Number If Basic Settings appears instead of Advanced Settings onTo set the Freedom SW device number Resetting the Freedom SW to Default Settings Using the Advanced FeaturesTo restore Freedom SW default settings Restore Defaults command, press EnterBattery Charging Reference Battery TypesCharge Algorithm Stages Three-Stage chargingThree-Stage Battery Charging Cycle Bulk StageAbsorption Stage Float StageTwo-Stage Charging Process Two-Stage Charging CycleBattery Charging Reference Equalize Charging Equalize ChargingBattery Charging Reference Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting GuidelinesProblem Loads Inverter ApplicationsResistive Loads Motor LoadsFault Types Fault type BehaviorFault Types And Behaviors Troubleshooting the Freedom SW via the SCP Fault TypesFaults Types and Behaviors To view a fault list To view a warning listFault Messages AC Output underVoltage AC Output overF44 Battery Over TemperatureF47 DC Under Voltage ImmediateFault F48 DC Under VoltageF49 DC Over Voltage F57 FET1 Over Temperature F58 FET2 Over TemperatureF63 Power Board Temp UnreadableTemperature F69 External Sync Failed F64 AC overloadF68 Transformer Over F70 Unique Dev# NeededF85 PowerBoard Over F75 Master Inverter LostGenSup Mode setting W48 DC under voltageW69 AGS not connected Specifications Physical SpecificationsInverter Specifications Charger Specifications Freedom SWAll Models Regulatory ApprovalsPage Schneider Electric Solar Inverters USA Inc97-0019-01-01

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