HOW THE LINK 2000-R CHARGES

See page 18 of LINK 2000 manual for details of the Ideal Charge Curve.

The LINK 2000-R uses the Ideal Regulator Output Module to control the alternator to conform to the Ideal Charge Curve’s four defining cycles; Charge, Acceptance, Float, and Equalize. The following discusses details of each of the cycles.

NOTES: 1) Terminal references for the Ideal Regulator Output Module.

2) Voltage values given are for 70 °F and liquid lead-acid batteries.

CYCLE

STATUS

LIGHT

 

TURNING THE REGULATOR ON

 

The regulator is turned on by supplying 12 V or 24 V to the REG ON (brown

 

wire) terminal. It must have power only when the engine is running. See page 13.

 

DELAY START-UP

 

Behavior: No output on the Field terminal (blue wire).

 

Two-second delay allows time for the engine to start.

RED

RAMPING UP

LEDON

Behavior: Output of alternator increases over a 20-second period.

 

Ramping up the alternator output avoids shock-loading the belts with full

 

alternatoroutput.TheoutputontheFIELDterminalisincreasedovera20-second

 

perioduntilthealternatorcurrentlimit(defaultvalue100A)isreached.TheCharge

 

Cycle now begins. If the acceptance voltage is reached before the current limit,

 

the Acceptance Cycle begins.

 

CHARGE CYCLE

 

Behavior: Alternator current at maximum and battery voltage increasing.

 

The Charge Cycle ensures fast charging without alternator overload. The

 

alternator current limit will not be exceeded. The FIELD output is varied to hold

 

the alternator at its current limit until the acceptance voltage is reached. When the

 

acceptancevoltagehasbeenattainedbyeitherbattery,theAcceptanceCyclebegins.

 

ACCEPTANCE CYCLE

 

 

Behavior: Battery amps falling, voltage at 14.4 V for 12 V systems, 28.8 for

 

24 V. (Voltage depends on battery type and ambient temperature settings.)

 

The Acceptance Cycle guarantees thorough charging by continuing to charge

 

the battery until the charging current becomes a small percentage of battery

ORANGE

capacity (2% default). The alternator output is varied to maintain the battery at

LEDON

the acceptance voltage. During the Acceptance Cycle the alternator current limit

 

 

will not be exceeded even if a heavy load is placed on the system.

 

When the batteries have reached the acceptance voltage and the current is

 

below2%,theAcceptanceHoldCyclebegins. If the Acceptance Cyclehaslasted

 

3.5 hours, the Float Cycle begins, even if the charged parameters have not been

 

met. If the voltage of either battery falls below the acceptance voltage for more

 

than two minutes, the Charge Cycle starts again.

Warning: Limitations On Use

Please refer to your product user manual for limitations on uses of the product. Specifically, please note that the Link 2000-R is not intended for use in connection with life support systems and Xantrex makes no warranty or representation in connection with any use of the product for such purposes.

Return Material Authorization Policy

Before returning a product directly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and the correct factory “Ship To” address. Products must also be shipped prepaid. Product shipments will be refused and returned at your expense if they are unauthorized, returned without an RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the shipping box, if they are shipped collect, or if they are shipped to the wrong location.

When you contact Xantrex to obtain service, please have your instruction manual ready for reference and be prepared to supply:

The serial number of your product

Information about the installation and use of the unit

Information about the failure and/or reason for the return

A copy of your dated proof of purchase

Return Procedure

1. Package the unit safely, preferably using the original box and packing materials. Please ensure that your product is shipped fully insured in the original packaging or equivalent. This warranty will not apply where the product is damaged due to improper packaging.

2. Include the following:

The RMA number supplied by Xantrex Technology Inc clearly marked on the outside of the box.

A return address where the unit can be shipped. Post office boxes are not acceptable.

A contact telephone number where you can be reached during work hours

A brief description of the problem

3. Ship the unit prepaid to the address provided by your Xantrex customer service representative.

If you are returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada

In addition to the above, you MUST include return freight funds and are fully responsible for all documents, duties, tariffs, and deposits.

If you are returning a product to a Xantrex Authorized Service Center (ASC)

A Xantrex return material authorization (RMA) number is not required. However, you must contact the ASC prior to returning the product or presenting the unit to verify any return procedures that may apply to that particular facility.

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