Introduction | Xantrex Technology 815-2524-02, 815-3524 manual

Introduction

The Installation Guide provides detailed information for installing the Freedom SW 230V Inverter/Charger and the battery temperature sensor, wiring the inverter/charger to the AC and DC circuits, and connecting the inverter/charger to the Xanbus system.

The Freedom SW 230V is a Xanbus-enabled device that typically powers the Xanbus system.

This Installation Guide provides:

•safety instructions that must be observed during installation

•a typical Xanbus system diagram (if applicable)

•information on additional required AC and DC components

•a list of installation tools and materials

•detailed procedures for a typical installation

This guide for use by qualified personnel only.

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Xantrex Technology 815-2524-02, 815-3524 manual Introduction

Contents

Freedom SW Sine Wave Inverter/Chargers Page This guide for use by qualified Purpose About This Guide Important Safety Instructions Electrical Shock and Fire HazardElectrical Shock Hazard Explosion Hazard Fire and Burn Hazard Precautions When Working With Batteries Risk of Damage to the INVERTER/CHARGER Exposure to Chemicals and Gases Hazard Limitations on USE RegulatoryPage Contents Page This guide for use by qualified installers only Page Introduction Materials List Materials List Freedom SW 230V Installation Guide Electrical Shock and Fire Hazards Installation InformationBefore You Begin the Installation Installation Codes Xanbus System About the Xanbus System About the Xanbus System Xanbus-enabled Products and Accessories Mounting Location of the Freedom SW Planning the InstallationTwo Key Performance Factors Size and Length of DC Cables AC, DC, and Network Components Planning Preparations Planning Preparations Planning Preparations AC Output AC ComponentsAC Input AC Disconnect and Over-Current Protection Device Distribution Panels AC Wiring Freedom SW Models Fire Hazard DC ComponentsBatteries DC Cabling DC Disconnects and Over-Current Devices DC GroundingMarine Applications1 To unpack and inspect Heavy Item Installation Tools and Materials ToolsMaterials Overview Installing the Inverter/Charger Choosing a Location for the Inverter/Charger Fire and Explosion HazardHeat Hazard Safe Mounting the Inverter/Charger ConsiderationsTo mount the inverter/charger Approved Mounting Orientation Orientation? Comment Orientation Approved Mounting Orientation? Comment This guide for use by qualified Connecting the AC Input and AC Output Wires General AC Wiring ConsiderationsFIRE, Electrical SHOCK, and Energy Hazards Correct Batter Polarity will Cause Damage to Connecting AC Input Wires Installing the Inverter/Charger Connecting the AC Output Wires To make the AC output wiring connectionsEquipment Damage Preparing the Cables Connecting the DC CablesDC Connection Precautions Recommended Cable Sizes and Lengths and Fuse Size Guidelines for Routing the DC Cables Connecting the DC Cables to the Inverter/Charger Equipment Damage DUE to Reverse PolarityTo connect the DC cables DC Cable Connections To connect the chassis ground Mounting Options Connecting the Battery Temperature Sensor BTS To mount the sensor on the negative battery terminal Mounting to the Negative Battery Terminal BTS port To mount the sensor on the battery case Mounting to the Side of the Battery Case To connect the Freedom SW 230V to the Xanbus network Connecting to the Network Performing Checks Prior to Initial Start-Up Testing in Invert Mode Testing Your Installation Testing in Charge Mode and AC Bypass Mode Installation CompleteTo verify that the Freedom SW 230V starts charging Stacking Features Parallel Stacking Connect the stacked system as follows DC Connections for Stacked Inverters Neutral Wiring for Stacked Inverters To configure the system for stacking Configuring System for Stacked Operation Setting Search Mode on the Slave Unit Search Mode Operation in Parallel StackingWiring Schematic Disabling Search Mode on the Master Unit Calculations Charger Settings in a Dual Freedom SW Configuration Examples To set the Max Chg Rate % setting in each Freedom SW To set the Max Chg Rate % setting in each Freedom SW To set the Max Chg Rate % setting in each Freedom SW Freedom SW Physical Specifications Inverter/Charger Physical Specifications Battery Bank Sizing Battery Information Watts = Volts × Amps Estimating Battery RequirementsCalculating Battery Size Battery AMP-HOURS Used = AC WATT-HOURS÷10 Daily watt-hours needed Battery Banks Battery Bank Sizing WorksheetRestrictions on Motor Size Battery Information Battery Sizing Worksheet Battery Series Connection Battery Cabling and Hook-up Configurations Battery Series-Parallel Connections Environmental Specifications Specifications Inverter Specifications Charger Specifications Transfer and General Specifications Inverter Drip Shield Installation To install the drip shieldShock Hazard Drip Shield Placement Desktop Mount 20 mm No clearance required here Page Page Schneider Electric Solar Inverters USA Inc