Xantrex Technology HW 1000 1

1–1

1Introduction

Chapter 1 introduces you to the Freedom HW, explains

the inverting, charging, and power system management

functions.

It covers the following:

•Freedom HW’s major features, and

•Freedom HW’s function as an independent power

system.

Contents

Main Page Page About Xantrex About Schneider Electric Trademarks Notice of Copyright Exclusion for Documentation About This Guide Purpose Scope Audience Organization Conventions Used Related Information WARNING CAUTION Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THIS OWNERS GUIDE FOR FUTURE WARNING: Explosion hazard Personal Precautions When Working With Batteries Page Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances CAUTION: Equipment damage Page Contents 5 Troubleshooting Page Page Page Page Tables Page 1 Freedom HW Inverter/Charger Independent Power System Page 2 Materials List Default Settings for the Freedom HW System Table 2-1 Front Panel Freedo m HW Default Values Side Panel Rear Panel Display Panel FREEDOM HW 1000 Page Page Setting Battery Types on the Main Unit WARNING: Fire hazard Viewing Inverter/Charger Information Adjusting Feature Settings Page Page Page Page Page 4 Display Panel Operation FREEDOM HW 1000 Operating in Shore Power Mode Inverter Mode Settings WARNING: Shock hazard Note: Operating in Inverter Mode Disabling the Inverter Function Checking Battery Status Checking Output Power WARNING: Shock hazard Operating Several Loads at Once Adjusting the Audible Alarm Status LED During Inverter Mode The following summarizes the behavior of the Status LED during Inverter mode. Table 4-1 or Status LED during Inverter Mode 12.8 Page Operating During Transition Between Shore P ower and Inverter Mode Transitioning from Shore Power to Inverter Mode Transitioning from Inverter Mode to Shore Power Operating Limits Power Output Input Voltage The allowable Freedom HW input voltage ranges are shown in the following table: Inverter Loads Overload Conditions High Surge Loads Trouble Loads Over-temperature Condi tions CAUTION Battery Charging Table 4-2 Battery Charging Status LED or BUL CHg 12.8 ABS CHg 14.2 5A or 15A or 35A IN0 or In1 Select button is pressed to display present Inverter Mode aL0 or AL1 Select button is pressed to display present Alarm setting. Routine Maintenance Freedom HW Unit Batteries 5 General Troubleshooting Guidelines WARNING: Shock and Energy hazard Page Common Problems Buzz in Audio Equipment Television Reception Warning Messages Error Codes Displayed on the Display Panel Screen E01 E02 E03 E07 Table 5-1 E08 E09 E10 E11 E12 Page Troubleshooting Reference WARNING: Electrical shock and burn hazard Table 5-2 Troubleshooting Reference Table 5-2 Troubleshooting Reference Inverter Applications Resistive Loads Motor Loads Long Transfer Times High Surge When Powering Incandescent and CFL Bulbs Page Page Electrical Specifications: Inverter Mode Electrical Specifications: Charge Mode Environmental Specifications System Specifications Physical Specifications Regulatory Approvals 975-0467-01-01 A5 Regulatory Approvals Inverter Overload Operation ETL approved to CSA 107.1, UL458 Time (sec) Output Current (Amps) Invert Power Derating vs. Ambient Temperature Charger Output Current vs. AC Input Voltage Page Warranty and Return Information Warra nty What does this warranty cover and how long does it last? This Limited Warranty is provided What will Xantrex do? How do you get service? Disclaimer Return Material Authorization Policy Return Procedure If you are returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada If you are returning a product to a Xantrex Authorized Service Center (ASC) A Xantrex Out of Warranty Service Information About Your System