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Xantrex Technology Link 1000 manual Planning the Installation, Refer to on page

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Planning the Installation

Planning the Installation

Planning the Installation

Supplied Parts

❐Link 1000 control panel and 4 mounting screws

❐500 amp precision shunt

❐25 foot RJ11 phone cable

❐Owner’s guide

Materials You Need to Supply

Refer to Figure 2 on page 12.

❐Wire harness to connect the Link 1000 control panel to the shunt and to the positive battery terminal. You can use 18AWG, twisted pair, for this wiring. You can also buy the harness from the dealer you bought the Link 1000 from or from West Marine.

Contact West Marine at:

•1-800-BOATING (Canada and US)

•Fax: 1-831-761-4421 (Canada and US)

When ordering the harness, quote these part numbers:

•84-2014-00: 25 foot (7.62m) 8-conductor twisted pair wire

•84-2015-00: 50 foot (15.24m) 8-conductor twisted pair wire

❐Appropriately sized copper cable and connectors to connect the shunt to the battery and the negative bus for DC loads

Consult a local cable supplier about cable size and connector type. You may find it convenient to have the cable supplier attach the connectors.

❐2, 2 amp fuses and fuse holders. (Three fuses and fuse holders if you are monitoring a second battery.)

❐2 screws to mount the shunt

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Xantrex Technology Link 1000 manual Planning the Installation, Refer to on page

Contents

Link Owner’s GuideAbout Xantrex TrademarkNotice of Copyright Disclaimer2 Installing the Link Contents1 Introducing Link 3 Setting up the Link 4 Using the Link A Specifications B Product and System InformationIndex ContentsLink 1000 Control Panel System Overview Wiring BATTERY STATUS Light BarFigures Display Panel and Mounting Plate Link 1000 Mounting PlatePage The features on its control panel Introducing LinkChapter 1 describes The Link 1000’s control and monitoring functionsInverter/Charger Control Functions Introducing the LinkMonitoring Functions The time remaining in your battery before it is completely discharged Battery history including Present charge efficiencyThe number of deep cycles the battery has had The deepest level of discharge The average level of dischargeReading the Link 1000 Control Panel Figure 1 Link 1000 Control Panel2, 3 Numeric display and display units Where to go From Here Indicates that AC power is presentTo install the Link 1000, see page To set up the Link 1000, see page To use the Link 1000, see pageInstalling the Link An overview of the installation processA list of installation tools and equipment Installation procedures Chapter 2 givesPlanning the Installation Refer to Figure 2 on pageInstallation Considerations The shunt sense leads must be 18AWG twisted pair wires Installing the Link Overview of Installation StepsFigure 2 System Overview Wiring Installing the LinkBattery BatteryMounting the Link 1000 Control Panel To mount the control panelMounting and Cabling the Shunt To mount and cable the shuntWiring the Terminal Block To wire the terminal blockConnecting Terminal Block Wires to Shunt and Battery To connect the terminal block wiresInstalling Fuses Connecting the Phone CableTesting the Installation To install fusesMaintenance Disconnecting the Inverter/ChargerSetting up the Link How to set up the Link 1000 to best suit your battery systemEach setting as well as the options for each setting Whether you should change settings or leave the default settingAbout Link 1000 Settings To enter Setup mode and change a valueLocking Your Setup Values Resetting ValuesTo lock the setup To reset valuesBattery Capacity To change the Battery Capacity setting To change the Battery Type settingTo change the Ambient Temperature setting Changing the Ambient Temperature SettingTo change the Charged Voltage setting Charged ParametersTo change the Charged Current Percentage To change the Time Remaining settingChanging the Time Remaining Setting To change Power Share values Changing the Power Share SettingTo change the Idle mode setting Changing the Idle Mode SettingAdvanced Function Values How to Enter Setup Mode and Change a Value ReminderF01 Auto Display Scanning Default Off Range Off, On F02 Display Sleep Default On Range On, OffRange 30 F-120 F -1.11 C-48.8 C in 10 increments Range Off and On. On = use alternative energy defaults Default 1.25 for liquid lead-acid batteries. Battery Type set to Type Default 0 Liquid Cell F14 mode The RESET and DATA LEDs are orange-yellow Using the Link Chapter 4 tells you how to Read the battery’s state-of-chargeTurn on the invert function Change the Idle mode setting Charge and equalize the batteries Determine battery capacityChoosing a Display Unit Volts, Amps, Ah, or Time Monitoring FunctionsTo change the display unit Reading the Battery State-of-Charge BATTERY STATUSChanging the Idle Mode Setting Inverter FunctionsTurning on the Invert Function To turn on the invert functionCharging Functions Summary of CHARGER STATUS LEDsCharging the Batteries Equalizing the BatteriesTo start a charge cycle WARNING Explosion HazardTo start an equalization cycle To end an equalization cycle manuallyActivating Power Share Battery Capacity TestingTo change the Power Share setting See pageTo test battery capacity Synchronizing the Link 1000 to the Battery To synchronize the Link 1000 to the batteryOver-charge Ah Accumulation of Positive Ah Battery History To access battery historyParameters have been met since the last time it was reset to the factory defaults. A discharge of less than 10% of battery capacity is not counted as a “cycle” Reading Error Codes ErrorCode MeaningError CodeMeaning AC backfeedError CodeMeaning E012Specifications Electrical and physical specifications for the Link Default settingsSpecifications are subject to change without notice Appendix A listsControl Panel Physical Specifications Control Panel Electrical SpecificationsControl Panel Electrical Specifications Inverter/Charger Controls Default SettingsMonitoring Functions Page The warranty for your Link Product and System InformationAppendix B contains Instructions for returning the product for servicingWarranty Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms Product DisclaimerExclusions Return Material Authorization Policy Return Material ProcedureWarning Limitations On Use Record these details in “Record of System Settings” on pageProduct Information Record of System Settings SettingSetting Index SymbolsNumerics Page