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Operating Limits for Inverter Operation

58	Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide

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PS2.5 PS3.0 Installation and Operation Guide Xantrex ProsineTM 2.5 and Installation and Operation Guide About Xantrex Trademarks Notice of Copyright Installation and Operation Guide © November 2002 Xantrex International Disclaimer UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC. (“XANTREX”): Date and Revision November 2002, Revision IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General Safety Precautions 12. WARNING—RISKOF EXPLOSIVE GASES 13. PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH BATTERIES FCC INFORMATION TO THE USER Materials List System / Installation Information Figure 1. Inverter/Charger Components Figure Warranty Disclaimer Product Exclusions Warning: Limitations On Use Return Material Authorization Policy Return Procedure Page Page Page Page Page Section 1: Features Battery Charger Features Inverter Features Over-Current Protection High-Temperature Shut Down Audible Fault Alarm Page Section 2: Controls and Indicators DIP Switch Panel Accessory Jacks AC Bypass Selector DC Terminals & Covers AC Terminals & Covers Standard LED Control Panel Battery Status Indicator Faults Indicators & Reset Button Inverter Status Indicators and On/Off Button Power Indicator Charger Status Indicator and On/Off Button Mounting and Installing the LED Control Panel ACS Control Panel Liquid Crystal Display Control Buttons Button Purpose Comments Menu Navigation Procedure ACS Menu Tree AC Information Menu Battery Information Menu Inverter Information Menu Charger Information Menu System Information Menu Version Information Menu Faults Display & Reset Button Inverter Status Indicators and On/Off Button Power Indicator Charger Status Indicator and On/Off Button Mounting and Installing the ACS Control Panel Battery Temperature Sensor Page DIP Switch Settings SWITCH BANK 1 (SW1) Battery Type Not used Battery Temperature Load Sense SWITCH BANK 2 (SW2) Audible Alarm AC service rating Battery Size ACS Configuration User Configuration Items Installer Configuration Items ACS Configuration Considerations AC (Shorepower) Configuration AC INFORMATION SET AT: Battery Configuration Page Inverter Configuration High and Low Voltage Alarms and Cutoffs Charger Configuration SELECT FROM: CHARGER FLOAT CHARGE EQUALIZE CHARGE EQUALIZE IS NOW: ➔DISABLED HIT AN ARROW KEY system will ➔ now receive ➔ System Configuration DEFAULT INV/CHG ➔INV ON/CHG ON AUDIBLE ALARM: Section 4: Inverter/Charger Installation Safety Instructions Installation Overview “Where to Install the Prosine Inverter/Charger‚” on page Remove the cover over the AC connector block. Install two Locate the mounting screw locations and Attach the Prosine inverter/charger to the bulkhead or wall. Use #12 or #14 10.Insert the AC Line (HOT) Attach the cable to the negative 19.Attach the DC terminal covers and the vent cover/drip shield Connect the standard or ACS control panel by inserting the 21.Reconnect your AC shorepower supply Designing the Installation DC Disconnect and Over-Current Device Batteries Generator Tools and Materials Required Where to Install the Prosine Inverter/Charger ProsinePROsine Output Power De-ratingat Elevated Temperature Mounting the Prosine Inverter/Charger AC Cabling Recommended Wire Size vs Breaker Rating AC and DC Wiring Separation AC Output Neutral-to-GroundBonding AC Disconnect and Overload Protection DC Cabling DC Over-CurrentProtection DC Disconnect Battery Cable Routing DC Cabling Connections DC Cabling Procedure DC Grounding Connecting the Battery Temperature Sensor Mounting Options Mounting to the Negative Battery Terminal Mounting to the Side of the Battery Case Typical System Diagrams Residential Backup System Recreational Vehicle System Residential Solar and Wind System Section 5: Operation Prosine Inverter Load Sense Mode Operating Limits for Inverter Operation Prosine Operating Voltage Limits Page Section 6: Multistage Charging Charging Profile Bulk Charge Absorption Charge Float Charge Equalization Charge Operation in Charger Mode Operation in Equalization Mode Equalization Procedure Adjustable Charger Mode Settings Battery Charging Times Operating Limits for Charger Operation Battery Charging and Equalization Guide Page Page Section 7: Batteries Terminology Types Starting Batteries Deep-CycleBatteries Sealed Gel Cell Environment Location Enclosures Temperature Battery Bank Sizing Estimating Battery Requirements Battery Bank Sizing Example & Worksheet Table 4: Battery Sizing Worksheet Monthly Battery Maintenance Cleaning Batteries Preparation Attire Tools Equipment Supplies Procedure Cables Cabling & Hook-upConfigurations Parallel Connection 50 Ah Series Connection 100 Ah Series – Parallel Connection Page Appendix A: Specifications Charger Output Voltages Prosine 2.5/3.0 Chassis Dimensions Prosine 2.5/3.0 Chassis Dimensions with Brackets Prosine 2.5 Efficiency Curve Prosine Over-CurrentShutdown Response Page Appendix B: Inverter Applications Resistive Loads Inductive Loads Problem Loads in Load Sense Clocks Searching Other Problem Loads Electronics Computers Appendix C: Troubleshooting What to do if a problem occurs Error Code Displays and What They Mean Control Panel Advanced Control System (ACS) Error Code Table Page Page Page Page Page Index Index