Xantrex Technology RC/GS RC7 Features

Introduction

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Features

The RC/GS and RC7 are control panels that allow remote

operation of a RV Series Inverter/Charger.

Features of the RC/GS and RC7 include:

• Simple menu-driven programming for full control of all

inverter/charger functions

• A three-level menu to prevent accidental setting changes

• Meters to display voltage and current

• An intelligent battery fuel gauge displaying estimated

battery capacity

• Error message and information displays used to optimize

system performance

• Remote ON/OFF inverter operation.

• RJ11 phone jack connection to inverter/charger.

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RC/GS Front Panel

RC/GS Remote Control/Gen Starting

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Contents

Main Page Page Page About This Manual Purpose Scope Audience Organization Conventions Used Related Information WARNING Important Safety Instructions General Precautions WARNING: Save these instructions WARNING: Restrictions on use Explosive gas precautions WARNING: Explosion hazard Contents 4 Operation Warranty and Return Information Page Page Features Note: Indicators and Controls Page Installing the RC/GS and RC7 Materials and tools required Choosing a location Mounting and Connecting WARNING: Fire hazard WARNING: Shock hazard Page System Status: AC Available Page 3 Viewing the Setup Menu Changing Settings Configuring the RC/GS and RC7 Set Idle Battery Capacity Battery Type Max Charge Rate Set Shore Power Note: Remote Setup LCD Contrast Set Clock (RC/GS Only) Select Genset (RC/GS Only) Generator Start (RC/GS Only) Note: Generator Stop (RC/GS Only) Thermostat Start Enable and Disable (RC/GS Only) Note: Begin Gen Quiet and End Gen Quiet (RC/GS Only) Note: Saving Setup Choices Note: RC/GS and RC7 Setup Menu Summary RC-GS_manual.book Page 23 Thursday, May 26, 2005 4:58 PM 975-0210-01-01 23 RC/GS and RC7 Setup Menu Summary RV Series Inverter/Charger and RC/GS and RC7 Setup Configuration RC-GS_manual.book Page 24 Thursday, May 26, 2005 4:58 PM 24 975-0210-01-01 Auto Gen Start Setup (RC/GS Only) 4 Indicators and Controls Status LEDs Inverter LED Charge LED Batt. Full LED Error LED LCD Screen System Status: Equalizing Buttons On/Off Meter Mode Note: System Status Displays AC Source Messages Waiting for AC Genset Status: Pending, Cranking and Restart (RC/GS Only) Starter Cooldown and Gen Start (RC/GS Only) Genset Error Messages (RC/GS Only) Gen Wont Start Note: Gen Quiet Fault Note: Inverter Mode Messages Note: Charger Mode Messages Bulk Charging Absorption Charging Float Charging Equalizing Charging Inverter/Charger Error Messages Note: Over Temperature Overload Note: High Battery Voltage Low Battery Voltage Charger Fault Meters Display Average Shunt Amps Battery Voltage Inverter/Charger Current AC Output Voltage AC Input Amps System Status Messages Battery State of Charge Set Shore Power Generator Start/Stop (RC/GS Only) Note: Storage Checklist Preparation for Storage WARNING RC/GS and RC7 Users Menu Summary System Status Messages Generator Status Messages (RC/GS Only) System Status Display Meters Display Page 49 Warranty and Return Information Warra nty 50 975-0210-01-01 975-0210-01-01 51 Disclaimer Product Exclusions Warning: Limitations On Use 52 975-0210-01-01 Return Material Authorization Policy Return Procedure 975-0210-01-01 53 Out of Warranty Service Information About Your System