Xantrex Technology RC/GS, RC7 3

3Configuration

Chapter 3 contains information about configuring the

RV Series Remote Controls.

The topics in this chapter are organized as follows:

• “Viewing the Setup Menu” on page12

• “Changing Settings” on page 12

• “Configuring the RC/GS and RC7” on page 13

• “RC/GS and RC7 Setup Menu Summary” on

page 23.

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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 Friday, May 20, 2005 4:57 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 Friday, May 20, 2005 4:57 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