Operating in Charger Mode | Xantrex Technology RS2000 instruction

Operation

Operating in Charger Mode

WARNING: Explosive Gases

Review the “Important Safety Instructions” on page vii before operating the inverter/charger. During charging, batteries may generate explosive gases. Thoroughly ventilate the areas around the batteries and ensure that there are no sources of flames or spark in the vicinity.

Study all battery manufacturer’s precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging and the recommended rates of charge.

Important: If you are charging a non-sealed battery, ensure there is sufficient distilled water in each cell. The battery acid should be at the level specified by the battery manufacturer. This helps prevent over-heating and purges excessive gases from the cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without cell caps, follow the manufacturer’s recharging instructions carefully.

To operate the RS2000 in charger mode from the front panel:

1.Connect AC input power.

The charger automatically starts up when qualified AC power is connected if the charger is enabled, or the charger is disabled but the Force Charge enable override is On. See “Force Charge” on page 3– 25.

•The batteries are charged according to the two-stage or three- stage formula you have selected on the System Control Panel. (See “Battery Charging Reference” on page B–1for more information on two-stage or three-stage charging.)

•You can interrupt the charge cycle any time you desire by disabling the charger from the System Control Panel or by pressing the Charger Enable button (on the front panel of the RS2000) so it is no longer illuminated.

•To maintain optimal performance in flooded batteries, an occasional equalize cycle may be required. See “Operating in Equalization Mode” on page 2–16.

•While the batteries are being charged, you can monitor which stage they are in from the front panel of the RS2000 or from the System Control Panel.

◆To operate the charger with the System Control Panel, refer to Chapter 3, “Configuration”.

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Xantrex Technology manual Operating in Charger Mode, To operate the RS2000 in charger mode from the front panel

Contents

Operation Guide Page RS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger Date and Revision Audience PurposeScope Organization Conventions Used Following conventions are used in this guide Related Information Symbols UsedContact Information Page Important Safety Instructions Safety Explosive Gas Precautions Personal Precautions When Working With Batteries FCC Information to the User Contents Configuration Contents Troubleshooting Battery Charging Reference SpecificationsTerminology Contents Xvi Figures Xviii Introduction Premium Power and Ease of Use About the RS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger Inverting How RS2000 WorksCharging Introduction Xanbus Enabled Xanbus System Protection feature This feature… Comprehensive Electronic Protection Front Panel Features RS2000 FeaturesFeature Description 10 9 Side Panel Features 3Description of Side Panel Features Battery Temperature Sensor DC Terminal Covers and Battery Temperature SensorDC Terminal Covers 6Network Components and Part Numbers System Accessories and Network Components5System Accessories Network Component Part Number Operation Operating the RS2000 with the System Control Panel Using the System Control Panel On Start Up System button To test the transfer switch System Start-up Check System Modes 2System Control Panel Operate Mode Power Save Mode Safe Mode To enter or exit Power Save mode To return to Operate mode Putting the System into Safe ModeTo enter Safe mode 6System Settings Menu To exit Safe mode and return to Operate mode Hibernate mode Load Sense Mode Operation in Invert ModeTo operate in invert mode from the front panel Power Output Operating Limits for Inverter Operation Operating in Charger Mode To operate the RS2000 in charger mode from the front panel Charger Operation with Battery Temperature Sensor 8Battery Temperature Sensor Operating in Equalization Mode Equalizing Batteries To equalize your batteries 2Equalization Home Screen Content 10Equalize Confirmation Warning 12Equalize Cancellation Warning Terminating the Equalization Process Power ShareOperating Limits for Charger Operation 3Front Panel Lights Monitoring the RS2000 Indicator LightsLight Illuminated Color Status Action or Status Item Faults and Warnings Monitoring Status Messages on the System Control Panel Configuration General Configuration Information System Control System Menu Map 1System Menu Map Viewing the Select Device Menu Viewing the System ScreenTo view the Select Device menu Selecting the RS2000 Basic Menu To select the RS2000 from the Select Device menu Selecting and Adjusting the Configurable settings RS2000 Configuration Menus RS2000 Menu 6RS2000 Menu Structure Overview RS2000 Device Menu Mode DescriptionMode AC Input BatteryAC Out RS2000 Menu Basic Value DefaultInverter Charger Equalize Range of values Increment DefaultValue 9Equalize Confirmation Warning 10Equalization System Home Screen Value Default Battery Type Batt Type Batt Size Clear FaultsEffect Configure Inv/Chg Configure Inverter/Charger RS2000 Menu Advanced Max Chg Rate Load Sense View Device Info Basic Menu Selecting the RS2000 Advanced Menu To select the RS2000 Advanced Menu Returning to RS2000 Basic Menu Configure Inv/Chg Menu Configure Inverter/Charger Menu Sub-Menus Sense Interval Cfg AC Limits Configure AC Limits# Chg Stages Eqz Volts Values DefaultForce Charge Lo AC Volt Cfg AC Limits Configure AC LimitsLo AC Freq Hi AC Volt Hi AC Freq View Warning Log View Fault LogView Device Info Menu Device Information Menu View Event Log Continue Cancel Restore DefaultsPage Troubleshooting 1Faults Types and Behaviors Fault TypesFault type Behaviour 2Warning Types and Behavior Troubleshooting Reference Section Number General Troubleshooting Guidelines Troubleshooting To view a fault list To view a message from a warning list Number Message Type Cause Solution AC Ouput Number Message Type Cause Solution Number Message Type Cause Solution Fault Messages To view a message from a fault list Fault Messages Fault Number Message Type Cause Solution AC Output Fault Messages Fault Messages Fault Messages Resistive Loads Problem LoadsInverter Applications Motor Loads Clocks Fluorescent Lights & Power SuppliesSearching Specifications Inverter Specifications Table A-1Inverter Specifications Charger Specifications Table A-2Charger Specifications Table A-3Transfer and General Specifications Transfer and General SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications Table A-4Environmental Specifications Regulatory Approvals Physical Specifications with ProjectionsTable A-5Physical Specifications Fan Operation Invert Power Derating vs Ambient Temperature Charger Mode Reference Charge Algorithm Stages Battery TypeCharging Algorithms Formulas Three-stage charging Bulk Charge Absorption Charge Float Charge Equalization Charge Two-Stage Charging Charge Algorithm Definitions Table B-1Battery DefaultsCharge Algorithm Graph Voltage Flooded or wet Gel Time Flooded or wet Gel AC Reconnect SummaryTable B-2AC Reconnect Summary Charge StagePage Terminology Glossary Electrolyte EnableLow Battery Protection Float Charge Transfer Switch, AC Parallel WiringSeries Wiring Resistive Loads Abbreviations Abbreviation Full name Definition THD Warranty and Product Information Warranty Product DisclaimerExclusions Return Procedure Out of Warranty Service Information About Your System Index IX-2 975-0125-01-01 975-0125-01-01 IX-3 IX-4 Page Xantrex Technology Inc