Configuration

Table 4 Modes

 

Battery

Mode

Description

The second line of the device screen indicates the status of the battery. This

 

 

Float

The third stage of three-stage battery charging. After

line displays the volts (V); current (A) as either (+) positive amps

 

the batteries reach full charge, charging voltage is

 

(indicating that the battery is charging) or (–) negative amps (indicating the

 

reduced to a lower level to prevent gassing and to

 

battery is discharging because you’re inverting); and battery temperature in

 

prolong battery life. This stage is often referred to as a

 

either °F or °C.

 

maintenance charge. Rather than charging a battery, it

 

 

 

keeps an already-charged battery from discharging

AC Input1

 

while providing load current.

AC Bypass

AC input from an AC source like the utility grid or

When the Freedom SW 3000 has external AC input connected, these AC

(ACPassthru)

from a generator is allowed to pass through the unit to

display lines indicate the status of the AC input. Each AC display line

 

operate connected AC loads. The charger is not

 

shows the values for current (A), frequency (Hz), and the AC voltage in

 

enabled but AC is qualified as good and passed

 

(V).

 

through the unit.

 

 

Equalize

To improve the life and performance of a non-sealed,

AC Out

 

flooded (or wet) battery, the Freedom SW 3000’s

 

multi-stage charging cycle includes a manual equalize

This line is displayed only when the Freedom SW 3000 is in invert mode.

 

mode that can be used if recommended by the battery

 

This line indicates the AC output on both output lines (1 and 2) and shows

 

manufacturer.

 

the values for total current (A), the frequency (Hz), and the AC voltage in

 

 

 

 

(V).

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Xantrex Technology SW 3000 user service Battery, AC Input1, AC Out