SW Series Inverter/Chargers
2001 Xantrex Technology, Inc Telephone 360/435-8826
Product Materials Package
2001 Xantrex Technology, Inc Telephone 360/435-8826
Operation
Table of Contents
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Index of Figures
Table of Contents Index of Tables
General Precautions
Important Safety Instructions
Special Notices
Personal Precautions
Important Safety Instructions
Introduction
Introduction
Model Number
Unit Identification
Unit Identification
Display
CONTROLS, Indicators and Components
Control Panel
Menu Buttons
Reset to Factory Defaults Button
LED Status Indicators
Contrast Control
Bulk Yellow
Error Red
AC1 in Good Green
AC2 in Good Green
INVERTER/CHARGER Circuit Breaker
AC Side
Remote Port
Stacking Port
AC Terminal Block
Internal Components and Indicators
LED Indicators
BTS Port
DC Side
Battery Terminals DC Equipment Ground
AC Safety Ground
Auxiliary and Generator Control Relay Connectors
Installation
Quick Install
Location
Complete Install
Unpacking
AC Input and Output Connections
AC Wiring
Ventilation
Purpose
AC Terminal Block # Wire Color
AC OUT
AC Connections
External Transfer Relays
AC Installation Guidelines
Important Precaution
Pass & Seymor
VAC Ground Fault Interrupt Outlets GFI’S
To 5 FT
DC Wiring
Battery Cable Sizing
Inverter Model Typical AMPS1 NEC To 3 Feet
Maximum Fuse Size
DC Disconnect and Overcurrent Protection
Cable Size Required
Rating Maximum Conduit Breaker Size Free AIR
Installation Procedure Battery Cables
Battery Cable Connections
Remote Control Wiring
Control Wiring
GEN Control Wiring
AUX Relay Wiring
Bonding the Grounding System
System Grounding
Equipment or Chassis Grounds
Grounding ELECTRODES/GROUND Rods
NEUTRAL-TO-GROUND
NEUTRAL-TO-GROUND Bond Switching RV and Marine Applications
AC Source
AC Source
Keep Equipment Close Together
Grounding VS. Lightning
ONE Ground for ALL Equipment
Installation
Functional Test
Functional Test
Overview
Menu System
Push buttons on
User Menu MAP
FLT Sell SLT LBX
Setup Menu MAP
Menu Headings
User Menu
Information Display
Inverter Mode 1 Menu Heading
Generator Mode 2 Menu Heading
Gen under/over SpeedNO
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Trace Engineering 3 Menu Heading
Meters 4 Menu Heading
Error Causes 5 Menu Heading
High Battery VoltageNO
Time of DAY 6 Menu Heading
Generator Timer 7 Menu Heading
Setup Menu
Inverter Setup 9 Menu Heading
VDC models Range 08.0 to
Battery temperature if the BTS sensor is installed
Battery Charging 10 Menu Heading
AC Inputs 11 Menu Headings
GEN Auto Start Setup 12 Menu Heading
GEN Starting Details 13 Menu Heading
Auxiliary Relays 14 Menu Heading
VDC Models Range 00.1 to
LOW Battery Transfer 16 Menu Heading
Bulk Charge Trigger Timer 15 Menu Heading
Grid Usage Timer 18 Menu Heading
Battery Selling 17 Menu Heading
Information File Battery 19 Menu Heading
Menu System
Theory of Operation
Operation
Trace SW Series Inverter Output Waveform
Efficiency
Power VS. Efficiency
Total
Inverter Capacity VS Temperature
Power Capacity
Temperature C
Operating Modes
Additional Features
Setting Search Mode Watts
Inverter Mode
Search Mode Control
Batterydc Inverter AC Loads
Adjusting the LOW Battery Protection
LOW Battery Protection
Setting Search Mode Spacing
Three Stage Charging Process
Charger Mode
AC Source Charger Battery
Input AC Voltage
Battery Temperature Sensor BTS
Charger only Operation
AC Input Requirements
Frequency
Recommended Battery Charger Settings
Delay Period
AC Current Level
Equalizing Batteries Unsealed or Vented Batteries only
Typical Bulk and Float Setpoints for Common Battery Types
Operation
Transferring Based on Battery Voltage
INVERTER/CHARGER Mode
Utility Grid Generator INVERTER/ Charger AC Loads Battery
Transferring Upon Availability of AC Power
Transfer Time
Generator Inverter Charger Battery AC Loads
Generator Support Mode
VAC VS /240 VAC Generators
Generator SUPPORT/OVERLOAD Protection
Generator Control INVERTER/ Charger AC Loads Battery
Automatic Generator Control Mode
Automatically
GEN Control Relays
Generator Starting Scenarios
Manually
Generator Starting and Stopping Configurations
GEN Control Relays
TWO Wire Start Generators
Wire Type Generator
Generator Auto Start Requirements and Types
Honda Type Generator
THREE-WIRE Start Generators
Generator Control Sequence
TO-2 Wire Converters
Generator Stop Cool Down Period
Generator Error Causes
Equalization CHARGING, Automatic Generator Control System
Utility Backup Mode
Utility SUPPORT/OVERLOAD Protection
Using SLT Mode Silent Mode
Battery Requirements
KWh Meter
Utility Interactive Mode
Utility Grid
Utility Interactive Islanding Protection
Theory of Operation
Time DC Volts
Selling Power from a DC Charging Source
Time
Selling Power Stored in the Batteries
Battery Regulation Level Sell Mode
LINE-TIE System with
Utility Interactive Operation with Utility Backup
Backup of Critical AC
Utility Interactive
SW Series
Overvoltage Protection for the Battery in Sell Mode
Battery Bank
Solar Array
INVERTER/ Charger Battery AC Loads
Energy Management Mode
Operation
Brief
Peak Load Shaving Mode
Utility Grid kWH Meter
LOW Battery Transfer LBX Mode
Operation
Series Stacked Operation
Using Multiple Inverters
INPUT/OUTPUT Bypass Breaker Switch 240 VAC Loads
240 VAC/60 HZ only Electrical Systems
Generator Control Settings
Parallel Stacked Operation
Automatic Generator Control with Multiple Inverters
Battery Charging with Multiple Inverters
Operation
Technical Information
Battery Type
Selection of Battery Type
Sealed Lead Acid Batteries
Nicad and Nickel Iron Nife Battery
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Typical Appliance Watts
Battery Sizing
Estimating Battery Requirements
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Battery Bank Sizing
Example
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Worksheet
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Battery Care and Maintenance
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Monthly Maintenance
Battery State of Charge
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Battery Installation
Battery Enclosures
Battery Temperature
48V Inverter
Battery HOOK-UP Configurations
Series Connection
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12V Inverter
Parallel Connection
Series Parallel Connection
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= 200 Amp Hours
Total Battery Capacity
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24V Inverter
110
Battery Cable Inductance
Distance Between Battery Cables Inductance Micro-Henries
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Applications
Resistive Loads
Inductive Loads
112
Troubleshooting Guide
Problem
Solution
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Problem Indication Solution
114
Indication Solution
Digital VoltMeter DVM
INVERTER/CHARGER Terminology
115
AC Waveforms
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Stacking
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Specifications and Features 60 Hz Models
119
Specifications and Features 50 Hz Models
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Dimensions
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Installation Diagrams
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SW Series Inverter/Charger Model SW
User Settings Worksheets
User Menu
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Setup Menu 12 VDC 120 VAC/60HZ Models
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Setup Menu 24 VDC 120 VAC/60HZ Models
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Setup Menu 48 VDC 120 VAC/60HZ Models
127
Swca
Appendix
Options
Swrc
Other Products
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Reference Tables and Graphs
131
AWG Wire Size
Knockout or Hole Diameter Inches
132
Inverter Model
Cable Size Required Free AIR
Exterior Storage
Preparation for Storage
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Interior Storage
134
Life Support Policy
WARRANTY/REPAIR Information
Limited Warranty
Warranty Registration
136
Warranty or Repair Service Required
137
Index
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Fusing 25, 74
Equalization Charging 38, 47, 68, 79, 80
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Menu 4 Meters Menu 5 Error Causes
Set Input Lower Limit VAC 71, 72
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