Xantrex Technology TC20+, TC40+

B Battery Charging

Appendix B “Battery Charging” describes the

Truecharge+ multistage charging algorithm.

Contents

Main Page Page About This Guide Purpose and scope Audience Organization Page Contents 1Introduction 2 Installing Truecharge+ 3 Operation 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting C Battery Maintenance A Specifications B Battery Charging D Product and System Information Index Page Important Safety Instructions Explosive gas precautions Precautions When Working With Batteries Page Page Page Truecharge+ Features 20/40 Amp Continuous Rating Simultaneous Three-Battery Bank Charging Wide Voltage Range Operation Selector Switches Extensive Protection Features Isolated Design Indicator Lights and Settings on the Front Panel 2 How Truecharge+ Works 2 Truecharge+ Materials List Preparing for Installation Location Circuits Page Wiring Requirements Page Tools Materials Installing Truecharge+ Mounting Connecting DC Wiring For A Single Battery Or Multiple Batteries Page Connecting to AC Wiring Page Page Grounding Installing Optional Accessories Battery Temperature Sensor Remote Display Panel Page Page About Charging Charging Time Battery Temperature Using A Generator As Source Power Indicator Light Activity On The Front Panel Charging batteries Page Equalizing Flooded Batteries About Equalizing Performing An Equalization Page Page Page Care and Maintenance Troubleshooting Indicator Light Flashing Sequences Page Typical Problems Page Page Page Physical Specifications Electrical Specifications Page AC Input Specifications Protection Features Approvals Page Page Charging Algorithms Battery Type Charge Algorithm Stages Page Equalization Charge Two-Stage Charging Page Maintenance Guidelines Preparation for Cleaning Batteries Clothing Tools Equipment Supplies Maintaining and Cleaning Battery Enclosure and Batteries Terminals & Lugs Cables Page D Warranty Page DISCLAIMER Product Exclusions WARNING: LIMITATIONS ON USE Return Material Authorization Policy Return Procedure Page Information about your Truecharge+ Page Index A B C D F G I L M T V W