Introduction | Xantrex Technology TC2 204060 guide

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Introduction

•electronic current limiting provides protection against short circuit conditions on the charger’s output,

•ignition-protected rating, enabling installation in engine spaces,

•isolated design,

•short circuit protection for the BTS and communication connector ports including protection from incorrectly inserting the remote panel communication cable plug into the BTS port and vice versa,

•drip-proof rubber boots for DC terminals for added moisture protection,

•IP-32 drip protection rating1,

The following optional accessories are available for the Truecharge2 Battery Charger:

•an optional battery temperature sensor2 (BTS) and

•an optional remote panel3.

The optional Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS) provides these protection features:

•battery under-temperature charging protection preventing battery charging at -25 °C (-13 °F) or below,

•battery over-temperature charging protection preventing battery charging at 70 °C (158 °F) or higher, and

•charging voltage compensation based on the temperature of the battery the optional BTS is connected to.

The optional Remote Panel provides the following features:

•Can be mounted up to 15 meters (50 feet)4 away for remote control and monitoring,

•maximum output current limiting for charging smaller capacity batteries or to lower the current drawn from the generator or AC source,

•ability to enable or disable the charger while AC power is connected,

•ability to display individual battery bank levels, and

•ability to operate two Truecharge2 Battery Chargers in parallel for increased output current capacity.

1.In two specific installation orientations–see “Mounting Orientations (Deck and Horizontal)” on page 11.

2.Part number: 808-0232-01

3.Part number: 808-8040-01

4.Remote panel comes standard with a 7.5-m (25-ft) cable. For longer [15-m (50-ft)] cable, order part number 31-6262-00

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Xantrex Technology TC2 204060 manual Introduction

Contents

Series Battery Charger Page Exclusion for Documentation TrademarksProduct Numbers Date and Revision About This Guide Statement of Hazard Related Information Important Safety Instructions Electrical Shock Hazard Personal Injury Hazard Fire and Burn HazardExplosion Hazard Precautions When Working With Batteries Exposure to Chemicals and Gases Hazard Precautions When Placing the Battery ChargerRisk of Damage to the Battery Charger FCC Information to the User Viii Contents Page Introduction Truecharge2 Battery ChargerStandard and Protection Features Introduction Truecharge 2 Battery Charger Features Front Panel Rear Panel Truecharge2 Series Battery Charger Owner’s GuideAC wiring compartment Description Onboard Control and Status Display Panel Item Description Truecharge2 Series Battery Charger Owner’s Guide Risk of Battery Damage Preparing For Installation Improper Installation by AN Unqualified Installer Tools and Materials You need the following materials Explosion Hazard for IEC Models only LocationCondition Requirement Mounting Orientations Deck and Horizontal Wiring Requirements Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard DC Wiring Wire Length Wire Size AWG and mm2 Injury Fire HazardAWG Battery Bank Size Requirements Other examples of AC wiring requirements Mounting the Battery Charger Installing the Truecharge 2 Battery ChargerInstallation Sequence To mount the Truecharge2 Battery Charger Connecting the DC Chassis Ground Earth To connect the DC chassis ground earth Shock Hazard Installing DC WiringAccidental Short or Spark Hazard Reverse Polarity Damage For one battery or bankFor more than one battery or bank Installing the Truecharge 2 Battery Charger Installing AC Wiring AC wiring access hole Conductor Charger Pigtail AC Supply Wire Color Code Tapered end of strain relief AC supply wiring Screw to secure the wiring compartment cover Powering Up Explosion AND/OR Fire Hazard Installing a Parallel Configuration Damage to the Battery Charger When Configuring the Battery Chargers Powering up after installing a parallel configurationFault and Warning Conditions When Equalizing Batteries Installing Batteries Input Voltage Operating and Derating Multi-Stage Charging AC source Three-Stage Charging Two-Stage Charging To force a battery detection sequence Battery QualificationTemperature Considerations Charging Voltage Setpoints Setting the Battery Temperature without a BTS Operating DC Loads Configuring the Battery Bank Type Configuring the Truecharge2 Battery ChargerConfiguring the Charger Mode To charge your batteries Mode Charger Status LED-ONCharging Batteries Charging Batteries Equalizing Flooded Batteries EXPLOSION, FIRE, and Burn Hazards Performing An EqualizationRisk of Equipment Damage To equalize your batteries Equalizing Flooded Batteries Transitioning the Charger to ON, Standby, or Disabled Reporting While Charging or Equalizing Accessing Charger InformationReading Onboard Display LEDs Reporting Without AC Power or While on Standby Fault or Warning Solution Condition Fuse on Using a Generator As Source Power Maintaining the Charger Improper Installation by AN Unqualified Installer Replacing the DC Output Fuse Fuse Replacement Ratings Model Troubleshooting Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting Disconnect all loads or switch loads off 975-0526-01-02 Troubleshooting Specifications Physical Specifications AC Input Specifications DC Output Specifications Environmental Specifications Protection Features Regulatory Approvals Warranty and Return Information Warranty Warranty and Return Information Disclaimer Product Out of Warranty Service Return Material Authorization PolicyReturn Procedure Information About Your System Page Xantrex Technology USA Inc