Multi-Stage Charging, AC source | Xantrex Technology TC2 204060

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Installing Batteries

Multi-Stage Charging

Most Truecharge2 Battery Charger models have three outputs that share the full rated current enabling it to charge three different batteries or battery

NOTE: Not to scale. For illustration purposes only.	Remote panel
	(optional)

banks that either have the same chemistry or can tolerate the same charge sequence and thresholds. The Truecharge2 Battery Charger can perform either three-stage charging (Bulk, Absorption, and Float) or two-stage charging (Bulk and Absorption).

IMPORTANT: The battery banks are not galvanically isolated from each other. They share a common negative as shown in the diagram below. The negative bus to chassis connection as shown below may not be suitable in some applications.

AC source

L

N

G

L

N

G

NOTE: In some jurisdictions a double-pole breaker may be required.

Battery banks

BTS

(optional)

Negative bus

Figure 8 Typical Three-Battery Installation

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Contents

Series Battery Charger Page Trademarks Product NumbersExclusion for Documentation Date and Revision About This Guide Statement of Hazard Related Information Important Safety Instructions Electrical Shock Hazard Explosion Hazard Fire and Burn HazardPersonal Injury Hazard Precautions When Working With Batteries Risk of Damage to the Battery Charger Precautions When Placing the Battery ChargerExposure to Chemicals and Gases Hazard FCC Information to the User Viii Contents Page Standard and Protection Features Truecharge2 Battery ChargerIntroduction Introduction Truecharge 2 Battery Charger Features Front Panel Truecharge2 Series Battery Charger Owner’s Guide AC wiring compartmentRear Panel 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 Condition Requirement LocationExplosion Hazard for IEC Models only Mounting Orientations Deck and Horizontal Wiring Requirements Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard DC Wiring Wire Length Wire Size AWG and mm2 AWG Fire HazardInjury Battery Bank Size Requirements Other examples of AC wiring requirements Installing the Truecharge 2 Battery Charger Installation SequenceMounting the Battery Charger To mount the Truecharge2 Battery Charger Connecting the DC Chassis Ground Earth To connect the DC chassis ground earth Accidental Short or Spark Hazard Installing DC WiringShock Hazard For more than one battery or bank For one battery or bankReverse Polarity Damage 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 Powering up after installing a parallel configuration Fault and Warning ConditionsWhen Configuring the Battery Chargers When Equalizing Batteries Installing Batteries Input Voltage Operating and Derating Multi-Stage Charging AC source Three-Stage Charging Two-Stage Charging Battery Qualification Temperature ConsiderationsTo force a battery detection sequence Charging Voltage Setpoints Setting the Battery Temperature without a BTS Operating DC Loads Configuring the Charger Mode Configuring the Truecharge2 Battery ChargerConfiguring the Battery Bank Type Charging Batteries Mode Charger Status LED-ONTo charge your batteries Charging Batteries Equalizing Flooded Batteries Performing An Equalization Risk of Equipment DamageEXPLOSION, FIRE, and Burn Hazards To equalize your batteries Equalizing Flooded Batteries Transitioning the Charger to ON, Standby, or Disabled Reading Onboard Display LEDs Accessing Charger InformationReporting While Charging or Equalizing 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 Return Procedure Return Material Authorization PolicyOut of Warranty Service Information About Your System Page Xantrex Technology USA Inc