Xantrex Technology TM500A manual Table of Contents, Introduction, Installation, Configuration

Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION	1
The TM500A	1
Unpacking and Inspection	2
TM500A (12/24 Volt)	2
TM500A - NS (12/24 Volt)	2
TM48 (48 Volt)	2
2.0 INSTALLATION	3
Required Tools	3
Pre-Installation	3
Mounting	3
Surface Mounting	4
Flush Mounting	6
Extended Length Installations	8
Deltec™ Shunt	9
Mounting/Wiring the Shunt	9
Mounting Circuit Board to an Existing Shunt	10
Connecting the Shunt Board	11
3.0 CONFIGURATION	12
Setup	12
Restoring the Factory Defaults	12
Setting Parameters	13
Charge Efficiency %	14
Setting the Charge Efficiency Factor	14
Amp Hours Ah	15
Setting the Amp Hours	15
CHARGED Indicator Setup	17
Trigger on Voltage Only	17
Trigger on Voltage and Amperage	19
Trigger on Voltage and Time	21
Charger Considerations	23
Relay Chargers	23
Taper Chargers	23
Three-stage Chargers	23
Low-Voltage Indicator V	24
Configuring the Low-Voltage Alarm	24

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