Xantrex Technology manual Introduction, The TM500A, 14.2

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The TM500A

The TM500A features six data monitoring functions and three indicators including:

•State of charge/amp-hour content (full or percent of capacity)

•State of charge/voltage (real-time voltage level, historical high and low system voltage)

•Amps (real-time amps, total charging amps, total load amps)

•Amp hours removed

•Days since fully charged

•Cumulative amp hours

•Recharge indicator

•Low-voltage indicator

•Full-charge indicator

The unit is configurable for specific system or application functions such as setting the CHARGED indication parameters, battery capacity, charging efficiency, low-battery warning conditions and a recharge reminder. The TM500A can monitor any battery supply from approximately 8 to 65 volts, track energy consumption and estimate remaining battery life.

In addition to its status monitoring features, the unit can act as a remote control, switching the inverter OFF or ON (only on inverters incorporating an RC4/RC8 compatible remote control jack).

The TM500A operates on 12-, 24-, or 48-volt battery systems (48-volt systems require an optional shunt board).

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The TM500A

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