Installing the XC Series | Xantrex Technology XC5012, XC2524, XC3012

Installation

Installing the XC Series

WARNING: Shock and Energy Hazards

Be sure to read the safety guidelines and pay attention to all cautions and warnings throughout the installation procedure. The installer is responsible for ensuring compliance with the installation codes for your particular application.

Disconnect all sources of AC and DC power before proceeding.

Installation Sequence

To make charger installation quick and easy, Xantrex recommends that the installation tasks be performed in the following sequence:

1.Select charger mounting position and plan AC and DC cable routing (page 1–8)

2.Install DC cable runs and fuses or breakers (page 2–3)

3.Make the AC connections at the charger (page 2–4)

4.Mount the remote display and charger in position (page 2–7)

5.Make the final DC and then AC cable connections (including earth grounds) (page 2–10)

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Xantrex Technology XC5012, XC2524, XC3012, XC1524 manual Installing the XC Series, Installation Sequence

Contents

Battery Charger Owner’s GuidePage Xantrex XC3012, XC5012 XC1524 and XC2524 Battery Charger Date and Revision Purpose ScopeAudience Organization Conventions Used Related Information Important Safety Instructions Explosive Gas and Battery Precautions FCC Information Viii Contents Specifications TroubleshootingOperation Introduction XC Series provides the following standard features XC Series provides the following protection features XC Series Appearance XC Series Information Centers of the XC Series Remote Display Information Centers of the XC Series CHf Onboard Status Panel Rear Panel Description Preparing for Installation 5XC Series System Tools and Materials You need the following materials Location Condition Requirement 6XC Series Mounting Orientations Wiring Requirements DC Wiring AC Wiring Over-current protection disconnect Battery Bank Size Requirements Installation Installing the XC Series Installation Sequence Pre-Installing DC Wiring To install DC wiring Pre-Installing AC Wiring To install AC wiring Conductor Color code To connect AC wires with the crimp-on butt-splice connector To remove the display Mounting the Remote DisplayTo secure the display or blank plate on the unit To remotely mount the display MountingTo mount the XC Series Grounding Final Connections Shows the connection order Final DC Connections To make the last DC connections Powering Up To make the last AC connections Battery Temperature Sensor Installing Optional AccessoriesTo install a BTS Drip Protection Rubber Boots To install rubber boots Configuring the XC Series To configure the battery bank type To configure the charging type Operation About Charging Multiplex 3-Stage Charging Sequential 2-Stage Charging To force a battery detection sequenceCharging Overview Temperature Considerations Disqualified Batteries Things to be aware Perform these disqualification checks in the order shown Charging Batteries To charge your batteries Charging Batteries Equalizing Flooded Batteries About Equalizing Performing An Equalization To equalize your batteries Transitioning the XC Series to On, Disabled or Off There are two ways to disable the XC SeriesThere are two ways to turn the XC Series on There is only one way to safely turn the XC Series off Accessing Charger Information Reading Remote Display and Onboard Status Indicator Lights ABS Cerr Reporting While Charging or Equalizing Reporting While Disabled Reporting While Battery MonitoringTo view the present status of the banks Using a Generator As Source Power Page Troubleshooting Care and Maintenance To clean battery terminals Indicator Light Flashing Sequences 1Indicator Light Sequences on the XC Series Error Messages on Remote Display 2Error Messages Err Bat Problem Solving Symptom Fault indicator light flashes. XC Series stops functioning Rdy Page Specifications Physical Specifications Electrical Specifications AC Input Specifications AC Input Specifications Temperature Specifications Protection Features Approvals EMCPage Warranty and Product Information Limited Warranty for Disclaimer of Warranty Return Material Authorization Policy Information About Your System Page Xantrex Technology Inc