Xantrex Technology XC1524, XC2524, XC3012, XC5012

3Operation

Chapter 3 describes the operating states and provides

procedures for charging a battery and performing an

equalization.

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Contents

Main Page Page About Xantrex Trademarks Notice of Copyright Disclaimer Date and Revision About This Guide Purpose Scope Audience Organization Conventions Used Related Information Important Safety Instructions Explosive Gas and Battery Precautions WARNING: Explosion or fire hazard FCC Information Page Contents Important Safety Instructions 1 2 Introduction Page Page Xantrex XC3012, XC5012, XC1524 and XC2524 Battery Charger Features XC Series Appearance Information Centers of the XCSeries Remote Display Page Onboard Status Panel Figure 1-3 XC Series Onboard Status Panel Rear Panel Figure 1-4 XC Series Rear Panel Preparing for Installation Figure 1-5 XC Series System Tools and Materials Location Page Wiring Requirements DC Wiring Table 1-1 DC Wiring Requirements AC Wiring Battery Bank Size Requirements 2 Installing the XCSeries Installation Sequence WARNING: Shock and Energy Hazards Pre-Installing DC Wiring WARNING: Shock or arc burn hazard Pre-Installing AC Wiring Page Page Mounting the Remote Display Mounting Grounding WARNING: Electric shock hazard Final Connections Final DC Connections Final AC Connections Power ing Up Installing Optional Accessories Battery Temperature Sensor Drip Protection Rubber Boots Configuring the XCSeries Page Page About Charging Multiplex 3-Stage Charging Sequential 2-Stage Charg ing Charging Overview Page Page Charging Batteries Page Equalizing Flooded Batteries WARNING: Explosion hazard CAUTION: Risk of battery damage Page Transitioning the XCSeries to On, Disabled or Off Accessing Charger Information Reading Remote Display and Onboard Status Indicator Lights Table 3-1 Reading XCSeries Status Reporting While Charging or Equalizing Reporting While Battery Monitoring Reporting While Disabled Using A Generator As Source Power Page Page Care and Maintenance WARNING: Risk of electric shock Indicator Light Flashing Sequences Table 4-1 Indicator Light Sequences on the XCSeries Error Messages on Remote Display Page Page Problem Solving Page Symptom The XC S eries will not transition to equalization mode. Page Page Physical Specifications Electrical Specifications AC Input Specifications Temperature Specifications Protection Features Approvals Page 975-0187-01-01 WA1 Warranty and Product Information Limited Warranty for: What does this warranty cover and how long does it last? What will Xantrex do? How do you get ser vice? DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY Exclusions 975-0187-01-01 WA3 WARNING: LIMITATIONS ON USE Return Material Authorization Policy Information About Your System Page Xantrex Technology Inc.