Owner`s Manual Xantrex Digital echo-charge Battery Charger Digital
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1. 0 0 0 1 5 3 0 4 5 6 0 7 5 9 0 10 5 Voltage Differential VDC Between House Battery and Starter Battery The graph shows the relationship between the voltage difference over the echo charge voltage difference between house and starter battery and the charge current OPERATION It is important to install the Digital echo charge in a well ventilated location An elevated temperature may cause the Operation LED to glow red and turn the echo charge OFF When the temperature cools down the LED will return to green and the Digital echo charge will resume normal operation Operation o o LED a Digital echo charge 12 24 Volt 15A Blinking See Manual Red Thermal Shutdown E5 xantrex nous ate Cc CG Starter Batt Co A Striped Wire Ee Ground 4 Black Wire J 10 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM THINGS TO CHECK LED is red 1 Check to see that the Digital echo charge Thermal has sufficient air flow and ventilation around it shutdown 2 Check the battery connections 1 Check the difference in voltage between the house battery and the starter battery If the difference is greater than 2 volts the Digital echo charge will reduce the charge current If the difference is greater than 10 volts the Starter battery is not Digital echo charge will shut off and the green charging LED2. they are unauthorized returned without an RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the shipping box if they are shipped collect or if they are shipped to the wrong location When you contact Xantrex to obtain service please have your instruction manual ready for reference and be prepared to supply The serial number of your product Information about the installation and use of the unit Information about the failure and or reason for the return A copy of your dated proof of purchase Return Procedure 1 Package the unit safely preferably using the original box and packing materials Please ensure that your product is shipped fully insured in the original packaging or equivalent This warranty will not apply where the product is damaged due to improper packaging Include the following The RMA number supplied by Xantrex Technology Inc clearly marked on the outside of the box A return address where the unit can be shipped Post office boxes are not acceptable A contact telephone number where you can be reached during work hours A brief description of the problem 3 Ship the unit prepaid to the address provided by your Xantrex customer service representative If you are returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada In addition to the above you MUST include return freight funds and are fully responsible for all documents duties tariffs and deposits If you are returning a product to a Xantrex Authorized S
3. FROM OR AS A RESULT OF MISUSE OR ABUSE OR THE INCORRECT INSTALLATION INTEGRATION OR OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT Exclusions If this product is a consumer product federal law does not allow an exclusion of implied warranties To the extent you are entitled to implied warranties under federal law to the extent permitted by applicable law they are limited to the duration of this Limited Warranty 15 WARRANTY Some states and provinces do not allow limitations or exclusions on implied warranties or on the duration of an implied warranty or on the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation s or exclusion s may not apply to you This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have other rights which may vary from state to state or province to province Warning Limitations On Use Please refer to your product user manual for limitations on uses of the product Specifically please note that the Xantrex Digital echo charge is not intended for use in connection with life support systems and Xantrex makes no warranty or representation in connection with any use of the product for such purposes Return Material Authorization Policy Before returning a product directly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number and the correct factory Ship To address Products must also be shipped prepaid Product shipments will be refused and returned at your expense if
4. Smart choice for power xantrex 3 c JC c ae Digital echo charge xantrex a IL C Cc C Digital echo charge Owner s Manual MEUTEN Xantrex Digital echo charge Battery Charger www xantrex com Thank you for purchasing a Xantrex Digital echo charge Xantrex Technology Inc takes pride in manufacturing quality products specifically designed to meet your power requirements The Digital echo charge is designed to operate with any DC charging source to charge the starter or auxiliary battery For your convenience service is available world wide by qualified service centers If you have any questions about your Digital echo charge please contact Xantrex toll free 1 800 670 0707 For technical support and additional information about Xantrex prod ucts visit our Web site at www xantrex com or e mail us at CustomerService xantrex com SAFETY SUMMARY General safety information for installation and operation is contained throughout this manual where it applies and is not included in this summary Definitions Warning statements identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury loss of life damage to equipment or other property Fuse Replacement An in line fuse is installed in the unit For continued protection it must only be replaced with a fuse of the same type and rating This must be done at an authori
5. bles Starter battery and house battery banks should not be mixed in the same bank BEFORE YOU BEGIN The Digital echo charge should be unpacked immediately upon receipt and inspected to determine if any shipping damage has occurred No special handling is necessary however care should be used to avoid dropping the unit or exposing it to dust and moisture Needed for Installation e Flat head and Phillips screwdrivers e Wire cutters e Wire strippers e Mounting screws e 12 gauge wire if an extension is needed e Miscellaneous assortment of wire ties and connectors INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock and prevent premature failure from corrosion do not mount where exposed to rain drip or spray Caution Risk of electrical shock Do not remove cover No user serviceable parts inside Refer service to qualified service personnel at a factory authorized service center or at the factory Caution Always wear safety glasses for eye protection when working with batteries Protect your skin from harm by wearing clothing that will cover your arms and legs when working with batteries The Digital echo charge is intended for vertical mounting Mount in a location that provides the greatest convenience when making the wire connections to the batteries Select a location that is within two feet of the house battery and within two feet of the starter battery for maximum charging current Mount the
6. e Use 12 gauge wire to extend wire if needed Avoid using long connec tion wires The longer the wires the less current will flow and the longer it will take to charge the starter battery After all connections have been made turn the charger ON The Digital echo charge will follow the charger and begin to charge the starter battery Note When the House Battery and Ground connections have been made the Digital echo charge s LED will light Green When the starter battery connection is made charging will begin INSTALLATION Never disconnect battery cables while the charger is in operation echo charge INVERTER CHARGER S55 Digital echo charge STARTER BATTERY BATTERY OPERATION When the input voltage is 13 0 25 5 volts DC or higher echo charge automatically switches ON The LED glows a steady green When the input voltage is lower than 13 0 25 5 volts the echo charge automatically switches OFF and the LED blinks green The output voltage of echo charge is limited to 14 4 28 8 volts When it reaches 14 4 28 8 volts the charge current will decrease maintaining a float condition The starter battery will be fully charged without overcharging No load current drain on the house bank is less than 50 milli amps If the input voltage is above 14 4 volts or 28 8 output will be limited to a maximum of 14 4 28 8 volts Output Current Amps 15 10
7. ervice Center ASC A Xantrex return material authorization RMA number is not required However you must contact the ASC prior to returning the product or presenting the unit to verify any return procedures that may apply to that particular facility 16 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL echo charge 12V echo charge 24V Output ON 13 0 to 17 0 Volts 26 0 to 33 0 Volts Output OFF lt 12 9V lt 25 5V gt 17 0V gt 34 0V Charge Current 15 0 Amps Maximum Reverse Current 0 0015 Amps Voltage Limiting 28 8 Volts PROTECTION Input and output are reverse polarity protected e Input is not protected against a voltage that is greater than 36 Volts DC e Thermal protection automatically shuts down the Digital echo charge When the condition is corrected the unit will automatically reset 17 Xantrex Technology Inc Toll free 1 800 670 0707 Direct 1 604 422 2777 Fax 1 604 420 2145 CustomerService xantrex com www xantrex com 445 0204 01 01 Rev 1 Printed in the U S A
8. he time in hours of discharge Example a battery that delivers 5 amperes for 20 hours delivers 5 amperes times 20 hours or 100 Amp Hr of capacity AWG American Wire Gauge A standard used to measure the size of wire Current The rate of flow of electricity or the movement rate of electrons along a conductor It is comparable to the flow of a stream of water The unit of measure for current is ampere Cycle In a battery one discharge plus one recharge equals one cycle Direct Current DC Current that flows continuously in one direction such as that from batteries photovoltaics alternators chargers and DC generators 12 GLOSSARY Gel Cell Battery A type of battery that uses a gelled electrolyte solution These batteries are sealed and are virtually maintenance free Not all sealed batteries are the gel cell type Ground The reference potential of a circuit In automotive use the result of attaching one battery cable to the body or frame which is used as a path for completing a circuit in lieu of a direct wire from a component This method is not suitable for connecting the negative cable of the inverter to ground Instead route the cable directly to the negative terminal of the battery LED Light Emitting Diode Indicator light NEC National Electric Code Negative Designating or pertaining to electrical potential The negative terminal is the point from which electrons flow during discharge Positive Designating or pe
9. ies In any warranty claim dated proof of purchase must accompany the product and the product must not have been disassembled or modified without prior written authorization by Xantrex Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms The dated purchase receipt from the original purchase of the product at point of sale to the end user or The dated dealer invoice or purchase receipt showing original equipment manufacturer OEM status or The dated invoice or purchase receipt showing the product exchanged under warranty 14 WARRANTY What does this warranty not cover This Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear of the product or costs related to the removal installation or troubleshooting of the customer s electrical systems This warranty does not apply to and Xantrex will not be responsible for any defect in or damage to a the product if it has been misused neglected improperly installed physically damaged or altered either internally or externally or damaged from improper use or use in an unsuitable environment b the product if it has been subjected to fire water generalized corrosion biological infestations or input voltage that creates operating conditions beyond the maximum or minimum limits listed in the Xantrex product specifications including high input voltage from generators and lightning strikes c the product if repairs have been done to it other than by Xantrex or
10. its authorized service centers hereafter ASCs d the product if it is used as a component part of a product expressly warranted by another manufacturer e the product if its original identification trade mark serial number markings have been defaced altered or removed Disclaimer Product THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY XANTREX IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR XANTREX PRODUCT AND IS WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES CONDITIONS GUARANTEES REPRESENTATIONS OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT HOWEVER ARISING WHETHER BY CONTRACT TORT NEGLIGENCE PRINCIPLES OF MANUFACTURER S LIABILITY OPERATION OF LAW CONDUCT STATEMENT OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW TO APPLY TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD STIPULATED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IN NO EVENT WILL XANTREX BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES LOSSES COSTS OR EXPENSES HOWEVER ARISING WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY ECONOMIC LOSSES OF ANY KIND ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY ANY PERSONAL INJURY ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY ARISING
11. oducts Xantrex reserves the right to use parts or products of original or improved design in the repair or replacement If Xantrex repairs or replaces a product its warranty continues for the remaining portion of the original Warranty Period or 90 days from the date of the return shipment to the customer whichever is greater All replaced products and all parts removed from repaired products become the property of Xantrex Xantrex covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the product and return shipment to the customer via a Xantrex selected non expedited surface freight within the contiguous United States and Canada Alaska and Hawaii are excluded Contact Xantrex Customer Service for details on freight policy for return shipments outside of the contiguous United States and Canada How do you get service If your product requires troubleshooting or warranty service contact your merchant If you are unable to contact your merchant or the merchant is unable to provide service contact Xantrex directly at Phone 1 800 670 0707 toll free in North America 1 604 422 2777 direct Fax 1 604 420 2145 Email CustomerService xantrex com Direct returns may be performed according to the Xantrex Return Material Authorization Policy described in your product manual For some products Xantrex maintains a network of regional Authorized Service Centers Call Xantrex or check our website to see if your product can be repaired at one of these facilit
12. rtaining to electrical potential opposite of negative The positive battery terminal is the point where electrons return to the battery during discharge Volt The unit of measure for electric potential Watt The unit for measuring electrical power i e the rate of doing work in moving electrons by or against an electric potential Wet Cell Battery A type of battery that uses liquid as an electrolyte The wet cell battery requires periodic maintenance cleaning the connections checking the electrolyte level and performing an equalization cycle 13 WARRANTY What does this warranty cover This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology Inc Xantrex and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your Xantrex echo charge This warranty lasts for a Warranty Period of 12 months from the date of purchase at point of sale to you the original end user customer This Limited Warranty is transferable to subsequent owners but only for the unexpired portion of the Warranty Period What will Xantrex do Xantrex will at its option repair or replace the defective product free of charge provided that you notify Xantrex of the product defect within the Warranty Period and provided that Xantrex through inspection establishes the existence of such a defect and that it is covered by this Limited Warranty Xantrex will at its option use new and or reconditioned parts in performing warranty repair and building replacement pr
13. thout affecting the main house battery bank The maximum charge current is 15 amps when the starting battery is 1 2 volt to 1 volt DC less than the house battery The Digital echo charge is designed to work on 12 VDC or 24 VDC systems The Digital echo charge is a voltage follower following the three stage charge modes of the Freedom Charger This method protects the starter battery from over charging and ensures a long life for the battery If using another charge source the Digital echo charge will follow the charge stages of the source Refer to the source s Owner s Manual for charge modes The Digital echo charge unit is complete with e 2 feet of 16 gauge wire with ring terminal quantity 1 2 feet of 16 gauge wire with ring terminal and 20 amp in line fuse quantity 2 Digital echo charge Owner s Manual a gt C gt C 2E pE gt C 2E gt C gt h co Cc Digital echo charge 12 24 Volt 15A Blinking See Manual Red Thermal Shutdown xantrex tees ge cP Cc Starter ater pee Cc C und F T 5 Groid Ee THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW Use only deep cycle batteries in your house battery bank Only similar batteries should be connected together in one bank Do not connect old and new batteries together or wet and gel cell batteries together Always use properly sized terminals and cables for your interconnecting battery ca
14. unit using the holes on the flanges Ensure that the mounting location is well ventilated and not exposed to harsh environments of dust and moisture or in the presence of flammable fumes Do not mount on carpet or other heat sensitive surfaces Before making any connections remove all charging sources discon nect from shorepower turn the generator OFF and do NOT run the engine If using a Freedom charger controlled by a Freedom Remote or Link monitor the remote must be OFF No charging voltage should be present during installation If you are using a stand alone charger or other power source follow the manufacturer s instructions for disabling the charge function before beginning installation INSTALLATION Make sure all charging sources are switched OFF and no charging voltage is present before beginning installation Prevent unnecessary damage by carefully following the installation instructions Battery Connections Two feet of 16 gauge wire with a ring terminal on the end is connected to the Digital echo charge unit Connect the ring terminals to the batteries as indicated Connect from the echo charge e Ground wire black to the negative battery ground e Starter Battery wire red with yellow trace to the starter battery positive red terminal A 20 amp fuse in this line protects the wire e House Battery wire red to the house battery bank positive red terminal A 20 amp fuse in this line protects the wir
15. will blink 2 Check the connections to house battery bank and starter battery Check the fuses Check the ground connection LED is off Check fuse in the red wire Check the ground connection 1 House battery voltage below 13 0 volts DC or above 17 volts DC 2 The difference between the house battery and the starter battery is greater than 10 volts DC LED is flashing green 11 GLOSSARY AGM Absorbed Glass Mat Battery A lead acid maintenance free battery Ah Capacity The ability of a fully charged battery to deliver a specified quantity of electricity Amp Hr Ah at a given rate Amp A over a definite period of time Hr The capacity of a battery depends ona number of factors active material weight density adhesion to grid number design and dimensions of plates plate spacing design of sepa rators specific gravity and quantity of available electrolyte grid alloys final limiting voltage discharge rate temperature internal and external resistance age and life of the battery bank Alternating Current AC An electric current that reverses direction at regular intervals Sources of alternating current are shorepower generator power inverter power or household current Ampere Amp A The unit of measure of electron flow rate of current through a circuit Ampere hour Amp Hr Ah A unit of measure for a battery s electrical storage capacity obtained by multiplying the current in amperes by t
16. zed service center or at the factory To avoid damage operate the equipment only within the specified guide lines of this manual Servicing To reduce the risk of electric shock do not open this unit There are no user serviceable parts inside Refer all service to qualified personnel Notice of Copyright Xantrex Digital echo charge November 2002 Xantrex International All rights reserved Xantrex is a registered trademark of Xantrex International Disclaimer UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC XANTREX a MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION b ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE WHETHER DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER S RISK Date and Revision November 2002 Revision Part Number 445 0204 01 01 Contact Information Web www xantrex com Email CustomerService xantrex com Phone 1 800 670 0707 toll free 1 604 422 2777 direct Fax 1 604 420 2145 INTRODUCTION The Xantrex Digital echo charge is specially developed for charging an auxiliary battery with Freedom or Fleet Power Inverter Chargers or with any charging source The Digital echo charge automatically switches ON and OFF charging a starter or auxiliary battery wi
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