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Xantrex XC2524 User's Manual

1. 20 C 4 F 4 3 Troubleshooting Error Messages on Remote Display Table 4 2 Error Messages Onboard Status Panel Display Indicator lights Fault Solution Err Red fault indicator light Fault A fault has been detected The fault code flashing or illuminated will be shown immediately after Err ACL AC Low Check AC connections check AC Warning availability at source Err Red fault indicator light Reverse Reverse Polarity Battery connected bAE illuminated Polarity Check connections Ensure correct Pot polarity negative connected to negative positive connected to positive Err Red fault indicator light Charger Call for service CHF flashing Hardware Fault CH9 Over Allow the XC Series to cool Improve Hot temperature ventilation or install in cooler location If Warning the temperature increases the XC Series will enter the fault level and stop functioning Err Red fault indicator light Over Allow the XC Series to cool Improve CH9 illuminated temperature ventilation or install in cooler location Hot Shutdown Cid Green 10 indicator light Battery Too Allow batteries to warm up before flashes Cold Warning attempting to charge again Charging a Display green bank indicator battery that has frozen is a potential light for affected battery bank explosion hazard If the temperature illuminated drops the XC Series will enter the fault level and stop charging the affected bank 4 4 975 0187 01 01 T
2. 1 is standard equipment 2 and 3 are optional DC chassis ground earth 975 0187 01 01 Preparing for Installation Tools and Materials To mount and connect the XC Series you need the following tools 10 mm wrench or socket for the DC terminals and ground stud Phillips screwdriver for securing the AC wiring compartment cover power drill drill bit for pilot holes for mounting screws wire stripper manufacturer s recommended crimp tool for any crimp terminals that are being used You need the following materials 3 conductor AC input wiring Use the information in AC Wiring on page 1 13 and your local electrical codes to determine the correct wire and breaker or fuse AC cable strain relief if the one included is not sufficient for your local electrical code requirements appropriately sized DC cables for each battery with suitable connectors at the battery end appropriately sized DC chassis ground earth with suitable connectors ring terminals to fit 6 mm 1 4 in studs at the charger end DC fuse and disconnect or circuit breaker for each battery bank mounting hardware 3 mm 6 corrosion resistant 6 pieces other means to route and secure AC and DC wiring 975 0187 01 01 1 9 Introductio n Location Install the XC Series in a location that meets the following requirements Condition Requirement Dry The XC Series must be installed in a dry location not subject t
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4. battery by closing a disconnect switch or by switching the loads on The batteries can be in one of six different stages Mode Remote Display Bulk mode bUL Absorption mode Ab5 Rest mode 2 stage charging rd Float mode 3 stage charging FLo Equalize mode Eq Battery fault Err 3 6 975 0187 01 01 Charging Batteries After charging is complete the XC Series enters into one of these modes Float mode When the ready indicator light illuminates all batteries are fully charged and ready for use If you selected the 3 stage charging mode the XC Series is in float mode and will maintain the batteries charge Rest mode If you selected the 2 stage charging mode the ready indicator light shows the charger is now in rest mode and is checking battery voltage and elapsed time since the last charge cycle With either charging mode the XC Series will begin a charging cycle 21 days after the last cycle or when battery voltage drops to below 12 5 V 12 V units or 25 V 24 V units for 15 minutes 975 0187 01 01 3 7 Operation Equalizing Flooded Batteries About Equalizing The XC Series equalizes only flooded lead acid or lead calcium batteries It does not equalize sealed lead acid batteries since they can be damaged by this process In the following conditions the remote display will show na and the XC Series will not enter equalization mode e the battery type is set for Gel or AGM e any battery is
5. event that you have a problem with your XC Series the following tables will help you to the problem identify the problem and offer possible solutions to Indicator lights do not illuminate when charger is connected to AC power Possible Cause Solution No power at AC source and no battery connected on bank 1 Defective AC wiring Charger level fault Fault indicator light illuminates Possible Cause Ensure that power is available at the source and a battery or bank is connected on bank 1 Replace wiring Call for service XC Series stops functioning Solution XC Series does not detect battery for one of following reasons poor connection reverse polarity connection damaged wiring XC Series internal temperature too hot 975 0187 01 01 Check quality of battery connection and wires Ensure correct polarity negative connected to negative positive connected to positive Allow the XC Series to cool Improve ventilation or install in cooler location 4 7 Troubleshooting Symptom Fault indicator light flashes XC Series stops functioning Possible Cause Solution XC Series hardware failure Call for service Symptom Fault indicator light illuminates 100 indicator light flashes Possible Cause Solution Battery temperature is too hot for Allow battery to cool Improve ventilation or safe charging install in cooler location It may indicate a shorted cell in the batt
6. may not apply to you This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have other rights which may vary depending on the country province or state WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO BY IT IN WRITING XANTREX a MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED BY IT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT AND b ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSSES DAMAGES COSTS OR EXPENSES WHETHER SPECIAL 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 WA 2 975 0187 01 01 WARNING LIMITATIONS ON USE Please refer to your product user manual for limitations on uses of the product Specifically please note that the Xantrex Battery Charger 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 Xantrex Technology Inc 8999 Nelson Way Burnaby British Columbia Canada V5A 4B5 Return Material Authorization Policy If your product requires warranty service please contact your dealer first If you are unable to contact your dealer or your dealer is unable to provide service contact Xantrex Before returning a product directly to Xantrex yo
7. not fully charged all three battery banks must be charged to float or rest stage before equalization can be activated on any bank e there is an active fault on the battery you are trying to charge Xantrex recommends that you run a normal charge cycle on the batteries before you equalize them AN WARNING Explosion hazard During equalization the battery generates explosive gases Follow all the battery safety precautions listed in this guide Ventilate the area around the battery thoroughly and ensure that there are no sources of flame or sparks in the vicinity AN CAUTION Risk of battery damage The XC Series cannot automatically determine when to stop the equalization of a battery You must monitor the battery specific gravity throughout equalization to determine the end of the equalize cycle The one hour time out is intended as a safety feature to require the user to continually re activate it as necessary after checking batteries manually but may not be sufficiently short to prevent battery damage 3 8 975 0187 01 01 Equalizing Flooded Batteries Performing An Equalization Turn off or disconnect all DC loads on the battery during equalization The voltage applied to the battery during equalization may be above the safe levels for some loads To equalize your batteries 1 Check the battery electrolyte level If necessary refill with distilled water only All the cells should have similar electrolyte levels If
8. or errors to report the remote will display the following information in order for the bank presently being charged e Charging Stage e Battery Voltage e Charger Current If there is a fault or warning related to one of the banks the fault or warning information will display in the scrolling display before the charging state for the bank presently being charged Charging for banks not in fault will continue see Error Messages on Remote Display on page 4 4 Charging for the bank in fault will resume once the fault condition is cleared 975 0187 01 01 Operation Reporting While Battery Monitoring The XC Series is considered to be battery monitoring if it is experiencing a charger level fault If there is a charger level fault affecting all banks all charging will be suspended until the charger fault is resolved see Error Messages on Remote Display on page 4 4 The remote will display all of the following in order e Highest level charger fault or warning if present e Bank 1 Highest level bank fault or warning if present e Bank 1 Charging Stage e Bank 1 Battery Voltage e Bank 1 Charger Current e Bank 2 Highest level bank fault or warning if present e Bank 2 Charging Stage e Bank 2 Battery Voltage e Bank 2 Charger Current e Bank 3 Highest level bank fault or warning if present e Bank 3 Charging Stage e Bank 3 Battery Voltage e Bank 3 Charger Current Reporting While Disabled If AC po
9. required to meet drip tests to ensure safety in the presence of condensation If you are certain your installation is not subject to moisture configuration d in Figure 1 6 may be used 975 0187 01 01 Preparing for Installation amp o BIS ol c Vertical Vertical this configuration is unsafe and should not be used o d is al A Horizontal Ln T only non marine in an environment which is dry and clean Figure 1 6 XC Series M ounting Orientations oy Vertical this configuration may be used 975 0187 01 01 Introduction Wiring Requirements WARNING Wire and fuse sizes are dictated by electrical standards Different standards apply in different countries and different types of installations for example boat home or RV It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that the installation complies with all applicable standards A CAUTION Ensure that both wires and fuses are correctly sized Maximum continuous current available from the charger may be an additional 6 10 above the nominal current rating of the charger Output current may also vary depending on ambient temperature conditions DC Wiring The following two tables show some typical wire sizes based on 3 voltage drop round circuit 75 C 167 F rated wire and wirin
10. risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons 4 The XC Series is designed to be permanently connected to the AC and DC electrical systems Xantrex recommends that all wiring be done by a certified technician or electrician to ensure compliance with the local and national electrical codes relevant to your installation It is the responsibility of the installer to ensure that the installation of the XC Series complies with all relevant electrical codes 5 To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock make sure that existing wiring is in good condition and that wire is not undersized Do not operate the XC Series with damaged or substandard wiring 6 Do not disassemble the XC Series It contains no user serviceable parts Attempting to service the XC Series yourself may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire NOTE Disassembling the XC Series will void your warranty 7 To reduce the risk of electrical shock disconnect both AC and DC power from the XC Series before attempting any maintenance or cleaning or before working on any circuits connected to the XC Series Turning the XC Series off using the remote display will not reduce this risk Safety The XC Series is provided with an AC ground conductor that must be connected to the AC input ground and a DC ground stud which must be connected to the DC system ground For marine applications in the United States external connections to the charger shall comply with the United Sta
11. service representative If you are returning a product to a Xantrex facility in North America 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 Service 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 975 0187 01 01 WA 3 Warranty and Product Information Information About Your System As soon as you open your Xantrex XC3012 XC5012 XC1524 or XC2524 Battery Charger package record the following information and be sure to keep your proof of purchase Serial Number C Purchased From Purchase Date If you need to contact Customer Service please record the following details before calling This information will help our representatives give you better service Type of installation Length of time charger has been installed Battery battery bank size Battery type e g flooded sealed gel cell AGM DC wiring size and length MOO Am Description of light indicators or remote display readout LI Appliances operating when problem occurred Ol Description of problem WA 4 975 0187 01 01 Xantrex Techn
12. the levels are widely different it will influence the relative concentration of acid thereby affecting the specific gravity measurements 2 Verify that all banks are in either float or rest mode Press MODE and BANK at the same time 4 Press BANK to select which bank you wish to equalize The bank indicator light will flash to show which bank has been selected 5 Press and hold ON STANDBY to put the XC Series into equalization mode You can cancel the equalization request by pressing ON STANDBY once If the battery cannot be equalized the display will show no Check that the battery is flooded and in float mode When the charger is in equalize mode the display will show EU Monitor the specific gravity of each cell of the battery during equalization with a battery hydrometer The equalize cycle will terminate in one hour Check the specific gravity of each cell and repeat the equalization cycle until they all meet the battery manufacturer s specifications for specific gravity or until the specific gravity stabilizes relative to each other for an hour 8 The charger automatically exits equalization to float mode or rest mode after 1 hour To manually exit equalization mode early press MODE and BANK at the same time and then press and hold ON STANDBY You can cancel the manual exit request by pressing ON STANDBY once 9 When equalization has finished check the battery electrolyte level If necessary refill with distilled wa
13. voltage 110 240 VAC Rated DC output current total XC3012 30 A upto 15 V XC5012 50 A up to 15 V XC1524 15 A up to 30 V XC2524 25 A up to 30 V Absorption voltage in VDC for 50 C 122 F 25 C 77 F lt 0 C 32 F XC3012 and XC5012 Flooded 13 7 14 4 15 1 Multiply VDC by 2 to get the Gel 13 5 14 2 14 9 absorption voltage for XC1524 AGM 13 8 14 3 14 8 and XC2524 Lead calcium 14 8 15 5 16 0 975 0187 01 01 AC Input Specifications Float voltage in VDC for XC3012 50 C 122 F 25 C 77 F lt 0 C 32 F and XC5012 Flooded 12 8 13 5 14 2 Multiply VDC by 2 to get the Gel 13 1 13 8 14 5 float voltage for XC1524 and AGM 12 9 13 4 13 9 XC2524 Lead calcium 12 8 13 5 14 2 Equalize mode current 50 rated output Equalize mode maximum output XC3012 16 0 VDC voltage XC5012 16 0 VDC XC1524 32 0 VDC XC2524 32 0 VDC Off state current draw with XC3012 lt 20 mA remote installed XC5012 lt 20 mA XC1524 lt IS5mA XC2524 lt ISmA AC Input Specifications AC input voltage range 100 260 VAC at full power 90 105 VAC at 80 restricted load Note Charger may not start with input voltage lt 100 VAC Maximum AC input current at 100 VAC at 184 VAC XC3012 6 AAC XC3012 4 3 AAC XC5012 10AAC XCS5012 5 7 AAC XC1524 6 AAC XC1524 4 3 AAC XC2524 10AAC XC2524 5 7 AAC Power factor at rated load 20 95 Frequency 47 63 Hz Effi
14. 012 Battery Charger 12 V 50 A will be referred to as the XC5012 when it is being referenced individually The Xantrex XC1524 Battery Charger 24 V 15 A will be referred to as the XC1524 when it is being referenced individually The Xantrex XC2524 Battery Charger 24 V 25 A will be referred to as the XC2524 when it is being referenced individually When the Xantrex XC3012 XC5012 XC1524 and XC2524 Battery Chargers are being referenced together they will be referred to as the XC Series Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc as well as its products and services at www xantrex com iv 975 0187 01 01 Important Safety Instructions WARNING This chapter contains important safety and operating instructions as prescribed by safety standards for chargers used in RV and marine applications Read and keep this Owner s Guide for future reference 1 Before installing or using the Xantrex XC3012 XC5012 XC1524 or XC2524 Battery Charger XC Series read all instructions and cautionary markings on the XC Series the batteries and all appropriate sections of this guide 2 Do not expose the XC Series to rain snow spray or bilge water To reduce risk of fire hazard do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings Do not install the XC Series in a zero clearance compartment Overheating may result 3 Use only attachments recommended or sold by Xantrex Doing otherwise may result in a
15. 5 0187 01 01 2 9 Installation Final Connections Once the DC cables AC cables and XC Series are all in place the final connection may be made Figure 2 1 shows the connection order Figure 2 1 DC Wiring Connection Order 2 10 975 0187 01 01 Installing the XC Series Final DC Connections WARNING Shock hazard Make sure that the DC fuse or circuit breaker is still open To make the last DC connections l Connect the negative cable from the negative terminal on the battery if you are using only one battery or bank or the negative ground bar or bus if you are using more than one battery or bank to the negative DC terminal on the XC Series Figure 2 1 Use a flatwasher a lockwasher and a nut 5 included in the installation kit to secure the connection Tighten the nuts to 3 N m 30 lb in torque and test that the wire is secure Connect each positive cable to the correct positive DC terminal on the XC Series Figure 2 1 Use a flatwasher a lockwasher and a nut 5 included in the installation kit to secure the connection Tighten the nuts to 3 N m 30 lb in torque and test that the wire is secure Connect the free end of each positive cable to the correct positive terminal of the battery using sufficient torque as recommended by your battery manufacturer Connect the free end of the negative cable to the negative terminal on the battery using sufficient torque as recommended by your battery man
16. Off 3 10 Accessing Charger Information 3 11 Reading Remote Display and Onboard Status Indicator Lights 3 11 Reporting While Charging or Equalizing 3 13 Reporting While Battery Monitoring 3 14 Reporting While Disabled 3 14 Using A Generator As Source Power 3 15 4 Troubleshooting Care and Maintenance 4 2 Indicator Light Flashing Sequences 4 3 Error Messages on Remote Display 4 4 Problem Solving 4 7 A Specifications Physical Specifications A 2 Electrical Specifications A 2 AC Input Specifications A 3 Temperature Specifications A 4 Protection Features A 4 Approvals A 5 Warranty and Product Information WA 1 X 975 0187 01 01 Introduction Chapter 1 describes the XC Series standard features It also provides information to prepare f
17. Sequence 2 2 Pre Installing DC Wiring 2 3 Pre Installing AC Wiring 2 4 Mounting the Remote Display 2 7 Mounting 2 8 Grounding 2 9 Final Connections 2 10 Final DC Connections 2 11 Final AC Connections 2 12 Powering Up 2 12 975 0187 01 01 ix Contents Installing Optional Accessories 2 13 Battery Temperature Sensor 2 13 Drip Protection Rubber Boots 2 14 Configuring the XC Series 2 15 3 Operation About Charging 3 2 Multiplex 3 Stage Charging 3 2 Sequential 2 Stage Charging 3 3 Charging Overview 3 3 Charging Batteries 3 6 Equalizing Flooded Batteries 3 8 Transitioning the XC Series to On Disabled or
18. Smart choice for power xantrex Owner s Guide Xantrex XC3012 XC5012 XC1524 and XC2524 Battery Charger 12V 30A 12V 50A 24V 15A 24V 25A www xantrex com xantrex Xantrex XC3012 XC5012 XC1524 and XC2524 Battery Charger Owner s Guide About Xantrex Xantrex Technology Inc is a world leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to one MW utility scale systems for wind solar batteries fuel cells microturbines and backup power applications in both grid connected and stand alone systems Xantrex products include inverters battery chargers programmable power supplies and variable speed drives that convert supply control clean and distribute electrical power Trademarks Xantrex XC3012 XC5012 XC1524 and XC2524 Battery Charger is a trademark of Xantrex International Xantrex is a registered trademark of Xantrex International Other trademarks registered trademarks and product names are the property of their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only Notice of Copyright Xantrex XC3012 XC5012 XC1524 and XC2524 Battery Charger Owner s Guide August 2005 Xantrex International All rights reserved 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 INFORMA
19. TION 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 August 2005 Revision B Part Number 975 0187 01 01 Contact Information Phone 1 800 670 0707 toll free North America 34 93 470 5330 Europe 1 360 925 5097 direct and rest of world Fax 1 800 994 7828 toll free North America 34 93 473 6093 Europe 1 360 925 5143 direct and rest of world Email customerservice xantrex com North America support europe xantrex com Europe customerservice xantrex com rest of world Web www xantrex com About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing operating maintaining and troubleshooting the Xantrex XC3012 XC5012 XC1524 and XC2524 Battery Charger Scope The Guide provides safety guidelines detailed planning and setup information procedures for installing the charger as well as information about operating and troubleshooting the unit It does not provide details about particular brands of batteries Consult individual battery manufacturers for this information Audience The Guide is intended for anyone who needs to install and operate the Xantrex XC3012 XC5012 XC1524 and XC2524 Ba
20. To configure the battery bank type 1 2 Press and hold MODE until 5Et setup is displayed Press TYPE to select the battery type configuration programming mode The XC Series will default to Bank 1 and will show the present battery type setting Press BANK repeatedly to select which bank you are setting up The bank indicator light will illuminate to show which bank has been selected Press TYPE repeatedly to select the battery type for each bank When you have selected a battery type that is different from the present configuration the bank indicator light flashes Set the TYPE according to the table below If your battery is then select Flooded Lead Acid has removable caps intended for refilling FLA GEL any sealed type except AGM SEL Absorbed Glass Mat AGM Ag Lead Calcium LdC Custom if pre configured at factory Cus Press and hold ON STANDBY until YES is displayed to store the selected battery type If no is displayed verify that you are setting the correct battery type and try again Repeat steps 1 through 4 for all banks attached to the XC Series Each time YES is displayed for a newly programmed battery type the charger exits the programming mode At any time during setup you can press ON STANDBY once to cancel the current change and return to charging or battery monitoring 975 0187 01 01 2 15 Installation To configure the charging type 1 Press and hold MODE until SEt setup i
21. 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 excessive 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 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 OF WARRANTY 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
22. able 4 2 Error Messages Onboard Status Panel Error Messages on Remote Display Display Indicator lights Fault Solution Err Red fault indicator light Battery Too Allow batteries to warm up before EL illuminated Cold attempting to charge again Charging a Green 10 indicator light Shutdown battery that has frozen is a potential flashes explosion hazard Display green bank indicator light for affected battery bank illuminated di5 25 current indicator light Battery Wait 15 minutes for the next battery flashes Disqualified detection cycle The warning may be Warning temporary Verify that the battery meets the minimum AmpHour rating XC1524 30 Ah XC2524 50 Ah XC3012 60 Ah XC5012 100 Ah Try adding a small DC load Replace the battery Hi Display green bank indicator Over Voltage Check battery Do not charge a battery light for the affected battery Shutdown rated at more than 12 volts nominal bank illuminated Warning XC3012 XC5012 or 24 volts nominal XC1524 XC2524 Disconnect or turn off other charging sources such as the alternator or the charger on a generator with electric start If the warning level escalates without being corrected the XC Series enter the fault level and stop charging the affected bank Err Red fault indicator light Over Voltage Check battery Do not charge a battery Hi illuminated Shutdown rated at more than 12 volts nominal Display green bank indicator light for the af
23. arging Sequential 2 Stage Charging In sequential charging mode the charger will check all battery banks every 15 minutes to determine which banks are present healthy and in most in need of charge The bank most in need of charge will then be charged for the next 15 minutes The sequential charging mode employs the 2 stage charging algorithm It is the same as the 3 stage algorithm except that there is no float stage after the absorption stage the charger stops providing voltage and current to the battery and enters a rest stage Like the 3 stage algorithm the charger will restart the charging cycle in the Bulk stage if the battery voltage drops below 12 5V 12 V units or 25 V 24 V units for 15 minutes After 21 days the charger will automatically restart charging in order to refresh the batteries Charging Overview The XC Series will perform a battery detection sequence every 15 minutes or on reapplication of AC to determine which battery banks are present and healthy If you connect a battery when AC is disconnected the remote will not recognize it until the unit has performed a battery detection with AC applied To force a battery detection sequence 1 Turn off AC 2 Wait approximately 20 seconds or until all lights on the charger or remote have gone out 3 Turn on AC The charger will then perform a battery detection when AC is reapplied The charger does not charge the banks in a pre determined sequence The bank mo
24. bank it is connected to For example bank 1 bank 1 bank 2 4 Install a DC circuit breaker or fuse disconnect in each positive cable close to each battery For your applications and jurisdiction consult your local electrical codes regarding the distance between the battery and the disconnect device Be sure the breaker is open or fuse is not inserted at this time 975 0187 01 01 2 3 Installation 5 8 9 Route the wiring to the batteries and to the XC Series but don t connect it yet Avoid routing wiring through an electrical distribution panel battery isolator or other device that will add voltage drops Install crimp lugs on each end of the battery cables using the crimp manufacturer s instructions and tool Install rubber boots over the charger end of the DC cables Xantrex recommends that you install rubber boots over the XC Series DC terminals to provide drip protection Follow the procedure on page 2 14 to install rubber boots Route the battery temperature sensor from each battery to the charger location Proceed to Pre Installing AC Wiring Pre Installing AC Wiring 2 4 Before connecting AC wiring make sure the AC source circuit is protected by a breaker switch of the correct size and type to comply with the electrical code for your location and application To install AC wiring l Disconnect the AC source by turning off the breaker feeding the circuit unplugging from
25. ble to detect unhealthy batteries and disqualify them batteries that may have appeared healthy before will now be correctly identified as needing attention Perform these disqualification checks in the order shown 1 Wait 15 minutes for the next battery detection cycle The warning may be temporary 2 Verify that the battery meets the minimum AmpHour rating XC1524 30 Ah XC2524 50 Ah XC3012 60 Ah XC5012 100 Ah 3 Try adding a small DC load 4 Replace the battery 975 0187 01 01 3 5 Operation Charging Batteries Before you start to charge batteries read the Important Safety Instructions on page v and follow all safety precautions when working with batteries To charge your batteries l If possible disconnect all loads from the battery by opening a disconnect switch or by switching the loads off Ventilate the area around the battery thoroughly Review the charging instructions supplied by the manufacturer of your batteries and take any steps required Apply AC power to the XC Series by closing the AC breaker and or applying shorepower or turning the generator on The indicator lights will blink as an initialization sequence runs lasting typically 10 seconds After initialization the charging indicator light illuminates During charging the charging current indicator lights show the total current being delivered to the selected battery bank as well as any DC load applied Re connect all loads to the
26. cable boots Blank plate for remote display cavity One battery temperature sensor BTS Five 6 lockwashers Five 6 flatwashers Five 6 nuts After unpacking the unit record the serial number and other purchase information on page WA 4 of this guide Installation Installing the XC Series A 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 2 2 To make charger installation quick and easy Xantrex recommends that the installation tasks be performed in the following sequence 1 2 3 4 5 Select charger mounting position and plan AC and DC cable routing page 1 8 Install DC cable runs and fuses or breakers page 2 3 Make the AC connections at the charger page 2 4 Mount the remote display and charger in position page 2 7 Make the final DC and then AC cable connections including earth grounds page 2 10 975 0187 01 01 Installing the XC Series Pre Installing DC Wiring The procedure for installing the DC wiring applies to a single battery or multiple batteries or battery banks A WARNING Shock or arc burn hazard To help prevent accidental shorts or sparks leave the DC disconnect
27. cator light flashes once every four seconds if bank 1 is being equalized twice every four seconds if bank 2 is being equalized and three times every four seconds if bank 3 is being equalized Float mode of three stage charging or rest mode of FLo or Ready indicator light illuminates two stage charging rdy All batteries have been fully charged A battery has been disqualified while in float mode of Flo or 25 current indicator light flashes three stage charging or rest mode of two stage rdy charging A battery has been disqualified while in bulk or d5 25 current indicator light flashes absorption mode Non charger fault condition Err Fault indicator light illuminates Any fault condition that prevents the charger from bAE charging one or more banks but is not a charger Pot failure Remote display shows details of fault example 975 0187 01 01 Table 3 1 Reading XC Series Status Accessing Charger Information Remote Charger Status Display Onboard Status Indicator Lights Battery too hot fault Err Fault indicator light illuminated Hot 100 current indicator light flashes Battery too cold fault Err Fault indicator light illuminated EL 10 current indicator light flashes Charger fault condition Err Fault indicator light flashes The charger is damaged contact service CHF Reporting While Charging or Equalizing After configuration the XC Series defaults to a scrolling display As long as there are no faults
28. ciency peak 12 V units 80 120 VAC 83 230 VAC 24 V units 85 120 VAC 87 230 VAC Surge protection Line to neutral surge protector rated at 275 VAC 975 0187 01 01 A 3 Specifications Temperature Specifications Nominal ambient 25 C 77 F Operating range 0 50 C 32 122 F Current de rating approx 2 Imax C 50 65 C 122 149 F Storage 40 80 C 40 176 F Humidity 5 95 RH non condensing Protection Features Battery reverse polarity No damage incurred by reverse polarity Safe non operating battery voltage 35 VDC maximum Over voltage limits The XC Series will stop charging any bank that has a voltage greater than 0 5 V over the temperature compensated absorption voltage It will restart when this voltage is 0 2 V Output current limit XC3012 30 33 ADC XC5012 50 55 ADC XC1524 15 16 5 ADC XC2524 25 27 5 ADC Over temperature Internal charger temperature is measured Unit shuts down and restarts as follows e Over temperature shutdown at 75 C 167 F e Over temperature restart at 70 C 158 F Current derating in ambient temperatures Rated current to 50 C 122 F 2 C derating above 50 C 122 F Battery over temperature protection Battery temperature as sensed by the battery temperature sensor if installed results
29. e equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 975 0187 01 01 vii viii Contents Important Safety Instructions Explosive Gas and Battery Precautions vi FCC Information vii 1 Introduction Xantrex XC3012 XC5012 XC1524 and XC2524 Battery Charger Features 1 2 XC Series Appearance 1 3 Information Centers of the XC Series 1 4 Remote Display 1 4 Onboard Status Panel 1 6 Rear Panel 1 7 Preparing for Installation 1 8 Tools and Materials 1 9 Location 1 10 Wiring Requirements 1 12 DC Wiring 1 12 AC Wiring 1 13 Battery Bank Size Requirements 1 14 2 Installation Installing the XC Series 2 2 Installation
30. er 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 products 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 For United States and Canada returns 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 our freight policy for return shipments outside of the contiguous United States and Canada How do you get service If your product requires trouble
31. ery 2 Connect the ring terminal on the sensor directly on to the negative battery stud or affix the double sided adhesive backing included to the sensor back and attach the sensor to the side of the battery to be monitored 3 Route the sensor cable to the charger and plug it into the bank 1 default if using only one BTS bank 2 or bank 3 connector on the rear panel 975 0187 01 01 2 13 Installation Drip Protection Rubber Boots Xantrex recommends that you install the supplied rubber boots over the XC Series DC terminals to provide drip protection To install rubber boots 1 Before making the DC connections to the charger feed the rubber boot over the charger end of the DC cables Perform all other DC connections as described in To install DC wiring on page 2 3 After the DC cables are connected to the charger slide the boot up the cables and over the DC terminals If you are only using one battery slide the spare boots over the unused DC terminals 975 0187 01 01 Configuring the XC Series Configuring the XC Series Once the charger is connected to a battery on bank 1 or to AC it is live and it may be configured There will be a short delay of about 15 seconds before the remote display begins reporting The remote display will use this time to query the charger for the current operating conditions If AC was already applied ensure that the charger is in on by pressing ON STANDBY if necessary
32. ery or excessive water loss Symptom Fault indicator light illuminates 10 indicator light flashes Possible Cause Solution Battery temperature is too cold for Allow batteries to warm up before attempting to safe charging charge again Charging a battery that has frozen is a potential explosion hazard Symptom XC Series completes a charging cycle but the battery voltage seems about 2 volts too low Possible Cause Solution Battery has a shorted cell Check the battery Verify you are attempting to charge a battery correctly rated at 12 volts nominal XC3012 XC5012 or 24 volts nominal XC1524 XC2524 Re check the battery voltage with all loads removed and the battery is at rest for about an hour 4 8 975 0187 01 01 Problem Solving Symptom The XC Series appears to be taking too long to charge battery Ready indicator light does not illuminate after 24 hours of charging Possible Cause Solution Battery capacity is too high for the Use a higher capacity charger XC Series model Load connected to battery is Disconnect load or switch load off draining charge current so that battery does not recharge Battery has a damaged cell Replace battery Symptom The XC Series will not transition to equalization mode Possible Cause Solution Battery is the wrong type or setto Verify battery type is set to Gel or AGM These the wrong type to equalize battery types cannot be equalized Not al
33. es may be used with MSW generators but the lifetime may be reduced somewhat depending on the severity of any peak voltage overshoots and the severity of waveshape risetimes Troubleshooting Chapter 4 contains information on error codes and procedures for troubleshooting your XC Series charger Troubleshooting Care and Maintenance WARNING Risk of electric shock The XC Series contains no user serviceable components Attempting any kind of service will void your warranty Contact your dealer or the manufacturer for service information The XC Series contains solid state electronic components that require no maintenance The best care you can give the unit is to protect it from contact with liquids spray or fumes which may cause corrosion Disconnect all AC and DC power and clean the outside of the case and wiring with a damp cloth if you suspect it has come in contact with battery fluid salt water gasoline or oil or other corrosive material Periodically check all DC and AC wiring connections to be sure they have not loosened or deteriorated Also check all cable clamps to ensure they are tightly fastened Loose battery terminals and lugs exposed to open air corrode rapidly The corrosion appears as a white powder or granular foam on the terminals and any nearby exposed metal parts If it contacts your skin it will cause burns unless you rinse it off immediately Most textiles that are exposed to this corrosive eventually dis
34. f bank 3 is being equalized Ready indicator light illuminates The unit is either in float mode of three stage charging or rest mode of two stage charging All batteries have been fully charged Fault indicator light illuminates Any fault condition that prevents the charger from charging one or more banks but is not a charger fault condition remote display shows details of fault Example Err bAt Pot battery reverse polarity detected Fault indicator light flashes Charger fault condition remote display shows Err followed by CHF The charger is damaged contact service Charging current indicator lights illuminate These lights indicate the charging current At transition points when the current is changing two indicator lights may flash alternately then settle into the new charging current reading Charging current indicator lights flash 100 indicator light flashes to indicate battery temperature too high warning gt 50 C 122 F 10 indicator light flashes to indicate battery temperature too low warning lt 0 C 32 F 25 indicator light flashes to indicate that a battery has been disqualified see page 3 4 Charging current indicator lights flash Fault indicator light illuminated 975 0187 01 01 100 indicator light flashes to indicate battery temperature too high fault gt 55 C 131 F 10 indicator light flashes to indicate battery temperature too low fault lt
35. fected battery bank illuminated 975 0187 01 01 XC3012 XC5012 or 24 volts nominal XC1524 XC2524 Disconnect or turn off other charging sources such as the alternator or the charger on a generator with electric start 4 5 Troubleshooting Table 4 2 Error Messages Onboard Status Panel Display Indicator lights Fault Solution Hot Green 100 indicator light Battery too Allow battery to cool Improve ventilation flashes Hot Warning or install in cooler location It may Display green bank indicator indicate a shorted cell in the battery or light for the affected battery excessive water loss If the temperature bank illuminated increases the XC Series will enter the fault level and stop charging the affected bank Err Red fault indicator light Battery too Allow battery to cool Improve ventilation Hot illuminated Hot Shutdown or install in cooler location It may Green 100 indicator light indicate a shorted cell in the battery or flashes excessive water loss Display green bank indicator light for affected battery bank illuminated no Cannot apply The operation you have tried to execute change cannot be completed Err Red fault indicator light No batteries The charger did not detect any batteries no illuminated detected bAE 4 6 975 0187 01 01 Problem Solving Problem Solving If the remote display is not functioning troubleshoot your XC Series using the tables below In the
36. g being inside the engine compartment assumed ambient of 50 C 122 F Table 1 1 DC Wiring Requirements Wire Length maximum length one way Wire Size AWG and mm feet meters XC3012 XC5012 XC2524 XC1524 5 1 5 No 10 No 6 No 10 No 12 5 mm 13 mm 5 mm 3 mm 7 5 2 25 No 8 No 6 No 10 No 12 8 mm 13 mm 5 mm 3 mm 20 6 No 6 No 4 No 10 No 12 13 mm 19 mm 5 mm 3 mm 975 0187 01 01 Preparing for Installation Over current protection disconnect The DC circuit from the battery to the charger must be equipped with a disconnect and over current protection device The device usually consists of a DC rated circuit breaker a fused disconnect or a separate fuse and disconnect These devices must be rated for DC voltage and current Do not substitute devices rated only for AC voltage they may not operate properly The current rating of the DC fuses must be matched to the size of the DC wiring used in accordance with the applicable codes The DC chassis ground earth should not be more than one size smaller than the DC wiring size selected see Table 1 1 Refer to your local electrical codes for verification AC Wiring The AC wiring must meet the following requirements before you install the XC Series The AC input wiring for the XC Series should be three conductor cable providing a line neutral and ground conductor or L1 N GND in an outer jacket For example in North America fo
37. he XC Series Figure 1 3 shows the panel 2 7 3 i Charger Status Charge Current 4 Ready O 100 ie Charging 50 poa 1 DO Faut Oz 4 O 15 O 10 i V Figure 1 3 XC Series Onboard Status Panel Item Description 1 Charge Current e Displays the output charge current in of charger maximum for the bank being charged e 100 indicator light flashes to indicate battery temperature too high gt 50 C 122 F e 10 indicator light flashes to indicate battery temperature too low lt 0 C 32 F e 25 indicator light flashes to indicate that a battery has been disqualified see page 3 4 2 Charger Status READY e Ready indicator light illuminated indicates all batteries are fully charged and are now in float or rest 3 Charger Status CHARGING e Charging indicator light illuminated indicates unit is performing a normal charge cycle e Charging indicator light flashing indicates that the unit is performing an equalization cycle 4 Charger Status FAULT e Fault indicator light continuously illuminated indicates any fault condition that prevents the XC Series from charging one or more batteries but is not a charger failure remote display shows details of fault e Fault indicator light flashing indicates the XC Series has experienced a charger failure remote display shows Err followed by CHF 1 6 975 0187 01 01 Rear Panel Rear Panel This section describes the parts
38. he display or other equipment To remove the display 1 Unplug the display cable from the telephone type connector on the back of the unit 2 Release the display cable from the retaining clips on the underside of the unit 3 Remove the remote display from the charger and read and then remove the warning label that is attached to it To secure the display or blank plate on the unit 1 Choose the display orientation that is appropriate for the charger orientation 2 Remove the adhesive backing on the back of the display or blank plate 3 Line up the display or blank plate with the display socket making sure it is in the chosen orientation Firmly press the flanges in place Do not press in the middle of the display Route the display s North American style telephone type cable under the unit and plug the cable into the bottom connector on the rear panel of the unit 975 0187 01 01 2 7 Installation Mounting 2 8 To remotely mount the display l 2 3 SOOO ee O Remove the display as described on page 2 7 Secure the blank plate in the display socket as described Ensure that the extension cable used for the remote display is long enough to suit the installation A standard North American style 4 conductor RJ 11 telephone cable extender is adequate Use the enclosed mounting template to cut a hole for the display in the chosen mounting surface Take care that there is nothing behind the surface for
39. in the charger no longer charging the individual battery or bank at a battery temperature of 55 C 132 F 975 0187 01 01 Approvals Approvals Safety CSA NRTL approved to CSA107 2 and UL1236 including the marine supplement ignition protection and UL1564 EN60335 1 EN60335 2 29 Battery Chargers ISO 8846 Ignition Protection for Small Craft ABYC El Alternating Current and Direct Current Electrical Systems on Boats ABYC A20 Battery Charging Devices NFPA70 1996 US NEC for home and RV installation requirements EMC FCC Class B CE marked meeting EMC Directive 89 336 EEC referencing EN55014 1 EN55014 2 EN61000 3 2 EN61000 3 3 EN61000 4 2 EN61000 4 3 EN61000 4 4 EN61000 4 5 EN61000 4 6 EN61000 4 11 CISPR25 similar to SAE J1113 41 Class 1 on DC outputs Other KKK A 1822 Rev D Federal Specification for the Star of Life Ambulance 975 0187 01 01 Warranty and Product Information Limited Warranty for Xantrex XC3012 Battery Charger Xantrex XC5012 Battery Charger Xantrex XC1524 Battery Charger Xantrex XC2524 Battery Charger XC Series What does this warranty cover and how long does it last This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology Inc Xantrex and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your Xantrex XC Series product This warranty lasts for a Warranty Period of 24 months from the date of purchase at point of sale to you the original end us
40. itself The remote display will show d 5 and the 25 Charge Current indicator light on the onboard status panel will flash Measuring Battery Voltage Use a voltmeter that has a stated accuracy of 0 5 or better on DC voltage Place the probes of the meter directly on the studs or plates of the charger terminals Do not probe on the wire lugs or other places in the battery wiring system as this will introduce error into the measurement the charger monitors battery voltage as measured at the charger terminals Temperature Considerations Xantrex strongly recommends that you install a Battery Temperature Sensor BTS to protect your battery and improve charging accuracy It is best to use a separate BTS with each individual battery bank to provide optimal charging and protection of each bank If no BTS is connected the charger defaults to the charging conditions for 40 C 104 F At this temperature the charging voltage is lower to keep batteries from overcharging charging will be slower and the batteries will be slightly undercharged 975 0187 01 01 About Charging Things to be aware of When the XC Series is operating fans and lights DC loads may vary in speed or intensity This is normal The XC Series will not harm any load connected to it as long as there is a battery present on that bank When you initially turn the XC Series on and configure it it is possible that some banks may be disqualified Because the charger is a
41. l batteries are fully charged Wait for all batteries to be in float Fu o of 3 stage charging or rest rdY of 2 stage charging before attempting to equalize the ready indicator light will illuminate An active fault is present on the Clear the active fault see Table 4 2 on page 4 4 bank you are attempting to equalize 975 0187 01 01 4 9 Specifications Appendix A details the specifications for the XC Series Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions Base unit 367 mm x 240 mm x 106 mm 14 45 in x 9 45 in x 4 17 in Remote Display 118 mm x 41 mm x 32 mm 4 65 in x 1 6 in x 1 26 in Weight 5 7 kg 12 6 lbs AC input connections Two color coded No 16 AWG wires L N and one No 18 AWG G minimum 152 mm 6 in long in a separate AC wiring enclosure with 21 3 mm 0 84 in hole provision for connection of a 2 inch North American trade size cable clamp or conduit hub or international PG 13 5 or PG16 or M20 gland or cable strain relief fitting DC output connections Four right angle M6 studs 3 positives and 1 common negative for battery cable ring terminals and one M6 mm DC equipment ground Electrical Specifications Number of battery bank outputs 3 isolated independently controlled outputs Nominal battery voltage 12 V units 12 VDC 24 V units 24 VDC Normal operating output range 12 V units 0 16 VDC 24 V units 0 32 VDC Nominal operating AC
42. lation in engine spaces isolated design to reduce shock hazard automatic charge resumption after AC power interruption 975 0187 01 01 XC Series Appearance XC Series Appearance This section describes the parts of the XC Series Figure 1 2 shows the XC Series Figure 1 1 XC Series Item Description 1 Remote display for all programming functions and monitoring of the XC Series 2 Onboard status panel for monitoring charger status and charging current at the XC Series when the remote display is mounted remotely from the charger 975 0187 01 01 Mounting flanges 1 3 Introduction Information Centers of the XC Series Remote Display This section describes the parts of the remote display of the XC Series The remote display can be rotated 180 or it can be removed and remotely mounted up to 20 m 65 ft from the XC Series for convenience Figure 1 2 shows the remote display A press and hold action on the remote display means that the button must be held down for more than 2 seconds in order to send the instruction A press action on the remote display means that the button must be pressed and released before 2 seconds have elapsed Battery Charger Figure 1 2 XC Series Remote Display Item Description 1 ON STANDBY push button e Press to turn on or disable the charger while AC power is connected e Press and hold to apply selection when in setup or equalization mode e Press
43. o rain spray or splashing bilge water Clean The XC Series should not be exposed to metal filings or any other form of conductive contamination Cool The ambient air temperature should be between 0 C 50 C 32 F 122 F for best performance Ventilated There must be at least 76 mm 3 in of clearance on each end of the XC Series for air flow Ventilation openings on the unit must not be obstructed If mounting in a tight fitting compartment the compartment must be ventilated with cut outs to prevent overheating Safe This battery charger is ignition protected so it can be installed in areas containing gasoline tanks or fittings which usually require ignition protected equipment Xantrex recommends however that it is safest not to install electrical equipment in these areas Close to The XC Series should be installed as close as possible to the batteries but not in the batteries same compartment to prevent excess corrosion Avoid excessive cable lengths and use 1 10 the recommended wire sizes Xantrex recommends lt 3 wire voltage drop round circuit on battery cables under full load When planning where and how to mount the XC Series be sure the installation allows the charger to be mounted in one of the permitted vertical or horizontal orientations For marine installations only the mounting configurations with a check mark in Figure 1 6 meet the North American and European marine requirements Marine products are
44. of the rear panel of the XC Series Figure 1 4 shows the rear panel 11 e AW N Figure 1 4 XC Series Rear Panel Item Description n Remote display communication connector BTS 1 battery temperature sensor for bank 1 connector BTS2 battery temperature sensor for bank 2 connector BTS3 battery temperature sensor for bank 3 connector Battery negative common for all 3 banks 6 mm stud Battery positive for bank 1 6 mm stud Battery positive for bank 2 6 mm stud Battery positive for bank 3 6 mm stud Oo CO ATID NM A WB WY Fan assembly Chassis ground earth for DC wiring j eR 975 0187 01 01 AC wiring access panel 1 7 Introduction Preparing for Installation The XC Series is designed to be permanently mounted Figure 1 1 shows a typical installation with three batteries a BTS and a remote display It also shows the AC and DC wiring and protection devices required for a successful installation 1 8 Figure 1 5 XC Series System j AC mains source with correct size and type of circuit breaker AC input wiring compartment DC negative cable DC positive cables DC circuit breaker or DC fuse and disconnect Battery or battery bank Engine ground bus or DC negative bus Remote display panel Oloo NI A Nm A OIN Battery temperature sensor
45. ology Inc Phone 1800 670 0707 toll free North America 34 93 470 5330 Europe 1 360 925 5097 direct and rest of world Fax 1 800 994 7828 toll free North America 34 93 473 6093 Europe 1 360 925 5143 direct and rest of world Email customerservice xantrex com North America support europe xantrex com Europe customerservice xantrex com rest of world 975 0187 01 01 Printed in Canada
46. or installation of the XC Series Introduction Xantrex XC3012 XC5012 XC1524 and XC2524 Battery Charger Features 1 2 The XC Series provides the following standard features three full current rated independently controlled outputs which enable it to charge three different batteries or battery banks Each bank can be of a different battery type stage of charging and temperature compensation one battery temperature sensor BTS is included Optional BTSs may be purchased for the other two outputs to provide complete optimal battery charging to each battery or bank battery monitoring functions while in float mode or rest mode correct charging voltage for your batteries when connected to almost any single phase AC power outlet in the world invertable remote display panel which can also be removed from the charger and mounted up to 20 m 65 ft away for remote control and monitoring The XC Series provides the following protection features true fuseless reverse polarity protection to guard against continuous reverse battery polarity without charger damage AC over voltage protection shutdown over temperature protection shutdown electronic current limiting for protection against short circuit on the unit s output built in protection against accidental connection to a higher battery voltage up to 24 VDC battery temperature compensation to 0 C 32 F with BTS installed ignition protected rating enabling instal
47. ording to electrical codes Powering Up Make one last check that all connections and connectors are secure The XC Series charger may now be powered up Switch the AC power on at the source breaker It is normal to see a 7 10 second delay while the unit powers up During this time the indicator lights on the onboard status panel and the remote display will not display any information At very low AC source voltages for example less than 105 VAC the start up time will increase proportionally up to as much as 40 seconds 2 12 975 0187 01 01 Installing Optional Accessories Installing Optional Accessories The XC Series ships with a battery temperature sensor BTS and drip protection rubber boots for the DC cables Battery Temperature Sensor Xantrex strongly recommends that you install a Battery Temperature Sensor BTS to protect your battery and improve charging accuracy It is best to use a separate BTS with each individual battery bank to provide optimal charging and protection of each bank If no BTS is connected the charger defaults to the charging conditions for 40 C 104 F At this temperature the charging voltage is lower to keep batteries from overcharging charging will be slower and the batteries will be slightly undercharged One BTS is provided with with your XC Series and additional battery temperature sensors may be purchased separately To install a BTS 1 Switch off all devices operating from the batt
48. ormation about interpreting the remote display and onboard status indicator lights The remote display is designed to report on the active status of the charger While the unit is charging the remote display reports only on the battery being charged at that moment It does not report the status of other batteries The Ready light on the onboard status indicator panel only illuminates when all connected banks have reached float Fio of 3 stage charging or rest rd4 of 2 stage charging If one of the three batteries has been disqualified before it reaches float rest stage while the others have reached float Fia of 3 stage charging or rest rd4 of 2 stage charging the Ready light on the onboard status indicator panel will not illuminate 975 0187 01 01 3 11 Operation O Ready O Charging O Fault Table 3 1 Reading XC Series Status O 100 O 50 O 25 O 15 O 10 Remote Charger Status Display Onboard Status Indicator Lights Charging in bulk or absorption mode bUL or Charging indicator light illuminates Remote display shows scrolling display of charging AbS state battery voltage in volts and charging current in amps Indicator lights indicate the charging current in of full charge At transition points when the current is changing two indicator lights may flash alternately then settle into the new charging current reading Equalizing EIU Charging indicator light flashes Charging indi
49. r 120 VAC use a 14 AWG wire witha 15 A breaker or typically in Europe for 230 VAC use either a 2 5mm wire with a 16 A double pole breaker or fuse or use 1 5 mm wire with a 10 A double pole breaker or fuse Note that every jurisdiction will have different requirements so see the regulations for your local jurisdiction to determine which wire size and type is correct A second example e for marine applications the United States ABYC requires stranded wire which is more robust than solid wire when exposed to vibration e for RV applications the United States NEC allows solid wire in multi conductor cable but stranded wire will withstand vibration better The circuit supplying the XC Series must be protected by the correct size and type of breaker to meet the code for your local jurisdiction and application If a fuse is used a disconnect switch is needed ahead of the fuse 975 0187 01 01 1 13 Introduction Battery Bank Size Requirements The XC Series is designed to work with a minimum battery bank size Each bank should meet the minimum Ah rating shown in Table 1 2 Table 1 2 Minimum Battery Bank Size Models XC 1524 XC 2524 XC 3012 XC 5012 Minimum Battery 30 50 60 100 Bank Size Ah 1 14 975 0187 01 01 Installation Chapter 2 provides procedures for installing testing and configuring the XC Series The unit is packed with the following materials Owner s Guide AC cable strain relief Two DC
50. rface with tape 4 Drill the six pilot holes for the mounting screws taking care that there is nothing behind the surface that can be damaged by the drill 5 Mount the XC Series using corrosion resistant 6 3 mm round pan head or similar screws The top two keyhole style mounting holes can be used to hold the XC Series in place while fastening the bottom four screws For secure permanent mounting use all six mounting slots Grounding WARNING Electric shock hazard Do not make an ungrounded installation Have an electrician install a properly grounded circuit if one is not available Improper connection can result in risk of an electric shock The XC Series Battery Charger must be grounded to reduce the risk of electrical shock The AC input ground wire of the charger must be properly connected to ground in accordance with the applicable electrical codes this is usually a ground terminal in the AC distribution panel where the branch circuit originates Xantrex recommends that you install a DC chassis ground earth from the ground stud on the XC Series to the engine negative bus or DC ground bus The DC chassis ground earth should not be more than one size smaller than the power conductors and must be rated for the battery fuses that are used to protect the DC wiring Refer to your local electrical codes to verify if this is required in your jurisdiction or in your application Proceed to Final Connections 97
51. s displayed 2 Press MODE to select 2 stage 25t or 3 stage 45t charging When you have selected a charging type that is different from the present configuration the bank indicator light flashes See About Charging on page 3 2 3 Press and hold ON STANDBY until YE5 is displayed to store the selected mode 4 Atany time during setup you can press ON STANDBY once to cancel the current change and return to charging or battery monitoring 2 16 975 0187 01 01 Operation Chapter 3 describes the operating states and provides procedures for charging a battery and performing an equalization Operation About Charging The XC Series has three full current rated independently controlled outputs which enable it to charge three different batteries or battery banks Each output can accommodate any one of the four allowable battery types regardless of what battery types are connected to the other outputs Each output can be in a different stage of charge ralative to the other banks for exampe Bank 1 in float Bank 2 in absorption and Bank 3 in bulk Each bank can accommodate a separate battery temperature sensor The XC Series can also perform either multiplex 3 stage charging or sequential 2 stage charging Important The battery banks are not galvanically isolated from each other They share a common negative Multiplex 3 Stage Charging 3 2 In multiplex charging mode the charger will check all qualified batter
52. s or breakers in the Off position or fuses removed from their fuse holders until installation is complete Important Xantrex recommends that you install the rubber boots over the XC Series DC terminals to provide drip protection and increased protection from short circuits You need to install the boots before doing any other DC wiring See To install rubber boots on page 2 14 To install DC wiring 1 Identify the battery or bank that most frequently becomes deeply discharged This bank will often be a deep cycle battery referred to as the House Bank on a boat as opposed to an engine Start Battery This high priority bank should be connected to bank 1 on the XC Series which is the default bank 2 Plan the route that the DC wires will follow keeping it as short as possible Measure and cut the required wire length Allow some extra length for connections and to provide slack in the wires Note The connection to the battery negative circuit may not be at a battery but may be at an engine negative bus or a DC negative bus If in doubt consult the boat schematics 3 Identify the positive wires by using color coded wire or by marking both ends of the wire with colored tape or similar kind of marking Repeat with a different color for the negative Most installation codes recommend coloring the positive red and the negative black Important You may find it helpful to label each cable associating it with the battery
53. shooting or warranty service contact your dealer If you are unable to contact your dealer or the dealer is unable to provide service contact Xantrex directly at Phone 1 800 670 0707 toll free North America 34 93 470 5330 Europe 1 360 925 5097 direct and rest of world Fax 1 800 994 7828 toll free North America 34 93 473 6093 Europe 1 360 925 5143 direct and rest of world Email customerservice xantrex com North America and rest of world support europe xantrex com Europe 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 facilities 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 e The dated purchase receipt from the original purchase of the product at point of sale to the end user or e The dated dealer invoice or purchase receipt showing original equipment manufacturer OEM status or e The dated invoice or purchase receipt showing the product exchanged under warranty 975 0187 01 01 WA 1 Warranty and Product Information What does this warranty not cover This Limited
54. shorepower and disconnecting any other power sources such as a generator Plan the route that the AC wiring will follow from the source usually an AC distribution panel to the XC Series Measure and cut the required length of three conductor cable For example in North America for 120 VAC use a 14 AWG wire with a 15 A breaker or typically in Europe for 230 VAC use either a 2 5mm wire with a 16 A double pole breaker or fuse or use 1 5 mm wire with a 10 A double pole breaker or fuse Note that every jurisdiction will have different requirements so see the regulations for your local jurisdiction to determine which wire size and type is correct Allow some extra length for connections and to provide slack Make the AC connections to the back of the charger when it is sitting on a table or other convenient work surface Route the AC cables to the source after the charger is mounted in position Unscrew the wiring compartment cover from the left rear of the XC Series to expose the AC wiring access hole 975 0187 01 01 Installing the XC Series 5 Install the cable strain relief on the XC Series end of the source AC cable 6 Carefully remove 50 75 mm 2 3 in of the outer jacket being careful not to cut or nick the insulation on the individual conductors 7 Pull the XC Series pigtail wires out through the access hole Thread the source AC cable through the knockout beneath the wiring compartment cover and then pull it ou
55. soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin clothing or eyes 11 Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection Avoid touching your eyes while working near batteries 12 If battery acid contacts skin or clothing wash immediately with soap and water If acid enters your eye immediately flood it with running cold water for at least twenty minutes and get medical attention immediately 13 If you need to remove a battery always remove the ground terminal from the battery first Make sure all accessories are off to reduce the possibility of causing a spark FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between th
56. solve To clean battery terminals 1 Disconnect all loads and charging sources 2 Using the appropriate tool remove the negative battery cable first and re install it last 3 To remove any stubborn residue sprinkle baking soda directly on the area scrub with a wet toothbrush or other soft bristle brush add water as required and then rinse CAUTION Take care not to allow any washing solution to enter the battery filling caps in the case of a flooded battery as any contamination into a cell will chemically damage it 4 2 Reconnect the battery cable terminals to the battery lugs and tighten After tightening the cables evenly coat all the exposed metal surfaces of the battery terminals and lugs with liquid neoprene If liquid neoprene is not available use a light coating of anti corrosion grease or other sealant Do not let anything come between the mating surfaces of the lugs and terminals 975 0187 01 01 Indicator Light Flashing Sequences Indicator Light Flashing Sequences Table 4 1 Indicator Light Sequences on the XC Series Activity Charger status Charging indicator light illuminates The unit is charging in bulk or absorption mode Charging indicator light flashes The unit is performing the equalization charge Charging indicator light flashes once every four seconds if bank 1 is being equalized twice every four seconds if bank 2 is being equalized and three times every four seconds i
57. st in need of charging is the one that receives the charge For example if Bank 1 and Bank 2 are both charged but Bank 1 has a load and Bank 2 does not then the charger may rarely charge Bank 2 975 0187 01 01 3 3 Operation 3 4 Disqualified Batteries The XC Series can identify when a battery will not accept a charge battery is damaged or when it is fully charged healthy and does not require further charge Batteries that will not accept a charge will be removed disqualified from the charging sequence until all banks are checked again every 15 minutes A damaged battery will continue to be disqualified each cycle and the charger will not waste energy trying to charge it Under some conditions it is also possible that a healthy battery that is fully charged but unable to accept current for example at the moment it transitions from Absorption to Float or Rest will be deemed unable to be charged and temprarily removed from the charging sequence The charger will enter an adaptive float no float behaviour where it will alternate between float charging Fra and resting the battery dY and the 25 Charge Current indicator light on the onboard status panel will flash The battery will be evaluated every 15 minutes and added back to the charging sequence when it is later able to accept charge If disqualification occurs during Bulk or Absorption the battery is damaged or there is another charging source present other than the charger
58. t through the access hole 9 Connect the AC wiring to the XC Series pigtail wires being sure to connect the line conductor to the line the neutral to the neutral and the ground to the ground The pigtail wires are color coded as follows Conductor Color code Line Black or brown Neutral White or blue Ground Green with yellow stripe 10 Make the connections with twist on or crimp on connectors or with other approved connectors suitable for your installation For example the ABYC Standards and Recommended Practices for Small Craft prohibit twist on connectors for AC connections on a boat For non marine installations in locations not subject to vibration either type of connector may be used For marine installations follow the procedure for installing butt splice connectors 975 0187 01 01 2 5 Installation 2 6 11 To connect AC wires with the crimp on butt splice connector Important You must exercise care when crimping butt splice connectors Use the crimp tool recommended by the manufacturer for the connector used a Using a wire stripper carefully strip 8 mm 5 16 in from the ends of the two wires being connected b Insert one wire into one end of the butt splice until the insulation hits the internal metal crimp section insert the butt splice into the crimping tool and crimp firmly The proper location for the crimp is approximately 1 6 mm 1 16 in past where the butt splice insulation tapers do
59. ter only 975 0187 01 01 3 9 Operation Transitioning the XC Series to On Disabled or Off There are two ways to turn the XC Series on e connect AC power at the source e press ON STANDBY on the remote display if AC is still connected There are two ways to disable the XC Series A WARNING Shock hazard The XC Series still has live voltage while disabled Even when AC power is removed if the XC Series is connected to a battery on bank 1 the unit will take power from the battery The only time the XC Series is de energized completely is when both AC and DC are disconnected e disconnect AC power at the source e press ON STANDBY on the remote display The XC Series continues to monitor the batteries but will not charge them There is only one way to safely turn the XC Series off e disconnect the AC power at the source and disconnect all DC batteries This is the only state where the XC Series is completely discharged When the XC Series is disabled or off the remote display is inactive 975 0187 01 01 Accessing Charger Information Accessing Charger Information The XC Series can give you a lot of information about the status of the charger and the batteries Reading Remote Display and Onboard Status Indicator Lights The remote display and onboard status panel show what is happening during the charging process and are also helpful in troubleshooting Refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting for more inf
60. tes Coast Guard Electrical Regulations 33CFR183 Sub part 1 Explosive Gas and Battery Precautions AN WARNING Explosion or fire hazard vi Read this guide and follow the instructions exactly before installing or using your XC Series Follow all instructions published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of the equipment in which the battery is installed Working in the vicinity of lead acid batteries is dangerous Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation The XC Series has been approved as Ignition Protected It may be installed in areas containing gasoline tanks and fittings which require Ignition Protected equipment Xantrex recommends nevertheless that it is safest not to install electrical equipment in these areas Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated Never smoke or allow a spark or flame near the engine or batteries Use caution to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool on the battery It could spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical parts and could cause an explosion Remove all metal items like rings bracelets and watches when working with lead acid batteries Lead acid batteries produce a short circuit current high enough to weld metal causing a severe skin burn Have someone within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead acid battery 975 0187 01 01 Safety 10 Have plenty of fresh water and
61. to show battery bank voltages when AC is disconnected 2 Battery bank indicator lights e Illuminate to show which bank has been selected for setup or status display e Illuminate during a fault or warning to show which bank has the fault or warning or illuminate all three if the charger itself has the fault or warning 1 4 975 0187 01 01 Information Centers of the XC Series Item Description 3 Alpha numeric display shows e Configuration e Fault or warning messages see Table 4 2 on page 4 4 e Battery bank voltage and current e Type of charging 2 stage or 3 stage e State of charge 4 Units indicator lights e Illuminate to show unit of measure for the numeric read out on the alpha numeric display 5 BANK selection push button e Press to select a bank during setup e Press at the same time as MODE to enter or exit equalization mode 6 TYPE selection push button e Press to select flooded lead acid gel AGM or lead calcium batteries 7 MODE selection push button e Press to select charging state during setup 2 stage or 3 stage e Press at the same time as BANK to enter or exit equalization mode e Press and hold to enter setup The indicator lights and display are also used to indicate error codes See Chapter 4 Troubleshooting for a list of faults and how to clear them 975 0187 01 01 1 5 Introduction Onboard Status Panel This section describes the parts of the onboard status panel of t
62. ttery Charger Installers should be certified technicians or electricians Organization This Guide is organized into 4 chapters and 1 appendix Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 1 describes the XC Series standard features It also provides information to prepare for installation of the XC Series Chapter 2 Installation Chapter 2 provides procedures for installing testing and configuring the XC Series Chapter 3 Operation Chapter 3 describes the operating states and provides procedures for charging a battery and performing an equalization Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Chapter 4 contains information on error codes and procedures for troubleshooting your XC Series charger Appendix A Specifications Appendix A details the specifications for the XC Series About This Guide Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide WARNING Warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or loss of life CAUTION Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the unit or other equipment Important These notes describe things which are important for you to know but not as serious as a caution or warning This Guide contains information for four versions of the XC Series The Xantrex XC3012 Battery Charger 12 V 30 A will be referred to as the XC3012 when it is being referenced individually The Xantrex XC5
63. u must obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number and the correct factory Ship To address Product shipments will be refused and returned at your expense if 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 e The serial number of your product e Information about the installation and use of the unit Information about the failure and or reason for the return e A copy of your dated proof of purchase When you ship 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 2 Include the following The RMA number supplied by Xantrex Technology Inc clearly marked on the outside of the box e A return address where the unit can be shipped Post office boxes are not acceptable e A contact telephone number where you can be reached during work hours e A brief description of the problem Please contact Xantrex for details of the freight policy for your country of purchase For United States and Canada returns ship the unit prepaid to the address provided by your Xantrex customer
64. ufacturer Note If you are using more than one battery you will need to connect the negative cable from each of the batteries to the negative ground bar or bus The negative ground bar or bus will then have a single negative cable connecting to the negative charger terminal Before proceeding carefully check the wiring polarity make sure the positive terminals of the XC Series are connected to the correct terminals of the battery fuses or breakers and from there to the positive terminals of the battery Make sure the negative terminal of the XC Series is connected to the battery negative terminal or engine negative bus DC negative bus Do not reverse the connections Install the DC chassis ground earth from the ground stud on the XC Series to the engine negative bus or DC ground bus Connect the BTS cable and the remote display cable to the rear of the charger 975 0187 01 01 2 11 Installation 8 Secure cables in place using tie wraps P clamps or cable straps according to electrical codes Coil and tie any extra BTS or remote display extension cable 9 The DC breakers may be closed or fuses inserted at this time Final AC Connections To make the last AC connections 1 Complete the installation by routing the AC cable to the AC source 2 Connect the AC cable to the AC disconnect breaker and ground in accordance with the color codes on page 2 5 3 Secure cables in place using tie wraps P clamps or cable straps acc
65. wer has been disconnected or if you have used the remote display to disable the XC Series the unit is considered to be disabled The remote display is also disabled at this time While the XC Series is disabled you may wish to see the present status of the banks To view the present status of the banks Press ON STANDBY If AC power is disconnected the remote display will show one cycle similar to the battery monitor cycle for each bank that was qualified as present and healthy during the last battery detection cycle The remote display will turn itself off after one complete cycle 3 14 975 0187 01 01 Accessing Charger Information Press ON STANDBY on the optional remote display to initialize another cycle If AC power is connected the XC Series will turn on check which battery banks are present and healthy and begin charging While the XC Series is off and a fault is present the remote display will turn itself on approximately once per minute to show the fault and then turn itself off Using A Generator As Source Power 975 0187 01 01 The XC Series can be run from a regular power source or from an alternate power source such as a generator Refer to Appendix A Specifications for AC input draw to determine the size of generator you need Many generators provide output voltage that is modified sine wave or modified square wave MSW rather than the true sine wave TSW that your utility provides The XC Seri
66. wn as shown lt 1 16 gt CRIMP TOOL STRIP 5 16 gt lt c Repeat Step b for the other end of the butt splice Push the AC cable strain relief into the electrical junction box hole until it snaps into place 12 When all connections are completed push the wiring and connectors inside the wiring compartment Install the wiring compartment cover and fasten with the supplied blunt tip screws and lockwashers 13 Proceed to Mounting the Remote Display 975 0187 01 01 Installing the XC Series Mounting the Remote Display WARNING Shock hazard Even if you intend to leave the remote display in the shipped orientation in the XC Series you must remove the remote display and secure it in place by removing the non stick backing on the rear and pressing the remote display flanges in place If you do not use the non stick backing the XC Series will not be drip protected To accommodate the charger mounting orientation the remote display can be removed and turned 180 for readability If you intend to mount the display remotely up to 20 m 65 ft remove the display before mounting the charger and secure the blank plate to cover the display socket on the unit AN CAUTION Ensure you are placing the display in the correct orientation before removing the adhesive backing The adhesive tape for attaching the remote is extremely strong and you may be unable to remove it without damaging t
67. y banks every 15 seconds to determine which bank is most in need of charging That bank will then be charged for the next 15 seconds Every 15 minutes the charger will query all outputs and detect which battery banks are present and healthy The multiplex charging mode employs the 3 stage charging algorithm Bulk Absorption and Float During the Bulk stage the battery is accepting high current In the Absorption stage the battery voltage is held constant and the current declines A battery will also gas produce hydrogen and oxygen during this stage Finally in the Float stage the charger continues to provide voltage at a lower level to maintain the battery in a fully charged state If there is no load on the battery it will typically draw very little current The charger however is able to provide current to its full rating to power DC loads on the battery In float if batteries are very new or a battery is on the low end of the size range and if it is fully charged to the point where it will not accept any more current then the charger will enter an adaptive float no float behaviour where it will alternate between float charging Fra and resting the battery rd The charger will restart the charging cycle in the Bulk stage if the battery voltage drops below 12 5 V 12 V units or 25 V 24 V units for 15 minutes After 21 days the charger will automatically restart charging in order to refresh the batteries 975 0187 01 01 About Ch
68. you to damage Feed the remote display extension cable through the hole and route it to the charger Be careful not to damage the telephone connector locking tab when routing the cable You can use some tape to protect the locking tab from catching on something and breaking off when routing the cable Remove the adhesive backing on the back of the display Line up the display with the mounting hole Firmly press the flanges in place Do not press in the middle of the display Once the XC Series is mounted plug the cable into the bottom connector on the rear panel of the XC Series 10 Proceed to Mounting Mount the XC Series using the mounting slots provided For marine installations only the mounting configurations with a check mark in Figure 1 6 on page 1 11 meet the North American and European requirements This is to ensure that any moisture that may be present will not enter the XC Series Important Be sure to measure your AC and DC cables and plan the routing of the cables before drilling the pilot holes for mounting the XC Series To mount the XC Series l Keep the carton and packing material in case you need to return the XC Series for servicing Ensure that you have selected a mounting surface that is clear flat and allows for a minimum of 76 mm 3 in of clearance on each end for fan circulation 975 0187 01 01 Installing the XC Series 3 Secure the enclosed mounting template to the mounting su

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