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PS2.5
PS3.0
Installation and Operation Guide
Xantrex
TM
Prosine 2.5 and 3.0
Inverter/Chargers
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TM Prosine PS2.5 Inverter/Charger PS3.0 Inverter/Charger Installation and Operation Guide
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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 standalone systems. Xantrex products include inverters, battery chargers, programmable power supplies, and variable speed drives that convert, supply, control, clean, and distribute electrical power. Tr
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions as prescribed by UL and CSA specifications for inverter/chargers. This manual covers PS 2.5 and PS 3.0, 12- and 24-volt model inverter/chargers. General Safety Precautions 1. READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. They contain important safety and operating information for the Prosine inverter/charger. 2. Before using the inverter/charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on (1) the inverte
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12. WARNINGRISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES a) WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DAN- GEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING YOUR INVERTER/CHARGER, READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY. b) This equipment contains components which tend to produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion do not install in compartments containing bat- teries or flammable materials or in locations which require ignition
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Important Safety Instructions FCC INFORMATION TO THE USER NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may
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Materials List Your Prosine Inverter/Charger package includes the following items. (See the illustration on page vi.) 1. Prosine inverter/charger 2. Control panel with fasteners 3. Control panel communications cable 4. Red & black DC terminal covers 5. Installation and Operation Guide 6. Quick Installation Guide 7. Mounting brackets with fasteners (PS3.0 only). 8. Drip cover/vent shield 9. Battery temperature sensor If any of these materials are missing from your package, or if it is
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Materials List System / Installation Information Before you call Customer Service, please record the following information about your system. It will help our staff to give you better service. ❐❐ ❐❐ Serial Number (This is on the side of the Prosine). ❐❐❐❐ Type of installation (e.g., RV, Boat, Home). ❐❐ Date of installation. ❐❐ ❐❐❐❐ Battery bank size. ❐❐ ❐❐ Battery type (e.g., flooded, sealed gel cell, AGM. ❐❐❐❐ AC service setting. ❐❐❐❐ AC wiring size and length. ❐❐ ❐❐ DC wiring size and
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Figure 1. Inverter/Charger Components vi Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide
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Warranty 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 Prosine 2.5/3.0 Inverter/ Charger. This warranty lasts for a Warranty Period of 24 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 War- ranty Period. What will Xantrex d
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Disclaimer 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
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Warranty Warning: Limitations On Use Please refer to your product user manual for limitations on uses of the product. Specifically, please note that the Xantrex Prosine 2.5/3.0 Inverter/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. Please note that the Xantrex Prosine 2.5/3.0 Inverter/Charger is not intended for use as an uninterruptible power supply and Xantrex
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Return Procedure x Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide
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Contents Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i Materials List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iv Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii Disclaimer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii
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Contents System Information Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Version Information Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Faults Display & Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Inverter Status Indicators and On/Off Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Power Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Mounting to the Negative Battery Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Mounting to the Side of the Battery Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Typical System Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Residential Backup System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Recreational Vehicle System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Contents Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Cabling & Hook-up Configurations
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Section 1: Features Congratulations on your purchase of the Prosine inverter/charger. The Prosine inverter/charger uses advanced high-frequency switching technology in the power conversion process. The circuits are similar to those used in power supplies for computers and other modern electronic equipment. This technology offers several benefits: Light weight: for easy installation Quiet operation: no transformer buzz Clean DC output: filtered output for ideal battery charging High su
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Inverter Features Battery Temperature Shut Down When using the battery-temperature sensor, the charger will shut down if it detects excessively high or low battery temperatures. If battery temperature exceeds 50°C (122°F), or falls below -15°C (5°F), the charger will shut down. Adjustable Maximum AC Input Current This feature protects against nuisance tripping of AC circuit breakers on the utility or generator AC supply. You can set the maximum AC input current to 8, 12, 16, or 24 amps to p
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Section 1: Features Over-Current Protection When the AC loads connected to the Prosine inverter/charger exceed 50 amps, the inverter will instantaneously reduce the output voltage until the loads on the inverter are reduced. If the overload continues, the inverter will shut down. The unit will automatically restart after a calculated recovery time. High-Temperature Shut Down When the inverter detects a high-temperature condition internally, the inverter will shut down. When the internal temp
