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RS3000
Operation Guide
RS3000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger
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RS3000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger 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 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. Tr
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About This Guide Purpose The RS3000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger Operation Guide provides explanations and procedures for operating, configuring, and troubleshooting the RS3000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger (RS3000). Scope The guide provides safety guidelines and information about operating, configuring, and troubleshooting the unit. It does not include information for installing the inverter/charger. Refer to the RS3000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger Installation Guide. The guide also provides gene
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About This Guide Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting”, explains how to identify and solve problems that can occur with the RS3000. Appendix A, “Specifications”, provides electrical, physical, and performance specifications for the inverter/charger. Appendix B, “Battery Charging Reference”, provides information on three-stage charging, two-stage charging, and charging times. Appendix C, “Terminology”, provides a glossary and a listing of commonly used abbrevations and acronyms. “Warranty and Return I
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About This Guide Symbols Used The following symbols are used on the product labels or in this guide. In this guide: Important information, warnings or cautions. ! On the product: Important information, warnings or cautions with further explanation in the product guides. AC – Alternating current " DC – Direct current # Warning: Hot surface. Do not touch. $ DC ground connection point % AC safety ground connection point from incoming AC source & AC safety ground connection point for AC output (to
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Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The RS3000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger Operation Guide contains important safety instructions. Before you install and use your RS3000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger, be sure to read, understand and save these safety instructions and those in the other product guides. Read all instructions and cautionary markings on the Inverter/Charger, the batteries and all appropriate sections of this guide. WARNING: Risk of injury or loss of life T
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Safety 5. Do not operate the Inverter/Charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. If the unit is damaged, see the “Warranty and Return Information” section in the RS3000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger Operation Guide. 6. Do not disassemble the Inverter/Charger; it does not contain user serviceable parts. Take it to a qualified service person when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire. Int
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Safety Explosive Gas Precautions WARNING: Risk of explosive gases Working in vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal battery operation. For this reason, it is of utmost importance that you must read this guide and follow its instructions closely each time before you service equipment in the vicinity of the battery. 1. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and manufa
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Safety 7. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn. 8. Never charge a frozen battery. 9. If necessary to remove the battery, always remove the grounded terminal from the battery first. Make sure all accessories are off, so as not to cause an arc. 10. Be sure area around battery is well ventil
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Contents Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -vii 1 Introduction About the RS3000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Premium Power and Ease of Use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 How RS3000 Works - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–3 Inv
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Contents Faults and Warnings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–14 Monitoring Status Messages on the System Control Panel- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–14 System Modes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–15 Operating Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–1
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Contents Clear Faults - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–19 View Device Info - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–19 Basic Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–19 Sub-Menus - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Contents A Specifications Inverter Specifications- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–2 Charger Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–3 Transfer and General Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–4 Environmental Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Figures Figure 1-1 Typical Xanbus System Diagram- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–5 Figure 1-2 Front Panel of the RS3000 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–7 Figure 1-3 Front Panel Lights and Buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–8 Figure 1-4 Completed Connections on Side Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–9 Figu
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Introduction 1 Congratulations on your purchase of the RS3000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger. The RS3000 has been designed to give you premium power, ease of use, and outstanding reliability. Please read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main performance and protection features of the RS3000.
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Introduction About the RS3000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger The RS3000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger is a convenient combination of an inverter, multistage battery charger, and transfer switch in one electronic device. • As an inverter, the RS3000 provides sine wave power for your microwave, entertainment system, computer, and other loads. This power is identical to the AC source provided from the utility grid (power company). Some of the benefits of sine wave power include consistent cooking in
