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Owner’s Guide
Xantrex
XC3012, XC5012,
12 V / 30 A
XC1524 and XC2524
12 V / 50 A
24 V / 15 A
Battery Charger
24 V / 25 A
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XC_Charger_Owner.book Page i Friday, August 12, 2005 3:23 PM Xantrex XC3012, XC5012, XC1524 and XC2524 Battery Charger Owner’s Guide
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XC_Charger_Owner.book Page ii Friday, August 12, 2005 3:23 PM 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 con
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XC_Charger_Owner.book Page iii Friday, August 12, 2005 3:23 PM 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 p
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XC_Charger_Owner.book Page iv Friday, August 12, 2005 3:23 PM 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 conta
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XC_Charger_Owner.book Page v Friday, August 12, 2005 3:23 PM 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
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XC_Charger_Owner.book Page vi Friday, August 12, 2005 3:23 PM Safety 8. 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. 9. For marine applications in the United States, external connections to the charger shall comply with the United States Coast Guard Electrical Regulations (33CFR183, Sub part 1). Explosive Gas and Battery Precautions WARNING: Explosion or fire hazar
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XC_Charger_Owner.book Page vii Friday, August 12, 2005 3:23 PM Safety 10. Have plenty of fresh water and 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
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XC_Charger_Owner.book Page ix Friday, August 12, 2005 3:23 PM 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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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XC_Charger_Owner.book Page x Friday, August 12, 2005 3:23 PM Contents Installing Optional Accessories- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–13 Battery Temperature Sensor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–13 Drip Protection Rubber Boots - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–14 Configuring the XC Series- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–15 3 Operati
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XC_Charger_Owner.book Page 1 Friday, August 12, 2005 3:23 PM Introduction 1 Chapter 1 describes the XC Series standard features. It also provides information to prepare for installation of the XC Series.
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XC_Charger_Owner.book Page 2 Friday, August 12, 2005 3:23 PM Introduction Xantrex XC3012, XC5012, XC1524 and XC2524 Battery Charger Features 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
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XC_Charger_Owner.book Page 3 Friday, August 12, 2005 3:23 PM XC Series Appearance XC Series Appearance This section describes the parts of the XC Series. Figure 1-2 shows the XC Series. 2 1 3 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. 3 Mounting flanges 975-0187-01-01
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XC_Charger_Owner.book Page 4 Friday, August 12, 2005 3:23 PM 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
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XC_Charger_Owner.book Page 5 Friday, August 12, 2005 3:23 PM Information Centers of the XC Series Item Description 3 Alpha-numeric display shows � Configuration � Fault or warning messages (see Table 4-2 on page 4–4) � Battery bank voltage and current � Type of charging (2 stage or 3 stage) � State of charge 4 Units indicator lights � Illuminate to show unit of measure for the numeric read-out on the alpha-numeric display 5 BANK selection push button � Press to select a bank during setup �
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XC_Charger_Owner.book Page 6 Friday, August 12, 2005 3:23 PM Introduction Onboard Status Panel This section describes the parts of the onboard status panel of the XC Series. Figure 1-3 shows the panel. 2 3 4 1 Figure 1-3 XC Series Onboard Status Panel Item Description 1 Charge Current � Displays the output charge current in % of charger maximum for the bank being charged � 100% indicator light flashes to indicate battery temperature too high (> 50 °C, 122 °F) � 10% indicator light flashes t
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XC_Charger_Owner.book Page 7 Friday, August 12, 2005 3:23 PM Rear Panel Rear Panel This section describes the parts of the rear panel of the XC Series. Figure 1-4 shows the rear panel. 9 7 8 11 2 ++ 3 4 1 10 5 6 Figure 1-4 XC Series Rear Panel Item Description 1 Remote display communication connector 2 BTS1 (battery temperature sensor for bank 1) connector 3 BTS2 (battery temperature sensor for bank 2) connector 4 BTS3 (battery temperature sensor for bank 3) connector 5 Battery negative, com
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XC_Charger_Owner.book Page 8 Friday, August 12, 2005 3:23 PM 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. 9 L N G 8 3 2 1 7 5 6 10 4 5 6 4 5 6 4 Figure 1-5 XC Series System 1 AC mains source with correct size and type of circuit breaker 2 AC input wiring comp
