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™
SW Series Inverter/Chargers
With Revision 4.01 Software
Owner’s Manual
2001 Xantrex Technology, Inc. Telephone: 360/435-8826 SW Series Inverter/Charger
Fax: 360/435-2229 Part No. 2031-5
5916 - 195th Street N. E.
www.traceengineering.com Rev. C: February 2001
Arlington, WA 98223
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2001 Xantrex Technology, Inc. Telephone: 360/435-8826 SW Series Inverter/Charger Fax: 360/435-2229 Part No. 2031-5 5916 - 195th Street N. E. www.traceengineering.com Rev. C: February 2001 Arlington, WA 98223
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PRODUCT MATERIALS PACKAGE Thank you for choosing Xantrex products to meet your powering needs. We make every effort to ensure that your inverter/charger is properly packaged for shipping including the following: Owner’s Manual; Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS); Red and black battery terminal covers with attaching hardware; Hardware package (AC access panels with screws, crimp-on terminals); Trace™ bumper sticker; If any of the above listed materials are missing from your package, or if
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2001 Xantrex Technology, Inc. Telephone: 360/435-8826 SW Series Inverter/Charger Fax: 360/435-2229 Part No. 2031-5 5916 - 195th Street N. E. www.traceengineering.com Rev. C: February 2001 Arlington, WA 98223
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................................................... 1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................................................................1 SPECIAL NOTICES................................................................................................................................................2 PERSONAL PRECAUT
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TABLE OF CONTENTS APPENDIX................................................................................................................................................ 128 OPTIONS ........................................................................................................................................................... 128 OTHER PRODUCTS.......................................................................................................................................... 129
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INDEX OF FIGURES Figure 1, Identification Label .................................................................................................................. 7 Figure 2, SW Series Inverter/Charger.................................................................................................... 9 Figure 3, Control Panel........................................................................................................................... 9 Figure 4, AC Side ...........
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TABLE OF CONTENTS INDEX OF TABLES Table 1, AC Input and Output Wiring Connections .............................................................................. 19 Table 2, Minimum Recommended Battery Cable Size vs. Cable Length............................................. 22 Table 3, Battery Cable To Maximum Breaker/Fuse Size ..................................................................... 23 Table 4, Charging Setpoints For Common Battery Types..............................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! This manual contains important safety and operating instructions as prescribed by UL Standards for the Trace™ SW Series Inverter/Chargers for use in residential and commercial applications. This manual specifically covers products with the revision 4.01 software. The 120 VAC/60 Hertz models of the SW Series Inverter/Chargers are ETL listed to UL Standard 1741 (Draft), Static Inverters and Charge Controllers for
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3. Use of battery cable or custom attachment not recommended or sold by Xantrex Technology Inc. for the SW Series Inverter/Charger may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. 4. Do not disassemble the inverter/charger. Take it to a qualified service center when service or repair is required. Incorrect re-assembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. 5. To reduce risk of electric shock, disconnect all wiring before attempting any ma
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS - This inverter/battery charger should be connected to a grounded, permanent wiring system. For most installations, the negative battery conductor should be bonded to the grounding system at one (and only one point) in the system. All installations should comply with national and local codes and ordinances. Refer to the SYSTEM GROUNDING section on page 26 for more information. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS 1. Someone should be within range of your
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2001 Xantrex Technology, Inc. Telephone: 360/435-8826 SW Series Inverter/Charger Page 5916 - 195th Street N. E. Fax: 360/435-2229 Part No. 2031-5 Arlington, WA 98223 www.traceengineering.com Rev. C: February 2001 4
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Congratulations! You are the proud owner of the finest inverter on the market today - and one very complex piece of equipment. The Trace™ Sine wave (SW Series) Inverter/Charger has many features and capabilities previously either non-existent, or found only in separate products. With proper installation, the inverter will operate satisfactorily for many applications straight out of the box, using the factory default settings. To fully utilize the inverter's generator in
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INTRODUCTION 2001 Xantrex Technology, Inc. Telephone: 360/435-8826 SW Series Inverter/Charger Page 5916 - 195th Street N. E. Fax: 360/435-2229 Part No. 2031-5 Arlington, WA 98223 www.traceengineering.com Rev. C: February 2001 6
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UNIT IDENTIFICATION UNIT IDENTIFICATION This section describes the marking and location of the model and serial numbers for SW Series Inverter/Chargers. Use this section to determine the type and model of your inverter/charger. The unit identification label on the left side panel of the inverter/charger will show the serial number, model number, listings, ratings, and date of manufacture. Model Number DC Input Voltage Operating Range AC Input/Output Quarter and Year of Phase, Manufac
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UNIT IDENTIFICATION 2001 Xantrex Technology, Inc. Telephone: 360/435-8826 SW Series Inverter/Charger Page 5916 - 195th Street N. E. Fax: 360/435-2229 Part No. 2031-5 Arlington, WA 98223 www.traceengineering.com Rev. C: February 2001 8
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CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND COMPONENTS CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND COMPONENTS The SW Series Inverter/Chargers have an integral, full function Control Panel with LED status indicators. The following components are also included: inverter/charger circuit breaker; battery temperature sensor (BTS) port, remote port, and a stacking port. Stacking Interface Remote Interface Control Panel AC Side DC Side BTS Sensor Input Circuit Breaker Figure 2, SW Series Inverter/Charger CONTROL PANEL The Control Panel, on
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CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND COMPONENTS CONTRAST CONTROL The CONTRAST adjustment enables you to adjust the contrast of the LCD display screen to accommodate changing lighting conditions. Less contrast is usually preferable in brighter lighting conditions. RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS BUTTON The RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS button returns all of the inverter settings (except for the TIME OF DAY settings) to the factory default values. The default values will be re-entered only when this button is pushed fr
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CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND COMPONENTS AC1 IN GOOD (Green) Indicates that AC power is present at the AC HOT IN 1 and NEUTRAL IN 1 input terminals. This input is intended for utility power. When an AC source is connected to the input terminals, it will start to blink slowly (once a second) to show the AC voltage has been detected. After the inverter has connected to the AC source, the LED will be solid. If the LED starts to blink during operation, utility power has been dropped. AC2 IN GOOD (Green)
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CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND COMPONENTS AC SIDE Figure 4 shows the components located on the AC side of the inverter. The removable AC Access Panels cover and protect the Internal Components and Indicators, such as the AC Terminal Block, BTS Connection, LED status indicators (for the AC1 and Gen Control relays) and the Aux and Gen Control relay terminals. Refer to the INSTALLATION section beginning on page 15, for all wiring connections. Inverter/ Charger Identification Circuit Breaker Label Knockou
