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TM500A
Battery Status Monitor
Installation &
Operator’s 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 portables to 1 megawatt 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. Trad
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Table of Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION ...............................................................1 The TM500A .......................................................................................... 1 Unpacking and Inspection ..................................................................... 2 TM500A (12/24 Volt) ............................................................................. 2 TM500A - NS (12/24 Volt) ..................................................................... 2 T
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Table of Contents (continued) 4.0 OPERATION ................................................................... 25 Indicators and Controls ....................................................................... 25 Buttons ................................................................................................ 25 Select Button ................................................................................... 25 Reset Button................................................................
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety instructions that should be followed during the installation and maintenance of this product. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, and to ensure the safe installation and operation of this product, the following safety symbols have been placed throughout this manual to indicate dangerous conditions and important safety instructions. WARNING - A dangerous voltage or condition exists in this area. Use extreme caution when perfo
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BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION • Always wear eye protection, such as safety glasses, when working with batteries. • Remove all loose jewelry before working with batteries. • Never work alone. Have someone assist you with the installation or be close enough to come to your aid when working with batteries. • NEVER smoke in the vicinity of a battery or generator. • Always connect the batteries first, then connect the cables to the inverter via a DC disconnect switched OFF. This will greatly reduce the
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1.0 INTRODUCTION The TM500A The TM500A features six data monitoring functions and three indicators including: • State of charge/amp-hour content (full or percent of capacity) • State of charge/voltage (real-time voltage level, historical high and low system voltage) • Amps (real-time amps, total charging amps, total load amps) • Amp hours removed • Days since fully charged • Cumulative amp hours • Recharge indicator • Low-voltage indicator • Full-charge indicator The unit is configurable for sp
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1.0 INTRODUCTION Unpacking and Inspection Upon receiving the TM500A, check that the following items are included. TM500A (12/24 Volt) • TM500A (meter panel, adaptor and mounting bracket) • Manual • 50-foot communications cable • Deltec™ 500 amp/50 mV shunt • 12/24 volt shunt-printed circuit board with in-line 2-amp fuse TM500A - NS (12/24 Volt) • TM500A (meter panel, adaptor and mounting bracket) • Manual • 50-foot communications cable • Shunt-printed circuit board with in-line 2-amp fuse TM48 (
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2.0 INSTALLATION Required Tools • Phillips screw driver • 3/32" and 3/16" drill bits • Hole saw If the TM500A will also function as a remote control (INVERTER ON/OFF), an additional cable must be ordered. Available lengths are: 10 feet–TC/10 25 feet–TC/25 50 feet–TC/50 100 feet–TC/100 Pre-Installation Before installing the TM500A, read all instructions and cautionary markings located in this manual. The unit should be mounted in a clean, dry, protected environment. Determine the wire route to
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2.0 INSTALLATION Surface Mounting • Using the mounting bracket as a template, mark the positions for the screw holes and an area where the cable(s) will feed through. • Drill out the four screws holes (if required) and wire access opening. Use a 3/16" bit if the supplied plastic anchors are used. If placing the screws directly into the backing material, use a 3/32" bit. The wire access hole should be at least 1/2" diameter to allow the connector to pass through. • Mount the bracket using the
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2.0 INSTALLATION Wire Access Hole Trace Meter Bracket Trace Meter Trace Meter Adaptor Figure 2-2 Surface Mounting the TM500A Using the Adaptor J2 TO INVERTER J1 TO ONLY SHUNT ONLY SPADE LUG Figure 2-3 Communication and Remote Cable Connections © 2001 Xantrex Technology Inc. 5 P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev. A 05/01
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2.0 INSTALLATION Flush Mounting To flush mount the TM500A , an opening must be cut in the backing material to allow room for the circuit board, wires and connectors. Allow at least one inch depth behind the circuit board for the connectors and wires. • Use the bracket as a template and mark the positions for the screw holes. Mark the open area to be cut out for the circuit board. NOTE: Carefully cut out the circuit board area from the backing material (i.e., wallboard). Cut inside the lines
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2.0 INSTALLATION Area To Be Cut-Out Trace Meter Bracket Trace Meter Figure 2-4 Flush Mounting the TM500A J2 TO INVERTER J1 TO ONLY SHUNT ONLY SPADE LUG Figure 2-5 Communication and Remote Cable Connections © 2001 Xantrex Technology Inc. 7 P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev. A 05/01
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2.0 INSTALLATION Extended Length Installations If the TM500A is mounted in excess of 100 feet from the inverter, an additional wire (with a spade lugs on both ends) must be connected between the TM500A and shunt spade lugs. This wire acts as a ground reference and ensures the meter will read accurately. Use the following gauge wire for the distance the TM500A is mounted from the inverter. Maximum Distance Wire Gauge 250 feet #16 AWG 400 feet #14 AWG 630 feet #12 AWG 1000 feet #10 AWG J2 TO INV
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2.0 INSTALLATION Deltec™ Shunt WARNING: BEFORE WIRING THE SHUNT TO THE BATTERIES, SWITCH THE DC DISCONNECT TO OFF AND/OR REMOVE THE DC FUSE. Mounting/Wiring the Shunt The shunt connects between the inverter and batteries in the negative (–) line (Figure 2-10). • Mount the shunt on or near the battery enclosure close to the negative (–) battery terminal. Use appropriate screws to secure the shunt to the battery enclosure. • Disconnect the NEGATIVE cable (that connects between the inverter and b
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2.0 INSTALLATION Mounting Circuit Board to an Existing Shunt Model TM500A - NS is supplied without a shunt and is intended to be wired to an existing shunt. The kit includes two brass 8-32 x 5/8 inch machine screws, two lock-washers and two metal standoffs. NOTE: The shunt must be of the proper type (50 mV/500 amps) and have the necessary threaded screw holes to accommodate the shunt board. • Remove the existing two machine screws (if installed) and hardware from the side of the shunt. • Inst
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2.0 INSTALLATION Connecting the Shunt Board • Remove the fuse from the in-line fuse holder by rotating the fuse holder cap counterclockwise. • Connect the ring terminal from the fuse holder to the battery’s positive terminal. • Connect the shunt communications cable into the RJ11 jack on the shunt board. This cable can be extended up to 100 feet (30 meters). • Replace the fuse in the fuse holder. Replace the fuse holder cap by pushing and rotating it clockwise. To J1 To battery’s connector on
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3.0 CONFIGURATION Setup The TM500A is configured at the factory for monitoring a 12 VDC system. These settings can be changed to meet specific system parameters. The default settings are: % Charge Efficiency 94 % Voltage (full-charge) 14.4 volts DC V Amperage DC 35 amps A Ah Amp Hours 200 Hours Low-Voltage Indicator 11.2 volts DC Recharge Reminder OFF Restoring the Factory Defaults The factory defaults can be restored to their original settings if desired. The default values will return to tho
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3.0 CONFIGURATION Setting Parameters Individual system parameters can be set by the following procedure: 1. Press the SELECT button until the mode selection indicator to be set is illuminated. 2. Press the SELECT and RESET buttons simulataniously. Release both buttons when the LED display flashes. 3. Press and release the RESET button to scroll through the selections (or values) slowly, or hold the RESET button to scroll rapidly. 4. When the desired value is shown in the LED display, press the
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3.0 CONFIGURATION Setting Parameters (continued) % Charge Efficiency Since batteries are not 100 percent efficient, more energy is required to charge them than can be extracted. Some of this energy is lost in the form of heat and gassing. An efficiency factor of 94 to 98% is typical for lead-acid batteries. Consult the battery manufacturer’s specifications for other battery types. Set this value to 96% for new batteries and 94% (or lower) for batteries already in service. The default setti
