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Installing the Inverter/Charger

This guide for use by qualified installers only.

Step 6: Connecting to the Network 

For your reference, Figure 14 shows where the network 
connections are made on the Freedom SW 230V.

To connect the Freedom SW 230V to the Xanbus network:

◆

Plug a network cable connected to the Xanbus network 
into either one of the two Xanbus Interface network ports 
on the Freedom SW 230V.

Detailed information on planning and installing your network 
is available in the 

Xanbus System Installation Guide. 

Refer to 

the this guide to determine the type of network layout to 
install, as well as guidelines for installing the network.

The Xanbus System Installation Guide is available for 
download at

www. xantrex.com

EQUIPMENT DAMAGE

Connect the Freedom SW 230V only to other Xanbus compatible devices.
Although the cabling and connectors used in this network system are the
same as Ethernet connectors,

this network is not an Ethernet system

.

Equipment damage may result from attempting to connect two different
systems. Do not attach the Freedom SW 230V On/Off switch to these
ports.

Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and/or damage
other equipment.

Figure 14 

Connecting to a Xanbus Network Port

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are not intended 
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Switch.

FSW 230V Installation Guide.book  Page 39  Tuesday, August 7, 2018  9:18 AM

Summary of Contents for 815-2524-02

Page 1: ...SW 3524 FREEDOM SW 3524 CLE AR FAU LT RES ET INV ERT ER ENA BLE INVE RTER ENA BLED AC IN FAUL T GEN SUP POR T CHA RGIN G WAR NING CLE AR FAU LT RES ET INV ERT ER ENA BLE INVE RTER ENAB LED AC IN FAUL T GEN SUPP ORT CHA RGIN G WAR NING Freedom SW 3524 230 shown Model Numbers 815 3524 02 815 2524 02 FSW 230V Installation Guide book Page i Tuesday August 7 2018 9 18 AM ...

Page 2: ...FSW 230V Installation Guide book Page ii Tuesday August 7 2018 9 18 AM ...

Page 3: ...E OTHER THAN ENGLISH ALTHOUGH STEPS HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO MAINTAIN THE ACCURACY OF THE TRANSLATION THE ACCURACY CANNOT BE GUARANTEED APPROVED CONTENT IS CONTAINED WITH THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE VERSION WHICH IS POSTED AT WWW XANTREX COM Document Part Number 975 0697 01 01 Date and Revision Aug 2018 Rev D Product Numbers 815 3524 02 Freedom SW 3524 230 815 2524 02 Freedom SW 2524 230 Contact Information In...

Page 4: ... information on tools and wiring It does not provide details about particular brands of batteries You need to consult individual battery manufacturers for this information Audience The guide is intended for qualified installers and technicians of the Freedom SW 230V Inverter Charger Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex branded products and services at www xantrex com FSW...

Page 5: ...ety label indicates that an electrical hazard exists which will result in personal injury if the instructions are not followed This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or s...

Page 6: ...he inverter charger with damaged or substandard wiring Make sure that all wiring is in good condition and is not undersized Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury FIRE AND BURN HAZARD Do not cover or obstruct the air intake vent openings and or install in a zero clearance compartment Do not use transformerless battery chargers in conjunction with the inverter c...

Page 7: ...l sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Failure to follow these instructions can result in minor or moderate injury BURN FROM HIGH SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT FIRE AND ...

Page 8: ...y acid reaches the level specified by the battery manufacturer This helps to purge excessive gas from cells Do not overfill For a battery without removable cell caps carefully follow manufacturer s instructions Precautions When Placing the Inverter Charger EXPOSURE TO CHEMICALS AND GASES HAZARD Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated Make sure the voltage of the batteries matches ...

Page 9: ... end of its useful life the Freedom SW 230V can be decommissioned and disassembled Components which can be recycled must be recycled and those that cannot be recycled must be disposed of according to local regional or national environmental regulations Many of the electrical components used in the Freedom SW 230V are made of recyclable material like steel copper aluminum and other alloys These mat...

Page 10: ...FSW 230V Installation Guide book Page viii Tuesday August 7 2018 9 18 AM ...

Page 11: ...ed Products and Accessories 5 Planning the Installation 6 Two Key Performance Factors 6 Size and Length of DC Cables 6 Mounting Location of the Freedom SW 230V 6 Planning Preparations 7 AC DC and Network Components 7 AC Components 10 AC Input 10 AC Output 10 AC Loads 10 AC Disconnect and Over Current Protection Device 10 Distribution Panels 12 AC Wiring 12 DC Components 13 Contents FSW 230V Instal...

Page 12: ...ecting the AC Input and AC Output Wires 25 General AC Wiring Considerations 25 Connecting AC Input Wires 26 Connecting the AC Output Wires 27 Step 4 Connecting the DC Cables 29 DC Connection Precautions 29 Recommended Cable Sizes and Lengths and Fuse Size 29 Preparing the Cables 29 Guidelines for Routing the DC Cables 30 Connecting the DC Cables to the Inverter Charger 31 DC Grounding 33 Step 5 Co...

Page 13: ...ng for Stacked Inverters 47 Configuring System for Stacked Operation 48 Search Mode Operation in Parallel Stacking 49 Disabling Search Mode on the Master Unit 49 Setting Search Mode on the Slave Unit 49 Wiring Schematic 50 Charger Settings in a Dual Freedom SW Configuration 51 Calculations 51 Examples 53 Inverter Charger Physical Specifications 56 Battery Information 57 Battery Bank Sizing 57 Esti...

Page 14: ... Hook up Configurations 62 Battery Series Connection 62 Battery Series Parallel Connections 63 Specifications 64 Inverter Drip Shield Installation 68 FSW 230V Installation Guide book Page iv Tuesday August 7 2018 9 18 AM ...

Page 15: ...g the inverter charger to the Xanbus system The Freedom SW 230V is a Xanbus enabled device that typically powers the Xanbus system This Installation Guide provides safety instructions that must be observed during installation a typical Xanbus system diagram if applicable information on additional required AC and DC components a list of installation tools and materials detailed procedures for a typ...

Page 16: ...g contact customer service or any authorized Xantrex dealer for replacement See Contact Information on page i IMPORTANT Keep the carton and packing material in case you need to return the Freedom SW 230V for servicing Figure 1 Materials List F R E E D O M S W 3 5 2 4 FR EE DOM SW 3524 CLE AR FAU LT RESE T INVE RTE R ENA BLE INVER TER ENAB LED AC IN FAULT GEN SUPP ORT CHAR GING WARN ING BTS DC term...

Page 17: ...d electrical codes which must be met Installation Codes Applicable installation codes vary depending on the specific location and application of the installation ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARDS All wiring should be done by qualified personnel to ensure compliance with all applicable installation codes and regulations Disconnect all AC and DC power sources Disable and secure all AC and DC disconn...

Page 18: ...ple to operate and routine tasks are automated Controlled by software that eliminates analog signalling errors Less susceptible to interference and line loss Upgradable through new software releases For detailed instructions and a complete list of Xanbus enabled devices visit www xantrex com Figure 2 Typical Xanbus System Diagram Xanbus System Control Panel Xanbus Automatic Generator Start System ...

Page 19: ...SCP 809 0921 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start AGS 809 0915 3 ft network cable 0 9 m 809 0935 25 ft network cable 7 6 m 809 0940 75 ft network cable 22 9 m 809 0942 Accessories Shown above Product Number s Freedom SW On Off Switch Not shown 808 9002 Inverter drip shield 808 9004 SCP AGS 25 ft cable 75 ft cable 3 ft cable Inverter drip shield FSW 230V Installation Guide book Page 5 Tuesday August 7 ...

Page 20: ...riate size and length of DC cables see DC Cabling on page 14 The DC cables should be as short as possible and large enough to handle the required current in accordance with the electrical codes or regulations applicable to your installation If there are long battery cables which are in excess of 3 meters each and not of sufficient size the voltage drop across the cables will have a negative impact...

Page 21: ...nels AC Wiring DC components include 24 volt Batteries DC Cabling DC Cabling DC Grounding Network considerations for Freedom SW only include Cables connectors network connectors and terminators for the SCP and Automatic Generator Start if installing Detailed information on planning and installing your network is available in the Xanbus System Installation Guide Refer to the system guide to determi...

Page 22: ...e Battery BTS Generator Transfer Switch AC In AC Main Panel Inverter AC Panel Isolator Engine Battery Alternator Utility Power AC DC Low Voltage DC IMPORTANT Figure 3 does not show all required grounding or overcurrent protection See the next two pages as well as on page 14 for required DC grounding or overcurrent protection Always hire a qualified installer or you must be the one to ensure that a...

Page 23: ...A MAIN NOTE The DC grounding conductor may be one size smaller than the minimum size conductor required for the DC current carrying conductors providing the overcurrent protection device in the DC positive conductor is rated no greater than 135 of the ampacity of the DC grounding conductor and the conductor is no smaller than 2mm2 IMPORTANT Read Owner s and Installation Guides prior to installatio...

Page 24: ...onsisting of 230 volts 50 Hz AC appliances In Invert mode the Freedom SW 230V provides 230 volts 50 Hz AC to loads connected to Line out In AC Bypass mode the source connected to the AC input is passed through to the load Only 230 volts 50 Hz AC appliances can be connected to the Freedom SW 230V output AC Disconnect and Over Current Protection Device To meet mobile electrical code requirements and...

Page 25: ...ance with applicable electrical installation codes GFCI Requirements A GFCI ground fault circuit interrupter is a device that de energizes a circuit when a current to ground exceeds a specified value that is less than that required to open the circuit breaker GFCIs are intended to protect people from electric shocks and are usually required in wet or damp locations Installation in recreational veh...

Page 26: ...l the wires between the inverter charger and the AC load panels circuit breakers and loads Type The type of wiring required varies according to the electrical codes or regulations applicable to your installation For RV applications this may be solid wire in multi conductor cables but stranded wire is required if single conductors are used All wiring must be rated 75 C or higher Size of AC Input Wi...

Page 27: ...breaker DC Components Batteries The Freedom SW 230V system requires a 24 volt lead acid deep cycle battery or group of batteries to provide the DC current that the inverter charger converts to AC power The battery may be a flooded gel or AGM type See Battery Information on page 57 for information on Estimating the battery size that will meet your requirements Designing battery banks Restrictions o...

Page 28: ...t Do not confuse AC circuit breakers with DC circuit breakers They are not interchangeable Rating The rating of the fuse or breaker must be matched to the size of cables used in accordance with the applicable installation codes Location The breaker or fuse and disconnect should be located as close as possible to the battery in the positive cable Applicable codes may limit how far the protection ca...

Page 29: ...8 mm2 copper conductor that is either insulated green with yellow stripe wire rated 75 C or bare copper Marine Applications2 The DC grounding conductor may be one size smaller than the minimum size conductor required for the DC current carrying conductors providing the overcurrent protection device in the DC positive conductor is rated no greater than 135 of the ampacity of the DC grounding conduc...

Page 30: ...hipping carton and packing materials If the inverter charger needs to be returned for service it should be shipped in the original carton Packing the Freedom SW 230V in the original shipping carton is also a good way to protect the inverter charger if it ever needs to be moved HEAVY ITEM The Freedom SW 230V Inverter Charger is heavy see Inverter Charger Physical Specifications on page 56 The unit ...

Page 31: ...m and or 1 Ø34 6mm DC battery cables Lugs for DC cables for 10 mm stud size Copper wire for DC grounding 8 mm2 See DC Grounding on page 15 Lugs for DC grounding cable for M6 stud size AC and DC disconnect switches and overcurrent protective devices and connectors as required See page 14 AC output and input wire See Figure 3 on page 8 If the AC ground wire is stranded each ground wire requires a ri...

Page 32: ...ger on page 19 Step 2 Mounting the Inverter Charger on page 21 Step 3 Connecting the AC Input and AC Output Wires on page 25 Step 4 Connecting the DC Cables on page 29 Step 5 Connecting the Battery Temperature Sensor BTS on page 35 Step 6 Connecting to the Network on page 39 Step 7 Performing Checks Prior to Initial Start Up on page 40 and Step 8 Testing Your Installation on page 41 FSW 230V Insta...

Page 33: ...imited airflow Overheating may result Failure to follow these instructions can result in minor or moderate injury Ventilated Do not operate the inverter charger in a closed in area or restrict ventilation in any way The inverter charger requires air circulation to maintain optimum operating temperature and provide best performance If the unit has inadequate ventilation it may shut down due to over...

Page 34: ...gases from battery will corrode and damage the inverter charger If the inverter charger is installed in a compartment above the batteries make sure there is a solid gas impermeable wall dividing the two compartments However flooded or wet cell batteries produce flammable gases that can potentially be ignited and therefore a safety hazard If the batteries are sealed no caps to add water then the Fr...

Page 35: ...all components are present 3 Select an appropriate mounting location and orientation To meet regulatory requirements the Freedom SW 230V must be mounted in one of the orientations shown in Figure 5 on page 22 4 Mark the position of the mounting holes 5 Pilot drill the six mounting holes 6 Fasten the inverter charger to the mounting surface with six M6 steel screws or bolts HEAVY ITEM The Freedom S...

Page 36: ...f condensation or dripping water Wall Mount DC on Left A Yes B Yes when used with inverter drip shield PN 808 9004 for marine installations A On a vertical surface with DC terminals facing left B On a vertical surface with DC terminals facing left with the front panel facing up The drip shield is installed on top of the inverter with some clearance See Drip Shield Placement Inverter Front Panel Fa...

Page 37: ...face with DC terminals facing right B On a vertical surface with DC terminals facing right with the front panel facing down The drip shield is installed directly on top of the inverter See Drip Shield Placement Inverter Front Panel Facing Down on page 70 Orientation Approved Mounting Orientation Comment M O D E E R F SW 0 0 0 3 M O D E E R F SW 0 0 0 3 A B FSW 230V Installation Guide book Page 23 ...

Page 38: ...orientation does not meet regulatory requirements Wall Mount DC Down No Not acceptable This orientation does not meet regulatory requirements Orientation Approved Mounting Orientation Comment M O D E E R F SW 0 0 0 3 M O D E E R F SW 0 0 0 3 FSW 230V Installation Guide book Page 24 Tuesday August 7 2018 9 18 AM ...

Page 39: ...er to back to the main panel could result in ground bonding to occur in multiple locations in contravention of applicable wiring codes and may result in nuisance tripping of Ground fault protection equipment All wiring must be performed by a qualified electrician AC Wiring Compartment For your reference the AC wiring compartment is shown in Figure 6 on page 26 AC Knockouts There are two dual 1 0 Ø...

Page 40: ...move one of the AC knockouts from the front or side of the unit Do not leave the knockout inside the wiring compartment 4 Install a strain relief clamp in the AC knockout 5 Run the AC wiring through the strain relief clamp Figure 6 AC Wiring Compartment NCORRECT BATTER Y POLARITY WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO WIRING BOX COVER MUST BE IN PLACE DURING OPERATION TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS 30A CHARGER...

Page 41: ...terminals must also be used 11 Secure the strain relief clamp on the AC input cable jacket Connecting the AC Output Wires To make the AC output wiring connections 1 Remove one of the AC knockouts from the front or side of the unit Do not leave the knockout inside the wiring compartment 2 Install a strain relief clamp in the AC knockout and run the AC wiring through the strain relief clamp 3 Strip ...

Page 42: ...ct the ground wires to a free position on the ground bus Figure 6 on page 26 If solid ground wire is being used the wire can be connected directly under the screw heads If stranded ground wire is being used ring terminals must also be used 8 Secure the strain relief clamp on the AC output cable jacket 9 Attach the wiring compartment cover panel and tighten the four screws 10 Connect the outgoing A...

Page 43: ...should be crimped using the tool indicated by the connector manufacturer 2 Cut the DC ground cable to the required length Strip off enough insulation so you can install the terminals you will be using Use crimp connectors The connector should be designed for a 6 35 mm stud size to connect to the Freedom SW 230V If a crimp connector is used it should be crimped using the tool indicated by the conne...

Page 44: ...r charger do not route your DC cables through a DC distribution panel battery isolator or other device that will cause additional voltage drops The exception is the DC fuse and Disconnect or the DC circuit breaker which is required at the battery to protect the DC wiring To help avoid damage caused by reverse polarity battery connection it is a good idea to mark each end of each cable to identify ...

Page 45: ... the inverter charger as shown in Figure 7 The connector goes on first then the lock washer and bolt FIRE HAZARD Use only appropriately sized copper cable Loose connections improper connections and under rated cables will overheat Make sure that the supplied bolts on the inverter charger are tightened to a torque of 14 9 16 3 Nm Torque all other connections to the manufacturer s specifications Mak...

Page 46: ... the cable polarity is correct POSITIVE on the inverter charger is connected to the POSITIVE on the battery and NEGATIVE cable is connected to the NEGATIVE terminal on the inverter charger 8 Connect the other end of the cable to the NEGATIVE terminal on the battery 9 Use a wrench to tighten the bolt to a torque of 14 9 16 3 Nm at the inverter charger end 10 To protect the DC terminals attach the D...

Page 47: ...ted on page 14 If you are using different sizes refer to the applicable code for DC grounding detail To connect the chassis ground 1 Using the appropriate wrench loosen the nut on the chassis ground point bolt shown in Figure 9 2 Connect the grounding cable between the chassis ground point and the DC grounding point for your system In an RV or vehicle installation the DC grounding point will usual...

Page 48: ... Installation Guide Installing the Inverter Charger Figure 9 DC Wiring and DC Grounding DOM SW 3012 rter AC n Ch arge Fa ult 012 Chassis ground point FSW 230V Installation Guide book Page 34 Tuesday August 7 2018 9 18 AM ...

Page 49: ...6 m cable is supplied with the BTS Mounting Options You can mount the BTS in one of two ways Mounting the sensor to the negative battery post allows the internal battery temperature to be sensed and provides the most accurate results Attaching the sensor to the side of the battery using the self adhesive backing also provides good results in most situations Figure 10 BTS with Cable EQUIPMENT DAMAG...

Page 50: ...battery negative terminal stud so there is a flat surface on which to seat the BTS mounting plate You may need to bend the ring terminal crimp and or wires slightly downward to allow the sensor to seat flush to the top surface of the upper ring terminal 6 Mount the sensor directly on top of the ring terminal as shown in Figure 11 and firmly tighten the terminal nut Figure 11 BTS Mounted on the Neg...

Page 51: ...itch on again if you opened it in Step 2 9 Route the sensor cable to the inverter charger and plug it into the blue BTS port as shown in Figure 12 Secure the cable along its length Figure 12 Connecting the BTS Cable to BTS Port FREEDOM SW 3012 Inve rter Re se t En ab le Inve rter AC En ab led Ch arge Fa ult FREEDOM SW 3012 BTS port FSW 230V Installation Guide book Page 37 Tuesday August 7 2018 9 1...

Page 52: ...y electrolyte Do not install the sensor near the top of the battery or on the battery s top surface 3 Clean the selected area thoroughly to remove any oil or grease that could prevent the sensor from adhering to the battery case Allow the battery case to dry thoroughly 4 Peel the protective backing from the self adhesive strip on the rear of the sensor 5 Press the sensor firmly against the clean s...

Page 53: ...anbus System Installation Guide is available for download at www xantrex com EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Connect the Freedom SW 230V only to other Xanbus compatible devices Although the cabling and connectors used in this network system are the same as Ethernet connectors this network is not an Ethernet system Equipment damage may result from attempting to connect two different systems Do not attach the Free...

Page 54: ...ectly on the terminal block and not reversed Positive battery cable is connected to the positive battery terminal through the DC fuse and disconnect switch or DC circuit breaker Negative battery cable is connected to the negative battery terminal Battery voltage is within the proper range of 20 32 volts DC DC disconnect switch or breaker is turned off AC input and output breakers are turned off Al...

Page 55: ... Owner s Guide Testing in Invert Mode To test the Freedom SW 230V in invert mode using a 100 watt light bulb as the test load 1 Close the DC disconnect switch or the DC circuit breaker to supply DC power to the Freedom SW 230V Wait for all the lights on the front panel to flash on and off indicating that the unit has successfully initialized 10 to 30 seconds ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD The Inverter En...

Page 56: ... bulb illuminates the Invert mode is working 5 Press the Inverter Enable button to disable the inverter The INVERTER ENABLED LED status light is off Testing in Charge Mode and AC Bypass Mode 1 Close the AC supply breaker to supply AC power to the unit To verify that the Freedom SW 230V starts charging 2 After a few seconds verify that the AC Charge light on the front panel is turned on indicating ...

Page 57: ...er charger is ready for use The preceding tests use a light test load a light bulb as a test case If you encounter problems when using a load over 1000 watts for example a hair dryer or microwave see the troubleshooting information in the Freedom SW 230V Sine Wave Inverter Charger Owner s Guide FSW 230V Installation Guide book Page 43 Tuesday August 7 2018 9 18 AM ...

Page 58: ... more options to work with when tailoring a system to meet load demands In parallel stacking mode only two Freedom SW 230V inverter chargers of the same model can be parallel stacked For example two Freedom SW 2524 230s can be stacked in parallel as both units each have a 24 volt rating and a power rating of up to 2500 watts FSW 230V Installation Guide book Page 44 Tuesday August 7 2018 9 18 AM ...

Page 59: ... a stacking cable to the STACKING port on the front panel of a Freedom SW 230V to configure two units for parallel stacking The port is reserved for future use CLEAR FAULT RESET INVERTER ENABLED Inverter On AC Charge Fault FREEDOM SW INVERTER CHARGER STACKING XANBUS INTERFACE CLEAR FAULT RESET INVERTER ENABLED Inverter On AC Charge Fault FREEDOM SW INVERTER CHARGER STACKING XANBUS INTERFACE Two Fr...

Page 60: ...rth ground wire to the common negative 3 Connect each positive terminal of the inverter to the battery through a DC disconnect in each positive line Do not tie the positives together between inverters 4 Connect the earth ground bonding wire from each inverter to the same location on the vehicle chassis Use that same length and gauge wire for both inverter chargers 5 Connect the battery temperature...

Page 61: ...at an isolated neutral location in the inverter AC distribution panel IMPORTANT In a parallel stacked configuration during operation the AC transfer pass through relay rating remains the same at 30 amps The AC transfer relay rating does not double to become 60 amps Figure 18 Neutral Wiring for Stacking FIRE HAZARD Do not power several loads in excess of 30 amps even in parallel stacked configurati...

Page 62: ...one of the inverter chargers to Slave mode To configure the system for stacking 1 Apply DC power to both inverter chargers Power up order has no impact Because there are now two Master units in the system the SCP will display an F66 fault a system configuration fault 2 From the SCP System Status screen press Enter The Select Device screen appears 3 Select the inverter to configure as a Slave unit ...

Page 63: ... Search Mode on the Master Unit In parallel stacking search mode on the Master unit will not function properly When the Master sends out a load search pulse a small current also flows into the output of the Slave unit since the two outputs are in parallel This Master unit falsely detects a load causing erratic search mode operation For this reason it is highly recommended to disable search mode on...

Page 64: ... the wiring schematic employed between two Freedom SW 230V inverter chargers that are stacked in parallel IMPORTANT Follow the same guidelines in Installing the Inverter Charger on page 18 when choosing cables and or wires for AC and DC connections FIRE ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND ENERGY HAZARDS Make sure all wiring being used to make stacking configurations between inverter chargers is disconnected phys...

Page 65: ...charge rate is best determined by a qualified RV electrical technician Suitable battery types include Flooded GEL and AGM Do not mix different battery types within the same battery bank For a Flooded type battery bank the preferred charge rate in Amps is usually 10 15 of C where C battery bank s total Amp hour capacity However the industry accepted maximum charge rate is 25 of C Some AGM or Gel ba...

Page 66: ...s roughly equal through each parallel branch of batteries Therefore the above generalizations of maximum charge rate can be made for the entire battery bank The Freedom SW 230V s Max Chg Rate setting defaults to 100 adjustable from 0 to 100 So if the Freedom SW 3524 230 charger with a maximum possible 90A charger capacity is set to a Max Chg Rate of 100 then its full 90A of current can be delivere...

Page 67: ...g Rate setting to 75 which means 75 In this example the actual output current is limited to 75 of 65A which is 48A Therefore the actual System Total BULK output current comes out to just under 100A Example 2 System composed of two stacked Freedom SW 3524 230s Each Freedom SW 3524 230 has a maximum charge capacity of 90A The two stacked Freedom SW 3524 230 inverter chargers connected to the same ba...

Page 68: ...hat is 125A 125A To set the Max Chg Rate setting in each Freedom SW 3524 230 1 Divide the maximum allowable charger output current of 125A by the Freedom SW 3524 230 s maximum charge capacity of 90A So 125 90 gets an approximate value of 1 39 or 139 which means that even when the charger is operating at 100 full power the battery bank can more than adequately accept the current the charger is deli...

Page 69: ...edom SW 3524 230 1 Divide the maximum allowable charger output current of 75A by the Freedom SW 3524 230 s maximum charge capacity of 90A So 75 90 gets an approximate value of 0 83 or 83 which can be set exactly to 83 2 Set the Max Chg Rate setting to 83 which means 83 In this example the actual output current is limited to 83 of 90A which is 74A Therefore the actual System Total BULK output curre...

Page 70: ...W 230V Sine Wave Inverter Charger Owner s Guide The physical specifications of the Freedom SW 230V are described in Table 4 below Table 4 Freedom SW Physical Specifications Length 387 mm Width 343 mm Height 197 mm Weight 21 4 kg Freedom SW 2524 230 27 2 kg Freedom SW 3524 230 FSW 230V Installation Guide book Page 56 Tuesday August 7 2018 9 18 AM ...

Page 71: ...evant rating for continuous loads like an inverter Deep cycle batteries use a more suitable rating system such as amp hours Ah Amp hour capacity is the number of amps a battery can continuously deliver during a specified number of hours It is represented by the product of the two amps multiplied by hours A typical single marine or RV battery rated for 100 Ah can deliver 5 amps 12 volts for 20 hour...

Page 72: ...te Battery Size 5 Complete the rest of the worksheet see Table 5 Battery Sizing Example on page 59 for an example Size the batteries at approximately twice the estimated total amp hour usage Doubling the expected amp hour usage ensures that the batteries will not be overly discharged and extends battery life Do not skip this doubling step More capacity is better since you will have more reserve ca...

Page 73: ... watt hours needed for this appliance A B TV VCR 200 W 2 hours 400 Wh Small microwave oven 800 W 15 min 1 4 hour 200 Wh 3 lamps 60 W each 180 W 4 hours 720 Wh Coffee maker 600 W 15 min 1 4 hour 150 Wh Hair dryer 1500 W 6 min 1 10 hour 150 Wh Total daily watt hours of AC load 1620 Wh Number of days between charges 3 Total watt hours of AC load between charges 4860 Wh Battery Ah used between charges...

Page 74: ...ads to ensure sufficient battery capacity Restrictions on Motor Size An appliance may require three to six times its normal running current in order to start The Freedom SW 3524 230 can handle surges to 6800 watts for five seconds which translates to a locked rotor amp rating of no more than 50 amps The locked rotor amp may be specified on the motor nameplate as LRA or LRI When considering applian...

Page 75: ...r this appliance A B W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh Total daily watt hours of AC load Wh Number of days between charges Total watt hours of AC load between charges Wh Battery Ah used between charges divide by 20 for 24 volt system Ah Recommended Battery Bank Size in Ah multiply by 2 Ah FSW 230V Installation Guide book Page 61 Tuesday August ...

Page 76: ...0 mm2 the battery interconnects should be 120 mm2 The best configuration is to connect the batteries in series parallel This requires additional cables but reduces imbalances in the battery bank and can improve the overall performance Consult your battery supplier for more information regarding the hook up configuration required for your system Battery Series Connection When batteries are connecte...

Page 77: ...crease in both the voltage and the capacity of the total battery bank This is common with all battery inverter system voltages The smaller lower voltage batteries are first connected in series to obtain the necessary voltage and then these batteries connected in series sets are connected in parallel to increase the battery bank capacity See below Figure 21 Batteries in Series Parallel Connections ...

Page 78: ... Ambient temperature 25 C 25 C Invert mode Operating range full power Load maximum ambient 20 to 25 C 2000W 60 C 20 to 25 C 3000W 60 C Charge mode Operating range full power Current maximum ambient 20 to 25 C 58 A 60 C 20 to 25 C 80 A 60 C Storage temperature range 55 to 75 C 40 to 85 C Humidity Operation Storage 95 RH non condensing Altitude Operating 2 000 m Mounting deck mount wall mount with f...

Page 79: ...ower 5 seconds 5000 W 6800 W Output current 11 A 15 A Output frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz Output voltage 230 VAC 230 VAC AC output connection Single phase Single phase Peak efficiency 90 90 No load current draw Inverter On 1 9 ADC 2 2 ADC Standby current draw Inverter Off 0 15 ADC 0 15 ADC Input DC voltage range 20 32 VDC 20 32 VDC Low battery voltage shutdown cut off 21 0 V selectable 21 0 V selectable ...

Page 80: ...rature sensor included The temperature compensation coefficients on a 24 volt battery are as follows Flooded 54 mV 25 C BTS C Gel 54 mV 25 C BTS C AGM 42 mV 25 C BTS C Output current maximum 65 ADC 90 ADC Output voltage 24 VDC 24 VDC Output voltage range 12 0 32 0 VDC 12 0 32 0 VDC Equalization cycle Automatic Manual by Xanbus SCP Automatic Manual by Xanbus SCP Optimal charging efficiency 85 85 AC...

Page 81: ...utility to invert 20 ms Minimum AC input voltage for transfer 170 VAC Maximum AC input voltage for transfer 270 VAC Minimum AC input frequency for transfer 45 Hz Maximum AC input frequency for transfer 68 Hz Cooling Fan cooled temperature controlled Regulatory Approvals All Models Safety CE mark Europe EN62040 1 RCM mark Australia AS 62040 1 1 AS NZS 60335 2 29 EMC CE Europe and RCM Australia EN 6...

Page 82: ... To install the drip shield 1 Acquire ten 6 3 4 screws needed to fasten the inverter drip shield to the wall 2 Locate an appropriate setting for the drip shield above the Freedom SW 230V making sure you cover the entire width of the unit 3 Fasten the screws through the holes in the drip shield into the wall SHOCK HAZARD Do not operate the unit under wet conditions and when the unit is wet This pro...

Page 83: ...e by qualified installers only Figure 22 Drip Shield Placement Desktop Mount 55 mm side view 10mm clearance required here Figure 23 Drip Shield Placement Inverter Front Panel Facing Up 90 mm side view FSW 230V Installation Guide book Page 69 Tuesday August 7 2018 9 18 AM ...

Page 84: ...llation Guide Inverter Drip Shield Installation Figure 24 Drip Shield Placement Inverter Front Panel Facing Down 20 mm No clearance required here side view FSW 230V Installation Guide book Page 70 Tuesday August 7 2018 9 18 AM ...

Page 85: ...FSW 230V Installation Guide book Page i Tuesday August 7 2018 9 18 AM ...

Page 86: ...Schneider Electric Solar Inverters USA Inc 1 800 670 0707 1 408 987 6030 www xantrex com 975 0697 01 01 Printed in China FSW 230V Installation Guide book Page ii Tuesday August 7 2018 9 18 AM ...

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