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Operating During Transition Between Grid Mode and Battery Mode

Operating Limits

Power Output

The Freedom XC can deliver up to 1000 watts (Freedom XC 1000) 
and 2000 watts (Freedom XC 2000) of continuous utility grade sine 
wave AC power. The wattage rating applies to resistive loads such 
as incandescent lights.

Input Voltage

The allowable Freedom XC input battery voltage ranges are shown 
in the following table:

Operating 
Condition

Battery 
Voltage

Comment

Full Operating 
Range

LBCO – 18.0 
volts

Assuming the battery is full, the inverter will 
operate until battery voltage goes past below 
LBCO

a

a. To set LBCO, see “Adjusting Feature Settings in Configuration Mode” on page 45.

 and LBCO Shutdown delay timer

b

b. To set LBCO Shutdown Delay Timer, see “Adjusting Feature Settings in Configuration 
Mode” on page 45
.

.

Low Voltage 
Alarm

< LBCO+0.5 
volts

A low battery warning shows error code 



 on 

the LCD screen.

Low Voltage 
Shutdown

< LBCO

The buzzer sounds a single one-second low 
battery alarm beep and the LCD screen shows 
error code 



. After LBCO Shutdown delay 

timer runs out, the unit shuts down inverter 
output. The buzzer stops beeping and the LCD 
screen shows error code 



Instant Low 
Voltage 
Shutdown

< 10.2 volts

After two seconds below the limit, the unit shuts 
down inverter output completely. LCD screen 
turns off completely.

High Voltage 
Shutdown

18.0 volts

The display shows error code 



 alternating 

with the battery voltage. 
The red status LED turns on.

Idle mode

NOTE

:

 Although the Freedom XC incorporates 

over-voltage protection, it can still be damaged if 
input voltage exceeds 18.0 volts.

Operating 
Condition

Battery 
Voltage

Comment

Freedom XC Series INV-CHG Owners Guide.book  Page 59  Wednesday, June 7, 2017  3:13 PM

Summary of Contents for 817-1050

Page 1: ...TM TM Freedom XC Series Inverter Charger Owner s Guide 817 1050 817 2080 Product Part Numbers Freedom XC Series INV CHG Owners Guide book Page i Wednesday June 7 2017 3 13 PM...

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Page 3: ...INTAIN THE ACCURACY OF THE TRANSLATION THE ACCURACY CANNOT BE GUARANTEED APPROVED CONTENT IS CONTAINED WITH THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE VERSION WHICH IS POSTED AT HTTP WWW XANTREX COM Document Part Number 97...

Page 4: ...ries Inverter Charger Abbreviation or Acronym A Amps AC Alternating Current DC Direct Current in lbf inch pounds or pound force a unit of torque kW Kilowatts 1000 watts LBCO Low Battery Cutout or Cuto...

Page 5: ...trical 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 saf...

Page 6: ...power is disconnected 7 To reduce the risk of electrical shock disconnect both AC and DC power from the inverter before attempting any maintenance or cleaning or working on any components connected t...

Page 7: ...components may produce arcs or sparks Do not install near batteries in machinery space or in an area in which ignition protected equipment is required 975 0784 01 01 v Areas include any space containi...

Page 8: ...ine 2 Freedom XC inverter products are designed for deep cycle lead acid batteries See warning below when connecting to lithium ion batteries 3 Do not use transformerless battery chargers in conjuncti...

Page 9: ...ontacts 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 have someone within range of your voi...

Page 10: ...to be used for mobile or commercial applications This Inverter is designed for marine applications only when additional drip protection is installed in certain orientations See the section on Specifi...

Page 11: ...r in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to...

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Page 13: ...ng Battery Mode 42 Viewing Information During Grid Mode 43 Adjusting Feature Settings in Configuration Mode 45 Operating in Battery Mode 50 Operating in Grid Mode 53 Operating During Transition Betwee...

Page 14: ...Freedom XC Series INV CHG Owners Guide book Page ii Wednesday June 7 2017 3 13 PM...

Page 15: ...ncludes the following items one Freedom XC unit one Owner s Guide and extra safety labels one pre installed ground lug not shown one set of plastic bushings for large DC cablesa not shown NOTE If any...

Page 16: ...arger can be manually selected by the user from 10 5 to 12 8 VDC Low Voltage Shutdown Delay Timer Configurable from 1 to 300 seconds to reduce an unnecessary shutdown of inverter operation such as dur...

Page 17: ...in tandem with the vehicle s ignition circuit or a manually operated remote switch Ignition Lockout The Freedom XC features the ability to inhibit the inverter from operating in the absence of a volta...

Page 18: ...ive DC cable 6 LED indicator for reverse DC polarity 7 Remote port allows you to connect an accessory remote control device 8 ACC input terminal for connecting ignition control wiring Ignition Control...

Page 19: ...stallation the supplementary protector does not protect output wiring 3 Ventilation grille openings must not be obstructed for the proper operation of the cooling fan and inverter charger When the inv...

Page 20: ...screen shows status information and error codes 3 Status LEDs indicate the mode of operation 4 Three function buttons change status information displayed on the screen Also changes inverter charger se...

Page 21: ...e Using the captive nut panel screw the cover can be opened and lifted out during wiring 3 20 A supplementary protector provides overload protection for the GFCI receptacles In a hard wired installati...

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Page 23: ...all AC and DC disconnect devices and automatic generator starting devices Installation Codes Governing installation codes vary depending on the specific location and application of the installation So...

Page 24: ...cable that is two conductor plus ground cable sized appropriately for load and application Strain relief clamps for the AC knockouts Wire nuts or crimp connectors for AC wire and appropriate tools DC...

Page 25: ...Step 1 Designing the Installation on page 12 Step 2 Choosing a Location for the Unit on page 17 Step 3 Mounting the Unit on page 18 Step 4 Connecting the AC Input Wires on page 20 Step 5 Connecting AC...

Page 26: ...in a typical recreational vehicle or fleet vehicle installation Also see Marine Installation on page 35 Figure 1 Typical Recreational Vehicle and Fleet Vehicle Installation C Fuse disconnect or circui...

Page 27: ...d disconnect devices AC Input The circuit breaker or fuse connected through hard wiring that is used to supply the Freedom XC must be rated at no more than 30A and must be approved for use on 120 volt...

Page 28: ...may be required Installation codes usually specify solid or stranded overall size of the conductors and type and temperature rating of the insulation around the wire AC breakers and fuses must be siz...

Page 29: ...mply with all local codes and ordinances DC Cabling This includes all the cables and connectors between the batteries the DC disconnect and over current protection device and the Freedom XC Most mobil...

Page 30: ...to the size of cables used in accordance with the applicable installation codes The breaker or disconnect and fuse should be located as close as possible to the battery in the positive cable Applicab...

Page 31: ...at least 5 inches of clearance at the DC end of the Freedom XC for air flow 1 inch on each side and 2 inches at the AC end The more clearance for ventilation around the unit the better the performance...

Page 32: ...drip shield installation on Marine applications B C Under a horizontal surface see A In a horizontal position on a vertical surface see B On a horizontal surface see C 3 Mark the desired number of mou...

Page 33: ...ment ground cable size see below Table 3 Recommended Equipment Ground Cable size Application Minimum equipment ground cable size Stranded cable is recommended Recreational Vehiclea a Based on US Natio...

Page 34: ...size of the wiring varies with the installation and load For some RV applications flexible multiple strand wire is required AC wiring must be sized appropriately to carry full load current on the inpu...

Page 35: ...copper Ground Earth Wiring Knockouts When installing wires to AC terminals always remove the appropriate wiring knockouts there are two on the AC panel and install the proper strain relief clamps or...

Page 36: ...ng the cover up and out captive nut panel screw 4 Strip a single AC input wire as appropriate 5 Remove the knockout and install a strain relief clamp 6 Route the wires through the strain relief clamp...

Page 37: ...ing clamp to secure the wire 11 Repeat previous steps 8 through 10 for Ground G and Neutral N connections 12 Tighten the strain relief clamp to secure the wires 13 Replace the AC compartment cover ont...

Page 38: ...nd Fault Circuit Interrupters GFCIs on page 16 WARNING FIRE SHOCK AND ENERGY HAZARDS Make sure wiring is disconnected from all electrical sources before handling All wiring must be done in accordance...

Page 39: ...ut and install a strain relief clamp 6 Route the wires through the strain relief clamp not shown in the figure 7 Locate the Neutral Ground and Line terminals on the AC OUT terminal labeled as N G and...

Page 40: ...egrade the inverter s ability to operate the loads Figure 4 shows the DC end for your reference Figure 4 DC End POSITIVE NEGATIVE NOTICE REVERSE POLARITY DAMAGE Check cable polarity at both the batter...

Page 41: ...inverter cable The amount stripped off will depend on the terminals chosen 7 Attach the cable lug that will join the cable to the inverter DC terminal Cover the lug stem with heat shrink insulation se...

Page 42: ...the nuts on terminals properly Loose connections cause excessive voltage drop and may cause overheated wires and melted insulation Do not over tighten the nut on the DC input terminals Damage to the D...

Page 43: ...instructions in this section Follow the guidelines below that correspond to the specific type of installation These guidelines assume you are using the DC supply cable and fuse sizes recommended in t...

Page 44: ...the vehicle s user manual for proper instructions on how to disconnect the battery cables 3 Locate the vehicle s ignition control wire from the vehicle s ignition circuit This wire must be fused appr...

Page 45: ...id ignition signal is constantly detected The inverter works in tandem with the vehicle s ignition circuit Ignition Lock out This setting allows the inverter to operate Battery mode when an ignition c...

Page 46: ...Plug the Freedom X Remote panel PN 808 0817 to the RJ12 Remote port on the unit NOTE When the remote panel is connected turn the inverter s power button to the OFF position This allows the remote pane...

Page 47: ...stallations ensure shore power is not present 2 Press the Power button to turn the inverter on The green LED indicating Battery mode Inverter mode turns on and the LCD screen displays the BATT MODE ic...

Page 48: ...th inverter power if the shore power source fails or becomes disconnected If the Power button on the Freedom XC is turned ON and shore power voltage is too low less than 90 volts AC the unit will tran...

Page 49: ...AC load panel with branch circuit breakers that supply only loads that run off the Freedom XC 4 Engine negative bus DC ground bus 5 DC power supplied by a battery bank and protected by a DC fuse in th...

Page 50: ...C You may purchase the drip shield set by contacting customer support When ordering mention part number 808 1050 Figure 8 Drip Shields Drip Shield set part 808 1050 Different Views WARNING ELECTRICAL...

Page 51: ...an appropriate setting for the drip shields above the Freedom XC making sure you cover the entire width of the unit You can overlay the shields as shown in Figure 9 below 3 Fasten the screws through t...

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Page 53: ...ilable and passing through to the loads and charging the battery solid green Indicates Battery mode Inverter mode in which the inverter is running and supplying power to the loads from the battery sol...

Page 54: ...n The LCD Screen changes depending on the operating mode of the inverter Figure 11 Parts of the LCD Screen OUTPUTBATTLOAD kW 100 25 Hz VA kW Hz VA C INPUTBATTTEMP AC BYPASS ERROR OVERLOAD CHARGING AC...

Page 55: ...an overload condition The load icon is displayed if there is voltage available at the AC output The bar represents load consumption levels 100 is an indication of full capacity and 25 indicates low c...

Page 56: ...of 4 AC Output Voltage Frequency INPUTBATTTEMP VA OUTPUTBATTLOAD 100 25 AC V OUTPUTBATTLOAD Hz Screen 3 of 4 AC Input Voltage Frequency Screen shows up when utility AC is connected AC INPUTBATTTEMP V...

Page 57: ...en NOTE After one minute of inactivity in the other screens the LCD will go back to the home screen Info and Setting LCD Screen Screen 1 of 5 Battery Voltage Charging Stage This is the home screen 100...

Page 58: ...rrent 100 25 BYPASS CHARGING INPUT A LOAD A AC input current 15 6A load current 6 8A Info and Setting LCD Screen Screen 4 of 5 AC input voltage AC input frequency 100 25 BYPASS CHARGING INPUT V LOAD H...

Page 59: ...on for three seconds to enter the feature settings mode 2 Press the Scroll button to move through the different feature settings OUTPUTBATTLOAD kW 100 25 Hz VA kW Hz VA C INPUTBATTTEMP AC BYPASS ERROR...

Page 60: ...be adjusted by 10 second increments LBCO Recovery Voltage to 0 The range is from LBCO voltage 0 5 to 16 adjusted by 0 1 increments Selecting a higher value than the battery s actual fully charged vol...

Page 61: ...tput Power limit is selected Transfer Mode appliance UPS Selecting appliance sets the transfer time from line to battery to 20 ms Selecting uninterruptible power supply sets the transfer time from lin...

Page 62: ...ger Current Freedom XC 1000 to Charger Ignition Control OFF Auto ON When set to Enabled the charger operates only in tandem with the vehicle s ignition circuit Equalize Charging for Flooded Battery en...

Page 63: ...move through the different feature settings 3 Press the button to select a setting number and change its value 4 Press the Scroll button to change the value until you reach the desired value 5 Press...

Page 64: ...here are two ways to operate the Freedom XC s inverter Press the Power button to a down position it is Off in the up position When the inverter s Ignition Control feature is set to Auto on a a 12VDC s...

Page 65: ...connected Checking Battery Status During inverter operation in battery mode you can check the battery status by observing the battery capacity indicator on the LCD screen The battery voltage appears...

Page 66: ...five seconds for one minute To mute the alarm Press any one of the three function buttons The alarm is automatically muted after one minute But the error code continues to be displayed until the error...

Page 67: ...priate battery voltage and current settings Battery Types Freedom XC charges flooded or wet lead acid Gel AGM absorbed glass mat and custom batteries Flooded or wet batteries have removable battery ca...

Page 68: ...occasionally and only on flooded or wet batteries The charging cycle is a multistage three stage process Whenever qualified AC power is present at the inverter s input it passes power through to the c...

Page 69: ...C has been in absorption for the programmed maximum absorption time limit The default is 6 hours NOTE If there are DC loads on the batteries the charger s current may never decrease to a level to init...

Page 70: ...y material to become active Battery equalization is a controlled overcharging method that mixes up stratified electrolyte and reactivates unused areas of the plate material Periodic equalizing can hel...

Page 71: ...ngs Menu To avoid damaging your batteries during charging or equalization consult your battery manufacturer and associated documentation before setting a custom battery type Custom battery type can be...

Page 72: ...ry Mode will light up However if the Power button is in the Off position this transition does not happen and the display panel turns off Transitioning from Battery Mode to Grid Mode When the unit is o...

Page 73: ...Adjusting Feature Settings in Configuration Mode on page 45 Low Voltage Alarm LBCO 0 5 volts A low battery warning shows error code on the LCD screen Low Voltage Shutdown LBCO The buzzer sounds a sing...

Page 74: ...RED High Surge Loads Some induction motors used in freezers pumps and other motor operated equipment require high surge currents to start The Freedom XC may not be able to start some of these motors e...

Page 75: ...keep your Freedom XC operating properly Periodically you should Clean the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth to prevent the accumulation of dust and dirt Ensure that the DC cables are secure and f...

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Page 77: ...displaying an error code check the following to make sure the present state of the installation allows proper operation Is the inverter located in a clean dry adequately ventilated place Are the batte...

Page 78: ...e setting see Operating Limits on page 59 Battery mode inverting Check battery status and recharge if necessary Check for proper DC cable sizing Check for loose connections and tighten if necessary Hi...

Page 79: ...ed to the AC outlet of the unit Check that the ventilation grille is not blocked Check for ambient temperature and move the unit to a cooler location whenever possible Check the fan for any obstructio...

Page 80: ...verloading the inverter and subjecting it to over temperature conditions Although provided with integral protection against overloads continual overloading can damage the circuitry Failure to follow t...

Page 81: ...e unit is connected to a 12V battery Check the voltage regulation of the external charging system if any Unit overload or AC output short circuit error code Reduce the load Make sure the load does not...

Page 82: ...f the green status LEDs for Grid mode and Battery mode is illuminated AC shore power is not available or out of operating range and the inverter is OFF Check AC shore power Turn the inverter ON AC sho...

Page 83: ...rmed the unit is performing normally The fan turns on and off during inverter mode The inverter is running continuously at high power Do not be alarmed the unit is performing normally The fan is activ...

Page 84: ...load for example compressors and pumps Of the capacitor start motors typical in drill presses band saws etc the largest you can expect to run is hp the transfer relays are rated at 2 hp Universal moto...

Page 85: ...eedom XC 2000 Transfer relay rating 30A surge 24A continuous 30A surge 24A continuous Transfer time shore to inverter Transfer time inverter to shore 20 millisecondsa a To change the AC Transfer time...

Page 86: ...XC 2000 Output voltage options 120 110 108 VAC 120 110 108 VAC Continuous power 1000 Wb 40 C b Power derates to 85 when output voltage is set to 110 108 VAC 2000 Wb 40 C Continuous current 8 4 A 16 7...

Page 87: ...14 4 VDC output only The charger derates if a high DC output voltage is selected User selectable 5 to 80Aa Charger current derating May reduce charger current depending on ambient temperature May red...

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