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Freedom X 2000 - 230V Inverter

Owner’s Guide

Freedom X 2000 - 230V

817-2000-12

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Page 1: ...Freedom X 2000 230V Inverter Owner s Guide Freedom X 2000 230V 817 2000 12 ...

Page 2: ...ELY AT THE USER S RISK AND C REMINDS YOU THAT IF THIS MANUAL IS IN ANY LANGUAGE 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 http www xantrex com NOTE Visit http www xantrex com click Products select a Product category select a Produc...

Page 3: ...n and be sure to keep your proof of purchase Serial Number ____________________________ Product Number ____________________________ Purchased From ____________________________ Purchase Date ____________________________ To view download or print the latest revision visit the website shown under Contact Information ...

Page 4: ...knowledge and experience in l Installing electrical equipment l Applying all applicable installation codes l Analyzing and reducing the hazards involved in performing electrical work l Selecting and using Personal Protective Equipment PPE Abbreviations and Acronyms A Amperes Ah Amp hours a unit of battery capacity AC Alternating Current V ACC Accessory in vehicle ignition system AGM Absorbed Glass...

Page 5: ...ies a procedure The addition of either symbol to a Danger or Warning safety 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 DANGER indicates a...

Page 6: ...ed 7 To reduce the risk of electrical shock disconnect both AC and DC power to or from the inverter before attempting any maintenance or cleaning or working on any components connected to the inverter Do not disconnect under load Turning the inverter to Standby using the Power button on the front panel will not reduce an electrical shock hazard 8 The inverter must be provided with an equipment ear...

Page 7: ...is equipment Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury WARNING FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD n Unit s components may produce arcs or sparks n Do not install near batteries in machinery space or in an area in which ignition protected equipment is required Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage Areas include any space...

Page 8: ...y source of power Damage to unit may occur n For AC IN and AC OUT use wires suitable for at least 75 C Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage NOTES n Follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery Review cautionary markings on these products and o...

Page 9: ... and maintenance must be done by qualified personnel knowledgeable about batteries to ensure compliance with battery handling and maintenance safety precautions WARNING BURN FROM HIGH SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT FIRE AND EXPLOSION FROM VENTED GASES HAZARDS l Always wear proper non absorbent gloves complete eye protection and clothing protection Avoid touching your eyes and wiping your forehead while wor...

Page 10: ...rcuit the battery or other electrical parts and could cause an explosion Use tools with insulated handles only 6 Batteries can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or metal bracelet or the like to the battery terminal causing a severe burn 7 When removing a battery always remove the negative terminal from the battery first for systems with earthed negative If it is earthed po...

Page 11: ...00 6 3 and IEC EN 61000 6 1 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device End of Life Disposal The Freedom X 2000 230V Inverter is designed with environmental awareness and sustainability in mind At the end of its useful life the Fre...

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Page 13: ...des 12 Installation Tools and Materials 12 Basic Installation Procedures 13 Step 1 Designing the Installation 14 Step 2 Choosing a Location for the Unit 19 Step 3 Mounting the Unit 20 Step 4 Connecting the AC Input Wires 22 Step 5 Connecting AC Output to an Existing AC Circuit 26 Step 6 Connecting the DC Cables 29 Step 7 Connecting to Port s on the Freedom X 34 Step 8 Testing Your Installation 36 ...

Page 14: ...en Grid Mode and Battery Mode 54 Transitioning from Grid Mode to Battery Mode 54 Transitioning from Battery Mode to Grid Mode 54 Operating Limits 55 Power Output 55 Input Voltage 56 Overload Conditions 57 High Surge Loads 58 Over temperature Conditions 58 Routine Maintenance 59 Maintaining the Freedom X Unit 60 Troubleshooting 61 Pre service Checklist 62 Warning Messages 64 Troubleshooting Referen...

Page 15: ...ns and power management features suitable for marine recreational and commercial fleet vehicle installations Please read this section to familiarize yourself with the main performance and protection features of the Freedom X This section includes Materials List 2 Key Features 2 975 0822 01 01 1 ...

Page 16: ...ity grade sine wave power derived from a battery bank It is designed to handle loads such as microwave ovens TVs DVD Blu ray players and power tools In addition the Freedom X s high surge capability lets you handle many hard to start loads including full size residential refrigerators The built in transfer switch automatically transfers between inverter power and shore power from recreational faci...

Page 17: ...discharge Configurable AC Transfer Speed The Freedom X allows two speed settings for the AC transfer from Grid Mode to Battery Mode and vice versa which avoids nuisance resetting of appliances The normal transfer rate is for common appliances and the faster transfer rate is designed for more sensitive digital equipment like a desktop computer Overload Alarm and Shutdown During Battery Mode also ca...

Page 18: ...reedom X features the ability to inhibit the inverter from operating in the absence of a voltage signal from a vehicle s ignition circuit This is particularly useful if the inverter is required to operate only when a vehicle s engine is running Configurable AC Output Frequency and Voltage The Freedom X is factory set to 50 Hz V output frequency and 230 V V output voltage It can be configured to 60...

Page 19: ... FEATURES This section identifies the default settings and the hardware features of the Freedom X 2000 230V Inverter This section includes AC and DC Panel 6 Display Panel 8 Side Panel 9 975 0822 01 01 5 ...

Page 20: ...h serious injury or equipment damage Item Description 1 ACC input terminal for connecting ignition control wiring Ignition Control Switch ACC for connecting ON and disconnecting OFF O the ignition signal 2 Remote port allows you to connect an accessory remote control display device 3 Captive nut panel screw holds the wiring compartment cover in place See WARNING above 4 Ventilation grille openings...

Page 21: ...he cooling fan and inverter When the inverter is mounted the ventilation grille must not point up or down Cooling fans turn on when the internal temperature reaches a set point temperature 14 c Reserved for future use Supplementary protector with reset button 15 AC Out Neutral to Earth Bond See AC Output Neutral Bonding Option Earth Relay Function on page 17 for more information WARNING ELECTRICAL...

Page 22: ...sed of a display screen LEDs and buttons 2 Multi function LCD 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 settings See Freedom X Display Panel on page 42 for detailed information on the panel s buttons 5 Power Standby button is pressed for turning on the...

Page 23: ... connecting to the DC earth lug Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage Item Description 1 Captive nut panel screw holds the wiring compartment cover in place See WARNING above 2 Wiring compartment cover protects the wiring compartment from debris and keeps the cables secure Using the captive nut panel screw the cover can be opened and lifted out...

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Page 25: ...ls 12 Basic Installation Procedures 13 Step 1 Designing the Installation 14 Step 2 Choosing a Location for the Unit 19 Step 3 Mounting the Unit 20 Step 4 Connecting the AC Input Wires 22 Step 5 Connecting AC Output to an Existing AC Circuit 26 Step 6 Connecting the DC Cables 29 Step 7 Connecting to Port s on the Freedom X 34 Step 8 Testing Your Installation 36 Marine Installation 39 Drip Shield In...

Page 26: ...tarting devices Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage Installation Codes Governing installation codes vary depending on the specific location and application of the installation It is the installer s responsibility to ensure that all applicable installation requirements are met Installation Tools and Materials You will need the following to ins...

Page 27: ...o these main steps Step 1 Designing the Installation 14 Step 2 Choosing a Location for the Unit 19 Step 3 Mounting the Unit 20 Step 4 Connecting the AC Input Wires 22 Step 5 Connecting AC Output to an Existing AC Circuit 26 Step 6 Connecting the DC Cables 29 Step 7 Connecting to Port s on the Freedom X 34 Step 8 Testing Your Installation 36 NOTE For marine applications see additional installation ...

Page 28: ... to each other in a typical recreational vehicle or fleet vehicle installation Also see Marine Installation on page 39 1 Equipment earth 2 Freedom X 3 DC fuse disconnect DC circuit breaker 4 12V deep cycle battery house 5 Battery isolator 6 Alternator 7 To engine 8 Equipment earth 9 Starting battery 10 AC load panel 11 AC source panel 12 Selector switch 13 Shore power 14 Generator Figure 5 Typical...

Page 29: ...rd wiring that is used to supply the Freedom X must be rated at no more than 30A and must be approved for use on 230 VV branch circuits The wire used between the breaker and the Freedom X input must be sized adequately to carry current up to the rating of the input breaker and in accordance with the electrical codes or regulations applicable to your installation AC Output The circuit breaker or fu...

Page 30: ... overall size of the conductors and type and temperature rating of the insulation around the wire AC breakers and fuses must be sized to adequately protect the wiring that is installed on the input and output AC circuits of the Freedom X All breakers and wiring must be sized and connected in accordance with the electrical codes or regulations applicable to your installation Table 4 gives some exam...

Page 31: ...al to Earth Bond hole 4 Tighten the bonding screw to 0 85 N m maximum torque AC Earthing As per IEC EN 62477 1 for all permanently connected equipment The Freedom X should be connected to an earthed metal permanent wiring system Also make sure that an AC earth wire is connected to the AC earth terminal on the unit Do not just connect the line and neutral wires All connections to the unit shall com...

Page 32: ...oad the Freedom X can draw current surges from the battery of up to 250A If the DC wiring is too small the voltage drop from this surge will result in a voltage at the Freedom X terminals that is too low for the Freedom X to operate correctly The Freedom X may appear to operate correctly with smaller cables until a heavy load such as a microwave or refrigerator attempts to start then the unit may ...

Page 33: ...n Cool Normal air temperature should be between 20 C and 40 C the cooler the better for increased efficiency and product life extension n Ventilated Allow at least 12 cm of clearance at the wiring access AC and DC end of the Freedom X allowing air intake flow through the fans Provide similar clearance at the opposite end where the air vent is located The more clearance for ventilation around the u...

Page 34: ... Under a horizontal surface see A b In a horizontal position on a vertical surface see B NOTE For marine installations only this orientation is allowed due to the probability of moisture finding access into the enclosure c On a horizontal surface see C Figure 7 Approved Mounting Orientations A B C 3 Mark the desired number of mounting holes on the wall by placing the unit on the wall 4 Pilot drill...

Page 35: ...pment earth lug to an earthing point usually the vehicle s chassis or DC negative bus earth using recommended copper wire if insulated then green insulation with or without one or more yellow stripes or larger Make sure to tighten the bolt on the DC earth lug to a torque of 2 6 N m of force Apply an anti corrosion compound to the copper wire prior to connecting to the DC earth lug For recommended ...

Page 36: ...e wires are connected properly The AC wiring terminal blocks are split into input and output sections Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage AC Wiring Connectors Where applicable connect AC wires with crimp on splice connectors The amount of insulation you strip off individual wires will be specified by the connector manufacturer and is different for different types of...

Page 37: ...blue Neutral Green green yellow or bare copper Earth Table 8 Color codes for typical AC wiring NOTICE REVERSE POLARITY DAMAGE Make sure the wires are connected properly Improper connections connecting a line conductor to a neutral conductor for example will cause the Freedom X to malfunction and may permanently damage the inverter Damage caused by a reverse polarity connection is not covered by yo...

Page 38: ...propriate Strip 10 mm off the ends of each of the three the wires tin the exposed copper wire with lead free solder using a soldering iron 5 Remove the knockout and install 13mm strain relief clamp 6 Route the wires through the strain relief clamp not shown in the figure Figure 10 Routing the AC input wires N L G N L G N L G 2 1 3 4 5 1 step 8a 2 step 8b 3 step 8c 4 15mm 5 to circuit breaker NOTE ...

Page 39: ...res 11 Replace the wiring compartment cover onto the unit using a 2 Phillips torque screwdriver see WARNING if you are not connecting other wires such as for the AC Output Otherwise keep the AC compartment open and proceed to the next step WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Use a torque screwdriver to tighten the captive nut panel screw to 0 56 N m torque of force to ensure a proper earth connection ...

Page 40: ...t Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage NOTICE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE n Do not connect any AC source such as a generator or utility power to the AC output wiring of the Freedom X n The Freedom X will not operate if its output is connected to AC voltage from a source and potentially hazardous or damaging conditions may occur These conditions can occur...

Page 41: ...Output Connections on page 27 WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Use a screwdriver to loosen the captive nut panel screw Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage 4 Strip a single AC output wire as appropriate Strip 10 mm off the ends of each of the three the wires tin the exposed copper wire with lead free solder using a soldering iron 5 Remove the kno...

Page 42: ...finished with connecting all the AC wires in the unit WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Use a torque screwdriver to tighten the captive nut panel screw to 0 56 N m torque of force to ensure a proper earth connection and a required tool access to the wiring compartment Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage 11 Connect the other end of the wires to ...

Page 43: ...ctions are tight to a torque of 8 9 Nm of force Loose connections will overheat Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage Follow the procedure given below to connect the battery leads to the terminals on the DC end The cables should be as short as possible and large enough to handle the required current in accordance with the electrical codes or re...

Page 44: ...connectors 6 Strip 13 to 19 mm of insulation from each cable end that will be connected to the inverter The amount stripped off will depend on the terminals chosen 7 Attach the cable ring lug that will join the cable to the inverter DC terminal Cover the lug stem with heat shrink insulation see Step 6 Connecting the DC Cables to ensure that the lug does not touch the enclosure 8 Install a fuse and...

Page 45: ...DC connection Positive must be connected to positive negative must be connected to negative n Reversing the positive and negative battery cables will blow a fuse in the Freedom X and void your warranty Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage Figure 12 DC Cable Connections 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 1 DC terminal bolt nut 2 lock washer 3 flat washer 4 cable ring lug 5 DC terminal 6 D...

Page 46: ...DC terminal of the inverter 14 Fasten the DC terminal nut set aside earlier to the terminal bolt Tighten the nut to a torque of 8 9 N m of force Do not overtighten Make the connection snug enough so the cable lug does not move around on the DC terminal Center it through the DC knockout hole and do not let it touch the edge 15 Replace the wiring compartment cover by tightening the captive nut panel...

Page 47: ...C earth lug to a torque of 2 6 N m of force Apply an anti corrosion compound to the copper wire prior to connecting to the DC earth lug Recreational Vehicle Use minimum sized stranded copper wire and connect it between the Chassis Earth lug and the vehicle s DC earthing point usually the vehicle chassis or a dedicated DC earth bus See regulatory references below Marine Use stranded copper wire tha...

Page 48: ...er by disconnecting the vehicle s battery cables Refer to 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 appropriately at no more than 5 A Refer to the vehicle s user manual for guidance 4 Locate the ACC input ignition signal input terminal on the righ...

Page 49: ...al is constantly detected When enabled you have to manually press the Power button on the display panel to operate the inverter Off OFF To completely disable the ignition control features do the following Set Ignition Control to Off OFF using the Select buttons on the Display panel Table 9 Ignition Control Features Connecting to the Remote Port The Freedom X can accommodate the Freedom X Remote Pa...

Page 50: ...er when shore power is present NOTE Shore power pass through refers to the AC input power from a utility grid generator or external AC source When you are ready to test your installation and operate the Freedom X close the DC fuse and Disconnect or the DC circuit breaker to supply DC power to the Freedom X Testing in Battery Mode To test the Freedom X 1 For hard wired installations ensure shore po...

Page 51: ...is turned ON the Freedom X will automatically supply the appliances with inverter power if the shore power source fails or becomes disconnected If the Power button on the Freedom X is turned ON and shore power voltage is too low less than 90 VV the unit will transfer to inverter power to continue running your appliances NOTE Whether or not the Power button is turned ON shore power will pass throug...

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Page 53: ... cable 5 Battery isolator 6 DC alternator 7 To engine 8 Equipment earth Engine negative bus DC earth bus 9 Starting battery 10 AC load panel with branch circuit breakers with downstream Type B RCBOs that supply only loads that run off the Freedom X 11 AC source panel that includes a max 30A or a 15A if using a GFCI circuit breaker that supplies the Freedom X 12 Shore power AC power supplied from a...

Page 54: ...rd Installing drip shields may not entirely protect you from this hazard Do not operate the unit when it is wet Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage You may purchase the drip shield set by contacting customer support When ordering mention part number 808 1050 Figure 15 Drip shields To install the drip shields 1 Gather the four screws needed to...

Page 55: ...48 Operating in Battery Mode 51 Turning Inverter Operation ON and OFF 51 Power Save Timer 52 Power Save Mode 52 Checking Battery Status 52 Checking Output Power 52 Operating Several Loads at Once 52 Turning the Audible Alarm ON or OFF 53 Operating During Transition Between Grid Mode and Battery Mode 54 Transitioning from Grid Mode to Battery Mode 54 Transitioning from Battery Mode to Grid Mode 54 ...

Page 56: ...es backlight illumination After 60 s of inactivity backlight illumination turns off Status LED Indicators Indicator Definition Solid green Indicates grid mode in which shore power is available and passing through to the loads Solid green Indicates Battery mode Inverter mode in which the inverter is running and supplying power to the loads from the battery Solid red Indicates error or fault mode an...

Page 57: ...inverter operation or to Standby LCD Screen The LCD Screen changes depending on the operating mode of the inverter Figure 18 Parts of the LCD Screen OUTPUTBATTLOAD kW 100 25 Hz VA kW Hz VA C INPUTBATTTEMP AC BYPASS ERROR OVERLOAD CHARGING 1 5 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 1 AC IN or AC OUT indicator 6 load power level indicator 2 left part of LCD display 7 load indicator 3 middle part of LCD display 8 battery lev...

Page 58: ... and four bars 75 100 Shows an overload condition Icon Definition 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 consumption All the bars disappear at 20 watts and AC load indicates zero watt power Shows up in grid mode when AC V shore power is present If the power is be...

Page 59: ...creen Press and hold for 3 s to go back one step Info and Setting LCD Screen Screen 1 of 4 Battery Voltage Load Wattage This is the home screen battery voltage 12 5VZ AC load 1 2kW Info and Setting LCD Screen Screen 2 of 4 AC Output Voltage Frequency output voltage 230VV output frequency 50Hz Screen 3 of 4 AC Input Voltage Frequency Screen shows up when utility AC is connected input voltage 230VV ...

Page 60: ...Viewing Information During Battery Mode 46 Freedom X 2000 230V Owner s Guide Info and Setting LCD Screen Screen 4 of 4 Firmware version Firmware version U1 1 01 ...

Page 61: ...OVERLOAD CHARGING 1 2 1 setting number is displayed here 2 setting value is displayed here To change the default value to a different value 1 Press and hold the button for 3 s to enter the Configuration mode 2 Press the Scroll button to scroll through the different settings Press and hold for 3 s to scroll back one step 3 Press the button to select a general setting and change its value Also press...

Page 62: ...g value can be adjusted by 1 s increments When the range is from 20 to 300 the timer setting value can be adjusted by 10 s increments LBCO Recovery Voltage 04 13 1 10 2 to 32 0 The range is from LBCO voltage 0 2 to 32 adjusted by 0 1 increments Selecting a higher value than the battery s actual fully charged voltage level will disable the auto recovery feature You may manually reset the inverter w...

Page 63: ...W Inverter Output Power Limit Timer 10 300 1 to 300 When the range is from 1 to 20 the timer setting value can be adjusted by 1 s increments When the range is from 20 to 300 the timer setting value can be adjusted by 10 s increments Use with Inverter Output Power especially when pairing with a lithium ion battery The timer is automatically disabled if the maximum Inverter Output Power limit is sel...

Page 64: ...on Selecting ATO auto restart will allow the inverter to recover automatically from a shutdown up to three times maximum Selecting MAT manual restart allows the user to restart the inverter by performing a manual reset that is by acknowledging the restart via the display panel Audible Alarm 14 bON bON Audible BOF Mute The alarm beeps once every 5 s Reset all settings to their default values 99 ndf...

Page 65: ...ter Operation ON and OFF There are two ways to operate the Freedom X s inverter function 1 Press the Power button to a down position it is in Standby in the up position 2 When the inverter s Ignition Control feature is set to Auto on ATO a a 12VDC signal is present on the ACC inputb WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Turning the Power k button to Standby does not disconnect DC battery power from the ...

Page 66: ...ed NOTE Certain types of loads can cause power save mode to work unexpectedly These types of loads are described in Problem Loads on page 72 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 in the left side of LCD screen The normal operating battery voltage ra...

Page 67: ...dible alarm for error The unit beeps once every 5 s for 1 min To mute the alarm n Press any one of the three function buttons The alarm is automatically muted after 1 min But the error code continues to be displayed until the error is cleared To manually reset the alarm 1 Press the Power button to turn it Off from a down position to up and press again to turn it On to reset an active alarm and cle...

Page 68: ...these instructions can result in equipment damage Transitioning from Grid Mode to Battery Mode When the unit is operating in grid mode and shore power is lost the Freedom X has less than 20 milliseconds default to switch to operating in battery mode if the Power button is pressed in the On position and starts drawing power from the battery The operating mode indicator will change to Battery Mode a...

Page 69: ...ower Output The Freedom X can deliver up to 2000 watts 3 of continuous utility grade sine wave AC power The wattage rating applies to resistive loads such as incandescent lights 3 As the temperature on the Model Name 2 rises it will gradually reduce its continuous power output from 2000 W at 40 C ambient to 1500 W before the over temperature shutdown occurs at 60 C ambient See Specifications on pa...

Page 70: ...to operate Table 10 Input battery voltage range d To set LBCO see Adjusting Settings in Configuration Mode on page 47 e To set LBCO Shutdown Delay Timer see Input Voltage on page 56 Operating Condition Battery Voltage Comment Low Voltage Shutdown LBCO The buzzer sounds a single one second low battery alarm beep and the LCD screen shows error code E01 After LBCO Shutdown delay timer runs out the un...

Page 71: ...ltage exceeds 18 0 volts Overload Conditions There are two kinds of overload conditions an overload warning and an overload shutdown Overload Warning When the Freedom X s AC load is approximately 100 W below the overload shutdown limit of rated watts the audible alarm beeps once and the LCD screen shows a warning code E06 Overload Shutdown When the Freedom X s AC load increases to near 2100 W the ...

Page 72: ...w is within the inverter s limits The unit will shut down and indicate an overload shutdown Over temperature Conditions During inverter operation when the Freedom X s internal temperature starts to approach its preset shutdown limit the display will show error code E07 If the over temperature condition persists the display will show error code E04 The Status LED turns solid RED and the inverter wi...

Page 73: ...5 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance is required to keep your Freedom X operating properly This section includes Maintaining the Freedom X Unit 60 975 0822 01 01 59 ...

Page 74: ...onnect from all power sources before working on any circuits connected to the unit Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage Periodically you should n With all sources of power off clean the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth to prevent the accumulation of dust and dirt n Ensure that the DC cables are secure and fasteners are tight n Make sure ...

Page 75: ...he source of any problem you encounter Before contacting customer service please work through the steps listed in Pre service Checklist on page 62 This section includes Pre service Checklist 62 Warning Messages 64 Troubleshooting Reference 67 975 0822 01 01 61 ...

Page 76: ...ndition was at the time voltage etc if known n Recent sequence of events n Any known unusual AC mains power factors such as low voltage unstable generator output etc n Whether any extreme ambient conditions existed at the time temperature vibrations moisture etc 3 If your Freedom X is not displaying an error code check the following to make sure the present state of the installation allows proper ...

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Page 78: ...n impending system change Warnings do not affect operation With the exception of the error codes displayed on the screen only the audible alarm can be turned ON or OFF Follow the steps in Turning the Audible Alarm ON or OFF on page 53 to change the alarm settings The error codes are listed in Table 11 The text in the Error Code column appears on the LCD screen of the display panel ...

Page 79: ...V charger and an over voltage alternator Disconnect if necessary E03 AC output overload shutdown Battery mode inverting Reduce the loads connected to the AC outlet of the unit Check appliances that have high surge ratings and disconnect if necessary E04 Over temperature shutdown Battery mode inverting Reduce the loads connected to the AC outlet of the unit Check that the ventilation grille is not ...

Page 80: ...e fan for any obstruction and remove it E08 Fan lock error Grid mode bypass If there is no issue with the fan disconnect the unit from its DC and AC power sources then reconnect and then restart the unit Perform Drip Shield Installation on page 40 If error detection persists contact customer service E10 to E19 Internal hardware error Battery and grid modes If error detection persists contact custo...

Page 81: ...d result in an electrical shock or burn Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage NOTICE INVERTER DAMAGE Avoid continually overloading 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 these instructions can resu...

Page 82: ... error codes Low input voltage error code E01 Verify the unit is connected to a 12V battery Check the DC connections and the cable Recharge the battery High input voltage error code E02 Verify the 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 E03 Reduce the load Make sure the load does not ...

Page 83: ...ge is shown in the LCD screen and neither of 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 shore power is not available and the inverter is OFF due to a shutdown for more than 30 s Check AC shore power and battery voltage Turn the inverter ON and look...

Page 84: ...ff during AC shore power mode The battery is discharged AC pass through current is high Do not be alarmed 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 activated automatically ...

Page 85: ...t up The most demanding are those that start under 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 motors are generally easier to start Since motor characteristics vary only testing will determine whether a specific load can be started and how long it ...

Page 86: ...n the Freedom X is in power save mode When the Freedom X is in power save mode it may fail to start some loads even though the rated wattage on the load is more than 25 W If these kinds of loads are in the system follow the suggestions given to eliminate the problem If the problem loads cannot be eliminated there are two work around solutions 1 Disable power save mode from Settings on page 48 caus...

Page 87: ... and electrical specifications of the Freedom X 2000 230V Inverter Physical Specifications 74 Environmental Specifications 74 System Specifications 75 Regulatory Approvals 76 NOTE Specifications are subject to change without prior notice 975 0822 01 01 73 ...

Page 88: ...Temperature Range a 20 60 ºC with output derated above 40 C Storage Temperature Range 40 70 ºC Humidity Operation Storage 5 95 RH non condensing Pollution Degree PD PD2 Altitude max investigated 2000m Ingress Protection IP IP2X non marine installations IP21 marine installation with drip shield accessories Table 15 Environmental specifications aOperation may be limited based on the battery chemistr...

Page 89: ...ry more than 80 of their current rating continuously b To change the AC Transfer time mode see Adjusting Settings in Configuration Mode on page 47 Freedom X 2000 230V Operating voltage range 10 17 0 V Z Maximum non operating voltage 25 2 V Z Nominal voltage 12 0 V Z Nominal current at full load 192 A Z Table 17 DC input for inverting Freedom X 2000 230V Output voltage options 220 230 240V V Contin...

Page 90: ...arking Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Directive 2014 30 EU and E Mark Automotive EMC Regulation 10R06 Environmental Compliance with CE Marking Restriction of Specific Hazardous Substances RoHS Directive 2011 65 EU and amendments Table 19 Regulatory approvals aAutomotive EMC UNECE Regulation 10 compliant This ESA Electronic Sub Assembly fulfills the requirements of the UNECE Regulation 10 paragr...

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