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TROUBLESHOOTING

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you encounter. Before contacting customer service, please work
through the steps listed in

Pre-service Checklist on page 74

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This section includes:

Pre-service Checklist

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Warning Messages

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Troubleshooting Reference

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Summary of Contents for 817-2080-12

Page 1: ...Freedom XC 2000 230VAC Inverter Charger Owner s Guide Freedom XC 2000 230VAC 817 2080 12 ...

Page 2: ...HT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY 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...

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: ...nded for qualified personnel Qualified personnel have training 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 AC Alternating Current V ACC Accessory in vehicle ignition sy...

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: ...for instructions on obtaining service Attempting to service the unit yourself may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire Internal capacitors remain charged after all power is disconnected 7 To reduce the risk of electrical shock disconnect both AC and DC power from the inverter charger before attempting any maintenance or cleaning or working on any components connected to the inverter charge...

Page 7: ...pply appropriate personal protective equipment PPE and follow safe electrical work practices See IEC EN 60364 x y series of standards n This equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified electrical personnel n Never operate energized with the wiring compartment cover removed n Energized from multiple sources Before removing the wiring compartment cover identify all sources de energize...

Page 8: ...ment Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage CAUTION ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD n Do not open No serviceable parts inside Provided with integral protection against overloads Bonding between conduit connections is not automatic and must be provided as part of the installation n Read guide before installing or using n Do not cover or obstruct...

Page 9: ...ake sure to use a lithium ion battery pack that includes a certified Battery Management System BMS with built in safety protocols Follow the instructions published by the battery manufacturer Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious injury or equipment damage CAUTION PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD This Freedom XC 2000 230VAC Inverter Charger is not intended for use by persons including c...

Page 10: ...ll ventilated compartment 2 Always have someone within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead acid battery 3 Always have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin clothing or eyes 4 Keep battery terminals clean from corrosion If battery acid or corrosion deposit contacts skin or clothing wash immediately with soap and water ...

Page 11: ... OF INVERTER CHARGER DAMAGE n Never allow battery acid to drip on the inverter charger when reading gravity or filling battery n Never place the Freedom XC unit directly above batteries gases from a battery will corrode and damage the inverter charger n Do not place a battery on top of the inverter charger Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage Regulatory The Freedom X...

Page 12: ... 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 XC 2000 230VAC Inverter Charger are made of recyclable material like steel copper aluminum and other alloys These materials can be auctioned...

Page 13: ...nstallation Codes 16 Installation Tools and Materials 17 Basic Installation Procedures 19 Step 1 Designing the Installation 20 Step 2 Choosing a Location for the Unit 26 Step 3 Mounting the Unit 27 Step 4 Connecting the AC Input Wires 29 Step 5 Connecting AC Output to an Existing AC Circuit 33 Step 6 Connecting the DC Cables 36 Step 7 Connecting to Port s on the Freedom XC 41 Step 8 Testing Your I...

Page 14: ...62 Battery Charger Functions 62 Battery Types 62 Custom Battery Settings Menu 66 Operating During Transition Between Grid Mode and Battery Mode 67 Operating Limits 67 Power Output 68 Input Voltage 68 Overload Conditions 70 High Surge Loads 70 Over temperature Conditions 70 Routine Maintenance 71 Maintaining the Freedom XC Unit 72 Troubleshooting 73 Pre service Checklist 74 Warning Messages 75 Trou...

Page 15: ...nctions 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 XC This section includes Materials List 2 Key Features 2 975 0821 01 01 1 ...

Page 16: ...ility 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 XC 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 f...

Page 17: ...eep discharge Configurable AC Transfer Speed The Freedom XC 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 al...

Page 18: ...Freedom XC is dead battery charging This is the ability to recharge batteries even if the battery voltage has reached 0 VZ Ignition Control The Freedom XC provides two user selectable options for ignition control n Ignition Auto on The Freedom XC can automatically turn the inverter charger on and off in tandem with the vehicle s ignition circuit or a manually operated remote switch n Ignition Lock...

Page 19: ...ilability having the capability to manage your AC loads is extremely valuable The Freedom XC provides a number of features to facilitate this n The charger is power factor corrected to use AC current as efficiently as possible Minimizing the AC current used by the charger means more current is available for your AC loads n The Freedom XC has a power share feature which prioritizes your AC loads by...

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Page 21: ...ection identifies the default settings and the hardware features of the Freedom XC 2000 230VAC Inverter Charger This section includes Default Settings 8 AC and DC Panel 10 Display Panel 12 Side Panel 13 975 0821 01 01 7 ...

Page 22: ...ontrol Off Off 02 Low battery cutoff LBCO voltage 10 5 VZ 10 5 03 LBCO shutdown delay timer 300 s 300 04 LBCO recovery voltage 13 1 VZ 13 1 05 Power save time 25 h 25 06 Load sensing Disabled dis 07 Inverter output frequency 50 Hz 50 08 Inverter output voltage 230 VV 230 09 Inverter power limit 2 kW 2 10 Inverter power limit timer 300 s 300 11 Transfer mode Appliance APL 12 Utility AC under voltag...

Page 23: ...ded Fld 21 Battery temperature Hot Hot 22 Custom absorption voltage 14 4 VZ 14 4 23 Custom float voltage 13 5 VZ 13 5 24 Charger current 80 AZ 80 25 Charger algorithm 2 stage 3 stage 2 stg 3 stg 26 Charger ignition control Off Off 27 Equalize charge for flooded battery type Disabled dis 28 AC input breaker 30 AV 30 ...

Page 24: ...th 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 opening...

Page 25: ... fan and inverter charger When the inverter charger 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 23 for more information WARNING ELEC...

Page 26: ...reen 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 charger settings See Freedom XC Display Panel on page 48 for detailed information on the panel s buttons 5 Power button is pressed for turning on the unit The inverter...

Page 27: ... 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 29: ...ls 17 Basic Installation Procedures 19 Step 1 Designing the Installation 20 Step 2 Choosing a Location for the Unit 26 Step 3 Mounting the Unit 27 Step 4 Connecting the AC Input Wires 29 Step 5 Connecting AC Output to an Existing AC Circuit 33 Step 6 Connecting the DC Cables 36 Step 7 Connecting to Port s on the Freedom XC 41 Step 8 Testing Your Installation 43 Marine Installation 45 Drip Shield I...

Page 30: ...E HAZARD n All wiring should be done by qualified personnel to ensure compliance with all applicable installation codes and regulations n Do not connect to AC and DC power sources during installation Disconnect from all power sources when servicing n Disable and secure all AC and DC disconnect devices and automatic generator starting devices Failure to follow these instructions can result in death...

Page 31: ...socket wrench n AC cable that is two conductor plus earth cable sized appropriately for load and application n PG16 or PG21 strain relief clamps for the AC cable clamp holes n DC cable sized appropriately for load and application n Lugs for DC cables to fit 8mm DC stud terminals as well as appropriate tools like a crimping tool n AC and DC disconnects and over current protective devices n AC bondi...

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Page 33: ...o these main steps Step 1 Designing the Installation 20 Step 2 Choosing a Location for the Unit 26 Step 3 Mounting the Unit 27 Step 4 Connecting the AC Input Wires 29 Step 5 Connecting AC Output to an Existing AC Circuit 33 Step 6 Connecting the DC Cables 36 Step 7 Connecting to Port s on the Freedom XC 41 Step 8 Testing Your Installation 43 NOTE For marine applications see additional installation...

Page 34: ...ip to each other in a typical recreational vehicle or fleet vehicle installation Also see Marine Installation on page 45 1 Equipment earth 2 Freedom XC 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 Typi...

Page 35: ...d DC inputs and outputs to be provided with over current protection such as circuit breakers or fuses and 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 230 VV branch circuits The wire used between the breaker and the Freedom XC input must be sized adequate...

Page 36: ...otection and as a disconnect for the AC shore power supply line Additional circuit breakers serve individual circuits one of which serves the Freedom XC The AC load panel can incorporate an AC output circuit breaker and breakers for individual load circuits AC Cabling AC cabling includes all the wires and connectors between the AC source and the Freedom XC as well as all AC cabling between the Fre...

Page 37: ... meaning isolated from earth potential When AC utility power is present this connection is not present so that the utility neutral that is AC Input Neutral is only connected to utility earth at your source Check the regulations for your specific application to ensure that the installation will comply with the necessary requirements AC Output Neutral Bonding Option Earth Relay Function The earth re...

Page 38: ...ine and recreational vehicles require RCBO protection of branch circuits connected to the AC output of the Freedom XC DC Cabling This includes all the cables and connectors between the batteries the DC disconnect and over current protection device and the Freedom XC Mobile installations require multi strand insulated cables for flexibility and durability in high vibration environments and require ...

Page 39: ...ust be equipped with a disconnect and over current device This usually consists of a circuit breaker a fused disconnect or a separate fuse and DC disconnect Do not confuse AC circuit breakers with DC circuit breakers They are not interchangeable The rating of the fuse or breaker must be matched to the size of cables used in accordance with the applicable installation codes The breaker or disconnec...

Page 40: ...t to splashing water or bilge water n Cool Normal air temperature should be between 20 C and 40 C the cooler the better n Ventilated Allow at least 12 cm of clearance at the wiring access AC and DC end of the Freedom XC 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 unit the better ...

Page 41: ...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 the moun...

Page 42: ...connect the equipment 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 ...

Page 43: ... wires must cross make sure they do so at 90 to one another Consult applicable codes for details about DC and AC wiring in close proximity to each other AC Wiring and RCBOs AC wiring includes all the wires and connectors between the AC source and the Freedom XC and all wiring between the inverter charger the AC panels RCBO Type B and circuit breakers The type and size of the wiring varies with the...

Page 44: ... 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 XC to malfunction and may permanently damage the inverter charger Damage caused by a reverse polarity connection is not covered by your warranty Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage Wiring Knockouts Mak...

Page 45: ...nd out 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 Figure 9 Loosening the captive nut panel screw 1 1 Captive nut panel screw 4 Strip a single AC input wire as appropriate Strip 10 mm off the ends of each of the three the wires tin the exposed copper wire with lead ...

Page 46: ...sure that each AC wire is matched and connected to the Neutral N Earth G and Line L connections 10 Tighten the strain relief clamp to secure the wires 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 ELECT...

Page 47: ...o 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 XC n The Freedom XC will not operate if its output is connected to AC voltage from another source and potentially hazardous or damaging conditions may occur These conditions can occur ev...

Page 48: ...tions on page 34 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 knockout and ins...

Page 49: ... 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 a circuit breaker in AC distributio...

Page 50: ...C connections 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 code...

Page 51: ...3 to 19 mm of insulation from each cable end that will be connected to the inverter charger cable The amount stripped off will depend on the terminals chosen 7 Attach the cable ring lug that will join the cable to the inverter charger 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 a...

Page 52: ... final 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 XC 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 term...

Page 53: ...f the inverter charger 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 scre...

Page 54: ...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 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 ...

Page 55: ...ttery power 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...

Page 56: ... signal is constantly detected When enabled you have to manually press the Power button on the display panel to operate the inverter charger 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 10 Ignition Control Features Connecting to the Remote Port The Freedom XC can accommodate the Free...

Page 57: ...e 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 XC close the DC fuse and Disconnect or the DC circuit breaker to supply DC power to the Freedom XC Testing in Battery Mode To test the Freedom XC 1 For hard wired installations ensure shore power is no...

Page 58: ... will automatically supply the appliances with 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 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 through the Freedom XC to the o...

Page 59: ...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 XC 11 AC source panel that includes a max 30A or a 15A if using a GFCI circuit breaker that supplies the Freedom XC 12 Shore power AC power supplied from ...

Page 60: ...ard 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 t...

Page 61: ...criptions of the different modes and settings of the Freedom XC 2000 230VAC Inverter Charger This section includes Freedom XC Display Panel 48 Status LED Indicators 48 Function Buttons 49 LCD Screen 49 LCD Screen Icons 50 975 0821 01 01 47 ...

Page 62: ...llumination 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 and charging the battery Solid green Indicates Battery mode Inverter mode in which the inverter charger is running and supplying power to the loads from the battery Solid red Indicates err...

Page 63: ...ration or to Standby mode LCD Screen The LCD Screen changes depending on the operating mode of the inverter charger 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 le...

Page 64: ...5 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 b...

Page 65: ...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 66: ...Viewing Information During Battery Mode 52 Freedom XC 2000 230VAC Owner s Guide Info and Setting LCD Screen Screen 4 of 4 Firmware version Firmware version U1 1 01 ...

Page 67: ...button to move from screen to screen 3 Press to return to the home screen NOTE After 1 min 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 battery voltage 12 5VZ charging stages bulk absorption float equalization and no charging ...

Page 68: ...urrent battery voltage 12 5VZ charging current 60A Screen 3 of 5 AC input current AC load current input current 15 6A load current 6 8A Info and Setting LCD Screen Screen 4 of 5 AC input voltage AC input frequency input voltage 230VV input frequency 50Hz Screen 5 of 5 Firmware version Firmware version U1 1 01 ...

Page 69: ...AC BYPASS ERROR 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 feature settings mode 2 Press the Scroll button to move through the different feature settings Press and hold for 3 s to go back one step 3 Press the button to select a setting number and change ...

Page 70: ...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 16 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 cha...

Page 71: ...o 100 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 ...

Page 72: ...er 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 Battery Type 20 FLD FLD Flooded AGM AGM GELGel USE Custom LFP LiFePO4 The use of LFP LiFePO4 as a battery type requires a compatible BMS See on page 15 for safety warning instructions Battery Temperature 21 HOt CLD Cold VRM Warm HOT Hot...

Page 73: ...e 42 Equalize Charging for Flooded Battery 27 DIS ENA enable DIS disable This setting is only available when Flooded battery type is selected It allows only 1 h of equalize charging once AC Input Breaker for Load Share 28 30 5 to 30 The load share feature prioritizes the AC load by reducing the charge current in order to maintain the total input current to less than the load share setting Reset al...

Page 74: ...e Timer is an adjustable countdown timer from 1 to 25 h 25 h is the default that automatically shuts down inverter operation to reduce battery discharge and preserve battery life During continuous inverter operation the countdown is initiated when power from the AC load drops to less than approximately 50 W and remains below this level After reaching the end of the countdown timer the inverter cha...

Page 75: ...the starting current for all the loads at once Turning the Audible Alarm ON or OFF The Freedom XC s audible alarm can be muted See Adjusting Feature Settings in Configuration Mode on page 55 Any warnings such as error or fault conditions or imminent shutdown are both displayed on the LCD screen and sounded on the alarm speakers See To manually reset the alarm on page 61 Audible alarm for warning T...

Page 76: ...ge and current settings Battery Types The Freedom XC 2000 230VAC Inverter Charger charges flooded or wet lead acid Gel AGM absorbed glass mat custom and lithium iron phosphate LFP batteries n Flooded or wet batteries have removable battery caps for refilling with distilled water and testing the electrolyte NOTE Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches the level specified by the ...

Page 77: ...depends on the battery s n Type setting n Temperature by switch setting n State of charge The three automatic stages are n Bulk n Absorption n Float See 3 Stage Charging Algorithm for a graph of the three stage charging profile There is a fourth stage equalization which is initialized manually as it is only performed occasionally and only on flooded or wet batteries The charging cycle is a multist...

Page 78: ...en in absorption for the programmed maximum absorption time limit The default is 6 h NOTE If there are DC loads on the batteries the charger s current may never decrease to a level to initiate the next stage of charging In this case the charger would stay in absorption until the Absorb Time setting is reached Float Stage Float charge maintains the batteries slightly above the self discharge voltag...

Page 79: ...ry 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 help to regularly restore batteries to a full and healthy state of charge Consult the battery manufacturer s recommendation for equalize charging settings Sealed batteries should never be equalized Cons...

Page 80: ... your battery manufacturer and associated documentation before setting a custom battery type Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage Custom battery type can be selected by the setting number 20 see Custom Battery Settings Menu on page 66 After the custom battery is selected you can then adjust the value of custom absorption setting number 22 and custom float setting num...

Page 81: ...e can be set to two settings For details see Adjusting Feature Settings in Configuration Mode on page 55 NOTICE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE l When the transfer mode is set to UPS connect only sensitive digital equipment that requires fast AC transfer times l Appliances with motors compressors and heating elements do not require a transfer mode of UPS Set APL for these devices to avoid damaging the transfer r...

Page 82: ...n occurs at 60 C ambient See Specifications on page 85 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 17 0 V Assuming the battery is full the inverter charger will operate until battery voltage goes past below LBCO b and LBCO Shutdown delay timer c Low Voltage Recovery LBCO 0...

Page 83: ...erter output The buzzer stops beeping and the LCD screen shows error code E01 Instant Low Voltage Shutdown 9 0 V After 2 s below the limit the unit shuts down inverter output completely LCD screen turns off completely Operating Condition Battery Voltage Comment High Voltage Shutdown 17 0 V The display shows error code E02 alternating with the battery voltage The red status LED turns on NOTE Althou...

Page 84: ...urns solid 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 even though their rated steady state current draw is within the inverter charger s limits The unit will shut down and indicate an overload shutdown Over temperature Conditions During inverte...

Page 85: ...5 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance is required to keep your Freedom XC operating properly This section includes Maintaining the Freedom XC Unit 72 975 0821 01 01 71 ...

Page 86: ... disconnect 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 ...

Page 87: ...he source of any problem you encounter Before contacting customer service please work through the steps listed in Pre service Checklist on page 74 This section includes Pre service Checklist 74 Warning Messages 75 Troubleshooting Reference 78 975 0821 01 01 73 ...

Page 88: ...ition was at the time voltage etc if known n Recent sequence of events n Any known unusual AC shore 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 XC is not displaying an error code check the following to make sure the present state of the installation allows proper o...

Page 89: ...g 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 61 to change the alarm settings The error codes are listed in Table 14 The text in the Error Code column appears on the LCD screen of the display panel ...

Page 90: ... such as a PV 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 gr...

Page 91: ... 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 46 If error detection persists contact customer service E10 to E19 Internal hardware error Battery and grid modes If error detection persists contact customer servi...

Page 92: ... result in an electrical shock or burn Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage NOTICE INVERTER CHARGER DAMAGE Avoid continually overloading the inverter charger and subjecting it to over temperature conditions Although provided with integral protection against overloads continual overloading can damage the circuitry Failure to follow these instru...

Page 93: ...s 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 exceed the ...

Page 94: ...too low depending on setting see Maintaining the Freedom XC Unit on page 72 to start inverting LCD screen may show DC voltage as 000 Check DC connections and cable Recharge battery No output voltage 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 charger is OFF C...

Page 95: ... ignition is On and the ignition control switch on the front of the Freedom XC unit is On The fan turns on and off 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...

Page 96: ...ent on start 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 h...

Page 97: ...om XC is in power save mode When the Freedom XC 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 56 causing the F...

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Page 99: ...pecifications of the Freedom XC 2000 230VAC Inverter Charger This section includes Physical Specifications 86 Environmental Specifications 86 System Specifications 87 Regulatory Approvals 88 NOTE Specifications are subject to change without prior notice 975 0821 01 01 85 ...

Page 100: ...ange 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 18 Environmental specifications aOperation may be limited based on the battery chemistry For example...

Page 101: ...than 80 of their current rating continuously b To change the AC Transfer time mode see Adjusting Feature Settings in Configuration Mode on page 55 Freedom XC 2000 230VAC 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 20 DC input for inverting Freedom XC 2000 230VAC Output voltage options 220 230 240VV C...

Page 102: ...or charging cCharger current is rated to 14 4 V Z output only The charger derates if a high Z output voltage is selected Freedom XC 2000 230VAC Charger current derating May reduce charger current depending on ambient temperature Efficiency at nominal output 91 Regulatory Approvals Freedom XC 2000 230VAC Safety Compliance with CE Marking Low Voltage Directive 2014 35 EU For marine installations use...

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