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Installation Guide

C-Series Meter
Display

C40R/50 Remote
C40R/100 Remote
DVM/C40 Faceplate

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Page 1: ...www xantrex com Smart choice for power Installation Guide C Series Meter Display C40R 50 Remote C40R 100 Remote DVM C40 Faceplate ...

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Page 4: ...are used herein for identification purposes only Notice of Copyright C Series Meter Display Installation Guide December 2003 Xantrex International All rights reserved Disclaimer UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC XANTREX a MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION...

Page 5: ...LCD 5 Amp Hour Reset and Backlight Button 6 LED Status Indicator 6 4 Installation 7 Jumper Installation Step 1 8 Cable Installation Step 2 10 Mounting the Remote Step 3 14 5 Operation 17 Status Indicator 17 Resetting the Amp Hour Meter 18 Turning the Display Backlight On or Off 18 6 Troubleshooting 18 7 Warranty and Return 19 8 Other Xantrex Products 26 ...

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Page 7: ...play comes in two versions the faceplate DVM C40 which replaces the front cover the remote C40R 50 and C40R 100 which can be installed remotely up to 1 000 feet away from the controller Please note that labeling shown on the product photographs in this guide may not exactly match the unit you purchased Figure 1 The Faceplate and Remote Note The C40R 50 and C40R 100 comes with either a 50 or 100 fo...

Page 8: ...ng on page 18 Warranty and Return on page 19 2 Important Safety Information Misusing or incorrectly connecting the C Series Meter Display may damage the equipment or create hazardous conditions for users Read the following safety instructions and pay special attention to all Warnings and Cautions statements in the guide Warnings identify conditions that may result in personal injury or loss of lif...

Page 9: ...d in the Owner s Manual for the C Series Multifunction DC Controller WARNING Explosion Hazard Do not use the C Series Meter Display in the presence of flammable fumes or gases Do not use the C Series Meter Display in an enclosure containing automotive type lead acid batteries These batteries unlike sealed batteries vent explosive hydrogen gas which can be ignited by sparks from electrical connecti...

Page 10: ...lso used to illuminate or dim the display and a Light Emitting Diode LED to indicate system status The remote is supplied with either a 50 foot 15 m or a 100 foot 30 5 m communications cable Cable runs up to 1 000 feet 305 m can be used but cables exceeding 100 feet are not provided by Xantrex Figure 2 Faceplate and Remote Features LCD Display Amp hour Reset Backlight Button The Remote The Facepla...

Page 11: ...or the location of this potentiometer Information Type Display Value Range Current from PV Array or DC Load 0 to 85 amps DC in whole numbers only Battery Voltage 4 to 100 volts DC in 0 2 volt increments Watts 0 to 3 600 watts volts x amps Amp hours 0 to 65 536 Ah can be reset to 0 Total amp hours 0 to 65 536 Ah resets to zero when power is disconnected Status LED green red or orange Figure 3 LCD F...

Page 12: ...is button also activates or deactivates the backlight for the LCD when pressed and released immediately LED Status Indicator The multicolor LED indicates the operating status of the controller A color coded label is included on the cover of the controller explaining the status LED s indications It blinks green red or orange depending on the status of the system The sequence of the flash also chang...

Page 13: ... unit See Jumper Installation Step 1 on page 8 for instructions 2 Cable Installation Step 2 Connect the display to the C Series controller using the communications cable See Cable Installation Step 2 on page 10 for instructions 3 Faceplate Remote Installation Step 3 Determine the location and mounting method for the remote if used See Mounting the Remote Step 3 on page 14 for instructions Importan...

Page 14: ...for jumper locations To enable a selection carefully slide the jumper over the top of both pins This is called installing the jumper To disable a selection carefully slide the jumper over only one of the pins This is called removing the jumper To select and set the voltage Install the jumper over the pins that correspond to the voltage of the system See Figure 5 for the location of the voltage jum...

Page 15: ...n the FacePlate and Remote Remote Circuit Board backside Voltage Jumpers must match system voltage Remove this jumper for long cable runs dimming the display or conserving power Potentiometer for LCD Contrast Adjustment Faceplate Circuit Board backside ...

Page 16: ...s controller 1 Remove the front cover of the C Series controller by removing the four screws on the front cover of the unit 2 Remove the LED on the circuit board of the C Series controller next to the RJ 15 Port just above the BATTERY POSITIVE connector If the LED must be replaced in the future it will operate in either orientation except if replaced incorrectly the color of the status LED will be...

Page 17: ...ing the Faceplate Faceplate back Plug the Serial Communication Cable into RJ 15 Port on the circuit board Align the faceplate and replace the 4 screws Remove these 4 screws to access circuit board 1 2 4 5 3 RJ 15 Port Remove this LED pull out ...

Page 18: ...her end of the SCC to where the remote display will be located Plug this end of the cable into RJ 15 Port on the backside of the remote Ensure you route it through the mounting surface i e wall or panel if necessary 5 Install the remote where desired Four holes are provided for installing screws or fasteners to secure the display in the mounting surface See Mounting the Remote Step 3 on page 14 fo...

Page 19: ...ard of the controller Route one end of SCC through strain relief on controller Route the other end of the SCC to the RJ 15 Port on the back of the Remote Serial Communications Cable SCC Align the original faceplate and replace the 4 screws Mount the display up to 1 000 ft from the controller Removethese 4 screws to access circuit board 1 ...

Page 20: ...e an opening must be cut in the backing material to allow room for the circuit board wires and connectors Allow at least 1 inch minimum clearance behind the circuit board for the connectors and wires Important Use great care when cutting out the area for the circuit board from the backing material i e wallboard Ensure there is enough area left to securely hold the screws Figure 8 Minimum Clearance...

Page 21: ...975 0123 01 01 Rev A 15 Figure 9 Remote Dimensions not to scale 1 3 8 35 mm 1 13 16 46 mm 1 3 8 35 mm 2 3 8 60 mm 1 0 25 mm 4 9 16 116 mm 4 9 16 116 mm 3 13 16 97 mm ...

Page 22: ...four screw s holes and prepare wire access opening clearance If using a double gang non metallic outlet box install it according to the manufacturer s instructions 3 Connect the communications cable from the C Series controller 4 Secure the faceplate using screws and anchors if necessary Figure 10 Mounting the Remote Mounting Holes Mounting Holes SAMPLE Double gang non metallic outlet box ...

Page 23: ...de the LED will be red When an Error Condition exists or the load has been disconnected the LED will be orange When battery equalization is in process the LED alternates between red and green See the Owner s Manual for the C Series Multifunction DC Controller for additional information about the LED Status Indicator Important The green and red LEDs only indicates the particular operating mode and ...

Page 24: ...n or Off Press and release the Amp hour Reset button to turn the backlight on or off 6 Troubleshooting If using long cable runs on the remote greater than 100 feet or if the meter seems inaccurate remove the jumper located below the voltage configuration pins on the circuit board on the back of the unit This dims the LCD backlight reduces power consumption and improves meter accuracy See the Owner...

Page 25: ...will at its option repair or replace the defective product free of charge provided that you notify Xantrex of the product defect within the Warranty Period and provided that Xantrex through inspection establishes the existence of such a defect and that it is covered by this Limited Warranty Xantrex will at its option use new and or reconditioned parts in performing warranty repair and building rep...

Page 26: ...ant is unable to provide service contact Xantrex directly at Direct returns may be performed according to the Xantrex Return Material Authorization Policy described in your product manual For some products Xantrex maintains a network of regional Authorized Service Centers Call Xantrex or check our website to see if your product can be repaired at one of these facilities What proof of purchase is r...

Page 27: ... not apply to and Xantrex will not be responsible for any defect in or damage to a the product if it has been misused neglected improperly installed physi cally damaged or altered either internally or externally or damaged from improper use or use in an unsuitable environment b the product if it has been subjected to fire water generalized corrosion biological infestations or input voltage that cr...

Page 28: ...E PRINCIPLES OF MANUFACTURER S LIABILITY OPERATION OF LAW CONDUCT STATEMENT OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW TO APPLY TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERI...

Page 29: ...ranty or on the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation s or exclusion s may not apply to you This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights You may have other rights which may vary from state to state or province to province Warning Limitations On Use Please refer to your product manual for limitations on uses of the product SPECIFICALLY PLEAS...

Page 30: ...r expense if they are unauthorized returned without an RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the shipping box if they are shipped collect or if they are shipped to the wrong location When you contact Xantrex to obtain service please have your instruction manual ready for reference and be prepared to supply The serial number of your product Information about the installation and use of the un...

Page 31: ... A contact telephone number where you can be reached during work hours A brief description of the problem 3 Ship the unit prepaid to the address provided by your Xantrex customer service representative If you are returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada In addition to the above you MUST include return freight funds and are fully responsible for all documents duties tariffs and deposit...

Page 32: ...contact Xantrex Customer Service for a Return Material Authorization RMA number and follow the other steps outlined in Return Procedure on page 25 Payment options such as credit card or money order will be explained by the Customer Service Representative In cases where the minimum flat fee does not apply as with incomplete units or units with excessive damage an additional fee will be charged If a...

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