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Charger Output Current vs. AC Input Voltage

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A–7

Charger Output Current vs. AC Input Voltage

When the

Freedom HW

is charging batteries from a weak shore power

source the AC voltage may fall as the

Freedom HW

draws current. To

reduce the chance of the shore power voltage collapsing below the
configured transfer level the

Freedom HW

will reduce the charging

current at low shore power voltage according to the following graph:

Table A-1

Charging Voltage

Battery Type

Bulk/Absorption (Volts)

Float (Volts)

Flooded

14.4

13.5

GEL

14.2

13.8

AGM

14.3

13.4

Fixed

13.5

95V

105V

135V

55A

35A

Summary of Contents for ENERGY HW 1000

Page 1: ...Freedom HW 1000 Inverter Charger Owner s Guide ...

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Page 4: ... and are used herein for identification purposes only Notice of Copyright Xantrex Freedom HW Inverter Charger Owner s Guide December 2008 Xantrex Technology Inc All rights reserved No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or disclosed to third parties without the express written consent of Xantrex Technology Inc 5917 195th St NE Arlington WA 98223 Xantrex Technology Inc reserves the ...

Page 5: ... troubleshooting the installation It does not provide details about particular brands of batteries You need to consult individual battery manufacturers for this information Audience The Guide is intended for users and operators of the Freedom HW Inverter Charger unit Organization This Guide is organized into five chapters and one appendix Chapter 1 introduces you to the Freedom HW explains the inv...

Page 6: ...ollowing conventions are used in this guide Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc as well as its products and services at www xantrex com WARNING Warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or loss of life CAUTION Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the unit or other equipment Important...

Page 7: ... risk of fire and electric shock make sure that existing wiring is in good condition and that wire is not undersized Do not operate the Freedom HW with damaged or substandard wiring 4 The use of any attachments not recommended or sold by Xantrex may result in risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons 5 Do not operate the Freedom HW if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise d...

Page 8: ...the vicinity of batteries is dangerous Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation Therefore it is of utmost importance that each time before servicing the unit in the vicinity of the battery that you read this manual and follow the instructions exactly 2 This equipment contains components which tend to produce arcs or sparks To prevent fire or explosion do not install the Freedom H...

Page 9: ...extra caution to reduce the risk or dropping a metal tool on the battery It could spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical parts and could cause an explosion 6 Remove all metal items like rings bracelets and watches when working with batteries Batteries can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld metal to skin causing a severe burn 7 Have someone within range of your voic...

Page 10: ...rom coming into contact with your eyes 14 Locate the Freedom HW unit away from batteries in a separate well ventilated compartment 15 Never place the Freedom HW unit directly above batteries gases from a battery will corrode and damage the unit 16 Never allow battery acid to drip on the unit when reading gravity or filling battery 17 Do not operate the unit in a closed in area or restrict the vent...

Page 11: ... and night lights that can be plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge Some chargers for battery packs used in powerhand tools These affected chargers display a warning label stating that dangerous voltages are present at the battery terminals CAUTION Equipment damage Important if you are unsure about using your rechargeable appliance with the Freedom HW contact the equipment manufacture...

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Page 13: ...nformation 3 3 Adjusting Feature Settings 3 3 4 Operation Display Panel Operation 4 2 Operating in Shore Power Mode 4 3 Inverter Mode Settings 4 3 Operating in Inverter Mode 4 4 Disabling the Inverter Function 4 4 Checking Battery Status 4 4 Checking Output Power 4 4 Operating Several Loads at Once 4 5 Adjusting the Audible Alarm 4 5 Status LED During Inverter Mode 4 6 Operating During Transition ...

Page 14: ...tery Charging 4 12 Routine Maintenance 4 14 Freedom HW Unit 4 14 Batteries 4 14 5 Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Guidelines 5 2 Common Problems 5 4 Buzz in Audio Equipment 5 4 Television Reception 5 4 Warning Messages 5 5 Troubleshooting Reference 5 8 Inverter Applications 5 10 Resistive Loads 5 10 Motor Loads 5 11 Long Transfer Times 5 11 High Surge When Powering Incandescent and CFL Bul...

Page 15: ...ecifications Charge Mode A 3 Environmental Specifications A 4 System Specifications A 4 Physical Specifications A 4 Regulatory Approvals A 5 Inverter Overload Operation A 5 Invert Power Derating vs Ambient Temperature A 6 Charger Output Current vs AC Input Voltage A 7 Warranty and Return Information WA 1 ...

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Page 17: ...975 0467 01 01 xv Figure 2 1 What s In The Box 2 2 Figure 3 1 Dip Switches Factory Setting Shown 3 2 Figure 3 2 Display Panel 3 3 Figure 4 1 Three stage Charging Process 4 12 Figures ...

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Page 19: ...s 3 5 Table 4 1 Status LED during Inverter Mode 4 6 Table 4 2 Battery Charging Status LED 4 13 Table 4 3 Battery Charging Voltage and Current Settings 4 14 Table 5 1 Error Codes Displayed on the Display Panel Screen 5 5 Table 5 2 Troubleshooting Reference 5 8 Table A 1 Charging Voltage A 7 Tables ...

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Page 21: ...Chapter 1 introduces you to the Freedom HW explains the inverting charging and power system management functions It covers the following Freedom HW s major features and Freedom HW s function as an independent power system ...

Page 22: ...wer shore power to ensure power is always available The built in charger automatically charges the battery bank when the Freedom HW is connected to incoming AC power shore power Comprehensive Protection The Freedom HW s built in protection features safeguard your batteries and equipment to give you worry free operation The low battery voltage alarm and shutdown prevents your batteries from becomin...

Page 23: ... friendly product to operate Xantrex wants to ensure that you get the best performance from your system Inverting Freedom HW produces 120 Vac from your 12V batteries and is capable of starting heavy loads like refrigerators and pumps When the Freedom HW is inverting producing 120 Vac output without a load it draws less than 1A of current from the battery or battery bank This feature allows the uni...

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Page 25: ...ormation and labeled illustrations to help identify the various features of the Freedom HW It covers the following Materials list Default settings list Front panel features Side panel features Rear panel features and Display panel features ...

Page 26: ... 01 two reference materials an Owner s Guide and an Installation Guide p n 975 0468 01 01 and 975 0467 01 01 one set of lock washers and nuts already connected to the bolts p n 061 2002 and 062 0030 Figure 2 1 What s In The Box Owner s Guide Mounting Template Freedom HW unit Installation Guide Wiring compartment cover Display panel is already mounted on the unit and connected to the remote panel p...

Page 27: ...he display panel adjustable from the main unit behind the display panel assembly Feature Description 1 Display panel displays inverter status and battery status information on the screen The panel can be detached to expose the dip switches behind it and to extend and mount the panel on a wall or other location 2 Wiring compartment cover can be removed to access the AC wiring compartment for hard w...

Page 28: ...ternal temperature reaches a set point temperature Feature Description 1 Negative DC cabling terminal connects to the negative terminal of the battery using a battery cable 2 Ventilation grille openings must not be obstructed for the proper operation of the cooling fan and inverter When the inverter is mounted the ventilation grille must not point up or down 3 Positive DC cabling terminal connects...

Page 29: ... 2 for additional information 3 Status LED indicates the mode of operation with a three color LED See page 4 2 for additional information 4 Select button changes status information displayed on the display screen and is also used to select unit feature settings See page 4 2 for additional information IMPORTANT See Chapter 4 Display Panel Operation starting on page 4 2 for detailed information on o...

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Page 31: ...3 Configuration Chapter 3 explains how to configure the Freedom HW to best meet your electrical system requirements It covers the following Setting battery types on the main unit and Adjusting unit settings ...

Page 32: ... By default factory setting the battery type is set to Flooded OFF ON 1 Detach the Display Panel to expose the Dip Switches 2 Use the tip of your fingernail or a small screw driver with a flat tip to adjust the switches WARNING Fire hazard Incorrectly setting the battery type can lead to battery damage and a risk of fire Battery Type Dip Switch Setting Switch 1 Switch 2 Bulk Absorption Float Fixed...

Page 33: ...sable or enable the audible alarm change the shutdown setting and return to factory default settings Info and Setting LED Screen Info and Settings LED DC Input Voltage 12 8 example Solid Input Voltage V DC Input Current 11 example Solid Input Current A AC Output Power 0 85 example Solid Output Power kW Charging Current Setting 5A or 15A or 35A or 55A none Inverter Mode Setting IN0 or In1 none Alar...

Page 34: ...ntly 2 Press the Select button once The LED screen will display the present charging current setting Example 55A for a 55 A setting 3 Press the Select button again to change to the next setting The LED screen shows the next setting Example 5A for a 5 A setting 4 Continue pressing the Select button to cycle through each of the four settings 5A 15A 35A and 55A until you reach the desired setting 5 P...

Page 35: ...till pass through as AC output However when shorepower is not available the inverter function remains disabled and therefore no AC output power When the inverter mode is OFF you cannot manually turn the inverter function ON or OFF by using the Power button 1 Press and hold the Power button for five seconds 2 Press the Power button once The LED screen will flash In intermittently 3 Press the Select...

Page 36: ...ect button to cycle through the two settings AL0 and AL1 until you reach the desired setting 5 Press and hold the Select button for five seconds to make the setting permanent To adjust the under voltage shutdown setting By default the low voltage setting is set to Low Low sdL sets the under voltage shutdown threshold to 10 5 V High SdH sets the under voltage shutdown threshold to 11 8 V 1 Press an...

Page 37: ... to factory default settings 1 Press and hold the Power button for five seconds 2 Press the Power button four times The LED screen will flash def intermittently 3 Press and hold the Select button for five seconds to return all feature settings to their factory default settings ...

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Page 39: ...how to operate the Freedom HW efficiently and effectively It covers the following Procedures for operating the inverter from the display panel Operating limits and inverter loads Battery charging and Information about routine maintenance ...

Page 40: ...ng the battery Yellow pertains to Battery status Solid indicates the Freedom HW is in inverter mode and using the battery to provide AC power Flashing indicates the Freedom HW is in inverter mode but AC shore power is detected thus transferring to shore power mode within 20 seconds Red indicates a Fault condition and the Freedom HW has shut down See Troubleshooting Reference on page 5 8 4 Select b...

Page 41: ... mode setting is enabled In1 and the AC source is outside the operating range or is disconnected the transfer switch automatically switches to inverter function This means that the AC output terminals will provide power from the battery and any appliance connected to the AC output terminals will operate Inverter mode setting is Off When the Freedom HW s Inverter mode setting is disabled In0 and th...

Page 42: ...ry Status During inverter mode you can check the battery status by pressing the Select button until the Input Voltage LED or Input Current LED illuminates The battery voltage or battery current appears in the three digit LED display screen when the Input Voltage LED or Input Current LED illuminates The normal operating battery voltage range is between 11 and 15 volts Checking Output Power During I...

Page 43: ...he starting current for all the loads at once and will help prevent an overload shutdown Adjusting the Audible Alarm The Freedom HW s audible alarm can be enabled or disabled See To adjust the alarm setting on page 3 6 Any warnings such as fault conditions or imminent shutdown are both displayed on the display panel s screen and sounded on the alarm speakers It is not possible to turn OFF the scre...

Page 44: ...r LED lights up Value in display screen is shown as Kilowatts 5A or 15A or 35A or 55A Select button is pressed to display present Charging Current setting None of the info and setting LED lights are on Present setting is displayed on the screen IN0 or In1 Select button is pressed to display present Inverter Mode setting None of the info and setting LED lights are on Present setting is displayed on...

Page 45: ...nd will shutdown completely within 30 seconds See Table 5 1 Error Codes Displayed on the Display Panel Screen on page 5 5 Off Off Inverter is OFF Off or Yellow 00 0 No communication between the Freedom HW and the Display Panel because the battery voltage was too low to start the Inverter Table 4 1 Status LED during Inverter Mode Status LED Display Screen Condition ...

Page 46: ...milliseconds to switch to inverter mode and start drawing power from the battery The Status LED will turn from solid or flashing GREEN to a solid YELLOW Transitioning from Inverter Mode to Shore Power When the unit is operating in inverter mode and shore power becomes available the Freedom HW begins a 20 second countdown to verify the stability of the shore power If shore power remains stable with...

Page 47: ...ode E05 Low Voltage Shutdown SDL low setting SDH high setting 10 5 V or less 11 8 V or less The low battery alarm beeps every second and the display shows fault code E01 The status LED turns red and the display screen is turned OFF within 30 seconds to protect the battery from being over discharged High Voltage Shutdown SDL low setting SDH high setting 15 5 V or more 12 6 V or more The over voltag...

Page 48: ... alarm beeps every second and the display screen shows a fault code E03 The Status LED turns solid RED and in 30 seconds both the unit and the display screen will shut down to prevent damage to the inverter and protect the battery from being over discharged High Surge Loads Some induction motors used in freezers pumps and other motor operated equipment require high surge currents to start The Free...

Page 49: ...However when the internal temperature drops and falls within normal operating temperature the Freedom HW will recover automatically and will continue inverting During AC shore power mode when the Freedom HW s charger temperature starts to approach its threshold limit the charging current will automatically derate from 55 A to 35 A If the temperature continues to rise the unit will shut down and re...

Page 50: ...ror code E12 will show on the display screen Figure 4 1 below illustrates the three stage charging process used to maximize Freedom HW s charging efficiency Table 4 2 below illustrates the battery charging status as shown on the Status LED and display screen Figure 4 1 Three stage Charging Process 15 min Absorption Voltage Float Voltage 10V Absorption Stage Bulk Stage Float Stage 8 hrs Max 5 hrs M...

Page 51: ...15A or 35A or 55A Select button is pressed to display present Charging Current setting None of the info and setting LED lights are on Present setting is displayed on the screen IN0 or In1 Select button is pressed to display present Inverter Mode setting None of the info and setting LED lights are on Present setting is displayed on the screen aL0 or AL1 Select button is pressed to display present A...

Page 52: ...ure the ventilation openings are not clogged Batteries When possible you should recharge your batteries whenever a low voltage warning or a shutdown occurs with the Freedom HW This gives the batteries a much longer life than recharging when the batteries have been almost completely discharged Table 4 3 Battery Charging Voltage and Current Settings Battery Type Bulk Absorption Voltage Volts Float V...

Page 53: ...5 describes how to troubleshoot the Freedom HW Inverter Charger during operation It covers the following General troubleshooting guidelines Common problems Warning messages Troubleshooting references and Inverter applications loads ...

Page 54: ...page WA 5 What loads the Freedom HW was running or attempting to run What the battery condition was at the time voltage state of charge etc if known Recent sequence of events Any known unusual AC shore power factors such as low voltage unstable generator output etc Whether any extreme ambient conditions existed at the time temperature vibrations moisture etc WARNING Shock and Energy hazard Do not ...

Page 55: ...s the battery in good condition Are all DC connections tight Are the AC input and output connections and wiring in good condition Are the configuration settings correct for your particular installation Are the display panel and the communications cable properly connected and undamaged Are all disconnects and AC breakers closed and operable Have any of the fuses blown in the installation 4 Contact ...

Page 56: ...ion on some channels If interference occurs try the following 1 Make sure that the chassis ground stud on the Freedom HW is solidly connected to the ground system of your vehicle or vessel 2 Make sure that the television antenna provides an adequate snow free signal and that you are using good quality cable between the antenna and the television 3 Keep the cables between the battery and the Freedo...

Page 57: ...rge if necessary Check for proper DC cable sizing Check for loose connections and tighten if necessary E02 High battery voltage shutdown 15 5 Vdc Inverting Check for external charging sources such as an over voltage alternator and disconnect if necessary E03 AC output overload shutdown Inverting Reduce the loads connected to the AC outlet of the unit Check appliances that have high surge ratings a...

Page 58: ... system Call Xantrex for support E11 Over temperature detected on the AC transfer relay AC shore power Reduce the loads connected 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 E12 Battery is bad or external DC load is connected to the battery AC shore power Check the battery bank ...

Page 59: ... still show on the display screen and the alarm will remain on and AC power will continue to pass through to the AC outlets For error code E12 the unit will stop charging and shut down and the error code will show on the display screen briefly and AC power will not pass through to the AC outlets To reset error codes E10 to E12 1 Remove the AC input and 2 Turn the unit OFF and then turn ON again us...

Page 60: ...e and the inverter has shut down with the display screen showing one of the following error codes Low input voltage fault code E01 Check the DC connections and the cable Recharge the battery High input voltage fault 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 fault code E03 Reduc...

Page 61: ... to a shutdown for more than 30 seconds Check AC shore power and battery voltage Turn the inverter ON and look at the display panel for any error code See Table 5 1 Error Codes Displayed on the Display Panel Screen on page 5 5 The inverter s DC input polarity is reversed The inverter was probably damaged due to the reverse polarity This type of damage is NOT covered by the warranty Return the unit...

Page 62: ...st likely accommodate the load the size of battery bank required would be impractical if the load is to be run for long periods Battery charging current is lower than the charging set point during bulk charge mode Ambient environment temperature is high Do not be alarmed the unit is performing normally The charging current automatically de rates or shuts down at high ambient temperature The charge...

Page 63: ...rn itself off after a few seconds Long Transfer Times Xantrex has observed a specific situation where the Freedom HW may take a long time to transfer to inverter mode when shore power fails maybe 0 1 0 2 seconds This can occur when the Freedom HW is powering motor loads where the motor is able to freewheel when power is removed e g a grinder This long transfer may cause computers or other sensitiv...

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Page 65: ...A 1 A Specifications Appendix A contains electrical performance information and product specifications Note Specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 66: ...ting 11 8 12 3 V 12 6 V Safe non operating voltage range 0 16 Vdc Normal voltage 12 5V Nominal current at full load 100A AC Output Output voltage 120 Vac Continuous power 1 0kW 25 C Surge power 17A 2kW for 200 ms Max short circuit current 55A peak Frequency 60 Hz Wave shape Modified Sinewave Power derating above 40 C ambient temp See Invert Power Derating vs Ambient Temperature on page A 6 Peak ef...

Page 67: ...Min battery voltage for charging 0 0 Vdc Max output voltage 14 4 Vdc Nominal output current User selectable 5 A 15 A 35 A 55 A Charger current derating Automatically reduce charger current as internal temperature exceeds 80 C and input Vac approaches low transfer Efficiency at nominal output 78 Other Battery type settings Flooded default Gel AGM or Fixed 13 5V Charge algorithms Three stages Bulk A...

Page 68: ...ity Operation Storage 5 95 RH non condensing Pass through 120 Vac 60 Hz 30 A 3 hr Max 24 A continuous Transfer relay rating 30A 2 0hp Transfer time 30ms milliseconds Transfer on bad voltage 90 100V for low AC and 130 140 for high AC Cooling Fan activated by any of the following High internal temperature High AC output power Unit Dimensions and Weight Length 15 5 39 3cm Width 9 5 24 1cm Height 4 2 ...

Page 69: ...s graph shows how long measured in seconds the Freedom HW will operate for a given output current measured in Amps The graph illustrates inverter operation at 25 C ETL approved to CSA 107 1 UL458 10 12 14 16 18 20 30 40 50 Time sec 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 Output Current Amps 4000 ...

Page 70: ... the unit is in inverter mode and in elevated ambient temperature above 25 C you will have to reduce power draw according to the following chart to avoid over temperature shutdown 0 Watts 50 C 25 30 35 40 45 1000 900 750 33 C 30 C 900 W 850 W 800 W 750 W 12 5 V 11 5 V ...

Page 71: ... fall as the Freedom HW draws current To reduce the chance of the shore power voltage collapsing below the configured transfer level the Freedom HW will reduce the charging current at low shore power voltage according to the following graph Table A 1 Charging Voltage Battery Type Bulk Absorption Volts Float Volts Flooded 14 4 13 5 GEL 14 2 13 8 AGM 14 3 13 4 Fixed 13 5 13 5 95V 105V 135V 55A 35A ...

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Page 73: ...roduct its warranty continues for the remaining portion of the original Warranty Period or 90 days from the date of the return shipment to the customer whichever is greater All replaced products and all parts removed from repaired products become the property of Xantrex Xantrex covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the product and return shipment to the customer via a Xantrex selected no...

Page 74: ...to it other than by Xantrex or its authorized service centers hereafter ASCs d the product if it is used as a component part of a product expressly warranted by another manufacturer e component parts or monitoring systems supplied by you or purchased by Xantrex at your direction for incorporation into the product f the product if its original identification trade mark serial number markings have b...

Page 75: ... to Xantrex before returning a product directly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number and the correct factory Ship To address Products must also be shipped prepaid Product shipments will be refused and returned at your 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 t...

Page 76: ...nty Service If the warranty period for your product has expired if the unit was damaged by misuse or incorrect installation if other conditions of the warranty have not been met or if no dated proof of purchase is available your unit may be serviced or replaced for a flat fee To return your product for out of warranty service contact Xantrex Customer Service for a Return Material Authorization RMA...

Page 77: ..._ Type of installation e g RV truck ________________________________ Length of time inverter has been installed ________________________________ Battery battery bank size ________________________________ Battery type e g flooded sealed gel cell AGM ________________________________ DC wiring size and length ________________________________ Alarm sounding ________________________________ Description...

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