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Freedom SW 230V Installation Guide

About This Guide

Purpose

The purpose of this Installation Guide is to provide explanations and 
procedures for installing the Freedom SW 230V Inverter/Charger.

Scope

The Guide provides safety and installation guidelines as well as information 
on tools and wiring. 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 qualified installers and technicians of the 
Freedom SW 230V Inverter/Charger. 

Related Information

You can find more information about Xantrex-branded products and 
services at 

www.xantrex.com

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FSW 230V Installation Guide.book  Page ii  Tuesday, August 7, 2018  9:18 AM

Summary of Contents for Freedom SW 230V

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Page 2: ...FSW 230V Installation Guide book Page ii Tuesday August 7 2018 9 18 AM...

Page 3: ...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 I...

Page 4: ...information on tools and wiring It does not provide details about particular brands of batteries You need to consult individual battery manufacturers for this information Audience The guide is intende...

Page 5: ...ty 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 perso...

Page 6: ...e inverter charger with damaged or substandard wiring Make sure that all wiring is in good condition and is not undersized Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury F...

Page 7: ...sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Chil...

Page 8: ...acid reaches the level specified by the battery manufacturer This helps to purge excessive gas from cells Do not overfill For a battery without removable cell caps carefully follow manufacturer s ins...

Page 9: ...end of its useful life the Freedom SW 230V can be decommissioned and disassembled Components which can be recycled must be recycled and those that cannot be recycled must be disposed of according to l...

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Page 11: ...d Products and Accessories 5 Planning the Installation 6 Two Key Performance Factors 6 Size and Length of DC Cables 6 Mounting Location of the Freedom SW 230V 6 Planning Preparations 7 AC DC and Netwo...

Page 12: ...cting the AC Input and AC Output Wires 25 General AC Wiring Considerations 25 Connecting AC Input Wires 26 Connecting the AC Output Wires 27 Step 4 Connecting the DC Cables 29 DC Connection Precaution...

Page 13: ...g for Stacked Inverters 47 Configuring System for Stacked Operation 48 Search Mode Operation in Parallel Stacking 49 Disabling Search Mode on the Master Unit 49 Setting Search Mode on the Slave Unit 4...

Page 14: ...Hook up Configurations 62 Battery Series Connection 62 Battery Series Parallel Connections 63 Specifications 64 Inverter Drip Shield Installation 68 FSW 230V Installation Guide book Page iv Tuesday Au...

Page 15: ...the inverter charger to the Xanbus system The Freedom SW 230V is a Xanbus enabled device that typically powers the Xanbus system This Installation Guide provides safety instructions that must be obse...

Page 16: ...contact customer service or any authorized Xantrex dealer for replacement See Contact Information on page i IMPORTANT Keep the carton and packing material in case you need to return the Freedom SW 23...

Page 17: ...electrical codes which must be met Installation Codes Applicable installation codes vary depending on the specific location and application of the installation ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARDS All w...

Page 18: ...le to operate and routine tasks are automated Controlled by software that eliminates analog signalling errors Less susceptible to interference and line loss Upgradable through new software releases Fo...

Page 19: ...CP 809 0921 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start AGS 809 0915 3 ft network cable 0 9 m 809 0935 25 ft network cable 7 6 m 809 0940 75 ft network cable 22 9 m 809 0942 Accessories Shown above Product Numbe...

Page 20: ...iate size and length of DC cables see DC Cabling on page 14 The DC cables should be as short as possible and large enough to handle the required current in accordance with the electrical codes or regu...

Page 21: ...els AC Wiring DC components include 24 volt Batteries DC Cabling DC Cabling DC Grounding Network considerations for Freedom SW only include Cables connectors network connectors and terminators for the...

Page 22: ...Battery BTS Generator Transfer Switch AC In AC Main Panel Inverter AC Panel Isolator Engine Battery Alternator Utility Power AC DC Low Voltage DC IMPORTANT Figure 3 does not show all required groundi...

Page 23: ...MAIN NOTE The DC grounding conductor may be one size smaller than the minimum size conductor required for the DC current carrying conductors providing the overcurrent protection device in the DC posi...

Page 24: ...nsisting of 230 volts 50 Hz AC appliances In Invert mode the Freedom SW 230V provides 230 volts 50 Hz AC to loads connected to Line out In AC Bypass mode the source connected to the AC input is passed...

Page 25: ...nce with applicable electrical installation codes GFCI Requirements A GFCI ground fault circuit interrupter is a device that de energizes a circuit when a current to ground exceeds a specified value t...

Page 26: ...the wires between the inverter charger and the AC load panels circuit breakers and loads Type The type of wiring required varies according to the electrical codes or regulations applicable to your in...

Page 27: ...reaker DC Components Batteries The Freedom SW 230V system requires a 24 volt lead acid deep cycle battery or group of batteries to provide the DC current that the inverter charger converts to AC power...

Page 28: ...Do not confuse AC circuit breakers with DC circuit breakers They are not interchangeable Rating The rating of the fuse or breaker must be matched to the size of cables used in accordance with the app...

Page 29: ...mm2 copper conductor that is either insulated green with yellow stripe wire rated 75 C or bare copper Marine Applications2 The DC grounding conductor may be one size smaller than the minimum size con...

Page 30: ...ipping carton and packing materials If the inverter charger needs to be returned for service it should be shipped in the original carton Packing the Freedom SW 230V in the original shipping carton is...

Page 31: ...and or 1 34 6mm DC battery cables Lugs for DC cables for 10 mm stud size Copper wire for DC grounding 8 mm2 See DC Grounding on page 15 Lugs for DC grounding cable for M6 stud size AC and DC disconne...

Page 32: ...er on page 19 Step 2 Mounting the Inverter Charger on page 21 Step 3 Connecting the AC Input and AC Output Wires on page 25 Step 4 Connecting the DC Cables on page 29 Step 5 Connecting the Battery Tem...

Page 33: ...mited airflow Overheating may result Failure to follow these instructions can result in minor or moderate injury Ventilated Do not operate the inverter charger in a closed in area or restrict ventilat...

Page 34: ...ases from battery will corrode and damage the inverter charger If the inverter charger is installed in a compartment above the batteries make sure there is a solid gas impermeable wall dividing the tw...

Page 35: ...ll components are present 3 Select an appropriate mounting location and orientation To meet regulatory requirements the Freedom SW 230V must be mounted in one of the orientations shown in Figure 5 on...

Page 36: ...condensation or dripping water Wall Mount DC on Left A Yes B Yes when used with inverter drip shield PN 808 9004 for marine installations A On a vertical surface with DC terminals facing left B On a...

Page 37: ...ace with DC terminals facing right B On a vertical surface with DC terminals facing right with the front panel facing down The drip shield is installed directly on top of the inverter See Drip Shield...

Page 38: ...rientation does not meet regulatory requirements Wall Mount DC Down No Not acceptable This orientation does not meet regulatory requirements Orientation Approved Mounting Orientation Comment M O D E E...

Page 39: ...er to back to the main panel could result in ground bonding to occur in multiple locations in contravention of applicable wiring codes and may result in nuisance tripping of Ground fault protection eq...

Page 40: ...ove one of the AC knockouts from the front or side of the unit Do not leave the knockout inside the wiring compartment 4 Install a strain relief clamp in the AC knockout 5 Run the AC wiring through th...

Page 41: ...erminals must also be used 11 Secure the strain relief clamp on the AC input cable jacket Connecting the AC Output Wires To make the AC output wiring connections 1 Remove one of the AC knockouts from...

Page 42: ...t the ground wires to a free position on the ground bus Figure 6 on page 26 If solid ground wire is being used the wire can be connected directly under the screw heads If stranded ground wire is being...

Page 43: ...hould be crimped using the tool indicated by the connector manufacturer 2 Cut the DC ground cable to the required length Strip off enough insulation so you can install the terminals you will be using...

Page 44: ...charger do not route your DC cables through a DC distribution panel battery isolator or other device that will cause additional voltage drops The exception is the DC fuse and Disconnect or the DC cir...

Page 45: ...the inverter charger as shown in Figure 7 The connector goes on first then the lock washer and bolt FIRE HAZARD Use only appropriately sized copper cable Loose connections improper connections and und...

Page 46: ...the cable polarity is correct POSITIVE on the inverter charger is connected to the POSITIVE on the battery and NEGATIVE cable is connected to the NEGATIVE terminal on the inverter charger 8 Connect th...

Page 47: ...ed on page 14 If you are using different sizes refer to the applicable code for DC grounding detail To connect the chassis ground 1 Using the appropriate wrench loosen the nut on the chassis ground po...

Page 48: ...Installation Guide Installing the Inverter Charger Figure 9 DC Wiring and DC Grounding DOM SW 3012 rter AC n Ch arge Fa ult 012 Chassis ground point FSW 230V Installation Guide book Page 34 Tuesday Au...

Page 49: ...m cable is supplied with the BTS Mounting Options You can mount the BTS in one of two ways Mounting the sensor to the negative battery post allows the internal battery temperature to be sensed and pr...

Page 50: ...attery negative terminal stud so there is a flat surface on which to seat the BTS mounting plate You may need to bend the ring terminal crimp and or wires slightly downward to allow the sensor to seat...

Page 51: ...tch on again if you opened it in Step 2 9 Route the sensor cable to the inverter charger and plug it into the blue BTS port as shown in Figure 12 Secure the cable along its length Figure 12 Connecting...

Page 52: ...electrolyte Do not install the sensor near the top of the battery or on the battery s top surface 3 Clean the selected area thoroughly to remove any oil or grease that could prevent the sensor from a...

Page 53: ...nbus System Installation Guide is available for download at www xantrex com EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Connect the Freedom SW 230V only to other Xanbus compatible devices Although the cabling and connectors use...

Page 54: ...ctly on the terminal block and not reversed Positive battery cable is connected to the positive battery terminal through the DC fuse and disconnect switch or DC circuit breaker Negative battery cable...

Page 55: ...Owner s Guide Testing in Invert Mode To test the Freedom SW 230V in invert mode using a 100 watt light bulb as the test load 1 Close the DC disconnect switch or the DC circuit breaker to supply DC pow...

Page 56: ...bulb illuminates the Invert mode is working 5 Press the Inverter Enable button to disable the inverter The INVERTER ENABLED LED status light is off Testing in Charge Mode and AC Bypass Mode 1 Close th...

Page 57: ...r charger is ready for use The preceding tests use a light test load a light bulb as a test case If you encounter problems when using a load over 1000 watts for example a hair dryer or microwave see t...

Page 58: ...more options to work with when tailoring a system to meet load demands In parallel stacking mode only two Freedom SW 230V inverter chargers of the same model can be parallel stacked For example two Fr...

Page 59: ...a stacking cable to the STACKING port on the front panel of a Freedom SW 230V to configure two units for parallel stacking The port is reserved for future use CLEAR FAULT RESET INVERTER ENABLED Invert...

Page 60: ...th ground wire to the common negative 3 Connect each positive terminal of the inverter to the battery through a DC disconnect in each positive line Do not tie the positives together between inverters...

Page 61: ...t an isolated neutral location in the inverter AC distribution panel IMPORTANT In a parallel stacked configuration during operation the AC transfer pass through relay rating remains the same at 30 amp...

Page 62: ...ne of the inverter chargers to Slave mode To configure the system for stacking 1 Apply DC power to both inverter chargers Power up order has no impact Because there are now two Master units in the sys...

Page 63: ...Search Mode on the Master Unit In parallel stacking search mode on the Master unit will not function properly When the Master sends out a load search pulse a small current also flows into the output o...

Page 64: ...the wiring schematic employed between two Freedom SW 230V inverter chargers that are stacked in parallel IMPORTANT Follow the same guidelines in Installing the Inverter Charger on page 18 when choosin...

Page 65: ...harge rate is best determined by a qualified RV electrical technician Suitable battery types include Flooded GEL and AGM Do not mix different battery types within the same battery bank For a Flooded t...

Page 66: ...roughly equal through each parallel branch of batteries Therefore the above generalizations of maximum charge rate can be made for the entire battery bank The Freedom SW 230V s Max Chg Rate setting d...

Page 67: ...Rate setting to 75 which means 75 In this example the actual output current is limited to 75 of 65A which is 48A Therefore the actual System Total BULK output current comes out to just under 100A Exa...

Page 68: ...at is 125A 125A To set the Max Chg Rate setting in each Freedom SW 3524 230 1 Divide the maximum allowable charger output current of 125A by the Freedom SW 3524 230 s maximum charge capacity of 90A So...

Page 69: ...dom SW 3524 230 1 Divide the maximum allowable charger output current of 75A by the Freedom SW 3524 230 s maximum charge capacity of 90A So 75 90 gets an approximate value of 0 83 or 83 which can be s...

Page 70: ...230V Sine Wave Inverter Charger Owner s Guide The physical specifications of the Freedom SW 230V are described in Table 4 below Table 4 Freedom SW Physical Specifications Length 387 mm Width 343 mm H...

Page 71: ...vant rating for continuous loads like an inverter Deep cycle batteries use a more suitable rating system such as amp hours Ah Amp hour capacity is the number of amps a battery can continuously deliver...

Page 72: ...e Battery Size 5 Complete the rest of the worksheet see Table 5 Battery Sizing Example on page 59 for an example Size the batteries at approximately twice the estimated total amp hour usage Doubling t...

Page 73: ...watt hours needed for this appliance A B TV VCR 200 W 2 hours 400 Wh Small microwave oven 800 W 15 min 1 4 hour 200 Wh 3 lamps 60 W each 180 W 4 hours 720 Wh Coffee maker 600 W 15 min 1 4 hour 150 Wh...

Page 74: ...ds to ensure sufficient battery capacity Restrictions on Motor Size An appliance may require three to six times its normal running current in order to start The Freedom SW 3524 230 can handle surges t...

Page 75: ...this appliance A B W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh Total daily watt hours of AC load Wh Number of days between charges Total watt hours of AC l...

Page 76: ...mm2 the battery interconnects should be 120 mm2 The best configuration is to connect the batteries in series parallel This requires additional cables but reduces imbalances in the battery bank and ca...

Page 77: ...rease in both the voltage and the capacity of the total battery bank This is common with all battery inverter system voltages The smaller lower voltage batteries are first connected in series to obtai...

Page 78: ...Ambient temperature 25 C 25 C Invert mode Operating range full power Load maximum ambient 20 to 25 C 2000W 60 C 20 to 25 C 3000W 60 C Charge mode Operating range full power Current maximum ambient 20...

Page 79: ...wer 5 seconds 5000 W 6800 W Output current 11 A 15 A Output frequency 50 Hz 50 Hz Output voltage 230 VAC 230 VAC AC output connection Single phase Single phase Peak efficiency 90 90 No load current dr...

Page 80: ...ature sensor included The temperature compensation coefficients on a 24 volt battery are as follows Flooded 54 mV 25 C BTS C Gel 54 mV 25 C BTS C AGM 42 mV 25 C BTS C Output current maximum 65 ADC 90...

Page 81: ...tility to invert 20 ms Minimum AC input voltage for transfer 170 VAC Maximum AC input voltage for transfer 270 VAC Minimum AC input frequency for transfer 45 Hz Maximum AC input frequency for transfer...

Page 82: ...To install the drip shield 1 Acquire ten 6 3 4 screws needed to fasten the inverter drip shield to the wall 2 Locate an appropriate setting for the drip shield above the Freedom SW 230V making sure yo...

Page 83: ...by qualified installers only Figure 22 Drip Shield Placement Desktop Mount 55 mm side view 10mm clearance required here Figure 23 Drip Shield Placement Inverter Front Panel Facing Up 90 mm side view...

Page 84: ...lation Guide Inverter Drip Shield Installation Figure 24 Drip Shield Placement Inverter Front Panel Facing Down 20 mm No clearance required here side view FSW 230V Installation Guide book Page 70 Tues...

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