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Freedom SW 3000
Sine Wave Inverter/Charger

Owner’s Guide

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CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of fire, do not

cover or obstruc

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in a zero-clearance compartment. Overhea

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result. Do not e

xpose to rain or spray.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS:

Mount this inv

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uide provided.

WARNING:

Shock hazard. Do not open. No

user serviceable parts. Energized from both AC and
DC sources. Disconnect all

sources before servicing.

Use only ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCI)
specified in the installation guide supplied. Other
types may fail to operate properly when connected to
this equipment. Refer to ma

nual. Charge only

lead-acid batteries. Other ba

ttery types may burst

causing personal injury and damage.

Nominal DC Operating Voltage:

12 Vdc

Nominal AC Output Voltage:

120 Vac , 1Ø

Nominal AC Output Frequency:

60 Hz

Max. Continuous AC Output Current:

25 A

Max. Operating DC Input Current:

320 A

Max. Continuous AC Output at Nominal DC
Input:

3000 VA at 25°C

Max. Output Surge Power (5 s duration):

6000 VA

Max. DC Input Voltage:

16 Vdc

Max. Ambient Temperature:

50°C

Inverter Mode:

Nominal AC Input Voltage:

120 Vac , 60 Hz, 1Ø

Power Factor:

> 0.95

Charging DC Output Voltage Range:

5.0 - 16.0 Vdc

Max. Continuous Battery Charger DC Current at
Nominal AC Input:

150 A

Max. AC Input Current:

30 A per line Split Phase,

30 A per line Dual

Charger Mode:

3000W SINEWA

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FREEDOM SW 3000

Designed in Canada
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Summary of Contents for FREEDOM SW 3000

Page 1: ...nt Ref er to ma nua l Cha rge onl y lea d a cid bat teri es Oth er bat tery typ es ma y bur st cau sin g per son al inju ry and dam age No min al DC Op era tin g Vo lta ge 12 Vdc No min al AC Ou tpu t Vo lta ge 120 Vac 1Ø No min al AC Ou tpu t Fre que ncy 60 Hz Ma x Con tin uou s AC Ou tpu t Cur ren t 25 A Ma x Op era tin g DC Inp ut Cur ren t 320 A Ma x Con tin uou s AC Ou tpu t at No min al DC I...

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Page 3: ...gy Inc 161 G South Vasco Road Livermore California USA 94551 Xantrex Technology Inc reserves the right to revise this document and to periodically make changes to the content hereof without obligation or organization of such revisions or changes unless required to do so by prior arrangement Exclusion for Documentation UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC XANTREX A MAKES ...

Page 4: ...ter Charger Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide STATEMENT OF HAZARD Contains statements of avoidance or strict compliance Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury STATEMENT OF HAZARD Contains statements of avoidance or strict compliance Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury STATEMENT OF HAZARD Con...

Page 5: ...s primarily intended for qualified installers who need to install and configure the Freedom SW 3000 Inverter Charger The installer should have knowledge and experience in installing electrical equipment knowledge of the applicable installation codes and awareness of the hazards involved in performing electrical work and how to reduce those hazards A qualified technician or electrician has this kno...

Page 6: ...zard ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not expose the Freedom SW 3000 to rain snow spray or bilge water This inverter charger is designed for indoor use only Do not operate the inverter charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropped has cracks or openings in the enclosure including if the fuse cover has been lost damaged or will not close or otherwise damaged in any other way Do not disassemble the...

Page 7: ...nt openings and or install in a zero clearance compartment Do not use transformerless battery chargers in conjunction with the inverter charger due to overheating Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury EXPLOSION HAZARD Charge only properly rated such as 12 V lead acid GEL AGM Flooded or lead calcium rechargeable batteries because other battery types may explode...

Page 8: ...use an explosion 6 Batteries can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or metal bracelet or the like to the battery terminal causing a severe burn 7 When removing a battery always remove the negative terminal from the battery first for systems with grounded negative If it is grounded positive remove the positive terminal first Make sure all loads connected to the battery and a...

Page 9: ...r Charger EXPOSURE TO CHEMICALS AND GASES HAZARD Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated Make sure the voltage of the batteries matches the output voltage of the inverter charger Be careful to keep corrosion from coming into contact with your eyes and skin when cleaning battery terminals Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury RISK OF DAMAGE TO T...

Page 10: ...residential or commercial applications It is not intended for other applications as it may not comply with the additional safety code requirements needed for those other applications See Limitations On Use below LIMITATIONS ON USE Do not use in connection with life support systems or other medical equipment or devices Do not use in ambulances or other life saving emergency vehicles Failure to foll...

Page 11: ...ing 3 Charging 3 Xanbus System 4 Comprehensive Electronic Protection 5 Freedom SW 3000 Inverter Charger Features 6 Front and Side Panels 6 Front and Side Panels 7 AC and DC Side Panels 9 Supplied Accessories 10 Optional System Accessories and Network Components 11 Operating The Freedom SW 3000 12 Operating the Freedom SW 3000 with the Optional System Control Panel SCP 12 Using the SCP 13 Contents ...

Page 12: ...inating the Equalization Process 19 Operating Limits for Charger Operation 20 Monitoring the Freedom SW 3000 Indicator Lights 21 Faults and Warnings 21 Monitoring Status Messages on the SCP 21 System Modes 22 Operating 22 Safe 23 Configuration 25 System Control Panel 25 System Menu Map 26 Viewing the System Screen 27 Viewing the Select Device Menu 27 Selecting the Freedom SW 3000 from the Select D...

Page 13: ...ualize 34 Batt Type 37 Batt Size 37 Clear Faults 37 Menu Advanced 38 Inverter 38 Charger 38 Power Share 38 Configure Inv Chg Configure Inverter Charger 38 Equalize 38 Clear Faults 38 View Device Info 38 Basic Menu 38 Sub Menus 39 Configure Inv Chg Menu 39 AC Limits Configure AC Limits 41 View Device Info View Device Information 43 ...

Page 14: ...50 Inverter Applications 54 Battery Charging Reference 55 Battery Types 55 Charge Algorithm Stages 56 Three Stage charging 56 Two Stage Charging 57 Charge Algorithm Graph 58 Charge Algorithm Definitions 58 Battery Charger Interruption 60 Specifications 61 Fan Operation 63 Invert Power Derating vs Ambient Temperature 64 Charger Mode 64 Warranty and Return Information 65 ...

Page 15: ...eedom SW remote panel with 25 foot communications cable DC terminal covers one red one black with two sets of screws and two sets of nuts and washers for the DC terminals NOTE If any of the items are missing contact Xantrex 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 3000...

Page 16: ...ntly recharges your batteries Unique split phase design transfers up to 7 2 kW of incoming qualified AC power Premium Power and Ease of Use For managing your onboard power system the Freedom SW 3000 provides superior features and rugged durability combined with ease of use The Freedom SW 3000 Produces 120 volts AC at up to 3000 watts continuous with a 6000 watt surge for ten seconds Provides three...

Page 17: ...las For the unit to perform at the highest level the batteries must be charged correctly The Freedom SW 3000 has optimized algorithms for flooded gel and AGM batteries Battery Temperature Sensor Since battery temperature is a key factor in correct charging the charging formula must be adjusted automatically and in real time according to the actual battery temperature to ensure that batteries are f...

Page 18: ...your AC loads Freedom SW 3000 has a power share feature which prioritizes your AC loads by reducing the charge current and maintaining the total input current to less than your breaker setting or the breaker setting Occasionally AC input sources have low voltage To avoid loading these weak sources any further the charger automatically reduces its AC current draw as the AC voltage approaches the mi...

Page 19: ...re information Freedom SW 3000 is equipped with numerous protection features to ensure safe operation Protection feature This feature Battery over voltage protection Keeps the battery voltage from getting too high in charge mode Shuts the inverter off in invert mode Battery under voltage protection Prevents inverter from discharging your batteries too low The inverter doesn t run if battery voltag...

Page 20: ...thi s eq uip me nt Re fer to ma nu al Ch arg e on ly lea d a cid ba tte rie s Ot he r ba tte ry typ es ma y bu rst causing pe rso na l inj ury an d da ma ge No mi na l DC Op era tin g Vo lta ge 12 Vd c No mi na l AC Ou tput Vo lta ge 12 0 Va c 1Ø No mi na l AC Ou tput Fre qu en cy 60 Hz Ma x Co ntinu ou s AC Ou tput Cu rre nt 25 A Ma x Op era tin g DC Inp ut Cu rre nt 32 0 A Ma x Co ntinu ou s AC ...

Page 21: ...e 12 Vd c No mi na l AC Ou tput Vo lta ge 12 0 Va c 1Ø No mi na l AC Ou tput Fre qu en cy 60 Hz Ma x Co ntinu ou s AC Ou tput Cu rre nt 25 A Ma x Op erating DC Inp ut Cu rre nt 32 0 A Ma x Co ntinu ou s AC Ou tput at No mi na l DC Inp ut 30 00 VA at 25 C Ma x Ou tput Su rge Po we r 5 s du ratio n 60 00 VA Ma x DC Inp ut Vo lta ge 16 Vd c Ma x Am bie nt Te mp erature 50 C Inve rter Mod e No mi na l...

Page 22: ...inates if a fault condition occurs 4 AC Charge light illuminates when the Freedom SW 3000 is in charge mode and is producing DC output to charge your batteries AC Charge also illuminates when you are connected to an AC source like the utility grid or a generator and the AC is qualified 5 Inverter On indicates the unit is in invert mode NOTE If AC is present and invert mode is enabled this light re...

Page 23: ...tive battery cable black Install a DC terminal cover supplied over the terminal 4 Positive DC terminal connects to the positive battery cable red Install a DC terminal cover supplied over the terminal 5 AC Input 1 AC Input 2 and Inverter AC Output circuit breaker switches allow you to reset the circuit breakers when they trip 6 AC knockouts provide access for AC cables both input and output wiring...

Page 24: ...l 2 BTS the Battery Temperature Sensor consists of Connector plugs into the BTS jack on the Freedom SW 3000 Sensor cable is 25 feet 7 6 meters Sensor can be mounted on the side of the battery case or on the negative battery terminal NOTE The BTS continuously measures the temperature of the battery and adjusts the charger output for a more accurate temperature compensated charge 3 Freedom Sine Wave...

Page 25: ...cific installation Table 2 provides a list of network components and part numbers Pre made cables are available in standard lengths ranging from 3 feet to 75 feet These optional accessories and network components are available from any authorized Xantrex dealer or at www xantrex com Detailed information on planning and installing your network is available in the Xanbus System Installation Guide Th...

Page 26: ... and generator start and stop activity Displays the settings for each Xanbus enabled device in the system Enables you to adjust the settings for each Xanbus enabled device in the system Preserves all of its settings if system power is interrupted After power is restored you don t have to reconfigure the SCP or any of the Xanbus enabled devices connected to it This section provides information on o...

Page 27: ...e Xanbus system Push buttons Four push buttons allow you to select device menus and change or display settings The red System button toggles the SCP and Xanbus enabled devices between Operating mode and Power Save mode if held down for more than three seconds The button can also be used to clear any active faults or warnings by momentarily depressing the button For more information on the differen...

Page 28: ...charger When the Freedom SW 3000 is connected to a qualified AC source like the utility grid or a generator this light on the SCP illuminates 2 Inverter On light illuminates when the Freedom SW 3000 is enabled turned on 3 Low Battery light illuminates when the battery voltage on the Freedom SW 3000 is low 4 Fault light indicates a condition that requires user attention and intervention The Fault l...

Page 29: ...mmediately The transfer relay will make a clicking sound and the Inverter On light will illuminate Loads should continue to operate uninterrupted If any part of this test fails determine the cause before using the unit Consult the Troubleshooting chapter starting on page 45 Viewing the Firmware Revision Number You may need to view the firmware revision number of the Freedom SW 3000 when troublesho...

Page 30: ... ambient temperature as well as the input voltage from the battery will limit the extent to which the unit can run continuously The Freedom SW 3000 has 6000 watt surge for ten seconds Operating the inverter charger in conditions outside of power and temperature limits however will result in thermal shutdown and or significantly decreased performance In addition operation in this range is outside t...

Page 31: ...can interrupt the charge cycle any time you desire by disabling the charger from the SCP To maintain optimal performance in flooded batteries an occasional equalize cycle may be required See Operating in Equalization Mode on page 18 While the batteries are being charged you can monitor which stage they are in from the front panel of the Freedom SW 3000 or from the SCP 2 To operate the charger with...

Page 32: ...configuration Charging may not be effective at extreme temperatures See Charger Specifications on page 61 Operating in Equalization Mode NOTES Equalize mode is automatically disabled if you have selected Gel or AGM as the battery type As a general rule do not equalize a lead acid battery unless there are provisions to add water to it and the manufacturer recommends equalization IMPORTANT It is nor...

Page 33: ... is low 3 To request the equalization charge ensure the Charger is enabled 4 On the SCP select Equalize on the Freedom SW 3000 home menu For detailed information on configuring this setting refer to Equalize on page 34 5 When equalization is finished check the battery electrolyte level Top up as necessary with distilled water only and recheck the specific gravity as specified by the battery manufa...

Page 34: ...utput with large AC loads and increase the output again when the AC load decreases The regulatory maximum for continuous AC loads is 80 of the breaker rating that the loads are connected to The Freedom SW 3000 senses pass through current going to the AC load The difference between the pass through load and 80 of the Power Share setting is the current that is available for charging the batteries Fo...

Page 35: ...s and Warnings on page 21 for more explanation on the difference between faults and warnings Monitoring Status Messages on the SCP Refer to System Menu Map on page 26 of the Configuration chapter Table 3 Front Panel Lights Light Illuminated Color Status Action or Status Item AC Charge Green When the Freedom SW 3000 is connected to a qualified AC source or a generator the External AC light illumina...

Page 36: ...all other Xanbus enabled devices into Safe mode only System modes are changed using the System Settings menu The two system modes are Operating and Safe Please read the section about each system mode to find out which mode is appropriate for different conditions or situations Operating Characteristics In Operating mode all communications are enabled on the Xanbus system All power conversion functi...

Page 37: ...e performing software upgrades and diagnostics with the Xantrex Diagnostic Tool If the SCP is powered off while in Safe mode it will be in Safe mode when it is powered up again To return to Operating mode On the System Settings menu under Desired Mode select Operating Putting the System into Safe Mode When you are installing or removing devices from the Xanbus system putting the system into Safe m...

Page 38: ...o scroll through the other modes to select Safe mode 5 Press Enter You are now in Safe mode 6 Press Exit twice to return to the System Home Screen To exit Safe mode and return to Operating mode 1 On the System Settings menu under Desired Mode select Operating 2 Press Enter Figure 12 Safe Mode ...

Page 39: ...The front panel of the Freedom SW 3000 provides limited control including reset charger enable and disable and inverter enable and disable Enabling a function When a function is enabled it is allowed to occur but other conditions may have to be met before the function is activated or turned on For example the charger function on the Freedom SW 3000 may be enabled but it will not charge unless qual...

Page 40: ...tion System Menu Map Figure 13 provides a map of how the SCP screens and menus are organized The order of devices appearing on the SCP will vary depending on the order in which they ve been connected to the network Figure 13 SCP System Menu Map ...

Page 41: ...f charging You cannot select or change any of the information on the System screen If you would like to view more detailed information press the Enter button indicated by the menu arrow to go to the Select Device menu Viewing the Select Device Menu The Select Device menu is where you can view a list of all the Xanbus enabled devices in your power system To view the Select Device menu On the System...

Page 42: ... have to adjust on a routine basis It provides access to basic control of the inverter charger Selecting the Freedom SW 3000 Advanced Menu Freedom SW 3000 advanced menu lists status information and settings which require that you understand and plan for the changes you make You may not have to adjust these settings as part of regular operation The SCP shows the Freedom SW 3000 basic menu by defaul...

Page 43: ... with System highlighted as shown in Figure 17 press Enter 2 Scroll with the down arrow button to highlight Global Menus 3 Press Enter 4 Select Advanced and press Enter 5 Press Exit to return to Select Device menu Figure 17 Highlighting System on the Select Device Menu Figure 18 Highlighting Global Menus ...

Page 44: ... Press Enter to highlight the value of that Configurable setting indicated by square brackets The previously set value appears with an asterisk beside it as shown in Figure 16 3 Use the up arrow or down arrow button to change the value Holding down a button lets you scroll through values quickly 4 Press Enter to select the value 5 If you have another setting to change return to step 1 Or If you ha...

Page 45: ...0 Menu Structure BASIC MENU ADVANCED MENU Mode Battery AC Input 1 AC Out Inverter Charger Power Share Equalize Batt Type Batt Size Clear Faults Lo AC Volt Lo AC Freq Hi AC Volt Hi AC Freq View Fault Log View Warning Log View Event Log Restore Defaults Mode Battery AC Input 1 AC Out Inverter Charger Power Share C re Inv Chg Equalize Clear Faults View Device Info Basic Menu invert mode only Max Char...

Page 46: ... the values for total current A the frequency Hz and the AC voltage in V Float The third stage of three stage battery charging After the batteries reach full charge charging voltage is reduced to a lower level to prevent gassing and to prolong battery life This stage is often referred to as a maintenance charge Rather than charging a battery it keeps an already charged battery from discharging whi...

Page 47: ...ble or disable the operation of the charger In the example shown the charger is enabled The default setting for the charger is enabled When to use Set the charger to Enabled when you want your batteries charged when connected to AC power The charger can be set to Disabled anytime during the charge cycle to immediately stop charging The charger can also be enabled or disabled from the Freedom SW 30...

Page 48: ...e setting This setting lets you enable or disable charger equalization if the battery type is flooded or wet Equalization can be turned on enabled or off disabled The default setting for equalize is Off When to use Review the section Operating in Equalization Mode on page 10 before adjusting this setting This menu item is displayed if the battery type allows equalization In the Freedom SW 3000 hom...

Page 49: ... the equalization system home screen as shown in Figure 23 Table 5 provides an explanation of the content on the equalization system home screen Figure 22 Equalize Confirmation Warning Yes N o Figure 23 Equalization System Home Screen Menu Cancel Yes n a 13 0V ...

Page 50: ...efore equalization Done indicates the precharge is complete or if it was not required Time Remaining Indicates the time left for equalization Equalization runs for 60 minutes and is counted down in 1 minute increments until the Time Remaining displays 0 min During a precharge the Time Remaining displays n a not applicable Battery Voltage Displays a range of 13 0 to 18 0V with a resolution of 0 1V ...

Page 51: ...s let you select the size of the battery bank being charged You can adjust the Battery Size settings as follows When to use Adjust this setting to your actual battery bank size Outcome Reduces the maximum charger current to protect against charging smaller batteries too aggressively This setting charges batteries appropriately based on capacity See the Battery Information section in the FSW3000 Si...

Page 52: ...urable setting when to use the setting and the outcome of changing a setting Inverter This feature is the same as described on the basic menu on page 33 Charger This feature is the same as described on the basic menu on page 33 Power Share This feature is the same as described on the basic menu on page 33 Configure Inv Chg Configure Inverter Charger Cfg Inv Chg is a sub menu command If you select ...

Page 53: ...ge rate of 150 amps Even though you can set a bank size of 2000 Ah where C 5 is 2000 5 400 amps the Freedom SW 3000 would still charge at 150 amp maximum You can adjust the Max Chg Rate settings as follows When to use Displayed only if in charger mode when you wish to control the maximum charge rate to your batteries Lo DC Volt Full name Low DC input voltage shutdown Configurable setting This sett...

Page 54: ...abled Select a setting based on the battery manufacturer s recommendation For more information see Battery Charging Reference on page 55 You can adjust Eqz Volts settings as follows Force Charge Configurable setting This setting forces the charger to be enabled On whenever you have re qualified AC The default setting for Force Charge is On enabled When to use Turn Force Charge to On if you want to...

Page 55: ...d when the AC supply frequency is lower than the set value required for the electrical equipment Outcome The lower frequency of the AC supply above which it will be qualified as good by the inverter charger can be varied Hi AC Volt Full name High AC transfer voltage AC over voltage level RISK OF DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT The following configuration settings adjust the quality of the AC input source that...

Page 56: ...d Hi AC Freq Full name High AC transfer frequency AC over frequency level Configurable setting This setting lets you adjust the highest frequency at which the Freedom SW 3000 no longer qualifies AC as good and transfers to Invert You can adjust Hi AC Freq settings as follows When to use This setting lets you adjust the AC parameters when the AC supply is outside the higher frequency range required...

Page 57: ...right moves vertically as you scroll through the list indicating where you are on the menu For an explanation of faults and warnings see Faults and Warnings on page 21 An event is an indicator of which of the system modes that the unit has been in View Fault Log The Fault log displays the 20 most recent faults for your reference View Warning Log The Warning log displays the 10 most recent warning ...

Page 58: ...re your settings to defaults When you select Restore Defaults a warning message appears as shown in Figure 26 If you select continue your settings will be restored to default If you select cancel your existing settings will be retained and the Device Info menu appears Restore Defaults IMPORTANT Restoring to defaults will overwrite all of the stored values Figure 26 Restore Default Warning Message ...

Page 59: ...acknowledged the message Refer to the System Control Panel Owner s Guide for more information on faults and warnings Fault Types There are three types of fault messages automatic faults manual faults and escalating automatic faults Table 6 describes how they differ in their behavior and how you can respond to them when they appear on the SCP ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not disassemble the inverter ...

Page 60: ...ts occur in one minute it will no longer clear itself but becomes a manual fault Then you must identify the problem correct the fault condition and clear the fault or reset the device Table 6 Faults Types and Behaviors Fault type Behavior Table 7 Warning Types and Behavior Warning type Behavior Automatic warning Clear automatically if the fault condition that generated the message goes away You ca...

Page 61: ... Information About Your System on page 69 the conditions at the time the problem occurred These details should include the following as well as any other information asked for on page page 4 Loads the Freedom SW 3000 was running or attempting to run Battery condition at the time of failure voltage state of charge for example if known Recent sequence of events for example charging had just finished...

Page 62: ...ry cables adequately sized and short enough Is the battery in good condition and 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 Is the battery temperature sensor and its cable properly connecte...

Page 63: ...e message appears After viewing the message you can return to the warning list by pressing Exit or continue to the menu for the device that caused the fault by pressing Enter Each time you return to the list after viewing a complete message the viewed message is removed from the list If you have left the warning list you can view them at any time from the System Settings menu To view a fault list ...

Page 64: ...list contains messages from every Xanbus enabled device not just the Freedom SW 3000 You can select a message and view its details from the fault list To view a message from a fault list 1 On the list use the up arrow or down arrow button to highlight the message you want to view 2 Press Enter The complete message appears After viewing the message you can return to the fault list by pressing Exit ...

Page 65: ... Clear the fault and attempt restart Ensure adequate ventilation around the Freedom SW 3000 Reduce AC loads F3 Unit is too hot and has shut down See guide Automatic Transformer Over Temperature Shutdown Clear the fault and attempt restart Ensure adequate ventilation around the Freedom SW 3000 Reduce AC loads F4 Battery over temp Inv Chg has shut down See guide Automatic Battery Over Temperature Sh...

Page 66: ...rce outputs battery cables F10 Battery is too low can t invert Recharge battery Automatic DC Under Voltage Shutdown Immediate occurs if DC voltage is below 8 volts DC Clear the fault and attempt restart Recharge batteries Check battery cable connections F11 Battery is too low can t invert Recharge battery Automatic DC Under Voltage Shutdown occurs if DC voltage is below 10 volts DC Clear the fault...

Page 67: ...re is warmer or gently warm the battery F40 Internal fault If fault persists call Customer Support Manual No IPC communication Service required F41 Internal fault Reset If fault persists call Customer Support Manual Dead battery charger timeout Try restarting dead battery charging once Then check the condition of the battery and replace if necessary F502 Watchdog reset error Manual Watchdog reset ...

Page 68: ...ements Even though the inverter may be able to accommodate the load the size of battery bank required would be impractical if the load is to be run for long periods Motor Loads Induction motors motors without brushes require two to six times their running current on start up The most demanding are those that start under load for example compressors and pumps Of the capacitor start motors typical i...

Page 69: ... gel rather than a liquid and do not require topping up Gel batteries are sealed and the battery caps are not removable AGM Absorbed Glass Mat batteries are similar to gel batteries except that the electrolyte is absorbed into a fiberglass matting Custom Custom is configured by the dealer factory or service center for battery types other than those listed above RISK OF BATTERY DAMAGE Since the Fre...

Page 70: ...ied AC from the utility power or a generator during the bulk stage the unit will return to the bulk stage Absorption Charge During the first part of absorption charge the Freedom SW 3000 delivers its full rated output current until the absorption voltage is reached At this point the Freedom SW 3000 will transition to a constant voltage mode by keeping the charge voltage constant at the absorption ...

Page 71: ...er will produce current equal to the current setpoint as long as the battery voltage is still less than the voltage setpoint When the voltage setpoint is reached the charger will change its current output to keep the battery voltage steady at the voltage setpoint level There is a timeout default is 1 hour for the equalize charge stage The charger will exit equalize after the timeout has occurred e...

Page 72: ...g Profile IH IB VF2 VF1 VG VA Float Icharge Vcharge Time TCV TA TF Bulk Absorption Table 10 Battery Voltage Defaults Voltage Flooded or wet Gel AGM VA Absorption Voltage Vdc 14 4 14 4 14 3 VG Gassing Voltage Vdc 13 5 13 8 13 45 VF1 Float Voltage Vdc 13 5 13 8 13 45 VF2 Float Exit Voltage Vdc 12 5 12 5 12 5 VE Equalize Voltage Vdc 15 5 NA NA ...

Page 73: ...Absorption Exit Current ADC 2 Ah 2 Ah 2 Ah IE Equalize Current ADC 10 Ah NA NA IB Bulk Current ADC 20 Ah 20 Ah 20 Ah IH Absorption Exit Current ADC 2 Ah 2 Ah 2 Ah IE Equalize Current ADC 10 Ah NA NA Table 12 Battery Time Defaults Time Flooded or wet Gel AGM ΔTA Absorption Timeout hours 6 6 6 ΔTCV Constant Voltage Absorption Timeout hours 1 1 1 ΔTF Float Timeout days 7 7 7 ΔTE Equalize Timeout hour...

Page 74: ...ng resumes If battery charging is interrupted in any stage other than bulk the unit will go to float charge when battery charging resumes However a new bulk charge cycle is initiated when battery charging begins if the battery drops below 12 5 Vdc for 15 minutes VF2 i e the 15 minute countdown is independent of mode for example inverting bulk charging or float charging and 7 days have passed from ...

Page 75: ...W H 385 340 200 mm 15 2 13 4 7 9 in Net Weight 30 9 kg 68 1 lbs Inverter Specifications Output wave form Sine wave Total harmonic voltage distortion 5 Output power 3000 W continuous Surge rating 6000 W for ten seconds AC output voltage 120 VAC 5 Input DC voltage rating 12 VDC nominal 10 to 16 VDC AC output frequency 60 0 0 05 Hz Power factor lag or lead 0 to 1 0 Peak efficiency 91 Efficiency at 30...

Page 76: ...ollows Flooded 27 mV 25 C BTS C Gel 27 mV 25 C BTS C AGM 21 mV 25 C BTS C Equalization cycle Yes manual via SCP Number of independent battery banks 1 Battery bank size settings 50 2000 Ahr Battery type settings Flooded AGM Gel Custom Power factor corrected charging Yes Input power factor at full charge rate 0 95 Charger Specifications AC input voltage 85 135 VAC AC input frequency 60 Hz nominal 55...

Page 77: ...or transfer 85 VAC RMS Maximum AC input voltage for transfer 135 VAC RMS Minimum AC input frequency for transfer 55 Hz Maximum AC input frequency for transfer 65 Hz Cooling Fan cooled temperature controlled Supported AC input types Split phase up to 30 amps per line Dual input up to 30 amps per line Environmental Specifications Nominal Ambient temperature 77 F 25 C Maximum Operating Temperature 14...

Page 78: ...reduce power draw according to the figure to avoid over temperature shutdown Charger Mode Charger output bulk mode is 150 amps DC to 40 C ambient In higher ambients the charger will automatically derate reduce output current to maintain internal temperatures at a safe level Output at 60 C ambient is approximately 75 amps Figure 28 Invert Power Derating versus Ambient Temperature 2200 3000 Maximum ...

Page 79: ... the right to use parts or products of original or improved design in the repair or replacement If Xantrex repairs or replaces a product 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...

Page 80: ...ubleshooting of the customer s electrical systems This warranty does 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 physically 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 gen...

Page 81: ... ECONOMIC LOSSES OF ANY KIND EVEN IF XANTREX HAS BEEN ADVISED OR HAD REASON TO KNOW OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE B ANY LIABILITY ARISING IN TORT WHETHER OR NOT ARISING OUT OF XANTREX S NEGLIGENCE AND ALL LOSSES OR DAMAGES TO ANY PROPERTY OR FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY OR ECONOMIC LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE CONNECTION OF A PRODUCT TO ANY OTHER DEVICE OR SYSTEM AND C ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY ARISING ...

Page 82: ...fice boxes are not acceptable A contact telephone number where you can be reached during work hours A brief description of the problem 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...

Page 83: ... 3000 Purchased From ______________________ Purchase Date ______________________ Type of installation e g RV truck ______________________ Length of time inverter charger has been installed ______________________ Battery battery bank size ______________________ Battery type e g flooded sealed gel cell AGM ______________________ DC wiring size and length ______________________ Alarm sounding _______...

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