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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Regular maintenance is required to keep your Freedom XC
operating properly. This section includes:

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Summary of Contents for Freedom XC 1000

Page 1: ...Freedom XC Inverter Charger Owner s Guide Freedom XC 1000 817 1050 Freedom XC 2000 817 2080 ...

Page 2: ...SER S RISK AND C REMINDS YOU THAT IF THIS MANUAL IS IN ANY LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH ALTHOUGH STEPS HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO MAINTAIN THE ACCURACY OF THE TRANSLATION THE ACCURACY CANNOT BE GUARANTEED APPROVED CONTENT IS CONTAINED WITH THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE VERSION WHICH IS POSTED AT http www xantrex com NOTE Visit http www xantrex com click Products select a Product category select a Product and search...

Page 3: ...n and be sure to keep your proof of purchase Serial Number ____________________________ Product Number ____________________________ Purchased From ____________________________ Purchase Date ____________________________ To view download or print the latest revision visit the website shown under Contact Information ...

Page 4: ...ing on page 15 is intended for qualified personnel Qualified personnel have training knowledge and experience in l Installing electrical equipment l Applying all applicable installation codes l Analyzing and reducing the hazards involved in performing electrical work l Selecting and using Personal Protective Equipment PPE Abbreviations and Acronyms A Amperes Ah Amp hours a unit of battery capacity...

Page 5: ...aic Solar s Seconds a unit of time V VAC VDC Voltage Volts AC Volts DC W Wattage watt a unit of power Degrees symbol commonly used for temperature C Unit of degrees in Celsius scale F Unit of degrees in Fahrenheit scale Percent percentage Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex products and services at http www xantrex com ...

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Page 7: ...arifies or simplifies a procedure The addition of either symbol to a Danger or Warning safety label indicates that an electrical hazard exists which will result in personal injury if the instructions are not followed This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death DANGER ...

Page 8: ...ed 7 To reduce the risk of electrical shock disconnect both AC and DC power to or from the inverter charger before attempting any maintenance or cleaning or working on any components connected to the inverter charger Do not disconnect under load Turning the inverter charger to Standby using the Power button on the front panel will not reduce an electrical shock hazard 8 The inverter charger must b...

Page 9: ...Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury WARNING FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD n Unit s components may produce arcs or sparks n Do not install near batteries in machinery space or in an area in which ignition protected equipment is required Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage Areas include any space containing g...

Page 10: ... any source of power Damage to unit may occur n For AC IN and AC OUT use wires suitable for at least 75 C Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or equipment damage NOTES n Follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery Review cautionary markings on these products an...

Page 11: ...d maintenance must be done by qualified personnel knowledgeable about batteries to ensure compliance with battery handling and maintenance safety precautions WARNING BURN FROM HIGH SHORT CIRCUIT CURRENT FIRE AND EXPLOSION FROM VENTED GASES HAZARDS l Always wear proper non absorbent gloves complete eye protection and clothing protection Avoid touching your eyes and wiping your forehead while workin...

Page 12: ... battery or other electrical parts and could cause an explosion Use tools with insulated handles only 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 ...

Page 13: ...ply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC CAN ICES 003 Class B Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio c...

Page 14: ...to local regional or national environmental regulations Many of the electrical components used in the Freedom XC Inverter Charger are made of recyclable material like steel copper aluminum and other alloys These materials can be auctioned off to traditional scrap metal recycling companies who resell reusable scraps Electronic equipment such as the circuit boards connectors and fuses can be broken ...

Page 15: ... Step 1 Designing the Installation 16 Step 2 Choosing a Location for the Unit 22 Step 3 Mounting the Unit 23 Step 4 Connecting the AC Input Wires 25 Step 5 Connecting AC Output to an Existing AC Circuit 29 Step 6 Connecting the DC Cables 31 Step 7 Connecting to Port s on the Freedom XC 36 Step 8 Testing Your Installation 38 Marine Installation 41 Drip Shield Installation 42 Operation 43 Freedom XC...

Page 16: ...sitioning from Grid Mode to Battery Mode 65 Transitioning from Battery Mode to Grid Mode 65 Operating Limits 65 Power Output 66 Input Voltage 66 Overload Conditions 68 High Surge Loads 68 Over temperature Conditions 68 Routine Maintenance 69 Maintaining the Freedom XC Unit 70 Troubleshooting 71 Pre service Checklist 72 Warning Messages 73 Troubleshooting Reference 76 Inverter Applications 80 Resis...

Page 17: ...nctions and power management features suitable for marine recreational and commercial fleet vehicle installations Please read this section to familiarize yourself with the main performance and protection features of the Freedom XC This section includes Materials List 2 Key Features 2 975 0784 01 01 1 ...

Page 18: ...up to 1000 watts Freedom XC 1000 or 2000 watts 2 Freedom XC 2000 of continuous utility grade sine wave power derived from a battery bank It is designed to handle loads such as microwave ovens TVs DVD Blu ray players and power tools In addition the Freedom XC s high surge capability lets you handle many hard to start loads including full size residential refrigerators The built in transfer switch a...

Page 19: ...nnected to a battery source with an adequate charge at the time of the power interruption n Inverter Power Save The Freedom XC can be programmed to automatically turn off after 1 to 25 h of continued operation of loads that are under 50 W It is designed with LBCO low battery cut off to prevent the battery from deep discharge Configurable AC Transfer Speed The Freedom XC allows two speed settings f...

Page 20: ...des a manual equalize mode that can be used if recommended by the battery manufacturer Dead Battery Charging Another feature of the Freedom XC is dead battery charging This is the ability to recharge batteries even if the battery voltage has reached 0 VDC Ignition Control The Freedom XC provides two user selectable options for ignition control n Ignition Auto on The Freedom XC can automatically tu...

Page 21: ...ility having the capability to manage your AC loads is extremely valuable The Freedom XC provides a number of features to facilitate this n The charger is power factor corrected to use AC current as efficiently as possible Minimizing the AC current used by the charger means more current is available for your AC loads n The Freedom XC has a power share feature which prioritizes your AC loads by red...

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Page 23: ...ATURES This section identifies the default settings and the hardware features of the Freedom XC Inverter Charger This section includes AC DC and GFCI Panel 8 Display Panel 10 Side Panel 11 975 0784 01 01 7 ...

Page 24: ...ath serious injury or equipment damage Item Description 1 ACC input terminal for connecting ignition control wiring Ignition Control Switch ACC for connecting ON and disconnecting OFF O the ignition signal 2 Remote port allows you to connect an accessory remote control display device 3 Captive nut panel screw holds the wiring compartment cover in place See WARNING above 4 Ventilation grille openin...

Page 25: ...e cooling fan and inverter charger When the inverter charger is mounted the ventilation grille must not point up or down Cooling fans turn on when the internal temperature reaches a set point temperature 14 20 A supplementary protector with reset button provides overload protection for the optional GFCI kit sold separately order PN 808 9817 Press to recover from an overload condition In a hard wir...

Page 26: ...and buttons 2 Multi function LCD screen shows status information and error codes 3 Status LEDs indicate the mode of operation 4 Three function buttons change status information displayed on the screen Also changes inverter charger settings See Freedom XC Display Panel on page 44 for detailed information on the panel s buttons 5 Power Standby button is pressed for turning on the unit The inverter t...

Page 27: ...rious injury or equipment damage Item Description 1 Captive nut panel screw holds the wiring compartment cover in place See WARNING above 2 Wiring compartment cover protects the wiring compartment from debris and keeps the cables secure Using the captive nut panel screw the cover can be opened and lifted out during wiring See WARNING on the left 3 20 A supplementary protector with reset button pro...

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Page 29: ...LATION Please read this section for safety information and installation instructions regarding your Freedom XC This section includes Before You Begin the Installation 14 Installation Codes 14 975 0784 01 01 13 ...

Page 30: ...all power sources when servicing n Disable and secure all AC and DC disconnect devices and automatic generator starting devices Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage Installation Codes Governing installation codes vary depending on the specific location and application of the installation Some examples include the following n The U S National E...

Page 31: ... Testing Your Installation 38 NOTE For marine applications see additional installation instructions on page 41 Installation Tools and Materials You will need the following to install the Freedom XC n Wire stripper n Mounting 2 screws or bolts n 2 Phillips torque screwdriver n Torque wrench for DC terminals or 13mm socket wrench n AC cable that is two conductor plus ground cable sized appropriately...

Page 32: ...ach other in a typical recreational vehicle or fleet vehicle installation Also see Marine Installation on page 41 1 Equipment ground 2 Freedom XC 3 DC fuse disconnect DC circuit breaker 4 12V deep cycle battery house 5 Battery isolator 6 Alternator 7 To engine 8 Equipment ground 9 Starting battery 10 AC load panel 11 AC source panel 12 Selector switch 13 Shore power 14 Generator Figure 5 Typical R...

Page 33: ... and Over Current Protection Device Most safety requirements and electrical codes require the Freedom XC s AC and DC inputs and outputs to be provided with over current protection such as circuit breakers or fuses and disconnect devices AC Input The circuit breaker or fuse connected through hard wiring that is used to supply the Freedom XC must be rated at no more than 30A and must be approved for...

Page 34: ...ction and as a disconnect for the AC shore power supply line Additional circuit breakers serve individual circuits one of which serves the Freedom XC The AC load panel can incorporate an AC output circuit breaker and breakers for individual load circuits AC Cabling AC cabling includes all the wires and connectors between the AC source and the Freedom XC as well as all AC cabling between the Freedo...

Page 35: ...tput Neutral is automatically connected to the safety ground during inverter operation When AC utility power is present this connection is not present so that the utility neutral that is AC Input Neutral is only connected to utility ground at your source This conforms to the National Electrical Code NEC which requires that separately derived AC sources such as inverters and generators have their n...

Page 36: ...to use with the Freedom XC inverter unit See item 11 on page 9 DC Cabling This includes all the cables and connectors between the batteries the DC disconnect and over current protection device and the Freedom XC Most mobile installations require multi strand insulated cables for flexibility and durability in high vibration environments and require disconnects and over current devices Electrical wi...

Page 37: ...C may appear to operate correctly with smaller cables until a heavy load such as a microwave or refrigerator attempts to start then the unit may work correctly sometimes and not work correctly other times DC Disconnects and Over Current Devices The DC circuit from the battery to the Freedom XC must be equipped with a disconnect and over current device This usually consists of a circuit breaker a f...

Page 38: ...ect to splashing water or bilge water n Cool Normal air temperature should be between 20 C and 40 C 4 F and 104 F the cooler the better n Ventilated Allow at least 5 inches of clearance at the fan end of the Freedom XC for air flow 1 inch on each side and 2 inches at the wiring access AC and DC end The more clearance for ventilation around the unit the better the performance Do not allow the venti...

Page 39: ...ions a Under a horizontal surface see A b In a horizontal position on a vertical surface see B NOTE For marine installations only this orientation is allowed due to the probability of moisture finding access into the enclosure c On a horizontal surface see C Figure 6 Approved Mounting Orientations A B C 3 Mark the desired number of mounting holes on the wall by placing the unit on the wall 4 Pilot...

Page 40: ...d using recommended copper wire size if insulated then green insulation with or without one or more yellow stripes or larger Make sure to tighten the bolt on the DC ground lug to a torque of 23 in lb 2 6 N m of force Apply an anti corrosion compound to the copper wire prior to connecting to the DC ground lug For recommended equipment ground cable size see below Application Minimum equipment ground...

Page 41: ... be specified by the connector manufacturer and is different for different types of connectors AC and DC Wiring Separation Do not mix AC and DC wiring in the same conduit or panel Where DC and AC wires must cross make sure they do so at 90 to one another Consult applicable codes for details about DC and AC wiring in close proximity to each other AC Wiring and GFCIs You can plug loads of up to 20 a...

Page 42: ... size vs required breaker rating When making the AC input and AC output connections observe the correct color code for the appropriate AC wire as described inTable 9 below Color AC Wire Black Red Brown Line White light blue Neutral Green green yellow or bare copper Ground Table 9 Color codes for typical AC wiring NOTICE REVERSE POLARITY DAMAGE Make sure the wires are connected properly Improper co...

Page 43: ...r up and out WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Use a screwdriver to loosen the captive nut panel screw Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage Figure 8 Loosening the captive nut panel screw 1 1 Captive nut panel screw 4 Strip a single AC input wire as appropriate Strip 10 mm off the ends of each of the three the wires tin the exposed copper wire with...

Page 44: ...at each AC wire is matched and connected to the Neutral N Ground G and Line L connections 10 Tighten the strain relief clamp to secure the wires 11 Replace the wiring compartment cover onto the unit using a 2 Phillips torque screwdriver see WARNING if you are not connecting other wires such as for the AC Output Otherwise keep the AC compartment open and proceed to the next step WARNING ELECTRICAL ...

Page 45: ...rs GFCIs on page 20 Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage NOTICE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE n Do not connect any AC source such as a generator or utility power to the AC output wiring of the Freedom XC n The Freedom XC will not operate if its output is connected to AC voltage from a source and potentially hazardous or damaging conditions may occur These ...

Page 46: ...nnections on page 30 WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Use a screwdriver to loosen the captive nut panel screw Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage 4 Strip a single AC output wire as appropriate Strip 10 mm off the ends of each of the three the wires tin the exposed copper wire with lead free solder using a soldering iron 5 Remove the knockout and...

Page 47: ...ables NOTICE REVERSE POLARITY n Check cable polarity at both the battery and the Freedom XC before making the final DC connection Positive must be connected to positive negative must be connected to negative Check to see if the reverse polarity LED see Step 6 Connecting the DC Cables is not illuminated n Reversing the positive and negative battery cables will blow a fuse in the Freedom XC and void...

Page 48: ... panel screw WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Use a screwdriver to loosen the captive nut panel screw Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage 3 Loosen the DC terminal nuts from the terminal bolts and set them aside for later 4 Strip 13 mm to 19 mm insulation from one end of each cable The amount stripped off will depend on the terminals chosen 5 Att...

Page 49: ...set aside earlier to the terminal bolt Tighten the nut to a torque of 8 9 N m 71 80 in lb of force Do not overtighten Make the connection snug enough so the cable lug does not move around on the DC terminal Center it through the DC knockout hole and do not let it touch the edge See Step 6 Connecting the DC Cables on page 31 WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD n Tighten the nuts on the DC terminals pro...

Page 50: ...IRE HAZARD Do not complete the next step if flammable fumes are present Explosion or fire may result if the disconnect battery selector switch is not in the off position Thoroughly ventilate the battery compartment before making this connection Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage 13 Route the negative cable through the right side strain relie...

Page 51: ...egulations 2 Use copper wire that is either bare or provided with green insulation Do not use the DC ground lug for your AC grounding See the AC wiring instructions in this section 3 Follow the guidelines below that correspond to the specific type of installation These guidelines assume you are using the DC supply cable and fuse sizes recommended in this guide If you are using different sizes refe...

Page 52: ...size under that required for current carrying conductors supplying the device per ABYC E 11 11 16 2 but not less than 8AWG USGC 46 CFR 111 05 31 Step 7 Connecting to Port s on the Freedom XC Connecting to ACC Signal The Freedom XC can be wired to inhibit inverter operation in the absence of a vehicle s or vessel s ignition control signal This feature can avoid unnecessary battery drain that would ...

Page 53: ...s setting allows the inverter charger to operate Battery mode automatically when an ignition control wire is connected to the ACC input and a valid ignition signal is constantly detected The inverter works in tandem with the vehicle s ignition circuit Ignition Lock out LOt This setting allows the inverter to operate Battery mode when an ignition control wire is connected to the ACC input terminal ...

Page 54: ...shore power is present at AC input terminals it will pass through to the AC output Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage There are two tests to be performed The first test verifies that the Freedom XC is inverting DC battery power and delivering AC power to its output The second test is intended for installations where AC input and output is ha...

Page 55: ...us test still connected and operating connect the shore power source n The Freedom XC transfers the test load to shore power The green LED indicating grid mode turns on and the LCD screen displays the AC MODE icon n If the test load operates your installation is successful NOTE If the Power button on the Freedom XC is turned ON the Freedom XC will automatically supply the appliances with inverter ...

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Page 57: ...n the positive cable 5 Battery isolator 6 DC alternator 7 To engine 8 Equipment ground Engine negative bus DC ground bus 9 Starting battery 10 AC load panel with branch circuit breakers that supply only loads that run off the Freedom XC 11 AC source panel that includes a max 30A or a 15A if using a GFCI circuit breaker that supplies the Freedom XC 12 Shore power AC power supplied from a shore powe...

Page 58: ...stalling drip shields may not entirely protect you from this hazard Do not operate the unit when it is wet Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage You may purchase the drip shield set by contacting customer support When ordering mention part number 808 1050 Figure 14 Drip shields To install the drip shields 1 Gather the four screws needed to fast...

Page 59: ...es descriptions of the different modes and settings of the Freedom XC Inverter Charger This section includes Freedom XC Display Panel 44 Status LED Indicators 44 Function Buttons 45 LCD Screen 45 LCD Screen Icons 46 975 0784 01 01 43 ...

Page 60: ...on After 60 seconds of inactivity backlight illumination turns off Status LED Indicators Indicator Definition Solid green Indicates grid mode in which shore power is available and passing through to the loads and charging the battery Solid green Indicates Battery mode Inverter mode in which the inverter charger is running and supplying power to the loads from the battery Solid red Indicates error ...

Page 61: ...erter charger operation or to Standby LCD Screen The LCD Screen changes depending on the operating mode of the inverter charger Figure 17 Parts of the LCD Screen OUTPUTBATTLOAD kW 100 25 Hz VA kW Hz VA C INPUTBATTTEMP AC BYPASS ERROR OVERLOAD CHARGING 1 5 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 1 AC IN or AC OUT indicator 6 load power level indicator 2 left part of LCD display 7 load indicator 3 middle part of LCD display ...

Page 62: ... four bars 75 100 Shows an overload condition Icon Definition The load icon is displayed if there is voltage available at the AC output The bar represents load consumption levels 100 is an indication of full capacity and 25 indicates low consumption All the bars disappear at 20 watts and AC load indicates zero watt power Shows up in grid mode when AC shore power is present If the power is being qu...

Page 63: ...n Press and hold for three seconds to go back one step Info and Setting LCD Screen Screen 1 of 4 Battery Voltage Load Wattage This is the home screen battery voltage 12 5V AC load 1 2kW Info and Setting LCD Screen Screen 2 of 4 AC Output Voltage Frequency output voltage 120V output frequency 60Hz Screen 3 of 4 AC Input Voltage Frequency Screen shows up when utility AC is connected input voltage 12...

Page 64: ...Viewing Information During Battery Mode 48 Freedom XC Owner s Guide Info and Setting LCD Screen Screen 4 of 4 Firmware version Firmware version U1 1 01 ...

Page 65: ...tton to move from screen to screen 3 Press to return to the home screen NOTE After one minute of inactivity in the other screens the LCD will go back to the home screen Info and Setting LCD Screen Screen 1 of 5 Battery Voltage Charging Stage This is the home screen battery voltage 12 5V charging stages bulk absorption float equalization and no charging ...

Page 66: ...t battery voltage 12 5V charging current 60A Screen 3 of 5 AC input current AC load current input current 15 6A load current 6 8A Info and Setting LCD Screen Screen 4 of 5 AC input voltage AC input frequency input voltage 120V input frequency 60Hz Screen 5 of 5 Firmware version Firmware version U1 1 01 ...

Page 67: ...OAD CHARGING 1 2 1 setting number is displayed here 2 setting value is displayed here To change the default value to a different value 1 Press and hold the button for three seconds to enter the Configuration mode 2 Press the Scroll button to scroll through the different settings Press and hold for three seconds to scroll back one step 3 Press the button to select a general setting and change its v...

Page 68: ... at LBCO voltage 0 2 volts LBCO Shutdown Delay Timer 03 300 1 to 300 When the range is from 1 to 20 the timer setting value can be adjusted by 1 second increments When the range is from 20 to 300 the timer setting value can be adjusted by 10 second increments LBCO Recovery Voltage 04 13 1 12 0 to 16 0 and OFF The range is from LBCO voltage 0 2 to 16 adjusted by 0 1 increments Selecting OFF or a hi...

Page 69: ...adjusted by 1 h increments The next setting after 25 is OFF Power Save Load Sensing Mode 06 dIs ENA enable DIS disable When enabled the inverter charger s no load loss can be reduced further when total load is less than 25 W Output Frequency 07 60 60 50 After changing the output frequency setting turn the unit off and then on again in order for the change to take effect Output Voltage 08 120 120 1...

Page 70: ...ppliance UPS UPS Selecting APL appliance sets the transfer time from line to battery to 20 ms Selecting UPS uninterruptible power supply sets the transfer time from line to battery to 10 ms NOTE Do not connect motor loads when in UPS transfer mode See Troubleshooting on page 71 Utility AC Under Voltage Level 12 90 85 to 110 Inverter Shutdown Recovery 13 MAT At0 auto restart MAT manual restart The ...

Page 71: ...t CLD Cold VRM Warm HOT Hot Selecting Cold from Warm will increase charger voltage by 0 4V Selecting Cold from Hot will increase charger voltage by 0 8V Custom Absorption Voltage 22 14 6 12 0 to 18 0 The voltage setting value can be adjusted by 0 1 increments Available only when custom battery type is selected Custom Float Voltage 23 13 5 12 0 to 18 0 Charger Current Freedom XC 1000 24 50 5 to 50 ...

Page 72: ...ooded battery type is selected It allows only one hour of equalize charging once AC Input Breaker for Load Share 28 30 5 to 30 The load share feature prioritizes the AC load by reducing the charge current in order to maintain the total input current to less than the load share setting Reset all settings to their default values 99 ndf NDF as is DEF default ndF refers to current settings Choose def ...

Page 73: ...peration ON and OFF There are two ways to operate the Freedom XC s inverter function 1 Press the Power button to a down position it is in Standby in the up position 2 When the inverter charger s Ignition Control feature is set to Auto on ATO a a 12VDC signal is present on the ACC inputb WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Turning the Power k button to Standby does not disconnect DC battery power from ...

Page 74: ...TE Certain types of loads can cause power save mode to work unexpectedly These types of loads are described in Problem Loads on page 81 Checking Battery Status During inverter operation in battery mode you can check the battery status by observing the battery capacity indicator on the LCD screen The battery voltage appears in the left side of LCD screen The normal operating battery voltage range i...

Page 75: ...udible alarm for error The unit beeps once every 5 s for 1 min To mute the alarm n Press any one of the three function buttons The alarm is automatically muted after 1 min But the error code continues to be displayed until the error is cleared To manually reset the alarm 1 Press the Power button to turn it Off from a down position to up and press again to turn it On to reset an active alarm and cl...

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

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

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

Page 79: ...harging method that mixes up stratified electrolyte and reactivates unused areas of the plate material Periodic equalizing can help to regularly restore batteries to a full and healthy state of charge Consult the battery manufacturer s recommendation for equalize charging settings Sealed batteries should never be equalized Consult the battery manufacturer for optimal charging procedures when using...

Page 80: ...gly Operating During Transition Between Grid Mode and Battery Mode The Freedom XC s advanced power management is capable of transitioning power from an AC source to DC source within a fraction of a second and vice versa The Freedom XC automatically detects when shore power is present and when it becomes unavailable or drops to less than 106 volts AC The transfer time can be set to two settings For...

Page 81: ...n and the display panel turns off Transitioning from Battery Mode to Grid Mode When the unit is operating in Battery Mode and shore power becomes available the Freedom XC begins a 20 second countdown to verify the stability of the shore power If shore power remains stable for a 20 second countdown at the end of the countdown the Freedom XC will switch to shore power mode within 20 milliseconds and...

Page 82: ...ure shutdown occurs at 60 C ambient See Specifications on page 83 Input Voltage The allowable Freedom XC input battery voltage ranges are shown in the following table Operating Condition Battery Voltage Comment Full Operating Range LBCO 18 0 volts Assuming the battery is full the inverter charger will operate until battery voltage goes past below LBCO d and LBCO Shutdown delay timer e Low Voltage ...

Page 83: ...beeping and the LCD screen shows error code E01 Instant Low Voltage Shutdown 9 0 volts After two seconds below the limit the unit shuts down inverter output completely LCD screen turns off completely Operating Condition Battery Voltage Comment High Voltage Shutdown 18 0 volts The display shows error code E02 alternating with the battery voltage The red status LED turns on NOTE Although the Freedom...

Page 84: ... turns solid RED High Surge Loads Some induction motors used in freezers pumps and other motor operated equipment require high surge currents to start The Freedom XC may not be able to start some of these motors even though their rated steady state current draw is within the inverter charger s limits The unit will shut down and indicate an overload shutdown Over temperature Conditions During inver...

Page 85: ...5 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance is required to keep your Freedom XC operating properly This section includes Maintaining the Freedom XC Unit 70 975 0784 01 01 69 ...

Page 86: ...ect from all power sources before working on any circuits connected to the unit Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage Periodically you should n With all sources of power off clean the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth to prevent the accumulation of dust and dirt n Ensure that the DC cables are secure and fasteners are tight n Make sure the...

Page 87: ... Before contacting customer service please work through the steps listed in Pre service Checklist on page 72 This section includes Pre service Checklist 72 Warning Messages 73 Troubleshooting Reference 76 Inverter Applications 80 Resistive Loads 80 Motor Loads 80 Problem Loads 81 975 0784 01 01 71 ...

Page 88: ...was at the time voltage etc if known n Recent sequence of events n Any known unusual AC shore power factors such as low voltage unstable generator output etc n Whether any extreme ambient conditions existed at the time temperature vibrations moisture etc 3 If your Freedom XC is not displaying an error code check the following to make sure the present state of the installation allows proper operati...

Page 89: ...g system change Warnings do not affect operation With the exception of the error codes displayed on the screen only the audible alarm can be turned ON or OFF Follow the steps in Turning the Audible Alarm ON or OFF on page 59 to change the alarm settings The error codes are listed in Table 14 The text in the Error Code column appears on the LCD screen of the display panel ...

Page 90: ...ch as a PV charger and an over voltage alternator Disconnect if necessary E03 AC output overload shutdown Battery mode inverting Reduce the loads connected to the AC outlet of the unit Check appliances that have high surge ratings and disconnect if necessary E04 Over temperature shutdown Battery mode inverting Reduce the loads connected to the AC outlet of the unit Check that the ventilation grill...

Page 91: ... any obstruction and remove it E08 Fan lock error Grid mode bypass If there is no issue with the fan disconnect the unit from its DC and AC power sources then reconnect and then restart the unit Perform Drip Shield Installation on page 42 If error detection persists contact customer service E10 to E19 Internal hardware error Battery and grid modes If error detection persists contact customer servi...

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

Page 93: ...des Low input voltage error code E01 Verify the unit is connected to a 12V battery Check the DC connections and the cable Recharge the battery High input voltage error code E02 Verify the unit is connected to a 12V battery Check the voltage regulation of the external charging system if any Unit overload or AC output short circuit error code E03 Reduce the load Make sure the load does not exceed th...

Page 94: ...tting see Maintaining the Freedom XC Unit on page 70 to start inverting LCD screen may show DC voltage as 000 Check DC connections and cable Recharge battery No output voltage is shown in the LCD screen and neither of the green status LEDs for Grid mode and Battery mode is illuminated AC shore power is not available or out of operating range and the inverter charger is OFF Check AC shore power Tur...

Page 95: ... ignition is On and the ignition control switch on the front of the Freedom XC unit is On The fan turns on and off during AC shore power mode The battery is discharged AC pass through current is high Do not be alarmed the unit is performing normally The fan turns on and off during inverter mode The inverter is running continuously at high power Do not be alarmed the unit is performing normally The...

Page 96: ... start up The most demanding are those that start under load for example compressors and pumps Of the capacitor start motors typical in drill presses band saws etc the largest you can expect to run is hp the transfer relays are rated at 2 hp Universal motors are generally easier to start Since motor characteristics vary only testing will determine whether a specific load can be started and how lon...

Page 97: ...om XC is in power save mode When the Freedom XC is in power save mode it may fail to start some loads even though the rated wattage on the load is more than 25 W If these kinds of loads are in the system follow the suggestions given to eliminate the problem If the problem loads cannot be eliminated there are two work around solutions 1 Disable power save mode from Settings on page 52 causing the F...

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Page 99: ... and electrical specifications of the Freedom XC Inverter Charger Physical Specifications 84 Environmental Specifications 85 System Specifications 86 Regulatory Approvals 90 NOTE Specifications are subject to change without prior notice 975 0784 01 01 83 ...

Page 100: ...m XC 2000 L W H 14 2 10 6 3 7 360mm 270mm 95mm without flanges 15 4 10 8 4 0 390mm 275mm 102mm without flanges 14 2 11 8 3 7 360mm 300mm 95mm with flanges 15 4 12 4 390mm 305mm 102mm with flanges Net Weight 13 4 lbs 6 1 kg 16 3 lbs 7 4 kg Table 16 Physical specifications Table 17 Product dimensions ...

Page 101: ...ut derated above 104 ºF 40 C Storage Temperature Range 40 158 ºF 40 70 ºC Humidity Operation Storage 5 95 RH non condensing Table 18 Environmental specifications aOperation may be limited based on the battery chemistry For example Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries have a limited charging temperature range Follow specific battery manufacturer recommendations for the applicable chemistry ...

Page 102: ... 20 milliseconds with a 20 second delay Transfer voltage V Shore to inverter Inverter to shore 85 V and 140 V 135 V and 90 V Cooling Fan activated by any of the following High internal temperature High AC output power Table 19 System specifications a Circuit breakers shall not carry more than 80 of their UL current rating continuously b To change the AC Transfer time mode see Adjusting Settings in...

Page 103: ... Operating voltage range LBCO voltage a 18 0 VDC Maximum non operating voltage 24 VDC 24 VDC Nominal voltage 12 0 VDC 12 0 VDC Nominal current at full load 100 ADC 192 ADC Table 20 DC input for inverting aTo set LBCO see Adjusting Settings in Configuration Mode on page 51 ...

Page 104: ...ave shape True Sine Wave True Sine Wave Peak efficiency 91 91 Full load efficiency 87 3 87 5 Table 21 AC output for inverting Freedom XC 1000 Freedom XC 2000 Operating voltage range 85 140 VAC 85 140 VAC Safe non operating voltage range up to 240 VAC up to 240 VAC Table 22 AC input for charging b Power derates to 85 when output voltage is set to 110 108 VAC c To set the AC Frequency see Adjusting ...

Page 105: ...y type 18 0 VDC custom battery type Nominal output current User selectable 5 to 50A e User selectable 5 to 80A f Charger current derating May reduce charger current depending on ambient temperature May reduce charger current depending on ambient temperature Efficiency at nominal output 90 1 91 Table 23 DC output for charging eCharger current is rated to 14 4 VDC output only The charger derates if ...

Page 106: ...Supplement drip shield with product number 808 1050 required ABYC E 11 A 31 A 32 ETL listed complies to CSA 107 1 UL458 and UL458 Marine Supplement drip shield with product number 808 1050 required ABYC E 11 A 31 A 32 EMC CFR 47 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B CFR 47 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B Table 24 Regulatory approvals ...

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