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Page 1: ...Freedom XC PRO Inverter Charger Owner s Guide Freedom XC PRO 2000 818 2010 Freedom XC PRO 3000 818 3010...
Page 2: ...THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER S RISK AND C REMINDS YOU THAT IF THIS MANUAL IS IN ANY LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH ALTHOUGH STEPS HAVE BEEN TA...
Page 3: ...and be sure to keep your proof of purchase Serial Number ____________________________ Product Number ____________________________ Purchased From ____________________________ Purchase Date ___________...
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Page 5: ...ended 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...
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Page 7: ...mation that clarifies 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...
Page 8: ...d 7 To reduce the risk of electrical shock disconnect both AC and DC power from the inverter charger before attempting any maintenance or cleaning or working on any components connected to the inverte...
Page 9: ...pment Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD l Replace the wiring compartment cover before turning on power to this equipment l Use...
Page 10: ...T to any other source of power Damage to unit may occur l 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...
Page 11: ...With Batteries IMPORTANT Battery work and maintenance must be done by qualified personnel knowledgeable about batteries to ensure compliance with battery handling and maintenance safety precautions W...
Page 12: ...the 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...
Page 13: ...d found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residen...
Page 14: ...ng to local regional or national environmental regulations Many of the electrical components used in the Freedom XC PRO Inverter Charger are made of recyclable material like steel copper aluminum and...
Page 15: ...sfer Speed 3 Overload Alarm and Shutdown 3 Over temperature Alarm and Shutdown 3 Built in Charge Formulas 3 Manual Equalization 4 Dead Battery Charging 4 Ignition Control 4 Configurable AC Output Freq...
Page 16: ...Turning the Audible Alarm ON or OFF 56 Operating in Grid Mode 57 Battery Charger Functions 57 Battery Types 57 Custom Battery Settings Menu 61 Operating During Transition Between Grid Mode and Batter...
Page 17: ...section to familiarize yourself with the main performance and protection features of the Freedom XC PRO This section includes Materials List 2 Key Features 2 Power for Most Appliances 2 Back up Capab...
Page 18: ...XC PRO 3000 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 Free...
Page 19: ...de to Battery Mode and vice versa which avoids nuisance resetting of appliances The normal transfer rate is for common appliances and the faster transfer rate is designed for more sensitive digital eq...
Page 20: ...cle s ignition circuit This is particularly useful if the inverter charger is required to operate only when a vehicle s engine is running Configurable AC Output Frequency and Voltage The Freedom XC PR...
Page 21: ...Owner s Guide 2 FEATURES This section identifies the default settings and the hardware features of the Freedom XC PRO Inverter Charger This section includes Default Settings 6 AC DC and GFCI Panel 7 D...
Page 22: ...y voltage 13 1 volts DC 13 1 05 Power save time 25 hours 25 06 Load sensing Disabled dis 07 Inverter output frequency 60 Hz 60 Table 1 Freedom XC PRO Default Values Program Item Default Setting Settin...
Page 23: ...13 5 24 Charger current 80 amps DC 80 25 Charger algorithm 2 stage 3 stage 2 stg 3 stg 26 Charger ignition control Off Off 27 Equalize charge for flooded battery type Disabled dis 28 AC input breaker...
Page 24: ...DC terminal opening for routing positive DC cable 6 LED indicator for reverse DC polarity Table 2 AC DC and GFCI Panel Features Feature Description 7 AC output terminal opening for routing AC output...
Page 25: ...an 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 17 Moun...
Page 26: ...and power 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...
Page 27: ...or equipment damage Feature 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...
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Page 29: ...Installation Tools and Materials 15 Basic Installation Procedures 16 Step 1 Designing the Installation 17 Step 2 Choosing a Location for the Unit 22 Step 3 Mounting the Unit 23 Step 4 Connecting the A...
Page 30: ...all power sources when servicing l 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...
Page 31: ...able that is two conductor plus ground cable sized appropriately for load and application n or trade size strain relief clamps for the AC cable clamp holes n Wire nuts or crimp connectors if installin...
Page 32: ...into these main steps Step 1 Designing the Installation 17 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 t...
Page 33: ...cal recreational vehicle or fleet vehicle installation Also see Marine Installation on page 46 1 20 pin harness accessory 2 Equipment ground 3 Freedom XC PRO 4 DC fuse disconnect DC circuit breaker 5...
Page 34: ...t safety requirements and electrical codes require the Freedom XC PRO s AC and DC inputs and outputs to be provided with over current protection such as circuit breakers or fuses and disconnect device...
Page 35: ...current protection and as a disconnect for the AC shore power supply line Additional circuit breakers serve individual circuits one of which serves the Freedom XC PRO The AC load panel can incorporat...
Page 36: ...ze vs Breaker Rating AC Output Neutral Bonding The neutral conductor of the Freedom XC PRO s AC output circuit that is AC Output Neutral is automatically connected to the safety ground during inverter...
Page 37: ...sized cables Table 6 specifies the minimum recommended DC cable size and maximum fuse size for the Freedom XC PRO The DC cables must be copper and must be rated 75 C minimum The cables should be termi...
Page 38: ...2 volt battery banks Every Freedom XC PRO system is recommended to have a deep cycle battery or group of batteries with a total capacity of 100 Ah or more which provides the DC current that the Freedo...
Page 39: ...educe input and output power due to wire resistance Use the recommended cable lengths and sizes especially between the battery banks and the Freedom XC PRO n Protected from battery acid and gases Neve...
Page 40: ...bulkhead Alternatively use nut inserts and 20 machine screws Connecting the Equipment Ground WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Never operate the Freedom XC PRO without properly connecting the equipment gr...
Page 41: ...able Table 7 Equipment DC ground cable size aBased on US National Electrical Code NFPA70 Article 551 par 551 20c and ANSI RVIA LV 2 5 1 bBased on ABYC E 11 11 16 and A 31 31 6 5 Step 4 Connecting the...
Page 42: ...oad current on the input and output AC circuits in accordance with the electrical codes or regulations applicable to your installation Table 8 is based on the U S National Electrical Code and the Cana...
Page 43: ...ockouts When installing wires to the AC terminals the AC input and output holes are provided to accommodate trade size strain relief clamps If larger cables and strain relief clamps are needed remove...
Page 44: ...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 Install a or strain relief clamp on the AC input hole 6 R...
Page 45: ...nection and a required tool access to the wiring compartment Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage 12 Connect the other end of the wires to the ci...
Page 46: ...put and GFCI protection must be provided on every receptacle connected to the AC hard wired installation Other types may fail to operate properly when connected to the Freedom XC PRO See Ground Fault...
Page 47: ...wire into its corresponding terminal on the no tool cage clamp terminal block a Lift the terminal lever as shown on the figure b Insert the wire fully into the open slot c Lower the terminal lever to...
Page 48: ...re 7 Connect the other end of the 15 A breaker wire to the GFCI s L terminal 8 Prepare a 4 100 mm white AC wire for neutral and connect one end to the GFCI s N terminal 9 Prepare a 4 100 mm white AC w...
Page 49: ...ailure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage Follow the procedure given below to connect the battery leads to the terminals on the DC end The cables shoul...
Page 50: ...3 mm to 19 mm of insulation from each cable end that will be connected to the inverter charger cable The amount stripped off will depend on the terminals chosen 7 Attach the cable ring lug that will j...
Page 51: ...t be connected to negative Check to see if the reverse polarity LED see Step 6 Connecting the DC Cables is not illuminated l Reversing the positive and negative battery cables will blow a fuse in the...
Page 52: ...f the inverter charger 14 Fasten the DC terminal nut set aside earlier to the terminal bolt Tighten the nut to a torque of 71 80 in lb 8 9 N m of force Do not overtighten Make the connection snug enou...
Page 53: ...ground lug Recreational Vehicle Use 8AWG minimum sized stranded copper wire and connect it between the Chassis Ground lug and the vehicle s DC grounding point usually the vehicle chassis or a dedicate...
Page 54: ...these instructions can result in equipment damage Connecting to the 20 pin Communications and Control 20 pin CC Port The 20 pin CC port of the Freedom XC PRO accepts a corresponding 20 pin Communicati...
Page 55: ...y not used White not used Grey not used White violet not used Red not used Black not used White green CAN_Shield White black CAN_H Connecting to ACC Signal With the 20 pin Communications Harness PN 80...
Page 56: ...0 Ignition Control Features Ignition Lock out LOt This setting allows the inverter charger to operate Battery mode when an ignition control wire is connected to the ACC input from the 20 pin CC adapte...
Page 57: ...nsed and provides the most accurate results on page 41 n Attaching the sensor to the side of the battery using the self adhesive backing also provides good results in most situations on page 42 To mou...
Page 58: ...o the BTS port Secure the cable along its length To mount the sensor on the battery case WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND BURN HAZARD Do not drill into the battery Failure to follow these instructions can...
Page 59: ...own in Connecting to the BTS Port 9 Route the sensor cable to the Freedom XC PRO and plug it into the BTS port Secure the cable along its length Connecting to the USB Port The USB port is reserved for...
Page 60: ...is present NOTE Shore power pass through refers to the AC input power from a utility grid generator or external AC source When you are ready to test your installation and operate the Freedom XC PRO c...
Page 61: ...ically supply the appliances with inverter power if the shore power source fails or becomes disconnected If the Power button on the Freedom XC PRO is turned ON and shore power voltage is too low less...
Page 62: ...tive cable 6 Battery isolator 7 DC alternator 8 To engine 9 Equipment ground Engine negative bus DC ground bus 10 Starting battery 11 AC load panel with branch circuit breakers that supply only loads...
Page 63: ...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 p...
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Page 65: ...and OFF 54 Power Save Timer 55 Checking Battery Status 55 Checking Output Power 55 Operating Several Loads at Once 55 Turning the Audible Alarm ON or OFF 56 Operating in Grid Mode 57 Battery Charger F...
Page 66: ...ination 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...
Page 67: ...ting mode or to confirm the setting Turns on inverter charger operation or to Standby mode LCD Screen The LCD Screen changes depending on the operating mode of the inverter charger Figure 24 Parts of...
Page 68: ...indicator The wrench icon underneath a number is displayed during configuration mode An error event with its corresponding number is displayed here A warning event with its corresponding number is dis...
Page 69: ...mption 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 qualified then this icon will flash Shows tha...
Page 70: ...ration ON and OFF There are two ways to operate the Freedom XC PRO s inverter 1 Press the Power button to a down position it is in Standby mode in the up position 2 When the inverter charger s Ignitio...
Page 71: ...than 25 W is connected 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 vol...
Page 72: ...ible alarm for error The unit beeps once every five seconds for one minute To mute the alarm n Press any one of the three function buttons The alarm is automatically muted after one minute But the err...
Page 73: ...ge and current settings Battery Types The Freedom XC PRO Inverter Charger charges flooded or wet lead acid Gel AGM absorbed glass mat custom and lithium iron phosphate LFP batteries n Flooded or wet b...
Page 74: ...passes power through to the connected load and begins charging the batteries The charging voltage delivered to the battery depends on the battery s n Type setting n Temperature by switch setting n Sta...
Page 75: ...to the float stage if either one of the following two conditions are met The charge current allowed by the batteries falls below the exit current threshold which is equal to 10 of the programmed char...
Page 76: ...yte stratification Equalizing helps to improve battery performance and lifespan by encouraging more of the battery material to become active Battery equalization is a controlled overcharging method th...
Page 77: ...y manufacturer and associated documentation before setting a custom battery type Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage Custom battery type can be selected by the setting...
Page 78: ...UPS connect only sensitive digital equipment that requires fast AC transfer times l Appliances with motors compressors and heating elements do not require a transfer mode of UPS Set APL for these devi...
Page 79: ...ge l Overload Conditions l High Surge Loads l Over temperature Conditions Power Output The Freedom XC PRO can deliver up to 2000 watts Freedom XC PRO 2000 or 3000 watts Freedom XC PRO 3000 of continuo...
Page 80: ...output The buzzer stops 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 scre...
Page 81: ...03 The Status LED 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 PRO may not be ab...
Page 82: ...screen to screen 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 2k...
Page 83: ...Operating During Transition Between Grid Mode and Battery Mode 975 0799 01 01 67 Info and Setting LCD Screen Screen 4 of 4 Firmware version Firmware version U1 1 01...
Page 84: ...harger operation 2 Press the Scroll button 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...
Page 85: ...y Voltage Charging Current 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...
Page 86: ...NPUTBATTTEMP AC BYPASS ERROR OVERLOAD 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...
Page 87: ...y 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 10 2 to 16 0 and OFF The range is from LBCO voltage...
Page 88: ...pairing with a lithium ion battery 0 1 is equivalent to 100 watts Inverter Output Power Limit Freedom XC PRO 3000 09 3 0 0 1 to 3 0 The wattage setting value can be adjusted by 100 watt increments Us...
Page 89: ...Shutdown Recovery 13 MAT At0 auto restart MAT manual restart The inverter shuts down when there is an over temperature overload and short circuit condition Selecting ATO auto restart will allow the i...
Page 90: ...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 PRO 2000 24 100 5 to 100 The c...
Page 91: ...ut Breaker for Load Share Freedom XC PRO 2000 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...
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Page 93: ...975 0799 01 01 Freedom XC PRO Owner s Guide 5 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance is required to keep your Freedom XC PRO operating properly This section includes Freedom XC PRO Unit 78...
Page 94: ...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 s...
Page 95: ...he source of any problem you encounter Before contacting customer service please work through the steps listed in Pre service Checklist on page 80 This section includes Pre service Checklist 80 Warnin...
Page 96: ...on 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 condition...
Page 97: ...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 Ala...
Page 98: ...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 tha...
Page 99: ...rm Drip Shield Installation on page 47 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 100: ...sult 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 inverte...
Page 101: ...nput 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...
Page 102: ...nnections 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...
Page 103: ...C 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 con...
Page 104: ...tart 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 h...
Page 105: ...izes the hardware and electrical specifications of the Freedom XC PRO Inverter Charger This section includes Physical Specifications 90 Environmental Specifications 92 System Specifications 93 Regulat...
Page 106: ...Physical Specifications Freedom XC PRO 2000 Freedom XC PRO 3000 L W H 15 4 10 8 4 8 390mm 275mm 124mm 15 4 10 8 4 8 390mm 275mm 124mm NOTE Includes flanges NOTE Includes flanges Net Weight 18 5 lbs 8...
Page 107: ...Physical Specifications 975 0799 01 01 91 267 288 9 15 290 296 305 0 9 69 336 396 406 0 27 122 125 Table 17 Product dimensions...
Page 108: ...20 60 C with output derated above 104 F 40 C Storage Temperature Range 40 158 F 40 70 C 40 158 F 40 70 C Humidity Operation Storage 5 95 RH non condensing 5 95 RH non condensing Table 18 Environmental...
Page 109: ...a 20 second delay Transfer voltage V Shore to inverter Inverter to shore 85 V and 140 V 135 V and 90 V 85 V and 140 V 135 V and 90 V Cooling Fan activated by any of the following High internal tempera...
Page 110: ...DC LBCO voltage b 18 0 VDC Maximum non operating voltage 25 2 VDC 25 2 VDC Nominal voltage 12 0 VDC 12 0 VDC Nominal current at full load 192 ADC 288 ADC Table 20 DC input for inverting aTo set LBCO s...
Page 111: ...current 16 7 A 25 A Surge power 5 sec 4000 W 6000 W Frequency d 60 or 50 Hz 60 or 50 Hz GFCI protection e customer provided customer provided Wave shape True Sine Wave True Sine Wave Peak efficiency 9...
Page 112: ...ttery voltage for charging 0 0 VDC 0 0 VDC Max output voltage 18 0 VDC custom battery type 18 0 VDC custom battery type Nominal output current User selectable 5 to 100A f User selectable 5 to 150A g C...
Page 113: ...ry Approvals Safety 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 CFR47 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B CAN...
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