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Operations

The  PathMaker  has  power  switch(es)  that  connect    batteries,

loads  or  sources  together.

Connected Light

The Connected light turns on to indicate that the batteries, loads or

sources  are  connected.

Disabled Light

The Disabled light is on whenever the power switch(es) is(are) not on.

High Voltage Disconnect Light

The High Voltage Disconnect light is on solid whenever the batteries

are  not  connected  due  to  a  voltage  higher  than  the  High  Voltage

Disconnect  set  point.  The  High  Voltage  Disconnect  light  will  flash

based on the following condition. If a charge source is connected to

a  smaller  battery  bank,  it  is  possible  that  when  the  Pathmaker

connects  the  banks  together,  the  larger  battery  bank  (or  depleted

battery bank) will pull the battery voltage down below the Low Voltage

Disconnect  Setpoint.  This  will  cause  the  unit  to  disconnect.  If  this

happens more than five times, the unit will shut down and the High

Voltage  Disconnect  light  will  begin  to  flash. After  six  minutes—to

allow the battery connected to the charge source to charge longer—

the  unit  will  try  to  reconnect  and  resume  normal  operation.

The Control Module Switch

Th

e  switch  on  the  Control  Module  should  normally  be  in  the 

Auto

position.  If  it  is  in  the 

O

 

(Disabled)

  position,  the  batteries  will  not

connect  when  a  charge  source  is  available.  To  test  the  PathMaker

hold the switch in the 

I (ON)

 position. While the switch is in the 

I (ON)

position, the power switch(es) will be on and the green “Connected”

light  will  turn  on.  If  emergency  starting  is  required, 

pushing  the

switch to the I (ON)

 position will momentarily connect the battery

switches as long as the switch is held. If two batteries are connected

to the PathMaker, this provides a jump start for the starter.

Remember: The local switch on the PathMaker must be in the “AUTO”

position for any remote switch to work.

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Summary of Contents for PathMaker

Page 1: ...Xantrex Xantrex P P P P PathMak athMak athMak athMak athMaker er er er er Automatic Battery Switch Automatic Battery Switch Automatic Battery Switch Automatic Battery Switch Automatic Battery Switch P...

Page 2: ...UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC XANTREX a MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS...

Page 3: ...g major components A control module that provides user adjustable set points operator indicators and a local control switch Additionally a telephone jack on the right hand side of the module allows th...

Page 4: ...se the unit to disconnect If this happens more than five times the unit will shut down and the High Voltage Disconnect light will begin to flash After six minutes to allow the battery connected to the...

Page 5: ...e Low Voltage Disconnect Below this voltage the PathMaker power switch es is are disabled the batteries are not connected together The default voltage is set at 13 0 V The yellow disabled light will b...

Page 6: ...the Disabled position will break the connection However returning the switch to the Auto position will allow the forced Connect to resume until the five minute timer expires or until the switch is aga...

Page 7: ...ker is NOT approved for explosive environments CAUTION If B Battery Positive is shorted to the NEGATIVE terminal of the Control Module COILNEGATIVE the electronics maybedestroyed THISISNOTCOVEREDBYTHE...

Page 8: ...urrent conditions The drawings below indicate the terminal designations for each model May not be exactly as shown Batt Load or Source 1 VB1 Batt Load or Source 2 VB2 Batt Load or Source 3 VB3 Batt Lo...

Page 9: ...Diagram 3 12 Marine or RV Sources such as battery chargers solar panels wind generators or alternators may be wired to any battery When a battery s voltage rises above the Connect Voltage all batterie...

Page 10: ...PathMaker connects the batteries in parallel when a charging source is present and disconnects them when there is no charging source present The battery switch shown is not required but may be left i...

Page 11: ...his type of installation uses a three bank version of the PathMaker Note Install Negative ground to PathMaker last Fusing breakers wire size and optional battery switches that may be required by ABYC...

Page 12: ...mergency all batteries may be connected together using the optional Remote Switch This diagram is shown without any battery switches since a PathMaker can replace battery switches Note Install Negativ...

Page 13: ...athMaker power switch es momentarily press and hold the switch to the I ON position until the green ON light is lit about one second This connects the batteries for five minutes Moving the switch mome...

Page 14: ...pushbutton switch installed between the terminal labeled Negative and Neg at Remote to manually energize the PathMaker power switch es Hold the pushbutton down for about 2 seconds to energize the Path...

Page 15: ...s both parts and labor necessary to repair the product and return shipment to the customer via a Xantrex selected non expedited surface freight within the contiguous United States and Canada Alaska an...

Page 16: ...ISE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT HOWEVER ARISING WHETHER BY CONTRACT TORT NEGLIGENCE PRINCIPLES OF MANUFACTURER S LIABILITY OPERATION OF LAW CONDUCT STATEMENT OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICT...

Page 17: ...the failure and or reason for the return A copy of your dated proof of purchase Return Procedure 1 Package the unit safely preferably using the original box and packing materials Please ensure that yo...

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Page 19: ...cted Power 100 A 2 Bank 6 5 W 12 V 11 W 24 V 100 A 3 Bank 13 W 12 V 23 W 24 V 250 A 2 Bank 2 3 W 12 V 2 7 W 24 V 250 A 3 Bank 4 2 W 12 V 4 6 W 24 V Physical Dimensions 6 3 H x 7 4 W x 3 4 D 100 A 6 3...

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