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RS3000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger

Operation Guide

RS3000

Summary of Contents for RS3000

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Page 4: ... owners and are used herein for identification purposes only Notice of Copyright RS3000 Sine Wave Inverter Charger Operation Guide December 2004 Xantrex International All rights reserved Disclaimer 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 OR...

Page 5: ...etails about particular brands of batteries You need to consult individual battery manufacturers for this information Audience The guide is intended for users who need to configure and operate the RS3000 Sine Wave Inverter Charger Organization This guide is organized into four chapters and three appendixes Chapter 1 Introduction outlines the main performance and safety features of the RS3000 Sine ...

Page 6: ...of commonly used abbrevations and acronyms Warranty and Return Information provides the product warranty explains how to return a product for service and describes what to prepare for a call to Xantrex Customer Service Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide WARNING Warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or loss of life CAUTION Caut...

Page 7: ...oducts and services including a complete list of Xanbus enabled devices is available at www xantrex com Contact Information In this guide Important information warnings or cautions On the product Important information warnings or cautions with further explanation in the product guides AC Alternating current DC Direct current Warning Hot surface Do not touch DC ground connection point AC safety gro...

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Page 9: ...C electrical systems Xantrex recommends that all wiring be done by a certified technician or electrician to ensure adherence to the local and national electrical codes applicable in your application 3 To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock make sure that existing wiring is in good condition and that wire is not undersized Do not operate the Inverter Charger with damaged or substandard wiring 4...

Page 10: ...section in the RS3000 Sine Wave Inverter Charger Operation Guide 7 Do not expose the Inverter Charger to rain snow or water 8 To reduce risk of electric shock disconnect all sources of AC and DC power from the Inverter Charger before attempting any maintenance or cleaning Turning off controls will not reduce this risk 9 The Inverter Charger must be provided with equipment grounding conductors conn...

Page 11: ...en you work near a lead acid battery 2 Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts your skin clothing or eyes 3 Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection Avoid touching your eyes while working near batteries 4 If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing wash immediately with soap and water If acid enters your eye immediately flood the eye with running col...

Page 12: ...y follow manufacturer s recharging instructions FCC Information to the User This equipment has been tested and 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 when the equipment is operated in a residential environment This equipment generates uses and can radia...

Page 13: ... 1 11 System Accessories and Network Components 1 12 2 Operation Operating the RS3000 with the System Control Panel 2 2 Using the System Control Panel 2 3 On Start Up 2 4 System Start up Check 2 5 Viewing the Firmware Revision Number 2 5 Operating in Invert Mode 2 6 Load Sense Mode 2 6 Operating Limits for Inverter Operation 2 7 Power Output 2 7 Operating in Charger Mode 2 8 Charger Operation with...

Page 14: ...000 from the Select Device Menu 3 5 Selecting the RS3000 Basic Menu 3 5 Selecting the RS3000 Advanced Menu 3 6 Returning to RS3000 Basic Menu 3 7 Selecting and Adjusting the Configurable Settings 3 8 Selecting the Default Settings 3 8 RS3000 Menu Structure 3 9 RS3000 Device Menu 3 10 Modes 3 10 Battery 3 11 AC Input1 and AC Input2 3 11 AC Out 3 11 RS3000 Menu Basic 3 12 Inverter 3 12 Charger 3 12 ...

Page 15: ...ure AC Limits 3 24 Lo AC Volt 3 24 Lo AC Freq 3 25 Hi AC Volt 3 25 Hi AC Freq 3 26 View Device Info View Device Information 3 27 View Fault Log 3 27 View Warning Log 3 27 View Event Log 3 28 Restore Defaults 3 28 4 Troubleshooting Faults and Warnings 4 2 Fault Types 4 2 Warning Types 4 3 Troubleshooting Reference 4 4 General Troubleshooting Guidelines 4 5 Warning Messages 4 7 Fault Messages 4 11 I...

Page 16: ...ng Reference Charging Algorithms Formulas B 2 Battery Type B 2 Charge Algorithm Stages B 2 Three Stage charging B 2 Bulk Charge B 3 Absorption Charge B 3 Float Charge B 4 Equalization Charge B 4 Two Stage Charging B 5 Charge Algorithm Graph B 5 Charge Algorithm Definitions B 5 Battery Charger Interruption B 6 C Terminology Glossary C 2 Abbreviations C 6 Warranty and Return Information WA 1 Warrant...

Page 17: ...e 2 19 Figure 3 1 System Menu Map 3 3 Figure 3 2 RS3000 Float System Screen Example 3 4 Figure 3 3 Select Device Menu 3 5 Figure 3 4 RS3000 Menu in Invert Mode 3 5 Figure 3 5 Highlighting System on the Select Device Menu 3 6 Figure 3 6 Highlighting Global Menus 3 7 Figure 3 7 Returning to RS3000 Basic Menu 3 7 Figure 3 8 RS3000 Menu Structure Overview 3 9 Figure 3 9 Equalize On 3 14 Figure 3 10 Eq...

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Page 19: ... of the RS3000 Sine Wave Inverter Charger The RS3000 has been designed to give you premium power ease of use and outstanding reliability Please read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main performance and protection features of the RS3000 ...

Page 20: ...wer factor corrected charger the RS3000 quickly and efficiently recharges your batteries Unique split phase design transfers up to 12 kVA of incoming qualified AC power Premium Power and Ease of Use For managing your onboard power system the RS3000 provides superior features and rugged durability combined with ease of use 3000 watt inverter charger with 7500 watt surge for 5 seconds Three stage ch...

Page 21: ...nverting function produces 120 volts AC from your batteries delivers 3000 watts of power on a continuous basis and 7500 watts of surge power to start loads like pumps and refrigerators To prevent power being drawn needlessly from the batteries the RS3000 has included the load sensing feature Load Sense Mode To reduce battery draw you can turn on Load Sense mode with the System Control Panel In Loa...

Page 22: ...can be used if recommended by the battery manufacturer Dead Battery Charging Another feature that the RS3000 includes is dead battery charging The RS3000 unlike many chargers has the ability to recharge batteries even if the battery voltage is very low Load Management The RS3000 has a built in transfer relay that connects your inverter output or AC input from the utility grid or generator to your ...

Page 23: ... to each other See Figure 1 1 Xanbus Enabled The Xanbus enabled designation means that this product works on a Xanbus network Xanbus enabled products are Easy to use The Xanbus network simplifies operation and automates routine tasks Reliable Software control eliminates analog signalling errors Accurate Digital information is less susceptible to interference and line loss Upgradeable Software upgr...

Page 24: ...vert mode Battery under voltage protection Prevents inverter from discharging your batteries too low The inverter doesn t run if battery voltage is too low Over temperature protection Protects the unit from overheating by either derating charge mode or by shutting down invert mode See Invert Power Derating vs Ambient Temperature on page A 6 Automatic overload protection Protects the unit from exce...

Page 25: ...ts are provided on the unit two on the front and one on each side not shown 3 Mounting flanges are used for mounting the unit A total of six flanges are provided on the unit 4 Fans are located on the top of the unit and the bottom of the unit Top external fan is an intake fan that activates when the internal temperature of the inverter charger increases The fan speed varies with the internal tempe...

Page 26: ...ry charging 9 Float light illuminates when the charger is in the float stage of battery charging 10 Equalize light illuminates when the unit is equalizing the batteries 11 Charger Enable button toggles between enable On and disable Off The Charge Enable button illuminates when the charger is enabled and it can produce DC output to charge your batteries When the charger is disabled it does not prod...

Page 27: ...uipment damage may result from attempting to connect two different systems Figure 1 4 Completed Connections on Side Panel Table 1 3 Description of Side Panel Features Feature Description 1 AC knockout provides access for AC input and AC output wiring shown with strain relief clamp installed There are four knockouts on the unit two on the front and two on the side 2 5 9 Mounting flanges are used fo...

Page 28: ...ions depends on your layout Your connections may not be the same as shown here 6 Chassis ground point connects the chassis of the RS3000 to your system s chassis grounding point 7 8 DC terminals negative black 7 and positive red 8 shown here with DC covers on Table 1 3 Description of Side Panel Features Feature Description ...

Page 29: ...The battery temperature sensor continuously measures the temperature of the battery and adjusts the charger output for a more accurate temperature compensated charge Figure 1 5 Battery Terminal Covers Figure 1 6 Battery Temperature Sensor Table 1 4 Description of Battery Temperature Sensor Features Feature Description 1 Sensor can be mounted on the side of the battery case or on the negative batte...

Page 30: ...ies 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 This guide is available for downloading at www xantrex com Table 1 5 System Accessories Accessory Part number System Control Panel SCP 809 0910 Automatic Generator Start AGS 809 0915 Table...

Page 31: ...el to operate or monitor the status of the unit also refer to the System Control Panel Owner s Guide WARNING Restrictions on use RS3000 Sine Wave Inverter Charger shall not be used in connection with life support systems or other medical equipment or devices CAUTION Read this chapter before operating the RS3000 Sine Wave Inverter Charger ...

Page 32: ...e 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 operating the RS3000 with the System Control Panel Please refer to the System Control Panel Owner s Guide for complete information ...

Page 33: ...the System Control Panel and Xanbus enabled devices between Operating mode and Power Save mode For more information on the different system modes see Operating in Invert Mode on page 2 6 Figure 2 1 System Control Panel Table 2 1 System Control Panel Features and Buttons Feature Description 1 AC In Charge light indicates that qualified AC is present at the input of an inverter charger When the RS30...

Page 34: ... For example the charger function on the RS3000 may be enabled but it will not charge unless qualified AC power is present 4 Fault light indicates a condition that requires user attention and intervention The Fault light illuminates when any Xanbus enabled device connected to the network is in fault See Faults and Warnings on page 4 2 for the definitions of a fault and warning 5 Enter button Confi...

Page 35: ...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 4 1 Viewing the Firmware Revision Number You may need to view the firmware revision number of the RS3000 when troubleshooting the unit with...

Page 36: ...rter charger can be configured to search for an acceptable AC load It does this when you enable turn on Load Sense on the RS3000 Advanced Menu on the System Control Panel and set the load sense power threshold Sense Below The inverter output turns off if the unit doesn t detect a load that meets the load sense parameters When the load sense feature is disabled turned off the inverter is continuous...

Page 37: ... 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 the ratings covered by the regulatory approvals of the product See Invert Power Derating vs Ambient Temperature on page A 6 Difficulty on starting loads The inverter charger should be able to operate all AC loads rated at or belo...

Page 38: ...e Operating in Equalization Mode on page 2 10 While the batteries are being charged you can monitor which stage they are in from the front panel of the RS3000 or from the System Control Panel To operate the charger with the System Control Panel refer to Chapter 3 Configuration WARNING Explosive Gases Review the Important Safety Instructions on page vii before operating the inverter charger During ...

Page 39: ...ufficiently if they are cold The charger must compensate by increasing its voltage to achieve the compensated equivalent of a room temperature charge If the batteries are hot the chemical reaction is hyperactive and they absorb energy too easily thus a standard room temperature charge would tend to overcharge a hot battery Therefore the charger compensates by reducing its voltage The battery tempe...

Page 40: ...ilation CAUTION Batteries may be damaged Sealed lead acid batteries and gel batteries must NEVER be equalized or premature battery failure will result Equalize mode is disabled if you have selected Gel and AGM as the battery type Only flooded wet lead acid batteries should be equalized As a general rule do not equalize a battery unless there are provisions to add water to it and the manufacturer r...

Page 41: ...led information on configuring this setting refer to Equalize on page 3 14 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 manufacturer Terminating the Equalization Process The equalization process can be terminated in three ways user cancellation from the System Control P...

Page 42: ...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 RS3000 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 For example if the AC input of the RS3000...

Page 43: ...unit is charging You can run your appliances from the inverter Low Battery Yellow When the Low Battery light illuminates the battery level is low You can run your appliances but your battery level is low Charge your battery or connect to an AC source or turn off the inverter Network Green Indicates that there is activity on the network Communication on the network Fault Red A fault has occurred on...

Page 44: ...Warnings on page 4 2 for more explanation on the difference between faults and warnings Monitoring Status Messages on the System Control Panel Refer to System Menu Map on page 3 3 of the Configuration chapter Bulk Green RS3000 is in bulk mode of battery charging These lights indicate which state of charge the RS3000 is in Absorption Green RS3000 is in absorption mode of battery charging Float Gree...

Page 45: ...ling a Xanbus enabled device You can change system modes using the System Settings menu on the System Control Panel You can also use the red System button on the System Control Panel to put the System Control Panel and all other Xanbus enabled devices into Power Save mode only System modes are changed using the System Settings menu The four system modes are Operating Power Save Safe Hibernate Plea...

Page 46: ...y the System Control Panel and other Xanbus enabled devices on the Xanbus system Power Save mode stops all communication on the network and disables the power conversion functions of Xanbus devices For example in Power Save mode the inverter charger will not invert and an Automatic Generator Start will not start a generator When to use Use Power Save mode during periods when your power needs are m...

Page 47: ...power automatically returns the system to Operating mode Safe Mode Characteristics Selecting Safe mode stops the generator if it is running and puts the System Control Panel and all Xanbus enabled devices into Safe mode While in Safe mode the System Control Panel remains powered listening to and reporting its status to the network However the ouptut power of all Xanbus enabled devices is disabled ...

Page 48: ...ontrol Panel 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 mode prevents unexpected behavior To enter Safe mode 1 On the Select Device men...

Page 49: ...e information on the different system modes Operating Power Save and Hibernate see Operating in Invert Mode on page 2 6 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 2 7 System Settings Menu Figure 2 8 Safe Mode ...

Page 50: ...Hibernate mode Clear any active faults correct the condition that caused the fault then put the system into Hibernate mode Restoring power Once in Hibernate mode the System Control Panel cannot return the System to Operating mode You must restore power to the network by pressing the Reset button on the RS3000 front panel for several seconds When the RS3000 has been reset all of the front panel lig...

Page 51: ...rmation about all configurable settings and procedures for the RS3000 This chapter provides information on using the SCP to configure the RS3000 settings Please refer to the System Control Panel Owner s Guide for detailed information on how to use the SCP ...

Page 52: ...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 RS3000 may be enabled but it will not charge unless qualified AC power is present Disabling a function When a function is disabled it is not allowed to occur and if it is occur...

Page 53: ...rk Figure 3 1 System Menu Map Startup screen Startup screen Power Up System screen System screen Select Device menu Select Device menu Inverter Charger menu Inverter Charger menu Clock menu Clock menu System Panel menu System Panel menu System Settings menu System Settings menu Enter Exit Exit Enter Device menus Standby Charging Inverting Load Sense AC Bypass Equalize Auto Gen Start menu Auto Gen ...

Page 54: ...the float stage of 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 m...

Page 55: ...d change RS3000 settings from the device menu The number of settings on the RS3000 menu will depend on whether you have selected to view basic or advanced menus Selecting the RS3000 Basic Menu RS3000 basic menu lists status information and settings you may have to adjust on a routine basis It provides access to basic control of the inverter charger Figure 3 3 Select Device Menu Figure 3 4 RS3000 M...

Page 56: ...the advanced menu you must go to the System menu and select Global Menus To select the RS3000 Advanced Menu 1 On the Select Device menu with System highlighted as shown in Figure 3 5 press Enter 2 Scroll with the down arrow button to highlight Global Menus Important When you set Global Menus to Advanced the System Control Panel will display the advanced menus for all devices To return to viewing t...

Page 57: ... Returning to RS3000 Basic Menu You can return to viewing the RS3000 basic menu by selecting Basic Menu from the RS3000 advanced menu as shown in Figure 3 7 Advanced menu items will no longer be visible on the System Control Panel Figure 3 6 Highlighting Global Menus Figure 3 7 Returning to RS3000 Basic Menu Off Clear Faults ...

Page 58: ...ly set value appears with an asterisk beside it as shown in Figure 3 4 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 have no more settings to change press Exit to return to the Select Device menu Selecting the Default Settin...

Page 59: ...5 0170 01 01 3 9 RS3000 Menu Structure An overview of the RS3000 menu structure is shown in Figure 3 8 The System Control Panel displays the RS3000 basic menu and advanced menu Figure 3 8 RS3000 Menu Structure Overview ...

Page 60: ...as the battery becomes charged This ensures complete charging 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 while providin...

Page 61: ...rging because you re inverting and battery temperature in either F or C AC Input1 and AC Input2 When the RS3000 has external AC input connected these AC display lines indicate the status of the AC input Each AC display line shows the values for current A frequency Hz and the AC voltage in V AC Out This line is displayed only when the RS3000 is in invert mode This line indicates the AC output and s...

Page 62: ...ble and disable see Terminology on page C 1 The default setting for the inverter is disabled When to use Enable the inverter when you would like to have AC power from the inverter Outcome The inverter is enabled The inverter provides power from the batteries unless qualified AC input power is present Charger Configurable setting This setting lets you enable or disable the operation of the charger ...

Page 63: ... the AC input breaker due to the total current drawn by the charger and your other AC loads For more information on this feature see Power Share on page 2 12 In the example shown Power Share is set to 30A You can adjust the power share settings as follows When to use Set the Power Share setting to match the AC input breaker Use this setting when connecting to an AC source If using multiple AC sour...

Page 64: ...ize is Off When to use Review the section Operating in Equalization Mode on page 2 10 before adjusting this setting This menu item is displayed if the battery type allows equalization In the RS3000 home menu highlight Equalize as shown in Figure 3 9 When you select On the equalization confirmation warning appears as shown in Figure 3 10 Equalize Off Figure 3 9 Equalize On Enabled 10 0A On Flooded ...

Page 65: ...rged before equalization Batteries must be fully charged before 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 Di...

Page 66: ...es the hot setting which is the default value unless the setting has been adjusted during configuration When to use This setting is adjusted for the type of battery you have It is important during installation to choose the correct setting battery type to optimize the charge algorithm for your battery and to properly enable or disable equalization See Battery Charging Reference on page B 1 for mor...

Page 67: ... appropriately based on capacity See the Battery Information section in the RS3000 Sine Wave Inverter Charger Installation Guide for more information Clear Faults Purpose Clear Faults is a command which clears all active faults in the RS3000 When faults are cleared the device will resume normal operation If the fault condition still exists the fault will reoccur See Fault Types on page 4 2 for an ...

Page 68: ...se settings are only visible if Advanced Menu is selected To select the RS3000 Advanced Menu see Selecting the RS3000 Advanced Menu on page 3 6 This section describes the menu items in detail Each item is described as a display or configurable 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 3 12 Charger ...

Page 69: ...ad like a clock display on a microwave may not get power When loads are below the load sense threshold the inverter will turn off the output to save battery power Clear Faults This feature is the same as described on the basic menu on page 3 17 View Device Info For more information on this sub menu Device Information see View Device Info View Device Information on page 3 27 Basic Menu Purpose Sele...

Page 70: ...0 Ah C and the charge rate is set at 100 the maximum charge rate is 300 5 60 amps 100 which is a 60 amp charge rate If the charge rate setting is adjusted to 50 the maximum charge rate is 300 5 60 amps 50 which is a 30 amp charge rate The RS3000 has a maximum charge rate of 150 amps Even though you can set a bank size of 2000 Ah where C 5 is 2000 5 400 amps the RS3000 would still charge at 150 amp...

Page 71: ...ng This setting lets you adjust the load power at which the inverter will turn on This setting saves battery consumption by keeping the inverter disabled turned off except when load demand is present You can adjust the Sense Below settings as follows When to use Adjust this setting to control the inverter based on the load Outcome Sets the load threshold at a power level where you want the inverte...

Page 72: ...ollows Cfg AC Limits Configure AC Limits Cfg AC Limits is a sub menu If selected a list of sub menu items appear For more information on this sub menu Configure AC Limits see page 3 24 Chg Stages Full name Number of charge stages Configurable setting These settings let you adjust your charger stages to either two stage charging or three stage charging The default setting for Chg Stages is 3Stage S...

Page 73: ...ting This setting forces the charger to be enabled On whenever you have requalified AC The default setting for Force Charge is On enabled When to use Turn Force Charge to On if you want to automatically start charging whenever you connect to a qualified AC input regardless of whether the Charger is Enabled or Disabled Turn Force Charge to Off if you want charging to be determined only by whether t...

Page 74: ...ll be accepted as good by the inverter charger can be varied CAUTION Risk of damage to equipment The following configuration settings adjust the quality of the AC input source that the inverter charger will qualify and pass through to your AC loads Voltage or frequency that is too high or too low for a particular piece of load equipment may cause damage to that load Before adjusting these settings...

Page 75: ... qualified as good by the inverter charger can be varied Hi AC Volt Full name High AC transfer voltage AC over voltage level Configurable setting This setting lets you adjust the voltage above which the inverter charger no longer qualifies AC as good and transfers to Invert You can adjust Hi AC Volt settings as follows When to use This setting lets you adjust the AC parameters when AC supply is ou...

Page 76: ...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 for electrical equipment Outcome The highest frequency of the AC supply that will be qualified as good by the inverter charger can be varied Hi AC Freq 65Hz Range of values Increment Default 62 ...

Page 77: ...rtically 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 4 2 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 The Fault log is similar to the Event log shown in Figure 3 14 View Warning Log Th...

Page 78: ... date and time of the event Restore Defaults Configurable setting The Restore Default command restores the default settings for each device When to use Adjust this setting when you wish to restore your settings to defaults When you select Restore Defaults a warning message appears as shown in Figure 3 15 Important The Move Down arrow on the right of the menu indicates additional menu items below t...

Page 79: ... 01 01 3 29 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 Figure 3 15 Restore Defaults Warning continue cancel ...

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Page 81: ...g chapter If you cannot resolve the problem record the necessary information on the form Information About Your System on page WA 4 This information will help your dealer or Xantrex Customer Service to assist you better when you contact them WARNING Electrical shock and fire hazard Do not disassemble the RS3000 It does not contain any user serviceable parts Attempting to service the unit yourself ...

Page 82: ...aults Types and Behaviors Fault type Behavior Automatic faults Clear automatically if the fault condition that generated the message goes away You can also acknowledge automatic faults without waiting for them to clear automatically Manual faults Require you to clear them by selecting Clear Faults on the RS3000 or on the device that generated the fault if the fault condition still exists the fault...

Page 83: ...ior Warning type Behavior Automatic warning Clear automatically if the fault condition that generated the message goes away You can also acknowledge automatic warnings without waiting for them to clear automatically Manual warning Require you to acknowledge them before you can proceed with configuring or operating the RS3000 Manual warnings are usually in the form of a Yes No question that you may...

Page 84: ...oting tips to identify and solve most problems that can occur with the RS3000 This chapter is divided into the following four sections Section Page Number General Troubleshooting Guidelines See page 4 5 Warning Messages See page 4 7 Fault Messages See page 4 11 Inverter Applications Loads See page 4 17 ...

Page 85: ...st finished we disconnected shore power as were preparing to leave the RV park but the inverter didn t come on Any known unusual AC input factors such as low voltage or unstable generator output Extreme conditions which may have existed at the time temperature vibrations moisture for example 3 Attempt the solution indicated in Table 4 3 or Table 4 4 4 If your RS3000 or System Control Panel is not ...

Page 86: ...ts cable properly connected and undamaged 5 Contact Xantrex Customer Service for further assistance Please be prepared to describe details of your system installation and provide the model and serial number of the unit See Contact Information on page v for contact information ...

Page 87: ...ogether on a warning list This list contains messages from every Xanbus enabled device not just the RS3000 You can select a message and view its details from warning list To view a message from a warning 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 warnin...

Page 88: ...RS3000 Reduce the AC loads W4 Battery over temp Check battery settings Automatic Battery Over Temperature Warning Check battery voltage and battery cable connections Stop charging if necessary Check for excessive ambient temperature and adequate ventilation in the battery compartment W5 Over temperature Check airflow around it Automatic Ambient Over Temperature Warning Ensure adequate ventilation ...

Page 89: ...er Voltage Warning AC Line 1 input Check AC input voltage Check high AC input voltage setting W14 Line 1 AC voltage too low System may shut down Automatic AC Under Voltage Warning AC Line 1 input Check AC input voltage Check low AC input voltage setting W15 Line 2 AC voltage too high System may shut down Automatic AC Over Voltage Warning AC Line 2 input Not applicable to RS3000 W16 Line 2 AC volta...

Page 90: ...g is trying to fix a memory problem Manual Non volatile memory warning Normal operation may return or may go to fault Push Reset button if normal operation does not resume Table 4 3 Warning Messages Warning Number Message Warning Type Cause Solution ...

Page 91: ...ns messages from every Xanbus enabled device not just the RS3000 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 or continue to the m...

Page 92: ... too hot and has shut down See guide Automatic Transformer Over Temperature Shutdown Clear the fault and attempt restart Ensure adequate ventilation around the RS3000 Reduce AC loads F4 Battery over temp Inv Chg has shut down See guide Automatic Battery Over Temperature Shutdown Clear the fault and attempt restart Stop charging check battery voltage and temperature Check for excessive ambient temp...

Page 93: ...ttery 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 and attempt r...

Page 94: ...ed Automatic AC Under Frequency Shutdown AC Line 1 input Clear the fault and attempt restart Check AC input frequency Check and adjust AC input low frequency setting F18 AC input frequency problem Check gen for overspeed Automatic AC Over Frequency Shutdown AC Line 2 input Not applicable to RS3000 F19 AC input frequency problem Check gen for underspeed Automatic AC Under Frequency Shutdown AC Line...

Page 95: ...If problem persists call customer service Escalating Auto Fault Must occur 3 times in 30 seconds before becoming a manual fault Auxiliary Power Supply Under Voltage Shutdown Clear the fault and attempt restart If problem persists call customer service F29 Reset the RS3000 If problem persists call customer service Manual AC Backfeed Shutdown Clear the fault and attempt restart If problem persists c...

Page 96: ...disable the charger If problem persists use split phase AC input F500 Silicon Serial ID Failure Manual Silicon Serial ID Failure Service required F502 Watchdog reset error Manual Watchdog reset error Service required F505 Controller fault Manual Controller fault Service required F506 Wrong fault identifier Manual Wrong fault identifier Service required F507 Wrong identifier Manual Wrong identifier...

Page 97: ...on 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 in drill presses band saws for example the largest you can expect to run is 1 hp Universal motors are generally easier to start Since motor characteristics vary only testing will determ...

Page 98: ... a light bulb rated for more than the load sense setting must be used to bring the inverter out of its search mode or the inverter may be programmed to remain on by disabling the Load Sense feature See Load Sense on page 3 19 Clocks You may notice that your clocks may not be accurate Some of the clocks on your appliances may reset when the inverter charger is in load sense mode Searching When the ...

Page 99: ...A Specifications Appendix A Specifications contains the electrical and physical specifications for the RS3000 Sine Wave Inverter Charger All specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 100: ...cations Output wave form Sine wave Total harmonic voltage distortion 3 Output power continuous 3000 W 3000 VA continuous Surge rating 7500 W 7500 VA for 5 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 89 Efficiency at 3000W 85 No load power draw Load sense On 14W Load sense ...

Page 101: ... setting is Hot and it can only be changed by a dealer factory or service centre With a battery temperature sensor The temperature compensation coefficients on a 12 volt battery are as follows 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 System Control Panel Number of independent battery banks 1 Battery bank size settings 50 2000 Ahr Battery ...

Page 102: ... 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 Network power supply 800 mA at 15 VDC Supported AC input types Split phase up to 50 amps per line Dual input up to 25 amps per line Nominal Ambient temperature 77 F 25 C Full Power Operating Ambient Temperature Range 4 to 1...

Page 103: ...ure controlled The bottom fan is an exhaust fan and runs continuously Length 16 19 inches 411 mm Width 14 20 inches 361 mm Height 8 1 inches 208 mm Weight 75 lbs 34 kg Safety CSA certified to CSA C22 2 No 107 1 and UL 458 EMC FCC and Industry Canada Class B Important This internal temperature of the inverter charger may be caused by heat in the inverter charger or by high ambient temperature ...

Page 104: ...it is in elevated ambient temperature above 50 C you are required to reduce power draw according to Figure A 1 to avoid over temperature shutdown Charger Mode Charger output bulk mode is 150 amps DC to 50 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 A...

Page 105: ...B Battery Charging Reference Appendix B Battery Charging Reference describes the multistage charging algorithm formula of the RS3000 ...

Page 106: ...t 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 Charge Algorithm Stages Three Stage charging If three stage charging is enabled the RS3000 will charge batteries in a sequence known as three stage charging The charging voltage delivered to the battery depends on the battery ty...

Page 107: ... stage the unit will return to the bulk stage Absorption Charge During the first part of absorption charge the RS3000 delivers its full rated output current until the absorption voltage is reached At this point the RS3000 will transition to a constant voltage mode by keeping the charge voltage constant at the absorption voltage level and the battery gradually reduces the charging current it demand...

Page 108: ...ded by the battery manufacturer and only as often as specified After initiating an equalize charge cycle the charger will always execute a bulk and absorption charge stage before starting the actual equalize charge stage The equalize charge stage has a default current and voltage setpoint at 10 of C in Ah and 15 5 VDC respectively During the equalize charge stage the charger will produce current e...

Page 109: ...monitors the batteries but does not float them A new two stage charge cycle will be initiated under the same conditions as for three stage charging Charge Algorithm Graph Charge Algorithm Definitions Table B 1 Battery Defaults Figure B 1 Three Stage Charging Profile 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 ...

Page 110: ...cur a new bulk charge cycle is initiated when battery charging begins the battery drops below 12 5 VDC for 15 minutes VF2 The 15 minute countdown is independent of mode inverting bulk charging float charging for example 21 days have passed from the time the charger completed Absorption TF VE Equalize Voltage VDC 15 5 NA NA Current Flooded or wet Gel AGM IB Bulk Current ADC 20 Ah 20 Ah 20 Ah IH Abs...

Page 111: ...C Terminology This section provides a glossary of terms and a listing of abbreviations used in this guide ...

Page 112: ...pacity of batteries Bulk Charge The first stage of three stage battery charging Current is supplied to the batteries at a constant rate while voltage gradually rises Charger DC A device that is used to replenish the capacity of a battery its charge by supplying DC current to the battery Current The rate of flow of electrical charge measured in amps Direct Current DC The type of electricity stored ...

Page 113: ...y charged battery from discharging while providing load current Hertz Hz The frequency or number of times per second that the flow of AC electricity reverses itself Also referred to as cycles per second see alternating current Idle Current The amount of electrical current drawn from the battery to keep an inverter running without a load Inductive Loads TVs VCRs stereos computers and electric motor...

Page 114: ...rounded smooth waveform alternating above and below zero volts Split Phase The split phase has two line inputs one neutral and one ground The voltage between each line and neutral is 120 VAC The voltage between the two lines is 240 VAC The two lines are 180 degrees out of phase with each other The voltage between the neutral and the ground is approximately 0 VAC Surge Capacity The amount of curren...

Page 115: ...ne watt of power being consumed for one hour A 3 watt light operated for 2 hours would consume 6 Wh watt hour of electricity Volt amps VA A measure of the apparent power equivalent to the true power watts in resistive loads but exceeding watts in non resistive loads VA is calculated by multiplying volts times amps without using power factor ...

Page 116: ... industry standard for safe electrical installations CSA Canadian Standards Association A standards writing and certification body which tests and approves products for regulatory compliance to international standards DC Direct Current See Glossary EMC Electro Magnetic Compatibility The ability of an electronic device to operate without causing or suffering from radio frequency interference FCC Fe...

Page 117: ... Total Harmonic Distortion A measure of how pure or clean a waveform is VAC Volts Alternating Current See Alternating Current in Glossary VDC Volts Direct Current See Direct Current in Glossary W Watts See Glossary C Degrees Celsius Temperature system that uses 0 C for the freezing point and 100 C for the boiling point of water F Degrees Fahrenheit Temperature system that uses 32 F as the freezing...

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Page 119: ...y of Xantrex Xantrex covers 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 and Hawaii are excluded Contact Xantrex Customer Service for details on freight policy for return shipments outside of the contiguous United States and Canada How do you get se...

Page 120: ... CONDUCT STATEMENT OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW TO APPLY TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD STIPULATED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IN NO EVENT WIL...

Page 121: ... Information about the failure and or reason for the return A copy of your dated proof of purchase Record these details on page WA 4 Return Procedure 1 Package the unit safely preferably using the original box and packing materials Please ensure that your product is shipped fully insured in the original packaging or equivalent This warranty will not apply where the product is damaged due to improp...

Page 122: ... you open your RS3000 Sine Wave Inverter Charger package record the following information and be sure to keep your proof of purchase If you need to contact Customer Service please record the following details before calling This information will help our representatives give you better service Serial Number _________________________________ Purchased From _________________________________ Purchase...

Page 123: ...ery 1 4 described 1 4 equalization 1 4 load management 1 4 charging formulas See charging algorithms B 2 chassis ground point described 1 10 configurable settings how to select and adjust 3 8 configuration sub menus 3 18 configure RS3000 menu advanced 3 18 basic 3 12 Customer Service email v fax number v phone number v preparing to call WA 4 D DC terminal covers 1 11 DC terminals described 1 10 ne...

Page 124: ...nfiguring 3 19 mode 1 3 2 6 Load sense See also sense below and sense interval M mounting flanges described 1 9 P power save mode entering and exiting 2 17 when to use 2 16 power share described 2 12 proof of purchase WA 4 protection features 1 6 purchase date WA 4 R regulatory approvals A 5 RS3000 advanced menu selecting 3 6 RS3000 basic menu example of 3 5 returning to 3 7 selecting 3 5 RS3000 d...

Page 125: ...example of 3 4 T three stage charging algorithm B 2 three stage charging profile illustrated B 2 troubleshooting fault messages 4 11 general guidelines 4 5 motor loads 4 17 problem loads 4 17 resistive loads 4 17 warning messages 4 7 U Up arrow button 2 4 W warning automatic 4 3 definition 2 14 manual 4 3 types 4 3 warranty out of warranty service WA 4 terms and conditions WA 1 web site v X Xanbus...

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