Xantrex RS3000, Installation Manual

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Installation
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Mounting to the Side of the Battery Case
To mount the sensor on the battery case:
See Figure 12.
1. Select the battery to be monitored.
The BTS should be connected to the battery bank that is directly connected to
the inverter/charger.
2. Select a side suitable for attaching the sensor.
The surface where the sensor is to be mounted must be flat and free from
reinforcing ribs or other raised features. This surface must be in direct internal
contact with the battery electrolyte. Do not install the sensor near the top of
the battery or on the battery’s top surface.
3. Clean the selected area thoroughly to remove any oil or grease that could
prevent the sensor from adhering to the battery case. Allow the battery case to
dry thoroughly.
4. Peel the protective backing from the self-adhesive strip on the rear of the
sensor.
5. Press the sensor firmly against the clean side of the battery to fix it in place, as
shown in Figure 12.
6. Route the sensor cable to the inverter/charger and plug it into the Battery
Temp. jack, as shown in Figure 11. Secure the cable along its length.
Figure 12 BTS Mounted on the Battery Case