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Installation and Operation Guide

C-Series

Multifunction DC Controllers

P/N 975-0004-01-01 Rev. B 11/00

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Page 1: ...Installation and Operation Guide C Series Multifunction DC Controllers 2000 Xantrex Technology Inc P N 975 0004 01 01 Rev B 11 00...

Page 2: ...2000 Xantrex Technology Inc...

Page 3: ...d Green Blinking Green Load Control Indications Solid Red Blinking Red Slowing Blinking Orange Equalization Mode Indication Alternating Red and Green Error Mode Indication Fast Blinking Orange 3 INSTA...

Page 4: ...l Mode 4 OPTIONS 35 C Series LCD Meter Displays Installing the DVM C40 Mounting the CM R 5 OPERATION 38 Three Stage Battery Charging Bulk Absorption Float Equalization 6 BATTERIES 41 Automotive Batter...

Page 5: ...ivre ces instructions de pr s NOTE This statement is important Follow instructions closely NOTE Cette d claration est importante Suivre les instructions de pr s All electrical work must be done in acc...

Page 6: ...dup of explosive gasses If the batteries are installed inside an enclosure vent its highest point to the outdoors When installing batteries allow at least 1 inch of air space between batteries to prom...

Page 7: ...and Canada CSA C22 2 No 107 1 95 Electronic overload and short circuit protection with automatic and manual reset capability increases the reliability of unattended systems by eliminating blown fuses...

Page 8: ...charge control pins To enable the Photovoltaic Charge Control Mode see Configuring the C Series in the installation section of this manual If the PV array s output increases above the rated amp level...

Page 9: ...ulation of battery voltage with temperature compensation and auto matic or manual equalization See the Three Stage Battery Charging section for more information on this process Diversion mode requires...

Page 10: ...ltage exceeds the low voltage reconnect LVR setting for 6 minutes The EQUALIZE jumper determines manual or automatic reconnect when the C Series is used as a load controller When used as a DC load con...

Page 11: ...current exceeds 85 amps the transistor switches are opened stopping the flow of electricity The detection circuitry is faster than breakers or fuses and they will not trip or blow when a fault occurs...

Page 12: ...ints should be adjusted for the temperature of the battery during operation Seasonal adjustment of the setpoints may be necessary to prevent battery damage and to ensure proper charging If the battery...

Page 13: ...0 435 2229 STATUS Charge Load Controller Orange Blink Slow Load Disconnected Overload Overtemp Orange Blink Fast Multicolor LED Indicator Table 2 Battery Voltage LED Indications Figure 1 C Series Fron...

Page 14: ...ondition Refer to Table 2 on the previous page to determine the battery voltage NOTE A single green flash indicates the battery is below the bulk voltage setting It does NOT indicate the batteries are...

Page 15: ...until the status LED stops alternating red and green Error Mode Indication Fast Blinking Orange The controller detected an over current or an over temperature condition and the loads are disconnected...

Page 16: ...plate on the controller and locate the upper two screw locations on the wall The back of the enclosure is provided with keyholes for mounting Leave the screw heads backed out approximately 1 4 inch 6...

Page 17: ...troller in a sealed compartment with the batteries Batteries can vent hydrogen sulfide gas which is corrosive to electronic equipment Batteries also generate hydrogen and oxygen gas that can explode w...

Page 18: ...rque the terminals to 20 inch pounds for 14 10 AWG 25 for 8 AWG 35 for 6 AWG once the wires have been installed Replace the cover 3 0 INSTALLATION 12 Figure 3 Voltage Selection Jumper Battery Positive...

Page 19: ...A 8 s p m a 5 4 0 4 C G W A 8 s p m a 0 5 0 6 C e r i w C 0 9 G W A 6 y t u d 0 0 1 d e t s i l s p m a 0 6 0 6 C e r i w C 5 7 G W A 4 y t u d 0 0 1 d e t s i l s p m a 0 6 Table 3 Minimum Wire Size...

Page 20: ...roller or the distance from the C Series controller to your load on the same line then read the wire size required at the top of the column The wiring over current protection devices fuses and circuit...

Page 21: ...2 2 m 4 7 6 t f 0 5 3 m 7 6 0 1 t f 3 4 4 m 0 5 3 1 t f 0 6 5 m 7 0 7 1 t f 3 0 7 m 3 4 1 2 t f 6 8 8 m 1 0 7 2 t f 2 1 4 1 m 4 0 3 4 8 1 t f 9 4 m 9 4 1 t f 8 7 m 8 3 2 t f 4 2 1 m 8 7 3 t f 6 9 1 m...

Page 22: ...ed PV POS LOAD at the bottom of C Series s circuit board and tighten the lugs Connect the PV array s negative output to the terminal marked COMMON NEGATIVES and tighten the lugs Connect the battery po...

Page 23: ...Inc PV Array BATTERY POSITIVE PV LOAD COMMON NEGATIVES CONTROLLER PV CHARGE CONTROL MODE PV PV BATTERY BATTERY Circuit Breaker Circuit Breaker 3553 W01 00A BATTERY Figure 6 PV Charge Control Wiring Di...

Page 24: ...OS Connect a cable from the negative battery terminal to the terminal marked COMMON NEGATIVES on the controller s circuit board Connect a cable from the controller s terminal marked PV POS LOAD to the...

Page 25: ...V Array BATTERY POSITIVE PV LOAD COMMON NEGATIVES CONTROLLER LOAD DIVERSION MODE PV PV BATTERY BATTERY Circuit Breaker Circuit Breaker 3553 W02 00A BATTERY DIVERSION LOAD Figure 8 Load Diversion Wirin...

Page 26: ...able to the terminal marked COMMON NEGATIVES Connect a cable between the PV POS LOAD terminal on the controller and the positive terminal on the DC load Connect a cable between the controller s COMMON...

Page 27: ...Inc 3 0 INSTALLATION 21 BATTERY POSITIVE PV LOAD COMMON NEGATIVES CONTROLLER DC LOAD CONTROL MODE BATTERY BATTERY Circuit Breaker BATTERY DC LOAD _ LOAD LOAD Circuit Breaker 3553 W03 00A Figure 10 Loa...

Page 28: ...rge load controller must be grounded for either system by connecting it with a copper wire to a grounding electrode such as a ground rod driven into the earth If a negative ground system is desired co...

Page 29: ...eries controllers are equipped with several of these jumpers Each are discussed in the appropriate section of this manual The factory default settings are shown below 0 4 C 0 6 C 5 3 C e g a t l o V y...

Page 30: ...2000 Xantrex Technology Inc Figure 12 Configuration Jumpers Location EQ LVR JUMPER CHARGE LOAD CONTROL JUMPER RESET SWITCH SYSTEM VOLTAGE JUMPER 24 3 0 INSTALLATION NICAD SETTING SELECTION RESISTOR...

Page 31: ...Mode This jumper determines the operating mode PV Charge Control and Diversion Control mode or Load Control mode Factory setting is Charge Control mode Reset Switch Press and hold to manually initiat...

Page 32: ...ed is 125 VDC for a C40 and 55 VDC for the C35 and C60 If the optional LCD meter DVM C40 or CM R is attached to the C Series controller be sure to set the jumper on the back of it for the appropriate...

Page 33: ...er of the controller s circuit board for more information regarding bulk and float charging rates see the Three Stage Battery Charging Process section of this manual The potentiometer scale for bulk c...

Page 34: ...and by 4 for 48 V For example to set the bulk voltage to 14 4 volts adjust the potentiometer until the DVM displays 1 4 volts 13 0 V 1 4 V 14 4 V To set bulk to 28 2 adjust the pot until the DVM disp...

Page 35: ...will occur every 30 days holding the voltage 1 volt for 12 volt systems 2 volts for 24 volt systems and 4 volts for 48 volt systems above the bulk setting for 2 hours During the equalization process...

Page 36: ...per limit for the full two hours Manual Equalization Manual equalization of the battery can be enabled by pressing the reset switch on the right side of the C Series for 10 seconds The status LED indi...

Page 37: ...oard must be moved to the AUTO setting The default setting of the C Series controllers is for manual equalization To disable the automatic equalization system move the equalize jumper To manually stop...

Page 38: ...d for ambient temperatures above 80 F 27 C and raised for ambient temperature below 75 F 23 C If significant seasonal variations are common you will have to change the settings several times a year to...

Page 39: ...for the LVR setting BULK setting when in Charge Control mode subtract 1 volt for 12 volt systems 2 volts for 24 volt systems and 4 volts for 48 volt systems From the scale shown for the LVD setting FL...

Page 40: ...h the LED indicating two blinks the battery voltage is approximately 24 5 volts 26 volts Bulk setting minus 1 50 volts in the table With the LED indicating one blink the battery voltage is somewhere b...

Page 41: ...to zero when power is disconnected Status LED green red or orange If the C Series controller is disconnected from the battery or the meter cable the meter will be reset when it is powered up Press an...

Page 42: ...onnector adjacent to the LED that you just removed Align the faceplate and reinstall the screws If the LED must be replaced in the future it will operate in either orientation except if replaced incor...

Page 43: ...also be surface mounted with relief behind it and it can be located up to 1000 feet 305 meters from the C Series controller itself If the CMR appears inaccurate or unusual on runs over 100 feet from...

Page 44: ...at the BULK voltage setting until an internal timer has accumulated one hour Current gradually declines as the battery capacity is reached During the ABSORPTION stage the status LED green blinks five...

Page 45: ...2 s t l o v 8 4 e g a t l o V C D s t l o v 2 1 s t l o v 4 2 s t l o v 8 4 Table 9 Typical Setpoints for Batteries S E I R E T T A B R O F S T N I O P T E S T A O L F D N A K L U B L A C I P Y T e p...

Page 46: ...of 0 05 volts between cells indicates an imbalance exists If the battery construction prevents measurement of the individual cell voltages use a hydrometer A variation of 0 020 in the specific gravity...

Page 47: ...mon is the vented liquid electrolyte battery Vented batteries usually have battery caps The caps may appear to be sealed but are not The caps should be removed periodically to check the level of elect...

Page 48: ...the scale shown when making the adjustment Float voltage settings for NiCad NiFe batteries should also be set to the battery manufacturer s recommendations NOTE In all applications the BULK voltage s...

Page 49: ...el divert the power coming out of the source solar wind or hydro generator to a load which will utilize the excess power Usually a water heater or some other type of heating element is used for this p...

Page 50: ...eat water with only one element The remedy to this type of problem is to parallel several of these heater elements to increase the power output Table 10 below shows power dissipation of a 120 VAC 2000...

Page 51: ...ting out more than 32 amps 80 of 40 amps on the load controller s circuit Sizing a diversion system this way allows a safety margin for unusual conditions high winds high water flow etc It is not reco...

Page 52: ...a d n a t S r o t a c i d n I s u t a t S t c e n n o c s i D e g a t l o V w o L e d o M l o r t n o C d a o L e g r a h C n o i t a z i l a u q E e d o M l o r t n o C e g r a h C n o i t c e t o r...

Page 53: ...RMA and shipping information or fax this page with the following information to 360 474 0616 Please provide Model Number Serial Number Purchase Date Problem Include a telephone number where you can be...

Page 54: ...antrex or its Authorized Service Center in the original packaging or equivalent The cost of transportation and insurance on items returned for service is the responsibility of the customer Return tran...

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