Inverter/Charger
UX Series
Owner’s Manual
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Page 1: ...Inverter Charger UX Series Owner s Manual Smart choice for power www xantrex com...
Page 2: ...ational vehicles cars and heavy duty trucks and to develop test and power precision equipment such as semi conductor manufacturing and medical equipment The company sells its products under the Xantre...
Page 3: ...the chance of accidental exposure to live circuits The inverter contains more than one live circuit AC line batteries and or PV array Power may be present at more than one source This product does no...
Page 4: ...possible buildup 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 bat...
Page 5: ...Applications 6 Renewable Energy Systems 6 Renewable Energy Systems with Optional Generator Backup 8 Generator Only Systems 10 120 Vac Generators using the SB Option on the Inverter 10 120 Vac Generato...
Page 6: ...verter 28 Configuring the Inverter s Optional Battery Charger 29 Jumper Settings for the Optional Battery Charger 30 Wiring Pre Installation 31 Main Service Panel 31 Sub Panel 31 AC Circuit Breakers 3...
Page 7: ...Monitoring 48 4 0 Operation 49 Control Panel 49 Power ON OFF Button 50 Green Status LED 50 Yellow Charger Status LED 50 Search Sense Mode 50 Search Sense Operation 50 Benefits of Using Search Sense 51...
Page 8: ...Type B 1 Flooded Lead Acid FLA B 1 RV and Marine B 1 Golf Cart B 1 Industrial electric forklift B 1 Sealed Batteries GEL and AGM B 2 Gel Cell B 2 Absorbed Glass Mat B 2 NiCad and NiFe Batteries B 2 B...
Page 9: ...at does this warranty cover and how long does it last C 1 What will Xantrex do C 1 How do you get service C 2 What does this warranty not cover C 2 DISCLAIMER C 3 Product C 3 Exclusions C 3 Informatio...
Page 10: ...igure 2 7 RC8 Remote Control 18 Figure 2 8 Battery Temperature Sensor 19 Figure 3 1 Removing the Cover from the Inverter 28 Figure 3 2 Location of the Optional Battery Charger Configuration Jumpers 29...
Page 11: ...Circuit Wiring 63 Figure B 1 AWG Wire Size Reference Chart B 8 Figure B 2 6 volt 100 Ah Battery Wiring Series Configuration B 10 Figure B 3 2 volt 100 Ah Battery Wiring Series Configuration B 11 Figur...
Page 12: ...mum Recommended Battery Cable Size Vs Length 34 Table 3 3 Battery Cable to Maximum Breaker Fuse Size 35 Table 3 4 AC Current Requirements Input and Output 38 Table 3 5 Minimum Recommended AC Wire Size...
Page 13: ...ies with its optional battery charger When utility power fails the battery backup system keeps your appliances powered until utility power is restored Internal protection circuits in the inverter prev...
Page 14: ...ost of its power range Low Power Consumption UX Series inverters use extremely low current while in the search mode consuming little more than one watt of power In the ON mode the inverter uses less t...
Page 15: ...essary information is provided on the label such as AC output voltage power and frequency punch holes The inverter also has a letter designator followed by 3 or 4 digits depending on the version The m...
Page 16: ...erter Charger Model Identification x i f f u S r e t t e L e g a t l o V t u p t u O y c n e u q e r F t u p t u O r e t t e l o N C A V 0 2 1 z H 0 6 E C A V 0 3 2 z H 0 5 Table 1 1 Output Parameters...
Page 17: ...se models produce 230 volts between HOT Line and NEUTRAL which is standard for most locations except North America Battery Bank Requirements The inverter system can only support loads for the duration...
Page 18: ...inverter Renewable Energy Systems In this configuration the main power is generated by renewable energy sources such as solar wind or hydro generators and is stored directly in a battery bank The UX...
Page 19: ...hnology Inc All Rights Reserved P N 975 0026 01 01 Rev A 06 2002 7 2 0 System Configuration Figure 2 1 Off Grid Application Renewable Energy System without SB Option on the UX inverter Off Grid Applic...
Page 20: ...llows power from the generator to pass through the inverter to either support the AC loads and or charge the batteries See Figure 2 2 for an illustration of a renewable energy application with the SB...
Page 21: ...echnology Inc All Rights Reserved P N 975 0026 01 01 Rev A 06 2002 9 2 0 System Configuration Figure 2 2 Off Grid Application Renewable Energy System with SB Option on the UX inverter Off Grid Applica...
Page 22: ...fficient to power the loads and provides a source of power for the optional UX battery charger See Figure 2 3 for an illustration of a 120 Vac Generator Only System with the SB Option installed on the...
Page 23: ...chnology Inc All Rights Reserved P N 975 0026 01 01 Rev A 06 2002 11 2 0 System Configuration Figure 2 3 Off Grid Application 120Vac Generator Only System with SB Option on UX Inverter Off Grid Applic...
Page 24: ...nsufficient to power the loads The batteries are charged by a stand alone battery charger e g TC20 See Figure 2 4 for an illustration of a 120 Vac Generator Only System without the SB Option installed...
Page 25: ...ights Reserved P N 975 0026 01 01 Rev A 06 2002 13 2 0 System Configuration Figure 2 4 Off Grid Application 120Vac Generator Only System without SB Option on UX Inverter Off Grid Applications continue...
Page 26: ...ery charging efficiency If using a 240 Vac input source generator with a 120 Vac 60 Hz inverter a T240 Autotransformer must be installed preceeding the inverter s input to step down the voltage to 120...
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Page 28: ...ty grid fails the inverter switches the loads over to the battery bank If the utility failure is prolonged and the batteries become discharged the generator must be started to support the loads and re...
Page 29: ...ogy Inc All Rights Reserved P N 975 0026 01 01 Rev A 06 2002 17 2 0 System Configuration Figure 2 6 On Grid Application Utility Backup with a Generator with the SB Option on the UX Inverter On Grid Ap...
Page 30: ...verter charger can be configured with a remote monitor if desired Remote monitoring can be accomplished by using the optional RC8 Remote Control accessory See page 48 for the location of the port for...
Page 31: ...nsor BTS can be used The BTS ensures proper charging of the batteries based on temperature Installing a BTS extends battery life by preventing overcharging in warm temperatures and undercharging in co...
Page 32: ...variations in peak voltage result in large variations in the amount of energy to the charger The charger s rated output is based on a utility voltage of 120 Vacms which has a peak voltage of 169 Vacp...
Page 33: ...nd wrenches Torque wrench Utility knife Socket wrench and fittings Hole saw Electrical tape Hardware Materials Required The following materials may be needed during this installation 4 ft x 4 ft sheet...
Page 34: ...be capable of supporting twice the weight of the inverter Mount the inverter either on a vertical surface e g wall or a horizontal surface e g shelf Use 0 25 inch 0 635 cm lag bolts for mounting if ne...
Page 35: ...ts without the SB Option installed You can use an AC transfer switch to connect an inverter and an AC generator to the same house wiring When the generator is not running the inverter is connected to...
Page 36: ...m i m i n i M p m a 0 6 r o p m a 0 3 G W A 0 1 p m a 0 0 1 G W A 8 p m a 0 0 2 G W A 6 p m a 0 0 3 r e t a e r g r o G W A 2 Table 3 1 Safety GroundWire Sizes Equipment or Chassis Grounding This gro...
Page 37: ...When the other ungrounded conductor the hot or positive touches the grounding system current will flow through it to the point of connection to the grounded conductor and back to the source This will...
Page 38: ...ntake vent at the bottom of the enclosure to promote air circulation These vents exhaust explosive hydrogen gases and must not be overlooked when designing an enclosure The enclosure should be made of...
Page 39: ...battery bank size and how to wire the selected battery configuration Determine the correct size battery cables to use for installation See Table 3 2 page 34 for recommended battery cable sizing Determ...
Page 40: ...the Top Cover of the Inverter Remove the four 12 X 1 2 Phillips SMS SST type A screws from the top of the unit 1 4 in Figure 3 1 Remove the one 6 32 X 5 16 Phillips PMS S S screw and 6 internal tooth...
Page 41: ...rcuit When the jumper is removed the circuit is interrupted Jumpers are often used for changing configuration parameters When a jumper is not connecting two pins it can be stored by slipping it over j...
Page 42: ...lled the inverter will not allow the batteries to be discharged below 11 8 Vdc for more than five minutes UPS JUMPER ON This pair of pins controls the sensitivity of the charger to variations in volta...
Page 43: ...battery line This breaker protects the DC wiring in the event of an accidental short Size the breaker in accordance with the battery cables Switch this breaker OFF whenever servicing the batteries Se...
Page 44: ...the inverter to an existing wall is to place two 2 x 4 s horizontally on the wall spanning at least three studs and securing the inverter to the 2 x 4 s Figure 3 4 Wall mounting Method Not to Scale 9...
Page 45: ...he studs 6 Repeat the procedure for the remaining 2 x 4 7 Referring to Figure 3 5 or by using a cardboard template drill out the mounting hole locations for the inverter 8 With assistance lift the inv...
Page 46: ...able lengths and inverter amperage Typical DC amps as shown in Table 3 2 is based on low battery voltage with an efficiency of 85 Be sure to check with any local regulatory agencies for additional req...
Page 47: ...y the inverter s efficiency Add a 25 safety margin to comply with code requirements The term free air is defined by the NEC as cabling that is not enclosed in a conduit or a raceway Cables enclosed in...
Page 48: ...o the DC grounding system The terminal accepts wires from 14 AWG to 2 AWG Connect the negative terminal of the battery bank to an appropriately sized conductor and connect it to a solid earth ground s...
Page 49: ...r the inverter s DC terminals and secure with the screws and washers provided WARNING ENSURE THAT THE INVERTER IS OFF BEFORE CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY CABLES AND THAT ALL AC POWER IS DIS...
Page 50: ...ure Sensor BTS 1 Insert the RJ11 connector on the battery temperature sensor wire into the BTS port located on the AC end of the inverter 2 Secure the sensor to one of the batteries located in the cen...
Page 51: ...AC cover panels if installed by removing the three Phillips screws Units are shipped without the covers installed packed in a small plastic bag with additional hardware Locate the AC input and output...
Page 52: ...re and breaker size based on the current requirements for your particular model shown in the table below NOTE Consult the NEC for actual wire sizes for specific installations Table 3 4 AC Current Requ...
Page 53: ...ze Input and Output AC Wiring continued L E D O M T U P N I T U P T U O e z i S r e k a e r B m u m i x a M e z i S e r i W e z i S r e k a e r B m u m i x a M e z i S e r i W E 2 1 5 X U e l b a l i...
Page 54: ...inches of extra wire at each end 3 Make the connections to the inverter first Wiring to the main utility breaker box is performed after all connections have been made in the inverter a Connect the GR...
Page 55: ...nect the HOT black wire to the inverter s terminal labeled AC HOT OUTPUT Connect the other end of this wire to the sub panel s input circuit breaker 4 Torque all inverter terminal block connections to...
Page 56: ...o the NEUTRAL bus 4 Connect the hot black wire to the circuit breaker that was installed for the inverter 5 Torque all wires to the manufacturer s specifications Figure 3 13 Utility Breaker BoxWiring...
Page 57: ...e ground and connect the generator s ground to the ground rod 6 Start the generator and check for proper operation of the inverter i e the inverter transfers from battery to generator power Figure 3 1...
Page 58: ...e GROUND terminal in the AC transfer switch 2 Connect a white wire between the NEUTRAL bus in the main utility breaker box and the NEUTRAL bus in the AC transfer switch 3 Connect a black wire between...
Page 59: ...2002 Xantrex Technology Inc All Rights Reserved P N 975 0026 01 01 Rev A 06 2002 47 3 0 Installation Generators continued Figure 3 15 Basic 120Vac Utility Generator Block Diagram...
Page 60: ...n be controlled remotely by installing an RC8 Remote Control See Figure 3 16 below for the location of the RC8 Remote Control port on the UX inverter charger See the RC8 Remote Control Installation Gu...
Page 61: ...ws the control panel located on the left side AC end of the inverter Figure 4 1 Control Panel Standby Charger AC Input breaker SB Option Only Plugged if no charger is installed Status Light Legend Sea...
Page 62: ...rallel with the unit Search Sense Mode The inverter incorporates a power saving Search Sense Mode that minimizes power drain when there is no load connected by reducing the inverter s output to brief...
Page 63: ...t the inverter idles until the water pump tries to run power savings are realized Instead of idling at 5 watts the inverter consumes only watt while in search mode This is a savings of 4 watts every h...
Page 64: ...and when the transfer is made This delay is built in to provide time for a generator to spin up to a stable voltage and avoid relay chattering While in the battery charger mode the inverter s AC input...
Page 65: ...002 53 4 0 Operation Battery Charger LED Indicator A yellow LED located on the lower control panel reports the status of the battery charger Figure 4 2 Battery Charger Status LED Standby Charger Statu...
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Page 67: ...d n a k c e h C y r e t t a b d e d o r r o c r o e s o o L s n o i t c e n n o c s n o i t c e n n o c l l a n a e l c d n a k c e h C s n o i t c e n n o c t u p t u o C A e s o o L s n o i t c e n...
Page 68: ...o pick up inverter noise especially on the lower half of their band Inexpensive tape recorders are likely to experience noise as well Avoid starting large loads when using sensitive electronic devices...
Page 69: ...This cycling of the inverter will continue until the heavy load is reduced or an additional source of power is added Microwave Ovens Microwave ovens are sensitive to peak output voltages The higher t...
Page 70: ...en the bulb warms up it will draw less than the threshold wattage the inverter will revert to idle mode and the light will go off When the light cools its load will again exceed the threshold and the...
Page 71: ...running separate romex for each circuit See Figure 5 1 below for a diagram of conventional Home run type wiring Under normal conditions this technique is quite safe and meets code requirements When us...
Page 72: ...d Hot Load Center 25 A White Neutral Splice The out of phase currents subtract at this point 25 A Breaker Ganged Bare Ground Splice L1 L2 Neutral Ground Black Hot Single White Neutral Bare Ground 120...
Page 73: ...antrex Technology Inc All Rights Reserved P N 975 0026 01 01 Rev A 06 2002 61 5 0 Troubleshooting Figure 5 3 120Vac Inverter IncorrectlyWired in a Multiwire Branch Circuit Multiwire Branch Circuits co...
Page 74: ...branch circuits use a 3 wire plus ground arrangement black red white and copper for each circuit run See Figure 5 4 for an illustration showing the wire used in multibranch wiring Figure 5 4 Multiwire...
Page 75: ...tructure requiring complete rewiring Add a T240 autotransformer to the output of the inverter to restore the split phase configuration This is the least expensive and easiest method to correct for mul...
Page 76: ...2002 Xantrex Technology Inc All Rights Reserved P N 975 0026 01 01 Rev A 06 2002 64 5 0 Troubleshooting Notes...
Page 77: ...l Enclosure Type indoor ventilated steel chassis with powdercoat finish Temperature Range specified 0 C to 25 C Altitude Limit operating 15 000 feet 5 000 meters Mounting wall or shelf mount Wiring Re...
Page 78: ...2002 Xantrex Technology Inc All Rights Reserved P N 975 0026 01 01 Rev A 06 2002 A 2 Appendix A Specifications...
Page 79: ...L Sealed Absorbed Glass Mat AGM and alkaline types Nickel iron NiFe and Nickel Cadmium NiCad DO NOT use automotive starting batteries they are designed to provide high starting current for short perio...
Page 80: ...al cell voltage of 1 2 volts per cell The number of cells required in a battery bank for alkaline batteries must be adjusted for a 12 24 and 48 volt system i e 10 cells for a 12 volt system 20 cells f...
Page 81: ...the battery bank size can be smaller Estimating Battery Requirements To determine the proper battery bank size it is necessary to compute the number of amp hours that are required between charging cy...
Page 82: ...r e y r D r i a H 0 5 7 5 2 0 3 1 8 n o i s i v e l e T 0 0 1 4 7 0 0 4 r e h s a W 5 7 3 1 2 7 0 1 r o t a r e g i r f e R 0 6 1 3 0 8 4 4 2 7 0 4 8 3 r e n a e l C m u u c a V 0 0 2 1 1 1 1 7 1 9 3...
Page 83: ...REQUIRED Step 5 column and enter this number into the TOTAL DAILY WATT HOURS REQUIRED Step 6 column in the second table Step 7 Multiply the TOTAL DAILY WATT HOURS REQUIRED Step 6 figure by the number...
Page 84: ...t t a W g n i n n u R d e s u s r u o H x y a d h c a e d e s u s y a D x k e e w h c a e e g a r e v A 7 r u o H t t a W y l i a D t n e m e r i u q e R 6 p e t S 7 p e t S 8 p e t S 9 p e t S 0 1 p...
Page 85: ...1 r e d n e l B 0 0 4 r e t u p m o C 0 0 3 0 0 2 r e t s a o T 0 0 0 1 t c a p m o c e v a w o r c i M 0 0 8 0 0 6 e t a l P t o H 0 0 8 1 e z i s l l u f e v a w o r c i M 0 0 5 1 r e y r D r e h s...
Page 86: ...115 8 146 6 184 4 235 14 073 Size Diameter 3 281 2 295 3 0 475 4 0 530 2 0 420 1 335 1 0 380 Size Diameter 250 MCM 580 300 MCM 635 350 MCM 690 400 MCM 730 500 MCM 820 Size Diameter NOTE Figure B 1 is...
Page 87: ...Series Wiring batteries in series increases the total bank output voltage This voltage MUST match the DC requirements of the inverter or inverter and or battery damage may occur Parallel Wiring the ba...
Page 88: ...retains the same amp hour rating as a single battery In other words six 2 volt batteries or two 6 volt batteries can be combined to create one 12 volt battery bank See Figures B 2 below for an illust...
Page 89: ...endix B Batteries Figure B 3 2 volt 100 Ah BatteryWiring Series Configuration 12 volt Inverter Total Battery Capacity 100 Ah 2 volt 100 Ah Battery 2 volt 100 Ah Battery 2 volt 100 Ah Battery 2 volt 10...
Page 90: ...battery bank remains the same as an individual battery Parallel configurations extend the run times of the AC loads by providing increased current for the inverter to draw from In a parallel configur...
Page 91: ...licated and care should be taken when wiring these banks To construct a series parallel battery bank follow these instructions Step 1 Wire Batteries in Series Strings First wire the batteries in serie...
Page 92: ...the POSITIVE terminal of the first battery string to the POSITIVE terminal of the second battery string Connect the NEGATIVE terminal of the first battery string to the NEGATIVE terminal of the secon...
Page 93: ...ure B 7 Step 3 Series Parallel ConfigurationWired to the Inverter Step 3 Connecting the Series Parallel Configuration to the Inverter Connect a wire from the POSITIVE terminal of the first battery str...
Page 94: ...uld be adjusted according to the temperature of the battery This can be accomplished automatically by using a Battery Temperature Sensor BTS The sensor attaches directly to the side of one of the batt...
Page 95: ...lean Battery Cables and Posts Battery posts must be clean to reduce the resistance between the battery post and cable connection A buildup of dirt or oxidation may eventually lead to the cable termina...
Page 96: ...s is not an accurate measurement for cross tied batteries as each battery is in parallel with another battery making individual battery measurements impossible The voltage should match the following t...
Page 97: ...that it is covered by this Limited Warranty Xantrex will at its option use new and or reconditioned parts in performing warranty repair and building replacement products Xantrex reserves the right to...
Page 98: ...dealer invoice or purchase receipt showing original equipment manufacturer OEM status or The dated invoice or purchase receipt showing the product exchanged under warranty What does this warranty not...
Page 99: ...ERTY ANY PERSONAL INJURY ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY ARISING FROM OR AS A RESULT OF MISUSE OR ABUSE OR THE INCORRECT INSTALLATION INTEGRATION OR OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT Exclusions If this product is a consu...
Page 100: ...ifically please note that the UX Series Inverter Charger is not intended for use in connection with life support systems and Xantrex makes no warranty or representation in connection with any use of t...
Page 101: ...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...
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Page 103: ...or 52 Battery Location 26 Battery Temperature 26 Battery Types Absorbed Glass Mat B 2 Flooded Lead Acid FLA B 1 Gel Cell B 2 Golf Cart B 1 Industrial electric forklift B 1 NiCad and NiFe B 2 Sealed 30...
Page 104: ...r Enlargement 29 Jumper Placement 29 Jumper Settings 30 jumpers 29 L LEDs 1 Location Considerations 22 low battery 1 M Main Service Panel 31 Model Identification 3 4 Modified Sine Wave 2 Mounting Cons...
Page 105: ...panel Mounting 39 T Troubleshooting 55 Typical Appliance Wattages B 7 U Utility Backup 16 Utility Backup with a Generator 16 See also Generator Backup utility failure 16 utility grid 16 V Ventilation...
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