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RV Series Remote
Controls

RC/GS, RC7

Owner’s Manual

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Страница 1: ...RV Series Remote Control M RC GS RC7 Owner s Manual RC GS Remote Control Gen Starting ...

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Страница 3: ...RV Series Remote Controls RC GS RC7 Owner s Manual ...

Страница 4: ...their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only Notice of Copyright RV Series Remote Control Owner s Manual June 2005 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 ...

Страница 5: ...ies Inverter Charger with the RC GS or RC7 Audience The Manual is intended for anyone who needs to install and operate the RC GS or RC7 Installers should be certified technicians or electricians Organization This Manual is organized into four chapters Chapter 1 contains information about the function and features of the RV Series Remote Controls Chapter 2 contains information and procedures to ins...

Страница 6: ...gy Inc as well as its products and services at www xantrex com WARNING Warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or loss of life CAUTION Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the unit or to other equipment Important These notes describe an important action item or an item that you must pay attention to ...

Страница 7: ...oduct it contains no user serviceable parts See Information About Your System on page 54 for instructions on obtaining service 4 Protect the product from rain snow spray and water WARNING Save these instructions This Owner s Manual contains important safety and operating instructions Before using your RV Series Remote Control be sure to read understand and save these safety instructions WARNING Re...

Страница 8: ...prevent fire or explosion do not install the RC GS or RC7 in compartments containing flammable materials or in locations that require ignition protected equipment This includes any space containing gasoline powered machinery fuel tanks as well as joints fittings or other connections between components of the fuel system ...

Страница 9: ...ing the Setup Menu 12 Changing Settings 12 Configuring the RC GS and RC7 13 Set Idle 13 Battery Capacity 13 Battery Type 14 Max Charge Rate 15 Set Shore Power 15 Remote Setup 16 LCD Contrast 16 Set Clock RC GS Only 17 Select Genset RC GS Only 17 Generator Start RC GS Only 18 Generator Stop RC GS Only 19 Thermostat Start Enable and Disable RC GS Only 20 Begin Gen Quiet and End Gen Quiet RC GS Only ...

Страница 10: ...9 Meter Mode 29 System Status Displays 30 AC Source Messages 30 Waiting for AC 30 Genset Status Pending Cranking and Restart RC GS Only 30 Starter Cooldown and Gen Start RC GS Only 31 Genset Error Messages RC GS Only 32 Gen Won t Start 32 Gen Quiet Fault 32 Inverter Mode Messages 34 Charger Mode Messages 35 Bulk Charging 35 Absorption Charging 35 Float Charging 36 Equalizing Charging 36 Inverter C...

Страница 11: ... AC Input Amps 42 System Status Messages 43 Battery State of Charge 43 Set Shore Power 44 Generator Start Stop RC GS Only 44 Storage Checklist 45 Preparation for Storage 45 RC GS and RC7 User s Menu Summary 46 System Status Messages 46 Generator Status Messages RC GS Only 46 System Status Display 47 Meters Display 47 Warranty and Return Information 49 ...

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Страница 13: ...roduction Chapter 1 contains information about the function and features of the RV Series Remote Controls Topics in this chapter are organized as follows Features on page 2 Indicators and Controls on page 4 ...

Страница 14: ...ol of all inverter charger functions A three level menu to prevent accidental setting changes Meters to display voltage and current An intelligent battery fuel gauge displaying estimated battery capacity Error message and information displays used to optimize system performance Remote ON OFF inverter operation RJ11 phone jack connection to inverter charger Figure 1 1 RC GS Front Panel RC GS Remote...

Страница 15: ...non GS series RV Series Inverter Charger use a data standard RJ11 cable This cable is sold separately in 25 foot order 392 9 or 50 foot order 392 5 lengths Part number Cable Length 31 6257 00 25 feet 31 6262 00 50 feet 31 6275 00 70 feet Note The RC GS functions with non GS series inverter chargers However not all the generator start features of the RC GS are compatible with non GS series inverter...

Страница 16: ... AC Input Amps and Estimated Battery Capacity Controls The RC GS and RC7 allow the inverter to be switched ON or OFF with the press of a button on the remote The RC GS and RC7 can be used to configure the inverter charger to the specific system and preferences including Battery Capacity Battery Type Charger Rate Shorepower Amps and LCD screen Contrast In addition the RC GS starts and stops the gen...

Страница 17: ...contains information and procedures to install the RV Series Remote Controls Topic in this chapter are organized as follows Materials and tools required on page 6 Choosing a location on page 7 Mounting and Connecting on page 7 ...

Страница 18: ...er for the RC GS and RC7 is provided by the RV Series Inverter Charger through the cable Materials and tools required You will need these materials and tools to complete the installation level measuring tape and pencil four 6 screws and appropriate screwdriver jigsaw or small keyhole saw power drill with 1 16 bit optional RC GS and RC7 remote cable telephone style cable if connecting to a GS serie...

Страница 19: ...t dimensions or install the remote in a standard double gang outlet box 2 Pilot drill the mounting holes if necessary depending on your mounting surface and using a jigsaw cut out the hole in which the remote will be inserted WARNING Fire hazard The RC GS and RC7 are not ignition protected Do not install in areas requiring ignition protected equipment WARNING Shock hazard Before making an opening ...

Страница 20: ...5 Connect the communications cable into the RJ11 port on the inverter charger marked Remote Control Figure 2 2 6 Connect the other end of the cable into the jack on the remote Figure 2 3 7 Secure the remote to the wall or outlet box using the appropriate screws 4 required Figure 2 2 RV Series Inverter Charger Front Panel Figure 2 3 RC GS and RC7 Back View Remote Control port ON OFF switch Remote c...

Страница 21: ...er Charger to the ON position 10 Reconnect the RV Series Inverter Charger to the AC source After a brief delay the remote will display a system status message similar to Figure 2 4 Important The remote will not operate the RV Series Inverter Charger if the ON OFF switch is in the OFF position Figure 2 4 System Status Message System Status AC Available ...

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Страница 23: ...about configuring the RV Series Remote Controls The topics in this chapter are organized as follows Viewing the Setup Menu on page 12 Changing Settings on page 12 Configuring the RC GS and RC7 on page 13 RC GS and RC7 Setup Menu Summary on page 23 ...

Страница 24: ...lease the buttons You can scroll through menu items by pressing the up or down arrow buttons To exit Setup mode press and hold the Setup Menu Item buttons for approximately five seconds until the screen changes back to the System Status Display Changing Settings You can change settings using the Settings button while in Setup mode This button scrolls through menu items one at a time If you pass th...

Страница 25: ...selections specify the minimum wattage load that must be present on the inverter to qualify as a load and bring the inverter out of the search sense mode and begin inverting After selecting press the down arrow to access the next menu Battery Capacity Battery Capacity refers to the battery s reserve capacity in amp hours The RC GS and RC7 approximate the battery state of charge SOC then estimate t...

Страница 26: ...minutes 1 8 hours 125 A hrs 60 minutes 1 hour 250 A hrs 90 minutes 1 5 hours 375 A hrs 120 minutes 2 hours 500 A hrs 150 minutes 2 5 hours 1000 A hrs 180 minutes 3 hours Figure 3 4 Battery Capacity menu items Table 3 2 Battery Type and Charge Voltage Battery Type Bulk VDC Float VDC Equalize VDC GEL Cell 14 1 13 6 Defeated Flooded Lead Acid 14 6 13 4 15 5 AGM 14 4 13 4 15 5 Figure 3 5 Battery Type ...

Страница 27: ...duces the amount of current supplied to the batteries to provide the maximum current to the AC loads Set Shore Power ensures the battery charger does not exceed the shorepower circuit breaker rating This setting should match the shorepower or generator s circuit breaker rating The default setting is 30 amps and above Maximum Minimum Default Step Size 100 10 100 10 Figure 3 6 Max Charge Rate menu i...

Страница 28: ... off the screen and LEDs after five minutes without a button press or new error message Pressing any key will reactivate the screen and LEDs for another five minutes Errors during the power saver mode will wake up the remote LCD Contrast You can use the LCD Contrast menu to adjust the screen contrast to accommodate changing lighting conditions and viewing angle The default setting is Maximum Contr...

Страница 29: ...ngs button to set the hours to the current hour 00 to 23 When the cursor is under the minutes digit press the Settings button to set the minutes to the current minute 0 to 59 Press and hold the Settings button to quickly increase the selected value or press and release to increase the value by one unit at a time Select Genset RC GS Only After setting the clock press the up arrow once to access the...

Страница 30: ...rator based upon the battery s voltage The available auto start voltage settings are 11 0 11 5 11 8 12 0 and 12 2 VDC Figure 3 11 Select Genset menu items Note You cannot set the Auto Gen parameters until you set the clock Note When the battery voltage drops to the selected generator start setting there is a 15 minute delay before the generator starts If the battery voltage rises above the generat...

Страница 31: ...ply is present Generator Stop RC GS Only The RC GS can be configured so that the RV Series Inverter Charger stops the generator automatically when the charger initiates the Absorption or the Float mode of charging Refer to the RV Series Inverter Charger Owner s Manual for a detailed description of charging modes The default is Manual Push Off Important If the generator is manually started from the...

Страница 32: ...rmation see the Installation chapter in the RV Series Inverter Charger Owner s Manual Enabling this setting allows the generator to automatically power an air conditioner or heater after receiving a signal from a thermostat Each generator start and stop has a time delay of 30 seconds after the RV Series Inverter Charger receives the thermostat signal Note Manually stopping the generator will set t...

Страница 33: ...hted to set the time see Set Clock RC GS Only on page 17 Press the Down arrow to access the End Gen Quiet 00 00 menu and select the appropriate end time Figure 3 17 Begin Generator Quiet Time display Figure 3 18 End Generator Quiet Time display Note Setting Begin Gen Quiet and End Gen Quiet to the same time defeats the quiet time mode Note If the generator is running when quiet time begins it shut...

Страница 34: ...l the screen clears The setup choices will be saved in the inverter charger s non volatile memory 20 seconds after exiting the Setup menu if no other actions are taken These settings will be preserved until changed Note The generator start and stop settings will not be saved if the RC GS is disconnected or DC power is lost Figure 3 19 Setup Menu Item Buttons Meter Mode Menu Item Setup ...

Страница 35: ... 500 A hrs Bat Capacity 1000 A hrs Battery Type GEL Cell Battery Type Flooded Lead Acid Battery Type AGM Max Charge Rate 100 of max Max Charge Rate 90 Max Charge Rate 80 Max Charge Rate 20 Max Charge Rate 10 Set Shore Power 30 A or more Set Shore Power 25 Amps Set Shore Power 20 Amps Set Shore Power 15 Amps Set Shore Power 10 Amps Set Shore Power 5 Amps Remote Setup Last Key Remote Setup Power Sav...

Страница 36: ... at 11 8 VDC Generator Start Auto at 12 0 VDC Generator Start Auto at 12 2 VDC Generator Stop Manual Push OFF Generator Stop Auto at Absorb Generator Stop Auto at Float Gen Start Stop Therm Disabled Gen Start Stop Therm Enabled Begin Gen Quiet 00 00 End Gen Quiet 00 00 Select Genset Onan QuietDiesel Select Genset PowerTech Diesel Select Genset Generac Diesel Set Clk 0 23 59 00 00 ...

Страница 37: ... procedures to operate the RV Series Remote Control The topics in this chapter are organized as follows Indicators and Controls on page 26 System Status Displays on page 30 Storage Checklist on page 45 RC GS and RC7 User s Menu Summary on page 46 ...

Страница 38: ... up or flash during operation to indicate the system s status When the inverter is powered on all LEDs flash as the unit goes through a self test After the self test completes the LEDs indicate the current state of the inverter and charger Use these LEDs along with the screen to view complete system status Figure 4 1 Status LEDs Inverter Charge Batt Full Error Green Yellow Yellow Red ...

Страница 39: ...o indicates inverter status under conditions when the inverter charger is not inverting Charge LED The yellow Charge LED indicates the current battery charge mode Inverter LED Other LEDs or Devices Meaning ON solid Inverter on Flashing Yellow Charge LED flashing Inverter ready charging Slow flash Search sense mode Flashing Error LED ON and buzzer sounding Inverter error OFF Inverter off Charge LED...

Страница 40: ...roblem with the inverter charger batteries or generator Check the LCD screen to find and correct the nature of the problem For more information see Genset Error Messages RC GS Only on page 32 and Inverter Charger Error Messages on page 37 LCD Screen The screen is used for setting up the system operation as well as viewing current status or error messages It has two 16 character lines and a backlig...

Страница 41: ...f the inverter is off AC output power is available only as long as the AC line is present On the RC GS the On Off button also controls the generator See Generator Start Stop RC GS Only on page 44 Meter Mode The Meter Mode button accesses the various operating parameters such as output voltage amperage temperature etc To access the Meter Mode press and hold the Meter Mode button for approximately f...

Страница 42: ...ages Error messages AC Source Messages AC source messages appear when alternating current shore power is present In addition the AC source messages describe the current activity if any of the generator RC GS only Waiting for AC When the inverter is off and AC is not present the screen displays Waiting for AC Genset Status Pending Cranking and Restart RC GS Only When the RC GS is set up to start th...

Страница 43: ...s a brief delay to allow the generator to reach operating speed and for the inverter charger to synchronize to the generator at which point the screen shows that AC is again available Starter Cooldown and Gen Start RC GS Only If the generator does not start within 60 seconds a two minute starter cooldown message is displayed after which another attempt to start the generator occurs 1 The RC GS wil...

Страница 44: ...setting and is running when quiet time begins it shuts down automatically The buzzer also sounds and the screen shows the message Gen Quiet Fault and the red Error LED comes on The remote control also emits a series of beeping sounds for up to five minutes press any arrow button on the RC GS to stop the alarm If the auto start condition still exists at the end of quiet time the generator will star...

Страница 45: ...p Only Figure 4 6 is displayed Shut down the generator manually See Generator Start Stop RC GS Only on page 44 Note The Gen Quiet Fault error is not actually a system error or fault but rather an alert that the generator has stopped because of quiet time and an auto start condition still exists Figure 4 6 Manual Stop Only Message Inverter Charge Batt Full Error 822 4A 001 Genset Status Gen Quiet F...

Страница 46: ...wly flash When the inverter charger is in the inverter mode no AC available Inverting appears in the screen and the green Inverter LED is on solid Figure 4 7 Inverter in Search Mode Figure 4 8 Inverter Mode Note The Inverter LED flashes during the charge mode if the inverter is switched on The Inverter LED turns off if the inverter is switched off Inverter Charge Batt Full Error 822 4A 001 System ...

Страница 47: ...hen the charger is charging in the Absorption mode the screen shows Absorption Chg and the Charge LED slowly flashes In addition the Batt Full LED will start to flash when the battery reaches 90 state of charge SOC according to the inverter charger s estimate The on duration of this LED increases as the battery SOC increases and is on solid at 100 SOC Figure 4 9 Bulk Charging Mode Figure 4 10 Abso...

Страница 48: ... will continue for 3 hours and then automatically change back to Float To cancel Equalize mode press and hold the Settings button for approximately 6 seconds If Equalization is cancelled the screen will indicate the System Status as Absorption chg for approximately 30 seconds before returning to Float charging Figure 4 11 Float Charging Mode CAUTION Equalizing the batteries should only be done whe...

Страница 49: ...qualize charge on batteries other than flooded lead acid or AGM types could permanently damage them CAUTION Do not attempt to remove vent caps on AGM batteries Doing so may void the warranty CAUTION All DC loads should be disconnected during the equalize charge period due to the higher voltage more than 15 volts DC applied to the batteries Note The equalizing mode is defeated if GEL cell is select...

Страница 50: ... Overload The Overload System Status message appears when the load on the inverter charger exceeds the maximum power rating of the unit Reduce the load and restart the inverter charger by pressing the On Off button on the RC GS and RC7 twice Figure 4 13 Over temperature Error Message Note Press any arrow button to cancel the buzzer Figure 4 14 Overload Error Message Inverter Charge Batt Full Error...

Страница 51: ...obat Start Chrg System Status message appears when the battery voltage drops below 10 5 volts The red Error LED illuminates and the buzzer sounds The inverter shuts off to prevent damage to the batteries Provide an AC supply such as shore power or a generator to the inverter charger to automatically start charging the batteries Figure 4 15 High Battery Voltage Error Message Figure 4 16 Low Battery...

Страница 52: ...e charge relay disconnects and the inverter section shuts down The screen shows System Status Overload This fault indicates a hardware failure in the charger circuitry of the inverter charger If this message appears contact Xantrex or the nearest Service Center Figure 4 17 Charger Fault Error Message Inverter Charge Batt Full Error 822 4A 001 System Status Charger Fault Error LED ON Buzzer sounds ...

Страница 53: ...owing through the internal shunt to and from the batteries The inverter charger must be wired correctly for the internal shunt to work see the RV Series Inverter Charger Owner s Manual for more information If more than one inverter charger is used an external shunt connected in the main line between the battery negative and the green inverter chassis ground terminal is required Battery Voltage Thi...

Страница 54: ...his meter displays the actual inverter AC output voltage measured at the AC output When in the charger mode or when the inverter is off the meter will read 0 VAC When the inverter is on 40 VAC appears if Set Idle is set to anything other than Defeat AC Input Amps This meter displays the actual AC current in amps flowing through the inverter s AC input hot 1 terminal when an AC source is connected ...

Страница 55: ...ilable from these displays Press the down arrow to scroll through each display When the last menu item is reached the screen returns to the first menu item Battery State of Charge This meter displays a bar graph representing the estimated state of charge SOC of the battery or battery bank The SOC is based on the estimated battery capacity Since discharging the batteries to less than one half of th...

Страница 56: ...tch the circuit breaker rating of the AC power source Generator Start Stop RC GS Only The generator can be manually started or stopped from this display by pressing the On Off button on the RC GS front panel Note Starting the generator from this display overrides all auto start stop function and displays MAN STOP ONLY on the User Status menu Manually stopping the generator sets the Generator Start...

Страница 57: ... Check that all batteries are fully charged Disable the Auto Gen Start feature RC GS only Configure the RV to the correct shore service settings Connect the shore power cord to a live outlet confirm it is live Switch the RV Series Inverter Charger off using the remote On Off button charger only mode Switch off all unnecessary AC and DC loads WARNING Never store your vehicle indoors with the Auto G...

Страница 58: ...s AC Available System Status Inverting System Status Absorption Chrg System Status Overload System Status Float Charging System Status Hi Bat Stop Chrg System Status Equalizing System Status Lo Bat Start Chrg System Status Charger Fault AC Source Inverter Mode Charger Mode Error Mode Genset Status Pending Genstart Genset Status MAN STOP ONLY Genset Status Gen Wont Start Genset Status Pending Gen S...

Страница 59: ... 01 47 System Status Display Meters Display Batt State of Charge E F RC GS only Set Shore Power x x Amps Gen Start Stop Press ON OFF Avg Shunt Amps 0 Amps DC Battery 00 0 Volts DC Inv Chg Current 0 Amps DC Inverter Output VAC 0 AC Input 0 Amps AC ...

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Страница 61: ...Xantrex repairs or replaces a product its warranty continues for the remaining portion of the original Warranty Period or 90 days from the date of the return shipment to the customer whichever is greater All replaced products and all parts removed from repaired products become the property of Xantrex Xantrex covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the product and return shipment to the cus...

Страница 62: ... of the customer s electrical systems This warranty does not apply to and Xantrex will not be responsible for any defect in or damage to a the product if it has been misused neglected improperly installed physically damaged or altered either internally or externally or damaged from improper use or use in an unsuitable environment b the product if it has been subjected to fire water generalized cor...

Страница 63: ...SONAL 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 consumer product federal law does not allow an exclusion of implied warranties To the extent you are entitled to implied warranties under federal law to the extent permitted by applicable law they are limited to the d...

Страница 64: ...ly 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 improper packaging 2 Include the following The RMA number supplied by Xantrex Technology Inc clearly marked on the outside of the box A return address where the unit can be shipped Post offi...

Страница 65: ...return your RC7 or RC GS Remote Control for out of warranty service contact Xantrex Customer Service for a Return Material Authorization RMA number and follow the other steps outlined in Return Procedure on page 52 Payment options such as credit card or money order will be explained by the Customer Service Representative In cases where the minimum flat fee does not apply as with incomplete units o...

Страница 66: ...se Date _______________________________ Type of installation e g RV truck vehicle home _________________________________ Length of time remote and inverter have been installed _________________________________ Battery battery bank size _________________________________ DC wiring size and length _________________________________ Warning Error or Panel Fault Message _________________________________...

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