Xantrex ACCB-L-L1 - Manuals

Safety 973-0031-01-01 Rev A v Important Safety Instructions 1. Before installing the Long AC Conduit Box, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the Long AC Conduit Box and all appropriate sections of this guide. 2. Do not expose the Long AC Conduit Box to rain, snow, or spray. 3. To reduc...

Safety vi 973-0031-01-01 Rev A Explosive gas precautions 1. Working in the vicinity of lead-acid batteries is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation. Therefore, you must read this guide and follow the instructions exactly before installing the Long AC Conduit Box. 2. T...

973-0031-01-01 Rev A vii Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - v 1 Introduction Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2Specific...

Contents viii 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 3 Operation The AC Bypass Switch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–2Operating the AC Bypass Switch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–2 Normal O...

973-0031-01-01 Rev A ix Figure 1-1 The Sine Wave Plus ACCB-L Basic- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Figure 1-2 The Sine Wave Plus Long AC Conduit Box (ACCB-L-L1, and ACCB-L-L2)- - - - - - - - 1–3 Figure 1-3 ACCB-L Dimensions (not to scale) - - - - - - - - - ...

973-0031-01-01 Rev A xi Table 1-1 Operational and Environmental Specifications for the ACCB-L, ACCB-L-L1, and ACCB-L-L2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–4 Table 2-1 Torque Values for Wiring - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...

1 Introduction Chapter 1, “Introduction” provides a basic introduction to the design and purpose of the Sine Wave Plus Long AC Conduit Box (ACCB-L). The following topics are covered in this chapter. For this topic: See: “Introduction” page 1–2 “Specifications” page 1–4 “AC Bypass Switch Assembly” pa...

Introduction 1–2 973-0031-01-01 Rev A Introduction The Sine Wave Plus Long AC Conduit Box (ACCB-L and ACCB-L-L1) connects to the AC side of a Sine Wave Plus inverter and accepts AC conduit runs. It is designed to protect the wiring connections to the inverter and provides room for up to nine additio...

Introduction 1–4 973-0031-01-01 Rev A Specifications The following table contains the specifications for the ACCB-L, the ACCB-L-L1, and the ACCB-L-L2. The ACCB-L-L2 is not available pre-built from the factory, but is created by field-installing an ACCB-L2-PCK into a ACCB-L-L1 model. Table 1-1 Operat...

Introduction 1–6 973-0031-01-01 Rev A AC Bypass Switch Assembly The AC bypass switch assembly in the ACCB-L-L1 is designed for 120 Vac applications and comes with two 60-amp circuit breakers (one SPST and one DPST). The breaker pair is equipped with a lockout rocker that allows only one breaker to b...

Blockoff Plates 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 1–7 Blockoff Plates Upper and Lower Blockoff Plates are included to enclose the open portions of the Long AC Conduit Box chassis. In the event that an inverter is removed for service, the Blockoff Plates secure the enclosure to prevent accidental contact with any...

2 Installation Chapter 2, “Installation” provides installation and wiring instructions for the Sine Wave Plus Long AC Conduit Box. The following topics are covered in this chapter. For this topic: See: “Preparing for the Installation” page 2–2 “Configuration Planning” page 2–3 “Installing or Removin...

Installation 2–2 973-0031-01-01 Rev A Preparing for the Installation Code Compliance Governing installation codes vary depending on the location and type of installation. Electrical installations must meet local and national wiring codes. Installations of this equipment should only be performed by s...

Configuration Planning 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 2–3 Configuration Planning Wiring scenarios will depend upon the configuration of the overall system (i.e., Off Grid or On Grid, and output requirements). Pre-installation and mounting instructions apply to all configurations. Follow the instructions from ...

Installation 2–4 973-0031-01-01 Rev A Pre-Installation Location Be sure to allow sufficient space for the Long AC Conduit Box to be mounted directly adjacent to the inverter’s AC side. Be sure to leave room for expansion if necessary. Also consider the additional weight and ventilation space require...

Pre-Installation 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 2–5 Ventilation Requirements Minimum clearance for ventilation around the Long AC Conduit Box must be at least 12 inches (305 mm) at the top, the ends, and in front. This clearance is needed to prevent recirculating hot air from the inverter’s exhaust (DC side) ...

Installation 2–6 973-0031-01-01 Rev A Removing and Replacing the Cover Remove the top cover to install additional breakers and to connect the AC wiring of the Long AC Conduit Box to the Sine Wave Plus Inverter. Follow the diagram below to locate and remove, or replace, the appropriate screws and was...

Pre-Installation 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 2–7 Installing or Removing the Blockoff Plates The unit is shipped with both upper and lower blockoff plates installed. If you are installing a single-inverter system, remove the upper blockoff plate only. If you are installing a dual-inverter system, then remov...

Installation 2–8 973-0031-01-01 Rev A Knockout Preparation Knockout preparation should be done before mounting either the inverter or the Long AC Conduit Box. 1. Remove the appropriate knockouts from the AC side of the inverter for cabling from the Long AC Conduit Box terminal block to the inverter ...

Pre-Installation 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 2–9 Figure 2-6 Knockouts Locations Top Front Cover 3/4" and 1" Dual-Knockouts (x6 ea) Outside wall of ACCB-L Base Inside wall of ACCB-L (closest to inverter) Upper Blockoff Plate Rectangular Knockout 2" Knockout Rectangle knockouts for Square D Circu...

Installation 2–10 973-0031-01-01 Rev A Installing Additional Breakers If additional AC circuit breakers are to be installed for specific AC loads or a generator disconnect, then install them per the manufacturer’s instructions on the DIN Rail in the space to the left of the factory-installed AC Bypa...

Mounting 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 2–11 Mounting The Long AC Conduit Box is designed to mount directly to the AC side of a Sine Wave Plus inverter. However, the SW Plus inverter can weigh up to 136 pounds (62 kg). The ACCB-L weighs up to 27 lbs (12.2 kg). Ensure the supporting surface is strong enough to...

Installation 2–12 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 3. Lift the inverter and place the mounting holes in the rail directly over the mounting hooks on the panel and lower into place. 4. Install four ¼-20 phillips screws provided with the panel, into the mounting holes of the Long AC Conduit Box, but do not fully ...

Mounting 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 2–13 Mounting on Plywood To mount the Long AC Conduit Box on plywood: 1. With the help of another person, lift the inverter and mount it into place. Secure it to the plywood with #10 wood screws (14 total - length to penetrate 1½ inches or more into the studs.) See the ...

Installation 2–14 973-0031-01-01 Rev A Wiring - General The ACCB-L comes with a ground bar only. The ACCB-L-L1 is pre-wired at the factory and ready for connection to one Sine Wave Plus Inverter/Charger. The factory-installed wires are labeled to assist with the installation procedure.See Figure 2-1...

Wiring - General 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 2–15 Wire Sizes and Disconnect Requirements The AC Input/Output Terminal block in the ACCB-L-L1 accept wires sized #2/0 to 14 AWG.The ground bar in both models has nine holes and accepts #4 to 14 AWG wires.The AC Bus Bar (for neutral and hot connections) has dua...

Installation 2–16 973-0031-01-01 Rev A Figure 2-11 ACCB-L Approved Internal Components DIN Rail (part of chassis - all models) Note: The ACCB-L comes with the Ground bar only. Some other mechanical components can be pur-chased from Xantrex (if part numbers were given above) or from the local electri...

Wiring for Off-Grid Applications 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 2–19 Wiring for Off-Grid Applications The following illustrations show the wiring examples for six basic off-grid configurations using the ACCB-L-L1 with a minimum number of breakers installed for clarity. For other possible configurations, consu...

Wiring for Off-Grid Applications 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 2–21 Step-down Configurations (240 Vac to 120 Vac) The following illustration shows the complete wiring for the ACCB-L-L1, TX Autotransformer, and a SW Plus Inverter for a Step-down Configuration to use a 240 Vac-Only Generator. Figure 2-16 Wirin...

Wiring for Off-Grid Applications 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 2–23 Step-up Configuration (Deep Well Pump) (120 Vac to 240 Vac) The following illustration shows the complete wiring for the ACCB-L-L1, TX Autotransformer, and a SW Plus Inverter for a Step-up Configuration to provide power for a 240 Vac Load. F...

Installation 2–24 973-0031-01-01 Rev A Dual Inverter Configurations (120 Vac and 240 Vac) The following illustration shows the complete wiring for the ACCB-L-L2 (ACCB-L-L1 with ACCB-L2-PCK installed) and dual SW Plus Inverters in an off-grid application. In this configuration, the generator’s output...

Wiring for On-Grid Applications 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 2–25 Wiring for On-Grid Applications The following illustrations show the complete wiring to the six basic on-grid configurations. For other possible configurations, consult a qualified electrician or a Xantrex certified dealer (See www.xantrexREd...

Installation 2–26 973-0031-01-01 Rev A The following illustration shows the complete wiring for the ACCB-L-L1 and SW Plus Inverter in an on-grid configuration. This diagram includes the use of a generator disconnect breaker and load breakers in the ACCB-L-L1. Figure 2-21 Wiring an On-grid Applicatio...

Wiring for On-Grid Applications 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 2–27 Step-up Configurations (Utility Backup) (120 Vac to 240 Vac) The following illustration shows the complete wiring for the ACCB-L-L1, TX Autotransformer, and a SW Plus Inverter for a Step-up Configuration to provide power for a 240 Vac Load. F...

Additional Accessory Wiring 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 2–29 Additional Accessory Wiring If you have any of the following accessories connected (or to be connected) to your inverter, then you will also need to pass their connecting cables through the Long AC Conduit Box to the AC side of the inverter:• Gen...

Installation 2–30 973-0031-01-01 Rev A Figure 2-25 Accessory Wiring for Dual-Inverter Configurations See "IMPORTANT" note in Figure 2-24. Inverter Stacking Cable - Series (ISC-S)

Operation 3–2 973-0031-01-01 Rev A The AC Bypass Switch During normal operation (Figure 3-2 on page 3–3), AC power passes from the single external AC source (generator or grid) through the inverter to the AC loads. The inverter monitors the incoming power and uses this power to keep the batteries ch...

Operating the AC Bypass Switch 973-0031-01-01 Rev A 3–3 Normal Operation External AC power passes to the AC Bypass Switch through the inverter to power the load (Figure 3-2).In this configuration, power passes from the inverter, through the AC Bypass Switch, to the connected load. When external AC p...

Operation 3–4 973-0031-01-01 Rev A AC Input/Output Off No power to the load or inverter (Figure 3-4).In this configuration, power from both the external sources of AC and the inverter is removed from the loads. This allows the inverter that is connected to the AC Bypass breaker to be removed for ser...

973-0031-01-01 Rev A WA–1 Warranty and Return Information Warranty What does this warranty cover? This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology, Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your Sine Wave Plus Long AC Conduit Box. This warranty period lasts f...

Warranty and Return WA–2 973-0031-01-01 Rev A What does this warranty not cover? This Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear of the product or costs related to the removal, installation, or troubleshooting of the customer's electrical systems. This warranty does not apply to and Xantre...

Warranty and Return 973-0031-01-01 Rev A WA–3 Return Material Authorization Policy Before returning a product directly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and the correct factory "Ship To" address. Products must also be shipped prepaid. Product shipments w...

Warranty and Return WA–4 973-0031-01-01 Rev A Information About Your System As soon as you open your Sine Wave Plus Long AC Conduit Box 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 b...

A abbreviations and acronyms iv AC Bypass Switch Assembly 1–6 AC conduit box - Long (ACCB-L) introduction 1–2 specifications 1–4 AC disconnect breakers 1–2 AC load breakers 2–10 additional accessory wiring 2–29 additional breakers in the ACCB-L 2–10 Auxiliary Load Module (ALM), wiring for 2–29 B Blo...

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