Xantrex Freedom SW 2000 - Manuals

975-0527-01-01 v This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. NOTES: 1. Follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery. Review cautionary markings on these products and on the ...

vi Freedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Precautions When Working With Batteries NOTES: 1. Locate the Freedom SW 2000 Inverter/Charger unit away from batteries in a well ventilated compartment. 2. Always have someone within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a le...

975-0527-01-01 vii This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Precautions When Preparing to Charge NOTES: • Study and follow all of the battery manufacturer's specific precautions, such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging, whether equalization is acceptable for your batt...

viii Freedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Regulatory The Freedom SW 2000 Inverter/Charger is certified to appropriate US and Canadian standards. For more information see “Regulatory Approvals” on page 68 of the Owner’s Guide. The Freedom SW 2000 Inverter/Charger is intended to be used for RV, marine, ...

This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Introduction . ....

975-0527-01-01 1 This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Introduction The Installation Guide provides detailed information for installing the Freedom SW 2000 Inverter/Charger and the battery temperature sensor and wiring the inverter/charger to the AC and DC circuits. This Installatio...

2 Freedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Introdu c tion Materials List The Freedom SW 2000 ships with the following items: • one Freedom SW 2000 unit, • owner’s and installation guides, • Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS), • Freedom SW remote panel with 25-foot communications cable, • DC terminal covers ...

975-0527-01-01 3 This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Installation Information Before You Begin the Installation Before beginning your installation: • Read the entire Installation Guide so you can plan the installation from beginning to end. • Assemble all the tools and materials y...

4 Freedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Planning the Installation This section provides information to help you plan for a basic installation of the Freedom SW 2000. As your system configuration is determined, record the details in Information About Your System of the Freedom SW 2000 Sine Wave Inverter...

975-0527-01-01 5 Planning the Installation This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. AC and DC Components including wire and breaker sizes For a successful installation, you need to plan for AC and DC components including planning for wire and breaker sizes to be used in the power syste...

6 Freedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Planning the Installation Figure 3 Wiring and Breakers Blo c k Diagram IMPORTANT: Read Owner’s and Installation Guides prior to installation.Always refer to local and nationalelectrical codes for proper wire andbreaker sizes prior to installation. FSW 2000Inverte...

975-0527-01-01 7 Planning the Installation This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. AC Components AC Input AC input to the Freedom SW 2000 can be supplied from a single-phase 120-volt 60-Hz AC source such as the utility grid (power company), a generator, or the output of a transfer swi...

8 Freedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Planning the Installation AC Output Protection The breaker between the Freedom SW 2000 AC output and the AC loads must be rated to protect the AC output wire size used. If the AC output wiring is based on the full 30A pass-through current rating, then a 30A outpu...

975-0527-01-01 9 Planning the Installation This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. AC Wiring Definition AC wiring includes input wiring (all the wires and connectors between the AC source and the inverter/charger input) and output wiring (all the wires between the inverter/charger and...

10 Freedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Planning the Installation DC Components Batteries The Freedom SW 2000 system requires a 12 volt, lead-acid deep-cycle battery or group of batteries to provide the DC current that the inverter/charger converts to AC power. The battery may be a flooded, gel, or AG...

975-0527-01-01 11 Planning the Installation This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. DC Cabling Definition DC cabling includes all of the cables and connectors between the batteries, the DC disconnect and over-current protection device, and the inverter/charger. Type All installations ...

12 Freedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Planning the Installation Unpacking and Inspecting the Freedom SW 2000 Inverter/Charger To unpack and inspect: 1. Unpack the unit and check the materials list. If anything is missing from the shipping box, contact Xantrex Customer Service. See “Contact Informati...

975-0527-01-01 13 Planning the Installation This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Installation Tools and Materials Tools You will need the following tools to install the Freedom SW 2000 and the battery temperature sensor. ❐ Wire stripper ❐ Crimping tools for fastening lugs and termi...

14 Freedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger Overview This section provides detailed information on installing the Freedom SW 2000. The overall procedure is divided into eight steps: Step 1: Choosing a Location for the Inverter/Charger Step 2: Mounting the Inverter/Charger S...

975-0527-01-01 15 Installing the Inverter/Charger This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Step 1: Choosing a Location for the Inverter/Charger The location of the inverter/charger is a key factor in system performance.Allow sufficient clearance around the unit (recommended minimum 3 i...

16 Freedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger Safe Locate the inverter/charger away from battery in a separate well ventilated compartment. Do not install the inverter/charger in any compartment containing flammable gases or liquids like gasoline. Close to battery compartment...

975-0527-01-01 17 Installing the Inverter/Charger This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Step 2: Mounting the Inverter/Charger Considerations Before mounting the Freedom SW 2000, take the following two factors into account. 1. The weight of the inverter/charger requires two people to...

18 Freedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger Figure 1 Mounting Orientations Orientation Approved Mounting Orientation? Comment Desktop Mount Yes Ideal. Upside-down Mount Yes (for non-marine applications only) Suitable only for non-marine applications with no risk of condensa...

975-0527-01-01 19 Installing the Inverter/Charger This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Wall Mount DC on Right Yes On a vertical surface with DC terminals facing right. IMPORTANT : This orientation is also suitable for marine applications only with the installation of additional dri...

20 Freedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger Step 3: Connecting the AC Input and AC Output Wires General AC Wiring Considerations AC and DC Wiring Separation Do not mix AC and DC wiring in the same conduit or panel. Consult the applicable installation code for details about ...

975-0527-01-01 21 Installing the Inverter/Charger This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Connecting AC Input Wires Figure 2 shows the wiring compartment, which contains a grounding bus (used to wire the AC input and output ground wires) and a terminal block (used to wire the AC input...

22 Freedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger 8. Connect the line and neutral wires to the input terminals (labeled AC Input on the terminal block, Figure 2 on page 21). Connect Line to L , Neutral to N , and Ground to G . 9. Tighten the terminal screws. Leave some slack wire...

975-0527-01-01 23 Installing the Inverter/Charger This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. 6. Tighten the terminal screws. Leave some slack wire inside the wiring box. 7. Secure the strain-relief clamp on the AC output cable jacket. 8. Attach the wiring compartment cover panel and tigh...

24 Freedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger Step 4: Connecting the DC Cables DC Connection Precautions Recommended Cable Sizes and Lengths and Fuse Size For recommended DC cables and fuse size, see Table 3 on page 11. Preparing the Cables To prepare the DC cables: 1. Cut th...

975-0527-01-01 25 Installing the Inverter/Charger This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Guidelines for Routing the DC Cables Follow these guidelines to ensure maximum performance. • Do not attempt to use the chassis in place of the battery negative connection for grounding. The inve...

26 Freedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger Connecting the DC Cables to the Inverter/Charger To connect the DC cables: 1. Route the DC cables from the battery bank to the inverter/charger. Observe the “Guidelines for Routing the DC Cables” on page 25. 2. Install a DC fuse a...

975-0527-01-01 27 Installing the Inverter/Charger This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. 7. Before proceeding, check that the cable polarity is correct: POSITIVE (+) on the inverter/charger is connected to the POSITIVE (+) on the battery, and NEGATIVE (–) cable is connected to the NE...

28 Freedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger DC Grounding The Chassis Ground point on the inverter/charger is used to connect the chassis of the inverter/charger to your system’s DC grounding point, as required by regulations for some installations. Use copper wire that is e...

975-0527-01-01 29 Installing the Inverter/Charger This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Step 5: Connecting the Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS) Installing a battery temperature sensor (BTS) extends the life of a battery by preventing overcharging in warm temperatures and underchargi...

30 Freedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger Mounting to the Negative Battery Terminal To mount the sensor on the negative battery terminal: 1. Select the battery to be monitored. The BTS should be connected to the battery bank that is directly connected to the inverter/char...

975-0527-01-01 31 Installing the Inverter/Charger This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Figure 8 Conne c ting the BTS Cable to BTS Ja c k RE M BT S FRE ED OM SW 200 0 00 100 0 8 00 600 400 30 100 20 0 M ax O ff A C Inpu t Ba t t er y T y p e S ea r c h Ba t t e r y Ba n k M ode C a ...

32 Freedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger Mounting to the Side of the Battery Case To mount the sensor on the battery case: 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...

975-0527-01-01 33 Installing the Inverter/Charger This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Step 6: Performing Checks Prior to Initial Start-Up Before testing your installation, ensure these conditions are met: ❐ Chassis and AC grounds are properly installed. ❐ AC input connections and ...

34 Freedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger Step 7: Testing Your Installation There are several tests to be performed for testing your installation. These tests will verify that: • the Freedom SW 2000 works in invert mode, • the Freedom SW 2000 works in charge mode, and • t...

975-0527-01-01 35 Installing the Inverter/Charger This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. • the cooling fan will turn on momentarily, • the transfer relay will switch, and • the temperature sensors will be checked for open or short circuit. 3. After the self-test the unit will start i...

36 Freedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Inverter/Charger Physical Specifications For complete inverter/charger specifications, refer to the Freedom SW 2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger Owner’s Guide . The physical specifications of the Freedom SW 2000 are described in Table 5 below. Table 5 Freedom SW 2...

975-0527-01-01 37 This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Battery Information Battery Bank Sizing Battery capacity Battery size or capacity is just as important as the battery type selected for use with the Freedom SW 2000. The batteries are the most important part of your system, so ...

38 Freedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Battery Information Size the batteries at approximately twice the estimated total amp-hour usage. Doubling the expected amp-hour usage ensures that the batteries will not be overly discharged and extends battery life. Resist the temptation to skip this doubling ...

975-0527-01-01 39 Battery Information This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Battery Banks As your power requirements increase, you may need to use more than one battery to obtain sufficient capacity. Batteries can be connected in parallel, in series, or in series-parallel to create ...

40 Freedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Battery Information Table 7 Battery Sizing Worksheet Appliance (A) Power Consumption (Watts) (B) Operating Time per Day (Hours) Daily watt-hours needed for this appliance(= A × B) W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hou...

975-0527-01-01 41 This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Cabling and Hook-up Configurations Several smaller batteries can be connected to create a battery bank of substantial size. You can connect batteries in three ways: in parallel, series, or series-parallel. To make a larger batt...

42 Freedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Cabling and Hook-up Configurations Series Connection When batteries are connected with the positive terminal of one battery to the negative terminal of the next battery, they are connected in series. In a series configuration, the battery bank has the same Ah ra...

975-0527-01-01 43 Cabling and Hook-up Configurations This g u id e for u se by qu alifi ed installers only. Series-Parallel Connections As the name series-parallel implies, both the series and parallel configurations are used in combination. The result is an increase in both the voltage and the capa...

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