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Page 3 - Prosine; Installation and Operation Guide

Prosine T M PS2.5 Inverter/Charger PS3.0 Inverter/Charger Installation and Operation Guide

Page 5 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; General Safety Precautions; READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; . They contain important

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide i IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions as prescribed by UL and CSA specifications for inverter/chargers. This manual covers PS 2.5 and PS 3.0, 12- and 24-volt model inverter/chargers. General...

Page 6 - WARNING—RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES; your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.

ii Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 12. WARNING—RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES a) WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DAN- GEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. BEFORE INSTALLING OR USING YOUR INVERTER/CHARGER, READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLO...

Page 7 - Materials List; Please record the following information:

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide iii Materials List Materials List Your Prosine Inverter/Charger package includes the following items. (See the illustration on page v.) 1. Prosine inverter/charger 2. Control panel with fasteners 3. Control panel communications cable 4. Red & bl...

Page 8 - System / Installation Information; Date of installation.

iv Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide System / Installation Information Before you call Customer Service, please record the following information about your system. It will help our staff to give you better service. p Serial Number (This is on the side of the Prosine). p Type of inst...

Page 9 - Inverter/Charger Components

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide v Materials List Figure 1. Inverter/Charger Components

Page 11 - Warranty; What does this warranty cover?; This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology, Inc.; What will Xantrex do?; Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms:; What does this warranty not cover?; This Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear of

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide vii Warranty 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 Xantrex Prosine 2.5/3.0 Inverter/Charger. This warranty la...

Page 12 - Disclaimer; Product; Exclusions

Disclaimer viii Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide a) the product if it has been misused, neglected, improperly installed, physically damaged or altered, eitherinternally or externally, or damaged from improper use or use in an unsuitable environment; b) the product if it has been su...

Page 13 - Warning: Limitations On Use; If you are returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide ix Warranty Warning: Limitations On Use Please refer to your product user manual for limitations on uses of the product. Specifically, please notethat the Xantrex Prosine 2.5/3.0 Inverter/Charger is not intended for use in connection with life suppo...

Page 15 - Contents

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide xi Contents Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Materials List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Page 19 - Battery Charger Features; Dead Battery Charging

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 1 Section 1: Features Congratulations on your purchase of the Prosine inverter/charger. The Prosine inverter/charger uses advanced high-frequency switching technology in the power conversion process. The circuits are similar to those used in power s...

Page 20 - When using the battery-temperature sensor, the charger will shut; Inverter Features; The Prosine inverter/charger monitors and regulates the AC

Inverter Features 2 Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide Battery Temperature Shut Down When using the battery-temperature sensor, the charger will shut down if it detects excessively high or low battery temperatures. If battery temperature exceeds 50°C (122°F), or falls below -15°C (5°...

Page 21 - System over-temperature; Visual Fault Code Display

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 3 Section 1: Features Over-Current Protection When the AC loads connected to the Prosine inverter/charger exceed 50 amps, the inverter will instantaneously reduce the output voltage until the loads on the inverter are reduced. If the overload contin...

Page 23 - Section 2: Controls and Indicators; Prosine Chassis Side and Bottom Views; DIP Switch Panel

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 5 Section 2: Controls and Indicators Prosine 2.5 inverter/chargers feature DC input and output connectors, an AC terminal block, a DIP switch panel for custom configuration, three accessory jacks, an LED control panel for the PS2.5 and an ACS panel ...

Page 24 - AC Bypass Selector

AC Bypass Selector 6 Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide you to remotely mount the standard and/or the ACS control panels, described later in this section of this manual. AC Bypass Selector The small slide switch located between the Batt Temp jack and the Remote Output jacks is the AC...

Page 25 - Standard LED Control Panel; Standard LED Control Panel Display

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 7 Section 2: Controls and Indicators Standard LED Control Panel The Prosine inverter/charger is supplied with a control panel that can be mounted into an instrument panel, bulkhead or wall. The standard control panel is used to report information ab...

Page 26 - Battery Status Indicator; Battery Voltage Indicator; When an error occurs,; Faults Indicators & Reset Button; Warning LED; This LED flashes on-and-off for the duration of

Standard LED Control Panel 8 Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide Battery Status Indicator The Battery Status LED Display includes two vertical series of LEDs that indicate the battery voltage and current. A conversion table enables you to estimate the AC output from the inverter by th...

Page 27 - Fault LED; Inverter Status Indicators and On/Off Button; Invert LED

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 9 Section 2: Controls and Indicators Fault LED This LED flashes on-and-off during an error condition from which the unit will automatically recover and restart when the condition is remedied. The FAULT LED will be lighted steadily when any error occ...

Page 28 - Power Indicator; Charge LED

Standard LED Control Panel 10 Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide Power Indicator A green LED labeled UTILITY/SHOREPOWER (INCOMING) lights whenever AC power is supplied to the AC INPUT connectors on the inverter/charger. Throughout this manual, the term “shorepower” refers to the pres...

Page 29 - Mounting and Installing the LED Control Panel; inside

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 11 Section 2: Controls and Indicators Mounting and Installing the LED Control Panel You can install the LED Control Panel in a convenient location up to 50-feet from the Prosine inverter/charger unit. This can be extended up to 100-feet with an appr...

Page 30 - ACS Control Panel; CAUTION; configuring the DIP switches on the side of the chassis.

ACS Control Panel 12 Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide ACS Control Panel The Advanced Control System (ACS) panel features a two-line 16-character liquid crystal display (LCD) that enables you to monitor and control your Prosine inverter/charger from a remote location. It comes stand...

Page 31 - Liquid Crystal Display; from; Control Buttons; ESCAPE; Button; –PROSINE–

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 13 Section 2: Controls and Indicators Liquid Crystal Display You can cycle the LCD panel through a menu tree of items that provide both system display information and adjustable parameters. Some display screens allow you to set configuration paramet...

Page 32 - Menu Navigation Procedure; ACS Menu Tree; ENTER

ACS Control Panel 14 Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide Menu Navigation Procedure To navigate through the menu and select parameters: 1. Press the S or T keys to scroll up or down through the menu; 2. Press the ENTER key to enter a menu; 3. Press the S or T key to scroll to the desir...

Page 33 - AC Information Menu; AC INFORMATION

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 15 Section 2: Controls and Indicators AC Information Menu AC Information menus include AC input and output voltage, AC input and output current (amperage), and one configuration parameter: breaker size. The menu flow is shown below: Breaker size is ...

Page 34 - Battery Information Menu; BATTERY; LOAD SENSE

ACS Control Panel 16 Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide Battery Information Menu This menu displays the current configuration settings associated with the battery system. These parameters include battery type, size, and temperature. See “Section 3: Configuration” for detailed informa...

Page 35 - Charger Information Menu; Charger Status

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 17 Section 2: Controls and Indicators Charger Information Menu The Charger menu displays the charging status and enables you to determine if an equalization request is enabled. A charger override request is also available at this menu. See “Section ...

Page 36 - System Information Menu; ALARM AUDIBLE

ACS Control Panel 18 Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide System Information Menu The System Information menu displays the current system startup mode, audible alarm mode, last system fault number, chassis temperature at four areas in the inverter/charger, and the system buss voltage. ...

Page 37 - Version Information Menu; VERSION INFO

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 19 Section 2: Controls and Indicators Version Information Menu The Version Information menu displays the version number of the software used in the ACS, and the version number of the two main internal microprocessors used in the Prosine inverter/cha...

Page 38 - Faults Display & Reset Button

Faults Display & Reset Button 20 Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide Faults Display & Reset Button Fault LED This LED flashes on-and-off during an error condition from which the unit will automatically recover and restart when the condition is remedied. The FAULT LED will be l...

Page 39 - EQUALIZE

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 21 Section 2: Controls and Indicators Power Indicator A green LED labeled “ UTILITY/SHOREPOWER (INCOMING) ” lights whenever AC power is supplied to the AC INPUT connectors on the inverter/charger. Throughout this manual, the term “shorepower” refers...

Page 40 - Mounting and Installing the ACS Control Panel; and otherwise appropriate for mounting an electronic device.

Mounting and Installing the ACS Control Panel 22 Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide Mounting and Installing the ACS Control Panel You can install the ACS Control Panel in a convenient location up to 50 feet from the Prosine inverter/charger unit. For flush mount installation onto a w...

Page 41 - Battery Temperature Sensor; Mounting plate. Connects to the negative battery terminal.

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 23 Section 2: Controls and Indicators Battery Temperature Sensor The temperature sensor continuously measures the temperature of the battery and adjusts charger output for a more accurate, temperature-compensated charge. Figure 4. Battery Temperatur...

Page 43 - Section 3: Configuration; DIP Switch Settings; WARNING

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 25 Section 3: Configuration This section explains how to configure the Prosine inverter/charger to best meet your electrical system requirements and get maximum performance using the DIP switches located on the side of the unit. You will need a pen ...

Page 44 - Battery Type; Switch 1; Not used; Switch 5 and; Load Sense; Switch 7 and

DIP Switch Settings 26 Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide SWITCH BANK 1 (SW1) Battery Type Switch 1 c UP Flooded DOWN Gel Not used Switch 2 Switch 3 Switch 4 Battery Temperature Switch 5 and Switch 6 c UP c UP Warm, usually 50–80 °F / 10–27 °C DOWN UP Cold, usually below 50 °F / 10 °...

Page 45 - Audible Alarm; AC service rating; Maximum DC; Switch 3; Battery Size

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 27 Section 3: Configuration SWITCH BANK 2 (SW2) Audible Alarm Switch 1 c UP Audible signals enabled Max AC Current Draw DOWN Audible signals disabled Switch 2 Not Used Brea ker Rating (Amp s) AC service rating Maximum DC Charging Amps PS 2.5 PS 3.0 ...

Page 46 - ACS Configuration; User Configuration Items; Installer Configuration Items; An “installer settable” configuration

ACS Configuration 28 Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide ACS Configuration The ACS Control Panel enables you to configure the Prosine inverter/charger to your particular installation. All of the ACS Control Panel menus (except Version Information) contain one or more configurable para...

Page 47 - ACS Configuration Considerations; Change all the DIP switches to the alternate setting.

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 29 Section 3: Configuration ACS Configuration Considerations ACS Configuration settings override the DIP switch settings discussed above. If your unit has been configured using the ACS control panel, it will retain these configuration settings even ...

Page 49 - Battery Configuration; Battery temperature; Battery type

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 31 Section 3: Configuration Battery Configuration The Battery Information menu has three configuration parameters: Battery Type, Battery Size, and Battery Temperature. All of these parameters have an effect upon the optimal charging regime. For a co...

Page 51 - Inverter Configuration; Load Sense Parameters.; You can define a minimum load at which the inverter will provide AC

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 33 Section 3: Configuration Inverter Configuration All the items on the Inverter menu are configuration parameters. The first two items are Load Sense parameters. The remaining items are high- and low-voltage alarms and cut-off settings. See “Prosin...

Page 52 - Charger Configuration; Override Charger Operating Mode; The charger will not begin an equalization charge until it has; Equalization Request; High and Low Voltage Alarms and Cutoffs

ACS Configuration Considerations 34 Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide The voltage range for these alarms and cutoffs is generally set at the factory at the absolute minimum and maximum, as shown in the illustration above for 12-volt systems. Example: Lo Cutoff = 10.0V, Hi Cutoff = 1...

Page 53 - When Battery Type is set to

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 35 Section 3: Configuration is normal. The audible alarm will be silenced after a few moments, the LEDs will stop flashing, and the EQUALIZE LED will be lighted. ENTER EQUALIZE IS NOW: ENABLED EQUALIZE IS NOW: Ð DISABLED HIT AN ARROW KEY system will...

Page 54 - System Configuration; System Startup Default; ENABLED; DISABLED

ACS Configuration Considerations 36 Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide System Configuration The System Information menu contains two configuration items: System Startup Default and Audible Alarm. Both are user configuration items and are selected by pressing ENTER . System Startup De...

Page 55 - Installation should be performed by; Safety Instructions

Prosine Installation & Operation Guide 37 Section 4: Inverter/Charger Installation This section describes the tools and materials required, the appropriate location and environment for mounting the inverter/charger, AC and DC cabling, and step-by-step instructions to install the unit. A number o...

Page 56 - See “Section 3: Configuration‚” on page 25 and following for details.

Installation Overview 38 Prosine Installation & Operation Guide 4. Select an appropriate mounting location. The Prosine must be mounted vertically on a bulkhead or wall with the AC and DC connectors on the bottom. The Prosine is a solid-state electronic device and must be located in an appropria...

Page 57 - Attach the DC terminal covers and the vent cover/drip shield.

Prosine Installation & Operation Guide 39 Section 4: Inverter/Charger Installation 13. Tighten the cable clamps and secure the cables to the wall or bulkhead to prevent unnecessary strain on the connections. Replace the cover over the AC connection block. 14. Connect a cable from the Chassis GND...

Page 58 - Designing the Installation; AC Shorepower; Every system requires a method of disconnecting the AC; AC Distribution Center; AC cabling includes all of the; DC Cabling; DC cabling includes all of the

Designing the Installation 40 Prosine Installation & Operation Guide Designing the Installation All installations of the Prosine inverter/charger system share many common components, described briefly in this section. AC & DC cabling, circuit breakers, fuses, and distribution panels are more...

Page 59 - DC Disconnect and Over-Current Device; GFCI Models

Prosine Installation & Operation Guide 41 Section 4: Inverter/Charger Installation gauge number indicates a smaller wire diameter (for example: a 2 AWG cable is smaller than a 00 AWG cable). Under the MCM standard, a larger number indicates a larger cable (example: a 350 MCM cable is larger than...

Page 60 - Tools and Materials Required; Dry

Tools and Materials Required 42 Prosine Installation & Operation Guide Tools and Materials Required You will need the following tools and materials to properly install the Prosine inverter/charger: p Wire insulation stripper p Mounting screws or bolts (#12 or #14) p #2 (¼-inch) flat blade screwd...

Page 61 - WARNING Explosion hazard:; This equipment contains components which tend to produce arcs; Safe—; Avoid excessive cable; Protected from battery acid—; Never allow battery acid to drip on the Prosine; PROsine; Output power

Prosine Installation & Operation Guide 43 Section 4: Inverter/Charger Installation WARNING Explosion hazard: This equipment contains components which tend to produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion do not install the Prosine inverter/charger in compartments containing batteries or f...

Page 62 - Mounting the Prosine Inverter/Charger

Mounting the Prosine Inverter/Charger 44 Prosine Installation & Operation Guide Mounting the Prosine Inverter/Charger The inverter must be mounted on a vertical surface as shown. Before mounting the Prosine inverter/charger, test the chosen location for adequate space around the unit to allow fo...

Page 63 - AC Cabling; AC and DC Wiring Separation; to one another. Consult code for details of DC and AC; AC Disconnect and Overload Protection; AC Output; Recommended Wire Size vs Breaker Rating; Breaker Size

Prosine Installation & Operation Guide 45 Section 4: Inverter/Charger Installation AC Cabling AC wiring must be sized to match the current rating of the AC breakers you provide on the input and output AC circuits in accordance with the electrical codes or regulations applicable to your installat...

Page 64 - DC Over-Current Protection; The following table outlines the; minimum; DC cable size and; maximum; fuse size required for some

DC Cabling 46 Prosine Installation & Operation Guide DC Cabling DC wiring includes the positive and negative conductors from the battery(s) as well as a disconnect device and over-current protection. Locate your battery(s) as close as possible to your inverter (or vice-versa) to reduce energy lo...

Page 65 - DC Disconnect; red; for; black; Recommended DC Cable Sizes For Proper Operation

Prosine Installation & Operation Guide 47 Section 4: Inverter/Charger Installation For best performance, the wire sizes shown in the table below will allow the Prosine to operate properly. Please note that regulatory requirements may not allow you to use the wire size given for 5 foot and 10 foo...

Page 66 - DC Cabling Procedure; . This type of damage is easily detected. Before making the final; Aluminum Box Lug

Recommended DC Cable Sizes For Proper Operation 48 Prosine Installation & Operation Guide DC Cabling Procedure CAUTION Reversing the positive and negative battery cables will damage the Prosine inverter/ charger and void your warranty . This type of damage is easily detected. Before making the f...

Page 67 - DC Grounding; Recreational Vehicle Installations; Connecting the Battery Temperature Sensor; Mounting Options; You can mount the battery temperature sensor (BTS) in one of two ways:

Prosine Installation & Operation Guide 49 Section 4: Inverter/Charger Installation 8. If you are using the remote temperature sensor, plug it into the temperature sensor jack (BATT TEMP) on the side of the Prosine inverter/charger chassis. Route the sensor wire safely to the battery location and...

Page 68 - Mounting to the Negative Battery Terminal; To mount the sensor on the negative battery terminal:; See; BTS Attached to Negative Battery Terminal; WARNING: Energy and Explosion Hazard; Review the

Connecting the Battery Temperature Sensor 50 Prosine Installation & Operation Guide • Attaching the sensor to the side of the battery using the self-adhesive backing also provides good results in most situations. Mounting to the Negative Battery Terminal To mount the sensor on the negative batte...

Page 69 - Check that the sensor and all wires are fastened securely.; Mounting to the Side of the Battery Case; To mount the sensor on the battery case; Figure 6; NOTE

Prosine Installation & Operation Guide 51 Section 4: Inverter/Charger Installation 7. Check that the sensor and all wires are fastened securely. 8. Turn the battery switch on again (if you opened it in step 2). 9. Route the sensor cable to the inverter/charger and plug it into the BATTERY TEMP j...

Page 70 - Typical System Diagrams; Residential Backup System; AC power supplied by a utility system

Typical System Diagrams 52 Prosine Installation & Operation Guide Typical System Diagrams Every installation is a custom-designed system. It could be a residential, solar, marine, or RV installation with an almost unlimited number of variations. The following diagrams illustrate a few typical sy...

Page 71 - Recreational Vehicle System

Prosine Installation & Operation Guide 53 Section 4: Inverter/Charger Installation Recreational Vehicle System The diagram below illustrates a typical RV system with the following components: 1. AC power supplied from a shorepower connector 2. AC power supplied from a generator 3. AC Source Sele...

Page 72 - Residential Solar and Wind System; AC power from utility lines

Typical System Diagrams 54 Prosine Installation & Operation Guide Residential Solar and Wind System This diagram illustrates a residential system that features the following components: 1. AC power from utility lines 2. Main AC distribution center with 30-amp circuit breaker feeding the inverter...

Page 74 - Prosine Inverter Load Sense Mode; Setting; Description; watts

Prosine Inverter Load Sense Mode 56 Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide Prosine Inverter Load Sense Mode When the inverter is ON, it can be set up so that it periodically searches for the presence of a load. The unit will “sleep” if the load it detects is less than the search mode set...

Page 75 - Prosine Operating Voltage Limits; Operating

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 57 Section 5: Operation Input Voltage: The Prosine inverter/charger operates from an input voltage ranging from 10 volts to 16 volts, (20 to 32 volts on 24V models) and peak performance occurs when voltage is in the range of 12 volts to 13 volts (24...

Page 77 - Section 6: Multistage Charging; Charging Profile; FLOAT; Three-Stage Charging Profile; Bulk Charge; bulk charge; Absorption Charge; Bulk; DC Voltage

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 59 Section 6: Multistage Charging The Prosine inverter/charger has a fully functional multistage battery charger. Any time an acceptable (within frequency and voltage parameters) AC source is presented to the unit, it will charge the batteries conne...

Page 78 - Float Charge; The fourth charging step, known as the

Charging Profile 60 Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide limit, based on battery size settings, charging moves on to the next stage. For flooded batteries, the absorption charge is maintained for approximately one more hour. The absorption charge stage restores the remaining 25% of the...

Page 79 - Operation in Charger Mode; Operation in Equalization Mode; the battery enclosure during equalization.; Equalization Procedure

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 61 Section 6: Multistage Charging Operation in Charger Mode WARNING Explosion hazard : During charging, the battery may generate potentially explosive gases. Follow all the Important Safety Instructions that start on page i. Ventilate the area aroun...

Page 80 - distilled water only.; Adjustable Charger Mode Settings

Operation in Equalization Mode 62 Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide battery electrolyte level. Fill only with distilled water if the electrolyte level is low. Use a battery hydrometer to measure specific gravity of each cell. For lead-acid batteries that are fully charged, the readi...

Page 81 - Battery Size Selection:; The Prosine inverter/charger has been designed so it; Battery Charging Times; CAP × DOD; Charging Time; = Battery recharge time in hours; Example for 12V model:; Operating Limits for Charger Operation

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 63 Section 6: Multistage Charging switch to the GEL position even if they use starved-electrolyte technology rather than gelled electrolyte technology. Battery Size Selection: Given the wide variety of potential installations, the size of the batter...

Page 82 - Battery Charging and Equalization Guide; Manufacturer; Model; Voyager

Operating Limits for Charger Operation 64 Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide Battery Charging and Equalization Guide The following table lists several popular batteries by brand and type, and provides charging and equalization guidelines: Manufacturer Model Flooded/Gel Comments Troja...

Page 85 - Terminology; Optimal battery charging voltage is temperature dependent. As; Types

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 67 Section 7: Batteries This section of the manual is included to help you better understand the factors involved with battery charging, care, and maintenance, by discussing the physical make-up and characteristics of chemical storage batteries. Thi...

Page 86 - Starting Batteries

Types 68 Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide Your Prosine inverter/charger is designed to be used with deep-cycle, lead-acid batteries. These batteries are designed for deep discharge service where they will be repeatedly charged and discharged. This type of battery is often labeled a...

Page 88 - Battery Bank Sizing

Battery Bank Sizing 70 Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide Insulated battery enclosures also ensure that the temperatures of the individual battery cells are more consistent, preventing unequal charging which can cause battery failure (some cells will be overcharged while others are u...

Page 89 - Battery Bank Sizing Example & Worksheet; Table 3: Battery Sizing Example; hours

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 71 Section 7: Batteries HOURS. This can then be easily converted to an estimate of the battery amp-hours that the appliance requires: BATTERY AMP-HOURS USED = AC WATT-HOURS / 10 (for a 12-volt battery), or BATTERY AMP-HOURS USED = AC WATT-HOURS / 20...

Page 90 - Table 4: Battery Sizing Worksheet; Total Daily Watt hours of AC load:

Estimating Battery Requirements 72 Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide When sizing your battery, be conservative, and resist the temptation to skip the last (multiply by 2) step of this calculation. More capacity is better since you will have more reserve capacity, be better able to h...

Page 91 - Monthly Battery Maintenance; Do not allow the solution to enter the battery; Cleaning Batteries; Wear appropriate attire and eye protection.; Attire; adjustable and/or locking pliers

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 73 Section 7: Batteries Monthly Battery Maintenance WARNING Wear appropriate attire and eye protection. Use caution when working with metal tools around batteries. Do not allow any metal object to come into contact with both battery terminals at the...

Page 92 - Equipment; Battery Enclosure and Batteries

Monthly Battery Maintenance 74 Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide Equipment p Water hose with spray nozzle or 5-gallon watering bucket p Empty spray bottle p Old clothing p Eye protection p Rubber gloves Supplies p Baking soda (always keep a supply on hand in the event of a spill) p ...

Page 93 - 2 V IN V E R T E R; (T o ta l B a tte ry C a p a c ity

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 75 Section 7: Batteries Cables Inspect all battery cables for missing or damaged insulation or loose connections. Inspect any openings through which the cables pass. Ensure that all such openings are equipped with a rubber grommet or conduit to prev...

Page 94 - (Total Battery Capacity

Cabling & Hook-up Configurations 76 Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide Series Connection When batteries are connected with the positive terminal of one to the negative terminal of the next, they are connected in series. In a series configuration, the battery bank has the same amp...

Page 95 - Series – Parallel Connection

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 77 Section 7: Batteries Series – Parallel Connection As the name implies, both the series and parallel techniques are used in combination. The result is an increase in both the voltage and the capacity of the total battery bank. This is done very of...

Page 97 - Appendix A: Specifications; INVERTER

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 79 Appendix A: Specifications INVERTER Prosine 2.5 12-volt;(24-volt in parenthesis) Prosine 3.0 12-volt; (24-volt in parenthesis) Continuous output power / current 2500W / 21A RMS 3000W / 25A RMS Surge rating (5 seconds) 4000W 4000W Peak output curr...

Page 98 - Charger Output Voltages

80 Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide Charger Output Voltages GENERAL Prosine 2.5 12-volt;(24-volt in parenthesis) Prosine 3.0 12-volt; (24-volt in parenthesis) Transfer Time Inverter to AC zero seconds, [8 second delay] zero seconds, [8 second delay] Transfer Time AC to Inverter (in...

Page 101 - Prosine 2.5 Efficiency Curve

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 83 Appendix A: Specifications Prosine 2.5 Efficiency Curve Prosine Over-Current Shutdown Response Prosine 2.5 Efficie ncy120Va c, 12Vdc mode l 80.0 81.0 82.0 83.0 84.0 85.0 86.0 87.0 88.0 89.0 90.0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500 3000 Output Pow e r (Watts ...

Page 103 - Appendix B: Inverter Applications; Resistive Loads; Some devices when scanned by load sense circuitry cannot be

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 85 Appendix B: Inverter Applications AC loads on the inverter differ in the way they perform. There are different types of loads: resistive loads, inductive loads, and problem loads. Resistive Loads These are the loads that the inverter finds the si...

Page 104 - Other Problem Loads; tape recorders are likely to pick up a buzz.; Computers

Problem Loads in Load Sense 86 Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide present a load until line voltage is available. When this occurs, each unit waits for the other to begin. To drive these loads either a small companion load must be used to bring the inverter out of its search mode, or...

Page 105 - Appendix C: Troubleshooting; What to do if a problem occurs

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 87 Appendix C: Troubleshooting What to do if a problem occurs This section may help you narrow down the source of any problem you may encounter. Before contacting Xantrex, please work through the steps listed below. WARNING: Shock and energy hazards...

Page 106 - Error Code Displays and What They Mean; Control Panel

Error Code Displays and What They Mean 88 Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide Error Code Displays and What They Mean Many types of faults are recognized by the Prosine inverter/charger. Should a recognized fault occur, the fault LED will illuminate and an error code will be displayed....

Page 107 - Error Code Table; Description of Fault

Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 89 Appendix C: Troubleshooting Error Code Table The following table lists the error codes, likely causes, and suggested solutions. Error Code Description of Fault Possible Cause Solution 000, 255 No Fault recorded No faults detected since the Prosin...

Page 113 - Index

95 Index A absorption charge defined , 59 AC (shorepower) configuration , 29 AC bonding , 45 AC cabling , 40 , 45 AC circuit breakers , 45 AC disconnect and overload device , 40 AC disconnect and overload protection , 45 AC distribution center , 40 AC fuse , 40 AC grounding , 45 AC information , 15 ...

Page 120 - Xantrex Technology Inc.

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