Xantrex XADC - Manuals

Installation Instructions 975-0301-01-01 5 12. Use the XADC for charging a lead-acid battery only. Do not use the XADC to charge nickel-cadmium or dry-cell batteries commonly used with home appliances and electronic equipment. These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to prope...

Xantrex AC to DC Converter 6 975-0301-01-01 Installation Main Components Figure 1 and Figure 2 show the main components of the XADC. Figure 1 XADC External Components Item Description 1 AC wiring compartment 2 Intake and outflow vents (do not obstruct) 3 DC wiring compartment 4 Ground connection (2 ...

Installation Instructions 975-0301-01-01 7 AC/DC Distribution Panel The XADC may be pre-installed with an AC/DC Distribution Panel. The panel is available in two configurations which provides the approved wiring boxes for AC and DC connections: 30A (Part Number: 810-0030-00 XADC P30) – eight output ...

Xantrex AC to DC Converter 8 975-0301-01-01 Figure 3 AC/DC Distribution Panel Components Item Description 1 DC fuse/AC breaker access panel (swings open with thumb latch) 2 Removable DC fuse access panel with DC circuit designation label. 3 Removable AC/DC Distribution Panel faceplate (service techn...

Installation Instructions 975-0301-01-01 9 Figure 5 AC/DC Distribution Panel and XADC Internal Components Item Description 1 Equipment Grounding Terminal bus (front) 2 AC Neutral Terminal bus (rear) 3 AC wiring knockouts (½ in. - 3/8 in. trade size - and ¾ in. nested) (7 positions) 4 AC breakers (no...

Xantrex AC to DC Converter 10 975-0301-01-01 Installation Codes Governing installation codes vary depending on the specific location and application of the installation. It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that all applicable installation requirements are met. Some examples include the fo...

Installation Instructions 975-0301-01-01 11 • XADC converter faceplate and mounting hardware • Plastic bag containing two mounting tabs and related hardware, one top mounting flange and related hardware Choosing a Location The XADC and AC/DC Distribution Panel must only be installed in a location th...

Xantrex AC to DC Converter 12 975-0301-01-01 Installing the XADC (stand-alone unit) Follow the procedures in the order given: 1. “Preparing to Install” 2. “Preparing the Mounting Location for the XADC” 3. “Connecting the DC Battery” 4. “Connecting the AC Input” 5. “Mounting the XADC” Preparing to In...

Installation Instructions 975-0301-01-01 13 Preparing the Mounting Location for the XADC To prepare the XADC mounting location: 1. Place the XADC into the intended mounting position and hold it against the mounting surface. 2. Mark the positions of the four side flange mounting screws, and then remo...

Xantrex AC to DC Converter 14 975-0301-01-01 Connecting the AC Input When following the procedure, see Table 1 on page 24 for torque values. To connect the AC input: 1. Route AC wires through the AC wiring compartment hole. 2. If you plan to use the ¾ in. knockout for the AC wiring, remove the outer...

Installation Instructions 975-0301-01-01 15 Mounting the XADC To mount the XADC using the mounting plates: 1. Align the XADC with the 4 previously marked mounting positions. 2. Fasten the XADC using 4 × #6 or #8 pan head, round head or washer head screws suitable for mounting unit onto particleboard...

Xantrex AC to DC Converter 16 975-0301-01-01 4. AC breaker positions 1 and 2 have been removed from the removable faceplate on the panel. Remove extra positions from the panel by twisting the knockouts back and forth. Any knockouts that have been accidentally removed can be replaced with one of the ...

Installation Instructions 975-0301-01-01 17 4. Take one of the side mounting flanges that you removed in step 2 above, and screw it to the bottom of the XADC.The mounting flange screw holes will align with the two pilot holes in the XADC. 5. Take the two small mounting tabs (with pilot pin attached)...

Xantrex AC to DC Converter 18 975-0301-01-01 Preparing the Mounting Location for the XADC and Panel To prepare the XADC and panel mounting location: 1. Cut a mounting hole (12 in. × 12 1/8 in. – 305 mm × 307 mm) for the connected XADC and panel, or follow the instructions in “Preparing the Mounting ...

Installation Instructions 975-0301-01-01 19 3. Connect the incoming negative (-) black cable from each of the loads to the negative DC bus. 4. Connect the incoming positive (+) red cable from each of the loads to the positive DC bus. 5. Install fuses for the DC loads and the DC battery. The bottom f...

Xantrex AC to DC Converter 20 975-0301-01-01 Connecting the Panel to the XADC DC Side When following the procedure, see Table 2 on page 24 for wire lengths and Table 1 on page 24 for torque values. To connect the panel to the XADC DC side: 1. Remove the DC wiring compartment panel on the XADC (see F...

Installation Instructions 975-0301-01-01 21 Connecting the Panel to the XADC AC Side When following the procedure, see Table 2 on page 24 for wire lengths and Table 1 on page 24 for torque values. See Figure 4 on page 8 for panel electrical connection diagrams. Refer to local electrical codes for wi...

Xantrex AC to DC Converter 22 975-0301-01-01 Connecting the AC to the Panel See “Connection Types for AC and DC” on page 18 if you are not familiar with the connections used on the breakers. When following the procedure, see Table 2 on page 24 for wire lengths and Table 1 on page 24 for torque value...

Installation Instructions 975-0301-01-01 23 AC Loads To install the AC loads: 1. Route the AC load cables through the knockouts in the back of the panel. 2. Install breaker(s) for your AC loads. See the documentation for your breaker to determine how it installs. 3. Connect the hot lead (black) from...

Xantrex AC to DC Converter 24 975-0301-01-01 Mounting the XADC and Panel Remotely To mount the XADC and panel remotely: 1. Slide the panel into the mounting cutout (12 in. × 8 in. – 305 mm × 203 mm). 2. Fasten the panel to the mounting surface using 6 × #6 or #8 pan head, round head or washer head s...

Installation Instructions 975-0301-01-01 25 Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Additional specifications are available in the Xantrex AC to DC Converter Owner’s Manual (Part #: 975-0305-01-01). Electrical Performance Mechanical Specifications AC Input XADC-40 XAD...