Page 4 - About This Guide
ii Freedom SW Owner’s Guide About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining the Freedom SW Inverter/Charger. Scope The Guide provides safety and operating guidelines as well as information on configu...
Page 5 - iii; Related Information; NOTE
97-0019-01-01 iii Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex-branded products and services at www.xantrex.com . NOTE : The Installation Guide (Document Part Number: 97-0020-01-01) is primarily intended for qualified installers who need to install and configure the Freedom SW Inv...
Page 6 - Important Safety Instructions; The Freedom SW contains no user-serviceable parts.; ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
iv Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT: R EAD AND SAVE THIS O WNER ’ S G UIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE . This chapter contains important safety and installation instructions for the Freedom SW Inverter/Charger (Freedom SW). Each time, before using the Freedom SW, READ ALL in...
Page 8 - Freedom SW Owner’s Guide; Precautions When Working With Batteries; Never smoke or allow a spark or flame near the engine or batteries.
vi Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Precautions When Working With Batteries NOTES: 1. Mount and place the Freedom SW 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 lead-aci...
Page 9 - vii; Precautions When Preparing to Charge; EXPOSURE TO CHEMICALS AND GASES HAZARD; Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated.; LIMITATIONS ON USE; Do not use in ambulances or other life-saving emergency vehicles.
97-0019-01-01 vii 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 battery, and recommended rates of charge. • For flooded non-...
Page 10 - FCC Information to the User; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
viii Freedom SW Owner’s Guide FCC Information to the User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential in...
Page 11 - Contents
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 15 - Introduction; Materials List
97-0019-01-01 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Freedom SW Inverter/Charger (Freedom SW). The Freedom SW has been designed to give you premium power, ease of use, and outstanding reliability.Please read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main performance and protectio...
Page 16 - Key Features; IMPORTANT; : Dual Line models require only the Line 1 Input to be; Key Features Explained; Built-in Charge Formulas; For the unit to perform at the highest level,; Battery Temperature Sensor; Since battery temperature is a key factor in
2 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Introduction Key Features The Freedom SW Inverter/Charger is a true sine wave inverter/charger that can be used for mobile, marine and commercial applications. The Freedom SW Inverter/Chargers are designed to operate with a wide variety of generators and are capable of ope...
Page 17 - Over a period of time, the cells in a flooded; Dead Battery Charging; Another feature that the Freedom SW includes; Load Management; The Freedom SW has a built-in transfer relay that; Stacking; Parallel Stacking
97-0019-01-01 3 Introduction Manual Equalization Over a period of time, the cells in a flooded battery can develop uneven chemical states. This can result in a weak (undercharged) cell which, in turn, can reduce the overall capacity of the battery. To improve the life and performance of a non-sealed...
Page 18 - Stack Charging
4 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Introduction Stack Charging Multiple Freedom SWs synchronize charging stages to ensure efficient charging of the battery bank. When a single unit transitions from bulk to absorption so do all other units. In absorption, all units must complete the absorption stage before t...
Page 19 - Basic Protection Features; DC output over voltage protection during charge mode,
97-0019-01-01 5 Introduction Basic Protection Features The Freedom SW has the following protection features:• over temperature shutdown for critical components such as the transformer and the power board • battery temperature sensor (BTS) failure/battery temperature out-of-range fault protection • D...
Page 20 - System Components; Xanbus System; Figure 1; Typical Xanbus System Diagram; Xanbus System Control Panel
6 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide System Components The Freedom SW uses Xanbus, a network communications protocol developed to communicate the Freedom SW’s settings and activity to other Xanbus-enabled devices. You can configure and monitor the Freedom SW and every Xanbus-enabled device in the system using...
Page 21 - Xanbus-enabled Products and Accessories
97-0019-01-01 7 System Components The Xanbus-enabled designation (see below) means that this product works on a Xanbus network. Xanbus-enabled products are:• Simple to operate and routine tasks are automated. • Controlled by software that eliminates analog signalling errors. • Less susceptible to in...
Page 22 - Freedom SW Inverter/Charger Mechanical Features; Figure 2; Freedom SW Front and Side Panels (Freedom SW 3012 shown)
8 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Freedom SW Inverter/Charger Mechanical Features Freedom SW Inverter/Charger Mechanical Features Figure 2 Freedom SW Front and Side Panels (Freedom SW 3012 shown) FREEDOM SW 3012 FREEDOM SW 3012 FREEDOM SW 3012 FREEDOM SW 3012 CLEAR F AUL T RESET INVER TER ENABLE INVER TER ...
Page 23 - Freedom SW Front and Side Panels; Figure 3; Isometric View of the Front Panel and Fans; Item Description
97-0019-01-01 9 Freedom SW Inverter/Charger Mechanical Features Freedom SW Front and Side Panels Before you begin to operate the Freedom SW, review the front panel features shown in Figure 3 and described in the next table. A detailed view of the lights and buttons on the front panel is shown in Fig...
Page 24 - Isometric View of the Front Panel and AC/DC Side Panel
10 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Freedom SW Inverter/Charger Mechanical Features Figure 4 Isometric View of the Front Panel and AC/DC Side Panel XANBUS INTERFACE STACKING FREEDOM SW INVERTER/CHARGER CLEAR FAULT RESET INVERTERENABLE INVERTERENABLED AC IN FAULT GEN SUPPORT CHARGING WARNING FREEDOM SW 3012 ...
Page 25 - Freedom Inverter/Charger Operation; Start Up Behavior; INVERTER ENABLE; Review the “Important Safety Instructions” on page iv
97-0019-01-01 11 Freedom Inverter/Charger Operation Start Up Behavior When the Freedom SW is powered up or has been reset, all of the front panel lights illuminate and remain on for a minimum of five seconds. During this interval, the fans are also turned on as the unit executes internal diagnostics...
Page 26 - Inverter Operation Using the Front Panel; To operate in invert mode from the front panel:; Front Panel Lights
12 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Freedom Inverter/Charger Operation Inverter Operation Using the Front Panel Once the inverter/charger is installed, you can operate it in invert mode. To operate in invert mode from the front panel: 1. Press the INVERTER ENABLE button on the Freedom SW on the front panel....
Page 27 - Xanbus System Control Panel Owner’s Guide; Operating Limits for Inverter Operation; Temperature; Freedom SW Sine Wave Inverter/Chargers Installation Guide; Table 1
97-0019-01-01 13 Freedom Inverter/Charger Operation Faults and Warnings A fault affects the operation of the unit. A manual fault requires user intervention by clearing the condition and then pressing the CLEAR FAULT RESET button on the inverter/charger’s front panel. See the Xanbus System Control P...
Page 28 - Operating Limits for Charger Operation; Max Chg Rate; Power Share; The Freedom SW charger uses AC input line 1 to charge
14 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Freedom Inverter/Charger Operation Operating Limits for Charger Operation By default, the maximum charger output current is the rated charger output current for the particular model. Using the SCP, you can reduce the total output if you change the maximum charge rate ( Ma...
Page 29 - Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP
97-0019-01-01 15 Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP This section contains detailed information and procedures for using your Freedom SW in conjunction with the SCP.If you’re using the SCP to operate or monitor the status of the unit, you may also refer to the Xanbus System Control Panel Owner’s G...
Page 30 - Using the Xanbus SCP; Display screen; System Control Panel; Enabling a function
16 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP Using the Xanbus SCP As shown in Figure 5, the SCP has these important features: Display screen System information is shown on the display screen with an adjustable backlight. Indicator lights Four indicator lights on the front panel ...
Page 31 - button; Shr
97-0019-01-01 17 Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP Item Description 1 AC In/Charge light indicates that qualified AC is present at the input of an inverter/charger. When the Freedom SW is connected to a qualified AC source like the utility grid or a generator, this light on the SCP illuminates. ...
Page 32 - SCP Navigation; System Status Screen; Startup Screen; Figure 7; System Status
18 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP SCP Navigation Startup Screen This screen is shown when the Xanbus SCP first receives power from the Xanbus network. Viewing the SCP Home Screens The top level screens on the Xanbus SCP are the startup screen, the System Status screen...
Page 33 - Device Setup Screen; Device Setup; To display the Setup menu for a device:; Freedom SW Device Screen
97-0019-01-01 19 Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP Select Device Screen As mentioned, this screen appears when the Enter button is pressed from the System Status screen. It lists all Xanbus-enabled devices including options to select System Settings and Clock. To display the Select Device menu: ...
Page 34 - Soft Key Navigation; buttons. They are called as such
20 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP Soft Key Navigation Soft keys are the objects on the fifth line of the System Status screen. The soft keys have arrows that point to a corresponding physical button such as the Enter , Up arrow, Down arrow, and Func buttons. They are ...
Page 35 - Freedom SW System Status Screen - Soft Key Navigation
97-0019-01-01 21 Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP Figure 11 Freedom SW System Status Screen - Soft Key Navigation System Status BatteryBatLevLoadAC In 12.1V -257A 84 ” F Invert 120V 12A 0V 0A menu EnInv EnChg Shr Enter Fun c menu DsInv DsChg Shr Enter Fun c System Status BatteryBatLevLoadAC In ...
Page 36 - Viewing the Firmware Revision Number; To view the firmware revision number:
22 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP Viewing the Firmware Revision Number You may need to view the firmware revision number ( F/W Rev. ) of the Freedom SW when troubleshooting the unit with authorized service personnel. To view the firmware revision number: 1. From the S...
Page 37 - Setting the Time and Date; Clock; Using the STBY/ON Fault Clear Button; Xanbus SCP
97-0019-01-01 23 Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP Setting the Time and Date Freedom SW advanced features such as time-stamped events (faults, warnings, and logged historical data) require that the system be set to the correct time. The Xanbus SCP has an internal clock that controls the time for...
Page 38 - Reading the System Status Screen; The; Table 2
24 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP Reading the System Status Screen The System Status screen displays: • Battery-related information (see Line 2) • Battery level and inverter/charger operating state (see Line 3) • Load information (see Line 4) • AC Input information (s...
Page 39 - To view the Freedom SW; Setup
97-0019-01-01 25 Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP Reading the Freedom SW Device Setup Screen The Freedom SW Device Setup menu screen displays real-time operational data (status information) specific to the Freedom SW. The Freedom SW status changes according to the states described in Table 4, “...
Page 40 - Table 3; Device Setup Screen Status Information
26 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP Table 3 Device Setup Screen Status Information Line 1 Label : “ FSW3012 00: Setup ” Line 2 Label : Mode Field 1 : Freedom SW operating mode or “operating state” (see Table 4 on page 27). Line 3 Label : Battery Field 2 : Total battery ...
Page 41 - Freedom SW Device Setup Screen Operating States (Modes)
97-0019-01-01 27 Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP Table 4 Freedom SW Device Setup Screen Operating States (Modes) State (Mode) Displayed When... Invert The Freedom SW is supplying power to loads by inverting power from the batteries. AC input from the utility or generator is absent or out of no...
Page 42 - Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP; Xanbus System Control
28 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP This section contains information about all configurable settings and procedures for the Freedom SW.It provides information on using the SCP to configure the Freedom SW settings for optimal performance. Please refer to the Xanbus S...
Page 43 - System Menu Map; SCP System Menu Map
97-0019-01-01 29 Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP System Menu Map Figure 13 provides a map of how the SCP screens and menus are organized. The order of devices appearing on the SCP will vary, depending on the order in which they’ve been connected to the network. Figure 13 SCP System Menu Map...
Page 44 - Viewing the System Status Screen; button (indicated by the menu arrow) to go to the Select Device menu.; Viewing the Select Device Menu; Select Device Screen
30 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Viewing the System Status Screen The System Status screen displays system activity. The information appearing on the System screen varies with the status of the inverter/charger. See “Reading the System Status Screen” on page 24. G...
Page 47 - Basic Settings
97-0019-01-01 33 Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP To select and change a configurable setting: 1. On the setup menu, press the down arrow (or up arrow) button to highlight the setting you want to change. 2. Press Enter to highlight the current value of the setting. 3. Press the up arrow or t...
Page 48 - Using Search Mode; Single units; Configurable Settings
34 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Follow procedures on “To select and change a configurable setting:” on page 33 to change the settings. Using Search Mode Why use Search mode? Search mode allows the inverter to selectively power only items that draw more than a cer...
Page 49 - The search mode feature is only valuable
97-0019-01-01 35 Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP When to set up Search mode The search mode feature is only valuable if the inverter can spend a fair amount of time “sleeping” each day. Therefore, if search mode is to be used it must be adjusted properly. The initial adjustment should be ma...
Page 50 - Equalization Procedure; To start equalizing the batteries, do one of the following:; On the Xanbus Setup menu, highlight; : The inverter/charger will not perform equalization if AC; EXPLOSION HAZARD; In a system where more than one device is capable of
36 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Equalization Procedure To start equalizing the batteries, do one of the following: • Apply AC voltage and ensure that the inverter/charger transfers AC and starts charging. • On the Xanbus Setup menu, highlight Equalize and select ...
Page 51 - Changing Freedom SW Basic Settings; Basic Settings menu; Selecting Basic Settings From the Device Setup Screen
97-0019-01-01 37 Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Changing Freedom SW Basic Settings Basic Settings menu The Freedom SW configuration settings can be viewed in basic format (see “Selecting Basic Settings From the Device Setup Screen” on page 37). The basic settings include configuration item...
Page 52 - Menu Map of the Freedom SW Basic Settings
38 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP An overview of the Freedom SW menu structure is shown below. The SCP displays the Freedom SW basic settings menu. Figure 20 Menu Map of the Freedom SW Basic Settings FSW3012 00: Setup ModeBatteryLoadAC InInverterSearch ModeChargerF...
Page 53 - Setting Defaults and Ranges; Table 7
97-0019-01-01 39 Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Table 6 Setting Defaults and Ranges Model Freedom SW 2012 / 3012 Freedom SW 2024 / 3024 Item Default Min Max Default Min Max Batt Type Flooded Flooded, Gel, AGM, Custom Flooded Flooded, Gel, AGM, Custom Batt Capacity 2000-watt models 250Ah 50...
Page 54 - preferred; Calculations
40 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Charger settings in a Dual Freedom SW con-figuration The Freedom SW2012 includes a 100 A charger. When using two stacked Freedom SW2012 inverter/chargers connected to the same battery bank, a total of 200 A of bulk charging is poss...
Page 55 - Changing Freedom SW Advanced Settings; Advanced Settings menu
97-0019-01-01 41 Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP by setting each charger’s “Max Charge Rate”% setting to deliver ½ of the desired total battery bank charge rate of 100 A , i.e. In this example, each charger “Max Charge Rate” should be set to at most “50%” therefore 50% x (charger max capaci...
Page 56 - On the; FIRE AND ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
42 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP the Xanbus SCP displays the basic settings by default. To view the advanced settings, you must perform a special keypress (see “Selecting Advanced Settings From the Device Setup Screen” on page 43). The Freedom SW advanced settings...
Page 57 - to display the
97-0019-01-01 43 Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP 3. Then, press Enter to display the FSW3012 00: Adv screen which is the advanced settings menu screen. 4. Press the Up and Down arrow buttons to move between selectable fields. Figure 21 Selecting Advanced Settings From the Device Setup Scree...
Page 58 - Menu Map of the Freedom SW Advanced Settings 1
44 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP An overview of the Freedom SW advanced settings menu structure is shown below and the next page. Figure 22 Menu Map of the Freedom SW Advanced Settings 1 FSW3012 00: Chg Settings Batt TypeCustom SettingsBatt CapacityMax Chg RateCha...
Page 59 - Menu Map of the Freedom SW Advanced Settings 2
97-0019-01-01 45 Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Figure 23 Menu Map of the Freedom SW Advanced Settings 2 FSW3012 00: Setup ModeBatteryLoadAC InAdvanced SettingsInverterSearch ModeChargerForce Chg StateEqualizeDesired ModeClear Faults WarningsView Device Info Invert 11.8V -88.0A N/A 915W 12...
Page 60 - Inverter Settings Menu; Inv; erter; Settings; Menu Screen; Table 8; Table 9; Inverter Settings Description
46 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Inverter Settings Menu The Inverter Settings menu contains settings that control when the Freedom SW starts and stops producing AC output. Figure 24 Inv erter Settings Menu Screen Table 8 Setting Defaults and Ranges Model Freedom S...
Page 61 - Using the Low Battery Cut Out and
97-0019-01-01 47 Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Using the Low Battery Cut Out and LBCO Delay Settings The Low Batt Cut Out setting is the lowest battery voltage level acceptable for use by the inverter. When the batteries discharge to the Low Batt Cut Out setting, and are held at or below ...
Page 62 - Charger Settings Menu; Ch; er
48 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Charger Settings Menu The Charger Settings menu provides options for configuring the Freedom SW to operate from your battery bank. Figure 25 Ch ar g er Settings Menu Screen FSW3012 00: Chg Settings Batt TypeCustom SettingsBatt Capa...
Page 63 - Battery Charger Functions; Custom; This information is provided for guidance only. Variations in
97-0019-01-01 49 Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Battery Charger Functions When AC power is available, the Freedom SW can operate as a battery charger. Different battery types and chemistries require different charging voltage levels. Not charging batteries at the required levels can shorte...
Page 64 - Custom Battery Settings Menu; Custom Battery Settings; EQUIPMENT DAMAGE; Cust; om
50 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Custom Battery Settings Menu The Custom Battery Settings menu can be viewed if Custom is selected as the Batt Type . This menu allows you to adjust charging and equalization voltage for batteries with specifications that fall outsi...
Page 65 - Custom Battery Settings Menu Description
97-0019-01-01 51 Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP NOTE : If a warning is received indicating that a setting is not accepted by the SCP, gradually increase the value of the setting until the SCP accepts it. This type of warning means that an internal minimum threshold value is being crossed a...
Page 66 - ACIn Settings; ACIn
52 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP ACIn Settings The ACIn Settings menu configures the voltage and frequency limits for AC Input quantification range. These are the limits at which the Freedom SW considers input voltage qualified—that is, suitable for charging batte...
Page 67 - Gen Support; GEN Support; GEN
97-0019-01-01 53 Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Gen Support GEN Support allows power to be automatically drawn from the batteries to assist an AC generator to support heavy loads (i.e., loads that exceed the available current from the generator).Generators have a limited output current and...
Page 68 - Stacking Configuration Menu
54 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Stacking Configuration Menu The Stacking menu configures the Freedom SW to operate as a part of a multi-unit installation. When installing a stacked system, every setting on the Stacking menu (except for Dev Name ) must be configur...
Page 69 - Setting the Device Name; To customize the Freedom SW name:
97-0019-01-01 55 Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Setting the Device Name The Dev Name setting allows you to customize the name of the Freedom SW as it is displayed on other screens and menus.Changing the device name is not mandatory for stacking to be successful. It simply allows a user to ...
Page 70 - Setting the Device Number; To set the Freedom SW device number:; Setting a Device Number
56 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Setting the Device Number Setting the device number gives a Xanbus-enabled device a unique identity when several devices of the same type are installed in the power system network. When each identical device has a unique number, th...
Page 71 - Using the Advanced Features; Adv Features
97-0019-01-01 57 Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Resetting the Freedom SW to Default Settings The Restore Defaults command returns the Freedom SW to factory default settings. After using the Restore Defaults command, the Freedom SW is no longer configured for the power system. To restore Fr...
Page 72 - Battery Charging Reference; Battery Types; Freedom SW; Charge Algorithm Stages; RISK OF BATTERY DAMAGE; do not mix
58 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Battery Charging Reference This section describes the multistage charging algorithm (formula) of the Freedom SW. Battery Types Freedom SW charges flooded (or wet) lead-acid, Gel, AGM (absorbed glass mat), and custom batteries.• Flooded (or wet) batteries have removable ba...
Page 73 - Bulk Stage; Three-Stage Battery Charging Cycle
97-0019-01-01 59 Battery Charging Reference The charging cycle is a multi-stage (three-stage) process. Whenever qualified AC power is present at the inverter’s input, it passes power through to the connected load and begins charging the batteries. Bulk Stage Bulk charge is the first stage in the cha...
Page 74 - Absorption Stage
60 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Battery Charging Reference Absorption Stage During the absorption stage, the Freedom SW begins operating in constant voltage mode and the current falls gradually as the amp hours are returned to the battery. By default, the bulk and absorption voltage settings are the sam...
Page 75 - Two-Stage Charging Process; Float
97-0019-01-01 61 Battery Charging Reference Two-Stage Charging Process Two-stage (or no float) mode differs from an ordinary three-stage charge mode in that it does not continuously maintain the battery at float voltage. Instead, the Freedom SW begins charging the battery in bulk mode whenever the b...
Page 76 - Max Absorption
62 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Battery Charging Reference NOTE: When the charge cycle is interrupted, the charger will restart charging at the beginning of the multi-stage algorithm. Exit Current Threshold can be effectively disabled by programming the amp-hour capacity to the minimum. In this case, ab...
Page 77 - Equalize Charging; never; be equalized. Consult the battery
97-0019-01-01 63 Battery Charging Reference Equalize Charging Many battery manufacturers recommend periodic equalize charging to counter cell charge imbalance and capacity-robbing electrolyte stratification. Equalizing helps to improve battery performance and lifespan by encouraging more of the batt...
Page 79 - Troubleshooting; General Troubleshooting Guidelines; loads the Freedom SW was running or attempting to run
97-0019-01-01 65 Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Guidelines This section will help you narrow down the source of any problem you may encounter. Please read the following troubleshooting steps:1. Check for a warning or fault message on the Xanbus SCP or a fault code on the inverter informatio...
Page 80 - Inverter Applications; Resistive Loads; Very Small Loads
66 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Troubleshooting Inverter Applications The Freedom SW performs differently depending on the AC loads connected to it. If you are having problems with any of your loads, read this section. Resistive Loads Resistive loads are the easiest and most efficient to drive. Voltage ...
Page 81 - Fault Types; Fault Types And Behaviors; Fault type; Automatic faults
97-0019-01-01 67 Troubleshooting Fault Types There are three types of fault messages: automatic faults, manual faults, and escalating automatic faults. Table 3 describes how they differ in their behavior and how you can respond to them when they appear on the SCP. Table 1 Fault Types And Behaviors F...
Page 82 - Troubleshooting the Freedom SW via the SCP; button on the SCP. This action does not clear the fault or; Faults Types and Behaviors; Automatic fault
68 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Freedom SW via the SCP The Freedom SW is designed with a number of protection features to provide efficient operation. If, however, you have any problems operating your inverter/charger read this troubleshooting chapter.If you cannot re...
Page 83 - Warning Types; To view a warning list:; Warning Types and Behavior; Warning type
97-0019-01-01 69 Troubleshooting To view a fault list: 1. On the Select Device menu, highlight System and press Enter . 2. On the System Settings menu, highlight View Fault List. 3. Press Enter . Warning Types There are two types of warnings: automatic and manual. When the Freedom SW detects a warni...
Page 84 - Table 4; Fault Messages; Message; Remove excessive load.
70 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Troubleshooting Table 4 provides a detailed description of the fault messages and solutions. If you are unable to resolve the problem after referring to this table, contact your dealer or Customer Service. Table 4 Fault Messages Fault Number Message Fault Type Cause Solut...
Page 85 - Automatic
97-0019-01-01 71 Troubleshooting F44 Battery Over Temperature Automatic Battery temperature is over 140 °F (60 °C).Poor battery compartment ventilation. Stop charging if necessary.Check cable connections.Check battery voltage/current and temperature. If battery is not accepting charge, it may need t...
Page 87 - FET1 Over Temperature
97-0019-01-01 73 Troubleshooting F57 FET1 Over Temperature Automatic Ambient temperature may be too high. Ensure adequate ventilation around the Freedom SW.Allow inverter to cool down and try restarting. Operating too large of a load for too long while inverting. Remove excessive inverter loads. Inv...
Page 88 - AC overload
74 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Troubleshooting F64 AC overload Escalating Auto Fault. Must occur 3 times in 60 seconds before becoming a manual fault. Persistent excessive inverter current above rated current. Avoid loads with long surge current. F68 Transformer Over Temperature Automatic Same as F57 ....
Page 89 - Master Inverter Lost
97-0019-01-01 75 Troubleshooting F75 Master Inverter Lost Automatic When Parallel stacking—if the Slave unit cannot detect the Master unit in the Xanbus network. Make sure that the two units are connected in the same Xanbus network. Check cable connections and ensure that the plugs are neatly insert...
Page 90 - Warning Messages; AGS not connected
76 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Troubleshooting Table 5 provides a detailed description of the warning messages and solutions. If you are unable to resolve the problem after referring to this table, contact your dealer or Customer Service. Table 5 Warning Messages Fault Number Message Fault Type Cause S...
Page 91 - Specifications; Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.; Physical Specifications
97-0019-01-01 77 Specifications NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Physical Specifications Freedom SW 2012 Freedom SW 2024 Freedom SW 3012 Freedom SW 3024 L × W × H 387×343×197 mm (15.25×13.5×7.75 in.) Net Weight 27.5 kg (60.5 lbs) 31.5 kg (69.4 lbs) Environmental Speci...
Page 92 - Inverter Specifications
78 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Specifications NOTE : All inverter specifications are at nominal conditions: 12 (or 24) volts DC inverting 120 volts AC, unless otherwise specified. Inverter Specifications Freedom SW 2012 Freedom SW 2024 Freedom SW 3012 Freedom SW 3024 Output wave form pure sine wave (tr...
Page 93 - Charger Specifications
97-0019-01-01 79 Specifications NOTE : All charging specifications are at nominal conditions: ambient temperature of 77 °F (25 °C), 120 VAC, 60 Hz input, unless otherwise specified. Charger Specifications Freedom SW 2012 Freedom SW 2024 Freedom SW 3012 Freedom SW 3024 Charging method Three-stage cha...
Page 94 - Transfer and General Specifications
80 Freedom SW Owner’s Guide Specifications NOTE : All transfer specifications are at nominal conditions: ambient temperature of 77 °F (25 °C), 120 VAC, 60 Hz input, unless otherwise specified. Transfer and General Specifications All Models Transfer time—utility to invert < 20 ms Minimum AC input ...
