Xantrex C35 - Manual

Xantrex C35

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 5 – About This; Purpose
  • Page 6 – Appendix B, “Batteries” describes types of batteries.; Conventions Used; The following conventions are used in this guide.; WARNING
  • Page 7 – Abbreviations and Acronyms
  • Page 9 – Important Safety Instructions; General Safety Instructions; must be
  • Page 10 – Battery Safety Information; Remove all jewelry before working with batteries.
  • Page 13 – Configuring the; Contents
  • Page 15 – Operation
  • Page 16 – Diversion Loads
  • Page 17 – Mounting the; Figures
  • Page 19 – Tables
  • Page 21 – Introduction; Chapter 1
  • Page 22 – Features; ) controllers can be used with
  • Page 23 – Operating Modes; has two operating modes (Charge Control mode and; Charge Control Mode; • PV Charge Controller - controls charging in PV; Load Control Mode; • Load Controller - prevents damage to the battery from
  • Page 24 – Three-Stage Battery Charging
  • Page 25 – Bulk Stage; -stage Battery Charging Process
  • Page 26 – Battery Temperature Compensation; controller; Manual or Auto Equalization Charge
  • Page 27 – Controller Functions; Photovoltaic Charge Controller; PV Charge Controller
  • Page 28 – “Operating Mode Jumper” on page 20; Automatic PV Array Night Disconnect; Diversion Controller
  • Page 30 – Load Controller; CAUTION: Damage to Batteries
  • Page 31 – Low Voltage Disconnect
  • Page 32 – Optional Accessories; The follow accessories can be purchased for use with the
  • Page 33 – Installation; Chapter 2
  • Page 34 – Removing the Top Cover; remove any metal shavings created by removing the; Removing the Front Cover
  • Page 36 – Mounting the Controller; To mount the; Remove the faceplate on the controller.; Controller
  • Page 38 – Before making any wiring connections to the; Jumper Settings; The factory default settings are shown in
  • Page 39 – Factory Default Settings for C-Series Controllers; Circuit Board Components
  • Page 40 – Operating Mode Jumper; Factory default setting is Charge Control mode.; Voltage Jumper; Mode of Operation Jumper
  • Page 41 – “Error Mode Indication (Orange)” on page 59
  • Page 42 – Adjusting the C-Series Voltage Settings; “Three-Stage Battery Charging” on page 4; Setting Voltage Parameters for Charge Control Mode; Bulk and Float Charge Potentiometers (pots)
  • Page 43 – Bulk and Float Charge Settings for Charge/Diversion
  • Page 44 – Setting Voltage Parameters for Load Control Mode
  • Page 45 – LVR and LVD Settings for Load Control Mode
  • Page 46 – Setting Voltage Parameters Diversion Control Mode; R46 Resistor Location
  • Page 47 – Voltage Settings with R46 Resistor Clipped
  • Page 48 – Using a Digital Voltmeter to Adjust Voltage Settings; To test and adjust the voltage setting using a DVM:; Point the potentiometers to the mid-range position.
  • Page 49 – Point the BULK potentiometer to the mid-range position.
  • Page 50 – Equalization Charging; The default setting for this feature is M; Manual Equalization Settings
  • Page 51 – Manual Equalization; until the
  • Page 52 – Automatic Equalization; Auto Equalization Settings
  • Page 53 – Terminating the Equalization Process; Temperature Compensation; Terminating the Equalization Charge
  • Page 54 – Temperature Compensation Based on Battery Type; “Setting Voltage Parameters for Alkaline Batteries”; Automatic Battery Temperature Compensation; “Installing the Battery Temperature Sensor” on page 51
  • Page 55 – Variances in Charging Voltage based on Battery Temperature
  • Page 56 – Manual Battery Temperature Compensation; The recommended adjustments can be made following
  • Page 57 – Grounding; with the B; Grounding the; WARNING: Shock Hazard
  • Page 58 – Wiring; DC Terminal Connector Locations; The shunt used to measure the current flow in the; Disconnect battery and PV sources before wiring.
  • Page 59 – Terminal Torque Requirements; Wire Size and Over-current Protection Requirements; Current Rating; Each model of the
  • Page 60 – Minimum Recommended Wire Gauge; The minimum recommended wire gauge is:; Surge Protection; AWG Wire Gauge Reference Chart
  • Page 61 – Over-current Protection; Table
  • Page 62 – Long-distance wire runs; Refer to
  • Page 63 – One-Way Wire Distance and Wire Size
  • Page 64 – PV Charge Control Mode Wiring; The procedure below is illustrated in; To connect the; in the
  • Page 66 – Diversion Control Mode Wiring
  • Page 68 – DC Load Control Mode Wiring
  • Page 69 – Load Control Mode Wiring
  • Page 70 – Installing Optional Accessories; C-Series Multifunction DC; Installing a Digital Display
  • Page 71 – Installing the Battery Temperature Sensor; Ventilate the battery box at the highest point
  • Page 72 – Reinstalling the Faceplate; To reinstall the faceplace on the; Re-installing the CM Faceplate
  • Page 73 – Chapter 3
  • Page 74 – Basic Operation
  • Page 75 – LED Status Indicator; When in Charge Control mode, the LED will be green.; C-Series Front Panel Label; Green Blink; Charge / Load Controller
  • Page 76 – Battery Voltage LED Indicators
  • Page 77 – Blinking Green; to determine the battery voltage.; Solid Green
  • Page 78 – Alternating Red and Green; The controller is in the EQUALIZE mode.; Blinking Red; to; Solid Red
  • Page 79 – C-Series Multifunction DC Controller; Over-temperature Condition
  • Page 80 – Fast Blinking Orange; Low-voltage Disconnect Condition; Slow Blinking Orange; Reconnecting to Loads
  • Page 81 – See
  • Page 83 – Troubleshooting; Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting”
  • Page 84 – PV Charge Control Troubleshooting
  • Page 85 – PV Charge Control Problems
  • Page 86 – Diversion Control Troubleshooting
  • Page 87 – Diversion Control Problems
  • Page 88 – Load Control Troubleshooting
  • Page 89 – Specifications; Appendix A, “Specifications”
  • Page 90 – Electrical Specifications; The following lists the electrical specifications for the
  • Page 91 – Features and Options Specifications; Features and Options Specifications
  • Page 92 – Environmental Specifications; The following lists the environmental specifications for the
  • Page 93 – Batteries; Appendix B, “Batteries”
  • Page 94 – Battery Types; will be from the manufacturer or; Automotive Batteries
  • Page 95 – Sealed Batteries
  • Page 96 – NiCad and NiFe Batteries; “Setting Voltage Parameters for; Battery Sizing
  • Page 99 – Typical Bulk and Float Setpoints for Batteries
  • Page 101 – Appendix C, “Diversion Loads”
  • Page 102 – Diversion Load Types; below shows power dissipation of a 120 Vac,
  • Page 103 – For example, if a Xantrex
  • Page 105 – Warranty
  • Page 106 – Disclaimer; Product
  • Page 107 – Exclusions; Return Material Authorization Policy
  • Page 108 – Return Procedure; Out of Warranty Service
  • Page 109 – Information About Your System
  • Page 111 – Index
  • Page 114 – Xantrex Technology Inc.
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Page 5 - About This; Purpose

iii About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the C-Series Multifunction DC Controller . Scope This Guide provides safety guidelines, detailed planning and setup information, procedures for...

Page 6 - Appendix B, “Batteries” describes types of batteries.; Conventions Used; The following conventions are used in this guide.; WARNING

About This Guide iv 975-0004-01-02 Rev D Chapter 2 contains information and procedures to install C-Series Multifunction DC Controller. Chapter 3 contains information about the operation of a C-Series Multifunction DC Controller. Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting” contains information about identifying an...

Page 7 - Abbreviations and Acronyms

About This Guide 975-0004-01-02 Rev D v Abbreviations and Acronyms Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc. as well as its products and services at www.xantrex.com. ASC Authorized Service Center BTS Battery Temperature Sensor CM C-Series Meter CM/R C-Series Met...

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