Page 3 - C-Series Meter Display; Installation
Page 5 - Contents
Contents 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12. Important Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Additional ...
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Page 7 - Introduction; Thank you for purchasing the Xantrex; Figure 1; The Faceplate and Remote
975-0123-01-01 Rev A 1 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Xantrex C-Series Meter Display . The C-Series Meter Display is an optional accessory for the C-Series Multifunction DC controllers C35, C40 and C60. It provides a digital display of the voltage, current, and amp-hour status for the C...
Page 8 - Important Safety Information; Warnings
2 975-0123-01-01 Rev A Read this guide before connecting or using the C-Series Meter Display , and save it for future reference. The main topics in the guide are as follows:• “Important Safety Information” on page 2 • “Features” on page 4 • “Installation” on page 7 • “Operation” on page 17 • “Troubl...
Page 9 - Warnings and Cautions; and/or damage to the; Additional Safety Guidelines; Be sure to read, and adhere to, the Safety Guidelines listed in the; WARNING: Explosion Hazard; Do not use the; WARNING: Shock Hazard; Ensure all power sources are disconnected before proceeding.
975-0123-01-01 Rev A 3 Warnings and Cautions Failure to follow these safety guidelines may cause personal injury and/or damage to the C-Series Meter Display . It may also void your product warranty . Additional Safety Guidelines Be sure to read, and adhere to, the Safety Guidelines listed in the Own...
Page 10 - Features; amperage, resettable amp hours and total amp hours,; Figure 2; Faceplate and Remote Features
4 975-0123-01-01 Rev A 3 Features The C-Series Meters have three features:• a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) to show current, voltage, amperage, resettable amp hours and total amp hours, • an Amp-hour Reset Button, which is also used to illuminate or dim the display, and • a Light Emitting Diode (LED)...
Page 11 - Figure 3; LCD Features
975-0123-01-01 Rev A 5 The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) The LCD on the faceplate or remote provides the following information. The contrast of this display can be adjusted by a potentiometer located on the back on the unit. The potentiometer is a black, round knob on the circuit board next to the ju...
Page 12 - Amp-Hour Reset and Backlight Button; pressed and released immediately.; LED Status Indicator; on the status of the system. The sequence of the flash also changes
6 975-0123-01-01 Rev A Amp-Hour Reset and Backlight Button The amp-hour meter on the faceplate or remote can be reset by two different methods.Automatic resetting occurs when the C-Series Multifunction DC Controller is first connected and activated and each time it’s disconnected from the battery or...
Page 13 - Installation; Display; The green and red color of the LED only indicates the
975-0123-01-01 Rev A 7 4 Installation The following sections describe how to install the C-Series Meter Display . They include detailed instructions for the following steps. 1. Jumper Installation (Step 1): Set the voltage setting on the faceplate or remote to match the system voltage by installing ...
Page 14 - To enable a selection,; To select and set the voltage:; Figure 5; Figure 4; Jumper Positions
8 975-0123-01-01 Rev A Jumper Installation (Step 1) Four sets of jumpers are located on the right side of the circuit board on the back of the faceplate. Three jumpers set system voltage to 12 volts, 24 volts, or 48 volts. The fourth jumper dims the backlight on the display to conserve power and imp...
Page 15 - Jumper Locations on the FacePlate and Remote
975-0123-01-01 Rev A 9 Figure 5 Jumper Locations on the FacePlate and Remote Remote Circuit Board (backside) Voltage Jumpers must match system voltage Remove this jumper for long cable runs, dimming the display, or conserving power. Potentiometer for LCD Contrast Adjustment Faceplate Circuit Board (...
Page 16 - Figure 6; To connect the Faceplate to the C-Series controller:
10 975-0123-01-01 Rev A Cable Installation (Step 2) Connect the display to the controller using the serial communications cable provided. The cable is a six-conductor telephone cable with modular-type connectors (RJ-15). Although any telephone-type cable will work, the cables provided with the displ...
Page 17 - Connecting the Faceplate
975-0123-01-01 Rev A 11 Figure 6 Connecting the Faceplate Faceplate (back) Plug the Serial Communication Cable into RJ-15 Port on the circuit board. Align the faceplate and replace the 4 screws. Remove these 4 screws to access circuit board. 1 2 4 & 5 3 RJ-15 Port Remove this LED (pull out).
Page 18 - To connect the remote:; “Mounting the Remote (Step 3)” on page 14
12 975-0123-01-01 Rev A To connect the remote: 1. Remove the front cover of the C-Series controller by removing the four screws on the front cover of the unit. 2. Route one end of the serial communications cable (SCC) through a knockout on the controller. Use a strain relief to hold and protect the ...
Page 19 - Figure 7; Connecting the Remote
975-0123-01-01 Rev A 13 Figure 7 Connecting the Remote RJ-15 Port Remote (back) 2 4 5 6 3 Plug the SCC into the RJ-15 Port on the circuit board of the controller. Route one end of SCC through strain relief on controller. Route the other end of the SCC to the RJ-15 Port on the back of the Remote. Ser...
Page 20 - the connectors and wires.; Use great care when cutting out the area for the circuit board; Figure 8; Minimum Clearance for the Remote
14 975-0123-01-01 Rev A Mounting the Remote (Step 3) The remote can be permanently installed in a wall or cabinet. The unit can also be flush-mounted into a rectangular opening in a wall or surface-mounted using a double-gang, non-metallic outlet box.To flush mount the remote, an opening must be cut...
Page 21 - Figure 9
975-0123-01-01 Rev A 15 Figure 9 Remote Dimensions (not to scale) 1 3/8" (35 mm) 1 13/16"(46 mm) 1 3/8" (35 mm) 2 3/8" (60 mm) 1 .0 " (2 5 mm) 4 9/16" (116 mm) 4 9/16" (116 mm) 3 13/16" (97 mm)
Page 23 - Operation; Status Indicator; The green and red LEDs only indicates the particular
975-0123-01-01 Rev A 17 5 Operation Status Indicator The multicolor LED indicates the operating status of the controller. A color-coded label is included on the cover of the controller explaining the status LED’s indications. • When in Charge Control mode, the LED will be green. • When in Load Contr...
Page 24 - Troubleshooting; the LCD backlight, reduces power consumption, and improves meter
18 975-0123-01-01 Rev A Resetting the Amp-Hour Meter To manually reset the amp-hour meter, press and hold the push-button on the front of the meter until the display resets.The meter automatically resets if power is disrupted (for example, DC cable is removed and replaced). Turning the Display Backl...
Page 25 - Warranty and Return; Warranty; What does this warranty cover?; This Limited Warranty is provided by; What will Xantrex do?; Xantrex will, at its option, repair or replace the
975-0123-01-01 Rev A 19 7 Warranty and Return 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 C-Series Meter Display . This warranty period lasts for two years from the d...
Page 26 - How do you get service?; If your product requires troubleshooting or warranty; What proof of purchase is required?; In any warranty claim, dated proof of
20 975-0123-01-01 Rev A Xantrex covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the product, and return shipment to the customer via a Xantrex-selected non-expedited surface freight within the contiguous United States and Canada. Alaska and Hawaii are excluded. Contact Xantrex Customer Service for d...
Page 27 - What does this warranty not cover?; This Limited Warranty does not cover
975-0123-01-01 Rev A 21 Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms:• The dated purchase receipt from the original purchase of the product at point of sale to the end user, or • The dated dealer invoice or purchase receipt showing original equipment manufacturer (OEM) status, or • The...
Page 28 - Disclaimer; Product
22 975-0123-01-01 Rev A e) the product if its original identification (trade-mark, serial number) mark-ings have been defaced, altered, or removed. Disclaimer Product THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY XANTREX IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR XANTREX PRODUCT AND IS, WHERE PE...
Page 30 - Return Material Authorization Policy; The serial number of your product
24 975-0123-01-01 Rev A Return Material Authorization Policy Before returning a product directly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and the correct factory "Ship To" address. Products must also be shipped prepaid. Product shipments will be refused and ret...
Page 31 - Return Procedure; A brief description of the problem.; If you are returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada; In
975-0123-01-01 Rev A 25 Return Procedure 1. Package the unit safely, preferably using the original box and packing materials. Please ensure that your product is shipped fully insured in the original packaging or equivalent. This warranty will not apply where the product is damaged due to improper pa...
Page 32 - Out of Warranty Service; If the warranty period for your; Other Xantrex Products
26 975-0123-01-01 Rev A Out of Warranty Service If the warranty period for your C-Series Meter Display has expired, if the unit was damaged by misuse or incorrect installation, if other conditions of the warranty have not been met, or if no dated proof of purchase is available, your C-Series Meter D...
Page 34 - Xantrex Technology Inc.
Xantrex Technology Inc. 1 800 670 0707 Tel toll free NA1 360 925 5097 Tel direct 1 800 994 7828 Fax toll free NA1 360 925 5143 Fax direct [email protected] www.xantrex.com 975-0123-01-01 Rev A Printed in China
