Xantrex RS2000 - Manual

About This Guide 975-0125-01-01 v Symbols Used The following symbols are used on the product labels or in this guide. Related Information For related materials on this product and its available accessories, see also: RS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger Installation Guide (975-0126-01-01) System Contro...

975-0125-01-01 vii Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The RS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger Operation Guide contains important safety instructions. Before you install and use your RS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger, be sure to read, understand and save these safety instruc...

Safety viii 975-0125-01-01 5. Do not operate the inverter/charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. If the unit is damaged, see the “Warranty and Product Information” section in the RS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger Operation Guide . 6. Do not disassembl...

Safety 975-0125-01-01 ix Explosive Gas Precautions 1. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of battery. Review cautionary markings on these products and on the eng...

Safety x 975-0125-01-01 7. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn. 8. Never charge a frozen batt...

975-0125-01-01 xi Important Safety Instructions Explosive Gas Precautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ix Personal Precautions When Working With Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ix FCC Information to the User -...

Contents xii 975-0125-01-01 Operating in Charger Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–14 Charger Operation with Battery Temperature Sensor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–15 Operating in Equalization Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...

Contents 975-0125-01-01 xiii Equalize - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–20Clear Faults - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–20View Device Info - - - - - - - - - - - ...

Contents xiv 975-0125-01-01 Very small loads - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–17Fluorescent Lights & Power Supplies - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–18Clocks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ...

Contents 975-0125-01-01 xv Warranty and Product Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - WA–1 Warranty - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - WA–1 Return Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ...

975-0125-01-01 xvii Figure 1-1 Typical Xanbus System Diagram - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–5 Figure 1-2 Front Panel of the RS2000 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–7 Figure 1-3 Front Panel Lights and ...

1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the RS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger. The RS2000 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 protection features of the RS2000...

Introduction 1–2 975-0125-01-01 About the RS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger The RS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger is a convenient combination of an inverter, multistage battery charger, and transfer switch in one electronic device. • As an inverter, the RS2000 provides sine wave power for your micro...

Introduction 975-0125-01-01 1–3 How RS2000 Works The RS2000 is designed to: • invert • charge With AC input available from the utility grid or a generator, power is passed through the RS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger to operate connected AC loads. The remaining AC power not used by loads is convert...

Introduction 1–4 975-0125-01-01 Built-in Charge Formulas For the inverter to perform at the highest level, the batteries must be charged correctly. The RS2000 has optimized algorithms for flooded, gel, and AGM batteries. Battery Temperature Sensor Since battery temperature is a key factor in correct...

Introduction 975-0125-01-01 1–5 Xanbus System The RS2000 is the device in a Xanbus® system that typically provides network power—800 mA at 15 volts DC. All of the Xanbus-enabled devices, such as the RS2000, the System Control Panel (SCP), and the Automatic Generator Start (AGS) are able to communica...

Introduction 1–6 975-0125-01-01 Comprehensive Electronic Protection RS2000 is approved to meet a number of safety standards including UL 458, 4th edition, and CSA C22.2 No. 107.1. See “Regulatory Approvals” on page A–5 for more information. RS2000 is equipped with numerous protection features to ens...

Introduction 975-0125-01-01 1–9 Side Panel Features For your reference, the side panel features with all connections completed is shown in Figure 1-4. CAUTION: Equipment Damage Connect only to other Xanbus compatible devices. Although the cabling and connectors used in this network system are the sa...

Introduction 975-0125-01-01 1–11 DC Terminal Covers and Battery Temperature Sensor DC Terminal Covers Two covers are supplied to prevent accidental contact with the cabling connectors after installation. The red cover is for the positive cabling terminal, and the black cover is for the negative cabl...

Introduction 1–12 975-0125-01-01 System Accessories and Network Components System accessories can be used with the RS2000 in a Xanbus system. The System Control Panel (SCP) provides configuration and monitoring capability for Xanbus-enabled devices such as the RS2000. Automatic Generator Start (AGS)...

2 Operation Chapter 2, “Operation” contains information and procedures for using your RS2000. This chapter begins with a system startup check that you carry out after installation and configuration to verify that the RS2000 is operating correctly. If you’re using the System Control Panel to operate ...

Operation 2–2 975-0125-01-01 Operating the RS2000 with the System Control Panel The System Control Panel (SCP) provides operating, configuration, and monitoring capability for your Xanbus system. The System Control Panel: • Monitors activity throughout your onboard power system • Displays the latest...

Operation 975-0125-01-01 2–3 Using the System Control Panel The System Control Panel has important features which you’ll want to be familiar with, as shown in Figure 2-1. Display screen System information is shown on the display screen with an adjustable backlight. Indicator lights Four indicator li...

Operation 2–4 975-0125-01-01 On Start Up When the RS2000 is powered up or comes out of a reset state, all of the front panel lights illuminate and remain on for a minimum of five seconds. After five seconds, the lights remain illuminated until the front panel has status information for all the light...

Operation 975-0125-01-01 2–5 System Start-up Check To test the charging and inverting functions from the RS2000 front panel: 1. Disconnect AC power from inverter input by opening the breaker or disconnect. Press the Inverter Enable button on the RS2000. The Inverter On light illuminates. 2. Place a ...

Operation 2–6 975-0125-01-01 System Modes This section provides an overview of the four different system modes. The system modes described in this section affect the performance and behavior of the RS2000 and all other Xanbus-enabled devices on the Xanbus system. You’ll have to change the system mod...

Operation 975-0125-01-01 2–7 Operate Mode Characteristics In Operate mode, all communications are enabled on the Xanbus system. All power conversion functions are enabled. Each Xanbus-enabled device is monitoring and communicating its input. The basic state of the System Control Panel is Operate mod...

Operation 2–8 975-0125-01-01 To enter or exit Power Save mode: ◆ Press and hold the System button on the System Control Panel for one second. After you release the System button, the System Control Panel screen and indicator lights will turn off. You can also enter or exit Power Save mode on the Sys...

Operation 975-0125-01-01 2–9 In Safe mode, the RS2000 continues to communicate, but the inverting and charging functions are disabled. When to use Use Safe mode when you are adding or removing devices from the network. Authorized service personnel must also put the System Control Panel in Safe mode ...

Operation 2–10 975-0125-01-01 3. On the System Settings menu, with Desired Mode highlighted, press Enter. 4. Use the down arrow button to scroll through the other modes to select Safe mode. For more information on the different system modes: Operate, Power Save, and Hibernate see “System Modes” on p...

Operation 975-0125-01-01 2–11 Hibernate mode Characteristics Hibernate mode removes network power from the System Control Panel and all Xanbus-enabled devices on the Xanbus system. The System Control Panel suspends all operations (including starting and stopping the generator) until power is restore...

Operation 2–12 975-0125-01-01 Operation in Invert Mode 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 RS2000. 2. If external AC is present, the External AC light illuminates. If AC ...

Operation 975-0125-01-01 2–13 Operating Limits for Inverter Operation Power Output Temperature The continuous output rating for the RS2000 is 2000 watts or 17 amps at 120 volts AC. The RS2000 can deliver this power in an ambient (surrounding) temperature up to 122 °F (50 °C). Above this temperature,...

Operation 2–14 975-0125-01-01 Operating in Charger Mode To operate the RS2000 in charger mode from the front panel: 1. Connect AC input power. The charger automatically starts up when qualified AC power is connected if the charger is enabled, or the charger is disabled but the Force Charge enable ov...

Operation 975-0125-01-01 2–15 Charger Operation with Battery Temperature Sensor Since battery temperature is a key factor in correct charging, the charging formula must be adjusted (automatically and in real time) according to the actual battery temperature to ensure that batteries are fully charged...

Operation 2–16 975-0125-01-01 Operating in Equalization Mode Follow the battery manufacturer’s recommendations for equalizing your batteries. As a guide, a heavily used flooded battery may need to be equalized once a month, and a battery in light service may only need to be equalized every two to fo...

Operation 975-0125-01-01 2–17 Equalizing Batteries To equalize your batteries: 1. Turn off or disconnect all loads on the battery. The voltage applied to the battery during equalization may damage your electronic equipment. As well, equalization won’t proceed correctly if loads are drawing current f...

Operation 2–18 975-0125-01-01 Selecting Yes by pressing the Enter button takes you to the equalization system home screen, as shown in Figure 2-11. OR Selecting No by pressing the Exit button on Figure 2-10 takes you to the RS2000 device screen. See Table 2-2 for an explanation of the equalize home ...

Operation 2–20 975-0125-01-01 Terminating the Equalization Process The equalization process can be terminated in three ways: • user cancellation from the System Control Panel as shown in Figure 2-12 • inverter/charger cancellation if AC is removed or the charger is disabled • successful completion o...

Operation 975-0125-01-01 2–21 Monitoring the RS2000 Indicator Lights The ten indicator lights on the front panel show you the operating status of the RS2000. A description of the lights is provided in Table 2-3. If none of the front panel lights are on, see “Troubleshooting Reference” on page 4–4. t...

Operation 2–22 975-0125-01-01 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 Reset button on the inverter/charger’s front panel. See the System Control Panel Owner’s Guide for information on cle...

Configuration 3–2 975-0125-01-01 General Configuration Information System Control All changes to the configuration of the RS2000 are made with the System Control Panel (SCP). The System Control Panel provides configuration and monitoring capability for all Xanbus-enabled devices on the network. The ...

Configuration 3–4 975-0125-01-01 Viewing the System Screen The System screen, as shown in Figure 3-2, is used to monitor system activity. You cannot select or change any of the information on the System screen. If you would like to view more detailed information, press menu to go to the Select Devic...

Configuration 975-0125-01-01 3–5 Selecting the RS2000 Basic Menu To select the RS2000 from the Select Device menu: 1. On the Select Device menu, RS2000 appears highlighted. 2. Press Enter. The RS2000 basic menu appears. Figure 3-4 RS2000 Basic Menu in Invert Mode Invert [*Enabled]

Configuration 3–6 975-0125-01-01 Selecting and Adjusting the Configurable settings You can view RS2000 settings or change RS2000 settings from the RS2000 menu. Display settings show status items and cannot be changed. Configurable settings are indicated by square brackets [ ] and can be adjusted, as...

Configuration 3–10 975-0125-01-01 Battery The second line of the device screen indicates the status of the battery. This line displays the volts (V), current (A) as either (+) positive amps (indicating that the battery is charging) or (–) negative amps (indicating the battery is discharging because ...

Configuration 975-0125-01-01 3–11 RS2000 Menu (Basic) The RS2000 basic menu indicates the status of items and lists settings that you may have to adjust on a routine basis. If advanced menu is enabled, scroll through the RS2000 advanced menu items until Basic Menu is highlighted and press enter. Thi...

Configuration 3–16 975-0125-01-01 Batt Type Full name Battery Type Configurable setting Select the type of battery from flooded, AGM, gel or custom. If a battery temperature sensor is not present, the RS2000 uses cold, warm or hot settings with the hot setting as the default. When to use This settin...

Configuration 3–18 975-0125-01-01 RS2000 Menu (Advanced) The RS2000 advanced menu lists settings that provide you with additional control over RS2000. However, you may not have to adjust these settings as part of regular operation. For a listing of advanced menu items, see “RS2000 Menu Structure — O...

Configuration 3–20 975-0125-01-01 Equalize See a description of this feature on page 3–13. Clear Faults See a description of this feature on page 3–17. View Device Info For more information on this sub menu, Device Information, see “View Device Info Menu (Device Information Menu)” on page 3–28. Basi...

Configuration 975-0125-01-01 3–21 Selecting the RS2000 Advanced Menu The System Control Panel shows the RS2000 basic menu by default. If you would like to view the advanced menu, you must go to the System Settings menu and select Global Menus. To select the RS2000 Advanced Menu: 1. On the Select Dev...

Configuration 3–22 975-0125-01-01 4. Select Advanced and press Enter. 5. Press Exit to return to Select Device menu. Returning to RS2000 Basic Menu You can return to viewing the RS2000 basic menu by selecting Basic Menu from the RS2000 advanced menu. See “Basic Menu” on page 3–20.

Configuration 3–26 975-0125-01-01 Cfg AC Limits (Configure AC Limits) Lo AC Volt Full name Low AC Transfer voltage (AC under voltage level) Configurable setting Low AC Transfer voltage is the voltage below which the inverter/charger no longer qualifies AC as “good”, opens the relay, and attempts to ...

Configuration 3–28 975-0125-01-01 View Device Info Menu (Device Information Menu) The View Device Info menu allows you to view the Fault, Warning and Event logs. On the View Device Info menu, you can also restore the default setting for the RS2000. For a definition of faults and warnings, see “Fault...

Configuration 975-0125-01-01 3–29 Restore Defaults Configurable setting The Restore Default command restores the default settings for each device. When to use Adjust this setting when you wish to restore your settings to defaults. When you select Restore Defaults, a warning message appears, as shown...

4 Troubleshooting The RS2000 is designed for high reliability of operation and has a number of protection features to provide trouble free operation. If, however, you have any problems operating your inverter/charger read this troubleshooting chapter. If you cannot resolve the problem, record the ne...

Troubleshooting 4–2 975-0125-01-01 Faults and Warnings When a fault or warning message appears, you can acknowledge the message to clear the screen. To acknowledge a fault or warning message, press the Enter button on the System Control Panel. This action does not clear the fault or warning conditio...

Troubleshooting 975-0125-01-01 4–3 Warning Types There are two types of warnings: automatic and manual. When the RS2000 detects a warning condition, it displays a warning message on the System Control Panel. Table 4-2 describes how they differ in their behavior and in how you can respond to them whe...

Troubleshooting 4–4 975-0125-01-01 Troubleshooting Reference This chapter provides you with troubleshooting tips to identify and solve most problems that can occur with the RS2000. This chapter is divided into the following four sections: Section Page Number General Troubleshooting Guidelines See pa...

Troubleshooting 975-0125-01-01 4–7 Warning Messages Warning messages appear on the System Control Panel to alert you to an impending system change. You can retrieve and view the last ten warning messages using the control panel. The warnings have been recorded with a time stamp to let you know the d...

Troubleshooting 975-0125-01-01 4–11 Fault Messages When the RS2000 detects a fault condition, the fault is displayed on the System Control Panel and also is indicated by the illuminated red Fault light on the RS2000 front panel. A fault affects the operation of the unit. See “Fault Types” on page 4–...

Troubleshooting 975-0125-01-01 4–17 Inverter Applications The Xanbus system performs differently depending on the AC loads connected to it. If you are having problems with any of your loads, read this section. The Xanbus system perform differently based on different loads. Resistive Loads These are ...

Troubleshooting 4–18 975-0125-01-01 Fluorescent Lights & Power Supplies Some devices cannot be detected when scanned by Load Sense circuitry. Small fluorescent lights are the most common example. Some computers and sophisticated electronics have power supplies that do not present a load until li...

A Specifications Appendix A, “Specifications” contains the electrical and physical specifications for the RS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger. All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Specifications A–2 975-0125-01-01 Inverter Specifications All inverter specifications are at nominal conditions: ambient temperature of 77 °F ( 25 °C), 2000 watt resistive load, 12 volts DC inverting on the RS2000, 120 volts AC, unless otherwise specified. Table A-1 Inverter Specifications Output wa...

Specifications A–4 975-0125-01-01 Transfer and General Specifications All transfer specifications are at nominal conditions: ambient temperature of 77 °F (25 °C), 120 VAC, 60 Hz input, unless otherwise specified. Table A-3 Transfer and General Specifications Environmental Specifications Table A-4 En...

Specifications 975-0125-01-01 A–5 Physical Specifications with Projections Table A-5 Physical Specifications Regulatory Approvals Fan Operation The internal cooling fans are automatic temperature-controlled. The bottom fan is an exhaust fan and runs continuously. Length 16.19 inches (411 mm) Width 1...

Specifications A–6 975-0125-01-01 Invert Power Derating vs Ambient Temperature The inverter/charger delivers up to 2000 watts continuous of sine wave output to 50 °C ambient temperature and 1500 watts continuous of sine wave output to 60 °C ambient temperature, derated linearly from 50 °C to 60 °C. ...

Battery Charging Reference B–2 975-0125-01-01 Charging Algorithms (Formulas) Battery Type RS2000 charges flooded (or wet) lead-acid, gel, AGM (absorbed glass mat), and custom batteries. Flooded (or wet) Flooded (or wet) batteries have removable battery caps for refilling with distilled water and tes...

Battery Charging Reference B–4 975-0125-01-01 Float Charge In the third stage—the float charge—which is a maintenance mode, the output voltage of the charger is reduced to a lower level, typically about 13.5 (V F1 ) volts to maintain the battery’s charge without losing electrolyte through gassing. I...

Battery Charging Reference B–6 975-0125-01-01 Charge Algorithm Graph Charge Algorithm Definitions Table B-1 Battery Defaults Figure B-1 Three-stage Charging Profile Voltage Flooded (or wet) Gel AGM V A Absorption Voltage (VDC) 14.4 14.4 14.3 V G Gassing Voltage (VDC) 13.5 13.8 13.45 V F1 Float Volta...

C Terminology This section provides a glossary of terms and a listing of abbreviations used in this guide.

Terminology C–2 975-0125-01-01 Glossary Absorption Charge The second stage of three-stage battery charging. Voltage remains constant and current reduces as the battery becomes charged. This ensures complete charging. Alternating Current (AC) The type of electrical power supplied by the power utility...

Terminology 975-0125-01-01 C–5 Abbreviations Abbreviation Full name Definition A Ampere (Amps) See Glossary. AC Alternating Current See Glossary. AGM Absorbed Glass Mat A type of battery in which the electrolyte or battery fluid is contained in glass-fibre mats between battery plates. Ah Ampere hour...

975-0125-01-01 WA–1 Warranty and Product Information 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 RS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger. This warranty period lasts for 36 ...

Warranty and Return WA–2 975-0125-01-01 What proof of purchase is required? In any warranty claim, dated proof of purchase must accompany the product and the product must not have been disassembled or modified without prior written authorization by Xantrex. Proof of purchase may be in any one of the...

Warranty and Return 975-0125-01-01 WA–3 incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which may vary from state to state or province to province. Warning: Limitati...

Warranty and Return WA–4 975-0125-01-01 Out of Warranty Service If the warranty period for your RS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger 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 avail...

A absorption charge B–3 AC knockout illustrated 1–9 locations of 1–7 AC reconnect summary B–7 AC wiring compartment access panel 1–7 AGM (absorbed glass mat) batteries B–2 B batteries AGM (absorbed glass mat) B–2 custom B–2 flooded B–2 gel B–2 wet B–2 battery damage, risk of B–2 battery temperature ...

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