Xantrex TC2 204060 - Manual

Xantrex TC2 204060

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 4 – About This Guide; The following conventions are used in this guide.
  • Page 5 – iii; Related Information; Contains statements of avoidance or strict compliance.
  • Page 6 – Important Safety Instructions; The Truecharge2 Series Battery Charger contains no user-; ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
  • Page 7 – Follow these instructions and those published by the battery; FIRE AND BURN HAZARD
  • Page 8 – Truecharge2 Series Battery Charger Owner’s Guide; Precautions When Working With Batteries; Never smoke or allow a spark or flame near the engine or batteries.
  • Page 9 – vii; Precautions When Preparing to Charge; EXPOSURE TO CHEMICALS AND GASES HAZARD; Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated.; RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY CHARGER; Do not place a battery on top of the battery charger.
  • Page 10 – FCC Information to the User; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Page 11 – Contents
  • Page 13 – Introduction; Truecharge2 Battery Charger
  • Page 14 – IP-32 drip protection rating
  • Page 15 – Truecharge 2 Battery Charger Features; Front Panel; Figure 1; Truecharge2 Battery Charger Front Panel; Item Description; Onboard control and status display panel; or simply; onboard display; (see “Onboard Control and Status Display; Mounting flanges; are used to permanently install the product.; DC wiring compartment cover; protects the DC terminals, as; Fuse access panel cover; provides access to the DC fuse in the
  • Page 16 – Rear Panel; cover provides the installer with; Figure 2; Truecharge2 Battery Charger Rear Panel; - battery temperature sensor port
  • Page 17 – To prevent any unintentional changes in the setting, Select; Figure 3; Onboard Control and Status Display Panel; When the maximum Charge Output current is
  • Page 19 – RISK OF BATTERY DAMAGE; Cold; the charging voltage to compensate; Warm; - for battery temperature between; Hot; lowers charging voltage to compensate
  • Page 20 – Preparing For Installation; The Truecharge2 Battery Charger is designed to be permanently; IMPROPER INSTALLATION BY AN UNQUALIFIED INSTALLER; Figure 4; Configuration for Normal Loads
  • Page 21 – Tools and Materials; You need the following materials:; DC positive cables
  • Page 22 – Location; Condition
  • Page 23 – Figure 5; Mounting Orientations (Deck and Horizontal)
  • Page 24 – Wiring Requirements; Figure 6; Ventilation Clearance; ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD
  • Page 25 – DC Wiring; Over-current Protection Disconnect; DC Wiring Examples for 12 V chargers; DC Wiring Examples for 24 V chargers; Wire Size (AWG and mm
  • Page 26 – DC Chassis Ground; AC Wiring; ) in an outer jacket, rated a minimum of 75C, and sized based on the; Table 3; Fuse Sizes versus Wire Sizes Based on ABYC Regulations; AWG
  • Page 27 – Other examples of AC wiring requirements:; Battery Bank Size Requirements; If the battery manufacturer has specified the maximum; Table 4; Minimum Battery Bank Size
  • Page 28 – Installing the Truecharge 2 Battery Charger; Installation Sequence; Mount the charger in position.; Step 1: Mounting the Battery Charger; To mount the Truecharge2 Battery Charger:; Disconnect all sources of AC and DC power before proceeding.
  • Page 29 – Locate the ground stud on the Truecharge2 Battery Charger.
  • Page 30 – Step 3: Installing DC Wiring; Remove the DC compartment cover. See “Front Panel” on page 3.; ACCIDENTAL SHORT OR SPARK HAZARD; You may find it helpful to label each cable, associating it; SHOCK HAZARD
  • Page 31 – REVERSE POLARITY DAMAGE; To charger
  • Page 32 – If you are using more than one battery, you will need to connect
  • Page 33 – Step 4: Installing AC Wiring; wiring compartment of the charger.; AC wiring access hole
  • Page 34 – Conductor; AC supply wiring; FIRE HAZARD
  • Page 35 – , and crimp firmly. The proper location for the crimp is
  • Page 36 – Close the DC disconnect switch or breaker.; EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE HAZARD
  • Page 37 – Installing a Parallel Configuration; Both Truecharge2 Battery Chargers must be correctly installed.; Installing a parallel configuration:; : A maximum of three battery banks can be connected to a; NOTE; : If you have two BTSs, you may connect the two separate cable; DAMAGE TO THE BATTERY CHARGER
  • Page 38 – Follow the procedures in “Step 5: Powering Up” on page 24.
  • Page 39 – Installing Batteries; To replace an old battery:; Input Voltage Operating and Derating
  • Page 40 – The battery banks are not galvanically isolated from each; Figure 8; Typical Three-Battery Installation; AC source
  • Page 41 – The three-stage charging mode employs the following sequence:; Figure 9; Three-Stage Charging Process
  • Page 42 – The two-stage charging mode employs the following sequence:
  • Page 43 – Charging Voltage Setpoints; To force a battery detection sequence,; Temperature Considerations; Table 5; Charging Maximum Voltages for 12-volt chargers; Table 6; Charging Maximum Voltages for 24-volt chargers
  • Page 44 – Setting the Battery Temperature without a BTS; To configure the battery temperature:; Table 7; Battery Temperature Compensation Levels
  • Page 45 – Operating DC Loads
  • Page 46 – Configuring the Truecharge2 Battery Charger; Configuring the Charger Mode; By default, the battery type is set to Flooded.
  • Page 47 – Charging Batteries; To charge your batteries:; Mode
  • Page 48 – When the ready and charging indicator LEDs both; Standby mode; Or Rest mode. If you selected the two-stage charging
  • Page 49 – Equalizing Flooded Batteries; the battery type is set to GEL or AGM
  • Page 50 – Performing An Equalization; To equalize your batteries:; RISK OF EQUIPMENT DAMAGE; Remember that all connected batteries will undergo the
  • Page 51 – The equalization cycle is preset to last for one hour. It is not
  • Page 52 – Transitioning the Charger to ON, Standby, or Disabled; There are two ways to turn ON the Truecharge2 Battery Charger:; Press; on the optional remote panel while batteries and; on the optional remote panel while batteries and
  • Page 53 – Accessing Charger Information; Reading Onboard Display LEDs; Charging Output Current
  • Page 54 – Indicator LEDs on the Onboard Display Panel; button on the remote panel. A “power on” test; button to interrupt; Table 8; Charger Status LED Sequences; Charger status; after the absorption stage.
  • Page 55 – Interpreting Fault and Warning Indicators; Solution; Check the batteries. Do not charge a battery that is
  • Page 56 – Allow the Truecharge2 Battery Charger to cool while; Table 9
  • Page 57 – Internal fault
  • Page 58 – Using A Generator As Source Power; from the remote panel can
  • Page 59 – Maintaining the Charger; Do not disassemble the battery charger. See note below.
  • Page 60 – Replacing the DC Output Fuse; To replace the DC Output Fuse:; Loosen the screw on the fuse cover using a Phillips screwdriver.
  • Page 61 – Fuse Replacement Ratings; For continued protection, replace only with Littelfuse; Model
  • Page 62 – Troubleshooting; Symptom; No power at AC source; Possible Cause; poor connection
  • Page 63 – EXPLOSION HAZARD
  • Page 64 – Use a higher capacity charger.
  • Page 65 – The Truecharge2 Battery Charger will not perform equalization.
  • Page 66 – Specifications; Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.; Physical Specifications; AC Input Specifications
  • Page 67 – separated outputs; Nominal battery voltage; DC Output Specifications
  • Page 68 – Voltage regulation; Environmental Specifications; Operating range
  • Page 69 – Battery reverse polarity; Regulatory Approvals; Safety; Protection Features
  • Page 70 – Warranty and Return Information; Warranty; What does this warranty cover and how long does it last?; This; What will Xantrex do?; During the Warranty Period Xantrex will, at; How do you get service?; If your product requires troubleshooting or
  • Page 71 – What proof of purchase is required?
  • Page 72 – Disclaimer; Product; CONSUMERS IN THE REST OF THE WORLD:
  • Page 73 – Return Material Authorization Policy; If you are returning a product from outside of the USA or; Out of Warranty Service
  • Page 74 – Information About Your System
  • Page 76 – Xantrex Technology USA Inc.
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Page 4 - About This Guide; The following conventions are used in this guide.

ii Truecharge2 Series Battery Charger Owner’s Guide About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, troubleshooting, operating and maintaining the Truecharge2 Series Battery Charger. Scope The Guide provides safety and operating gu...

Page 5 - iii; Related Information; Contains statements of avoidance or strict compliance.

975-0526-01-02 iii Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex Technology USA Inc. as well as its products and services at www.xantrex.com . STATEMENT OF HAZARD Contains statements of avoidance or strict compliance. Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and/or ...

Page 6 - Important Safety Instructions; The Truecharge2 Series Battery Charger contains no user-; ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD

iv Truecharge2 Series Battery Charger 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 Truecharge2 Series Battery Chargers. Each time, before using the True...

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