Xantrex Freedom SW 815-2012, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...OM SW 3012 CLE AR FAU LT RES ET INV ERT ER ENA BLE INVE RTER ENA BLED AC IN FAU LT GEN SUP POR T CHA RGIN G WAR NING CLE AR FAU LT RES ET INV ERT ER ENA BLE INVE RTER ENA BLED AC IN FAUL T GEN SUPP ORT CHA RGIN G WAR NING Freedom SW 3012 shown Model Numbers 815 3012 815 3024 815 2012 815 2024 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Install Guide book Page i Wednesday October 12 2011 4 40 PM ...

Page 2: ...Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Install Guide book Page ii Wednesday October 12 2011 4 40 PM ...

Page 3: ...TING XANTREX TECHNOLOGY USA INC XANTREX A MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION B ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSSES DAMAGES COSTS OR EXPENSES WHETHER SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION THE USE OF ANY SUC...

Page 4: ...lified installers and technicians of the Freedom SW Inverter Charger Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide STATEMENT OF HAZARD Contains statements of avoidance or strict compliance Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury STATEMENT OF HAZARD Contains statements of avoidance or strict compliance Failure to follow these instructions can ...

Page 5: ...www xantrex com STATEMENT OF HAZARD Contains statements of avoidance or strict compliance Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and or damage other equipment IMPORTANT These notes describe things which are important for you to know however they are not as serious as a caution or warning Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Install Guide book Page iii Wednesday October 12 2011 4 40 PM ...

Page 6: ...ter charger is designed for marine applications only when additional drip protection is installed in certain orientations See the installation guide for information Do not operate the inverter charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropped has cracks or openings in the enclosure including if the fuse cover has been lost damaged or will not close or otherwise damaged in any other way Do not d...

Page 7: ... install in a zero clearance compartment Do not use transformerless battery chargers in conjunction with the inverter charger due to overheating Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury EXPLOSION HAZARD Charge only properly rated such as 12 V lead acid GEL AGM Flooded or lead calcium rechargeable batteries because other battery types may explode and burst Do not ...

Page 8: ...hort circuit current high enough to weld a ring or metal bracelet or the like to the battery terminal causing a severe burn 7 When removing a battery always remove the negative terminal from the battery first for systems with grounded negative If it is grounded positive remove the positive terminal first Make sure all loads connected to the battery and all accessories are off so you don t cause an...

Page 9: ...RE TO CHEMICALS AND GASES HAZARD Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated Make sure the voltage of the batteries matches the output voltage of the inverter charger Be careful to keep corrosion from coming into contact with your eyes and skin when cleaning battery terminals Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE INVERTER CHAR...

Page 10: ...y and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct t...

Page 11: ... Installation 6 Two Key Performance Factors 6 Size and Length of DC Cables 6 Mounting Location of the Freedom SW 6 Planning Preparations 7 AC DC and Network Components 7 AC Components 11 AC Input for Single AC Line Models 11 AC Input for Dual AC Line Models 11 AC Output 12 AC Loads 12 AC Disconnect and Over Current Protection Device 12 Distribution Panels 13 AC Wiring 13 AC Output Neutral Bonding ...

Page 12: ...unting the Inverter Charger 23 Considerations 23 Step 3 Connecting the AC Input and AC Output Wires 26 General AC Wiring Considerations 26 Connecting AC Input Wires 27 Connecting the AC Output Wires 29 Step 4 Connecting the DC Cables 30 DC Connection Precautions 30 Recommended Cable Sizes and Lengths and Fuse Size 30 Preparing the Cables 30 Guidelines for Routing the DC Cables 31 Connecting the DC...

Page 13: ... in Charge Mode and AC Bypass Mode 42 Installation Complete 42 Stacking Features 43 Parallel Stacking 44 Series Stacking 45 Stacking Cable 46 Theory of Series Stacking Operation 46 DC Connections for Stacked Inverters 47 Neutral Wiring for Stacked Inverters 48 Configuring System for Stacked Operation 48 Search Mode in Series Stacking 49 Search Mode Operation in Parallel Stacking 50 Disabling Searc...

Page 14: ...ttery Size 53 Battery Banks 55 Battery Bank Sizing Worksheet 55 Restrictions on Motor Size 55 Battery Cabling and Hook up Configurations 57 Battery Parallel Connection 57 Battery Series Connection 58 Battery Series Parallel Connections 58 Specifications 59 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Install Guide book Page iv Wednesday October 12 2011 4 40 PM ...

Page 15: ...erter charger to the Xanbus system The Freedom SW is a Xanbus enabled device that typically powers the Xanbus system This Installation Guide provides safety instructions that must be observed during installation a typical Xanbus system diagram if applicable information on additional required AC and DC components a list of installation tools and materials and detailed procedures for a typical insta...

Page 16: ...Xantrex or any authorized Xantrex dealer for replacement See Contact Information on page i IMPORTANT Keep the carton and packing material in case you need to return the Freedom SW for servicing Figure 1 Materials List F R E E D O M S W 3 0 1 2 FR EE DOM SW 3012 CLE AR FAU LT RES ET INVE RTE R ENA BLE INVER TER ENAB LED AC IN FAUL T GEN SUPP ORT CHAR GING WAR NING BTS DC terminal covers with screws...

Page 17: ...on Some examples are The U S National Electrical Code NEC The Canadian Electrical Code CEC Canadian Standards Association CSA and RV Industry Association RVIA for installation in RVs and ABYC E11 Alternating Current and Direct Current Electrical Systems on Boats and ABYC A31 Battery Chargers and Inverters ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARDS All wiring should be done by qualified personnel to ensure ...

Page 18: ...ble to communicate their settings and activity to each other Figure 2 Typical Xanbus System Diagram Xanbus System Control Panel Xanbus Automatic Generator Start System Control Panel network terminator network terminator Automatic Generator Start Freedom Sequence Freedom SW Inverter Charger F R E E D O M S W 3 0 1 2 FRE EDO M SW 301 2 Inverter Reset Enable Inverter AC On Charge Fault Generator Shor...

Page 19: ... and Accessories Product Accessory Not Shown Product Number s Freedom SW On Off Switch 808 9002 GFCI receptacles 808 9003 Drip shields 808 9004 Stacking cable 808 9005 Product Accessory Shown above Product Number s Freedom Sequence Intelligent Power Manager 809 0912 809 0913 Xanbus System Control Panel SCP 809 0921 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start AGS 809 0915 3 ft network cable 0 9 m 809 0935 25 ...

Page 20: ...and length of DC cables see DC Cabling on page 16 The DC cables should be as short as possible and large enough to handle the required current in accordance with the electrical codes or regulations applicable to your installation If there are long battery cables which are in excess of 10 feet each and not of sufficient size the voltage drop across the cables will have a negative impact on overall ...

Page 21: ...stribution Panels AC Wiring AC Output Neutral Bonding DC components include Batteries DC Cabling DC Cabling DC Grounding Network considerations for Freedom SW only include Cables connectors network connectors and terminators for the SCP and Automatic Generator Start if installing Detailed information on planning and installing your network is available in the Xanbus System Installation Guide Refer...

Page 22: ...nbus Network AC Out DC DC House Battery BTS Generator Transfer Switch AC In AC Main Panel Inverter AC Panel Isolator Engine Battery Alternator Utility Power RESET TEST AC DC Low Voltage DC DC Fuse IMPORTANT Figure 3 does not show all required grounding or overcurrent protection Always hire or you yourself must be a qualified installer to ensure that all electrical safety requirements are met befor...

Page 23: ...MAIN RecreationalVehicles only For Marine applications see NOTE below NOTE The DC grounding conductor may be one size smaller than the minimum size conductor required for the DC current carrying conductors providing the overcurrent protection device in the DC positive conductor is rated no greater than 135 of the ampacity of the DC grounding conductor and the conductor is no smaller than 16 AWG Cl...

Page 24: ...es only For Marine applications see NOTE below NOTE The DC grounding conductor may be one size smaller than the minimum size conductor required for the DC current carrying conductors providing the overcurrent protection device in the DC positive conductor is rated no greater than 135 of the ampacity of the DC grounding conductor and the conductor is no smaller than 16 AWG 1 AWG 200 A fuse 4 0 AWG ...

Page 25: ...f phase with each other so that the two voltages total to 240 volts AC line to line The voltage between each line and neutral is still 120 volts AC and the voltage between the neutral and ground is approximately zero Because the two lines are out of phase the currents from each line subtract in the neutral and the neutral current will be approximately zero if the loads are equal For example if Lin...

Page 26: ...o your applicable installation codes and the following requirements AC Input Protection The breakers protecting the AC input of the Freedom SW must be approved for use on 120 volts AC branch circuits and must be located in each Line The breakers must be rated as shown below Split phase input No more than 30 amps max in each line Dual input The neutral current in a dual input system is the sum of t...

Page 27: ... AC disconnect switches will be needed between the source and the fuses Distribution Panels Some systems incorporate distribution panels both ahead of the inverter charger the AC source panel and between the inverter charger and the loads the AC load panel The AC source panel includes a main circuit breaker which serves as overcurrent protection for the panel Additional circuit breakers serve indi...

Page 28: ...If the input breaker on L1 is greater than 25 amps the wire size must be coordinated for that amperage If the input breaker on L1 is less than 25 amps the wire size must be coordinated for 25 amps The wire size must not be sized for anything lower than 25 amps If both the input and the output wiring are dual input the output wiring for each line L1 and L2 must be calculated separately following th...

Page 29: ...ire AC sources such as inverters and generators to have their neutral conductors tied to ground at the source of power in the same way that the neutral conductor from the utility is tied to ground These same codes specify that the neutral can only be connected to ground in one place at any one time Suitability This automatic neutral to ground bonding system requires AC input sources with bonded ne...

Page 30: ...and insulated cables The DC cables must be copper and must be rated 105 C minimum Size and Length See Table 3 for required DC cable length cable size and required fuse size for the Freedom SW Wire size is usually marked on the cables Table 3 Recommended Battery Cable Sizesa a Based on National Electrical Code NEC requirements Conduitb b Per NEC Table 310 16 for 75 C rated copper conductor Free Air...

Page 31: ...n can be from the battery DC Grounding Recreational Vehicles The inverter charger DC chassis ground terminal needs to be connected to the vehicle chassis by a minimum No 8 AWG copper conductor that is either insulated green wire rated 90 C or bare copper Marine Applications1 The DC grounding conductor may be one size smaller than the minimum size conductor required for the DC current carrying cond...

Page 32: ...rvice 4 Save the original shipping carton and packing materials If the inverter charger needs to be returned for service it should be shipped in the original carton Packing the Freedom SW in the original shipping carton is also a good way to protect the inverter charger if it ever needs to be moved HEAVY LOAD The Freedom SW Inverter Charger is heavy see Inverter Charger Physical Specifications on ...

Page 33: ...ding to Table 3 on page 16 Terminals and or crimp connectors for DC cables for 3 8 stud size Copper wire for DC grounding No 8 AWG See DC Grounding on page 17 Terminal or crimp connector for DC grounding cable for 1 4 stud size AC and DC disconnect switches and overcurrent protective devices and connectors as required See page 16 AC output and input wire See Figure 3 on page 8 If the AC ground wir...

Page 34: ...21 Step 2 Mounting the Inverter Charger on page 23 Step 3 Connecting the AC Input and AC Output Wires on page 26 Step 4 Connecting the DC Cables on page 30 Step 5 Connecting the Battery Temperature Sensor BTS on page 35 Step 6 Connecting to the Network on page 39 Step 7 Performing Checks Prior to Initial Start Up on page 40 and Step 8 Testing Your Installation on page 41 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Ins...

Page 35: ...compartment with limited airflow Overheating may result Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury Ventilated Do not operate the inverter charger in a closed in area or restrict ventilation in any way The inverter charger requires air circulation to maintain optimum operating temperature and provide best performance If the unit has inadequate ventilation it may shu...

Page 36: ...e hydrogen gas from the batteries Protected from battery acid and gases Never place the inverter charger directly above the batteries gases from battery will corrode and damage the inverter charger If the inverter charger is installed in a compartment above the batteries make sure there is a solid gas impermeable wall dividing the two compartments Never allow battery acid to drip on the inverter c...

Page 37: ...s are present 3 Select an appropriate mounting location and orientation To meet regulatory requirements the Freedom SW must be mounted in one of the orientations shown in Figure 6 on page 24 4 Mark the position of the mounting holes 5 Pilot drill the six mounting holes 6 Fasten the inverter charger to the mounting surface with six 1 4 20 steel screws or bolts HEAVY LOAD The Freedom SW Inverter Cha...

Page 38: ...ation or dripping water Wall Mount DC on Left Yes On a vertical surface with DC terminals facing left IMPORTANT This orientation is also suitable for marine applications only with the installation of additional drip protection FREEDOM SW 3000 Inverter Reset Enable Inverter AC On Charge Fault Xanbus Interface FREEDOM SW 3000 Inverter Reset Enable Inverter AC On Charge Fault Xanbus Interface MODEERF...

Page 39: ...only with the installation of additional drip protection Wall Mount DC Up No Not acceptable This orientation does not meet regulatory requirements Wall Mount DC Down No Not acceptable This orientation does not meet regulatory requirements Orientation Approved Mounting Orientation Comment M O D E E R F SW 0 0 0 3 M O D E E R F SW 0 0 0 3 M O D E E R F SW 0 0 0 3 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Install Guide...

Page 40: ...MPORTANT wiring the output inverter to back to the main panel could result in ground bonding to occur in multiple locations in contravention of applicable wiring codes and may result in nuisance tripping of Ground fault protection equipment All wiring must be performed by a qualified electrician AC Wiring Compartment For your reference the AC wiring compartment is shown in Figure 7 on page 27 AC K...

Page 41: ...tely 2 inches 50 mm off the jacket from the AC cable and separate the wires 7 Using a 1 4 blade slot screwdriver loosen the terminal screws on the terminals Do not remove the screws Figure 7 AC Wiring Compartment BATTERY POLARITY WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO UNIT WIRING BOX COVER MUST BE IN PLACE DURING OPERATION TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS 30A CHARGER AC INPUT 20A INVERTER AC OUTPUT AC IN AC OUT ...

Page 42: ...Neutral to N Ground to G 9 Tighten the terminal screws Leave some slack wire inside the wiring box 10 Connect the ground wires to a free position on the ground bus Figure 7 on page 27 If solid ground wire is being used the wire can be connected directly under the screw heads If stranded ground wire is being used ring terminals must also be used 11 Secure the strain relief clamp on the AC input cab...

Page 43: ... to a free position on the ground bus Figure 7 on page 27 If solid ground wire is being used the wire can be connected directly under the screw heads If stranded ground wire is being used ring terminals must also be used 8 Secure the strain relief clamp on the AC output cable jacket 9 Attach the wiring compartment cover panel and tighten the four screws 10 Connect the outgoing AC wires to an AC lo...

Page 44: ...g the tool indicated by the connector manufacturer 2 Cut the DC ground cable to the required length Strip off enough insulation so you can install the terminals you will be using Xantrex recommends the use of crimp connectors The connector should be designed for a 1 4 stud size to connect to the Freedom SW If a crimp connector is used it should be crimped using the tool indicated by the connector ...

Page 45: ...inverter charger do not route your DC cables through a DC distribution panel battery isolator or other device that will cause additional voltage drops The exception is the DC fuse and Disconnect or the DC circuit breaker which is required at the battery to protect the DC wiring To help avoid damage caused by reverse polarity battery connection it is a good idea to mark each end of each cable to id...

Page 46: ...e of 15 16 ft lbs 20 4 21 7 Nm at the inverter charger end Observe the fuse holder or breaker manufacturer s recommendation at the other end 6 Connect one connector on the NEGATIVE cable to the NEGATIVE DC terminal on the inverter charger as shown in Figure 8 The connector goes on first then the flat washer steel lock washer steel and 3 8 bolt brass FIRE HAZARD Use only appropriately sized copper ...

Page 47: ... battery 9 Use a wrench to tighten the bolt to a torque of 15 16 ft lbs 20 4 21 7 Nm at the inverter charger end 10 To protect the DC terminals attach the DC terminal covers Figure 9 to the inverter charger using the screws provided Figure 8 DC Cable Connections IMPORTANT The next step is the last cable connection you need to make A spark is normal when the DC disconnect switch is turned on or the...

Page 48: ...e using different sizes refer to the applicable code for DC grounding detail To connect the chassis ground 1 Using the appropriate wrench loosen the bolt on the chassis ground point shown in Figure 10 2 Connect the grounding cable between the chassis ground point and the DC grounding point for your system In an RV or vehicle installation the DC grounding point will usually be the vehicle chassis o...

Page 49: ... The BTS has a self adhesive backing and attaches to the side of the battery A 25 foot 7 6 m cable is supplied with the BTS Mounting Options You can mount the BTS in one of two ways Mounting the sensor to the negative battery post allows the internal battery temperature to be sensed and provides the most accurate results Attaching the sensor to the side of the battery using the self adhesive backi...

Page 50: ...mounting plate You may need to bend the ring terminal crimp and or wires slightly downward to allow the sensor to seat flush to the top surface of the upper ring terminal 6 Mount the sensor directly on top of the ring terminal as shown in Figure 12 and firmly tighten the terminal nut 7 Check to ensure that the sensor and all wires are held firmly and cannot be moved 8 Turn the battery switch on ag...

Page 51: ...r charger and plug it into the blue BTS port as shown in Figure 13 Secure the cable along its length Figure 13 Connecting the BTS Cable to BTS Port FREEDOM SW 3012 Inve rter Re se t En ab le Inve rter AC En ab led Ch arge Fa ult FREEDOM SW 3012 BTS port Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Install Guide book Page 37 Wednesday October 12 2011 4 40 PM ...

Page 52: ...lyte Do not install the sensor near the top of the battery or on the battery s top surface 3 Clean the selected area thoroughly to remove any oil or grease that could prevent the sensor from adhering to the battery case Allow the battery case to dry thoroughly 4 Peel the protective backing from the self adhesive strip on the rear of the sensor 5 Press the sensor firmly against the clean side of th...

Page 53: ...tem Installation Guide is available for download at www xantrex com EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Connect the Freedom SW only to other Xanbus compatible devices Although the cabling and connectors used in this network system are the same as Ethernet connectors this network is not an Ethernet system Equipment damage may result from attempting to connect two different systems Do not attach the Freedom SW On Off ...

Page 54: ...sed Positive battery cable is connected to the positive battery terminal through the DC fuse and disconnect switch or DC circuit breaker Negative battery cable is connected to the negative battery terminal Battery voltage is within the proper range for this unit 10 16 volts DC for 12 volt models 20 32 volts DC for 24 volt models DC disconnect switch or breaker is turned off AC input and output bre...

Page 55: ...ight bulb as the test load 1 Close the DC disconnect switch or the DC circuit breaker to supply DC power to the Freedom SW Wait for all the lights on the front panel to flash on and off indicating that the unit has successfully initialized 10 to 30 seconds If the light does not come on make sure the voltage at the DC terminals on the Freedom SW is correct as described in Step 7 Performing Checks P...

Page 56: ...erify that the Freedom SW starts charging 2 After a few seconds verify that the AC Charge light on the front panel is turned on indicating that the batteries are being charged To verify that Freedom SW correctly switches to Bypass mode 3 Disable the AC source and turn off the inverter by pressing the Inverter Enable button 4 Connect the test load to the AC output connection of the unit 5 Enable th...

Page 57: ...ee parallel stacking section In series stacking mode you may stack two different Freedom SW inverter chargers of different power ratings but same voltage ratings For example a Freedom SW 2012 can be series stacked with a Freedom SW 3012 However a Freedom SW 2012 which is 12 volt rated cannot be series stacked with a Freedom SW 2024 which is 24 volt rated See series stacking section DAMAGE TO INVER...

Page 58: ...is branch will not be displayed Figure 17 Parallel Stacking Using Two Freedom SW 3012s L1 NEUTRAL GROUND AC IN WARNING INCORRECT BATTERY POLARITY WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO UNIT BATTERY NEGATIVE BATTERY POSITIVE AC GROUNDS BEHIND COVER AC OUT AC IN 30A AC INPUT LINE 1 30A AC INPUT LINE 2 30A INVERTER AC OUTPUT Wiring box cover must be in place during use to reduce risk of injury to persons REM BTS DC Gr...

Page 59: ...ll connections are tight especially the DC side Connect the stacker cable to each inverter s stacking port Each inverter must be enabled and turned on individually before AC power becomes available Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and or damage other equipment Figure 18 Series Stacking Using Two Freedom SW 3012s NEUTRAL GROUND Main Distribution Panel 30A L1 L2 NEUTRAL GROUN...

Page 60: ...charging the batteries Each unit in the stack can provide a full pass through current of 50 amps for 120 volt systems When AC input power is lost both units in the stack switch from charger to inverter mode Once this switch is made 120 volts AC is available from each individual inverter or 240 volts AC is available across the output line OUTPUT L or L1 terminals of the stacked pair Stacked inverte...

Page 61: ...ure sensors BTS if needed Figure 20 Connecting Battery Cables and DC Ground Wires Vented Battery Enclosure 12Vdc or 24Vdc Vehicle Chassis Ground AC IN WARNING INCORRECT BATTERY POLARITY WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO UNIT BATTERY NEGATIVE BATTERY POSITIVE AC GROUNDS BEHIND COVER AC OUT 30A AC INPUT LINE 1 30A AC INPUT LINE 2 30A INVERTER AC OUTPUT Wiring box cover must be in place during use to reduce risk ...

Page 62: ...m the SCP will display an F66 fault a system configuration fault 2 From the SCP System Status screen press Enter The Select Device screen appears 3 Select the inverter to configure as a Slave unit from the list then press Enter 4 Bring up the Advanced Settings screen by pressing Enter Up and Down arrow buttons all together 5 Select Advanced Settings and press Enter The Advanced Settings screen app...

Page 63: ...n the Master inverter is during fault conditions such as high or low battery voltage overcurrent or over temperature conditions Both inverters will auto reset after a fault condition has been cleared The exception is that an overcurrent condition will generate a shutdown for both inverters that will require a manual restart of the system Search Mode in Series Stacking When configured for 120 240 v...

Page 64: ...ode on the Master unit in a parallel stacking system Setting Search Mode on the Slave Unit The Slave unit will behave in one of two ways depending on whether its search mode is enabled or disabled Search mode enabled This is the recommended mode for parallel stacking and it helps minimize battery draw The Slave unit continuously monitors the output of the Master unit If the Master unit has more th...

Page 65: ...ger on page 20 when choosing cables and or wires for AC and DC connections FIRE ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND ENERGY HAZARDS Make sure all wiring being used to make stacking configurations between inverter chargers is disconnected physically or by opening the breaker from all electrical sources before handling All wiring must be done in accordance with local and national electrical wiring codes Failure to ...

Page 66: ...eedom SW are described in Table 5 below Table 5 Freedom SW 3012 3024 Physical Specifications Length 16 19 inches 411 mm Width 14 20 inches 361 mm Height 8 1 inches 208 mm Weight 75 lb 34 kg Table 6 Freedom SW 2012 2024 Physical Specifications Length 15 2 inches 385 mm Width 13 4 inches 340 mm Height 7 9 inches 200 mm Weight 59 5 lb 27 kg Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Install Guide book Page 52 Wednesday ...

Page 67: ...battery rated for 100 Ah can deliver 5 amps for 20 hours 5 amps 20 hours 100 Ah This same battery can deliver a higher or lower current for less or more time limited approximately by the 100 Ah figure 50 amps for 2 hours or 200 amps for 1 2 hour but usually the capacity figure given is only accurate for the specified duration 20 hours Estimating Battery Requirements Calculating Battery Size Step 1...

Page 68: ...tery You may find that adding more amp hours in the form of extra batteries or replacement with a bigger battery solves the problem Table 7 Battery Sizing Example This example illustrates how quickly your battery needs can escalate To reduce the required battery bank size you can either conserve energy by eliminating or reducing the use of some loads or recharge more frequently Appliance A Power C...

Page 69: ...ill run each of the loads to ensure sufficient battery capacity Restrictions on Motor Size An appliance may require three to six times its normal running current in order to start The Freedom SW can handle surges to 6000 watts for five seconds which translates to a locked rotor amp rating of no more than 50 amps The locked rotor amp may be specified on the motor nameplate as LRA or LRI When consid...

Page 70: ... Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh Total daily watt hours of AC load Wh Number of days between charges Total watt hours of AC load between charges Wh Battery Ah used between charges divide by 10 for 12 volt system divide by 20 for 24 volt system Ah Recommended Battery Bank Size in Ah multiply by 2 Ah Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Install Guide book Page 56 Wednesday Oct...

Page 71: ... 0 AWG The best configuration is to connect the batteries in series and parallel This requires additional cables but reduces imbalances in the battery bank and can improve the overall performance Consult your battery supplier for more information regarding the hook up configuration required for your system Battery Parallel Connection Batteries are connected in parallel when all the positive termin...

Page 72: ... As the name series parallel implies both the series and parallel configurations are used in combination The result is an increase in both the voltage and the capacity of the total battery bank This is common with all battery inverter system voltages The smaller lower voltage batteries are first connected in series to obtain the necessary voltage and then these batteries connected in series sets a...

Page 73: ...rating range full power Load maximum ambient 20 to 30 C 4 to 86 F 1700W 60 C 20 to 40 C 4 to 104 F 2600W 60 C Charge mode Operating range full power Current maximum ambient 4 to 104 F 20 to 40 C 80 A 140 F 60 C 4 to 104 F 20 to 40 C 40 A 140 F 60 C 4 to 77 F 20 to 25 C 120 A 140 F 60 C 4 to 104 F 20 to 40 C 60 A 140 F 60 C Storage temperature range 67 to 167 F 55 to 75 C 40 to 185 F 40 to 85 C Hum...

Page 74: ...AAC Output frequency 60 Hz 0 2 Hz 60 Hz 0 2 Hz Output voltage 120 VAC 120 VAC AC output connection s Single Split phase in dual out Dual in dual out Peak efficiency 90 94 90 94 No load current draw Inverter On 3 ADC 1 5 ADC 3 ADC 1 5 ADC Standby current draw Inverter Off 0 25 ADC 0 15 ADC 0 25 ADC 0 15 ADC Input DC voltage range 10 16 VDC 20 32 VDC 10 16 VDC 20 32 VDC Low battery voltage shutdown ...

Page 75: ...ery are as follows Flooded 27 mV 25 C BTS C Gel 27 mV 25 C BTS C AGM 21 mV 25 C BTS C The temperature compensation coefficients on a 24 volt battery are as follows Flooded 54 mV 25 C BTS C Gel 54 mV 25 C BTS C AGM 42 mV 25 C BTS C Output current maximum 100 ADC 50 ADC 150 ADC 75 ADC Output voltage 12 VDC 24 VDC 12 VDC 24 VDC Output voltage range 3 0 16 0 VDC 3 0 32 0 VDC 3 0 16 0 VDC 3 0 32 0 VDC ...

Page 76: ...aximum AC input voltage for transfer 135 VAC RMS Minimum AC input frequency for transfer 45 Hz Maximum AC input frequency for transfer 70 Hz Cooling Fan cooled temperature controlled Regulatory Approvals All Models Safety CSA 107 1 UL 458 with marine supplement ABYC E11 Alternating Current and Direct Current Electrical Systems on Boats and ABYC A31 Battery Chargers and Inverters EMC FCC Part 15 Cl...

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