Xantrex Freedom X 1000 120VAC 12VDC, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Freedom X Inverter Owner s Guide FreedomX1000120VAC12VDC817 1000 FreedomX2000120VAC12VDC817 2000 FreedomX3000120VAC12VDC817 3000 FreedomX2000120VAC24VDC817 2000 21 ...

Page 2: ... USER S RISK AND C REMINDS YOU THAT IF THIS MANUAL IS IN ANY LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH ALTHOUGH STEPS HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO MAINTAIN THE ACCURACY OF THE TRANSLATION THE ACCURACY CANNOT BE GUARANTEED APPROVED CONTENT IS CONTAINED WITH THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE VERSION WHICH IS POSTED AT http www xantrex com Document Number 975 0787 01 01 Rev F Date June 2019 Product Names and Part Numbers for the 12VDC M...

Page 3: ...n and be sure to keep your proof of purchase Serial Number ____________________________ Product Number ____________________________ Purchased From ____________________________ Purchase Date ____________________________ To view download or print the latest revision visit the website shown under Contact Information ...

Page 4: ...s intended for qualified personnel Qualified personnel have training knowledge and experience in l Installing electrical equipment l Applying all applicable installation codes l Analyzing and reducing the hazards involved in performing electrical work l Selecting and using Personal Protective Equipment PPE Abbreviations and Acronyms A Amps AC Alternating Current ACC Accessory in vehicle ignition s...

Page 5: ...ies a procedure The addition of either symbol to a Danger or Warning safety label indicates that an electrical hazard exists which will result in personal injury if the instructions are not followed This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death DANGER DANGER indicates a...

Page 6: ...to service the unit yourself may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire Internal capacitors remain charged after all power is disconnected 7 To reduce the risk of electrical shock disconnect both AC and DC power from the inverter before attempting any maintenance or cleaning or working on any components connected to the inverter Do not disconnect under load Turning the inverter to Standby mo...

Page 7: ... appropriate personal protective equipment PPE and follow safe electrical work practices See NFPA 70E or CSA Z462 l This equipment must only be installed and serviced by qualified electrical personnel l Never operate energized with the wiring compartment cover removed l Energized from multiple sources Before removing the wiring compartment cover identify all sources de energize and wait 2 minutes ...

Page 8: ...as joints fittings or other connections between components of the fuel system CAUTION ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD l Do not open No serviceable parts inside Provided with integral protection against overloads Bonding between conduit connections is not automatic and must be provided as part of the installation l Read guide before installing or using l Do not cover or obstruct ventilation openin...

Page 9: ...sure to use a lithium ion battery pack that includes a certified Battery Management System BMS with built in safety protocols Follow the instructions published by the battery manufacturer Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious injury or equipment damage CAUTION PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD This Freedom X Inverter is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced phys...

Page 10: ...e of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead acid battery 3 Always have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin clothing or eyes 4 Keep battery terminals clean from corrosion If battery acid or corrosion deposit contacts skin or clothing wash immediately with soap and water If battery acid or corrosion deposit enters your eye immedi...

Page 11: ...ry or equipment damage NOTICE RISK OF INVERTER DAMAGE l Never allow battery acid to drip on the inverter when reading gravity or filling battery l Never place the Freedom X unit directly above batteries gases from a battery will corrode and damage the inverter l Do not place a battery on top of the inverter Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage Regulatory The Freedom ...

Page 12: ...n Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected n Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Unauthorized changes or modifications to the equipment could void the user s authority to operate the equipment End of Life Disposal The Freedom X Inverter is designed with environmental awareness and sustainability i...

Page 13: ...Ignition Control 3 Configurable AC Output Frequency and Voltage 4 Features 5 Default Settings 6 AC DC and GFCI Panel 8 Display Panel 10 Side Panel 11 Installation 13 Before You Begin the Installation 14 Installation Codes 15 Installation Tools and Materials 15 Basic Installation Procedures 16 Step 1 Designing the Installation 17 Step 2 Choosing a Location for the Unit 23 Step 3 Mounting the Unit 2...

Page 14: ...put Power 58 Operating Several Loads at Once 58 Turning the Audible Alarm ON or OFF 58 Operating During Transition Between Grid Mode and Battery Mode 59 Transitioning from Grid Mode to Battery Mode 59 Transitioning from Battery Mode to Grid Mode 60 Operating Limits 61 Power Output 61 Input Voltage 62 Overload Conditions 63 High Surge Loads 63 Over temperature Conditions 64 Routine Maintenance 65 F...

Page 15: ...se read this section to familiarize yourself with the main performance and protection features of the Freedom X This section includes Materials List 2 Key Features 2 Power for Most Appliances 2 Back up Capability 2 Configurable AC Transfer Speed 3 Overload Alarm and Shutdown 3 Over temperature Alarm and Shutdown 3 Ignition Control 3 Configurable AC Output Frequency and Voltage 4 975 0787 01 01 1 ...

Page 16: ... 12VDC or 2000 watts Freedom X 2000 120VAC 12VDC or 24VDC or 3000 watts Freedom X 3000 120VAC 12VDC of continuous utility grade sine wave power derived from a battery bank It is designed to handle loads such as microwave ovens TVs DVD Blu ray players and power tools In addition the Freedom X s high surge capability lets you handle many hard to start loads including full size residential refrigerat...

Page 17: ...mmon appliances and the faster transfer rate is designed for more sensitive digital equipment like a desktop computer Overload Alarm and Shutdown During Battery Mode also called Inverter Mode the Freedom X automatically alerts you if the loads that are connected and drawing power from the unit are close to approaching the maximum operating limit If so the Freedom X automatically shuts down when th...

Page 18: ...ncy and Voltage The Freedom X is factory set to 60 Hz AC output frequency and 120 V AC output voltage It can be configured to 50 Hz for use in regions outside the USA and Canada The AC voltage setting can also be configured to either of three settings 108 110 or 120 volts ...

Page 19: ...S This section identifies the default settings and the hardware features of the Freedom X Inverter This section includes Default Settings 6 AC DC and GFCI Panel 8 Display Panel 10 Side Panel 11 975 0787 01 01 5 ...

Page 20: ...ontrol Off Off 02 Low battery cutoff LBCO voltage 12VDC models 10 5 volts DC 10 5 Low battery cutoff LBCO voltage 24VDC model 21 0 volts DC 21 0 03 LBCO shutdown delay timer 300 seconds 300 04 LBCO recovery voltage 12VDC models 13 1 volts DC 13 1 LBCO recovery voltage 24VDC model 26 2 volts DC 26 2 05 Power save time 25 hours 25 06 Load sensing Disabled dis 07 Inverter output frequency 60 Hz 60 08...

Page 21: ...Freedom X 1000 120VAC 12VDC 1 kW 1 Freedom X 2000 120VAC 12VDC 24VDC 2 kW 2 Freedom X 3000 120VAC 12VDC 3 kW 3 10 Inverter power limit timer 300 seconds 300 11 Transfer mode Appliance APL 12 Utility AC under voltage level 90 volts AC 90 13 Inverter fault recovery Manual man 14 Audible alarm On On ...

Page 22: ...e wiring compartment Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage Feature Description 1 ACC input terminal for connecting ignition control wiring Ignition Control Switch ACC for connecting ON and disconnecting OFF O the ignition signal 2 Remote port allows you to connect an accessory remote control device 3 Captive nut panel screw holds the wiring com...

Page 23: ... Ventilation grille openings must not be obstructed for the proper operation of the cooling fan and inverter When the inverter is mounted the ventilation grille must not point up or down Cooling fans turn on when the internal temperature reaches a set point temperature 14 20 A supplementary protector with reset button provides overload protection for the Freedom X GFCI Kit PN 808 9817 sold separat...

Page 24: ...isplay screen LEDs select and power buttons 2 Multi function LCD screen shows status information and error codes 3 Status LEDs indicate the mode of operation 4 Three function buttons change status information displayed on the screen Also changes inverter settings 5 Power button is pressed for turning on the unit The inverter turns on for the loads automatically IMPORTANT See Freedom X Display Pane...

Page 25: ...injury or equipment damage Feature Description 1 Captive nut panel screw holds the wiring compartment cover in place See WARNING above 2 Wiring compartment cover protects the wiring compartment from debris and keeps the cables secure Using the captive nut panel screw the cover can be opened and lifted out during wiring See WARNING on the left 3 20 A supplementary protector with reset button provid...

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Page 27: ...ls 15 Basic Installation Procedures 16 Step 1 Designing the Installation 17 Step 2 Choosing a Location for the Unit 23 Step 3 Mounting the Unit 24 Step 4 Connecting the AC Input Wires 26 Step 5 Connecting AC Output to an Existing AC Circuit 31 Step 6 Connecting the DC Cables 33 Step 7 Connecting to Port s on the Freedom X 39 Step 8 Testing Your Installation 39 Marine Installation 41 Drip Shield In...

Page 28: ...met WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD l All wiring should be done by qualified personnel to ensure compliance with all applicable installation codes and regulations l Do not connect to AC and DC power sources during installation Disconnect from all power sources when servicing l Disable and secure all AC and DC disconnect devices and automatic generator starting devices l To prevent risk of...

Page 29: ...licable installation requirements are met Installation Tools and Materials You will need the following to install the Freedom X n Wire stripper n Mounting 2 screws or bolts n 2 Phillips torque screwdriver n 3mm slot long neck screwdriver for spring clamp AC terminals n Torque wrench for DC terminals or 13mm socket wrench n AC cable that is two conductor plus ground cable sized appropriately for lo...

Page 30: ...d into these main steps Step 1 Designing the Installation 17 Step 2 Choosing a Location for the Unit 23 Step 3 Mounting the Unit 24 Step 4 Connecting the AC Input Wires 26 Step 5 Connecting AC Output to an Existing AC Circuit 31 Step 6 Connecting the DC Cables 33 Step 7 Connecting to Port s on the Freedom X 39 Step 8 Testing Your Installation 39 NOTE For marine applications see additional installa...

Page 31: ... or fleet vehicle installation Also see Marine Installation on page 41 1 20 pin harness accessory Not applicable for this product 2 Equipment ground 3 Freedom X 4 DC fuse disconnect DC circuit breaker 5 12V 24V as applicable deep cycle battery 6 Battery isolator 7 Alternator 8 To engine 9 Equipment ground 10 Starting battery 11 AC load panel 12 AC source panel 13 Selector switch 14 Shore power 15 ...

Page 32: ...r Current Protection Device Most safety requirements and electrical codes require the Freedom X s AC and DC inputs and outputs to be provided with over current protection such as circuit breakers or fuses and disconnect devices AC Input The circuit breaker or fuse connected through hard wiring that is used to supply the Freedom X must be rated at no more than 30A and must be approved for use on 12...

Page 33: ...or the AC shore power supply line Additional circuit breakers serve individual circuits one of which serves the Freedom X The AC load panel can incorporate an AC output circuit breaker and breakers for individual load circuits NOTICE RISK OF INVERTER DAMAGE Do not connect the Freedom X to a 120 240V 3 pole 4 wire circuit Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage AC Cablin...

Page 34: ... neutral conductor of the Freedom X s AC output circuit that is AC Output Neutral is automatically connected to the safety ground during inverter operation When AC utility power is present this connection is not present so that the utility neutral that is AC Input Neutral is only connected to utility ground at your source This conforms to the National Electrical Code NEC which requires that separa...

Page 35: ...e rated 75 C minimum The cables should be terminated with lugs that fit the DC stud terminals snugly 5 16 hole size Inverter Cable Length Battery to Inverter one way Minimum Cable Size Maximum battery Fuse Size Freedom X 1000 120VAC 12VDC Less than 5 feet 1 5 meters No 2 AWG 150 A DC Freedom X 2000 120VAC 12VDC No 2 0 AWG 250 A DC Freedom X 3000 120VAC 12VDC No 4 0 AWG 350 A DC Freedom X 2000 120V...

Page 36: ...cable installation codes The breaker or disconnect and fuse should be located as close as possible to the battery in the positive cable Applicable codes may limit how far the protection can be from the battery Batteries The Freedom X uses 12 volt battery banks typically or 24 volt battery banks for the 24VDC model Every Freedom X system is recommended to have a deep cycle battery or group of batte...

Page 37: ...o splashing water or bilge water n Cool Normal air temperature should be between 4 F and 104 F 20 C and 40 C the cooler the better n Ventilated Allow at least 5 inches of clearance at the fan end of the Freedom X for air flow 1 inch on each side and 2 inches at the wiring access AC and DC end The more clearance for ventilation around the unit the better the performance Do not allow the ventilation...

Page 38: ...ntations a Under a horizontal surface see A b In a horizontal position on a vertical surface see B NOTE For marine installations only this orientation is allowed due to the probability of moisture finding access into the enclosure c On a horizontal surface see C Figure 6 Approved Mounting Orientations A B C 3 Mark the desired number of mounting holes on the wall by placing the unit on the wall 4 P...

Page 39: ...g the Equipment Ground Follow the guidelines in Connecting the Equipment Ground to connect the inverter s chassis to the ground Figure 7 DC Panel Connections 1 1 DC grounding lug Grounding Locations You must connect the equipment ground lug to a grounding point usually the vehicle s chassis or DC negative bus ground using recommended copper wire if insulated then green insulation with or without o...

Page 40: ...on ABYC E 11 11 16 and A 31 31 6 5 Step 4 Connecting the ACInput Wires WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARDS Make sure wiring is disconnected from all electrical sources before handling All wiring must be done in accordance with local and national electrical wiring codes Do not connect the output terminals of the Freedom X to any incoming AC source Failure to follow these instructions can result...

Page 41: ...ectrical codes or regulations applicable to your installation Table 8 is based on the U S National Electrical Code and the Canadian Electrical Code assuming two conductor plus ground cable using 75 C wiring at an ambient temperature of 30 C Other codes and regulations may be applicable to your installation Required Breaker Size amps Required Wire Size Freedom X 30 A maximum 20 A maximum through a ...

Page 42: ...e needed remove the trade size knockout rings e eAvailable only to Freedom X 3000 120VAC 12VDC Make sure to seal the open trade size holes with the supplied knockout plugs by placing the plugs and firmly pressing them into the holes NOTICE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Install the supplied AC knockout plugs over the knockout holes when not used for wiring to prevent objects and other material from entering the...

Page 43: ...ng a soldering iron 5 Remove the knockout and install a or f strain relief clamp 6 Route the wires through the strain relief clamp not shown in the figure fAvailable only to Freedom X 3000 120VAC 12VDC Figure 9 Routing the wires N L G N L G N L G 2 1 3 4 5 1 step 8a 2 step 8b 3 step 8c 4 10mm 5 to circuit breaker NOTE AC input hole install a strain relief clamp not shown 7 Locate the Neutral Groun...

Page 44: ...he wires 11 Replace the wiring compartment cover onto the unit using a 2 Phillips torque screwdriver see WARNING if you are not connecting other wires such as for the AC Output Otherwise keep the AC compartment open and proceed to the next step WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Use a torque screwdriver to tighten the captive nut panel screw to 5 in lb torque of force to ensure a proper ground connec...

Page 45: ... is connected to AC voltage from another source and potentially hazardous or damaging conditions may occur These conditions can occur even if the inverter is off Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage Do not connect the Freedom X to an AC branch circuit that has high power consumption loads The Freedom X will not operate electric heaters air conditioners stoves and oth...

Page 46: ...LECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Use a screwdriver to loosen the captive nut panel screw Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage 4 Strip a single AC output wire as appropriate Strip 10 mm off the ends of each of the three the wires tin the exposed copper wire with lead free solder using a soldering iron 5 Remove the knockout and install a or g strain relief ...

Page 47: ...istribution panel Step 6 Connecting the DC Cables NOTICE REVERSE POLARITY l Check cable polarity at both the battery and the Freedom X before making the final DC connection Positive must be connected to positive negative must be connected to negative Check to see if the reverse polarity LED see Step 6 Connecting the DC Cables is not illuminated l Reversing the positive and negative battery cables ...

Page 48: ...ter is off and no AC or DC is connected to the unit 2 Remove the wiring compartment cover by loosening the captive nut panel screw WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Use a screwdriver to loosen the captive nut panel screw Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage 3 Loosen the DC terminal nuts from the terminal bolts and set them aside for later 4 Strip ...

Page 49: ...e earlier to the terminal bolt Tighten the nut to a torque of 71 80 in lb 8 9 N m of force Do not overtighten Make the connection snug enough so the cable lug does not move around on the DC terminal Center it through the DC knockout hole and do not let it touch the edge See Step 6 Connecting the DC Cables on page 33 WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD l Tighten the nuts on the DC terminals properly Lo...

Page 50: ...ble fumes are present Explosion or fire may result if the disconnect battery selector switch is not in the off position Thoroughly ventilate the battery compartment before making this connection Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage 13 Route the negative cable through the right side strain relief clamp and connect the cable from the negative po...

Page 51: ...o the copper wire prior to connecting to the DC ground lug Recreational Vehicle Use 8AWG minimum sized stranded copper wire and connect it between the Chassis Ground lug and the vehicle s DC grounding point usually the vehicle chassis or a dedicated DC ground bus See regulatory references below Marine Use copper wire that is bare or has insulation rated minimum 105 C and connect it between the Cha...

Page 52: ...p 6 Insert the ignition control wire into the round ACC input terminal slot 7 Pull the screwdriver out to engage the spring clamp and secure the wire to the terminal Description of Ignition Control Features For information about the features and instructions on changing the ignition control features see Operation on page 43 Ignition Auto on ATO This setting allows the inverter to operate Battery m...

Page 53: ...the Freedom X inverter to Standby mode on the display panel does not disconnect DC or AC input power to the Freedom X If shore power is present at AC input terminals it will pass through to the AC output Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage There are two tests to be performed The first test verifies that the Freedom X is inverting DC battery p...

Page 54: ... n With the test load from the previous test still connected and operating connect the shore power source n The Freedom X transfers the test load to shore power The green LED indicating grid mode turns on and the LCD screen displays the AC MODE icon n If the test load operates your installation is successful NOTE If the Power button on the Freedom X is turned ON the Freedom X will automatically su...

Page 55: ... bank and protected by a DC fuse in the positive cable 6 Battery isolator 7 DC alternator 8 To engine 9 Equipment ground Engine negative bus DC ground bus 10 Starting battery 11 AC load panel with branch circuit breakers that supply only loads that run off the Freedom X 12 AC source panel that includes a max 30A or a 15A if using a GFCI circuit breaker that supplies the Freedom X 13 Shore power AC...

Page 56: ...stalling drip shields may not entirely protect you from this hazard Do not operate the unit when it is wet Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage You may purchase the drip shield set by contacting customer support When ordering mention part number 808 1050 Figure 15 Drip shields To install the drip shields 1 Gather the four screws needed to fast...

Page 57: ...n Mode 51 Settings 52 Operating in Battery Mode 56 Turning Inverter Operation ON and OFF 56 Power Save Timer 57 Power Save Mode 57 Checking Battery Status 58 Checking Output Power 58 Operating Several Loads at Once 58 Turning the Audible Alarm ON or OFF 58 Operating During Transition Between Grid Mode and Battery Mode 59 Transitioning from Grid Mode to Battery Mode 59 Transitioning from Battery Mo...

Page 58: ...ight illumination After 60 seconds of inactivity backlight illumination turns off Status LED Indicators Indicator Definition Solid green Indicates grid mode in which shore power is available and passing through to the loads Solid green Indicates Battery mode Inverter mode in which the inverter is running and supplying power to the loads from the battery Solid red Indicates error or fault mode and ...

Page 59: ...s on inverter operation or to Standby mode LCD Screen The LCD Screen changes depending on the operating mode of the inverter Figure 18 Parts of the LCD Screen OUTPUTBATTLOAD kW 100 25 Hz VA kW Hz VA C INPUTBATTTEMP AC BYPASS ERROR OVERLOAD CHARGING 1 5 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 1 AC IN or AC OUT indicator 6 load power level indicator 2 left LCD display 7 load indicator 3 middleLCD display 8 battery level indi...

Page 60: ... four bars 75 100 Shows an overload condition Icon Definition The load icon is displayed if there is voltage available at the AC output The bar represents load consumption levels 100 is an indication of full capacity and 25 indicates low consumption All the bars disappear at 20 watts and AC load indicates zero watt power Shows up in grid mode when AC shore power is present If the power is being qu...

Page 61: ...to go back one step NOTE The example screens below show information for 12VDC models only Info and Setting LCD Screen Screen 1 of 4 Battery Voltage Load Wattage This is the home screen battery voltage 12 5V AC load 1 2kW Info and Setting LCD Screen Screen 2 of 4 AC Output Voltage Frequency output voltage 120V output frequency 60Hz Screen 3 of 4 AC Input Voltage Frequency Screen shows up when utili...

Page 62: ...Viewing Information During Battery Mode 48 Freedom X Owner s Guide Info and Setting LCD Screen Screen 4 of 4 Firmware version Firmware version U1 1 01 ...

Page 63: ...o back one step 3 Press to return to the home screen NOTE After one minute of inactivity in the other screens the LCD will go back to the home screen Info and Setting LCD Screen Screen 1 of 4 Battery Voltage This is the home screen battery voltage 12 5V Info and Setting LCD Screen Screen 2 of 4 AC input current AC load current input current 15 6A load current 6 8A Screen 3 of 4 AC input voltage AC...

Page 64: ...Viewing Information During Grid Mode 50 Freedom X Owner s Guide Info and Setting LCD Screen Screen 4 of 4 Firmware version Firmware version U1 1 01 ...

Page 65: ...AC BYPASS ERROR OVERLOAD CHARGING 1 2 1 setting number is displayed here 2 setting value is displayed here To change the default value to a different value 1 Press and hold the button for three seconds to enter the feature settings mode 2 Press the Scroll button to move through the different feature settings Press and hold for three seconds to go back one step 3 Press the button to select a settin...

Page 66: ...8 LBCO Voltage 12VDC models 02 10 5 10 0 to 12 8 The voltage setting value can be adjusted by 0 1 increments The inverter is able to recover automatically at LBCO voltage 0 2 volts LBCO Voltage 24VDC model 21 0 20 0 to 25 6 LBCO Shutdown Delay Timer 03 300 1 to 300 When the range is from 1 to 20 the timer setting value can be adjusted by 1 second increments When the range is from 20 to 300 the tim...

Page 67: ...he range is from LBCO voltage 0 2 to 32 adjusted by 0 1 increments Selecting OFF or a higher value than the battery s actual fully charged voltage level will disable the auto recovery feature You may manually reset the inverter when the low battery cut off event occurs Power Save Time 05 25 OFF 1 to 25 The range is from 1 to 25 adjusted by 1 hour increments The next setting after 25 is OFF Power S...

Page 68: ...uivalent to 100 watts Inverter Output Power Limit Freedom X 2000 120VAC 12VDC 24VDC 09 2 0 0 1 to 2 0 Inverter Output Power Limit Freedom X 3000 120VAC 12VDC 09 3 0 0 1 to 3 0 Inverter Output Power Limit Timer 10 300 1 to 300 When the range is from 1 to 20 the timer setting value can be adjusted by 1 second increments When the range is from 20 to 300 the timer setting value can be adjusted by 10 s...

Page 69: ...110 Inverter Shutdown Recovery 13 MAT At0 auto restart MAT manual restart The inverter shuts down when there is an over temperature overload and short circuit condition Selecting ATO auto restart will allow the inverter to recover automatically from a shutdown up to three times maximum Selecting MAT manual restart allows the user to restart the inverter by performing a manual reset that is by ackn...

Page 70: ...r Operation ON and OFF There are two ways to operate the Freedom X s inverter 1 Press the Power button to a down position it is in Standby mode in the up position 2 When the inverter s Ignition Control feature is set to Auto on ATO a a 12VDC signal is present on the ACC inputb WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Turning the Power button to Standby mode does not disconnect DC battery power from the Fre...

Page 71: ...ion the countdown is initiated when power from the AC load drops to less than approximately 50 watts and remains below this level After reaching the end of the countdown timer the inverter automatically shuts down To change the countdown timer see Settings on page 52 Power Save Mode By enabling the power save mode the inverter can automatically go to load sense mode by sending short pulses to furt...

Page 72: ... at once and will help prevent an overload shutdown Turning the Audible Alarm ON or OFF The Freedom X s audible alarm can be muted See Adjusting Feature Settings in Configuration Mode on page 51 Any warnings such as error or fault conditions or imminent shutdown are both displayed on the LCD screen and sounded on the alarm speakers See To manually reset the alarm on page 58 Audible alarm for warni...

Page 73: ...ect only sensitive digital equipment that requires fast AC transfer times l Appliances with motors compressors and heating elements do not require a transfer mode of UPS Set APL for these devices to avoid damaging the transfer relay Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage Transitioning from Grid Mode to Battery Mode When the unit is operating in grid mode and shore powe...

Page 74: ...es available the Freedom X begins a 20 second countdown to verify the stability of the shore power If shore power remains stable for a 20 second countdown at the end of the countdown the Freedom X will switch to shore power mode within 20 milliseconds and start drawing power from the AC source The operating mode indicator will change to grid mode and the green Status LED for grid mode will light u...

Page 75: ... Surge Loads l Over temperature Conditions Power Output The Freedom X can deliver up to l 1000 watts Freedom X 1000 120VAC 12VDC or l 2000 watts Freedom X 2000 120VAC 12VDC or 24VDC as applicable or l 3000 watts Freedom X 3000 120VAC 12VDC of continuous utility grade sine wave AC power The wattage rating applies to resistive loads such as incandescent lights ...

Page 76: ...nd continue to operate Table 11 Input battery voltage range cTo set LBCO see Adjusting Feature Settings in Configuration Mode on page 51 dTo set LBCO Shutdown Delay Timer see Input Voltage on page 62 Operating Condition Battery Voltage Comment Low Voltage Shutdown LBCO The buzzer sounds a single one second low battery alarm beep and the LCD screen shows error code E01 After LBCO Shutdown delay tim...

Page 77: ...erload shutdown limit of rated watts the audible alarm beeps once and the LCD screen shows a error code E06 Overload Shutdown When the Freedom X s AC load increases to near 1100 W Freedom X 1000 120VAC 12VDC 2100 W Freedom X 2000 120VAC 12VDC or 24VDC as applicable and 3100 W Freedom X 3000 120VAC 12VDC the audible alarm beeps every five seconds for one minute and the LCD screen shows a error code...

Page 78: ...nal temperature starts to approach its preset shutdown limit the display will show error code E07 If the over temperature condition persists the display will show error code E04 The Status LED turns solid RED and the inverter will shut down to prevent damage to the inverter and protect the battery from being over discharged ...

Page 79: ...5 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance is required to keep your Freedom X operating properly This section includes Freedom X Unit 66 975 0787 01 01 65 ...

Page 80: ...r sources before working on any circuits connected to the unit Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage Periodically you should n With all sources of power off clean the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth to prevent the accumulation of dust and dirt n Ensure that the DC cables are secure and fasteners are tight n Make sure the ventilation open...

Page 81: ...he source of any problem you encounter Before contacting customer service please work through the steps listed in Pre service Checklist on page 68 This section includes Pre service Checklist 68 Warning Messages 69 Troubleshooting Reference 72 975 0787 01 01 67 ...

Page 82: ...on was at the time voltage etc if known n Recent sequence of events n Any known unusual AC shore power factors such as low voltage unstable generator output etc n Whether any extreme ambient conditions existed at the time temperature vibrations moisture etc 3 If your Freedom X is not displaying an error code check the following to make sure the present state of the installation allows proper opera...

Page 83: ...g system change Warnings do not affect operation With the exception of the error codes displayed on the screen only the audible alarm can be turned ON or OFF Follow the steps in Turning the Audible Alarm ON or OFF on page 58 to change the alarm settings The error codes are listed in Table 12 The text in the Error Code column appears on the LCD screen of the display panel ...

Page 84: ...g sources such as a PV charger and an over voltage alternator Disconnect if necessary E03 AC output overload shutdown Battery mode inverting Reduce the loads connected to the AC outlet of the unit Check appliances that have high surge ratings and disconnect if necessary E04 Over temperature shutdown Battery mode inverting Reduce the loads connected to the AC outlet of the unit Check that the venti...

Page 85: ... any obstruction and remove it E08 Fan lock error Grid mode bypass If there is no issue with the fan disconnect the unit from its DC and AC power sources then reconnect and then restart the unit Perform Drip Shield Installation on page 42 If error detection persists contact customer service E10 to E19 Internal hardware error Battery and grid modes If error detection persists contact customer servi...

Page 86: ...could result in an electrical shock or burn Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage NOTICE INVERTER DAMAGE Avoid continually overloading the inverter and subjecting it to over temperature conditions Although provided with integral protection against overloads continual overloading can damage the circuitry Failure to follow these instructions can ...

Page 87: ...LCD screen showing one of the following error codes High input voltage error code E02 Verify the unit is connected to a 12V or 24V as applicable battery Check the voltage regulation of the external charging system if any Unit overload or AC output short circuit error code E03 Reduce the load Make sure the load does not exceed the output rating Thermal shutdown error code E04 Allow the unit to cool...

Page 88: ...000 Check DC connections and cable Recharge battery No output voltage is shown in the LCD screen and neither of the green status LEDs for Grid mode and Battery mode is illuminated AC shore power is not available or out of operating range and the inverter is OFF Check AC shore power Turn the inverter ON AC shore power is not available and the inverter is OFF due to a shutdown for more than 30 secon...

Page 89: ...AC shore power mode The battery is discharged AC pass through current is high Do not be alarmed the unit is performing normally The fan turns on and off during inverter mode The inverter is running continuously at high power Do not be alarmed the unit is performing normally The fan is activated automatically ...

Page 90: ...rt up The most demanding are those that start under load for example compressors and pumps Of the capacitor start motors typical in drill presses band saws etc the largest you can expect to run is hp the transfer relays are rated at 2 hp Universal motors are generally easier to start Since motor characteristics vary only testing will determine whether a specific load can be started and how long it...

Page 91: ...lectrical specifications of the Freedom X Inverter This section includes Physical Specifications 78 Environmental Specifications 79 System Specifications 80 Regulatory Approvals 83 NOTE Specifications are subject to change without prior notice 975 0787 01 01 77 ...

Page 92: ...m 95mm 14 6 10 8 3 9 370mm 275mm 100mm 15 4 10 8 4 0 390mm 275mm 102mm NOTE Width does not include flanges NOTE Width does not include flanges NOTE Width does not include flanges Net Weight 11 2 lbs 5 1 kg 15 9 lbs 7 2 kg 16 5 lbs 7 5 kg Table 14 Physical specifications 95 232 4 Ø7 245 262 220 60 340 100 275 4 Ø6 5 288 305 250 60 370 102 275 4 Ø6 5 288 305 250 60 390 Table 15 Product dimensions ...

Page 93: ... a 4 140 ºF 20 60 ºC with output derated above 104 ºF 40 C Storage Temperature Range 40 158 ºF 40 70 ºC Humidity Operation Storage 5 95 RH non condensing Table 16 Environmental specifications aOperation may be limited based on the battery chemistry For example Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries have a limited charging temperature range Follow specific battery manufacturer recommendations for the app...

Page 94: ... with a 20 second delay Transfer voltage V Shore to inverter Inverter to shore 85 V and 140 V 135 V and 90 V 85 V and 140 V 135 V and 90 V 85 V and 140 V 135 V and 90 V Cooling Fan activated by any of the following High internal temperature High AC output power Fan activated by any of the following High internal temperature High AC output power Fan activated by any of the following High internal t...

Page 95: ...VDC 12VDC models 50 4 VDC 24VDC models 25 2 VDC Nominal voltage 12 0 VDC 12 0 VDC 12VDC models 24 0 VDC 24VDC model 12 0 VDC Nominal current at full load 100 ADC 192 ADC 12VDC models 96 ADC 24VDC model 288 ADC Table 18 DC input for inverting aTo set LBCO see Adjusting Feature Settings in Configuration Mode on page 51 bTo set LBCO see Adjusting Feature Settings in Configuration Mode on page 51 cTo ...

Page 96: ...00 W 40 C Continuous current 8 4 A 16 7 A 25 A Surge power 5 sec 2000 W 4000 W 6000 W Frequency e 60 or 50 Hz 60 or 50 Hz 60 or 50 Hz Wave shape True Sine Wave True Sine Wave True Sine Wave Peak efficiency 91 91 12 VDC models 92 4 24 VDC model 91 Full load efficiency 87 87 5 12 VDC models 90 9 24 VDC model 85 Table 19 AC output for inverting dPower derates to 85 when output voltage is set to 110 1...

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