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About Xantrex

Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power 
electronics and controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to one MW 
utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and 
backup power applications in both grid-connected and stand-alone systems. 
Xantrex products include inverters, battery chargers, programmable power 
supplies, and variable speed drives that convert, supply, control, clean, and 
distribute electrical power.

Trademarks

RC8 Remote Control is a trademark of Xantrex International. Xantrex is a 
registered trademark of Xantrex International.

Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of 
their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only.

Notice of Copyright

RC8 Remote Control Installation and Operation Guide

 

© October 2005 Xantrex 

International. All rights reserved.

Disclaimer

UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, XANTREX TECHNOLOGY 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 LOSS OR DAMAGE, WHETHER 

DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL, WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF 
THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION. THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE 
ENTIRELY AT THE USER’S RISK.

Date and Revision

October 2005 Revision A

Part Number

975-0264-01-01 Rev A

Contact Information

Telephone: 1 800 670 0707 (toll free North America)

1 360 925 5097 (direct)

Fax:

1 800 994 7828 (toll free North America)
1 360 925 5143 (direct)

Email:

customerservice@xantrex.com

Web:

www.xantrex.com

Warranty and Return

975-0264-01-01 Rev A

19

Out of Warranty Service

If the warranty period for your RC8 Remote Control has expired, if the unit was damaged 
by misuse or incorrect installation, if other conditions of the warranty have not been met, 
or if no dated proof of purchase is available, your unit may be serviced or replaced for a 
flat fee.

To return your RC8 Remote Control for out of warranty service, contact Xantrex 
Customer Service for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and follow the 
other steps outlined in “Return Procedure” on page 18. 

Payment options such as credit card or money order will be explained by the Customer 
Service Representative. In cases where the minimum flat fee does not apply, as with 
incomplete units or units with excessive damage, an additional fee will be charged. If 
applicable, you will be contacted by Customer Service once your unit has been received.

Summary of Contents for RC8

Page 1: ...el toll free NA 1 360 925 5097 Tel direct 1 800 994 7828 Fax toll free NA 1 360 925 5143 Fax direct customerservice xantrex com www xantrex com 975 0264 01 01 Rev A PC Printed USA RC8 Remote Control M...

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Page 3: ..._______________________________ Purchase Date _______________________________ Type of installation e g RV truck vehicle home _________________________________ Length of time inverter has been install...

Page 4: ...R LOSS OR DAMAGE WHETHER DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER S RISK Date and R...

Page 5: ...x customer service representative If you are returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada In addition to the above you MUST include return freight funds and are fully responsible for all docu...

Page 6: ...ENT REQUIRED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW TO APPLY TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD STIPULATED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IN NO EVENT WILL XANTREX BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT...

Page 7: ...ifications including high input volt age from generators and lightning strikes c the product if repairs have been done to it other than by Xantrex or its authorized ser vice centers hereafter ASCs d t...

Page 8: ...ed parts in performing warranty repair and building replacement products Xantrex reserves the right to use parts or products of original or improved design in the repair or replacement If Xantrex repa...

Page 9: ...e and Error Switch ON OFF momentary Operating Temp 0 to 50 C Dimensions WxHxD 2 25 x 2 80 x 1 25 5 7 cm x 7 1 cm x 3 2 cm Weight 0 125 lbs 0 05 kg Enclosure Indoor Rated Finish Lexan 975 0264 01 01 Re...

Page 10: ...pecifications Chapter A Specifications provides the electrical and physical specifications for the RC8 Remote Control Figure A The RC8 Remote Control Specifications 2 5 7 cm 2 5 7 cm LED ON OFF Switch...

Page 11: ...12 975 0264 01 01 Rev A 1 1Introduction Chapter 1 Introduction lists and describes the basic features and parts of the RC8 Remote Control Figure 1 The RC8 Remote Control...

Page 12: ...cator Search Mode Indicator Error Indicator Figure 2 The RC8 Remote Control Features LED ON OFF Button Operation 975 0264 01 01 Rev A 11 PS Series Inverters When the RC8 is used with PS Series inverte...

Page 13: ...he ON OFF switch on the RC8 the error condition may not have cleared Check the inverter s error indicator and consult the operator s manual for recommendations 975 0264 01 01 Rev A 3 2Installation Cha...

Page 14: ...With AC line power present the unit is charging the batteries while directing AC to the load With no AC line power present the inverter is running on the batteries and supplying AC to the load Blinkin...

Page 15: ...servicing the inverter Remote Override Function ROF 975 0264 01 01 Rev A 5 Remote Override Function ROF In certain installations it may be desirable to turn a connected 120 Vac load ON and OFF with th...

Page 16: ...25 50 or 100 ft RJ11 Port on the Back of the RC8 Plastic Standoffs Plastic Standoffs 975 0264 01 01 Rev A 7 3Operation Chapter 3 Operation describes the operation of the RC8 Remote Control Startup an...

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