Xantrex RS2000, Installation Manual

Page 1: ...RS2000 Sine Wave Inverter Charger Installation Guide RS2000...

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Page 4: ...ve owners and are used herein for identification purposes only Notice of Copyright RS2000 Sine Wave Inverter Charger Installation Guide June 2004 Xantrex International All rights reserved Disclaimer U...

Page 5: ...ing the inverter charger It does not provide information on operation configuration troubleshooting and warranty and product information Refer to the RS2000 Sine Wave Inverter Charger Operation Guide...

Page 6: ...rnings identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or loss of life CAUTION Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the unit or other equipmen...

Page 7: ...tem Control Panel Owner s Guide 975 0083 01 01 Xanbus System Installation Guide 975 0136 01 01 More information about Xantrex Technology Inc as well as its products and services including a complete l...

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Page 9: ...systems Xantrex recommends that all wiring be done by a certified technician or electrician to ensure adherence to the local and national electrical codes applicable in your application 3 To avoid a r...

Page 10: ...00 Sine Wave Inverter Charger Operation Guide 7 Do not expose the inverter charger to rain snow or water 8 To reduce the risk of electric shock disconnect all sources of AC and DC power from the Inver...

Page 11: ...when you work near a lead acid battery 2 Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts your skin clothing or eyes 3 Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection Avoi...

Page 12: ...ill Carefully follow the manufacturer s recharging instructions FCC Information to the User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to...

Page 13: ...f DC Cables 5 Mounting Location of the RS2000 5 Planning 6 AC DC and Network Components 6 AC Components 8 AC Input 8 Disconnect and Over Current Protection Device 8 Distribution Panels 9 AC Wiring 9 A...

Page 14: ...ery Terminal 30 Mounting to the Side of the Battery Case 32 Step 6 Connecting to the Network 33 Step 7 Performing Checks Prior to Initial Start Up 34 Step 8 Testing Your Installation 35 Testing in Inv...

Page 15: ...nt 49 Supplies 49 Maintaining and Cleaning 50 Battery Enclosure and Batteries 50 Terminals Lugs 50 Battery Cables 51 Cabling Hook up Configurations 52 Parallel Connection 52 Series Connection 53 Serie...

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Page 17: ...able Connections 27 Figure 8 DC Terminal Covers 27 Figure 9 Completed DC Wiring and DC Grounding 28 Figure 10 BTS with Cable 29 Figure 11 BTS Mounted on the Negative Battery Terminal 30 Figure 12 Conn...

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Page 19: ...stem Installation Guide which is available for download at www xantrex com This Installation Guide provides safety instructions that must be observed during installation a typical Xanbus system diagra...

Page 20: ...allation Codes Applicable installation codes vary depending on the specific location and application of the installation Some examples are The U S National Electrical Code NEC The Canadian Electrical...

Page 21: ...ides power in a Xanbus system The System Control Panel provides configuration and monitoring capability for each device connected to the Xanbus system such as the Automatic Generator Start and the RS2...

Page 22: ...nce and line loss Upgradeable Firmware upgrades mean your purchase will remain up to date For detailed instructions and a complete list of Xanbus enabled devices visit the website at www xantrex com S...

Page 23: ...priate size and length of DC cables see DC Cabling on page 11 The DC cables should be as short as possible and large enough to handle the required current in accordance with the electrical codes or re...

Page 24: ...devices AC distribution panels DC components include Sources of DC power DC cables DC over current protection and disconnect devices Network considerations include Cables connectors network connectors...

Page 25: ...een made to show all required grounding or overcurrent protection Low Voltage DC Xanbus enabled Devices Generator Isolator Non Inverter Loads Automatic Generator Start System Control Panel Sine Wave I...

Page 26: ...d must be approved for use on 120 VAC branch circuits If the AC input power rating is more than 30 amps you need to add an additional 30 amp breaker or fuse at the electrical panel to which the RS2000...

Page 27: ...le conductors are used All wiring must be rated 90 C or higher Size Wire size has to be coordinated with the overcurrent protection provided ahead of the wire involved in accordance with the electrica...

Page 28: ...time Suitability This automatic neutral to ground bonding system is suited for installations in which the AC input source is known to have a bonded neutral This will be the case in most situations in...

Page 29: ...with the applicable installation codes The breaker or fuse and disconnect should be located as close as possible to the battery in the positive cable Applicable codes may limit how far the protection...

Page 30: ...on 12 975 0126 01 01 DC Grounding The inverter charger DC chassis ground terminal needs to be connected to the vehicle chassis by a minimum No 8 AWG copper conductor which is either rated 90 C or is b...

Page 31: ...ing is missing from the shipping box contact Xantrex Customer Service See Contact Information on page iii 2 Record the serial number of the RS2000 and other purchase information in the Warranty and Pr...

Page 32: ...ce This is required if the inverter charger should need warranty service 4 Save the original shipping carton and packing materials If the inverter charger needs to be returned for service it should be...

Page 33: ...l need the following materials to complete your installation Strain relief clamp s for AC cables DC battery cables Terminals and or crimp connectors for DC cables AC and DC disconnect switches and ove...

Page 34: ...S2000 The overall procedure is divided into eight steps 1 Choosing a location 2 Mounting the inverter charger 3 Connecting the AC input wires and AC output wires 4 Connecting the DC cables 5 Connectin...

Page 35: ...Do not install this equipment in a compartment with limited airflow Overheating may result Ventilated Do not operate the inverter charger in a closed in area or restrict ventilation in any way The in...

Page 36: ...xplosive 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 cha...

Page 37: ...nents are present and record relevant product information on form WA 4 in the RS2000 Sine Wave Inverter Charger Operation Guide 4 Select an appropriate mounting location and orientation To meet regula...

Page 38: ...g down 4 Wall mount orientation on a vertical surface with DC terminals facing right 5 Wall mount orientation on a vertical surface with DC terminals facing up This orientation is suitable only for ap...

Page 39: ...neutrals to a common neutral bus AC Wiring Compartment For your reference the AC wiring compartment is shown in Figure 5 AC Knockouts There are two 3 4 trade size knockouts on the front panel for AC...

Page 40: ...nstall a strain relief clamp in the AC knockout 5 Run the AC wiring through the strain relief clamp 6 Strip approximately 2 inches 50 mm off the jacket from the AC cable and separate the three wires 7...

Page 41: ...s Do not remove the screws 6 Insert the line wire into L the neutral wire into N and the ground wire into ground as shown in Figure 6 Observe the colour codes described in Table 4 7 Tighten the wire a...

Page 42: ...ze see Table 2 Required DC Input Cable copper and Fuse Size on page 11 Using a longer or smaller gauge cable may cause the inverter to shut down under heavy load Preparing the Cables To prepare the DC...

Page 43: ...lar intervals To ensure maximum performance from the inverter do not route your DC cables through a DC distribution panel battery isolator or other device that will cause additional voltage drops The...

Page 44: ...e or breaker Observe polarity carefully while completing the installation 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 Observe the fuseholder o...

Page 45: ...the NEGATIVE terminal on the battery 8 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 9 Attach the DC terminal covers using the screws provided...

Page 46: ...sizes indicated in this Installation Guide If you are using different sizes refer to the applicable code for DC grounding detail To connect the chassis ground 1 Using the appropriate screwdriver loose...

Page 47: ...self adhesive backing and attaches to the side of the battery A 25 foot 7 6 m cable is supplied with the BTS as shown in Figure 10 Mounting Options You can mount the battery temperature sensor BTS in...

Page 48: ...temperature sensor 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 t...

Page 49: ...Installation 975 0126 01 01 31 Figure 12 Connecting the BTS Cable to Battery Temp jack...

Page 50: ...internal contact with the battery electrolyte 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 tha...

Page 51: ...e type of network layout to install as well as guidelines for installing the network The Xanbus System Installation Guide is available for download at www xantrex com CAUTION Equipment Damage Connect...

Page 52: ...red correctly on the terminal block and not reversed Positive battery cable is connected to the positive battery terminal through the DC fuse and disconnect switch or DC circuit breaker Negative batte...

Page 53: ...ll lights illuminate Only the Inverter On light stays illuminated 3 Close the AC output breaker to connect the RS2000 to the load or load panel The light bulb is illuminated Testing in Charge Mode To...

Page 54: ...transfer mode 1 Close the AC circuit breaker supplying AC input power to the inverter The transfer from invert to AC input power occurs 2 Press the Charger Enable button to disable the charger Verify...

Page 55: ...ine Wave Inverter Charger Operation Guide Physical Specifications with Projections The physical specifications of the RS2000 are shown in Figure 15 on page 38 and described in Table 5 Table 5 RS2000 P...

Page 56: ...Installation 38 975 0126 01 01 Figure 15 Inverter Charger Dimensions...

Page 57: ...physical make up and characteristics of chemical storage batteries and will help you to understand the factors involved in battery selection charging care and maintenance This information is a guidel...

Page 58: ...ccur at the plates and they are the source of the current voltage produced by the battery Sulfation As a battery discharges its plates become covered with lead sulfate With regular recharging the lead...

Page 59: ...ranking Amps is a measure of the amperage output of a battery intended for starting or cranking an engine Starting batteries use many thin plates to maximize the surface area of the battery This allow...

Page 60: ...uires topping up Battery caps are not removable The sealed construction allows the batteries to be mounted in any position without spilling The advantages are no maintenance to the battery itself the...

Page 61: ...stem is going to be located a heated equipment room should be considered Benefits of insulated enclosure If the system is located in an unheated space an insulated enclosure is highly recommended for...

Page 62: ...city is a measure of how long a battery can deliver a certain amount of current usually 25 amps For example a battery with a reserve capacity of 180 minutes can deliver 25 amps for 180 minutes before...

Page 63: ...RS 20 for a 24 volt battery For example a 100 W light bulb that is used for 4 hours will use 400 watt hours Wh and the inverter will consume approximately 40 Ah from a 12 volt battery or 20 Ah from a...

Page 64: ...ncrease you may need to use more than one battery to obtain sufficient capacity Batteries can be connected in parallel in series or in series parallel to create higher capacity systems It is not recom...

Page 65: ...ksheet Appliance A Power Consumption Watts B Operating Time per Day Hours Daily watt hours needed for this appliance A x B W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh...

Page 66: ...prevent dirt from entering the cell Fill the cell to just above the plates Don t overfill the batteries or the electrolyte will leak out when the batteries are being charged Check the water level in...

Page 67: ...ear something you can discard just in case you splash some acid on yourself Be sure to wear rubber gloves and eye protection Tools Adjustable wrench or appropriately sized ratchet and sockets for batt...

Page 68: ...als and cable lugs exposed to open air corrode rapidly The corrosion appears as a white powder or granular foam on the terminals and on any nearby exposed metal parts This is actually a crystallized f...

Page 69: ...anything between the battery terminal and the cable lugs the connection should be metal to metal The liquid neoprene cures to form an airtight protective layer and reduce the amount of corrosion on t...

Page 70: ...connects should be 4 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 over...

Page 71: ...nal of one battery to the negative terminal of the next battery they are connected in series In a series configuration the battery bank has the same Ah rating of a single battery but an overall voltag...

Page 72: ...oth 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 nece...

Page 73: ...equired 11 DC disconnect device 11 DC fuse size required 11 DC grounding 12 DC over current device 11 deep cycle 40 distilled water 48 E electrolyte 40 electrolyte level 48 equalization to reduce stra...

Page 74: ...tteries 48 materials list 13 materials installation 15 P plates 40 R related product literature iii S specifications inverter 37 physical 37 strain relief size of 21 stratification 40 sulfation 40 T t...

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