Xantrex XW-MPPT60-150, Owner'S Manual

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Page 4: ...ALLY 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 LOSSES DAMAGES COSTS OR EXPENSES WHETHER SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION T...

Page 5: ...ical equipment The monitoring and operation information in this manual is intended for anyone who needs to operate the XW Solar Charge Controller Organization This Guide is organized into five chapters and two appendices Chapter 1 describes features and functions of the XW Solar Charge Controller Chapter 2 contains information and procedures to install the XW Solar Charge Controller Before install...

Page 6: ...The following conventions are used in this guide Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc as well as its products and services at www xantrex com WARNING Warnings identify conditions 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 to other equipment Important Thes...

Page 7: ...ill greatly reduce the chance of accidental exposure to live circuits The unit contains more than one live circuit batteries and PV array Power may be present at more than one source This product contains no user serviceable parts Battery Safety Information Always wear eye protection when working with batteries WARNING This manual contains important safety instructions that should be followed duri...

Page 8: ...ctrolyte wash the area with soap and water If acid enters the eyes flood them with running cold water for at least 15 minutes and get immediate medical attention Always recycle old batteries Contact your local recycling center for proper disposal information 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 part ...

Page 9: ...arms 1 8 Automatic PV Array Night Disconnect 1 8 2 Installation PV Array Requirements 2 2 MPPT Voltage Range 2 2 Mounting 2 3 Choosing a Location 2 3 Removing the Wiring Compartment Cover 2 5 Removing Knockouts 2 5 Mounting the Charge Controller 2 7 Grounding 2 7 Internal Ground Fault Protection 2 8 Disabling Ground Fault Protection for Negative Grounded and Ungrounded Arrays 2 9 Wiring 2 10 DC Te...

Page 10: ...em Control Panel 2 25 Commissioning Units Using a System Control Panel 2 27 3 Configuration Configuring the XW SCC 3 2 Configuration Menus 3 3 Basic and Advanced Menus 3 3 Configuring Battery Characteristics and Battery Charging 3 5 Setting a Custom Battery Type 3 8 Battery Temperature Compensation 3 10 Configuring XW SCC Input 3 11 Configuring the Auxiliary Output 3 12 Trigger Source Descriptions...

Page 11: ...s A 3 Output Power Versus Ambient Temperature A 3 Optional Accessories A 4 Regulatory Approvals A 4 B XW System Control Panel Menus Using the XW System Control Panel B 2 System Control Panel Menu Map B 3 Changing Settings Using the System Control Panel B 5 Viewing the Select Device Menu B 5 Viewing the XW SCC Setup Menu B 5 The Charge Controller Setup Menu B 6 Configuration Settings B 7 Monitoring...

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Page 13: ...ures and functions of the XW Solar Charge Controller For information on See Features page 1 2 Maximum Power Point Tracking page 1 3 Charge Controlling page 1 4 Auxiliary Output Functions page 1 8 Automatic PV Array Night Disconnect page 1 8 ...

Page 14: ...o maximize system performance and maintain expected battery life True dynamic Maximum Power Point Tracking MPPT to deliver the maximum available power from a PV array to a bank of batteries See Maximum Power Point Tracking on page 1 3 Integrated PV Ground Fault Protection PV GFP Convection cooled no internal or external fan using aluminum die cast chassis and heat sink 60 amp capacity Configurable...

Page 15: ... it to the batteries The MPPT algorithm continuously adjusts the operating points in an attempt to find the maximum power point of the array The algorithm can then determine if it is harvesting more or less power than the previous operating points The XW SCC applies a variable load on the array shown by the power curve solid line in Figure 1 2 until it finds the maximum wattage the point at which ...

Page 16: ...y from a 36 volt array This gives flexibility to installers to use longer wiring runs without compromising efficiency on a higher voltage array The XW SCC is not able to charge a higher voltage battery from a lower voltage array Three Stage Battery Charging The three stage charging process results in more efficient charging compared to on off relay type or constant voltage solid state regulators T...

Page 17: ...n voltage setting for a pre set time limit the Max Absorb Time Float Stage During the float stage the voltage of the battery is held at the float voltage setting Full current can be provided to the loads connected to the battery during the float stage from the PV array When battery voltage drops below the ReCharge Volts setting for 1 minute a new bulk cycle will be triggered Figure 1 4 Three stage...

Page 18: ...ck to the bulk stage once the voltage drops below the ReCharge Volts setting for one minute Note For more information about battery charging settings see Table 3 2 Battery Menu Values on page 3 6 and Table 3 3 Custom Battery Menu Values on page 3 8 Figure 1 5 Two Stage Battery Charging Cycle Time Float Stage Absorption Stage Bulk Stage Absorption constant current Absorption constant voltage Curren...

Page 19: ...ltiple XW SCCs or a complete XW Power System with XW Series Inverter Chargers are networked together using Xanbus All networked XW Series devices share battery temperature information and the BTS can be connected to a XW SCC or an XW Inverter Charger Equalization Charging The XW SCC can be used to provide the battery bank with an equalize charge Equalization is a deliberate overcharge designed to ...

Page 20: ... compartment of harmful gases The XW SCC auxiliary output must be configured to activate when the batteries reach their gassing voltage Alarms The auxiliary output can be configured to trigger an alarm or indicator light when a pre set condition occurs such as low or high battery voltage high PV array voltage or a XW SCC fault Automatic PV Array Night Disconnect At night or when the PV array volta...

Page 21: ...entire chapter Depending on your installation you may need to perform certain installation stages in a different order than the order presented in this chapter For information on See PV Array Requirements page 2 2 Mounting page 2 3 Grounding page 2 7 Wiring page 2 10 Installing the Battery Temperature Sensor page 2 21 Commissioning page 2 23 ...

Page 22: ...onal window are shown in Table 2 1 Note The following information provides only general guidelines The installation and rated performance of your PV array is subject to inspection and approval by the authority having jurisdiction CAUTION Equipment damage The PV array voltage must never exceed 150 Voc open circuit voltage under any conditions The array Isc short circuit current must not exceed the ...

Page 23: ... long as it is adequately ventilated For optimal and safe operation ensure there is adequate clearance around the XW SCC See Table 2 2 and Figure 2 1 If clearances are reduced below these minimums rated performance may not be achieved Important Installations must be compliant with all local electrical codes Installation of this equipment should only be performed by a qualified electrician or by a ...

Page 24: ...nstallation Guide available with the XW Hybrid Inverter Charger Other installations must follow the guidelines in this Owner s Guide In front Sufficient room to allow for easy access to read the display to prevent accidental contact with the heat sink and to perform maintenance On sides 6 inches 150 mm on at least one side of the overall assembly A maximum of two units can be mounted side by side ...

Page 25: ...uts Six dual and two single knockouts are provided for routing battery PV array BTS and network cables into the XW SCC Use bushings or conduits to protect the wiring from damage from rough edges around the knockout holes When removing knockouts ensure that no metal shavings or fragments fall into the wiring compartment Figure 2 2 Removing the Wiring Compartment Cover Remove screws to access the wi...

Page 26: ...7 8 Keyhole slot for wall mounting Additional mounting holes All measurements in mm in 34 52 1 3 16 27 78 1 1 16 DUAL KNOCKOUT 26 47 1 31 50 1 20 20 50 00 2 50 80 2 25 9 1 27 78 1 1 16 KNOCKOUT 25 0 1 50 80 2 26 47 1 50 00 2 KNOCKOUT 27 78 1 1 16 34 52 1 3 16 27 78 1 1 16 2 PL DUAL KNOCKOUT 34 52 1 3 16 27 78 1 1 16 2 PL DUAL KNOCKOUT All measurements in mm in Single knockouts are intended for BTS...

Page 27: ...lamps or conduit to prevent damage to the circuit board and terminal block from pulling on the wires Grounding The Charge Controller can be configured to be compatible with either negative grounded or ungrounded PV systems For information about routing the ground connection see Figure 2 9 on page 2 14 The maximum size of the ground conductor is 6 AWG 16 mm2 This wire gauge is determined by electri...

Page 28: ...ternal PV GFP protective function See Figure 2 9 on page 2 14 for recommended battery circuit wiring WARNING Shock hazard Disconnect PV and battery circuits before removing the grounding connections or before removing or installing the PV GFP fuse Wait at least 4 minutes for the internal circuitry to discharge before servicing the unit Important Only one Charge Controller is to have the PV GFP fus...

Page 29: ...ve the jumper connector located on the circuit board within the wiring compartment See Figure 2 7 Disabling the PV GFP circuit in this way opens the negative to ground bond within the unit This provides the option of using an external PV GFP circuit operating the Charge Controller with an ungrounded PV array or grounding the negative circuit of the battery elsewhere in the system WARNING Shock haz...

Page 30: ...mmunication cables the BTS auxiliary output and network cables must pass through a different conduit than the conduits used for PV and battery cables You should pull the BTS cable through the conduit first as the connector may not fit if other wires have been pulled first Current Rating The XW SCC PV input is rated for 60 A maximum Isc Since PV outputs can vary due to the array size or sunlight an...

Page 31: ...e battery circuit to be protected with a device rated for 125 of the rating of the circuit The DC rated fuse or circuit breaker between the battery and the XW SCC must be rated for 1 25 60 A the maximum current rating of the XW SCC PV Circuit A PV disconnect device between the PV array and the XW SCC must be rated for 60 A Long distance wire runs If there is a significant distance between the PV a...

Page 32: ... using a splicer block to reduce voltage drop and improve performance Amps 12 AWG 10 AWG 8 AWG 6 AWG 4 AWG 3 AWG 2 AWG 1 AWG 1 0 AWG 10 8 8 2 68 14 4 27 22 2 6 77 35 3 10 76 56 1 17 10 70 9 21 61 89 6 27 31 112 5 34 29 141 7 43 19 12 7 3 2 23 11 6 3 54 18 5 5 64 29 4 8 96 46 7 14 23 59 1 18 01 74 6 22 74 93 7 28 56 118 1 36 00 14 6 3 1 92 10 3 05 15 9 4 85 25 2 7 68 40 1 12 22 50 6 15 42 64 0 19 5...

Page 33: ...ding to the following table WARNING Shock hazard Whenever a PV array is exposed to light a shock hazard exists at the output wires or exposed terminals To reduce the risk of shock during installation cover the array with an opaque dark material before making the connections WARNING Shock hazard Do not connect the battery negative to ground Bonding the battery negative to ground disables the unit s...

Page 34: ...Wire Size Torque Value AWG mm2 in lb Nm 14 10 2 5 6 15 1 7 8 10 18 2 6 16 20 2 25 Figure 2 9 Charge Controller Wiring PV PV BAT BAT LEGEND Grounding electrode conductor PV array disconnect Battery disconnect overcurrent protector Ground DC Positive DC Negative Do not connect the battery negative to ground Ground the metal battery enclosure ...

Page 35: ... except one WARNING Shock hazard and equipment failure Ensure each XW SCC is correctly connected to its own PV array s and that no wires are crossed See Figure 2 10 For example if PV1 positive and PV2 negative are connected to XW SCC 1 and PV2 positive and PV1 negative are connected to XW SCC 2 current will flow through the XW SCCs chassis and cause the ground fault protection fuse to blow followe...

Page 36: ...o 13 V and up to 200 mA must be configured to activate when the batteries reach a pre set voltage level See Configuring the Auxiliary Output on page 3 12 WARNING Shock hazard If the PV GFP internal protection has activated shock hazardous voltage may appear at the AUX connector and at the battery terminals To avoid a shock hazard ensure that all connections made to the AUX terminals have no uninsu...

Page 37: ...ue to the load on the XW SCC output being removed After approximately 10 seconds the XW SCC LCD goes blank and the XW SCC loses power Normal operation resumes when the battery is reconnected If the unit is not charging the charge controller simply shuts down when the batteries are disconnected No faults are generated WARNING Shock hazard Ensure both the PV array and the batteries are disconnected ...

Page 38: ...m Without Xanbus connections each XW SCC in a system will only display information specific to the unit and its associated PV array Network Components A Xanbus network consists of the following components Xanbus enabled devices these include the XW SCC the XW Hybrid Inverter Charger XW AGS and SCP The network can consist of up to three XW Hybrid Inverter Chargers two XW SCCs one XW AGS and one SCP...

Page 39: ...tore at www xantrex com to purchase cables and other network components Network Layout Xanbus enabled devices are connected with separate lengths of cable The devices at each end of the chain must have a terminator inserted into their open network ports as shown in Figure 2 13 Figure 2 12 Network Terminator Table 2 4 Network Components and Part Numbers Network Component Part Number Network termina...

Page 40: ...ure the factory supplied network terminators are inserted into the empty Xanbus ports in the devices at the beginning and end of the network There should be no empty Xanbus ports in any of the XW SCCs WARNING Shock hazard Do not route the network cables in the same conduit or panel as the DC input output cables WARNING Shock hazard Before opening the XW SCC wiring compartment ensure the PV array a...

Page 41: ...ded for routing the BTS cable See Figure 2 4 on page 2 6 To install the BTS 1 Remove the XW SCC wiring compartment cover 2 If necessary remove a single knockout from the back or bottom of the XW SCC 3 Connect the ring terminal on the BTS directly to the negative battery terminal recommended or use the adhesive backing on the sensor back to attach the sensor to any side of the battery to be monitor...

Page 42: ... port See Figure 2 15 5 Replace the XW SCC wiring compartment cover Important The BTS cable must not pass through the same conduit used for PV wiring and battery cables Figure 2 15 Installing the BTS xantrex PV PV BAT BAT BTS Port Insert the BTS plug into the XW SCC BTS port Attach the BTS to a battery terminal or to the side of a battery ...

Page 43: ...al configuration screens prompt you to enter the following information A DC out battery connection which enables the XW SCC to read and share the same battery information with other Xanbus enabled devices that charge or invert from the same battery bank Battery type Flooded default Gel AGM Custom If you select Custom the settings for battery type match the default settings for Flooded batteries un...

Page 44: ...ry bank 4 At the Battery Type screen select the battery type for your system 5 Press Enter to confirm the battery type 6 When the Battery Voltage screen appears check that the XW SCC has detected the correct system voltage 7 Press Enter to confirm the detected battery voltage Or If the unit has not automatically detected the voltage select the correct voltage using the arrow buttons When the corre...

Page 45: ...py Config prompt on the LCD Settings that are copied from one unit to another Battery Type Battery Amp Hour Capacity Max Charge Rate Current Limit Charge Cycle Recharge Voltage Max Absorption Time Default Battery Temperature Nominal Battery Voltage DC Out Connection Battery Bank Custom Battery Settings if Custom Battery type selected Equalize Support Equalize Voltage Bulk Voltage Absorption Voltag...

Page 46: ...A Copy Setup From screen appears 6 Select the device number of the first XW SCC you configured which should be device number 01 and press Enter The first XW SCC s configuration is copied to the second unit and the Copy Config prompt screen disappears 7 Uncover the PV array and or apply power with the disconnect or selector switch The XW SCC starts up in sleep mode and waits for a short period to d...

Page 47: ...ould appear as MPPT60 00 where the 60 stands for 60A and the 00 is its device number 4 On the MPPT Setup menu ensure the Advanced Settings item is displayed If Advanced Settings are not displayed and Basic Settings appears as the last item on the menu press the up arrow down arrow and Exit keys together See Advanced menu on page B 7 5 Select Advanced Settings then select the Multi Unit Config menu...

Page 48: ...roperly for your system If multiple units are installed you can now copy the first unit s configuration over to other units To copy the XW SCC setup to another unit 1 On the SCP press Exit to leave the Advanced Settings menu and view the Select Device menu 2 On the Select Device Menu select the next XW SCC for configuration 3 On the Advanced Settings menu select Copy From then select the XW SCC yo...

Page 49: ...ar Charge Controller For information on See Configuration Menus page 3 3 Configuring Battery Characteristics and Battery Charging page 3 5 Configuring XW SCC Input page 3 11 Configuring the Auxiliary Output page 3 12 Configuring the LCD page 3 16 Resetting to Factory Defaults page 3 20 ...

Page 50: ...tion of a menu item Up arrow Displays previous menu or menu item For example pressing the Up arrow from the Battery Menu selection screen displays the History Menu selection screen Increases a selected value Down arrow Displays the next menu or menu item For example pressing the Down arrow from the Battery Menu selection screen displays the Input Menu selection screen Decreases a selected value Ex...

Page 51: ...e Input Menu Auxiliary Menu Device Menu and Reset Menu are advanced menus only as are some items on the History Menu and Battery Menu Figure 3 1 Configuration Menu Selection Screens INPUT MENU BATTERY MENU AUX MENU DISPLAY MENU HISTORY MENU RESET MENU FAULTS AND WARNINGS MENU Advanced menu DEVICE MENU Not a configuration menu See page 4 8 View and reset data logs and monitor XW SCC performance See...

Page 52: ...Enter Battery Type Flooded Capacity 440Ah Limit 60A Absorb Voltage 14 4V Float Voltage 14 2V Equalize Voltage 16 0V Equalize Activate Dflt Batt Temp Warm Batt Temp Comp 27 0mV degC Battery Voltage 12V Max Absorb Time 180min Equalization Reminder 0day Force State Bulk ReCharge Volts 12 5V Custom Battery Menu Battery Bank 1 Copy Setup From Chgr 01 Charge Cycle 3 Stage Tracking Auto Reference 100 0V ...

Page 53: ...ging Monitor battery temperature Figure 3 3 Battery Menu Advanced menu BATTERY MENU Battery Type Flooded Capacity 440Ah Limit 60A Absorb Voltage 14 4V Float Voltage 14 2V Equalize Voltage 16 0V Equalize Activate Dflt Batt Temp Warm Batt Temp Comp 27 0mV degC Battery Voltage Auto Max Absorb Time 180min Battery Temp 30C Equalization Reminder 0day Force State Bulk Enter Exit Custom Battery Menu Exit ...

Page 54: ... the nominal voltage level that matches your system s battery voltage Battery Type Flooded Flooded GEL AGM Custom Flooded Selects your battery type Selecting Custom allows you to adjust the Equalize Bulk Absorption and Float Voltage settings Battery temperature compensation can also be adjusted on the Custom Battery menu The Custom option is available only when advanced menus are displayed Custom ...

Page 55: ... Warm Cold Warm Hot Warm Sets the default battery temperature for compensation when the BTS is not connected Cold is suitable for temperatures of around 10 C 50 F Warm for 25 C 77 F and Hot for 40 C 104 F This screen appears only when a BTS is not connected Battery Temp 30C 40 65 C n a Shows the battery temperature in Celsius detected by the BTS This screen appears only when a BTS is connected Cha...

Page 56: ...layed only when the Battery Type is set to Custom All settings for configuring a Custom battery type are based on the default settings for a Flooded battery type Table 3 3 Custom Battery Menu Values Setting Values Default Description Equalize Support ON ON OFF ON Selects whether Equalization will be allowed or not for the Custom battery type Equalize Voltage 16 0V 12V 13 5 16 0V 24V 27 0 32 0V 36V...

Page 57: ...mV degC 27mV 54mV 81mV 108mV 135mV Battery temperature compensation for a custom battery type This setting is the reference that the BTS uses to adjust the charging voltage when the temperature falls above or below 25 C See Battery Temperature Compensation Table 3 3 Custom Battery Menu Values Setting Values Default Description CAUTION Equipment damage The XW SCC is incapable of determining battery...

Page 58: ...ically adjusted for the battery temperature The XW SCC uses the following coefficients to adjust the charging voltage Flooded Lead Acid and Gel Type Batteries 12 V nominal 27 mV per degree Celsius Absorbed Glass Mat AGM Type Batteries 12 V nominal 21 mV per degree Celsius If using a BTS when the battery temperature drops below 77 F 25 C the regulation voltage setting automatically increases When t...

Page 59: ...e 3 16 Figure 3 4 Input Menu Table 3 4 Input Menu Values Setting Values Default Description Tracking Auto Reference 100 0V Auto Manual 0 0 150 0V Auto n a Line 1 Enables Auto or disables Manual MPPT Line 2 When tracking is set to Manual you can select the reference voltage the XW SCC operates from When tracking is set to Auto the reference voltage updates to reflect tracking activity Max Array Vol...

Page 60: ...gure 3 5 Aux Menu Table 3 5 Aux Menu Values Setting Values Default Description Aux Control Mode ManualOff Manual Off Manual On Automatic Manual Off Sets the operating mode for the auxiliary output When set to Automatic the auxiliary output will turn on or off according to the selected Trigger Source You can turn the auxiliary output on or off at any time by selecting ManualOn or ManualOff Advanced...

Page 61: ...r Temperature Level in degrees Celsius This screen is hidden if the trigger source is set to Fault Trig Delay 00 00 Clr Delay 00 00 00 00 09 59 mm ss format 00 00 Line 1 Selects how long the selected trigger source must be active before the Aux Output activates This can avoid unnecessary triggering by momentary loads Line 2 Selects how long the trigger condition must remain inactive before the Aux...

Page 62: ...the auxiliary output when the PV array voltage rises above the trigger setting for the trigger delay time Deactivates the auxiliary output when the PV array voltage falls below the clear setting for the clear delay time Use this setting if you want the auxiliary output to control a series latching relay to disconnect the PV array from the XW SCC or trigger an alarm when the PV array voltage exceed...

Page 63: ...or light When Fault is selected as the trigger source there is no programmable trigger level or clear level You also cannot select a specific fault as an auxiliary output trigger Trigger Source Configurable Ranges This table contains the available configuration ranges and default settings for each Trigger Source The units whether voltage or temperature vary according to the Trigger Source selected...

Page 64: ...ct to view Basic or Advanced menus Figure 3 6 Display Menu DISPLAY MENU Contrast 5 Brightness 8 Backlight Hold 5sec Custom Screen 1 Menu Custom Screen 2 Menu Scroll Screens No Display Mode Basic Enter Exit Scrn 1 ln 1 text Scrn 1 ln 2 text Clear Screen 1 Yes Scrn 2 ln 1 text Scrn 2 ln 2 text Clear Screen 2 Yes Exit Enter Exit Enter Display Hold 30sec ...

Page 65: ...acklight consumes an extra 0 5 watts of power from the battery As well turning the backlight off when not in use increases the lifespan of the backlight Display Hold 30sec 10sec 30sec 1min 5min 10min 30sec Adjusts how long the LCD displays the current screen before returning to the default home screen Custom Screen 1 Menu n a n a Allows you to define a custom screen Press Enter to enter Custom Scr...

Page 66: ...stics or when adding another Xanbus enabled device to the system The Device Menu is an advanced menu item To display the Device Menu go to the Display Menu view the Display Mode screen and select Advanced Figure 3 7 Device Menu DEVICE MENU Enter Exit Mode Operating Device Number 00 Advanced menu System ID 548973135 Version 00 01 Build 0005 Copy Setup From 01 Appears if other Charge Controllers are...

Page 67: ...1 00 Displays the device number for the XW SCC This number is selected when the XW SCC is first powered up and uniquely identifies devices of the same type Charge Controllers Inverter Chargers control panels and so on in a networked installation Version 01 00 Build 0005 n a n a Firmware version and firmware build number This screen is identical to the screen shown at startup Copy Setup From 01 All...

Page 68: ...ns Daily and monthly history log entries Custom LCD screens Total production readings for the unit not including the lifetime production values Figure 3 8 Reset Menu Table 3 9 Reset Menu Values Setting Values Default Description Reset to Factory Choose Option Choose Option Aux Settings Everything Choose Option Returns configurable settings to factory defaults Choose Option is a prompt to select a ...

Page 69: ...n Chapter 4 contains information about the operation of the XW Solar Charge Controller For Information on See Viewing Operating Status page 4 2 Monitoring XW SCC Operation page 4 7 Battery Equalization page 4 13 ...

Page 70: ...n charging prior to equalization and mm ss remaining while applying the equalization charge LCD Screens and What They Mean The front panel display shows different message screens during startup and normal operations Figure 4 1 shows the sequence in which the Startup and Operating screens are displayed or can be viewed All of these message screens are described in more detail in the following secti...

Page 71: ...ed and connected to the Xanbus network the default operation screen appears as shown in Table 4 2 You can view more operation screens by pressing the down arrow button The screens appear in the order shown in Table 4 3 Each screen is displayed for a maximum of 30 seconds If you do not press a button during that time period the LCD shows the default operation screen again Table 4 1 Default Operatio...

Page 72: ...es and seconds Float AuxOFF Charging This Status screen changes according to the state of the XW SCC Line 1 Charge stage and auxiliary output state ON or OFF See Charge Stages on page 4 5 Line 2 Dynamic text that changes depending on unit state warning or fault status or equalization mode See Dynamic Text on page 4 6 When equalizing when a fault or warning is active or when input voltage is low th...

Page 73: ...nes as the battery capacity is reached The XW SCC stops absorption charging when three conditions are met as described in Absorption Stage on page 1 5 Float Battery voltage is held at the float voltage setting When the battery voltage drops below the ReCharge Volts setting for a cumulative period of 1 minute a new bulk cycle will be triggered No Float The charger does not output any power during t...

Page 74: ...zation is complete Standby Mode The MPPT is off because the XW SCC has entered Standby mode through the Device Menu or the XW System Control Panel Hibernate The MPPT is off and Xanbus communications have stopped because the XW SCC has entered Hibernate mode through the Device Menu or the XW System Control Panel Restart Pending The XW SCC is ready to restart but waiting for the timeout period to ex...

Page 75: ...roduction data This information is available on the configuration and history menus To view configuration and history menus press Enter from any Operating screen Figure 4 2 Configuration and History Menus INPUT MENU BATTERY MENU AUX MENU DISPLAY MENU HISTORY MENU RESET MENU FAULTS AND WARNINGS MENU Advanced menu DEVICE MENU See page 4 8 See page 4 11 See page 4 14 ...

Page 76: ...he only exceptions are the Auxiliary Output Overload Fault and the Ground Fault The Auxiliary Output Overload Fault must be cleared manually The Ground Fault requires you to correct the ground fault and restart the system For more information see Troubleshooting To view the complete list of active faults and warnings 1 Press Enter on the Active Faults and Warning Menu screen 2 Press the down butto...

Page 77: ...e exceeds 142 Vdc 1 V the XW SCC instantly registers an Input Over Voltage Fault The detection circuitry is faster than breakers or fuses and they will not trip or blow when a fault occurs The fault clears itself when the voltage falls to 140 Vdc for 5 seconds Battery Over Voltage Fault Battery Over Voltage Fault appears when the battery voltage becomes abnormally high and the XW SCC stops chargin...

Page 78: ... approximately 90 A The fault clears when output current falls below 5 A for three seconds Unit Over Temperature Flt The XW SCC monitors its internal temperatures to protect components from high temperature damage If the internal temperatures rise above 203 F 95 C while operating in Charge mode the XW SCC registers a fault and stops producing power The fault clears when the internal temperature fa...

Page 79: ...peak watts recorded during that 30 day period Total 480 0kAh 411240kWh Displays the total Amp hours and kilowatt hours produced since the last screen reset You can reset these totals by selecting Total on the Clear History screen Life 553 3kAh 93898kWh Displays the total kilo amp hours and kilowatt hours produced since installation These totals cannot be reset Clear History Choose Option Resets lo...

Page 80: ...logs the XW SCC totals the collected data and creates a new monthly log Monthly Logs To view the monthly logs stored in memory press Enter from the Monthly Logs screen then press the down arrow button to view each log starting with the current month On the log screen the current month is Month 00 the previous month is Month 01 and so on See Figure 4 4 Monthly logs consist of the total data from th...

Page 81: ...s such as a system including multiple XW SCCs and XW Inverter Chargers there is no system wide equalization command for all devices To equalize with multiple devices each would have to be enabled individually Alternatively equalization can be performed using only one device During the equalization process one device applies the equalization charge while the other devices continue to operate in syn...

Page 82: ...ndicating how much time in minutes and seconds remains in the equalization process The XW SCC applies the equalization charge for one hour You can also stop the equalization process manually If conditions prevent the PV array from producing enough power for the XW SCC to provide an equalization charge the equalization timer continues running If conditions continue to make it difficult to complete ...

Page 83: ...5 Troubleshooting Chapter 5 contains information about identifying and resolving possible problems with systems using a XW Solar Charge Controller ...

Page 84: ... charge controller B Charging set points are not all set the same C Excess voltage drop in wiring causing controllers to measure the battery voltage differently and regulate accordingly D Chargers are in Constant Voltage absorption mode and therefore are limiting their output current to maintain the present battery voltage In this situation some units will produce more output current than others A...

Page 85: ... fault has caused the ground fault protection GFP fuse to blow A severe leakage between the PV array and earth ground has occurred See Replacing the Ground Fault Protection Fuse WARNING Shock and fire hazard Fuses should only be replaced by qualified service personnel such as a certified electrician or technician For continued protection against risk of fire replace only with same type and ratings...

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Page 87: ...specifications are subject to change without notice For information on See Electrical Specifications page A 2 Default Battery Charging Settings page A 2 Mechanical Specifications page A 3 Output Power Versus Ambient Temperature page A 3 Optional Accessories page A 4 Regulatory Approvals page A 4 ...

Page 88: ...dc Maximum PV Array Open Circuit Voltage 150 Vdc Array Short Circuit Current 60 Adc maximum Nominal Battery Voltage 12 24 36 48 60 Vdc Battery Voltage Range Operating 10 Vdc to 80 Vdc Maximum Output Current 60 A for all battery voltages except 60 V Maximum Output Power 3500 W Auxiliary Output 5 13 V up to 200 mA Tare Loss Night time Power Consumption 2 5 W Charger Regulation Method Three stage bul...

Page 89: ...aximum and Minimum Wire Size in Conduit 6 AWG to 14 AWG 16 to 2 5 mm2 Maximum and Minimum Wire Size Rating of Terminal Block 3 AWG to 14 AWG 25 to 2 5 mm2 Operating Temperature Range full power 4 to 113 F 20 to 45 C Storage Temperature 40 to 185 F 40 to 85 C Altitude Limit operating Sea level to 15 000 feet 4572 m 15 C Dimensions H W D 14 5 5 368 146 138 mm Mounting Vertical wall mount Weight Cont...

Page 90: ...ctive 2004 108 EC per EN61000 6 3 Emission Standard for Residential Commercial and Light Industrial Environments EN61000 6 1 Immunity for Residential Commercial and Light Industrial Environments XW System Control Panel 865 1050 XW Automatic Generator Start accessory for XW Power System with XW System Control Panel and XW Hybrid Inverter Charger 865 1060 Network cables 3 ft 0 9 m 809 0935 25 ft 7 6...

Page 91: ...x B is a guide to the XW Solar Charge Controller monitoring and configuration menus on the XW System Control Panel The System Control Panel may be installed if the XW SCC is part of a power management system that includes an inverter charger ...

Page 92: ...has four buttons for navigating between screens and menus and configuring the XW SCC See Figure B 1 and Table B 1 Figure B 1 XW System Control Panel Table B 1 XW System Control Panel navigation buttons Number Button Function 1 Enter Confirms selection of a menu item Moves to the next screen 2 Up arrow Scrolls up one line of text Increases a selected value 3 Down arrow Scrolls down one line of text...

Page 93: ...ol Panel Menu Map Startup screen Power Up System Home screen XW Inverter Charger Home Screen System Settings menu SCP menu XW MPPT Setup menu Clock menu XW Inverter Charger Setup menu Enter Exit XW MPPT Home Screen Device 3 Home screen Device n Home screen Exit Select Device menu Device 3 setup menu Device n setup menu Enter Enter Enter Enter Enter Exit Exit Exit Exit Exit Exit Exit Exit Exit Exit...

Page 94: ...er takes you to the Select Device menu XW MPPT XW SCC Home screen Displays status information for the XW SCC Select Device menu Displays a list of Xanbus enabled devices in the system including the XW SCC and the SCP The length of this menu depends on how many Xanbus enabled devices are installed in the system This menu also contains the clock menu where you can set the time and date and the syste...

Page 95: ...ends on how many devices are installed in your Xanbus system To view the Select Device menu u On the System Home screen press Enter Viewing the XW SCC Setup Menu On the Select Device menu select the XW SCC to view and change its settings To select the XW SCC from the Select Device menu 1 On the Select Device menu use the down arrow button to highlight XW MPPT60 150 2 Press Enter The Setup menu app...

Page 96: ...ge Equalize Starts or stops battery equalization Mode Selects the XW SCC operating mode Operating or Standby Clear Faults Warnings Clears any active faults or warnings If the fault or warning condition is still present the fault or warning message may reappear View Device Info Displays the Device Info screen On the Device Info screen you can view the Warning Log Fault Log and Event Log Basic Setti...

Page 97: ... After configuring the Charge Controller to prevent unintended advanced configuration use this keypress again to hide the Advanced menu The XW SCC Configuration settings contain sub menus for configuring Multiple unit operation Charger and battery settings Input settings Auxiliary output settings To view the Configuration settings u From the Setup menu with Basic Settings or Advanced Settings high...

Page 98: ... values quickly The previously set value appears with an asterisk beside it 4 Press Enter to select the value 5 If you have another setting to change return to step 1 Or If you have no more settings to change press Exit until the SCP displays the desired screen or menu To restore XW SCC default settings 1 On the Configure menu select Restore Defaults 2 Press Enter Figure B 6 Configuration Menus Ba...

Page 99: ...in Warm 48 0V Input Disabled 100 00V Aux Off ActiveHigh 12V LowBattV 42 0V 1 sec 48 0V 1 sec Conn SolarArray1 Unknown Custom Battery Off 64 0V 57 6V 57 6V 54 0V 108mV K MPPT60 01 Setup Advanced Settings Bulk Disabled Operating Meters 215W 2 1A 100 5V 210W 3 7A 57 4V 3 5Ah 0 20kWh 0 1kAh 5kWh 20C Float AuxOff MPPT Ref Volts can be changed only when MPPT AutoTrack is disabled ...

Page 100: ...xit button as indicated by the system arrow on the XW SCC Home screen The XW SCC Home screen features a setup arrow pointing to the Enter button and a system arrow pointing to the Exit button Pressing Enter takes you to the XW SCC Setup menu Pressing Exit takes you to the System Home screen Pressing the down arrow button takes you to the Home screens for the other Xanbus enabled devices in the sys...

Page 101: ...wer battery temperature charge stage and total power production for that day and power production over the unit s lifetime You can select the Meters screen from the XW SCC Setup menu Figure B 9 Selecting the Meters screen Meters Bulk Disabled Operating Meters 215W 2 1A 100 5V 210W 3 7A 57 4V 3 5Ah 0 20kWh 0 1kAh 5kWh 20C Float AuxOff MPPT60 01 Setup ...

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Page 105: ...hed during work hours A brief description of the problem 3 Ship the unit prepaid to the address provided by your Xantrex 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 documents duties tariffs and deposits If you are returning a product to a Xantrex Aut...

Page 106: ...chase Date _______________________________ p Length of time product has been installed ____________________________________________ p Battery battery bank size ____________________________________________ p DC wiring size and length ____________________________________________ p Warning Error or Panel Fault Message ____________________________________________ p Appliances operating when problem oc...

Page 107: ... 3 16 down arrow button 3 2 B 2 E enter button 3 2 B 2 equalization definition 1 7 manual 4 14 recommended frequency 4 13 exit button 3 2 B 2 F faults and warnings menu 4 8 float charging stage 1 5 G ground fault protection fuse replacing 5 3 grounding 2 7 H history menu 4 11 I information about your system form WA 4 input menu 3 11 K knockouts locations and dimensions 2 6 removing 2 5 L LCD opera...

Page 108: ...ng settings B 5 charge controller home screen B 10 meters screen B 11 select device menu B 4 B 5 startup screen B 4 system home screen B 4 T three stage charging 1 4 Troubleshooting 5 2 two stage charging 1 6 U up arrow button 3 2 B 2 V vent fan 1 8 W warranty out of warranty service WA 3 terms and conditions WA 1 wire size 2 10 X Xantrex web site iv ...

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