Xantrex Freedom HF, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... product See features for comparisons Freedom HF Inverter Charger Owner s Guide Product Model Numbers 806 1020 806 1055 806 1054 806 1054 01 806 1055 02 806 1544 806 1544 01 806 1840 806 1840 01 806 1840 03 806 1840 04 806 1840 05 806 1840 02 ...

Page 2: ... Products select a Product category select a Product and search the Product Documents panel for a translation of the English guide if available Document Number 975 0390 01 01 Rev J Date May 2021 Product Names and Part Numbers 1000 watt Models Freedom HF 1000 806 1020 Freedom HF 1055 806 1055 806 1054 806 1054 01 Freedom HF 1055 EMS 806 1055 02 1500 watt Models Freedom HF 1500 806 1544 806 1544 01 ...

Page 3: ... manufacturers for this information Audience The guide is intended for users and operators of the Freedom HF Inverter Charger Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide DANGER DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious ...

Page 4: ...art Number 975 0395 01 01 is intended for qualified personnel Qualified personnel have training knowledge and experience in l Installing electrical equipment and PV power systems up to 1000 volts 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 ...

Page 5: ...ion guide for information Do not operate the inverter charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropped has cracks or openings in the enclosure including if the fuse cover has been lost damaged or will not close or otherwise damaged in any other way Do not disassemble the inverter charger Internal capacitors remain charged after all power is disconnected Disconnect both AC and DC power from the...

Page 6: ... generate explosive gases during normal operation See note 1 Do not install and or operate in compartments containing flammable materials or in locations that require ignition protected equipment See notes 2 and 3 Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury NOTES 1 Follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any ...

Page 7: ... 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 immediatel...

Page 8: ...n For flooded non sealed batteries add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches the level specified by the battery manufacturer This helps to purge excessive gas from cells Do not overfill For a battery without removable cell caps carefully follow manufacturer s instructions Precautions When Placing the Unit WARNING FIRE HAZARD Do not install the inverter charger or any part of its ...

Page 9: ...t if the appliance is acceptable for use with an inverter that has a modified sine wave output voltage Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage Regulatory The Freedom HF Inverter Charger is certified to appropriate US and Canadian standards For more information see Regulatory Approvals on page 56 The Freedom HF Inverter Charger is intended to be used for mobile or commer...

Page 10: ...mined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures n Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna n Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 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 T...

Page 11: ...le Panel 21 Side Panel 22 Remote Display Panel 22 Operation 23 Configuration 24 Setting Battery Types on the Main Unit 24 Viewing Inverter Charger Information 25 Adjusting Feature Settings 26 Display Panel Operation 29 Operating in Shore Power Mode 30 Operating in Inverter Mode 31 Inverter Mode Setting is ON Standby 31 Turning the Inverter Function On and Off 31 Inverter Mode Setting is OFF 32 Ene...

Page 12: ...nverter Loads 36 Battery Charging 38 Routine Maintenance 40 Inverter Overload Operation 41 Invert Power Derating vs Ambient Temperature 41 Troubleshooting 43 Common Problems 44 Buzz in Audio Equipment 44 Television Reception 44 Warning Messages 45 Troubleshooting Reference 49 Inverter Applications 53 Resistive Loads 53 Motor Loads 53 Specifications 54 ...

Page 13: ... i on G ui de A B G C D E F Figure 1 What s In The Box A one Freedom HF unit B one set of owner s and installation guides and a mounting template C one display panel with 7 inch 0 17 m cable D one communications cable 25 feet 7 5 m E two DC terminal covers F one strain relief clamp G one GFCI cover plate with knockout not shown one display panel blanking plate one display panel mounting bezel one ...

Page 14: ...1800 T PN 806 1840 01 806 1840 03 806 1840 04 and Freedom HF 1800 EMS PN 806 1840 02 dAssuming the inverter charger is connected to a battery source with an adequate charge at the time of the power interruption Comprehensive Protection The Freedom HF s built in protection features safeguard your batteries and equipment such as The low battery voltage alarm and shutdown prevents your batteries from...

Page 15: ...that extends the life and optimizes the performance of the batteries In addition to the numerous features which let you maximize your battery s life and performance the Freedom HF unlike many chargers also has the ability to recharge a near zero voltagee battery and an ignition switched 20 amp auxiliary 12 volt power sourcef Ignition Control The Freedom HF features the ability to inhibit the inver...

Page 16: ...your settings in the right hand column after you have configured the Freedom HF Item Default Setting Your Setting Alarm ON Charger Current 20 A Freedom HF 1000 model 55 A Freedom HF 1055 models 40 A Freedom HF 1500 models 40 A Freedom HF 1800 models Battery Type Flooded 14 4 13 5 adjustable from the display panel adjustable from the main unit behind the display panel assembly Table 1 Freedom HF De...

Page 17: ...0 T Item Description 1 Display panel displays inverter status and battery status information on the screen The panel can be detached to expose the dip switches behind it and to extend and mount the panel on a wall or other location 2 GFCI receptacles provide 1800 watts of power to operate AC devices The GFCI unit can be detached and reinstalled to a separate location Replace the GFCI unit with the...

Page 18: ...ower to operate AC devices The GFCI unit can be detached and reinstalled to a separate location Replace the GFCI unit with the GFCI blanking plate with knockout The GFCI unit is also removed to access the AC wiring compartment for hard wiring the inverter to an existing AC power system 3 for 806 1840 04 3a Male PTI Connector for plugging in a compatible AC Input cordset cable with a female PTI plu...

Page 19: ...l Remote FREEDOM HF 1800 EMS FREEDOM HF Input Voltage V Select STATUS Battery Fault Utility Input Current A Output Power kW 1 2 4 4 5 3a 3b Figure 6 Front Panel Freedom HF 1055 EMS 1800 EMS Item Description 1 Power module contains 12 volt DC terminals for ignition controls an auxiliary power source and a remote port for attaching the display panel using a communications cable 2 GFCI unit receptacl...

Page 20: ... 2 AWG with SB175 Anderson connector and 1800 EMS has a cable size of 2 0 AWG with SB350 Anderson connector dAnderson Power Products manufactures power interconnects and accessories An Anderson connector is a term used in this manual to mean a connector manufactured by Anderson Power Products and refers to either SB175 or SB350 1 2 4 3 Figure 8 Rear Panel All Other Models Item Description 1 Negati...

Page 21: ...tailed information on operating the panel s buttons Remote and Power Module Panel 1 2 a b c Figure 10 Remote and Power Module Panel Freedom HF 1055 EMS 1800 EMS Item Description 1 Remote jack is used for connecting the Display panel that ships with the Freedom HF 1055 EMS and 1800 EMS Each shipment comes with a 25 foot communications cable as well 2 Power module has one fuse and three contacts for...

Page 22: ... a set point temperature 4 Auxiliary cooling fan 1800 watt models only performs the same function as the main cooling fan Remote Display Panel FREEDOM HF Input Voltage V Select STATUS Battery Fault Utility Input Current A Output Power kW Figure 12 Remote Display Panel NOTE Not all Freedom HF remote display panels are compatible with different Freedom HF inverter chargers Please refer to the compat...

Page 23: ...tting is ON Standby 31 Turning the Inverter Function On and Off 31 Inverter Mode Setting is OFF 32 Energy Saver 25 hour Automatic Shut Off 32 Status LED During Inverter Mode 32 Checking Battery Status 33 Checking Output Power 33 Operating During Transition Between Shore Power and Inverter Mode 34 Transitioning from Shore Power to Inverter Mode 34 Transitioning from Inverter Mode to Shore Power 34 ...

Page 24: ...y panel Battery Type Dip Switch Setting Switch 1 Switch 2 Bulk Absorption Float Fixed OFF OFF 13 5 13 5 Flooded OFF ON default 14 4 13 5 GEL ON OFF 14 2 13 8 AGM ON ON 14 3 13 4 To adjust the battery type setting 1 By default the battery type is set to Flooded OFF ON for all models except Freedom HF 1800 T 806 1840 03 which is set to AGM ON ON 2 Detach the Display Panel to expose the Dip Switches ...

Page 25: ...t Settingb 5A or 15A or 35A or 55A none Charging Current Settingc 2A or 10A or 20A or 40A none Inverter Mode Setting IN0 or IN1 none Alarm Setting aL0 or AL1 none aSettings available only for Freedom HF 1000 PN 806 1020 bSettings available only for Freedom HF 1055 PNs 806 1054 806 1054 01 806 1055 806 1055 02 cSettings available only for Freedom HF 1500 and 1800 models PNs 806 1544 806 1840 806 18...

Page 26: ...erter Mode Setting IN0 Alarm Setting aL Shutdown Setting sd Factory Setting def To change the charger s charging current setting By default the charging current is set to 20A for Freedom HF 1000 55A for Freedom HF 1055 and 40A for Freedom HF 1500 1800 models 1 Press and hold the Inverter Power button for five seconds The LED screen will flash Cur intermittently 2 Press the Select button once The L...

Page 27: ...er mode is ON you can manually turn the inverter function ON or OFF by using the Inverter Power button See Operating in Inverter Mode on page 17 OFF In0 will completely disable inverter function This means when shore power is present AC shore power will still pass through as AC output However when shore power is not available the inverter function remains disabled and therefore no AC output power ...

Page 28: ...om HF 1500 Middle sdn is only available to Freedom HF 1500 and some models of Freedom HF 1800 T It sets the low battery shutdown threshold to 12 1 V and 11 8 V respectively High SdH sets the low battery shutdown threshold to 11 8 V for all models except Freedom HF 1800 T which sets the low battery shutdown threshold to 12 1 V See Selectable Low Battery Shutdown on page 15 for a summary 1 Press and...

Page 29: ...reedom HF features a display panel with three digit LED display to show inverter AC source and battery status information Figure 15 Display Panel FREEDOM HF Input Voltage V Select STATUS Battery Fault Utility Input Current A Output Power kW 1 3 2 4 Item Description 1 Inverter Power button n Press and hold for one second to turn the Freedom HF s Inverter function ON or OFF when AC Shore Power is NO...

Page 30: ... alarm setting on page 28 n In Charger Current Select Mode press to select the charger current See To change the charger s charging current setting on page 26 Operating in Shore Power Mode The Freedom HF operates in shore power mode when an AC source a generator or utility power is present at the AC input terminals When the AC source is within operating range the Freedom HF unit bypasses inverter ...

Page 31: ...connected to the AC output terminals will operate Turning the Inverter Function On and Off The Inverter Power button on the display panel turns the Freedom HF s Inverter function ON and OFF To operate press the button and hold for one second When shore power is NOT present and Inverter mode is ON n the AC outlets will supply power to any attached appliances when the Inverter Power button is turned...

Page 32: ...feature is available only for Freedom HF 1500 PN 806 1544 and Freedom HF 1800 T PNs 806 1840 01 806 1840 03 and 806 1840 04 Status LED During Inverter Mode The following summarizes the behavior of the Status LED during Inverter mode Status LED Display Screen Condition Solid YELLOW 12 8 where 12 8 is an example of battery voltage Select button is pressed to display Input Battery Voltage The Input B...

Page 33: ... screen when the Input Voltage LED or Input Current LED illuminates The normal operating battery voltage range is between 11 and 15 volts Checking Output Power During Inverter mode you can check how much power displayed in kW the Freedom HF is supplying to the connected loads by pressing the Select button until the Output Power LED illuminates Operating Several Loads at Once If you are going to op...

Page 34: ...he Freedom HF has less than 30 milliseconds to switch to inverter mode and start drawing power from the battery The Status LED will turn from solid or flashing GREEN to a solid YELLOW Transitioning from Inverter Mode to Shore Power When the unit is operating in inverter mode and shore power becomes available the Freedom HF begins a 20 second countdown to verify the stability of the shore power If ...

Page 35: ...e NOTE Although the Freedom HF incorporates over voltage protection it can still be damaged if input voltage exceeds 16 volts a Including some Freedom HF 1800 T 806 1840 01 For Freedom HF 1500 and Freedom HF 1800 T The allowable Freedom HF input voltage ranges are shown in the following table for Freedom HF 1500 and Freedom HF 1800 Tb Operating Condition Voltage Range Freedom HF 1500 only Voltage ...

Page 36: ...tts Freedom HF 1800 However some appliances and equipment may be difficult to operate and other appliances may actually be damaged if you try to operate them with the Freedom HF Please read High Surge Loads on page 37 and Trouble Loads on page 38 carefully Overload Conditions There are two kinds of overload conditions overload warning and overload shutdown Overload Warning When the Freedom HF s AC...

Page 37: ...ce per second and the display will show fault 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 However when the internal temperature drops and falls within normal operating temperature the Freedom HF will recover automatically and will continue inverting During AC shore power mode when the F...

Page 38: ... about operating any device with the Freedom HF contact the manufacturer of the device to ensure that it is compatible with the modified sine waveform Battery Charging Battery charging is possible only when shore power is present and the Freedom HF unit is connected to a battery or battery bank The frequency of battery charging is determined by how much energy in the battery is used up during inve...

Page 39: ...ttery is FULL Flashing GREEN BUL CHg 12 8 where 12 8 is an example of battery voltage Battery is in BULK CHARGE ABS CHg 14 2 where 14 2 is an example of battery voltage Battery is in ABSORPTION CHARGE Solid RED E10 to e12 See Error Code on page 46 Table 3 Status LED during Inverter Mode Table 4 illustrates the battery charging voltage and current settings for the Freedom HF 1000 model and all Free...

Page 40: ...2 5 Table 5 Battery Charging Voltage and Current Settings Routine Maintenance Freedom HF Unit Minimal maintenance is required to keep your Freedom HF operating properly Periodically you should Clean the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth to prevent the accumulation of dust and dirt Ensure that the DC cables are secure and fasteners are tight Make sure the ventilation openings are not clogged B...

Page 41: ... surge operation at 25 C 0 10 12 14 16 18 20 30 40 50 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 4000 Freedom HF 1000 1055 Freedom HF 1500 1800 Time ms Output Current amps Invert Power Derating vs Ambient Temperature If the unit is in inverter mode and in elevated ambient temperature above 25 C you will have to reduce power draw according to the following chart to avoid over temperature shutdown 25 30 35...

Page 42: ... 45 50 1000 1100 1300 1400 1500 12 5 volts 30 C 1100 watts 1000 watts 11 5 volts Freedom HF 1500 watts C 1350 watts 1450 watts 25 30 35 40 45 50 1000 1100 1350 1600 1800 12 5 volts 30 C 1450 watts 1100 watts 1000 watts 1350 watts 33 C 11 5 volts Freedom HF 1800 watts C ...

Page 43: ...hebatteryconditionwasatthetime 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 HF is not displaying an error code check the following to make sure the present state of the installation allows...

Page 44: ...ision reception on some channels If interference occurs try the following 1 Make sure that the chassis ground stud on the Freedom HF is solidly connected to the ground system of your vehicle or vessel 2 Make sure that the television antenna provides an adequate snow free signal and that you are using good quality cable between the antenna and the television 3 Keep the cables between the battery an...

Page 45: ...ng 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 1 to change the alarm settings The error codes are listed in Table 6 The text in the Error Code column appears on the LCD screen of the display panel ...

Page 46: ... Over temperature shutdown Inverting Reduce the loads connected to the AC outlet of the unit Check that the ventilation grille is not blocked Check for ambient temperature and move the unit to a cooler location whenever possible E05 Low battery voltage detected depending on setting see Operating Limits on page 35 Inverting Check battery status and recharge if necessary Check for proper DC cable si...

Page 47: ... connected to the battery AC shore power Check the battery bank NOTE The battery voltage did not rise above 5 volts DC after 1 minute or 10 volts DC after 15 minutes Check that the external DC load current consumption is below the charging current setting Disconnect the DC load or increase the charger current setting For error code E01 n the display screen and the alarm will turn off after 30 seco...

Page 48: ... but n the error code will still show on the display screen and the n alarm will remain on and n AC power will continue to pass through to the AC outlets To reset error codes E10 to E12 1 Remove the AC input 2 Turn the unit OFF and then turn ON again using the Inverter Power button on the display panel ...

Page 49: ...an electrical shock or burn Failure to follow these instructions can result in death serious injury or equipment damage NOTICE INVERTER CHARGER DAMAGE Avoid continually overloading the inverter charger 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 50: ... Improve ventilation Make sure the unit s ventilation openings are not blocked Alarm does not sound when an error is encountered Alarm is turned OFF Press and hold the Select button for two seconds to disable or enable the audible alarm See Turning the Audible Alarm ON or OFF on page 33 Low output voltage 96 volts AC 104 volts AC during Inverter mode You are using a voltmeter that cannot accuratel...

Page 51: ...ermal shutdown fault code E04 Allow the unit to cool off Reduce the load if continuous operation is required Improve ventilation Make sure the inverter s ventilation openings are not blocked AC transfer relay has overheated during shore power mode Improve ventilation Make sure the inverter s ventilation grille is not blocked Reduce the load No output voltage The Status LED is green or yellow GFCI ...

Page 52: ...ved and there is no ignition signal present Ensure the jumper wire is installed if the ignition control feature is not in use If the ignition control feature is in use ensure the vehicle s ignition is on The fan turns on and off during AC shore power mode The battery is discharged and demands high current from the charger AC pass through current is high Do not be alarmed the unit is performing nor...

Page 53: ...t 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 54: ...models Environmental Specifications 1000 watt Models 1500 1800 watt Models Ambient Temperature Operating Temperature Range 0 40 ºC 20 60 ºC with output derated above 25 C Storage Temperature Range 40 70 ºC Humidity Operation Storage 5 95 RH non condensing System Specifications 1000 watt Models 1500 1800 watt Models Transfer relay rating 30A 2 0hp Transfer time 30ms milliseconds Transfer on bad vol...

Page 55: ...nal voltage for all models 12 5 VDC 12 5 VDC Nominal current at full load 100 ADC 180 ADC AC Output 1000 watt Models 1500 1800 watt Models Output voltage 115 VAC 115 VAC Continuous power 1 0kW 25 C 1 8kW 25 C 1 5kW 25 C Freedom HF 1500 only Surge power 17 AAC 2kW for 200 ms 30 AAC 3 6kW for 300 ms Max short circuit current 55 AAC peak 55 AAC peak Frequency 60 Hz 60 Hz AC Output 1000 watt Models 15...

Page 56: ... 14 4 VDC Nominal output current User selectable 2A 5A 10A 20A Freedom HF 1000 5A 15A 35A 55A Freedom HF 1055 User selectable 2A 10A 20A 40A Charger current derating Charger current will automatically derate as internal temperature exceeds 80 C Charger current will automatically derate as internal temperature exceeds 80 C Efficiency at nominal output 75 75 Other 1000 watt Models 1500 1800 watt Mod...

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