Xantrex Technology 815-3524 manual

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    TM TM This guide for use by qua lified installers only. Freedom SW 230V Sine W ave Inverter/Chargers Inst allation Guide FREEDOM SW 3524 FREEDOM SW 3524 FREEDOM SW 3524 FREEDOM SW 3524 CLEAR FAULT RESET INVERTER ENABLE INVERTER ENABLED AC IN FAULT GEN SUPPORT CHARGING WARNING CLEAR FAULT RESET INVERTER ENABLE INVERTER ENABLED AC IN FAULT GEN SUPPOR[...]

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    Freedom SW 3K2K 230V InvChg Install G uide.book Page ii Friday, June 20, 2014 9:11 AM[...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 i This guide for use by qualified p ersonnel only. Copyright © 2013-201 4 Schneider Electric. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks are owned by Schneider Electric Industries SAS or its affiliated companies. Exclusion for Document ation U NLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING , SELLER ( A ) MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY , SU[...]

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    ii Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Installation Guid e is to provide explanations and procedures for installing the Fr eedom SW 230V Inverter/Charger. Scope The Guide provides safety and installa tion guidelines as well as information on tools and wiring. It does n ot provide details abo ut part icul[...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 iii Import ant Safety Instructions IMPORT A NT : R EAD AND SAVE THIS I NSTALLATION G UIDE FOR FUTU RE REFERE NCE . This chapter contains important safety a nd installation instructions for the Freedom SW 230V Inverter/Charger (Freedom SW 230V). Each time, before using the Freed om SW 230V, READ ALL instructions and cautionary markin[...]

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    iv Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide NOTES: 1. Follow these instructions a nd those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery . Re view cautionary markings on these products and on the engine. 2. This inverter/charger contains co mponents which tend to prod uce arc[...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 v This guide for use by qualified p ersonnel only. Precautions When Working W ith Batteries NOTES: 1. Mount and place the Freedom SW 230V Inverter/Charger unit away from batteries in a well ventila ted c ompartment. 2. Always have someone within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you wo rk near a lead-acid [...]

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    vi Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide Precautions When Prep aring to Charge NOTES: • Study and follow all of the battery manufacturer's specific precautions, such as removing or not removing cell caps while char ging, wh ether equalization is acceptable for your battery , and recommended rates of charge. • For flooded non-sealed batteries[...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 vii This guide for use by qualified p ersonnel only. Regulatory The Freedom SW 230V Inverter/Charg er is certified to approp riate European (CE) and Australian (RCM) standards. For more information see “Regulatory Approvals” on page 62. The Freedom SW 230V Inverter/Charger is intended to be used for mobile or commercial applicat[...]

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    Freedom SW 3K2K 230V InvChg Install G uide.book Page viii Friday, Ju ne 20, 2014 9:11 AM[...]

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    This guide for use by qua lified installers only. Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    DC Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    This guide for use by qualified installers only. Step 5: Connecting the Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Mounting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Estimating Battery Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Calculating Battery Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 1 This guide for use by qualified personnel only. Introduction The Installation Guide provides detailed information for inst alli ng the Freedom SW 230V Inverter/Cha rger and the batt ery temperature sensor , wiring the inverter/charger to the AC and DC circuits, and connecting the inverter/charger to the Xanbus system. The Freedom [...]

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    2 Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide Introduction Materials List The Freedom SW 230V ships with the follow ing items: • one Freedom SW 230V un it • owner ’ s and installation g uides • Battery T emperature Sensor (BTS) • DC terminal covers (one red, one black) with two sets of #6-32 screws • two Xanbus netw ork terminators • two sets[...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 3 This guide for use by qualified personnel only. Inst allation Information Before Y ou Begin the Inst allation Before beginning your instal lati on: • Read the entire Installation Guide so you can plan the installation from b eginning to end. • Assemble all the tools and material s you require for the installation. • Review t[...]

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    4 Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide About the Xanbus System Xanbus System The Xanbus system includes the Freedom SW 230V and other Xanbus-enabled devices. The Freedom SW 230V is the device in a Xanbus system that typically provides network power—500 mA at 12 volts DC. All of the Xanbus-enabled devices, such as the Freedom SW 230V, the SCP , and[...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 5 About the Xanbus Syst em This guide for use by qualified personnel only. Xanbus-enabled Product s and Accessories Xanbus-enabl ed Products (Shown above) Product Nu mber/s Xanbus System Control Panel (SCP) 809-0921 Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (AGS) 809-0915 3-ft network cable (0.9 m) 809-0935 25-ft network cable (7.6 m) 809-09[...]

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    6 Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide Planning the Inst allation This section provides information to help you plan for a basic installation of the Freedom SW 230V. As your system configuration is determined, record the details in “Information About Y our Syst em” in th e Fr eedom SW 230V Sine W ave Inverter/Charger Owner ’ s Guide. T wo Key [...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 7 This guide for use by qualified personnel only. Planning Prep arations AC, DC, and Network Component s For a successful installation, you need to plan for AC, DC, and network components of the pow er system. The AC and DC components are described in this section and il lustrated in Figu re 3 on page 8. AC components include: • A[...]

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    8 Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide Planning Preparation s Figure 3 T ypical Recreational V ehicle Electrical System FREEDOM SW 3524 I nv erter R eset Enable In ver t er AC/ On C ha r ge Fault FREEDOM SW 3524 Non-In verter Lo ads Sine W ave Inverter/Charger System Control P anel (SCP) Automatic Generator Start (AGS) Legend: Xanbus Network AC Out [...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 9 Planning Preparation s This guide for use by qualified personnel only. Figure 4 Wiring and Breakers Block Diagra m for Freedom SW 230V 2524 / 3524 2524 and 3524 Inverter/Charger 230 V A C OUT 230 V A C IN Battery (Bank) 24 V HOT = BROWN, BLA CK, OR GREY NEUTRAL = BLUE GND = GREEN WITH YELLO W STRIPE HOT BUS TO A C APPLIANCE LO ADS[...]

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    10 Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide Planning Preparation s AC Component s NOTE : Unless otherwise referenced specifically by product nam e, the components refer to all models of Freedom SW inverter/ chargers. AC Input AC input can be supplied from a single-p hase 230-volt 50-Hz AC source such as the utility grid (pow er company), a generator , o[...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 11 Planning Preparation s This guide for use by qualified personnel only. GFCI Requirement s A GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) is a device that de- energizes a circuit when a curr ent to ground exceeds a specified value that is less than that requ ired to open the circuit breaker . GFCIs are intended to protect peopl e from [...]

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    12 Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide Planning Preparation s For dual input, the wire m ay be red or black; consu lt the documentation pro vided with the AC source (u tility or generator). Size of AC Output W iring Wi re size must be coordinated with the current the wiring will carry . Th is current may be determined b y the 15-amp (Freedom SW 352[...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 13 Planning Preparation s This guide for use by qualified personnel only. DC Component s Batteries The Freedom SW 230V sys tem requ ires a 24-volt, lead-acid deep- cycle battery or group of b atteries to provide the DC current that the inverter/charger converts to AC power . The battery may be a flooded, gel, or AGM type. See “Bat[...]

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    14 Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide Planning Preparation s DC Disconnect s and Over-Current Devices The DC circuit from the battery to the invert er/ charger must be equipped with a disconnect and overcurrent protection device. In Australia, disconnect and overcurrent protection devices mu st be approved for use in Australia. Refer to your appli[...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 15 Planning Preparation s This guide for use by qualified personnel only. Unp acking and Inspecting the Freedom SW 230V Inverter/Charger T o unpack and inspect: 1. Unpack the unit and check the materials list. If anything is missing from the shipping box, contact Cu st om er Service. See “Contact Information” on page i. 2. Recor[...]

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    16 Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide Planning Preparation s Inst allation T ools and Materials T ools Y ou will need the fo llowing tools to install th e Freedom SW 230V and the battery temperature sensor . ❐ W ire stripper ❐ Crimping tools for fastening lu gs and terminals on DC cables ❐ Phillips screwdriver: #2 ❐ Slot screwdriver (6 mm [...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 17 This guide for use by qualified personnel only. Inst alling the Inverter/Charger Overview This section provides detailed informati on on in stalling the Freedom SW 230V. The overall pro ced ure is divided into eight steps: Step 1: Choosing a Location for th e Inverter/Charger on page 18 Step 2: Mounting the Inverter/ Charger on p[...]

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    18 Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger St ep 1: Choosing a Location for the Inverter/Charger The inverter should only be installed in a location t hat meets the following requirem ents: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD This equipment contains components that could produce arcs or sparks. T o reduce the risk of fire or explo[...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 19 Installing the Inverter/Charger This guide for use by qualified personnel only. Safe Locate the inverte r/c harger away from battery in a separate well ventilate d comp artment. Do not install the inv ert er/c harger in any compa rtme nt containing flammable gases or liquids like gasoline. Close to battery compartment The length [...]

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    20 Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger St ep 2: Mounting the Inverter/Charger Considerations Before mounting the Freedom SW 230V , take the following two factors into account. 1. The weight of the inverter/charger requires two people to install it. 2. Mounting considerations are sh own in Figure 5 on page 21. The Fre[...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 21 Installing the Inverter/Charger This guide for use by qualified personnel only. Figure 5 Mounting Orienta tions Orient ation Approved Mounting Orient ation? Comment Desktop Mou nt A - Y es B - Y es when used with inverter drip shield (PN: 808-9004) for marine installations. A - Suitable only for non-marine applications with no ri[...]

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    22 Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger W all Mount DC on Left A - Y es B - Y es when used with inverter drip shield (PN: 808-9004) for marine installations. A - On a vertical surfa ce with DC termi nals facing left. B - On a vertical surfa ce with DC te rmin als facing left with the front panel facing up. The drip sh[...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 23 Installing the Inverter/Charger This guide for use by qualified personnel only. W all Mount D C Up No Not acceptable. This orientation does not meet regulatory requirements. W all Mount D C Down No Not acceptable. This orientation does not meet regulatory requirements. Orient ation Approved Mounting Orient ation? Comment M O D E [...]

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    24 Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger St ep 3: Connecting the AC Input and AC Output Wires General AC Wiring Considerations AC and DC Wiring Separation Do not mix AC and DC wiring in the same conduit or panel. Consult the appli cable instal lation code for details about DC wiring and AC wiring in vicinity to each ot[...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 25 Installing the Inverter/Charger This guide for use by qualified personnel only. Connecting AC Input Wires Figure 6 shows the wiring comp artment, which contains a grounding bus (used to wire the AC input and ou tput ground wires) and a terminal block (used to wire the AC inp ut and AC output connections). When making th e AC inpu[...]

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    26 Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger 7. Using a 6 mm blade slot screwd river , loosen the terminal screws on the terminals. Do not remove the screws. 8. Connect the line and neutral wires to the input terminals (labeled AC Input on the termin al blo ck, Figure 6 on page 25) as follows: Connect Line to INPUT L , Neu[...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 27 Installing the Inverter/Charger This guide for use by qualified personnel only. Connecting the AC Output Wires T o make the AC output wiring connections: 1. Remove one of the A C knockouts from the front or side of th e unit. Do not leav e the knockout in side the wiring compartment. 2. Install a strain-relief clamp in the AC kno[...]

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    28 Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger St ep 4: Connecting the DC Cables DC Connection Precautions Recommended Cable Si zes and Lengths and Fuse Size For recommended DC cables and fuse sizes, see T able 2 and T able 3 on page 14. Prep aring the Cables T o prepare the DC cables: 1. Cut the negative and positive cables[...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 29 Installing the Inverter/Charger This guide for use by qualified personnel only. Guidelines for Routing the DC Cables Follow these guidelines to ensure maximum performance. • Do not attempt to use the ch assis in place of the battery negative connection for grounding. The inverter requires a reliable return path di rectly to the[...]

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    30 Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger Connecting the DC Cable s to the Inverter /Charger T o connect the DC cables: 1. Route the DC cables from the battery bank to the inve rter/ charger . Observe the “Guidelines for Routing the DC Cables” on page 29. 2. Install a DC fuse and disconnect switch or a DC circuit br[...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 31 Installing the Inverter/Charger This guide for use by qualified personnel only. 6. Connect one connector on th e NEGA TIVE (–) cable to the NEGA TIVE (–) DC terminal on the in vert er/charger , as shown in Figure 7. The connector goes on first, then the lock washer and bolt. 7. Before proceeding, check that the cable polarity[...]

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    32 Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger DC Grounding The Chassis Ground point on the inve rter/charger is used to connect the chassis of the inverter/charger to your system’ s DC grounding point, as required by regulations for some in st allations. Use copper wire that is either bare or provided with green/yellow in[...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 33 Installing the Inverter/Charger This guide for use by qualified personnel only. St ep 5: Connecting the Battery T emperature Sensor (BTS) Installing a battery temperatu re sens or (BTS) extends the life of a battery by preventing overchargi ng in warm temperatures and undercharging in cold tempe rat ures. With a BTS monitoring th[...]

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    34 Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger Mounting to the Negati ve Battery T erminal T o mount the sensor on th e negative battery terminal: 1. Select the battery to be monitored. The BTS should be connected to the battery bank that is directly connected to the inverter/charger . 2. Switch off all devices operating fro[...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 35 Installing the Inverter/Charger This guide for use by qualified personnel only. 8. T urn the battery switch on again (if you opened it in Step 2.) 9. Route the sensor cable to the inverter/charger and plug it into the blue BTS port, as shown in Figure 12. Secure the cable along its length. Figure 12 Connecting the BTS Cable to B [...]

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    36 Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger Mounting to the Side of the Battery Case T o mount the sensor on the battery case: 1. Select the battery to be monitored. The BTS should be connected to the battery bank that is directly connected to the inverter/charger . 2. Select a side suitable for attaching the sensor . The[...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 37 Installing the Inverter/Charger This guide for use by qualified personnel only. St ep 6: Connecting to the Network For your re ference, Figure 14 shows where the netwo rk connections are made on the Freedom SW 230V. T o connect the Freedom SW 230V to the Xanbus network: ◆ Plug a network cable connected to the Xanbus network int[...]

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    38 Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger St ep 7: Performing Checks Prior to Initial St art-Up Before testing your installation, ensure these cond iti ons are met: ❐ Chassis and AC grounds are properly installed ❐ AC input connections and AC output connections are wired correctly on the terminal block and not rever[...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 39 Installing the Inverter/Charger This guide for use by qualified personnel only. St ep 8: T esting Y our Installation There are several tests to be perfor med to verify that the installation is successful. These tests will verify that: • the Freedom SW 230V wo rks in invert mode • the Freedom SW 230V works in charge mode • t[...]

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    40 Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger 3. Press the INVERTER ENABLE button. V erify that the INVERTER ENABLED LED status light ill uminates. 4. Connect the Freedom SW 230V to the test load by clos ing th e AC breaker that controls the circuit that the test load is connected to. If the light bulb illuminates, the Inve[...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 41 This guide for use by qualified personnel only. S t acking Features The Freedom SW 230V inverter/chargers provide support for a parallel stacking configuration. This gives the system engineer and/ or installer more options to work with when tailoring a system to meet load demands. In parallel stacking m ode, only two Freedo m SW [...]

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    42 Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide S t acking Features Parallel St acking Allows the inverter and charger capac ity of a system to be doub led. Parallel-stacked inverter/chargers can operate from dif ferent battery banks, meaning each unit is conn ected to its own battery bank. However , it is highly recommended to only use a single batt ery ba[...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 43 S tacking Fe atures This guide for use by qualified personnel only. DC Connections for St acked Inverters Individual overcurrent devi ces are to be used between the battery positive and each inverter . Keep cab le lengths to the two inverter/ chargers the same in order to balance cable losses. If not, the battery cable difference[...]

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    44 Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide S t acking Features Neutral Wiring for S t acked Inverters Due to the neutral ground switching design of the Freedom SW Inverter/charger , it is mandat ory that the AC IN PUT and AC OUTPUT N eutrals be isol at ed from one another . In a stacked pair configuration, connect the two AC input neutrals togeth er at[...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 45 S tacking Fe atures This guide for use by qualified personnel only. Configuring System for St acked Operation V erify all DC and AC connections. Check X anbus network connections and ensure that termin ators are installed at devices at each end of the network. The simples t system includes a Xanbus SCP , the two Freedom SW 230V i[...]

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    46 Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide S t acking Features Search Mode Operation in Parallel St acking When two inverter/chargers are stacked for parallel operation, search mode behavior on the Slave u nit is modified and is dependent on how much total load is on the system. Disabling Search Mode on the Master Unit In parallel stacking , search mod[...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 47 S tacking Fe atures This guide for use by qualified personnel only. Charger Settings in a Dual Freedom SW Configuration The Freedom SW 3524-230 includes a maximum 90A charger . When using two stacked Freedom SW 3524-230 inverter/cha rgers connected to the same battery bank, a total of 180A (90A × 2) of bulk charging is possible [...]

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    48 Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide S t acking Features each parallel branch of batteries. Therefore, the above generalizations of maximum char ge rate (%) can be made for the entire battery bank. The Freedom SW 230V’ s Max Chg Rate (%) setting defaults to 100 (adjustable from 0 to 100 ). So if the Freedom SW 3524-230 char ger with a maximum p[...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 49 S tacking Fe atures This guide for use by qualified personnel only. Example 2: System composed of two stack ed Freedom SW 3524- 230s. Each Freedom SW 3524-230 has a maximum charge capacity of 90A . The two stacked Freedom SW 3524-230 inverter/ chargers connected to the same battery bank can possibly produce a total of 180A. The i[...]

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    50 Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide S t acking Features Example 4: System composed of two stacked Freedom SW 3524- 230s. Each Freedom SW 3524-230 has a maximum charge capacity of 90A . The two stacked Freedom SW 3524-230 inverter/chargers connected to the same battery bank can possibly produce a total of 180A. The industry’ s commonly accepted[...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 51 This guide for use by qualified personnel only. Inverter/Charger Physical S pecifications For complete inverter/char ger specifications, refer to the Freedom SW 230V Sine W ave Inverter/C har ger Owner ’ s Guide . The physical specifications of th e Freedom SW 230V are described in T able 4 below . Ta b l e 4 Freedom SW Physica[...]

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    52 Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide Battery Information Battery Bank Sizing Battery capacity Battery size or capacity is just as important as the battery type selected for us e with the Freedom SW 230V. The batteries are the most important part of your system, so It is recommended that you purchase as much battery capacity as possible. A large b[...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 53 Battery Information This guide for use by qualified personnel only. Estimating Battery Requirement s Calculating Battery Size S tep 1: Compute Amp-hours For each appliance, compute the num ber of amp-hours that will be used between char ging cycles, as follows: 1. Obtain the wattage. If the watt age is marked on the nameplate rat[...]

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    54 Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide Battery Information Ta b l e 5 Battery Sizing Example This example illustrates how qui ckly your battery needs can escalate. T o reduce the required ba ttery bank size, you can either conserve energy by eliminating or reducing the use of some loads, or recharge more frequently . Appliance (A) Power Consumption[...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 55 Battery Information This guide for use by qualified personnel only. Battery Banks As your power requirements increase, 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. See “Battery Cabling and Hoo[...]

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    56 Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide Battery Information Ta b l e 6 Battery Sizing Worksh eet Appliance (A) Power Consumption (W att s) (B) Operating Time pe r Day (Hours) Daily watt-hours need ed for this appliance (= A × B) W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh T otal daily watt-hours of AC loa[...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 57 This guide for use by qualified personnel only. Battery Cabling and Hook-up Configurations Several smaller batteries can be c onnected to create a battery bank of substantial size. Y ou can connect batteries in series (see “Battery Series Connection” on the right) or series-parallel (see “Battery Series-Parallel Connectio n[...]

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    58 Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide Battery Cabling and Hook-up Con figurations Battery Series-Parallel Connections As the name series-parallel implie s, both the series and parallel configurations are used in combina tion. The result is an increase in both the voltage and the capacity of the total battery bank. This is common with all battery-i[...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 59 This guide for use by qualified personnel only. S pecifications NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Physical Specifications Freedom SW 2524-23 0 Freedom SW 3524-230 L × W × H 387×343×197 mm 387×343×197 mm Net W eight 21.4 kg 27.2 kg Environment al Spec ifications Freedom SW 2524-23 0 Freedom SW [...]

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    60 Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide S pecifications NOTE : All inverter specificatio ns ar e at nominal condit ions: 24 VDC unless otherwise specified. Inverter Specificat io n s Freedom SW 2524-23 0 Freedom SW 3524-230 Output waveform si ne wave sine wave Output power (continu ous) 2500 W (up to 25 °C) 3400 W (up to 25 °C) Output power (5 sec[...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 61 S pecifications This guide for use by qualified personnel only. NOTE : All charging specifications are at nomin al conditions: ambient temperature of 25 °C , 230 V AC, 50 Hz input, unless otherwise s pecified. Charger Sp ecifications Freedom SW 2524-23 0 Freedom SW 3524-230 Charging method Three-stage char ge (Bulk, Absorption, [...]

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    62 Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide S pecifications NOTE : All transfer specification s are at no minal conditions: ambient temperature of 25 °C , 230 V AC, 50 Hz input, un less oth erwise s pecified. T ransfer an d General Specifications All Models Transfer time—utility to invert < 20 ms Minimum AC input voltage for transf er 170 V AC Max[...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 63 This guide for use by qualified personnel only. Inverter Drip Shield Inst allation The inverter drip shield helps to protect the unit from dripping or splashing liquids, which causes a sh ock hazard. The inverter drip shield is especially useful in ma rine installations where water from condensation, rain, or sea may come into co[...]

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    64 Freedom SW 23 0V Installation Guide Inverter Drip Shield Installation Figure 22 Drip Shield Placem ent (Desktop Mount) F R E E D O M S W 3 5 2 4 Inverter R ese t Ena ble Invert er AC/ On Char ge Faul t Xa nbus Interface 55 mm side view 10mm clearance required he re. Figure 23 Drip Shield Placement ( Inverter F ront Panel F acing Up) 90 mm side v[...]

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    975-0697-01 -01 65 Inverter Drip Shield Installation This guide for use by qualified personnel only. Figure 24 Drip Shield Placement (In verter F ront Pa nel Facing Down) 20 mm No cleara nce required here. side view Freedom SW 3K2K 230V InvChg Install G uide.bo ok Page 65 Friday, June 20, 2 014 9:11 AM[...]

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    Schneider Electric Solar Inverters USA Inc. +1 800 670 0707 +1 408 987 6030 www.xantrex.com 975-0697-01-01 Printed in China. Freedom SW 3K2K 230V InvChg Install G uide.book Page ii Friday, June 20, 2014 9:11 AM[...]