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    O O O O O WNERS MANU WNERS MANU WNERS MANU WNERS MANU WNERS MANU AL AL AL AL AL Xantrex Link 2000 Inverter Controller and Dual Battery Monitor Owner's Manual Link 2000 I4.35 I4.35 I4.35 I4.35 I4.35[...]

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    2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS One Page Summary of Features Center Introduction and Special Notes 3 Monitor Functions 4–5 Inverter and Charger Functions 5 Status Line and Starting and Stopping Equalize 6 Setup 7 Inverter Setup 8 Monitor Setup 9 Functions Setup 10–14 Data Mode 1 5 How to Use The Link 2000 Control Panel 16–17 Ideal Charge Curve 1 8 Synch[...]

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    3 INTRODUCTION AND SPECIAL NOTES The LINK 2000 is an integrated battery monitor and inverter/charger control. It displays the critical information necessary for 12 V or 24 VDC system battery management and allows precise control of critical inverter and charger features. The Link 2000-R comes with an additional manual describing the Ideal Regulator[...]

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    4 MONITOR FUNCTIONS Please also refer to the one-page summary of features in center of this manual. The small blue legends indicate Setup functions described later . BA TTERY SELECT The battery to be monitored is selected by pressing the #1 or #2 switch. A Green LED indi- cates which battery is selected. ("Battery" may be a "bank&quo[...]

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    5 INVERTER/CHARGER FUNCTIONS MARINE AND R V OPERA TING TIP When utility power is available, any loads normally supplied by the inverter are automatically transferred to utility power through the internal transfer switch. When utility power is not available the loads run on stored energy in the battery . If you have a load such as an electric space [...]

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    6 ST A TUS LINE There are four LED status indicators to show the presence of AC power and the charger's cycle state. AC IN: Green LED on when AC is present. CHARGE: Red LED on when charger is in Charge mode. Flashes Red when charger is in Equalize mode. ACCEPT : Orange LED on when charger is in Acceptance mode. FLOA T : Green LED on when charg[...]

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    7 SETUP The LINK 2000 has been set up with default values chosen to work with a typical system. Normally the only values that must be changed are: 1) Battery capacity (page 9) 3) Battery type (liquid or gel) (F02 page 1 1). 2) Ambient T emperature (F03 page 11) 4) Peukert's exponent (F08 page 13). The SETUP BUTTON is used to access the functio[...]

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    8 INVERTER SETUP IDLE MODE: The default value is 4 watts. This means it takes a 4-watt AC load to turn the inverter on from its low power idle mode. Setting a value of 0 watts means the inverter is always on. The low power idle current is about 0.25 amps. When idle mode is set to 0 W the current consumption goes up to about 0.9 amps. Range = 0 W , [...]

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    9 MONITOR SETUP Normally the only MONIT OR SETUP parameter that must be changed is BA TT CAP (see bottom of this page). Please read the section on selecting charged parameters (page 21–22) before changing CHARGED V or CHARGED % default values. (See FUNC SETUP on page 10 for other system values that may need to be changed.) Setting the following p[...]

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    10 FUNCTIONS SETUP FUNC: The FUNC (Function) mode is used to set up special functions or features that are not commonly changed. They might be thought of as internal software switches that allow the selection of special functions, or values that, once set, are seldom changed. Normally the only functions that must be changed are F02 Battery T ype, F[...]

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    11 F02 - BA TTER Y TYPE 0 = LIQUID CELL (DEF AUL T) 1 = GEL CELL (ST ANDARD) 2 = GEL CELL (F AST CHARGE) 3 = AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) This function (Default: T ype 0, standard liquid cells) sets the appropriate charge and float voltages for the FREEDOM charger (see table below) and sets an appropria te Peukert exponent. Gel cell owners may use T yp[...]

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    12 Freedom units produced prior to serial #100,000 have temperature compensation only for warm or cool environments. The temperature setup sets the voltages as per below: TEMP TYPE 0 (Liquid) TYPE 1 (Gel 1) Accept Float Equalize Accept Float Equalize Above 80 °F 13.9 13.3 15.8 14.1 13.8 14.1 Below 80 °F 14.4 13.5 16.3 14.4 13.8 14.4 F04 - T OGGLE[...]

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    13 F08 - SET PEUKER T'S EXPONENT DEF AUL T = 1.25 RANGE = 1.00–1.50 STEP = 0.01 Sets the exponent for Peukert’ s equation. A setting of 1.00 defeats Peukert's calculation. See pages 24–27 for a discussion of Peukert's equation and typical values for various batteries. Properly setting Peukert's exponent ensures a more accu[...]

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    14 F13 SET DISCHARGE FLOOR DEF AUL T = 100% RANGE = 50%–100% STEP = 5% When this option is activated, you may set a discharge floor for each battery bank. When the discharge floor is set to 50%, the T ime Remaining display reports time remaining until the battery reaches the 50% discharged level. Y ou may set the discharge floor from 50% to 100% [...]

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    15 DA T A MODE DA T A: The DA T A mode is used to recall key historical information about the battery (battery banks). T o access the DA T A mode: 1) Select Battery #1 or #2 to review its data. 2) Press and hold the SETUP button until the green LED begins to flash then release the button. 3) Now press the (blue) DA T A button. Each time you press t[...]

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    16 HOW TO USE THE LINK CONTROL P ANEL BA TTER Y MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHY : Recharge When the Battery is 50% Discharged! The LINK 2000 is a guide to the battery's state of charge. Our Mid-Capacity Rule says you should begin charging when your LINK 2000 shows that 50% of battery capacity has been consumed. In Marine and R V systems, which are tryin[...]

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    17 parameters. The battery will be gassing and you will see an accumulation of a large number of amp hours each day . This is a clear indication that you are destroying your battery by overcharging. Check your LINK 2000 before turning off a charging source to see that you have not accumulated too many overcharge amp hours. When discharging begins, [...]

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    18 THE F ACTOR Y DEF AUL T V ALUES FOR CHARGING: Battery capacity: = 200 Ah (800 Ah if F05 is ON) Accept V oltage: = 14.4 volts for 12-volt systems (for wet cell batteries) = 28.8 volts for 24-volt systems (for wet cell batteries) Charged Current: = 2% (of battery capacity) Float V oltage: 0.9 V below the Accept V oltage for Liquid electrolyte batt[...]

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    19 HOW TO TELL WHEN A BA TTER Y IS FULL Y CHARGED (CHARGED BA TTER Y P ARAMETERS) MUL TIPLE ST AGE CHARGING SYSTEMS If you are using the charger in the FREEDOM, the battery is charged when the system switches to the Float cycle. If another manufacturer's charging system is being used it should be adjusted so the transition from Acceptance Char[...]

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    20 SYNCHRONIZING YOUR LINK 2000 TO A CHARGED BA TTER Y A charged battery has zero Ahrs removed. Synchronizing your LINK 2000 to read zero when the battery is charged ensures that you always know the net number of amp hours removed. The charged parameters on the previous page indicate when a charging system has put as much energy into a battery as i[...]

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    21 MANUALL Y SELECTING THE CHARGED BA TTER Y P ARAMETERS DISCUSSION: HOW THE LINK 2000 USES THESE V ALUES The LINK 2000 allows the setup of specific charged parameters. The factory default values have been carefully chosen to work on most systems, including constant voltage and multiple step charging systems. The factory Charged Parameters are 13.2[...]

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    Monitoring Functions SET UP allows the selection of various functions and values. Press for 5 seconds to enter Set Up mode. The green LED will flash at 1 second intervals. Then press the func- tion to be set up. The present value will be displayed. After 3 seconds, with the button pressed, the display will begin scrolling. When the desired value ap[...]

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    22 RULES FOR CHANGING THE CHARGED BA TTERY P ARAMETERS If you must change the Charged Parameters please use the following rules. If the charged parameters are not correctly selected, the LINK 2000 will never r ecalculate the CEF . For example: (1) If your char ging system only reaches 13.8 (27.6) volts, a Charged V oltage of 14.0 (28.0) volts will [...]

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    23 RESET / INFO FUNCTIONS The drawing below shows the Reset/Info Functions layout. T o access these, press the SETUP BUTTON for ten seconds. The time is long to avoid unintentionally entering this mode. When the green LED begins to flash quickly (about three times per second) select the Advanced Function you wish by consulting this drawing. The dis[...]

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    24 HIGH DISCHARGE RA TES & PEUKERT'S EQUA TION Peukert's Equation describes the effect of different discharge rates on battery capacity . As the discharge rate increases the available battery capacity decreases. The tables on pages 25, 26 and 27 have typical values of " n " for common batteries. Page 25 is a look-up table, p[...]

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    25 20 Hr rating 60 70 85 86 90 95 105 108 112 120 130 150 170 180 208 210 216 221 225 Reserve Minutes 60 1.41 90 1.22 1.32 1.46 1.47 120 1.09 1.17 1.30 1.31 1.34 1.39 1.48 1.50 130 1.05 1.13 1.25 1.26 1.30 1.34 1.42 1.45 1.49 150 1.06 1.17 1.18 1.21 1.25 1.33 1.36 1.39 1.46 160 1.02 1.14 1.14 1.18 1.21 1.29 1.31 1.35 1.41 1.50 180 1.07 1.08 1.11 1.[...]

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    26 The following table contains values for the exponent "n" for various batteries and manufacturers. They are calculated from the 20-hour rating and the Reserve Minutes @ 25 A as supplied by the manufacturer . Page 27 shows how the calculation is performed. Y ou may choose a battery of similar size and construction as a guide in selecting[...]

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    27 Surrette and Rolls Batteries Model V olts Res. Min. 20-Hr . Rating "n" EHG-208 6 345 208 1.42 EIG-225 6 350 225 1.54* EIG-262 6 395 262 1.72* 24/90 12 165 90 1.16 27/12M 12 190 1 12 1.23 30H/108 12 230 108 1.08 HT/4D 12 3 48 1 70 1.15 HT/8D 12 4 50 2 21 1.20 *Use Max allowed "n" of 1.50 TYPICAL PEUKERT'S EXPONENTS log t [...]

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    28 ERROR CODES AND TROUBLESHOOTING The following error codes are displayed when the LINK 2000 detects a problem. The display alternates between the selected monitoring function and the Error Code. The Error Code continues to flash until the error is corrected. (Error codes are the same for all models.) CODE DEFINITION E -1 INVER TER HIGH DC/BA TTER[...]

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    29 E-10 LINK 2000 DEPOWERED: Displayed on power up and when power has been interrupted or dipped below the operating voltage of the LINK 2000. May be caused by voltage dips during engine starting if the meter is powered by a starting battery . E -11 NOT USED: E-12 B A TTERY #1 V OL T AGE SENSE LEADS OPEN: Check the fuse and connections in the sense[...]

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    30 MICROPROCESSOR RESET PROCEDURE The LINK 2000 uses a microprocessor to perform all of its calculations and functions. W e have worked very hard to ensure a stable, trouble-free product. However, like all computer products, the unit is sometimes susceptible to power supply dips or surges that can cause erratic behavior or memory errors. If you det[...]

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    31 RESETTING MEMOR Y TO F ACTOR Y V ALUES: If some portions of the memory have been "corrupted" you should consider resetting to the factory default values and then changing any specific values you need to. This ensures a "clean slate" for your new setup. 1) Follow the procedure outlined on the previous page to first reset the m[...]

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    32 SETUP AND HISTORICAL DA T A SUMMAR Y The following table is a summary of the values that may be changed through setup or by accumulating historical data. The column on the right is provided to write down your setup values or historical data. Be sure and know these values before calling for customer service. Multiply voltage values by two for 24-[...]

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    33 W ARRANTY What does this warranty cover? This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology, Inc. (“Xantrex”) and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your Xantrex Link 2000 Inverter Controller and Dual Battery Monitor. This warranty lasts for a Warranty Period of 12 months from the date of purchase at point of sale to you, th[...]

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    34 Disclaimer Product THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY XANTREX IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR XANTREX PRODUCT AND IS, WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW, IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, GUARANTEES, REPRESENTATIONS, OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT, H[...]

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    35 Return Procedure 1 . Package the unit safely, preferably using the original box and packing materials. Please ensure that your product is shipped fully insured in the original packaging or equivalent. This warranty will not apply where the product is damaged due to improper packaging. 2 . Include the following: • The RMA number supplied by Xan[...]

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    36 REQUIRED READING Before wiring the LINK 2000, install the shunt as indicated. All wiring should be done before installing the fuses. GENERAL NOTES 1) W iring to the LINK 2000 should be #16 or #18 A WG. (Larger wire is acceptable, but not necessary .) Wiring should be per NEC or applicable standards. 2) The Shunt Sense Leads should be a twisted p[...]

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    37 remember that instrumentation and other loads grounded directly to the engine block will not be measured unless their negatives are relocated to the load side of the Battery Shunt. Special high current shunts are also a solution and may be ordered from us. A separate engine starting battery whose negative is connected directly to the engine also[...]

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    The VIOLET WIRE (B2 V) supplies Battery #2 voltage for sensing. It should be supplied directly from Battery #2. Be sure to install the 2-amp fuse shown in the drawing. NOTE: If only one battery is to be monitored, connect the VIOLET wire to the BLUE wire. The GREEN WIRE (B1SHG) is connected to the SMALL SCREW ON THE GROUND SIDE, OR LOAD SIDE, of th[...]

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    SPECIFICA TIONS Power to Link 2000 Power Supply V oltage 9–40 volts DC (not for use with 32 V systems) Power Supply Current 28 mA (typical; backlight adds 1 to 18 mA ) Measurements V oltage Range 8.5–50 volts DC V oltage Resolution 0.05 volts DC V oltage Accuracy + 0.10 volts DC at full scale. Current Range + 500 amps DC Current Resolution 0.1 [...]

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    40 LINK 2000 USED AS A BA TTERY/SOURCE MONIT OR WITH A PHOTOVOL T AIC CHARGING SYSTEM Notes: 1) Shunt rated at 500 Amps max. 2) Link 2000 meter #18 AWG minimum. Shunt leads are twisted pair. 3) This drawing is not to scale. 4) Color code shown for four pair cable available from Xantrex. 5) Other sources (such as wind generation) may be added to the[...]

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    41 LINK 2000 FOR TWO BA TTERIES WITH ENGINE AL TERNA TOR CHARGING SYSTEM Notes: 1) Shunt rated at 500 Amps max. 2) Link 2000 meter #18 AWG minimum. Shunt leads are twisted pair. 3) This drawing is not to scale. 4) Color code shown for four pair cable available from Xantrex. 5) This drawing shows typical primary wiring. Actual wiring may vary, wire [...]

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    Xantrex Technology Inc. Toll free 1 800 670 0707 Direct 1 604 422 2777 Fax 1 604 420 2145 CustomerService@xantrex.com www.xantrex.com 445-0198-01-01 Printed in the U.S.A.[...]