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Xantrex XC3012, XC5012, XC1524 and XC2524Battery Charger12 V / 30 A 12 V / 50 A24 V / 15 A24 V / 25 AOwner’s GuideXC_Charger_Owner.book Page 1 Frida

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975-0187-01-01 ixImportant Safety InstructionsExplosive Gas and Battery Precautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - v

Contentsx 975-0187-01-01Installing Optional Accessories- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–13Battery Temperature

1IntroductionChapter 1 describes the XC Series standard features. It also provides information to prepare for installation of the XC Series.XC_Charger

Introduction1–2 975-0187-01-01Xantrex XC3012, XC5012, XC1524 and XC2524 Battery Charger FeaturesThe XC Series provides the following standard features

XC Series Appearance975-0187-01-01 1–3XC Series AppearanceThis section describes the parts of the XC Series. Figure 1-2 shows the XC Series.Figure 1-1

Introduction1–4 975-0187-01-01Information Centers of the XC SeriesRemote DisplayThis section describes the parts of the remote display of the XC Serie

Information Centers of the XC Series975-0187-01-01 1–5The indicator lights and display are also used to indicate error codes. See Chapter 4, “Troubles

Introduction1–6 975-0187-01-01Onboard Status PanelThis section describes the parts of the onboard status panel of the XC Series. Figure 1-3 shows the

Rear Panel975-0187-01-01 1–7Rear PanelThis section describes the parts of the rear panel of the XC Series. Figure 1-4 shows the rear panel.Figure 1-4X

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Introduction1–8 975-0187-01-01Preparing for InstallationThe XC Series is designed to be permanently mounted. Figure 1-1 shows a typical installation w

Preparing for Installation975-0187-01-01 1–9Tools and MaterialsTo mount and connect the XC Series you need the following tools:• 10 mm wrench or socke

Introduction1–10 975-0187-01-01LocationInstall the XC Series in a location that meets the following requirements: When planning where and how to mou

Preparing for Installation975-0187-01-01 1–11Figure 1-6XC Series Mounting OrientationsHorizontalVerticalVertical - this configuration may be used in a

Introduction1–12 975-0187-01-01Wiring RequirementsDC WiringThe following two tables show some typical wire sizes, based on 3% voltage drop (round circ

Preparing for Installation975-0187-01-01 1–13Over-current protection disconnectThe DC circuit from the battery to the charger must be equipped with a

Introduction1–14 975-0187-01-01Battery Bank Size RequirementsThe XC Series is designed to work with a minimum battery bank size. Each bank should meet

2InstallationChapter 2 provides procedures for installing, testing and configuring the XC Series.The unit is packed with the following materials:• Own

Installation2–2 975-0187-01-01Installing the XC SeriesInstallation SequenceTo make charger installation quick and easy, Xantrex recommends that the in

Installing the XC Series975-0187-01-01 2–3Pre-Installing DC WiringThe procedure for installing the DC wiring applies to a single battery or multiple b

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Installation2–4 975-0187-01-015. Route the wiring to the batteries and to the XC Series, but don’t connect it yet. Avoid routing wiring through an ele

Installing the XC Series975-0187-01-01 2–55. Install the cable strain relief on the XC Series end of the source AC cable.6. Carefully remove 50 – 75 m

Installation2–6 975-0187-01-01To connect AC wires with the crimp-on butt-splice connector:a) Using a wire stripper, carefully strip 8 mm (5/16 in.) fr

Installing the XC Series975-0187-01-01 2–7Mounting the Remote DisplayTo accommodate the charger mounting orientation, the remote display can be remove

Installation2–8 975-0187-01-01To remotely mount the display:1. Remove the display as described on page 2–7.2. Secure the blank plate in the display so

Installing the XC Series975-0187-01-01 2–93. Secure the enclosed mounting template to the mounting surface with tape. 4. Drill the six pilot holes for

Installation2–10 975-0187-01-01Final ConnectionsOnce the DC cables, AC cables and XC Series are all in place the final connection may be made.Figure 2

Installing the XC Series975-0187-01-01 2–11Final DC ConnectionsTo make the last DC connections:1. Connect the negative cable from the negative termina

Installation2–12 975-0187-01-018. Secure cables in place using tie-wraps, P-clamps or cable straps according to electrical codes. Coil and tie any ext

Installing Optional Accessories975-0187-01-01 2–13Installing Optional AccessoriesThe XC Series ships with a battery temperature sensor (BTS) and drip

About XantrexXantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to

Installation2–14 975-0187-01-01Drip Protection Rubber BootsXantrex recommends that you install the supplied rubber boots over the XC Series DC termina

Configuring the XC Series975-0187-01-01 2–15Configuring the XC SeriesOnce the charger is connected to a battery on bank 1 or to AC, it is live and it

Installation2–16 975-0187-01-01To configure the charging type:1. Press and hold MODE until (setup) is displayed.2. Press MODE to select 2-stage ( )

3OperationChapter 3 describes the operating states and provides procedures for charging a battery and performing an equalization.XC_Charger_Owner.book

Operation3–2 975-0187-01-01About ChargingThe XC Series has three full current rated, independently controlled outputs which enable it to charge three

About Charging975-0187-01-01 3–3Sequential 2-Stage ChargingIn sequential charging mode the charger will check all battery banks every 15 minutes to de

Operation3–4 975-0187-01-01Disqualified BatteriesThe XC Series can identify when a battery will not accept a charge (battery is damaged) or when it is

About Charging975-0187-01-01 3–5Things to be aware ofWhen the XC Series is operating, fans and lights (DC loads) may vary in speed or intensity. This

Operation3–6 975-0187-01-01Charging BatteriesBefore you start to charge batteries read the “Important Safety Instructions” on page v and follow all sa

Charging Batteries975-0187-01-01 3–7After charging is complete, the XC Series enters into one of these modes:Float mode When the ready indicator light

iiiAbout This GuidePurposeThe purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and trou

Operation3–8 975-0187-01-01Equalizing Flooded BatteriesAbout EqualizingThe XC Series equalizes only flooded lead-acid or lead-calcium batteries. It do

Equalizing Flooded Batteries975-0187-01-01 3–9Performing An EqualizationTurn off or disconnect all DC loads on the battery during equalization. The vo

Operation3–10 975-0187-01-01Transitioning the XC Series to On, Disabled or OffThere are two ways to turn the XC Series on:• connect AC power at the so

Accessing Charger Information975-0187-01-01 3–11Accessing Charger InformationThe XC Series can give you a lot of information about the status of the c

Operation3–12 975-0187-01-01Table 3-1Reading XC Series StatusCharger StatusRemote Display Onboard Status Indicator LightsCharging in bulk or absorptio

Accessing Charger Information975-0187-01-01 3–13Reporting While Charging or EqualizingAfter configuration, the XC Series defaults to a scrolling displ

Operation3–14 975-0187-01-01Reporting While Battery MonitoringThe XC Series is considered to be battery monitoring if it is experiencing a charger lev

Accessing Charger Information975-0187-01-01 3–15◆ Press ON/STANDBY on the optional remote display to initialize another cycle.If AC power is connected

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4TroubleshootingChapter 4 contains information on error codes and procedures for troubleshooting your XC Series charger.XC_Charger_Owner.book Page 1

About This Guideiv 975-0187-01-01Conventions UsedThe following conventions are used in this guide.This Guide contains information for four versions of

Troubleshooting4–2 975-0187-01-01Care and MaintenanceThe XC Series contains solid-state electronic components that require no maintenance. The best ca

Indicator Light Flashing Sequences975-0187-01-01 4–3Indicator Light Flashing SequencesTable 4-1Indicator Light Sequences on the XC SeriesActivity Char

Troubleshooting4–4 975-0187-01-01Error Messages on Remote DisplayTable 4-2Error MessagesDisplayOnboard Status Panel Indicator lights Fault SolutionRed

Error Messages on Remote Display975-0187-01-01 4–5Red fault indicator light illuminatedGreen 10% indicator light flashesDisplay green bank indicator l

Troubleshooting4–6 975-0187-01-01Green 100% indicator light flashesDisplay green bank indicator light for the affected battery bank illuminatedBattery

Problem Solving975-0187-01-01 4–7Problem SolvingIf the remote display is not functioning, troubleshoot your XC Series using the tables below. In the e

Troubleshooting4–8 975-0187-01-01SymptomFault indicator light flashes. XC Series stops functioning.SymptomFault indicator light illuminates. 100% indi

Problem Solving975-0187-01-01 4–9SymptomThe XC Series appears to be taking too long to charge battery. Ready indicator light does not illuminate after

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A SpecificationsAppendix A details the specifications for the XC Series.XC_Charger_Owner.book Page 1 Friday, August 12, 2005 3:23 PM

vImportant Safety Instructions1. Before installing or using the Xantrex XC3012, XC5012, XC1524 or XC2524 Battery Charger (XC Series), read all instruc

SpecificationsA–2 975-0187-01-01Physical SpecificationsElectrical SpecificationsDimensions Base unit: 367 mm x 240 mm x 106 mm14.45 in. x 9.45 in. x 4

AC Input Specifications975-0187-01-01 A–3AC Input SpecificationsFloat voltage (in VDC for XC3012 and XC5012)(Multiply VDC by 2 to get the float voltag

SpecificationsA–4 975-0187-01-01Temperature SpecificationsProtection FeaturesNominal ambient 25 °C (77 °F)Operating range 0 – 50 °C (32 – 122 °F)Curre

Approvals975-0187-01-01 A–5ApprovalsSafety CSA/NRTL approved to CSA107.2 and UL1236, including the marine supplement, ignition protection, and UL1564E

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975-0187-01-01 WA–1Warranty and Product InformationLimited Warranty for:Xantrex XC3012 Battery Charger Xantrex XC5012 Battery ChargerXantrex XC1524 Ba

Warranty and Product InformationWA–2 975-0187-01-01What does this warranty not cover? This Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear of the

975-0187-01-01 WA–3WARNING: LIMITATIONS ON USEPlease refer to your product user manual for limitations on uses of the product. Specifically, please no

Warranty and Product InformationWA–4 975-0187-01-01Information About Your SystemAs soon as you open your Xantrex XC3012, XC5012, XC1524 or XC2524 Batt

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Safetyvi 975-0187-01-018. The XC Series is provided with an AC ground conductor that must be connected to the AC input ground and a DC ground stud whi

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Safety975-0187-01-01 vii10. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.11. Wear complete eye pro