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  • Page 1 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page i Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM R FA R FA T CH ARG Owner’s Guide Freedom SW 3012 shown. Freedom SW Model Numbers 815-3012, 815-3024 815-2012, 815-2024 Sine Wave Inverter/Chargers ™...
  • Page 2 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page ii Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM...
  • Page 3 Information. 97-0019-01-01 Date and Revision September 2013 Rev D Product Numbers 815-2012 (Freedom SW 2012), 815-2024 (Freedom SW 2024) 815-3012 (Freedom SW 3012), 815-3024 (Freedom SW 3024) Contact Information Telephone: 1 800 670 0707 (toll free North America) 1 408 987 6030 (direct) Web: www.xantrex.com...

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page ii Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining the Freedom STATEMENT OF HAZARD SW Inverter/Charger.
  • Page 5 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page iii Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex-branded products and services at www.xantrex.com. NOTE: The Installation Guide (Document Part Number: 97-0020-01-01) is primarily intended for qualified installers who need to install and configure the Freedom SW Inverter/Charger.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page iv Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Important Safety Instructions ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD IMPORTANT: R ’ EAD AND SAVE THIS WNER UIDE FOR FUTURE • Do not expose the Freedom SW to rain, snow, spray, or bilge water. This inverter/charger is designed for marine applications only when REFERENCE additional drip protection is installed in certain orientations.
  • Page 7 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page v Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM NOTES: Follow these instructions and those published by the battery FIRE AND BURN HAZARD manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use • Do not cover or obstruct the air intake vent openings and/or install in in the vicinity of the battery.

  • Page 8: Precautions When Working With Batteries

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page vi Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Precautions When Working With Batteries Use extra caution to reduce the risk or dropping a metal tool on the battery. It could spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical parts and could cause an explosion.
  • Page 9 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page vii Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Precautions When Preparing to Charge Regulatory The Freedom SW Inverter/Charger is certified to appropriate US and Canadian standards. For more information see “Regulatory Approvals” on page 80. EXPOSURE TO CHEMICALS AND GASES HAZARD The Freedom SW Inverter/Charger is intended to be used for mobile or •...
  • Page 10 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page viii Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM 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 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page i Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Contents Important Safety Instructions ................iv Introduction .
  • Page 12 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page ii Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM SCP Navigation ..................18 Startup Screen .
  • Page 13 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page iii Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM ACIn Settings ..................52 Gen Support .
  • Page 14 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page iv Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Xanbus network terminators NOTE: If any of the items are missing, contact customer service or any authorized Xantrex dealer for replacement. See “About This Guide” on nuts and washers page ii. IMPORTANT: Keep the carton and packing material in case you need to DC terminal covers return the Freedom SW for servicing.

  • Page 16: Key Features

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 2 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Introduction Key Features The Freedom SW Inverter/Charger is a true sine wave inverter/charger that • Capable of operating from 50Hz and 60Hz power source by extending can be used for mobile, marine and commercial applications.

  • Page 17: Stacking

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 3 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Introduction Manual Equalization Over a period of time, the cells in a flooded Stacking battery can develop uneven chemical states. This can result in a weak Supports stacking of two inverter/chargers to increase capacity.

  • Page 18: Stack Charging

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 4 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Introduction Stack Charging Generator Assist Multiple Freedom SWs synchronize charging stages to ensure efficient The Freedom SW Series of inverter/chargers can operate in tandem with a charging of the battery bank.

  • Page 19: Basic Protection Features

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 5 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Introduction Basic Protection Features The Freedom SW has the following protection features: • over temperature shutdown for critical components such as the The Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS) provides these protection features: transformer and the power board •...

  • Page 20: System Components

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 6 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM System Components The Freedom SW uses Xanbus, a network communications protocol Xanbus System developed to communicate the Freedom SW’s settings and activity to other The Xanbus system includes the Freedom SW and other Xanbus-enabled Xanbus-enabled devices.

  • Page 21: Xanbus-Enabled Products And Accessories

    Upgradable through new software releases. Enter Func Xanbus System Control Panel (SCP) FG A: 809-0921 For detailed instructions and a complete list of Xanbus-enabled devices, visit www.xantrex.com. Inverter drip shield 3-ft cable 25-ft cable 75-ft cable Product/Accessory (Not Shown) Product Number/s...

  • Page 22: Freedom Sw Inverter/Charger Mechanical Features

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 8 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Freedom SW Inverter/Charger Mechanical Features Freedom SW Inverter/Charger Mechanical Features Front Panel Compartment Controls and Side Status LEDs R FA R FA T CH AR DC Terminal Side Cooling Fans and Ground Terminal Stud Figure 2 Freedom SW Front and Side Panels (Freedom SW 3012 shown)

  • Page 23: Freedom Sw Front And Side Panels

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 9 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Freedom SW Inverter/Charger Mechanical Features Freedom SW Front and Side Panels Before you begin to operate the Freedom SW, review the front panel features shown in Figure 3 and described in the next table. A detailed view Item Description of the lights and buttons on the front panel is shown in Figure 4 and...
  • Page 24 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 10 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Freedom SW Inverter/Charger Mechanical Features Item Description DC terminals. AC wiring compartment access panel with compartment cover on. FAULT LED illuminates solid if a fault condition occurs and flashes intermittently when a WARNING condition is active.

  • Page 25: Freedom Inverter/Charger Operation

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 11 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Freedom Inverter/Charger Operation Start Up Behavior When the Freedom SW is powered up or has been reset, all of the front panel lights illuminate and remain on for a minimum of five seconds. During this interval, the fans are also turned on as the unit executes internal diagnostics.

  • Page 26: Inverter Operation Using The Front Panel

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 12 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Freedom Inverter/Charger Operation Inverter Operation Using the Front Panel To test the charger, reconnect the AC input power to allow AC to the IMPORTANT: Review the “Important Safety Instructions” on page iv AC input.

  • Page 27: Operating Limits For Inverter Operation

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 13 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Freedom Inverter/Charger Operation Operating Limits for Inverter Operation Table 1 Front Panel Lights Light Temperature The Freedom SW series of inverter/chargers will operate at Illuminated Color Status Action (or Status Item) rated power continuously at 30 °C with some models capable of continuous...

  • Page 28: Operating Limits For Charger Operation

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 14 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Freedom Inverter/Charger Operation Operating Limits for Charger Operation By default, the maximum charger output current is the rated charger output to 0 amp, but the Freedom SW will continue to supply the loads. The current for the particular model.

  • Page 29: Operating The Freedom Sw With The Scp

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 15 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP This section contains detailed information and procedures for using your The SCP provides operating, configuration, and monitoring capability for Freedom SW in conjunction with the SCP.

  • Page 30: Using The Xanbus Scp

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 16 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP Using the Xanbus SCP As shown in Figure 5, the SCP has these important features: Disabling a function When a function is disabled, it is not allowed to occur and if it is occurring, it is terminated.
  • Page 31 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 17 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP Item Description Item Description Func button: AC In/Charge light indicates that qualified AC is present • Cancels selection of a menu item. at the input of an inverter/charger.

  • Page 32: Scp Navigation

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 18 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP SCP Navigation Startup Screen Menu screen title. Every screen AC In/Charge System Status STBY/ON has one. 84 ” F Inverter On Battery 12.1V...
  • Page 33 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 19 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP Select Device Screen As mentioned, this screen appears when the Enter To display the Setup menu for a device: button is pressed from the System Status screen.

  • Page 34: Soft Key Navigation

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 20 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP Soft Key Navigation Soft keys are the objects on the fifth line of the System Status screen. The soft keys have arrows that point to a corresponding physical button such as the Enter, Up arrow, Down arrow, and Func buttons.
  • Page 35 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 21 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP System Status System Status System Status Battery 12.1V -257A 84”F Battery 12.1V -257A 84”F Battery 12.1V -257A 84”F BatLev Invert BatLev Invert...

  • Page 36: Viewing The Firmware Revision Number

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 22 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP To view the F/W Rev. from the System Status screen: Viewing the Firmware Revision Number You may need to view the firmware revision number (F/W Rev.) of the System Status Select Device Freedom SW when troubleshooting the unit with authorized service...

  • Page 37: Setting The Time And Date

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 23 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP Setting the Time and Date Using the STBY/ON Fault Clear Button Freedom SW advanced features such as time-stamped events (faults, The STBY/ON Fault Clear button has two functions.

  • Page 38: Reading The System Status Screen

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 24 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP Reading the System Status Screen Table 2 System Status Screen Line 1 Label: “System Settings” The System Status screen displays: Line 2 Label: Battery •...

  • Page 39: Reading The Freedom Sw Device Setup Screen

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 25 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP Reading the Freedom SW Device Setup FSW3012 00: Setup Screen Select Device Mode Invert System Settings Battery 11.8V -88.0A N/A FSW3012 00 The Freedom SW Device Setup menu screen displays real-time Load...
  • Page 40 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 26 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP Table 3 Device Setup Screen Status Information Field 1 Line 4 Label: Load Field 5: Total power drawn by AC loads connected to the unit. Field 6: Inverter output voltage at load terminals of one inverter/ charger unit.
  • Page 41 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 27 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP Table 4 Freedom SW Device Setup Screen Operating States (Modes) State (Mode) Displayed When... State (Mode) Displayed When... The Freedom SW is supplying power to loads by inverting power There is AC input from the generator, and the Freedom SW is Invert Gen Support...

  • Page 42: Configuring The Freedom Sw Using The Scp

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 28 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP This section contains information about all configurable settings and procedures for the Freedom SW. It provides information on using the SCP to configure the Freedom SW settings for optimal performance.

  • Page 43: System Menu Map

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 29 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP System Menu Map Power Up Figure 13 provides a map of how the SCP screens and menus are organized. The order of devices appearing on the SCP will vary, depending on the Startup Screen order in which they’ve been connected to the network.

  • Page 44: Viewing The System Status Screen

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 30 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Viewing the System Status Screen Viewing the Select Device Menu The System Status screen displays system activity. The information The Select Device menu is where you can view a list of all the Xanbus- appearing on the System screen varies with the status of the inverter/ enabled devices in your power system.

  • Page 45: Selecting The Freedom Sw From The Select Device Menu

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 31 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Selecting the Freedom SW from the Select Device Menu To view the Freedom SW Setup menu screen: ◆ Follow the procedures on page 25. Complete list Freedom SW Device Setup fields.

  • Page 46: Changing Configurable Settings From The Device Setup Menu Screen

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 32 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Changing Configurable Settings From The Device Setup Menu Screen The Freedom SW can only be configured using the Xanbus SCP. Follow the These configurable settings are: procedure in “To view the Freedom SW Setup menu screen:”...
  • Page 47 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 33 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP To select and change a configurable setting: On the setup menu, press the down arrow (or up arrow) button to FSW3012 00: Setup FSW3012 00: Setup highlight the setting you want to change.

  • Page 48: Using Search Mode

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 34 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Using Search Mode Table 5 Configurable Settings Why use Search mode? Search mode allows the inverter to selectively Item Description power only items that draw more than a certain amount of power, which can Enables or disables the inverter function of the Freedom SW.
  • Page 49 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 35 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP When to set up Search mode The search mode feature is only valuable if the inverter can spend a fair amount of time “sleeping” each day. Therefore, if search mode is to be used it must be adjusted properly.

  • Page 50: Equalization Procedure

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 36 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Equalization Procedure To start equalizing the batteries, do one of the following: • Apply AC voltage and ensure that the inverter/charger transfers AC IMPORTANT: In a system where more than one device is capable of and starts charging.

  • Page 51: Changing Freedom Sw Basic Settings

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 37 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Changing Freedom SW Basic Settings Basic Settings menu The Freedom SW configuration settings can be The Freedom SW basic settings include menus for configuring: viewed in basic format (see “Selecting Basic Settings From the Device •...
  • Page 52 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 38 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP An overview of the Freedom SW menu structure is shown below. The SCP displays the Freedom SW basic settings menu. FSW3012 00: Setup Mode Invert...
  • Page 53 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 39 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Table 6 Setting Defaults and Ranges Table 7 Basic Settings Item Description Model Freedom SW 2012 / 3012 Freedom SW 2024 / 3024 Sets the system battery chemistry and type: Flooded, AGM, Gel, and Batt Type Item...

  • Page 54: Charger Settings In A Dual Freedom Sw Configuration

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 40 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP (Charger #1 Actual output Amps) + (Charger #2 Actual output Amps) = Charger settings in a Dual Freedom SW con- “System Total BULK output”...

  • Page 55: Changing Freedom Sw Advanced Settings

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 41 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP by setting each charger’s “Max Charge Rate”% setting to deliver ½ of the the two stacked Freedom SW chargers, each charger must be limited to desired total battery bank charge rate of 100 A, i.e.
  • Page 56 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 42 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP the Xanbus SCP displays the basic settings by default. To view the • Stacking operation, including customizing the default model name of the Freedom SW, and setting its network device number.
  • Page 57 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 43 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP FSW3012 00: Setup Advanced Settings Inverter [Enabled] Search Mode [Enabled] Charger [Enabled] Figure 21 Selecting Advanced Settings From the Device Setup Screen Then, press Enter to display the FSW3012 00: Adv screen which is the advanced settings menu screen.
  • Page 58 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 44 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP An overview of the Freedom SW advanced settings menu structure is shown below and the next page. FSW3012 00: Inv Settings FSW3012 00: Cust Settings Low Batt Cut Out [11.0]...
  • Page 59 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 45 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP FSW3012 00: ACIn Settings ACIn Breaker [30A] FSW3012 00: Adv Settings ACIn Lo Volt [95V] Inverter Settings ACIn Hi Volt [135V] Charger Settings ACIn Lo Freq...

  • Page 60: Inverter Settings Menu

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 46 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Inverter Settings Menu Table 9 Inverter Settings Description The Inverter Settings menu contains settings that control when the Item Description Freedom SW starts and stops producing AC output.

  • Page 61: Using The Low Battery Cut Out And Lbco Delay Settings

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 47 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP LBCO Delay Settings Table 9 Inverter Settings Description The Low Batt Cut Out setting is the lowest battery voltage level Item Description acceptable for use by the inverter.

  • Page 62: Charger Settings Menu

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 48 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Charger Settings Menu Table 10 Setting Defaults and Ranges The Charger Settings menu provides options for configuring the Model Freedom SW 2012 / 3012 Freedom SW 2024 / 3024 Freedom SW to operate from your battery bank.

  • Page 63: Battery Charger Functions

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 49 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Table 11 Charger Settings Menu Description Table 11 Charger Settings Menu Description Item Description Sets the maximum time spent in the absorption stage, before transitioning to float Absorb Item Description...

  • Page 64: Custom Battery Settings Menu

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 50 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Custom Battery Settings Menu Table 12 Setting Defaults and Ranges Model Freedom SW 2012 / 3012 Freedom SW 2024 / 3024 Item Default Default...
  • Page 65 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 51 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Table 13 Custom Battery Settings Menu Description Item Description Enables or disables the ability to enter an equalization cycle. Refer to the Eqlz Support battery manufacturer’s specifications to determine whether equalization is recommended.

  • Page 66: Acin Settings

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 52 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP ACIn Settings The ACIn Settings menu configures the voltage and frequency limits for Table 15 ACIn Settings Menu Description AC Input quantification range.

  • Page 67: Gen Support

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 53 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Gen Support GEN Support allows power to be automatically drawn from the batteries to Table 16 GEN Support Menu Description and Values assist an AC generator to support heavy loads (i.e., loads that exceed the available current from the generator).

  • Page 68: Stacking Configuration Menu

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 54 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Stacking Configuration Menu Table 17 Stacking Menu Description and Values The Stacking menu configures the Freedom SW to operate as a part of a Item Description Default...

  • Page 69: Setting The Device Name

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 55 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Setting the Device Name The Dev Name setting allows you to customize the name of the Freedom To customize the Freedom SW name: SW as it is displayed on other screens and menus.

  • Page 70: Setting The Device Number

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 56 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Setting the Device Number Setting the device number gives a Xanbus-enabled device a unique identity FSW3012 00: Stacking FSW3012 00: Stacking when several devices of the same type are installed in the power system Dev Name [00]...

  • Page 71: Resetting The Freedom Sw To Default Settings

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 57 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Using the Advanced Features Resetting the Freedom SW to Default Settings The Restore Defaults command returns the Freedom SW to factory FSW3012 00: Adv Features default settings.

  • Page 72: Battery Charging Reference

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 58 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Battery Charging Reference This section describes the multistage charging algorithm (formula) of the Charge Algorithm Stages Freedom SW. Three-Stage charging Battery Types If three-stage charging is enabled, the Freedom SW will charge batteries in Freedom SW charges flooded (or wet) lead-acid, Gel, AGM (absorbed a sequence known as three-stage charging.
  • Page 73 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 59 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Battery Charging Reference The charging cycle is a multi-stage (three-stage) process. Whenever qualified AC power is present at the inverter’s input, it passes power NOTE: When the charge cycle is interrupted, the charger will restart charging at through to the connected load and begins charging the batteries.
  • Page 74 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 60 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Battery Charging Reference Absorption Stage NOTE: To make sure the charger does not remain in absorption for too During the absorption stage, the Freedom SW begins operating in constant long, adjust Absorb Time on the Charger Settings menu.

  • Page 75: Two-Stage Charging Process

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 61 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Battery Charging Reference Two-Stage Charging Process Bulk Stage Absorption Stage Two-stage (or no float) mode differs from an ordinary three-stage charge Battery mode in that it does not continuously maintain the battery at float voltage. Voltage Absorption Voltage Instead, the Freedom SW begins charging the battery in bulk mode...
  • Page 76 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 62 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Battery Charging Reference NOTE: When the charge cycle is interrupted, the charger will restart charging at the beginning of the multi-stage algorithm. Exit Current Threshold can be effectively disabled by programming the amp-hour capacity to the minimum.

  • Page 77: Equalize Charging

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 63 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Battery Charging Reference If the battery capacity is set to zero (Ah=0 effectively disables the exit Equalize Charging current criteria for the absorption charge stage making the absorption stage defined by time only), the equalize charge current is fixed at maximum Many battery manufacturers recommend periodic equalize charging to 100% of the charge rate.
  • Page 78 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 64 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Battery Charging Reference Freedom SW Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 79: Troubleshooting

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 65 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Troubleshooting ❐ General Troubleshooting Guidelines Is the Freedom SW located in a clean, dry, adequately ventilated area? ❐ Have the AC input breakers opened? If so, your pass-through load may This section will help you narrow down the source of any problem you may have exceeded the rating of one or more of the input breakers.

  • Page 80: Inverter Applications

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 66 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Troubleshooting Inverter Applications The Freedom SW performs differently depending on the AC loads Problem Loads connected to it. If you are having problems with any of your loads, read this Very Small Loads If the power consumed by a device is less than the section.

  • Page 81: Fault Types

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 67 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Troubleshooting Fault Types There are three types of fault messages: automatic faults, manual faults, and escalating automatic faults. Table 3 describes how they differ in their behavior and how you can respond to them when they appear on the SCP.

  • Page 82: Troubleshooting The Freedom Sw Via The Scp

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 68 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Freedom SW via the SCP The Freedom SW is designed with a number of protection features to Fault Types provide efficient operation. If, however, you have any problems operating There are three types of fault messages: automatic faults, manual faults, and your inverter/charger read this troubleshooting chapter.

  • Page 83: Warning Types

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 69 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Troubleshooting Warning Types Table 2 Faults Types and Behaviors Fault type Behavior There are two types of warnings: automatic and manual. When the Freedom Escalating automatic Clear automatically if the fault condition goes SW detects a warning condition, it displays a warning message on the SCP.
  • Page 84 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 70 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Troubleshooting Table 4 provides a detailed description of the fault messages and solutions. If you are unable to resolve the problem after referring to this table, contact your dealer or Customer Service.
  • Page 85 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 71 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Troubleshooting Table 4 Fault Messages Fault Number Message Fault Type Cause Solution Automatic Battery temperature is over Stop charging if necessary. Battery Over 140 °F (60 °C). Check cable connections.
  • Page 86 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 72 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Troubleshooting Table 4 Fault Messages Fault Number Message Fault Type Cause Solution Automatic Voltage at the DC input Check for the correct battery voltage at the DC Under Voltage terminals is below the Low inverter's DC input terminals.
  • Page 87 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 73 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Troubleshooting Table 4 Fault Messages Fault Number Message Fault Type Cause Solution FET1 Over Temperature Automatic Ambient temperature may Ensure adequate ventilation around the be too high. Freedom SW.
  • Page 88 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 74 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Troubleshooting Table 4 Fault Messages Fault Number Message Fault Type Cause Solution Escalating Auto Fault. Persistent excessive Avoid loads with long surge current. AC overload Must occur 3 times in 60 inverter current above rated seconds before becoming a current.
  • Page 89 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 75 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Troubleshooting Table 4 Fault Messages Fault Number Message Fault Type Cause Solution Automatic When Parallel stacking—if Make sure that the two units are connected Master Inverter Lost the Slave unit cannot detect in the same Xanbus network.
  • Page 90 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 76 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Troubleshooting Table 5 provides a detailed description of the warning messages and solutions. If you are unable to resolve the problem after referring to this table, contact your dealer or Customer Service.

  • Page 91: Specifications

    Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 77 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Specifications NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Physical Specifications Freedom SW 2012 Freedom SW 2024 Freedom SW 3012 Freedom SW 3024 L × W × H 387×343×197 mm (15.25×13.5×7.75 in.) Net Weight 27.5 kg (60.5 lbs)
  • Page 92 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 78 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Specifications NOTE: All inverter specifications are at nominal conditions: 12 (or 24) volts DC inverting 120 volts AC, unless otherwise specified. Inverter Specifications Freedom SW 2012 Freedom SW 2024 Freedom SW 3012 Freedom SW 3024 Output wave form pure sine wave (true sine wave) Output power (continuous)
  • Page 93 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 79 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Specifications NOTE: All charging specifications are at nominal conditions: ambient temperature of 77 °F (25 °C), 120 VAC, 60 Hz input, unless otherwise specified. Charger Specifications Freedom SW 2012 Freedom SW 2024 Freedom SW 3012 Freedom SW 3024 Charging method Three-stage charge (Bulk, Absorption, Float)
  • Page 94 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 80 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Specifications NOTE: All transfer specifications are at nominal conditions: ambient temperature of 77 °F (25 °C), 120 VAC, 60 Hz input, unless otherwise specified. Transfer and General Specifications All Models Transfer time—utility to invert <...
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  • Page 96 Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page ii Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Schneider Electric Solar Inverters USA Inc. 1 800 670 0707 Tel toll free 1 408 987 6030 Direct 1 800 994 7828 Fax toll free www.xantrex.com 97-0019-01-01 Printed in China.

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