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- Page 1 Freedom HF 1000 Freedom HF 1800 Owner’s Guide Freedom HF Inverter/Charger...
- Page 2 Trademarks Xantrex and Smart choice for power are trademarks of Schneider Electric Services International sprl, registered in the U.S. and other countries. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only.
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Page 3: About This Guide
About This Guide About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting a Freedom HF Installation*. For complete information to help in setting up a Freedom HF Installation see the Freedom HF Inverter/Charger Installation Guide (Doc. - Page 4 About This Guide Chapter 5 describes how to troubleshoot the Freedom HF Inverter/ Charger during operation. Appendix A contains electrical performance information and product specifications. Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide. STATEMENT OF HAZARD Contains statements of avoidance or strict compliance. Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury.
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Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
Do not operate the Freedom HF with damaged or substandard wiring. 4. The use of any attachments not recommended or sold by Xantrex, may result in risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. - Page 6 Safety 5. Do not operate the Freedom HF if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. 6. Do not disassemble the Freedom HF. It contains no user-serviceable parts. Attempting to service the Freedom HF yourself may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire and will void your warranty.
- Page 7 Safety Personal Precautions When Working With Batteries WARNING: B ATTERIES PRESENT ISK OF LECTRICAL HOCK URN FROM HORT IRCUIT URRENT IRE OR XPLOSION FROM ENTED ASES BSERVE ROPER RECAUTIONS ELECTRICAL SHOCK, BURN, FIRE, AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS Study and follow all of the battery manufacturer's specific precautions.
- Page 8 Safety 7. Have someone within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery. 8. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes. 9.
- Page 9 Safety Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Most rechargeable battery-operated equipment uses a separate charger or transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle and produces a low voltage charging output. Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and/or damage other equipment.
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Page 10: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -vii 1 Introduction Freedom HF Inverter/Charger - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Independent Power System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–3... - Page 11 Contents Operating Limits - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–8 Power Output - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–8 Input Voltage - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–8 Inverter Loads - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–9...
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Page 12: Introduction
Introduction Chapter 1 introduces you to the Freedom HF, explains the inverting, charging, and power system management functions. It covers the following: • Freedom HF’s major features, and • Freedom HF’s function as an independent power system. 1–1... -
Page 13: Freedom Hf Inverter/Charger
Freedom HF Inverter/Charger Congratulations on your purchase of the Freedom HF Inverter/Charger (Freedom HF). As part of the Freedom Inverter/Charger family, the Freedom HF 1000 Freedom HF 1800 give you quality power, worry- free operation, and outstanding reliability. The Freedom HF’s integrated... -
Page 14: Independent Power System
While the Freedom HF is an extremely “friendly” product to operate, Xantrex wants to ensure that you get the best performance from your system. Inverting Freedom HF produces 120 Vac from your 12V batteries and is capable of starting heavy loads like refrigerators and pumps. -
Page 15: Features
Features Chapter 2 contains information and labeled illustrations to help identify the various features of the Freedom It covers the following: • Materials list, • Default settings list, • Front panel features, • Side panel features, • Rear panel features, and •... -
Page 16: Materials List
Materials List Your Freedom HF Inverter/Charger package includes the items listed below. • Freedom HF Inverter/Charger unit • 1 Display panel with 7-inch (0.17 m) cable • 1 Communications cable (25 feet) (7.5 m) • 2 DC terminal covers • 2 Strain-relief clamps (for AC input and output wiring) •... -
Page 17: Default Settings For The Freedom Hf System
Flooded(14.4/13.5) * adjustable from the display panel. ** adjustable from the main unit behind the display panel assembly. Front Panel Freedom HF 1000 shown FREEDOM HF 1000 Feature Description Display panel displays inverter status and battery status information on the screen. The panel can be detached to expose the dip switches behind it and to extend and mount the panel on a wall or other location. -
Page 18: Side Panel
Auxiliary cooling fan (Freedom HF 1800 only) performs the same function as the main cooling fan. Rear Panel Freedom HF 1000 shown Feature Description Negative DC cabling terminal connects to the negative terminal of the battery using a battery cable. -
Page 19: Display Panel
Utility Input Current (A) Select Battery Output Power (kW) HF 1000 Freedom HF 1000 shown Fault Feature Description Inverter button is the main unit switch that turns the Freedom HF’s inverter function ON or OFF. See page 4–2 for additional information. -
Page 20: Configuration
Configuration Chapter 3 explains how to configure the Freedom HF best meet your electrical system requirements. It covers the following: • Setting battery types on the main unit on page 3–2. • Adjusting display, alarm, and charging current settings on page 3–3. -
Page 21: Setting Battery Types On The Main Unit
Setting Battery Types on the Main Unit You can attach different types of lead-acid batteries to the Freedom Before installing batteries make sure that you configure the unit to optimize the charging process. FIRE HAZARD Incorrectly setting the battery type can lead to battery damage and a risk of fire. -
Page 22: Adjusting Feature Settings
Adjusting Feature Settings Adjusting Feature Settings The Power and Select buttons can be used to: • change the charging current setting, • change the inverter mode setting, • disable or enable the audible alarm, • change the shutdown setting, and •... - Page 23 To change the charger’s charging current setting: By default the 1. Press and hold the Power button for five seconds. charging current The LED screen will flash “Cur” intermittently. is set to 55 A. 2. Press the Select button once. The LED screen will display the present charging current setting.
- Page 24 Adjusting Feature Settings To change the inverter mode setting: By default the ON (“In1”) will put the inverter on standby. This means when inverter mode is shorepower is present, AC shorepower will pass through as AC output. set to ON. And when shorepower is not available, the inverter function will take power from the battery and provide AC output power.
- Page 25 4. Continue pressing the Select button to cycle through the two settings – “AL0” and “AL1” until you reach the desired setting. 5. Press and hold the Select button for five seconds to make the setting permanent. To adjust the under voltage shutdown setting: By default the Low (“sdL”) sets the under voltage shutdown threshold to 10.5 V.
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Page 26: Operation
Operation Chapter 4 explains how to operate the Freedom HF efficiently and effectively. It covers the following: • Procedures for operating the inverter from the display panel, • Operating limits and inverter loads, • Battery charging, and • Information about routine maintenance. 4–1... -
Page 27: Display Panel Operation
FREEDOM STATUS Input Voltage (V) Utility Input Current (A) Select Battery HF 1000 Output Power (kW) Freedom HF 1000 shown Fault Feature Description Inverter button • Press and hold for one second to turn the Freedom HF’s Inverter function ON or OFF (when AC Shore Power is NOT present.) -
Page 28: Operating In Shore Power Mode
Operating in Shore Power Mode Operating in Shore Power Mode Freedom HF operates in shore power mode when an AC source (a generator or utility power) is present at the AC input terminals. When the AC source is within operating range, the Freedom HF unit bypasses inverter function and powers the appliances connected to the unit. -
Page 29: Operating In Inverter Mode
Operating in Inverter Mode Freedom HF is in inverter mode when shore power is not presently available and the unit is using the battery (inverting DC to AC) to power the appliances connected to the Freedom The Yellow status LED lights up to indicate the Freedom HF is using the battery to power the appliances. -
Page 30: Status Led During Inverter Mode
Operating in Inverter Mode Status LED During Inverter Mode The following summarizes the behavior of the Status LED during Inverter mode. Table 4-1 Status LED during Inverter Mode Status LED Display Screen Condition 12.8 Solid Select button is pressed to display Input Battery Voltage. YELLOW The Input Battery Voltage LED lights up. -
Page 31: Checking Output Power
Checking Output Power During Inverter mode, you can check how much power (displayed in kW) Freedom HF is supplying to the connected loads by pressing the Select button until the Output Power LED illuminates. Operating Several Loads at Once If you are going to operate several loads from the Freedom HF, turn them on one at a time after you have turned the inverter on. -
Page 32: Operating During Transition Between Shore Power And Inverter Mode
Operating During Transition Between Shore Power and Inverter Mode Operating During Transition Between Shore Power and Inverter Mode Freedom HF’s advanced power management is capable of transitioning power from an AC source to DC source within a fraction of a second and vice-versa. Freedom HF automatically detects when shore power is present and when it becomes unavailable or drops to less than 90 Vac. -
Page 33: Operating Limits
Operating Limits Power Output Freedom HF can deliver up to 1000 watts (Freedom HF 1000) or 1800 watts (Freedom HF 1800) continuous power. The wattage rating applies to resistive loads such as incandescent lights. Input Voltage The allowable Freedom HF input voltage ranges are shown in the following table: Operating... -
Page 34: Inverter Loads
Inverter Loads Inverter Loads Freedom HF will operate most AC loads within its power rating of 1000 watts (Freedom HF 1000) or 1800 watts (Freedom HF 1800). However, some appliances and equipment may be difficult to operate, and other appliances may actually be damaged if you try to operate them with Freedom HF. -
Page 35: Over-Temperature Conditions
Trouble Loads STATEMENT OF HAZARD Some equipment may be damaged by the Freedom HF’s modified sine wave output, which has a different wave form than utility- supplied electricity. Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and/or damage other equipment. Some appliances, including the types listed below, may be damaged if they are connected to the Freedom... -
Page 36: Battery Charging
Battery Charging Battery Charging Battery charging is possible only when shore power is present and the Freedom HF unit is connected to a battery (or battery bank). The frequency of battery charging is determined by how much energy in the battery is used up during inverting. Whenever the Freedom HF detects a battery voltage that falls below 12.8 Vdc, the unit will begin charging... - Page 37 Table 4-2 below illustrates the battery charging status as shown on the Status LED and display screen. Table 4-2 Battery Charging Status LED Status LED Display Screen Condition Solid GREEN Battery is FULL. 12.8 Flashing GREEN Battery is in BULK CHARGE. —...
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Page 38: Routine Maintenance
Routine Maintenance Routine Maintenance Freedom HF Unit Minimal maintenance is required to keep your Freedom HF operating properly. Periodically you should: • Clean the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth to prevent the accumulation of dust and dirt. •... -
Page 39: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chapter 5 describes how to troubleshoot the Freedom HF Inverter/Charger during operation. It covers the following: • General troubleshooting guidelines, • Common problems, • Warning messages, • Troubleshooting references, and • Inverter applications (loads). 5–1... -
Page 40: General Troubleshooting Guidelines
Important: If you need to obtain service, see page WA–1. Before you call Xantrex Customer Service, record the information that is asked for in “Information About Your System” on page WA–4. This section will help you narrow down the source of any problem you encounter. - Page 41 Are all disconnects and AC breakers closed and operable? • Have any of the fuses blown in the installation? 4. Contact Xantrex for further assistance. Please be prepared to describe details or your system installation and to provide the model and serial number of the unit.
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Page 42: Common Problems
Common Problems Buzz in Audio Equipment Some inexpensive stereo systems may emit a buzzing noise from their loudspeakers when operated from the Freedom HF. This occurs because the power supply in the audio system does not adequately filter the modified sine wave produced by the inverter. The only solution is to use a sound system that has a higher quality power supply. -
Page 43: Warning Messages
Warning Messages Warning Messages Warning messages in the form of audible alarms and error codes that appear on the display panel screen to alert you to an impending system change. Warnings do not affect operation. With the exception of the error codes displayed on the screen, only the audible alarm can be turned ON or OFF. - Page 44 • Confirm that the external charging source is not the cause. The error may be caused by the internal battery charger system. Call Xantrex for support. Over-temperature AC shore • Reduce the loads connected to the AC...
- Page 45 Warning Messages For error codes E01 to E04: • the unit will stop inverting, and • the display screen and the alarm will turn off after 30 seconds. For error codes E10 and E11: • the unit will stop charging, but •...
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Page 46: Troubleshooting Reference
Troubleshooting Reference ELEXTRICAL SHOCK AND ENERGY HAZARD Do not disassemble the Freedom HF. It does not contain any user- serviceable parts. Attempting to service the unit yourself could result in an electrical shock or burn. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury. - Page 47 Troubleshooting Reference Table 5-2 Troubleshooting Reference Problem Possible Cause Solution No output voltage. The Status GFCI has tripped or 15A Check load and reset the GFCI or LED is green or yellow. supplementary breaker supplementary breaker. has tripped. Circuit breaker on the AC Reset the circuit breaker or check the AC load panel or AC output output disconnect circuits.
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Page 48: Inverter Applications
Table 5-2 Troubleshooting Reference Problem Possible Cause Solution The fan turns on and off The inverter is running Do not be alarmed, the unit is performing during inverter mode. continuously at high normally. The fan is activated power. automatically. Battery charging current is Ambient (environment) Do not be alarmed, the unit is performing lower than the charging set... -
Page 49: Motor Loads
(e.g. a grinder). This long transfer may cause computers or other sensitive equipment to operate incorrectly. If power glitches must be minimized then Xantrex recommends that motor loads not be operated when sensitive equipment is being used. 975-0390-01-01... - Page 50 Specifications Appendix A contains electrical performance information and product specifications. NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. A–1...
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Page 51: Electrical Specifications: Inverter Mode
Electrical Specifications: Inverter Mode DC Input Freedom HF 1000 Freedom HF 1800 Operating voltage range 10.5V–15.5V 10.5V–15.5V Safe non-operating voltage range 0–16 Vdc 0–16 Vdc Normal voltage 12.5V 12.5V Nominal current at full load 100A 180A AC Output Freedom HF 1000... -
Page 52: Electrical Specifications: Charge Mode
Electrical Specifications: Charge Mode Electrical Specifications: Charge Mode AC Input Freedom HF 1000 Freedom HF 1800 Operating voltage range 90–130 Vac 90–130 Vac Nominal current 5Aac at 20A charge, 10Aac at 40A 120 Vac in charge, 120 Vac in Nominal frequency... -
Page 53: Environmental Specifications
Cooling Fan, activated by any of the following: • High internal temperature • High AC output power Physical Specifications Unit Dimensions and Weight Freedom HF 1000 Freedom HF 1800 Length 15.5” (393mm) 18.0” (457mm) Width 9.5” (241mm) 9.5” (241mm) Height 4.2”... -
Page 54: Inverter Overload Operation
This graph shows how long (measured in seconds) the Freedom HF will operate for a given output current (measured in Amps). Both Freedom HF 1000 Freedom HF 1800 are represented in the illustration below. The graph illustrates inverter operation at 25 °C. -
Page 55: Invert Power Derating Vs. Ambient Temperature
If the unit is in inverter mode and in elevated ambient temperature above 25 °C, you will have to reduce power draw according to the following chart to avoid over-temperature shutdown. Freedom HF 1000 Watts 30 °C @ 12.5 V... -
Page 56: Charger Output Current Vs. Ac Input Voltage
Freedom HF will reduce the charging current at low shore power voltage according to the following graph: Freedom HF 1000 Freedom HF 1800 105V 135V Table A-1 Charging Voltage...