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  • Page 1 TC10TB Owner's Manual Xantrex Truecharge 10TB Multistage Battery Charger...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1.0 Introduction ... 1 2.0 Important Safety Instructions … Before You Install the Truecharge ... 2 2.1 General Safety Precautions ... 2 2.2 Safety Precautions for Working Around Lead Acid Batteries ... 3 3.0 Design Features ... 4 3.1 Microprocessor Controlled 3-Step Charging ... 4 3.2 Switchmode Power Conversion Technology ...

  • Page 3: Contact Information

    Truecharge is a trademark of Xantrex International. Xantrex is a registered trademark of Xantrex International. Disclaimer UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC. (“XANTREX”) MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1.0 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Xantrex Truecharge The Truecharge 10TB is part of an advanced family of battery chargers from Xantrex. It is specifically designed for charging high performance deep-cycle lead acid batteries from 25 to 200 ampere-hour capacity. Using the latest high frequency switchmode power conversion technology, the Truecharge 10TB outperforms traditional battery chargers several times its size, even under conditions of marginal AC power.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Truecharge 10TB Owner’s Manual 2.0 Important Safety Instructions … Before You Install the Truecharge Incorrect installation or operation of the Truecharge may result in hazardous conditions. We urge you to pay special attention to all CAUTION and WARNING statements. CAUTION statements identify conditions or practices that may result in damage to the Truecharge or to other equipment.

  • Page 6: Safety Precautions For Working Around Lead Acid Batteries

    11. Ensure existing wiring is in good electrical condition, and that AC wiring size is 14 AWG or larger and less than 100 feet long. Do not operate charger with damaged or substandard wiring. This will avoid risk of fire and electric shock.

  • Page 7: Design Features

    Truecharge 10TB Owner’s Manual 3.0 Design Features The design of the Truecharge incorporates numerous features that traditional battery charger designs cannot match. Key features and their benefits to the user are as follows. 3.1 Microprocessor Controlled 3-Stage Charging Truecharge provides fast, complete charging without sacrificing battery life. The sophisticated 3-Stage charging algorithms executed by the Truecharge’s microprocessor compensate for conditions that normally cause less sophisticated chargers to deliver an improper charge.

  • Page 8: Switchmode Power Conversion Technology

    Automatic restarting of the charging sequence if 21 days has passed since the last charging cycle has occurred. This eliminates reduced battery capacity problems caused by normal internal battery leakage. Automatic restarting of the charging sequence each time AC power is reconnected.

  • Page 9: Installation Procedure

    Truecharge 10TB Owner’s Manual 4.0 Installation Procedure To install the Truecharge, you will need to purchase additional items to suit your particular installation, such as mounting screws, wires, and ring terminals for terminating the wires. These items are described in the instructions below. Warning: All wiring must be done in compliance with local and national electrical codes.

  • Page 10: Mounting The Truecharge

    4.2 Mounting the Truecharge Mount the Truecharge using four #8 (or M4) screws. Don’t skimp on either the number or type of screws. Damage resulting from insecure mounting is not covered under warranty. Mount on a vertical surface with the terminal block end below.
  • Page 11 Truecharge 10TB Owner’s Manual Figure 1. AC and DC Connections...
  • Page 12 1. Run 2 (or 3) wires from the Truecharge to the battery(s), and fasten neatly along their length. Do not connect wires yet. For a single battery system, use one black wire for the negative connection and one red wire for the positive connection. For a two battery system, add a second red wire.

  • Page 13: Connecting The Ac Wiring

    Truecharge 10TB Owner’s Manual 4.4 Connecting the AC Wiring Warning: Shock hazard. AC wiring must be disconnected from all electrical sources before handling. All AC wiring must be installed according to local and national electrical wiring codes. Xantrex recommends having the installation wired by a certified electrician. The following table lists the standard AC wire color codes and the ring terminal color code required to terminate the wires inside the Truecharge.

  • Page 14: Selecting The Correct Battery Type

    “N” terminal and the Green “ground” wire to the screws must be fully tight. 5. Tighten the wire clamp firmly around the wires. If a jacketed 3-wire cable was used, tighten the wire clamp around the end of the cable jacket, not the individual wires.
  • Page 15 Truecharge 10TB Owner’s Manual 2. Review any literature that was supplied with the batteries regarding battery-specific charging requirements. 3. For “Flooded” batteries, top up the electrolyte level with distilled water. 4. Switch on AC power to the charger, and switch on the 15-amp breaker installed in section 4.4.

  • Page 16: Operation

    5.0 Operation 5.1 Automatic Charging Sequence 1. When AC power is first switched on, an initialization procedure begins. The microprocessor checks for excessive voltage at the battery. It then checks to ensure the internal charger temperature is not greater than 175°F (80°C).

  • Page 17: Charging Sequence Initiation

    Truecharge 10TB Owner’s Manual below the 1-amp threshold that would normally trigger the transition to float mode. 5.2 Charging Sequence Initiation The Truecharge always begins, or restarts, the above charging sequence by initiating a bulk charge. If the battery is only slightly discharged, the Truecharge will quickly switch into absorption mode, then eventually enter float mode once fully charged.

  • Page 18: Charging Times

    6.0 Charging Times The time taken for the Truecharge to fully recharge the battery(s) connected to it depends on many factors such as, the size (capacity in amp hours) of the battery (or total capacity if two batteries are connected), and how deeply the battery(s) are discharged.

  • Page 19: Care And Maintenance

    Truecharge 10TB Owner’s Manual 7.0 Care and Maintenance The Truecharge requires very little care and essentially no maintenance. Provided the location and mounting instructions have been followed, and the Truecharge is not exposed to corrosive fumes from batteries, water or similar liquids, it will continue to function indefinitely with no additional maintenance.

  • Page 20: Output Protection Fuse Replacement

    8.0 Output Protection Fuse Replacement The Truecharge has two built-in 15 amp, 32 volt rated, automotive blade-type output protection fuses. Their function is to protect the unit against reverse battery polarity caused by incorrect installation. Should one or both fuses be blown, replace as follows.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    Truecharge 10TB Owner’s Manual 9.0 Troubleshooting l a i " , t c y f i l a t " t " " k s t l c t i c t i t i n a l f . y r a t l t l o a t l...
  • Page 22 " " k l a t y t i y l t ° 0 c i f " l l i l l i . l l Truecharge 10TB Owner’s Manual i t n t a l l l i .

  • Page 23: Limited Warranty (Usa And Canada Only)

    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 Truecharge 10TB Battery Charger. This warranty lasts for a Warranty Period of 12 months from the date of purchase at point of sale to you, the original end user customer.

  • Page 24: Return Material Authorization Policy

    This warranty will not apply where the product is damaged due to improper packaging. Include the following: The RMA number supplied by Xantrex Technology Inc clearly marked on the outside of the box. A return address where the unit can be shipped. Post office boxes are not acceptable.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    Truecharge 10TB Owner’s Manual 11.0 Specifications a t l a t l c i f maximum continuous duty exact value dependent on battery selector switch setting Specifications subject to change without notice – " 8 t l o i t o t i n –...
  • Page 26 Xantrex Technology Inc. Toll free 1 800 670 0707 Direct 1 604 422 2777 Fax 1 604 420 2145 CustomerService@xantrex.com www.xantex.com 445-0091-01-01 Rev. 2 Printed in China...

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