Can - Sensata Dimensions 12LP15 Owner's Manual

CAN

The inverter is compatible with RV-C CAN, developed by the RVIA (Recreational Vehicle Industry Association).
CAN allows for the inverter to communicate with other units on the network.
For CAN to work properly, the inverter and all other units on the CAN network must be using the same CAN
protocol. If the protocols are different, the units will not recognize each other.
The typical RV-C CAN network is operated at 250 kbit/s, although the inverter may be configured for 500 kbits/s.
Up to 13 inverter/chargers can be placed on the CAN network. Each inverter/charger requires a unique instance to
differentiate itself from similar units. If the inverter is connected to a network operating at a different Baud rate or
a network that uses a proprietary communications protocol, the inverter may not respond.
The inverter/charger supports most standard RV-C instructions in additional to several custom commands for
configuration changes. Contact the factory for more information.
Supported Standard RV-C instructions include (not limited to):
Command
Charger Command
Charger Config Cmd 2
General Reset
Inverter Command
Status
Charger Config Status 1
Charger Config Status 2
Charger Equalization Status Returns the minutes remaining in the equalization process and the pre-charge status
Charger Status
Charger AC Status 1
Charger AC Status 2
DC Source Status 1
DC Source Status 2
Inv AC Status 1
Inv AC Status 3
Inverter DC Status
Inverter Status
Product ID
Table 15 CAN Commands
Returns yes or no if the battery temp sensor is present, the battery type, and max
Returns the branch circuit rating setting and the default battery temperature
Returns charge voltage, charge current, the current charge mode
Returns the input Vrms, Arms, and line frequency
Returns the branch circuit rating
Returns the charger output VDC and ADC
Returns the battery temperature °C
Returns the inverter output Vrms, Arms, and frequency
Returns the inverter output watts
Returns the inverter input VDC
Returns the inverter/charger instance ID, RVC status, and the inverter/charger
Returns the model number and serial number
Table 16 CAN Status
12LPC15 Manual
Command Description
Enable or disable the charger
Set the branch circuit rating
Reboot the inverter/charger
Enable or disable the inverter
Status Description
charge amps for the charger
status bits
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