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Owner’s Guide Freedom X 2000 - 230V Freedom X 2000 - 230V Inverter 817-2000-12...
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ACCURACY OF THE TRANSLATION, THE ACCURACY CANNOT BE GUARANTEED. APPROVED CONTENT IS CONTAINED WITH THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE VERSION WHICH IS POSTED AT http://www.xantrex.com/. NOTE: Visit http://www.xantrex.com/ , click Products, select a Product category, select a Product, and search the Product Documents panel for a translation of the English guide, if available.
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Information About Your System As soon as you open your product, record the following information and be sure to keep your proof of purchase. Serial Number ____________________________ Product Number ____________________________ Purchased From ____________________________ Purchase Date ____________________________ To view, download, or print the latest revision, visit the website shown under Contact Information. 975-0822-01-01...
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The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and Amperes procedures for installing, operating, configuring, maintaining, and Amp-hours (a unit of battery capacity) troubleshooting a Freedom X 2000 - 230V Inverter for Alternating Current [V] Recreational, Commercial and Fleet Vehicle, or Marine Accessory in vehicle ignition system installations.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ’ READ AND SAVE THIS WNER UIDE FOR FUTURE DANGER REFERENCE DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in This guide contains important safety instructions for the Freedom death or serious injury. X that must be followed during installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Instructions for installing the Freedom X 2000 - 230V 7. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect both AC Inverter are provided here for use by qualified personnel only.
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Product Safety Information DANGER WARNING HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, BURN, OR FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD ARC FLASH Unit’s components may produce arcs or sparks. Apply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) Do not install near batteries, in machinery space, or in an and follow safe electrical work practices.
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Do not open. No serviceable parts inside. Provided with engine. integral protection against overloads. Bonding between Freedom X 2000 - 230V Inverter products are designed for conduit connections is not automatic and must be deep cycle lead-acid batteries. See warning below when provided as part of the installation.
PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD IMPORTANT: Battery work and maintenance must be done by This Freedom X 2000 - 230V Inverter is not intended for use by qualified personnel knowledgeable about batteries to ensure persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or...
Precautions When Placing the Unit NOTES: Precautions When Placing the 1. Mount and place the Freedom X 2000 - 230V Inverter unit Unit away from batteries in a well ventilated compartment. 2. Always have someone within range of your voice or close...
Regulatory approvals on page 76. Many of the electrical components used in the Freedom X 2000 - The Freedom X inverter is intended to be used for recreational, 230V Inverter are made of recyclable material like steel, copper, commercial, or other mobile applications.
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CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions Basic Installation Procedures Product Safety Information Step 1: Designing the Installation Precautions When Working With Batteries Step 2: Choosing a Location for the Unit Precautions When Placing the Unit Step 3: Mounting the Unit Regulatory Step 4: Connecting the AC Input Wires Emissions and Immunity Step 5: Connecting AC Output to an Existing AC Circuit 26 End of Life Disposal...
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System Specifications Mode Regulatory Approvals Transitioning from Grid Mode to Battery Mode Transitioning from Battery Mode to Grid Mode Operating Limits Power Output Input Voltage Overload Conditions High Surge Loads Over-temperature Conditions Routine Maintenance Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
1 INTRODUCTION The Freedom X 2000 - 230V Inverter is designed with integrated inverting functions and power management features suitable for marine, recreational, and commercial/fleet vehicle installations. Please read this section to familiarize yourself with the main performance and protection features of the Freedom X. This...
Freedom Figure 1 What’s In The Box X automatically becomes an independent NOTE: If any of the items are missing, contact Xantrex or any power source that supplies utility grade AC authorized Xantrex dealer for replacement. See Contact power to your loads.
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Materials List Comprehensive The Freedom X’s built-in protection features Configurable AC The Freedom X allows two speed settings for Protection safeguard your batteries (from unnecessary Transfer Speed the AC transfer from Grid Mode to Battery drain) such as the low battery voltage alarm Mode and vice versa which avoids nuisance and shutdown and protect equipment such as resetting of appliances.
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Voltage voltage. It can be configured to 60 Hz for use in regions outside the EU. The AC voltage setting can also be configured to either of three settings: 220, 230, or 240 VV. Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
2 FEATURES This section identifies the default settings and the hardware features of the Freedom X 2000 - 230V Inverter. This section includes: AC and DC Panel Display Panel Side Panel 975-0822-01-01...
Figure 2 AC and DC Panel Earthing lug provides an earth path for the Freedom X chassis to the DC system earth. See WARNING. DC terminal opening for routing (–) negative DC cable. Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
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AC and DC Panel Item Description WARNING DC terminal opening for routing (+) positive DC cable. ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD LED alert indicator for reverse DC polarity. Use a torque screwdriver to tighten the bolt on the DC earth lug to a torque of 2.6 N-m of force. AC output terminal opening for routing AC output wiring.
See Freedom X Display Panel on page 42 for detailed information on the panel’s buttons. Power [Standby] button is pressed for turning on the unit. The inverter turns on for the loads automatically. Figure 3 Display Panel Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
Side Panel Side Panel Table 3 Side Panel Features Item Description Captive nut panel screw holds the wiring compartment cover in place. See WARNING above. Wiring compartment cover protects the wiring compartment from debris and keeps the cables secure. Using the captive nut panel screw, the cover can be opened and lifted out during wiring.
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INSTALLATION Please read this section for safety information and installation instructions regarding your Freedom X. This section includes: Before You Begin the Installation Installation Codes Installation Tools and Materials Basic Installation Procedures Step 1: Designing the Installation Step 2: Choosing a Location for the Unit Step 3: Mounting the Unit Step 4: Connecting the AC Input Wires Step 5: Connecting AC Output to an Existing AC Circuit...
AC bonding screw (see "AC Earthing" on page 17 for more servicing. information) Disable and secure all AC and DC disconnect devices and automatic generator starting devices. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
Basic Installation Procedures Basic Installation Procedures This section provides sample installation information as a guide for your installation. For your convenience, the overall procedure is divided into these main steps: Step 1: Designing the Installation Step 2: Choosing a Location for the Unit Step 3: Mounting the Unit Step 4: Connecting the AC Input Wires Step 5: Connecting AC Output to an Existing AC Circuit 26...
Equipment earth Freedom X DC fuse/disconnect/DC circuit breaker 12V deep cycle battery [house] Battery isolator Alternator To engine Equipment earth Starting battery AC load panel AC source panel Selector switch Shore power Generator Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
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Basic Installation Procedures AC Mains Power The circuit breaker or fuse (connected through hard AC Input wiring) that is used to supply the Freedom X must A source of 230 VV 50Hz sine wave alternating current provides be rated at no more than 30A and must be approved energy to pass power through to AC loads.
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Freedom X. All breakers and wiring must be sized and connected in accordance with the electrical codes or regulations applicable to your installation. Table 4 gives some examples of wiring sizes. These examples are based on using a two-conductor-plus-earth Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
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Basic Installation Procedures 3. Using a Phillips torque screwdriver, attach the bonding AC Output Neutral Bonding Option (Earth screw to the AC Out Neutral-to-Earth Bond hole. Relay Function) 4. Tighten the bonding screw to 0.85 N-m maximum torque. The earth relay function allows you to connect the neutral AC Earthing conductor (N) of the inverter output circuit to the safety earth As per IEC/EN 62477-1, for all permanently connected...
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(house) or meter) in each direction. group of batteries with a total capacity of 100 Ah or more which provides the DC current that the Freedom X converts to AC. Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
Basic Installation Procedures Cool. Normal air temperature should be between -20 °C and Step 2: Choosing a Location for the 40 °C—the cooler the better, for increased efficiency and Unit product life extension. Ventilated. Allow at least 12 cm of clearance at the wiring access (AC and DC) end of the Freedom X allowing air WARNING intake flow through the fans.
#12 (5.5mm) or #14 (6.5mm) pan-head wood or sheet metal screws to secure it to the framing behind the wall or bulkhead. Alternatively, use nut inserts and the equivalent of M6 machine screws. Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
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Basic Installation Procedures Connecting the Equipment Earth Earthing Locations You must connect the equipment earth lug to an earthing point— usually the vehicle’s chassis or DC negative bus earth—using WARNING recommended copper wire (if insulated then green insulation with or without one or more yellow stripes) or larger. ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Make sure to tighten the bolt on the DC earth lug to a torque of Never operate the Freedom X without properly connecting the...
NOTICE EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Make sure the wires are connected properly. The AC wiring terminal blocks are split into input and output sections. Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage. Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
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Basic Installation Procedures AC wiring must be sized appropriately using conductors with NOTICE insulation rated at least 75 °C to carry full load current on the input and output AC circuits in accordance with the electrical codes or REVERSE POLARITY DAMAGE regulations applicable to your installation.
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N, G, and L respectively. 5. Remove the knockout and install 13mm strain relief clamp. 6. Route the wires through the strain relief clamp (not shown in the figure). Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
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Basic Installation Procedures 8. Connect each AC wire into its corresponding terminal on the no-tool cage clamp terminal block. WARNING a. Lift the terminal lever (as shown in the previous figure). ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD b. Insert the wire fully into the open slot. c.
The Freedom X will not operate electric heaters, air conditioners, Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious stoves, and other electrical appliances that consume more than injury, or equipment damage. its rated output wattage. Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
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Basic Installation Procedures 3. Remove the wiring compartment cover, if not already done AC Output Connections from AC Output Connections on page 27. Figure 11 Routing and connecting the AC output wires WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Use a screwdriver to loosen the captive nut panel screw. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.
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Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage. 11. Connect the other end of the wires to a circuit breaker in AC distribution panel providing AC power to the loads. Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
Basic Installation Procedures Follow the procedure given below to connect the battery leads to Step 6: Connecting the DC Cables the terminals on the DC end. The cables should be as short as possible and large enough to handle the required current, in NOTICE accordance with the electrical codes or regulations applicable to your installation.
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See Step 6: Connecting the DC Cables on page 29. NOTE: You may find it more convenient to have the cable lugs attached by the company that sells you the cable and/or connectors. Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
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Basic Installation Procedures Figure 12 DC Cable Connections WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Tighten the nuts on the DC terminals properly. Loose connections cause excessive voltage drop and may cause overheated wires and melted insulation. Do not over-tighten the nut on the DC input terminals because damage to the DC input terminals may result.
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Make the connection snug enough so the cable lug does not move around on the DC terminal. Center it through the DC knockout hole and do not let it touch the edge. Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
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Basic Installation Procedures DC Earthing For DC voltage systems under 50 VZ in an RV installation, an 8.36mm Regulatory copper bonding conductor would be acceptable for the inverter enclosure earth To connect the DC earth: references bonding only. The "house" battery system must, however, be earth bonded. And 1.
5 A. Refer to the vehicle’s user manual for guidance. 4. Locate the ACC input (ignition signal input) terminal on the right side of the connector. The left terminal is not used at this time. See Figure 13 Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
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Basic Installation Procedures Description of Ignition Control Features Connecting to the Remote Port For information about the features and instructions on changing The Freedom X can accommodate the Freedom X Remote Panel the ignition control features, see Operation on page 41. with cable (PN: 808-0817-01) (sold separately;...
AC source. When you are ready to test your installation and operate the Freedom X, close the DC fuse and Disconnect or the DC circuit breaker to supply DC power to the Freedom X. Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
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Basic Installation Procedures Testing in Grid Mode To test the Freedom X: With the test load from the previous test still connected and operating, connect the shore power source. The Freedom X transfers the test load to shore power. The green LED indicating grid mode turns on and the LCD screen displays the AC MODE icon.
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Marine Installation Marine Installation Figure 14 Typical Marine Installation Figure 14 illustrates a typical marine installation with the following components: Equipment earth – Engine negative bus / DC earth bus Freedom X DC fuse/disconnect/DC circuit breaker 12V deep cycle battery bank (house) and protected by a DC fuse in the positive cable Battery isolator DC alternator...
Figure 16 Typical Drip Shield Placement on a Freedom X Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage. You may purchase the drip shield set by contacting customer support. When ordering, mention part number 808-1050. Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
4 OPERATION This section includes descriptions of the different modes and Turning the Audible Alarm ON or OFF settings of the Freedom X 2000 - 230V Inverter. This section Operating During Transition Between Grid Mode and includes: Battery Mode Freedom X Display Panel...
Motor Loads on page 71. see "Function Buttons" on the facing page see "Function Buttons" on the facing page NOTE: Briefly pressing any function button activates backlight illumination. After 60 s of inactivity, backlight illumination turns off. Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
Freedom X Display Panel Function Buttons LCD Screen The LCD Screen changes depending on the operating mode of the Button Definition inverter. Figure 18 Parts of the LCD Screen Return to default screen or exit setting mode. Scroll to next screen or next selection. Press and hold for 3 s to scroll back one step.
This icon shows when there is power = 25-50%, three bars = 50-75%, and four conversion from DC to AC - inverting. bars = 75-100%. The alarm buzzer is muted. Shows an overload condition. Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
Viewing Information During Battery Mode Viewing Information During Info and Setting LCD Screen Battery Mode The LCD screen displays information related to battery mode operation. Screen 2 of 4 - Press the Scroll button to move from screen to screen. AC Output Press and hold for 3 s to go back one step.
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Viewing Information During Battery Mode Info and Setting LCD Screen Screen 4 of 4 - Firmware version Firmware version = U1 1.01 Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
Adjusting Settings in Configuration Mode Adjusting Settings in To change the default value to a different value: 1. Press and hold the button for 3 s to enter the Configuration Mode Configuration mode. 2. Press the Scroll button to scroll through the different , Scroll , and buttons can be used to cycle...
Power Save Time setting after 25 is OFF. ENA (enable), Power Save (Load When enabled, the inverter’s “no load” loss can be reduced further DIS (disable) Sensing) Mode when total load is less than 25 W. Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
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Inverter Output Power The wattage setting value can be adjusted by 100-W increments. 0.1 to 2.0 Limit (Freedom X 2000 - Use with Inverter Output Power Limit Timer especially when 230V) pairing with a lithium ion battery. 0.1 is equivalent to 100 W.
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The alarm beeps once every 5 s. BOF (Mute) ndF refers to current settings. Reset all settings to their NDF (as is) DEF (default) default values Choose def to restore all settings to their default values. Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
Operating in Battery Mode Operating in Battery Mode Turning Inverter Operation ON and OFF There are two ways to operate the Freedom X’s inverter function. The Freedom X is in Battery Mode (also called Inverter Mode) 1. Press the Power button to a down position (it is in Standby in when all the following conditions exist: the up position).
Problem Loads on page 72. Turning loads on separately helps to ensure that the inverter does not have to deliver the starting current for all the loads at once. Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
Operating in Battery Mode Turning the Audible Alarm ON or OFF The Freedom X’s audible alarm can be muted. See Adjusting Settings in Configuration Mode on page 47. Any warnings such as error or fault conditions or imminent shutdown are both displayed on the LCD screen and sounded on the alarm speakers.
UPS. Set APL for green Status LED for grid mode will light up. these devices to avoid damaging the transfer relay. Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage. Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
Operating Limits Operating Limits Power Output The Freedom X can deliver up to 2000 watts of continuous utility These are the operating limits of the Freedom X: grade sine wave AC power. The wattage rating applies to resistive Power Output loads such as incandescent lights. Input Voltage Overload Conditions High Surge Loads...
LCD screen turns off volts continue to operate. Shutdown Recovery completely. To set LBCO, see Adjusting Settings in Configuration Mode on page 47. To set LBCO Shutdown Delay Timer, see Input Voltage on page 56. Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
Operating Limits Overload Conditions Operating Battery Comment There are two kinds of overload conditions – an overload warning Condition Voltage and an overload shutdown. The display shows error code E02 Overload When the Freedom X’s AC load is approximately 100 W alternating with the battery Warning below the overload shutdown limit of rated watts, the voltage.
E04. The Status LED turns solid RED and the inverter will shut down to prevent damage to the inverter and protect the battery from being over-discharged. Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
5 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance is required to keep your Freedom X operating properly. This section includes: Maintaining the Freedom X Unit 975-0822-01-01...
With all sources of power off, clean the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth to prevent the accumulation of dust and dirt. Ensure that the DC cables are secure and fasteners are tight. Make sure the ventilation openings are not clogged. Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
6 TROUBLESHOOTING This section will help you narrow down the source of any problem you encounter. Before contacting customer service, please work through the steps listed in Pre-service Checklist on page 62. This section includes: Pre-service Checklist Warning Messages Troubleshooting Reference 975-0822-01-01...
What the battery condition was at the time (voltage, etc.) if known Recent sequence of events Any known unusual AC mains power factors such as low voltage, unstable generator output, etc. Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
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Turning the Audible Alarm ON or OFF on page 53 to change the alarm settings. The error codes are listed in Table 11. The text in the Error Code column appears on the LCD screen of the display panel. Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
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Warning Messages Table 11 Error codes displayed on the LCD screen Error Code Condition Mode Action Low battery voltage Check battery status and recharge if necessary. shutdown is imminent Battery mode depending on the setting, Check for proper DC cable sizing. (inverting) see Maintaining the Check for loose connections and tighten if necessary.
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If error detection persists, contact customer service. modes For error code E01, after the LBCO shutdown delay, the unit will immediately stop inverting. For error codes E02 to E04, the unit will stop inverting. Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
Troubleshooting Reference Troubleshooting Reference WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not disassemble the Freedom X. 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, serious injury, or equipment damage.
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Thermal shutdown (error code E04) Allow the unit to cool off. Reduce the load if continuous operation is required. Improve ventilation. Make sure the inverter’s ventilation openings are not blocked. Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
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Troubleshooting Reference Problem Possible Cause Solution No output voltage is shown in the LCD Circuit breaker on the AC load Reset the circuit breaker or check the AC output screen but the green status LED for panel or AC output disconnect has disconnect circuits.
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AC pass-through current is high. The fan turns on and off during inverter The inverter is running Do not be alarmed, the unit is performing normally. The mode. continuously at high power. fan is activated automatically. Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
Inverter Applications Inverter Applications Motor Loads Induction motors (that is, motors without brushes) require two to The Freedom X performs differently depending on the AC loads six times their running current on start up. The most demanding connected to it. If you are having problems with any of your loads, are those that start under load, for example, compressors and read this section.
When the Freedom X is load sensing the output for loads, accurate. Some of the clocks on your lights that have a wattage lower than 25-watt threshold, appliances may reset when the Freedom X is may flash momentarily. in power save mode. Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
SPECIFICATIONS This section summarizes the hardware and electrical specifications of the Freedom X 2000 - 230V Inverter. Physical Specifications Environmental Specifications System Specifications Regulatory Approvals NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. 975-0822-01-01...
288 305 Operation may be limited based on the battery chemistry. For example, Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries have a limited charging temperature range. Follow specific battery manufacturer recommendations for the applicable chemistry. Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
System Specifications System Specifications Table 17 DC input for inverting Freedom X 2000 - 230V Table 16 System specifications 10–17.0 V Z Operating voltage range Freedom X 2000 - 230V Maximum non-operating voltage 25.2 V Z Transfer relay rating (A 30A V 12.0 V Z...
(2011/65/EU and amendments) Automotive EMC UNECE Regulation 10 compliant. This ESA (Electronic Sub-Assembly) fulfills the requirements of the UNECE Regulation 10, paragraph 3.2.9 Exemption as it does not have an automotive immunity related function. Freedom X 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide...
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