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Where do the wires go from control mod

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Mr. Anderson
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The control module (remote panel) for the Xantrex Freedom XC 1000 connects to the RJ12 Remote port on the unit using the cable connector from the remote panel.

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Guide Freedom XC 1000 817-1050 Freedom XC Inverter Charger Freedom XC 2000 817-2080...
  • Page 2 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.
  • Page 3 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. 975-0784-01-01...
  • Page 4 Purpose Abbreviations and Acronyms 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 XC Inverter Charger for Recreational, Commercial and Fleet Vehicle, or Marine installations. Alternating Current [V] Scope Accessory in vehicle ignition system...
  • Page 5 Wattage, watt (a unit of power) ° Degrees symbol commonly used for temperature °C Unit of degrees in Celsius scale °F Unit of degrees in Fahrenheit scale Percent, percentage Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex products and services at http://www.xantrex.com/. 975-0784-01-01...
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  • Page 7 IMPORTANT SAFETY DANGER INSTRUCTIONS DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. ’ READ AND SAVE THIS WNER UIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING This guide contains important safety instructions for the Freedom WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result XC that must be followed during installation, operation, in death or serious injury.

  • Page 8: Product Safety Information

    Product Safety Information disconnect under load. Turning the inverter/charger to Product Safety Information Standby using the Power button on the front panel will not reduce an electrical shock hazard. 1. Before using the inverter/charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the unit, the batteries, and all 8.
  • Page 9 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.
  • Page 10 Product Safety Information NOTES: CAUTION Follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery. ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD Review cautionary markings on these products and on the Do not open.

  • Page 11: Precautions When Working With Batteries

    Precautions When Working With Batteries Precautions When Working With CAUTION Batteries PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD IMPORTANT: Battery work and maintenance must be done by This Freedom XC Inverter Charger is not intended for use by qualified personnel knowledgeable about batteries to ensure persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or compliance with battery handling and maintenance safety mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless...

  • Page 12: Precautions When Placing The Unit

    Precautions When Placing the Unit NOTES: Precautions When Placing the 1. Mount and place the Freedom XC Inverter Charger unit Unit away from batteries in a well ventilated compartment. 2. Always have someone within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid WARNING battery.

  • Page 13: Regulatory

    Regulatory FCC Information to the User NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the RISK OF INVERTER/CHARGER DAMAGE limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC / CAN ICES-003 Class B Rules. These limits are designed Never allow battery acid to drip on the inverter/charger to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a when reading gravity, or filling battery.

  • Page 14: End Of Life Disposal

    Electronic equipment such as the circuit boards, connectors, and fuses can be broken down and recycled by specialized recycling companies whose goal is to avoid having these components end up in the landfill. For more information on disposal, contact Xantrex. Freedom XC Owner's Guide...

  • Page 15: Table Of Contents

    End of Life Disposal CONTENTS Step 2: Choosing a Location for the Unit Step 3: Mounting the Unit Step 4: Connecting the AC Input Wires Important Safety Instructions Step 5: Connecting AC Output to an Existing AC Circuit Product Safety Information viii Step 6: Connecting the DC Cables Precautions When Working With Batteries...
  • Page 16 End of Life Disposal Power Save Mode Pre-service Checklist Warning Messages Checking Battery Status Troubleshooting Reference Checking Output Power Inverter Applications Operating Several Loads at Once Resistive Loads Turning the Audible Alarm ON or OFF Motor Loads Operating in Grid Mode Problem Loads Battery Charger Functions Specifications...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The Freedom XC Inverter Charger is designed with integrated inverting and charging 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 XC. This section includes: Materials List Key Features...

  • Page 18: Materials List

    Figure 1 What’s In The Box always available. NOTE: If any of the items are missing, contact Xantrex or any authorized Xantrex dealer for replacement. See Contact Information on page ii. As the temperature on the Freedom XC rises, it will gradually reduce its continuous power output from 2000 W at 40°C ambient to 1500 W before the over-temperature shutdown occurs at 60°C ambient.
  • Page 19 Materials List Inverter Power Save: The Freedom XC Back-up If incoming shore power is interrupted by can be programmed to automatically Capability external events like brownouts, the Freedom turn off after 1 to 25 h of continued XC automatically becomes an independent operation of loads that are under 50 W.
  • Page 20 Materials List Over temperature During Battery Mode, the Freedom XC Dead Battery Another feature of the Freedom XC is dead Alarm and automatically alerts you if it is overheating Charging battery charging. This is the ability to Shutdown and approaching the over-temperature recharge batteries, even if the battery voltage shutdown limit.
  • Page 21 Materials List Load The Freedom XC has a built-in 30A transfer Management relay (Freedom XC 1000) that connects the inverter/charger output or AC input from the AC generator to the loads. Because the usual AC power sources such as small generators...
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  • Page 23: Features

    FEATURES This section identifies the default settings and the hardware features of the Freedom XC Inverter Charger. This section includes: AC/DC and GFCI Panel Display Panel Side Panel 975-0784-01-01...

  • Page 24: Ac/Dc And Gfci Panel

    AC/DC and GFCI Panel AC/DC and GFCI Panel WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Use a torque screwdriver to tighten the captive nut panel screw to 5 in-lb (0.56 N-m) torque of force to ensure a proper ground connection and a required tool access to the wiring compartment. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.
  • Page 25 AC/DC and GFCI 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 ground lug to a torque of 23 in-lb (2.6 N-m) of force. AC output terminal opening for routing AC output wiring.

  • Page 26: Display Panel

    Display Panel Display Panel Table 2 Display Panel Features Item Description Display panel displays status information on the screen. It is comprised of a display screen, LEDs, and buttons. Multi-function LCD screen shows status information and error codes. INPUTBATTTEMP OUTPUTBATTLOAD ERROR BYPASS Status LEDs indicate the mode of operation.

  • Page 27: Side Panel

    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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  • Page 29: Installation

    INSTALLATION Please read this section for safety information and installation instructions regarding your Freedom XC. This section includes: Before You Begin the Installation Installation Codes 975-0784-01-01...

  • Page 30: Before You Begin The Installation

    Before You Begin the Installation Before You Begin the Installation Codes Governing installation codes vary depending on the specific Installation location and application of the installation. Some examples Before beginning your installation: include the following: Read this entire Installation section so you can plan the The U.S.

  • Page 31: Basic Installation Procedures

    Basic Installation Procedures Basic Installation Procedures Installation Tools and Materials You will need the following to install the Freedom XC: This section provides sample installation information as a guide Wire stripper for your installation. For your convenience, the overall procedure is divided into these main steps: Mounting (#2) screws or bolts #2 Phillips torque screwdriver...

  • Page 32: Step 1: Designing The Installation

    Basic Installation Procedures Figure 5 Typical Recreational Vehicle and Fleet Vehicle Step 1: Designing the Installation Installation Most Freedom XC installations share common components, and some of these are briefly described in Step 1: Designing the Installation. Figure 5 shows some components and their relationship to each other in a typical recreational vehicle or fleet vehicle installation.
  • Page 33 Basic Installation Procedures AC Shore Power AC Disconnect and Over-Current A source of 120 volts AC 60Hz sine wave alternating current Protection Device provides energy to pass power through to AC loads. This source Most safety requirements and electrical codes require the is usually the utility grid (power company) or an AC generator.
  • Page 34 Basic Installation Procedures AC Distribution Panels Each system requires a method of disconnecting Disconnect the AC circuits. If the over-current protection Devices Most systems incorporate distribution centers both ahead of the devices are circuit breakers, they will also serve as Freedom XC (the AC source panel) and between the Freedom XC the disconnects.
  • Page 35 Basic Installation Procedures AC breakers and fuses must be sized to adequately protect the AC Output Neutral Bonding wiring that is installed on the input and output AC circuits of the The neutral conductor of the Freedom XC’s AC output circuit (that Freedom XC.
  • Page 36 Basic Installation Procedures Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) DC Cabling A GFCI is a device that de-energizes a circuit when a current to This includes all the cables and connectors between the batteries, ground exceeds a specified value that is less than that required to the DC disconnect and over-current protection device, and the blow the circuit breaker.
  • Page 37 Basic Installation Procedures DC Disconnects and Over-Current Devices Table 6 Required Cable Sizes The DC circuit from the battery to the Freedom XC must be Cable Length: Minimum Maximum equipped with a disconnect and over-current device. This usually Battery to consists of a circuit breaker, a “fused-disconnect”, or a separate Inverter/charger Cable battery...

  • Page 38: Step 2: Choosing A Location For The Unit

    Basic Installation Procedures Ventilated. Allow at least 5 inches of clearance at the fan Step 2: Choosing a Location for the end of the Freedom XC for air flow, 1 inch on each side, and Unit 2 inches at the wiring access (AC and DC) end. The more clearance for ventilation around the unit, the better the performance.

  • Page 39: Step 3: Mounting The Unit

    Basic Installation Procedures Figure 6 Approved Mounting Orientations Step 3: Mounting the Unit To mount the Freedom XC: 1. Remove the Freedom XC from its shipping container, verify that all components are present, and record relevant product information on “Information About Your System” in the Owner’s Guide.
  • Page 40 Figure 7 DC Panel Connections Recreational No. 8 AWG Vehicle No. 3 AWG (Freedom XC 1000) Marine No. 1/0 AWG (Freedom XC 2000) NOTE: There are no restrictions on length for the equipment ground cable but try to make it as short as practical to a secure chassis connection.

  • Page 41: Step 4: Connecting The Ac Input Wires

    Basic Installation Procedures AC Wiring Connectors Step 4: Connecting the AC Input Wires Where applicable, connect AC wires with crimp-on splice connectors. The amount of insulation you strip off individual wires WARNING will be specified by the connector manufacturer and is different for different types of connectors.
  • Page 42 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.
  • Page 43 Basic Installation Procedures AC Input Connections Figure 8 Loosening the captive nut panel screw To make a permanent connection to existing AC wiring: 1. Ensure AC and DC power sources are turned off. 2. Install the required circuit breaker in the AC distribution panel supplying AC power to the unit.
  • Page 44 Basic Installation Procedures 8. Connect each AC wire into its corresponding terminal on the Figure 9 Routing the AC input wires no-tool cage clamp terminal block. a. Lift the terminal lever (as shown in the previous figure). b. Insert the wire fully into the open slot. c.

  • Page 45: Step 5: Connecting Ac Output To An Existing Ac Circuit

    Basic Installation Procedures Step 5: Connecting AC Output to an NOTICE Existing AC Circuit EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Do not connect any AC source (such as a generator or WARNING utility power) to the AC output wiring of the Freedom ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARDS The Freedom XC will not operate if its output is connected to AC voltage from a source, and potentially hazardous or Make sure wiring is disconnected from all electrical sources...
  • Page 46 Basic Installation Procedures 2. Install the required circuit breaker in the inverter/charger AC Output Connections distribution panel receiving AC power from the Figure 10 Routing and connecting the AC output wires inverter/charger. 3. Remove the wiring compartment cover, if not already done from AC Output Connections on page 30.

  • Page 47: Step 6: Connecting The Dc Cables

    Basic Installation Procedures 9. Tighten the strain relief clamp to secure the wires. Step 6: Connecting the DC Cables 10. Replace the wiring compartment cover (using a #2 Phillips torque screwdriver - see WARNING), if you are finished with NOTICE connecting all the AC wires in the unit.
  • Page 48 Basic Installation Procedures possible and large enough to handle the required current, in To make the DC connections: accordance with the electrical codes or regulations applicable to 1. Make sure the inverter/charger is off and no AC or DC is connected to the unit.
  • Page 49 Basic Installation Procedures 6. Strip ½" (13 mm) to ¾" (19 mm) of insulation from each cable end that will be connected to the inverter/charger. The WARNING amount stripped off will depend on the terminals chosen. 7. Attach the cable ring lug that will join the cable to the ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD inverter/charger DC terminal.
  • Page 50 Basic Installation Procedures Figure 11 DC Cable Connections WARNING FIRE HAZARD Do not complete the next step if flammable fumes are present. Explosion or fire may result if the disconnect/battery selector switch is not in the off position. Thoroughly ventilate the battery compartment before making this connection.
  • Page 51 Basic Installation Procedures 15. Replace the wiring compartment cover by tightening the DC Grounding captive nut panel screw. See the following electrical shock To connect the DC ground: hazard warning. 1. The equipment grounding lug (DC ground lug) on the DC end of the Freedom XC is used to connect the chassis of the WARNING Freedom XC to your system’s DC negative connection or...

  • Page 52: Step 7: Connecting To Port(S) On The Freedom Xc

    105 °C, and connect it between the Chassis Ground lug and the boat’s DC grounding bus or engine negative bus. For the Freedom XC 1000, use a wire of gauge 3AWG minimum. For the Connecting to ACC Signal Freedom XC 2000, use a wire of gauge 1/0AWG minimum. See The Freedom XC can be wired to inhibit inverter operation in the regulatory references below.
  • Page 53 Basic Installation Procedures Figure 12 Ignition signal (ACC) input terminal Table 10 Ignition Control Features This setting allows the inverter/charger to operate (Battery mode) automatically when an ignition control wire is connected Ignition Auto- to the ACC input and a valid ignition on (ATO) signal is constantly detected.

  • Page 54: Step 8: Testing Your Installation

    Basic Installation Procedures Connecting to the Remote Port Step 8: Testing Your Installation To connect the remote panel to the remote port: Plug the remote panel unit's cable connector to the RJ12 WARNING Remote port on the unit. NOTE: When the remote panel is connected, turn the ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD inverter/charger’s Power button to to Standby (up position).
  • Page 55 Basic Installation Procedures Testing in Battery Mode NOTE: If the Power button on the Freedom XC is turned ON, the Freedom XC will automatically supply the appliances with inverter To test the Freedom XC: power if the shore power source fails or becomes disconnected. 1.
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  • Page 57: Marine Installation

    Marine Installation Marine Installation Figure 13 Typical Marine Installation Figure 13 illustrates a typical marine installation with the following components: Equipment ground – Engine negative bus / DC ground bus Freedom XC 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...

  • Page 58: Drip Shield Installation

    Marine Installation Drip Shield Installation Figure 14 Drip shields To install the drip shields: The drip shields help to protect the unit from dripping or splashing 1. Gather the four screws needed liquids, which will cause a shock hazard when moisture comes in to fasten a single drip shield to a contact with electrical circuits in the unit.

  • Page 59: Operation

    OPERATION This section includes descriptions of the different modes and settings of the Freedom XC Inverter Charger. This section includes: Freedom XC Display Panel Status LED Indicators Function Buttons LCD Screen LCD Screen Icons 975-0784-01-01...

  • Page 60: Freedom Xc Display Panel

    Freedom XC Display Panel Freedom XC Display Panel Status LED Indicators Figure 16 Display Panel Indicator Definition Solid green. Indicates grid mode in which shore power is available and passing through to the loads and charging the INPUTBATTTEMP OUTPUTBATTLOAD    battery.

  • Page 61: Function Buttons

    Freedom XC Display Panel Function Buttons LCD Screen The LCD Screen changes depending on the operating mode of the Button Definition inverter/charger. Figure 17 Parts of the LCD Screen Return to default screen or exit setting mode. Scroll to next screen or next selection. Press and hold for three seconds to scroll back one step.

  • Page 62: Lcd Screen Icons

    Freedom XC Display Panel LCD Screen Icons Icon Definition The load icon is displayed if there is Icon Definition voltage available at the AC output. AC input and output indicator. The wrench icon underneath a number is The bar represents load consumption displayed during configuration mode.

  • Page 63: Viewing Information During Battery Mode

    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 three seconds to go back one step.
  • Page 64 Viewing Information During Battery Mode Info and Setting LCD Screen Screen 4 of 4 - Firmware version Firmware version = U1 1.01 Freedom XC Owner's Guide...

  • Page 65: Viewing Information During Grid Mode

    Viewing Information During Grid Info and LCD Screen Mode Setting 1. The LCD screen displays information related to AC bypass or charger operation. 2. Press the Scroll button to move from screen to screen. 3. Press to return to the home screen. Screen 1 of NOTE: After one minute of inactivity in the other screens, the 5 - Battery...
  • Page 66 Info and Info and LCD Screen LCD Screen Setting Setting Screen 2 of Screen 4 of Battery AC input Voltage/ voltage/AC Charging input Current frequency battery voltage = 12.5V, charging current = 60A input voltage = 120V, input frequency = 60Hz Screen 3 of Screen 5 of AC input...

  • Page 67: Adjusting Settings In Configuration Mode

    Adjusting Settings in Configuration Mode Adjusting Settings in To change the default value to a different value: 1. Press and hold the button for three seconds 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...

  • Page 68: Settings

    Adjusting Settings in Configuration Mode Settings Setting Default Range of Setting Name Description Number Value Values Inverter Ignition Control See Description of Ignition Control Features on page 37. The voltage setting value can be adjusted by 0.1 increments. The 10.5 10.0 to 12.8 LBCO Voltage inverter is able to recover automatically at LBCO voltage +...
  • Page 69 Adjusting Settings in Configuration Mode Setting Default Range of Setting Name Description Number Value Values The range is from LBCO voltage + 0.2 to 16, adjusted by 0.1 increments. Selecting OFF or a higher value than the battery’s 10.2 to 16.0 13.1 LBCO Recovery Voltage actual fully-charged voltage level will disable the auto-recovery...
  • Page 70 Adjusting Settings in Configuration Mode Setting Default Range of Setting Name Description Number Value Values When the range is from 1 to 20, the timer setting value can be adjusted by 1-second increments. When the range is from 20 to 300, the timer setting value can be adjusted by 10-second Inverter Output Power increments.
  • Page 71 Available only when custom battery type is selected. 13.5 12.0 to 18.0 Custom Float Voltage Charger Current 5 to 50 (Freedom XC 1000) The current setting value can be adjusted by 5A increments. Charger Current 5 to 80 (Freedom XC 2000) OFF(OFF) Charger Ignition Control See Description of Ignition Control Features on page 37.
  • Page 72 Adjusting Settings in Configuration Mode Setting Default Range of Setting Name Description Number Value Values Equalize Charging for ENA (enable) This setting is only available when Flooded battery type is DIS (disable) Flooded Battery selected. It allows only one hour of equalize charging once. The load share feature prioritizes the AC load by reducing the AC Input Breaker for 5 to 30...

  • Page 73: Operating In Battery Mode

    Operating in Battery Mode Operating in Battery Mode Turning Inverter Operation ON and OFF There are two ways to operate the Freedom XC’s inverter The Freedom XC is in Battery Mode (also called Inverter Mode) function. when all the following conditions exist: 1.

  • Page 74: Power Save Timer

    Operating in Battery Mode Power Save Timer Checking Battery Status The Power Save Timer is an adjustable countdown timer from 1 to During inverter operation (in battery mode), you can check the 25 h (25 h is the default) that automatically shuts down inverter battery status by observing the battery capacity indicator on the operation to reduce battery discharge and preserve battery life.

  • Page 75: Turning The Audible Alarm On Or Off

    Operating in Battery Mode Turning the Audible Alarm ON or OFF The Freedom XC’s audible alarm can be muted. See Adjusting Settings in Configuration Mode on page 51. Any warnings such as error or fault conditions or imminent shutdown are both displayed on the LCD screen and sounded on the alarm speakers.

  • Page 76: Operating In Grid Mode

    Operating in Grid Mode Operating in Grid Mode Battery Types The Freedom XC Inverter Charger charges flooded (or wet) lead- acid, Gel, AGM (absorbed glass mat), custom, and lithium iron Battery Charger Functions phosphate (LFP) batteries. When AC power is available, the Freedom XC can operate as a Flooded (or wet) batteries have removable battery caps for 12-VZ battery charger.
  • Page 77 Operating in Grid Mode There is a fourth stage, equalization, which is initialized manually NOTICE as it is only performed occasionally and only on flooded (or wet) batteries. BATTERY DAMAGE The charging cycle is a multistage (three-stage) process. Do not mix battery types. The Freedom XC can only select one battery type setting for all batteries connected to its bank.
  • Page 78 Operating in Grid Mode Bulk Stage NOTE: If there are DC loads on the batteries, the charger’s current may never decrease to a level to initiate the next stage of Bulk charge is the first stage in the charging process and provides charging.
  • Page 79 Operating in Grid Mode NOTE: The battery voltage can increase above the float voltage Figure 19 Equalize charging when using an external charging device such as PV arrays, wind turbines, and micro-hydro generators. Be sure to include appropriate charge management equipment with all external DC sources.

  • Page 80: Custom Battery Settings Menu

    Operating During Transition Between Grid Mode and Battery Mode Operating During Transition Custom Battery Settings Menu Between Grid Mode and Battery NOTICE Mode REVERSE POLARITY The Freedom XC’s advanced power management is capable of To avoid damaging your batteries during charging or transitioning power from an AC source to DC source within a equalization, consult your battery manufacturer and associated fraction of a second and vice-versa.

  • Page 81: Transitioning From Grid Mode To Battery Mode

    Operating Limits Operating Limits Transitioning from Grid Mode to Battery Mode These are the operating limits of the Freedom XC: Power Output When the unit is operating in grid mode and shore power is lost, Input Voltage the Freedom XC has less than 20 milliseconds (default) to switch Overload Conditions to operating in battery mode (if the Power button is pressed in the High Surge Loads...

  • Page 82: Power Output

    Operating in Grid Mode Power Output Input Voltage The Freedom XC can deliver up to 1000 watts (Freedom XC 1000) The allowable Freedom XC input battery voltage ranges are or 2000 watts (Freedom XC 2000) of continuous utility grade sine shown in the following table: wave AC power.
  • Page 83 Operating in Grid Mode Operating Battery Operating Battery Comment Comment Condition Voltage Condition Voltage The display shows error code E02 The buzzer sounds a single one- second low battery alarm beep alternating with the battery and the LCD screen shows error voltage.

  • Page 84: Overload Conditions

    When the Freedom XC’s AC load increases to near During inverter operation, when the Freedom XC’s internal Shutdown ~1100 W (Freedom XC 1000) and ~2100 W (Freedom temperature starts to approach its preset shutdown limit, the XC 2000), the audible alarm beeps every five seconds display will show error code E07.

  • Page 85: Routine Maintenance

    5 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance is required to keep your Freedom XC operating properly. This section includes: Maintaining the Freedom XC Unit 975-0784-01-01...

  • Page 86: Maintaining The Freedom Xc Unit

    Maintaining the Freedom XC Unit Maintaining the Freedom XC Unit WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Turning the Power k button to Standby does not disconnect DC battery power from the Freedom XC. You must disconnect from all power sources before working on any circuits connected to the unit. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    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 72. This section includes: Pre-service Checklist Warning Messages Troubleshooting Reference Inverter Applications Resistive Loads Motor Loads...

  • Page 88: Pre-Service Checklist

    Pre-service Checklist Whether any extreme ambient conditions existed at Pre-service Checklist the time (temperature, vibrations, moisture, etc.) 3. If your Freedom XC is not displaying an error code, check the following to make sure the present state of the WARNING installation allows proper operation: Is the inverter/charger located in a clean, dry, ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD...

  • Page 89: Warning Messages

    Warning Messages Warning Messages Warning messages in the form of audible alarms and error codes that appear on the LCD 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 90 Warning Messages Table 14 Error codes displayed on the LCD screen Error Code Condition Mode Action Low battery voltage shutdown is imminent Check battery status and recharge if necessary. depending on the setting, Battery mode Check for proper DC cable sizing. see Maintaining the (inverting) Check for loose connections and tighten if necessary.
  • Page 91 Warning Messages Error Code Condition Mode Action Reduce the loads connected to the AC outlet of the unit. Check that the ventilation grille is not blocked. Over-temperature alarm Battery mode Check for ambient temperature and move the unit to a cooler and fan lock alarm (inverting) location whenever possible.

  • Page 92: Troubleshooting Reference

    Troubleshooting Reference Troubleshooting Reference WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not disassemble the Freedom XC. 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.
  • Page 93 Troubleshooting Reference Table 15 Troubleshooting reference Problem Possible Cause Solution Alarm does not sound when an error is Alarm is turned OFF. See Turning the Audible Alarm ON or OFF on page 59 encountered. and follow instructions to turn the alarm buzzer on again.
  • Page 94 Troubleshooting Reference Problem Possible Cause Solution No output voltage is shown in the LCD GFCI (when installed) has tripped Check load and reset the GFCI or supplementary screen but the green status LED for or supplementary breaker has breaker. Battery mode is illuminated. tripped.
  • Page 95 Troubleshooting Reference Problem Possible Cause Solution No output voltage. The status LED is Ignition lock (ACC) signal is not If the ignition control feature is in use, ensure the not lighting up. present. vehicle’s ignition is On and the ignition control switch on the front of the Freedom XC unit is On (|).

  • Page 96: Inverter Applications

    Inverter Applications Inverter Applications Motor Loads Induction motors (that is, motors without brushes) require two to The Freedom XC 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.

  • Page 97: Problem Loads

    Inverter Applications When the Freedom XC is in power save mode, it may fail to start Problem Loads some loads even though the rated wattage on the load is more Very Small Loads If the power consumed by a device is less than 25 W.
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  • Page 99: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS This section summarizes the hardware and electrical specifications of the Freedom XC Inverter Charger. Physical Specifications Environmental Specifications System Specifications Regulatory Approvals NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. 975-0784-01-01...

  • Page 100: Physical Specifications

    Physical Specifications Physical Specifications Table 16 Physical specifications Freedom XC 1000 Freedom XC 2000 14.2” × 10.6” × 3.7” 15.4” × 10.8” × 4.0” (360mm × 270mm × 95mm) without flanges (390mm × 275mm × 102mm) without flanges L × W × H 14.2”...

  • Page 101: Environmental Specifications

    Environmental Specifications Environmental Specifications Table 18 Environmental specifications Freedom XC 1000 Freedom XC 2000 Ambient Temperature:    Operating Temperature Range -4 –140 ºF (-20 –60 ºC), with output derated above 104 ºF (40 °C)    Storage Temperature Range -40 –158 ºF (-40 –70 ºC) Humidity: Operation/Storage 5–95% RH, non-condensing...

  • Page 102: System Specifications

    System Specifications System Specifications Table 19 System specifications Freedom XC 1000 Freedom XC 2000 Transfer relay rating (A 30A (24A continuous) Transfer time (milliseconds    Shore to inverter: <20 milliseconds    Inverter to shore: <20 milliseconds with a 20-second delay Transfer voltage (V)    Shore to inverter: <85 V and >140 V...
  • Page 103 System Specifications Table 20 DC input for inverting Freedom XC 1000 Freedom XC 2000 Operating voltage range LBCO voltage –18.0 VDC Maximum non-operating voltage 24 VDC 24 VDC Nominal voltage 12.0 VDC 12.0 VDC Nominal current at full load 100 ADC 192 ADC To set LBCO, see Adjusting Settings in Configuration Mode on page 51.
  • Page 104 System Specifications Table 21 AC output for inverting Freedom XC 1000 Freedom XC 2000 Output voltage options 120, 110, 108 VAC Continuous power 1000 W @ 40 °C 2000 W @ 40 °C Continuous current 8.4 A 16.7 A Surge power (5 sec) 2000 W 4000 W...
  • Page 105 System Specifications Freedom XC 1000 Freedom XC 2000 Full load maximum current 7 Arms 11 Arms Nominal frequency 60 (or 50) Hz 60 (or 50) Hz Power factor at full charge > 98% > 98% Table 23 DC output for charging Freedom XC 1000...

  • Page 106: Regulatory Approvals

    Regulatory Approvals Regulatory Approvals Table 24 Regulatory approvals Freedom XC 1000 Freedom XC 2000 ETL-listed complies to CSA 107.1 ETL-listed complies to CSA 107.1 UL458 and UL458 Marine Supplement (drip UL458 and UL458 Marine Supplement (drip Safety shield with product number 808-1050...
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