Introduction - Xantrex Freedom 15 Owner's Manual

INTRODUCTION

This owner's manual describes the
Freedom 458 Series Inverter/Chargers from
Xantrex. These units perform three distinct
functions:
1. DC to AC power inverting.
2. Automatic transfer switching between
inverter power and incoming AC power.
3. Automatic three-stage battery charging
plus manual battery equalizing.
• The inverter provides regulated 120 volt AC
power at a crystal controlled frequency from a
deep cycle battery bank and is rated at:
Freedom 10
Freedom 15 & 15D
Freedom 20 & 20D
Freedom 25
Freedom 30
The output is a modified sine wave and is
compatible with most appliances, tools and
other 120 VAC equipment. (Note: Certain laser
printers, breadmakers, digital clocks and small
battery chargers may not operate on modified
sine wave.) An idle mode reduces battery
power consumption when loads are removed
from the inverter. There is a low battery cutout
protection circuit and momentary surge power
of more than twice the inverter rating for start-
ing electric motors. High efficiency ensures the
longest possible battery life between charges.
• The internal transfer switch allows the
Freedom Inverter/Charger to be connected to
an external AC source and transfer the source
power through directly to the loads. When the
external AC power source is disconnected, the
transfer switch allows automatic switching
back to the inverter.
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as a self-contained backup power system—
just add batteries.
• Freedom battery chargers are electronically
controlled and rated at a maximum output
current:
1000 watts
charge wet, gel, or Absorbed Glass Mat
1500 watts
(AGM)** cell deep-cycle batteries. Battery
2000 watts
charging is automatically accomplished in
2500 watts
three stages: Bulk Charge, Acceptance
3000 watts
Charge and Float Charge.
Instrumentation, a manually engaged
Equalizing Charge cycle is possible. Simple,
automatic operation is made possible by the
microprocessor in the Freedom Inverter/Charger.
In most cases, no attention or maintenance is
required.
Electronic Protection
the inverter from overloads and short circuits.
Other protection includes a low and high
battery voltage cutoff and automatic shutdown
if an over-temperature condition occurs. When
the fault condition is corrected, the unit will
automatically reset. Example: remove
overload, charge batteries or allow to cool.
**Battery type selection is set on the front of the unit
or with an optional remote (Remote Control Panel or
Link Instrument).
The Freedom Inverter/Charger operates
Freedom 10
Freedom 15 & 15D
Freedom 20 & 20D
Freedom 25
Freedom 30
They are designed to rapidly and optimally
Using a Remote Control Panel or Link
Fast-acting electronic circuits protect
50 amps DC
75 amps DC
100 amps DC
130 amps DC
140 amps DC