Xantrex TRUEcharge3 User Manual

TRUEcharge3 Remote Panel Guide
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Product Name and Number:TRUEcharge3 Remote Panel | 808-8040-10
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Item Description
A Charging Output (%) LEDs
The LEDs illuminate like a bar graph displaying the present total output charge current as a
percentage of the maximum rated charge current. For example, unit model TRUEcharge3 12VDC
40A has a maximum rated charge current of 40 A so at 60% (that is, the LED is lit) the charger's
current output is 24 A.
NOTE: When the maximum Charge Output current is limited by pressing the Set Max Output
button, the LEDs will still display the total charge output current as a percentage of the maximum
charge current and NOT as a percentage of the limited charge current.
An LED may flash intermittently in combination with a solid Fault LED to indicate a fault or with a
flashing Fault LED to indicate a warning condition. The icons on the right side of the LEDs represent
different types of faults and warnings.
B The numbers on the Charging Output (%) LEDs represent the percentage values.
C Quiet Mode Button
• Press, hold for three seconds, and quickly release to enable (
off) Quiet Mode.
• Press and hold for five seconds to disable the charger. The LEDs on the panel will all turn off.
• Press and hold for eight seconds to enable the charger. If AC power is connected then LEDs on
the panel will turn on.
To set or cancel an Equalization program: Press and hold both the Status and on/standby
buttons for more than five seconds.
D Only during Setup mode, a solid light on either LED indicates which charging profile is used. Each
setting optimizes the charging sequence differently in charging the batteries by stages.
• 3 Stage - Bulk, Absorption, and Float; default setting
• 2 Stage - Bulk and Absorption only
975-1184-01-01 Rev A
October 2023
Introduction
The Remote Panel is an optional accessory to the TRUEcharge3 Battery Charger series. Its
primary purpose is to provide remote access to the charger's settings using a familiar
interface such as the charger's own onboard control and display panel. This allows the
charger unit to be hidden in a safe compartment in the vehicle while its operation can be
accessed safely and conveniently from a control station inside (or outside) the vehicle
cabin.
This package includes:
1. TRUEcharge3 Series Remote Panel unit (Product Number: 808-8040-10)
2. Two 7.6 m (25 ft.) communications cables
3. Owner's Guide with mounting template
4. 1½" NPT locknut (for mounting)
About the TRUEcharge3 Series Remote Panel
The Remote Panel can be used to:
Set the charger to on or standby,
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Adjust maximum charger output settings,
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Program the charger for battery temperature,
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Activate and terminate equalization for [Fl]oode[d] batteries,
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Monitor charger status and output,
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Enable/disable quiet mode,
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Display the battery type and charge stage settings,
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Display faults and warnings,
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Display individual battery bank status, and
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Operate two chargers connected in parallel to increase output capacity.
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E Battery Status LEDs
Displays the present status of each battery (or battery bank) – available only on the Remote Panel.
Each row represents the battery (or battery bank) number designation—1, 2, or 3. Each column
represents Low, Medium, or Full battery capacity.
NOTE: These levels are measured and the status updated at the start of each stage in the charge
cycle during charging, on demand when AC is disconnected and the Status button is pressed, or
whenever AC is cycled.
• Low if battery voltage is below 11.9 V (23.8 V for 24 VDC systems)
• Medium if the voltage is 11.9 to 12.4 V (23.8 to 24.8 V for 24 VDC systems)
• Full if the voltage is above 12.4 V (24.8 V for 24 VDC systems)
F Charger Status LEDs
Displays the present status of the charger.
• FULL - a solid light indicates that all batteries are fully charged and in rest stage.
flashing) or disable (
• Charging - a solid light indicates that batteries are fully charged and in float stage. A flashing light
indicates that the charger is performing a normal charge cycle.
• Equalize - a solid light indicates that the charger is performing an equalization cycle. A flashing
light indicates that the equalization cycle will begin after the absorption stage is done.
G Status Button
NOTE: The LEDs will flash intermittently when the Remote Panel goes into Setup Mode.
• Press and hold for five seconds to enter Setup Mode.
When in Setup Mode: Press to select the Battery Temperature: Cold, Warm, or Hot.
NOTE: If the optional BTS is used, the battery temperature setting is adjusted automatically.
• Press and hold for five seconds to save settings and exit Setup Mode.
When setting or cancelling an Equalization cycle or program: Press and hold both the
Status and Quiet Mode buttons.
When AC is disconnected: Press to view battery status.
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Figure 1 Remote panel features
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Description
Fault/Warning LED
The LED displays a solid light to indicate a fault condition or flashes intermittently to indicate a
warning condition. Faults or warnings are displayed in combination with a flashing Charging Output
(%) LED to indicate the type of fault or warning (dotted line).
Set Max Output Button
Press to select and limit the maximum charge current. For example, the unit model TRUEcharge3
12VDC 40A has a maximum charge current of 40 A. Changing the Max Output setting from 100 to
80 will limit the maximum charge current to 32 A (80% of 40 A). It will also limit the equalization
current if the Max Output is set to below 50%. This feature is available only on the Remote Panel.
Parallel LED
The LED illuminates a solid light indicating that two TRUEcharge3 Battery Charger are in parallel
configuration.
Max. Output (%) LED
The LED illuminates a solid light corresponding to the Maximum Charger Output % setting.
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