Xantrex Freedom SW 24V 3524 Owner's Manual

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Page 1 Owner’s Guide Freedom SW 2012 shown Freedom SW Inverter/Charger Product Numbers 815-2012 815-3012 815-2024 815-3024 815-2012-03 815-3012-02 815-2524-02 815-3524-02...
Page 2 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 Analyzing and reducing the hazards involved in performing electrical work. Selecting and using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and following safety work code practices. See NFPA 70E or CSA Z462 or EN 50110-1. Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex products and services at http://www.xantrex.com/. 975-1187-01-01...
Page 4 IMPORTANT: These notes describe things which are important for you to know, however, they are not as serious as a caution or warning. Please Note: No responsibility is assumed by Xantrex for any consequences arising out of the use of this material.
Page 5 Precautions When Working With Batteries Precautions When Working DANGER With Batteries ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD IMPORTANT: Battery work and maintenance must be done by • Do not expose the Freedom SW to rain, snow, or spray water. qualified personnel knowledgeable about batteries to ensure •...
Page 6 Precautions When Preparing to Charge Precautions When Preparing to Regulatory Charge The Freedom SW (Product Numbers: 815-2012, 815-3012, 815- 2024, 815-3024, 815-3012-02) is certified to appropriate US and Canadian standards. The Freedom SW (Product Numbers: 815- WARNING 2524-02, 815-3524-02) is certified to appropriate European (CE) and Australian (RCM) standards.
Page 7 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. 975-1187-01-01...
Page 8 CONTENTS Viewing the System Status Screen Viewing the Select Device Menu Selecting the Freedom SW from the Select Device Important Safety Instructions Menu Safety Information Changing Configurable Settings From The Device Precautions When Working With Batteries Setup Menu Screen Precautions When Preparing to Charge Using Search Mode Precautions When Placing the Unit Equalization Procedure...
Page 9 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Freedom SW Inverter/Charger (Freedom SW). The Freedom SW has been designed to give you premium power, ease of use, and outstanding reliability. Please read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the components of the Freedom SW. NOTE: There are eight models of the Freedom SW.
Page 10 NOTE: If any of the items are missing, contact customer Highly versatile platform capable of series stacking for service or any authorized Xantrex dealer for replacement. See 120/240V line configurations (Product Numbers: 815- ABOUT THIS GUIDE on page 1.
Page 11 Materials List Key Features Explained Freedom SW has a power share feature which prioritizes your AC Built-in Charge For the unit to perform at the highest loads by reducing the charge Formulas level, the batteries must be charged current in an attempt to limit the total input current to less than the correctly.
Page 12 Materials List Stacking Generator Assist Supports stacking of two inverter/chargers to increase capacity. The Freedom SW inverter/chargers can operate in tandem with This also requires the installer to select a Primary and a generator (or shore power) to temporarily assist power loads Secondary in order for the inverters to stack.
Page 13 Basic Protection Features Basic Protection Features Freedom SW Supplied The Freedom SW has the following protection features: Accessories Over temperature shutdown for critical components such Figure 2 Supplied Accessories as the transformer and the power board Battery temperature sensor (BTS) failure/battery temperature out-of-range fault protection DC output over voltage protection during charge mode AC transfer relay failure detection...
Page 14 Basic Protection Features Other Accessories # Product/Accessory Product Number/s 1 3-ft network cable (0.9 m) 809-0935 2 25-ft network cable (7.6 m) 809-0940 3 75-ft network cable (22.9 m) 809-0942 4 Inverter drip shield 808-9004 Product/Accessory (Not Shown) Product Number/s Freedom SW On/Off Switch 808-9002 GFCI receptacles (815-2012, 815-3012, 815-...
Page 15 2 MECHANICAL FEATURES NOTE: There are eight models of the Freedom SW. Throughout the guide, Freedom SW units may be referred to according to these categories. For example, Freedom SW 110VAC models apply only to models under the 110 AC Voltage category. Output Product Model Name...
Page 16 Freedom SW Front and Side Panels Freedom SW Front and Side Panels Before you begin to operate the Freedom SW, review the front panel features shown in Figure 4 and described in the next table. A detailed view of the LEDs and buttons on the front panel is R FA shown "Freedom SW Front and Side Panels"...
Page 17 Freedom SW AC and DC Side Panel Freedom SW AC and DC Side Panel The DC side of the Freedom SW has the DC equipment ground lug, the positive (+) battery terminal, and the negative (-) battery terminal plus the remote network com port and battery temperature sensor com port.
Page 18 3 OPERATION NOTE: There are eight models of the Freedom SW. Throughout the guide, Freedom SW units may be referred to according to these categories. For example, Freedom SW 110VAC models apply only to models under the 110 AC Voltage category. Output Product Model Name...
Page 19 Start Up Behavior Start Up Behavior Inverter Operation Using the When the Freedom SW is powered up or has been reset, all of Front Panel the front panel LEDs turn on and remain on for a minimum of five IMPORTANT: seconds.
Page 20 Operating Limits for Inverter Operation Operating Limits for Inverter Action (or Status Color Status Operation Label Item) Flashing The inverter is assisting a You can run your Temperature Support Green generator in powering appliances from the The Freedom SW inverter/charger will loads.
Page 21 Operating Limits for Charger Operation Operating Limits for Charger For example, if the AC input of the Freedom SW is from an AC panel with a 30-amp Operation breaker, the AC1 Breaker setting should be selected as 30 amps. Based on this, the By default, the maximum charger output current is the rated charger will control the charge current so that charger output current.
Page 22 Freedom SW 12V 2012 (PN: 815-2012) Freedom SW 12V 3012 (PN: 815-3012) Freedom SW 24V 2024 (PN: 815-2024) Freedom SW 24V 3024 (PN: 815-3024) Freedom SW 24V 2524 (PN: 815-2524-02) Freedom SW 24V 3524 (PN: 815-3524-02) Freedom SW Series Owner's Guide...
Page 23 Operating the Xanbus-Enabled Freedom SW with the SCP Operating the Xanbus-Enabled Using the Xanbus SCP Freedom SW with the SCP As shown in "Operating the Xanbus-Enabled Freedom SW with the SCP" above, the SCP has these important features: Display screen NOTICE System information is shown on the display This section contains detailed information and procedures for...
Page 24 Operating the Xanbus-Enabled Freedom SW with the SCP System Control Panel Item Description The Xanbus System Control Panel (SCP) provides AC In/Charge LED indicates that qualified AC is configuration and monitoring capability for all Xanbus-enabled present at the input of an inverter/charger. When the Freedom SW is connected to a qualified AC source like devices on the network.
Page 25 SCP Navigation SCP Navigation Select Device Screen As mentioned, this screen appears when the Enter button is Startup Screen pressed from the System Status screen. It lists all Xanbus- This screen is shown when the Xanbus SCP first receives enabled devices including options to select System Settings power from the Xanbus network.
Page 26 Soft Key Navigation Soft Key Navigation Soft keys are the objects on the fifth line of the System Status screen. The soft keys have arrows that point to a corresponding physical button such as the Enter, Up arrow, Down arrow, and Func buttons.
Page 27 Soft Key Navigation Viewing the Firmware Revision Setting the Time and Date Number Freedom SW advanced features such as time-stamped events (faults, warnings, and logged historical data) require that the You may need to view the firmware revision number (F/W Rev.) system be set to the correct time.
Page 28 Soft Key Navigation Using the STBY/ON Fault Clear Reading the System Status Screen The System Status screen displays: Button Battery-related information (see B) The STBY/ON Fault Clear button has two functions. Battery level and inverter/charger operating state (see C) The STBY/ON Fault Clear is used to clear active faults on the Load information (see D) system if pressed momentarily.
Page 29 Soft Key Navigation Reading the Freedom SW Device Label: Mode Field 1: Freedom SW operating mode or “operating state” Line 2 (see " Freedom SW Device Setup Screen Operating States (Modes)" Setup Screen below). Label: Battery The Freedom SW Device Setup menu screen displays real-time Field 2: Total battery current.
Page 30 Configuring the Xanbus-Enabled Freedom SW using the SCP Configuring the Xanbus- System Menu Map "Configuring the Xanbus-Enabled Freedom SW using the SCP" Enabled Freedom SW using the above provides a map of how the SCP screens and menus are organized. The order of devices appearing on the SCP will vary, depending on the order in which they’ve been connected to the network.
Page 31 Configuring the Xanbus-Enabled Freedom SW using the SCP Viewing the Select Device Menu Changing Configurable Settings The Select Device menu is where you can view a list of all the From The Device Setup Menu Screen Xanbus-enabled devices in your power system. The Freedom SW can only be configured using the At least two devices are sure to appear together with System XanbusSCP.
Page 32 Configuring the Xanbus-Enabled Freedom SW using the SCP To select and change a configurable setting: Charger Enables or disables the charger function of the 1. On the setup menu, press the Down arrow (or Up arrow) Freedom SW. When enabled, the unit will charge the button to highlight the setting you want to change.
Page 33 Configuring the Xanbus-Enabled Freedom SW using the SCP Using Search Mode NOTE: Search mode, by function, cannot work with clocks and Why use Search mode? timers or devices that need power 24 hours a day. Examples Search mode allows the inverter to selectively power only items of devices with timers include video recorders, coffee makers that draw more than a certain amount of power, which can result with brew timers, refrigerators, and freezers with defrost...
Page 34 Configuring the Xanbus-Enabled Freedom SW using the SCP Equalization Procedure Changing Basic Settings To start equalizing the batteries, do one of the following: The Freedom SW configuration settings can be viewed in basic format (see "Configuring the Xanbus-Enabled Freedom SW Apply AC voltage and ensure that the inverter/charger transfers AC and starts charging.
Page 35 Configuring the Xanbus-Enabled Freedom SW using the SCP To select the Basic Settings menu screen: 1. On the FSW3012 00:Setup screen in the case of Freedom SW 12V 3012 ("Configuring the Xanbus- Enabled Freedom SW using the SCP" on page 28), press the Down arrow button until Basic Settings is highlighted.
Page 36 Configuring the Xanbus-Enabled Freedom SW using the SCP An overview of the Freedom SW menu structure is shown below. The SCP displays the Freedom SW basic settings menu. FSW3012 00: Setup Mode Invert Battery 11.8V -88.0A N/A Load 915W 120V AC In 0A 0Hz Inverter...
Page 37 Freedom SW 24V 2024—50 ADC Freedom SW 24V 3024—75 ADC Freedom SW 24V 2524—65 ADC Freedom SW 24V 3524—90 ADC If two Freedom SWs are charging the same battery bank, set each inverter's Max Chg Rate to 1/n of the desired charge rate (where n is the number of inverter/chargers).
Page 38 Configuring the Xanbus-Enabled Freedom SW using the SCP To select the Advanced Settings menu screen: Changing Advanced Settings 1. On the FSW3012 00:Setup screen in the case of The advanced settings option gives you access to the full range Freedom SW 12V 3012 ("Configuring the Xanbus- of Freedom SW settings, including everything displayed on the Enabled Freedom SW using the SCP"...
Page 39 Configuring the Xanbus-Enabled Freedom SW using the SCP An overview of the Freedom SW advanced settings menu structure is shown below. FSW3012 00: Inv Settings FSW3012 00: Cust Settings Low Batt Cut Out [11.0] Eqiz Support [Enabled] LBCO Delay [10sec] Eqiz Voltage [16.0V] FSW3012 00: Adv Settings...
Page 40 Configuring the Xanbus-Enabled Freedom SW using the SCP FSW3012 00: ACIn Settings ACIn Breaker [30A] FSW3012 00: Adv Settings ACIn Lo Volt [95V] Inverter Settings ACIn Hi Volt [135V] Charger Settings ACIn Lo Freq [55Hz] AC Settings ACIn Hi Freq [65Hz] FSW3012 00: Setup GEN Support...
Page 41 Configuring the Xanbus-Enabled Freedom SW using the SCP Inverter Settings Menu Item Description The Inverter Settings menu contains settings that control Hi Batt Cut Out sets the maximum battery voltage at when the Freedom SW starts and stops producing AC output. Batt which the inverter will operate.
Page 42 Configuring the Xanbus-Enabled Freedom SW using the SCP Using the Low Battery Cut Out and LBCO Charger Settings Menu Delay Settings The Charger Settings menu provides options for configuring the Freedom SW to operate from your battery bank. The Low Batt Cut Out setting is the lowest battery voltage level acceptable for use by the inverter.
Page 43 Custom (Battery) Settings menu Freedom SW 24V 2524—65 ADC (see "Custom Battery Settings Menu" on the next page). Freedom SW 24V 3524—90 ADC NOTE: If two Freedom SWs are charging the same battery This information is provided for guidance only. Variations in...
Page 44 Configuring the Xanbus-Enabled Freedom SW using the SCP Custom Battery Settings Menu Item Description Selects the equalization voltage. Consult Eqlz Voltage NOTICE your battery manufacturer for equalization voltage setting. EQUIPMENT DAMAGE Bulk Voltage Sets the bulk voltage for a custom battery Consult your battery manufacturer and associated type.
Page 45 Configuring the Xanbus-Enabled Freedom SW using the SCP ACIn Settings Item Description Minimum acceptable utility mains input frequency. AC1 Lo The ACIn Settingsmenu configures the voltage and frequency Freq limits for AC Input quantification range. These are the limits at Maximum acceptable utility mains input AC1 Hi which the Freedom SW considers input voltage qualified—that...
Page 46 Configuring the Xanbus-Enabled Freedom SW using the SCP Gen Support Stacking Configuration Menu GEN Support is basically generator (and also shore power) The Stacking menu configures the Freedom SW to operate as support for the Freedom SW that allows power to be a part of a multi-unit installation.
Page 47 Configuring the Xanbus-Enabled Freedom SW using the SCP Setting the Device Name Item Description Default Range The Dev Name setting allows you to customize the name of the Identifies to the system the AC In SHORE1 SHORE1– Freedom SW as it is displayed on other screens and menus. kind of AC input the inverters SHORE16 Changing the device name is not mandatory for stacking to be...
Page 48 Configuring the Xanbus-Enabled Freedom SW using the SCP Setting the Device Number Cascading Setting the device number gives a Xanbus-enabled device a The Cascading feature is found in the System Settings menu unique identity when several devices of the same type are only when two inverters are configured as a stacked pair (see installed in the power system network.
Page 49 Configuring the Xanbus-Enabled Freedom SW using the SCP Resetting the Freedom SW to Using the Advanced Features Default Settings FSW3012 00: Adv Features The Restore Defaults command returns the Freedom SW to StoreInvState [Disabled] [*Disabled] [Enabled] factory default settings. After using the Restore Defaults command, the Freedom SW is no longer configured for the Figure 35 Adv Features Menu Screen power system.
Page 50 Configuring the Xanbus-Enabled Freedom SW using the SCP 3B RV-C OPERATION This section is compatible with: Freedom SW 2012 RVC (PN: 815-2012-03) Freedom SW 3012 RVC (PN: 815-3012-02) Freedom SW Series Owner's Guide...
Page 51 Configuring the Freedom SW RV-C Configuring the Freedom SW Using Load Sense Why use Load Sense? RV-C Load Sense allows the inverter to selectively power only items This section contains information about all configurable settings that draw more than a certain amount of power, which can result and procedures for the Freedom SW 2012 RVC and Freedom in power savings.
Page 52 Configuring the Freedom SW RV-C Equalization Procedure NOTE: Load Sense, by function, cannot work with clocks and timers To start equalizing the batteries, do one of the following: or devices that need power 24 hours a day. Examples of Apply AC voltage and ensure that the inverter/charger devices with timers include video recorders, coffee makers transfers AC and starts charging.
Page 53 Configuring the Freedom SW RV-C Changing Basic Settings Item Description Temporary versus permanent AC In Set the breaker limit of incoming AC. Breaker The Freedom SW unit stores its configuration in its onboard memory which holds configuration values even during power Low Batt Low Battery Cut Out (LBCO) controls when the inverter Cut Out...
Page 54 Configuring the Freedom SW RV-C Changing Advanced Settings Item Description The advanced settings option gives you access to the full range Search Search Watts sets the Freedom SW’s search sensitivity when of Freedom SW settings, including everything displayed under Watts Load Sense is enabled.
Page 55 Configuring the Freedom SW RV-C Charger Settings Battery Charger Functions When AC power is available, the Freedom SW can operate as a With Charger Settings you can configure the Freedom SW to battery charger. Different battery types and chemistries require operate from your battery bank.
Page 56 Configuring the Freedom SW RV-C Custom Battery Settings NOTE: If a warning is received indicating that a setting is not accepted by the RV-C system device controller, if available, NOTICE gradually increase the value of the setting until the RV-C system device controller, if available accepts it.
Page 57 Configuring the Freedom SW RV-C ACIn Settings Gen Support ACIn Settings configures the voltage and frequency limits for GEN Support is basically generator (and also shore power) AC Input quantification range. These are the limits at which the support for the Freedom SW that allows power to be Freedom SW considers input voltage qualified—that is, suitable automatically drawn from the batteries to assist an AC for charging batteries or powering loads.
Page 58 Configuring the Freedom SW RV-C Stacking Configuration Setting the Device Number NOTE: This setting is not applicable to Freedom SW 2012 RVC (PN: 815-2012-03) and Freedom SW 3012 Stacking configures the Freedom SW to operate as a part of a RVC (PN: 815-3012-02) multi-unit installation.
Page 59 Configuring the Freedom SW RV-C Resetting the Freedom SW to Default Settings The Restore Defaults command returns the Freedom SW to factory default settings. After using the Restore Defaults command, the Freedom SW is no longer configured for the power system. To restore Freedom SW default settings navigate to this device using the RV-C system device controller, if available.
Page 60 4 BATTERY CHARGING AND ROUTINE MAINTENANCE NOTE: There are eight models of the Freedom SW. Throughout the guide, Freedom SW units may be referred to according to these categories. For example, Freedom SW 110VAC models apply only to models under the 110 AC Voltage category. Output Product Model Name...
Page 61 Battery Charging Reference Battery Charging Reference Charge Algorithm Stages This section describes the multistage charging algorithm Three-Stage charging (formula) of the Freedom SW. If three-stage charging is enabled, the Battery Types Freedom SW will charge batteries in a sequence known as three-stage charging. Freedom SW charges Flooded (or wet) lead-acid, Gel, AGM Whenever qualified AC power is present at (absorbed glass mat), and Custom batteries.
Page 62 Battery Charging Reference Bulk Stage Figure 36 Three-Stage Battery Charging Cycle Bulk charge is the first stage in the charging process and Bulk Stage Absorption Stage Float Stage Battery provides the batteries with a controlled, constant current. Once Voltage Absorption Voltage the battery voltage rises to the absorption voltage threshold, the Float Voltage charger switches to the absorption stage.
Page 63 Battery Charging Reference Absorption Stage Float Stage Absorption charge is the second stage of battery charging and Float charge maintains the batteries slightly above the self provides the batteries with a controlled, constant voltage. discharge voltage of the batteries. The charge current in float is During this stage, the current drawn by the batteries slowly the current necessary to maintain the batteries at the Float decreases.
Page 64 Battery Charging Reference Two-Stage Charging Process NOTE: When the charge cycle is interrupted, the charger will restart Two-stage (or no float) mode differs from an ordinary three- charging at the beginning of the multistage algorithm. stage charge mode in that it does not continuously maintain the battery at float voltage.
Page 65 Battery Charging Reference Equalize Charging Table 37 Preset Equalization Voltage Settings for 24VDC Models NOTE: There is a fourth stage, equalization, which is initialized manually as it is only performed occasionally and only on Battery Type Preset Equalization Voltage flooded (or wet) batteries. Flooded 31.0 Many battery manufacturers recommend periodic equalize...
Page 66 Maintaining the Freedom SW Unit Maintaining the Freedom SW Unit WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Turning the Power k button to Standby does not disconnect DC battery power from the Freedom SW. You must disconnect from all power sources before working on any circuits connected to the unit.
Page 67 Troubleshooting the Unit Troubleshooting the Unit 5 TROUBLESHOOTING The Freedom SW is designed with a number of protection features to provide efficient operation. If, however, you have This section will help you narrow down the source of any problem any problems operating your inverter/charger read this you encounter.
Page 68 Detected Fault Types There are three types of detected fault messages: automatic faults, manual faults, and escalating automatic faults. The following table describes how they differ in their behavior and how you can respond to them when they appear on the RV-C system device controller, if available. Table 38 Detected Fault Types and Behaviors Fault type Behavior...
Page 69 Table 40 provides a detailed description of the detected fault messages and solutions. If you are unable to resolve the problem after referring to this table, contact your dealer or Customer Service. Table 40 Detected Fault Messages Fault Message Fault Type Cause Solution Number...
Page 70 Fault Message Fault Type Cause Solution Number FET1 Over Temperature Automatic Ambient temperature Ensure adequate ventilation around the Freedom SW. may be too high. Allow inverter to cool down and try restarting. Operating too large of a Remove excessive inverter loads. load for too long while inverting.
Page 71 Fault Message Fault Type Cause Solution Number Battery Sensor Short Automatic The BTS has been Replace the BTS. damaged. PowerBoard Over Temperature Automatic Same as F57. Same as F57. Inconsistent Frequencies Automatic In a stacking Change the AC input low and hi frequency settings of configuration—the AC both units in the stacking configuration to be the same.
Page 72 Inverter Applications Inverter Applications Problem Loads Very Small Loads If the power consumed by a device is less The Freedom SW performs differently depending on the AC than the threshold of the load sense loads connected to it. If you are having problems with any of circuitry, and Load Sense is enabled, the your loads, read this section.
Page 73 SPECIFICATIONS NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Physical Specifications Product Number 815-2012 815-2024 815-2524-02 815-2012-03 815-3012 815-3024 815-3524-02 815-3012-02 L × W × H 387×343×197 mm (15.25×13.5×7.75 in.) Net Weight 27.5 kg 27.5 kg 21.4 kg 27.5 kg 31.5 kg 31.5 kg 27.2 kg...
Page 74 NOTE: All inverter specifications are at nominal conditions: 12 (or 24) volts DC inverting 120 (or 230) volts AC, unless otherwise specified. Inverter Specifications Product Number 815-2012 815-2024 815-2524-02 815-2012-03 815-3012 815-3024 815-3524-02 815-3012-02 Output wave form pure sine wave (true sine wave) Output power (continuous) 2000 W (up 2000 W (up...
Page 75 Xanbus System System System Xanbus System based tool. See Control Control Control Panel Control Panel Control Control Control Panel your Xantrex Panel (PN: Panel (PN: (PN: 809-0921) (PN: 809-0921) Panel (PN: Panel (PN: (PN: 809-0921) dealer. 809-0921) 809-0921) 809-0921) 809-0921) Optimal charging efficiency >...
Page 76 NOTE: All transfer specifications are at nominal conditions: ambient temperature of 77 °F (25 °C), 120 (or 230) VAC, 60 (or 50) Hz input, unless otherwise specified. Transfer and General Specifications Product Number 815-2012 815-2024 815-2524-02 815-2012-03 815-3012 815-3024 815-3524-02 815-3012-02 Transfer time—utility to invert <...
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