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Xantrex Technology Inc.
1 800 670 0707 Tel toll free NA
1 360 925 5097 Tel direct
1 800 994 7828 Fax toll free NA
1 360 925 5143 Fax direct
customerservice@xantrex.com
www.xantrex.com
975-0264-01-01 Rev A
PC Printed USA
RC8 Remote
Control
RC8
Installation and Operations
Guide
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  • Page 1 Installation and Operations Guide RC8 Remote Xantrex Technology Inc. 1 800 670 0707 Tel toll free NA Control 1 360 925 5097 Tel direct 1 800 994 7828 Fax toll free NA 1 360 925 5143 Fax direct customerservice@xantrex.com www.xantrex.com...
  • Page 3 Warranty and Return Information About Your System As soon as you open your RC8 Remote Control package, record the following information and be sure to keep your proof of purchase. ❐ _______________________________ Serial Number (on DC end) ❐ Purchased From _______________________________ ❐...
  • Page 4 Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to one MW If the warranty period for your RC8 Remote Control has expired, if the unit was damaged utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and by misuse or incorrect installation, if other conditions of the warranty have not been met, backup power applications in both grid-connected and stand-alone systems.
  • Page 5: About This Guide

    • A brief description of the problem. other information to identify the audience> 3. Ship the unit prepaid to the address provided by your Xantrex customer service representative. Organization If you are returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada In addition to the above, you MUST include return freight funds and are fully responsible for all documents, This Guide is organized into three chapters and one appendix.
  • Page 6 STIPULATED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. Important: These notes describe an important action item or IN NO EVENT WILL XANTREX BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSSES, COSTS OR EXPENSES HOWEVER ARISING an item that require your attention.
  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    Xantrex product specifications including high input volt- age from generators and lightning strikes; c) the product if repairs have been done to it other than by Xantrex or its authorized ser- Important: These notes describe an important action item or vice centers (hereafter "ASCs");...
  • Page 8 Technology Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your RC8 Remote Control. This warranty period lasts for 2 years from the date of purchase at the point of sale to you, the original end user customer. You require proof of purchase to make warranty claims.
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Indicator Red LED (Inverter, Search, Charge, and Error) Connecting the RC8 to the Inverter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 Switch ON / OFF (momentary)
  • Page 10: Specifications

    Specifications Chapter A, “Specifications” provides the electrical and physical specifications for the RC8 Remote Control. 2¼” (5.7 cm) Mounting Holes 2 ¾ (5.7 cm) ON/OFF Switch Mounting Holes Figure A The RC8 Remote Control Specifications 975-0264-01-01 Rev A viii...
  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction Chapter 1, “Introduction” lists and describes the basic features and parts of the RC8 Remote Control. Figure 1 The RC8 Remote Control 975-0264-01-01 Rev A...
  • Page 12: Features

    Operation Features PS Series Inverters The RC8 Remote Control duplicates the ON/OFF power When the RC8 is used with PS Series inverters, its red LED switch on the inverter and displays general system operating will display the following. parameters. •...
  • Page 13: Installation

    Operation TS Series Inverters When the RC8 is used with TS Series inverters, its red LED duplicates the POWER LED status display on the inverter. • Solid Installation With AC line power present, the unit is charging the batteries while directing AC to the load. With no AC line power present, the inverter is running on the batteries and supplying AC to the load.
  • Page 14: Connecting The Rc8 To The Inverter

    To connect the RC8 to the inverter: 1. Connect the communications cable to the RJ11 Port on When the RC8 is used with DR Series, Voyager Series, or the back of the RC8. M1512/1524 Series inverters, its red LED will display the 2.
  • Page 15: Remote Override Function (Rof)

    Legend Series I, Truck This option is intended for use with When the RC8 is used with Legend Series I, Truck Series I, Series I, and UX Series INVERTERS only. Attempting to use or UX Series inverters, its red LED duplicates the LED status this feature with any other inverters will result in serious display on the inverter.
  • Page 16: Startup And Test

    ON/OFF switch. 2. Verify the POWER LED is ON (both inverter and remote). 3. Press the ON/OFF switch on the RC8 to turn the inverter Connect the Communications OFF. Press it again to restore power. Cable to the inverter at the COM Port or RC8 Remote Port.

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