Installing A Battery Temperature Sensor; Figure 2-7 Installing The Dc Hardware And Covers - Xantrex TR1512-120-60 Installation Manual

Installing a Battery Temperature Sensor

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12. Install the battery terminal connection covers (red for positive, black for
negative) over the inverter's DC terminals and secure with the screws and
washers provided. Do not over tighten.

Figure 2-7 Installing the DC Hardware and Covers

The included battery temperature sensor (Xantrex part #: 808-0232-01) can easily
be installed in the system to ensure proper charging of the batteries based on
temperature. Installing a battery temperature sensor extends battery life by
preventing overcharging in warm temperatures and undercharging in cold
temperatures. The information received in this port adjusts the charger's output
higher in cold temperatures, assuring the batteries receive a full charge, and
lowers it during warm temperatures, reducing battery gassing and providing
overcharge protection.
Important:
During normal operation, the battery temperature sensor does not disable
the charger, it only adjusts charging voltage. The battery temperature does signal the Trace
Series to shutdown if it detects temperatures outside of -20 °C – 60 °C (-4 °F – 140 °F).
To install the Battery Temperature Sensor:
1. Connect the RJ11 connector end of the battery temperature sensor wire in to
the BATTERY SENSE port located on the DC end of the Trace Series.
If the -
TR CONDUIT BOX
cable is correctly routed through the conduit.
2. Secure the sensor to one of the batteries located in the center of the battery
bank.
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is used, make sure that the battery temperature sensor
DC Wiring
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