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Page 1: Remote Controls
RC7 & RC7GS Remote Controls Rev. 1.3x System Status: Float Charging Installation and Operator’s Manual 1 999 Trace Engineering P/N 822-4 Rev. A 9/99 ã... - Page 2 RC7 & RC7GS Remote Controls 1 999 Trace Engineering ã...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Batt. Full LED Error LED LCD Display Push-buttons On/Off Setup/Menu Item Push-button Meter Mode Push-button Settings Push-button RC7 and RC7GS Setup Menu ......9 Sense Search Auto LBCO Battery Capacity Battery Type Charge Rate Set Shore Power RC7 Setup LCD Contrast... - Page 4 Select Genset Generator Start Generator Stop Begin Gen Quiet and End Gen Quiet Saving your Setup Choices ......... 18 RC7 and RC7GS System Status Displays ..19 AC Source Messages ........19 Waiting for AC Genset Status: Pending, Cranking and Genstart Starter Cooldown and Gen Start Gen Set Error Messages ......
- Page 5 Generator Connection .......... 33 Onan Quiet Diesel Power Tech Wiring Diagrams (2 and 3-wire) PowerTech 2-wire PowerTech 3-wire RC7 and RC7GS Setup Menu ......36 RC7 and RC7GS User Menu ........ 37 Storage Checklist ..........38 Preparation for Storage Interior Storage Exterior Storage Service Information ..........
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Page 6: Important Safety Instructions
RC7 & RC7GS Remote Controls IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety instructions that should be followed during the installation and maintenance of this product. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, and to ensure the safe installation and... -
Page 7: 1.0 Introduction
RC7 & RC7GS Remote Controls 1.0 INTRODUCTION Features The RC7 and RC7GS (Generator Start) are control units that allow remote operation of any RV, Legend Series II, Truck Series II, and Mariner inverter/ chargers rated from 2000 to 3000 watts. -
Page 8: On/Off Control
Estimated Battery Capacity. Controls The RC7 and RC7GS allow the inverter to be switched ON or OFF with the press of a push-button on the remote. Both devices can be used to configure the inverter/charger to the specific system and preferences including Battery Capacity, Battery Type, Charger Rate, Low Battery Cutout, Shore Power Amps, External Shunt, Fuelgauge Cutout, and Display Contrast. -
Page 9: 2.0 Installation
Refer to the drawing (Figure 2) for hole and cutout dimensions or install the remote in a standard double-gang outlet box. Run the cable between the RC7 remote and the inverter/charger. Do NOT use standard telephone cable. Place the ON/OFF switch on the inverter to the OFF position and disconnect the ac power. - Page 10 “REMOTE CONTROL” RJ11 Connector RJ11 Connector ON/OFF Switch Inverter/Charger RC7 RC7GS Remote Control (back view) Figure 3 Remote Control Connectors Connect the communications cable into the RJ11 port on the inverter/ charger marked “REMOTE CONTROL.” Connect the other end of the cable into the jack on the remote (Figure 3).
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Page 11: 3.0 Operation
Front Panel Indicators and Controls The RC7 and RC7GS front panels contain LEDs, LCD display and push- buttons for viewing status and system setup. All operating power for the remote control is provided by the inverter/charger via the supplied cable. -
Page 12: Inverter Led
RC7 & RC7GS Remote Controls 3.0 OPERATION Inverter LED The green Inverter LED indicates the inverter is switched ON and ready to provide backup power. If there is no ac power, the inverter LED will be ON solid, indicating that the inverter/charger is in the inverter (ON) mode. -
Page 13: Lcd Display
Equalizing 822-4A-002 Figure 7 LCD Display Push-buttons There are four pressure-sensitive push-buttons on the front panel of the RC7 and RC7GS used to control the inverter and enter system operating parameters. On / Off Menu Item Settings Meter Mode Setup... -
Page 14: Setup/Menu Item Push-Button
RC7 & RC7GS Remote Controls 3.0 OPERATION Setup/Menu Item Push-button The Setup/Menu Item push-buttons accesses the system setup menus. Press and hold both push-buttons for approximately 5 seconds or until the display clears, then release the buttons. Press the UP or DOWN arrow buttons to scroll through the menu items. -
Page 15: Rc7 And Rc7Gs Setup Menu
3.0 OPERATION RC7 and RC7GS Setup Menu The Setup menu configures the RC7 and RC7GS to specific operating system parameters. To access the Setup menu press and hold the UP and DOWN arrows push-buttons for approximately 5 seconds until the LCD display clears. - Page 16 Battery Capacity Battery Capacity refers to the battery’s reserve capacity in amp-hours. The RC7 approximates the battery state-of-charge (SOC) and run-time then estimates the battery capacity (Auto) over several charge/discharge cycles. However, setting the capacity manually assures a more accurate initial SOC and run-time calculations.
- Page 17 RC7 & RC7GS Remote Controls 3.0 OPERATION Battery Type To ensure the batteries are receiving the proper charge voltage, the Battery Type must be selected for the type of batteries used in the system: GEL Cell, Liquid Lead Acid and AGM. The default setting is GEL Cell.
- Page 18 Figure 18 Set Shore Power Selections RC7 Setup The RC7 LCD screen displays system status and error messages that occur during normal operation. From the Setup menu select: Last Key (default) to display the last system status message displayed after exiting the Setup menu.
- Page 19 LCD Contrast Selections External Shunt When two inverter/chargers are utilized in a system, an additional RC7 can be used as a battery “fuel gauge.” This requires an external shunt. Refer to the inverter/charger’s Operator’s manual for instructions on installing an external shunt.
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Page 20: Rc7Gs Setup Menu
RC7 & RC7GS Remote Controls 3.0 OPERATION RC7GS Setup Menu The RC7GS (Generator Start) features several additional setup menu selections related to automatic generator starting, stopping and generator quiet time. Figure 23 RC7GS Front Panel Set Clock (RC7GS only) Some generator functions are based on the time of day. The clock must be properly set to ensure the programmed function will perform at the correct time. -
Page 21: Select Genset
RC7 & RC7GS Remote Controls 3.0 OPERATION Select Genset After setting the clock, press the UP arrow once to access the Select Genset menu. Select the type and model of the generator by pressing the Settings push-button (RIGHT arrow) until the genset’s name and model is displayed in the LCD readout. -
Page 22: Generator Stop
RC7 & RC7GS Remote Controls 3.0 OPERATION The generator can be started or stopped at any time by pressing the DOWN arrow push-button (User Menu) until the Gen Start/Stop menu is displayed. Press and hold the On/Off push-button on the RC7GS front panel until the generator starts or stops. -
Page 23: Begin Gen Quiet And End Gen Quiet
RC7 & RC7GS Remote Controls 3.0 OPERATION Begin Gen Quiet and End Gen Quiet The period of time during which the generator is prevented from starting automatically can be defined using the RC7GS. To specify the begin quiet time, scroll to the Begin Gen Quiet: 00:00 by using the UP and DOWN arrow push-buttons. -
Page 24: Saving Your Setup Choices
RC7 & RC7GS Remote Controls 3.0 OPERATION Saving Setup Choices Once the setup options are complete, press and hold both the UP and DOWN arrow push-buttons until the display clears (approximately 5 seconds). The setup choices will be saved in nonvolatile memory 20 seconds after exiting the Setup menu if no other actions are taken. -
Page 25: Rc7 And Rc7Gs System Status Displays
3.0 OPERATION RC7 and RC7GS System Status Displays The RC7 and RC7GS remote controls display the operating mode and system status by lighting one or more LEDs located on the front panel and/or by displaying a message on the LCD display. The four LEDs reflect the same information as the single tricolored LED on the inverter/charger. -
Page 26: Starter Cooldown And Gen Start
RC7 & RC7GS Remote Controls 3.0 OPERATION Once the generator starts, there is a brief delay to allow the genset to reach operating speed and for the inverter/charge to synchronize to the generator, at which point the LCD display shows that ac is again available. -
Page 27: Low Ac Input
RC7 & RC7GS Remote Controls 3.0 OPERATION Inverter Buzzer Sounds Genset Status: Charge Gen Quiet Fault Batt. Full Red Error LED Lights and Error Message Appears in the LCD Error Display and buzzer sounds. 822-4A-001 Figure 38 Gen Quiet Fault Error Message NOTE: Press any arrow push-button to cancel the buzzer. - Page 28 RC7 & RC7GS Remote Controls 3.0 OPERATION Inverter Mode Messages When the inverter is ON (no ac present), it is either inverting or measuring the ac output circuits for a load meeting the specifications set up in the Search Sense menu selection (Figure 12 and 13), (if the Search Mode is selected).
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Page 29: Charger Mode Messages
RC7 & RC7GS Remote Controls 3.0 OPERATION Charger Mode Messages When ac (shore power) is available, the inverter/charger automatically switches to the charger mode. There are four separate charger modes: Bulk, Absorption, Float and Equalization. Refer to the inverter/charger Operator’s manual for details on charger modes. -
Page 30: Equalizing Charging
RC7 & RC7GS Remote Controls 3.0 OPERATION Equalizing Charging (Liquid Lead Acid and AGM Batteries ONLY) To activate the Equalize mode, press and hold the Settings push-button (RIGHT arrow) until the LCD display clears and “Equalizing” appears (approximately 6 seconds). The Charge LED will increase its flashing rate to approximately 8 flashes per second (flickering). -
Page 31: Inverter/Charger Error Messages
Overload The “Overload” System Status message is displayed when the load on the inverter/charger exceeds the maximum power rating of the unit. Reduce the load and restart the inverter/charger by pressing the ON/OFF push-button on the RC7 twice. Error Condition... -
Page 32: High Battery Voltage
RC7 & RC7GS Remote Controls 3.0 OPERATION High Battery Voltage The “Hibat/Stop Chrg” System Status message is displayed when the battery voltage is too high. Switch off any other charging sources to allow the voltage level to drop. The inverter automatically resets and resumes operation when the battery reaches a safe voltage level. -
Page 33: Dcld Lockout Error
The LCD displays “System Status: Overload.” This fault indicates there is a hardware failure in the charger circuitry of the inverter/charger. If this message appears, contact Trace Engineering or the nearest Service Center. Error Condition... -
Page 34: Meters Display
3.0 OPERATION Meters Display The RC7 and RC7GS have built-in meters that monitor inverter/charger activities. To view these meters, press and hold the Meter Mode push-button (UP arrow) for five seconds until the display clears. Use the DOWN arrow push- button to scroll through the meter displays. - Page 35 RC7 & RC7GS Remote Controls 3.0 OPERATION AC Output Voltage This meter displays the actual inverter ac output voltage measured at the ac output. When in the charger mode, the meter will read “0 VAC.” Search mode is indicated by “< 40 VAC” appearing in the display.
- Page 36 RC7 & RC7GS Remote Controls 3.0 OPERATION Transformer Temperature This meter displays the internal temperature of the inverter/charger’s transformer. The scale is divided into counts, which do not directly correspond to the Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature scale. A higher reading indicates a lower temperature.
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Page 37: System Status Messages
RC7 & RC7GS Remote Controls 3.0 OPERATION System Status Messages After installing the RC7/RC7GS, the LCD screen displays operating system status messages which is the default screen after exiting all other setting or meter functions. Operating parameters include; Battery State-of-charge (SOC), Time Remaining to Run, Time Left to Charge and Set Shore Power. -
Page 38: Time Left To Charge
RC7 & RC7GS Remote Controls 3.0 OPERATION Time Left to Charge This meter displays the estimated hours required to charge the batteries to full capacity. The meter is accurate to 1/10 of an hour (6 minutes). Time Left to Charge: x.x Hours... -
Page 39: Generator Connection
RC7 & RC7GS Remote Controls 3.0 OPERATION Generator Connection (RV Series only) Proper installation and setup of the ac generator is essential for the correct operation of the inverter/charger. The RC7GS contains the proper software code to work with various generators listed in the LCD display. -
Page 40: Power Tech Wiring Diagrams (2 And 3-Wire)
RC7 & RC7GS Remote Controls 3.0 OPERATION Power Tech Wiring Diagrams (2 and 3-wire) Before wiring for the Power Tech option, read all instructions and cautionary markings located in the RV Series inverter/charger Operator’s manual. NOTE: Rev. 1.3x must be installed in both the inverter and RC7GS remote. -
Page 41: Powertech 2-Wire
RC7 & RC7GS Remote Controls 3.0 OPERATION PowerTech 2-wire Connect the generator as shown below. COM. GEN START 1 RED (from start/stop switch) N.O. GEN START 2 WHITE/RED (from start/stop switch) N.C. GEN RUN 3 COM. GENRUN 1 N.O. GEN RUN 2... -
Page 42: Rc7 And Rc7Gs Setup Menu
RC7 & RC7GS Remote Controls 3.0 OPERATION RC7 and RC7GS Setup Menu Press and hold both menu item keys for 5 seconds Search Sense: Search Sense: Search Sense: Search Sense: Search Sense: Default About 5W load ...10 W load ...40 W load >... -
Page 43: Rc7 And Rc7Gs User Menu
RC7 & RC7GS Remote Controls 3.0 OPERATION RC7 and RC7GS Users Menu System Status Messages AC Source Inverter Mode Charger Mode Error Mode System Status: System Status: System Status: System Status: Waiting for AC Searching Bulk Charging Otemp / Less Load... -
Page 44: Storage Checklist
RC7 & RC7GS Remote Controls 3.0 OPERATION Storage Checklist NOTE: This applies only to the RV Series inverter/charger with RC7GS Remote. Proper storage procedures extends the life of the batteries and ensures the coach is ready for operation when needed. The following checklist is for battery related storage activities. -
Page 45: 4.0 Service Information
RC7 & RC7GS Remote Controls 4.0 SERVICE INFORMATION Trace Engineering takes great pride in its products and makes every effort to ensure your unit fully meets your RV powering needs. If your product needs repair, contact our Service department at: (360) 435- 8826 to obtain an RMA# and shipping information;... - Page 48 5916 - 195th Street N.E., Arlington, WA 98223 Phone: (360) 435-8826 Fax: (360) 435-2229 visit our website at: www.traceengineering.com...
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