Xantrex Technology Freedom SW 2000 Bedienungsanleitung

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975-0527-01-01 i This guide for use by qua lified installers only. T rademarks Xantrex and Smart choice for power are trademarks of Schneider Elec tric Services International sprl, registered in the U.S. and other co un tries . Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names ar e the property of th eir r espective owners and are used her[...]

ii F reedom SW 2000 Installation Guide About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Installation Guide is to provide procedures for installing the Freedom SW 2000 Inverter/Charger. Scope The guide provides safety guidelines as well as information on install ing the inverter/charger . It does not provid e details about part icular brands of batterie[...]

975-0527-01-01 iii This guide for use by qua lified installers only. Related Inform ation Y ou can find more inform ation about Xantrex T ech nology Inc. as well as its products and services at www .xantrex.com . ST A TEMENT OF HAZARD Contains state ments of av oi dance or strict compliance. Failure to follow these instructio ns can damage the u ni[...]

iv F reedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Important Safety Instructions IMPOR T ANT : R EAD AND SAVE THIS I NSTALLATION G UIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE . This chapter contains important safety a nd installation i nstructions for the Freedom SW 2000 Inverter/Char ger (Freedom SW 2000). Each time, before using the Freedom SW 2000, READ ALL instructions and [...]

975-0527-01-01 v This guide for use by qua lified installers only. NO TES: 1. Follow these instructions a nd those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery . Re view cautionary markings on these products and on the engine. 2. This inverter/charger contains co mponen[...]

vi F reedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Precautions W hen W orking With Batteries NO TES: 1. Locate the Freedom SW 2000 Inve rter/Char ger unit away from batteries in a we ll ventilated compartment. 2. Always have someone within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you wo rk near a lead-acid battery . 3. Always have plenty of[...]

975-0527-01-01 vii This guide for use by qua lified installers only. Precautions W hen Preparing to Char ge NO TES: • Study and follow all of the battery manufacturer's specific precautions, such as removing or not removing cell caps while char ging, wh ethe r equalization is acceptable for your battery , and recommended rates of charge. •[...]

viii F reedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Regulatory The Freedom SW 2000 Inverter/Charg er is certified to appropriate US and Canadian standards. For more inform ation see “Regulatory Approvals” on page 68 of the Owner ’ s Guide. The Freedom SW 2000 Inverter/Charg er is intended to be used for R V , marine, and commercial truck applicat ions. [...]

This guide for use by qua lified installers only. Important Safety Instruct ions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

Installation Tools and Materi als . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

This guide for use by qua lified installers only. Inverter/Charger Physic al Specifica tions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Battery Informat ion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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975-0527-01-01 1 This guide for use by qua lified installers only. Introduction The Installation Guide provides detail ed information for installing the Freedom SW 2000 Inverter/Charger and the batter y temperature sensor and wiring the inverter/charger to the AC and DC circuits. This Installation Guide provides: • safety in structions that must [...]

2 F reedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Introdu c tion Materials List The Freedom SW 2000 ships with the following items: • one Freedom SW 2000 unit, • owner ’ s and installation guides, • Battery T e mpe r at ure Sensor (BT S), • Freedom SW remote panel with 25-foot communications cable, • DC terminal covers (one red, one bl ack) with tw[...]

975-0527-01-01 3 This guide for use by qua lified installers only. Installation Information Before Y ou Begin the Installation Before beginning your installation: • Read the entire Installation Guide so you can plan the installation from beginning to end. • Assemble all the tools and materi als you require for the installation. • Review the I[...]

4 F reedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Planning the Installation This section provides information to he lp you plan for a basic installation of the Freedom SW 2000. As your system configuration is determined, re cord the details in Information About Y our System of the Fr eedom SW 2000 Sine W ave Inverter/Char ger Owner’ s Guide . T wo K e y P er[...]

975-0527-01-01 5 Planning the Installation This guide for use by qua lified installers only. A C and DC Components including wire and breaker sizes For a successful installation, you need to plan for AC and DC components including planning for wire and breake r sizes to be used in th e power system. The AC and DC components are described in this se[...]

6 F reedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Planning the Installation Figure 3 Wiring and Break ers Blo c k Diagram IMPO RT ANT : Read Ow ner’ s and Ins tal lat io n Gu id es prior to ins tallat ion. Always refer to loc al an d n ational elect ric al codes for proper wire and breaker sizes prior to install ation. FSW 2000 Inv erter/Char ger 120 V AC OU[...]

975-0527-01-01 7 Planning the Installation This guide for use by qua lified installers only. AC C o m p o ne n t s AC I n p u t AC input to the Freedom SW 2000 ca n be supplied from a single-phase 120-volt 60-Hz AC source such as the utility grid (power company), a generator , or the output of a transfer switch. AC O u t p u t AC output from the Fr[...]

8 F reedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Planning the Installation AC Output Pr otection The breaker between the Freedom SW 2000 AC output and the AC loads must be rated to protect the AC output wire size used. If the AC output wiring is based on the full 30A pass -through current rating, then a 30A output breaker is acceptable. If the AC output wirin[...]

975-0527-01-01 9 Planning the Installation This guide for use by qua lified installers only. AC Wi r i n g Definition AC wiring includes i nput wiring (all the wires and connectors between the AC source and the inv e rter/charger input) and output wiring (all the wires between the inverter/cha r ger and the AC load panels, circuit breakers, and loa[...]

10 F reedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Planning the Installation DC Components Batteries The Freedom SW 2000 system requires a 12 volt, lead-acid deep-cycle battery or group of batteries to provide the DC current that the inverter/ charger converts to AC power . The batt ery may be a floo ded, gel, or AGM type. See “Battery Information” on page[...]

975-0527-01-01 11 Planning the Installation This guide for use by qua lified installers only. DC Cabling Definition DC cabling includes all of the cables and conne ctors between the batteries, the DC disconnect and over -current protectio n device, and the inverter/charger. Ty p e All install at ions requi re mul ti-strand insulated ca ble s. The D[...]

12 F reedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Planning the Installation Unpacking and Inspecting the Fr eedom SW 2000 Inverter/Char ger T o unpack and inspect: 1. Unpack the unit and check the ma terial s li st. If a nything is missing from the shipping box, contact Xa ntrex Customer Service. See “Contact Information” on page i. 2. Record the serial n[...]

975-0527-01-01 13 Planning the Installation This guide for use by qua lified installers only. Installation T ools and Materials To o l s Y ou will need the following tools to install the Freedom SW 2000 and the battery temperature sensor . ❐ W ire stripper ❐ Crimping tools for fastening l ugs and terminals on DC cables ❐ Phillips screwdriver:[...]

14 F reedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger Overview This section provides de tailed inform ation on inst alling the Freedom SW 2000. The overall procedure is divided into eight steps: Step 1: Choo sing a Locati on for the Inverter/Charger Step 2: Mounting the Inverter/Charger Step 3: Conn ecting the AC Input and AC Outpu[...]

975-0527-01-01 15 Installing the Inverter/Charger This guide for use by qua lified installers only. Step 1: Choosing a Location for the Inverter/Charger The location of the inverter/ charg er is a key factor in system performance. Allow sufficient clearance aro und the unit (r ecommended minimum 3 inches (76 mm)) and install in a well-ventilated co[...]

16 F reedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger Safe Locate the inverte r /c har ger away from battery in a separate well ventilate d compartment. Do not install the inv erte r/char ge r in any compartment containing flammable gases or liquids like gasoline. Close to battery compartment The length and size of your DC cables w[...]

975-0527-01-01 17 Installing the Inverter/Charger This guide for use by qua lified installers only. Step 2: Mounting the Inverter/Charger Considerations Before mounting the Freedom SW 2000, take the following two factors into account. 1. The weight of the inverter/charger requires two people to insta ll it. 2. Mounting considerations are shown in F[...]

18 F reedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger Figure 1 Mounting Orientations Orientation Approved Mo unting Orientation? Comment Desktop Mount Y es Ideal. Upside-down Mount Y es (for non-marine applications only) Suitable only for non- marine applications with no risk of condensation or dripping water . W all Mount DC on Le[...]

975-0527-01-01 19 Installing the Inverter/Charger This guide for use by qua lified installers only. W all Mount DC on Right Y es On a vertical surface with DC terminals facing right. IMPOR T ANT : This orientation is also suitable for marine ap plications only with the installation of additional drip p rotection. W all Mount DC Up No Not acceptable[...]

20 F reedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger Step 3: Connecting the A C Input and A C Output W ir es General A C W iring Considerations AC and DC Wiring Separation Do not mix AC and DC wiring in the same conduit or panel. Consult the a pplicable install ation code for detail s about DC wiring and AC wiring in vicinity to e[...]

975-0527-01-01 21 Installing the Inverter/Charger This guide for use by qua lified installers only. Connecting A C Input Wires Figure 2 shows the wiring compartm ent, which contains a grounding bus (used to wire the AC input and output ground wires) and a terminal block (used to wire the AC input and AC output connections). When making the AC input[...]

22 F reedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger 8. Connect the line and neutral wires to the input terminals (labeled AC Input on the terminal block, Figure 2 on page 21). Connect Line to L , Neutral to N , and Ground to G . 9. T ighten the te rminal screws. Leave some slack wire inside the wiring box. 10. Secure the strain-r[...]

975-0527-01-01 23 Installing the Inverter/Charger This guide for use by qua lified installers only. 6. T ighten the te rminal screws. Leave some slack wire inside the wiring box. 7. Secure the strain-relief clamp on the AC output cable jacket. 8. Attach the wiring compartment c over panel and tighten the four screws. 9. Connect the outgoing AC wire[...]

24 F reedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger Step 4: Connecting the DC Cables DC Connection Precautions Recommended Cable Sizes and Lengths and Fuse Size For recommended DC cables and fu se size, see T able 3 on page 11. Preparing the Cables T o prepar e the DC cables: 1. Cut the negative and positive cables to the require[...]

975-0527-01-01 25 Installing the Inverter/Charger This guide for use by qua lified installers only. Guidelines for Routing the DC Cables Follow these guidelines to ensure maximum performance. • Do not attempt to use the chassis in place of the battery negative connection for grounding. Th e inverter requires a reliable return path directly to the[...]

26 F reedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger Connecting the DC Cables to the Inverter/Charger T o connect the DC cables: 1. Route the DC cables from the batt ery bank to the inverter/charger . Observe the “Guidelines for Rout ing the DC Cables” on page 25. 2. Install a DC fuse a nd disconnect switch or a DC circuit bre[...]

975-0527-01-01 27 Installing the Inverter/Charger This guide for use by qua lified installers only. 7. Before proceeding, check that the cable pol arity i s corr ect: P OS ITIVE (+) on the inverter/char ger is conne cted to the POSITIVE (+) on the battery , and NEGA TIVE (–) cable is connected to the NEGA TIVE (–) terminal on the inverter/cha r[...]

28 F reedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger DC Grounding The Chassis Ground point on the inverter /charger is used to connect the chassis of the inverter/char ger to your system’ s DC grounding point, as required by regulations for some installa tions. Use copper wire that is either bare or provided with green insulatio[...]

975-0527-01-01 29 Installing the Inverter/Charger This guide for use by qua lified installers only. Step 5: Connecting the Battery T e mperature Sensor (BTS) Installing a battery tempe rat ure sensor (BTS) extends the li fe of a battery by preventing overcharging in warm temperatur es and underchar ging in cold temperatures. With a BTS monitoring t[...]

30 F reedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger Mounting to the Negative Battery T erminal T o mount the sensor on th e negative battery terminal: 1. Select the battery to be monitore d. The BTS sho uld be connected to the battery bank that is directly connected to the inverter/charger . 2. Switch off all devices operating fr[...]

975-0527-01-01 31 Installing the Inverter/Charger This guide for use by qua lified installers only. Figure 8 Conne c ting the BTS Cable to BTS J a c k R E M B T S F R E E D O M S W 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 8 0 0 6 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 M a x O f f A C I n p u t B a t t e r y T y p e S e a r c h B a t t e r y B a n k M o d e C a p a c i t y ( A h ) A[...]

32 F reedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger Mounting to the Side of the Battery Case T o mount the sensor on the battery case: 1. Select the battery to be monitored. The BTS should be connec ted to th e battery bank that is directly connected to the inverter/charger . 2. Select a side suitable for attaching the se nsor . [...]

975-0527-01-01 33 Installing the Inverter/Charger This guide for use by qua lified installers only. Step 6: P e rforming Checks Prior to Initial Start-Up Before testing your in stal lat ion, ensure these conditi ons are me t: ❐ Chassis and AC grounds are properly installed. ❐ AC input connections a nd AC output connections are wired correctly o[...]

34 F reedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Installing the Inverter/Charger Step 7: T esting Y our Installation There are several test s to be performed for testing your installation . These tests will verify that: • the Freedom SW 2000 works in invert mode, • the Freedom SW 2000 works in char ge mode, and • the Freedom SW 2000 works in AC pass-th[...]

975-0527-01-01 35 Installing the Inverter/Charger This guide for use by qua lified installers only. • the cooling fan will turn on momentarily , • the transfer relay will switch, and • the temperature sensors will be checked for open or short circuit. 3. After the self-test the unit will start inve rtin g. 4. Using a true RMS AC voltmeter , c[...]

36 F reedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Inverter/Charger Physical Specifications For complete inverter/c har ger specific ations, refer to th e Fr eedom SW 2000 Sine W ave Inverter/Char ger Owner’ s Guide . The physical specifications of the Fr eedom SW 2000 are described in T able 5 below . T able 5 F reedom SW 2000 Physi c al Spe c ifi c ations [...]

975-0527-01-01 37 This guide for use by qua lified installers only. Battery Information Battery Bank Sizing Battery capaci ty Battery size or capacity is just as im porta nt as the battery type selected for use with the Freedom SW 2000. The batteries are the most important part of your sy stem, so Xantrex recommends that you purchase as much batt e[...]

38 F reedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Battery Information Size the batteries at approximately twi ce the estimated total amp-ho ur usage. Doubling the expect ed amp-hour usage ensures that the batteries will not be overly discharged and extends battery life. Resist the temptation to skip this doubl ing step. More capa city is better since you will[...]

975-0527-01-01 39 Battery Informat ion This guide for use by qua lified installers only. Battery Banks As your power requirements increase, you may need to use more than one battery to obtain sufficient c apacity . Batteries can be connected in paralle l, in series, or in series-pa rallel to cr eate higher capa city systems . See “Cabling and Hoo[...]

40 F reedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Battery Information T able 7 Battery Sizing W orksheet Appliance (A) Power Consumption (W atts) (B) Op er atin g Time per Day (Hour s) Daily watt- hour s needed fo r this applian ce (= A × B) W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh T otal daily watt-hours of A C[...]

975-0527-01-01 41 This guide for use by qua lified installers only. Cabling and Hook-up Configurations Several smaller batteries can be conn ec ted to crea te a battery bank of substantial size. Y ou can co nnect batteries in three ways: in parall el , series, or series-parallel. T o make a larger battery bank, conne ct individual batteries with he[...]

42 F reedom SW 2000 Installation Guide Cabling and Hook-up Configurati ons Series Connection When batterie s are conn ected with th e positive terminal of one battery to the negative terminal of the next batte ry , they are connected in series. In a series configuration, the battery bank has the same Ah rating of a single battery , but an overall v[...]

975-0527-01-01 43 Cabling and Hook-up Confi gurations This guide for use by qua lified installers only. Series-P arallel Connections As the name se ries-parallel impli e s, both the series and parallel configurations are used in combination. The resu lt is an increase in both the voltage and the capacity of the total battery bank. This is common wi[...]

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