Xantrex Technology FP 3000-12 manual

Owner's Manual Xantrex Fleet P ower TM 3000-12 Inverter/Charger FP 3000-12[...]

2 SAFETY SUMMAR Y Safety information for installation and operation is contained throughout this manual where it applies and is not included in this summary . Definitions: W arning statements identify conditions or practices which could result in personal injury , loss of life, damage to equipment or other property . Fuse Replacement For continued [...]

3 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Things Y ou Should Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Circuit Breaker Protection Thermostat Controlled Cooling Inverter Idle Circuit Low and High Battery Shutdown Power Sharing T emperature Sensitive Charging Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Optional Rem[...]

4 This owner ’s manual describes the Fleet Power TM 3000-12 Inverter/Charger from Xantrex T echnology Inc. This unit performs three distinct functions: 1. DC to AC power inverting. 2. Automatic transfer switching between inverter power and incoming AC power . 3. Automatic three-stage battery charging plus manual battery equalizing. • The invert[...]

5 Circuit Breaker Protection The FP3000-12 is supplemental breaker protected. The INVERT/CHARGE breaker on the front of the unit protects against sustained inverter/ charger over-current conditions. These breaker s are reset by pushing the button back in. The output circuit breakers protect the output AC circuits. The FP3000-12 is available with on[...]

6 T emperature Sensitive Charging (TSC) When the supplied battery temperature sensor is connected to the unit and the batteries, the charge voltage is controlled based on battery temperature. The charger adjusts the charge voltage to the best level, minimizing water loss in wet cell batteries. Charge voltage regulation opti- mizes the battery life [...]

7 OPERA TION The FP3000-12 provides 120 volt AC power from auxiliary DC batteries, automatic battery charging and automatic AC transfer switching between an external AC source and inverter mode. External AC Power When external AC power is available, the three-stage battery charger , transfer switching, and Power Sharing automatically function. When[...]

8 ST A TUS LEDs Each Status LED performs two functions, pro viding battery type selection and operation status. OPERA TION Operation Status INVERT - Green LED The INVERT push-button switch is located on the front of the unit. • When the LED is solid green, the unit is in invert mode. This occurs by pressing the INVERT switch (for three to five se[...]

9 OPERA TION • When the LED is blinking slowly (once per second), an over-current condition or a short circuit has occured. The system has shut OFF and will not automatically restart. Correct the fault condition and manually restart the system. LOW BA TTER Y & OVERTEMP/OVERLOAD - Red LEDs • When both LEDs are blinking, an AC backfeed has be[...]

10 OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL P ANEL Remote Control Panel An optional remote control panel is available. The LED bar graphs on the remote control panel show battery voltage and DC current in both inverter and charger modes. Easy-to-see red, yellow and green LEDs show the battery state-of-charge. Power Sharing, charger ON/OFF , inverter ON/OFF controls[...]

11 BA TTERIES BA TTERY TYPES Use only deep-cycle batteries with your FP3000-12. These fall into three broad categories: wet cell, gel cell and Advanced AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) batteries. Wet Cell Batteries T rue deep-cycle wet cell batteries are characterized by relatively thick internal plates that are alloyed with antimony . Common 12-volt marin[...]

12 All batteries can be maintenance free, but not all of them are deep-cycling batteries. Beware of batteries that are described as maintenance free only . These batteries have calcium alloyed with the lead and hold the liquid electrolyte in a sponge-like material. They are sealed and water cannot be added. Do not confuse them with true gel cell or[...]

13 Parallel Connecting two batteries in parallel will double the amp-hour rating of the battery bank, while the voltage will be the same as each individual battery . For example, two 12-volt 105 amp-hour batteries in parallel will produce one 12-volt 210 amp-hour battery bank. BA TTERIES Parallel Parallel Increase Amp-hour Capacity EACH BA TTER Y C[...]

14 T o achieve 50% cycling you should calculate your amp-hour consumption between charging cycles and use a battery bank with twice that capacity**. Each AC appliance or tool has a rating plate on it and will be rated in either AC amps or watts or AC V A (volt-amps) apparent power . T o calculate amp-hour consumption, use one of the formulas to the[...]

15 Battery Charging Completely charging wet cell deep-cycle bat- teries requires the battery voltage to be raised beyond what is known as the gassing point. This is the voltage at which the battery begins to bubble and gas is given off. If charging stops short of this point, sulfate is left on the plates and deterioration of the battery begins. The[...]

16 BA TTER Y CHARGING NOTE: The FP3000-12 is ON whenever AC power is connected to the charger input. The charger can be turned OFF using the CHARGE switch on the front of the unit. This sequence will occur each time external AC power is available. The charger can be turned ON/OFF using the Remote Control Panel. Each time the battery charger is enga[...]

17 Gel cell and Advanced AGM batteries can accept a higher rate of charge. Consult the manufacturer for specifications. Stage 2 - Acceptance Charge The acceptance stage immediately follows the bulk charge stage. During this stage the battery voltage is held constant at the bulk charge voltage limit and the current gradually ramps down. During this [...]

18 BA TTER Y CHARGING The equalizing charge is a timed, eight-hour cycle. The cycle can be ended early by inter- rupting the AC power to the charger at any time during the cycle. Equalizing should only be engaged after the batteries have been fully charged by a normal battery charging cycle. During this equalizing stage, the battery voltage will in[...]

19 BA TTER Y CHARGING 1. Do not equalize gel cell batteries. Check remote default settings. 2. Always monitor the equalize charge cycle. Provide proper ventilation for battery fumes. Do not allow any sparks during equalizing. If one or more cells begin to overflow , terminate the equalize cycle. 3. Check the battery electrolyte both before and afte[...]

20 BA TTER Y CHARGER VOL T AGE SETTINGS P M E T 0 E P Y T 1 E P Y T 2 E P Y T 3 E P Y T l l e C t e W * 1 l e G * 2 l e G M G A F ° C °T P E C C AT A O L FT P E C C AT A O L FT P E C C AT A O L FT P E C C AT A O L F 0 2 1 9 45 . 2 15 . 2 10 . 3 10 . 3 10 . 3 10 . 3 19 . 2 19 . 2 1 0 1 1 3 46 . 3 17 . 2 15 . 3 10 . 3 10 . 4 14 . 3 19 . 3 19 . 2 1 [...]

21 CAUTION This equipment is not ignition protected and employs components that can produce arcs or sparks. T o reduce the risk of fire or explosions, do not install in unvented compartments containing batteries or flammable gasses or areas in which ignition-protected equipment is required. INST ALLA TION PRECAUTIONS For continued protection agains[...]

22 CAUTION Risk of electrical shock. Do not remove cover , no user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The FP3000-12 is appropriate for installation in recreational vehicles (RVs), work vehicles, and other applications. It is recommended that installation be com- pleted by an authorized Xantrex technical dealer[...]

23 9. Do not backfeed the AC output of the in- verter with incoming AC power . A backfeed occurs when AC power from shorepower or generator is connected to the output of the in- verter . This will damage the inverter and void the warranty . Remember that incom ing AC must be fed only to the AC input and never the AC output. Always check for AC volt[...]

24 Do not connect incoming AC from any source to the AC output of the inverter / charger . This is known as backfeeding and will damage the unit and void the warranty . The Over T emp/Overload and Low Battery LEDs will be blinking rapidly if this condition exists. W ARNING Grounding For safety purposes, the chassis of the in verter / charger must b[...]

25 AC Wiring The AC wires route through the strain relief mounted in holes on the front of the unit. Use a screwdriver to remove the screws which secure the AC wiring compartment cover plate. The labeling for the pigtails is on the front of the unit and is visible when the cover plate is removed. Note: green wires are connected to the AC ground str[...]

26 DC Wiring DC wiring is generally very simple—the positive (+, may be red for identification) and negative (-, may be black or yellow for identification) cables from the inverter/charger terminal posts are connected to the house or auxiliary battery . Connection to the engine starter battery is not recommended. High current will pass through th[...]

27 • Remove the positive (+) battery cable terminal cover from the unit and attach the battery cable. T ighten the battery terminal bolts to a torque value between 160 inch-pounds and 180 inch-pounds. Replace the cover for the positive terminal. The negative (-) cable should be connected directly to the negative post of the house or auxiliary bat[...]

28 COMPRESSION / RING TERMINAL INST ALLA TION Improper stack up of hardware will cause excessive heat and fuse failure. Stack up as shown. W ARNING Battery Cable Fusing A fuse is required by the NEC to protect the battery and cables. A UL Listed DC rated slow blow fuse must be installed in the positive (+ ) battery cable, within 18 inches of the ba[...]

29 INST ALLA TION Follow these instructions to ensure proper startup and confirm that the installation is corr ect. 1. Check to make sure Invert and Charge are OFF . The INVERT LED should not be illuminated, the CHARGE LED should be blinking (charger ready but no external AC power available). If using a Remote Control Panel, make sure inverter and [...]

30 • T esting for backfeed. If a backfeed condition is indicated, disconnect from shorepower and disconnect the AC output wires on the inverter . Make sure the inverter is OFF . Apply shorepower and measure for volt- age between the black and white wires that were attached to the inverter output feeding the electrical panel or loads, not the inve[...]

31 TROUBLESHOOTING LED ST A TUS s u t a t S D E Ls u t a t S n o i t a r e p Os e t o N T R E V N IE G R A H CY R E T T A B W O LP M E T R E V O D A O L R E V O n e e r G d i l o Sn e e r G g n i k n i l BF F OF F Oo n t u b y d a e r r e g r a h C . g n i t r e v n I . e l b a l i a v a C A l a n r e t x e l a m r o N g n i k n i l B n e e r G n e[...]

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33 Alternating Current (AC) An electric current that reverses direction at regular intervals. Sources of alternating current are shorepower , generator power , inverter power or household current. Ampere (amp, A) The unit of measure of electron flow rate of current through a circuit. Amp hour (Amp-Hr ., Ah) A unit of measure for a battery’s elect[...]

34 GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) A protective device that rapidly de-energizes a circuit when current to ground exceeds a predetermined value. Ground The reference potential of a circuit. In automotive use, the result of attaching one battery cable to the body or frame which is used as a path for completing a circuit in lieu of a direct w[...]

35 SPECIFICA TIONS Fleet Power 3000-12 Nominal Battery Charge Battery V oltage Range Low Battery Cutout AC Input V oltage Range Frequency Regulation Inverter Output Power (Continuous) Inverter V oltage Regulation Wave Shape Surge Power No Load Current Drain (Idle Mode) Power Factors Allowed Full Load Efficiency Peak Efficiency Protection Charging R[...]

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37 Installation examples for the FP3000-12 The following installation examples are the most commonly used applications involving specific shorepower connections, generator power options, and AC load configurations. Shorepower configurations: Systems with one 30 amp single-phase shorepower source with optional generator . Systems with two 30-amp sho[...]

38 Installation Option #1 The inverter is used in a Single Input/Single Output mode. Up to 30 amps is transferred through the FP3000-12 with the charger sharing power with all of the AC loads. In this installation example, a single 30-amp shorepower source is available and all AC loads are supplied power through the inverter in charge/transfer mode[...]

39 INST ALLA TION OPTIONS AC Ou tput AC Inpu t Ground Bus Neutral Bus Inverte r AC Sub Panel To Inverte r AC Loads 12 V DC B att ery Bank Optional Generator 30 A Main Breaker Transfer Switch 30 A Shor epow er Class T Fuse FP3000-1 2 Installation Optio n 1 Single Input/ S ingle Outpu t 30 Amp Transfer Switch Power Shar es with Ch arg er. ** A lwa ys[...]

40 Installation Option #2 The AC loads are split between main loads and “inverter loads.” The external sources of AC power can be a single 30-amp shorepower source or a 30-amp breaker from a panel fed by a 50-amp 120 volt single phase (three wire) shorepower source, 1 leg of a 50-amp 120/240 split phase (four wire) shorepower source, or a gener[...]

41 INST ALLA TION OPTIONS AC Output AC In put Grou nd Bus Neutral Bus Inverter AC Sub Panel To Inverter AC Loads 12 VDC Batter y Bank Class T Fuse FP3000 -12 Installa tion Opti on 2 Single Input/ S ingle Output 30 Amp Transfer S witch Power Shares with Charger. . **Alway s consult Local and Nat ional Electr ical C odes for proper w ire size prior t[...]

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43 W ARRANTY What does this warranty cover? This Limited W arranty is provided by Xantrex T echnology , Inc. (“Xantrex”) and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your Xantrex Fleet Power 3000- 12 Inverter/Charger . This warranty lasts for a W arranty Period of one year from the date of purchase at point of sale to you, the original en[...]

44 What does this warranty not cover? This Limited W arranty does not cover normal wear and tear of the product or costs related to the removal, installation, or troubleshooting of the customer ’s electrical systems. This warranty does not apply to and Xantrex will not be responsible for any defect in or damage to: a) the product if it has been m[...]

45 W arning: Limitations On Use Please refer to your product user manual for limitations on uses of the product. Specifically , please note that the Xantrex Fleet Power 3000-12 is not intended for use in connection with life support systems, and Xantrex makes no warranty or representation in connection with any use of the product for such purposes.[...]

46 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, duties, tariffs, and deposits. If you are returning a product to a Xantrex Authorized Service Center (ASC) A Xantrex return material authorization (RMA) number is not requir[...]

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