Xantrex RC/GS RC7 manual

R V Series Remote Contr ol M RC/GS RC7 Owner’ s Manual RC/GS Remote Con trol/Gen Starting RC-GS_manual.book Page i T hursday, May 26, 2005 4: 58 PM[...]

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RV Series Remote Controls RC/GS, RC7 Owner’s Manual RC-GS_manual.book Page i T hursday, May 26, 2005 4: 58 PM[...]

About Xantrex Xantrex T echnolo gy Inc. is a world-leadin g supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with pro ducts from 50 watt mobile uni ts to one MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar , ba tteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applicatio ns in bot h gri d-connected and stand-alone system s. Xantrex products include [...]

iii About This Manual Purpose The purpose of this Owner ’ s Manual is to provide explanations and procedures fo r installing and operating the R V Series Remote Controls—RC/GS and RC7. Scope The Manual provides safety guidelines, planning and setup information, installation pro cedures, as well as information about operating the unit. It also c[...]

About T his Manu al iv 975-0210-01-01 Conventions Used The following conv en tio ns are used in this gui de. Related Information Y ou can fi nd more information about Xantrex T echnology Inc. as well as its products and services at www .xantrex.com WA R N I N G W arnings identify conditio ns or practices that cou ld resul t in personal injury or lo[...]

v Important Safety Instructions Gener al Pr ecautions 1. Before installing and using the RC/GS or RC7, read all appropriate sections of this guide and any cautionary markings on the device an d the devices to which it connects. 2. If the product has been damaged, see “W arranty and Return Information” on page 49. 3. Do not dismantle the product[...]

Safety vi 975-0210-01-01 Explosive gas pr ecautions W ARNING: Explosion hazard This equipment is not igniti on protect ed . T o prevent fire or explosion, do not install the RC/G S or RC7 in com part ment s containing flammabl e materials or i n locations that requ ire ignition- protected equipment. This incl udes any space containing gas oline- po[...]

vii Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - v 1 Introduction Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 Indicators and Controls - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 2 Installation Installing the RC/GS and RC7 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [...]

Contents viii 975-0210-01-01 RC/GS and RC7 Setup Menu Summary - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23 RV Series Inverter/Charger and RC/GS and RC7 Setup - - - 23 Auto Gen Start Setup (RC/GS Only) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24 4 Operation Indicators and Controls - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 26 Status LEDs - - - - - - - -[...]

Contents 975-0210-01-01 ix Charger Fault - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 40 Meters Display - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 41 Average Shunt Amps - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 41 Battery Voltage- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 41 Inverter/Charger Current[...]

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1 Intr oduction Chapter 1 contains information about the function and features of the R V Se ries Remote Con trols. T opics in this chapter are organized as follows: • “Features” on page 2 • “Indicators and Controls” on page 4. RC-GS_manual.book Page 1 Th ursday, May 26, 2005 4: 58 PM[...]

Introduction 2 975-0210-01-01 F eatures The RC/GS and RC7 are co ntro l panels that allow remote operation of a R V Series Inverter/Charger. Features of the RC/GS and RC7 include: • Simple menu-driven programm ing for full control of all inverter/charger functions • A three-level menu to prev ent accidental setting changes • Meters to display[...]

Fe a t u r e s 975-0210-01-01 3 Connection cable requirements The RC7 and RC/GS use a telephon e-style cord to connect to the R V Series Inverter/Cha rger (mod els R V2012GS, R V2012GS-15/20B, R V2012GS -20B, R V2512GS, and R V3012 GS). Use only Xantrex-recommended accessories: T o connect the RC/GS or RC7 to a non-GS series R V Series Inverter/Cha[...]

Introduction 4 975-0210-01-01 Indicators and Contr ols All operating controls and indicators are located on the front panel of th e remote cont rol. O N /O FF Control The inverter portion of the inverter/ charger can be switched OFF or ON using the remote control. The standby charger in the inve rter is automatic and always ready and av ail ab l e [...]

2 Installation Chapter 2 contains informati on and procedures to install the R V Series Remote Controls. T opic in this chapter ar e or ganized as follows: • “Materials and tools required” on page 6 • “Choosing a location” on page 7 • “Mounting and Connecting” on page 7. RC-GS_manual.book Page 5 Th ursday, May 26, 2005 4: 58 PM[...]

Installation 6 975-0210-01-01 Installing the RC/GS and RC7 The RC/GS and RC7 are de si gned to be flush mounted through an opening in a wall and secured with four screws. The RC/GS and RC7 require no conn ections other than one cable that plugs into the back of the unit. Because you cann ot access the cable jack once the unit is mounted, the cable [...]

Installing the RC/GS and RC7 975-0210-01-01 7 Choosing a location Choose a location that is easily accessible. The RC/GS and RC7 should be mounted where they are clearly visible, with unobstructed access to the screen and buttons. The location should be indoors, dry , and free from corrosive or explosive fumes. Mounting and Connecting To i n s t a [...]

Installation 8 975-0210-01-01 3. Run the cable between the remote and the R V Series Inverter/Charger. 4. Place the ON / OF F switch on the R V Series Inverter/ Char ger to the OF F position and disconnect the AC power . 5. Connect the communications cable into the RJ1 1 port on the inverter/char ger marked “Remote Control” (Figure 2-2). 6. Con[...]

Installing the RC/GS and RC7 975-0210-01-01 9 8. W ait for the screen to show the message “W aiting for AC.” 9. Place the ON / OF F switch on the R V Series Inverter/ Char ger to the ON position. 10. Reconnect the R V Series Inverter/Charger to the AC source. After a brief delay , the remote will display a system status message similar to Figur[...]

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3 Configur ation Chapter 3 contains information about configuring the R V Series Remote Controls. The topics in this chapte r are or ganized as follows: • “V iewing the Setup Menu” on page 12 • “Changing Settings” on page 12 • “Configuring the RC/GS and RC7” on page 13 • “RC/GS and RC7 Setup Menu Summary” on page 23. RC-GS_m[...]

Configuration 12 975-0210-01-01 V iewing the Setup Menu Y ou can use the R V Series Remote Controls to configure the R V Series Inverter/Charger and the remote itself. Configuration is performed us ing the Setup menu. Y ou can view the Setup menu and conf igure settings by using the Setup/Menu Item buttons and the Settings button. T o view the Setu[...]

Configuring the RC/GS and RC7 975-0210-01-01 13 Configuring the RC/GS and RC7 The following menu items appear in the sequence they appear on the RC/GS a nd RC7. See “RC/GS and R C7 Setu p Menu Summary” on page 23 for the complete menu structure. Set Idle Set Idle enables or disables the power-saving “search sense” mode feature. Refer to the[...]

Configuration 14 975-0210-01-01 Battery T ype T o ensure the batte ries are rece iving the p roper ch ar ge voltage, the Battery T ype must be selected for the type of batteries used in the system: GEL Cell, Flooded Lead Acid and AGM. The default setting is GEL Cell. This voltage varies depending on the batteries used, as specified below . T able 3[...]

Configuring the RC/GS and RC7 975-0210-01-01 15 Max Charg e Rate The battery char ger ’ s maximum output cu rrent can be specified using the Max Charge Rate menu. The defaul t is 100% of the maximu m charge ra te. Refer to the R V Series Inverter/Charger Owner ’ s Manual for model-specific adjustable charge rates in amps. Set Shore P ower The i[...]

Configuration 16 975-0210-01-01 Remote Setup The Remote Setup screen displays system status and error messages that occur during normal operation. From the Setup menu you can select: • Last Key (default) to display the la st system status message displayed after exiting the Setup menu. • Rolling Display to automatically show system status, stat[...]

Configuring the RC/GS and RC7 975-0210-01-01 17 Set Clock (RC/GS Only) Some RC/GS automatic generato r start functions are based on the time of day . The clock mu st be properly set to ensure the programmed function will pe rform at the correct time. The clock u ses 24-hour time and rang es from 00:00 to 23:59. T o access the Set Clk menu, scroll d[...]

Configuration 18 975-0210-01-01 Generator Start (RC/GS Only) After setting the clock and sel ecting a generator , set the parameters for automatically starting the generator based upon a battery voltage. Press th e up arrow and scroll through the menus to view the Generator S tart menu. Press the Settings button to select the required setting. The [...]

Configuring the RC/GS and RC7 975-0210-01-01 19 The generator can be start ed or stoppe d at any time by pressing the down arrow button until the Gen S tart/Stop menu is displayed. Press and ho ld the On/Of f button until you hear a beep from the RC/GS. Release the button after the beep sounds. If the inverter/charger senses an AC supply and the ba[...]

Configuration 20 975-0210-01-01 The generator can be stopped at any time by accessing the user menu until the “Gen Start/S top: Press (On/Of f)” menu is displayed. Press and hold the On/Of f button until you hear a beep from the RC/GS. Release the button after the beep sounds. Thermostat Start Enable and Disable (RC/GS Only) The RC/GS can be co[...]

Configuring the RC/GS and RC7 975-0210-01-01 21 Begin Gen Quiet and End Gen Quiet (RC/GS Only) The period of time during which the generator is prevented from starting automatically can be defined using the RC/GS. T o specify the begin quiet tim e, scroll to the Begin Gen Quiet: 00:00 by using the Up and Down arro w buttons. Set the Begin Gen Quiet[...]

Configuration 22 975-0210-01-01 Saving Setup Choices Once the setup options are complete, press and hold the Setup/Menu Item buttons (see Figure 3-19 ) for approximately five seconds or until the screen clears. The setup choices will be saved in the inverter/charg er ’ s non-volatile memory 20 seconds after exiting the Setup me nu if no other act[...]

RC/GS and RC7 Setup Menu Summary 975-0210-01-01 23 RC/GS and RC7 Setup Menu Summary R V Series Inverter/Charger and RC/GS and RC7 Setup Set Idle: Defeat Set Idle: About..20W load Set Idle: ...30W Set Id le: ...40W Set Idle: 50W Bat Capa city: Auto Bat Capacity: 125 A-hrs Bat Capacity: 250 A-h r s Bat Capac ity: 375 A-hrs Bat Capacity: 500 A-hrs Bat[...]

Configuration 24 975-0210-01-01 Auto Gen Start Setup (RC/GS Only) Generat or Start: Manual (Pu sh ON) Gene ra to r S tart: Auto at 1 1.0 V DC Generator S tart: Auto at 1 1.5 VDC Generat or Start: Auto at 1 1.8 VDC Generat or St art: Auto at 12.0 VDC Genera tor S tart: Auto at 12 .2 VD C Generat or Stop: Manual (Push OFF) Generat or Stop: Auto at Ab[...]

4 Oper ation Chapter 4 contains inform ation and procedures to operate the R V Series Remote Control. The topics in this chapte r are or ganized as follows: • “Indicators and Controls” on page 26 • “System S tatus Displays” on page 30 • “S torage Checklist” on page 45 • “RC/GS and RC7 User ’ s Menu Summary” on page 46 RC-G[...]

Operation 26 975-0210-01-01 Indicators and Contr ols The RC/GS and RC7 feature LEDs, a display screen, and buttons for viewin g op erating sta t us. Status LEDs Four indicator lights (LEDs) light up or flash du ring operation to indicate the system’ s status. When the inverter is powered on, all LEDs fla sh as the unit goes through a self- test. [...]

Indicators and Controls 975-0210-01-01 27 Inverter LED The green Inverter LED indicates the inve rter is on and ready to provide power from the batteries. If AC power is connected to the inverter/charger , the LED flashes. When no AC power is connected, the inverter LED is on solid, indicating that the inverter/cha rger is inverting (providing powe[...]

Operation 28 975-0210-01-01 Batt. Full LED The yellow Batt. Fu ll LED indicates the state of ch ar ge on the batteries. This LED will not illuminate u ntil the bat teries have char ged u p to at least 9 0% (according to the inverter/char g er ’ s estimate). The duration o f the LED’ s on time will increase until the batteries reach 100%, at whi[...]

Indicators and Controls 975-0210-01-01 29 Buttons There are four buttons on the front panel of the RC /G S and RC7 used to control the invert er and enter sy s t em ope rati ng parameters. On/Off The On/Off button co ntrols the inverter section of the inverter/charger . Press this button once to turn the inverter on or of f. The char ger section of[...]

Operation 30 975-0210-01-01 System Status Displays The RC/GS and RC7 remo te co ntrols display the operating mode and system status by lig hting one or more LEDs and/or by displaying a message on th e screen. The four LEDs reflect the same information as the single tricolored LED on the R V Series Inverter/Charger. There are four types of system me[...]

System Status Displays 975-0210-01-01 31 When the initiating co ndition (batter y voltage or ther mostat signal) has occurred, the Pending Genstar t message is displayed for appro ximately two minutes, awaitin g a change in the condition o r a manual override. If neither condition occurs, the inverter/ch ar ger attempts to start th e generator and [...]

Operation 32 975-0210-01-01 Genset Err or Messag es (RC/GS Onl y) Gen W o n’t Start If the generator does not start after the three attempts, t he RC/ GS displays the message “ Gen won’ t S tart” and the red Error LED on the front panel lights. Af ter displaying this message, the RC/GS automatically sets the Generator S tart menu to “Manu[...]

System Status Displays 975-0210-01-01 33 The Gen Quiet Fault error is aut o matically reset at the end of the quiet time period if no other action is taken. Figure 4-5 Gen Quiet F ault Error Message Note: If the generator is manually started from the RC/GS, the generator will not shut down aut omatically . “Man Stop Only” (Figure 4-6) is displa[...]

Operation 34 975-0210-01-01 Inverter Mode Messages When the inverter is on (no AC present), it is either inverting or searching the AC output ci rcuits for a load meeting the specifications set up in the Set Idle menu selection (see Figure 3-3 on page 13 ), if th e search sense mode is selected. When the inverter is in the search sense mode, “Sea[...]

System Status Displays 975-0210-01-01 35 Charg er Mode Messages When AC (shore power or gene rator power) is available, the inverter/charger aut omatically switches to the char ger mode. There are four separate charger modes: Bulk, Absorption, Float and Equalization. Refer to the inverter/charger Owner ’ s Manual for details on char ger modes. Bu[...]

Operation 36 975-0210-01-01 Float Charging When the char ger is in the Float mode, the screen shows “Float Charging” and the Char ge LED quickly flashes. At this point the batteries are fully char ge d (100%) and the Batt. Full LED is on solid. Equalizing Charging T o activate the Equalize mode, press and hold the Settings button (right arrow) [...]

System Status Displays 975-0210-01-01 37 Inverter/Charg e r Error Messag es Error messages appear when a fault is detected with either the inverter or char ger . The red Error LED ligh ts, and the buzzer sounds. Error messages for the inverter/charger display the error condition as well as a suggested remedy . CA U TION Only flooded lead acid or AG[...]

Operation 38 975-0210-01-01 Over T emper ature The “Otemp/Less Load” Syste m Status message indicates the inverter/charger transformer and power components have exceeded a safe operating temperature. Reduce the load on the inverter . When the unit cool s, it automatically resets and resumes operation. If this cond ition occurs often, make sure [...]

System Status Displays 975-0210-01-01 39 High Battery V oltage The “Hibat/Stop Chr g” System Status message appears when the battery voltage rises above 15.7 V . This co ndition usually occurs only when a cha r ging source other than the R V Series Inverter/Char ger is used to char ge the battery bank. Switch off any char ging sources other tha[...]

Operation 40 975-0210-01-01 Ch a rger F a ul t The “Charger Fault” System S t atus messa ge appears when an internal error is detected in the inverter/char ger during charging. In addition, the red E rror LED is on and the buzzer sounds. After 15 minut es, the char ge relay disconnects an d the inverter section shuts down. The screen shows “S[...]

System Status Displays 975-0210-01-01 41 Meters Display The RC/GS an d RC7 have built -in meters that monitor inverter/charger activities. T o view these mete rs, press and hold the Meter Mode button (u p arrow) for five seconds until the screen clears. Use the down arrow button to scroll through the mete r displays. Th e information contained in t[...]

Operation 42 975-0210-01-01 Inverter/Charg er Curr ent This meter displays the actual DC current supplied to the batteries when the R V Series Inverter/Charger is char ging (+) and current drawn from the batteries when the inverter/ charger is inverting (–). A C Output V oltage This meter displays the actual inverter AC output voltage measured at[...]

System Status Displays 975-0210-01-01 43 System Status Messages After installing the RC/GS and RC7, 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 S tate-of-cha r ge and Set Shorepower . The Gen S ta rt-S top switch is also[...]

Operation 44 975-0210-01-01 Set Shore P ower This display has the same function as “Set Shore Power” on page 15. Y ou can set the shor e power input (from 5 to 30 amps) so the total current dr aw from the charger does not exceed the circuit breaker rating, to provide the maximum current to the AC loads. Use the Settings button to change this se[...]

Storage Checklist 975-0210-01-01 45 Storag e Checklist Proper storage procedures extend the life of the batte ries and ensure that your vehicle’ s powe r sys tem is ready for operation when nee ded. The following checklist is for battery-rela ted storage activities. Prepar ation for Storage • Check that all batteries are fully charged. • Disa[...]

Operation 46 975-0210-01-01 RC/GS and RC7 User’ s Menu Summary System Status Messages Generator Status Mess ag es (RC/GS Only) A C Source Inverter Mode Charger Mode Error Mode System S tatus: W aiting for AC System S t atus: Searching System S tatus: Bulk Charging System S tatus: Otemp/Less Load System S tatus: AC Available System S t atus: Inver[...]

RC/GS and RC7 User’ s Menu Summary 975-0210-01-01 47 System Status Display Meters Display Batt S tat e of Cha rg e: E ---- ----- F *RC/GS only Set Shore Pow er : x.x Amp s Gen S tart/S top: Press (ON/OFF)* Avg Shunt Amps: +/- 0 Amp s DC Batt ery : 00.0 V olt s DC Inv/Chg Curre nt: +/- 0 Amp s DC Inverter Output: VA C 0 AC Input: 0 Amps AC RC-GS_m[...]

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49 W arr anty and Return Information Wa r r a n t y What does this warranty cover? This Limited W arranty is provided by Xantrex T echnology Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects in workmans hip and materials in your RC7 or RC/GS Remote Control. This warranty period lasts f or 36 months from the date of purchase at the point of sale to you,[...]

W arranty and Return 50 975-0210-01-01 What proof of pur chase is requir e d? In any warranty claim, dated proof of pur chase must accompany the product and the product must not have been disassembled or modified without prior writ te n authorization by Xantrex. Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms: • The dated purchase rece[...]

W arranty and Return 975-0210-01-01 51 Disclaimer Product THIS LIMITED W ARRANTY IS T HE SOLE AND E XCLUSIVE W ARRANTY PROVIDED BY XANTREX IN CO NNECTION WITH YOUR XANTREX PRODUCT AN D IS, WHERE PERMITTED BY LA W , IN LIE U OF ALL OTHER W ARRANTIES, COND ITIONS, GUARANTEES, REPRESENT A TION S, OBL IGA TIONS AND LIABI LITIE S, EXPRE SS OR IMPLIED, S[...]

W arranty and Return 52 975-0210-01-01 Return Material Authorization P olicy Before returning a product di rectly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number a nd the correct factory "Ship T o" address. Products must also be shipped prepaid. Prod uct shipments will be refused and returned at yo ur expense if th[...]

W arranty and Return 975-0210-01-01 53 Out of W arranty Service If the warranty period for your RC7 or RC/GS Re mote Control has exp ired, if the unit was damaged by misuse or in correct installation, if other conditions o f the warranty have not been met, or if no dated proof of purchase is available, your unit may be serviced or replaced for a fl[...]

W arranty and Return 54 975-0210-01-01 Information About Y our System As soon as you open your RC/GS Remote C ontrol package, record the following information and be sure to keep your proof of purchase. If you need to contact Customer Service, please record th e following details before calling. This information will help our representatives give y[...]

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