Xantrex Technology XADC manuale d’uso

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Xantrex AC to DC Converter 2 975-0301-01-01 About These Installation Instructions Purpose The purpose of these Installatio n Instructions is to pro vid e explanations a nd procedures for installing the Xantrex AC to DC Converter (XADC). The Installation Instructions provide safety guidelines and procedures for installing the XADC. Audience These In[...]

Installation Instructions 975-0301-01-01 3 Important Safety Instructions 1. Before installing and using the XADC, re ad all instructions and cautionary markings on the XADC, the batteries, an d all appropriate sections of this guide. 2. Do not expose the XADC to rain, snow , spra y , or water . T o reduce risk of fire hazard, do not cover or o bstr[...]

Xantrex AC to DC Converter 4 975-0301-01-01 Explosive Gas Precautions Precautions W hen W orking With Batteries 3. Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated. 4. Never smoke or allow a spark or flame near the engine or batteries. 5. Use caution to reduce the risk or dropp i ng a metal tool on the battery . It could spark or short circ[...]

Installation Instructions 975-0301-01-01 5 12. Use the XADC for charging a lead-aci d battery only . Do not use the XADC to charge nickel-cadmium or dry-cell ba tteries commonly used with home appliances and electroni c equipment. These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to pro perty . 13. Never attempt to char ge a frozen b[...]

Xantrex AC to DC Converter 6 975-0301-01-01 Installation Main Components Figure 1 and Figure 2 sh ow the main compon ents of the XADC. Figure 1 XADC External Components Item Description 1 AC wiring compartment 2 Intake and outflow vents (do not ob struct) 3 DC wiring compartment 4 Ground connection (2 possi ble connection locations) 5 Mounting fl a[...]

Installation Instructions 975-0301-01-01 7 A C/DC Distribution P anel The XADC may be pre-installed with an AC/DC Distribution Panel. The panel is available in two configurations which provides th e approved wiring boxes for AC and DC connections: 30A (Part Number: 810-0030-00 XADC P30) – eight output break ers 50A (Part Number: 810-0050-00 XADC [...]

Xantrex AC to DC Converter 8 975-0301-01-01 Figure 3 AC/DC Distribution P anel Components Item Description 1 DC fuse/AC breaker access panel (swings open with thumb latch) 2 Removable DC fuse access panel with DC circuit designation label. 3 Removable AC/DC Distribution Panel faceplate (service technician only) 4 Removable faceplate for XADC conver[...]

Installation Instructions 975-0301-01-01 9 Figure 5 AC/DC Distribution P anel and XADC Internal Components Item Description 1 Equipment Grou nding T erm inal bus (front) 2 AC Neutral T erminal bus (rear) 3 AC wiring knockouts (½ in. - 3/8 in. trade size - and ¾ in. nest ed) (7 positions) 4 AC breakers (not inclu ded) (50 A panel sho wn fully popu[...]

Xantrex AC to DC Converter 10 975-0301-01-01 Installation Codes Governing installatio n codes vary depe nding on the spec ific location and application of the installation. It is the in staller’ s responsibility to ensure that all applicable installation requ irements are met. Some examples include the following: • The U.S. National Electrical [...]

Installation Instructions 975-0301-01-01 11 • XADC converter faceplate and mounting hardware • Plastic bag containing two mounti ng tabs and related hardware, one top mounting flange and related hardware Choosing a Location The XADC and AC/DC Distribution Panel mu st only be installed in a location that is: The XADC may be mounted in 3 orientat[...]

Xantrex AC to DC Converter 12 975-0301-01-01 Installing the XADC (stand-alone unit) Follow the procedures in the order giv en: 1. “Preparing to Install” 2. “Preparing the Mountin g Location for the XADC” 3. “Connecting the DC Batter y” 4. “Connecting the AC In put” 5. “Mounting the XADC” Preparing to Install T o prepar e the XAD[...]

Installation Instructions 975-0301-01-01 13 Preparing the Mounting Location for the XADC T o prepar e the XADC mounting location: 1. Place the XADC into the intended m ounting position and hold it against the mounting surface. 2. Mark the positions of the four side flange mounting screws, and then remove the XADC. 3. Drill pilot holes for the mount[...]

Xantrex AC to DC Converter 14 975-0301-01-01 Connecting the A C Input When following the procedure, se e T able 1 on pa ge 24 for torque values. T o connect the AC input: 1. Route AC wires through the AC wiring compartment hole. 2. If you plan to use the ¾ in . knockout for the AC wiring, remove th e outer knockout. 3. Connect the XADC ground (gre[...]

Installation Instructions 975-0301-01-01 15 Mounting the XADC T o mount the XADC using the mounting plates: 1. Align the XADC with the 4 prev iously marked mounting positions. 2. Fasten the XADC using 4 × #6 or # 8 pa n head, round head or washe r hea d screws suitable for mounting unit onto particleboard or wood. T ighten until the unit is secure[...]

Xantrex AC to DC Converter 16 975-0301-01-01 4. AC breaker positions 1 and 2 have been removed from the removable faceplate on the panel. Remove extra positions from the pa nel by twisting the knockouts back and fo rth. Any knockouts that have b een accidentally removed can be replaced with one of th e following parts: ITE Gould QF-3 or Cutler Hamm[...]

Installation Instructions 975-0301-01-01 17 4. T ake one of the side mounting flanges that you removed in step 2 above, and screw it to the bottom of the XADC. The mounting flange screw holes will a lign with the two p ilot holes in the XADC. 5. T ake the two small mounting tabs (with pilot pin attached) from the mounting hardware bag in the pa ne [...]

Xantrex AC to DC Converter 18 975-0301-01-01 Preparing the Mounting Locati on for the XADC and P anel T o prep are the XADC and panel moun ting location: 1. Cut a mo unting hole (12 in. × 12 1/8 in. – 305 mm × 307 mm) for the connected XADC and panel, or follow the instructions in “Preparing the Mounting Location for th e XADC” on page 13 f[...]

Installation Instructions 975-0301-01-01 19 3. Connect the incoming negative (-) black cable from each of the loads to the negative DC bus . 4. Connect the incoming positive (+) red cable from each of the loads to the positive DC bus. 5. Install fuses for the DC loads and th e DC batter y . The bottom four DC fuses are for the battery . Fuses for D[...]

Xantrex AC to DC Converter 20 975-0301-01-01 Connecting the P anel to the XADC DC Side When following the procedure, se e T able 2 on pa ge 24 for wire lengths and T able 1 on page 24 for torque values. T o connect the panel to the XADC DC side: 1. Remove the DC wiring compartment panel on th e XADC (see Figure 8). 2. Loosen the po sitive and negat[...]

Installation Instructions 975-0301-01-01 21 Connecting the P anel to the XADC A C Side When following the procedure, se e T able 2 on page 24 for wire lengths and T able 1 on page 24 for torque values. See Figure 4 on page 8 for panel electrical connection diagrams. Refer to local electrical codes for wire gauge sizes. T o connect the panel to the [...]

Xantrex AC to DC Converter 22 975-0301-01-01 Connecting the A C to the P anel See “Connection T ypes for AC and DC” on page 18 if you are not familiar with the connec tions used on the breakers. When following the procedure, se e T able 2 on pa ge 24 for wire lengths and T able 1 on page 24 for torque values. See Figure 4 on page 8 for panel el[...]

Installation Instructions 975-0301-01-01 23 A C Loads T o install the AC loads: 1. Route the AC load cables through the knockouts in the back of the panel. 2. Install breaker(s) for your AC load s. See the documentation for yo ur b reaker to determine ho w it installs. 3. Connect the hot lead (black) from each AC load to a breaker . 4. Connect the [...]

Xantrex AC to DC Converter 24 975-0301-01-01 Mounting the XADC and P anel Remotely T o mount the XADC and panel remotely: 1. Slide the panel into the mounting cuto ut (12 in. × 8 in. – 305 mm × 203 mm). 2. Fasten the panel to the moun ting surface using 6 × #6 or #8 pan head, ro und head or washer head screws suita ble for mounting the panel o[...]

Installation Instructions 975-0301-01-01 25 Specifications All specifications are subject to change without notice. Additi onal specifications are available in the Xantrex AC to DC Converter Owner ’ s Manual (Part #: 975- 0305-01-01). Electrical P erformance Mechanical Specifications A C Input XADC-40 XADC-60 XADC-80 Input current (at rated outpu[...]

Xantrex AC to DC Converter 26 975-0301-01-01 T rademar ks Xantrex AC to DC Converter is a trademark of Xantrex Inte rnational. Xantrex is a regi stered trademark of Xantrex Internationa l. Other trademar ks, registere d trademarks, an d product names are the property of their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only . [...]