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C-Series Meter Display Installation Guide
About Xantrex Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to one MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applications in both grid-connected and stand-alone systems. Xantrex products include inverters, battery chargers, programmable power supplies, and variable speed drives that convert, supply, control, clean, and distribute electrical power.
Contents 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2. Important Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Additional Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3. Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Xantrex C-Series Meter Display. The C-Series Meter Display is an optional accessory for the C-Series Multifunction DC controllers C35, C40 and C60. It provides a digital display of the voltage, current, and amp-hour status for the C-Series Multifunction DC Controller. The C-Series Meter Display comes in two versions: • the faceplate (DVM/C40), which replaces the front cover.
Read this guide before connecting or using the C-Series Meter Display, and save it for future reference. The main topics in the guide are as follows: • “Important Safety Information” on page 2 • “Features” on page 4 • “Installation” on page 7 • “Operation” on page 17 • “Troubleshooting” on page 18 • “Warranty and Return” on page 19 2 Important Safety Information Misusing or incorrectly connecting the C-Series Meter Display may damage the equipment or create hazardous conditions for users.
Warnings and Cautions WARNING: Explosion Hazard Do not use the C-Series Meter Display in the presence of flammable fumes or gases. Do not use the C-Series Meter Display in an enclosure containing automotive-type, lead-acid batteries. These batteries, unlike sealed batteries, vent explosive hydrogen gas, which can be ignited by sparks from electrical connections. WARNING: Shock Hazard Ensure all power sources are disconnected before proceeding.
3 Features The C-Series Meters have three features: • a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) to show current, voltage, amperage, resettable amp hours and total amp hours, • an Amp-hour Reset Button, which is also used to illuminate or dim the display, and • a Light Emitting Diode (LED) to indicate system status. LCD Display Amp-hour Reset/ Backlight Button Status LED The Remote The Faceplate Figure 2 Faceplate and Remote Features The remote is supplied with either a 50-foot (15 m) or a 100-foot (30.
The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) The LCD on the faceplate or remote provides the following information. Information Type Display Value/Range Current from PV Array or DC Load 0 to 85 amps DC (in whole numbers only) Battery Voltage 4 to 100 volts DC (in 0.
Amp-Hour Reset and Backlight Button The amp-hour meter on the faceplate or remote can be reset by two different methods. Automatic resetting occurs when the C-Series Multifunction DC Controller is first connected and activated and each time it’s disconnected from the battery or the meter cable. To manually reset the amp-hour meter, press and hold the push-button on the front of the meter until the display resets.
Important: The green and red color of the LED only indicates the particular operating mode and the battery voltage level. It does not indicate whether the charging source is functioning properly. 4 Installation The following sections describe how to install the C-Series Meter Display. They include detailed instructions for the following steps. 1. 2. 3.
Jumper Installation (Step 1) Four sets of jumpers are located on the right side of the circuit board on the back of the faceplate. Three jumpers set system voltage to 12 volts, 24 volts, or 48 volts. The fourth jumper dims the backlight on the display to conserve power and improve accuracy when longer cable runs are used. See Figure 5 for jumper locations. To enable a selection, carefully slide the jumper over the top of both pins. This is called installing the jumper.
Faceplate Circuit Board (backside) Remote Circuit Board (backside) Potentiometer for LCD Contrast Adjustment Voltage Jumpers must match system voltage Remove this jumper for long cable runs, dimming the display, or conserving power.
Cable Installation (Step 2) Connect the display to the controller using the serial communications cable provided. The cable is a six-conductor telephone cable with modular-type connectors (RJ-15). Although any telephone-type cable will work, the cables provided with the displays use stranded and tin-plated wire for better performance and longer life. The following instructions are illustrated in Figure 6. To connect the Faceplate to the C-Series controller: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
1 2 Remove these 4 screws to access circuit board. Remove this LED (pull out). RJ-15 Port Faceplate (back) 3 Plug the Serial Communication Cable into RJ-15 Port on the circuit board. 4&5 Align the faceplate and replace the 4 screws.
To connect the remote: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Remove the front cover of the C-Series controller by removing the four screws on the front cover of the unit. Route one end of the serial communications cable (SCC) through a knockout on the controller. Use a strain relief to hold and protect the cable. Plug this end of the yellow cable into the RJ-15 Port on the circuit of the controller. Route the other end of the SCC to where the remote display will be located.
1 RJ-15 Port Remove these 4 screws to access circuit board. Remote (back) 2 Route one end of SCC through strain relief on controller. 3 Serial Communications Cable (SCC) Plug the SCC into the RJ-15 Port on the circuit board of the controller. Route the other end of the SCC to the RJ-15 Port on the back of the Remote. 5 Mount the display up to 1,000 ft from the controller. 4 6 Align the original faceplate and replace the 4 screws.
Mounting the Remote (Step 3) The remote can be permanently installed in a wall or cabinet. The unit can also be flush-mounted into a rectangular opening in a wall or surface-mounted using a double-gang, non-metallic outlet box. To flush mount the remote, an opening must be cut in the backing material to allow room for the circuit board, wires, and connectors. Allow at least 1 ½ inch minimum clearance behind the circuit board for the connectors and wires.
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To Mount the Remote: 1. 2. 3. 4. Use the remote as a template and mark the positions for the screw holes. Mark the open area to be cut out for the circuit board. Drill out the four screw’s holes and prepare wire access opening/clearance. If using a double-gang, non-metallic, outlet box, install it according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Connect the communications cable (from the C-Series controller). Secure the faceplate using screws (and anchors if necessary).
5 Operation Status Indicator The multicolor LED indicates the operating status of the controller. A color-coded label is included on the cover of the controller explaining the status LED’s indications. • When in Charge Control mode, the LED will be green. • When in Load Control mode, the LED will be red. • When an Error Condition exists or the load has been disconnected, the LED will be orange. • When battery equalization is in process, the LED alternates between red and green.
Resetting the Amp-Hour Meter To manually reset the amp-hour meter, press and hold the push-button on the front of the meter until the display resets. The meter automatically resets if power is disrupted (for example, DC cable is removed and replaced). Turning the Display Backlight On or Off Press and release the Amp-hour Reset button to turn the backlight on or off.
7 Warranty and Return Warranty What does this warranty cover? This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology, Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your C-Series Meter Display. This warranty period lasts for two years from the date of purchase at the point of sale to you, the original end user customer. Proof of purchase is required to make warranty claims.
Xantrex covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the product, and return shipment to the customer via a Xantrex-selected non-expedited surface freight within the contiguous United States and Canada. Alaska and Hawaii are excluded. Contact Xantrex Customer Service for details on freight policy for return shipments outside of the contiguous United States and Canada. How do you get service? If your product requires troubleshooting or warranty service, contact your merchant.
Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms: • • • The dated purchase receipt from the original purchase of the product at point of sale to the end user, or The dated dealer invoice or purchase receipt showing original equipment manufacturer (OEM) status, or The dated invoice or purchase receipt showing the product exchanged under warranty What does this warranty not cover? This Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear of the product or costs related to the removal, installation
e) the product if its original identification (trade-mark, serial number) markings have been defaced, altered, or removed.
DAMAGE OR INJURY ARISING FROM OR AS A RESULT OF MISUSE OR ABUSE, OR THE INCORRECT INSTALLATION, INTEGRATION OR OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT. Exclusions If this product is a consumer product, federal law does not allow an exclusion of implied warranties. To the extent you are entitled to implied warranties under federal law, to the extent permitted by applicable law they are limited to the duration of this Limited Warranty.
Return Material Authorization Policy Before returning a product directly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and the correct factory "Ship To" address. Products must also be shipped prepaid. Product shipments will be refused and returned at your expense if they are unauthorized, returned without an RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the shipping box, if they are shipped collect, or if they are shipped to the wrong location.
Return Procedure 1. 2. 3. Package the unit safely, preferably using the original box and packing materials. Please ensure that your product is shipped fully insured in the original packaging or equivalent. This warranty will not apply where the product is damaged due to improper packaging. Include the following: • The RMA number supplied by Xantrex Technology, Inc. clearly marked on the outside of the box. • A return address where the unit can be shipped. Post office boxes are not acceptable.
Out of Warranty Service If the warranty period for your C-Series Meter Display has expired, if the unit was damaged by misuse or incorrect installation, if other conditions of the warranty have not been met, or if no dated proof of purchase is available, your C-Series Meter Display may be serviced or replaced for a flat fee.
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