FP 3000-12 Owner's Manual Xantrex Fleet Power 3000-12 Inverter/Charger TM
TM Thank you for purchasing a Xantrex Fleet Power 3000-12 Inverter/Charger. Xantrex Technology Inc. takes pride in manufacturing quality products specifically designed to meet your power requirements. The FP3000-12 provides silent, efficient and reliable AC power for a variety of applications. It features “hands-free” operation, automatic three-stage battery charging and automatic AC transfer switching. For your convenience, service is available world-wide from qualified service centers.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Things You Should Know . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Circuit Breaker Protection Thermostat Controlled Cooling Inverter Idle Circuit Low and High Battery Shutdown Power Sharing Temperature Sensitive Charging Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 LED Fault Status Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION This owner’s manual describes the Fleet PowerTM 3000-12 Inverter/Charger from Xantrex Technology 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 inverter provides regulated 120 volt AC power at a crystal controlled frequency from a deep-cycle battery bank and is rated at 3000 watts.
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW 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 breakers are reset by pushing the button back in. The output circuit breakers protect the output AC circuits. The FP3000-12 is available with one or two outputs.
THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW Temperature 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 optimizes the battery life cycle.
OPERATION 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.
OPERATION STATUS LEDs Each Status LED performs two functions, providing battery type selection and operation status. Status LEDs INVERT CHARGE TSC REMOTE OVERTEMP OVERLOAD / AGM LOW BATTERY / GEL 2 CHARGE / GEL1 INVERT / WET Battery Type Selection After holding the INVERT button down for five seconds, use the CHARGE button to select battery type : WET GEL 1 GEL 2 AGM Operation Status INVERT - Green LED The INVERT push-button switch is located on the front of the unit.
OPERATION • When the LED is blinking slowly (once per second), an over-current condition or a short circuit has occured. The system has Overtemp shut OFF and will not automatically restart. Remote Correct the fault condition and manually restart Low Battery the system. TSC Auxiliary Port LOW BATTERY & OVERTEMP/OVERLOAD - Red LEDs • When both LEDs are blinking, an AC backfeed has been detected. A backfeed occurs when AC power from an external source is connected to the output of the inverter.
OPTIONAL REMOTE CONTROL PANEL 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 are provided. Set-up features include selection of Idle Threshold, Battery Type and Battery Capacity.
BATTERIES Wet cell batteries will give off gas as a natural result of charging and will experience some water loss. It is very important that the electrolyte level be checked frequently and topped off with distilled water when necessary. Follow the battery manufacturer’s recommendations for maintenance. Never allow the top of the battery plates to be exposed to air, as contamination of the cell will result. Keep the top of batteries clean.
BATTERIES 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 AGM batteries—they will not hold up well to deep discharging and repeated cycling.
BATTERIES 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. Note: It is not advisable to connect batteries of different case sizes or amp-hour ratings in the same battery bank. + Always use properly sized wire and terminals for your interconnecting battery cables.
BATTERIES To 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 VA (volt-amps) apparent power. To calculate amp-hour consumption, use one of the formulas to the right to calculate the DC amp-hour draw for a 12 volt system. Calculate the amp hours for every AC appliance or tool that will be operated on the inverter.
BATTERY CHARGING Battery Charging Completely charging wet cell deep-cycle batteries 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 gassing point will vary with battery temperature. At 77 °F, the gassing point of a 12-volt battery is about 14.0 volts.
BATTERY 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 engaged, the three-stage charger proceeds automatically, resulting in an efficient complete charge and safe battery maintenance.
BATTERY CHARGING 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 stage the battery is accepting its final amount of charge current and the last of the sulfate on the plates is removed.
BATTERY CHARGING The equalizing charge is a timed, eight-hour cycle. The cycle can be ended early by interrupting 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 increase to the equalize voltage. This will cause the battery bank to gas profusely and will accomplish the following: 1. Removal of residual sulfate.
BATTERY CHARGING WARNINGS 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 after the equalizing charge. Do not expose the battery plates to air. Leave the battery caps on while equalizing. Top off after equalizing. 4.
BATTERY CHARGER VOLTAGE SETTINGS TEMP TYPE 0 TYPE 1 TYPE 2 TYPE 3 Wet Cell Gel 1 * Gel 2 * AGM °F °C AC C EPT FL OAT ACCEPT FL OAT ACCEPT FL OAT AC C EPT FL OAT 120 49 12.5 12.5 13.0 13.0 13.0 13.0 12.9 12.9 110 43 13.6 12.7 13.5 13.0 14.0 13.4 13.9 12.9 100 38 13.8 12.9 13.7 13.2 14.1 13.5 14.0 13.0 90 32 14.0 13.1 13.8 13.3 14.2 13.6 14.1 13.1 80 27 14.2 13.3 14.0 13.5 14.3 13.7 14.2 13.2 70 ** 21 ** 14.4 13.5 14.1 13.6 14.4 13.
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS CAUTION This equipment is not ignition protected and employs components that can produce arcs or sparks. To 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. WARNING For continued protection against risk of electric shock, use only the ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) type receptacles detailed in this manual.
INSTALLATION 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 completed by an authorized Xantrex technical dealer or experienced electrician. Key Installation Points 1. The unit is designed to mount horizontally (on a shelf). 2.
INSTALLATION 9. Do not backfeed the AC output of the inverter with incoming AC power. A backfeed occurs when AC power from shorepower or generator is connected to the output of the inverter. This will damage the inverter and void the warranty. Remember that incoming AC must be fed only to the AC input and never the AC output. Always check for AC voltage before connecting wires to the AC output. Do NOT turn the inverter ON until all AC connections have been made. Backfeeding the inverter voids the warranty.
INSTALLATION Grounding For safety purposes, the chassis of the inverter/ charger must be connected to your AC ground system. Use 8 AWG bare copper or green insulated wire, strip one end and use a screwdriver to secure it to the chassis ground bonding lug on the side of the unit. This wire will connect to the ground in your AC electrical system. Make sure the connection is clean and tight.
INSTALLATION 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 strip. Black . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hot or Line White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Neutral Conventional metal strain reliefs are provided.
INSTALLATION Ground Fault Circult Interrupters To conform to NEC regulations, certain branch circuits must be equipped with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). Please consult the code or a qualified electrician for details. Any such branch circuits must be protected by a brand rated circuit breaker consistent with the GFCI rating. Underwriters Laboratories has tested the following GFCI, and its use is recommended.
INSTALLATION • Remove the positive (+) battery cable terminal cover from the unit and attach the battery cable. Tighten the battery terminal bolts to a torque value between 160 inch-pounds and 180 inch-pounds. Replace the cover for the positive terminal. If multiple battery banks are to be charged, a battery bank selector switch can be installed, allowing the banks to be charged either individually or simultaneously. A solenoid can also be used.
INSTALLATION 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 battery. Recommended Fuse: UL Listed Class T JLLN with a DC Rating. This fuse with fuse holder is available from your dealer.
INSTALLATION Follow these instructions to ensure proper startup and confirm that the installation is correct. 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 charger are OFF. 2. Check battery polarity. If the unit was connected to the battery with reverse polarity, the unit will be damaged. 3.
INSTALLATION • Testing 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 voltage between the black and white wires that were attached to the inverter output feeding the electrical panel or loads, not the inverter output wires. If there is voltage on these wires, a backfeed condition exists and must be corrected or damage will result. 3.
TROUBLESHOOTING LED STATUS L E D S t at u s INVERT CHARGE Op er at io n St at u s L OW B ATTERY N o t es OVERTEMP OVERL OAD Solid Green Blinking Green OFF OFF Inverting. Charger ready but no external AC available. Normal Blinking Green Solid Green OFF OFF Inverter is in standby. Battery is being charged. Normal, charging current limited if AC load exceeds Power Sharing setting. Blinking Green OFF OFF OFF Inverter is in istandby. Charger manually turned off.
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GLOSSARY 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 electrical storage capacity, obtained by multiplying the current in amperes by the time in hours of discharge.
GLOSSARY 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 wire from a component. This method is not suitable for connecting the negative cable of the inverter to ground.
SPECIFICATIONS Fleet Power 3000-12 Nominal Battery Charge 12 VDC Battery Voltage Range 10.0 to 15.5 VDC Low Battery Cutout 10.0 VDC (+/- 0.5) AC Input Voltage Range Minimum 90 VAC/Normal 130 VAC Frequency Regulation 50 or 60 Hz Quartz Regulated Inverter Output Power (Continuous) 3000 VA Inverter Voltage Regulation 120 V +/- 5% true RMS Wave Shape Modified Sine Wave Surge Power 75 amps No Load Current Drain (Idle Mode) .
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INSTALLATION 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 shorepower sources with optional generator. Systems with a 50-amp 120-volt single-phase (three wire) shorepower source with optional generator.
INSTALLATION OPTIONS 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, or by the inverter in invert mode. The charger shares power with the AC loads and can transfer up to 30 amps.
FP3000-12 Installation Option 1 12 VDC Battery Bank Inverter AC Sub Panel To Inverter AC Loads + Class T Fuse Single Input/ Single Output Hot Bus 30 Amp Transfer Switch Power Shares with Charger.
INSTALLATION OPTIONS 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 generator. The charter shares power with the “inverter loads” only.
FP3000-12 Installation Option 2 12 VDC Battery Bank Inverter AC Sub Panel - Single Input/ Single Output To Inverter AC Loads + Class T Fuse 30 Amp Transfer Switch Power Shares with Charger. . Hot Bus Neutral Bus Ground Bus From Shore or Optional Generator L1 Neu. Gnd.
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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 Xantrex Fleet Power 300012 Inverter/Charger. This warranty lasts for a Warranty Period of one year from the date of purchase at point of sale to you, the original end user customer. This Limited Warranty is transferable to subsequent owners but only for the unexpired portion of the Warranty Period.
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, or troubleshooting of the customer’s electrical systems.
WARRANTY Warning: 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.
WARRANTY 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 required.
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