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Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page i Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Copyright © 2013 Schneider Electric. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks are owned by Schneider Electric Industries SAS or its affiliated companies. Information About Your System Exclusion for Documentation As soon as you open your product, record the following information and be sure to keep your proof of purchase.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page ii Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining the Freedom SW Inverter/Charger. Scope The Guide provides safety and operating guidelines as well as information on configuring the inverter/charger. It also provides information about troubleshooting the unit. It does not provide details about particular brands of batteries.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page iii Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex-branded products and services at www.xantrex.com. NOTE: The Installation Guide (Document Part Number: 97-0020-01-01) is primarily intended for qualified installers who need to install and configure the Freedom SW Inverter/Charger.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page iv Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS OWNER’S GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This chapter contains important safety and installation instructions for the Freedom SW Inverter/Charger (Freedom SW). Each time, before using the Freedom SW, READ ALL instructions and cautionary markings on or provided with the inverter/charger, the batteries, and all appropriate sections of this guide.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page v Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM FIRE AND BURN HAZARD • • Do not cover or obstruct the air intake vent openings and/or install in a zero-clearance compartment. Do not use transformerless battery chargers in conjunction with the inverter/charger due to overheating. Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury. NOTES: 1.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page vi Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Precautions When Working With Batteries 5. BURN FROM HIGH SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT, FIRE AND EXPLOSION FROM VENTED GASES HAZARDS • • • • Always wear proper, non-absorbent gloves, complete eye protection, and clothing protection. Avoid touching your eyes and wiping your forehead while working near batteries. See note #4. Remove all personal metal items, like rings, bracelets, and watches when working with batteries.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page vii Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Precautions When Preparing to Charge EXPOSURE TO CHEMICALS AND GASES HAZARD • • • Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated. Make sure the voltage of the batteries matches the output voltage of the inverter/charger. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming into contact with your eyes and skin when cleaning battery terminals. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page viii Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM FCC Information to the User This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page i Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Contents Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page ii Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM SCP Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Startup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Viewing the SCP Home Screens . . . . . . .
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page iii Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM ACIn Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Gen Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Stacking Configuration Menu . .
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Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 1 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Freedom SW Inverter/Charger (Freedom SW). The Freedom SW has been designed to give you premium power, ease of use, and outstanding reliability. Please read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main performance and protection features of the Freedom SW.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 2 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Introduction Key Features The Freedom SW Inverter/Charger is a true sine wave inverter/charger that can be used for mobile, marine and commercial applications. The Freedom SW Inverter/Chargers are designed to operate with a wide variety of generators and are capable of operating in parallel with a generator for short durations to assist with starting large loads.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 3 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Introduction Manual Equalization Over a period of time, the cells in a flooded battery can develop uneven chemical states. This can result in a weak (undercharged) cell which, in turn, can reduce the overall capacity of the battery.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 4 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Introduction Stack Charging Generator Assist Multiple Freedom SWs synchronize charging stages to ensure efficient charging of the battery bank. When a single unit transitions from bulk to absorption so do all other units. In absorption, all units must complete the absorption stage before transitioning to the next stage. Note that units do not load share when charging except during the bulk stage.
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Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 6 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM System Components The Freedom SW uses Xanbus, a network communications protocol developed to communicate the Freedom SW’s settings and activity to other Xanbus-enabled devices. You can configure and monitor the Freedom SW and every Xanbus-enabled device in the system using an optional Xanbus System Control Panel (SCP).
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 7 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM System Components The Xanbus-enabled designation (see below) means that this product works on a Xanbus network. Xanbus-enabled products are: • • • • Simple to operate and routine tasks are automated. Controlled by software that eliminates analog signalling errors. Less susceptible to interference and line loss. Upgradable through new software releases.
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Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 9 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Freedom SW Inverter/Charger Mechanical Features Freedom SW Front and Side Panels Before you begin to operate the Freedom SW, review the front panel features shown in Figure 3 and described in the next table. A detailed view of the lights and buttons on the front panel is shown in Figure 4 and described in the table next to it.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 10 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Freedom SW Inverter/Charger Mechanical Features 2 1 Item Description 1 2 3 DC terminals. AC wiring compartment access panel with compartment cover on. FAULT LED illuminates solid if a fault condition occurs and flashes intermittently when a WARNING condition is active. When AC is present and qualified, the AC IN LED will illuminate solid indicating also that AC is passing through.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 11 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Freedom Inverter/Charger Operation Start Up Behavior When the Freedom SW is powered up or has been reset, all of the front panel lights illuminate and remain on for a minimum of five seconds. During this interval, the fans are also turned on as the unit executes internal diagnostics. The Freedom SW inverter is disabled every time the Freedom SW is powered up.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 12 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Freedom Inverter/Charger Operation Inverter Operation Using the Front Panel IMPORTANT: Review the “Important Safety Instructions” on page iv before operating the inverter/charger. 6. To test the charger, reconnect the AC input power to allow AC to the AC input. The AC/Charger On LED should start flashing after a brief delay. Any AC loads previously powered by the inverter will also work at this time.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 13 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Freedom Inverter/Charger Operation Operating Limits for Inverter Operation Table 1 Front Panel Lights Light Illuminated AC IN Color Steady Green CHARGING Flashing Green FAULT Steady Red Flashing Red WARNING Status When the Freedom SW is connected to a qualified AC source or a generator, the External AC light illuminates. Freedom SW is connected to a qualified AC source, is charging and passing power to AC loads.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 14 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Freedom Inverter/Charger Operation Operating Limits for Charger Operation By default, the maximum charger output current is the rated charger output current for the particular model. Using the SCP, you can reduce the total output if you change the maximum charge rate (Max Chg Rate) on the Freedom SW Basic Settings menu or Inverter Settings menu under Advanced Settings.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 15 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP This section contains detailed information and procedures for using your Freedom SW in conjunction with the SCP. The SCP provides operating, configuration, and monitoring capability for your Xanbus system. If you’re using the SCP to operate or monitor the status of the unit, you may also refer to the Xanbus System Control Panel Owner’s Guide.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 16 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP Using the Xanbus SCP As shown in Figure 5, the SCP has these important features: Display screen System information is shown on the display screen with an adjustable backlight. Indicator lights Four indicator lights on the front panel indicate the operating status of the Xanbus system. Push buttons Four push buttons allow you to select device menus and change or display settings.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 17 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP Item Description 1 AC In/Charge light indicates that qualified AC is present at the input of an inverter/charger. When the Freedom SW is connected to a qualified AC source like the utility grid or a generator, this light on the SCP illuminates. 2 Inverter On light illuminates when the Freedom SW is inverting using battery power.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 18 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP SCP Navigation TM Startup Screen AC In/Charge Inverter On This screen is shown when the Xanbus SCP first receives power from the Xanbus network. Low Battery Fault System Status Battery 12.1V BatLev Load 120V AC In 0V menu EnInv -257A 84”F Invert 12A 0A STBY/ON Fault Clear menu arrow that points to the Enter button. The menu arrow is called a soft key.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 19 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP Select Device Screen As mentioned, this screen appears when the Enter button is pressed from the System Status screen. It lists all Xanbus-enabled devices including options to select System Settings and Clock. To display the Setup menu for a device: ◆ Highlight the device name on the Select Device menu screen and press Enter. -OrFrom the device Home screen, press Enter.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 20 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP Soft Key Navigation Soft keys are the objects on the fifth line of the System Status screen. The soft keys have arrows that point to a corresponding physical button such as the Enter, Up arrow, Down arrow, and Func buttons. They are called as such because they perform functions in conjunction with pressing the corresponding SCP button that each arrow points to.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 21 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP System Status Battery 12.1V BatLev Load 120V AC In 0V menu EnInv System Status -257A 84”F Invert 12A 0A EnChg Enter Func Press the Up arrow button to Enable the Inverter (or both inverters in stack mode). menu Shr DsInv Enter Press the Up arrow button to Disable the Inverter (or both inverters in stack mode). Battery 12.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 22 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP Viewing the Firmware Revision Number You may need to view the firmware revision number (F/W Rev.) of the Freedom SW when troubleshooting the unit with authorized service personnel. To view the firmware revision number: 1. From the System Status screen, press the Enter button. The Select Device menu screen appears. 2. From the Select Device screen, press the Enter button.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 23 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP Setting the Time and Date Using the STBY/ON Fault Clear Button Freedom SW advanced features such as time-stamped events (faults, warnings, and logged historical data) require that the system be set to the correct time. The Xanbus SCP has an internal clock that controls the time for all Xanbus-enabled devices in the system.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 24 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP Reading the System Status Screen Table 2 System Status Screen The System Status screen displays: Line 1 Label: “System Settings” • • • • Line 2 Label: Battery Field 1: Total battery current. Negative value if the battery is discharging and positive value when charging. Field 2: Battery voltage Field 3: Battery temperaturea.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 25 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP The Freedom SW Device Setup menu screen has two segments. The first segment (lines 2 to 5) displays status information and appears first in the screen’s initial four lines. The second segment (lines 6 to 15) contains selectable fields when the Down arrow button is pressed (scrolling down the device setup screen).
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 26 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP Table 3 Device Setup Screen Status Information Field 1 Field 2 Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Line 5 Field 3 Line 4 Label: Load Field 5: Total power drawn by AC loads connected to the unit. Field 6: Inverter output voltage at load terminals of one inverter/ charger unit. Field 7: Sum of all current drawn out by the AC loads.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 27 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP Table 4 Freedom SW Device Setup Screen Operating States (Modes) State (Mode) Displayed When... State (Mode) Displayed When... Invert The Freedom SW is supplying power to loads by inverting power from the batteries. AC input from the utility or generator is absent or out of nominal range.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 28 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP This section contains information about all configurable settings and procedures for the Freedom SW. It provides information on using the SCP to configure the Freedom SW settings for optimal performance. Please refer to the Xanbus System Control Panel Owner’s Guide for detailed information on how to use the SCP.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 29 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP System Menu Map Power Up Figure 13 provides a map of how the SCP screens and menus are organized. The order of devices appearing on the SCP will vary, depending on the order in which they’ve been connected to the network. Startup Screen System Status Battery 12.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 30 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Viewing the System Status Screen Viewing the Select Device Menu The System Status screen displays system activity. The information appearing on the System screen varies with the status of the inverter/ charger. See “Reading the System Status Screen” on page 24.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 31 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Selecting the Freedom SW from the Select Device Menu To view the Freedom SW Setup menu screen: ◆ Follow the procedures on page 25. Complete list Freedom SW Device Setup fields. FSW3012 00: Setup Mode Battery Load AC In Mode Invert Battery 11.8V -88.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 32 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Changing Configurable Settings From The Device Setup Menu Screen The Freedom SW can only be configured using the Xanbus SCP. Follow the procedure in “To view the Freedom SW Setup menu screen:” on page 25 to bring up the device setup screen for the Freedom SW inverter/charger. Configurable Settings Status FSW3012 00: Setup Invert Mode Battery 11.8V -88.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 33 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP To select and change a configurable setting: 1. On the setup menu, press the down arrow (or up arrow) button to highlight the setting you want to change. 2. Press Enter to highlight the current value of the setting. 3. Press the up arrow or the down arrow button to change the value. Hold down the button to scroll through a large range of values quickly.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 34 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Table 5 Configurable Settings Item Description Inverter Enables or disables the inverter function of the Freedom SW. When enabled, the unit will invert power from the batteries assuming there is enough charge in the batteries. Default value is Enabled. Search Mode Enables or disables the Search Mode function of the Freedom SW.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 35 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP When to set up Search mode The search mode feature is only valuable if the inverter can spend a fair amount of time “sleeping” each day. Therefore, if search mode is to be used it must be adjusted properly. The initial adjustment should be made so that the inverter comes on only when needed. Certain types of loads can cause search mode to work unexpectedly.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 36 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Equalization Procedure To start equalizing the batteries, do one of the following: • Apply AC voltage and ensure that the inverter/charger transfers AC and starts charging. • On the Xanbus Setup menu, highlight Equalize and select Enable. The unit will proceed and execute a complete bulk and absorption charge before transitioning to equalize.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 37 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Changing Freedom SW Basic Settings Basic Settings menu The Freedom SW configuration settings can be viewed in basic format (see “Selecting Basic Settings From the Device Setup Screen” on page 37). The basic settings include configuration items you may have to adjust routinely, or as part of initial setup. It provides access to basic control of the inverter/charger.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 38 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP An overview of the Freedom SW menu structure is shown below. The SCP displays the Freedom SW basic settings menu. Configurable Settings Status FSW3012 00: Setup Mode Invert Battery 11.8V -88.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 39 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Table 6 Setting Defaults and Ranges Model Table 7 Basic Settings Freedom SW 2012 / 3012 Freedom SW 2024 / 3024 Item Default Min Max Default Min Batt Type Flooded Flooded, Gel, AGM, Custom Flooded Flooded, Gel, AGM, Custom Batt Capacity 2000-watt models 250Ah Batt Capacity 3000-watt models 440Ah Max Chg Rate 100% Charge Cycle 3Stage ReCharge Volts 12.5V 11.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 40 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Charger settings in a Dual Freedom SW configuration The Freedom SW2012 includes a 100 A charger. When using two stacked Freedom SW2012 inverter/chargers connected to the same battery bank, a total of 200 A of bulk charging is possible into that single common battery bank.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 41 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP by setting each charger’s “Max Charge Rate”% setting to deliver ½ of the desired total battery bank charge rate of 100 A, i.e.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 42 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP the Xanbus SCP displays the basic settings by default. To view the advanced settings, you must perform a special keypress (see “Selecting Advanced Settings From the Device Setup Screen” on page 43). NOTE: This keypress enables the advanced settings for every device in the system. After performing the keypress, Advanced Settings appears in the list and Basic Settings disappears.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 43 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP FSW3012 00: Setup Advanced Settings Inverter [Enabled] Search Mode [Enabled] Charger [Enabled] Figure 21 Selecting Advanced Settings From the Device Setup Screen 3. 4. Then, press Enter to display the FSW3012 00: Adv screen which is the advanced settings menu screen. Press the Up and Down arrow buttons to move between selectable fields.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 44 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP An overview of the Freedom SW advanced settings menu structure is shown below and the next page. FSW3012 00: Inv Settings FSW3012 00: Adv Settings Configurable Settings Status FSW3012 00: Setup Invert Mode Battery 11.8V -88.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 45 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP FSW3012 00: ACIn Settings FSW3012 00: Adv Settings Configurable Settings Status FSW3012 00: Setup Invert Mode Battery 11.8V -88.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 46 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Inverter Settings Menu Table 9 Inverter Settings Description The Inverter Settings menu contains settings that control when the Freedom SW starts and stops producing AC output. Item Description Low Batt Cut Out Low Battery Cut Out (LBCO) controls when the inverter stops producing AC output due to a low battery voltage condition.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 47 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Table 9 Inverter Settings Description Item Description Search Delay Search Delay sets the time between search pulses. When searching for loads, the Freedom SW sends out search pulses to determine if a load is present. If the Freedom SW finds a load above the Search Watts setting, the inverter turns on.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 48 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Charger Settings Menu Table 10 Setting Defaults and Ranges The Charger Settings menu provides options for configuring the Freedom SW to operate from your battery bank.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 49 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Table 11 Charger Settings Menu Description Table 11 Charger Settings Menu Description Item Description Batt Type Sets the system battery chemistry and type: Flooded, AGM, Gel, and Custom. Selecting Custom displays the Custom Settings item, which allows you to adjust the settings for each charging stage.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 50 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Custom Battery Settings Menu Table 12 Setting Defaults and Ranges Model EQUIPMENT DAMAGE To avoid damaging your batteries during charging or equalization, consult your battery manufacturer and associated documentation before setting a custom battery type. Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and/or damage other equipment.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 51 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Table 13 Custom Battery Settings Menu Description Item Description Eqlz Support Enables or disables the ability to enter an equalization cycle. Refer to the battery manufacturer’s specifications to determine whether equalization is recommended. Eqlz Voltagea Selects the equalization voltage. Consult your battery manufacturer for equalization voltage setting.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 52 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP ACIn Settings The ACIn Settings menu configures the voltage and frequency limits for AC Input quantification range. These are the limits at which the Freedom SW considers input voltage qualified—that is, suitable for charging batteries or powering loads. If the input voltage is not qualified according to these settings, the Freedom SW transfers from using AC input to inverting.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 53 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Gen Support GEN Support allows power to be automatically drawn from the batteries to assist an AC generator to support heavy loads (i.e., loads that exceed the available current from the generator). Generators have a limited output current and it is possible to reach this limit when operating heavy loads.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 54 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Stacking Configuration Menu Table 17 Stacking Menu Description and Valuesa The Stacking menu configures the Freedom SW to operate as a part of a multi-unit installation. Item Description Default Range Dev Name Allows the customizing of the default name for the inverter/charger. This setting is optional and does not affect operation. See “Setting the Device Name” on page 55.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 55 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Setting the Device Name The Dev Name setting allows you to customize the name of the Freedom SW as it is displayed on other screens and menus. To customize the Freedom SW name: 1. Changing the device name is not mandatory for stacking to be successful. It simply allows a user to distinguish between multiple inverter/chargers that are installed in the same system.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 56 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Setting the Device Number Setting the device number gives a Xanbus-enabled device a unique identity when several devices of the same type are installed in the power system network. When each identical device has a unique number, the Xanbus SCP can correctly identify and display status information for each device.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 57 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP Resetting the Freedom SW to Default Settings The Restore Defaults command returns the Freedom SW to factory default settings. After using the Restore Defaults command, the Freedom SW is no longer configured for the power system. Using the Advanced Features FSW3012 00: Adv Features NoLoadVD [Disabled] To restore Freedom SW default settings: 1. 2.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 58 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Battery Charging Reference This section describes the multistage charging algorithm (formula) of the Freedom SW. Battery Types Freedom SW charges flooded (or wet) lead-acid, Gel, AGM (absorbed glass mat), and custom batteries. • Flooded (or wet) batteries have removable battery caps for refilling with distilled water and testing the electrolyte.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 59 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Battery Charging Reference The charging cycle is a multi-stage (three-stage) process. Whenever qualified AC power is present at the inverter’s input, it passes power through to the connected load and begins charging the batteries.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 60 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Battery Charging Reference Absorption Stage During the absorption stage, the Freedom SW begins operating in constant voltage mode and the current falls gradually as the amp hours are returned to the battery. By default, the bulk and absorption voltage settings are the same for all battery types. The voltage limit settings for bulk and absorption can be adjusted independently if the battery type is set to Custom.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 61 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Battery Charging Reference Two-Stage Charging Process Two-stage (or no float) mode differs from an ordinary three-stage charge mode in that it does not continuously maintain the battery at float voltage. Instead, the Freedom SW begins charging the battery in bulk mode whenever the battery voltage drops below the recharge level.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 62 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Battery Charging Reference NOTE: When the charge cycle is interrupted, the charger will restart charging at the beginning of the multi-stage algorithm. Exit Current Threshold can be effectively disabled by programming the amp-hour capacity to the minimum. In this case, absorption will only exit once the Max Absorption timer expires.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 63 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Battery Charging Reference Equalize Charging Many battery manufacturers recommend periodic equalize charging to counter cell charge imbalance and capacity-robbing electrolyte stratification. Equalizing helps to improve battery performance and lifespan by encouraging more of the battery material to become active.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 65 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Guidelines This section will help you narrow down the source of any problem you may encounter. Please read the following troubleshooting steps: 1. Check for a warning or fault message on the Xanbus SCP or a fault code on the inverter information panel. If a message is displayed, record it immediately. 2. As soon as possible, record the conditions at the time the problem occurred.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 66 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Troubleshooting Inverter Applications The Freedom SW performs differently depending on the AC loads connected to it. If you are having problems with any of your loads, read this section. Resistive Loads Resistive loads are the easiest and most efficient to drive. Voltage and current are in phase, which means they are in step with one another. Resistive loads generate heat in order to accomplish their tasks.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 67 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Troubleshooting Fault Types There are three types of fault messages: automatic faults, manual faults, and escalating automatic faults. Table 3 describes how they differ in their behavior and how you can respond to them when they appear on the SCP. Table 1 Fault Types And Behaviors Fault type Behavior Automatic faults Clear automatically if the fault condition that generated the message goes away.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 68 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Troubleshooting Troubleshooting the Freedom SW via the SCP The Freedom SW is designed with a number of protection features to provide efficient operation. If, however, you have any problems operating your inverter/charger read this troubleshooting chapter. If you cannot resolve the problem, record the information about your system.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 69 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Troubleshooting Table 2 Faults Types and Behaviors Fault type Behavior Escalating automatic faults Clear automatically if the fault condition goes away, just like an automatic fault. However, if an escalating automatic fault occurs several times within a defined time period, the escalating automatic fault becomes a manual fault, requiring user intervention.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 70 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Troubleshooting Table 4 provides a detailed description of the fault messages and solutions. If you are unable to resolve the problem after referring to this table, contact your dealer or Customer Service. Table 4 Fault Messages Fault Number Message Fault Type Cause Solution F1 AC Output under voltage Escalating Auto Fault. Must occur 3 times in 30 seconds before becoming a manual fault.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 71 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Troubleshooting Table 4 Fault Messages Fault Number F44 F47 Message Fault Type Cause Solution Battery Over Temperature Automatic Battery temperature is over 140 °F (60 °C). Poor battery compartment ventilation. Stop charging if necessary. Check cable connections. Check battery voltage/current and temperature. If battery is not accepting charge, it may need to be replaced.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 72 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Troubleshooting Table 4 Fault Messages Fault Number Message Fault Type Cause Solution F48 DC Under Voltage (Fault) Automatic Voltage at the DC input terminals is below the Low Battery Cut Out (LBCO) setting for 10 seconds. Check for the correct battery voltage at the inverter's DC input terminals. Check for external DC loads on the batteries. Check condition of batteries and recharge if necessary.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 73 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Troubleshooting Table 4 Fault Messages Fault Number Message Fault Type Cause Solution F57 FET1 Over Temperature Automatic Ambient temperature may be too high. Ensure adequate ventilation around the Freedom SW. Allow inverter to cool down and try restarting. Operating too large of a load for too long while inverting. Remove excessive inverter loads. Inverter cooling fan may have failed.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 74 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Troubleshooting Table 4 Fault Messages Fault Number Message Fault Type Cause Solution F64 AC overload Escalating Auto Fault. Must occur 3 times in 60 seconds before becoming a manual fault. Persistent excessive inverter current above rated current. Avoid loads with long surge current. F68 Transformer Over Temperature Automatic Same as F57. Same as F57.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 75 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Troubleshooting Table 4 Fault Messages Fault Number Message Fault Type Cause Solution F75 Master Inverter Lost Automatic When Parallel stacking—if the Slave unit cannot detect the Master unit in the Xanbus network. Make sure that the two units are connected in the same Xanbus network. Check cable connections and ensure that the plugs are neatly inserted in the ports.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 76 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Troubleshooting Table 5 provides a detailed description of the warning messages and solutions. If you are unable to resolve the problem after referring to this table, contact your dealer or Customer Service. Table 5 Warning Messages Fault Number Message Fault Type Cause Solution W48 DC under voltage (Warning) Automatic Voltage at the DC input terminals is below the Low Battery Cut Out (LBCO) setting.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 77 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Specifications NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 78 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Specifications NOTE: All inverter specifications are at nominal conditions: 12 (or 24) volts DC inverting 120 volts AC, unless otherwise specified.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 79 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Specifications NOTE: All charging specifications are at nominal conditions: ambient temperature of 77 °F (25 °C), 120 VAC, 60 Hz input, unless otherwise specified.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 80 Wednesday, October 9, 2013 1:34 PM Specifications NOTE: All transfer specifications are at nominal conditions: ambient temperature of 77 °F (25 °C), 120 VAC, 60 Hz input, unless otherwise specified.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.
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