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RS3000 Sine W ave Inverter/Charg er Installation Guide RS3000.
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RS3000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger Installation Guide.
About Xantrex Xantrex T echnol ogy Inc. is a w orld-leading supplier of ad va nced power electronics and contro ls with prod ucts from 50 watt mobile units to one MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar , batteries , fuel cells , microturbines, and backup power applications in both gri d-co nnected and stand-alon e systems.
975-0171-01-01 i About This Guide Purpose The RS 3000 Sine W ave Inverter/ Char ger Installation Guide describes the procedure for installing the RS3000 Sine W ave Inverter/Charger (RS3000). Scope The Installation Guide provides safety guidelines, detaile d planning and setup information, and procedures for installing the inverter/char ger .
About T his Guide ii 975-0171-01-01 Conventions Used The following conv entions are used in this guid e . Symbols Used The following symbols are used on the product labels or in this guide. Abbreviations and Acronyms For a listing of abbreviations an d acronyms, refer to the RS3000 Sine W ave Inverter/Charger Operation Guide .
About T his Guide iii 975-0171-01-01 Related Information For related materials on this Xanbus -enabled product and its available accessories, see also: RS3000 Sine W ave Inverter/Char ger Operation Gu.
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975-0171-01-01 v Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The RS3000 Sine W ave Inverter/Char ger Installation Guide contains important safety instructions. Before you install and use your RS30 00 Sine W ave Inverter/Charger, be sure to read, understand, and save these safety instructions and those in the other product guides.
Safety vi 975-0171-01-01 6. Do not disassemble the inverter/c harger; it does not contain user serviceable parts. T ake it to a qualified service person when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire.
Safety 975-0171-01-01 vii Explosive Gas Precautions 1. T o reduce the risk of battery expl osion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery manu facturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of a battery .
Safety viii 975-0171-01-01 7. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, neckla ces, and watches when working with a lead -acid battery . A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.
975-0171-01-01 ix Important Safety Instructions Explosive Gas Precautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vii Personal Precautions When Working Wi.
Contents x 975-0171-01-01 Step 2: Mounting the Inverter/Charger - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19 Considerations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .
975-0171-01-01 xi Figure 1 Typical Xanbus System Diagram - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 Figure 2 Typical Recreational Vehicle Electrical Sy stem - - - - - - - - - - - .
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Installation The Installation Guide provides detail ed information for installing the RS3000 Sine W ave Inverter/Charger and the battery temperature sensor , wiring the inverter/char ger to the AC and DC circuits, and connecting the inverter/charg er to the Xanbus® system.
Installation 2 975-0171-01-01 Installation Information Before Y ou Begin the Installation Before beginning your i nstallation: • Read the entire Installation Guide so you can plan the installation from beginning to end. •R e a d t h e Xanbus System Installation Guide to plan your network requirements.
Installation 975-0171-01-01 3 About the Xanbus System The Xanbus system in clud es the RS3000 Sine W ave Inverte r/Charger and other Xanbus-enabled devices, as sh own in Figure 1, “T ypical Xanbus System Diagram”.
Installation 4 975-0171-01-01 Xanbus Enabled The Xanbus-enabled designa tion means that this product will work on a Xanbus network. Xanbus-enabled products are: • Easy to use. The Xanbus network simp lifies operation and automates routine tasks. • Reliable.
Installation 975-0171-01-01 5 Planning the Installation This section provides informa tion to help yo u plan for a basic installation of the RS3000. As your system configu ration is determ ined, record the deta ils in Information About Y our System on page W A-4 of the RS3000 Sine W ave Inverter/Char ger Operation Guide .
Installation 6 975-0171-01-01 Planning A C , DC, and Network Components For a successful installation, you need to plan for AC, DC, and network components of the power sy stem. The AC and DC comp onents are described in this section and illustrated in Figure 2 on page 7.
Installation 975-0171-01-01 7 Figure 2 T ypical Recreational V ehicle Electrical System Important: Figure 2 does not show all required ground ing or overcurrent protection.
Installation 8 975-0171-01-01 A C Components AC Input AC i n put to the RS3 0 00 can b e s u p p lied fr o m a sp l it-p h ase o r d u al- i np u t AC source such as the utility grid (power company), a generator , or the output of a transfer switch.
Installation 975-0171-01-01 9 A C Disconnect and Over -Current Pr otection Device T o meet CSA, UL, and electrical code re quirements, and to protect system wiring, the AC inputs and outputs of the inverter /char ger must be provided with over- current protection on both the AC input and output.
Installation 10 975-0171-01-01 Te s t e d G F C I s Compliance with UL standards requires th at Xantrex test an d recommend specific GFCIs for use on the output of the invert er . T able 1 lists models that have been tested and will function properly when conn ected to the AC outp ut of the RS3000.
Installation 975-0171-01-01 11 Size of Input W iring W ire size must be coordinated with the ov ercurrent protection provided ahead of the wire involved, in a ccordance with the electrical codes or regulations applicable to you r installation.
Installation 12 975-0171-01-01 AC Output Neutral Bonding The AC source must have it s neutral conductor bonded to groun d. Bonding system The RS3000 provides a system that automatically connects the n.
Installation 975-0171-01-01 13 DC Components Batteries The RS3000 system requires a 12 vo lt, lead-acid deep-cycle battery o r group of batteries to provide the DC current that the inverter/charger converts to AC power . The battery may be a floo ded, gel, or AGM type.
Installation 14 975-0171-01-01 DC Cabling Definition DC cabling includes all of the cables and connectors between the batteries, the DC disconnect and over -current protection device, and the i nverter/charger. T ype All installations require multi-strand insulated cables.
Installation 975-0171-01-01 15 Unpacking and Inspecting the Inverter/Charg er Materials List Contents The following material s are in the shipping box: • RS3000 Sine W ave Inverter/Charger • DC te.
Installation 16 975-0171-01-01 3. Save your purchase receipt to use as pr oof-of-purchase. This is required if the inverter/charger should need warranty service. 4. Save the original shipping carton and packing materials. If the inverter/ charger needs to be returned for service, it should be shipped in the original carton.
Installation 975-0171-01-01 17 Installing the Inverter/Charg er Overview This section provides detailed information on installin g the RS3000. The overall procedure is divided in to eight steps: Step .
Installation 18 975-0171-01-01 Dry Do not allow water or other fluids to drip or splash on th e inverter . Do not expose to rain, snow or water . Cool Normal air t emperature shoul d be between 32 °F an d 122 °F (0 °C and 50 °C)—the cooler the better within this range.
Installation 975-0171-01-01 19 Step 2: Mounting the Inverter/Charg er Considerations Before mounting the RS3000, take th e following two factors into account. 1. The weight of the inverter/char ger requires two people to install it. 2. Mounting considerations are show n in Figure 4 on page 20.
Installation 20 975-0171-01-01 Figure 4 Mounting Orientations Orientation Approved Mo unting Orientation? Commen t Desktop Mount Y es Upside-dow n Mount Maybe Suitable only for app lications with no risk of condensation or drippin g water . W all Mount DC on Left Y es On a vertical surface with DC terminals facing left.
Installation 975-0171-01-01 21 Step 3: Connecting the A C Input and AC Output W ires General AC W iring Considerations AC and DC Wiring Separation Do not mix AC and DC wiring in the same conduit or panel. Consult the applicable installation code fo r details about DC wiring and AC wiring in vicinity to eac h other .
Installation 22 975-0171-01-01 Connecting AC Input Wir es Figure 5 shows the wiring compartment, which contains a grounding bus (used to wire the AC input and output gound wires) and a terminal block (used to wire the AC input and AC o utput connections).
Installation 975-0171-01-01 23 7. Using a 1/4" blade slot screwdriver , loosen the terminal screws on the terminals. Do not remove the screws. 8. Connect the line and neutral wires to th e input terminals (labeled AC Input on the terminal block, Figure 5 on page 22).
Installation 24 975-0171-01-01 Connecting the A C Output Wir es T o ma ke the AC output wir ing connec tions: 1. Remove one of the AC knockouts from the front or side o f the unit. Do not leave the knocko ut ins ide the wiring compartment. 2. Install a strain-relief clamp in the AC knoc kout and run the AC wiring through the strain-relief clamp.
Installation 975-0171-01-01 25 Step 4: Connecting the DC Cables DC Connection Precautions Recommended Cable Sizes and Lengths and Fuse Size For recommended DC cable s and fuse size, see T able 3 on pa ge 1 4. Preparing the Cables T o prepare the DC cables: 1.
Installation 26 975-0171-01-01 Guidelines for Routing the DC Cables Follow these guidelines to en sure maximum performance. • Do not attempt to use the chassis in place of the battery negative con nection for grounding. The inverter requires a reliable return path directly to the battery .
Installation 975-0171-01-01 27 Connecting the DC Cables to the Inverter/Charg er T o connect the DC cables: 1. Route the DC cables from the battery ba nk to the inverter/char ger .
Installation 28 975-0171-01-01 7. Before proceeding, check that the cable polarity is correct: POSITIVE (+) on the inverter/charger is connected to the POSITIVE (+) on the battery , and NEGA TIVE (–) ca ble is connected to the NEGA TIVE (–) terminal on the inverter/charger .
Installation 975-0171-01-01 29 DC Grounding The Chassis Ground point on the inverter/cha rger is used to connect the chassis of the inverter/charg er to your system’ s DC grounding point, as required by regulations for some installatio ns. Use copper wire that is either bare or provided with green insulation.
Installation 30 975-0171-01-01 Step 5: Connecting the Battery T e mperature Sensor (BTS) Installing a battery temperature sensor (BTS) extends t he life of a battery by preventing overcharging in warm temp eratures and undercharging in cold temperatures.
Installation 975-0171-01-01 31 Mounting to the Negative Battery T erminal T o mount the sensor on the negative battery terminal: See Figure 10. 1. Select the battery to be monitored. The BTS should be connected to the battery bank that is directly co nnected to the inverter/charger .
Installation 32 975-0171-01-01 Figure 11 Connecting the BTS Cable to Battery T emp . jack.
Installation 975-0171-01-01 33 Mounting to the Side of the Battery Case T o mount the sensor on the battery case: See Figure 12. 1. Select the battery to be monitored. The BTS should be co nnecte d to the battery bank that is directly connected to the inverter/charger .
Installation 34 975-0171-01-01 Step 6: Connecting to the Network For your reference, Figure 13 shows wh ere the network connections are made on the RS3000. T o connect the RS3000 to the Xanbus network: u Plug a netwo rk cable co nnected to the Xa nbus network into either one of the two network jacks on the RS3000.
Installation 975-0171-01-01 35 Step 7: P erforming Checks Prior to Initial Start-Up Before testing your installation, ensure these conditions are met: p Chassis and AC grounds are properly installed. p AC input connections and AC output co nnections are wired correctly on the terminal block and not reversed.
Installation 36 975-0171-01-01 Step 8: Testing Y our Installation There are several tests to be performed for testing your installation. These tests will verify that: • The RS3000 works in invert mo.
Installation 975-0171-01-01 37 3. Press the Inverter Enable button. V erify that: • The Inverter Enable button light illuminates • The Invert On light illuminates 4. Connect the RS3000 to the test load by closing the AC breaker that co ntrols the circuit that the test load is connected to.
Installation 38 975-0171-01-01 Inverter/Charg er Physical Specifications For complete inverter/char ger specifications, refer to the RS3000 Sine W ave Inverter/Char ger Operation Guide . The physical specifications of the RS3000 a re shown in Figure 1 5 on page 39 and described in T able 4.
Installation 975-0171-01-01 39 Figure 15 Inverter/Charger Dimensions 14.2" [361].
Installation 40 975-0171-01-01 Battery Information Battery Bank Sizing Battery capacity Battery size or capacity is just as important as the battery type selected for use with the RS3000. The batteries are the most important part of your system, so Xantrex recommends that you purchase as much battery capacity as possible.
Installation 975-0171-01-01 41 4. Enter this information on the bl ank calculation worksheet (page 42). S tep 2: Calcul ate Battery Size 5. Complete the rest of the worksheet; see T able 1-1, “Battery Sizing Example” on page 41 for an example. Size the batteries at approximately twic e the estimated total amp-hour usage.
Installation 42 975-0171-01-01 Battery Banks As your power requirements increase, you may need to us e more than one batte ry to obtain sufficient capacity . Batteries can be connected in parallel, in series, or in series-parallel to create hi gher capacity sy s t em s .
Installation 975-0171-01-01 43 T able 1-2 Battery Sizing Worksheet Appliance (A) Power Consumption (W atts) (B) Operating Time per Day (Hours) Daily watt-hours neede d for this applianc e (= A × B) W.
Installation 44 975-0171-01-01 Cabling and Hook-up Configurations Several smaller batteries can be connected to crea te a battery bank of substantial size. Y ou can connect batteries in three wa ys: in parallel, series, or series-parallel. T o make a larger battery bank, connect in dividual batteries with heavy cables.
Installation 975-0171-01-01 45 Series Connection When batteries are connected with the positive terminal of one battery to the negative terminal of the next battery , th ey are connected in series.
Installation 46 975-0171-01-01 Series-P arallel Connections As the name series-parallel implies, both the series and parallel configurations are used in combination. The result is an incr ease in both the volta ge and the capacity of the total battery bank.
A AC and DC wiring separation 21 AC input wiring connections 22 AC input, defined 8 AC knockout dimensions 21 AC output neutral bonding 12 AC output wiring connectio ns 24 AC wiring defined 10 size 11.
Index 48 975-0171-01-01 T tools, installation 16 two key performa nce factors 5 V ventilation openings, recommended clearance 18 X Xanbus-enabled designation, meaning of 3 Xantrex, web site iii.
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