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Xantrex ENERGY HW 1000 Owner's Manual - Specifications

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    Freedom hw 1000 inverter/charger owner’s guide.

  • Page 3: Freedom Hw 1000

    Freedom hw 1000 inverter/charger owner’s guide.

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    About xantrex xantrex technology inc. (www.Xantrex.Com), a subsidiary of schneider electric, is a world leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of advanced power electronic products and systems for the renewable and mobile power markets. The company's products convert and control raw ...

  • Page 5: About This

    Iii about this guide purpose the purpose of this owner’s guide is to provideexplanations and procedures for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting a freedom hw installation*. For complete information to help in setting up a freedom hw installation see the freedom hf inverter/charger installatio...

  • Page 6: Conventions Used

    About this guide iv 975-0467-01-01 chapter 4 explains how to operate the freedom hw efficiently and effectively. Chapter 5 describes how to troubleshoot the freedom hw inverter/ charger during operation. Appendix a contains electrical performance information and product specifications. Conventions u...

  • Page 7: Warning: Limitations On Use

    V important safety instructions r ead and save this o wner ’ s g uide for future reference . This chapter contains important safety and operating instructions for the freedom hw inverter/charger unit. 1. Before installing and using the freedom hw , read all instructions and cautionary markings on th...

  • Page 8: Warning: Explosion Hazard

    Safety vi 975-0467-01-01 6. Do not disassemble the freedom hw . It contains no user-serviceable parts. See warranty for instructions on obtaining service. Attempting to service the freedom hw yourself may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire and will void your warranty. Internal capacitors r...

  • Page 9: Warning: B

    Safety 975-0467-01-01 vii personal precautions when working with batteries 1. Study and follow all of the battery manufacturer's specific precautions, such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging, and recommended rates of charge. 2. Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid re...

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    Safety viii 975-0467-01-01 10. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters your eye, immediately flood it with running cold water for at least twenty minutes and get medical attention immediately. 11. If you need to remove a battery, always remove ...

  • Page 11: Caution: Equipment Damage

    Safety 975-0467-01-01 ix precautions for using rechargeable appliances most rechargeable battery-operated equipment uses a separate charger or transformer that is plugged into an ac receptacle and produces a low voltage charging output. Some chargers for small rechargeable batteries can be damaged i...

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  • Page 13: Introduction

    975-0467-01-01 xi important safety instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -v 1 introduction freedom hw inverter/charger - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 independent power system - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    Contents xii 975-0467-01-01 operating limits - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–9 power output - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–9 input voltage - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ...

  • Page 15: Specifications

    Contents 975-0467-01-01 xiii a specifications electrical specifications: inverter mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a–2 electrical specifications: charge mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - a–3 environmental specifications - - - - - - - - -...

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    Contents xiv 975-0467-01-01.

  • Page 17: Figures

    975-0467-01-01 xv figure 2-1 what’s in the box - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–2 figure 3-1 dip switches (factory setting shown) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–2 figure 3-2 display panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ...

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  • Page 19: Tables

    975-0467-01-01 xvii table 2-1 freedom hw default values - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–3 table 3-1 charging current guidelines- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–5 table 4-1 status led during inverter mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...

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  • Page 21: Introduction

    1–1 1 introduction chapter 1 introduces you to the freedom hw , explains the inverting, charging, and power system management functions. It covers the following: • freedom hw ’s major features, and • freedom hw ’s function as an independent power system..

  • Page 22: Freedom Hw Inverter/charger

    1–2 975-0467-01-01 freedom hw inverter/charger congratulations on your purchase of the freedom hw inverter/charger ( freedom hw ). As part of the xantrex inverter/charger family, the freedom hw gives you quality power, worry-free operation, and outstanding reliability. The freedom hw ’s integrated i...

  • Page 23: Independent Power System

    Independent power system 975-0467-01-01 1–3 overload alarm and shutdown during inverter mode, the freedom hw automatically alerts you if the loads that are connected and drawing power from the unit are close to the maximum operating limit. The freedom hw automatically shuts down when the maximum ope...

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    1–4.

  • Page 25: Features

    2–1 2 features chapter 2 contains information and labeled illustrations to help identify the various features of the freedom hw . It covers the following: • materials list, • default settings list, • front panel features, • side panel features, • rear panel features, and • display panel features.

  • Page 26: Materials List

    2–2 975-0467-01-01 materials list your freedom hw inverter/charger package includes the items listed below. • freedom hw inverter/charger unit • display panel (p/n: 808-9557) with 7-inch (0.17 m) display panel cable (p/n: 053-0049-02) • display panel mounting plate (p/n: 808-9555) • display panel mo...

  • Page 27: Default Settings For The

    Default settings for the freedom hw system 975-0467-01-01 2–3 default settings for the freedom hw system table 2-1 lists the default settings for the freedom hw system. You may record your settings in the right-hand column after you have configured the freedom hw . Front panel table 2-1 freedom hw d...

  • Page 28: Side Panel

    2–4 975-0467-01-01 side panel rear panel feature description 1 30 a supplementary protector provides overload protection for the ac output. 2 grounding stud provides a ground path for the freedom hw chassis to the dc system ground. 3 main cooling fan turns on when powering loads above 500 w or when ...

  • Page 29: Display Panel

    Display panel 975-0467-01-01 2–5 display panel feature description 1 power button is the main unit switch that turns the freedom hw ’s inverter function on or off and is also used to select unit feature settings. See page 4–2 for additional information. 2 three-digit led display screen shows status ...

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    2–6.

  • Page 31: Configuration

    3–1 3 configuration chapter 3 explains how to configure the freedom hw to best meet your electrical system requirements. It covers the following: • setting battery types on the main unit and • adjusting unit settings..

  • Page 32: Warning: Fire Hazard

    3–2 975-0467-01-01 setting battery types on the main unit you can attach different types of lead-acid batteries to the freedom hw . Before installing batteries make sure that you configure the unit to optimize the charging process. The settings can be changed by adjusting the dip switches found on t...

  • Page 33: Adjusting Feature Settings

    Viewing inverter/charger information 975-0467-01-01 3–3 viewing inverter/charger information the led screen displays inverter/charger information as well as feature settings in coordination with the led lights underneath the screen. ◆ press the select button to toggle between the following informati...

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    3–4 975-0467-01-01 to cycle through the various feature settings: 1. Press and hold the power button for five seconds to enter the feature settings mode. 2. Press the power button to toggle between the following information: to change the charger’s charging current setting: by default the charging c...

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    Adjusting feature settings 975-0467-01-01 3–5 to change the inverter mode setting: by default the inverter mode is set to on. On (“in1”) will put the inverter on standby. This means when shorepower is present, ac shorepower will pass through as ac output. And when shorepower is not available, the in...

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    3–6 975-0467-01-01 4. Continue pressing the select button to cycle through the two settings – “in1” and “in0” until you reach the desired setting. 5. Press and hold the select button for five seconds to make the setting permanent. To adjust the alarm setting: by default the alarm is set to on. On (“...

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    Adjusting feature settings 975-0467-01-01 3–7 to return all feature settings to factory default settings: 1. Press and hold the power button for five seconds. 2. Press the power button four times. The led screen will flash “def” intermittently. 3. Press and hold the select button for five seconds to...

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    3–8.

  • Page 39: Operation

    4–1 4 operation chapter 4 explains how to operate the freedom hw efficiently and effectively. It covers the following: • procedures for operating the inverter from the display panel, • operating limits and inverter loads, • battery charging, and • information about routine maintenance..

  • Page 40: Display Panel Operation

    4–2 975-0467-01-01 display panel operation the freedom hw features a display panel with three-digit led display screen to show inverter, ac source, and battery status information. Feature description 1 power button • press and hold for one second to turn the freedom hw ’s inverter function on or off...

  • Page 41: Inverter Mode Settings

    Operating in shore power mode 975-0467-01-01 4–3 operating in shore power mode the freedom hw operates in shore power mode when an ac source (a generator or utility power) is present at the ac input terminals. When the ac source is within operating range, the freedom hw unit bypasses inverter functi...

  • Page 42: Operating In Inverter Mode

    4–4 975-0467-01-01 operating in inverter mode the freedom hw is in inverter mode when shore power is not presently available and the unit is using the battery (inverting dc to ac) to power the appliances connected to the freedom hw . The yellow status led lights up to indicate the freedom hw is usin...

  • Page 43: Adjusting The Audible Alarm

    Operating in inverter mode 975-0467-01-01 4–5 operating several loads at once if you are going to operate several loads from the freedom hw , turn them on one at a time after you have turned the inverter on. Turning loads on separately helps to ensure that the inverter does not have to deliver the s...

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    4–6 975-0467-01-01 status led during inverter mode the following summarizes the behavior of the status led during inverter mode. Table 4-1 status led during inverter mode status led display screen condition solid yellow 12.8 (where 12.8 is an example of battery voltage) select button is pressed to d...

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    Operating in inverter mode 975-0467-01-01 4–7 solid red e01 through e04 fault condition detected and ac output power is not available. The unit will sound an alarm and will shutdown completely within 30 seconds. See table 5-1, “error codes displayed on the display panel screen” on page 5–5 . Off off...

  • Page 46: Inverter Mode

    4–8 975-0467-01-01 operating during transition between shore power and inverter mode the freedom hw ’s advanced power management is capable of transitioning power from an ac source to dc source within a fraction of a second and vice-versa. The freedom hw automatically detects when shore power is pre...

  • Page 47: Operating Limits

    Operating limits 975-0467-01-01 4–9 operating limits power output the freedom hw can deliver up to 1000 watts continuous power. The wattage rating applies to resistive loads such as incandescent lights. Input voltage the allowable freedom hw input voltage ranges are shown in the following table: ope...

  • Page 48: Inverter Loads

    4–10 975-0467-01-01 inverter loads the freedom hw will operate most ac loads within its power rating of 1000 watts. However, some appliances and equipment may be difficult to operate, and other appliances may actually be damaged if you try to operate them with the freedom hw . Please read “high surg...

  • Page 49: Trouble Loads

    Inverter loads 975-0467-01-01 4–11 trouble loads some appliances, including the types listed below, may be damaged if they are connected to the freedom hw : • speed controllers found in some fans, power tools, kitchen appliances, and other loads may be damaged. • some chargers for small rechargeable...

  • Page 50: Battery Charging

    4–12 975-0467-01-01 battery charging battery charging is possible only when shore power is present and the freedom hw unit is connected to a battery (or battery bank). The frequency of battery charging is determined by how much energy in the battery is used up during inverting. Whenever the freedom ...

  • Page 51: 12.8

    Battery charging 975-0467-01-01 4–13 table 4-2 battery charging status led status led display screen condition solid green ful battery is full. Flashing green bul — chg — 12.8 (where 12.8 is an example of battery voltage) battery is in bulk charge. Abs — chg — 14.2 (where 14.2 is an example of batte...

  • Page 52: Routine Maintenance

    4–14 975-0467-01-01 table 4-3 below illustrates the battery charging voltage and current settings. Routine maintenance freedom hw unit minimal maintenance is required to keep your freedom hw operating properly. Periodically you should: • clean the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth to prevent th...

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    5–1 5 troubleshooting chapter 5 describes how to troubleshoot the freedom hw inverter/charger during operation. It covers the following: • general troubleshooting guidelines, • common problems, • warning messages, • troubleshooting references, and • inverter applications (loads)..

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    5–2 975-0467-01-01 general troubleshooting guidelines this section will help you narrow down the source of any problem you encounter. Before contacting xantrex, please work through the steps listed below: 1. Check for any error codes displayed on the display screen. If a message is displayed, record...

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    General troubleshooting guidelines 975-0467-01-01 5–3 3. If your freedom hw is not displaying an error code, check the following to make sure the present state of the installation allows proper operation: • is the inverter located in a clean, dry, adequately ventilated place? • are the battery cable...

  • Page 56: Common Problems

    5–4 975-0467-01-01 common problems buzz in audio equipment some inexpensive stereo systems may emit a buzzing noise from their loudspeakers when operated from the freedom hw . This occurs because the power supply in the audio system does not adequately filter the modified sine wave produced by the i...

  • Page 57: Warning Messages

    Warning messages 975-0467-01-01 5–5 warning messages warning messages in the form of audible alarms and error codes that appear on the display panel screen to alert you to an impending system change. Warnings do not affect operation. With the exception of the error codes displayed on the screen, onl...

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    5–6 975-0467-01-01 e07 over-temperature warning inverting • reduce the loads connected to the ac outlet of the unit. • check that the ventilation grille is not blocked. • check for ambient temperature and move the unit to a cooler location whenever possible. E08 not used e09 not used e10 high batter...

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    Warning messages 975-0467-01-01 5–7 for error codes e01 to e04: • the unit will stop inverting, and • the display screen and the alarm will turn off after 30 seconds. For error codes e10 and e11: • the unit will stop charging, but • the error code will still show on the display screen and the alarm ...

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting Reference

    5–8 975-0467-01-01 troubleshooting reference warning: electrical shock and burn hazard do not disassemble the freedom hw . It does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairing the unit yourself could result in an electrical shock or burn. Table 5-2 troubleshooting reference problem possible cau...

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    Troubleshooting reference 975-0467-01-01 5–9 no output voltage. The status led is green or yellow. 30 a supplementary breaker has tripped. Circuit breaker on the ac load panel or ac output disconnect has tripped. Battery voltage is too low to start inverting. Display screen may show dc voltage as 00...

  • Page 62: Inverter Applications

    5–10 975-0467-01-01 inverter applications the freedom hw 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 these are the loads that the inverter finds the simplest and most efficient to drive. Voltage...

  • Page 63: Motor Loads

    Inverter applications 975-0467-01-01 5–11 motor loads induction motors (motors without brushes) require two to six times their running current on start up. The most demanding are those that start under load (e.G. Compressors and pumps). Of the capacitor start motors (typical in drill presses, band s...

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    5–12.

  • Page 65: Specifications

    A–1 a specifications appendix a contains electrical performance information and product specifications. Note: specifications are subject to change without notice..

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    A–2 975-0467-01-01 electrical specifications: inverter mode dc input low operating voltage range “sdl” setting 10.5–15.5 v high operating voltage range “sdh” setting 11.8–15.5 v under voltage alarm/shutdown under voltage recovery “sdl” setting 10.5/11.0 v 12.0 v under voltage alarm/shutdown under vo...

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    Electrical specifications: charge mode 975-0467-01-01 a–3 electrical specifications: charge mode ac input operating voltage range 95–135 vac nominal current 12aac at 55a charge, 120 vac in nominal frequency 60 hz dc output nominal voltage 12.0 vdc min battery voltage for charging 0.0 vdc max output ...

  • Page 68: Environmental Specifications

    A–4 975-0467-01-01 environmental specifications system specifications physical specifications operating temperature range 32–104 ºf (0–40 ºc), with output derated above 77 ºf (25 °c) storage temperature range -40–158 ºf (-40–70 ºc) humidity: operation/storage 5–95% rh, non-condensing pass-through 12...

  • Page 69: Regulatory Approvals

    Regulatory approvals 975-0467-01-01 a–5 regulatory approvals inverter overload operation this graph shows how long (measured in seconds) the freedom hw will operate for a given output current (measured in amps). The graph illustrates inverter operation at 25 °c. Etl approved to csa 107.1, ul458 10 1...

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    A–6 975-0467-01-01 invert power derating vs. Ambient temperature if the unit is in inverter mode and in elevated ambient temperature above 25 °c, you will have to reduce power draw according to the following chart to avoid over-temperature shutdown. 0 watts 50 °c 25 30 35 40 45 1000 900 750 ~33 °c 3...

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    Charger output current vs. Ac input voltage 975-0467-01-01 a–7 charger output current vs. Ac input voltage when the freedom hw is charging batteries from a weak shore power source the ac voltage may fall as the freedom hw draws current. To reduce the chance of the shore power voltage collapsing belo...

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    A–8.

  • Page 73: Warranty

    975-0467-01-01 wa–1 warranty and return information warranty what does this warranty cover and how long does it last? This limited warranty is provided by xantrex technology inc. ("xantrex") and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your freedom hw inverter/charger . This warranty period la...

  • Page 74: Disclaimer

    Warranty and return wa–2 975-0467-01-01 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)...

  • Page 75: Return Procedure

    Warranty and return 975-0467-01-01 wa–3 in tort , whether or not arising out of x antrex ' s negligence , and all losses or damages to any property or for any personal injury or economic loss or damage caused by the connection of a product to any other device or system , and ( c ) any damage or inju...

  • Page 76: Out of Warranty Service

    Warranty and return wa–4 975-0467-01-01 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 ...

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    Warranty and return 975-0467-01-01 wa–5 information about your system as soon as you open your freedom hw inverter/charger package, record the following information and be sure to keep your proof of purchase. If you need to contact customer service, please record the following details before calling...

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    Wa–6.

  • Page 80: Xantrex Technology Inc.

    Xantrex technology inc. 1 800 670 0707 tel toll free na 1 408 987 6030 tel direct 1 800 994 7828 fax toll free na customerservice@xantrex.Com www.Xantrex.Com 975-0467-01-01 printed in china.