Installation and operation guide c-series multifunction dc controllers ©2000 xantrex technology inc. P/n 975-0004-01-01 rev. B 11/00
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©2000 xantrex technology inc. Section description page 1. Introduction ............................................................. 1 operating modes photovoltaic charge control mode automatic pv array night disconnect diversion control mode dc load control mode 2. Features ...........................
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Section description page 3. Installation (continued) adjusting the c-series setting voltage parameters testpoints for voltage settings equalization manual equalization automatic equalization temperature compensation setting lvr and lvd (load control mode) setting divers...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Iii important safety instructions this manual contains important safety instructions that should be followed during the installation and maintenance of this product. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, and to ensure the safe installation and operation of this produc...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Iv battery safety information · always wear eye protection, such as safety glasses, when working with batteries. · remove all loose jewelry before working with batteries. · never work alone. Have someone assist you with the installation or be close enough to come to you...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Introduction the c35/c40/c60 (c-series) controllers are among the finest controllers available and can be used with 12, 24, or 48 volt dc systems (depending upon model) as pv charge controllers, dc diversion controllers, or dc load controllers (low voltage disconnect). ...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Operating modes the c-series controller can operate as either a photovoltaic charge controller, a diversion controller, or a dc load controller. The controller cannot operate in more than one mode at the same time. If several modes are required in a system, a dedicated ...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Automatic pv array night disconnect at night, the pv array is automatically disconnected from the battery to prevent reverse leakage of power. This eliminates the need for a blocking diode between the battery and the pv array. If thin-film or amorphous solar modules are...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Dc load control mode the c-series can also operate as a load control (also called a low voltage disconnect) to manage the discharging of the battery. A load controller prevents damage to the battery from over-discharge during periods of poor weather or excessive loads. ...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Features the c-series features include over-temperature protection, electronic over- current protection, and automatic battery temperature compensation. Over-temperature protection the temperature of the controllers transistors is continuously monitored. This protects ...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Battery temperature compensation the optional plug-in external battery temperature sensor (bts) automatically fine tunes the charging process of the c-series. The bts is required by ul standard 1741 and ul approval is based on its installation. However, do not install t...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Led status indicator a multi-color led indicates the operating status of the controller. A color- coded label is included on the cover of the controller explaining the status leds operation. When the controller is in charge control mode, the led will be green. When in ...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Charge control or diversion control mode indications solid green the battery is being charged in the float stage. The status led remains on solid unless the batteries drop below the float voltage setting for an accumulative period of one hour. This allows the user to co...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Equalization mode indication alternating red and green the controller is in the equalize mode. It will automatically stop the equalization process after accumulating two hours of operation at a voltage above the bulk setting. The user can stop the equalization process a...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Installation the c-series controllers are state-of-the-art precision electronic instruments. Installation, environment, mounting, and wiring must be accomplished in accordance with applicable local and national electrical codes. The instructions that follow are applicab...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. 8 3.0 installation 11 heatsink not included on c-35. Figure 2 cseries dimensions do not locate the c-series controller in a sealed compartment with the batteries. Batteries can vent hydrogen sulfide gas, which is corrosive to electronic equipment. Batteries also genera...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Wiring disconnect battery and pv sources before wiring. Set the voltage selection jumper to the appropriate setting before energizing the system (see user configuration options for instructions). Incorrect settings may result in damage to the system as charging regulati...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Minimum recommended wire size the minimum recommended wire gauge is #8 awg (for c35 and c40) with a 75 °c insulation rating and #6 awg, 90 °c wire for the c60. The terminals on the c-series will accept up to #2 awg (33.6 mm 2 ) copper or aluminum wire, however, ul speci...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Maximum one-way distance and wire size note: nec article 690 and local electrical codes should be consulted for wire sizing and any additional installation requirements. For a c60 use a 60 amp, 100% continuous duty breaker and #6 awg, 90 °c wire. Larger wire sizes may b...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Table 4 one-way wire distance and wire size 15 3.0 installation p o r d e g a t l o v % 3 a r o f e c n a t s i d e r i w y a w - e n o m u m i x a m n w o h s n o i t a c i l p p a c d v 2 1 2 y b e c n a t s i d y l p i t l u m , s m e t s y s c d v 4 2 r o f 4 y b e ...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Pv charge control mode cabling photovoltaic arrays generate current whenever light strikes the surface of the array. Before connecting the c-series controller, cover or disconnect the array to prevent any current from being generated. · remove one or more of the knockou...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Pv array battery positive + pv +/ load + common negatives controller pv charge control mode pv + pv - battery + battery - circuit breaker circuit breaker 3553-w01-00a – + battery figure 6 pv charge control wiring diagram 17 3.0 installation.
©2000 xantrex technology inc. 3.0 installation diversion control mode cabling when using the c-series unit as a diversion or dc load controller, the dc load needs to be connected to the controller terminals marked as pv pos/load and common negative. The common negatives can be reversed or wired with...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Pv array battery positive + pv +/ load + common negatives controller load diversion mode pv + pv - battery + battery - circuit breaker circuit breaker 3553-w02-00a – + battery diversion load figure 8 load diversion wiring diagram 19 3.0 installation.
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Dc load control mode cabling · connect the positive battery cable to the terminal marked bat positive on the controller. · connect the negative battery cable to the terminal marked common negatives. · connect a cable between the pv pos/load terminal on the controller an...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. 3.0 installation 21 battery positive + pv +/ load + common negatives controller dc load control mode battery + battery - circuit breaker – + battery dc load + _ load - load + circuit breaker 3553-w03-00a figure 10 load control wiring diagram.
©2000 xantrex technology inc. 3.0 installation 22 grounding the c-series controllers are designed to work with both negative ground and ungrounded electrical systems. The metal chassis of this charge/load controller must be grounded for either system by connecting it with a copper wire to a groundin...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Configuring the c-series three sets of jumpers are located on the right side of the controllers circuit board. These jumpers control equalization, low voltage reconnect, battery voltage, and operating modes. They must be set correctly for the unit to operate to its max...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Figure 12 configuration jumpers location eq/lvr jumper charge/load control jumper reset switch system voltage jumper 24 3.0 installation nicad setting selection resistor.
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Automatic/manual battery equalization (eq) and low voltage reconnect (lvr) enables automatic or manual battery equalization in charge control mode, and automatic or manual reconnect in the event of low voltage at the bat pos terminal in load control mode. When auto is e...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Voltage this jumper determines the voltage of the system that the controller will be used with. Connect the two pins adjacent to the legend for the voltage of your system: 12, 24, 48. Factory setting is 12 volts for the c35, c40 and c60. The maximum dc voltage allowed i...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Adjusting the c-series the charging rate and voltage reconnect/disconnect setting of the controller are adjustable via two rotary potentiometer controls. The knobs are removable to reduce the likelihood of tampering with the settings. Calibrated scales are provided to a...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Testpoints for voltage settings at midrange on these scales, a testpoint is provided for use with a dc digital voltmeter for assuring more accurate adjustment. The pots are equipped with removable knobs to prevent accidental adjustments by the curious or uninformed. If ...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Equalization caution: do not equalize gel or sealed type batteries! The c-series offers either manual or automatic triggering of the equalization process (the default setting is manual). Automatic equalization is enabled by moving the jumper located on the right side of...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. To stop the equalization process, press the reset switch. The status led will stop alternating between red and green. If the equalization process was shorter than one hour, the controller will continue with a bulk charge cycle and then hold the battery at the bulk setti...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Automatic equalization caution: do not equalize gel or sealed type batteries! The c-series controllers can automatically trigger an equalization charge every 30 days. The status led will indicate that the equalization process is occurring. The equalization process will ...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Temperature compensation if a battery temperature sensor (bts) is installed, the charge controlling process will be automatically adjusted for the battery temperature. Set bulk and float voltage for a battery at normal room temperature 7480 °f (2327 °c). Actual voltag...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. 3.0 installation 33 setting lvr and lvd (load control mode) to change the low voltage disconnect (lvd) and low voltage reconnect (lvr) settings, use the same bulk and float potentiometers. When the c-series is wired for dc load control mode, the potentiometers scale ca...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. 3.0 installation 34 setting diversion control mode when the c-series controller is configured for diversion control mode, you can set the voltage at which the unit begins diverting current (high voltage diversion). The unit will continue diverting excess current to the ...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. 35 c-series lcd meter displays two optional lcd digital meter displays are available for the c-series controllers; the dvm/c40 replaces the standard faceplate on the c-series controller and the cmr/50 or cmr/100 mounts remotely. The remote version is available with eith...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Installing the dvm/c40 to install the faceplate lcd: · disconnect all power sources and remove the factory-installed faceplate by removing the four phillips-head screws. · pull out the led indicator near the bottom left corner of the controllers printed circuit board (...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. 4.0 options 37 mounting the cm/r the cm/r is a remotely-mounted digital lcd multimeter, which can be permanently installed in a wall or cabinet. The unit can also be surface- mounted with relief behind it, and it can be located up to 1000 feet (305 meters) from the c-se...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Three-stage battery charging battery voltage and current vary during the three-stage charging process as follows. Bulk during this stage, the batteries are charged at the bulk voltage setting and maximum current output of the dc source. When the battery voltage reaches ...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Table 8 battery voltage led indications when battery voltage drops below the float setting for a cumulative period of one hour, a new bulk cycle will be triggered. This typically occurs each night. If the battery is full at the start of the day, it will receive an absor...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Equalization (non-sealed batteries only) approximately every month, some batteries may need to be equalized. since the individual cells of the battery are not identical, some cells may not be fully charged when the charging process is completed. If the batteries have ...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Batteries batteries come in different sizes, types, amp-hour capacity, voltages and chemistries. Here are a few guidelines that will help in battery selection, and ensure that the batteries are properly maintained. The best source of the most appropriate settings for th...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Sealed batteries another type of battery construction is the sealed gel cell. They do not use battery caps. The electrolyte is in the form of a gel rather than a liquid, which allows the batteries to be mounted in any position. The advantages are no maintenance, long li...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Charge controller the charge controller is a critical component in any solar, wind or hydro power generation system. The charge controller protects the batteries from over-discharge and over-charge conditions. Load controller a load controller is generally designed to r...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Diversion load types several different types of diversion loads are available to the alternative energy market. These loads are designed to operate with the power output levels common to most diversion load controllers. The following are several available diversion load...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. Regardless of the type of diversion load you decide to utilize, make sure that the diversion load can handle all the power the charging system is capable of putting out. Paralleling heater elements (whether open air or water heater) will allow more power dissipation. A ...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. 8.0 specifications 46 l e d o m 5 3 c 0 4 c 0 6 c s n o i t a c i f i c e p s c i f i c e p s s n o i t a r u g i f n o c e g a t l o v t i u c r i c n e p o y a r r a v p m u m i x a m e g a t l o v c d v 2 1 c d v 5 5 c d v 4 2 c d v 5 5 c d v 2 1 c d v 5 2 1 c d v 4 ...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. 9.0 service information 47 xantrex technology inc. Takes great pride in its products and makes every effort to ensure your unit fully meets your independent powering needs. If your product needs repair, contact our service department at: (360) 435-8826 to obtain an rma#...
©2000 xantrex technology inc. 10.0 warranty 48 limited warranty xantrex technology inc. Warrants its power products against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase, established by proof of purchase or formal warranty registration, and extends this...
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