Xantrex Technology RS3000 User Manuals

Table of Contents

• RS3000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger Installation Guide

  1
  • About this Guide

    5
  • Important Safety Instructions

    9
  • Contents

    13
  • Figures

    14
• Installation

  17
  • Installation Information

    18
    • Before You Begin the Installation

      18
    • Installation Codes

      18
  • About the Xanbus System

    19
    • Xanbus Enabled

      20
    • System Accessories

      20
  • Planning the Installation

    21
    • Two Key Performance Factors

      21
      • Size and Length of DC Cables

        21
      • Mounting Location of the RS3000

        21
  • Planning

    22
    • AC, DC, and Network Components

      22
    • AC Components

      24
      • AC Input

        24
      • AC Output

        24
      • AC Loads

        24
      • AC Disconnect and Over-Current Protection Device

        25
      • Distribution Panels

        26
      • AC Wiring

        26
      • AC Output Neutral Bonding

        28
    • DC Components

      29
      • Batteries

        29
      • DC Disconnects and Over-Current Devices

        29
      • DC Cabling

        30
      • DC Grounding

        30
    • Unpacking and Inspecting the Inverter/Charger

      31
    • Materials List

      31
    • Installation Tools and Materials

      32
  • Installing the Inverter/Charger

    33
    • Overview

      33
    • Step 1: Choosing a Location for the Inverter/Charger

      33
    • Step 2: Mounting the Inverter/Charger

      35
      • Considerations

        35
    • Step 3: Connecting the AC Input and AC Output Wires

      37
      • General AC Wiring Considerations

        37
      • Connecting AC Input Wires

        38
      • Connecting the AC Output Wires

        40
    • Step 4: Connecting the DC Cables

      41
      • DC Connection Precautions

        41
      • Recommended Cable Sizes and Lengths and Fuse Size

        41
      • Preparing the Cables

        41
      • Guidelines for Routing the DC Cables

        42
      • Connecting the DC Cables to the Inverter/Charger

        43
      • DC Grounding

        45
    • Step 5: Connecting the Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS)

      46
      • Mounting Options

        46
      • Mounting to the Negative Battery Terminal

        47
      • Mounting to the Side of the Battery Case

        49
    • Step 6: Connecting to the Network

      50
    • Step 7: Performing Checks Prior to Initial Start-Up

      51
    • Step 8: Testing Your Installation

      52
      • Testing in Invert Mode

        52
      • Testing in Charge Mode and AC Bypass Mode

        53
      • Installation Complete

        53
  • Inverter/Charger Physical Specifications

    54
  • Battery Information

    56
    • Battery Bank Sizing

      56
    • Estimating Battery Requirements

      56
      • Calculating Battery Size

        56
      • Battery Banks

        58
      • Battery Bank Sizing Worksheet

        58
    • Restrictions on Motor Size

      58
  • Cabling and Hook-up Configurations

    60
    • Parallel Connection

      60
    • Series Connection

      61
    • Series-Parallel Connections

      62