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Owner’s Guide
Freedom SW
Sine Wave Inverter/Chargers
Model Numbers
815-3012, 815-3024
815-2012, 815-2024
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Date and Revision
July 2014 Rev E
Product Numbers
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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. You need to consult individual battery manufacturers for this
information.
Audience
The Guide is intended for users and operators of the Freedom SW Inverter/
Charger.
Conventions Used
The following conventions are used in this guide.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, can result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, can result in moderate or minor injury.
NOTICE indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, can result in equipment damage.
IMPORTANT:
to know, however, they are not as serious as a caution or warning.
These notes describe things which are important for you
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Related Information
You can find more information about Xantrex-branded products and
services at www.xantrex.com.
For information on product installation, please refer to the Freedom SW
Installation Guide (Document Part Number: 97-0020-01-01).
NOTE: The Installation Guide is primarily intended for qualified personnel
who need to install and configure the Freedom SW Inverter/Charger.
Qualified personnel have training, knowledge, and experience in:
• Installing electrical equipment and PV power systems (up to 1000
volts).
• Applying all applicable installation codes.
• Analyzing and reducing the hazards involved in performing electrical
work.
• Selecting and using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
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injury.
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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/charg er, the batteries, and all appropriate sections
of this guide.
NOTE: The Freedom SW contains no user-serviceable parts.
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
• Do not expose the Freedom SW to rain, snow, spray, or bilge water.
This inverter/charger is designed for marine applications only when
additional drip protection is installed in certain orientations. See the
installation guide for information.
• Do not operate the inverter/charger if it has received a sharp blow,
been dropped, has cracks or openings in the enclosure including if the
AC terminal cover has been lost, damaged, or will not close, or
otherwise damaged in any other way.
• Do not disassemble the inverter/charger. Internal capacitors remain
charged after all power is disconnected.
• Disconnect both AC and DC power from the inverter/charger before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning or working on any circuits
connected to the inverter/charger . The INVERTER ENABLE button
on the front panel does not function like a power switch that ener gizes
or de-energizes the unit arbitrarily. When AC and DC power sources
are connected and present, the unit is always energized.
• Do not operate the inverter/charger with damaged or substandard
wiring. Make sure that all wiring is in good condition and is not
undersized.
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Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious
injury.
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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.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
• Charge only properly rated (such as 12 V) lead-acid (GEL, AGM,
Flooded, or lead-calcium) rechargeable batteries because other
battery types may explode.
• Do not work in the vicinity of lead-acid batteries. Batteries generate
explosive gases during normal operation. See note #1.
• Do not install and/or operate in compartments containing flammable
materials or in locations that require ignition-protected equipment.
See notes #2 and #3.
NOTES:
1. Follow these instructions and those published by the battery
manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use
in the vicinity of the battery. Re view cautionary markings on these
products and on the engine.
2. This inverter/charger contains components which tend to produce arcs
or sparks.
3. Locations include any space containing gasoline-powered machinery,
fuel tanks, as well as joints, fittings, or other connections betwee n
components of the fuel system.
4. Freedom SW inverter/charger products are designed for deep cycle
lead-acid batteries only. Charging lithium-ion batteries are currently
not supported and doing so is an explosion hazard.
Lithium-ion battery cells are individually monitored for voltage and
temperature. The Freedom SW does not support this individual cell
monitoring on lithium-ion batteries.
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Precautions When Working With Batteries
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 watc hes
when working with batteries. See notes #5 and #6 below.
• Never smoke or allow a spark or flame near the engine or batteries.
• Never charge a frozen battery.
NOTES:
1. Mount and place the Freedom SW Inverter/Charger unit away from
batteries in a well ventilated compartment.
2. Always have someone within range of your voice or close enough to
come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.
3. Always have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid
contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
4. 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.
5. Use extra caution to reduce the risk or dropping a metal tool on the
battery. It could spark or short circ uit the battery or other electrical
parts and could cause an explosion.
6. Batteries can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring
or metal bracelet or the like to the battery terminal, causing a severe
burn.
7. When removing a battery, always remove the negative terminal from
the battery first for systems with grounded negative. If it is grounded
positive, remove the positive terminal first. Make sure all loads
connected to the battery and all accessories are off so you don’t cause
an arc.
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Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and/or
damage other equipment.
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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.
NOTES:
• Study and follow all of the battery manufacturer's specific precautions,
such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging, whether
equalization is acceptable for your battery, and recommended rates of
charge.
• For flooded non-sealed batteries, add distilled water in each cell until
battery acid reaches the level specified by the battery manufacturer.
This helps to purge excessive gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a
battery without removable cell caps, carefully follow manufacturer's
instructions.
Precautions When Placing the Inverter/Charger
RISK OF DAMAGE TO THE INVERTER/CHARGER
• Never allow battery acid to drip on the inverter/charger when reading
gravity, or filling battery.
• Never place the Freedom SW Inverter/Charger unit directly above
batteries; gases from a battery will corrode and damage the inverter/
charger.
• Do not place a battery on top of the inverter/charger.
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Regulatory
The Freedom SW Inverter/Charger is certified to appropriate US and
Canadian standards. For more information see “Regulatory Approvals” on
the Specifications section in the Owner’s Guide.
The Freedom SW Inverter/Charger is intended to be used for mobile or
commercial applications. This inverter/charger is designed for marine
applications only when additional drip protection is installed in certain
orientations.
It is not intended for other applications as it may not comply with the
additional safety code requirements needed for those other applications. See
“Limitations On Use” below.
LIMITATIONS ON USE
Do not use in connection with life support systems or other medical
equipment or devices.
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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Unauthorized changes or modifications to the equipment could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Materials List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Key Features Explained . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Stacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Stack Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Generator Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Basic Protection Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Xanbus System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Xanbus-enabled Products and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Freedom SW Inverter/Charger Mechanical Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Freedom SW Front and Side Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Freedom SW AC and DC Side Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Freedom SW Supplied Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Freedom Inverter/Charger Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Start Up Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Inverter Operation Using the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Operating Limits for Inverter Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Operating Limits for Charger Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
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Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Using the Xanbus SCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
System Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
SCP Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Startup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Viewing the SCP Home Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Soft Key Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Viewing the Firmware Revision Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Setting the Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Using the STBY/ON Fault Clear Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Reading the System Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Reading the Freedom SW Device Setup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Configuring the Freedom SW using the SCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
System Menu Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Viewing the System Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Viewing the Select Device Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Selecting the Freedom SW from the Select Device Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Changing Configurable Settings From The Device Setup Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Using Search Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Equalization Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Changing Freedom SW Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Changing Freedom SW Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Inverter Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Using the Low Battery Cut Out and LBCO Delay Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Charger Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Battery Charger Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Custom Battery Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
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ACIn Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Gen Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Stacking Configuration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Setting the Device Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Setting the Device Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Cascading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Resetting the Freedom SW to Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Using the Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Battery Charging Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Battery Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Charge Algorithm Stages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Three-Stage charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Two-Stage Charging Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Equalize Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
General Troubleshooting Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Inverter Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Resistive Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Motor Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Problem Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Troubleshooting the Freedom SW via the SCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Detected Fault Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Detected Warning Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
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FREEDOM SW
3012
FREEDOM
SW
3012
CLEAR FAULT
RESET
INVERTER
ENABLE
INVERTER
ENABLED
AC IN
FAULT
GEN
SUPPORT
CHARGING
WARNING
BTS
DC terminal covers
with screws
nuts and washers
Freedom SW 3012 shown
Installation and
Owner’s Guides
Xanbus network
terminators
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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.
Materials List
The Freedom SW ships with the following items:
• One Freedom SW unit
• Owner’s and Installation Guides
• Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS)
• DC terminal covers (one red, one black) with
two sets of #6-32 screws
• Two Xanbus network terminators
• Two sets of 5/16”-18 nuts and washers for the DC terminals
NOTE: If any of the items are missing, contact customer service or
any authorized Xantrex dealer for replacement. See “About This
Guide” on page ii.
IMPORT ANT:
need to return the Freedom SW for servicing.
Keep the carton and packing material in case you
Figure 1 Materials List
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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. The Freedom SW is a convenient
combination of an inverter, multistage battery charger, and transfer
switch in one electronic device.
• As an inverter, the Freedom SW provides true sine wave power
for your microwave, entertainment system, computer, and other
loads. This power is identical to the AC source provided from
the utility grid (power company).
• Some of the benefits of true sine wave power include consistent
cooking in your microwave, handling of sensitive loads such as
your TV set, dimmer switches, and appliances with speed
controls.
• Highly versatile platform capable of series stacking for 120/
240V line configurations and parallel stacking to increase
power levels.
• High efficiency true sine wave output to power sensitive
electrical and electronic equipment.
• Surge capacity to start difficult loads like refrigerators or A/C
compressors.
• Power factor-corrected (PFC) input minimizes AC input
current required for charging, increasing AC pass-through
capacity.
• As a charger, it has high output, multistage charging capability
minimizing charging time.
• Capable of operating from 50 Hz and 60 Hz power source by
extending AC qualification frequency range. See “ACIn
Settings” on page 55.
IMPORTANT: Dual Line models require only the Line 1 Input to be
energized in order to qualify AC. Line 2 Input does not have to be
powered in a single phase system.
• Tem perat ure- c ont rolled, variable-speed internal cooling fans.
The fans turn on when the internal temperature reaches 45 °C
(113 °F) and reaches maximum speed at 70 °C (158 °F). The
fan turns off when the internal temperature falls to 40 °C
(104 °F).
• Designed with serviceability in mind via Authorized Service
Centers (ASC).
• The Freedom SW Inverter/Charger is also Xanbus-enabled
which allows network compatibility and communication with
other Xanbus-enabled devices. See more information under
“System Components” on page 6.
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Key Features Explained
Introduction
Built-in Charge Formulas For the unit to perform at the highest
level, the batteries must be charged correctly. The Freedom SW has
optimized algorithms for flooded, gel, and AGM batteries.
Battery Temperature Sensor Since battery temperature is a key
factor in correct charging, the charging formula must be adjusted
(automatically and in real time) according to the actual battery
temperature to ensure that batteries are fully charged, but not
overcharged. For this reason, a battery temperature sensor is
included with your Freedom SW and has temperature compensated
the charge formula.
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. To improve the life and performance of a
non-sealed, flooded battery , the Freedom SW’s multistage charging
cycle includes a manual equalize mode that can be used, if
recommended by the battery manufacturer.
Dead Battery Charging Another feature that the Freedom SW
includes is dead battery charging. The Freedom SW—unlike many
chargers—has the ability to recharge batteries even if the battery
voltage is very low (5 volts for Freedom SW 2012 / 3012 units and
12 volts for Freedom SW 2024 / 3024 units).
Load Management The Freedom SW has a built-in transfer relay
that connects your inverter output or AC input from the utility grid
or generator to your loads. Because the usual AC power sources
such as campground outlets or small generators often have limited
current availability, having the capability to manage your AC loads
is extremely valuable. The Freedom SW provides a number of
features to facilitate this:
• The charger is power factor corrected to use AC current as
efficiently as possible. Minimizing the AC current used by the
charger means more current is available for your AC loads.
• Freedom SW has a power share feature which prioritizes your
AC loads by reducing the charge current in an attempt to limit
the total input current to less than the breaker setting.
Occasionally, AC input sources have low voltage. To avoid loading
these weak sources any further, the charger automatically reduces
its AC current draw as the AC voltage approaches the minimum
acceptable level.
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Introduction
Stacking
Supports stacking of two inverter/chargers to increase capacity. This
also requires the installer to select a Master and Slave in order for
the inverters to stack. Two configurations of stacking are supported:
Parallel stacking and Series stacking.
Parallel Stacking Parallel stacking allows two inverter/chargers
to operate in parallel thereby doubling the capacity in inverter
mode. The two inverters communicate over the network and
intelligently share the load and to balance the load between the two
units. The Master Freedom SW broadcasts pulses on the Xanbus
network to synchronize operation between the other paralleled unit.
When AC loads are present, both units produce power, effectively
sharing the load. When Search mode is enabled, only the Master
unit produces the AC output.
Series Stacking T wo units can be configured to generate 120/240
Split-phase power for load configurations that require both 120 and
240 volts. In this configuration, the AC source must be split-phase
as well.
Stack Charging
Two 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. The Freedom SWs stop sharing charge current just
before completing the bulk stage. The units do not share charge
current during the absorption and float stages.
Each unit charges batteries based on the Max Charge Rate setting
and active internal (temperature-based) deratings.
If equalization is enabled on one or more devices capable of
equalization charging, only those devices perform an equalize cycle
after absorption. Other devices transition to float (if three-stag e
charging is selected) or transition to AC pass-through (if two-stage
charging is selected).
Generator Assist
The Freedom SW Series of inverter/chargers can operate in tandem
with a generator to temporarily assist power loads with large startup demands such as air conditioners, water pumps etc. A Xanbus
AGS must be installed in the system in order for this feature work.
When this mode is enabled and generator capacity defined, the
inverter will come on-line and assist the generator when the
generator reaches its capacity. The battery bank must be well
charged in order for the inverter to engage this mode. For more
details, see “Gen Support” on page 56.
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Basic Protection Features
Introduction
The Freedom SW has the following protection features:
• Over temperature shutdown for critical components such as the
transformer and the power board
• Battery temperature sensor (BTS) failure/battery temperature
out-of-range fault protection
• DC output over voltage protection during charge mode
• AC transfer relay failure detection
• AC output overload and short circuit protection during invert
mode
• AC backfeed
1
protection
• Short circuit protection for the BTS and communication
connector ports including protection from incorrectly inserting
the remote panel communication cable plug into the BTS port
and vice versa
1.An AC backfeed error occurs when the AC output of the inverter/charger is connected or routed back to the inverte r/charger’s AC input term inal or if the internal
transfer relay fails.
The Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS) provides these protection
features:
• Battery over temperature charging protection preventing
battery charging at 60 °C (140 °F) or higher
• Charging voltage compensation based on the temperature of the
battery where the BTS is connected
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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 Xanbusenabled device in the system using an optional Xanbus System
Control Panel (SCP).
Another component is the optional Xanbus Automatic Generator
Start (AGS) which allows operation with a wide range of
generators, supported through a dedicated generator input. Simply,
the AGS automatically starts and stops your generator.
The Freedom Sequence Intelligent Power Manager is a fully
integrated power management system that provides automatic
power and load management for use in recreational vehicles (RV)
while receiving power from a generator or shore power . This device
works in the background to prevent monitored AC loads from
exceeding shore and generator breaker capacity.
See “Xanbus-enabled Products and Accessories” on page 8 for part
numbers.
Xanbus System
The Xanbus system includes the Freedom SW and other Xanbusenabled devices. The Freedom SW is the device in a Xanbus system
that typically provides network power—500 mA at 12 volts DC. All
of the Xanbus-enabled devices, such as the Freedom SW, the SCP,
and the AGS are able to communicate their settings and activity to
each other. See Figure 2.
AC Panel
Shore
Power
System Control Panel
Xanbus System Control Panel
network terminator network terminator
Automatic Generator Start
Xanbus Automatic Generator Start
Generator
Figure 2 Typical Xanbus System Diagram
Freedom Sequence
AC Loads
Freedom SW Inverter/Charger
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The Xanbus-enabled designation (see below) means that this
product works on a Xanbus network. Xanbu s-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.
For detailed instructions and a complete list of Xanbus-enabled
devices, visit www.xantrex.com.
System Components
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XanbusSystemControl Panel(SCP)
FGA:809-0921
ACIn/Charge
InverterOn
LowBattery
Fault
STBY/ON
FaultClear
TM
Enter Func
Freedom
Sequence
SCP
AGS
25-ft cable 75-ft cable3-ft cable
Inverter drip shield
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System Components
Xanbus-enabled Products and Accessories
Product/Accessory (Shown above) Product Number/s
Freedom Sequence Intelligent Power Manager 809-0912 / 809-0913
Xanbus System Control Panel (SCP) 809-0921
Xanbus Automatic Generator Start (AGS) 809-0915
3-ft network cable (0.9 m) 809-0935
25-ft network cable (7.6 m) 809-0940
75-ft network cable (22.9 m) 809-0942
Inverter drip shield 808-9004
Product/Accessory (Not Shown) Product Number/s
Freedom SW On/Off Switch 808-9002
GFCI receptacles
808-9003
(available on 12 VDC models only)
Stacking cable 808-9005
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FREEDOM
SW
3012
FREEDOM SW
3012
FREEDOM
SW
3012
FREEDOM SW
3012
CLEAR FAULT
RESET
INVERTER
ENABLE
INVERTER
ENABLED AC IN
FAULT
GEN
SUPPORT
CHARGING
WARNING
CLEAR FAULT
RESET
INVERTER
ENABLE
INVERTER
ENABLED
AC IN
FAULT
GEN
SUPPORT
CHARGING
WARNING
Front Panel
Controls and
Status LEDs
AC
Compartment
Side
Cooling Fans
DC Terminal Side and
Ground Terminal Stud
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Freedom SW Inverter/Charger Mechanical Features
Figure 3 Freedom SW Front and Side Panels (Freedom SW 3012 shown)
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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 4 and described in the next table. A
detailed view of the LEDs and buttons on the front panel is shown
in Figure 5 and described in the table next to it.
3012
FAULT
AC IN
WARNING
FREEDOM SW
INVERTER
ENABLED
CHARGING
INVERTER
3012
GEN
ENABLE
SUPPORT
RESET
CLEAR FAULT
SW
FREEDOM
Item Description
1 Front Panel contains the Xanbus interface ports for connecting
Xanbus-enabled devices, the INVERTER ENABLE and
CLEAR FAULT RESET buttons, as well as various status
LEDs. See Figure 5.
2 Mounting holes are used for mounting the unit. A total of eight
holes are provided on the unit.
3 Two variable-speed cooling fans are used to cool the unit. Fan
speed control is based on internal temperature of critical
components. The two cooling fans draw airflow into the inverter
around the transformer and power compartments of the unit then
exhaust through the other vents. Ensure at least 3 inches (76 mm)
of clearance for proper ventilation.
Figure 4 Isometric View of the Front Panel and Fans
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XANBUS INTERFACE STACKING
FREEDOM SW INVERTER/CHARGER
CLEAR FAULT
RESET
INVERTER
ENABLE
INVERTER
ENABLED
AC IN FAULT
GEN
SUPPORT
CHARGING WARNING
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FREEDOM SW
3012
CLEAR FAULT
RESET
INVERTER
ENABLE
INVERTER
ENABLED
AC IN
GEN
SUPPORT
FAULT
CHARGINGWARNING
FREEDOM
SW
3012
Freedom SW Inverter/Charger Mechanical Features
Item Description
1 DC terminals.
2 AC wiring compartment access panel with compartment cover on.
3 FAULT LED turns on solid if a fault condition occurs and flashes
intermittently when a WARNING condition is active.
4 When AC is present and qualified, the AC IN LED will turn on solid
indicating also that AC is passing through.
CHARGING LED flashes intermittently when the Freedom SW is in
charge mode and is producing DC output to charge you r batteries.
5 INVERTER ENABLED indicates the invert mode is enabled. This is
different from the inverter being “on”. When enabled the inverter can
be on or off. When disabled, the inverter is always of f. If AC is pr esent
and invert mode is enabled, this LED remains illuminated even though
AC power is being passed through.
GEN SUPPORT LED flashes intermittently when the inverter is in
generator support mode and is assisting the generator.
6 INVERTER ENABLE button is used to enable or disable the inverter.
7 CLEAR FAULT RESET button is used to clear any active faults if
pressed momentarily. If held down for more than three seconds, the
unit will reset (reboot) itself.
8 STACKING port is used to connect two inverter/chargers together for
stacked operation. This is required only for stacking in series.
9 XANBUS INTERFACE ports are used to connect Xanbus-enabled
devices including the optional SCP and AGS.
Figure 5
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Isometric View of the Front Panel and AC/DC Side Panel
1 23 5
74
8
9
10
11
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Freedom SW Inverter/Charger Mechanical Features
Freedom SW AC and DC Side Panels
The DC side of the Freedom SW has the equipment ground lug, the
positive (+) battery terminal, and the negative (-) battery terminal
plus the remote network com port and battery temperature sensor
com port.
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Figure 6 AC and DC Side Panel
Item Description
1 Remote (REM) jack provides connection for the Freedom Sine Wave
2 Battery temperature sensor (BTS) jack provides connection for the
3 Negative (–) DC terminal (black). Use a qualified personnel for
4 Positive (+) DC terminal (red). Use a qualified personnel for
AC OUTPUT
INVERTER
WIRING BOX COVER MUST BE IN PLACE DURING
OPERATION TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS.
AC INPUT 1
CHARGER
30A
30A
AC INPUT 2
PASS THRU
30A
AC
IN
AC
OUT
5 AC Output circuit breaker reset button
6 AC Input circuit breakers reset buttons. See “Shore (Shr) setting” on
7 AC knockouts provide access for AC cables (both input and output
8 AC Input screw-type terminal block. Use a qualified personnel for
9 AC Output screw-type terminal block. Use a qualified personnel for
10 Ground terminals along the tab at the bottom of the opening to the
AC GROUNDS
(BEHIND COVER)
11 Chassis ground lug connects the chassis of the Freedom SW to your
remote panel.
battery temperature sensor (supplied).
connecting cables.
connecting cables.
page 25 and “AC In Breaker” on page 44.
wiring).
connecting wires.
connecting wires.
AC wiring compartment access panel. Use a qualified personnel for
connecting wires.
system’s chassis grounding point. Use a qualified personnel for
connecting wires.
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2
3
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Freedom SW Supplied Accessories
Freedom SW Inverter/Charger Mechanical Features
Item Description
1 Two DC terminal covers are supplied to prevent accidental
2 BTS, the Battery Temperature Sensor consists of:
3 T wo sets of nuts and washers are used to secure DC cable ends to the
4 Two Xanbus network terminators are used to properly terminate
contact with the DC cable connectors after installation. The red cover
is for the positive cabling terminal, and the black cover is for the
negative cabling terminal.
• Connector plugs into the BTS jack on the Freedom SW.
• Sensor cable is 25 feet (7.6 meters).
• Sensor can be mounted on the side of the battery case or on the
negative battery terminal.
NOTE: The BTS continuously measures the temperature of the battery
and adjusts the charger output for a more accurate, temperaturecompensated charge.
DC terminals.
each of the two ends of the daisy-chained Xanbus network. For
example, if the Xanbus SCP is connected to the inverter/charger, one
terminator will be plugged to the SCP, one network cable will connect
both devices, and one terminator will be plugged to the inverter/
charger.
IMPORTANT: Th e Xanb us SC P may perform erratically if the
Xanbus network is not properly terminated.
Figure 7 Supplied Accessories
NOTE: If any of the supplied accessories are missing, contact
customer service or any authorized dealer for replacement.
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Freedom Inverter/Charger Operation
St art Up Behavior
When the Freedom SW is powered up or has been reset, all of the
front panel LEDs turn on and remain on for a minimum of five
seconds. During this interval, the fans are also turned on as the unit
executes internal diagnostics.
Out of the box from the factory, when the Freedom SW is powered
up (that is, when AC and DC power sources are connected) for the
first time, the inverter function is disabled by default. After
powering up, the INVERTER ENABLE button (or the “Up” button
on the SCP) can be used to enable or disable inverter function. See
“Inverter Operation Using the Front Panel” on page 16 and “Enable/
disable inverter function (EnInv/DsInv)” on page 25.
Storing Inverter State Feature You can enable or disable a
feature called StoreInvState which, when enabled remembers the
state of the inverter function prior to a power down (that is, when
AC and DC power sources are disconnected) or prior to a Standby
(Power Save) mode. When the Freedom SW is powered up again or
put back on Operating mode, the inverter function reverts back to its
prior state. See “To store the state of the inverter to memory:” on
page 62. This feature is disabled by default.
This feature is available only to Freedom SW 2024 (PN: 815-2024).
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Enable versus Disable When a function is enabled, it is allowed
to occur but other conditions may have to be met before the function
actually works. For example, the charger function on the Freedom
SW may be enabled, but will not charge the battery unless qualified
AC power is present. For more information, see “Enabling a
function” and “Disabling a function” on page 20.
IMPORTANT:
iv before operating the inverter/charger.
Review the “Important Safety Instructions” on page
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Freedom Inverter/Charger Operation
Inverter Operation Using the Front Panel
IMPORT ANT:
iv before operating the inverter/charger.
Once the inverter/charger is installed, you can operate it in invert
mode.
To operate in invert mode from the front panel:
1. Press the INVERTER ENABLE button on the Freedom SW on
the front panel. The INVERTER ENABLED LED turns on
and connected loads will be energized.
2. Note that if AC is present and being passed through, the
INVERTER ENABLED LED will still turn on to indicate
inverter mode has been enabled. However, AC will continue to
be passed through to the loads until conditions exist that cause
AC to be disqualified, in which case the unit will transition to
invert mode and power up critical loads.
3. Connect AC input power.
The charger automatically starts up when qualified AC power is
connected.
To operate the inverter with the System Control Panel, refer to
“Operating the Freedom SW with the SCP” on page 19.
4. Disconnect AC power from inverter input by opening the
breaker or disconnect.
Review the “Important Safety Instructions” on page
5. Place a load on the inverter. For example, plug a 100-watt light
bulb into an outlet that the inverter is powering. Press the
INVERTER ENABLE button on the Freedom SW. The
INVERTER ENABLED LED turns on. The inverter should
run the load using battery power.
6. To test the charger, reconnect the AC input power to allow AC
to the AC input. The AC In/Charging LED should start flashing
after a brief delay. Any AC loads previously powered by the
inverter will also work at this time.
NOTE: On dual input models, only AC Input L1 needs to be
powered for the unit to operate.
7. Remove the AC input power. The inverter/charger should
transfer to invert mode immediately. (The transfer relay will
make a clicking sound and the INVERTER ENABLED LED
will turn on.) Loads should continue to operate uninterrupted.
If any part of this test fails, determin e the cau s e be fo re us ing the u n it.
8. Monitor the Freedom SW Front Panel.
The indicator LEDs on the front panel show you the operating
status of the Freedom SW. A description of the LEDs is
provided in Table 1.
If none of the front panel LEDs are on, see “Troubleshooting”
on page 69.
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