Xantrex Technology C40R-50, C40R-100, DVM-C40 User Manual

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C-Series Meter
Display

C40R/50 Remote
C40R/100 Remote
DVM/C40 Faceplate

Installation Guide

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C-Series Meter Display

Installation Guide

About Xantrex

Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and
controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to one MW utility-scale systems for
wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applications in both
grid-connected and stand-alone systems. Xantrex products include inverters, battery
chargers, programmable power supplies, and variable speed drives that convert, supply,
control, clean, and distribute electrical power.

Trademarks

C-Series Meter Display is a trademark of Xantrex International. Xantrex is a registered

trademark of Xantrex International.
Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of their

respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only.

Notice of Copyright

C-Series Meter Display Installation Guide © December 2003 Xantrex International. All

rights reserved.

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Date and Revision

December 2003 Revision A

Part Number

975-0123-01-01 Rev A

Contact Information

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Web: www.xantrex.com

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Contents

1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2. Important Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Additional Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

3. Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Amp-Hour Reset and Backlight Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

LED Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

4. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Jumper Installation (Step 1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Cable Installation (Step 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Mounting the Remote (Step 3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

5. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Resetting the Amp-Hour Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Turning the Display Backlight On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

6. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

7. Warranty and Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

8. Other Xantrex Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Xantrex C-Series Meter Display. The

C-Series Meter Display is an optional accessory for the C-Series

Multifunction DC controllers C35, C40 and C60. It provides a digital
display of the voltage, current, and amp-hour status for the C-Series
Multifunction DC Controller.

The C-Series Meter Display comes in two versions:

• the faceplate (DVM/C40), which replaces the front cover.

• the remote (C40R/50 and C40R/100), which can be installed
remotely up to 1,000 feet away from the controller.

Note: The C40R/50 and C40R/100 comes with either a
50 or 100 foot cable. It can also be installed up to 1,000
feet from the Controller. However, Xantrex does not
provide cables exceeding 100 feet.

The Faceplate

Figure 1

The Faceplate and Remote

The Remote

Please note that labeling shown on the product photographs in this
guide may not exactly match the unit you purchased.

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Read this guide before connecting or using the C-Series Meter Display,
and save it for future reference. The main topics in the guide are as
follows:

• “Important Safety Information” on page 2

• “Features” on page 4

• “Installation” on page 7

• “Operation” on page 17

• “Troubleshooting” on page 18

• “Warranty and Return” on page 19

2 Important Safety Information

Misusing or incorrectly connecting the C-Series Meter Display may
damage the equipment or create hazardous conditions for users. Read
the following safety instructions and pay special attention to all
Warnings and Cautions statements in the guide.

Warnings identify
of life.

Cautions identify conditions or practices that may damage the unit or
other equipment.

conditions that may result in personal injury or loss

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Warnings and Cautions

WARNING: Explosion Hazard

Do not use the C-Series Meter Display in the presence of flammable
fumes or gases. Do not use the C-Series Meter Display in an enclosure
containing automotive-type, lead-acid batteries. These batteries, unlike
sealed batteries, vent explosive hydrogen gas, which can be ignited by
sparks from electrical connections.

WARNING: Shock Hazard

Ensure all power sources are disconnected before proceeding.

Failure to follow these safety guidelines may cause personal injury
and/or damage to the C-Series Meter Display. It may also void your
product warranty.

Additional Safety Guidelines

Be sure to read, and adhere to, the Safety Guidelines listed in the
Owner’s Manual for the C-Series Multifunction DC Controller.

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3 Features

The C-Series Meters have three features:

• a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) to show current, voltage,
amperage, resettable amp hours and total amp hours,

• an Amp-hour Reset Button, which is also used to illuminate or dim
the display, and

• a Light Emitting Diode (LED) to indicate system status.

LCD Display

Amp-hour Reset/
Backlight Button

Status LED

The Remote

The Faceplate

Figure 2

Faceplate and Remote Features

The remote is supplied with either a 50-foot (15 m) or a 100-foot
(30.5 m) communications cable. Cable runs up to 1,000 feet (305 m) can
be used, but cables exceeding 100 feet are not provided by Xantrex.

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The Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)

The LCD on the faceplate or remote provides the following information.

Information Type Display Value/Range

Current from PV Array or DC Load 0 to 85 amps DC (in whole numbers only)

Battery Voltage 4 to 100 volts DC (in 0.2 volt increments)

Watts 0 to 3,600 watts (volts x amps)

Amp hours 0 to 65,536 Ah; can be reset to 0

Total amp hours 0 to 65,536 Ah; resets to zero when power

Status LED green, red, or orange

is disconnected

Amps displayed in
whole numbers only

Amps

01.0 0013 13.1

VoltsWatts

00004.3 00013.2

Figure 3

Amp Hours

LCD Features

Total Amp Hours

The contrast of this display can be adjusted by a potentiometer located
on the back on the unit. The potentiometer is a black, round knob on the
circuit board next to the jumper pins. See page 9 for the location of this
potentiometer.

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