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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.

Disclaimer

UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC. (“XANTREX”)

(a)MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION.

(b)ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL, WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION. THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER’S RISK.

Date and Revision

December 2003 Revision A

Part Number

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Contact Information

Telephone: [phone] (toll free North America)

1 360 925 5097 (direct)

Fax:	1 800 994 7828 (toll free North America)
	1 360 925 5143 (direct)
Email:	[e-mail]
Web:	www.xantrex.com

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

The Remote

Figure 1 The Faceplate and 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 conditions that may result in personal injury or loss of life.

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

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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
				is disconnected
Status LED				green, red, or orange
Amps displayed in	Amps			Watts	Volts
whole numbers only		01.0		0013	13.1
		00004.3			00013.2
	Amp Hours			Total Amp Hours

Figure 3 LCD Features

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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