Xantrex Technology RS2000 User Manual

RS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger

RS2000

Operation Guide

RS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger

Operation 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 inclu de inverters, batt ery
chargers, programmable power supplies, and variable speed drives that convert, supply, control, clean, and distribute
electrical power.

Trademarks

RS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger is a trademark of Xantrex International. Xantrex and Xanbus are registered
trademarks 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

RS2000 Sine W a ve Inverter/Charger Operation Guide © June 2004 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

June 2004 Rev A

Part Number

975-0125-01-01

Contact Information

Telephone: [phone] (toll free North America)

1 360 925 5097 (direct)

Fax: [phone] (toll free North America)

1 360 925 5143 (direct)
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.xantrex.com

About This Guide

Purpose

The RS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger Operation Guide provides
explanations and procedures for operating, configuring, and
troubleshooting the RS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger (RS2000).

Scope

The guide provides safety guidelines and information about operating,
configuring, and troubleshooting the unit. It does not include information
for installing the inverter/charger. Refer to the RS2000 Sine Wave

Inverter/Charger Installation Guide.

The guide also provides general guidelines on batteries; 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 who need to configure and operate the
RS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger.

Organization

This guide is organized into four chapters and three appendixes.
Chapter 1, “Introduction”, outlines the main performance and safety

features of the RS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger. Reading this chapter
will give you a clear understanding of the inverter/charger’s capabilities.

Chapter 2, “Operation”, provides information about operating the
RS2000. Details are provided on how to read the front panel indicators to
monitor the RS2000.

Chapter 3, “Configuration”, explains how to configure the RS2000 from
the control panel.

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About This Guide

Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting”, explains how to identify and solve
problems that can occur with the RS2000.

Appendix A, “Specifications” provides electrical, physical, and
performance specifications for the inverter/charger.

Appendix B, “Battery Charging Reference” provides information on
three-stage charging, two-stage charging, and charging times.

Appendix C, “Terminology” provides a glossary and a listing of
commonly used abbrevations and acronyms.

“Warran ty and Product Information” contains the product warranty,
explains how to return a product for service, and describes what to
prepare for a call to Xantrex Customer Service.

Conventions Used

The following conventions are used in this guide.

WARNING

Warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or
loss of life.

CAUTION

Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the
RS2000 or other equipment.

Important:

you must pay attention to.

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These notes describe an important action item or an item that

Symbols Used

About This Guide

The following symbols are used on the product labels or in this guide.

In this guide: Important information, warnings or cautions.

!

On the product: Important information, warnings or cautions with
further explanation in the product guides.

AC – Alternating current

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Related Information

For related materials on this product and its available accessories, see
also:

RS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger Installation Guide (975-0126-01-01)
System Control Panel Owner’s Guide (975-0083-01-01)
Automatic Generator Start Owner’s Guide (975-0082-01-01)
Xanbus System Installation Guide (975-0136-01-01)

More information about Xantrex Technology Inc. as well as its products
and services, including a complete list of Xanbus-enabled devices, is
available at www.xantrex.com

Contact Information

Telephone: [phone] (toll free North America)

DC – Direct current

1 360 925 5097 (direct)

Fax: [phone] (toll free North America)

1 360 925 5143 (direct)
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.xantrex.com

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Important Safety Instructions

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The RS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger Operation Guide contains
important safety instructions.

Before you install and use your RS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger, be
sure to read, understand and save these safety instructions and those in the
other product guides.

Read all instructions and cautionary markings on the inverter/char ger, the
batteries and all appropriate sections of this guide.

WARNING: Risk of injury or loss of life

The RS2000 Sine W ave Inverter/Charger shall not be used in connection with life
support systems or other medical equipment or devices.

WARNING

The following warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in
personal injury or loss of life.

1. Use of accessories not recommended or sold by Xantrex T echnology,
Inc. may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

2. The inverter/charger is designed to be permanently connected to your
AC and DC electrical systems. Xantrex recommends that all wiring
be done by a certified technician or electrician to ensure adherence to
the local and national electrical codes applicable in your application.

3. To avoid a risk of fire and electr ic shock, make sure that existing
wiring is in good condition and that wire is not undersized. Do not
operate the inverter/charger with damaged or substandard wiring.

4. To reduce risk of damage and injury, charge only rechargeable
lead-acid batteries (flooded, gel, or absorbed glass mat (AGM) types).
Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and
damage.

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Safety

5. Do not operate the inverter/charger if it has received a sharp blow,
been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. If the unit is
damaged, see the “Warranty and Product Information” section in the

RS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger Operation Guide.

6. Do not disassemble the inverter/charger; it does not contain user
serviceable parts. T ake it to a qualified service person when service or
repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of
electrical shock or fire. Internal capacitors remain charged after all
power is disconnected. For instructions on obtaining service, see the
“W arranty and Produ ct Information” section in the

Inverter/Charger Operation Guide

.

RS2000 Sine Wave

7. Do not expose the inverter/charger to rain, snow, or water.

8. T o reduce risk of electric shock, disconnect all sources of AC and DC
power from the inverter/charger attempting any maintenance or
cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.

9. The inverter/charger must be provided with equipment grounding
conductors connected to the AC input ground and chassis ground
terminals.

CAUTION

Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the unit or
other equipment.

T o reduce the risk of overheating, keep the ventilation openings clear and
do not install the inverter/charger in a compartment with limited airflow
or inadequate clearances around the unit. Refer to the

Inverter/Charger Installation Guide

for required clearance.

RS2000 Sine Wave

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Explosive Gas Precautions

WARNING: Risk of explosive gases

Working in vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate
explosive gases during normal battery operation. For this reason, it is of utmost
importance that you must read this guide and follow its instructions closely each
time before you service equipment in the vicinity of the battery.

1. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and
those published by the battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any
equipment you intend to use in vicinity of battery. Review cautionary
markings on these products and on the engine.

2. This equipment contains components which tend to produce arcs or
spark. To prevent fire or explosion, do not install the inverter/charger
in compartments containing batteries or flammable materials or in
locations that require ignition-protected equipment. This includes any
space containing gasoline-power machinery, fuel tanks, as well as
joints, fittings, or other connections between components of the fuel
system.

Safety

Personal Precautions When Working With Batteries

1. Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to
come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.

2. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid
contacts your skin, clothing, or eyes.

3. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid
touching your eyes while working near batteries.

4. If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, wash immediately with
soap and water. If acid enters your eye, immediately flood the eye
with running cold water for at least ten minutes and get medical
attention immediately.

5. Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or
engine.

6. Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery .
It might spark or short-circuit battery or other electrical part that may
cause explosion.

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Safety

7. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and
watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead- acid battery
can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the
like to metal, causing a severe burn.

8. Never charge a frozen battery.

9. If necessary to remove the battery, always remove the grounded
terminal from the battery first. Make sure all accessories are off, so as
not to cause an arc.

10. Be sure area around battery is well ventilated.

11. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in
contact with your eyes.

12. Study all battery manufacturer ’s specific precautions such as
removing or not removing cell caps while charging and recommended
rates of charge.

13. For refillable (flooded) batteries, add distilled water in each cell until
the battery acid reaches the level specified by the battery
manufacturer. This helps to purge excessive gas from cells. Do not
overfill. Carefully follow manufacturer’s recharging instructions.

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 when the equipment is operated in a residential environment.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction guide,
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 equ ipment 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 the 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.

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Important Safety Instructions

Explosive Gas Precautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -ix
Personal Precautions When Working With Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ix
FCC Information to the User - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - x

1

Introduction

About the RS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–2

Premium Power and Ease of Use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–2
How RS2000 Works - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–3

Inverting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–3

Charging - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–3
Xanbus System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–5
Xanbus Enabled - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–5

Comprehensive Electronic Protection- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–6
RS2000 Features- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–7

Front Panel Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–7
Side Panel Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–9
DC Terminal Covers and Battery Temperature Sensor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–11

DC Terminal Covers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–11

Battery Temperature Sensor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–11

System Accessories and Network Components - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–12

2

Operation

Operating the RS2000 with the System Control Panel- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–2
Using the System Control Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–3
On Start Up - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–4
System Start-up Check- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–5
System Modes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–6

Operate Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–7
Power Save Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–7
Safe Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–8

Putting the System into Safe Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–9
Hibernate mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–11

Operation in Invert Mode- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–12

Load Sense Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–12
Operating Limits for Inverter Operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–13

Power Output - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–13

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Operating in Charger Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–14

Charger Operation with Battery Temperature Sensor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–15

Operating in Equalization Mode- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–16

Equalizing Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–17
Terminating the Equalization Process - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–20
Operating Limits for Charger Operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–20

Power Share - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–20
Monitoring the RS2000 Indicator Lights - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–21
Faults and Warnings- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–22
Monitoring Status Messages on the System Control Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–22

3

Configuration

General Configuration Information- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–2

System Control - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–2
System Menu Map - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–3

Viewing the System Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–4

Viewing the Select Device Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–4

Selecting the RS2000 Basic Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–5

Selecting and Adjusting the Configurable settings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–6
RS2000 Configuration Menus - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–7
RS2000 Device Menu- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–9

Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–9

Battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–10

AC Input - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–10

AC Out - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–10
RS2000 Menu (Basic)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–11

Inverter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–11

Charger - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–12

Power Share - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–13

Equalize - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–13

Batt Type - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–16

Batt Size - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–17

Clear Faults - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–17
RS2000 Menu (Advanced) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–18

Inverter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–18

Charger - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–18

Power Share - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–18

Configure Inv/Chg (Configure Inverter/Charger) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–18

Max Chg Rate - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–19

Load Sense - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–19

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Equalize - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–20
Clear Faults - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–20
View Device Info - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–20
Basic Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–20
Selecting the RS2000 Advanced Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–21
Returning to RS2000 Basic Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–22

Sub-Menus - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–23

Configure Inv/Chg Menu (Configure Inverter/Charger Menu) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–23

Lo DC Volt - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–23
Batt Type - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–23
Batt Size - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–23
Sense Below - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–23
Sense Interval - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–24
Cfg AC Limits (Configure AC Limits) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–24
# Chg Stages - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–24
Eqz Volts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–25
Force Charge - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–25

Cfg AC Limits (Configure AC Limits) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–26

Lo AC Volt - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–26
Lo AC Freq - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–26
Hi AC Volt - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–27
Hi AC Freq - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–27

View Device Info Menu (Device Information Menu) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–28

View Fault Log - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–28
View Warning Log - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–28
View Event Log - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–28
Restore Defaults - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–29

4

Troubleshooting

Faults and Warnings - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -4–2

Fault Types - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -4–2

Warning Types - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -4–3
Troubleshooting Reference- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -4–4
General Troubleshooting Guidelines - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -4–5
Warning Messages - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -4–7
Fault Messages- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -4–11
Inverter Applications- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -4–17

Resistive Loads - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -4–17

Motor Loads - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -4–17

Problem Loads - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -4–17

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Very small loads - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–17
Fluorescent Lights & Power Supplies - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–18
Clocks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–18
Searching - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–18

A

Specifications

Inverter Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–2
Charger Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–3
Transfer and General Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–4
Environmental Specifications- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–4
Physical Specifications with Projections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–5
Regulatory Approvals- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–5
Fan Operation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–5
Invert Power Derating vs Ambient Temperature - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–6
Charger Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–6

B

Battery Charging Reference

Charging Algorithms (Formulas) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–2

Battery Type - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–2

Charge Algorithm Stages - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–2

Three-stage charging - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–2

Bulk Charge - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–3
Absorption Charge - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–3
Float Charge - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–4
Equalization Charge - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–4

Two-Stage Charging - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–5
Charge Algorithm Graph- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–6
Charge Algorithm Definitions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–6
AC Reconnect Summary- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–7

C

Terminology

Glossary- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -C–2
Abbreviations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -C–5

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Warranty and Product Information

Warranty- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -WA–1
Return Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -WA–3
Out of Warranty Service - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -WA–4
Information About Your System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -WA–4

Index

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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -WA–1

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Figures

Figure 1-1 Typical Xanbus System Diagram- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–5
Figure 1-2 Front Panel of the RS2000 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–7
Figure 1-3 Front Panel Lights and Buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–8
Figure 1-4 Completed Connections on Side Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–9
Figure 1-5 Battery Terminal Covers - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–11
Figure 1-6 Battery Temperature Sensor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–11
Figure 2-1 System Control Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–3
Figure 2-2 System Control Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–6
Figure 2-3 Operate Mode- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–7
Figure 2-4 Power Save Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–8
Figure 2-5 Select Device Menu- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–9
Figure 2-6 System Settings Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–10
Figure 2-7 Safe Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–10
Figure 2-8 Battery Temperature Sensor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–15
Figure 2-9 Equalize On - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–17
Figure 2-10 Equalize Confirmation Warning - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–18
Figure 2-11 Equalization Home Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–18
Figure 2-12 Equalize Cancellation Warning - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–19
Figure 3-1 System Menu Map - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–3
Figure 3-2 RS2000 Float System Screen (Example)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–4
Figure 3-3 Select Device Menu- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–4
Figure 3-4 RS2000 Basic Menu in Invert Mode- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–5
Figure 3-5 RS2000 Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–7
Figure 3-6 RS2000 Menu Structure — Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–8
Figure 3-7 Invert Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–9
Figure 3-8 Equalize On - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–14
Figure 3-9 Equalize Confirmation Warning - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–14
Figure 3-10 Equalization System Home Screen- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–15
Figure 3-11 Equalize Cancellation Warning - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–15
Figure 3-12 Highlighting System on the Select Device Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–21
Figure 3-13 Highlighting Global Menus - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–21
Figure 3-14 Restore Defaults Warning- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–29
Figure A-1 Inverter Output Power vs Ambient Temperature - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–6
Figure B-1 Three-stage Charging Profile - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–6

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the RS2000 Sine Wave
Inverter/Charger.

The RS2000 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 RS2000.

Introduction

About the RS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger

The RS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger is a convenient combination of
an inverter, multistage battery charger, and transfer switch in one
electronic device.

• As an inverter, the RS2000 provides 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 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.

• As a 100 amp charger, the RS2000 quickly and completely recharges
your batteries.

• The built-in transfer switch automatically transfers between inverter
power and incoming qualified AC power.

Premium Power and Ease of Use

For managing your onboard power system, the RS2000 provides superi or
features and rugged durability combined with ease of use:

• 2000 watt inverter/charger with 5000 watt surge for 5 seconds

• Three-stage charge with 100 amps of output and charge formulas for
flooded, gel, and AGM deep cycle batteries plus equalization for
flooded batteries

• Sine wave output powers sensitive entertainment electronics

• Built-in 30 amp transfer switch provides automatic transfer between
AC input and inverter power

• Easy-to-read indicator lights on the front panel

• Automatic cooling fans

• Power sharing reduces charging current to prevent tripping of AC
input breaker

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How RS2000 Works

The RS2000 is designed to:

•invert

•charge
With AC input available from the utility grid or a generator, power is

passed through the RS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger to operate
connected AC loads. The remaining AC power not used by loads is
converted to DC power and used to charge batteries.

If AC input power becomes disconnected, fails, or falls out of
specification and is no longer qualified as good AC, a quick transfer takes
place and the RS2000 begins converting DC power from the batteries into
AC power, with no interruption in power supplied to the AC loads.

Inverting

The RS2000’s inverting function:

• produces 120 volts AC from your batteries

• delivers 2000 watts of power on a continuous basis and 5000 watts of

Introduction

surge power to start loads like pumps and refrigerators.

Charging

To prevent power being drawn needlessly from the batteries, Xantrex®
has included the load sensing feature.

Load Sense Mode To reduce battery draw, you can turn on Load Sense

Mode with the System Control Panel. In Load Sense Mode, the inverter/
charger periodically sends out a search pulse to see whether a load is
present. If it finds a load, the inverter/charger will turn on. You can adjust
the interval between load sense pulses, and you can also adjust the load
power at which the inverter will turn on. If no load is found, then the
inverter will continue in load sense mode, which reduces the inverter
draw from the battery to a minimum.

In Load Sense mode, there’s a short delay—up to the interval you’ve
set—between the time you turn on a load and the time the inverter/charger
delivers power. Load Sense mode can be disabled at any time if you find
the delay to be inconvenient.

The RS2000’s charging function:

• produces 100 amps to charge your batteries

• equalizes flooded, lead acid batteries

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Built-in Charge Formulas For the inverter to perform at the highest

level, the batteries must be charged correctly. The RS2000 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, Xantrex
has included a battery temperature sensor with your RS2000 Sine Wave
Inverter/Charger 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 RS2000’s multi-stage charging cycle includes a manual
equalize mode that can be used, if recommended by the battery
manufacturer

.

Dead Battery Charging

Another feature that the RS2000 includes is
dead battery charging. The RS2000—unlike many chargers— has the
ability to recharge batteries even if the battery voltage is very low.

Load Management The RS2000 has a built-in transfer relay that

connects AC input from the utility grid, generator, or inverter output to
your loads. Because the usual AC pow er 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
RS2000 provides a number of features to facilitate this:

• The charger is power factor corrected to use AC current as efficiently

as possible and only requires 15 amps to provide rated charger output.
Minimizing the AC current used by th e charge r means more current is
available for your AC loads.

• RS2000 uses a power share feature which monitors the AC load on

the system. It reduces the charge current and gives priority to the AC
load to avoid nuisance tripping of the breaker.

• 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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Xanbus System

Introduction

The RS2000 is the device in a Xanbus® system that typically provides
network power—800 mA at 15 volts DC. All of the Xanbus-enabled
devices, such as the RS2000, the System Control Panel (SCP), and the
Automatic Generator Start (AGS) are able to communicate their settings
and activity to each other. See Figure 1-1.

AC Out

AC In

Figure 1-1

Typical Xanbus System Diagram

Xanbus Enabled

The Xanbus-enabled designation means that this product works on a
Xanbus network. Xanbus-enabled products are:

• Easy to use. The Xanbus network simplifies operation and automates
routine tasks.

• Reliable. Software control eliminates errors due to analog signalling.

• Accurate. Digital information is less susceptible to interference and
line loss.

• Upgradeable. Software upgrades mean your purchase will remain up
to date.

For detailed instructions and a complete list of Xanbus-enabled devices,
visit

www.xantrex.com

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Comprehensive Electronic Protection

RS2000 is approved to meet a number of safety standards including
UL 458, 4th edition, and CSA C22.2 No. 107.1. See “Regulatory
Approvals” on page A–5 for more information.

RS2000 is equipped with numerous protection features to ensure safe
operation.

Protection feature This feature…

Battery over-voltage
protection

Battery under-voltage
protection

Over-temperature
protection

Automatic over load
protection

Short circuit protection Detects short circuits and protects the unit by

Keeps the battery voltage from getting too high in
charge mode. Shuts the inverter off in invert mode.

Prevents inverter from discharging your batteries
too low. The inverter doesn’ t run if battery voltage is
too low.

Protects the unit from overheating by either derating
(charge mode) or by shutting down (invert mode).
See “Invert Power Derating vs Ambient
Temperature” on page A–6.

Protects the unit from excessive loads. The unit will
provide 5000 watts (2.5 times of the rated load) for
up to 5 seconds, and then protect itself by shutting
down. See Specifications on page A–2 for more
information.

shutting it down.

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RS2000 Features

Front Panel Features

Before you begin to operate the RS2000, review the front panel features
shown in Figure 1-2 and described in Table 1-1. A detailed view of the
lights and buttons on the front panel is shown in Figure 1 -3 and d escribed
in Table 1-2.

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2

3

Figure 1-2
Table 1-1

Feature Description

1 AC wiring compartment access panel provides access to the terminal block for

wiring the AC input and AC output.

2 AC knockouts provide access for AC input and AC output wiring. A total of four

knockouts are provided on the unit: two on the front and one on each side (not
shown).

3 Mounting flanges are used for mounting the unit. A total of six flanges are

provided on the unit.

4 Fans are located on the top of the unit and the bottom of the unit.

• Top external fan is an intake fan that activates when the internal temperature of
the inverter/charger increases. The fan speed varies with the internal temperature
and turns off when the inverter/charger cools down. (This internal temperature
may be caused by heat in the inverter/charger or by high ambient temperature.)

• Bottom internal fan (no t shown) is an exhaust fan and runs continuously if the
unit is inverting or charging.

2

Front Panel of the RS2000

Front Panel Features

1

2

2

3

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5

4

3

2

1

10

7

6

8

9

11

12

13

Figure 1-3
Table 1-2

Feature Description

1 External AC light illuminates when you are connected to an AC source like the utility grid or

2 Inverter ON light illuminates when the RS2000 is operating in invert mode.
3 Low Battery light illuminates when the battery voltage is low.
4 Network light illuminates when there is activity on the network.
5 Fault light illuminates if a fault condition occurs.
6 Charger ON light illuminates when the RS2000 is in charge mode and is producing DC output

7 Bulk light illuminates when the charger is in the bulk stage of battery charging.
8 Absorption light illuminates when the charger is in the absorption stage of battery charging.
9 Float light illuminates when the charger is in the float stage of battery charging.
10 Equalize light illuminates when the unit is equalizing the batteries.
11 Charger Enable button toggles between enable (On) and disable (Off). When the charger is

12 Inverter Enable button toggles between enable (On) and disable (Off). When the inverter is

13 Reset button is used for several functions: to reset after a fault, to perform a power on reset, to

Front Panel Lights and Buttons

Description of Front Panel Lights and Buttons

a generator and the AC is qualified.

to charge your batteries.

enabled, it can produce DC output to charge your batteries. When the charger is disabled, it
does not produce DC output to charge your batteries, but still passes AC input through to AC
loads (if present).

enabled, it can produce AC output to run your AC loads. When the inverter is disabled, it does
not produce AC output to run your loads; however, if qualified AC is present, the unit passes
AC through to AC loads.

wake the RS2000 from Power Save mode or Hibernate mode. See “System Modes” on page 2–
6 for a description of the different modes.

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Side Panel Features

CAUTION: Equipment Damage

Connect only to other Xanbus compatible devices.

Although the cabling and connectors used in this network system are the same as
Ethernet connectors, this network is not an Ethernet system. Equipment
damage may result from attempting to connect two different systems.

For your reference, the side panel features with all connections completed
is shown in Figure 1-4.

Introduction

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3

2

Figure 1-4
Table 1-3

Feature Description

1 AC knockout provides access for AC input and AC output wiring (shown with strain-relief

2, 5, 9 Mounting flanges are used for mounting the unit. A total of six flanges are on the unit.
3 Battery temperature sensor jack provides connection for the battery temperature sensor.

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Completed Connections on Side Panel

Description of Side Panel Features

clamp installed). There are four knockouts on the unit: two on the front and two on the side.

4

4

5

5

7

6

8

8

9

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Table 1-3

Feature Description

4 Dual network jacks provide connection for network-enabled devices. (The number of

6 Chassis ground point connects the chassis of the RS2000 to your system’s chassis grounding

7 & 8 DC terminals – negative (black) (7) and positive (red) (8) —shown here with DC covers on.

Description of Side Panel Features

connections depends on your layout. Your connections may not be the same as shown here.)

point.

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