Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto TM500A del fabbricante Xantrex Technology
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Installation & Operator ’ s Guide TM500A Battery S t atus Monitor ™.
© 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 About Xantrex Xantrex T echnology Inc., is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products from 50 w.
© 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 i T able of Content s 1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................... 1 The TM500A .....................................................................
© 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 ii T able of Content s (continued) 4.0 OPERA TION ................................................................... 2 5 Indicators and Controls .......................................
© 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety instructions that should be followed during the installation and maintenance of this product.
© 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 BA TTER Y SAFETY INFORMA TION • Always wear eye protection, such as safety glasses, when working with batteries. • Remove all loose jewelry before working with batteries. • Never work alone.
1 © 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 The TM500A The TM500A features six data monitoring functions and three indicators including: • S tate of charge/amp-hour content (.
2 © 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Unpacking and Inspection Upon receiving the TM500A, check that the following items are included.
3 © 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Required T ools • Phillips screw driver • 3/32" and 3/16" drill bits • Hole saw If the TM500A will also function as a remote control (INVERTER ON/OFF), an additional cable must be ordered.
4 © 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Surface Mounting • Using the mounting bracket as a template, mark the positions for the screw holes and an area where the cable(s) will feed through. • Drill out the four screws holes (if required) and wire access opening.
5 © 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Figure 2-2 Surface Mounting the TM500A Using the Adaptor Wire Access Hole T race Meter Bracket Trace Meter Adaptor T race Meter Figure 2-3 Communication and Remote Cable Connections J2 TO INVERTER ONL Y J1 TO SHUNT ONL Y SP ADE LUG 2.
6 © 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Flush Mounting T o flush mount the TM500A , an opening must be cut in the backing material to allow room for the circuit board, wires and connectors. Allow at least one inch depth behind the circuit board for the connectors and wires.
7 © 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Figure 2-4 Flush Mounting the TM500A Area T o Be Cut-Out T race Meter Bracket Trace Meter Figure 2-5 Communication and Remote Cable Connections J2 TO INVERTER ONL Y J1 TO SHUNT ONL Y SP ADE LUG 2.
8 © 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Extended Length Installations If the TM500A is mounted in excess of 100 feet from the inverter , an additional wire (with a spade lugs on both ends) must be connected between the TM500A and shunt spade lugs.
9 © 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Deltec™ Shunt W ARNING: BEFORE WIRING THE SHUNT TO THE BA TTERIES, SWITCH THE DC DISCONNECT TO OFF AND/OR REMOVE THE DC FUSE. Mounting/Wiring the Shunt The shunt connects between the inverter and batteries in the negative (–) line (Figure 2-10).
10 © 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Mounting Circuit Board to an Existing Shunt Model TM500A - NS is supplied without a shunt and is intended to be wired to an existing shunt. The kit includes two brass 8-32 x 5/8 inch machine screws, two lock-washers and two metal standoffs.
11 © 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Connecting the Shunt Board • Remove the fuse from the in-line fuse holder by rotating the fuse holder cap counterclockwise. • Connect the ring terminal from the fuse holder to the battery’s positive terminal.
12 © 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Setup The TM500A is configured at the factory for monitoring a 12 VDC system. These settings can be changed to meet specific system parameters. The default settings are: % Charge Efficiency 94 % V V oltage (full-charge) 14.
© 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. 13 P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Setting Parameters Individual system parameters can be set by the following procedure: 1. Press the SELECT button until the mode selection indicator to be set is illuminated. 2. Press the SELECT and RESET buttons simulat aniously .
14 © 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Setting Parameters (continued) Charge Efficiency % Since batteries are not 100 percent efficient, more energy is required to charge them than can be extracted. Some of this energy is lost in the form of heat and gassing.
© 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. 15 P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Setting Parameters (continued) Amp Hours Ah The amp-hour setting should be set to a value equal or lower than the actual amp-hour capacity of the system’s battery bank.
16 © 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Figure 3-4 Setting the Amp Hours Setting Parameters (continued) 4 280. Set Battery Amp-Hour Rating 2 3 1 Ah LED Indicates Amp-Hour Function is Selected 3.
© 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. 17 P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Setting Parameters (continued) CHARGED Indicator Setup The CHARGED indicator LED can be programmed to light when the batteries are .
18 © 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Setting Parameters (continued) CHARGED Indicator Setup (continued) The fully-charged voltage parameters are now set. T o allow the voltage only setting to trigger the fully-charged LED, the amperage setting must be switched OFF .
© 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. 19 P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Setting Parameters (continued) CHARGED Indicator Setup (continued) T rigger on Voltage and Amperage When this mode is selected, the CHARGED indicator LED illuminates when the volt age reaches the programmed level (Step A) and the amperage decreases to the value set in S tep B.
20 © 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Step B Setting the Amperage Trigger Level 1B. Press the SELECT button until the Amperage LED ( A ) is illuminated. 2B. Press the SELECT and RESET buttons simulataniously until the LED display flashes.
© 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. 21 P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Setting Parameters (continued) CHARGED Indicator Setup (continued) T rigger on V oltage and Time When this mode is selected, the CH.
22 © 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Setting Parameters (continued) CHARGED Indicator Setup (continued) Step B Setting the Time Duration 1B. Press the SELECT button until the Amperage LED ( A ) is illuminated. 2B. Press the SELECT and RESET buttons simulataniously until the LED display flashes.
© 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. 23 P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Setting Parameters (continued) CHARGED Indicator Setup (continued) Charger Considerations There are several different types of chargers (relay , taper or three- stage) which can affect the settings and prevent the CHARGE LED from illuminating.
24 © 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Setting Parameters (continued) Low-V oltage Indicator V The TM500A should be set to trigger on a user specified low DC voltage level. When the battery voltage falls below this level, the VOL T AGE indicator ( V ) flashes approximately once every four seconds.
© 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. 25 P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Indicators and Controls The TM500A contains the following controls and indicators.
26 © 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Indicators and Controls (continued) Basic Meters T o display one of the four meters; • Press the SELECT button until the desired indicator illuminates. • The LED display indicates the values for the selected function.
© 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. 27 P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Indicators and Controls (continued) Ah (AMP HOURS) When this indicator is illuminated, the LED display shows the total amp hours used since the last time the amp-hour meter was reset.
28 © 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Indicators and Controls (continued) Dat a Monitors There are several additional data displays available, accessed by pressing and holding the SELECT button until “dSF” appears in the display .
© 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. 29 P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Indicators and Controls (continued) T o access the Dat a Monitor Function: • Press and hold the SELECT button until dSF appears in the LED display . The display alternates between the data monitor function and it s data.
30 © 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Reminders and Indicators The TM500A features a programmable recharge reminder as well as low- voltage and charged indicators.
© 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. 31 P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Reminders and Indicators (continued) Low-V oltage Indicator A voltage between 10 and 35 volts (10 and 64.9 volt s for 48-volt systems) can be specified to activate the low-voltage alarm.
32 © 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Reminders and Indicators (continued) CHARGED Indicator The CHARGED indicator ( ) can be programmed to flash every four seconds when specified charging criteria are met. This can be voltage only , voltage and current , or volt age and time .
© 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. 33 P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 m o t p m y S e s u a C e l b i s s o P n o i t u l o S F F O / N O R E T R E V N I n i D E L . t h g i l t o n s e o d h c t i w s o t n i d e g g u l p t o n g u l p 2 J . r e t r e v n i e h t r o A 0 0 5 M T a e v a h t o n s e o d r e t r e v n I .
34 © 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Xantrex T echnology Inc., takes great pride in its products and makes every effort to ensure your unit fully meets your independent powering needs.
©2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. 35 P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Specifications Function Range Accuracy Battery V olts 8.0–35 volts ± 0.1 volt 16.0–70 volts ± 0.2 volt Battery Amps 0.1–999 amps ± 1.5% (+ least significant digit) Battery Amp s Resolution 0.
36 © 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc. P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev . A 05/01 Limited Warranty Xantrex T echnology Inc., warrants its power products against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of.
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Xantrex T echnology Inc. 5916 195th Northeast Arlington, WA 98223 U.S.A. t: 360/435.8826 f: 360/435.3945 ww w .xantrex.com Printed in U.S.A. © 2001 Xantrex T echnology Inc.
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