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Freedom Inverter/Charger Operation
Faults and Warnings A fault affects the operation of the unit. A
manual fault requires user intervention by clearing the condition and
then pressing the CLEAR FAULT RESET button on the inverter/
charger’s front panel. See the Xanbus System Control Panel
Owner’s Guide for information on clearing faults from the SCP.
A warning alerts you to a condition that could possibly affect
operation of the unit.
Operating Limits for Inverter Operation
Temperature The Freedom SW series of inverter/chargers will
operate at rated power continuously at 30 °C with some models
capable of continuous operation at much higher ambient
temperature. However, the continuous power rating at elevated
ambient temperature may differ between models. See
“Specifications” on page 81 for full details. In higher ambient
temperatures, if the loads draw full power for an extended period of
time, the unit may shut down to protect itself against overheating.
The Freedom SW series of inverter chargers feature a surge rating
of 200% of rated power for five seconds at 25 °C. Operating the
inverter/charger in conditions outside of power and temperature
limits, however, will result in thermal shutdown and/or significantly
decreased performance. In addition, operation in this range is
outside the ratings covered by the regulatory approvals of the
product.
Difficulty on starting loads The inverter/charger should be able
to operate all AC loads rated at or below its power rating. Some
high horsepower induction motors used in pumps and other motor-
operated equipment require very high surge currents to start, and the
inverter/charger may have difficulty starting these loads.
If you have problems starting certain loads, ensure that:
• Battery connections are tight and clean.
• DC cabling is no longer than the recommended length. Refer to
the Freedom SW Sine Wave Inverter/Chargers Installation
Guide for this information.
Table 1 Front Panel LEDs
LED Label Color Status Action (or Status Item)
INVERTER
ENABLED
Steady
Green
If utility and generator AC is
unavailable and operating
conditions are met, the
Freedom SW will produce
AC voltage to power loads.
You can run your appliances
from the inverter.
GEN
SUPPORT
Flashing
Green
The inverter is assisting a
generator in powering loads.
You can run your appliances
from the inverter.
AC IN Steady
Green
When the Freedom SW is
connected to a qualified AC
source or a generator, the AC
IN LED turns on.
You can run your appliances
from an AC source like the
utility grid or a generator.
CHARGING Flashing
Green
Freedom SW is connected to
a qualified AC source, is
charging and passing power
to AC loads.
Your battery bank is being
replenished and AC loads are
receiving power.
FAULT Steady
Red
A fault condition was
detected on the network.
Investigate and clear the fault
condition.
WARNING Flashing
Red
A warning is detected. Investigate by examining
warning logs on SCP.
IMPORTANT:
If you are having problems with any of your loads,
refer to “Inverter Applications” on page 70.
Freedom SW 3K2K InvChg Owners Guide.book Page 17 Thursday, July 31, 2014 1:42 PM