ionGen GTX12V315A-E2107-CS200RV Assembly instructions

GTX12V315A-E2107-CS200RV INSTALLATION KIT
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Installer's Guide
Revision 04
XANTREX 2000 WATT

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MAIN DIAGRAM.......................................................
INVERTER DIAGRAM...............................................
STERLING DIAGRAM...............................................
SOLAR DIAGRAM....................................................
BATTERY/IONGAGE DIAGRAM.............................
PARTS LIST.............................................................
BATTERY INSTALLATION.......................................
EQUIPMENT MANUALS..........................................
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Safety Information
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This manual is intended to be used by qualified installers. Although detailed, it is meant only as an overall guide to the installation and
not to replace the manuals supplied by the relevant equipment manufacturers.
All electrical work should be performed in accordance with local and national electrical codes. Assume that voltage is present at the
battery terminals, use insulated tools and gloves while working on the system. Always turn off equipment connected to the battery in
addition to turning OFF the Power switch on the battery to isolate it from other electrical circuits before performing any repairs or
maintenance on the system.
Always use proper wire sizes to connect the system to inverters, chargers or other equipment. Always use crimped connections to
connect to the battery terminals. Read and follow the inverter, charger or other equipment manufacturers safety precautions prior to
connecting the battery to that equipment. Always use charging equipment compatible with Lithium Iron Phosphate battery chemistry.
Links to the installation manuals relevant to this kit are listed at the back of this manual.

The Lithionics GTX12V315A-E2107-CS200 Xantrex kit is
based on a single GTX12V315A-E2107-CS200 battery
and a Xantrex 2000 watt inverter. The kit is limited to
300Amps DC. If a larger inverter or battery bank is
anticipated in a future expansion then one of our larger
kits with higher capacity components is recommended.
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Introduction

Main Diagram
Inverter Diagram
Sterling Diagram
Solar Diagram
Battery/IonGage Diagram
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Wiring Diagrams

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The main diagram depicts the general layout of the system. The 4/0 positive cable is connected to the MRBF fuse block via a
300A post mounted fuse and an isolation switch. The inverter is connected to the non-fused post of the fuse block via a Class T
250A amp fuse and an isolation switch. The fuse should be mounted as close as possible to the fuse block. The isolation switch
allows you to isolate the inverter in case of a malfunction as well as disabling the inverter if you need to work on the AC system.
If the inverter is installed more than five feet from the fuse block, the wire size should be increased to 4/0 to compensate for
voltage drop. The chassis DC grounding conductor (green) should be sized not less than one size smaller than the DC positive
conductor and have a capacity such that the DC positive fuse has an amperage rating not greater than 135% of the current
rating of this ground wire. If the 2/0 positive cable suppling the inverter shorts to ground internally, then the chassis ground
cable needs to be able to carry enough current to blow the fuse without melting and possibly causing a fire.
The Victron Smart MPPT charger is connected to the positive distribution buss via a 40A fuse. The PV solar array is connected
to the MPPT charger via a circuit breaker. The specified circuit breaker is only rated at 48VDC; if your PV solar array has an
open circuit voltage that is higher, then another circuit breaker with a higher voltage rating must be substituted.
The Sterling Battery to Battery charger is connected to the main fuse block via a 50A fuse (80A for the BB1260 charger). It
also has a fuse at the starter battery. This fuse must be installed as close to the battery as possible.
The Lithionics IonGage monitors battery voltage, current, power, amp-hours consumed and state of charge.
Main Diagram

MAIN DIAGRAM
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The inverter diagram depicts a typical AC installation. The main panel has an output breaker for the
non-inverter loads. It is used to power the high power loads beyond the inverters capacity such as a
water heater or an electric stove. A 30A AC breaker supplies power to the inverter (mandatory).
The wire supplying the inverter must be no smaller than 10AWG and have a temperature rating of
not less than 75C. Make all connections using proper crimp-on connectors (do not use twist on
connectors). The inverter output breaker should be rated at 30A. This breaker should be as close to
the inverter as possible. If this breaker is not of the RCD (Residual Current Device) type, GFCI
receptacles must be used at all AC outlets. In smaller installations you can install the optional GFCI
receptacle (part #808-9817) on the front panel of the inverter; you can then plug loads of up to 20A
directly into the inverter GFCI.
The Inverter is provided with a ground relay that automatically connects the neutral output to the
chassis if no external AC supply is available. In an RV installation, the inverter chassis must be
connected the vehicle chassis ground (via the negative distribution buss). The chassis grounding
conductor must be not less than one size smaller than the DC positive conductor and have a
capacity such that the DC positive fuse has an amperage rating not greater than 135% of the
current rating of this grounding wire. When using an inverter sub panel, the inverter neutrals must
return to the sub panel and not the main AC panel.
A warning label should be installed at the main AC panel to indicate that there is an inverter in the system.
Inverter Diagram

INVERTER DIAGRAM
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The Sterling Battery to Battery charger charges the house battery via the vehicles alternator. This system uses either the
Sterling BB1230 charger (Mercedes recommendation), or the BB1260 charger depending on the size of the alternator. The
charger should be programmed to charge the battery using a Lithium battery profile. The charger can also be set up to work with
vehicles using regenerative braking.
Sterling Diagram
Sterling Power Battery to Battery Charger 12V input to
12V output 30amps
Sterling Power Battery to Battery Charger 12V input to
12V output up to 60amps.