Trace Engineering RC7 User manual

Introducing the RC7 & RC7GS Remote Control
The RC7 and RC7GS (Generator Start) enable you to remotely control any RV and Legend
Series II inverter/charger rated from 2000 to 3000 watts and equipped with an RJ11 remote
control jack. The inverter must have software version 1.10 or better (upgrades are
available).
These remote control devices feature inverter On/Off control, meters, error messages, and
informative displays so that you can optimize the performance of your inverter/charger.
Throughout this booklet, all features described are available on both the RC7 and
the RC7GS, unless specified otherwise. Generator control features apply to the RC7GS
only.
Note:
System Status:
Bulk Charging
RC7 & RC7GS
Remote Control
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On/Off Control
Meters
Controls
Status Monitoring
The inverter portion of your RV or Legend Series II inverter/charger can be turned Off or On
using the remote control. The standby charger in your inverter/charger system is
automatic always ready and available for charging whenever AC power is available.
The RC7(GS) remote features several meters that enable you to monitor operating
conditions of your power center. These meters include Average Shunt Amps, Battery
Voltage, Inverter-Charger Current, AC Input Voltage, AC Output Voltage, AC Input Amps
(GS only), Pass Through Amps (RC7 only), Battery Temperature, Transformer Temperature,
FET Temperature, and Estimated Battery Capacity, as well as Battery State of Charge,
Time Left to Run, and Time Left to Charge.
The RC7 & RC7GS remotes enable you to turn your inverter On or Off at the push of a
button on the faceplate. You can use the RC7 to configure the inverter/charger to your
specific system and preferences including battery capacity, battery type, charger rate, low
battery cutoff, AC voltage dropout, shore power amps, external shunt, fuelgauge cutout and
display contrast. In addition, the RC7GS enables you to start and/or stop your genset
automatically or manually, specify generator make and model, and set a ‘quiet time’ during
which the genset will not start automatically.
These remotes monitor operating conditions including AC supply, inverter operation,
charger operation, battery condition and generator condition (GS only).
1. Select an appropriate location to mount the RC7or RC7GS. Use the dimension drawing
provided to prepare the mounting surface, or install in a standard ‘double-gang’ outlet box.
2. Place the On/Off switch on the front panel of the inverter to the Off position and
disconnect AC power. Repeat whenever connecting the remote.
3. Insert the remote communications cable into the RJ11 port on the inverter/charger
marked 'Remote Control'. Do not substitute an ordinary telephone cable. Insert the other
end of the cable into the RC7.
4. Wait for the LCD to display the message "Waiting for AC".
5. Place the On/Off switch on the inverter to the "On" position. (the remote will not operate
the inverter with this switch in the "Off" position).
6. Connect the inverter to an AC power source. After a brief delay, the RC7 will display a
system status message similar to the illustration that follows:
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Installation
System Status:
Inverting
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Front Panel Controls
RC7 & RC7GS Setup Menu
The RC7 and RC7GS have four pressure-sensitive buttons on the front panel:
: Press and hold both of these buttons at the same time for
about 5 seconds (or until the display is clear) to enter the Setup Menu; then
press the up or down arrow to scroll through the menu selections.
: Press this button to change the settings within the Setup menu.
: Press and hold this button about 5 seconds or until the display is clear to
enter the Meters display menu.
Inverter ON/OFF: Press this button once to turn the inverter On or Off. The
charger section of the inverter/charger is not effected by this choice, it is always
On when AC is present. If you have the RC7GS, You can also use this button to
turn the generator On or Off. See Generator Start/Stop
The Setup menu allows you to configure the RC7 to your specific power center. Before
using the RC7, enter the Setup Menu by pressing both the Up and the Down arrows on the
RC7 faceplate for approximately 5 seconds or until the LCD display clears, then release
both buttons.
The initial menu item to configure is shown
below:
The entire Setup menu is illustrated at the end of this section. Each menu selection is
described below in the order in which they appear on the Setup menu. Read through this
section and circle your preferences for use while programming the RC7, then retain this
booklet for future reference.
Search Sense enables or disables the power-saving ‘search’ mode logic built-in to your
Trace inverter/charger. Consult your inverter/charger Owner’s Manual for a complete
description of Search Sense.
Menu Item/Setup
Settings
Meter
Search Sense
When you are finished configuring your RC7, press and hold both the Up and
Down arrow keys for approximately 5 seconds or until the screen clears. You choices will
become saved to non-volatile memory 20 seconds after the screen clears if you do not
change anything during the waiting period.
Search Sense:
Defeat
Menu Item Settings
Meter
On/Off
Setup
Inverter
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To configure your RC7, enter the Setup menu as instructed previously. Search Sense is the
first selection in the menu. To change the setting, scroll through the menu choices by
pressing the Right arrow key labeled Settings. If you pass the setting you desire, just keep
pressing the Settings key until the selection reappears. The available choices are shown
below:
Search Sense will be disabled when you select Defeat. When you select any other setting,
a load of at least the selected watts will be required to activate the inverter. See your
inverter/charger owner’s manual for a detailed discussion about Search Sense loads.
When the Search Sense setting that you desire is displayed, press either the Up or Down
arrow key to move on to another menu selection.
The Automatic Low Battery Cut Off (Auto LBCO) prevents the inverter from draining your
batteries below10.51 volts. When enabled (On), the inverter will shut off when the battery
voltage drops to 10.51 volts. When disabled (Off), the inverter will draw from the battery
until voltage drops to about 8.5 volts, then shut off. When AC power is available, the
inverter/charger will automatically reset and begin charging the batteries..
To set Auto LBCO On or Off, enter the Setup menu by pressing and holding both the Up
and the Down arrow at the same time until the screen display clears. Then press the Down
arrow until the Auto LBCO item appears. Press the Settings button to change the current
selection, then scroll to the next Setup menu item. The Auto LBCO display is shown below.
Battery capacity refers to the reserve capacity in amphours of your battery or battery bank,
not the cold cranking amps. The RC7 enables you to specify the approximate reserve
capacity of your system so that it can more accurately calculate the battery state-of-charge
(SOC) and remaining time-to-run. The RC7 automatically estimates your battery capacity
and adjusts itself over several charge/discharge cycles, but setting the capacity will assure
more accurate initial SOC and time-to-run calculations. The default setting is Auto.
To optimize the battery charger’s performance, you can specify the type of batteries that
you are using: gel cell or liquid lead acid. The menu is shown below:
Auto LBCO
Battery Capacity
Battery Type
Battery Type:
Liquid LeadAcid
Battery Type:
Gel Cell
Auto LBCO:
On
Auto LBCO:
Off
Auto LBCO:
On
Auto LBCO:
Off
Bat Capacity:
250 Ahrs
Bat Capacity:
125 Ahrs
Bat Capacity:
Auto Bat Capacity:
1000 Ahrs
Bat Capacity:
500 Ahrs
Bat Capacity:
375 Ahrs
Default
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Search Sense:
Defeat
Search Sense:
About .5W load
Search Sense:
...10W
Search Sense:
...40W
Search Sense:
> 40w
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Charge Rate
Vac Dropout
Shore Power Amps
RC7 Setup
You can specify the battery charger’s maximum output current using the Charge Rate
menu. The default rate is 100% of the inverter/charger’s maximum charge rate. Consult
your inverter/charger Owner’s Manual for information specific to your system. The Charge
Rate menu is shown below:
Your inverter/charger monitors the voltage level of the AC power supplied to it. You can
select the AC voltage at which the inverter switches from AC power to DC power. This
assures a continuous supply of quality alternating current to your electrical loads. The
lower the settings you select, the less frequently you inverter will switch from AC to DC.
The range is from 40 to 100 volts. The selections are shown below:
The shore power amperage setting is selectable. Your inverter monitors the AC power
being drawn by both the battery charger and the AC loads connected to the inverter. If the
current draw approaches the circuit breaker’s rating, the battery charger will reduce the
amount of current going to the batteries. This control can also be used to prevent
overloading of backup generators if they are used to charge the battery as well. Adjust this
setting to match your generator’s maximum continuous output. This is usually lower than
the rating of the circuit breaker provided on the generator’s output. The Shore Power Amps
menu is shown below.
The RC7 LCD screen displays system status and error messages during normal operation.
You can choose a rolling display that includes state-of-charge, time left to run,and time left
to charge.
Vac Dropout:
90 Vac
Vac Dropout:
85 Vac
Vac Dropout:
80 Vac
Vac Dropout:
75 Vac
Vac Dropout:
70 Vac
Vac Dropout:
40 Vac
Default
Shore Pwr Amps:
5a
Shore Pwr Amps:
20 a
Shore Pwr Amps:
25 a
Shore Pwr Amps:
30 a
Default
Charge Rate:
80% of max
Charge Rate:
90% of max
Charge Rate:
100% of max Charge Rate:
10% of max
Charge Rate:
20% of max
Default
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Alternatively, you can choose the default system status message; any one of these, or a
power saving option that shuts the LCD and LED display off after 5 minutes without a key
press or a new error message. The default is the Last Key selection, which displays the
last system status message that you select after you exit the Setup Menu. The RC7 Setup
menu is shown below:
This menu item enables you to adjust the contrast of the screen display to accommodate
changing lighting conditions. Less contrast may be preferable in brighter lighting conditions.
The default setting is Max Contrast. The menu selections are shown below:
When two inverter/chargers are utilized in a system, an external shunt will be required in
order for the fuel gauge feature of the RC7 remote control to give accurate information
about the charge state of the battery bank. See your inverter/charger Owner’s Manual for
instructions on installing an external shunt. The External Shunt menu enables you to
configure two RC7’s for use with two inverter chargers. The RC7 connected to the external
shunt becomes the ‘fuel gauge’ unit. Select the appropriate response from the following
menu items:
Use the Fuelgauge Cutout menu to set the voltage that the battery manufacturer specifies
or you define as zero per cent State of Charge ( 0% SOC) with no load. This is the voltage
at which the battery has zero reserve amphours remaining. The fuel gauge meter uses this
number to determine the 50% battery state-of-charge voltage. The factory setting is 11.4
volts. The menu selections are:
LCD Contrast
External Shunt:
Fuelgauge Cutout
RC7 Setup:
Rolling Display
RC7 Setup:
Power Saver
RC7 Setup:
Last Key
External Shunt:
Other Inverter
External Shunt:
This Inverter
External Shunt:
None
Fuelgauge Cutout
10.3 VDC= 0% SOC
Fuelgauge Cutout
11.8 VDC= 0% SOC
Fuelgauge Cutout
11.7 VDC= 0% SOC
Fuelgauge Cutout
9.5 VDC= 0% SOC
Default
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LCD Contrast:
62%
LCD Contrast:
87%
LCD Contrast:
Max Contrast
LCD Contrast:
50%
LCD Contrast:
Min Contrast
LCD Contrast:
12%
Default
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RC7GS Setup Menu
The RC7 and RC7GS remote controls share the Setup Menu items described previously.
The RC7GS (Generator Start) features several additional Setup Menu selections related to
automatic generator starting, stopping, and quiet times.
Install the RC7GS as described earlier. Be sure the inverter/charger is disconnected from
the AC power source and the On/Off switch on the inverter is in the Off position. Plug-in the
RC7GS and turn the On/Off switch on the face of the inverter to the On position.
The LCD screen will first display the software version number (version 1.10 or better
required for Genstart functions), recognize the inverter software (also version 1.10 or better
required), and then momentarily display a reminder to set the clock: “
.“ The message ” ” will then be displayed.
Connect the inverter to an AC source and proceed to configure the installation.
Many of the Genstart functions are time-of-day based, so the first task is to set the clock.
Press and hold both Setup buttons until the screen clears and the RC7GS emits a
beep tone then scroll down through the Setup menu until the Set Clock menu item is
displayed:
A flashing cursor will appear below and behind one of the hour (H) characters or one
of the minute (M) characters on the display. Every eight (8) seconds the cursor will
jump from beneath an hour digit to a minute digit or vice-versa unless the Settings key
is pressed.
Set time to enable
Auto Genset start and stop Waiting for AC
Set Clock
!
!
,
The clock uses 24-hour ‘military’ time. The range is from 00:00 to 23:59.
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System Status:
Waiting for AC
4.625"
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When the cursor is under the hour character, press the Settings key to increment the hours.
Repeat to set the minutes. Press and hold the Settings key to increment the values
quickly, or press and release the settings key to increment the value by one unit.
After setting the RC7GS’s internal clock, press the Up arrow key to display the Select
Genset menu item. Press the Settings key until the name and model of your generator is
displayed (not all generators are supported). Then press an arrow key to scroll to the next
menu item. The menu selections are shown below:
After selecting a generator , you can set the parameters for
automatically starting and stopping the genset based upon battery voltage or state-of-
charge. Scroll through the Setup Menu until the Generator Start menu is displayed. Press
the Settings key until the desired setting is displayed. Then go on to another menu. The
setting will take effect 20 seconds after you exit the Setup Menu if no other action is taken.
The default generator Start selection is “ ”. This setting disables all
automatic start functions. Any other selection from the Generator start menu will enable
the RC7GS to automatically start the generator based upon battery state-of-charge or
voltage.
You can start or stop the generator set at any time by pressing the Down arrow key on the
User Menu until the screen shown below is displayed, then pressing the On/Off button on
the RC7GS faceplate until the generator starts or stops. Release the On/Off key as soon as
the generator starts. If the inverter/charger senses an AC supply while the remote control
On/Off button is pressed, it will shut down the generator.
You can configure the RC7GS to shut down the generator automatically when the batteries
reach 90 to 99% SOC, or when the charger initiates the Absorption or the Float stage of
charging. Refer to your inverter/charger Owner’s Manual for a detailed discussion of
charging stages. The Generator Stop menu selections are shown below; the default setting
is ‘Manual (Push Off).“
Select Genset
Generator Start
Generator Stop
Manual (Push On)
set setting the clock and
You can stop the generator manually at any time by scrolling
Set Clk: 0-23:59
HH:MM
Select Genset:
Other 80
Select Genset:
Other 20
Select Genset:
Other 10
Select Genset:
Onan QuietDiesel
Default
Gen Start/Stop:
Press (On/Off)
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Default
Generator Start:
Manual (Push On)
Generator Start:
Auto at 40% SOC
Generator Start:
Auto at 60% SOC
Generator Start:
Auto at 11.0 VDC
Generator Start:
Auto at 12.2 VDC
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through the User menu until the screen shown above is displayed, and then pressing the
On/Off button. Generator Stop options are shown below:
Once you have completed the installation and setup of the RC7/GS, press and hold both
the Up and the Down arrow keys simultaneously for five seconds or until the display clears.
Your setup choices will be saved in non-volatile memory 20 seconds after you exit the
Setup menu if no other actions are taken. Your selections will be preserved until you
change them, even if you disconnect the RC7/GS from AC and/ or DC power.
The RC7 & RC7GS remote controls enable you to monitor the operating mode and system
status of your inverter/charger by lighting one or more of the LEDs located on the unit’s
faceplate and/or by displaying a message on the LCD. The four LEDs reflect the same
information as the single LED on the inverter/charger.
There are four types of system messages:
AC source messages tell you if alternating current is present In addition, the RC7GS AC
source messages describe the current activity, if any, of the generator.
RC7 & RC7GS System Status Displays
Begin Gen Quiet & End Gen Quiet
Saving Your Setup Choices
AC Source Messages
The RC7GS enables you to define a period of time during which the generator is prevented
from starting automatically. You can specify the beginning and ending of this ‘quiet’ time.
To specify a begin or end time, scroll to the Begin or End Gen Quiet menu item and set the
time in the same way that you set the clock. See above for specific directions. If
the genset is running at the Begin Gen Quiet time, it will be shut down automatically. The
two menu items are shown below:
AC source messages
Inverter messages
Charger messages
Error messages
Anytime the inverter is off and AC is not present, the LCD screen will display the message
below. When an AC supply is available, another system status message will be displayed.
Set Clock
!
!
!
!
Waiting for AC
End Gen Quiet:
HH:MM
Begin Gen Quiet:
HH:MM
Generator Stop:
Manual (Push Off)
Generator Stop:
Auto at 90% SOC
Generator Stop:
Auto at 95% SOC
Generator Stop:
Auto at 99% SOC
Generator Stop:
Auto at Absorb
Generator Stop:
Auto at Float
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Pending Genstart, Cranking Genset, and AC Available
Starter Cooldown Gen Won’t Start
Gen Quiet Fault
These messages will be displayed whenever the RC7GS has been setup to start the
generator at a specified condition, and that condition has arisen.
When the initiating condition (SOC or battery voltage) has occurred, the ‘ ’
message will be displayed for approximately two minutes awaiting a change in the condition
or a manual override. If neither occurs, the RC7GS will attempt to start the generator and
will display the ’ ‘ message.
When the generator starts, there will be a brief delay to allow the genset to reach operating
speed and allow to synchronize voltage with it; then the ’ ‘
message will be displayed.
In the event the genset does not start within thirty-seconds, a two-minute starter cool-down
period will occur and the ’ ‘ message will be displayed after which another
attempt to start the genset will occur. This cycle (cranking - cooldown - cranking) will repeat
three more times for a total of four attempts to start the genset over a 12-minute period.
If the genset has not started after four attempts, the RC7GS will display the ’
“ error message and the Error LED on the faceplate will be lighted red. No further
attempts to start the genset will occur. Correct the generator starting problem and manually
start the genset. You can reset it using the Setup menu
.
Whenever the RC7GS Gen Start function is configured to Auto Start your generator under a
specified condition and that condition occurs during the specified Gen Quiet period, the
LCD will display the Gen Quiet Fault message, the Error LED will be lighted, and the remote
control unit will emit a series of beeping sounds for up to five minutes or until the error
condition is corrected (whichever occurs first). You can override the Gen Quiet period by
resetting the Gen Quiet Begin and End time to 00:00. If the genset is manually started
during the quiet time, it will be shut down automatically.
Pending Genstart
Cranking Genset
AC Available
Starter Cooldown
Gen Won‘t
Start
and
the inverter/charger
by changing the GenStart option to
’Manual,‘
The Gen Quiet Fault error is reset automatically at the end of the quiet time if no other
action is taken, and the Auto Genstart function will execute.
Genset Status:
AC Available
Genset Status:
Cranking Genset
Genset Status:
PendingGenstart
Genset Status:
Starter Cooldown
Genset Status:
Gen Wont start
System Status:
Gen Quiet Fault
System Status:
Waiting for AC
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Inverter Mode Messages
Charger Mode Messages
Error Mode Messages
When the inverter is On (no AC present), it is either inverting or it is testing the AC output
circuits for loads that meet the Search Sense selection criteria .
Search Mode reduces by about 90% the amount of energy required to operate the inverter
while idling.
When the inverter is in Search Mode, the LCD will display the ‘Searching’ message shown
below and the LED will be flashing slowly each time the unit probes the AC output circuit for
a load. When the unit is inverting, the LCD will display the ‘Inverting’ message and the LED
will be lighted steadily.
Whenever AC power is available, the inverter/charger will automatically switch to charger
mode. There are three separate charger modes: Bulk, Absorption, and Float. Consult your
inverter/charger Owner’s Manual for more information about these charging modes.
When the charger is charging in Bulk mode, the LCD will display the ‘ ’
message and the Charge LED will be lighted steadily.
When the charger is charging in Absorption mode, the LCD will display the ‘
’ message, and the Charge LED will flash slowly. The Bat Full LED will be lighted
steadily when the battery is 90 to 100% fully charged..
When the charger is charging in the Float mode, the LCD will display the ‘ ’
message, the Charge LED will not be lighted, and the Bat Full LED will be lighted steadily.
Your inverter/charger protects itself and your energy system from damage caused by
overloading, high battery and internal temperatures, overcharging by an external source,
and other problems. The RC7 and RC7GS report these conditions by lighting the Error
LED, sounding an alarm buzzer for up to five minutes, and displaying an error message on
the LCD suggesting the appropriate action to remedy the error condition. In most cases,
the inverter/charger will shut down until the error condition is corrected.
When this message is displayed, the inverter/charger transformer and power components
have exceeded a safe operating temperature. Reduce the load on the inverter. When it
has cooled, it will automatically reset and resume operating. If this condition occurs often,
make sure the inverter is in a cool location, has adequate ventilation, and the cooling fan is
operational.
Bulk Charging
Absorption
Chg
Float Charging
Over Temperature
(if Search Mode is selected)
System Status:
Otemp/Less Load
Chg
System Status:
System Status:
Absorption
System Status:
Float Charging
Bulk Charging
System Status:
Inverting
System Status:
Searching
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Overload
High Battery Voltage
Low Battery Voltage
Average Shunt Amps
Battery Voltage
When this message is displayed, the loads on the inverter/charger exceed the maximum
power rating of the unit. Reduce the loads on the inverter and restart it.
This message indicates that the battery voltage is too high. Turn off any other charging
sources to allow the voltage level to drop. The inverter will automatically reset and resume
operating when the battery reaches a safe voltage level. This condition will usually occur
only when an additional charging source is used to charge your battery or battery bank.
The battery voltage has dropped below a safe level. The inverter/charger has shut off to
prevent damage to the batteries. Provide an AC supply and the inverter/charger will
automatically reset and start charging. This error will also occur with the RC7GS when the
Auto Genstart function has been disabled, or the genset will not start.
The RC7 and RC7GS have built-in meters that enable you to monitor inverter charger
activity. In order to view these meters, press and hold the Meter key (Up arrow key) for five
seconds, or until the LCD clears. You can then scroll through the meters by pressing the
Down arrow key. These meter displays are intended for and most useful to service
technicians.
This meter displays the averaged current going through the internal shunt (external shunt if
more than one inverter/charger is used) to and from the batteries.
Displays the current battery voltage level. This meter will be useful for checking the
condition of the batteries or monitoring voltage levels under load.
Meters Display
System Status:
Lobat Start Charge
System Status:
Hibat Stop Charge
Avg Shunt Amps
-/+ 0 Amps DC
Battery:
00.0 Volts DC
System Status:
Oload/Less Load
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Inverter-Charger Current
AC Input Voltage
AC Output Voltage
AC Input Amps
Pass Through Amps
Battery Temperature
Displays the actual current (not an average) passing through the inverter to AC loads when
an AC supply is available, or provided by the inverter when inverting.
This meter displays the actual AC voltage and peak AC voltage supply to the
inverter/charger, measured at the AC Input Hot 1 terminal.
Displays the actual AC Voltage output of the inverter/charger measured at the AC Output
Hot 1 terminal.
Appears only on the RC7GS display. Measures the actual AC amperes passing through
the AC Input Hot 1 terminal.
isplays the actual AC amps passing through the
inverter/charger when an external AC source is supplied. Measured at the AC Input Hot 1
terminal.
This meter displays the external temperature of your battery or battery bank when equipped
with a Battery Temperature Sensor (BTS). The scale is divided into counts, which do not
directly correspond to the Fahrenheit or Celsius temperature scale. A higher reading
indicates a lower temperature.
Appears only on the RC7. D
Pass-thru Amps:
0 Amps AC
Battery Temp
000 counts
AC Input
000 Vac 000 Vpk
AC Output:
000 Vac
AC Input:
0 Amps AC
Inv/Chg Current:
+/- 0 Amps DC
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Transformer Temperature
FET Temperature
Estimated Battery Capacity
Battery State of Charge
Displays the relative temperature of the Field Effect Transistors, which regulate the output
waveform of the inverter. A higher reading indicates cooler temperatures. This meter is
useful to factory technicians only.
This meter reports the estimated battery amp-hour capacity based upon the average amp-
hours used, and the rate and duration of the charging cycles. Multiply the reading by eight
to arrive at the approximate battery capacity. This is only an approximation, and it will
become more accurate as the number of charge/discharge cycles increase.
Upon installation of the RC7 or RC7GS, the LCD screen will display general-purpose
system-status messages. This is the screen that you return to upon exiting the Setup,
Settings, or Meters menu. These operating messages monitor the battery state-of charge
(SOC), time remaining to run, and time left to charge. It also provides the Gen Start/Stop
switch. B ou can view each of these meters in the
sequence in which they are discussed below .
This meter displays the estimated State-of-Charge (SOC) of the battery or battery bank.
The state of charge is based upon the estimated battery capacity. Because it is damaging
to most batteries to discharge them to less than half of their capacity, this meter estimates
the battery SOC at 0% when the battery amphours remaining has reached half of the
estimated battery capacity. This prevents over-discharging and potential damage to the
batteries.
Operating Display
This meter displays the internal temperature of the inverter/charger’s transformer. The
scale is divided into counts, which do not directly correspond to the Fahrenheit or Celsius
temperature scale. A higher reading indicates a lower temperature. This meter is useful to
service technicians only.
y pressing the Down arrow key, y
FET Temp:
000 counts
Est. Bat. Cap:
00 Amp-hrs(x8)
Bat State Off Chg
00% of Full
Bat State Of Chg
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Xformer Temp:
000 counts
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You can switch the meter display from a per-cent-of-capacity to a ‘empty-full’ bar graph
scale, both illustrated above. To switch from one display to the other, just press the Settings
key when the SOC meter is displayed.
This meter displays the estimated hours and tenths of hours (six minutes) that the batteries
will support the present load before requiring charging.
Displays the estimated hours and tenths of hours required to charge the batteries to full
capacity.
You can manually start or stop the generator (RC7GS only) at anytime by scrolling the
display to this item and then pressing the On/Off button on the RC7GS faceplate.
Time Left to Run
Time Left to Charge
Generator Start/Stop
Time Left toChg
0.0 Hours
Gen Start/Stop:
Press (On/Off)
Time Left To Run
0.0 Hours
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Genstart 2
Not Used
Genstart 1
Genrun 2
Genrun 3
Genrun 1
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RC7& RC7GS Set-up Menu
Press and hold both Menu Item keys for 5 seconds
Auto LBCO:
On
Auto LBCO:
Off On
Auto LBCO:
Off
Select Genset:
Other 80
Select Genset:
Other 20
Select Genset:
Other 10
Select Genset:
Onan QuietDiesel
Generator Stop:
Manual (Push Off)
Generator Stop:
Auto at 90% SOC
Generator Stop:
Auto at 95% SOC
Generator Stop:
Auto at 99% SOC
Generator Stop:
Auto at Absorb
Generator Stop:
Auto at Float
End Gen Quiet:
HH:MM
Begin Gen Quiet:
HH:MM
Charge Rate:
80%
Charge Rate:
90%
Charge Rate:
100% of max Charge Rate:
10%
Charge Rate:
20%
Battery Type:
Liquid Lead Acid
Battery Type:
Gel Cell
Bat Capacity:
250 Ahrs
Bat Capacity:
125 Ahrs
Bat Capacity:
Auto Bat Capacity:
1000 Ahrs
Bat Capacity:
500 Ahrs
Bat Capacity:
375 Ahrs
Set Clk: 0-23:59
HH:MM
Generator Start:
Manual (Push On)
Generator Start:
Auto at 40% SOC
Generator Start:
Auto at 60% SOC
Generator Start:
Auto at 11.0 VDC
Generator Start:
Auto at 12.2 VDC
Fuelgauge Cutout
10.3 VDC= 0% SOC
Fuelgauge Cutout
11.8 VDC= 0% SOC
Fuelgauge Cutout
11.7 VDC= 0% SOC
Fuelgauge Cutout
9.5 VDC= 0% SOC
External Shunt:
Other Inverter
External Shunt:
This Inverter
External Shunt:
None
RC7 Setup:
Rolling Display
RC7 Setup:
Power Saver
RC7 Setup:
Last Key
Shore Pwr Amps:
5a
Shore Pwr Amps:
20 a
Shore Pwr Amps:
25 a
Shore Pwr Amps:
30 a
Vac Dropout:
90 Vac
Vac Dropout:
85 Vac
Vac Dropout:
80 Vac
Vac Dropout:
75 Vac
Vac Dropout:
70 Vac
Vac Dropout:
40 Vac
Search Sense:
> 40W
Search Sense:
.. 40W
Search Sense:
.. 10W
Search Sense:
About...5W load
Search Sense:
Defeat
Auto LBCO:
LCD Contrast:
87%
LCD Contrast:
Max Contrast
LCD Contrast:
Min Contrast
LCD Contrast:
12%
RC7GS OnlyRC7GS Only
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System Status:
Float Charging
System Status:
AbsorptionChg
System Status:
Bulk Charging
System Status:
Searching
System Status:
Inverting
AC Source Error ModeCharger ModeInverter Mode
System Status:
Gen Wont start
System Status:
Waiting for AC
System Status:
AC Available
System Status:
Cranking Genset
System Status:
PendingGenstart
Genset Status:
Starter Cooldown
System Status:
Gen Quiet Fault
System Status:
Low Genset Volts
System Status:
Lobat Start Charge
System Status:
Hibat Stop Charge
System Status:
Oload/Less Load
System Status:
Otemp/Less Load
RC7GS Only
Meters Display
FET Temp:
000 counts
Est. Bat. Cap:
47 Amp-hrs(x8)
Xformer Temp:
000 counts
Pass-thru Amps:
0 Amps AC
Battery Temp
000 counts
AC Input
000 Vac 000 Vpk
AC Output:
000 Vac
AC Input:
0 Amps AC
Avg Shunt Amps
-/+ 0 Amps DC
Battery:
00.0 Volts DC
Inv/Chg Current:
+/- 0 Amps DC
System Status Messages
Bat State Of Chg
XX% of Full
Time Left toChg
X.X Hours
Time Left To Run
X.X Hours
Gen Start/Stop:
Press (On/Off)
Bat State Of Chg
EF
Operating Display
The arrow enables you to move
across the columns. The Up and
Down arrows enable you to scroll through
the headings along the left column.
Settings
Menu
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RC7 & RC7GS Dimension Drawing - Faceplate
Not Shown
4 1/8 in
1 1/8 in
4in
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