Xantrex Freedom XC2000-230V User manual

Freedom XC 2000 - 230V
Inverter/Charger
Owner’s Guide
Freedom XC 2000 - 230V
817-2080-12

ii Freedom XC 2000 - 230V Owner's Guide
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Purpose
The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and
procedures for installing, operating, configuring, maintaining, and
troubleshooting a Freedom XC 2000 - 230V Inverter/Charger for
Recreational, Commercial and Fleet Vehicle, or Marine
installations.
Scope
The guide provides safety and operating guidelines as well as
information on installing and configuring the inverter/charger. It
also provides information about troubleshooting the unit. 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 and operators of the Freedom XC
2000 - 230V Inverter/Charger.The Installation section starting on
page 15 is intended for qualified personnel.
Qualified personnel have training, knowledge, and experience in:
lInstalling electrical equipment.
lApplying all applicable installation codes.
lAnalyzing and reducing the hazards involved in performing
electrical work.
lSelecting and using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Abbreviations and Acronyms
A Amperes
Ah Amp-hours (a unit of battery capacity)
AC Alternating Current[V]
ACC Accessory in vehicle ignition system
AGM Absorbed Glass Mat (a battery type)
BTS Battery Temperature Sensor
CVCC Constant Voltage Constant Charge
DC Direct Current[Z]
h Hours (a unit of time)
Hz Hertz (a unit of frequency)
kW Kilowatts (1000 watts)
LBCO Low Battery Cutout (or Cutoff)
LCD Liquid Crystal Display
LED Light Emitting Diode
LFP LiFePO4(lithium iron phosphate – a battery type)
m Minutes (a unit of time)
max Maximum
min Minimum
ms Milliseconds (a unit of time)
N-m Newton-meters (a unit of torque)

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PN Product Number
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
PV Photovoltaic (Solar)
RCBO Residual Current Circuit Breaker with over-current
protection (Type B)
s Seconds (a unit of time)
V, VV,
VZVoltage, Volts AC, Volts DC
W Wattage
°Degrees symbol commonly used here in degrees of
temperature scale
°C Unit of degrees in Celsius scale
°F Unit of degrees in Fahrenheit scale
% Percent, percentage
Related Information
You can find more information about Xantrex products and
services at http://www.xantrex.com/.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THIS OWNER’SGUIDE FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
This guide contains important safety instructions for the Freedom
XC that must be followed during installation, operation,
maintenance, and troubleshooting.
Read these instructions carefully and look at the equipment to
become familiar with the device before installing, operating,
configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting it. The following
special messages may appear throughout this documentation or
on the equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention
to information that clarifies or simplifies a procedure.
The addition of either symbol to a “Danger” or
“Warning” safety label indicates that an electrical
hazard exists which will result in personal injury if the
instructions are not followed.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury.
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Product Safety Information
1. Before using the inverter/charger, read all instructions and
cautionary markings on the unit, the batteries, and all
appropriate sections of this guide.
2. Use of accessories not recommended or sold by the
manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury to persons.
3. The inverter/charger is designed to be connected to both DC
and AC electrical systems. The manufacturer 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 jurisdiction.
4. To avoid a risk of fire and electric 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.
5. Do not operate the inverter/charger if it has been damaged in
any way.
6. This unit does not have any user-serviceable parts. Do not
disassemble the inverter/charger except where noted for
connecting wiring and cabling. See your warranty for
instructions on obtaining service. Attempting to service the
unit yourself may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire.
Internal capacitors remain charged after all power is
disconnected.
7. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect both AC
and DC power from the inverter/charger before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning or working on any components
connected to the inverter/charger. Do not disconnect under
load. Turning the inverter/charger to Standby mode using the
Power button on the front panel will not reduce an electrical
shock hazard.
8. The inverter/charger must be provided with an equipment-
earthing conductor connected to the AC input earth.
9. Do not expose this unit to rain, snow, or liquids of any type.
This product is designed for dry-locations-use only. Damp
environments will significantly shorten the life of this product
and corrosion caused by dampness will not be covered by
the product warranty.
10. To reduce the chance of short-circuits, always use insulated
tools when installing or working with this equipment.
11. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets,
necklaces, and watches when working with electrical
equipment.
12. For marine applications, this unit must be installed with a
drip shield. Refer to Marine Installation on page 43 for
details.

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DANGER
ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD
Installation must be done by qualified personnel to ensure
compliance with all applicable installation and electrical codes and
regulations. Instructions for installing the Freedom XC 2000 - 230V
Inverter/Charger are provided here for use by qualified personnel
only.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious
injury.
DANGER
HAZARD OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION, BURN, OR
ARC FLASH
nApply appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
and follow safe electrical work practices. See IEC / EN
60364-x-y series of standards.
nThis equipment must only be installed and serviced by
qualified electrical personnel.
nNever operate energized with the wiring compartment
cover removed.
nEnergized from multiple sources. Before removing the
wiring compartment cover - identify all sources, de-
energize, and wait 2 min for circuits to discharge.
nAlways use a properly rated voltage sensing device to
confirm all circuits are de-energized.
nReplace all devices, doors, and covers before turning on
power to this equipment.
Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious
injury.

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WARNING
FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD
nUnit’s components may produce arcs or sparks.
nDo not install near batteries, in machinery space, or in an
area in which ignition-protected equipment is required.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious
injury, or equipment damage.
Areas include any space containing gasoline-powered machinery,
fuel tanks, as well as joints, fittings, or other connections between
components of the fuel system.
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
nReplace the wiring compartment cover before turning on
power to this equipment.
nUse a torque screwdriver to tighten the captive nut panel
screw to 0.56 N-m torque to ensure a proper earth
connection and a required tool access to the wiring
compartment.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious
injury, or equipment damage.
CAUTION
ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD
nDo not open. No serviceable parts inside. Provided with
integral protection against overloads. Bonding between
conduit connections is not automatic and must be
provided as part of the installation.
nRead guide before installing or using.
nDo not cover or obstruct ventilation openings.
nDo not mount in zero-clearance compartment –
overheating may result.
nDo not expose to rain or spray. This inverter/charger is
designed for marine applications only when additional drip
protection is installed in certain orientations. See
"Approved Mounting Orientations" on page25 for more
information.
nInstall an RCBO (Type B) only as required by local
regulations.
nDo not connect AC OUT to any other source of power.
Damage to unit may occur.
nFor AC IN and AC OUT, use wires suitable for at least
75°C.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or
equipment damage.

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NOTES:
nFollow these instructions and those published by the
battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any
equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery.
Review cautionary markings on these products and on the
engine.
nFreedom XC 2000 - 230V Inverter/Charger products are
designed for deep cycle lead-acid batteries. See warning
below when connecting to lithium ion batteries.
nDo not use transformerless battery chargers in conjunction
with the inverter/charger due to overheating.
CAUTION
LITHIUM ION BATTERY TYPE HAZARD
Make sure to use a lithium ion battery pack that includes a certified
Battery Management System (BMS) with built-in safety protocols.
Follow the instructions published by the battery manufacturer.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious injury or
equipment damage.
CAUTION
PHYSICAL INJURY HAZARD
This Freedom XC 2000 - 230V Inverter/Charger is not intended for
use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory,
or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children
should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or
equipment damage.

Precautions When Working With Batteries
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Precautions When Working With
Batteries
IMPORTANT: Battery work and maintenance must be done by
qualified personnel knowledgeable about batteries to ensure
compliance with battery handling and maintenance safety
precautions.
WARNING
BURN FROM HIGH SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT, FIRE
AND EXPLOSION FROM VENTED GASES HAZARDS
lAlways wear proper, non-absorbent gloves, complete eye
protection, and clothing protection. Avoid touching your
eyes and wiping your forehead while working near
batteries. See note #4.
lRemove all personal metal items, like rings, bracelets, and
watches when working with batteries. See notes #5 and #6
below.
lNever smoke or allow a spark or flame near the engine or
batteries.
lNever charge a frozen battery.
lNever charge a Lithium Ion type battery with an ambient of
0°C or colder.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious
injury, or equipment damage.
NOTES:
1. Mount and place the Freedom XC 2000 - 230V
Inverter/Charger unit away from batteries in a well ventilated
compartment.
2. Always have someone within range of your voice or close
enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid
battery.
3. Always have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case
battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
4. Keep battery terminals clean from corrosion. If battery acid
or corrosion deposit contacts skin or clothing, wash
immediately with soap and water. If battery acid or corrosion
deposit enters your eye, immediately flood it with running
cold water for at least 20min and have someone within
range of your voice or close enough to get medical attention
immediately.
5. Use extra caution to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool
on the battery. It could spark or short circuit the battery or
other electrical parts and could cause an explosion. Use
tools with insulated handles only.
6. Batteries can produce a short circuit current high enough to
weld a ring or metal bracelet or the like to the battery
terminal, causing a severe burn.
7. When removing a battery, always remove the negative
terminal from the battery first for systems with earthed
negative. If it is earthed positive, remove the positive
terminal first. Make sure all loads connected to the battery
and all accessories are off so you don’t cause an arc.

Precautions When Placing the Unit
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Precautions When Placing the
Unit
WARNING
FIRE HAZARD
nDo not install the inverter/charger or any part of its supplied
wiring in engine compartments.
nFor marine installation, always locate the inverter/charger
away from the battery and mounted separately in a well-
ventilated compartment with adequate space.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious
injury, or equipment damage.
CAUTION
BURN HAZARD
Avoid touching the external surfaces - heatsink may be hot.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in injury or
equipment damage.
NOTICE
RISK OF INVERTER/CHARGER DAMAGE
nNever allow battery acid to drip on the inverter/charger
when reading gravity, or filling battery.
nNever place the Freedom XC unit directly above batteries;
gases from a battery will corrode and damage the
inverter/charger.
nDo not place a battery on top of the inverter/charger.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment
damage.
Regulatory
The Freedom XC inverter/charger is evaluated to European Union
(EU) standards, directives, and regulations. For more information
see Regulatory approvals on page 89.
The Freedom XC inverter/charger is intended to be used for
mobile or commercial applications. This inverter/charger is
designed for marine applications only when additional drip
protection is installed in certain orientations. See the section on
Specifications for information.

Emissions and Immunity
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Emissions and Immunity
This device complies with EMC Directive standards, pursuant to
IEC/EN 61000-6-3 and IEC/EN 61000-6-1. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1)this device may not cause
interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
End of Life Disposal
The Freedom XC 2000 - 230V Inverter/Charger is designed with
environmental awareness and sustainability in mind. At the end of
its useful life, the Freedom XC can be decommissioned and
disassembled. Components which can be recycled must be
recycled and those that cannot be recycled must be disposed of
according to local, regional, or national environmental regulations.
Many of the electrical components used in the Freedom XC 2000 -
230V Inverter/Charger are made of recyclable material like steel,
copper, aluminum, and other alloys. These materials can be
auctioned off to traditional scrap metal recycling companies who
resell reusable scraps.
Electronic equipment such as the circuit boards, connectors, and
fuses can be broken down and recycled by specialized recycling
companies whose goal is to avoid having these components end
up in the landfill.
For more information on disposal, contact Xantrex.

CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions vii
Product Safety Information viii
Precautions When Working With Batteries xii
Precautions When Placing the Unit xiii
Regulatory xiii
Emissions and Immunity xiv
End of Life Disposal xiv
Introduction 1
Materials List 2
Key Features 2
Features 7
AC and DC Panel 8
Display Panel 10
Side Panel 11
Installation 13
Before You Begin the Installation 14
Installation Codes 14
Installation Tools and Materials 15
Basic Installation Procedures 17
Step 1: Designing the Installation 18
Step 2: Choosing a Location for the Unit 24
Step 3: Mounting the Unit 25
Step 4: Connecting the AC Input Wires 27
Step 5: Connecting AC Output to an Existing AC Circuit 31
Step 6: Connecting the DC Cables 34
Step 7: Connecting to Port(s) on the Freedom XC 39
Step 8: Testing Your Installation 41
Marine Installation 43
Drip Shield Installation 44
Operation 45
Freedom XCDisplay Panel 46
Status LED Indicators 46
Function Buttons 47
LCD Screen 47
LCD Screen Icons 48
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Viewing Information During Battery Mode 49
Viewing Information During Grid Mode 51
Adjusting Settings in Configuration Mode 53
Settings 54
Operating in Battery Mode 58
Turning Inverter Operation ON and OFF 58
Power Save Timer 59
Power Save Mode 59
Checking Battery Status 59
Checking Output Power 59
Operating Several Loads at Once 59
Turning the Audible Alarm ON or OFF 60
Operating in Grid Mode 61
Battery Charger Functions 61
Battery Types 61
Custom Battery Settings Menu 65
Operating During Transition Between Grid Mode and Battery
Mode 66
Transitioning from Grid Mode to Battery Mode 66
Transitioning from Battery Mode to Grid Mode 66
Operating Limits 67
Power Output 67
Input Voltage 68
Overload Conditions 69
High Surge Loads 69
Over-temperature Conditions 70
Routine Maintenance 71
Maintaining the Freedom XC Unit 72
Troubleshooting 73
Pre-service Checklist 74
Warning Messages 75
Troubleshooting Reference 78
Inverter Applications 82
Resistive Loads 82
Motor Loads 82
Problem Loads 83
Specifications 85
Physical Specifications 86
Environmental Specifications 86
System Specifications 87
Regulatory Approvals 89

1 INTRODUCTION
The Freedom XC 2000 - 230V Inverter/Charger is designed with
integrated inverting functions and power management features
suitable for marine, recreational, and commercial/fleet vehicle
installations.
Please read this section to familiarize yourself with the main
performance and protection features of the Freedom XC. This
section includes:
Materials List 2
Key Features 2
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Materials List
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Materials List
The Freedom XC base package includes the following items:
none Freedom XC unit
none Owner’s Guide and extra safety labels
none pre-installed DC earth enclosure lug (not shown)
none set of plastic bushings for large DC cables
none bonding screw (see Figure 6 on page 21)
Figure 1 What’s In The Box
NOTE: If any of the items are missing, contact Xantrex or any
authorized Xantrex dealer for replacement. See Contact
Information on page ii.
Key Features
Power for Most
Appliances
The Freedom XC inverter/charger provides up
to 2000 W of continuous utility grade, sine
wave power derived from a battery bank. It is
designed to handle loads such as microwave
ovens, TVs, DVD/Blu-ray players, and power
tools. In addition, the Freedom XC’s high-
surge capability lets you handle many hard-to-
start loads, including full size residential
refrigerators.
The built-in transfer switch automatically
transfers between inverter power and shore
power from recreational facilities such as boat
docks or campsites to ensure power is
always available.
Back-up
Capability
If incoming shore power is interrupted by
external events like brownouts, the Freedom
XC automatically becomes an independent
power source1that supplies utility grade AC
power to your loads.
1Assuming the inverter/charger is connected to a battery source with an adequate charge at the time of the
power interruption.

Materials List
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Comprehensive
Protection
The Freedom XC’s built-in protection features
safeguard your batteries (from unnecessary
drain) such as the low battery voltage alarm
and shutdown and protect equipment such as
a configurable AC transfer speed.
nSelectable Low Battery Shutdown:
The low battery shutdown for the
inverter/charger can be manually
selected by the user from 10.1 to
12.8VZ.
nLow Voltage Shutdown Delay Timer:
Configurable from 1 to 300s to reduce
an unnecessary shutdown of inverter
operation such as during cranking or
other brief but heavy discharge of
battery.
nInverter Power Save: The Freedom XC
can be programmed to automatically
turn off after 1 to 25 h of continued
operation of loads that are under 50W.
It is designed, with LBCO (low battery
cut off), to prevent the battery from deep
discharge.
Configurable AC
Transfer Speed
The Freedom XC allows two speed settings
for the AC transfer from Grid Mode to Battery
Mode and vice versa which avoids nuisance
resetting of appliances. The normal transfer
rate is for common appliances and the faster
transfer rate is designed for more sensitive
digital equipment like a desktop computer.
Overload Alarm
and Shutdown
During Battery Mode (also called Inverter
Mode), the Freedom XC automatically alerts
you if the loads that are connected and
drawing power from the unit are close to
approaching the maximum operating limit. If
so, the Freedom XC automatically shuts
down when the maximum operating limit is
exceeded. See Troubleshooting Reference on
page 78 for precautions.
Over temperature
Alarm and
Shutdown
During Battery Mode, the Freedom XC
automatically alerts you if it is overheating
and approaching the over-temperature
shutdown limit. The Freedom XC
automatically shuts down when the limit is
exceeded. See Troubleshooting Reference on
page 78 for precautions.

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Built-in Charge
Formulas
For the inverter/charger to perform at the
highest level, the batteries must be charged
correctly. The Freedom XC has optimized
algorithms for flooded, gel, AGM, custom,
and lithium iron phosphate [LFP (or LiFePO4)]
batteries.
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 Freedom XC multi-stage charging cycle
includes a manual equalize mode that can be
used, if recommended by the battery
manufacturer.
Dead Battery
Charging
Another feature of the Freedom XC is dead
battery charging. This is the ability to
recharge batteries, even if the battery voltage
has reached 0VZ.
Ignition Control The Freedom XC provides two user-
selectable options for ignition control:
nIgnition Auto-on: The Freedom XC
can automatically turn the
inverter/charger on and off in tandem
with the vehicle's ignition circuit or a
manually operated remote switch.
nIgnition Lockout: The Freedom XC
features the ability to inhibit the
inverter/charger from operating in the
absence of a voltage signal from a
vehicle's ignition circuit. This is
particularly useful if the inverter/charger
is required to operate only when a
vehicle's engine is running.
Configurable AC
Output Frequency
and Voltage
The Freedom XC is factory set to 50Hz V
output frequency and 230V Voutput
voltage. It can be configured to 60Hz for use
in regions outside the EU. The AC voltage
setting can also be configured to either of
three settings: 220, 230, or 240VV.