Xantrex Prosine PS2.5 and Operating instructions

Xantrex
ProsineTM 2.5 and 3.0
Inverter/Chargers
Installation and Operation Guide
PS2.5
PS3.0

ProsineTM PS2.5 Inverter/Charger
PS3.0 Inverter/Charger
Installation and Operation Guide

About Xantrex
Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products from
50 watt mobile units to one MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup
power applications in both grid-connected and standalone systems. Xantrex products include inverters, battery
chargers, programmable power supplies, and variable speed drives that convert, supply, control, clean, and distribute
electrical power.
Trademarks
Xantrex is a registered trademark of Xantrex International. © 2002 Xantrex International. All rights reserved. Prosine
is a registered trademark of Xantrex International.
Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of their respective owners and are used
herein for identification purposes only.
Notice of Copyright
Installation and Operation Guide © November 2002 Xantrex International.
Disclaimer
Xantrex manufactures its products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new, in accordance with
industry-standard practices.
UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC. (“XANTREX”):
(a) MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR
OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION.
(b) ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL, WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION. THE USE
OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER’S RISK.
Date and Revision
November 2002, Revision 3
Part number
445-0096-01-01 Rev 3
Contact information
Telephone: [phone] (toll free in North America)
1-604-422-2777 (outside North America)
Fax: [phone] (outside North America)
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.xantrex.com

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions as prescribed by UL and CSA
specifications for inverter/chargers. This manual covers PS 2.5 and PS 3.0, 12- and 24-volt model
inverter/chargers.
General Safety Precautions
1. READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. They contain important
safety and operating information for the Prosine inverter/charger.
2. Before using the inverter/charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings
on (1) the inverter/charger, (2) the batteries, and (3) all appropriate sections of
this instruction manual.
3. Do not expose the Prosine inverter/charger to rain, snow, spray or bilge water.
To reduce risk of fire hazard, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings.
Do not install the Prosine inverter/charger in a zero-clearance compartment.
Overheating may result.
4. Do not use attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer. Doing
so may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
5. The Prosine inverter/charger is designed to be permanently connected to your
AC and DC electrical systems. Xantrex recommends that all wiring be done by
a certified technician or electrician to ensure adherence to proper electrical
wiring regulations.
6. To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock, make sure that existing wiring is in
good electrical condition; and that wire size is not undersized. Do not operate
the Prosine inverter/charger with damaged or substandard wiring.
7. Do not operate the Prosine inverter/charger if it has received a sharp blow,
been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. If the Prosine inverter/
charger is damaged, see the Warranty section of this manual.
8. Do not disassemble the Prosine inverter/charger. See the Service section of the
Owner’s Manual for instructions on obtaining service for the Prosine inverter/
charger. Attempting to service the unit yourself may result in a risk of electrical
shock or fire. Internal capacitors remain charged long after all power is discon-
nected.
9. To reduce risk of electrical shock, disconnect both AC and DC power from the
Prosine inverter/charger before attempting any maintenance or cleaning or
working on any circuits connected to the Prosine inverter/charger. Turning off
controls will not reduce this risk.
10. Grounding: the Prosine inverter/charger must be provided with an equipment-
grounding conductor connected to the AC input ground terminal. Grounding
and all other wiring must comply with local codes and ordinances
11. For marine applications in the United States, external connections to the Pros-
ine inverter/charger shall comply with the United States Coast Guard Electrical
Regulations (33CFR183, Sub part 1).

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12. WARNING—RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
a) WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DAN-
GEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING
NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. BEFORE INSTALLING OR
USING YOUR INVERTER/CHARGER, READ THIS MANUAL AND
FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
b) This equipment contains components which tend to produce arcs or sparks.
To prevent fire or explosion do not install in compartments containing bat-
teries or flammable materials or in locations which require ignition pro-
tected equipment. This includes any space containing gasoline-powered
machinery, fuel tanks, or joints, fittings, or other connection between com-
ponents of the fuel system.
c) To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those
published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of the equip-
ment in which the battery is installed.
13. PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING WITH BATTERIES
a) Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to
your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.
b) Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts
skin, clothing, or eyes.
c) Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes
while working near battery.
d) If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and
water. If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for
at least 20 minutes and get medical attention immediately.
e) Baking soda neutralizes lead-acid battery electrolyte. Keep a supply on
hand in the area of the batteries.
f) NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of a battery or engine.
g) Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool on the battery. It
might spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical part that may
cause an explosion.
h) Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and
watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery pro-
duces a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal,
causing a severe burn.
i) Use the Prosine inverter/charger for charging a LEAD-ACID battery only.
Do not use the Prosine inverter/charger to charge nickel-cadmium or dry-
cell batteries commonly used with home appliances and electronic equip-
ment. These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to
property.
j) NEVER attempt to charge a frozen battery. Charging a battery when its
temperature is below 32° F (0° C) is inefficient and ineffective. If possible,
gradually warm the battery above 32° F (0° C) before charging.

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Important Safety Instructions
FCC INFORMATION TO THE USER
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.

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Materials List
Your Prosine Inverter/Charger package includes the following items. (See the illustration on
page vi.)
1. Prosine inverter/charger
2. Control panel with fasteners
3. Control panel communications cable
4. Red & black DC terminal covers
5. Installation and Operation Guide
6. Quick Installation Guide
7. Mounting brackets with fasteners (PS3.0 only).
8. Drip cover/vent shield
9. Battery temperature sensor
If any of these materials are missing from your package, or if it is unsatisfactory in any manner,
please call Customer Service:
Phone: [phone] (toll free) 1-604-422-2777 (direct)
Fax: [phone]
Web site: http://www.xantrex.com
Email: [e-mail]
Please record the following information:
Model Number: _____________________________________
Serial Number: _____________________________________
Purchased From: ____________________________________
Purchase Date: _____________________________________
Comments:
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Thank you for choosing Xantrex to meet your independent power needs.

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Materials List
System / Installation Information
Before you call Customer Service, please record the following information about your system. It will
help our staff to give you better service.
❐
❐❐
❐Serial Number
(This is on the side
of the Prosine).
❐
❐❐
❐Type of installation
(e.g., RV, Boat,
Home).
❐
❐❐
❐Date of installation.
❐
❐❐
❐Battery bank size.
❐
❐❐
❐Battery type (e.g.,
flooded, sealed gel
cell, AGM.
❐
❐❐
❐AC service setting.
❐
❐❐
❐AC wiring size and
length.
❐
❐❐
❐DC wiring size and
length.
❐
❐❐
❐Options installed on
inverter/charger.
❐
❐❐
❐Charger or Invert
mode when failure
occurred.
❐
❐❐
❐Warning, Error, or
Panel Fault
message if any.
❐
❐❐
❐Appliance(s)
operating when
failure occurred.

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Figure 1. Inverter/Charger Components

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Warranty
Warranty
What does this warranty cover? This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology, Inc.
("Xantrex") and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your Xantrex Prosine 2.5/3.0 Inverter/
Charger. This warranty lasts for a Warranty Period of 24 months from the date of purchase at point of sale
to you, the original end user customer.
This Limited Warranty is transferable to subsequent owners but only for the unexpired portion of the War-
ranty Period.
What will Xantrex do? Xantrex will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product free of
charge, provided that you notify Xantrex of the product defect within the Warranty Period, and provided
that Xantrex through inspection establishes the existence of such a defect and that it is covered by this
Limited Warranty.
Xantrex will, at its option, use new and/or reconditioned parts in performing warranty repair and building
replacement products. Xantrex reserves the right to use parts or products of original or improved design in
the repair or replacement. If Xantrex repairs or replaces a product, its warranty continues for the remain-
ing portion of the original Warranty Period or 90 days from the date of the return shipment to the cus-
tomer, whichever is greater. All replaced products and all parts removed from repaired products become
the property of Xantrex.
Xantrex covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the product, and return shipment to the customer
via a Xantrex-selected non-expedited surface freight within the contiguous United States and Canada.
Alaska and Hawaii are excluded. Contact Xantrex Customer Service for details on freight policy for return
shipments outside of the contiguous United States and Canada.
How do you get service? If your product requires troubleshooting or warranty service, contact your
merchant. If you are unable to contact your merchant, or the merchant is unable to provide service, contact
Xantrex directly at:
Phone: [phone] (toll free) 1-604-422-2777 (direct)
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]m
Direct returns may be performed according to the Xantrex Return Material Authorization Policy described
in your product manual. For some products, Xantrex maintains a network of regional Authorized Service
Centers. Call Xantrex or check our website to see if your product can be repaired at one of these facilities.
In any warranty claim, dated proof of purchase must accompany the product and the product must not
have been disassembled or modified without prior written authorization by Xantrex.
Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms:
•The dated purchase receipt from the original purchase of the product at point of sale to the end
user, or
•The dated dealer invoice or purchase receipt showing original equipment manufacturer (OEM)
status, or
•The dated invoice or purchase receipt showing the product exchanged under warranty
What does this warranty not cover? This Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear of
the product or costs related to the removal, installation, or troubleshooting of the customer's electrical sys-
tems. This warranty does not apply to and Xantrex will not be responsible for any defect in or damage to: