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Summary of Contents for Xantrex C12
- Page 1 C12 Charge/Load/Lighting Controller Owner’s Manual 1-800-670-0707 (toll free in North America) 1-360-925-5097 (direct) 1-800-994-7828 (toll free in North America) 1-360-925-5143 (direct) customerservice@xantrex.com www.xantrex.com March 2004 975-0130-01-01 Rev. B Printed in China...
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Page 2: Operating Modes
The default setting is auto equalization disabled. will be triggered. This typically occurs during each night. If the battery Manual equalization is not available when the C12 is used in the NITE- is full at the start of the day, it will receive only an ABSORPTION... -
Page 3: Manual Equalization
C12 will try to restart the system every 15 minutes. manual reconnection mode. The reset switch on the bottom of the C12 allows the user to attempt a The low voltage disconnect includes a 2 minute delay before manual restart at any time. -
Page 4: Automotive Batteries
Fast Blinking Orange • —The C12 has detected a short circuit of the C12. A color-coded label is included on the cover of the C12 to and has disconnected the loads. The C12 will try to automatically explain LED operation. -
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
8D batteries are available with either cranking or 3. Do not attempt to repair the C12. Take it to a qualified service deep cycle construction. Purchase only the deep cycle version. The center when service or repair is required. -
Page 6: Installation
6. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of a battery or Recommended Wire Size & Maximum One-Way Distance (2% loss) generator. Size each wire individually: C12 to array, C12 to battery & C12 to load 7. Be extra cautious to reduce the possibility of dropping a metal tool Load/Array 2.5A... -
Page 7: Typical Installation
C12. Disconnects may be required and at the 9 o’clock position. The testpoint provides a reading from 0 to 2 are not shown. The PV array frame, C12 chassis and DC loads should volts—this value must be added to the lower value of the adjustment be grounded. -
Page 8: Return Material Authorization Policy
STATEMENT OR OTHERWISE), INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR If the warranty period for your Xantrex C12 has expired, if the unit was FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF damaged by misuse or incorrect installation, if other conditions of the...