Schneider Electric Xantrex XW Hybrid Specifications

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WA–2 975-0385-01-01This Limited Warranty does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the product or cover normal wear and tear of the pr

975-0385-01-01 WA–3Return ProcedurePackage the unit safely, preferably using the original box and packing materials. Please ensure that your product i

WA–4 975-0385-01-01Information About Your SystemAs soon as you open your Xantrex XW Hybrid Inverter/Charger package, record the following information

IX–1Numerics2-stage charge mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–123-stage charge mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–11Aabsorption charging s

IndexIX–2 975-0385-01-01Nno float charging stage - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–12Oon/off button - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–5

1 IntroductionChapter 1, “Introduction”, describes the operating features of the Xantrex XW Hybrid Inverter/Charger.Topics in this chapter include:•

Introduction1–2 975-0385-01-01 Basic FeaturesThe Xantrex XW Hybrid Inverter/Charger is a true sine wave inverter/charger that can be used for resident

Basic Operation975-0385-01-01 1–3 Basic OperationThe Xantrex XW Hybrid Inverter/Charger is a modular “building block” sine-wave inverter/charger that

Introduction1–4 975-0385-01-01 Other modes of operation Xantrex XW Series units operate independently when in grid support mode (including sell mode),

Monitoring the Inverter975-0385-01-01 1–5 from the utility grid for five minutes. (Five minutes is the minimum reconnect time, and is not adjustable.)

Introduction1–6 975-0385-01-01 Xantrex XW System Control PanelThe Xantrex XW System Control Panel is required for configuring the Xantrex XW Series an

2 Monitoring OperationChapter 2, “Monitoring Operation”, contains information about monitoring Xantrex XW Hybrid Inverter/Charger operation using the

Monitoring Operation2–2 975-0385-01-01 Monitoring Operation with the Inverter Information PanelThe Inverter Information Panel monitors a single Xantre

Monitoring Operation with the Inverter Information Panel975-0385-01-01 2–3 Gen (AC2) The green Gen (AC2) LED indicates the presence and status of a ge

Copyright and ContactTrademarksSchneider Electric, the Schneider Electric logo, Xantrex, and Xanbus are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Sch

Monitoring Operation2–4 975-0385-01-01 Monitoring Faults and WarningsThe red Fault/Warning LED indicates the presence of a fault or warning in the sys

Monitoring Operation with the Inverter Information Panel975-0385-01-01 2–5 Turning the Xantrex XW Series On and OffOn/Off control When the Xantrex XW

Monitoring Operation2–6 975-0385-01-01 Monitoring Battery LevelThe row of five LEDs indicates the approximate available capacity of the batteries conn

Monitoring Operation with the Xantrex XW System Control Panel975-0385-01-01 2–7 Monitoring Operation with the Xantrex XW System Control PanelThe Xantr

Monitoring Operation2–8 975-0385-01-01 Using the Standby ButtonThe Standby button has two functions, depending on how it is pressed. The Standby butto

Monitoring Operation with the Xantrex XW System Control Panel975-0385-01-01 2–9 System Status Screen The System Status screen appears after the Startu

Monitoring Operation2–10 975-0385-01-01 The Xantrex XW Series Home screen displays status information for the Xantrex XW Series. The screen appearance

Monitoring Operation with the Xantrex XW System Control Panel975-0385-01-01 2–11 Reading the System Status ScreenThe System Status screen displays:• Q

Monitoring Operation2–12 975-0385-01-01 Table 2-1 Xantrex XW Series Home Screen StatesXantrex XW Series Status Displayed When...Invert The Xantrex XW

Monitoring Operation with the Xantrex XW System Control Panel975-0385-01-01 2–13 Grid Support There is AC input from the utility and the Xantrex XW Se

iii About This GuidePurposeThe purpose of this Operation Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for configuring, operating, maintaining, and

Monitoring Operation2–14 975-0385-01-01 Reading the Meters ScreenThe Meters screen displays total system power production, grid voltage and current st

3 ConfigurationChapter 3, “Configuration” explains how to navigate through the Xantrex XW System Control Panel menus and configure the Xantrex XW Hyb

Configuration3–2 975-0385-01-01 Using the Xantrex XW System Control PanelThe Xantrex XW Series is configured using the Xantrex XW System Control Panel

Using the Xantrex XW System Control Panel975-0385-01-01 3–3 Setting the Time and DateThe system time and date are set using the System Control Panel.

Configuration3–4 975-0385-01-01 Using the Setup MenusBasic menu The Xantrex XW Series configuration settings can be viewed in Basic and Advanced forma

Using the Setup Menus975-0385-01-01 3–5 To view the Advanced or Basic settings:◆ From the Setup menu, with Basic Settings or Advanced Settings highlig

Configuration3–6 975-0385-01-01 Figure 3-3 Basic and Advanced SettingsXW6048 00:ACXW6048 00:InvXW6048 00: MultiXW6048 00:GenXW6048 00: AuxXW6048 00:Gr

Inverter Settings Menu975-0385-01-01 3–7 Inverter Settings MenuThe Inverter Settings Menu contains settings that control when the Xantrex XW Series tu

Configuration3–8 975-0385-01-01 Using the Low Battery Cut Out and LBCO Delay SettingsThe Low Batt Cut Out setting is the lowest battery voltage level

Inverter Settings Menu975-0385-01-01 3–9 When to set up Search modeThe Search mode feature is only valuable if the inverter can spend a fair amount of

About This Guideiv 975-0385-01-01 Conventions UsedThe following conventions are used in this guide.Related InformationInstallation Guide (975-0385-01-

Configuration3–10 975-0385-01-01 Charger Settings MenuThe Charger Settings menu gives you options for configuring the Xantrex XW Series to operate fro

Charger Settings Menu975-0385-01-01 3–11 Battery Charger FunctionsWhenever AC is present on the Xantrex XW Series input, the unit can operate as a bat

Configuration3–12 975-0385-01-01 Float Stage Float charge maintains a trickle charge on the batteries whenever AC is present on the Xantrex XW Series

Charger Settings Menu975-0385-01-01 3–13 Equalize Charging the BatteriesMany battery manufacturers recommend periodic equalize charging to level out t

Configuration3–14 975-0385-01-01 Using Charger BlockThe Charger Block feature halts charging on AC1 (Grid) for a period of time each day. This period

Charger Settings Menu975-0385-01-01 3–15 Custom Battery Settings MenuThe Custom Settings menu can be selected after “Custom” is selected under Batt Ty

Configuration3–16 975-0385-01-01 For default settings, see “Custom Battery Menu” on page B–4.Batt Temp Comp Battery temperature compensation for a cus

AC Settings975-0385-01-01 3–17 AC SettingsThe AC Settings menu configures the voltage and frequency limits for AC line 1 (grid) and AC line 2 (generat

Configuration3–18 975-0385-01-01 Grid Support SettingsThe Grid Support Settings menu contains configuration options for grid-tie operation. To enable

Grid Support Settings975-0385-01-01 3–19 For default settings, see “Grid Support Menu” on page B–5.Energy ManagementThe Xantrex XW Series can be progr

v Important Safety InstructionsSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS1. Before using the Xantrex XW Series, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the Xant

Configuration3–20 975-0385-01-01 Grid Support and Battery ChargingCharge Cycle settingsWith the charger enabled, the Xantrex XW Series enters Grid Sup

Grid Support Settings975-0385-01-01 3–21 Time-of-Use MeteringUtilities use time-of-use metering to determine utility charges during peak usage hours a

Configuration3–22 975-0385-01-01 Generator Support SettingsGenerator support allows power to be automatically drawn from the batteries to assist an AC

Auxiliary Output Settings975-0385-01-01 3–23 Auxiliary Output SettingsThe Aux menu allows you to enable and configure the auxiliary output. The auxili

Configuration3–24 975-0385-01-01 Trigger Source DescriptionsLow Batt Voltage Activates the Auxiliary Output when the battery voltage falls below the L

Multi-Unit Config Menu975-0385-01-01 3–25 Multi-Unit Config MenuThe Multi-Unit Config menu configures the Xantrex XW Series to operate as a part of a

Configuration3–26 975-0385-01-01 Setting the Device NameThe “Dev Name” setting allows you to customize the name of the Xantrex XW Series as it is disp

Multi-Unit Config Menu975-0385-01-01 3–27 Setting the Device NumberSetting the device number gives a Xantrex Xanbus-enabled device a unique identity w

Configuration3–28 975-0385-01-01 Three-Phase ConfigurationWhen installed in a three-phase system, the Xantrex XW Series units check for the existence

Multi-Unit Config Menu975-0385-01-01 3–29 Figure 3-7 Three-Phase Configuration ExampleGrid (AC1)Gen (AC2)Fault /WarningEqualizeBatteryChargingInvertin

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Configuration3–30 975-0385-01-01 Connections MenuThe Connections menu contains additional settings to allow the Xantrex XW Series to function as part

Copying Settings From Another Unit975-0385-01-01 3–31 Operating without connectionsAC1 and AC2 connections can be set to “None” if operating without a

Configuration3–32 975-0385-01-01 Resetting the Xantrex XW Series to Default SettingsThe Restore Defaults command returns the Xantrex XW Inverter/Charg

4 TroubleshootingChapter 4, “Troubleshooting”, contains information and procedures for identifying and solving possible problems with the Xantrex XW

Troubleshooting4–2 975-0385-01-01 General Troubleshooting GuidelinesThis section will help you narrow down the source of any problem you may encounter

Inverter Applications975-0385-01-01 4–3 Inverter ApplicationsThe Xantrex XW Series performs differently depending on the AC loads connected to it. If

Troubleshooting4–4 975-0385-01-01 Problem LoadsVery Small LoadsIf the power consumed by a device is less than the threshold of the Search mode circuit

Inverter Troubleshooting975-0385-01-01 4–5 Inverter TroubleshootingTo determine the cause of an inverter error condition, refer to the troubleshooting

Troubleshooting4–6 975-0385-01-01 Low AC power output or low surge power. INVERT LED is on.AC inductive loads are not running at full speed.Insufficie

Inverter Troubleshooting975-0385-01-01 4–7 In a grid-interactive mode, the unit is experiencing excessive anti-islanding faults. The utility grid is n

vii Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - v1 IntroductionBasic Features

Troubleshooting4–8 975-0385-01-01 Battery Charger TroubleshootingTo determine the cause of an charger error condition, refer to the troubleshooting so

Battery Charger Troubleshooting975-0385-01-01 4–9 Charger amperage drops off before full charging has finished (no Fault LED).AC frequency at the AC i

Troubleshooting4–10 975-0385-01-01 Faults and WarningsWhen a fault or warning message appears on the System Control Panel, you can acknowledge the mes

Faults and Warnings975-0385-01-01 4–11 Warning TypesThere are two types of warnings: automatic and manual. When the Xantrex XW Series detects a warnin

Troubleshooting4–12 975-0385-01-01 W11 AC2 Input L1 Over VoltageAutomatic AC Over Voltage Warning (AC2 Line 1 input is at or above the AC2 Hi Volt set

Faults and Warnings975-0385-01-01 4–13 W57 FET1 Over TemperatureAutomatic Internal temperature is over 85 °C.AC input voltage may be too high while c

Troubleshooting4–14 975-0385-01-01 W94 Remote Power Off Automatic The unit has been turned off with a Remote Power Off switch.No action required. The

Faults and Warnings975-0385-01-01 4–15 Fault MessagesWhen the Xantrex XW Series detects a fault condition, the fault is displayed on the Xantrex XW. T

Troubleshooting4–16 975-0385-01-01 Fault TypesThere are three types of fault messages: automatic faults, manual faults, and escalating automatic fault

Faults and Warnings975-0385-01-01 4–17 F23 to F40: Anti-IslandingGrid Support (Peak Load Shaving or Selling)Moves to AC bypass and waits for nominal g

Contentsviii 975-0385-01-01 Using Charger Block - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Troubleshooting4–18 975-0385-01-01 Table 4-5 provides descriptions of the fault messages and solutions. If you are unable to resolve the problem after

Faults and Warnings975-0385-01-01 4–19 F25 AI Over FrequencyAutomatic Over-frequency anti-islanding.See F23.F26 AI Under FrequencyAutomatic Under-freq

Troubleshooting4–20 975-0385-01-01 F46 Controller fault Manual Controller fault Service required.F47 DC Under Voltage Automatic DC under-voltage shutd

Faults and Warnings975-0385-01-01 4–21 F57 FET1 Over Temperature ShutdownAutomatic Internal temperature is over 105 °C.AC input voltage may be too hig

Troubleshooting4–22 975-0385-01-01 F66 System Configuration FaultAutomatic Multi-Unit Configuration settings are incorrect.Ensure only one unit is con

A SpecificationsAppendix A, “Specifications” provides the electrical and mechanical specifications for the Xantrex XW Hybrid Inverter/Charger.

SpecificationsA–2 975-0385-01-01 Electrical SpecificationsTable A-1 Xantrex XW Hybrid Inverter/Charger Electrical SpecificationsXantrex XW6048 Xantrex

Electrical Specifications975-0385-01-01 A–3 Xantrex XW Series Overload CapabilityLoads connected to the inverter are seldom constant, and large loads

SpecificationsA–4 975-0385-01-01 Output Power Versus Ambient TemperatureWhen the internal temperature of the Xantrex XW Series exceeds a preset limit,

Electrical Specifications975-0385-01-01 A–5 Charging Efficiency (Typical)Charging Efficiency (Power Factor Corrected)Efficiency (%)Charge Current (Amp

Contents975-0385-01-01 ix Grid-Tie Sell Mode Efficiency (Typical) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–6Mechanic

SpecificationsA–6 975-0385-01-01 Grid-Tie Sell Mode Efficiency (Typical)Output Power (Watts)Efficiency (%)75%80%85%90%95%100%0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500

Mechanical Specifications975-0385-01-01 A–7 Mechanical SpecificationsAccessoriesTable A-2 Xantrex XW Hybrid Inverter/Charger Mechanical Specifications

SpecificationsA–8 975-0385-01-01 Regulatory ApprovalsCE Marked and complies with the following:Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, per:• EN50178 “Electr

B Default SettingsAppendix B contains the default configuration settings and ranges for the Xantrex XW Hybrid Inverter/Charger. Configuration setting

Default SettingsB–2 975-0385-01-01 Default Settings and RangesFigure B-1 shows how the Xantrex XW Series configuration menus are organized in the Xant

Default Settings and Ranges975-0385-01-01 B–3 Inverter MenuCharger MenuItemDefault Setting RangeStep Size24 V 48 V 24 V 48 VLow Batt Cut Out 22V 44V 2

Default SettingsB–4 975-0385-01-01 Custom Battery MenuAC MenuItemDefault Settingaa.Custom battery default settings are based on the Flooded battery de

Default Settings and Ranges975-0385-01-01 B–5 Grid Support MenuGen Support MenuItemDefault RangeStep Size24 V 48 V 24 V 48 VGrid Supp Volts 27.0V 54.0

Default SettingsB–6 975-0385-01-01 Aux MenuConnections MenuItemDefault RangeStep Size24 V 48 V 24 V 48 VManual Aux ManualOff ManualOn, ManualOff, Auto

975-0385-01-01 WA–1Warranty and Return InformationWarrantyWhat does this warranty cover and how long does it last? This Limited Warranty is provided b