User Manual
Table Of Contents
- C-Series Multifunction DC Controller
- Introduction
- Installation
- Pre-Installation
- Configuring the C-Series Controller
- Adjusting the C-Series Voltage Settings
- Equalization Charging
- Temperature Compensation
- Grounding
- Wiring
- Installing Optional Accessories
- Reinstalling the Faceplate
- Operation
- Troubleshooting
- Specifications
- Batteries
- Diversion Loads
- Diversion Load Types
- What does this warranty cover?
- What will Xantrex do?
- How do you get service?
- What proof of purchase is required?
- What does this warranty not cover?
- If you are returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada
- If you are returning a product to a Xantrex Authorized Service Center (ASC)
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F
- G
- I
- J
- K
- L
- M
- N
- O
- P
- R
- S
- T
- V
- W
- X
- Diversion Load Types

Wiring
975-0004-01-02 Rev D 43
Table 2-4
One-Way Wire Distance and Wire Size
Maximum One-way Wire Distance for a < 3% Voltage drop
12 Vdc Application Shown
For 24 Vdc Systems, Multiply distance by 2
For 48 Vdc Systems, Multiply distance by 4
Distance in Feet (meters)
Distance in Feet (Meters)
a
a.These wire sizes are not approved by UL to be installed in the controller, but may be used
externally of the controller (using a splicer block) to reduce voltage drop and improve
performance.
Amps
12
AWG
10
AWG
8
AWG
6
AWG
4
AWG
3
AWG
2
AWG
1
AWG
1/0
AWG
2/0
AWG
10
8.8 ft.
(2.68 m)
14 ft.
(4.27 m)
22.2 ft.
(6.77 m)
35.3 ft.
(10.76 m)
56.1 ft.
(17.10 m)
70.9 ft.
(21.61 m)
89.6 ft.
(27.31 m)
112.5 ft.
(34.29 m)
141.7 ft.
(43.19 m)
225.8 ft.
(68.82 m)
12
7.3 ft.
(2.23 m)
11.6 ft.
(3.54 m)
18.5 ft.
(5.64 m)
29.4 ft.
(8.96 m)
46.7 ft.
(14.23 m)
59.1 ft.
(18.01 m)
74.6 ft.
(22.74 m)
93.7 ft.
(28.56 m)
118.1 ft.
(36.00 m)
188.2 ft.
(57.36 m)
14
6.3 ft.
(1.92 m)
10 ft.
(3.05 m)
15.9 ft.
(4.85 m)
25.2 ft.
(7.68 m)
40.1 ft.
(12.22 m)
50.6 ft.
(15.42 m)
64.0 ft.
(19.51 m)
80.4 ft.
(24.51 m)
101.2 ft.
(30.85 m)
161.3 ft.
(49.16 m)
16
5.5 ft.
(1.68 m)
8.7 ft.
(2.65 m)
13.9 ft.
(4.24 m)
22.1 ft.
(6.74 m)
35.0 ft.
(10.67 m)
44.3 ft.
(13.50 m)
56.0 ft.
(17.07 m)
70.3 ft.
(21.43 m)
88.6 ft.
(27.01 m)
141.2 ft.
(43.04 m)
18
4.9 ft.
(1.49 m)
8.8 ft.
(2.38 m)
12.4 ft.
(3.78 m)
19.6 ft.
(5.97 m)
31.2 ft.
(9.51 m)
39.4 ft.
(12.01 m)
49.8 ft.
(15.18 m)
62.5 ft.
(19.05 m)
78.7 ft.
(23.99 m)
125.5 ft.
(38.25 m)
20
4.4 ft.
(1.34 m)
7 ft.
(2.13 m)
11.1 ft.
(3.38 m)
17.6 ft.
(5.36 m)
28.0 ft.
(8.53 m)
35.4 ft.
(10.79 m)
44.8 ft.
(13.66 m)
56.2 ft.
(17.13 m)
70.9 ft.
(21.61m)
112.9 ft.
(34.41 m)
25
5.6 ft.
(1.71 m)
8.9 ft.
(2.71 m)
14.1 ft.
(4.30 m)
22.4 ft.
(6.83 m)
28.3 ft.
(8.63 m)
35.8 ft.
(10.91 m)
45.0 ft.
(13.72 m)
56.7 ft.
(17.28 m)
90.3 ft.
(27.52 m)
30
4.7 ft.
(1.43 m)
7.4 ft.
(2.26 m)
11.8 ft.
(3.60 m)
18.7 ft.
(5.70 m)
23.6 ft.
(7.19 m)
29.9 ft.
(9.11 m)
37.5 ft.
(11.43 m)
47.2 ft.
(14.39 m)
75.3 ft.
(22.95 m)
35
6.4 ft.
(1.95 m)
10.1 ft.
(3.08 m)
16.0 ft.
(4.88 m)
20.2 ft.
(6.16 m)
25.6 ft.
(7.80 m)
32.1 ft.
9.78 m)
40.5 ft.
(12.34 m)
64.5 ft.
(19.66 m)
40
5.6 ft.
(1.71 m)
8.8 ft.
(2.68 m)
14.0 ft.
(4.27 m)
17.7 ft.
(5.39 m)
22.4 ft.
(6.83 m)
28.1 ft.
(8.56 m)
35.4 ft.
(10.79 m)
56.5 ft.
(17.22 m)
45
7.8 ft.
(2.38 m)
12.5 ft.
(3.81 m)
15.7 ft.
(4.79 m)
19.9 ft.
(6.07 m)
25.0 ft.
(7.62 m)
31.5 ft.
(9.60 m)
50.2 ft.
(15.30 m)
50
7.1 ft.
(2.16 m)
11.2 ft.
(3.41 m)
14.2 ft.
(4.33 m)
17.9 ft.
(5.46 m)
22.5 ft.
(6.86 m)
28.3 ft.
(8.63 m)
45.2 ft.
(13.78 m)
60
6.3 ft.
(1.92 m)
9.3 ft.
(2.83 m)
11.8 ft.
(3.60 m)
14.9 ft.
(4.54 m)
18.7 ft.
(5.7 m)
23.6 ft.
(7.19 m)
37.6 ft.
(11.5 m)