TC10TB Owner's Manual Xantrex TM Truecharge 10TB Multistage Battery Charger
Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction .............................................................................. 1 2.0 Important Safety Instructions … Before You Install the Truecharge ............................................................................... 2 2.1 General Safety Precautions ...................................................... 2 2.2 Safety Precautions for Working Around Lead Acid Batteries .... 3 3.0 Design Features ..................................................................
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Truecharge 10TB Owner’s Manual 1.0 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Xantrex Truecharge™ 10TB Automatic Battery Charger. The Truecharge 10TB is part of an advanced family of battery chargers from Xantrex. It is specifically designed for charging high performance deep-cycle lead acid batteries from 25 to 200 ampere-hour capacity.
Truecharge 10TB Owner’s Manual 2.0 Important Safety Instructions … Before You Install the Truecharge Incorrect installation or operation of the Truecharge may result in hazardous conditions. We urge you to pay special attention to all CAUTION and WARNING statements. CAUTION statements identify conditions or practices that may result in damage to the Truecharge or to other equipment. WARNING statements identify conditions that may result in personal injury or loss of life.
Truecharge 10TB Owner’s Manual 11. Ensure existing wiring is in good electrical condition, and that AC wiring size is 14 AWG or larger and less than 100 feet long. Do not operate charger with damaged or substandard wiring. This will avoid risk of fire and electric shock. 12. Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or damaged in any way. A damaged charger must be taken to qualified service personnel for repair. 2.
Truecharge 10TB Owner’s Manual 3.0 Design Features The design of the Truecharge incorporates numerous features that traditional battery charger designs cannot match. Key features and their benefits to the user are as follows. 3.1 Microprocessor Controlled 3-Stage Charging Truecharge provides fast, complete charging without sacrificing battery life.
Truecharge 10TB Owner’s Manual • Automatic restarting of the charging sequence if 21 days has passed since the last charging cycle has occurred. This eliminates reduced battery capacity problems caused by normal internal battery leakage. • Automatic restarting of the charging sequence each time AC power is reconnected. 3.2 Switchmode Power Conversion Technology The Truecharge employs advanced high frequency switchmode power conversion circuitry resulting in these benefits.
Truecharge 10TB Owner’s Manual 4.0 Installation Procedure To install the Truecharge, you will need to purchase additional items to suit your particular installation, such as mounting screws, wires, and ring terminals for terminating the wires. These items are described in the instructions below. Warning: All wiring must be done in compliance with local and national electrical codes. Xantrex recommends having the installation wired by a certified electrician. 4.
Truecharge 10TB Owner’s Manual 4.2 Mounting the Truecharge Mount the Truecharge using four #8 (or M4) screws. Don’t skimp on either the number or type of screws. Damage resulting from insecure mounting is not covered under warranty. Mount on a vertical surface with the terminal block end below. 4.3 Connecting the DC Wiring If the Truecharge will be charging two batteries, check that negative terminals of both batteries have a cable connecting them together, or individually to a common DC negative bus.
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Truecharge 10TB Owner’s Manual 1. Run 2 (or 3) wires from the Truecharge to the battery(s), and fasten neatly along their length. Do not connect wires yet. For a single battery system, use one black wire for the negative connection and one red wire for the positive connection. For a two battery system, add a second red wire. Follow local code(s) regarding the use of conduit, wire loom or other wiring protection. 2.
Truecharge 10TB Owner’s Manual 4.4 Connecting the AC Wiring Warning: Shock hazard. AC wiring must be disconnected from all electrical sources before handling. All AC wiring must be installed according to local and national electrical wiring codes. Xantrex recommends having the installation wired by a certified electrician. The following table lists the standard AC wire color codes and the ring terminal color code required to terminate the wires inside the Truecharge.
Truecharge 10TB Owner’s Manual “N” terminal and the Green “ground” wire to the screws must be fully tight. terminal. Terminal 5. Tighten the wire clamp firmly around the wires. If a jacketed 3-wire cable was used, tighten the wire clamp around the end of the cable jacket, not the individual wires. The cable jacket must protrude slightly past the wire clamp. 6. Connect the opposite end of the AC power cable or wires, to the AC power source, again using appropriate connecting terminals.
Truecharge 10TB Owner’s Manual 2. Review any literature that was supplied with the batteries regarding battery-specific charging requirements. 3. For “Flooded” batteries, top up the electrolyte level with distilled water. 4. Switch on AC power to the charger, and switch on the 15-amp breaker installed in section 4.4. Also, switch on the power switch if this optional item was installed. 5. The “Bulk” status light will switch on, indicating that the Truecharge has begun charging in bulk charging mode. 6.
Truecharge 10TB Owner’s Manual 5.0 Operation 5.1 Automatic Charging Sequence 1. When AC power is first switched on, an initialization procedure begins. The microprocessor checks for excessive voltage at the battery. It then checks to ensure the internal charger temperature is not greater than 175°F (80°C). If both these conditions are met, and the battery voltage is lower than the “absorption” voltage (see step 4), the Truecharge begins “bulk” charging, delivering a full charge to the battery or batteries.
Truecharge 10TB Owner’s Manual below the 1-amp threshold that would normally trigger the transition to float mode. 5.2 Charging Sequence Initiation The Truecharge always begins, or restarts, the above charging sequence by initiating a bulk charge. If the battery is only slightly discharged, the Truecharge will quickly switch into absorption mode, then eventually enter float mode once fully charged.
Truecharge 10TB Owner’s Manual 6.0 Charging Times The time taken for the Truecharge to fully recharge the battery(s) connected to it depends on many factors such as, the size (capacity in amp hours) of the battery (or total capacity if two batteries are connected), and how deeply the battery(s) are discharged. The following simple formula can be used to establish the approximate expected charging time. Approx.
Truecharge 10TB Owner’s Manual 7.0 Care and Maintenance The Truecharge requires very little care and essentially no maintenance. Provided the location and mounting instructions have been followed, and the Truecharge is not exposed to corrosive fumes from batteries, water or similar liquids, it will continue to function indefinitely with no additional maintenance.
Truecharge 10TB Owner’s Manual 8.0 Output Protection Fuse Replacement The Truecharge has two built-in 15 amp, 32 volt rated, automotive blade-type output protection fuses. Their function is to protect the unit against reverse battery polarity caused by incorrect installation. Should one or both fuses be blown, replace as follows. 1. Disconnect AC power to the Truecharge and disconnect the DC cables at the battery(s). 2.
Truecharge 10TB Owner’s Manual 9.0 Troubleshooting Problem: Indicator lights do not turn on. Possible Cause Suggested Remedy No AC Power. Check to ensure AC connections are correct, and breaker is switched on. Blown internal AC fuse in charger. Have AC fuse replaced by qualified service person. Battery not properly connected. Verify battery connections. Replace output protection fuse if unit was subjected to reverse battery polarity (see Section 8.0).
Truecharge 10TB Owner’s Manual Problem: "Bulk" light (only) flashes (the Truecharge is detecting excessive internal temperature). Possible Cause Suggested Remedy The Truecharge has shut down due to internal overheating. Eliminate ventilation blockage or reduce ambient temperature to less than 105°F (40°C). The Truecharge will resume normal operation once it has cooled sufficiently. Problem: Long charging times. "Ready/Float" light does not sw itch on even after 24 hours of charging.
Truecharge 10TB Owner’s Manual 10.0 Limited 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 Truecharge 10TB Battery Charger. This warranty lasts for a Warranty Period of 12 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 Warranty Period.
Truecharge 10TB Owner’s Manual Disclaimer Product THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY XANTREX IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR XANTREX PRODUCT AND IS, WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW, IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, GUARANTEES, REPRESENTATIONS, OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT, HOWEVER ARISING (WHETHER BY CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, PRINCIPLES OF MANUFACTURER’S LIABILITY, OPERATION OF LAW, CONDUCT, STATEMENT O
Truecharge 10TB Owner’s Manual 11.0 Specifications Output current1 10 amps Output voltage2 Bulk Charge mode: 14.2–14.4 volts Float Charge mode: 13.5–13.8 volts Input voltage 120 VAC nominal (90–135 VAC) 50/60 Hz Efficiency (nominal) 85% Weight Dimensions (L x W x H) Output fuses Safety approvals 1 3 lbs (1.4 kg) 10-5/8" x 6-1/2" x 2-3/4" (270 mm x 165 mm x 70 mm) 15 amp, 32 volt automotive blade type CSA/NRTL approved to CSA C22.2 No. 107.
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