© 2001 Xantrex Technology Inc.
P/N 973-0012-01-02 Rev. A 05/01
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Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION ...............................................................1
The TM500A ..........................................................................................1
Unpacking and Inspection..................................................................... 2
TM500A (12/24 Volt) ............................................................................. 2
TM500A - NS (12/24 Volt) ..................................................................... 2
TM48 (48 Volt) .......................................................................................2
2.0 INSTALLATION ................................................................3
Required Tools....................................................................................... 3
Pre-Installation .......................................................................................3
Mounting ................................................................................................ 3
Surface Mounting..............................................................................4
Flush Mounting .................................................................................. 6
Extended Length Installations ...........................................................8
Deltec™ Shunt ...................................................................................... 9
Mounting/Wiring the Shunt ................................................................9
Mounting Circuit Board to an Existing Shunt ..................................10
Connecting the Shunt Board........................................................... 11
3.0 CONFIGURATION........................................................... 12
Setup ...................................................................................................12
Restoring the Factory Defaults...........................................................12
Setting Parameters..............................................................................13
Charge Efficiency
%
..........................................................................14
Setting the Charge Efficiency Factor .............................................14
Amp Hours
Ah
....................................................................................15
Setting the Amp Hours .................................................................... 15
CHARGED Indicator Setup ............................................................17
Trigger on Voltage Only .....................................................................17
Trigger on Voltage and Amperage ..................................................19
Trigger on Voltage and Time ........................................................... 21
Charger Considerations ..................................................................23
Relay Chargers ...........................................................................23
Taper Chargers ...........................................................................23
Three-stage Chargers ................................................................23
Low-Voltage Indicator
V
...................................................................24
Configuring the Low-Voltage Alarm ...............................................24