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Xantrex Link 2000 User Manual

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Xantrex
Link 2000
Inverter Controller
and Dual Battery Monitor
Owner's Manual
Link 2000
I4.35I4.35
I4.35I4.35
I4.35
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Xantrex Link 2000 Specifications

General IconGeneral
DisplayLCD
CommunicationRS-232
Battery Voltage MeasurementYes
Current MeasurementYes
Amp-Hour CountingYes
Temperature CompensationYes
Amperage100 A
Battery TypeAGM
Operating Temperature Range-20 to 60 °C

Summary

Introduction and Special Notes

Basic Battery Facts

Foundational knowledge about battery operation and capacity.

Monitor Functions

Battery Select

How to choose between Battery #1 and Battery #2 for monitoring.

Volts

Displays the voltage of the selected battery.

Amps

Shows current flow into or out of the selected battery.

Ahrs

Tracks amp hours consumed or replenished.

Time

Estimates remaining operational time based on battery charge.

Inverter/Charger Functions

Invert

Enables or disables the inverter output.

Charge

Enables or disables the battery charger function.

Marine and RV Operating Tip

Status Line

AC In

Indicates presence of AC power.

Charge

Indicates charger status (Charge, Equalize).

Accept

Indicates charger status (Acceptance mode).

Float

Indicates charger status (Float mode).

Starting and Stopping Equalize

Setup

Summary of Factory Default Values

Lists default settings for various parameters.

Inverter Setup

Idle Mode

Sets the load sensitivity threshold for inverter activation.

PWR Share

Manages AC current limits to prevent overloading sources.

Monitor Setup

Select Battery #1 or #2

Choose which battery to configure.

Charged V

Sets the voltage threshold for considering a battery full.

Charged %

Sets the current threshold for considering a battery full.

Batt Cap

Sets the battery's capacity for accurate calculations.

Functions Setup

F01 - Average Period for Time Remaining Calculation

Configures averaging period for time remaining estimates.

F02 - Battery Type

Selects battery chemistry (Liquid, Gel, AGM).

F03 - View or Set Ambient Battery Temperature

Sets or views the ambient temperature for compensation.

F04 - Toggle Display Between Ahr and kWhr

Switches amp-hour display to kilowatt-hour.

F05 - Alternative Energy Mode

Activates settings for alternative energy systems.

F06 - Manually Set CEF (Not Recommended)

Allows manual setting of Charge Efficiency Factor.

F07 - Set Temperature Coefficient

Adjusts capacity compensation for temperature.

F08 - Set Peukert's Exponent

Sets the Peukert's exponent for capacity calculations.

F09 - Ah or Rate Compensated % Remaining Mode

Changes Ahrs display to percentage remaining.

F10 - Alternator Current Limit

Sets current limit for alternators (Link 2000-R only).

F11 - Battery #2 Used for Control

Determines if Battery #2 is used for charger control.

F12 - Backlighting Intensity Control

Adjusts the display backlighting intensity.

F13 Set Discharge Floor

Sets the discharge floor for battery time remaining.

F14 Active Temperature Compensation On, Off

Enables/disables active temp compensation.

F15 - Special Function for Diagnostic Use.

Function for diagnostic purposes only.

Summary of Software Defaults

Data Mode

CEF (Displayed as Exx)

Displays the Charging Efficiency Factor.

#CEF Recalculations (Displayed as +1999)

Shows the number of charge/discharge cycles recorded.

Deepest Discharge (Displayed as -1999)

Shows the deepest discharge in amp hours.

Average Discharge (Displayed as 1999)

Shows the running average of all discharges.

How to Use the Link Control Panel

Battery Management Philosophy

Guidance on recharging batteries based on capacity usage.

Managing a Two-Battery System

Strategy for managing two battery banks.

Overcharge Amp Hours

Explanation of overcharge amp hours accumulation.

Battery Capacity Testing

Capacity at Various Discharge Rates

Table showing capacity reduction at different discharge rates.

Using Your Freedom Inverter to Test Battery Capacity

Ideal Charge Curve

Ideal Charging State Table

Table detailing charging states and voltages.

The Factory Default Values for Charging:

Lists default charging parameters.

How to Tell When a Battery is Fully Charged

Multiple Stage Charging Systems

How to identify full charge in multi-stage systems.

Constant Voltage Charging Systems

Identifying full charge in constant voltage systems.

Using Specific Gravity

Using specific gravity to determine battery charge level.

Charge Efficiency Factor (CEF) and How It Is Used

Synchronizing Your Link 2000 to a Charged Battery

Two Ways to Synchronize

Methods to synchronize the Link 2000 with a charged battery.

Manually Resetting Amp Hours to Zero

Manually Selecting the Charged Battery Parameters

Discussion: How the Link 2000 Uses These Values

Explains how charged parameters are used by the Link 2000.

Should You Change the Charged Parameters?

Guidance on when to change charged parameters.

Feature Summary of LINK 2000 Integrated Battery Monitoring & Inverter/Charger Control

Control Functions

Overview of inverter and charger control functions.

Status Indicators

Explains the meaning of status LEDs.

Battery Display Select

How to select batteries for display.

Monitoring Functions

Overview of the monitoring parameters.

Rules for Changing the Charged Battery Parameters

Reset / Info Functions

# Low Bat/ # OL

Displays inverter shutdown counts.

Software Info

Shows the current software revision number.

Flash All Leds & Segments

Performs a display test of all LEDs and segments.

Reset to Factory Defaults

Resets all settings to factory defaults.

High Discharge Rates & Peukert's Equation

The Equation for Peukert's Capacity (Cp ) is:

Presents the formula for calculating battery capacity using Peukert's equation.

Table of Peukert's Exponent for Various Battery Ratings

Typical Peukert's Exponents

Prevailer & SeaGel Batteries

Peukert's exponents for Prevailer and SeaGel batteries.

Trojan Batteries

Peukert's exponents for Trojan batteries.

Typical Peukert's Exponents (Continued)

Surrette and Rolls Batteries

Peukert's exponents for Surrette and Rolls batteries.

Calculating Peukert's Exponent

Example of calculating Peukert's exponent.

Error Codes and Troubleshooting

To Verify Current Measurement

How to verify current measurement accuracy using a multimeter.

Microprocessor Reset Procedure

To Reset from a Lockup, Erratic Display, or Erratic Behavior

Steps to reset the microprocessor for troubleshooting.

Resetting Memory to Factory Values:

Setup and Historical Data Summary

Warranty

What does this warranty cover?

Details on what the limited warranty includes.

What will Xantrex do?

Xantrex's actions for warranty claims (repair/replace).

How do you get service?

Instructions for obtaining warranty service.

What does this warranty not cover?

Exclusions from the limited warranty coverage.

Disclaimer

Product

General disclaimer about the product.

Exclusions

Legal exclusions from warranties.

Warning: Limitations On Use

Notes on intended use and limitations.

Return Material Authorization Policy

Policy for returning products for service.

Return Procedure

Required Reading

General Notes

Important general notes before wiring.

Note for Marine and RV Installations:

Specific notes for marine and RV installations.

Wire by Wire Installation

Wire Functions and Connections

Explains the function and connection of each wire.

The Inverter Remote Cable

Specifications

Link 2000 Used as a Battery/Source Monitor with a Photovoltaic Charging System

Link 2000 for Two Batteries with Engine Alternator Charging System

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