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MS2000
Operation Guide
MS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger
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MS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger Operation Guide
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About Xantrex Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to one MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applications in both grid-connected and stand-alone systems. Xantrex products include inverters, battery chargers, programmable power supplies, and variable speed drives that convert, supply, control, clean, and distribute electrical power. Tr
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About This Guide Purpose The MS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger Operation Guide provides explanations and procedures for operating, configuring, and troubleshooting the MS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger (MS2000). Scope The guide provides safety guidelines and information about operating, configuring, and troubleshooting the unit. It does not include installation information or battery information. Refer to the MS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/ Charger Installation Guide. For detailed information abo
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About This Guide “Warranty and Product Information” contains the product warranty, explains how to return a product for service, and describes what to prepare for a call to Xantrex Customer Service. Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide. WARNING Warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or loss of life. CAUTION Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the unit or other equipment. Important: These
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About This Guide Related Information For related materials on this product and its available accessories, see also: MS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger Installation Guide (975-0126-02-01) System Control Panel Owner’s Guide (975-0083-01-01) Automatic Generator Start Owner’s Guide (975-0082-01-01) Xanbus System Installation Guide (975-0136-01-01) More information about Xantrex Technology Inc. as well as its products and services, including a complete list of Xanbus-enabled devices, is available at
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Important Safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The MS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger Operation Guide contains important safety instructions. Before you install and use your MS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger, be sure to read, understand and save these safety instructions and those in the other product guides. Read all instructions and cautionary markings on the inverter/charger, the batteries and all appropriate sections of this guide. WARNING: Risk of injury or loss of life T
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Safety capacitors remain charged after all power is disconnected. For instructions on obtaining service, see the “Warranty and Product Information” section in the MS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger Operation Guide. 7. Do not expose the inverter/charger to rain, snow, or splashing bilge water. 8. To reduce risk of electric shock, disconnect all sources of AC and DC power from the inverter/charger attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk. 9. The inv
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Safety Explosive Gas Precautions WARNING: Risk of explosive gases Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal battery operation. For this reason, it is of utmost importance that you must read this guide and follow its instructions closely each time before you service equipment in the vicinity of the battery. 1. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and th
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Safety 9. If it is necessary to remove a battery, always remove the grounded terminal from the battery first. Make sure all accessories are off, so as not to cause an arc. 10. Be sure area around battery is well ventilated. 11. Clean the battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with your eyes. 12. Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging and the recommended rates of charge. 13. For refillable
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Contents Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -vii 1 Introduction About the MS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Premium Power and Ease of Use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 How MS2000 Works - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–3 Inve
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Contents Charger Operation with Battery Temperature Sensor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–17 Operating in Equalization Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–18 Equalizing Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–19 Terminating the Equalization Process - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–22 Operating Limits f
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Contents Clear Faults - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–19 View Device Info - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–19 Basic Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–19 Selecting the MS2000 Advanced Menu - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–20 R
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Contents A Specifications Inverter Specifications- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–2 Main Charger Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–3 Echo Charger Specifications- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–4 Transfer and General Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Figures Figure 1-1 Typical Xanbus System Diagram - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–5 Figure 1-2 Front Panel of the MS2000- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–7 Figure 1-3 Front Panel Lights and Buttons - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–8 Figure 1-4 Completed Connections on Side Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–9 Figure
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Introduction 1 Congratulations on your purchase of the MS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/ Charger. The MS2000 has been designed to give you premium power, ease of use, and outstanding reliability. Please read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main performance and protection features of the MS2000.
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Introduction About the MS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger The MS2000 Sine Wave Inverter/Charger is a convenient combination of an inverter, multistage battery charger, transfer switch, and Echo Charger in one electronic device. As an inverter, the MS2000 provides sine wave power for your microwave, entertainment system, computer, and other loads. This power is identical to the AC source provided from the utility grid (power company). Some of the benefits of sine wave power include consisten
