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Prosine 2.5/3.0 Installation & Operation Guide 31
Section 3: Configuration
Battery Configuration
The Battery Information menu has three configuration parameters: Battery Type, Battery Size, and
Battery Temperature. All of these parameters have an effect upon the optimal charging regime. For a
comprehensive discussion about batteries, see “Section 7: Batteries”.
WARNING Risk of battery damage and fire or explosion if using the wrong battery type or size
setting.
Battery Type
NOTE: This is an “Installer-only” configuration item. There are two types of batteries appropriate for
use with the Prosine inverter/charger: flooded lead-acid batteries, and gel-cell lead-acid batteries. The
factory default setting for this parameter is flooded. When using sealed or gel lead-acid batteries,
change the setting of this parameter to Gel.
Battery Size
NOTE: This is an “Installer-only” configuration item. You can use one battery with a capacity of only
50 amp hours (Ah) or a group of batteries with a combined capacity of over 2000Ah to provide DC
power to the inverter/charger. The amount of current used to recharge the batteries will vary with the
combined capacity of the batteries. Setting this parameter too high (larger than your batteries’ actual
capacity) can result in damage to your batteries or cause them to produce excessive amounts of
corrosive and explosive gasses. Setting this parameter too low can result in under-charged batteries, or
excessively long charging periods. Consult with your battery supplier to determine the type and
capacity of your batteries.
Battery Temperature
The amount of current your batteries can absorb while charging is directly related to their temperature.
The ambient temperature affects the amount of current that will pass into and out of the batteries. You
can set the battery temperature to optimize the Prosine charging regime for cold, warm, or hot ambient
temperatures. Xantrex strongly recommends use of the included Battery Temperature Sensor that
enables the Prosine inverter/charger to automatically adjust the charging regime for temperature.
When the temperature sensor is installed, the Battery Temperature setting is ignored. You can switch
between the Celsius (C) and Fahrenheit scales by pressing ENTER and then ▼ or ▲ but use of the
battery temperature sensor is preferred.
Cold = <10°C (50°F), Warm = 10°C to 27°C (50°F to 80°F), Hot = >27°C (80°F)
Battery temperature can be set in the usual way: by entering the menu, scrolling to the desired value,
and accepting the value by pressing ENTER.
Battery type and size parameters are installer configuration items. Enter Installer Mode, then enter
the menu, and set the value as above. Press ENTER to accept the value and ESCAPE to exit the
menu.
BATTERY INFO:
TEMP: WARM
ENTER
BATTERY INFO:
TEMP: HOT
ENTER