Xantrex Technology Link 2000 User Manual

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Link 2000

Owner's Manual

OWNERS MANUAL

Xantrex

Link 2000

InverterController

and Dual Battery Monitor

INTRODUCTIONANDSPECIALNOTES

The LINK 2000 is an integrated battery monitor and inverter/charger control. It displays

the critical information necessary for 12 V or 24 VDC system battery management and

allowsprecisecontrolofcriticalinverterandchargerfeatures.TheLink2000-Rcomeswith

an additional manual describing the Ideal Regulator option. The LINK 2000 may be used

as a stand-alone battery monitor or with the following inverter/chargers:

FREEDOM 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30

In order to understand, use, and install the LINK 2000, PLEASE read this manual! It

is as short as possible and provides important information. For installation, operation,

or warranty questions, please call Xantrex.

The following Important Special Notes contain cautions and special considerations that

mustbeconsideredduringtheinstallationoftheLINK2000.Failuretoreadandfollowthese

specialnotescanleadtodamageoftheLINK2000,theinverter,orotherelectricalequipment.

The Helping Hand is used to draw your attention to very important sections of this

manualortoindicateitemsthatmayneedtobechangedthroughtheSETUProutine.Please

take the time to read these sections.

1) DO NOT DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE TO THE

FREEDOM WITH THE INVERTER OR CHARGER TURNED ON! WHEN

INSTALLING, CONNECT THE INVERTER CABLES BEFORE PLUGGING

THE REMOTE CABLE INTO THE LINK 2000. UNPLUG THE REMOTE

CABLE BEFORE THE FREEDOM INVERTER IS DISCONNECTED FROM

THE BATTERY.

2) Turn the ON/OFF switch located on the inverter to the OFF position.

3) When used in a mixed voltage (12 V and 24 V) system, Battery #1 is the battery that the

LINK2000usesforvoltageregulation.Makesureitisthebatterythatisusedbytheinverter/

charger, or with the alternator regulator option it must be the battery being charged by the

alternator. See Functions Mode F11 on page 13.

BASIC BATTERY FACTS

1) One amp-hour (Ah) is 1 amp for one hour, or 2 amps for 1/2 hour, or 4 amps for 1/4 hour, and

so on.

2)Aliquidbatteryisgenerallyconsideredcompletelydischargedwhenthebatteryvoltage

reaches 10.5 volts for a 12 volt battery.

3) Batteriesforcycling servicearenormallyratedwith a)a20-hourdischarge ratewhich

means, for example, a 100 Ah battery will sustain 5 amps for 20 hours, and b) a reserve

capacity stated in minutes for a 25-amp discharge rate.

4) OurMid-CapacityRulesaysthatdischargebelow50% shortensbatterylife andcharging

morethan85%takestoolongwith anengine-drivenchargingsystem.So,35%of thebattery

capacity is all that is normally available.

MONITORFUNCTIONS

Please also refer to the one-page summary of features in center of this manual.

The small blue legends indicate Setup functions described later.

BATTERYSELECT

The battery to be monitored is

selected by pressing the #1 or

#2 switch. A Green LED indi-

cates which battery is selected.

("Battery" may be a "bank" of

batteries.)

VOLTS

WhentheVOLTS switchispressed, thevoltageoftheselectedbatteryisdisplayed.

The measurement range is from 8.5 V to 50 V. The resolution is 0.05 volts. See page 39

for power supply specification.

AMPS

When the AMPS switch is pressed, the current flowing into or out of the selected

battery is displayed. Amps being consumed are displayed as a negative number. Charging

amps are displayed as a positive number (no sign). The resolution below 42 amps is 0.1

amps. Above 42 amps the resolution is 1 amp. The range is from -500 A to 500 A. Over-

range is indicated by OL.

Ahrs

When the A hrs switch is pressed, the amp hours (Ah) consumed from the battery

isdisplayedasanegativenumber.Duringdischargethenegativenumberwillgrowasamp

hoursareconsumedandthemetercountsdown.Duringcharging,thenumberofamphours

consumed will decrease as the meter counts back up toward zero. The range is +9,999Ah.

If the battery continues to be charged after the meter counts back up to zero,

overcharge amp hours are accumulated and displayed as a positive number. If there is an

accumulatedpositivenumberinthedisplaywhendischarging begins,themeterautomati-

cally resets to zero and begins counting down. See Overcharge Amp Hours on page 16.

The meter also automatically resets to zero after a discharge/charge cycle that

satisfies the conditions for a recalculation of the Charge Efficiency Factor (CEF). In other

words, if the battery is discharged 10% and then recharged until the charged parameters

have been met, the amp hours consumed display is reset to zero.

TIME

When the TIME switch is pressed, the time which the load can continue to be run

is displayed. The display is in hours with 0.1 hours resolution. The unit may be set up to

calculatethetimeremainingbasedontheinstantaneouscurrent, orarollingaverageofthe

last4,16,or32minutes.Thetimeremainingfunctionalsotakesintoaccountthemagnitude

of the discharge current (see pages 24–27). The maximum time remaining is 255 hours.

If you see this display, it means that the current being consumed could be supplied for

more than 255 hours. During charging, current is a positive (unsigned) number and the

Time remaining display reads C C C.

For the TIME function to operate correctly you must enter your BATTERY

CAPACITY through the SETUP routine (see page 9). You must also set up the correct

PEUKERT'S EXPONENT (see page 13). It is also affected by your selection of

DISCHARGE FLOOR (see page 14).

Caution: The TIME display is an estimate of how long your battery can sustain a

load. Wild variations in battery current, battery condition, erroneously declared battery

capacity, Peukert's exponent, temperature, or discharge floor, and prior charge and dis-

charge history may affect the accuracy of this estimate. Please use this display only as a

guide. The LINK 2000 provides you with several important battery parameters. Using

all of them, including voltage, current, amp hours consumed, and time remaining, allows

you to know about the state-of-charge of your battery. Do not rely on a single value to

determine battery status or performance.

LO BAT

When50%ofthedeclaredcapacityofeitherBattery#1or#2isconsumed, LOBAT

flashes in the upper left hand corner of the display. (This indicator is affected by both the

declared battery capacity and the discharge floor setting.)

INVERTER/CHARGERFUNCTIONS

INVERT

When the INVERT switch is pressed, the inverter is

enabledandtheGreenLEDislit.Theinverterwillonlyprovide

output if it is hooked up to the battery and there is no external

AC power available. The inverter ON indicator does not

indicateactualoperation,onlythattheinverterisenabled.The

initial power-up condition is with the inverter turned OFF.

CHARGE

When the CHARGE switch is pressed, the charging

function of the Freedom Inverter/Charger is enabled. The

GreenLEDislitwhenthechargerisenabled.Theinitialpower-

upconditioniswiththechargerenabled.Thechargerwillonly

provide output if it is hooked up to a battery and an external

source of AC power is present (shorepower or generator).

MARINE AND RV OPERATING TIP

When utility power is available, any loads normally supplied by the inverter are

automaticallytransferredtoutilitypowerthroughtheinternaltransferswitch.Whenutility

power is not available the loads run on stored energy in the battery. If you have a load such

asanelectricspaceheaterrunningonacircuitthatisautomaticallytransferred,yourunthe

risk of deeply discharging your battery if there is a utility blackout. To avoid this, turn the

inverterfunctionOFFwhenleavingtheboatorRVunattended.Leavingthechargerfunction

ON will ensure a full battery when you return.

STATUS LINE

There are four LED status indicators to show the presence of AC power and the charger's

cycle state.

AC IN:

Green LED on when AC is present.

CHARGE:

Red LED on when charger is in Charge mode.

Flashes Red when charger is in Equalize mode.

Orange LED on when charger is in Acceptance mode.

Green LED on when charger is in Float mode.

ACCEPT:

FLOAT:

STARTING AND STOPPING EQUALIZE

The Equalize Cycle conditions the battery with a controlled overcharge to remove

Lead Sulfate that is not removed during normal charging. Liquid batteries should be

Equalized every 30 days when in cycling service.

CAUTION! Turn off voltage sensitive DC loads before equalizing battery!

DC Voltage from the charger may go to 17 VDC (34 V for 24 V system) during

equalizing !

Charge batteries fully before equalizing. To start the Equalize Cycle, first be sure

that the Charger is ON, then press the SETUP BUTTON for five seconds until the LED

begins to flash. Now press both the VOLTS and the A hrs BUTTONS simultaneously.

Hold them both down for five seconds, until the Red CHARGE LED begins to flash,

and the "E" in the display goes away.

To terminate the Equalize Cycle and force the charger into the Float mode, repeat

the same procedure as above. The cycle automatically terminates after eight hours, or if

AC power is interrupted.

Equalizing causes the battery to gas. You should check your battery electrolyte

before and after equalization. Do not overfill before equalization as the electrolyte may

expand enough to cause it to flow over the tops. You should be present during this type

of charging. Make sure there is adequate ventilation. Leave the filler caps on or cover the

tops with a folded paper towel. Terminate the cycle if a battery starts to overflow or

overheat.

Gelled batteries are not normally equalized. However, if they have been severely

discharged, it may be the only way to get them to begin to accept a charge. The voltage

is limited to the Accept charging level but the cycle lasts for 8 hours. Be sure that the

battery TYPE # is set to #1 or #2 before using this cycle on gelled batteries (or #3 for

AGM type batteries).

Note: Equalizing voltages for Type #1, #2, and #3 batteries is limited to the

acceptance voltage for the respective battery type.

SETUP

I 4 . 3 5

The LINK 2000 has been set up with default values chosen to work with a typical

system. Normally the only values that must be changed are:

1) Battery capacity (page 9)

2) Ambient Temperature (F03 page 11)

3) Battery type (liquid or gel) (F02 page 11).

4) Peukert's exponent (F08 page 13).

TheSETUPBUTTONisusedtoaccessthefunctionsinsmallbluetextbeloweach

button's primary function. It is also used for certain advanced functions described later.

To set up a value or function:

1) Select the battery to be set up by pressing Battery #1 or #2, (or Invert, or Charge, when

setting up Idle Mode or Pwr Share).

2) Hold down the SETUP BUTTON until the green LED flashes at one-second intervals.

3) Release the SETUP BUTTON and press and hold the function to be set up. The LED

ofthefunctionbeingsetupwillalsobegintoflashatone-secondintervals.Thepresentvalue

of the function will appear in the display.

4) After three seconds, with the button pressed, the display will begin scrolling. When the

desired value appears, release the button. If you continue to hold down the button, the

display will increment to the end of its range, roll over to its minimum value, and continue

to scroll. You may also "bump" a value by repeatedly pressing the button.

Youmaysetupadditionalvalues,orfunctions,aslongastheSETUPLEDcontinues

toflash.WhentheSETUPLEDstopsflashing,allvaluesthatwerechangedduringthesetup

routine will be stored in nonvolatile memory.

SUMMARY OF FACTORY DEFAULT VALUES

INVERTER/CHARGER CONTROL

Standby

Power Sharing

= 4 watts (5 watts in Series 458 units)

= 30 amps ("OFF" for Freedom 25)

MONITORING FUNCTIONS

Charged Voltage = 13.2 volts for 12 volt systems

= 26.4 volts for 24 volt systems

Charged Current % = 2% (of battery capacity)

Battery Capacity = 200 Ah

CEF (Charge Efficiency Factor)= 87% for Liquid Acid

= 90% for other cell types

Ambient Temp. = 70 °F

Type

= #0 Liquid

Peukert's Exponent= 1.25

INVERTERSETUP

IDLE MODE: The default value is 4 watts. This means it takes a 4-watt AC load

to turn the inverter on from its low power idle mode. Setting a value of 0 watts means the

inverter is always on. The low power idle current is about 0.25 amps. When idle mode is

set to 0 W the current consumption goes up to about 0.9 amps. Range = 0 W, 4 W, 6 W,

15 W. (0–15 watts in 5-watt steps in Series 458 units.)

SETUP EXAMPLE: To set the IDLE MODE to 0 watts, first select the INVERT

on, then press the SETUP BUTTON until the Green LED begins to flash. Now, press and

hold the IDLE MODE BUTTON. The present value will appear. The display will scroll

afterthreeseconds.Holdthebuttondownuntil0appears.Releasethebutton.Thenewvalue

will remain in the display for about five seconds. When the display reverts to the normal

monitoringfunctionthenewvalueisstoredinnonvolatilememory. Toseeifthenewvalue

has been successfully stored, repeat the setup procedure but do not scroll to a new value.

PWR SHARE: The default value is 30 amps (or OFF for Freedom 25). The

power sharing feature automatically reduces the charger output, and therefore the AC

power consumption, if the load passing through the inverter's automatic transfer switch

exceeds the setup value. This load management feature helps prevent AC supply breakers

from tripping when boats or RVs are plugged into AC power and the charger, water

heater, and perhaps other loads all come on at once. In "Off Grid" applications the

auxiliary generator often has several jobs—water pumping, running the washing machine,

or heavy power tools—in addition to supplemental battery charging. With Power Sharing,

when a heavy load turns on, it reduces charger output to help supply the heavy load. The

ranges below are for units with serial numbers greater than 100,000:

Freedom 10, 15 & 20 Range = 5, 15, 20, 30 A; Freedom 25 & 30 Range = 5, 20, 30 A, OFF;

Freedom 10E & 20E Range = 2, 5, 10, 15 A; Freedom 25E Range = 2, 10, 15 A, OFF

For Freedom serial numbers below 100,000 use this table to interpret the display.

Model F10

Serial# <70759 >70760 <71746

Display Amps Amps Amps Amps Amps Amps Amps Amps

F10

F10E

F10E F20

F20

F25

>71747 <70699 >70700 <70801 >70802

7.5

OFF

For Series 458 units, the range is 0–50 amps, settable in 5-amp steps.

ANOTHER SETUP EXAMPLE: To set PWR SHARE to 20 amps on a F10

Model with a serial number below 100,000, first select the CHARGE on, then press the

SETUP BUTTON until the green LED begins to flash. Now, press and hold the PWR

SHARE BUTTON. The present value will appear. The display will scroll after three

seconds. Hold the button down until 1 appears (see table above). Release the button. The

new value will remain in the display for about 5 seconds. When the display reverts to the

normal monitoring function the new value is stored in nonvolatile memory.

MONITORSETUP

Normally the only MONITOR SETUP parameter that must be changed is BATT

CAP (see bottom of this page). Please read the section on selecting charged parameters

(page 21–22) before changing CHARGED V or CHARGED % default values. (See

FUNC SETUP on page 10 for other system values that may need to be changed.)

Setting the following parameters only affects the operation of the monitor, mean-

ing that changing the Charged V parameter does not change the voltage set point of the

charger in the FREEDOM Inverter/Charger. It only sets the point at which the monitor

considers the battery full. To change the charging voltage during the Acceptance and

Float cycles use Ambient Temp. Setup routine. Note also that when the FREEDOM is

the charging source, the Charged % is always 2%.

SELECT BATTERY #1 OR #2: To set up a battery parameter, press the button

for the battery you wish to set up. The LED will light. Do this first as setup changes are

only made to the selected battery.

CHARGED V: The ability to set up a Charged Voltage above which the monitor

considers the battery full allows it to be used with any charging system or battery chem-

istry. The default Charged Voltage is 13.2 volts for 12-volt systems and 26.4 volts for 24-

volt systems. The LINK 2000 automatically selects the correct value based on the

voltage it senses. (If the Alternative Energy function F05 is ON, the default value is 13.5

volts or 27.0 volts. See FUNCTIONS SETUP, page 10, for details.)

To change CHARGED V follow the same procedure as described previously:

Select the battery to be set up. Press SETUP until the LED begins to flash. Then release

the button, and press CHARGED V until the desired voltage appears and then release

the button. The new charged voltage is stored in nonvolatile memory. If the charged

voltage is inappropriate for the sensed battery voltage, Error E14 is displayed (see Error

Codes and Troubleshooting, pages 28–29). Be sure to read the section on selecting

correct charged parameters (pages 21–22) before changing the charged voltage.

CHARGED %: The default value is 2%. This means that the charging current

(amps) flowing into the battery must fall below 2% of the declared battery capacity

before the meter considers the battery full. For example, using the default values of 2%

and 200 Ah means the current must fall below: 4 amps = 2% x 200 Ah.

Before changing the CHARGED % from either of these values, be absolutely

sure you understand the section on selecting charged parameters (page 21–22). Setup

and storage to nonvolatile memory is the same as for the function above.

BATT CAP: The default value is 200 Ah. The battery capacity must be set

up if it varies significantly (10–20%) from the default. The battery capacity is used in the

calculation to determine when the battery is full and in the TIME remaining function.

To change the battery capacity, press SETUP until the LED begins to flash, then

release the button. Now press BATT CAP. Scroll until the desired battery capacity is in

the display. If you are unsure of your battery capacity you may first test it as described

on page 17. The battery capacity is stored in nonvolatile memory. If you change to a

different capacity battery you must change this number. Range = 20–2000 Ah in 20 Ah

increments.

FUNCTIONS SETUP

FUNC: The FUNC (Function) mode is used to set up

special functions or features that are not commonly

changed. They might be thought of as internal software

switches that allow the selection of special functions,

or values that, once set, are seldom changed.

Normally the only functions that must be changed

are F02 Battery Type, F03 Ambient Battery Tempera-

ture, and F08 Peukert's Exponent. (See page 9 for how

to set battery capacity.)

The setup process for functions is slightly different because the FUNC button is

used first to scroll to the function to be set up, and then to scroll through the values for

that function. To access the FUNC mode:

1) Press and hold the SETUP button until the green LED begins to slowly flash, then

release the button.

2) Now press the (blue) FUNC button. The letters F01 will appear in the display and

the FUNC LED will begin flashing, indicating you are in the FUNC mode.

3) Scroll to the function to be set up by holding down the FUNC button.

4) Release the FUNC button and wait for the current value of the function you have

selected to appear in the display. This will take about three seconds.

5) Press the FUNC button now and the display will scroll through the range of values.

Stop scrolling when the value you wish appears in the display.

6) If you wish to continue to set up other functions, press the SETUP button until the

green LED by the FUNC button stops flashing. You may now choose any blue key to

continue setting up the LINK 2000. If you press the FUNC button again the process

will begin at the next function after the one you last set up. Whatever functions you have

set up will become active when the display reverts to its normal mode.

FUNCTIONS TABLE

F01 - AVERAGE PERIOD FOR TIME REMAINING CALCULATION

0 = INSTANTANEOUS (DEFAULT)

1 = 4-MINUTE AVERAGE

2 = 16-MINUTE AVERAGE

3 = 32-MINUTE AVERAGE

There are four averaging periods that the LINK 2000 can use to calculate the time

of operation remaining. You may select present consumption level (instantaneous), a

four-minute rolling average, a 16-minute, or a 32-minute rolling average. Which method is

best for you depends on your installation. Most installations will find the instantaneous

or the four-minute average appropriate.

Operating Tip: Use the longest period of time you can to ensure long term load

variations are considered. If you want instant feedback, use the instantaneous display

(no averaging) "0" display.

F02 - BATTERY TYPE

0 = LIQUID CELL (DEFAULT)

2 = GEL CELL (FAST CHARGE)

1 = GEL CELL (STANDARD)

3 = AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat)

This function (Default: Type 0, standard liquid cells) sets the appropriate charge

and float voltages for the FREEDOM charger (see table below) and sets an appropriate

Peukert exponent. Gel cell owners may use Type 1 or Type 2, but should consult with

the battery manufacturer prior to using the more aggressive charging regimen described

by Type 2. Type 3 sets Acceptance and Float voltages suited to AGM type batteries.

F03 - VIEW OR SET AMBIENT BATTERY TEMPERATURE

THIS FUNCTION DEPENDS ON THE SETTING OF F14 (SEE PAGE 14

)

IF F14 IS ON, F03 VIEWS THE PRESENT BATTERY TEMP. (°F)

If F14 is ON, charging voltage of the Freedom charger and the Ideal Regulator (if

using a Link 2000-R) is based on the TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION TABLE

below. The temperature is displayed until another button is pressed on the Link.

IF F14 IS OFF, F03 SETS A DECLARED BATTERY TEMP. (°F)

DEFAULT = 70 °F

RANGE = 30–120 °F

STEP = 10 °F

The default value for ambient temperature is 70 °F. The ambient temperature of the

battery may be set up to select the appropriate Charge and Float Voltages for the charger.

The temperature may be selected in 10 °F increments. The setup procedure is the same

as previously described.

Setting up a different value should only be done if the battery is at a temperature

significantly different from 70 °F when they are being charged from the FREEDOM.

If the batteries are located in a hot engine room, but are not normally charged from the

FREEDOM when the engine is running, do not adjust the temperature to the engine

room level. High temperatures are destructive to batteries. If your batteries are regularly

subjected to temperatures above 100 °F you should relocate them or supply forced fresh

air ventilation.

Caution! Do not adjust to extremes unless the battery is normally at that

temperature. Destructive over- or under-charging may occur. Multiply values by

2 for 24-volt systems. Voltages are typical, charger regulation + 0.2 volts DC.

TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION TABLE

TEMP

TYPE 0

Liquid

TYPE 1

Gel 1 (Std)

TYPE 2

Gel 2 (Fast)

TYPE 3

AGM

°F

°C ACCEPT FLOAT ACCEPT FLOAT ACCEPT FLOAT ACCEPT FLOAT

120 49

110 43

100 38

90 32

80 27

70 21

60 16

50 10

12.5

13.6

13.8

14.0

14.2

14.4

14.6

14.8

15.0

15.2

12.5

12.7

12.9

13.1

13.3

13.5

13.7

13.9

14.1

14.3

13.0

13.5

13.7

13.8

14.0

14.1

14.3

14.4

14.6

14.7

13.0

13.2

13.3

13.5

13.6

13.8

13.9

14.1

14.2

13.0

14.0

14.1

14.2

14.3

14.4

14.5

14.6

14.7

14.8

13.0

13.4

13.5

13.6

13.7

13.8

13.9

14.0

14.1

14.2

12.9

13.9

14.0

14.1

14.2

14.3

14.4

14.5

14.6

14.7

12.9

13.0

13.1

13.2

13.3

13.4

13.5

13.6

13.7

30 -1

Freedom units produced prior to serial #100,000 have temperature compensation only

for warm or cool environments. The temperature setup sets the voltages as per below:

TEMP

TYPE 0 (Liquid)

TYPE 1 (Gel 1)

Accept Float Equalize

14.1

14.4

Float Equalize

Above 80 °F

Below 80°F

13.9

14.4

13.3

13.5

15.8

16.3

13.8

14.1

14.4

F04 - TOGGLE DISPLAY BETWEEN AHR AND KWHR

DEFAULT OFF = Ah DISPLAY MODE

ON = Ah/kWh ALTERNATING DISPLAY MODE

WhenthisfunctionisselectedtheAhrsdisplayalternatesbetweenthenormalamp-

hour mode and the kilowatt-hour counter that the LINK 2000 uses to determine if 100%

of the energy consumed from the battery has been returned. A recalculation of the CEF is

notpermittedunlessthiscounterisgreaterthan0.00kWh.Thiscountercountsdownduring

discharge and the kilowatt hours consumed are displayed with a negative number. During

charging it counts back up with 100% efficiency. Not allowing a recalculation of the CEF

and an Ah reset until a positive number is in the counter ensures that there will not be

a premature reset. See page 21 for conditions required for a recalculation of the CEF and

an Ah reset.

F05 - ALTERNATIVE ENERGY MODE

DEFAULT: OFF

ON = USE ALTERNATIVE ENERGY DEFAULTS

Turn this mode on if your Link 2000 is used in Alternative Energy Systems.

This function 1) reduces the time necessary to satisfy the charged parameters from five

minutes to one minute; 2) sets Batt #2 discharge floor to 100%; 3) prevents Batt #2 from

doing Ah resets; 4) changes Charged V parameter to 13.5 V (27 V). If you're using a semi-

mechanical photovoltaic controller, we strongly suggest you also consider changing

Charged Current to 4%.

F06 - MANUALLY SET CEF (NOT RECOMMENDED)

DEFAULT OFF = AUTO RECALCULATION OF CEF

DISPLAY = A87 OR A90 (DEPENDS ON BATTERY TYPE)

RANGE = 65–99 STEP = 1

Allows manual set up of CEF (Charge Efficiency Factor). Default display A87 or

A90(dependingonbatterytypeselected—seeF02)indicatesautomaticCEFrecalculation

feature. Returning to A87or A90from a user CEF restores the automatic CEF feature.

If a user-setup CEF has been selected it will appear as a U##( Upreceding a number) in

the DATA mode—see page 15. A different CEF may be set up for each battery; only the

selected battery's CEF will be changed.

F07 - SET TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT

DEFAULT = 0.5

RANGE = 0.1–0.9

STEP = 0.1

Thisfactorcompensatesforcapacitychangewithtemperature. Typicalvalue 0.5%

Capacity/°C. This coefficient must be supplied by the battery manufacturer. The default

value is typical for lead acid liquid or gelled batteries. Normally this value is not changed.

F08 - SET PEUKERT'S EXPONENT

DEFAULT = 1.25 RANGE = 1.00–1.50

STEP = 0.01

Sets the exponent for Peukert’s equation. A setting of 1.00 defeats Peukert's

calculation. See pages 24–27 for a discussion of Peukert's equation and typical values for

various batteries. Properly setting Peukert's exponent ensures a more accurate display of

timeremainingandpercentremaining.

F09 - Ah OR RATE COMPENSATED % REMAINING MODE

DEFAULT OFF = Ah DISPLAY MODE

ON = RATE COMPENSATED PERCENT REMAINING MODE

Changes the A hrs function to % Remaining mode, which displays the selected

battery's rate compensated state-of-charge as a percentage of the declared capacity. A full

battery is displayed as P100 and a 50% charged battery is displayed as P050. When in

this mode, the battery capacity and Peukert exponent must be accurately set up.

This option is not available when F04 or F05 is ON.

F10 - ALTERNATOR CURRENT LIMIT

DEFAULT = 100

RANGE = 30–220 AMPS, OFF

STEP=10AMPS

This function is only used with the Alternator Regulator Model (Link 2000-R). It

sets a safety current limit for the alternator. This limits the maximum amount of current

thatthealternatorcaneverdeliverwhichinturnreducesheatandwearonbeltsandbearings.

The OFF position turns alternator current limiting off.

F11 - BATTERY #2 USED FOR CONTROL

DEFAULT ON = BATTERY #2 USED FOR CONTROL

OFF = BATTERY #2 IS NOT USED FOR CONTROL

This function is used to defeat Battery #2 as a part of the charger control function

ofthe FREEDOM inverter(alsoalternatorcontrolintheLink2000-R). Thisisnecessary

for systems that have both 12 V and 24 V batteries. Battery #1 must be the battery that is

used by the FREEDOM. You may also wish to use this function if the main house battery

(Bank1)issubstantiallylargerthanaseparateenginebattery(Bank2)thatisalsomonitored

by the LINK 2000. This will prevent the LINK 2000 from making a premature transition

to float based on the smaller engine battery meeting the charged parameters substantially

before the house battery.

NOTE: This function is not changed in a reset to factory default values. If you

wish to change this function you must use the setup routine to change it.

F12 - BACKLIGHTING INTENSITY CONTROL

DEFAULT = 130

This function may be used to increase or decrease the intensity of the backlighting

for the display.

RANGE = 0–240

STEP = 10

F13 SET DISCHARGE FLOOR

DEFAULT = 100% RANGE = 50%–100%

STEP = 5%

When this option is activated, you may set a discharge floor for each battery bank.

Whenthedischargefloorissetto50%,theTimeRemainingdisplayreportstimeremaining

until the battery reaches the 50% discharged level. You may set the discharge floor from

50%to100%in5%increments.WhentheSettableDischargeFlooris100%,time remaining

to100%dischargeisdisplayed.Youmaysetadischargefloorforeachbattery.Thesettable

floor is applied to the battery selected (BAT1 or BAT2) at the time you enter this function.

You may wish to set a higher discharge floor, such as 50%, for an engine starting bank and

a deeper floor, such as 75%, for a deep-cycling house bank.

F14 - ACTIVE TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION ON, OFF

DEFAULT = OFF

RANGE = OFF, ON

When this function is ON, the Link 2000/Link 2000-R uses the actual battery

temperature reported from the Freedom Inverter/Charger through the temperature probe.

IftheunitInverter/Chargerdoesnotreportavalidtemperaturereading, theLink2000will

use the battery temperature declared by F03 (Default: 70 °F) to set charging voltages.

Remember: charging voltages are controlled by battery type and temperature settings.

F15 - SPECIAL FUNCTION FOR DIAGNOSTIC USE.

DEFAULT ON = INVERTER CONTROL

OFF = ASCII OUTPUT

CAUTION!! LEAVE THIS FUNCTION ON. TURNING IT OFF DISABLES

COMMUNICATION. TO BE USED FOR SERVICE DIAGNOSTIC PURPOSES

ONLY.

SUMMARY OF SOFTWARE DEFAULTS

Function

F01 AveragingPeriod

** F02 Battery Type

** F03 View or set ambient

temperature

Name

Default

Lead Acid

70 °F

Options

4, 16, 32 minutes

Gel cell , AGM

See text

F04 View Ah or kWh

OFF (Ah)

Off

Auto

ON (kWh)

Solar cell (see text)

See text

F05 AlternativeEnergymode

F06 Peukert's Exponent

F07 Temp Coefficient

0.5

0.1 to 0.9

** F08 Puekert's Exponent

F09 %remainingtimedisplay

F10 AlternatorCurrentlimit

F11 Battery #2 used for control

F12 Backlightingintensity

F13 Settable discharge floor

F14 Active Temp Compensation

F15 Manufacturer Reserved

1.25

1.00 to 1.50 (see text)

On (% remaining)

30 to 220 amps, off

Off

0 to 240

50% to 100%

Off (Ah mode)

100 amps

On (Yes)

130

100%

Off

Do not change

** Item that should be confirmed or changed at installation to ensure proper operation

DATA MODE

DATA: The DATA mode is used to recall key

historical information about the battery (battery

banks).

To access the DATA mode:

1) Select Battery #1 or #2 to review its data.

2) Press and hold the SETUP button until the green LED begins to flash then release the

button.

3) Now press the (blue) DATA button. Each time you press the DATA button a new

piece of data is displayed. You may also hold the button down to scroll through the

following data:

CEF (Displayed as EXX): The Charging Efficiency Factor (CEF) is displayed. A display

of E99 indicates a 99% CEF. This number sets the rate at which amp hours are counted

backupduringcharging.Thisisanamp-hourCEF,notkWhefficiency.The Defaultsetting

is 87% for Type 0 (Liquid) batteries, 90% for Types 1 & 2 (Gelled) and Type 3 AGM

batteries. NOTE: If the CEF display has a "u" in front of it, this means the CEF has been

selected by the user. See Function F06 for details. The CEF of a battery typically remains

fairlyconstantuntilendoflife.AsuddendropintheCEFindicatestimetoequalize,abattery

failing, or a charging problem.

#CEF Recalculations (Displayed as +I999): This is the number of times that the battery

hasbeendischargedmorethan10%andthenrechargeduntiltheChargedParametershave

been met. May be considered as the number of charge/discharge cycles the meter has

recorded since its last RESET to factory defaults. This is useful to evaluate the cycling

performance of your battery system.

Deepest Discharge (Displayed as -i999): Shows the deepest discharge in amp hours

recorded by the meter since its last RESET to factory defaults. Very deep discharges

indicate battery abuse.

Average Discharge (Displayed as i999): The running average of all discharges as an

amp-hour value since last RESET to factory defaults. The average discharge level should

normally be no more than about 50% of declared capacity.

HOW TO USE THE LINK

CONTROL PANEL

BATTERY MANAGEMENT PHILOSOPHY:

Recharge When the Battery is 50% Discharged!

The LINK 2000 is a guide to the battery's state of charge. Our Mid-Capacity Rule

saysyoushouldbeginchargingwhenyourLINK2000showsthat50%of batterycapacity

hasbeenconsumed.InMarineandRVsystems,whicharetryingtominimizechargingtime

withanenginedrivenalternatororgeneratordrivencharger, thebatteryisnormallycharged

onlytothe85%level. Thismeansonly35%ofthebatterycapacityisactuallyavailablefor

use. The Mid-Capacity rule is a very conservative approach to battery use. Occasionally

dischargingabatterymoredeeplyisperfectlyacceptable.TheMid-Capacityruleisintended

asadesignandoperatingguidelinetoprovideoptimalbatterylifeandensurethemostenergy

output from the battery over its life, not a law which must be obeyed without exception.

We recommend synchronizing your LINK 2000 to the 100% charged level of the

battery. You should begin recharging when 50% of your battery capacity has been

consumed. When recharging from an engine-driven alternator or generator

suppliedbatterychargeryoudonothavetochargeuntilthemeterreads0amphours

consumed. You may cease charging when the LINK 2000 is displaying that 15% of the

battery capacity is still consumed. See the example below. When you plug back into AC

power, or when your Alternative Energy production exceeds demand, the remaining amp

hours consumed will be replaced.

MANAGINGATWO-BATTERYSYSTEM

With a two-batterysystemwerecommendusing battery#1untilyou consume50%

of its capacity, then switch to battery #2 and use 50% of it. When both batteries are 50%

discharged it is time to charge. You should never leave either battery partially discharged

for more than a few days.

Suppose you have two 200 Ah batteries for a total system capacity of 400 Ah and

youhavesynchronized yourLINK2000to 100%chargedbatteries.Youwouldusebattery

#1 until theLINK 2000 showed that you had used 50% (the display would show -100Ah).

You would then use battery #2 until you had used 50% of it (-100Ah). At this point charge

both batteries up to about the 85% level (-30 Ah on each). If you have other reasons to

continue running the engine or plug back into AC power you may continue charging until

the meter reads zero.

OVERCHARGE AMP HOURS

If the battery is 100% charged, and the LINK 2000 is in sync with the batteries,

overcharge amp hours are displayed as positive. Some accumulation of overcharge amp

hours is normal and harmless with systems continuously connected to a charger. For

example: a 100 Ah battery at the Float voltage will normally have less than 0.1 A flowing

intoit.Thismeansthatamaximumof 2.4Ahofoverchargewouldaccumulateina24hour

period. Ifyourbatterysystemislargertherewillbeproportionatelymorecurrentflowand

positive amp-hour accumulation.

If the charging system is a constant voltage type set at 14.2 volts, as much as one

amp of current may be flowing all the time after the battery has reached the charged

parameters.The batterywillbegassingandyouwillseeanaccumulationofalargenumber

of amp hours each day. This is a clear indication that you are destroying your battery by

overcharging.CheckyourLINK2000beforeturning offachargingsourcetoseethatyou

have not accumulated too many overcharge amp hours. When discharging begins,

overcharge amp hours are erased and the LINK 2000 resets to zero.

Systems that have a Conditioning or Equalization cycle will accumulate a few

overchargeamphoursduring equalization.ThisisnormalandensuresthattheLINK2000

stays in sync with the battery state of charge.

BATTERYCAPACITYTESTING

Your LINK 2000 can be used to conduct periodic capacity tests that tell you the

actualamountofenergyyour batteriescanstore.Acapacitytestshouldstartwithabattery

that has been properly charged and conditioned. The objective is to find the maximum

availablecapacity.

Deep-cycle battery capacity is usually based on a 20-hour discharge rate. A 100 Ah

battery will provide 5 amps for 20 hours. At discharge rates above 5 amps, the battery will

not supply 100 Ah. For example: If you are drawing 100 amps out of the battery it will last

less than one half hour. This was discovered in 1897 by a scientist named Peukert and is

discussed in detail later. You can see the effect in the following table listing approximate

capacities at different discharge rates.

CAPACITYATVARIOUSDISCHARGERATES

(percentageof20-hourrate)

Hours to Discharge Capacity (percent of rating)

100%

89%

78%

66%

45%

Totestbatterycapacity, turnonaloadthatdrawsapproximately5%of thedeclared

batterycapacity.MeasurethecurrentusingtheAmpsfunctionoftheLINK2000.The load

shouldbeconstant, such as incandescentlighting. When thebattery voltagereaches10.5

volts,hopefullyabout20hourslater,turnofftheload andlookattheAhrsdisplayon your

LINK 2000. The number displayed is the capacity at the test current. If less than 20 hours

passed before the battery voltage fell to 10.5 V you can still determine the capacity with

somearithmetic. Forexample:assumea12Vbatteryratedat100Ah. Applya5-ampload.

Suppose it only took 10 hours for the voltage to reach 10.5 volts. The LINK 2000 would

display -50 Ah. This is the 10-hour capacity. Dividing 50 by 89% (10-hour rate) from the

table above, you determine that the actual 20-hour capacity is 56 amp hours. You could

repeat the test at 5% of the tested capacity (2.8A) to verify the actual capacity.

USING YOUR FREEDOM INVERTER

TOTESTBATTERYCAPACITY

Yourinvertermakestestingthebatterycapacityeasy.Firstfullycharge(andequalize

if necessary) the battery to be tested. Use a load like incandescent lights running on the

inverter whose amperage consumption is 5% or less of the battery capacity. Let the load

run until the inverter shuts down on low voltage (about 10.2 V). Read the number of amp

hours that have been consumed from the battery. If it is not close to the expected number,

use the procedure outlined above to estimate the capacity.

Caution! Be sure to completely recharge your battery after a discharge test.

IDEALCHARGECURVE

The LINK 2000 transmits critical battery state of charge information to the

FREEDOM Inverter/Charger. This enables the charger to conform to our proven Ideal

Charge Curve with four basic cycles: Charge, Accept, Float, and Equalize. The

CHARGE cycle supplies full charger output current until the battery reaches the Accept

charging voltage (14.4 V typically). The ACCEPT cycle continues until the battery is

acceptingonly asmallamountofcurrent.Thebatteryisnowfull.DuringtheFLOATcycle

the voltage is lowered to maintain the batteries, without water consumption, for long life.

TheEQUALIZEcycleallowsforperiodic"equalization"ofliquidelectrolytebatteriesfor

maximum capacity and life. The batteries should be equalizedabout every 30 days during

deep-cycling service.

IDEAL CHARGE CURVE

CHARGINGAMPS

CHARGE

100%

HOLD

RAMP

FLOAT

TRANSI-

TION

FLOAT

EQUALIZE

(8 hrs Max.)

DELAY

Time

BATTERY VOLTAGE (2X for 24 V)

EQUALIZE

FLOAT

Time

IDEAL CHARGING STATE TABLE

BATTERYCURRENT

CYCLE

VOLTAGE

CYCLELIGHT

RED

CHARGE

FLOAT

12.0–14.4(Rising)

MaximumChargerrating

Falling

Small(<2%Capacity)

Constantuntil16V

14.4(Constant)

13.5(Constant)

13.2–16.0(Rising)

ORANGE

GREEN

SLOWFLASHRED

EQUALIZE

THE FACTORY DEFAULT VALUES FOR CHARGING:

Battery capacity: = 200 Ah (800 Ah if F05 is ON)

Accept Voltage: = 14.4 volts for 12-volt systems (for wet cell batteries)

= 28.8 volts for 24-volt systems (for wet cell batteries)

Charged Current: = 2% (of battery capacity)

Float Voltage:

0.9 V below the Accept Voltage for Liquid electrolyte batteries.

0.6 V below the Accept Voltage for Gel 2 electrolyte batteries.

Ambient Temp: = 70 °F (See Temperature Compensation Table)

HOW TO TELL WHEN A BATTERY IS

FULLY CHARGED

(CHARGED BATTERY PARAMETERS)

MULTIPLE STAGE CHARGING SYSTEMS

If youareusingthechargerintheFREEDOM,thebatteryischargedwhenthesystem

switches to the Float cycle. If another manufacturer's charging system is being used it

should be adjusted so the transition from Acceptance Charging to Float will occur when

thechargingcurrent,attheAcceptanceVoltage(14.4/28.8Vtypically),dropstobelow2%

ofthebatterycapacity.(SeethedescriptionoftheIdealChargeCurveonthepreviouspage.)

CONSTANTVOLTAGECHARGINGSYSTEMS

Constantvoltagechargingsystemshaverestoredas muchchargetoabatteryas they

can when the voltage reaches the maximum regulation point (a typical 12 V system is set

at 13.8 V) and the charging current drops to less than 1% of the battery capacity. (It can

take more than eight hours for a battery to reach this state of charge.) If you are using an

engine-drivenchargingsystemandtryingtolimitengineruntime,youprobablywillcharge

only until the current drops to 5% or 10% of capacity. The LINK 2000 should be

synchronized to whichever of these charge levels is reached in normal operation.

USINGSPECIFICGRAVITY

Accurate battery current measurement is necessary to determine the charged

parameters in the two previous methods. Specific gravity of the battery can also be used

todetermine thechargelevelofabattery.Regardlessofthechargingsystemused,a battery

is charged when the specific gravity shows no increase for three hours, when measured at

half hour intervals. Typical specific gravity @ 77 °F for a fully charged liquid electrolyte

battery is 1.265 + 0.050.

CHARGE EFFICIENCY FACTOR (CEF)

AND HOW IT IS USED

The CEF determines the rate at which the Link 2000 counts back up during charging

to compensate for the inefficiencies of the charging process. The CEF has a factory

default value of 87%. That means the charger must return 1.15 Ah to the system for the

battery to restore 1.0 Ah.

The CEF is automatically recalculated (and averaged over the last few cycles) after

every charge cycle if the battery has been discharged more than 10% of the declared

battery capacity and the charged parameters for voltage and current (selected automati-

cally or manually in the setup procedure) are met for five minutes (may vary by setup).

Additionally, 100% of the kWh removed must be returned during charging.

Continual CEF compensation ensures that the battery state of charge and the Link

2000 stay in sync. Monitoring the CEF over time helps assess changes in performance of

the battery or charging system.

SYNCHRONIZINGYOURLINK2000

TO A CHARGED BATTERY

A charged battery has zero Ahrs removed. Synchronizing your LINK 2000 to read

zerowhenthebatteryischargedensuresthatyoualwaysknowthenetnumberofamphours

removed. The charged parameters on the previous page indicate when a charging system

has put as much energy into a battery as it normally can and the battery can be considered

charged.

Your LINK 2000 must be synchronized at this point!

TWO WAYS TO SYNCHRONIZE

There are two ways to synchronize your LINK 2000 to a battery that has met the

charged parameters:

1) Install the LINK 2000 on a charged battery and it will automatically be in sync.

2) If the LINK 2000 is installed on a partially charged battery, simply charge until

the charged parameters are met. The LINK 2000 will begin counting up and will display

chargingamphoursaspositive.When the battery ischarged,turnoffthechargingsource.

AfterdischargingbeginstheLINK2000automaticallyresetstozero,startscountingdown,

and is in sync.

If the LINK 2000 should ever get out of sync with the battery state of charge

it must be re-synchronized. The best way to do this is to be sure the battery is

discharged at least 10% of the declared battery capacity and then recharge until

the charged parameters are met. At this point the meter should automatically reset

to zero.

Remember, a battery should be fully charged, and float charged if possible, when

leaving it for extended periods of time for best battery life. This will automatically ensure

that the Link 2000 stays in sync. Some things that will cause the Link 2000 to not stay in

syncare:1)dischargecycleislessthan10%ofbatterycapacity,2)batterynotfullycharged

to 100%, 3) charged voltage set too high for the charging system, 4) charged current % of

batterycapacitysettoolowforthechargingsystem,5)batteryisneverchargedlongenough

for 100% charge.

MANUALLY RESETTING AMP HOURS TO ZERO

If you want to manually reset your LINK 2000 amp hours display to zero:

1) First select the battery you wish to reset.

2) Press the SETUP button for five seconds. When the LED begins flashing,

release the button.

3) Press and hold the RESET A hrs button for three seconds (until the normal

display returns) to reset the amp hours of the selected battery to zero.

MANUALLYSELECTINGTHECHARGED

BATTERYPARAMETERS

DISCUSSION: HOW THE LINK 2000 USES THESE VALUES

The LINK 2000 allows the setup of specific charged parameters. The factory

default values have been carefully chosen to work on most systems, including constant

voltageandmultiplestepchargingsystems.ThefactoryChargedParametersare 13.2volts

and 4 amps (2% of the default battery capacity of 200 Ah). This means when the battery

is above 13.2 volts and the current falls below 4 amps, for five minutes, the LINK

2000 considers the battery full.

The LINK 2000 learns the Charge Efficiency Factor (CEF) of the battery based on

the Charged Parameters. A CEF of greater than 100% is not allowed. To trigger a

recalculation of the CEF, the battery must be discharged at least 10% of declared capacity.

Afterthisdischarge,atleast100%oftheenergy(kWh)removedmustbereturned,andboth

the Charged Voltage and Charged Current % parameters must be met for five minutes for

a recalculation of the CEF to occur. Amp hours consumed are automatically reset to

zero after a recalculation of the CEF. The new CEF is used during the next recharge

cycle to determine the rate that the meter counts back up toward zero.

The battery must go through several cycles for the meter to learn the CEF.

It will take several (at least six) cycles for the displayed CEF to reflect the actual CEF of

the battery.

SHOULD YOU CHANGE THE CHARGED PARAMETERS?

Pleaseconsiderchangingonlythebatterycapacityunlessyoursystemfallsintoone

of the following categories:

1) Battery chemistry other than lead acid.

If you are using NiCad or other types of batteries you should change your Charged

Parameters to the factory specification. NiCad systems would normally use 15.5 to 15.7

astheChargedVoltage.TheChargedCurrent%canprobablystayat2%ofdeclaredbattery

capacity.

2) Charging normally ends before the current drops below 2% of battery capacity.

If the charging system is shut down before the charging current drops below 2%,

thefactoryChargedCurrent%willhavetobechanged.Examplesmightincludelargesolar

arrays with controllers that shut off the array at a particular voltage and turn it back on at

alowervoltage,orengine-drivenalternatororACgeneratorsrunninglargeinverter/chargers

that are normally shut down before the charging current falls below 2% of capacity.

Remember,ifchargingisnormallyterminatedwhenthecurrentisahigherpercentage

of battery capacity, the battery is probably not being thoroughly charged. If the meter

accumulatesnegativeamp hours, it isletting you know thatyou mustperiodically remove

them by a complete charge or that you are not meeting the charged parameters.

Feature Summary of LINK 2000

Integrated Battery Monitoring & Inverter/Charger Control

Control Functions

Battery Display Select

Green LED indicates selection.

Green LED indicates on.

Press to select BATTERY #1.

INVERTER may be turned On or Off indepen-

dently from charger.

IDLE MODE sets the load sensitivity while idling, expressed

in Watts. Range depends on Freedom inventer being used.

RESET A hrs of the selected battery to zero.

Press to select BATTERY #2.

DATA Displays historical data about battery.

Monitoring Functions

CHARGER feature may be turned On or Off

independently from inverter.

Green LED indicates parameter displayed.

PWR SHARE sets the AC current limit at which the bat-

tery charge rate is reduced to avoid overloading limited

AC sources. Expressed in Amps.

TIME REMAINING of operation of load with

remaining battery capacity, displayed as hours.

FUNC Allows special set ups to tailor meter to your particular

application.

Range = 5A, 15A, 20A, 30A, (Varies by Freedom model)

SET UP allows the selection of various functions

AMP-HOURS consumed from selected battery

displayed as a negative number. Overcharge A hrs

displayed as positive number. BATT CAP sets battery

capacity. Default value=200Ahrs. Range 20–2000 Ahrs in

20 Ahr increments.

and values.

Press for 5 seconds to enter Set Up mode. The green

LED will flash at 1 second intervals. Then press the func-

tion to be set up. The present value will be displayed.

After 3 seconds, with the button pressed, the display will

begin scrolling. When the desired value appears, release

the button. If the button continues to be held down, the

display will increment to the end of its range where it will

roll over to its minimum value and contine to scroll.

AMPS charging into the selected battery are displayed

as a positive number. Discharge Amps displayed as a

negative number. Range + 500 Amps with 0.1A resolu-

tion below 42A and 1A resolution above 42A.

CHARGED % sets the current that the charge rate must fall

below for the battery to be considered full. Default value=2%

of battery capacity. (Ex: 4Amps = 200 x 2%). Range 1–7% in

1% increments. .

Flashing green LED indicates Set Up mode. The

LED of the function being set up also flashes.

START EQUALIZE function of charger by pressing

SET UP button for 5 seconds followed by simulta-

neously pressing the VOLTS and A hrs buttons until

the "E" in the display goes out (3 sec.).

STATUS indicators show the presence

of AC power and the charge cycle state.

Red CHARGE LED flashes when in equalize mode.

VOLTAGE of selected battery is displayed. Range 8.5–

50 Volts with 0.05V resolution.

CHARGED V sets the Voltage the battery must be above to be

considered full. Default value = 13.2V or 26.4V Sets default

automatically for 12V or 24V systems..

Range 13–32V in 0.1V increments.

AC IN:

CHARGE:

Green LED on when AC is present.

Red LED on when charger is in Bulk Charge mode.

Flashes Red when charger is in Equalize mode.

Orange LED on when charger is in Acceptance mode.

Green LED on when charger is in Float mode.

ACCEPT:

FLOAT:

RULES FOR CHANGING THE

CHARGEDBATTERYPARAMETERS

If you must change the Charged Parameters please use the following rules.

1) The Charged Voltage MUST be at least 0.1 V BELOW the charging system

voltage.

2) The Charged Current % times declared Battery Capacity MUST be

GREATER than the minimum current the charging system maintains the battery at, or

turns off at.

If the charged parameters are not correctly selected,

the LINK 2000 will never recalculate the CEF. For example:

(1) Ifyourchargingsystemonlyreaches13.8(27.6)volts,aChargedVoltageof14.0(28.0)

volts will not work—it is set too high and the Link 2000 will never know that the battery

ischarged. LowertheChargedVoltage. ChangingtheChargedVoltageto13.7(27.5)volts

should work. See Monitor Setup on page 9.

(2) If the Charged Current % times the Battery Capacity is less than the current at which

the charging system switches off, the Charged Current cannot be met and the Link 2000

willneverknowthatthebatteryischarged.Ifthechargingsystemshutsoffwhenthecurrent

is 10 amps, using the factory default value of 4 amps (2% of 200 Ah) will not work.

(Changing the Charged Current % to 6% would give a Charger Current of 12 amps, which

would work fine. See Monitor Setup on page 9.)

Ifyouhaveachargingsystemthatcannotsatisfythedefaultvalues,theCEFwillnot

be recalculated and the meter will use the default CEF of 87%. This will work fine in most

systems. You may notice an accumulation of negative amp hours. If so, set up appropriate

chargedparametersorresynchronizeperiodically.(SeeSynchronizingYourLink2000To

a Charged Battery on page 20.)

RESET / INFO FUNCTIONS

The drawing below shows the Reset/Info Functions layout. To access these, press

the SETUP BUTTON for ten seconds. The time is long to avoid unintentionally entering

this mode. When the green LED begins to flash quickly (about three times per second)

select the Advanced Function you wish by consulting this drawing. The display returns to

the monitoring mode five seconds after the selected function button is released.

# LOW BAT/ # OL: The number of Inverter Low Battery shutdowns (since last reset)

isdisplayedwithaminussign(negativenumber). ThenumberofInvertershutdowns(since

last reset) from other causes are displayed with no sign (positive number). The display

alternates at three-second intervals until the button is released.

SOFTWARE INFO: The revision number of the LINK 2000 software is displayed.

FLASH ALL LEDS & SEGMENTS: This display test continues until the button is

released.

RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS: When this button is held down for five seconds,

all of the values set up for the selected battery are reset to the factory values. A 0 (zero)

should appear briefly in the display (watch closely). All historical data is lost! Normally

this would only be done if you are changing batteries.

IMPORTANT NOTE! During a RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS any

changes to the inverter/charger setup are also reset to the factory values IF the

INVERT or CHARGE LEDs are on.

IMPORTANT NOTE! Function F11 (Battery #2 used for control) is NOT

reset during a RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS.

HIGH DISCHARGE RATES

& PEUKERT'S EQUATION

Peukert's Equation describes the effect of different discharge rates on battery

capacity. As the discharge rate increases the available battery capacity decreases. The

tables on pages 25, 26 and 27 have typical values of "n" for common batteries. Page 25

is a look-up table, pages 26 & 27 have "n" values for common batteries, and page 27 has

the formula for calculating "n" for other batteries.

The LINK 2000 uses Peukert's equation only for calculating the Time Remaining

of operation function. The amp hours display is always the actual number of amp hours

consumed. This means that if you rapidly discharge a battery, your time remaining

number may show zero hours remaining before you see the total number of amp hours

of battery capacity consumed.

If battery Type 0 is selected, the initial Peukert exponent is set at 1.25. This

is an appropriate mid-range value for many common liquid cells. If any other battery

type is selected, the initial Peukert exponent is set at 1.11. This is an appropriate

mid-range value for many common gel and AGM cells. Please note that you may only

declare one battery type using function F02. This is because we strongly recommend

against mixing AGM, gel, and liquid electrolyte batteries in the same system. The

selected Peukert exponent is applied to both battery banks. Set the exponent to the

correct value for the bank which you use most often.

Making two discharge tests, one at a high discharge rate and one at a low rate, that

bracket your normal range of operation allows you to calculate an "n" that will describe

this varying effect. The Link 2000 uses a default value of "n" equal to 1.25 which is

typical for many batteries.

At some low-to-moderate discharge rate, typically a battery's 20-hour rate, the

logarithmic effect of Peukert's Equation is greatly reduced. The effect of discharge rates

smaller than this is nearly linear. Battery manufacturer specifications of battery capacity

in amp hours is typically given at the 20-hour rate. From this description, if a battery is

discharged at this rate for the period of time called out, you will be able to remove the

rated capacity.

The equation for Peukert's Capacity (C ) is:

log t₂- log t₁

n =

C = I t where

log I₁- log I₂

By doing two discharge tests and knowing I₁& I₂(discharge current in amps of

the two tests), and t₁& t₂(time in hours for the two tests) you can calculate n (the

Peukert exponent). You will need a calculator that has a Log function to solve the equation

above. You may also use the 20-hour discharge rate and the number of reserve minutes

as the two discharges to solve Peukert's equation. See example on page 27. After you

solve for your Peukert's exponent you may enter it using Function F08.

TABLE OF PEUKERT'S EXPONENT FOR VARIOUS BATTERY RATINGS

DIRECTIONS: FIND THE 20-HOUR RATING OF YOUR BATTERY ON THE HORIZONTAL AXIS. FIND THE RESERVE

CAPACITYRATINGONTHEVERTICALAXIS. THEINTERSECTIONINTHETABLEGIVESTHE"^N"VALUE.

20 Hr

rating

105 108

112 120

130 150

170 180

208 210

216 221

225

Reserve

Minutes

1.41

1.22 1.32

1.09 1.17

1.05 1.13

1.46 1.47

1.30 1.31

1.25 1.26

1.18 1.21

1.14 1.18

1.07 1.08

1.04 1.05

120

130

150

160

180

190

210

230

240

270

300

330

350

360

375

390

395

420

450

1.34 1.39

1.30 1.34

1.48 1.50

1.42 1.45

1.36 1.39

1.31 1.35

1.22 1.24

1.18 1.20

1.12 1.14

1.06 1.08

1.03 1.05

1.49

1.06 1.17

1.02 1.14

1.25 1.33

1.21 1.29

1.11 1.14

1.07 1.11

1.02 1.05

1.46

1.41 1.50

1.27 1.33

1.41

1.37

1.29 1.45

1.23 1.37

1.19 1.34

1.23 1.29

1.17 1.22

1.10 1.16

1.08 1.13

1.49

1.24 1.38

1.29 1.36

1.07 1.20

1.05 1.11

1.46

1.03 1.15

1.26 1.47

1.21 1.40

1.49

1.42 1.47

1.37 1.39

1.33 1.34

1.28 1.30

1.27 1.28

1.20 1.21

1.12 1.13

1.02 1.14

1.12 1.18

1.43 1.47

1.39 1.42

1.34 1.38

1.32 1.36

1.25 1.29

1.17 1.20

1.08 1.14

1.04 1.10

1.03 1.09

1.46

1.41

1.39

1.31

1.23

TYPICAL PEUKERT'S EXPONENTS

The following table contains values for the exponent "n" for various batteries and

manufacturers. They are calculated from the 20-hour rating and the Reserve Minutes @

25 A as supplied by the manufacturer. Page 27 shows how the calculation is performed.

You may choose a battery of similar size and construction as a guide in selecting "n" if

your battery does not appear in this table, or you may calculate "n" as shown.

Typical Values for Peukert's Exponent "n"

Prevailer & SeaGel Batteries

Model Volts

8GGC

8GU1

8GU24

8GU27

8GU30H

84D

Res. Min.

375

20-Hr. Rating

"n"

1.14

1.20

1.13

1.12

1.11

1.10

180

140

130

167

188

388

500

180

225

8G8D

Trojan Batteries

Model Volts

Res. Min.

447

20-Hr. Rating

"n"

1.24

1.19

1.14

1.17

1.21

1.28

1.23

1.28

1.24

1.17

T-105

T-125

T-145

J250

225

235

244

250

305

350

488

530

535

660

760

135

J305

L16

24TM

27TM

30XHS

SCS225

EV8D

160

225

450

105

130

216

TYPICAL PEUKERT'S EXPONENTS

Surrette and Rolls Batteries

Model Volts

Res. Min.

345

20-Hr. Rating

"n"

EHG-208

EIG-225

EIG-262

24/90

27/12M

30H/108

HT/4D

208

225

262

1.42

1.54*

1.72*

1.16

1.23

1.08

1.15

1.20

350

395

165

190

230

348

450

112

108

170

221

HT/8D

*Use Max allowed "n" of 1.50

CALCULATING PEUKERT'S EXPONENT

Example of using Reserve Minutes @ 25 amps

and the 20-hour rate to calculate "n".

First convert Reserve Minutes to hours, then find the discharge current

at the 20-hour rating. Finally use a calculator to solve the arithmetic.

Trojan T-105:

Reserve Minutes = 447 min @ 25 amps.

t₁= 447 min = 447/60 = 7.45 hrs

I₁= 25 amps

20-Hour rating = 225 Ah

t₂= 20 hours

I₂= 225 amp hours/20 hours = 11.25 amps

log t₂- log t₁

log 20 - log 7.45

log 25 - log 11.25

1.301 - 0.872

1.398 - 1.051

n =

= 1.24

log I₁- log I₂

ERRORCODESANDTROUBLESHOOTING

The following error codes are displayed when the LINK 2000 detects a problem.

The display alternates between the selected monitoring function and the Error Code. The

Error Code continues to flash until the error is corrected. (Error codes are the same for all

models.)

CODE

E-1

DEFINITION

INVERTER HIGH DC/BATTERY VOLTAGE SHUTDOWN:

Battery voltage has risen above 15.5 V for 12 V models or above 31 V for 24

V models. Check all charging sources.

E-2

E-3

E-4

INVERTER LOW DC/BATTERY VOLTAGE SHUTDOWN:

Battery voltage has dropped below 10.5 V for 12 V units or below 21 V for

24 V units.

INVERTER OR CHARGER OVER TEMP SHUTDOWN:

Unit will reset automatically after it has cooled sufficiently. Be sure there is

adequate ventilation around the unit.

BATTERY OVERLOAD:

Caused by excessively discharged batteries, or a battery with a bad cell.

See section in inverter owner's manual titled "Charging over-discharged

batteries."

E-5

AC BACKFEED:

ACpowerfromanoutsidesourcehasbeenfedtotheACoutputoftheinverter.

This is potentially damaging to the unit. Disconnect incoming AC

power and correct immediately. See a qualified technician if you do not

know how to check for this condition.

E-6

E-7

E-8

ELECTRONIC OVERLOAD:

Inverter overload caused by too large of a load or a short circuit on the output

of the inverter. Reset by cycling the inverter OFF and ON or connecting

incoming AC power.

TRIAC CONTROL ERROR:

The Triac is used in the battery charging circuit in the FREEDOM series

product. This error indicates that the Triac has overheated. Turn off charger

and allow to cool. Be sure there is adequate ventilation around the unit.

HIGH BATTERY VOLTAGE SHUTDOWN DURING CHARGING:

Check all charging sources (solar panels, alternators, other battery charges,

and so on) for proper voltage. Reset by cycling the charger off and on.

E-9

NOT USED:

E-10

LINK 2000 DEPOWERED:

Displayedonpowerupandwhenpowerhasbeeninterruptedordippedbelow

theoperatingvoltageoftheLINK2000.Maybecausedbyvoltagedipsduring

engine starting if the meter is powered by a starting battery.

E-11

E-12

NOT USED:

BATTERY #1 VOLTAGE SENSE LEADS OPEN:

Check the fuse and connections in the sense lead (Blue wire) to battery #1.

E-13

E-14

BATTERY #2 VOLTAGE SENSE LEADS OPEN:

Check the fuse and connections in the sense lead (Violet wire) to battery #2.

INAPPROPRIATE CHARGED VOLTAGE SELECTED FOR THE

SENSED VOLTAGE:

DisplayediftheChargedVoltageparameterisabove20Vandsensedvoltage

is below 20 V, or if the sensed voltage is above 20 V and the Charged Voltage

parameter is below 20 V. Helps avoid an erroneous setup. See Charged V.

E-15

INCOMING AC POLARITY REVERSED:

CheckincomingACwiringforareversedpolarity(hotandneutralreversed).

Seeaqualifiedtechnicianifyoudonotknowhowtocheckforthiscondition.

CCC

Exx

INDICATES BATTERY IS BEING CHARGED.

Displayed when time remaining is selected.

CHARGE EFFICIENCY IN DATA DISPLAY

LO BAT MORE THAN 50% OF DECLARED CAPACITY OF BATTERY #1

OR #2 HAS BEEN CONSUMED. SEE PAGE 5.

METER READING OUT OF RANGE.

Pxxx

Uxx

INDICATES PERCENT OF CHARGE MODE SELECTED.

DESIGNATES USER SETUP CEF. SEE F06 PAGE 12.

TO VERIFY CURRENT MEASUREMENT:

You may use a digital multimeter to verify that the current measurement is

displayed correctly. Place at least a 20- to 30-amp load on the system. Use

themultimetertocheckthemillivoltreadingacrossthebatteryshunt.Theshunt

has a 500 A 50 mV rating, which means a load of 30 amps generates 3.0 mV

across the shunt. The reading at the shunt and at the point where the wires

coming out of the meter join the shunt wiring should be the same, and when

multipliedby10shouldequalthereadingintheampsdisplayoftheLink2000.

MICROPROCESSOR RESET PROCEDURE

The LINK 2000 uses a microprocessor to perform all of its calculations and

functions. We have worked very hard to ensure a stable, trouble-free product. However,

likeallcomputerproducts,theunitissometimessusceptibletopowersupplydipsorsurges

that can cause erratic behavior or memory errors. If you detect a problem, please use the

following procedure to reset the microprocessor—you may also need to reset the memory

tothe factorydefaults asdescribed on the next page. If you resetto factory defaults be sure

and set up appropriate values for battery capacity, battery type, ambient temperature, and

Peukert's exponent as previously described. Please read the entire instruction set before

beginning the procedure.

TO RESET FROM A LOCKUP, ERRATIC DISPLAY, OR ERRATIC BEHAVIOR

Disconnect from shorepower.

De-power the meter by removing the fuse from the red wire. If the red wire

isjumperedtotheblueorvioletwires,removethefusesintheappropriatewire

toremovepowertotheunit.Ifyourmeterisanalternatorregulatormodelyou

can de-power the meter by removing the gray ribbon cable from the monitor

terminal board and reconnecting it.

Wait at least 30 seconds before reconnecting the fuse (or the ribbon cable).

When the fuse is reconnected use a continuous motion. If the meter is

intermittently powered and de-powered several times in a short period, the

microprocessor may lock up.

PresstheINVERTandCHARGEbuttonssothattheirLEDsareilluminated.

Restore shorepower. After a few seconds you should see the AC STATUS

lightilluminateandthechargestatuslightscomeonindicatingtheCHARGE

mode. (IfthebatteryisfulltheCHARGElightwillonlybeonforashorttime

before the Accept LED comes on.)

Check to see that your battery capacity, battery type, ambient temperature,

Peukert's exponent, charged voltage parameter, and any other values you

mighthavepreviouslysetuparestillcorrect.Iftheyare,endhere;ifnot,change

them to the appropriate values or follow the procedure on the next page for

resetting to factory values.

RESETTING MEMORY TO FACTORY VALUES:

If some portions of the memory have been "corrupted" you should consider

resetting to the factory default values and then changing any specific values you need to.

This ensures a "clean slate" for your new setup.

Follow the procedure outlined on the previous page to first reset the

microprocessor.

SelectBatterybank#1ontheLINK2000toresettofactoryvaluesforBattery

#1. To also reset Inverter and Charger functions to factory defaults, be sure

that the INVERT and CHARGE LEDs are lit.

Press and hold the SETUP button for approximately 10 seconds. After five

seconds the SETUP LED will begin to flash slowly—continue to hold until

the SETUP LED begins to flash quickly (about three times per second).

Release the SETUP button, press and hold the RESET A Hrs button (blue

legendunderBATTERY#1button).AfterholdingdowntheRESETAHrs

button for about five seconds, you should see a 0 (zero) appear in the display

momentarily. If you do not see the zero, the meter did not reset and this step

must be repeated.

Select Battery bank #2 on the LINK 2000 to reset to factory values for

Battery #2.

Repeat step 3.

Reprogramthenecessarysetupvaluessuchasbatterytype,capacity,ambient

temperature, Peukert's exponent, inverter/charger parameters, and so on.

SETUP AND HISTORICAL DATA SUMMARY

The following table is a summary of the values that may be changed through setup

orbyaccumulatinghistoricaldata. Thecolumnontherightisprovidedtowritedownyour

setup values or historical data. Be sure and know these values before calling for customer

service. Multiply voltage values by two for 24-volt systems.

PARAMETER

DEFAULT VALUE

SETUP VALUE

B1 V_CHARGED

13.2 (13.5 IF F05 IS ON)

2% (4% IF F05 IS ON)

______________

B2 V_CHARGED

B1 AMPS_CHARGED

B2 AMPS_CHARGED

B1 BAT CAPACITY

B2 BAT CAPACITY

AMBIENT TEMP (F03)

BATTERY TYPE (F02)

POWER SHARE

STANDBY

200 Ah (800 IF F05 IS ON) ______________

70 °F

______________

#0 LIQUID LEAD ACID

30 A (OFF in Freedom 25)

4 W

B1 USER CEF (F06)

B2 USER CEF (F06)

TIME REMAINING (F01)

Ah OR kWh(F04)

87% (90% FOR GELLED)

0 = INSTANTANEOUS

OFF = Ah

ALT. ENERGY MODE (F05) OFF

TEMP. COEFFICIENT (F07) 0.5

PEUKERT'S EXP. (F08)

BATT #2 FOR CNTRL (F11) ON = YES

BACKLIGHTING (F12) 130

DISCHARGE FLOOR (F13) 100%

1.25

TEMP. COMP. (F14)

OFF

HISTORICAL DATA

VALUE

B1 # of CEF RECALCS

B2 # OF CEF RECALCS

______________

B1 AVG DEPTH OF DISCHARGE

B2 AVG DEPTH OF DISCHARGE

B1 DEEPEST DISCHARGE

B2 DEEPEST DISCHARGE

SOFTWARE REVISION

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 Link 2000 Inverter Controller

and Dual Battery Monitor. 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.

What will Xantrex do? Xantrex will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product free of charge,

provided that you notify Xantrex of the product defect within the Warranty Period, and provided that Xantrex

through inspection establishes the existence of such a defect and that it is covered by this Limited Warranty.

Xantrex will, at its option, use new and/or reconditioned parts in performing warranty repair and building

replacement products. Xantrex reserves the right to use parts or products of original or improved design in the

repair or replacement. If Xantrex repairs or replaces a product, its warranty continues for the remaining

portion of the original Warranty Period or 90 days from the date of the return shipment to the customer,

whichever is greater. All replaced products and all parts removed from repaired products become the property

of Xantrex.

Xantrex covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the product, and return shipment to the customer via a

Xantrex-selected non-expedited surface freight within the contiguous United States and Canada. Alaska and

Hawaii are excluded. Contact Xantrex Customer Service for details on freight policy for return shipments

outside of the contiguous United States and Canada.

How do you get service? If your product requires troubleshooting or warranty service, contact your

merchant. If you are unable to contact your merchant, or the merchant is unable to provide service, contact

Xantrex directly at:

Phone:1-800-670-0707(tollfreeinNorthAmerica)1-604-422-2777(direct)

Fax:1-604-420-2145

Email: [email protected]

Direct returns may be performed according to the Xantrex Return Material Authorization Policy de-

scribed in your product manual. For some products, Xantrex maintains a network of regional Autho-

rized Service Centers. Call Xantrex or check our Web site to see if your product can be repaired at one

of these facilities.

In any warranty claim, dated proof of purchase must accompany the product and the product must not

have been disassembled or modified without prior written authorization by Xantrex.

Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms:

•

The dated purchase receipt from the original purchase of the product at point of sale to the end

user, or

The dated dealer invoice or purchase receipt showing original equipment manufacturer (OEM)

status, or

The dated invoice or purchase receipt showing the product exchanged under warranty

What does this warranty not cover? This Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear of the

product or costs related to the removal, installation, or troubleshooting of the customer’s electrical systems.

This warranty does not apply to and Xantrex will not be responsible for any defect in or damage to:

a) the product if it has been misused, neglected, improperly installed, physically damaged or altered, either

internally or externally, or damaged from improper use or use in an unsuitable environment;

b) the product if it has been subjected to fire, water, generalized corrosion, biological infestations, or

input voltage that creates operating conditions beyond the maximum or minimum limits listed in the

Xantrex product specifications including high input voltage from generators and lightning strikes;

c) the product if repairs have been done to it other than by Xantrex or its authorized service centers

(hereafter “ASCs”);

d) the product if it is used as a component part of a product expressly warranted by another

manufacturer;

e) the product if its original identification (trade-mark, serial number) markings have been defaced,

altered, or removed.

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 OR OTHERWISE), INCLUDING WITHOUT

RESTRICTION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO

THE EXTENT REQUIRED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW TO APPLY TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE

PERIOD STIPULATED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.

IN NO EVENT WILL XANTREX BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES, LOSSES, COSTS OR EXPENSES HOWEVER ARISING WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT INCLUDING WITHOUT

RESTRICTION ANY ECONOMIC LOSSES OF ANY KIND, ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, ANY PERSONAL INJURY, ANY

DAMAGE OR INJURY ARISING FROM OR AS A RESULT OF MISUSE OR ABUSE, OR THE INCORRECT INSTALLATION,

INTEGRATION OR OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT.

Exclusions

If this product is a consumer product, federal law does not allow an exclusion of implied warranties.

To the extent you are entitled to implied warranties under federal law, to the extent permitted by

applicable law they are limited to the duration of this Limited Warranty. Some states and provinces do not

allow limitations or exclusions on implied warranties or on the duration of an implied warranty or on the

limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may

not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which may

vary from state to state or province to province.

Warning: Limitations On Use

Please refer to your product user manual for limitations on uses of the product. Specifically, please note that

the Xantrex Link 2000 is not intended for use in connection with life support systems and Xantrex makes no

warranty or representation in connection with any use of the product for such purposes.

Return Material Authorization Policy

Before returning a product directly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA)

number and the correct factory “Ship To” address. Products must also be shipped prepaid. Product shipments

will be refused and returned at your expense if they are unauthorized, returned without an RMA number

clearly marked on the outside of the shipping box, if they are shipped collect, or if they are shipped to the

wronglocation.

When you contact Xantrex to obtain service, please have your instruction manual ready for reference and be

prepared to supply:

•

The serial number of your product

Information about the installation and use of the unit

Information about the failure and/or reason for the return

A copy of your dated proof of purchase

Return Procedure

1. Package the unit safely, preferably using the original box and packing materials. Please ensure that

your product is shipped fully insured in the original packaging or equivalent. This warranty will not

apply where the product is damaged due to improper packaging.

2. Include the following:

•

The RMA number supplied by Xantrex Technology Inc clearly marked on the outside of the box.

A return address where the unit can be shipped. Post office boxes are not acceptable.

A contact telephone number where you can be reached during work hours

A brief description of the problem

3. Ship the unit prepaid to the address provided by your Xantrex customer service representative.

If you are returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada

In addition to the above, you MUST include return freight funds and are fully responsible for all

documents, duties, tariffs, and deposits.

If you are returning a product to a Xantrex Authorized Service Center (ASC)

A Xantrex return material authorization (RMA) number is not required. However, you must contact the

ASC prior to returning the product or presenting the unit to verify any return procedures that may apply

to that particular facility.

REQUIREDREADING

Before wiring the LINK 2000, install the shunt as indicated.

All wiring should be done before installing the fuses.

GENERALNOTES

1) Wiring to the LINK 2000 should be #16 or #18 AWG. (Larger wire is acceptable, but

not necessary.) Wiring should be per NEC or applicable standards.

2) The Shunt Sense Leads should be a twisted pair. Leads up to 1,000 feet long may be

used if they are not run along with other noise-producing conductors. Offset error should

be less than 0.2 amps.

Fortheeasiestinstallationyoumaywishtopurchaseourfourtwistedpaircablewith

thesamecolorcodeasthemeter.Thiscablemayberunbetweenthemeterandthebatteries

to supply all needed signals. This cable is available from your dealer or from Xantrex.

Note: You may make your own twisted pair wire by chucking up two wires in an electric

drill motor and twisting them by running the drill motor until there is a twist every inch. A

wrap of tape every 16" will keep the wires together and make them easier to pull through

the raceway.

3) Caution! If your starter draws more than 500 amps see #5 below.

CAUTION!!!!

The output voltage of the shunt is very small. It is critical that all of the

connections for the shunt sense leads have the highest possible integrity. Every

effort must be made to prevent corrosion that might affect the sense leads.

4) Battery current is sensed with a shunt, which is a very precise, small resistance. It is

insertedinseries(in line)inthenegativewireofthecircuityou wishtomeasure.The current

is measured by sensing the voltage drop across this resistance. The LINK 2000 uses

a 50 mV, 500-amp shunt. When 500 amps flows through the shunt, there is a 50 mV drop

across it. Thus 10 amps equals 1 mV or 1 amp equals 0.1 mV. The display is scaled to read

amps. If you wish to check this you will need a very accurate digital meter (Fluke 87 in

4 1/2 digit mode or better) if the current is below 30 amps (3.0 mV). Above 50 amps most

digital meters can be used for testing.

5) Note for Marine and RV installations: If starter current exceeds 500 amps, the starter

negative must be connected to the battery side of the battery shunt so that starter current

does not flow through it. The problem with this is that if the alternator is of the grounded

case type its current will not be flowing through the shunt. The alternator ground must be

isolatedfromtheengineandruntothe loadsideofthebattery shunt to beable tomeasure

the current going into the battery from the alternator. Isolated negative output alternators

areavailableandwestronglyrecommendthem. Withisolatednegativeoutputalternators,

rememberthatinstrumentation andotherloads groundeddirectlyto theengine blockwill

not be measured unless their negatives are relocated to the load side of the Battery Shunt.

Special high current shunts are also a solution and may be ordered from us. A separate

engine starting battery whose negative is connected directly to the engine also solves the

problem.

6) Wehaveshownseveralwiresconnectedtotheloadsideofthebatteryshuntinthewiring

diagram. If more than a few wires must be connected here, it is best to use a 2/0 jumper

from the shunt to a good negative bus. We recommend that no more than two, or at a

maximum three, connections per large bolt be made on the negative bus side of the shunt.

The negative bus should be a solid copper or brass bar with many threaded screws under

which the negatives for all of the loads may be secured. It should be fed with a conductor

of sufficient size so that there is no appreciable voltage drop even under full load.

WIREBYWIREINSTALLATION

Be sure the shunt is installed before proceeding.

The BLACK WIRE (AGND) is the Analog Ground. It is the reference for all measure-

ments. It must be connected on the BSHG (Grounded) side of the shunt. The BSHG side

of the shunt is the side opposite of the negative battery terminals. It must have a good

connection to one of the two #10 screws on the top of the battery shunt.

The RED WIRE (+12 V) is the +12 V supply. (In a 24 V system supply with +24 V.) The

wiringdiagramshowstwooptions.ThepreferredoptionistojumpertogethertheREDand

BLUE wires as shown. Wired this way, the meter cannot accidentally be de-powered. It

hasthedisadvantageofalwaysconsumingalittlebitofpowerfromthe#1Battery.Themeter

consumes about 28 mA (.028 A). If left on all the time it would use about 0.7 Ah per day.

If the system is left on for long periods (long enough to significantly discharge the

battery) with no charging sources then you should consider the option shown with the

dotted line. In this case the RED wire is not jumped to the BLUE but supplied from the

common of the battery switch. (Be sure to install the 2 A fuse as near the battery switch

as possible.) Whichever battery is selected is the battery that supplies the power. If the

switchisturnedoffthemeterisde-powered. Tore-synchronizeyourmeteryoumustfully

charge the battery when it is put back into service.

The WHITE WIRE (LITE) supplies the display backlighting. It should be supplied from

a switch that controls other instrument lighting. It may be connected to +12 V along with

theRED wireifyouwishthelightingtobeonallthetime.Thebacklightingconsumesabout

8 mA (.008 A). If left on all the time it would use less than 0.2 Ah per day.

The BLUE WIRE (B1V) supplies Battery #1 voltage for sensing. It should be supplied

directlyfromBattery#1. Besuretoinstallthe2-ampfuseshowninthedrawingasnearthe

battery as possible.

TheVIOLETWIRE(B2V)suppliesBattery#2voltageforsensing.Itshouldbesupplied

directly from Battery #2. Be sure to install the 2-amp fuse shown in the drawing.

NOTE: If only one battery is to be monitored, connect the VIOLET wire to

the BLUE wire.

The GREEN WIRE (B1SHG) is connected to the SMALL SCREW ON THE GROUND

SIDE, OR LOAD SIDE, of the battery #1 shunt (B1SHG). This wire must be located

exactly as described to ensure accuracy of current measurements. The wires that run

from the battery #1 shunt sense terminals to the GREEN AND ORANGE wires should

be a twisted pair.

The ORANGE WIRE (B1SHB) is connected to the SMALL SCREW ON THE

BATTERY SIDE of the battery #1 shunt (B1SHB). This wire should be located exactly

as described to ensure accuracy in current measurements.

NOTE: If only one current input is used, connect the Green and Brown wires

together and the Orange and Yellow wires together. This hookup will display the

same current information for both the battery #1 and #2 selection.

The BROWN WIRE (B2SHG) is connected to the SMALL SCREW ON THE

GROUNDED, OR LOAD SIDE, of the battery #2 shunt (B2SHG). SEE ABOVE

CAUTIONS.

The YELLOW WIRE (B2SHB) is connected to the SMALL SCREW ON THE

BATTERY SIDE of the Battery #2 shunt (B2SHB). The YELLOW and BROWN wires

should be a twisted pair. SEE ABOVE CAUTIONS.

THE INVERTER REMOTE CABLE

The only connection between the Freedom and the Link Control Panel is a standard

remotecable.Therearethreejacksontheback(bottom)oftheinverter.Usetheonelabeled

REMOTE. It is best to plug the remote cable into the LINK 2000 after it is powered up.

It is supplied with a 25' cable. You may purchase longer cords from any telephone supply

company. You should limit its length to 50 feet. Do not run the remote cable in the same

wireway as very noisy power conductors. This helps reduce noise interference problems.

SPECIFICATIONS

Power to Link 2000

Power Supply Voltage

Power Supply Current

Measurements

9–40 volts DC (not for use with 32 V systems)

28 mA (typical; backlight adds 1 to 18 mA )

VoltageRange

8.5–50 volts DC

VoltageResolution

Voltage Accuracy

Current Range

0.05 volts DC

+ 0.10 volts DC at full scale.

+ 500 amps DC

Current Resolution

0.1 amp DC (from 0 to + 42.0 amps)

1 amp DC (from + 42 to + 500 amps)

+ 0.1 amp DC at full scale low range

+ 1 amp DC at full scale high range

+ 0.25% ratio 50 mV @ 500 amps

+ 9,999 amp hours

~ Time of Measurement x Current Error

255 hours maximum

+ 0.2 volts DC

Current Accuracy

Current Shunt

Amp Hour Range

Amp Hour Accuracy

TimeRemainingRange

ChargerVoltageRegulation

Cut out size:

4.75" x 2.75"

Panelsize:

5.75" x 3.75"

Weight:

Meter 9 oz.; Shunt 20 oz.

LINK 2000 USED AS A BATTERY/SOURCE MONITOR

WITH A PHOTOVOLTAIC CHARGING SYSTEM

Notes:

1) Shunt rated at 500 Amps max.

2) Link 2000 meter #18 AWG minimum.

Shunt leads are twisted pair.

3) This drawing is not to scale.

4)ColorcodeshownforfourpaircableavailablefromXantrex.

5) Other sources (such as wind generation) may be added

to the system by connecting their negatives to the same point

asthephotovoltaicpanelnegative.

LINK 2000 FOR TWO BATTERIES

WITH ENGINE ALTERNATOR CHARGING SYSTEM

Notes:

1) Shunt rated at 500 Amps max.

2) Link 2000 meter #18 AWG minimum.

Shunt leads are twisted pair.

3) This drawing is not to scale.

4)ColorcodeshownforfourpaircableavailablefromXantrex.

5) This drawing shows typical primary wiring. Actual wiring

may vary, wire sizing by others.

Xantrex Technology Inc.

Toll free 1 800 670 0707

Direct16044222777

Fax 1 604 420 2145

[email protected]

www.xantrex.com

445-0198-01-01

Printed in the U.S.A.

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