set equalize time

System

How can you set the length of time you want to equalize your batterys on a xantrax hibrid 4024 inverter.

ComputerGrampa

Re: set equalize time

On my SW4024SC,
it is done in the Battery Charging Menu (10).

It's the 4th and 5th setting down.

I use the default settings on my L16's
in a 24vdc system
(28.8 vdc)
(02.00 hr)

topper

Re: set equalize time

To my knowledge the XW 4024 equalization is an auto 30 minutes.
If you wish to EQ longer you will have to enable EQ again.
I think the reasoning is to be able to take SOC readings without damaging your battery bank.

trkarl

Re: set equalize time

ComputerGrampa wrote: »

On my SW4024SC,
it is done in the Battery Charging Menu (10).

It's the 4th and 5th setting down.

I use the default settings on my L16's
in a 24vdc system
(28.8 vdc)
(02.00 hr)

What brand of batteries are your L-16's? Is that what the manufacturer recommends?

28.8v seems to quite low for a 24v system equalize setting.
Usually it would be between 30 - 31v
28.8 is more like the typical absorb setting.

I'm just curious.

Cariboocoot

Re: set equalize time

Whoa!

Do not automatically equalize batteries, okay?
Check the Specific Gravity about once a month and only equalize if you find readings are different by more than 0.010.
You should EQ manually, for one hour, then re-check. If there's still a difference, do it again. If there's no further improvement, stop. "Over equalizing" is a sure-fire way to kill batteries. The extra Voltage creates heat which can damage the plates.

And of course the Battery FAQ link: http://www.windsun.com/Batteries/Battery_FAQ.htm

BB.

Re: set equalize time

Marc/Cariboocoot noticed that this was in the wrong forum... Moved to Off-Grid Forum (was in FAQ's).

Thank you Marc!

-Bill

bobdog

Re: set equalize time

Unfortunately, one thing I can't do with my Morningstar Prostar is change the auto equalize function. It is set to equalize every 25 days which in my opinion is way to often.