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Old 29-05-2021, 11:54   #1
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Heart Interface Link 2000

Need some help understanding what this unit does, how it does it and how do I tell if it's working properly. I know it charges batteries but is it also a Float Charger as well and how is that feature activated?. Thanks.
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Re: Heart Interface Link 2000

If this is the same unit it might help.
http://www.xantrex.com/documents/Dis...-1(Vendor).pdf
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Re: Heart Interface Link 2000

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The Link 2000 is the control interface for the Freedom series of inverter/chargers. It will display battery voltage and amps and allow you to control the functions of the inverter/charger. They are old technology, but mine still works perfectly.
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If this is the same unit it might help.
http://www.xantrex.com/documents/Dis...-1(Vendor).pdf
Thanks for the manual. I have that already (came with the boat) but I'm hoping to find someone who can 'translate' it into plain english, if you know what I mean.
I'm not an Electrical engineer.
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Re: Heart Interface Link 2000

You probably want to ask a specific question - saying you want it translated into plain English is probably not going to get you very far by itself.
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Re: Heart Interface Link 2000

RE Link 2000. Question 1. Does it operate like a normal battery charger and charge all the time? 2. It has a light on the front "Float". Can it be set to operate as a float charger? How to set it to do that?
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Re: Heart Interface Link 2000

It’s automatic 3 stage. . Just like every other charger in the last 20 years. The charger is either on or not with the charger button. Just leave it on.


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Re: Heart Interface Link 2000

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RE Link 2000. Question 1. Does it operate like a normal battery charger and charge all the time? 2. It has a light on the front "Float". Can it be set to operate as a float charger? How to set it to do that?
Thanks for any info.
The Heart Interface link 2000 is a controller for a Heart Interface Freedom series Inverter Charger such as a Freedom 10, which are automatic 3 stage battery charger/inverters. It will charge batteries then shift to "float" without any intervention from you.

The Link 2000 is simply the controller, as mentioned above.

I think the manual is well written, but, as it describes a complicated device, there is a lot to it. Nobody is going to simplify it (into plain English) for you. You'll need to get into it and do some thinking and homework. Boats are complicated.
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Re: Heart Interface Link 2000

As people are implying...it does not itself charge the batteries, it is not a charger.

It controls the charger.
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Re: Heart Interface Link 2000

First, this question should be posted in the Electrical section of the Forum. The Mods may move it for you.

The link 2000 is the control panel. It is connected to the actual battery charger, probably a Freedom 10 or 20. You need to locate that: it is the size of large shoebox in a heavy metal case with a cooling fan. Make sure it has adequate cooling.

The Link 2000 does two things: it will monitor the status of your house battery bank, and a second battery if there is one: voltage, amps in or out, amp-hours consumed. The second thing is that it controls the function of the Freedom battery charger.

When you plug into shore power, the battery charger will detect AC and begin charging your batteries according to a 3 phase algorithm; Bulk, Acceptance, and Float. It also has an equalization stage that can be manually selected. If you are not on AC, it will convert 12V from the battery to 110 volts if you select the inverter function.

I have attached the manual for the Freedom charger. It has a lot of good basic information in it. You don't need to be an electrical engineer, but you do need to learn and understand basic boat electrical systems.

I also suggest you get a good book, like Boatowners Mechanical and Electrical Manual by Nigel Calder.
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