818-2015

Xantrex 818-2015 User guide

  • Hello! I've reviewed the user manual for the Xantrex FREEDOM XC PRO Marine 818-2015 and 818-3015 Inverter/Chargers. This document provides instructions on how to upgrade the device's firmware using a USB drive, including preparing the drive, performing the update, and verifying the new version. I'm ready to answer your questions about this procedure.
  • What size USB drive do I need?
    What should the USB folder be named?
    What files should be placed in the folder?
Upgrade Procedure for
FREEDOM XC PRO Marine Inverter/Charger
818-2015 and 818-3015
STEP 1
On a USB stick, create a folder titled exactly:
FreedomX_Firmware
STEP 2
Place both FREEDOM X firmware files fxcc.enc and
fxcc_manifest.cbor onto the USB stick inside the
FreedomX_Firmware folder.
STEP 3
Safely eject the USB from the PC.
STEP 4
Turn off all AC loads and turn off the vehicle engine.
Ensure that the inverter/charger remains powered on.
STEP 5
Insert the USB into the inverter/charger unit. Upon
inserting the USB stick, the FREEDOM XC PRO Marine
inverter/charger LED should flash showing that the USB
is recognized and the firmware is being downloaded.
STEP 6
After the LED has stopped flashing, power cycle the
inverter/charger (turn the inverter/charger off and on).
You should see that the LED has begun flashing again
indicating that it is upgrading the FREEDOM X
firmware.
STEP 7
FIRMWARE XX XX
After the LED has stopped flashing, use the inverter’s
local display to view FREEDOM X firmware screen (U3)
which should show the new firmware version XX XX
(Press the ‘scroll button’ on the inverter/charger).
Download the latest firmware version from www.xantrex.com
Computer | Internet Connection | USB Drive | Access to FREEDOM XC PRO Marine inverter/charger
WHAT YOU NEED:
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USB must have a
capacity between
1GB to 256GB LED will flash between
yellow and green. The
flashing will stop when
the process is complete.
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