RV 3012 M

[Curt Sprenger]

If I understand the research I did, the RC7/GS works with the older RV3012 and it works with the newer GS (Gen. Start) model. The RC7 is for the older unit, the RC7/GS works for both the old and new units. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.


Check ebay http://tinyurl.com/457nr2 for the RC7/GS remote control. Eight of them available.

, May 29, 2008 at 1:50 PM, Terry Neal <"bird@mountainrovers.com"> wrote:

Hi Kurt,



Did you receive a response from Xantrex about the RC/GS remote to
control this RV 3012 M? I am thinking about ordering one too &
replace all of the old components such as the Redline unit in my PT.
Can't find any info about the two working together.

Terry

bumpersbird wrote:

Here is my responce from Xantrex to the RV3012M question.



I am awaiting a second e-mail to confirm if the new control panel

the RC/GS will funtion as well as the older RC7.



According to my local tech guy it will. You should be able to set

the inverter/charger to your particular application.



Kurt Horvath

95 PT-42



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Dear Kurt Horvath,



They are very similar units. Below is an explanation of the RV3012M

model and then the RV 3012 GS :



The RV3012M, which is 3000 watts respectively. These units were only

used for Monaco coaches, and the M designation referred to a series

of default programming items requested by Monaco. (See the section

on “RC7 & RC7GS Setup Menus”.)



Two knockouts on the inverter were left open at the factory.

Otherwise they were physically indistinguishable from the regular

version, and had no other unique features. Warranty is the same.



The "software" defaults which may be different from standard models

were:

SEARCH SENSE – DEFEAT

BAT CAPACITY – AUTO

BAT TYPE – LIQUID LEAD ACID

CHARGE RATE – 80%



The RV 3012 GS is the newer version that replaced the RV series.

This series looks almost the same as the original RV and largely has

the same specs and functions. Its main visual distinction is that

it only has two com ports, not three. There were a few enhancements

made with the Auto Gen Start feature and programming.



Both models were designed for RV use.



"RV3012 M be reprogramed to standard specs? If so what would the

cost be?"



You could program it yourself if you have a RC7, but if you do not

have an RC7 then you might be able to locate one by doing a "google"

search of the dealers online otherwise they are no longer available

as they have been obsolete for awhile now.



It would be good to update the system rather than repair the freedom

if they are really 15 years old.



I suggest the newer RV 3012 GS model rather than the "M" model.



But if it is a big difference in cost the "M" model will be fine if

an RC7 comes with it.



For all correspondence regarding this issue, please make sure to

include the case number (00102708) in the subject line of the email.



Technical Support

Customer Service Operations

Xantrex Technology Inc.

Website: www.xantrex.com



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Case number: 00102708

Case Subject: Xantrex RV 3012 M Inverter / Charger

Description: Could you please explain the diffrence between the

model RV 3012 M and the new RV 3012 GS. Is it just an older model or

are there significant diffrences between the two units? RV3012 M be

reprogramed to standard specs? If so what would the cost be?Can the

model

I have the old Freedom Combi aqua blue colored units in my coach.

They are 15 years old. would it be better to replace these unites

with the RV 3012 M or should I just have them refurbished. I am in

the process of refubishing all the systems so now is a good time to

do the inverter sysytem.

Thanks for your time,



Kurt Horvath





--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com",
"Dorn Hetzel"

wrote:

>

> ---------- Forwarded message ----------

> From: Nick Klein

> Date: Tue, May 20, 2008 at 3:42 PM

> Subject: RE: Case Number (00102618) [ ref:00D3Wjr.500350ZIy:ref
]

> To: "dorn@..." "dorn@..."

>

>

> [ref:00D3Wjr.500350ZIy:ref]

>

>

> Dear dorn,

>

> They are basically exactly the same units, but below is an

explanation:

>

> This line consisted of models RV2012M, RV2512M, and RV3012M, which


were

> 2000, 2500 and 3000 watts respectively. These units were only

used for

> Monaco coaches, and the M designation referred to a series of

default

> programming items requested by Monaco. (See the section on "RC7
&

RC7GS

> Setup Menus".)

>

> Two knockouts on the inverter were left open at the factory.

Otherwise they

> were physically indistinguishable from the regular version, and

had no other

> unique features. Warranty is the same.

>

> The "software" defaults which may be different from standard

models were:

> SEARCH SENSE – DEFEAT

> BAT CAPACITY – AUTO

> BAT TYPE – LIQUID LEAD ACID

> CHARGE RATE – 80%

>

> Yes, both models were designed for RV use.

>

>

> For all correspondence regarding this issue, please make sure to

include the

> case number (00102618) in the subject line of the email.

>

>

> Technical Support

> Customer Service Operations

> Xantrex Technology Inc.

> Website: www.xantrex.com

>

> Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any

attachments, is

> for the sole use of any recipient(s) and may contain confidential

and

> privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or

> distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient,


please

> contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the

original

> message.

>

> -----------------------------------------

>

> Case number: 00102618

> Case Subject: how is rv3012M different from other rv3012

> Description: Can you explain the differences between RV3012M and

other

> RV3012 models. What does M series software mean? Are these

models still

> suitable for an RV application?

>

--
Curt Sprenger
1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
Anaheim Hills, CA