Xantrex PowerHub PH1800 Manual

PowerHub 1800
Operator’s Guide
PH1800

PowerHub 1800
Operator’s Guide

About Xantrex
Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls
with products from 50 watt mobile units to 2.5 MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries,
fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applications in both grid-connected and stand-alone
systems. Xantrex products include inverters, battery chargers, programmable power supplies, and
variable speed drives that convert, supply, control, clean, and distribute electrical power.
Trademarks
PowerHub 1800 is a trademark of Xantrex International. Xantrex is a registered trademark of
Xantrex International.
Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of their respective
owners and are used herein for identification purposes only.
Notice of Copyright
PowerHub 1800 Operator’s Guide © January 2007 Xantrex International. All rights reserved.
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Date and Revision
January 2007 Revision C
Part Number
975-0288-01-01
Product Number
PH1800-GFP
Contact Information
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About This Guide
Purpose
The purpose of this Operator’s Guide is to provide procedures for
operating the PowerHub 1800.
Scope
The Guide provides safety guidelines, detailed planning and setup
information, and procedures for operating the inverter. It does not provide
operational or troubleshooting information. It does not provide details
about particular brands of batteries. Consult individual battery
manufacturers for this information.
Audience
The PowerHub is an entry-level inverter system. This Guide is intended
for anyone who needs to operate the PowerHub 1800. Permanent
installations should be done by certified technicians or electricians.
Installers should have adequate knowledge of national and local electric
code to ensure code-compliance by inspection from the local electric
authority.
Organization
This Guide is organized into three chapters and one appendix.
Chapter 1 describes the operational features and functions of the
PowerHub 1800. This section details how the unit functions as an
inverter, provides information on the control panel, and describes
operating limits for inverter operation.
Chapter 2 contains information on operating the PowerHub 1800.
Chapter 3 explains how to troubleshoot the PowerHub 1800 and describes
the error codes that may be displayed on the LCD.
Appendix A provides electrical and physical specifications for the
PowerHub 1800.