Xantrex XPower 175 PLUS User manual

by
XPower Inverter 175 Plus,
400 Plus, 700 Plus
Owner’s Manual
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About Xantrex
Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls
with products from 50 watt mobile units to 1 MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries,
fuel cells, microturbines and backup power applications in both grid-connected and standalone
systems. Xantrex products include inverters, battery chargers,programmable power supplies,and
variable speed drives that convert, supply, control, clean, and distribute electrical power.
Trademarks
XPower 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
XPower 175 Plus, 400 Plus, 700 Plus Inverter Owner’s Manual ©
October 2005 Xantrex International reserved.
Disclaimer
WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY
AGREED TO BY IT IN WRITING, XANTREX
a) MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF
ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN MANUALS OR OTHER
DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED BY IT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT; AND
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EXPENSES, WHETHER SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL,
WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION.
THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER’S RISK.
Date and Revision
October 2005, Revision A
Part Number
445-0215-01-01
Contact Information
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: www.xantrex.com/support
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1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About the XPower Plus Inverters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. Important Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Additional Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3. XPower Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
AC (Front) Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
DC (Back) Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4. Connecting the XPower Plus Inverters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Choosing a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting the XPower 175 Plus and XPower 400 Plus
for Loads Under 150 Watts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting the XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus
for Loads Over 150 Watts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5. Operating the XPower Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Operating Conditions and Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6. Maintaining Battery Condition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Contents
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7. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Troubleshooting Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
8. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
9. Warranty and Return. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
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1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing an XPower Plus Inverter. The XPower 175
Plus, XPower 400 Plus, and XPower 700 Plus are part of a family of
ultra compact and highly portable power inverters from Xantrex
Technology Inc., the leader in high-frequency inverter design.
About the XPower Plus Inverters
Connected to the 12 volt outlet in your vehicle, boat, RV, or directly
from a dedicated 12 volt battery (400 and 700 watt only), the XPower
efficiently and reliably powers a wide variety of household AC products
such as portable stereos, laptop computers, TVs, VCRs, and other
similar products.
The XPower employs reliable solid state power electronics for years of
safe, trouble-free operation, and includes the following automatic
features to ensure safe and trouble-free operation:
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• Low battery alarm
• Low voltage shutdown
• High voltage shutdown
• Overload shutdown
• Over temperature shutdown
• Short circuit protection
About This Guide
To get the best performance from your XPower inverter, Xantrex
recommends that you read this guide before connecting and using the
inverter, and then save it for future reference.
This guide contains:
• Important safety information
• Instructions for connecting the inverter
• Operating guidelines
• Troubleshooting guidelines
• Warranty and service information
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2 Important Safety Information
Misusing or incorrectly connecting the XPower may damage the
equipment or create hazardous conditions for users. Read the following
safety instructions and pay special attention to all Caution and
Warning statements in the guide.
Warnings identify conditions that may result in personal injury or loss
of life.
Cautions identify conditions or practices that may damage the XPower
or other equipment.
Warnings and Cautions
WARNING: Shock Hazard
Keep children away from the XPower inverter. The inverter generates
the same potentially lethal AC power as a normal household wall
outlet.
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WARNING: Heated Surface
The XPower housing may become uncomfortably warm, reaching
140° F (60° C) under extended high power operation. Ensure that at
least 2 inches (5 cm) of air surround the inverter. During operation,
keep it away from materials that may be affected by high
temperatures.
WARNING: Explosion Hazard.
Do not use the XPower in the presence of flammable fumes or gases,
such as in the bilge of a gasoline powered boat, or near propane tanks.
Do not use the XPower in an enclosure containing automotive-type,
lead-acid batteries. These batteries, unlike sealed batteries, vent
explosive hydrogen gas, which can be ignited by sparks from
electrical connections.
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CAUTION
Some chargers for small nickel-cadmium batteries can be damaged if
connected to the XPower. Do not use the inverter with the following
appliances:
• Small battery-operated appliances like rechargeable flashlights,
some rechargeable shavers, and night lights that are plugged
directly into an AC receptacle to recharge.
• Battery chargers used in hand power tools. These chargers display
a warning label stating that dangerous voltages are present at the
charger battery terminals.
CAUTION
Do not connect live AC power to the XPower’s AC outlets. The
inverter will be damaged even if it is switched OFF.
Do not connect any AC load, which has its neutral conductor
connected to ground, to the XPower.
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Additional Safety Guidelines
• Do not insert foreign objects in the XPower outlets.
• Never connect the inverter to power utility AC distribution wiring.
• Do not use the XPower in temperatures over 104° F (40° C).
• Do not expose the XPower to water, rain, snow, or spray.
Failure to follow these safety guidelines may cause personal injury and/
or damage to the XPower. It may also void your product warranty.
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