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
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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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3 XPower Features
This section describes the main features of the XPower inverters.
AC (Front) Panel
Figure 1 shows the AC panel of the XPower 175 Plus inverter.
Figure 1 AC Panel of XPower 175 Plus
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Figure 2 shows the AC panel of the XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700
Plus inverters.
Figure 2 AC Panel of XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus
AC Outlets
XPower 175 Plus An AC receptacle is located on one end of the
XPower 175 Plus. You can plug in any 120-volt appliances with a
combined total power consumption of 150 watts or less when the
inverter is turned on.
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XPower 400 Plus Two AC receptacles are located on one end of
the XPower 400 Plus. You can plug in any 120-volt appliances with
a combined total power consumption of 320 watts or less when the
inverter is turned on.
XPower 700 Plus Two AC receptacles are located on one end of
the XPower 700 Plus. You can plug in any 120-volt appliances with
a combined total power consumption of 560 watts or less when the
inverter is turned on.
On/Off Switch When the On/Off switch is on, AC power is
available at the outlet.
POWER Light The green POWER light indicates that AC power is
present at the outlet and that the XPower is operating.
FAULT Light The red FAULT light indicates that the inverter has
shut down. Shutdown is caused by low or high battery voltage,
overload, or excessively high temperatures.
Audible Alarm An audible alarm warns of an impending low voltage
shutdown.
Ventilation Openings To prevent overheating, ensure that the
ventilation openings on the front and back panels are kept clear.
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DC (Back) Panel
Figure 3 shows the DC panel of the XPower 175 Plus inverter.
Figure 3 DC Panel of XPower 175 Plus
Figure 4 shows the DC panel of the XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700
Plus inverters.
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Figure 4 DC Panel of XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus
Fan and Ventilation Openings: The cooling fan on the XPower
400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus units are designed to operate only when
output power is greater than approximately 100 watts. When the
inverter is turned on, the fan may operate momentarily. The ventilation
openings should not be covered at any time the inverter is operating.
Positive and Negative Cabling Terminals: For XPower
400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus, you connect the ring terminals on the
power cables to these terminals. To ensure correct polarity, red must be
connected to red and black must be connected to black.
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Figure 5 Lighter Plug Cable
Figure 6 Cable for Direct Connection to 12 Volt Battery
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Types of Connections
CAUTION
The XPower 175 Plus can not power loads over 150 watts, so it is not
equipped with cabling terminals and can not be run from a 12 volt
battery.
Product Lighter Plug Connection Cable Clamps/Battery Connection
XPower
175 Plus Available - A cable is permanently attached to the
inverter. Figure 5.
Not Available
XPower
400 Plus Available -Youmust connect a separate lighter plug cable
(included). Figure 5.
Available - You must connect
a separate cable clamp cable
(included). Figure 6.
XPower
700 Plus Not Available Available - You must connect a separate cable clamp cable
(included). Figure 6.
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4 Connecting the XPower Plus Inverters
CAUTION
The XPower must only be connected to a battery that has a nominal
output of 12 volts. It will not operate i connected to a 6 volt battery
and may be damaged if connected to a battery with 16 volts or more.
CAUTION
The XPower 700 Plus can not be powered from the lighter socket of a
vehicle.
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Choosing a Location
For the best performance, place the inverter on a flat surface in a
location that is:
Dry Do not allow water or other liquids to splash on the
inverter.
Cool Ambient temperatures should be between 32° F and
104° F (0° C and 40° C) - the cooler the better within
this range. Keep the inverter away from heating vents.
Well ventilated Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clearance all around
the inverter, and keep the ventilation openings clear.
Safe Do not install the XPower in a compartment with
batteries or flammable liquids, such as gasoline, or
explosive vapors.
Clean and free
of dust/dirt This is especially important if the XPower is used in a
work environment.
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Connecting the XPower 175 Plus and XPower 400
Plus for Loads Under 150 Watts
Follow these steps to connect the XPower 175 Plus or XPower 400 Plus
inverter:
1. Place the inverter on a flat surface like the floor of your vehicle.
2. Make sure the On/Off switch on the front panel is off.
3. The XPower 175 Plus has a power cord with lighter plug hard-
wired into it, so you do not need to complete this step.
If you have a XPower 400 Plus, take the power cord equipped with
the lighter plug (Figure 5) and place the ring terminals over the two
cabling terminals on the back of the inverter. (The cabling terminals
are shown in Figure 4.))
4. Place the inverter’s lighter plug in the vehicle’s cigarette lighter
socket or a 12 volt outlet.
CAUTION
Make sure you connect red to red and black to black, and make sure
you screw the nuts on tightly.
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