Xantrex Powerpack 100 User manual

XPower Pocket Powerpack 100
Owner's Guide
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ARTWORK NO. 975-0249-01-01 REV. A 2005-08-3

About Xantrex
Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced
power electronics and controls with products from 50 watt mobile
units to one 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
XPower by Xantrex 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 Pocket Powerpack 100 Owner’s Guide
© August 2005 Xantrex International. All rights reserved.
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Date and Revision
August 2005 Revision A
Part Number
975-0249-01-01
Contact Information
Telephone: [phone] (toll free North America)
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Web: www.xantrex.com

Contents
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1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Additional Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3. Safety Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4. Features and Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
5. Using the Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Using the Inverter Module with DC Input Cable . 14
Using the Vehicle Power Outlet Adapter. . . . . . . . 14
Using the Airplane Power Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using the Inverter with Powerpack . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6. Inverter Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Operation with the DC Input Cable . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Operating Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Vehicle Battery Operating Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Operation with the Powerpack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Device Run Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Interference with Electronic Equipment . . . . . . . . 24
Buzzing Sound in Audio Systems and Radios. . . . 25
Television Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Recharging the Powerpack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
7. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Inverter Powered by DC Input Cable . . . . . . . . . . 30
Inverter Powered by Powerpack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Replacing the Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Battery Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
9. Warranty and Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

1
1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the XPower Pocket
Powerpack 100. This product is part of a family of
advanced high-performance power inverters from
Xantrex, the leader in high-frequency inverter design.
The XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 has two separate
modules:
1. An inverter module
Connected to the 12 V DC outlet in your vehicle,
the XPower Inverter efficiently and reliably
powers a wide variety of loads through both the
AC outlet and USB port.
2. A Powerpack module
When 12 V DC power is not available, the
Powerpack module can provide power to the
inverter. The Powerpack has a nickel metal
hydride (NiMH) battery you can recharge using
household electricity or 12 V DC power from a
vehicle DC outlet.

2
The XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 uses reliable
solid state power electronics for years of safe, trouble-
free operation and includes automatic safety
monitoring circuitry to protect it, and your battery,
from inadvertent overload conditions.
Read this guide before operating or charging the
XPower Pocket Powerpack 100, and save it for future
reference. The main topics in the guide are:
• Safety information (page 3)
• XPower Inverter features (page 11)
• Instructions for connecting the inverter (page 13)
• Operating guidelines (page 20)
• Troubleshooting information (page 30)
• Specifications (page 36)
• Warranty and service information (page 39)

3
2 Important Safety Information
Misusing or incorrectly connecting the XPower
Pocket Powerpack 100 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 unit or other equipment.
Warnings and Cautions
WARNING
Keep the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 out of
reach of children and pets. The inverter generates
the same potentially lethal AC power as a normal
household wall outlet. Treat the outlet with respect!

4
WARNING
The inverter housing may become uncomfortably
warm, reaching 140° F (60° C) under extended high
power operation. During operation, keep it away
from materials that may be affected by high
temperatures.
WARNING
Do not use the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 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 Pocket
Powerpack 100 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.

5
WARNING: Shock hazard
Use caution when inserting an AC plug into the
three-prong AC outlet. The prongs of an AC plug
can become bent from misuse. If an AC plug is
improperly inserted into the AC outlet, a bent prong
can slip outside the inverter and become a shock
hazard.
WARNING: Shock hazard
Grip the inverter carefully when inserting or
removing an AC plug. Keep your fingers clear of
the AC outlet. Ensure that your fingers do not
contact the prongs of an AC plug when the plug is
partially inside the inverter.