Xantrex 783-0100-01 User manual

[100W Xantrex Solar Portable Flex Kit shown]
100W Xantrex Solar Portable Flex Kit
Model Number: 783-0100-01
100W Xantrex Solar Portable Kit
Model Number: 782-0100-01
160W Xantrex Solar Portable Kit
Model Number: 782-0160-01
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Owner’s Guide

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Contact Information
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Safety Information
Important Information
READ AND SAVE THIS OWNER’SGUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Read these instructions carefully and look at the equipment to become familiar with the device before installing,
operating, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting it. The following special messages may appear
throughout this documentation or on the equipment to warn of potential hazards or to call attention to information
that clarifies or simplifies a procedure.
The addition of either symbol to a “Danger” or “Warning” safety label indicates that an
electrical hazard exists which will result in personal injury if the instructions are not
followed.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or
death.
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Product Safety Information
1. Before using the solar portable kit, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the solar portable kit's
components, the batteries, and all appropriate sections of this guide.
2. Use of accessories not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may result in injury to persons, a risk of
electric shock, or a risk of fire.
3. The solar portable kit is designed to be connected to your DC electrical systems. The manufacturer
recommends that all wiring be done by a certified PV technician or electrician to ensure adherence to the
local and national electrical codes applicable in your jurisdiction.
4. To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock, make sure that existing wiring is in good condition and that wire is
not undersized. Do not operate the solar portable kit with damaged or substandard wiring.
5. Do not operate the solar portable kit if it has been damaged in any way.
6. This solar portable kit does not have any user-serviceable parts. Do not disassemble the solar portable kit
except where noted for connecting wiring and cabling. See your warranty for instructions on obtaining
service. Attempting to service the solar portable kit yourself may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire.
7. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect all DC power sources from the solar portable kit before
attempting any maintenance or cleaning or working on any components connected to the solar portable kit.
8. Do not expose the solar charge controller to rain, snow, or liquids of any type. This product is designed for
dry-locations-use only. Damp environments will significantly shorten the life of this product and corrosion
caused by dampness will not be covered by the product warranty.
9. To reduce the chance of short-circuits, always use insulated tools when installing or working with this
equipment.
10. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with electrical
equipment.
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WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD
lDo not use the charge controller included with this portable kit with any other products.
lUse only the supplied PV panel configuration. Do not connect any other panels in series or parallel.
lDo not ground any PV conductors. The portable kit has a common positive design.
lPortable use only. Do not permanently install on RVs or mobile homes.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.
WARNING
ELECTRIC SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD
lDo not install the portable kit on top of an RV roof or any vehicle roof.
lDo not install the portable kit on top of a residential structure.
lDo not connect the portable kit's charge controller to a residential electrical system.
lNever use Lithium Ion type batteries, as this product is not designed for use with these battery types and
doing so could result in an explosion.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.
WARNING
BATTERY TYPE HAZARD
Charge only properly rated 12VDC lead-acid (Sealed (AGM), Gel, Flooded) rechargeable batteries because
other battery types, such as lithium ion, may explode.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.
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FCC Information
This equipment (the charge controller) has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
nReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
nIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
nConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
nConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION
Unauthorized changes or modifications to the equipment could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
This device (the charge controller) complies with (ISED Canada) Industry Canada EMC standard(s), pursuant to
ICES-003, Class B. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
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End of Life Disposal
The Xantrex Solar Portable Kit is designed with environmental awareness and sustainability in mind. At the end of
its useful life, the portable kit can be decommissioned and disassembled. Components which can be recycled must
be recycled and those that cannot be recycled must be disposed of according to local, regional, or national
environmental regulations.
Many of the electrical components used in the Xantrex Solar Portable Kit are made of recyclable material like steel,
copper, aluminum, and other alloys. These materials can be auctioned off to traditional scrap metal recycling
companies who resell reusable scraps.
Electronic equipment such as the circuit boards, connectors, and fuses can be broken down and recycled by
specialized recycling companies whose goal is to avoid having these components end up in the landfill.
For more information on disposal, contact Xantrex.
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Contents
Safety Information 3
Product Safety Information 4
FCC Information 6
End of Life Disposal 7
Introduction 10
Materials List 11
Installation 12
Tools and Materials 12
Basic Connection Steps 13
Troubleshooting 18
Common Issues 18
Specifications 19
Accessory List 21
Solar Portable Kit List 22
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Xantrex Solar Portable Kit. The Xantrex Solar Portable Kit is a high quality, carbon
emissions-free, and sustainable power source. In conjunction with the included solar charge controller, it is
designed to harvest solar energy using the portable solar panels, quietly produce power for your DC portable
power packs and your vehicle's DC appliances, and store energy to a battery during daylight hours. The portable kit
has added convenience of portability and easy handling.
To get the most out of your Xantrex Solar Portable Kit, carefully read and follow the instructions in this guide. These
instructions include safety instructions that must be observed during transporting and handling of the solar panels
and setting up for collecting solar energy.
The portable kit is equipped with the following features:
lcompact, lightweight, foldable solar panel with built-in support legs for tilting
leasy-to-connect battery extension cables with ring terminals and alligator clips
lthe charge controller protects the battery from being over-charged
lthe charge controller in this kit employs a 3-stage pulse width modulation (PWM) charging algorithm
optimized for charging 12 VDC nominal rated lead-acid (Sealed(AGM), Gel, or Flooded) rechargeable
batteries
NOTE: The charge controller has additional features not required in the utilization of the portable kit for charging
batteries. See the charge controller's separate guide for these features.
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Materials List
The portable kit base package includes the following items:
1
2
3
4
5
6 7
1 one portable solar panel (3-panel Flex-type shown)
2 one 2-ft. battery adapter cable with ring terminals and SAE connector
3 one 2-ft. battery adapter cable with alligator clips and SAE connector
4 one pre-wired charge controller
5one 11 ft (Portable Flex) or 12ft (Portable) pre-wired battery extension
cable with SAE connector and a built-in fuse
6 one Owner’s Guide
7 one SAE reverse-polarity Adapter Connector
NOTE: If any of the accessories and other items are missing, contact Xantrex or any authorized Xantrex dealer for
replacement. See Contact Information on page 1.
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Installation
Please read this section for safety information regarding assembling and connecting your portable kit.
Read this entire section so you can plan the assemblyfrom beginning to end.
Tools and Materials
You may, depending on the battery, need the following tools to connect the supplied ring terminated battery
adapter cable to the battery:
nScrewdriver set
nWrench set
NOTICE
REVERSE POLARITY
lCheck polarity at all terminals before making the final DC connection. Pos(+) (red) must connect to pos(+)
(red); Neg(–) (black) must connect to neg(–) (black)
lReversing the pos(+) (red) and neg(–) (black) battery cables may blow the fuse.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in equipment damage.
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Basic Connection Steps
1. Depending on your power needs and installation type, you may select from a number of solar panel kits
available below.
Typea100W 160W
Rigid 4 4
Flex 4
Figure 1 Cable connection diagram
NOTE: For illustration purposes only. Not to scale.
6
15
4
2
3
1 Solar panel (Flex) 3 DC fuse 5 Extension cable
2 Charge controller 4 Adapter battery cable 6 Battery
aThe Xantrex Solar Portable Kits are designed to be easily handled, transported, and assembled from location to location.
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2. If you have the Flex-type portable kit:
Figure 2 Unpack the accessories
hook
and
loop
a. Take out the charge controller with the extension cable
from the side pouch.
b. Attach the charge controller unit to the hook-and-loop
fastener on the panel's tilting leg.
c. Take out the adapter battery cables from the side pouch.
3. If you have the Rigid-type portable kit:
a. Open the solar panel case and take out the adapter battery cables.
b. Keep the solar panel case open with the solar cells facing the ground.
4. Connect the adapter battery cables to the battery.
Figure 3 Connecting to a Xantrex-
branded RV sidewall SAE port
a. If your RV is equipped with a Xantrex-branded sidewall
SAE port, you can connect the 11 ft (Flex Portable) or
12ft (Portable) pre-wired battery extension cable's SAE
connector to the sidewall SAE port.
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Figure 4 Connecting to a non-Xantrex-
branded sidewall SAE port b. If your RV is equipped with a non-Xantrex-branded
sidewall SAE port, check the polarity of the sidewall port
first.
c. If the polarity of the non-Xantrex-branded sidewall SAE
port is reversed from the 11 ft (Flex Portable) or 12ft
(Portable) pre-wired battery extension cable's SAE
connector, then attach the SAE reverse-polarity Adapter
Connector to it and then connect it to the sidewall SAE
port.
Figure 5 Connecting alligator clips
d. If you are using the supplied adapter battery cable with
alligator clip:
lattach the red pos (+) alligator clip to the pos (+)
battery terminal
lattach the black neg (–) alligator clip to the neg (–)
battery terminal
NOTE: See NOTICE regarding reverse polarity.
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Figure 6 Connecting ring terminals
e. If you are using the supplied adapter battery cable with
ring terminals, prepare the tools specified under
Installation.
lattach the red pos (+) ring terminal to the pos (+)
battery terminal and secure with a battery terminal
nut (not supplied)
lattach the black neg (–) ring terminal to the neg (–)
battery terminal and secure with a battery terminal
nut (not supplied)
NOTE: See NOTICE regarding reverse polarity.
5. Attach the connector of the extension cable to the connector of the adapter battery cable. The connector is
designed to maintain the correct connection polarity.
Figure 7 Connecting the SAE connectors NOTE: Do not use the SAE reverse-polarity Adapter Connector as shown.
6. Unfold the portable kit and position the portable kit in a safe, well lit, and unobstructed area for maximum sun
exposure. The placement location must be free from walk-ways and other potential trip hazards.
a. Use the built-in support legs to prop up the solar panel in place. Alternatively, you may lay the solar
panel flat on any surface. See CAUTION regarding personal injury or property damage.
b. Point the solar panel surface towards direct sunlight and manually adjust accordingly as sunlight
moves about during the day.
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c. Check the LCD display of the charge controller for indications of power.
NOTE: The charge controller has no power switch and the LCD display turns on immediately when
power is detected.
Figure 8 Positioning the solar panels
90°
CAUTION
PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE
lAnchor the Flex-type portable solar panel using the built-in eyelets around the edges and on the
support legs of the panel using pegs (not supplied).
lDo not use the portable solar panel in excessive windy conditions.
lPack away and store after each use. Do not leave out, when not in use -- for safety and to
maximize the life of the product.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in personal injury or equipment damage.
7. Using the solar charge controller panel, select the battery type. For operating instructions, see the separate
charge controller Owner's Guide.
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Troubleshooting
WARNING
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
lDo not disassemble the charge controller unit. It does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Attempting
to service the unit yourself could result in an electrical shock or burn.
lIf the in-line fuse on the positive (+) battery cable blows, replace only with exactly the same rating and type
of fuse. For reference, see Specifications on page 19.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, serious injury, or equipment damage.
NOTE: To obtain service go to Contact Information on page 1.
Common Issues
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Battery does not get
charged even when sunlight
is present.
Solar panel is partially
shaded or there is
insufficient sunlight.
Move the solar panel to a different location so that it
faces the sun directly at noon position.
Loose or no DC cable
connections.
Connect DC cables to the battery and solar panel and
tighten terminal connections.
Fuse is blown. Check the DC blade fuse on the battery cable and
replace the fuse with the same type and rating as the
old fuse.
The charge controller is
indicating an event
condition.
Battery over-discharge or
over-voltage event
condition.
See the charge controller's Owner's Guide for more
further instructions.
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Specifications
NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Torque Specifications for Fasteners
10A charge controller terminal screws 4.4 lb-in (0.5 N-m)
Solar Panel Specifications
100W Xantrex Solar Portable Flex Kit
Physical dimension (folded) 520×435×20mm
Physical dimensions (expanded) 1515×520×5mm
Unit weight 4.45kg
Operating temperature -40°–85°C (-40°–185°F)
Total rated power 100W
Max power voltage 19.1V
Max power current 5.24A
Open circuit voltage 22.9V
Short circuit current 5.66A
Battery cable in-line fuse ATO/ATC blade-type fuse 7.5A
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Solar Panel Specifications
100W Xantrex Solar Portable Kit
Physical dimension (folded) 460×670×70mm
Physical dimensions (expanded) 920×670×35mm
Unit weight 8.5kg
Operating temperature -40°–85°C (-40°–185°F)
Total rated power 100W
Max power voltage 21.4V
Max power current 4.68A
Open circuit voltage 21.4V
Short circuit current 4.96A
Battery cable in-line fuse ATO/ATC blade-type fuse 10A
160W Xantrex Solar Portable Kit
Physical dimension (folded) 710×670×70mm
Physical dimensions (expanded) 1420×670×35mm
Unit weight 12.5kg
Operating temperature -40°–85°C (-40°–185°F)
Rated power 160W
Max power voltage 19.2V
Max power current 8.34A
Open circuit voltage 23V
Short circuit current 8.7A
Battery cable in-line fuse ATO/ATC blade-type fuse 10A
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