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Xantrex 200W Owner's Manual - Caution: Reverse Polarity

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    By digital inverter 200 w, 400 w, 800 w owner’s guide xp_digital_200-400-800.Book page i wednesday, october 26, 2005 2:51 pm.

  • Page 2: About Xantrex

    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-a...

  • Page 3: Contents

    1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 about this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2. Important safety information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 warnings and cau...

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    Iv 6. Maintaining battery condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 7. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 common problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 buzz in audio systems ....

  • Page 5: 1 Introduction

    1 1 introduction thank you for purchasing the xpower digital inverter 200 w, 400 w, 800 w. These digital inverters are part of a family of advanced high- performance power inverters from xantrex, the leader in high frequency inverter design. Connected to the 12 volt outlet in your car, truck, boat, ...

  • Page 6: About This Guide

    2 about this guide to get the best performance from your digital inverter, we recommend that you read this guide before connecting and using the digital inverter. Save this guide for future reference. This guide contains: • important safety information (page 3) • digital inverter features (page 6) •...

  • Page 7: Warnings Identify

    3 2 important safety information misusing or incorrectly connecting the digital inverter 200 w, 400 w, 800 w 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. Warning...

  • Page 8: Warning: Explosion Hazard

    4 warning: explosion hazard do not use the digital inverter 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 digital inverter in an enclosure containing automotive-type, lead-acid batteries. These batteries, unlike se...

  • Page 9: Caution

    5 additional safety guidelines • do not insert foreign objects in the digital inverter outlets or ventilation openings. • never connect the inverter to power utility ac distribution wiring. • do not use the digital inverter in temperatures over 100° f (40° c). • do not expose the digital inverter to...

  • Page 10: Ac (Front) Panel

    6 3 digital inverter features this section describes the main features of the digital inverter. Ac (front) panel figure 1 shows the ac panel of the 200 w unit. Figure 1 ac panel of 200 w unit an ac receptacle is located on one end of the 200 w unit. You can plug in 120 v appliances with a combined t...

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    7 figure 2 shows the ac panel of the 400 w unit, which is very similar to the 800 w unit. Two ac receptacles are located on one end of the 400 w unit and the 800 w unit. You can plug in 120 v appliances with a combined total continuous power consumption of 320 w (400 w unit) or 640 w (800 w unit) or...

  • Page 12: Dc (Back) Panel

    8 dc (back) panel figure 3 shows the dc panel of the 200 w unit. Use table 1 to identify the function of items. Figure 4 shows the dc panel of the 800 w unit, which is very similar to the 400 w unit. Use table 1 to identify the function of items. Figure 3 dc panel of 200 w unit figure 4 dc panel of ...

  • Page 13: Item

    9 table 1 dc panel functions item function 1 fan and ventilation openings the cooling fan on the units are designed to operate only when output power is greater than approximately 80 w. When the inverter is turned on, the fan may operate momentarily. The ventilation openings should not be covered at...

  • Page 14: Digital Display (Top) Panel

    10 digital display (top) panel figure 5 shows the digital display panel. Use table 2 to identify the function of items. Figure 5 digital display panel 2 1 3 xp_digital_200-400-800.Book page 10 wednesday, october 26, 2005 2:51 pm.

  • Page 15: Item

    11 table 2 digital display panel functions item function 1 switch to turn the unit on and off. Press to toggle the display function to show input voltage, output power and output voltage. 2 normal operation digital display shows input voltage, output power and output voltage. Error mode digital disp...

  • Page 16: Types Of Connections

    12 types of connections product lighter plug connection cable clamps/battery connections 200 w unit available – you must connect a separate lighter plug cable (included). Not available 400 w unit available – you must connect a separate lighter plug cable (included). Available – you must connect a se...

  • Page 17: Accessories

    13 accessories figure 6 shows the lighter plug cable that is included with the 200 w unit and 400 w unit. Figure 7 shows the cable supplied with the 400 w unit and 800 w unit for direct connection to a 12 v battery. Figure 6 lighter plug cable figure 7 cable for direct connection to a 12 v battery x...

  • Page 18: Choosing A Location

    14 4 connecting the digital inverter it is recommended that you hard wire the 800 w unit directly to the 12 v battery. Choosing a location for best performance, place the inverter on a flat surface in a location that is: caution the digital inverter must only be connected to a battery that has a nom...

  • Page 19: Caution: Reverse Polarity

    15 connecting for loads under 150 w follow these steps to connect the 200 w unit or 400 w unit: 1. Place the inverter on a flat surface such as the floor of your vehicle. 2. Make sure that the unit is off by verifying the digital display is off. 3. Take the power cord equipped with the lighter plug ...

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    16 5. Tighten the nut on each dc terminal until it is snug. Do not over-tighten. 6. Place the inverter’s lighter plug in the vehicle’s lighter socket or a 12 v outlet. 7. Turn on the unit by holding the switch located on top of the unit until 888 is shown on the display. The digital display will sho...

  • Page 21: Warning: Shock Hazard

    17 follow these steps to make a direct battery connection: 1. Place the inverter on a flat surface. 2. Make sure that the unit is off by verifying the digital display is off. 3. Take the cables equipped with battery clamps on one end (figure 7) and place the ring terminals over the two cabling termi...

  • Page 22: Caution

    18 4. Fasten the positive (red) clamp to the positive battery post, and then fasten the negative (black) clamp to the negative battery post. 5. Turn on the unit by holding the switch located on top of the unit until 888 is shown on the display. The digital display will show the battery voltage, indi...

  • Page 23: Normal Operation

    19 5 operating the digital inverter this section explains how to operate the digital inverter most efficiently. Operating conditions and guidelines this section describes normal operation as well as conditions that trigger an alarm or automatically shut down the digital inverter. Normal operation wh...

  • Page 24: Overload Shutdown

    20 high-input voltage shutdown if a defective battery charging system causes the battery voltage to rise to dangerously high levels, the digital inverter shuts down automatically. The over-voltage error code ‘e02’ will show on the digital display. Overload shutdown if you connect an ac load that is ...

  • Page 25: Operating Normal Loads

    21 operating normal loads the digital inverter is capable of continuously powering most 120 v ac products with the following power rating maximums: the inverter’s ac (“modified sine wave”) output waveform is designed to function similarly to the sine wave shape of utility power. Most ac products cor...

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    22 operating loads with high surge requirements the power, or wattage rating, of ac loads is the average amount of power they use. Some appliances consume more power than their power rating when they are first turned on. Tvs, monitors, and electric motors are some products that have high surge requi...

  • Page 27: Product

    23 table 4 wattage of common ac products product a a.Power requirements for product examples are estimates only. To calculate the wattage of a product, use the following equation: amperage x 115. Watts b b.If you want to power two or more products simultaneously, add the power requirements of both p...

  • Page 28: Inverter

    24 6 maintaining battery condition the battery operating time of the digital inverter depends on the charge level of the battery, battery capacity, and the amount of power drawn by the ac loads you are operating. With a typical vehicle battery, you can expect the following: table 5 battery operating...

  • Page 29

    25 here are some guidelines that will help to preserve your battery: • vehicle batteries are not designed for repeated deep-discharge cycles, and constantly recharging a vehicle’s battery will shorten its life. Therefore, when you are using a vehicle battery as a power source, start the vehicle ever...

  • Page 30: 7 Troubleshooting

    26 7 troubleshooting this section will help you identify the source of most problems that can occur with the digital inverter. If you have a problem with the inverter, please review this section before contacting your dealer. If you are unable to solve a problem and need to contact service, please p...

  • Page 31: Common Problems

    27 common problems buzz in audio systems some inexpensive stereo systems have inadequate internal power supply filtering and buzz slightly when powered by the digital inverter. The best solution is to use an audio system with a high-quality filter. Television interference the digital inverter is shi...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Reference

    28 troubleshooting reference this section describes problems, their symptoms, possible causes, and solutions. Problem: the ac load will not operate. Digital display is off. Problem: the inverter will run some small loads, but not larger ones. Possible cause solution battery is defective. Check batte...

  • Page 33: Possible Cause

    29 problem: measured inverter output is too low. Problem: battery run time is less than expected. Possible cause solution a standard “average-reading” ac voltmeter has been used to measure output voltage, resulting in an apparent reading 5–15 v too low. For accurate measurement, the digital inverter...

  • Page 34: Error

    30 problem: the ac load will not operate, error code shows on digital display and alarm is sounding. Error possible cause solution e01 low voltage shutdown because battery is discharged. Recharge battery. Shorten cables or use heavier cables. E02 over-voltage shutdown because of high input voltage. ...

  • Page 35: 8 Specifications

    31 8 specifications specifications are subject to change without notice. 200 w unit 400 w unit 800 w unit a ac output voltage (nominal) 120 v ac dc input voltage range 10.5–15.5 v dc maximum continuous ac output power 160 w 320 w 640 w 5 minutes ac output power 200 w 400 w 750 w maximum ac output su...

  • Page 36: 200 W Unit

    32 200 w unit 400 w unit 800 w unit a low voltage alarm low voltage shutdown high voltage shutdown 11.0 v 10.5 v 15.5 v 11.0 v 10.5 v 15.5 v 11.0 v 10.5 v 15.5 v dimensions (l × w × h) 102 × 84 × 51 mm 4 × 3 × 2" 137 × 102 × 51 mm 5 × 4 × 2" 141 × 114 × 61 mm 7 × 4 × 2 " weight 10 oz (0.28 kg) 1 lb ...

  • Page 37: 9 Warranty And Return

    33 9 warranty and return warranty what does this warranty cover? This limited warranty is provided by xantrex technology inc. ("xantrex") and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your digital inverter 200 w, 400 w, 800 w. This warranty period lasts for six (6) months from the date of purch...

  • Page 38: How Do You Get Service?

    34 how do you get service? If your product requires troubleshooting or warranty service, contact your dealer. If you are unable to contact your dealer, or the dealer is unable to provide service, contact xantrex directly at: direct returns may be performed according to the xantrex return material au...

  • Page 39: Disclaimer

    35 what does this warranty not cover? This limited warranty does not cover normal wear and tear of the product or costs related to the removal, installation, or troubleshooting of the customer's electrical systems. This warranty does not apply to and xantrex will not be responsible for any defect in...

  • Page 40: Exclusions

    36 connection with the product, however arising (whether by contract, tort, negligence, principles of manufacturer's liability, operation of law, conduct, statement or otherwise), including without restriction any implied warranty or condition of quality, merchantability or fitness for a particular ...

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    37 damages, so the above limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to you. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which may vary from state to state or province to province. Warning: limitations on use please refer to your product manual for limitations on...

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    38 when you contact xantrex to obtain service, please have your instruction manual ready for reference and be prepared to supply: • the serial number of your product • information about the installation and use of the unit • information about the failure and/or reason for the return • a copy of your...

  • Page 43: Return Procedure

    39 return procedure 1. Package the unit safely, preferably using the original box and packing materials. Please ensure that your product is shipped fully insured in the original packaging or equivalent. This warranty will not apply where the product is damaged due to improper packaging. 2. Include t...

  • Page 44

    40 out of warranty service if the warranty period for your digital inverter 200 w, 400 w, 800 w has expired, if the unit was damaged by misuse or incorrect installation, if other conditions of the warranty have not been met, or if no dated proof of purchase is available, your unit may be serviced or...