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Xantrex PowerSource Mobile 100 Manual

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Summary of PowerSource Mobile 100

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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 one mw utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applications in both grid- connected and stand-...

  • Page 2: Www.Xantrex.Com.

    ( b ) assumes no responsibility or liability for losses , damages , costs or expenses , whether special , direct , indirect , consequential or incidental , which might arise out of the use of such information . T he use of any such information will be entirely at the user ’ s risk ; and ( c ) remind...

  • Page 3: Contents

    Contents iii 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 attention: charge before use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2. Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 warnings and cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 3. Safety features . . ....

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    Iv 6. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 internal battery operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 battery recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 7. Specificat...

  • Page 5: 1 Introduction

    1 1 introduction thank you for purchasing the xpower ® powersource mobile 100. This product is part of a family of advanced high-performance power inverters from xantrex, the leader in high-frequency inverter design. Connected to the 12 v dc outlet in your vehicle, the powersource mobile 100: • powe...

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    2 the xpower powersource mobile 100’s ac output waveform, called “modified sine wave,” is designed to function similarly to the sine wave shape of utility power. Read this guide before operating or charging the xpower powersource mobile 100, and save it for future reference. The main topics in the g...

  • Page 7: Warnings Identify

    3 2 important safety information failure to follow these safety guidelines may cause personal injury and/or damage to the powersource mobile 100. It may also void your product warranty. Read the following safety instructions and pay special attention to all caution and warning statements in the guid...

  • Page 8: Warning

    4 warning: fire and shock hazard do not insert any object into the powersource mobile 100’s ports or openings. 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 b...

  • Page 9: Warning

    5 warning do not use the powersource mobile 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 powersource mobile 100 in an enclosure containing automotive-type, lead-acid batteries. These batteries vent explosive h...

  • Page 10: Warning: Fire Hazard

    6 warning: fire hazard • never leave the powersource mobile 100 unattended while charging. • charge the unit in an isolated area, away from other flammable materials. • let the unit cool down to room temperature before charging. • storing the unit at temperatures over 170 °f (77 °c) for over two hou...

  • Page 11: Caution

    7 caution: ac output non-sinusoidal some chargers for small nickel-cadmium batteries can be damaged if connected to the powersource mobile 100. Do not use the powersource mobile 100 with the following appliances: • small battery-operated appliances like rechargeable flashlights, some rechargeable sh...

  • Page 12: 3 Safety Features

    8 3 safety features these advanced safety features are built into the xpower powersource mobile 100: • electronic overload protection—turns off the unit if loads over 100 w are plugged into it. 1 • low battery voltage shutdown—turns off the unit if the vehicle battery voltage or the unit’s internal ...

  • Page 13: 4 Features and Accessories

    9 4 features and accessories figure 1 powersource mobile 100 features figure 2 powersource mobile 100 accessories ac outlet battery led (orange/green/red) usb power ports ac/dc input port ventilation openings on / off button and status led (blue/red) airplane power plug vehicle power outlet adapter ...

  • Page 14: 5 Powersource Mobile 100

    10 5 powersource mobile 100 operation the xpower powersource mobile 100 is capable of powering most 120 v ac products that use 80 w or less through its ac outlet. The xpower powersource mobile 100 can also power or charge most consumer electronics that have usb power ports. Led operation the powerso...

  • Page 15: Status Led

    11 status led battery led color status blue steady: unit is on and power is available at the ac outlet and usb ports. Flashes every two seconds: • low voltage warning—vehicle battery or internal battery are running low. • over-temperature warning—unit is running hot and nearing over-temperature shut...

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    12 operation with the dc input cable during operation with the dc input cable, the powersource mobile 100 should only be used to supply ac power to products that require 80 w (about 0.67 a) or less. 1. If using the powersource mobile 100 in a vehicle, attach the vehicle power outlet adapter to the d...

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    13 4. Turn the unit on by pressing the on / off button for half a second. The status led glows blue, indicating the unit is on. 5. Plug the product(s) you want to operate into the ac outlet or usb ports and turn them on (if necessary). The total power consumption of the products must be less than 80...

  • Page 18: Airline Compatibility

    14 airline compatibility table 1 provides a partial list of airlines, aircraft, and passenger classes that have dc power sockets compatible with the powersource mobile 100. An expanded list is part of the powerpacks faq available at www.Xantrex.Com/support. Table 1 airline compatibility airline airc...

  • Page 19: Operating Guidelines

    15 operating guidelines • as the vehicle battery is used, its voltage begins to fall. When the inverter senses that the voltage at its dc input has dropped to the preset warning voltage, the powersource mobile 100 beeps once every two seconds. When the voltage at its dc input has dropped to the pres...

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    16 mobile 100 automatically shuts down. After shutdown, the unit beeps twice and the status led flashes twice. • appliances such as televisions and devices with motors consume much more power than their average rating when they are turned on. Although the powersource mobile 100 can briefly supply su...

  • Page 21: Note

    17 vehicle battery operating time operating time will vary depending on the charge level of the vehicle battery, its capacity and the power level drawn by the particular ac load, usb load, or combination of both. With a typical vehicle battery and an 80 w load, an operating time of 4 to 5 hours or m...

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    18 operation with the internal battery when not connected to dc power, the powersource mobile 100 uses its internal battery to operate or charge devices that consume 65 w or less. To power devices from the internal battery: 1. Press the on / off button to turn the unit on. The status led glows blue,...

  • Page 23: Device Runtimes

    19 when the internal battery has discharged below 9.0 v, the powersource mobile 100 automatically shuts down. After shutdown, the unit beeps twice and the status led flashes twice. Device runtimes typical portable devices that can be used with the powersource mobile 100 are listed in table 2. Table ...

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    20 interference with electronic equipment generally, most ac products operate with the powersource mobile 100 just as they would with household ac power. Two possible exceptions exist when operating radios and televisions with the powersource mobile 100. Buzzing sound in audio systems and radios som...

  • Page 25: Television Interference

    21 television interference the xpower powersource mobile 100 is shielded to minimize its interference with tv signals. However, with weak tv signals interference may be visible in the form of lines scrolling across the screen. The following should minimize or eliminate the problem: • increase the di...

  • Page 26: 100

    22 recharging the powersource mobile 100 when household ac power is available, the unit can be recharged using the ac charger. You can also charge the unit using the dc input cable while you drive your vehicle. The unit also charges when operating with the dc input cable and powering products that c...

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    23 important: you cannot power loads from the powersource mobile 100 while it is being charged with the ac charger. When using the ac charger, the on / off button is disabled and no power is available at the ac outlet or usb ports. Figure 4 charging the unit with ac power xp_powersource_mobile_100.B...

  • Page 28: Dc Outlet:

    24 to recharge the powersource mobile 100 from a dc outlet: 1. Disconnect any devices plugged into the powersource mobile 100. 2. If necessary, attach the vehicle power outlet adapter to the dc input cable. See figure 3 on page 13. 3. Plug the dc input cable into the ac/dc input port on the powersou...

  • Page 29: Important:

    25 input cable is plugged in but the powersource mobile 100 is not charging, the led flashes red (internal battery charging is terminated when inverter output power is over 65 w). A typical recharge may take up to 4 hours. Important: when charging the unit with the dc input cable, you can turn the p...

  • Page 30: 6 Troubleshooting

    26 6 troubleshooting general problem: measured powersource mobile 100 output is too low. Possible cause remedy standard “average- reading” ac voltmeter used to measure output voltage, resulting in an apparent reading 5 to 15 v too low. Powersource mobile 100’s modified sine wave output requires “tru...

  • Page 31: Possible Cause

    27 problem: powersource mobile 100 beeps and the status led flashes once every two seconds possible cause remedy low battery warning. The powersource mobile 100 internal battery capacity is running low. Unplug products from unit and recharge the powersource mobile 100. Low battery warning. Vehicle b...

  • Page 32: Flashes Red Twice.

    28 problem: ac product will not operate; status led flashes red twice. Possible cause remedy ac product(s) connected are rated at more than the powersource mobile 100’s continuous power rating; overload shutdown has occurred. Use a product with a power rating less than the unit’s continuous power ra...

  • Page 33: Dc Cable Operation:

    29 the powersource mobile 100 has overheated due to poor ventilation and has shut down. Dc cable operation: unplug dc cable and allow powersource mobile 100 to cool 15 minutes. Internal battery operation: unplug products from unit and allow the unit to cool 15 minutes. Remove objects covering unit. ...

  • Page 34: Led Flashes Red.

    30 problem: ac product will not operate; led is off. Problem: internal battery not charging; battery led flashes red. Possible cause remedy powersource mobile 100 is turned off. Turn the unit on. Vehicle battery is defective. Check battery and replace if required. Loose connections. Check connection...

  • Page 35: Internal Battery Operation

    31 internal battery operation problem: ac product will not operate; led is off . Battery recycling at the end of the powersource mobile 100’s useful life, you should dispose of the unit’s li-ion batteries through an approved recycling program. You can return the unit to your dealer if they offer a b...

  • Page 36: 7 Specifications

    32 7 specifications specifications are subject to change without notice. Electrical specifications ac power output ac output voltage (nominal) 120 vac continuous ac output power 80 w maximum ac output surge power 160 w (for 0.1 second) ac output frequency 60 hz ac output waveform modified sine wave ...

  • Page 37: Physical Specifications

    33 physical specifications accessories efficiency (maximum) 88% low battery alarm point • dc input cable operation • internal battery operation 11.0 vdc (ac output > 20 w) 11.5 vdc (ac output 9.5 vdc low battery shutdown point (nominal) • dc input cable operation • internal battery operation 10.5 vd...

  • Page 38: 8 Warranty and Return

    34 8 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 xpower powersource mobile 100. This warranty period lasts for 1 year from the date of purchase at the poi...

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    35 shipment to the customer, whichever is greater. All replaced products and all parts removed from repaired products become the property of xantrex. Xantrex covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the product, and return shipment to the customer via a xantrex- selected non-expedited surface...

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    36 what proof of purchase is required? In any warranty claim, dated proof of purchase must accompany the product and the product must not have been disassembled or modified without prior written authorization by xantrex. Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms: • the dated purchas...

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    37 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 42: Disclaimer

    38 disclaimer product this limited warranty is the sole and exclusive warranty provided by xantrex in connection with your xantrex product and is, where permitted by law, in lieu of all other warranties, conditions, guarantees, representations, obligations and liabilities, express or implied, statut...

  • Page 43: Exclusions

    39 expenses however arising whether in contract or tort including without restriction any economic losses of any kind, any loss or damage to property, any personal injury, any damage or injury arising from or as a result of misuse or abuse, or the incorrect installation, integration or operation of ...

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    40 return material authorization policy before returning a product directly to xantrex you must obtain a return material authorization (rma) number and the correct factory “ship to” address. Products must also be shipped prepaid. Product shipments will be refused and returned at your expense if they...

  • Page 45: Return Procedure

    41 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 46: Out of Warranty Service

    42 if you are returning a product to a xantrex authorized service center (asc) a xantrex rma number is not required. However, you must contact the asc prior to returning the product or presenting the unit to verify any return procedures that may apply to that particular facility. Out of warranty ser...