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Xantrex PROwatt SW 1400i Owner's Manual

Manual is about: Sine Wave Inverter

Summary of PROwatt SW 1400i

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    Tm tm sine wave inverter owner’s guide fa ul t po w er re m ot e prowatt sw 2000i shown. Prowatt sw 700i prowatt sw 1400i prowatt sw 2000i 230 volt ac output. For use with 12 volt battery systems only. Prowatt sw inverter international.Book page 1 tuesday, june 30, 2009 9:58 am.

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    Prowatt sw inverter international.Book page 2 tuesday, june 30, 2009 9:58 am.

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    975-0525-01-01 i about xantrex xantrex technology inc. (www.Xantrex.Com), a subsidiary of schneider electric, is a world leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of advanced power electronic products and systems for the renewable and mobile power markets. The company's products convert...

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    Ii xantrex prowatt™ sw international sine wave inverter owner’s guide about this guide purpose the purpose of this owner’s guide is to provide explanations and procedures for operating, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the prowatt™ sw international sine wave inverter. Scope the guide pro...

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    975-0525-01-01 iii important safety instructions important: r ead and save this o wner ’ s g uide for future reference . This chapter contains important safety instructions for the prowatt™ sw international sine wave inverter. Before using the prowatt™ sw international sine wave inverter, read all i...

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    Iv xantrex prowatt™ sw international sine wave inverter owner’s guide precautions when working with batteries 1. Follow all instructions published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of the equipment in which the battery is installed to reduce the risk of battery explosion. 2. Working i...

  • Page 7: Contents

    Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Iii introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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    Prowatt sw inverter international.Book page vi tuesday, june 30, 2009 9:58 am.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    975-0525-01-01 1 introduction thank you for purchasing the prowatt™ sw sine wave inverter. The prowatt sw is a high quality, true sine wave output inverter. It is designed to operate ac loads as if these loads were operating from grid/utility supplied power in household ac outlets. To get the most o...

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    2 xantrex prowatt™ sw international sine wave inverter owner’s guide introduction ease of use superior features and rugged durability have been combined with extreme ease of use: • the unit is compact, light weight, and easy to install. • you can power loads directly from the ac receptacle • easy-to...

  • Page 11: Features

    975-0525-01-01 3 features the following information describes the main features of the prowatt sw. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with these features before installing and operating the unit. Materials list your prowatt sw package includes these items: • prowatt sw unit • owner’s guide i...

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    4 xantrex prowatt™ sw international sine wave inverter owner’s guide features front panel details figure 2 prowatt sw 2000i shown a a.Prowatt sw 1400i front panel similar figure 3 prowatt sw 700i fault power remote 1 2 5 3 4 fault power remote 1 2 5 3 4 feature description 1 power switch button turn...

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    975-0525-01-01 5 features back panel details figure 4 prowatt sw 700i shown figure 5 prowatt sw 2000i (left), prowatt sw 1400i (right) 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 3 4 4 feature description 1 chassis ground (gnd) terminal 2 cooling fan/s automatically turns on when internal temperature reaches more than 50 °c (122...

  • Page 14: Installation

    6 xantrex prowatt™ sw international sine wave inverter owner’s guide installation guidelines follow all instructions from this guide and instructions including safety guidelines from the battery manufacturer. Installing battery cables require some electrical knowledge and local electrical codes. Too...

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    975-0525-01-01 7 installation determine battery capacity battery type and battery size strongly affect the performance of the prowatt sw. Therefore, you need to identify the type of loads your inverter will be powering and how much you will be using them between charges. Once you know how much power...

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    8 xantrex prowatt™ sw international sine wave inverter owner’s guide installation mount the inverter 1. Select an appropriate mounting location and orientation. The unit can be oriented in any way, such as: • horizontally on a vertical surface or • on or under a horizontal surface. 2. Hold the inver...

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    975-0525-01-01 9 installation connect the chassis ground all prowatt sw models have a chassis ground screw terminal on the side. See “back panel details” on page 5. Follow the guidelines below to connect the inverter’s chassis to ground. Grounding locations the chassis ground terminal must be connec...

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    10 xantrex prowatt™ sw international sine wave inverter owner’s guide installation cabling guidelines follow these guidelines and refer to table 1 : voltage drop per foot of dc cable on page 10 to determine battery cable lengths. • use 4 awg copper (90 ºc insulation rating) as the smallest battery c...

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    975-0525-01-01 11 installation fuse/circuit breaker sizing guidelines because batteries can produce thousands of amps, you are required to install dc-rated fuses (or circuit breakers) that can safely withstand the short-circuit current batteries can produce. To select the correct fuse type and size:...

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    12 xantrex prowatt™ sw international sine wave inverter owner’s guide installation cabling procedure consult the following configurations and determine a match specific to your installation and follow the installation procedure “to connect the battery cables:” that comes next. To connect the battery...

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    975-0525-01-01 13 installation 3. Install a dc-rated fuse on the positive battery terminal. Alternatively, install a dc-rated circuit breaker that connects to the positive battery terminal. The fuse (or circuit breaker must have an ampere interrupting capacity (aic) that exceeds the short-circuit cu...

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    14 xantrex prowatt™ sw international sine wave inverter owner’s guide installation 7. Attach the connector on the negative cable to the negative battery terminal. Note: this is the last cable connection. You may observe a spark when making this last connection. Note: make a secure connection. Loose ...

  • Page 23: Operation

    975-0525-01-01 15 operation turning the inverter on and off the power switch on the inverter’s front panel turns the control circuit in the prowatt sw on and off. To toggle the inverter on and off from its front panel: 1. Press and hold (for one second) the inverter’s power switch button to turn the...

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    16 xantrex prowatt™ sw international sine wave inverter owner’s guide operation reading the front panel indicators indicator leds • if the green led is on, it indicates that the unit is on and the ac outlet has power. • if the red led is on, it indicates that the ac outlet has no power due to an err...

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    975-0525-01-01 17 operation restarting after an ac output shutdown 1. Press and hold the unit’s power switch button to turn it off. 2. Remove all ac loads or let the unit cool down for 15 minutes. 3. Press and hold the unit’s power switch button to turn it on. Changing the audio alarm setting 1. Pre...

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    18 xantrex prowatt™ sw international sine wave inverter owner’s guide operation input voltage the input voltage limits are shown in the following table. Operating condition voltage range comment normal 10.5–15.5 v none. Peak performance 12–13 v none. Low voltage alarm voltage is 11.0 v or less the a...

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    975-0525-01-01 19 operation inverter loads the prowatt sw will operate many ac loads within its power rating. However, some appliances and equipment may be difficult to operate. Please see “exceptional loads” below carefully. Exceptional loads some induction motors used in freezers, pumps, and other...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    20 xantrex prowatt™ sw international sine wave inverter owner’s guide troubleshooting troubleshooting reference warning: electrical shock and burn hazard. Do not dismantle the prowatt sw. It does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Attempting to service the unit yourself could result in an elect...

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    975-0525-01-01 21 troubleshooting e . 0 . 5 . Under voltage alarm check battery status and recharge if necessary. Check for proper dc cable sizing. Check for loose connections and tighten if necessary. E . 0 . 6 . Ac out overload warning reduce the loads connected to the ac outlet of the unit. E . 0...

  • Page 30: Specifications

    22 xantrex prowatt™ sw international sine wave inverter owner’s guide specifications note: specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Physical and environmental specifications length × width × height • prowatt sw 700i • prowatt sw 1400i • prowatt sw 2000i 12.2 × 7.3 × 3.5 in. (31 × 1...

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    975-0525-01-01 23 warranty and return information warranty what does this warranty cover and how long does it last? This limited warranty is provided by xantrex technology inc. ("xantrex") and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your prowatt™ sw international sine wave inverter. This warr...

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    24 xantrex prowatt™ sw international sine wave inverter owner’s guide warranty and return information direct returns may be performed according to the xantrex return material authorization policy described in your product manual. For some products, xantrex maintains a network of regional authorized ...

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    975-0525-01-01 25 warranty and return information disclaimer product t his 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 , o...

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    26 xantrex prowatt™ sw international sine wave inverter owner’s guide warranty and return information return procedure 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. T...

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    975-0525-01-01 27 warranty and return information information about your system as soon as you open your prowatt™ sw international sine wave inverter package, record the following information and be sure to keep your proof of purchase. If you need to contact customer service, please record the follo...

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    Xantrex technology inc. 1 800 670 0707 tel toll free na 1 408 987 6030 tel direct +34 93 470 5330 (europe) 1 800 994 7828 fax toll free na +34 93 473 6093 (europe) customerservice@xantrex.Com www.Xantrex.Com 975-0525-01-01 printed in china prowatt sw inverter international.Book page ii tuesday, june...