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Xantrex XPower 175 PLUS Owner's Manual - Overload Shutdown

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    By xpower inverter 175 plus, 400 plus, 700 plus owner’s manual xpower_175_etc.Book page i thursday, october 27, 2005 2:54 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 1 mw utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines and backup power applications in both grid-connected and standalone...

  • Page 3: Contents

    1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 about the xpower plus inverters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 about this guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2. Important safety information. . . . ...

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    Vi 7. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 common problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 troubleshooting reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 8. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 5: 1 Introduction

    1 1 introduction thank you for purchasing an xpower plus inverter. The xpower 175 plus, xpower 400 plus, and xpower 700 plus are part of a family of ultra compact and highly portable power inverters from xantrex technology inc., the leader in high-frequency inverter design. About the xpower plus inv...

  • Page 6: About This Guide

    2 • low battery alarm • low voltage shutdown • high voltage shutdown • overload shutdown • over temperature shutdown • short circuit protection about this guide to get the best performance from your xpower inverter, xantrex recommends that you read this guide before connecting and using the inverter...

  • Page 7: Warnings Identify

    3 2 important safety information misusing or incorrectly connecting the xpower 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...

  • Page 8: Warning: Heated Surface

    4 warning: heated surface the xpower housing may become uncomfortably warm, reaching 140° f (60° c) under extended high power operation. Ensure that at least 2 inches (5 cm) of air surround the inverter. During operation, keep it away from materials that may be affected by high temperatures. Warning...

  • Page 9: Caution

    5 caution some chargers for small nickel-cadmium batteries can be damaged if connected to the xpower. Do not use the inverter with the following appliances: • small battery-operated appliances like rechargeable flashlights, some rechargeable shavers, and night lights that are plugged directly into a...

  • Page 10

    6 additional safety guidelines • do not insert foreign objects in the xpower outlets. • never connect the inverter to power utility ac distribution wiring. • do not use the xpower in temperatures over 104° f (40° c). • do not expose the xpower to water, rain, snow, or spray. Failure to follow these ...

  • Page 11: 3 Xpower Features

    7 3 xpower features this section describes the main features of the xpower inverters. Ac (front) panel figure 1 shows the ac panel of the xpower 175 plus inverter. Figure 1 ac panel of xpower 175 plus 1 2 3 4 xpower_175_etc.Book page 7 thursday, october 27, 2005 2:54 pm.

  • Page 12: Ac Outlets

    8 figure 2 shows the ac panel of the xpower 400 plus and xpower 700 plus inverters. Figure 2 ac panel of xpower 400 plus and xpower 700 plus ac outlets xpower 175 plus an ac receptacle is located on one end of the xpower 175 plus. You can plug in any 120-volt appliances with a combined total power c...

  • Page 13: On/off Switch

    9 xpower 400 plus two ac receptacles are located on one end of the xpower 400 plus. You can plug in any 120-volt appliances with a combined total power consumption of 320 watts or less when the inverter is turned on. Xpower 700 plus two ac receptacles are located on one end of the xpower 700 plus. Y...

  • Page 14: Dc (Back) Panel

    10 dc (back) panel figure 3 shows the dc panel of the xpower 175 plus inverter. Figure 3 dc panel of xpower 175 plus figure 4 shows the dc panel of the xpower 400 plus and xpower 700 plus inverters. Xpower_175_etc.Book page 10 thursday, october 27, 2005 2:54 pm.

  • Page 15: Positive And

    11 figure 4 dc panel of xpower 400 plus and xpower 700 plus fan and ventilation openings: the cooling fan on the xpower 400 plus and xpower 700 plus units are designed to operate only when output power is greater than approximately 100 watts. When the inverter is turned on, the fan may operate momen...

  • Page 16

    12 figure 5 lighter plug cable figure 6 cable for direct connection to 12 volt battery xpower_175_etc.Book page 12 thursday, october 27, 2005 2:54 pm.

  • Page 17: Types Of Connections

    13 types of connections caution the xpower 175 plus can not power loads over 150 watts, so it is not equipped with cabling terminals and can not be run from a 12 volt battery. Product lighter plug connection cable clamps/battery connection xpower 175 plus available - a cable is permanently attached ...

  • Page 18: Caution

    14 4 connecting the xpower plus inverters caution the xpower must only be connected to a battery that has a nominal output of 12 volts. It will not operate i connected to a 6 volt battery and may be damaged if connected to a battery with 16 volts or more. Caution the xpower 700 plus can not be power...

  • Page 19: Choosing A Location

    15 choosing a location for the best performance, place the inverter on a flat surface in a location that is: dry do not allow water or other liquids to splash on the inverter. Cool ambient temperatures should be between 32° f and 104° f (0° c and 40° c) - the cooler the better within this range. Kee...

  • Page 20: Caution

    16 connecting the xpower 175 plus and xpower 400 plus for loads under 150 watts follow these steps to connect the xpower 175 plus or xpower 400 plus inverter: 1. Place the inverter on a flat surface like the floor of your vehicle. 2. Make sure the on/off switch on the front panel is off. 3. The xpow...

  • Page 21: Power

    17 5. Turn on the front panel on/off switch. The green power light indicates that the xpower is operating normally and that ac power is available at the outlet. 6. Plug in the ac appliance you want to operate. 7. If you disconnect the battery, turn the inverter off first. Xpower_175_etc.Book page 17...

  • Page 22: Warning

    18 connecting the xpower 400 plus and xpower 700 plus for loads over 150 watts you must connect the xpower 400 plus or xpower 700 plus directly to a 12-volt battery if you are going to operate loads greater than 150 watts continuously. When the inverter is connected this way, you can operate loads o...

  • Page 23: Power

    19 3. Take the cables equipped with battery clips on one end ( figure 6 ) and place the ring terminals over the two cabling terminals on the back of the inverter. (the cabling terminals are shown in figure 4 .)) 4. Fasten the positive (red) clip to the positive battery post, and then fasten the nega...

  • Page 24: Normal Operation

    20 5 operating the xpower inverter this section explains how to operate the xpower 175 plus, xpower 400 plus and xpower 700 plus most efficiently. Operating conditions and guidelines this section describes normal operation as well as conditions that trigger an alarm or automatically shut down the xp...

  • Page 25: Overload Shutdown

    21 overload shutdown if you connect an ac load that is rated too high (see table 1 on page 22 ) or a load that draws excessive surge power, the xpower shuts down. The red fault light comes on. Over temperature shutdown the xpower shuts down automatically if it exceeds its safe operating temperature....

  • Page 26: Operating Normal Loads

    22 operating normal loads the xpower is capable of continuously powering most 120-volt ac products with the following power rating maximums: table 1 power and surge ratings the inverter’s ac (“modified-sine wave”) output waveform, is designed to function similarly to the sine wave shape of utility p...

  • Page 27

    23 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 28: Inverter

    24 6 maintaining battery condition the battery operating time of the xpower 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 2 battery operating times her...

  • Page 29

    25 • the xpower will operate while the engine is running, but the voltage drop that occurs when the engine starts may trigger a low voltage shutdown. • vehicle batteries are designed to provide brief periods of very high current needed for engine starting. They are not intended for constant deep dis...

  • Page 30: 7 Troubleshooting

    26 7 troubleshooting this section will help you identify the source of most problems that can occur with the xpower 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 your dealer, pleas...

  • 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 xpower. The best solution is to use an audio system with a good quality filter. Television interference the xpower is shielded to minimize in...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting Reference

    28 • maximize tv signal strength by using a better antenna, and use shielded antenna cable where possible. • try a different tv. Different models vary considerably in their susceptibility to interference. Troubleshooting reference this section describes problems, their symptoms, possible causes, and...

  • Page 33: Possible Cause

    29 inverter will run some small loads, but not larger ones. Measured inverter output is too low. Possible cause suggested remedy voltage drop across dc cables. Shorten cables or use heavier cables. Possible cause suggested remedy a standard “average-reading” ac voltmeter has been used to measure out...

  • Page 34: Alarm Is Sounding.

    30 alarm is sounding. Battery run time is less than expected. Possible cause suggested remedy low voltage shutdown or thermal shutdown has occurred. Shorten cables or use heavier cables. Recharge battery. Allow unit to cool. Improve air circulation around unit. Locate units in a cooler environment. ...

  • Page 35: Fault

    31 the ac load will not operate. The fault light is on. Possible cause suggested remedy the ac product(s) connected are rated at more than the inverter’s continuous power rating; overload shutdown has occurred. Use a product with a power rating less than the inverter’s continuous power rating (see t...

  • Page 36: 8 Specifications

    32 8 specifications specifications are subject to change without notice. Table 3 xpower plus specifications xpower 175 plus xpower 400 plus xpower 700 plus ac output voltage (nominal) 120 volts ac 120 volts ac 120 volts ac dc input voltage range 10–15 volts dc 10–15 volts dc 10–15 volts dc continuou...

  • Page 37

    33 xpower 175 plus xpower 400 plus xpower 700 plus ambient operating temperature range 32° f – 104° f 0° c – 40° c 32° f – 104° f 0° c – 40° c 32° f – 104° f 0° c – 40° c low battery alarm (nominal) 10.7 volts 10.7 volts 10.7 volts low battery shutdown (nominal) 10.0 volts 10.0 volts 10.0 volts high...

  • Page 38: 9 Warranty And Return

    34 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 xpower inverter . This warranty period lasts for 1 year from the date of purchase at the point of sale to...

  • Page 39: How Do You Get Service?

    35 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 40

    36 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 41: Disclaimer

    37 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 42: Exclusions

    38 exclusions if this product is a consumer product, federal law does not allow an exclusion of implied warranties. To the extent you are entitled to implied warranties under federal law, to the extent permitted by applicable law they are limited to the duration of this limited warranty. Some states...

  • Page 43

    39 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 44: Return Procedure

    40 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 45: Out of Warranty Service

    41 out of warranty service if the warranty period for your xpower inverter 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 inverter may be serviced or replaced for a f...

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    42 xpower_175_etc.Book page 42 thursday, october 27, 2005 2:54 pm.