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XPower 150 Owner's Manual
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By xpower inverter 150 owner’s guide xantrex150e.Book page i thursday, february 16, 2006 10:07 am.
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: Table of Contents
Iii 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2. Important safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 warnings and cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3. Xpower 150 inverter features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 ...
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Page 5: 1 Introduction
1 1 introduction thank you for purchasing the xpower inverter 150. The xpower 150 is 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 vehicle, the xpower 150 efficiently and reliably pow...
Page 6: Warning Statements Identify
2 2 important safety information if the xpower 150 is connected or used incorrectly, hazardous conditions may be created. Read and save this safety information, and pay special attention to all warning and caution statements in the guide and on the inverter itself. Warnings and cautions are indicate...
Page 7: Warning: Fire Hazard
3 warning: risk of fire or explosion the xpower 150 contains components that tend to produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do not install the inverter in compartments containing batteries or flammable materials or in locations that require ignition- protected equipment. Warning: fire...
Page 8: Temperatures
4 caution: risk of damage due to high temperatures do not use the xpower 150 in temperatures over 40 ° c (100 ° f). Overheating may result. Caution: risk of damage to rechargeable appliances the output of the xpower 150 is non-sinusoidal. Certain battery chargers can be damaged if they are connected...
Page 9: Ac Outlet
5 3 xpower 150 inverter features this section describes the main features of the xpower 150. Figure 1 shows the inverter’s ac panel. Figure 1 ac panel on the xpower 150 (european outlet) ¨ ac outlet an ac outlet is located on one end of the xpower 150. It allows you to plug in a 230 volt ac load wit...
Page 10: Power Light
6 Æ power light the green pwr light is on all the time when the on/standby switch is on. Ø fault light the red light indicates that the inverter has shut down because of low or high battery voltage, ac overload, or excessively high temperatures. Audible alarm an audible alarm warns you of a high- te...
Page 11: 4 Connecting The Xpower 150
7 4 connecting the xpower 150 choosing a location for best performance, choose a location that is: • dry do not expose the inverter to water drip or spray. • cool operate the inverter in ambient temperatures between 0° c and 40° c (32° f and 100° f). Keep it away from heating vents and direct sunlig...
Page 12: 5 Operating The Xpower 150
8 5 operating the xpower 150 operating statuses this section describes normal operation as well as problems that could occur when you use the inverter. If you have a problem, see “troubleshooting” on page 12. • normal operation when you connect the inverter to your vehicle’s 12 volt outlet and turn ...
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9 that occurs when the engine starts may trigger a low voltage shutdown. • ac overload shutdown if you connect an ac load that is rated higher than 150 watts or 0.65 amps or that draws excessive surge power, the xpower 150 shuts down. The pwr light stays on, and the light comes on to indicate that t...
Page 14: Buzzing Sound
10 interference with electronic equipment most ac loads operate with the xpower 150 as they would with household ac power with the following exceptions. Buzzing sound some inexpensive stereo systems and “boom boxes” have inadequate internal power supply filtering and buzz slightly when powered by th...
Page 15: 6 Battery Operating Time
11 6 battery operating time the operating time of the xpower 150 depends on the charge level of the battery, the battery capacity, and the amount of power drawn by the particular ac load being used. With a typical vehicle battery and a 150 watt ac load (like a small tv), you can expect two to three ...
Page 16: 7 Troubleshooting
12 7 troubleshooting this section describes problems you could encounter as well as possible causes and various remedies. The ac load will not operate; the light is on. Symptom an ac load is plugged in or turned on, operates for one to ten seconds, and then shuts down. Symptom the ac load will not o...
Page 17: Symptom
13 symptom the ac load runs for more than one minute, the alarm sounds, and the light comes on. The inverter is warm or hot to touch. The ac load will not operate; no inverter lights are on. Symptom the cigarette lighter works in the lighter socket, but the inverter does not. Symptom the cigarette l...
Page 18: Symptom
14 measured inverter output voltage is too low. Symptom the ac voltmeter reading is 5 to 15 volts too low. Battery operating time is less than expected. Symptom the inverter runs for a while, and then the light comes on. The inverter is cool or warm to touch. Possible cause suggested remedy the ligh...
Page 19: 8 Specifications
15 8 specifications specifications may change without notice. Electrical ac receptacles 1 ac output voltage 230 volts ac ± 5% ac output frequency 50 hz ± 3 hz ac output waveform modified sine wave maximum continuous ac output power 150 watts maximum ac output surge power 300 watts dc input voltage r...
Page 20: Physical
16 physical regulatory product recycling dimensions (l x w x h) 156mm x 103mm x 62mm (6.2 in. X 4.1 in. X 2.5 in.) weight 0.65 kg (1.5 lb.) ce mark low voltage directive e mark automotive emc directive tuv/gs certified to en60950 environmental complies with the eu’s “restriction of hazardous substan...
Page 21: 9 Limited Warranty
17 9 limited warranty 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 150. This warranty period lasts for twenty-four (24) months from the date of purchase at the...
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18 how do you get service? If your product requires troubleshooting or warranty service, contact your merchant. If you are unable to contact your merchant, or the merchant is unable to provide service, contact xantrex directly at: direct returns may be performed according to the xantrex return mater...
Page 23: Disclaimer
19 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 24: Exclusions
20 restriction any implied warranty or condition of quality, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose to the extent required under applicable law to apply to the product shall be limited in duration to the period...
Page 25: Warning: Limitations On Use
21 warning: limitations on use please refer to your product manual for limitations on uses of the product. Specifically, please note that the xp ower i nverter 150 should not be used in connection with life support systems or other medical equipment or devices. Without limiting the generality of the...
Page 26: Return Procedure
22 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 27: Out of Warranty Service
23 out of warranty service if the warranty period for your xpower inverter 150 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...
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