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  • Page 2 XPower Inverter 1000 Owner’s Guide...
  • Page 3 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-alone systems. Xantrex products include inverters, battery chargers, programmable power supplies, and variable speed drives that convert, supply, control, clean, and distribute electrical power.

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    Purpose The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the XPower Inverter 1000. Scope The Guide provides safety guidelines, detailed planning and setup information, procedures for installing the inverter, as well as information about operating and troubleshooting the unit.

  • Page 5: Conventions Used

    Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc. as well as its products and services at www.xantrex.com These notes describe things which are important for you to know, but...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    XPower Inverter 1000, the batteries, and all appropriate sections of this guide. 2. Do not expose the XPower Inverter 1000 to rain, snow, spray, or bilge water. To reduce risk of fire hazard, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings.

  • Page 7: Explosive Gas Precautions

    2. This equipment contains componentnts which tend to produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do not install the XPower Inverter 1000 in compartments containing batteries or flammable materials, or in locations that require ignition-protected equipment. This includes any space containing gasoline-powered machinery, fuel tanks, as well as joints, fittings, or other connections between components of the fuel system.

  • Page 8: Precautions When Working With Batteries

    Precautions When Working With Batteries WARNING: Explosion or fire hazard 1. Follow all instructions published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of the equipment in which the battery is installed. 2. Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated. 3.

  • Page 9: Precautions For Using Rechargeable Appliances

    AC receptacle and produces a low voltage charging output. Some chargers for small rechargeable batteries can be damaged if connected to the XPower Inverter 1000. Do not use the following with the XPower Inverter 1000: •...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Installing the XPower 1000 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–9...
  • Page 11 XPower 1000 unit - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–5...
  • Page 12 Battery Tips - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–7 C Alternators and Charging Systems Charging System Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -C–1 Charging With an Engine Alternator - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -C–2...

  • Page 14: Introduction

    When the XPower 1000 is on but no power is being supplied to a load, the inverter draws less than 300 mA from the battery.

  • Page 15: Ease Of Use

    Ease of Use Superior features and rugged durability have been combined with ease of use: • The XPower 1000 is compact, light weight, and easy to install. • Loads can be powered directly from the AC outlets. Comprehensive Protection The XPower 1000 is equipped with numerous protection features to...

  • Page 16: Features

    Features Chapter 2 describes the main features of the XPower 1000. Xantrex recommends that you familiarize yourself with them before installing and operating the inverter. Materials List Your XPower 1000 package includes: • One XPower 1000 inverter • Two M6 lock washers (on the DC input cable terminals) •...

  • Page 17: Ac Panel

    Fault light is a red light indicating the inverter has shut down due to low or high battery voltage, unit overload, or over temperature. 3-Prong AC Outlets: XPower 1000 delivers a combined total of 1000 watts of continuous AC power across two outlets. Ventilation Opening must not be obstructed for the proper operation of the inverter.

  • Page 18: Dc Panel

    DC Panel Figure 2-2 DC Panel Feature 975-0127-01-01 Description Chassis Ground Screw connects to vehicle chassis, DC grounding bus or to engine’s negative bus. Positive DC Cabling Terminal always connects to the cable connected to the positive terminal of the battery. Negative DC Cabling Terminal always connects to the cable connected to the negative terminal of the battery.
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  • Page 20: Installation

    Designing Your Installation Before doing anything else, you need to determine how you are going to use your XPower 1000, and then design a power system that will give you maximum performance. The more thorough your planning, the better your power needs will be met. In particular, you will need to: •...
  • Page 21 Installation Figure 3-1 Configuration for Normal Loads 3–2 975-0127-01-01...
  • Page 22 Designing Your Installation Figure 3-2 Configuration for Heavy Loads 975-0127-01-01 3–3...

  • Page 23: Installation Codes

    CAUTION The XPower 1000 must only be connected to a 12 volt battery system. It will not operate if connected to a 6 volt battery, and will be damaged if connected to a battery with 16 volts or more.

  • Page 24: Choosing An Appropriate Location

    To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings. Do not install the XPower 1000 in a zero-clearance compartment. Overheating may result. The XPower 1000 must only be installed in a location that is: Cool Ventilated...

  • Page 25: Calculating Cable Sizes

    Installation Calculating Cable Sizes To operate safely and effectively, the XPower 1000 needs proper cables and fuses. Because the XPower 1000 has low-voltage and high-current input, it is essential that you use low-resistance wiring between the battery and the inverter to deliver the maximum amount of usable energy to your load.

  • Page 26: Calculating Size Of Chassis Ground Cable

    Battery to inverter (one way) Less than 5 feet (1.5 m) Note: Never use a cable longer than 5 feet (1.5 m) with the XPower 1000. Appropriately sized cable can be bought at a welding supply house or a marine supply store.

  • Page 27: Calculating Fuse/Circuit Breaker Size

    If you are powering your inverter with two 12 V batteries connected in parallel, and each battery has a short-circuit current rating of 500 A, the total short-circuit current rating is 1000 A. If you are powering your inverter with two 6 V batteries connected in series, and each battery has a short-circuit current rating of 500 A, the total short-circuit current rating is 500 A.

  • Page 28: Installing The Xpower 1000

    Installing the XPower 1000 Do not proceed with the installation of your XPower 1000 until you have read the section, “Designing Your Installation” on page 3–1. The more thorough your planning, the better your power needs will be met to achieve maximum performance from your XPower 1000.
  • Page 29 Installation Materials The following checklist is a general list of required materials. • Four corrosion-resistant fasteners sized #10 or larger for mounting the inverter • Copper DC input cable as calculated in Table 3-1 on page 3–7 • Two 1/4 inch (6 mm) ring terminals sized for the cable diameter to connect the DC cables to the DC cabling terminal •...

  • Page 30: Overview Of Installation Steps

    Overview of Installation Steps These are the three steps for installing your XPower 1000. Do not proceed with installation until you have read “Designing Your Installation” on page 3–1. 1. Mount the inverter. 2. Connect the chassis ground. 3. Connect the DC cables.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Chassis Ground

    Figure 3-3 DC Panel Connections Grounding Locations You must connect the chassis ground terminal to a grounding point. The grounding point varies depending on where you install the XPower 1000. • Follow the instructions that correspond to your type of installation: To connect the chassis ground terminal to a grounding point: •...

  • Page 32: Chassis Ground Screw

    If you are using crimp connectors, use the tool recommended by the terminal manufacturer. Make sure no stray wires protrude from the terminal. (You may find it more convenient to have the crimp connectors attached by the company that sells you the cable and/or connectors.) 975-0127-01-01 Installing the XPower 1000 3–13...
  • Page 33 The maximum torque setting is 6–7 lbF-in (0.68–0.79 Nm). CAUTION: Reverse polarity DC power connections to the XPower 1000 must be positive to positive and negative to negative. A reverse polarity connection (positive to negative) will blow a fuse in the inverter and may permanently damage the inverter.
  • Page 34 13. Use the Disconnect/Battery Selector switch, to select one of the batteries or battery banks (house bank preferred over start bank). 14. Move the inverter’s On/Off switch to the On position. The Power light should illuminate, indicating that the XPower 1000 is ready for operation. 975-0127-01-01 Installing the XPower 1000 3–15...
  • Page 35 3–16...

  • Page 36: Operation

    When the switch is Off, the inverter draws a very low current from the battery. CAUTION The XPower 1000’s On/Off switch does not disconnect DC battery power from the XPower 1000. You must disconnect AC and DC power before working on any circuits connected to the inverter. 4–1...

  • Page 37: Operating Several Loads At Once

    Turning the Inverter Off Between Charges The XPower 1000 draws less than 300 mA from the battery with the On/ Off switch turned on and no load connected, but left in this state the XPower 1000 will eventually discharge the battery.

  • Page 38: Operating Limits

    Power Output The XPower 1000 can deliver up to 1000 watts continuous. The wattage rating applies to resistive loads such as incandescent lights. Input Voltage The allowable XPower 1000 input voltage ranges are shown in the following table: Operating Condition...

  • Page 39: Inverter Loads

    Operation Inverter Loads The XPower 1000 will operate most AC loads within its power rating of 1000 watts. However, some appliances and equipment may be difficult to operate, and other appliances may actually be damaged if you try to operate them with the XPower 1000. Please read “High Surge Loads” and “Trouble Loads”...

  • Page 40: Routine Maintenance

    Routine Maintenance XPower 1000 unit Minimal maintenance is required to keep your XPower 1000 operating properly. Periodically you should: • Clean the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth to prevent the accumulation of dust and dirt. • Ensure that the DC cables are secure and fasteners are tight.
  • Page 41 4–6...

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Chapter 5 will help you identify the source of most problems that can occur with the XPower 1000. If you have a problem with the inverter, please review this chapter before contacting Xantrex Customer Service. If you are unable to solve a problem and need to contact Xantrex, record the details on the form “Information About Your System”...

  • Page 43: Common Problems

    3. Keep the cables between the battery and the XPower 1000 as short as possible, and twist them together with two to three twists per foot.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting Reference

    Troubleshooting Reference WARNING: Electrical Shock and Burn Hazard Do not disassemble the XPower 1000. It does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Attempting to service the unit yourself could result in an electrical shock or burn. Table 5-1 Troubleshooting Reference Problem Low output voltage (96 VAC–104 VAC)
  • Page 45 Poor DC wiring; poor battery condition Solution Recharge the battery; check the connections and cable. Make sure the XPower 1000 is connected to a 12 V battery. Check the voltage regulation of the charging system. Allow the unit to cool off. Reduce the load if continuous operation is required.

  • Page 46: Electrical Performance

    Specifications Appendix A contains electrical performance and physical specifications for the XPower 1000. Electrical Performance Electrical performance Output power at 77 º F (25 ºC) ambient temperature and 12 VDC input: • Maximum continuous output power • 5 minutes Output voltage...

  • Page 47: Mounting Templates

    Specifications Mounting Templates A–2 975-0127-01-01...

  • Page 48: B Battery Types

    The information in Chapter B will help you to select, connect, and maintain batteries that are most appropriate for your application. The batteries that you use strongly affect the performance of the XPower 1000. It is important to connect the inverter to the correct size and type of battery. Battery Types...

  • Page 49: Deep-Cycle Batteries

    CAUTION The XPower 1000 must only be connected to batteries with a nominal output voltage of 12 volts. The XPower 1000 will not operate from a 6 volt battery and will be damaged if connected to a 24 volt battery.
  • Page 50 Battery Reserve Battery reserve capacity is a measure of how long a battery can deliver a Capacity certain amount of current—usually 25 amps. For example, a battery with a reserve capacity of 180 minutes can deliver 25 amps for 180 minutes before it is completely discharged.

  • Page 51: Estimating Battery Requirements

    To determine how much battery capacity you need: 1. Determine how many watts are consumed by each appliance that you will operate from the XPower 1000. You can normally find the watt rating labelled on the product. If only the current draw is given, multiply it by 115 to get the power consumption in watts.

  • Page 52: Battery Sizing Worksheet

    This example illustrates how quickly your battery needs can escalate. To reduce the required battery size, you can conserve energy by eliminating or reducing the use of some loads or by re-charging more frequently. When sizing your battery, resist the temptation to skip the last step of this calculation (multiplying by 2).

  • Page 53: Using Multiple Batteries

    Battery Types Using Multiple Batteries As your power requirements increase, you may need to use more than one battery to obtain sufficient capacity. Read “Two Batteries Connected In Parallel” and “Two Separate Battery Banks” to determine whether two batteries or two battery banks are more appropriate for your applications. Two Batteries Connected In Parallel Two identical batteries can be connected positive (+) to positive (+) and negative (–) to negative (–) in a parallel system.

  • Page 54: Battery Tips

    Battery Tips WARNING Review “Precautions When Working With Batteries” on page vii before you work with the batteries in your system. Explosive/ Lead-acid batteries may emit hydrogen gases, oxygen, and sulfuric acid Corrosive fumes when recharging. To reduce the risk of explosion: Gases •...
  • Page 55 Battery Types Battery Connections to battery posts must be made with permanent connectors Connections that provide a reliable, low-resistance connection. Do not use alligator clips. Clean the connections regularly and prevent corrosion by using a protective spray coating or Vaseline. Battery State of You can measure battery state of charge with a hydrometer or Charge...

  • Page 56: C Alternators And Charging Systems

    Alternators and Charging Systems Appendix C provides guidelines for recharging batteries from an alternator, from AC power, and from alternate energy sources. A good charging system is important for the health of your batteries. Poor recharging methods can quickly damage batteries. Charging System Requirements Your charging system should be capable of delivering a charging current equal to 25% of the amp-hour capacity of your battery.

  • Page 57: Charging With An Engine Alternator

    Alternators and Charging Systems Charging With an Engine Alternator Read the following information to determine whether your vehicle’s standard alternator will be adequate by itself, whether you should install an alternator controller, or whether you need a high-output alternator. Using a Standard Vehicle Alternator A typical engine alternator (12 volts) may not be able to meet the requirements outlined above if your system uses large capacity batteries.

  • Page 58: Charging From Ac Power

    CAUTION Never operate the XPower 1000 directly from an energy source such as a solar panel. The inverter must be connected to a battery or a well- regulated, high-current DC power supply to work properly.
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  • Page 60: Warranty And Return Information

    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 1000. This warranty period lasts for 90 days from the date of purchase at the point of sale to you, the original end user customer.
  • Page 61 Warranty and Return What proof of purchase is required? 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: •...
  • Page 62 IN CONNECTION WITH LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS OR OTHER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR DEVICES. Please note that the XPower Inverter 1000 is not intended for use as an uninterruptible power supply and Xantrex makes no warranty or representation in connection with any use of the product for such purposes.

  • Page 63: Return Material Authorization Policy

    Include the following: • The RMA number supplied by Xantrex Technology, Inc. clearly marked on the outside of the box. • A return address where the unit can be shipped. Post office boxes are not acceptable.

  • Page 64: Out Of Warranty Service

    Out of Warranty Service If the warranty period for your XPower Inverter 1000 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 flat fee.

  • Page 65: Information About Your System

    Warranty and Return Information About Your System As soon as you open your XPower Inverter 1000 package, record the following information and be sure to keep your proof of purchase. ❐ Serial Number (on DC end) ❐ Purchased From ❐ Purchase Date If you need to contact Customer Service, please record the following details before calling.

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