Xantrex XPower 400 PLUS Owner's Manual

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Page 1 1-800-670-0707 (toll free) t 604-422-2777 f 604-420-2145 e customerservice@xantrex.com www.xantrex.com 445-0215-01-01 Printed in China Owner’s Guide XPower Inverter 175 PLUS 400 PLUS 700 PLUS 400 PLUS model shown...
Page 2 XPower Inverter 175 Plus, 400 Plus, 700 Plus Owner’s Manual...
Page 3: About Xantrex
Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of their respective owners, and are used herein for identification purposes only. Notice of Copyright XPower 175 Plus, 400 Plus, 700 Plus Inverter Owner’s Manual © December 2002 Xantrex International reserved.
Page 4: Contact Information
Disclaimer WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO BY IT IN WRITING, XANTREX a) MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED BY IT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT;...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Choosing a Location ......21 Connecting the XPower 175 Plus and XPower 400 Plus for Loads Under 150 Watts ..23 Connecting the XPower 400 Plus and...
Page 7 5. Operating the XPower Inverter ....28 Operating Conditions and Guidelines ... . 28 6. Maintaining Battery Condition ....32 7.
Page 8: Introduction
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.
Page 9: About This Guide
• 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, and then save it for future reference.
Page 10: Important Safety Information
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 result in personal injury or loss of life.
Page 11 Warning! 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.
Page 12 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 an AC receptacle to recharge.
Page 13: Additional Safety Guidelines
Caution! Do not connect live AC power to the XPower’s AC outlets. The inverter will be damaged even if it is switched OFF. Do not connect any AC load, which has its neutral conductor connected to ground, to the XPower. Additional Safety Guidelines •...
Page 14: Xpower Features
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...
Page 15 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.
Page 16 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.
Page 17: Dc (Back) Panel
To prevent overheating, ensure that the Ventilation Openings ventilation openings on the front and back panels are kept clear. DC (Back) Panel Figure 3 shows the DC panel of the XPower 175 Plus inverter. Figure 3 DC Panel of XPower 175 Plus...
Page 18 Figure 4 shows the DC panel of the XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus inverters. Figure 4 DC Panel of XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus The cooling fan on the Fan and Ventilation Openings: XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus units are designed to operate only when output power is greater than approximately 100 watts.
Page 19 For XPower Positive and Negative Cabling Terminals: 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus, you connect the ring terminals on the power cables to these terminals. To ensure correct polarity, red must be connected to red and black must be connected to black.
Page 20 Figure 6 Cable for Direct Connection to 12 Volt Battery 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.
Page 21: Types Of Connections
Types of Connections Product Lighter Plug Connection XPower 175 Available - A cable is Plus permanently attached to the inverter. XPower 400 Available - You must Plus connect a separate lighter plug cable (included). Figure 5 XPower 700 Not Available Plus Cable Clamps/Battery Connection...
Page 22: Connecting The Xpower Plus Inverters
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 if connected to a 6 volt battery and may be damaged if connected to a battery with 16 volts or more.
Page 23 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. Keep the inverter away from heating vents. Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clearance all Well ventilated around the inverter, and keep the ventilation...
Page 24: Connecting The Xpower 175 Plus And Xpower 400 Plus For Loads Under 150 Watts
The XPower 175 Plus has a power cord with lighter plug hard-wired into it, so you do not need to complete this step. If you have a XPower 400 Plus, take the power cord equipped with the lighter plug terminals over the two cabling terminals on the back of the inverter.
Page 25: Connecting The Xpower 400 Plus And Xpower 700 Plus For Loads Over 150 Watts
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...
Page 26 Warning! Batteries contain corrosive materials and present an electrical shock hazard. To prevent irritation and burns, wear protective eyewear and clothing when you install the inverter or work with the batteries. Take special care to ensure that metal tools and personal metal objects like rings and bracelets do not contact the battery terminals.
Page 27 Caution! Power connections of the 12 volts DC battery to the XPower 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 unit. Damage caused by a reverse polarity connection is not covered by your warranty.
Page 28 Fasten the positive (red) clip to the positive battery post, and then fasten the negative (black) clip to the negative battery post. Turn on the front panel On/Off switch. The green POWER at the outlets and that the inverter is operating normally. Plug in the AC loads you want to operate.
Page 29: Operating The Xpower Inverter
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 XPower.
Page 30: Shutting The Inverter Off
Overload Shutdown high (see Table 1 on page 30) or a load that draws excessive surge power, the XPower shuts down. The red comes on. Over Temperature Shutdown automatically if it exceeds its safe operating temperature. The red light comes on. FAULT High Input Voltage Shutdown system causes the battery voltage to rise to dangerously high...
Page 31 5 minute Max. Inverter Power Rating 175 watts XPower 175 Plus XPower 400 Plus 400 watts 700 watts XPower 700 Plus The inverter’s AC (“modified-sine wave”) output waveform, is designed to function similarly to the sine wave shape of utility power.
Page 32: Operating Loads With High Surge Requirements
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 requirements at start up.
Page 33: Maintaining Battery Condition
Table 1 Battery Operating Times Inverter XPower 175 Plus XPower 400 Plus XPower 700 Plus Here are some guidelines that will help to preserve your battery: • Vehicle batteries are not designed for repeated deep- discharge cycles, and constantly recharging a vehicle’s...
Page 34 battery will shorten its life. Therefore, when you are using a vehicle battery as a power source, start the vehicle every hour or two to recharge the battery. • 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.
Page 35: Troubleshooting
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 Xantrex Customer Service. If you are unable to solve a problem and need to contact Xantrex, please prepare for the call by writing down the following details: •...
Page 36: Common Problems
Common Problems Warning! Do not dismantle the XPower. It does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Attempting to service the inverter yourself could result in an electrical shock or burn. Buzz in Audio Systems Some inexpensive stereo systems have inadequate internal power supply filtering and buzz slightly when powered by the XPower.
Page 37: Television Interference
Television Interference The XPower is shielded to minimize interference with TV signals. If TV signals are weak, you may see interference in the form of lines scrolling across the screen. Try one of these suggestions to minimize or eliminate the problem: •...
Page 38 The AC load will not operate. No inverter lights are on. Possible Cause Battery is defective. The inverter has been connected with reverse DC input polarity. Loose cable connections. Inverter will run some small loads, but not larger ones. Possible Cause Voltage drop across DC cables.
Page 39 Measured inverter output is too low. Possible Cause A standard “average-reading” AC voltmeter has been used to measure output voltage, resulting in an apparent reading 5-15 volts too low. The battery voltage is too low. Alarm is sounding. Possible Cause Low voltage shutdown or thermal shutdown has occurred.
Page 40 Battery run time is less than expected. Possible Cause The AC product power consumption is higher than rated. The battery is old or defective. The battery is not being charged properly. Power dissipation in DC cables. The AC load will not operate. The Possible Cause The AC product(s) connected are rated at more than the inverter’s...
Page 41 Possible Cause The AC product(s) connected are rated at less than the inverter’s continuous power rating; high starting surge has caused overload shutdown. Battery is discharged (alarm is sounding). The inverter has overheated due to poor ventilation and has shutdown (alarm is sounding). Input voltage is greater than 15 volts.
Page 42: Specifications
8 Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Table 1 XPower Plus Specifications XPower 175 Plus XPower 400 Plus XPower 700 Plus 120 volts AC AC output voltage (nominal) DC input voltage 10–15 volts DC range 150 watts Continuous AC...
Page 43 XPower 175 Plus XPower 400 Plus XPower 700 Plus Efficiency (maximum) 32° F – 104° F Ambient operating temperature range 0° C – 40° C Low battery alarm 10.7 volts (nominal) 10.0 volts Low battery shutdown (nominal) High battery 15.0 volts...
Page 44: Limited 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 XPower Plus Inverter. This warranty lasts for a Warranty Period of 1 (one) year from the date of purchase at point of sale to you, the original end user customer.
Page 45: How Do You Get Service
Period or 90 days from the date of the return 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 freight within the contiguous United States and Canada.
Page 46: What Does This Warranty Not Cover
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 Service Centers. Call Xantrex or check our website to see if your product can be repaired at one of these facilities.
Page 47 the product if it has been misused, neglected, improperly installed, physically damaged or altered, either internally or externally, or damaged from improper use or use in an unsuitable environment; the product if it has been subjected to fire, water, generalized corrosion, biological infestations, and high input voltage from lightning strikes;...
Page 48 OTHERWISE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT, HOWEVER ARISING (WHETHER BY CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, PRINCIPLES OF MANUFACTURER’S LIABILITY, OPERATION OF LAW, CONDUCT, STATEMENT OR OTHERWISE), INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Page 49 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 and provinces do not allow limitations or exclusions on implied warranties or on the duration of an implied warranty or on the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above...
Page 50: Return Material Authorization Policy
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 are unauthorized, returned without an RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the shipping box, if they are shipped collect, or if they are shipped to the wrong location.
Page 51 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. • A contact telephone number where you can be reached during work hours •...
Page 52: Out Of Warranty Service
Out of Warranty Service If the warranty period for your XPower Plus Inverter has expired, if the inverter 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.

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Xantrex XPower 400 PLUS Owner's Manual

1 Introduction

2 Important Safety Information

3 Xpower Features

4 Connecting the Xpower Plus Inverters

5 Operating the Xpower Inverter

6 Maintaining Battery Condition

7 Troubleshooting

8 Specifications

9 Limited Warranty

10 Other Xantrex Products