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- Page 1 PROwatt™ 600 Inverter Owner’s Guide...
- Page 2 PROwatt 600 Inverter Owner’s Guide...
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Page 3: Contact Information
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 PROwatt 600 Owner’s Guide © January 2001 Xantrex International. All rights reserved. Disclaimer While every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this guide, Xantrex International assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. -
Page 4: About This Guide
About This Guide Purpose The PROwatt 600 Owner’s Guide contains information that enables individuals to install, operate, and troubleshoot the PROwatt 600 Inverter. Scope The guide provides safety guidelines, detailed information for designing an installation, procedures for installing the inverter, as well as operating and troubleshooting information. - Page 5 Organization This guide has four chapters and four appendixes. Chapter 1, “Introduction”, outlines the main performance and safety features of the PROwatt 600 Inverter. Reading this chapter will give you a clear understanding of the inverter’s capabilities. Chapter 2, “Installation”, outlines the inverter’s main physical features.
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Page 6: Conventions Used
Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide. : Notes describe additional information which may Note add to your understanding of how to use the inverter. Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc. as well as its products and services at www.xantrex.com WARNING Warnings identify conditions that could result in... -
Page 8: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information General Precautions 1. Before installing and using the inverter, read all appropriate sections of this guide and any cautionary markings on the inverter and the batteries. 2. Do not operate the inverter if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged. -
Page 9: Explosive Gas Precautions
Explosive Gas Precautions 1. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation. Be sure you follow all relevant instructions exactly before installing or using your inverter. 2. This equipment contains components which 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. -
Page 10: Precautions For Using Rechargeable Appliances
AC or DC output (less than 30 volts), the PROwatt can power this charger or adapter safely. Some rechargers for small nickel-cadmium batteries can be damaged if connected to the PROwatt 600 Inverter. Do not use the following with the PROwatt 600 Inverter: •... -
Page 12: Table Of Contents
Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 PROwatt 600 Materials- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4... - Page 13 Contents Connecting the Chassis Ground - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9 Grounding Locations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10 Connecting DC Cables - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10 Cabling Guidelines - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10 Cabling Procedure- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11...
- Page 14 Automotive Starting Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 28 Deep-Cycle Lead-Acid Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 29 Battery Size - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 29 Estimating Battery Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 31 Battery Sizing Example - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 32...
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Page 16: Introduction
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the PROwatt™ 600 Inverter! As part of the PROwatt Inverter family, the PROwatt 600 has been designed to give you quality power, ease of use, and outstanding reliability. Please take a few moments to read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the PROwatt 600’s main performance and... -
Page 17: Quality Power And Ease Of Use
Quality Power and Ease of Use The PROwatt 600 Inverter is a professional-quality, mid- range inverter designed to handle a variety of household and commercial applications including large screen TVs, VCRs, computer systems, bread makers, blenders, fans, and small power tools. -
Page 18: Installation
Installation Chapter 2 explains how to install the PROwatt 600 Inverter. Installing the PROwatt 600 is straightforward. Here’s a summary of the five main steps: • Plan the installation. • Choose a location. • Mount the inverter. • Connect the chassis ground. -
Page 19: Ac Wiring Warning
As soon as you unpack your inverter, be sure to record the product information asked for on to familiarize yourself with the front and back panel features. WARNING Do not connect the PROwatt 600 Inverter to AC distribution wiring. “Important Safety Information” 1-800-670-0707 1-800-994-7828 support.prowatt@xantrex.com... -
Page 20: Front Panel (Ac End)
Front Panel (AC End) On/Off Switch PO WER FA ULT O FF Figure 1 Front Panel (AC End) Back Panel (DC End) Negative and Positive DC Cabling Terminals Figure 2 Back Panel (DC End) POWER LED AC Power Receptacles FAULT LED Front Panel (AC End) Ventilation Chassis Ground... -
Page 21: Installation Tools And Materials
Installation Tools and Materials Tools ❐ Wire stripper ❐ Slot head screwdriver ❐ Wrench(es) for DC terminals ❐ Drill Materials ❐ 4 corrosion-resistant fasteners sized #10 or larger for mounting the inverter ❐ Copper DC cable sized appropriately for your installation ❐... -
Page 22: Planning Your Installation
Planning Your Installation Before doing anything else, you need to determine how you will be using your PROwatt 600 and on the basis of that, design a power system that will give the best performance. The more thorough your planning, the better your power needs will be met. -
Page 23: Choosing A Location
Choosing a Location The PROwatt 600 Inverter should only be installed in a location that meets these requirements: Cool Ventilated Safe Close to battery Protected from battery gases WARNING The PROwatt 600 contains components that tend to produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion,... -
Page 24: Mounting The Inverter
4. Fasten the inverter using corrosion-resistant hardware sized #10 or larger. Connecting the Chassis Ground The PROwatt 600 has a screw terminal labeled on the rear panel as shown in used to connect the inverter’s chassis to the ground. To connect the chassis to ground, follow the guidelines below. -
Page 25: Grounding Locations
Connecting DC Cables Proper cables and wiring are essential to effective operation of the PROwatt 600. Because the PROwatt 600 has a low voltage, high current input, low-resistance wiring between the battery and the inverter is essential to deliver the maximum amount of usable energy to your load. -
Page 26: Cabling Procedure
• Do not use aluminum. It has about 1/3 more resistance than copper cable of the same size, and it is difficult to make good, low-resistance connections to aluminum. Cabling Procedure Follow the procedure given below and consult Figure 4 FU S E O R TO DC C IR C U IT... - Page 27 F U S E O R TO D C C IR C U IT L O AD S BR EA K E R PROwatt Figure 4 Installation for Heavy Loads Cabling Procedure To connect the DC cables: 1. Cut the cables to the correct length. 2.
- Page 28 Loose connectors cause excessive voltage drop and may cause overheated wires and melted insulation. CAUTION: Reverse Polarity Power connections to the PROwatt 600 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 cause permanent damage.
- Page 29 8. Connect the cable from the positive (red) terminal of the PROwatt 600 to the positive terminal of the battery. This is the last cable connection. A spark is normal when you make it.
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Page 30: Operation
Operation tells you how to operate the Chapter 3 PROwatt 600 Inverter efficiently. Specifically, this chapter: • Explains how to turn the inverter on • Describes operating limits • Provides information about routine maintenance • Discusses optimal battery charging frequency... -
Page 31: Turning The Inverter On And Off
Operating Several Loads at Once If you are going to operate several loads from the PROwatt 600, turn them on separately after you have turned the inverter on. This will ensure that the inverter does not have to deliver the starting current for all the loads at once. -
Page 32: Reading The Front Panel Indicators
LED is on when the inverter is connected to DC LED comes on for one of the following reasons: Cause / Action The PROwatt 600 has overheated and shut down. The inverter may have overheated because it was operated at power levels... -
Page 33: Operating Limits
Operating Limits Power Output The PROwatt 600 Inverter will deliver 600W or 5A continuously. This wattage rating applies to resistive loads such as incandescent lights while the current rating applies to reactive loads such as motors. Input Voltage The input voltage limits are shown in the following table. -
Page 34: Inverter Loads
Inverter Loads The PROwatt 600 will operate most AC loads within its power rating (600 watts / 5 amps). 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 PROwatt 600. -
Page 35: Battery Charging Frequency
Routine Maintenance Minimal maintenance is required to keep your PROwatt 600 operating properly. Periodically you should: • Clean the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth to prevent the accumulation of dust and dirt •... -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting will help you identify the source of Chapter 4 most problems that can occur with the PROwatt 600 Inverter. If a problem occurs, please review this chapter before contacting Xantrex Customer Service. If you cannot solve a problem and need to... -
Page 37: Common Problems
PROwatt. The only solution is to use a sound system that has a higher quality power supply. Television Reception When the PROwatt 600 is operating, it can interfere with television reception on some channels. If interference occurs, try the following: 1. -
Page 38: Troubleshooting Reference
Troubleshooting Reference Problem Low output voltage (96 Vac–104 Vac) Load runs for a few seconds and then FAULT indicator lights. No output voltage, alarm sounding, and FAULT indicator on. No output voltage; neither indicator on. No output voltage and indicator is on. FAULT Low battery alarm stays on;... -
Page 40: Specifications
Specifications Appendix A contains electrical and physical specifications for the PROwatt 600 Inverter. -
Page 41: Electrical Performance
Electrical Performance Output power at 20º C ambient and 12 Vdc input: • Continuous power • Surge power Output voltage Output waveform Output frequency Input voltage Low battery alarm Low battery shutdown High battery shutdown Optimum efficiency No load current draw Physical Length Width... -
Page 42: Battery Types And Sizes
Battery Types and Sizes The batteries you use strongly affect the performance of the PROwatt 600 Inverter. It is important to connect the inverter to the correct size and type of battery. The information in Appendix B will help you select, connect, and maintain batteries that are most appropriate for your application. -
Page 43: Battery Types
If your installation uses relatively low power loads (that is, power consumption of 300 W or less) and relatively short operating times before recharging (one hour or less), you can connect the PROwatt 600 directly to the vehicle starting battery. See G R O U N D TO... -
Page 44: Deep-Cycle Lead-Acid Batteries
CAUTION The PROwatt 600 must only be connected to batteries with a nominal output voltage of 12 volts. The PROwatt 600 will not operate from a 6 volt battery and will be damaged if connected to a 24 volt battery. - Page 45 Battery Size Battery Capacity Standards A number of different standards are used to rate battery energy storage capacity. Automotive and marine starting batteries are normally rated in cranking amps. This is not a relevant rating for continuous loads like an inverter. Deep- cycle batteries use a more suitable rating system, either “amp-hours”...
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Page 46: Estimating Battery Requirements
1. Determine how many watts are consumed by each appliance that you will be operating from the PROwatt 600. You can normally find this on a label on the product. If only the current draw is given, multiply it by 115 to get the power consumption in watts. -
Page 47: Battery Sizing Example
Battery Sizing Example Battery Sizing Example This example illustrates a typical calculation, assuming an opportunity to charge the batteries every three days. Appliance TV & VCR Sewing machine Bread maker Blender = Total watt-hours of AC load between charges Battery Ah used between charges (divide by 10) Recommended Battery Bank Size in Ah (multiply by 2) This example illustrates how quickly your battery needs can escalate. -
Page 48: Battery Sizing Worksheet
Battery Sizing Worksheet Use the following worksheet to calculate your battery needs. To ensure sufficient battery capacity, be generous when estimating the operating time per day for each of the loads you will run. Appliance = Total watt-hours of AC load between charges Battery Ah used between charges (divide by 10) Recommended Battery Bank Size in Ah (multiply by 2) As your power requirements increase, you may need to use... -
Page 49: Two Batteries Connected In Parallel
Two Batteries Connected In Parallel Two identical batteries can be connected positive (+) to positive (+) and negative (–) to negative (–) in a parallel system. A parallel system doubles capacity and maintains the voltage of a single battery. connected in parallel. TO D C L O AD S Figure 6... -
Page 50: Battery Tips
Battery Tips Explosive/Corrosive Gases hydrogen, oxygen, and sulfuric acid fumes when recharging. To reduce the risk of explosion: • Vent the battery compartment to prevent the accumulation of gases. • Do not install electronic or electrical equipment in the battery compartment. •... - Page 51 Discharged Batteries state for more than a day or two. They will undergo a chemical process (sulfation) that can permanently damage the battery. As well, batteries self-discharge over a period of three to six months, so they should be recharged periodically even if they are not being used.
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Page 52: Alternators And Charging Systems
Alternators and Charging Systems A good charging system is important for the health of your batteries. Poor recharging methods can quickly damage them. Appendix C provides guidelines for recharging batteries from an alternator, from AC power, and from alternate energy sources. -
Page 53: Charging System Requirements
Two solutions are to install an alternator controller or to install a high-output alternator. CAUTION Never operate the PROwatt 600 directly from an alternator. To work properly the PROwatt must be connected to a battery or a well-regulated, high- current DC power supply. -
Page 54: Using An Alternator Controller
Using an Alternator Controller If your regular alternator is inadequate by itself, you can install an alternator controller that will bypass the voltage regulator and boost the alternator’s output voltage during charging. This will increase the alternator’s charging rate at higher battery voltages and ensure more rapid and complete charging. -
Page 55: Charging From Alternative Energy Sources
Charging From Alternative Energy Sources Your batteries can also be recharged from alternative energy sources such as solar panels, wind, or hydro systems. Make sure you use the appropriate battery charge controller for your particular energy source. CAUTION N ever op erate th e P R O w att 600 Inverter directly fro m an en erg y source su ch as a so lar panel. -
Page 56: Product And System Information
Product and System Information Appendix D contains the warranty for your PROwatt 600 Inverter as well as instructions for returning the product for servicing. Appendix D also has a place where you can record information about your system in case... -
Page 57: Warranty
Warranty Warranty Xantrex manufactures its What does this warranty cover? products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new, in accordance with industry-standard practices. This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or materials. This warranty lasts for How long does the coverage last? twelve months from the date of purchase. -
Page 58: Return Material Authorization Policy
dated proof of purchase. If you are unable to contact your merchant, or the merchant is unable to provide service, contact Xantrex directly at: Phone: Fax: Email: Return Material Authorization Policy You must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from Xantrex before returning a product directly to Xantrex. - Page 59 Return Material Procedure This warranty gives you specific How do other laws apply? legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. When used herein “implied For our Canadian customers: warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose”...
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Page 60: Information About Your System
Information About Your System As soon as you open your PROwatt 600 Inverter package, record the following information and be sure to keep your proof of purchase. ❐ Model Number (on top of unit) ❐ Serial Number (on bottom of unit) ❐... -
Page 62: Index
Index AC wiring, warning about ix alarm, low battery 2 alternator controller 6 described 39 installing 39 alternator, high-output 6 amp-hour (Ah) capacity 30 appliances battery-operated ix blender 2 bread maker 2 possible damage to 19 power consumption 33 rechargeable ix TV 2 audio equipment, buzz in 22 batteries... - Page 63 Index cables. See DC cables. charging from AC power 39 from alternative energy sources 40 with engine alternator 38 charging frequency for batteries 20 charging system requirements 38 charging systems, designing 7 CHASSIS GND 9 chassis ground for fixed location 10 for marine installation 10 for vehicles 10 guidelines for connecting 9...
- Page 64 Index mounting location 8 mounting orientation 9 operating several loads 16 power output 18 problem loads 19 proof of purchase 42 serial number 43 trouble loads 19 turning off 16 turning on 16 loads average and heavy 29 light 28 operating several at once 16 possible damage to 19 problem 19...
- Page 65 Index starting batteries 30 state of charge 36 television reception 22 televisions 2 temperature ideal ambient temperature 8 over temperature shutdown 17 troubleshooting 21 buzz in audio equipment 22 common problems 22 reference table 23 television reception 22 VCR 2 ventilation 8 ventilation openings vii warranty...
- Page 66 Tel: 1-800-670-0707 Fax: 1-800-994-7828 Email: support.prowatt@xanrex.com Web: www.xantrex.com 445-0115-01-01 Made in China...
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