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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.
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- Page 1 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.
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Page 2: Contact Information
ALTHOUGH STEPS HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO MAINTAIN THE ACCURACY OF THE TRANSLATION THE ACCURACY CANNOT BE GUARANTEED PPROVED ANTREX CONTENT IS CONTAINED WITH THE NGLISH LANGUAGE www.xantrex.com. VERSION WHICH IS POSTED AT Date and Revision July 2006 Revision B Part Number 975-0285-01-01... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Introduction ......1 Attention: Charge Before Use ....2 2. - Page 4 6. Troubleshooting ......26 General ....... . . 26 Internal Battery Operation .
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Page 5: Introduction
PowerSource Mobile 100. You can recharge the internal battery using household electricity or 12 V DC power from a vehicle DC outlet. The XPower PowerSource Mobile 100 uses reliable solid-state power electronics for years of safe, trouble- free operation and includes automatic safety monitoring circuitry to protect it, and your vehicle battery, from overload conditions. -
Page 6: Attention: Charge Before Use
Read this guide before operating or charging the XPower PowerSource Mobile 100, and save it for future reference. The main topics in the guide are: • Safety information (page 3) •... -
Page 7: Important Safety Information
2 Important Safety Information Failure to follow these safety guidelines may cause personal injury and/or damage to the PowerSource Mobile 100. It may also void your product warranty. Read the following safety instructions and pay special attention to all Caution and Warning statements in the guide. - Page 8 WARNING: Fire and shock hazard Do not insert any object into the PowerSource Mobile 100’s ports or openings. WARNING The inverter housing may become uncomfortably warm, reaching 140° F (60° C) under extended high power operation. During operation, keep it away from materials that may be affected by high temperatures.
- Page 9 WARNING Do not use the PowerSource Mobile 100 in the presence of flammable fumes or gases, such as in the bilge of a gasoline-powered boat, or near propane tanks. Do not use the PowerSource Mobile 100 in an enclosure containing automotive-type, lead-acid batteries.
- Page 10 WARNING: Fire hazard • Never leave the PowerSource Mobile 100 unattended while charging. • Charge the unit in an isolated area, away from other flammable materials. • Let the unit cool down to room temperature before charging. • Storing the unit at temperatures over 170 °F (77 °C) for over two hours may cause damage to the battery and possible fire.
- Page 11 CAUTION: AC output non-sinusoidal Some chargers for small nickel-cadmium batteries can be damaged if connected to the PowerSource Mobile 100. Do not use the PowerSource Mobile 100 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.
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Page 12: Safety Features
3 Safety Features These advanced safety features are built into the XPower PowerSource Mobile 100: • Electronic overload protection—turns off the unit if loads over 100 W are plugged into it. • Low battery voltage shutdown—turns off the unit if the vehicle battery voltage or the unit’s internal battery voltage become too low. -
Page 13: Features And Accessories
4 Features and Accessories Battery LED Ventilation openings (orange/green/red) USB power ports AC outlet button and status LED (blue/red) AC/DC input port Figure 1 PowerSource Mobile 100 Features DC Input Cable AC Charger Airplane power plug Vehicle power outlet adapter Figure 2 PowerSource Mobile 100 Accessories... -
Page 14: Powersource Mobile 100 Operation
5 PowerSource Mobile 100 Operation The XPower PowerSource Mobile 100 is capable of powering most 120 V AC products that use 80 W or less through its AC outlet. The XPower PowerSource Mobile 100 can also power or charge most consumer electronics that have USB power ports. -
Page 15: Status Led
Status LED Color Status Blue Steady: Unit is on and power is available at the AC outlet and USB ports. Flashes every two seconds: • Low voltage warning—vehicle battery or internal battery are running low. • Over-temperature warning—unit is running hot and nearing over-temperature shutdown. -
Page 16: Operation With The Dc Input Cable
Operation with the DC Input Cable During operation with the DC input cable, the PowerSource Mobile 100 should only be used to supply AC power to products that require 80 W (about 0.67 A) or less. If using the PowerSource Mobile 100 in a vehicle, attach the vehicle power outlet adapter to the DC input cable. - Page 17 Turn the unit on by pressing the button for half a second. The status LED glows blue, indicating the unit is on. Plug the product(s) you want to operate into the AC outlet or USB ports and turn them on (if necessary).
- Page 18 Table 1 provides a partial list of airlines, aircraft, and passenger classes that have DC power sockets compatible with the PowerSource Mobile 100. An expanded list is part of the Powerpacks FAQ available at www.xantrex.com/support. Table 1 Airline Compatibility Airline Aircraft...
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Page 19: Operating Guidelines
Operating Guidelines • As the vehicle battery is used, its voltage begins to fall. When the inverter senses that the voltage at its DC input has dropped to the preset warning voltage, the PowerSource Mobile 100 beeps once every two seconds. When the voltage at its DC input has dropped to the preset shutdown voltage, the PowerSource Mobile 100 automatically shuts down. - Page 20 Mobile 100 automatically shuts down. After shutdown, the unit beeps twice and the status LED flashes twice. • Appliances such as televisions and devices with motors consume much more power than their average rating when they are turned on. Although the PowerSource Mobile 100 can briefly supply surge power of up to 160 W, some devices may exceed its surge capability and shut down the...
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Page 21: Vehicle Battery Operating Time
Note After the PowerSource Mobile 100 shuts down because of a fault, the status LED and alarm do not continue to indicate that the unit has shut down. CAUTION Although the PowerSource Mobile 100 incorporates protection against over-voltage, it may still be damaged if the input voltage exceeds 16 Vdc. -
Page 22: Operation With The Internal Battery
Operation with the Internal Battery When not connected to DC power, the PowerSource Mobile 100 uses its internal battery to operate or charge devices that consume 65 W or less. To power devices from the internal battery: Press the button to turn the unit on. The status LED glows blue, indicating the unit is ready. -
Page 23: Device Runtimes
When the internal battery has discharged below 9.0 V, the PowerSource Mobile 100 automatically shuts down. After shutdown, the unit beeps twice and the status LED flashes twice. Device Runtimes Typical portable devices that can be used with the PowerSource Mobile 100 are listed in Table 2. Table 2 Device Runtimes Device Watts... -
Page 24: Interference With Electronic Equipment
Interference with Electronic Equipment Generally, most AC products operate with the PowerSource Mobile 100 just as they would with household AC power. Two possible exceptions exist when operating radios and televisions with the PowerSource Mobile 100. Buzzing Sound in Audio Systems and Radios Some inexpensive stereo systems and AM-FM radios have inadequate internal power supply filtering and “buzz”... -
Page 25: Television Interference
Television Interference The XPower PowerSource Mobile 100 is shielded to minimize its interference with TV signals. However, with weak TV signals interference may be visible in the form of lines scrolling across the screen. The following should minimize or eliminate the problem: •... -
Page 26: Recharging The Powersource Mobile 100
Recharging the PowerSource Mobile When household AC power is available, the unit can be recharged using the AC charger. You can also charge the unit using the DC input cable while you drive your vehicle. The unit also charges when operating with the DC input cable and powering products that consume less than 65 W. - Page 27 Important: You cannot power loads from the PowerSource Mobile 100 while it is being charged with the AC charger. When using the AC charger, the button is disabled and no power is available at the AC outlet or USB ports. Figure 4 Charging the unit with AC power...
- Page 28 To recharge the PowerSource Mobile 100 from a DC outlet: Disconnect any devices plugged into the PowerSource Mobile 100. If necessary, attach the vehicle power outlet adapter to the DC input cable. See Figure 3 on page 13. Plug the DC input cable into the AC/DC input port on the PowerSource Mobile 100.
- Page 29 input cable is plugged in but the PowerSource Mobile 100 is not charging, the LED flashes red (internal battery charging is terminated when inverter output power is over 65 W). A typical recharge may take up to 4 hours. Important: When charging the unit with the DC input cable, you can turn the PowerSource Mobile 100 on and operate devices that consume less than 65 W from the AC...
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Page 30: Troubleshooting
6 Troubleshooting General PROBLEM: Measured PowerSource Mobile 100 output is too low. Possible cause Remedy Standard “average- PowerSource Mobile 100’s reading” AC voltmeter modified sine wave output used to measure output requires “true RMS” voltage, resulting in an voltmeter for accurate apparent reading 5 to 15 V measurements. - Page 31 PROBLEM: PowerSource Mobile 100 beeps and the status LED flashes once every two seconds Possible cause Remedy Low battery warning. The Unplug products from unit PowerSource Mobile 100 and recharge the internal battery capacity is PowerSource Mobile 100. running low. Low battery warning.
- Page 32 PROBLEM: AC product will not operate; status LED flashes red twice. Possible cause Remedy AC product(s) connected Use a product with a power are rated at more than the rating less than the unit’s PowerSource Mobile 100’s continuous power rating. continuous power rating;...
- Page 33 Possible cause Remedy The PowerSource Mobile DC cable operation: 100 has overheated due to Unplug DC cable and allow poor ventilation and has PowerSource Mobile 100 to shut down. cool 15 minutes. Internal battery operation: Unplug products from unit and allow the unit to cool 15 minutes.
- Page 34 PROBLEM: AC product will not operate; LED is off. Possible cause Remedy PowerSource Mobile 100 Turn the unit on. is turned off. Vehicle battery is Check battery and replace if defective. required. Loose connections. Check connections. PowerSource Mobile 100 Return to dealer. has failed internally.
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Page 35: Internal Battery Operation
Li-Ion batteries through an approved recycling program. You can return the unit to your dealer if they offer a battery recycling service or to an authorized collection site in your area. For more information, see the Powerpacks FAQ available at www.xantrex.com/support. -
Page 36: Specifications
7 Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Electrical Specifications AC Power Output AC output voltage (nominal) 120 Vac Continuous AC output power 80 W Maximum AC output surge power 160 W (for 0.1 second) AC output frequency 60 Hz AC output waveform Modified sine wave USB Power Output... -
Page 37: Physical Specifications
Efficiency (maximum) Low battery alarm point • DC input cable operation 11.0 Vdc (AC output > 20 W) 11.5 Vdc (AC output < 20 W) • Internal battery operation 9.5 Vdc Low battery shutdown point (nominal) • DC input cable operation 10.5 Vdc (AC output >... -
Page 38: Warranty And Return
You require proof of purchase to make warranty claims. What will Xantrex do? Xantrex will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product free of charge, provided that you notify Xantrex of the product defect within the... - Page 39 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 40 What proof of purchase is required? In any warranty claim, dated proof of purchase must 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 41 This warranty does not apply to and Xantrex will not be responsible for any defect in or damage to: the product if it has been misused, neglected, improp-...
- Page 42 PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW TO APPLY TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD STIPULATED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT WILL XANTREX BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSSES, COSTS OR...
- Page 43 EXPENSES HOWEVER ARISING WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY ECONOMIC LOSSES OF ANY KIND, ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, ANY PERSONAL INJURY, ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY ARISING FROM OR AS A RESULT OF MISUSE OR ABUSE, OR THE INCORRECT INSTALLATION, INTEGRATION OR OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT.
- Page 44 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...
- Page 45 This warranty will not apply where the product is damaged due to improper packaging. 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.
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Page 46: Out Of Warranty Service
If you are returning a product to a Xantrex Authorized Service Center (ASC) A Xantrex RMA number is not required. However, you must contact the ASC prior to returning the product or presenting the unit to verify any return procedures that may apply to that particular facility.
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