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Xantrex XPower 175 Plus Owner's Manual

Xantrex XPower 175 Plus Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 XPower Inverter 175 Plus, 400 Plus, 700 Plus Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 About Xantrex Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to 1 MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines and backup power applications in both grid-connected and standalone systems.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Choosing a Location ....... 15 Connecting the XPower 175 Plus and XPower 400 Plus for Loads Under 150 Watts .
  • Page 4 7. Troubleshooting........26 Common Problems ....... . 27 Troubleshooting Reference .

  • Page 5: 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. About the XPower Plus Inverters Connected to the 12 volt outlet in your vehicle, boat, RV, or directly from a dedicated 12 volt battery (400 and 700 watt only), the XPower...

  • Page 6: 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 7: 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 8 WARNING: Heated Surface 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 9 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 10: Additional Safety Guidelines

    Additional Safety Guidelines • Do not insert foreign objects in the XPower outlets. • Never connect the inverter to power utility AC distribution wiring. • Do not use the XPower in temperatures over 104° F (40° C). • Do not expose the XPower to water, rain, snow, or spray. Failure to follow these safety guidelines may cause personal injury and/ or damage to the XPower.

  • Page 11: 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 12 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. You can plug in any 120-volt appliances with a combined total power consumption of 150 watts or less when the...
  • Page 13 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. XPower 700 Plus Two AC receptacles are located on one end of the XPower 700 Plus.

  • Page 14: Dc (Back) Panel

    DC (Back) Panel Figure 3 shows the DC panel of the XPower 175 Plus inverter. Figure 3 DC Panel of XPower 175 Plus Figure 4 shows the DC panel of the XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus inverters.
  • Page 15 Figure 4 DC Panel of XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus Fan and Ventilation Openings: The cooling fan on the XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus units are designed to operate only when output power is greater than approximately 100 watts. When the inverter is turned on, the fan may operate momentarily.
  • Page 16 Figure 5 Lighter Plug Cable Figure 6 Cable for Direct Connection to 12 Volt Battery...

  • Page 17: Types Of Connections

    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. Types of Connections Cable Clamps/Battery Product Lighter Plug Connection Connection...

  • Page 18: 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 i connected to a 6 volt battery and may be damaged if connected to a battery with 16 volts or more. CAUTION The XPower 700 Plus can not be powered from the lighter socket of a vehicle.

  • Page 19: Choosing A Location

    Choosing a Location For the best performance, place the inverter on a flat surface in a location that is: Do not allow water or other liquids to splash on the inverter. Cool Ambient temperatures should be between 32° F and 104°...

  • Page 20: Connecting The Xpower 175 Plus And Xpower 400 Plus For Loads Under 150 Watts

    Connecting the XPower 175 Plus and XPower 400 Plus for Loads Under 150 Watts Follow these steps to connect the XPower 175 Plus or XPower 400 Plus inverter: Place the inverter on a flat surface like the floor of your vehicle.
  • Page 21 Turn on the front panel On/Off switch. The green light indicates that the XPower is operating POWER normally and that AC power is available at the outlet. Plug in the AC appliance you want to operate. If you disconnect the battery, turn the inverter off first.

  • Page 22: 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.
  • Page 23 CAUTION: Reverse Polarity 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 24: 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 25: Shutting The Inverter Off

    Overload Shutdown If you connect an AC load that is rated too high (see Table 1 on page 22) or a load that draws excessive surge power, the XPower shuts down. The red light comes on. FAULT Over Temperature Shutdown The XPower shuts down automatically if it exceeds its safe operating temperature.

  • Page 26: Operating Normal Loads

    Table 1 Power and Surge Ratings 5 minute Max. Continuous Surge Rating Inverter Power Rating Power Rating Maximum XPower 175 Plus 175 watts 150 watts 300 watts 400 watts 320 watts 600 watts XPower 400 Plus XPower 700 Plus...

  • Page 27: 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 28: Maintaining Battery Condition

    AC loads you are operating. With a typical vehicle battery, you can expect the following: Table 2 Battery Operating Times Sample Operating Inverter Load Appliance Time XPower 175 Plus 50 watts CD player 6-8 hours XPower 400 Plus 100 watts small TV 3-4 hours XPower 700 Plus...
  • Page 29 • 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. • Vehicle batteries are designed to provide brief periods of very high current needed for engine starting. They are not intended for constant deep discharge.

  • Page 30: 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 your dealer. If you are unable to solve a problem and need to contact your dealer, please prepare for the call by writing down the following details: •...

  • Page 31: Common Problems

    Common Problems WARNING: Electrical Shock and Burn Hazard 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 32: Troubleshooting Reference

    • Maximize TV signal strength by using a better antenna, and use shielded antenna cable where possible. • Try a different TV. Different models vary considerably in their susceptibility to interference. Troubleshooting Reference This section describes problems, their symptoms, possible causes, and specific remedies.
  • Page 33 Inverter will run some small loads, but not larger ones. Possible Cause Suggested Remedy Voltage drop across DC cables. Shorten cables or use heavier cables. Measured inverter output is too low. Possible Cause Suggested Remedy A standard “average-reading” For accurate measurement, the AC voltmeter has been used to XPower modified sine wave output measure output voltage, resulting...
  • Page 34 Alarm is sounding. Possible Cause Suggested Remedy Low voltage shutdown or Shorten cables or use heavier thermal shutdown has occurred. cables. Recharge battery. Allow unit to cool. Improve air circulation around unit. Locate units in a cooler environment. Reduce load if continuous operation is required.
  • Page 35 The AC load will not operate. The light is on. FAULT Possible Cause Suggested Remedy The AC product(s) connected are Use a product with a power rating rated at more than the inverter’s less than the inverter’s continuous continuous power rating; power rating (see Table 1 on overload shutdown has occurred.

  • Page 36: Specifications

    8 Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Table 3 XPower Plus Specifications XPower 175 Plus XPower 400 Plus XPower 700 Plus AC output voltage 120 volts AC 120 volts AC 120 volts AC (nominal) DC input voltage 10–15 volts DC 10–15 volts DC...
  • Page 37 XPower 175 Plus XPower 400 Plus XPower 700 Plus Ambient operating 32° F – 104° F 32° F – 104° F 32° F – 104° F temperature range 0° C – 40° C 0° C – 40° C 0° C – 40° C Low battery alarm 10.7 volts...

  • Page 38: Warranty And Return

    9 Warranty and Return 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. This warranty period lasts for 1 year from the date of purchase at the point of sale to you, the original end user customer.
  • Page 39 How do you get service? If your product requires troubleshooting or warranty service, contact your dealer. If you are unable to contact your dealer, or the dealer is unable to provide service, contact Xantrex directly at: Phone: 1 360-925-5059 Fax: 1 360-925-5143 Website: www.xantrex.com/support...
  • Page 40 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 or damage to: the product if it has been misused, neglected, improperly installed, physi- cally damaged or altered, either internally or externally, or damaged from improper use or use in an unsuitable environment;...
  • Page 41 Disclaimer Product THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY XANTREX IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR XANTREX PRODUCT AND IS, WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW, IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, GUARANTEES, REPRESENTATIONS, OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR 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),...
  • Page 42 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.

  • Page 43: 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 44: Return Procedure

    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 45: Out Of Warranty Service

    Out of Warranty Service If the warranty period for your XPower inverter 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.

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