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  • Page 1 XPower Inverter 500 Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Contact Information

    Trademarks XPower is a trademark of Xantrex International. Xantrex is a registered trademark of Xantrex International. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AC Outlets ....... . . 8 4. Connecting the XPower 500 ....9 Choosing a Location .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Xantrex XPower Inverter 500. The XPower 500 is part of a family of advanced, high- performance power inverters from Xantrex, the leader in the field of high-frequency inverter design. Connected directly to a 12 volt battery, the XPower 500...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Information

    AC outlet or any other openings in the inverter. Do not open the inverter. Have a qualified individual complete any service work. WARNING: Shock hazard Do not expose the XPower 500 to water, rain, snow, or spray.
  • Page 7 WARNING: Fire hazard To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings. Do not install the XPower 500 in a zero-clearance compartment. Overheating may result. WARNING: Shock and fire hazard During installation route all cable/wiring away from sharp edges and hot surfaces of the engine compartment or vehicle.
  • Page 8 CAUTION: Risk of damage to equipment The XPower 500 is designed to be directly connected to standard electrical and electronic equipment in the manner described in this guide. Do not connect it to household or RV AC distribution wiring. Do not connect it to any AC...
  • Page 9 These chargers have a warning label stating that dangerous voltages are present at the charger battery terminals. Do not use the XPower 500 with the type of appliances just described. CAUTION: Risk of damage due to high temperatures.

  • Page 10: Xpower 500 Inverter Features

    This section describes the main features of the XPower 500. Figure 1 shows the inverter’s AC panel. Figure 1 AC Panel on the XPower 500 (European AC Outlet) AC Outlet An AC outlet is located on one end of the inverter.
  • Page 11 When the inverter is connected to a DC power source and the On/Standby switch is on, AC power is available at the outlet. Power Light The green light is on all the time when the On/Standby switch is on. Fault Light The red light indicates that the inverter has shut down because of low or high battery voltage, AC overload, or excessively high temperatures.

  • Page 12: Ac Outlets

    AC Outlets Depending on your geographic location, your XPower 500 will have one of the following AC outlets. Figure 3 British AC Outlet Figure 2 European AC Outlet Figure 4 Australian and New Zealand AC Outlet...

  • Page 13: Connecting The Xpower 500

    4 Connecting the XPower 500 This section explains how to connect the XPower 500. Choosing a Location For the best performance, choose a location that is: • Dry Do not expose the inverter to water drip or spray. • Cool Operate the inverter in ambient temperatures between 0°...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Xpower 500 To Dc Power

    CAUTION: Risk of damage to the XPower The XPower 500 must only be operated with a nominal 12 volt battery. The inverter will not operate with a lower voltage battery. A higher voltage battery will damage the inverter.
  • Page 15 Hardwire the inverter to the battery to make a permanent connection (page 14). Refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 when you connect the inverter. Figure 5 DC Panel on the XPower 500 Red (positive +) terminal Black (negative –) terminal...

  • Page 16: Using The Battery Clip Wire Assembly

    CAUTION: Risk of damage to the XPower 500. Reversing the positive and negative battery cables will damage the inverter and void your warranty.
  • Page 17 To connect the inverter to a 12 volt battery using the battery clip wire assembly: Remove the nuts from the DC terminals on the inverter. Place the red ring connector on the red (positive +) DC terminal, and then screw the red nut on until it is snug. Do not over tighten.

  • Page 18: Hardwiring The Inverter To The Battery

    WARNING: Shock and fire hazard Use a qualified installer to perform a hardwired installation. – Figure 6 Hardwiring the XPower 500 to a 12 Volt Battery XPower 500 8.4mm (8 AWG) red wire from the positive inverter terminal to the positive battery terminal (via...
  • Page 19 (8 AWG) wire or heavier, extend the power cord if you need to, to a maximum total length of 2 meters (6.5 feet) including the existing XPower 500 power cord length. Solder all connections and make sure they are properly insulated by using electrical tape or heat shrinkable tubing.

  • Page 20: Disconnecting The Battery

    Remove the nuts from the DC terminals on the inverter. Place the red ring connector on the red (positive +) DC terminal on the inverter, and then screw the red nut on until it is snug. Do not over tighten. Fasten the positive terminal (red wire) to the positive battery post.

  • Page 21: Operating The Xpower 500

    • Possible shutdown when the vehicle’s engine is started The XPower 500 will operate while your vehicle’s engine is running, but the normal voltage drop...
  • Page 22 • AC Overload Shutdown If you connect an AC load rated higher than 500 watts or 2.2 amps or that draws excessive surge power, the XPower 500 shuts down. light stays on, and the light comes on to indicate that the inverter is overloaded.

  • Page 23: Interference With Electronic Equipment

    Some inexpensive stereo systems and “boom boxes” have inadequate internal power supply filtering and buzz slightly when powered by the XPower 500. The best solution is to have an audio system with a good quality filter. Television Interference The XPower 500 is shielded to minimize its interference with TV signals.

  • Page 24: Battery Operating Time

    • Do not leave the XPower 500 on for more than a week if you do not have an AC load connected to it. The inverter draws less than 0.3 amps with the On/ Standby switch on and no load connected, but that will eventually discharge the battery.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Suggested remedy The AC load is rated at more Use an AC load with a power than 500 watts; an overload rating less than 500 watts (2.2 shutdown has occurred. amps). The AC load is rated at less The AC load exceeds the than 500 watts, but a high inverter’s surge capability.
  • Page 26 Possible cause Suggested remedy The battery voltage is Check the charging system. excessive. Symptom The AC load runs for more than one minute, the alarm sounds, and the light comes on. The inverter is warm or hot to touch. The alarm may sound. Possible cause Suggested remedy Poor ventilation or a high-...
  • Page 27 Symptom The AC voltmeter reading is 5 to 15 volts too low. Possible cause Suggested remedy A standard “average-reading” XPower 500 For accuracy, the AC voltmeter has been used to modified sine wave output measure output voltage. needs to be measured with a “true RMS”...

  • Page 28: Specifications

    230 volts AC RMS ± 5% AC output frequency 50 ± 3 Hz AC output waveform Modified Sine Wave Maximum continuous AC output 500 watts power Maximum AC output surge power 1000 watts DC input voltage range 10–15 volts DC Battery drain with no AC load (at 0.30 amps...

  • Page 29: Physical

    Physical Dimensions (L x W x H) 240mm x 112mm x 66mm (9.5 in. x 4.4 in. x 2.6 in.) Weight 1.2 Kg (2.6 lb.) Regulatory CE Mark Low Voltage Directive e Mark Automotive EMC Directive TUV/Type Approved Certified to EN60950 Environmental Complies with the EU’s “Restriction of Hazardous Substances”...

  • Page 30: Product Recycling

    Product Recycling Do not dispose of this product with general household waste! Electrical appliances marked with the symbol shown must be professionally treated to recover, reuse, and recycle materials, in order to reduce negative environmental impact. When the product is no longer usable, the consumer is legally obligated to ensure that it is collected separately under the local electronics recycling and treatment scheme.

  • Page 31: Limited Warranty

    Xantrex Technology, Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your XPower Inverter 500. This warranty period lasts for twenty-four (24) months from the date of purchase at the point of sale to you, the original end user customer.
  • Page 32 How do you get service? If your product requires troubleshooting or warranty service, contact your merchant. If you are unable to contact your merchant, or the merchant is unable to provide service, contact Xantrex directly at: Telephone: 1 360 925 5097 (direct) Fax: 1 360 925 5143 (direct) Email:...
  • Page 33 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, physically damaged or altered, either internally or...
  • Page 34 RESTRICTION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR 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.

  • Page 35: Return Material Authorization Policy

    IN CONNECTION WITH LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS OR OTHER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR DEVICES. Please note that the XPower Inverter 500 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 36: Return Procedure

    Return Procedure Package the unit safely, preferably using the original box and packing materials. Please ensure that your product is shipped fully insured in the original packaging or equivalent. This warranty will not apply where the product is damaged due to improper packaging.

  • Page 37: Other Xantrex Products

    Out of Warranty Service If the warranty period for your XPower Inverter 500 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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