Xantrex XPower Powerpack 400 Owner's Manual

Xantrex XPower Powerpack 400 Owner's Manual

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A b o u t X a n t r e x
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.
T r a d e m a r k s
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.
N o t i c e o f C o p y r i g h t
Xpower™ Powerpack 400 and 400 Plus Owner's Guide
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October 2005
Xantrex International. All rights reserved.
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October 2005 Revision B
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C o n t a c t I n f o r m a t i o n
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  • Page 1 T r a d e m a r k s 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 The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the XPower Powerpack 400 and XPower Powerpack 400 Plus. Guide provides safety guidelines, detailed planning and setup information, as well as information about operating and troubleshooting the unit.
  • Page 4 XPower Powerpack 400 or to the XPower Powerpack Plus. Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc. as well as its products and services at www.xantrex.com 975-0057-01-01...
  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    Important Safety Instructions XPower Powerpack 400 and XPower Powerpack 400 Plus generate a type of AC power similar to a normal household wall outlet. Operating the XPower Powerpack 400 and XPower Powerpack 400 Plus incorrectly or misusing it may damage the equipment or create hazardous conditions for the user.
  • Page 6 Ensure at least 2" (5 cm) air space is maintained on all sides of the XPower Powerpack 400 and XPower Powerpack 400 Plus. During operation, keep away from materials that may be affected by high temperatures such as blankets, pillows and sleeping bags.
  • Page 7 4 seconds. Operating the jump-start feature for more than 4 seconds may cause damage to the unit. Allow XPower Powerpack 400 and XPower Powerpack 400 Plus to cool down for at least 3 minutes after each jump-start. WARNING: Risk of explosion, fire or burns...
  • Page 8: Precautions When Working With Batteries

    Important Safety Instructions Precautions When Working With Batteries WARNING: Explosion and Fire Hazard 1. Follow all instructions published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of the equipment in which the battery is installed. 2. Make sure the area around the battery is well-ventilated. 3.
  • Page 9 Important Safety Instructions 10. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters your eyes, immediately flood them with running cold water for at least twenty minutes and get medical attention immediately. 11. Keep a supply of baking soda on hand in the area of the batteries.
  • Page 10: Precautions For Using Rechargeable Appliances

    AC receptacle and produces a low voltage charging output. Some chargers for rechargeable batteries can be damaged if connected to the XPower Powerpack 400 and XPower Powerpack 400 Plus. Do not use the following with the...
  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    Front Panel Detail- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–2 Air Compressor (XPower Powerpack 400 Plus only) - - - - 2–5 Left Side View - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–6...
  • Page 12 Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–10 Using the Air Compressor: XPower Powerpack 400 Plus - - - -3–12 Over-Temperature Safety Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–13 Inflating Tires - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–13...
  • Page 13 5 Troubleshooting Common Problems - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5–1 Buzz in Audio Equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5–1 Television Interference - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5–1 Troubleshooting Reference - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5–2 A Specifications...
  • Page 15: Introduction

    Powers 12 V DC appliances • Jump-starts vehicle engines • Provides lighting for emergency use In addition, the XPower Powerpack 400 Plus: • Comes with a 250 psi air compressor for inflating tires and small sports equipment. Comprehensive Protection Automatic overload...
  • Page 16: Low Battery Protection

    Introduction Low Battery Protection Low battery protection protects the internal battery from excessive discharge and possible damage. When the AC Outlet On/Off switch is turned on, an audible alarm alerts you when the internal battery is nearly discharged (11.0 V DC) and the unit turns off at 10.5 V DC.
  • Page 17: Features

    Materials List Your XPower Powerpack package includes these items: XPower Powerpack 400 XPower Powerpack 400 Plus p Owner’s Guide p AC Charger p DC Charging Cable p Jump-Start Cables p Accessory bag XPower Powerpack 400 Plus...
  • Page 18: Xpower Powerpack Features

    Features XPower Powerpack Features Front Panel Detail XPower Powerpack Features F e a t u r e D e s c r i p t i o n DC Power Socket can: • Power 12 V DC auto, RV or marine appliances XPower Powerpack •...
  • Page 19 XPower Powerpack Features F e a t u r e D e s c r i p t i o n Digital Display displays the inverter’s Output Power in W and Battery Charge status in % FULL. XPower Powerpack Charging Status light illuminates when the is in Charging Status mode (i.e.
  • Page 20 Features R e q u i r e d H o w t o . . . C o n d i t i o n R e q u i r e d A c t i o n N o t e Monitor Inverter’s ON/OFF...
  • Page 21: Air Compressor (Xpower Powerpack 400 Plus Only)

    XPower Powerpack Features Air Compressor (XPower Powerpack 400 Plus only) F e a t u r e D e s c r i p t i o n On/Off switch turns the compressor unit on and off. Pressure gauge shows the PSI (lb./in Valve connector with connector hose Nozzle Adaptor Compartment is integrated into AC charger compartment.
  • Page 22: Left Side View

    Features Left Side View F e a t u r e D e s c r i p t i o n 5 W incandescent light illuminates for about 30 hours when the battery is fully charged. Light On/Off Switch Jump-Start Cable Port supplies high power DC current.
  • Page 23: Storage Compartment

    XPower Powerpack Features Storage Compartment XPower Powerpack 400 Plus shown F e a t u r e D e s c r i p t i o n XPower Powerpack AC Charger lets you recharge the from a standard AC wall outlet and can only be used to recharge the...
  • Page 24: Accessories

    12 V system in a car, SUV, RV or a boat. This can be stored in the storage compartment. Accessory bag Nozzle packet (XPower Powerpack 400 Plus only) contains 2 Shown nozzle adaptors and sports needle adaptor, in the storage compartment on the back of the unit.
  • Page 25: Operation

    Operating AC appliances and 12 V DC appliances • Jump-starting a vehicle’s engine • Connecting to an external battery for additional run time • Using the compressor on the XPower Powerpack 400 Plus. Operating Conditions and Guidelines CAUTION Read all operating instructions before operating the XPower Powerpack.
  • Page 26: Choosing A Location

    Operation Choosing a Location WARNING: Fire or explosion XPower Powerpack contains components that tend to produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do not operate the XPower Powerpack in compartments containing batteries or flammable materials, or in locations that require ignition-protected equipment.
  • Page 27: Using Xpower Powerpack For The First Time

    Using XPower Powerpack for the First Time Using XPower Powerpack for the First Time Prior to operating your AC appliance or 12 V Important: DC appliance, ensure that the battery of the XPower Powerpack is fully charged. If the battery has been fully discharged, recharging with the AC Charger may take up to 35 hours.
  • Page 28: Using The Light

    Operation Important: The 35 hour charging time for the XPower Powerpack assumes that there is 120 V at the AC wall outlet. If the voltage is less than 120 V AC, it may take more than 35 hours to fully recharge the XPower Powerpack.
  • Page 29: Operating Ac Appliances

    Operating AC Appliances Operating AC Appliances Understanding AC Appliances AC appliances are rated by how much electrical power (in watts) they consume. XPower Powerpack can power most appliances within its continuous power rating (320 W, 2.7 A). Some appliances may be difficult or impossible to operate from the XPower Powerpack.
  • Page 30: High Surge Appliances

    Operation High Surge Appliances The wattage rating of AC appliances is the average power used by the appliance. Appliances such as televisions, computer monitors and appliances with motors consume much more power than their average rating when they are first switched on. Although XPower Powerpack can supply momentary surge...
  • Page 31: Operating Several Appliances At Once

    Operating AC Appliances Operating Several Appliances at Once You can run several AC appliances if the total rating of all the appliances (in watts) does not exceed 320 W. You can run appliances using an AC power bar. Run time, however, will decrease accordingly with the number of appliances being operated and the AC power being consumed.
  • Page 32: Operating 12 V Dc Appliances

    Operation Operating 12 V DC Appliances XPower Powerpack can operate 12 V DC auto, RV, marine, or other portable appliances that draw 12 A or less from a 12 V DC power outlet or from a vehicle’s lighter socket. CAUTION Equipment damage The DC Power Socket does not automatically switch off when the internal battery is discharged.
  • Page 33 Operating 12 V DC Appliances Typical 12 V DC appliances that can be used on the XPower Powerpack are listed in Table 3-2. Table 3-2 12 V DC Appliances and Run Times 1 2 V D C A p p l i a n c e H o u r s W a t t s 5 W incandescent light (built...
  • Page 34: Jump-Starting A Vehicle's Engine

    Operation Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine You can use the XPower Powerpack to jump-start a vehicle or boat engine that has a 12 V starting battery using the plied Jump-Start Cables. WARNING: Fire hazard Never allow cables’ red and black clamps to touch each other or another common metal conductor.
  • Page 35 Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine To jump-start a vehicle or boat engine: 1. Turn off the vehicle or boat ignition and all accessories. 2. Engage the park or emergency brake and place the transmission in park for an automatic or neutral for a manual.
  • Page 36 Operation Important: Recharge the XPower Powerpack as soon as possible after each use. See “Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery” on page 4–2. Using the Air Compressor: XPower Powerpack 400 Plus WARNING: Fire Hazard The compressor is designed for short term operation only. Operating the compressor over an extended period of time will cause the compressor unit to overheat which could lead to fire.
  • Page 37: Using The Air Compressor: Xpower Powerpack 400 Plus

    Using the Air Compressor: XPower Powerpack 400 Plus Over-Temperature Safety Protection It is recommended that you follow the warnings and turn the compressor off for 10 minutes after every 10 minutes of operation. However, the XPower Powerpack 400 Plus equipped with an over-temperature safety protection feature that automatically turns the compressor off if it begins to overheat.
  • Page 38 This may damage the XPower Powerpack 400 Plus. Remove and reattach the valve connector to the valve stem. To inflate your vehicle, motorcycle, or bicycle tires: 1.
  • Page 39: Inflating Small Sports Equipment

    Using the Air Compressor: XPower Powerpack 400 Plus Inflating Small Sports Equipment You can use the compressor to inflate small sports equipment such as balls (soccer balls and footballs). CAUTION XPower Powerpack cannot be used to inflate large capacity inflatables such as float tubes, large air mattresses, and inflatable boats.
  • Page 40: Connecting To An External Battery

    Operation Connecting to an External Battery You can extend battery operating times by connecting the XPower Powerpack to a larger external battery. For example, an external 60 Ah battery gives approximately four times the operating time of the XPower Powerpack internal 20 Ah battery.
  • Page 41 Connecting to an External Battery To connect the XPower Powerpack to an external battery using the jump-start cables: 1. Connect the cables to the Jump-Start Cable Port on the left side of the XPower Powerpack. 2. Connect the red positive (+) clip of the cables to the red positive (+) terminal of the external battery.
  • Page 42 3-18...
  • Page 43: Maintenance

    Maintenance Chapter 4 provides information on maintaining your internal battery, recharging options for the internal battery, and replacing user-replaceable parts. Routine maintenance is required to keep your XPower Powerpack operating properly. Occasionally clean the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth to remove the accumulated dust and dirt.
  • Page 44: Recharging The Xpower Powerpack Battery

    Maintenance CAUTION Do not attempt to recharge the XPower Powerpack battery if it is frozen. Gradually warm the frozen battery to 32 °F (0 °C) before recharging. Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery To check the battery’s charge level, press the Display Function button.
  • Page 45: Recharging With The Dc Charging Cable

    Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery To recharge with the AC Charger: 1. Disconnect any 12 V DC appliance and turn the light switch to Off. 2. Turn the AC Outlet On/Off switch to Off. 3. Plug the AC Charger into a standard AC wall outlet. 4.
  • Page 46 Maintenance WARNING: Fire and Explosion Hazard Do not use this recharging method if your vehicle has abnormally high voltage electrical systems that operate above 15 V DC. This may lead to accumulations of hydrogen, causing exposure to fire and explosion hazard. CAUTION Do not operate AC or DC appliances while the XPower...
  • Page 47 Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery Important: Do not leave the XPower Powerpack permanently connected to the vehicle’s lighter socket or 12 V accessory outlet. 975-0057-01-01...
  • Page 48: Recharging With A Generator's Regulated 12 V Dc Outlet

    Maintenance Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 V DC Outlet WARNING: Fire and Explosion Hazard The generator output must be intended for battery charging and have an output of 15 V or less. An unregulated output or one that exceeds 15 V DC can damage the battery. This may lead to accumulations of hydrogen, causing exposure to fire and explosion hazard.
  • Page 49: Recharging From A Solar Panel

    Replacing the Internal Battery Recharging From a Solar Panel Small, unregulated 12 V solar panels rated to produce a maximum of 2.5 A (or 30 W) can be used to charge the XPower Powerpack through the Charger Input Socket. You will need to purchase a standard 5.5 mm OD x 2.5 mm (0.217”...
  • Page 50: Obtaining A Replacement Battery

    Maintenance CAUTION Discharging the internal battery below 10.0 V will damage the battery and shorten its life. Obtaining a Replacement Battery Replacement batteries are available from stores that specialize in and have a selection of lead acid, AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) batteries. Refer to Table 4-1 for a listing of batteries approved for use...
  • Page 51: Replacing The Battery

    Replacing the Internal Battery Replacing the Battery WARNING: Shock or Electrical Hazard Read this entire section before disassembling the unit. Before attempting to replace the internal battery, make sure you: • Disconnect any charging cables, 12 V DC appliances, and AC appliances from the XPower Powerpack.
  • Page 52 Maintenance Fasteners 3. Disconnect the wires on the battery only. 4. After removing the old battery, position the new battery close to the back of the XPower Powerpack. Make sure the positive battery terminal is next to the red positive (+) internal cable and the black negative terminal is next to the black negative (–) internal cable.
  • Page 53: Recycling

    Recycling Recycling XPower Powerpack is designed to provide years of service. However, when the internal battery reaches the end of its service life, you will need to replace it as described in your manual. Because the internal battery contains lead, which can be hazardous if exposed to the environment, the old internal battery should be recycled or safely disposed of at your local recycling depot.
  • Page 54: Replacing The External Fuse

    Maintenance Replacing the External Fuse The replacement fuse must be rated at 250 A, 32 V DC. See page 2–7 for a diagram. To replace the external fuse: 1. Remove the fuse cover. 2. Unscrew the two bolts on the fuse. 3.
  • Page 55: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting will help you identify the common problems than can occur with the XPower Powerpack. Read this chapter before calling Customer Service. If you cannot solve the problem with the XPower Powerpack, record the information asked for on “Information About Your System”...
  • Page 56: Troubleshooting Reference

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Reference WARNING: Electric shock hazard Do not remove the cover of the XPower Powerpack disassemble the XPower Powerpack except to replace the internal battery or 250 A fuse. The XPower Powerpack does not contain any internal user-serviceable parts and attempting to service the unit yourself could result in electrical shock or burn.
  • Page 57 Troubleshooting Reference Table 5-1 Troubleshooting reference P r o b l e m P o s s i b l e C a u s e S o l u t i o n Overload Appliance power Unplug the appliance and confirm shutdown requirements exceed that the appliance’s power...
  • Page 58 Troubleshooting Table 5-1 Troubleshooting reference P r o b l e m P o s s i b l e C a u s e S o l u t i o n Run time is Internal battery is not Recharge using the AC Charger, less than fully charged.
  • Page 59 Troubleshooting Reference Table 5-1 Troubleshooting reference P r o b l e m P o s s i b l e C a u s e S o l u t i o n The valve connector Check that the valve connector is compressor may not be securely securely placed on the valve stem...
  • Page 60 Troubleshooting Table 5-1 Troubleshooting reference P r o b l e m P o s s i b l e C a u s e S o l u t i o n The battery External fuse (250 A) Replace 250 A, 32 V fuse with same clamps of the is blown.
  • Page 61: Electrical Specifications

    Specifications Electrical Specifications 1 2 V D C S e c t i o n Internal battery type sealed, AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) lead acid Internal battery voltage (nominal) 12 V DC Internal battery capacity (minimum) 20 Ah Internal battery CCA rating 200 CCA DC Power Socket (maximum continuous load) 12 A with automatic reset...
  • Page 62 Specifications A C P o w e r S e c t i o n Output power • Continuous output power 320 W • Five minute AC output power 400 W • AC output surge capacity 600 W Output voltage 115 ±...
  • Page 63: Physical Specifications

    AC Charger input 120 ± 10 V AC, 60 Hz Nozzle adaptor (for air compressor on the two nozzle adaptors XPower Powerpack 400 Plus only) one sports needle adaptor Physical Specifications X P o w e r P o w e r p a c k...
  • Page 65: Warranty And Return

    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 Warranty Period, and provided that Xantrex through inspection establishes the existence of such a defect and that it is covered by this Limited Warranty.
  • Page 66 Xantrex product specifications including high input volt- age from generators and lightning strikes; c) the product if repairs have been done to it other than by Xantrex or its authorized ser- vice centers (hereafter "ASCs");...
  • Page 67 XPower Powerpack 400 and XPower Powerpack 400 Plus 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. 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"...
  • Page 68: Out Of Warranty Service

    MUST include return freight funds and are fully responsible for all documents, duties, tariffs, and deposits. If you are returning a product to a Xantrex Authorized Service Center (ASC) A Xantrex return material authorization (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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