XP250 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
7317 Jack Newell Blvd North
Fort Worth, Texas 76118-7100
817.595.4969 voice, 817.595.1290 fax
800.886.4683 toll free
website www.exeltech.com
Manufacturer of UL Listed Products
XP250 INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
Copyright © 2001 Exeltech Inc. All rights reserved. This Document may not be
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Exeltech, Inc.
Acknowledgments
Project Management: Ben Baker and John Goetz
Writing: Gary Chemelewski and David Bond
Copy Editing: Ben Baker
Art, Photography and Layout: John Goetz
May 2002
Exeltech
7317 Jack Newell Blvd North
Fort Worth, Texas 76118-7100
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Table of Contents
Introduction 1.0
Standard Features 2.0
Installation 3.0
Operation 4.0
Appendix A
Appendix B
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Introduction
1.0
Thank you for purchasing the finest sine-wave inverter in the power
conversion industry. Exeltech's journey to excellence includes the
first affordable sine-wave inverter, first modular inverter system, first
N+1 redundant inverter system, and the cleanest sine-wave output
in the industry. Exeltech strives to manufacture products of the
highest possible quality and is dedicated to 100% customer
satisfaction. Proudly built in the USA with American parts, Exeltech
is committed to TL 9000 standards and beyond, adding people and
procedur es cont inually to further improve qual ity and customer
service. We welcome you as a customer to the Exeltech family.
Congratulations!
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Exeltech’s XP series inverters provide the cleanest, best regulated sine-wave
output over the widest DC input of any inverter on the market today.
They are extremely low in total harmonic distortion; specified to 2%, and
typically better than 1.5%. Total harmonic distortion is typically 0.8 to
0.9%. Remaining distortion is a result of residual switching noise,
which amounts to a very clean 25 KHZ sine-wave superimposed on
the fundamental output. No significant harmonics of 25 KHZ exist.
This spectral purity will exist over the inverter's entire operating
envelope, including non-linear and reactive loads. As long as peak
output current remains less than 300% of rated current, total harmonic
distortion will remain within the 2% spec. Peak current capability of the
inverter is key to understanding it's operational envelope. As long as
the inverter is supplying less than this amount, it will function properly
and operate virtually any load.
Many inverters are rated in Volt-Amps (VA), as opposed to Watts.
This is in an attempt to make an inverter or UPS (Uninterruptible
Power Supply) appear larger than it really is. The only fair way to
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specify these products is in Watts (W), which is power the inverter
can actually deliver. If Exeltech inverters were specified in VA, Our
1100 Watt inverter could be rated at 1375 VA at .8 power factor,
1570 VA at .7 pf, or an incredible 2200 VA at .5 pf. It is confusing to
specify a product in VA because the power factor must also be
specified. Exeltech's XP-Series inverters can output their full rated
power continuously up to 30 C (86 F).
o o
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The inverter can maintain a spectrally pure output with any load due
to a specially designed non-linear control loop in the primary DC-to
-DC converter. This circuitry is one of three circuits that protect the
inverter from any overload condition.
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XP-250
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These inverters are capable of exceeding their rated power by 10%
for a limited time. The inverter's capability at this level is primarily
dependant upon temperature. If output power is exceeded, output
voltage is reduced to a level that will provide the inverter's rated
power to the load by clipping tops of the waveform. The inverter can
operate safely in this mode indefinitely. Should the overload condition
clear, the inverter will again provide the cleanest sine-wave in the
industry.
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Standard Features
2.0
DC INPUTS:
cover. The rear cover must also be removed to access this
connector. Use Appendix "A" to choose the appropriate gauge
wire for your specific model. A 2 pole female connector is provided.
"REMOTE" CONNECTION:
located under the rear cover.
AC OUTPUTS:
located on the front panel. Additionally; may be hard-wired to
appliance / load using connections furnished on the six-pole, plug
-in connector, located under rear cover.
230 VAC: IEC-320
front panel.
COOLING:
DC POWER ON LED:
inverter is powered up and DC power is available.
LOW BATT / THERM BUZZER:
input voltage falls to a level within 2% to 4% of the low limit of
inverter, or, if there is an over temperature condition.
A two-pole connector is provided under the rear
is on the six-pole, plug-in connector,
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has one NEMA-15 outlet (standard wall receptacle),
.
inverters have an receptacle located on the
.
convection cooled.
located on the front panel, will be "ON" when
.
.
produces an audible alarm if DC
.
ON/OFF SWITCH:
.
off.
OVER VOLTAGE PROTECTION:
exceeds set limits, the inverter will immediately shut off without
warning. When input voltage returns to normal range, the inverter will
located on front panel; turns the inverter on and
If input voltage to the inverter
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immediately restart. Since high over voltages tend to have very
fast edges, the inverter must shut down quickly to protect itself.
This kind of fault usually occurs if the battery is suddenly
disconnected from the system and the battery charger continues to
supply current. When battery voltage falls to within 2% to 4% of low
line voltage, the LOW BATT / THERM buzzer will sound. If the
condition continues without reducing load to the inverter or adding
charge to the battery, the inverter will shut off. When voltage rises to
approximately 95% of nominal battery voltage, the inverter will turn
back on and the alarm condition will clear. The inverter can be
manually reset by cycling the on/off switch. This will reset the
protection circuitry and turn the inverter on at any voltage above
minimum voltage.
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OVER TEMPERATURE PROTECTION:
The inverter is also
protected against overheating. It will provide its full rated output
up to the temperature listed in the specification sheet. If it is
subjected to higher ambient temperatures, or air circulation is
blocked, the inverter may overheat. If the LOWBATT/ THERM
buzzer sounds, immediate action is required or the inverter will shut
down. Either reduce load, or provide more cooling in the immediate
environment. If no action is taken, the inverter will likely shut down
within 2 minutes. When the inverter shuts down, the alarm condition
will persist. Since the inverter has eliminated its load, it will cool fairly
quickly. It will automatically restart when it has cooled sufficiently, and
the LOW BATT/THERM alarm will clear. If the internal temperature is
over 105C a warning buzz 5 C before shut off.
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If rated output power is exceeded, output voltage is reduced to a
level that will provide the inverter's rated power to the load by
clipping tops of the waveform. The inverter can operate safely in this
mode indefinitely. The overpower protection circuit will recover
instantly when the overpower condition clears.
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Installation
3.0
It is essential to read and understand all Warnings,
CAUTION:
Cautions, and Notes before any connections are made to the Unit
or System. If further assistance is needed call (817)595-4969 and
ask for Customer Service.
WARNING:
Performance cannot be guaranteed, and damage can result when a
charger or power supply is used without a battery in the circuit.
WARNING:
chassis must be bonded to earth ground through the external
ground connector located on the unit. The negative or positive
terminal of the battery (DC source) must be bonded to earth ground;
it is recommended that it be to the same earth ground used for AC
ground. Refer to the figure below for wiring illustration.
The inverter is designed to operate from a battery.
The AC neutral lead is internally bonded to chassis;
.
.
.
A) Positive earth ground
B) Negative Earth Ground
*Note: Ground either “A” or “B”
NOT BOTH.
Inverter
+
-
CAUTION:
(A)
+
Battery
-
(B)
Before any connections are made to the unit or system,
be sure to disconnect the battery terminals. Always disconnect the
grounded battery terminal first. When re-connecting, connect
ungrounded terminal first, and grounded terminal last.
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CAUTION:
Polarity of leads is critical to avoid damage to the unit or
system. Check batteries and battery cables for correct polarity and
voltage.
CAUTION:
Observe all National and Local Electric Codes when
connecting AC Power Connections.
INSTALLATION (Location)
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Mounting location is critical to performance and life span of the
inverter. Heat and moisture are the two worst enemies of any
electronic device. Therefore, when choosing a mounting location,
consider the following requirements listed in order of importance:
Inverter must be sheltered from the elements. Select a clean, dry
1.
location.
Inverter requires adequate ventilation for cooling. With proper
2.
.
cooling, the inverter will operate efficiently and meet its published
ratings. All models can be mounted in several positions. Best
position, vertical. Second best, vertical with inverter front facing up.
Third, horizontal.
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The XP-250 will perform best when mounted vertically.
T h i s w i l l a l l o w w a r m a i r t o r i s e t h r o u g h
vent holes on top, drawing cool air through vent holes on the bottom.
3.
Inverter should be mounted as close to the battery as possible.
Shorter wire has less resistance, which translates to increased
efficiencies.
INSTALLATION (Wiring)
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An in line fuse is recommended to protect the battery and wiring to
the inverter. This fuse should be located very close to the battery
positive (+) terminal. To select appropriate size fuse, consult the
"Rated and Peak Current" table in Appendix "A”.
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XP-250: a two-pole connector is provided under the rear cover. The
rear cover must also be removed to access this connector (see
Appendix "B"). Use Appendix "A" to choose the appropriate gauge
wire for your specific model. A 2 pole female connector is provided.
Disconnect the grounded (-) terminal of battery and make sure
1.
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the charger and inverter are off.
2.
Make DC input connections to the inverter as illustrated in
.
Appendix "B". Attach DC wires to the 2 pole female connector.
3.
(Optional) Using 12-18 AWG wire, make Remote On/Off
connection from the rear panel terminal labeled "REMOTE" to one
pole of a small toggle switch. Then from the other pole of toggle
switch, make a connection to battery negative (-).
4.
Make sure the toggle switch is off.
.
.
Note:
in order for the Remote On/Off switch to operate inverter,
On/Off switch on the front panel must be off.
5.
If the appliance / load will be hard-wired to the inverter instead of
.
or in addition to the outlets provided on the front panel, see
Appendix "B".
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Operation
4.0
TURN ON INVERTER:
XP-250:
"REMOTE" switch if installed. LED next to the switch will illuminate,
indicating the inverter is operational.
Note:
off. (If either switch is "on", the inverter will turn on. Both switches
must be off for the inverter to turn off.)
TURN ON APPLIANCE/LOAD:
Check Input Power Requirements of the appliance. Make sure
1.
that it is less than Rated Output Power of the inverter. If more than
one appliance will be run simultaneously, the sum of their Input
Power Requirements must be less than Rated Output Power of the
inverter.
If appliance/load has been hard-wired to the barrier terminal strip
2.
as illustrated in Appendix "B", then turn appliance on. Otherwise;
Turn inverter on using toggle switch on front panel, or the
If using "REMOTE" switch, the front panel switch must be
.
.
.
.
.
Plug the appliance into the receptacle provided on front panel,
3.
then turn appliance on.
It is recommend that the inverter be turned ON before the
Note:
appliance/load.
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APPENDIX A
Input Power Requirements:
MODEL
XP-250 / 12VDC
XP-250 / 24VDC
XP-250 / 48VDC
XP-250 / 66VDC
XP-250 / 108VDC
NORMAL
VDC
(TYPICAL)
13.8 VDC
27.6 VDC
55.2 VDC
75.9 VDC
124.0 VDC
MINIMUM VDC
CUT-OFF / ALARM
(TYPICAL)
10.4 / 10.6 VDC
19 / 21 VDC
41.5 / 42.5 VDC
57.5 / 58.5 VDC
94 / 95 VDC
MAXIMUM
VDC
(TYPICAL)
16.5 VDC
33 VDC
62 VDC
91 VDC
149 VDC
RATED
CURRENT
PEAK
CURRENT
24.5 A 27.8 A
12.3 A 14 A
6.1 A 6.9 A
4.5 A 5 A
2.7 A 3 A
Recommended Input Wire Sizes (For Variable Distances from the Battery):
MODEL
XP-250 / 12VDC
LESS THAN 5’
8 AWG
LESS THAN 10’
4 AWG
LESS THAN 15’
4 AWG
LESS THAN 20’
2 AWG
XP-250 / 24VDC 12 AWG 10 AWG 8 AWG 6 AWG
XP-250 / 48VDC 18 AWG 16 AWG 14 AWG 14 AWG
XP-250 / 66VDC 18 AWG 18 AWG 16 AWG 16 AWG
XP-250 / 108VDC 18 AWG 18 AWG 18 AWG 18 AWG
Note: The table specifies standard wire sizes (not smaller than 18 AWG) that will provide less than a
2% voltage drop at Low-line Input voltage and Rated Output Power.
XP-250 Mechanical Specifications:
”10.096
”10.768
”10.596
2.770”
.786”
0
0
.250”
4.977”
5.227”
.218” SLOT 4 PLACES”
TOP
0
FRONT
SIDE
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APPENDIX B
Note:
appropriate Toggle Switch or Relay for your specific model inverter.
Use Rated Current and voltage in Appendix "A" to select an
XP-250 with DC Toggle Switch:
-
DC Toggle Switch
Battery
(See Appendix A)
+
XP-250 with DC Relay:
Normally Open
Contacts
Inverter
-
+
.
.
-
Battery
DC Toggle Switch
(Low Current)
Relay Coil
Relay
+
INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Be sure to disconnect all DC power to installation wiring.
Be sure to disconnect batteries and chargers. Make all connections
to the inverter BEFORE connecting DC power to the battery.
-
+
Inverter
.
.
XP-250 Rear View (AC/DC Connections):
Insert 2 pole female connector
after attaching DC wires.
Follow correct Polarity!
CHASSIS
LINE
NEUT
REMOTE
BAT (+) BAT (-)
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