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PH1800
Installation Guide
PowerHub 1800
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PowerHub 1800
Installation Guide
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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.
Trademarks
PowerHub 1800 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.
Notice of Copyright
PowerHub 1800 Installation Guide © January 2007 Xantrex International. All rights reserved.
Exclusion for Documentation
UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING, XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC. (“XANTREX”)
(A) MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION.
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(C) REMINDS YOU THAT IF THIS MANUAL IS IN ANY LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH, ALTHOUGH STEPS HAVE BEEN TAKEN TO MAINTAIN THE ACCURACY OF THE TRANSLATION, THE ACCURACY CANNOT BE GUARANTEED. APPROVED XANTREX CONTENT IS CONTAINED WITH THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE VERSION WHICH IS POSTED AT WWW.XANTREX.COM.
Date and Revision
January 2007 Revision C
Part Number
975-0289-01-01
Product Number
PH1800-GFP
Contact Information
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About This Guide
Purpose
The purpose of this Installation Guide is to provide procedures for installing the PowerHub 1800.
Scope
The Guide provides safety guidelines, detailed planning and setup information, and procedures for installing the inverter. It does not provide operational or troubleshooting information. It does not provide details about particular brands of batteries. Consult individual battery manufacturers for this information.
Audience
The PowerHub 1800 is an entry-level inverter system. This Guide is intended for anyone who needs to plan for and install the PowerHub 1800. Permanent installations should be done by certified technicians or electricians. Installers should have adequate knowledge of national and local electric code to ensure code-compliance by inspection from the local electric authority.
Organization
This Guide is organized into three chapters and one appendix. Chapter 1 describes the features and functions of the PowerHub 1800.
Chapter 2 contains information on planning the installation of this equipment.
Chapter 3 contains information on assembling and installing this equipment.
Appendix A provides electrical and physical specifications for the PowerHub 1800.
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About This Guide
Conventions Used
The following conventions are used in this guide.
WARNING
Warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or loss of life
CAUTION
Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the unit or other equipment.
Important: These notes describe things which are important for you to know, but not as serious as a caution or warning.
Abbreviations and Acronyms
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Alternating Current |
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Direct Current |
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Light Emitting Diode |
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Photovoltaic |
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Renewable Energy |
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Watts |
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Related Information
You can find more information about this product by seeing the PowerHub 1800 Operator’s Guide (part number 975-0288-01-01 Rev A). You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc. as well as its products and services at www.xantrex.com.
A French version of this document is available at www.xantrex.com.
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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING
This chapter contains important safety and operating instructions. Read and keep this Installation Guide for future reference.
WARNING: Limitations on use
The PowerHub 1800 is not intended for use in connection with life support systems or other medical equipment or devices.
WARNING
To avoid the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, generators are not to be used indoors. When generators are used outdoors there must be sufficient circulation to vent the carbon monoxide.
1.Before installing and using the PowerHub, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the PowerHub, the batteries, and in both this Installation Guide and the Operator’s Guide.
2.The PowerHub is intended for indoor use only. Do not expose the PowerHub to rain, snow, or spray. To reduce risk of fire hazard, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings. Do not install the PowerHub in a zero-clearance compartment. Overheating may result.
3.The PowerHub may connect to as many as three sources of DC Power and one source of AC Power. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect all sources of AC and DC power from the PowerHub before attempting any maintenance or cleaning or working on any circuits connected to the PowerHub. Turning off controls will not eliminate this risk.
4.Use only attachments that are intended for use with this product. Doing otherwise may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
5.To avoid a risk of fire and electric shock, make sure that all of the installation wiring is in good condition and that wire is not undersized. Do not operate the PowerHub with damaged or substandard wiring.
6.Do not operate the PowerHub if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. If the PowerHub is damaged, see the Warranty section.
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Safety
No!
No!
7.Do not disassemble the PowerHub, except where noted to wire it for a permanent installation. The PowerHub 1800 contains no userserviceable parts. See Warranty for instructions on obtaining service. Attempting to service the PowerHub yourself may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire and will void your warranty. Internal capacitors remain charged after all power is disconnected.
8.The PowerHub must be provided with an equipment-grounding conductor. Grounding and all other wiring must comply with National and local codes and regulations.
No!
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Figure i Basic Safety
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Safety
Precautions When Working With Batteries
WARNING: Fire or Explosion Hazard
1.Use only SEALED batteries with the PowerHub 1800.
2.Follow all instructions published by the battery manufacturer.
3.Working in the vicinity of batteries may be dangerous. Unsealed batteries can generate explosive gases during normal operation. Therefore, you must read this guide and follow the instructions exactly before installing or using the PowerHub.
4.This equipment contains components which tend to produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do not install the PowerHub in locations that require ignition-protected equipment. This includes any space containing gasoline-powered machinery, fuel tanks, as well as joints, fittings, or other connections between components of the fuel system.
5.To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer.
6.Make sure that nothing is blocking the air vents on the back of the enclosure.
7.Never smoke or allow a spark or flame near the batteries.
8.Use caution to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool on the batteries. It could spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical parts and could cause an explosion.
9.Remove all personal metal items, like rings, bracelets, and watches when working with batteries. Batteries can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld metal, causing a severe burn.
10.Have someone within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a battery.
11.Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching your eyes while working near batteries.
12.Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
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Safety
13.If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters your eye, immediately flood it with running cold water for at least twenty minutes and get medical attention immediately.
Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances
CAUTION: Equipment Damage
This equipment produces a modified sine wave output. Equipment damage may occur if the rechargeable appliance is not designed to use modified sine wave output. If you are unsure about using your rechargeable appliance with the modified sine wave, contact the equipment manufacturer.
Most rechargeable battery-operated equipment uses a separate charger or transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle and produces a low voltage charging output.
Some chargers for small rechargeable batteries can be damaged if connected to the PowerHub. Do not use the following with the PowerHub:
•Small battery-operated appliances like flashlights, razors, and night lights that can be plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge.
•Some chargers for battery packs used in power hand tools. These affected chargers display a warning label stating that dangerous voltages are present at the battery terminals.
FCC/ICES 003 Information to the User
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•Increase the separation between the equipment receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Power Down Procedure
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3Disconnect the PowerHub from the generator and turn the generator OFF.
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If hardwired...... To Power Down the PowerHub 1800:
WARNING: Shock Hazard
If no DC disconnect is used, then the DC input sources (solar or wind) will have to be physically disconnected to ensure power is OFF.
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Disconnect any loads directly connected to the front panel of the PowerHub
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Figure iii Power Down Procedure for Hardwired Installations
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -v
Precautions When Working With Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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FCC/ICES 003 Information to the User - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Power Down Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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1 Introduction
Features and Functions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2
Applications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–5
Softwired Generator Applications (Plug-and-go) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–5
Hardwired Permanent Applications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–6
Utility Backup Applications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–6
Solar Applications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–7
Wind Applications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–8
Combination Applications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–9
2 Planning
Planning Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–2
Tools Required- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–3
Hardware / Materials Required - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–3
Environmental Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–3
Dimensions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–4
Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–5
Renewable Energy (RE) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–8
Solar Panels - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–8
Wind - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–8
3 Installation
Installation Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Preparing the Battery Bank - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Connecting the Battery Bank to the Inverter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Connecting Two Battery Boxes to the Inverter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Contents
Wiring - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Plug-and-go (Softwiring) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Permanent Wiring (Hardwiring) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Terminal Access - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Removing the Factory-installed AC Cord and Knockouts - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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AC Input and Output Wiring from a Generator - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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AC Input and Output Wiring from the Utility Grid - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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DC Wiring with Ground Fault Protection |
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DC Wiring with Ground Fault Protection |
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(Renewable Energy Solar Array; Maximum 1000 W) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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DC Wiring (Renewable Energy Wind, Maximum 1000 W) - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Replacing the Top Cover - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Double-check - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Power Up Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Power Down Procedure- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Ground Fault Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Replacing the Ground Fault Protection Fuse - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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A Specifications
Electrical Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–2
Physical Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–3
Battery Charger Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–3
Charging Profiles - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–5
40-amp Charging Profile - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–5
10-amp Charging Profile - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–6
0-amp Charging Profile - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–6
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Figures
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Basic Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Power Down Procedure for Hardwired Installations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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The PowerHub 1800 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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PowerHub 1800 Components - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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PowerHub 1800 Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Softwired Utility or Generator Applications- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Hardwired Utility Applications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Hardwired Solar Applications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Hardwired Wind Applications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Hardwired Combination Applications- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Dimensions (not to scale) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Battery Box and Battery Size - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Preparing the Components for Assembly- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Connecting the Battery Box to the Inverter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Preparing the Battery Bank - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Battery Cabling for Two Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Figure 3-5 |
Connecting the Battery Bank to the Inverter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Connecting Two Battery Boxes to the Inverter- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Figure 3-7 |
Replacing the Top to the Battery Box - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Plug-n-Go Wiring (Softwired)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Terminal Access for Hardwiring - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Figure 3-10 |
Removing the AC Cord - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Preparing the Knockouts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Figure 3-12 |
Connecting the AC Input and Output from a Generator - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Connecting the AC Input and Output from the Utility - - - - - - - - - - - - - - |
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Figure 3-20 Power Down Procedure for Softwired Installations- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–21 Figure 3-21 Power Down Procedure for Hardwired Installations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–22 Figure 3-22 Replacing Ground Fault Protection Fuse- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–24 Figure A-1 Three-Stage Charging Process - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–4
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Table 2-1 |
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1 Introduction
Chapter 1 describes the features and functions of the PowerHub 1800.
Figure 1-1 The PowerHub 1800
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Introduction
Features and Functions
Components |
The PowerHub 1800 consists of the following components. |
PowerHub 1800
Installation Guide
and User’s Guide
Accessory Plate
for Hardwired
Installations
1 set #1/0 AWG Battery Cables
Batteries not included.
1800 W Inverter/Charger
Includes:
•1800 W modified sine wave inverter
•40 A charger
•Seven 20-amp/32 Vdc Regulatory approved automotive-type fuses for circuitry protection
•One supplementary protector
Battery Box
Includes:
•Battery Cables(positive-red, negative-black)
( #1/0 AWG 11" long)
•CSA/UL Approved Anderson connector inside the front panel for connecting enclosure to inverter.
•10 Regulatory approved
20 A/32 Vdc automotive-type fuses for circuitry protection.
Figure 1-2 |
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Purpose |
The PowerHub 1800 is intended to be an entry-level inverter system for |
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5-minute surge). It can be used as a stand-alone power source (softwired) |
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Function |
The PowerHub 1800 is specifically designed to use power stored in two |
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battery boxes that hold up to four 12 Vdc sealed, lead-acid batteries (not |
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Renewable |
It can also use renewable energy, such as 12 V solar panels and small |
Energy Input |
12 V wind turbines, to recharge the batteries. Using renewable energy |
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Inverter
Features
The inverter consists of the following user features:
•Inverter Control Panel
•Four 120 Vac outlets on the front panel.
•One supplementary protector to protect the 120 Vac outlets from overload.
•Two Battery Box Connection Ports (one on each side)
Inverter
Control
Panel
AC Outlets (x4)
Input/Output terminals are located under top panel. See Figure 3-9 on page 3–10 for a detailed illustration of these terminals.
Battery Box Connection Ports for Anderson-type Connector Plus (x2-one on each side)
AC Indicator LED
Supplementary
Protector
Figure 1-3 PowerHub 1800 Features
Input/Output
Terminals
The inverter has the following input/output terminals:
•Two DC Anderson ports for 12 V battery connections from the Battery Box; one on each side.
•Two pairs of DC input terminals for renewable energy connections: one 32 A input terminal and one 80 A input terminal. External inputs to these terminals must be externally regulated. Solar panels must use charge controllers and wind turbines must be self-regulated.
•The 32 A terminals can be used for 12 Vdc input up to 400 W maximum.
•The 80 A terminals can be used for 12 Vdc input up to 1000 W maximum.
•AC input terminal (for grid or generator input)
•AC output terminal (for AC output in hardwired installations)
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Grounding |
The inverter has two AC Ground terminals and one equipment ground |
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terminals. |
Regulatory |
This system complies with CSA 107.1-01 and UL1741and is certified for |
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