Xantrex PROwatt 150 Owner's Manual

PROwatt 150

™

DC to AC Power Inverter

Owner’s Guide

About Xantrex

Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and
controls with products from 50 watts mobile units to 1 MW utility-scale systems for wind,
solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines and backup power applications in both grid­connected 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

PROwatt is a trademark and Statpower is a registered trademark of Xantrex International.
Xantrex is a registered trademark of Xantrex Technology Inc.
© 2000 Xantrex International. All rights reserved.

Notice of copyright

PROwatt 150 Owner’s Guide

© January 2001 Xantrex International.

Disclaimer

While every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this guide,
Xantrex International assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Note as well that
specifications and product functionality may change without notice

Date and Revision

January 200, Revision 1

Part number

445-0113-01-01

Contact Information

Web: www.xantrex.com
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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Contents

Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4
Important safety information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5

Warnings and cautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5
Additional guidelines - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6

Connecting and Operating the PROwatt 150 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7

PROwatt 150 Features- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7
Connecting the PROwatt 150 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8

Location - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8
Connecting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8

Operating the PROwatt 150 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9

Operating guidelines - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9

Interference with Electronic Equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10
Battery Operating Time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12
Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13
Warranty Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17

Returning a product - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18
Out of warranty service - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19

Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21
Other Products from Xantrex - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22

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1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the PROwatt 150 Power Inverter. The
PROwatt 150 is part of a family of advanced high-performance power
inverters from Xantrex, the leader in the field of high-frequency inverter
design. Connecting to the 12 volt outlet in your vehicle or boat, the
PROwatt 150 efficiently and reliably powers a wide variety of
household AC products, such as compact TVs and VCRs, laptops,
camcorder and cell phone chargers, compact fluorescent lights,
soldering irons, and other similar products. PROwatt 150 uses reliable
solid state power electronics for years of safe, trouble-free operation and
includes automatic safety monitoring circuitry to protect it, and your
battery, from inadvertent overload conditions. Read this guide before
connecting or using the PROwatt 150 and save it for future reference.

The main topics covered in this guide are:

• Important safety information

• Instructions for connecting and operating the inverter

• Warranty and service information

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2 Important safety information

Incorrect connection or misuse of the PROwatt 150 may result in danger
to or hazardous conditions for the user. Read these safety instructions
and pay special attention to all Caution and Warning statements
throughout the guide.

Warning statements are those which identify

conditions that may result

in personal injury or loss of life.

Caution statements are those which identify conditions or practices that
may result in damage to the PROwatt 150 or to other equipment.

Warnings and cautions

Warning !

The PROwatt 150 generates the same potentially lethal
AC power as a normal household wall outlet. Treat the
outlet with respect!

Warning !

Shock hazard. Keep away from children.

Heated surface.

The PROwatt 150 housing may become uncomfortably
warm, reaching 140° F (60° C) under extended high
power operation. Ensure that at least two inches (5 cm) of
air surround the unit. During operation, keep it away from
materials that may be affected by high temperatures.

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:

Caution!

Do not connect the PROwatt 150 to any AC
wiring or product in which the AC neutral is connected to
the AC ground.

Caution!

Do not use the PROwatt 150 with the following

appliances:

• Small battery-operated appliances such as
rechargeable flashlights, some rechargeable shavers
and night lights that are plugged directly into an AC
receptacle to recharge.

• Battery chargers used with certain power tool battery
packs. These chargers will have a warning label
stating that dangerous voltages are present at the
charger’s battery terminals.

Additional guidelines

• Do not insert foreign objects into the inverter’s outlet.

• Do not, under any circumstances, connect the PROwatt 150 to
power utility AC distribution wiring.

• Do not use the PROwatt 150 in temperatures over 100° F (40° C).

• Do not expose the PROwatt 150 to water, rain, snow or spray.

Failure to follow the above safety instructions may result in personal
injury and/or damage to the PROwatt 150 and other equipment. It may
also void the warranty.

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3 Connecting and Operating the

PROwatt 150

This section describes the PROwatt 150 inverter and provides
procedures for connecting it and using it safely.

PROwatt 150 Features

Figure 1 shows the main features of the PROwatt 150 inverter.

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Fault light

Power light

On/Off switch

AC Outlet

Figure 1 PROwatt 150 AC panel

AC Outlet

An AC outlet is provided on one end of the PROwatt 150. It
will accept a 115 volt AC product with a power consumption of 150
watts or less.

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On/Off switch

The On/Off switch enables output AC power at the AC
outlets when switched on. It also acts as a manual reset for overload,
low battery voltage, and over-temperature fault conditions. The inverter
can be reset by turning the switch off for five seconds, then on again.

Power light

The green power light indicates AC power is present at the

outlet and the PROwatt 150 is operating normally.

Fault light

The red fault light indicates the inverter has shutdown
because of low or high battery voltage, AC overload or excessively high
temperatures.

Connecting the PROwatt 150

Location

For the best performance results place the inverter in a location that is:

• Dry — do not expose the unit to water drip or spray.

• Cool — operate the unit in ambient temperatures between 32° F

(0° C) and 100° F (40° C). Keep it away from heating vents.

• Well ventilated — allow at least two inches (5 cm) of clearance

around the unit for proper cooling.

Connecting

Follow these steps to install the unit:

1. Place the unit in a flat dry location such as the dashboard of your

vehicle. Use the floor only if it is dry and free of any debris which
could get into the inverter.

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