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Owner’s Manual
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Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced
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XPower Micro Inverter 200, 40 0 and 800 Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About the XPower Micro Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Additional Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3. XPower Micro Inverter Features. . . . . . . . . . . 7
AC (Front) Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
DC (Back) Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Types of Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
XPower Micro Inve rter Accessories . . . . . . . . . . 16
4. Connecting the XPower Micro Inverter . . . . 17
Choosing a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting for Loads Under 150 Watts . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting for Loads Over 150 Watts . . . . . . . . . 21
5. Operating the XPower Micro Inverter . . . . . 25
Operating Conditions and Guidelines . . . . . . . . . 25
Shutting the Inverter Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Operating Normal Loads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Operating Loads Wit h High Surge Requirem e nts . 28
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6. Maintaining Battery Condition . . . . . . . . . . . 30
7. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Buzz in Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Television Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Troubleshooting Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
8. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
9. Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Return Material Authorization Policy . . . . . . . . . 50
Out of Warranty Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
10. Other Xantrex Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Xantrex XPower Micro
Inverter 200, 400 or 800. The XPower Micro Inverter
200, XPower Micro Inverter 400 or XPower Micro
Inverter 800 are part of a family of ultra-compact,
light-weight and modern power inverters from
Xantrex, the leader in high frequency inverter design.
About the XPower Micro Inverter
Connected to the 12 volt outlet in your car, truck, boat,
RV, or directly from a dedicated 12 volt battery (400
and 800 watt only), the XPower Micro Inverter
efficiently and reliably powers a wide variety of
household AC products, such as portable stereos,
laptop computers, TVs, VCRs, and other similar
products.
The XPower Micro Inverter uses reliable solid state
power electronics for years of safe, trouble-free
operation and includes the following automatic
features to ensure safe and trouble-free operation:
• Low battery alarm (400 and 800 watt only)
• Low voltage shutdown
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• High voltage shutdown
• Overload shutdown
• Over temperature shutdown
• Short circuit protection
About This Manual
T o get th e best perfo rmance from y our XPower Micr o
Inverter, Xantrex recommends that you read this
manual before connecting and using the inverter, and
then save it for future reference.
This manual contains:
• Important safety information (page 3)
• Instructions for connecting the inverter (page 17)
• Operating guidelines (page 25)
• Troubles ho ot ing gui d e lin e s (page33)
• Specifications (page 41)
• Warranty and service information (page 44)
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2 Important Safety Information
Misusing or incorrectly connecting the XPower Micro
Inverter 200, XPower Micro Inverter 400 or XPower
Micro Inverter 800 may damage the equipment or
create hazardous conditions for users. Read the
following safety instructions and pay special attention
to all Caution and Warning statements in the manual.
Warnings identify
personal injury or loss of life.
Cautions identify conditions or practices that may
damage the unit or other equipment.
Warnings and Cautions
WARNING: Shock hazard
Keep children away from the X Power Micro
Inverter . The inverter generates the same
potentially letha l AC po w er as a nor m al household
wall outlet. Treat the outlet with respect!
conditions that may result in
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WARNING: Heated surface
The XPower Micro Inverter housing may become
uncomfortably warm, reaching 140° F (60° C) under
extended high power operation. Ensure that at least
2 inches (5 cm) of air surround the inverter. During
operation, keep it away from materials that may be
affected by high tempe r atures.
WARNING: Explosion hazard
Do not use the XPower Micro Inverter in the
presence of flammable fumes or gases, such as in
the bilge of a gasoline powered boat, or near
propane tanks. Do not use the XPower Micro
Inverter in an enclosure containing automotive-type,
lead-acid batteries. These batteries, unlike sealed
batteries, vent explosive hydrogen gas, which can be
ignited by sparks from electrical connections.
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WARNING - Crash hazard
Vehi cle driver’s should not configure or
troubleshoot the XPower Micro Inverter while they
are driving the vehicle.
CAUTION - Output non-si nusoidal
Some chargers for small nickel-cadmium bat t eries
can be damaged if connected to the XPower Micro
Inverter. Do not use the XPower Micro Inverter
with the following equipment:
• Small battery-operated appliances like
rechargeable flashlights, some rechargeable
shavers, and night lights th at are plugged
directly into an AC receptacle to recharge.
• Battery chargers used in hand power tools.
These chargers display a warning label stating
that dangerous voltages are present at the
charger battery terminals.
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CAUTION
Do not connect live AC power to the XPower Micro
Inverter’s AC outlets. Th e inve rter will be damage d
even if it is switched OFF.
Do not connect any AC load , wh ic h ha s its neutral
conductor connected to ground, to the XPower
Micro Inverter.
Additional Safety Guidelines
• Do not insert foreign objects in the XPower
Micro Inverter outlets or ventilation openings.
• Never connect the inverter to power utility AC
distribution wiring.
• Do not use the XPower Micro Inverter in
temperatures over 104° F (40° C).
• Do not expose the XPower Micro Inverter to
water, rain, snow, or spray.
Failure to follow these safety guidelines may cause
personal injury and/or damage to the XPower Micro
Inverter. It may also void your product warranty.
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3 XPower Micro Inverter
Features
This section describes the main features of the
XPower Micro Inverter.
AC (Front) Panel
Figure 1 shows the AC panel of the XPower Micro
Inverter 200. Use Table 1 to identify the function of
items.
1
3
2
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AC Panel of XPower Micro Inverter 200
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Figure 2 shows the AC panel of the XPower Micro
Inverter 400. Use Table 1 to identify the function of
items.
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3
2
Figure 2
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AC Panel of XPower Micro Inverter 400
Figure 3 shows the AC panel of the XPower Micro
Inverter 800. Use Table 1 to identify the function of
items.
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AC Panel of XPower Micro Inverter 800
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Table 1
AC Panel Functions
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AC Outlets
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XPower Micro Inverter 200
An AC receptacle is located on one end of the
XPower Micro Inverter 200. You can plug in
120-volt appliances with a combined total
continuous power co nsumption of 160 watts or
less when the inverter is turned on.
XPower Micro Inverter 400
Two AC receptacles are located on one end of the
XPower Micro Inverter 400. You can plug in
120-volt appliances with a combined total
continuous power co nsumption of 320 watts or
less when the inverter is turned on.
XPower Micro Inverter 800
Two AC receptacles are located on one end of the
XPower Micro Inverter 800. You can plug in
120-volt appliances with a combined total
continuous power co nsumption of 600 watts or
less when the inverter is turned on.
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Table 1
AC Panel Functions
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On/Off Switch
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When the On/Off switch is on, AC power is
available at the AC outlet.
STATUS LED
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The green light is on all the time when the On/Off
switch is on.
The red light indicates that the inverter has shut
down. Shutdown is caused by low or high battery
voltage, overload, or excessively high temperatures.
Audible Alarm (400 and 800 watt only)
An audible alarm warns of an impending low
voltage shutdown.
Ventilation Openings
To prevent overheating, ensure that all the
ventilation openings on the unit are kept clear.
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DC (Back) Panel
Figure 4 shows the DC panel of the XPower Micro
Inverter 200. Use Table 2 to identify the function of
items.
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DC Panel of XPower Micro Inverter 200
Figure 5 shows the DC panel of the XPower Micro
Inverter 800, which is very similar to the XPower
Micro Inverter 400. Use Table 2 to identify the
function of items.
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DC Panel Functions
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Fan and Ventilation Openings
The cooling fan on the XPower Micro Inverter
200 is designed to operate whenever the inverter
in turned on. The cooling fan on the XPower
Micro Inverter 400 and XPower Micro Inverter
800 units are designed to operate only when
output power is greater than approximately 50
watts. When the inverter is turned on, the fan may
operate momentarily. The ventilation openi ngs
should not be covered at any time the inverter is
operating.
A) Positive and B) Negative Cabling T erminals
For XPower Micro Inverter 400 an d XPower
Micro Inverter 800, you connect the ring
terminals on the power cables to these terminals.
T o ensure correct polarity , red must be connected
to red and black must be connected to black.
Types of Connections
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(included).
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connect a separate battery
clamp cable (included).
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XPower Micro Inverter Accessories
Figure 6 shows the lighter plug cable that is included
with the XPower Micro Inverter 400.
Figure 6
Lighter Plug Cable
Figure 7 shows the cable (included) for direct
connection to a 12 volt battery for XPower Micro
Inverter 400 and XPower Micro Inverter 800.
Figure 7
Cable for Direct Connection to 12 volt Battery
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4 Connecting the XPower Micro
Inverter
CAUTION
The XPower Micro Inverter must only be connected
to a battery that has a nominal output of 12 volts. It
will not operate if connected to a 6 volt battery and
may be damaged if connected to a battery with 16
volts or more.
It is recommended that you hardwire the XPower
Micro Inverter 800 directly to the 12 volt battery.
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Choosing a Location
For best performance, place the inverter on a flat
surface in a location that is:
Dry Do not expose the inverter to water,
Cool
rain, snow or spray.
Operate the inverter in ambient
temperatures between 0° C and 40°
C (32° F and 100° F). Keep it away
from heating vents and direct
sunlight.
Well ventilated
For proper cooling, allow at least 5
cm (2 in.) of clearance around the
inverter.
Clean and free of
dust and dirt
Choose a location that is free of any
debris that could get into the
inverter.
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Connecting for Loads Under 150 Watts
Follow these steps to connect the XPower Micro
Inverter 200 or XPower Micro Inverter 400:
1. Place the inverter on a flat surface like the floor
of your vehicle.
2. Make sure the On/Off switch on the front panel is
off.
3. The XPower Micro Inverter 200 has a power cord
with lighter plug hard- wired int o it, so you do not
need to complete this step.
If you have a XPower Micro Inverter 400, take
the power cord equipped with the lighter plug
(Figure 6) and place the ring terminals over the
two cabling terminals on the back of the inverter.
(The cabling terminals are shown in Figure 7.)
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CAUTION - Reverse Polarity
Power connections of the 12 volts DC battery to the
XPower must be positive to positi ve and ne ga tive to
negative.
A reverse polarity connection (positive to negative)
will blow a fuse in the inverter and may
permanently damage the unit. Damage caused by a
reverse polarity connection is not covered by your
warranty.
CAUTION
Make sure you connect red to red and black to
black, and make sure you screw the nuts on tightly.
4. Fasten the positive (red) clamp to the positive
battery post, and then fasten the negative (black)
clamp to the negative battery post.
5. Place the inverter’s lighter plug in the vehicle’s
cigarette lighter socket or a 12 volt outlet.
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6. Turn on the front panel On/Off switch.
The green light indicates that the XPower is
operating normally and that AC power is
available at the outlet.
7. Plug in the AC appliance you want to operate.
8. Always turn the inverter off when not in use.
Connecting for Loads Over 150 Watts
You must connect the XPower Micro Inverter 400 or
XPower Micro Inverter 800 directly to a 12-volt
battery if you are going to operate loads greater than
150 watts continuously. When the inverter is
connected this way, you can operate loads of any size
up to 320 wat ts continuously with a XPower Micro
Inverter 400 and 600 watts continuously with a
XPower Micro Inverter 800.
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WARNING
Batteries contain corrosive materials and present an
electrical shock hazard. To prevent irritation and
burns, wear protective eye w ear and clothing when
you install the inverter or work with the batteries.
Take special care to ensure that metal tools and
personal metal objects like rings and bracelets do
not contact the batter y terminals.
Follow these steps to make a direct battery
connection:
1. Place the inverter on a flat surface.
2. Make sure the On/Off switch on the front panel is
off.
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CAUTION - Reverse Polarity
Power connections of the 12 volts DC battery to the
XPower must be positive to positi ve and ne ga tive to
negative.
A reverse polarity connection (positive to negative)
will blow a fuse in the inverter and may
permanently damage the unit. Damage caused by a
reverse polarity connection is not covered by your
warranty.
3. Take the cables equipped with battery clamps on
one end (Figure 7) and place the ring terminals
over the two cabling terminals on the back of the
inverter. (The cabling terminals are shown in
Figure 7.)
CAUTION
Make sure you connect red to red and black to
black, and make sure you screw the nuts on tightly.
4. Fasten the positive (red) clamp to the positive
battery post, and then fasten the negative (black)
clamp to the negative battery post.
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5. Turn on the front panel On/Off switch.
The green light indicates that AC power is
available at the outlets and that the inverter is
operating normally.
6. Plug in the AC loads you want to operate.
7. Always turn the inverter off when not in use.
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5 Operating the XPower Micro
Inverter
This section explains how to operate the XPower
Micro Inverter most efficiently.
Operating Conditions and Guidelines
This section describes normal operation as well as
conditions that trigger an alarm or automatically shut
down the XPower Micro Inverter.
Normal Operation When you connect the inverter
to the vehicle’s cigarette l ighter or d irectly to a 12 vo lt
battery and turn on the On/Off switch, the green light
illuminates and AC power is available at the outlets.
You can now plug in your AC products and switch
them on one at a time.
Low Battery Alarm and Shutdown As the battery
discharges, its voltage decreases. When the XPower
Micro Inverter senses that the voltage at its DC input
has dropped to 11.0 volts, it sounds an alarm (4 00 and
800 volts only). If you ignore the alarm, and the DC
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input voltage drops below 10.5 volts, the inverter
shuts down all loads to save the battery from further
discharge. The red light comes on.
Overload Shutdown If you connect an AC load
that is rated too high (see T a ble 3 on page 27) or a
load that draws excessive surge power, the XPower
Micro Inverter shuts down. The red light comes on.
Over Temperature Shutdown The XPower Micro
Inverter shuts down automatically if it exceeds its safe
operating temperature. The red light comes on.
High Input Voltage Shutdown If a defective
battery charging system causes the battery voltage to
rise to dangerously high levels, the XPower Micro
Inverter shuts down automatically. The red light
comes on.
Shutting the Inverter Off
• If you are going to disconnect the battery, turn the
inverter off first.
• Turn the invert er off using the front panel On/Off
switch.
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Operating Normal Loads
The XPower Micro Inverter is capable of
continuously powering most 120-volt AC products
with the following power rating maximums:
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Power and Surge Ratings
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Inverter 800
The inverter’s AC (“mo dified- sine wave ”) output
waveform, is designed to functio n simila rly to the sine
wave shape of utility power. Most AC products
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correctly rated for the power rating maximums listed
above or less will operate normally with the XPower
Micro Inverter.
Operating Loads With High Surge Requirements
The power, or wattage, rating of AC loads is the
average amount of power they use. Some appliances
consume more power than their power rating when
they are first turned on. TVs, monitors, and electric
motors are some products t hat have high surge
requirements at start up. The XPower Micro Inverter
inverters can supply momentary surge power that is
higher than its maximum power rating, some products
rated less than power rating maximum for your
inverter may exceed its surge capability and trigger an
overload shutdown. If this problem occurs when
attempting to operate several AC products at the same
time, try first switching on the inverter with all AC
products switched off, then one by one switch each
on, starting with the high surge product first.
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Table 4
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Portable work light 25 Yes Yes Yes
Stereo system 50 Yes Yes Yes
Laptop computer 75 Yes Yes Yes
13” TV 100 Yes Yes Yes
27” TV 200 Yes Yes
20” TV/VCR combo 300 Yes Yes
Small appliances 400+ Yes
Power tools 400+ Yes
a.Power requirements for product examples are estimates only. To calculate
the wattage of a product, use the following equation: amperage x 115.
b.If you want to power 2 or more products simultaneously, add the power re-
quirements of both products to determine the total wattage.
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6 Maintaining Battery
Condition
The battery operating time of the XPower Micro
Inverter depends on the charge level of the battery,
battery capacity, and the amount of power drawn by
the AC loads you are operating. With a typical vehicle
battery, you can expect the following:
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Battery Operating Times
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100 watts small TV 3-4 hours
200 watts TV/VCR 1-2 hour s
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Here are some guidelines that will help to preserve
your battery:
• Vehicle batteries are not designed for repeated
deep-discharge cycles, and constantly recharging
a vehicle’s battery will shorten its life. Therefore,
when you are using a vehicle battery as a power
source, start the vehicle every hour or two to
recharge the battery.
• The XPower Micro Inverter will operate wh ile
the engine is running, but the voltage drop that
occurs when the engine starts may trigger a low
voltage shutdown.
• Vehicle batteries are designed to provide brief
periods of very high current needed for engine
starting. They are not intended for constant deep
discharge. Regularly operating th e XPower Micro
Inverter from a vehicle battery until the low
voltage alarm sounds will shorten the life of the
battery. Consider connecting the XPower Micro
Inverter to a separate deep discharge type battery
if you will be frequently running electrical
products for extended periods of time.
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• If you are not going to use the XPower Micro
Inverter for a few days, turn off the On/Off
switch. The inverter draw s 0 .4 amps or less when
the On/Off switch is on and no load is connected,
but it will eventually discharge the battery.
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7 Troubleshooting
This section will help you identify the source of most
problems that can occur with the XPower Micro
Inverter.
If you have a problem with the inverter, please review
this section before contacting Xantrex Customer
Service. If you are unable to solve a problem and need
to contact Xantrex, please prepare for the call by
writing down the following details:
• Inverter’s serial number
• How long the inverter has been in use
• Where it is installed
• Appliances operating when the problem occurred
• A brief description of the problem
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Common Problems
WARNING - Electrical Shock and Burn
Hazard
Do not dismantle the XPower Micro Inverter.
It does not contain any user-serviceable parts.
Attempting to service the inverter yourself
could result in an electrical shock or burn.
Buzz in Audio Systems
Some inexpensive stereo systems have inadequate
internal power supply filtering and buzz slightly when
powered by the XPower Micro Inverter. The best
solution is to use an audio system with a good quality
filter.
Television Interference
The XPower Micro Inverter is s hielded to minim ize
interference with TV signals. If TV signals are weak,
you may see interference in the form of lines scrolling
across the screen. Try one of these suggestions to
minimize or eliminate the problem:
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• Adjust the orientation of the XPower Micro
Inverter, television, antenna, and cables.
• Maximize TV signal strength by using a better
antenna, and use shielded antenna cable where
possible.
• Try a different TV. Different models vary
considerably in their susceptibility to
interference.
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Troubleshooting Reference
This section describes problems, their symptoms,
possible causes, and specific remedies.
The AC load will not operate. No inverter lights are on.
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Battery is defective. Check battery and replace if
The inverter has been
connected with reverse
DC input polarity.
Loose cable connections. Check cables and connections.
The inverter will run some small loads, but not larger
ones.
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Voltage drop across DC
cables.
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required.
Check connection to battery.
The inverter has likely been
damaged and needs to be
repaired. Have the un it repaired
(not covered under warranty).
Tighten as required.
Shorten cable s or use hea v ie r
cables.
Measured inve rte r o u tp ut is to o lo w.
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A standard “average-
reading” AC voltmeter
has been used to measure
output voltage, re sulting
in an apparent reading 5-
For accurate measurement, the
XPower Micro Inverter modified
sine wave output requires a “true
RMS” voltmeter for accurate
measurements.
15 volts too low.
The battery voltage is too
Recharge the battery.
low.
Alarm is sounding (400 and 800 only).
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Low voltage shutdo wn or
thermal shutdown has
occurred.
Shorten cable s or use hea v ie r
cables. Recharge battery. Allow
unit to cool. Impr ove air
circulation around unit. Locate
units in a cooler environment.
Reduce load if continuous
operation is required.
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Battery run time is less than expected.
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The AC product power
consumption is higher
than rated.
The battery is old or
Use a larger battery to make up
for the increased power
requirement.
Replace the battery.
defective.
The battery is not being
charged pro pe rly.
Some chargers are not able to
fully recharge a battery. Make
sure that you use a powerful
charger.
Power dissipation in DC
Use shorter/heavier DC cables.
cables.
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The AC load will not operate. The red light is on.
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The AC product(s)
connected are rated at
more than the inverter’s
continuous power rating;
Use a product with a power
rating less than the inverter’s
continuous power rating (see
Table 3 on page 27).
overload shutdown has
occurred.
The AC product(s)
connected are rated at
less than the inverter’s
continuous power rating;
high starting surge has
The product exceeds the
inverter’s surge capability. Use
a product with a starting surge
power within the XPower
Micro Inverter capability.
caused overload
shutdown.
Battery is discharged
Recharge battery.
(alarm is sounding 400
and 800 only).
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The inverter has
overheated due to poor
ventilation and has
shutdown (alarm is
sounding 400 and 800
only).
Switch inverter OFF and allow
to cool for 15 minutes. Clear
blocked fan or remove objects
covering unit. Move the
inverter to a cooler place.
Reduce load if continuous
operation is required.
Input voltage is greater
than 15 volts.
Verify the cha rging sy st em is
properly regulated and the
battery is 12 volts nominal.
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8 Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Table 6
Specifications
AC output
voltage
(nominal)
DC input
voltage range
Maximum
continuous AC
output power
5 minutes AC
output power
Maximum AC
output surge
power
AC output
frequency
0LFUR 0LFUR 0LFUR
120 Vac 120 Vac 120 Vac
10.5-15.5
volts DC
160 watts 320 watts 600 watts
200 watts 400 watts 750 watts
400 watts 700 watts 1200 watts
60 ± 4 Hz 60 ± 4 Hz 60 ± 4 Hz
10.5-15.5
volts DC
10.5-15.5
volts DC
D
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Table 6
Specifications
AC output
waveform
No load curre nt
draw (at 12 V
input)
Efficiency
(maximum)
Ambient
operating
temperature
range
Low voltage
alarm
Low voltage
shutdown
High battery
shutdown point
(nominal)
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Modified Sine Wave
0.3 amps 0.25 amps 0.4 amps
90% 90% 90%
32° F–104° F 0° C–40° C
N/A 11.0 volts DC 11.0 volts DC
10.5 volts DC 10.5 volts DC 10. 5 vo lt s DC
15.5 volts DC 15.5 volts DC 15. 5 vo lt s DC
Table 6
Specifications
Dimensions
(L x W x H)
Weight 0.62 lb /
a.Provides maximum 800 watts of AC output power for up to 1 minute.
4 x 3.3 x 2in
102 x 84 x 51
mm
0.28 kg
5.4 x 4 x 2 in
137 x 102 x
51 mm
0.97 lb /
0.44 kg
7.5 x 4.5 x 2.4
in
141 x 114 x
61 mm
1.80 lb /
0.82 kg
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9 Limited Warranty
Warranty
What does this warranty cover? This Limited Warranty
is provided by Xantrex Technology, Inc. ("Xantrex") and
covers defects in workmanship and materials in your
XPower Micro Inverter 200, 400 and 800. This warranty
lasts for a Warranty Period of 12 months from the date of
purchase at point of sale to you, the original end user
customer.
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.
Xantrex will, at its option, use new and/or reconditioned
parts in performing warranty repair an d building
replacement products. Xantrex reserves the right to use parts
or products of or iginal or improved design in the repair or
replacement. If Xantrex repairs or replace s a product, its
warranty continues for the remaining portion of the original
Warranty Period or 90 days from the date of the return
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shipment to the customer, whichever is greater. All rep la ced
products and all parts removed from repaired products
become the property of Xantrex.
Xantrex covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the
product, and return shipment to the customer via a Xantrexselected non-expedited surface freight within the contiguous
United States and Canada. Alaska and Hawaii are excluded.
Contact Xantrex Customer Service for details on freight
policy for return shipments outside of the contiguous United
States and Canada.
How do you get service? If your product requires
troubleshooting or warranty service, contact your merchant.
If you are unable to co ntact your merchant , or the merchant
is unable to provide service, contact Xantrex directly at:
Phone: 1-800-670-0707 ( toll free)
1-360-435-8826 (direct)
Fax: 1-360-435-3547
Email: CustomerService@xantrex.com
Direct returns may be performed according to the Xantrex
Return Material Authorization Policy described in your
product manual. Fo r some products, Xantrex main ta in s a
network of regional Authorized Service Centers. Call
Xantrex or check ou r webs it e to se e if yo ur pr o du c t ca n be
repaired at one of these facilities.
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In any warranty claim, dat ed proof of purchase must
accompany the pro duct and the product must not have been
disassembled or modified without prior written
authorization by Xantrex.
Proof of purc h a se m a y b e in any one of the f ollowing forms :
• The dated purchase receipt from the original purchase
of the product at point of sale to the end user, or
• The dated dealer invoice or purchase receipt showing
original equipment manufacturer (OEM) status, or
• The dated invoice or purchase receipt showing the
product excha n ge d under warranty
What does this warranty not cover? This Limited
W arra nty do es no t cove r no rmal wear and tea r of t he p roduct
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:
a) the product if it has been misused, neglected, improp-
erly installed, physically damaged or altered, either
internally or externally, or damaged from improper use
or use in an unsuitable environment;
b) the product if it has been subjected to fire, water,
generalized corrosion, biological infestations, or input
voltage that creates operating conditions beyond the
maximum or minimum limits listed in the Xantrex
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product specifications including high input voltage
from generators and lightning strikes;
c) the product if repairs have been done to it other than by
Xantrex or its authorized service centers (hereafter
"ASCs");
d) the produ ct if it is used as a component part of a prod-
uct expressly warranted by another manufacturer;
e) the product if its original identification (trade-mark,
serial number) markings have been defaced, altered, or
removed.
Disclaimer
Product
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
WARRAN TY PROVIDED BY XANTREX IN CONNECTION
WITH YOUR XANTREX PRODUCT AND IS, WHERE
PERMITTED BY LAW, IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRAN TIES, CONDITIONS, GUARANTEES,
REPRESENTATIONS, OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE IN
CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT, HOWEVER ARISING
(WHETHER BY CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE,
PRINCIPLES OF MANUFACTURER’S LIABILITY,
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OPERATION OF LAW, CONDUCT, STATEMENT OR
OTHERWISE), INCLUDING WITHOUT 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 T O APPLY TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BE
LIMITED IN DURA TION TO THE PERIOD STIPULA T ED
UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
IN NO EVENT WILL XANTREX BE LIABLE FOR ANY
SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSSES, COSTS OR
EXPENSES HOWEVER ARISING WHETHER IN CONTRACT
OR TORT INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY
ECONOMIC LOSSES OF ANY KIND, ANY LOSS OR
DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, ANY PERSONAL INJURY, ANY
DAMAGE OR INJURY ARISING FROM OR AS A RESULT OF
MISUSE OR ABUSE, OR THE INCORRECT INSTALLATION,
INTEGRATION OR OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT.
Exclusions
If this product is a consumer product, federal law does not
allow an exclusion of impli ed warra ntie s. To the extent you
are entitled to implied warranties under federal law, to the
extent permitted by applicable law they are limite d to the
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duration of this Limited Warranty. Some states and
provinces do not allow limitations or exclusions on implied
warranties or on the duration of an implied warranty or on
the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not
apply to you. This Li mited Warranty gives you specific
legal rights. You may have other rights which may vary
from state to state or province to province.
Warning: Limitations On Use
Please refer to your product manual for limitations on uses
of the product.
SPECIFICALLY, PLEASE NOTE THAT THE XPower Micro
Inverter 200, 400 and 800 SHOULD NOT BE USED IN
CONNECTION WITH LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS OR OTHER
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR DEVICES. WITHOUT LIMITING
THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, XANTREX MAKES
NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES REGARDING
THE USE OF THE XANTREX XPower Micro Inverter 200, 400
and 800 IN CONNECTION WITH LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS
OR OTHER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR DEVICES.
Please note that the XPower Micro Inverter 200, 400 and
800 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 s uch purposes.
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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" address. Products must also be
shipped prepaid. Product shipments will be refused and
returned at your expense if they are unau thorized, returned
without an RMA number clearly marked on the outside of
the shipping box, if they are shipped collect, or if they are
shipped to the wrong location.
When you contac t Xa n t re x to ob tain service, plea s e hav e
your instruction manual ready for reference and be prepared
to supply:
• The serial number of your product
• Information about the installation and use of the unit
• Information about the failure and/or reason for the
return
• A copy of your dated proof of purchase
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Return Procedure
1. Package the unit safely, preferably using the original
box and packing materi als. Please ensure that yo ur
product is shipped fully insured in the original
packaging or equivalent. This warranty will not apply
where the product is damaged due to imprope r
packaging.
2. Include the following:
• The RMA number supplied by Xantrex
Technology, Inc. clearly marked on the outside of
the box.
• A return address where the unit can be shipped.
Post office boxes are not acceptable.
• A contact telephone number where you can be
reached during work hours.
• A brief description of the problem.
3. Ship the unit prepaid to the address prov ided by your
Xantrex customer service representativ e.
If you are returning a product from outside of the USA
or Canada In addition to the above, you MUST include
return freight funds and are fully responsible for all
documents, duties, tariffs, and deposits.
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If you are returning a product to a Xantrex Authorized
Service Center (ASC) A Xantrex return material
authorization (RMA) number is not requ ire d. Howeve r, 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.
Out of Warranty Service
If the warranty period for your XPower Micro Inverter 200,
400 and 800 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 s e rviced or replaced for a
flat fee.
T o return yo ur XPower Micro Inverter 200, 400 and 800 for
out of warranty service, contact Xan trex Customer Service
for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and
follow the other steps outlined in “Return Procedure” on
page 51.
Payment options such as credit card or mone y order will be
explained by the Customer Service Representative. In cases
where the minimum flat fee does not apply, as with
incomplete units or units with excessive damage, an
additional fee will be charged. If applicable, you will be
contacted by Customer Service once your unit has been
received.
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10 Other Xantrex Products
To see the range of inverters and chargers offered by
Xantrex, visit our web site at:
http://www.xantrex.com.
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