Xantrex XPower Micro Inverter 200 User Guide
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XPower Micro Inverter 200, 400 and 800
Owner’s Manual
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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 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.
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XPower Micro Inverter 200, 400 and 800 Owner’s Manual © July 2003 Xantrex International. All rights reserved.
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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 Inverter 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 With High Surge Requirements . 28
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6. Maintaining Battery Condition . . . . . . . . . . . 30
7. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Buzz in Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Television Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Troubleshooting Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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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
To get the best performance from your XPower Micro 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)
•Troubleshooting guidelines (page 33)
•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 conditions that may result in 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 XPower Micro Inverter . The inverter generates the same potentially lethal AC power as a normal household wall outlet. Treat the outlet with respect!
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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 temperatures.
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
Vehicle driver’s should not configure or troubleshoot the XPower Micro Inverter while they are driving the vehicle.
CAUTION - Output non-sinusoidal
Some chargers for small nickel-cadmium batteries 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 that 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. The inverter will be damaged even if it is switched OFF.
Do not connect any AC load, which has 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.
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Figure 1 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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Figure 2 AC Panel of XPower Micro Inverter 400
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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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Figure 3 AC Panel of XPower Micro Inverter 800
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Table 1 AC Panel Functions
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1AC Outlets
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 consumption 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 consumption 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 consumption of 600 watts or less when the inverter is turned on.
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Table 1 AC Panel Functions
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2On/Off Switch
When the On/Off switch is on, AC power is available at the AC outlet.
3STATUS LED
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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Figure 4 DC Panel of XPower Micro Inverter 200
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