Xantrex XPower Pocket Inverter 100 User Guide

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 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

XPower by Xantrex 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

XPower Pocket Inverter 100 Owner’s Guide

© September 2006 Xantrex International. All rights reserved.

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Date and Revision

September 2006 Revision A

Product Number

813-0281

Part Number

975-0303-01-01

Contact Information

Telephone:	1 360-925-5059
Fax:	1 360-925-5143
Web:	www.xantrex.com/support

Contents

1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Additional Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3. Safety Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4. Inverter Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

5. Using the Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using the DC Cable with Cigarette Lighter Plug . 10

6. Inverter Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Operating Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Battery Operating Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Interference with Electronic Equipment . . . . . . . . 15

7. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Replacing the Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

8. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 9. Warranty and Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the XPower Pocket Inverter 100. The XPower inverter is part of a family of advanced high-performance power inverters from Xantrex, the leader in high-frequency inverter design.

Connected to the 12 volt outlet in your vehicle, the XPower inverter efficiently and reliably powers a wide variety of loads through both the AC outlet and USB port.

The XPower inverter 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 XPower inverter, and save it for future reference. The main topics in the guide are:

•Safety information (page 3)

•XPower inverter features (page 9)

•Instructions for connecting the inverter (page 10)

•Operating guidelines (page 12)

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•Troubleshooting information (page 17)

•Specifications (page 20)

•Warranty and service information (page 22)

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2 Important Safety Information

Misusing or incorrectly connecting the XPower inverter 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 guide.

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

Keep children away from the XPower 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

The XPower inverter housing may become uncomfortably warm, reaching 140° F (60° C) under extended high power operation. During operation, keep it away from materials that may be affected by high temperatures.

WARNING

Do not use the XPower 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 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: Shock hazard

Use caution when inserting an AC plug into the three-prong AC outlet. The prongs of an AC plug can become bent from misuse. If an AC plug is improperly inserted into the AC outlet, a bent prong can slip outside the inverter and become a shock hazard.

WARNING: Shock hazard

Grip the inverter carefully when inserting or removing an AC plug. Keep your fingers clear of the AC outlet. Ensure that your fingers do not contact the prongs of an AC plug when the plug is partially inside the inverter.

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CAUTION: Output non-sinusoidal

Some chargers for small nickel-cadmium batteries can be damaged if connected to the XPower inverter. Do not use the inverter with the following appliances:

•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.

CAUTION

Do not connect live AC power to the XPower inverter’s AC outlets. This will damage the inverter, and the damage is not covered by warranty.

Do not connect any AC load that has its neutral conductor connected to ground to the XPower inverter.

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Additional Safety Guidelines

•Do not insert foreign objects in the XPower inverter outlets or other openings.

•Never connect the inverter to power utility AC distribution wiring.

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

•Do not expose the XPower inverter to water, rain, snow, or spray.

Failure to follow these safety guidelines may cause personal injury and/or damage to the XPower inverter. It may also void your product warranty.

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