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.

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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

Teleph one: 1 360-925-5059
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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
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!

conditions that may result in

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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 af fect ed 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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