Xantrex Technology 2000i, 1400i, 700i User Manual
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230 Volt AC Output. For use with
12 Volt Battery Systems Only.
PROwatt SW 2000i shown.
Sine Wave Inverter
Owner’s Guide
PROwatt SW 700i
PROwatt SW 1400i
PROwatt SW 2000i
About Xantrex
Xantrex Technology Inc. (www.xantrex.com), a subsidiary of Schneider Electric, is a
world leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of advanced power
electronic products and systems for the renewable and mobile power markets. The
company's products convert and control raw electr ical power from any central,
distributed, renewable, or backup power source into high-quality power required by
electronic equipment and the electricity grid. Xantrex is headquartered in Vancouver,
Canada, with facilities in the United States, Germany, Spain, and a joint venture in
China.
About Schneider Electric
As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100
countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market
segments, including leadership positions in energy and infrastructure, industrial
processes, building automation, and data centres/networks, as well as a broad
presence in residential applications. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, and
efficient, the company's 120,000 employees achieved sales of more than 17.3 billion
euros in 2007, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations
“Make the most of their energy™”.
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user’s risk; an d
(c) reminds you that if this manual is in any language other than English, although
steps have been taken to maintain the accuracy of the translation, the accuracy cannot
be guaranteed. Approved Xantrex content is contained with the English language
version which is posted at www.xantrex.com.
Date and Revision
June 2009 Rev A
Document Part Number
975-0525-01-01
Trademarks
Xantrex, PROwatt, and Smart choice for power are trademarks of Schneider
Electric, registered in the U.S. and other countries. Make the most of their energy is
a trademark of Schneider Electric.
Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of their
respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only.
Product Numbers
PROwatt SW 700i 12V (806-1206-01)
PROwatt SW 1400i 12V (806-1210-01)
PROwatt SW 2000i 12V (806-1220-01)
Contact Information
Notice of Copyright
Xantrex PROwatt™ SW International Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Guide © June
2009 Xantrex Technology Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be
reproduced in any form or disclosed to third parties without the express written
consent of: Xantrex Technology Inc., 161-G South Vasco Road, Livermore,
California, USA 94551. Xantrex Technology Inc. reserves the right to revise this
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or organization of such revisions or changes unless required to do so by prior
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About This Guide
Purpose
The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and
procedures for operating, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the
PROwatt™ SW International Sine Wave Inverter.
Scope
The Guide provides safety guidelines, as well as information about
operating, installing, and troubleshooting the inverter. It does not provide
details about particular brands of batteries. You need to consult individual
battery manufacturers for this information.
Xantrex recommends that installation should be handled by qualified
installers including licensed technicians and electricians. Qualified
installers have knowledge and experience in installing electrical equipment,
knowledge of the applicable installation codes, and awareness of the
hazards involved in performing electrical work and how to reduce those
hazards.
Audience
The Guide is intended for users and operators of the PROwatt™ SW
International Sine W a ve Inverter.
Conventions Used
The following conventions are used in this guide.
WARNING
W arnings identify conditions that could result in personal injury
or loss of life.
CAUTION
Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in
damage to the unit or other equipment.
Important:
know, however, they are not as serious as a caution or warning.
Related Information
You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc. as well as
its products and services at www.xantrex.com.
These notes describe things which are important for you to
The product marking on the left (yellow background, black
exclamation point) when found imprinted on electrical and
electronic units and appliances means that you are to refer to
this guide for cautions and warnings.
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Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS OWNER’S GUIDE FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
This chapter contains important safety instructions for the PROwatt™ SW
International Sine Wave Inverter.
Before using the PROwatt™ SW International Sine Wave Inverter, READ
ALL instructions and cautionary markings on or provided with the
PROwatt™ SW International Sine W a ve Inverter, the batteries, and all
appropriate sections of this guide.
WARNING: Shock, fire, and heat hazard. Risk of
injury to persons.
1. Do not expose the PROwatt™ SW International Sine W ave Inverter to
rain, snow, spray, or bilge water. To reduce risk of fire hazard, do not
cover or obstruct the ventilation openings. Overheating may result.
2. T o avoid a risk of fire and electric shock, make sure that wiring is in
good condition, adequately rated, and not undersized. Do not operate
the PROwatt™ SW International Sine Wave Inverter with damaged or
substandard wiring.
3. Do not operate the PROwatt™ SW International Sine W ave Inverter if
it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in
any way. If the PROwatt™ SW International Sine Wave Inverter is
damaged, see the Warranty section.
4. Do not disassemble the PROwatt™ SW International Sine Wave
Inverter. It contains no user-serviceable parts. See Warranty for
instructions on obtaining service. Attempting to service the
PROwatt™ SW International Sine Wave Inverter yourself may result
in a risk of electrical shock or fire. Internal capacitors remain charged
after all power is disconnected.
5. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect DC power from the
PROwatt™ SW International Sine Wave Inverter before attempting
any maintenance or cleaning or working on any circuits connected to
the PROwatt™ SW International Sine Wave Inverter. Turning off the
unit from the control panel will not reduce this risk.
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Precautions When Working With Batteries
WARNING: Explosion or fire hazard.
1. Follow all instructions published by the battery manufacturer and the
manufacturer of the equipment in which the battery is installed to
reduce the risk of battery explosion.
2. Working in the vicinity of lead-acid batteries is dangerous. Batteries
generate explosive gases during normal operation. Therefore, you
must read this guide and follow the instructions exactly before
installing or using your PROwatt™ SW International Sine Wave
Inverter.
3. This equipment contains components which tend to produce arcs or
sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do not operate the PROwatt™
SW International Sine Wave Inverter in compartments containing
batteries or flammable materials, or in locations that require ignitionprotected equipment. This includes any space containing gasolinepowered machinery, fuel tanks, as well as joints, fittings, or other
connections between components of the fuel system.
4. Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated.
5. Never smoke or allow a spark or flame near the engine or batteries.
6. Use caution to reduce the risk or dropping a metal tool on the battery.
It could spark or short circuit the battery or other electrical parts and
could cause an explosion.
7. If you need to remove a battery, always remove the ground terminal
from the battery first. Make sure all accessories are off so you don’t
cause a spark.
WARNING: Risk of personal injury due to burns
or battery acid.
8. Remove all metal items, like rings, brac elets, and watches when
working with lead-acid batteries. Lead-acid batteries produce a short
circuit current high enough to weld metal to skin, causing a severe
burn.
9. Have someone within range of your voice or close enough to come to
your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.
10. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid
contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
11. W ea r complete eye protec tion and clothing protection. Avoid touching
your eyes while working near batteries.
12. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap
and water. If acid enters your eye, immediately flood it with running
cold water for at least twenty minutes and get medical attention
immediately.
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Contents
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Warranty and Return Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter.
The PROwatt SW is a high quality, true sine wave output inverter . It
is designed to operate AC loads as if these loads were operating
from grid/utility supplied power in household AC outlets.
To get the most out of your PROwatt™ SW Internatio nal Sine
Wave Inverter, carefully read and follow the instructions in this
guide.
PROwatt SW Series
There are three PROwatt SW models in the series namely:
• PROwatt SW 700i,
• PROwatt SW 1400i, and
• PROwatt SW 2000i
This Guide contains information about all three models. Unles s
specified by the model name, all features, functions, and
instructions will pertain to all models. All the models of the inverter
will be referred to collectively as PROwatt SW.
Quality Power
The PROwatt SW is a professional-quality, mid-range inverter
designed to handle a variety of applications including compact
microwaves, TVs, VCRs, coffee makers, and small power tools.
• The PROwatt SW provides optimal continuous power, making
it ideal for large single loads, intermittent loads, or multiple
smaller loads.
• The inverter’s high surge capability lets you handle many hardto-start loads, including large TVs, refrigerators, and freezers.
Model Continuous Surge Power
PROwatt SW 700i 700 watts 1400 watts
PROwatt SW 1400i 1400 watts 2800 watts
PROwatt SW 2000i 2000 watts 4000 watts
• The unit’s low standby battery demand means you don’t have
to worry about excessive drain on your battery if you leave the
inverter on for a few days. When the inverter is on but no power
is being supplied to a load, the inverter draws less than 600 mA
from the battery.
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Introduction
Ease of Use
Superior features and rugged durability have been combined with
extreme ease of use:
• The unit is compact, light weight, and easy to install.
• You can power loads directly from the AC receptacle
• Easy-to-read digital display on the front panel lets you monitor
system performance at a glance.
• The optional remote ON/OFF switch lets you control the
inverter from a convenient location—up to 7.6 m (25 feet)
away—while the inverter itself is mounted out of sight and
close to the batteries.
Comprehensive Protection
The PROwatt SW is equipped with numerous protection features to
guarantee safe and trouble-free operation:
Low battery voltage
alarm
Alerts you if the battery has become
discharged to 11 V or lower.
Low battery voltage
shutdown
High battery voltage
shutdown
AC output overload
alarm and shutdown
Over temperature
alarm and shutdown
Automatically shuts the inverter down if
the battery voltage drops below 10.5 V.
This feature protects the battery from
being completely discharged. Within 30
seconds, the unit recovers automatically
once the battery voltage reaches above
12 Vdc. After 30 seconds, the unit turns
itself off.
Shuts the inverter down automatically if
the input voltage rises to more than 15.5 V.
The unit recovers automatically once the
battery voltage falls below 15.5 Vdc.
Alerts you as the inverter approaches the
overload threshold. Shuts the unit down
automatically if a short circuit occurs or if
the loads attached to the inverter exceed
the operating limits.
Alerts you if the unit is becoming too
warm to operate. Turns the unit off if its
temperature rises above an acceptable
level. The unit recovers automatically once
the internal temperature cools down.
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Features
The following information describes the main features of the
PROwatt SW. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with
these features before installing and operating the unit.
Materials List
Your PROwatt SW package includes these items:
• PROwatt SW unit
• Owner’s Guide
If any of these materials are missing or are unsatisfactory in any
way, please contact Customer Service (see “Contact Information”
on page i of this guide).
Optional Accessory
The PROwatt SW can also be installed with a remote ON/OFF
switch that comes with a 25-foot (7.6 m) communications cable
(part number 808-9001).
For ordering information, please contact Customer Service (see
“Contact Information” on page i of this guide). Please reference the
part number above when ordering.
DC Input Side
Ground
stud
Mounting flanges
Optional Remote ON/OFF Switch (not shown)
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PROwatt SW (PROwatt SW 2000i shown)
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Features
Front Panel Details
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REMOTE
POWER
FAULT
POWER
FAULT
REMOTE
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a.PROwatt SW 1400i front panel similar
PROwatt SW 2000i shown
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Feature Description
1 Power Switch Button
Turns the inverter ON or OFF.
2 Remote Switch Port
Use to connect the optional remote ON/OFF switch
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via a communications cable.
3 Indicator LEDs
Green LED indicates that the unit is on. When a
shutdown occurs due to an error condition the Green
LED turns off.
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Red LED indicates an error or alarm condition.
4 Digital Display
Shows input voltage (in volts), output power (in
kilowatts), and error code information.
5 AC Outlet
Equipped with one AC outlet.
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PROwatt SW 700i
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