Xantrex Technology 700 PLUS, 175 PLUS, 400 PLUS User Manual

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445-0215-01-01 Printed in China
Owner’s Guide
XPower Inverter
175 PLUS 400 PLUS 700 PLUS

XPower Inverter 175 Plus, 400 Plus, 700 Plus

Owner’s Manual

About Xantrex
Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to 1 MW utility­scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines and backup power applications in both grid-connected and standalone 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 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 175 Plus, 400 Plus, 700 Plus Inverter Owner’s Manual © December 2002 Xantrex International reserved.
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Disclaimer
WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO BY IT IN WRITING, XANTREX a) MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED BY IT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT; AND b) ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSSES, DAMAGES, COSTS OR EXPENSES, WHETHER SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL, WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION. THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER’S RISK.
Date and Revision
December 2002, Revision 1
Part Number
445-0215-01-01
Contact Information
Web: www.xantrex.com Email: CustomerService@xantrex.com Phone: 604 422-2777 Phone: 1-800-670-0707 (Toll Free North America) Fax: 604 420-2145
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
About the XPower Plus Inverters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Additional Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3. XPower Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
AC (Front) Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
DC (Back) Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4. Connecting the XPower Plus Inverters . . . . . . . . . . 21
Choosing a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Connecting the XPower 175 Plus and
XPower 400 Plus for Loads Under 150 Watts . . . . . 23
Connecting the XPower 400 Plus and
XPower 700 Plus for Loads Over 150 Watts . . . . . . 24
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5. Operating the XPower Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Operating Conditions and Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6. Maintaining Battery Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
7. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Troubleshooting Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
8. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
9. Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
10. Other Xantrex Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
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1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing an XPower Plus Inverter. The XPower 175 Plus, XPower 400 Plus, and XPower 700 Plus are part of a family of ultra compact and highly portable power inverters from Xantrex Technology Inc., the leader in high-frequency inverter design.
About the XPower Plus Inverters
Connected to the 12 volt outlet in your vehicle, boat, RV, or directly from a dedicated 12 volt battery (400 and 700 watt only), the XPower 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 employs 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:
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Low battery alarm
Low voltage shutdown
High voltage shutdown
Overload shutdown
Over temperature shutdown
Short circuit protection
About This Guide
To get the best performance from your XPower inverter, Xantrex recommends that you read this guide before connecting and using the inverter, and then save it for future reference.
This guide contains:
Important safety information
Instructions for connecting the inverter
Operating guidelines
Troubleshooting guidelines
Warranty and service information
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2 Important Safety Information

Misusing or incorrectly connecting the XPower may damage the equipment or create hazardous conditions for users. Read the following safety instructions and pay special attention to all
Caution and War ning statements in the guide.
Warnings identify
or loss of life.
Cautions identify conditions or practices that may damage the XPower or other equipment.
Warnings and Cautions
Warning! Shock Hazard
Keep children away from the XPower inverter. The inverter generates the same potentially lethal AC power as a normal household wall outlet.
conditions that may result in personal injury
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Warning! Heated Surface
The XPower 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 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 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.
Caution!
Some chargers for small nickel-cadmium batteries can be damaged if connected to the XPower. 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.
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Caution!
Do not connect live AC power to the XPower’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.
Additional Safety Guidelines
Do not insert foreign objects in the XPower outlets.
Never connect the inverter to power utility AC distribution wiring.
Do not use the XPower in temperatures over 104° F (40° C).
Do not expose the XPower to water, rain, snow, or spray.
Failure to follow these safety guidelines may cause personal injury and/or damage to the XPower. It may also void your product warranty.
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3 XPower Features

This section describes the main features of the XPower inverters.
AC (Front) Panel
Figure 1 shows the AC panel of the XPower 175 Plus inverter.
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Figure 1 AC Panel of XPower 175 Plus
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Figure 2 shows the AC panel of the XPower 400 Plus and
XPower 700 Plus inverters.
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Figure 2 AC Panel of XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus
AC Outlets
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XPower 175 Plus An AC receptacle is located on one end of the XPower 175 Plus. You can plug in any 120-volt appliances with a combined total power consumption of 150 watts or less when the inverter is turned on.
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XPower 400 Plus Two AC receptacles are located on one end of the XPower 400 Plus. You can plug in any 120-volt appliances with a combined total power consumption of 320 watts or less when the inverter is turned on.
XPower 700 Plus Two AC receptacles are located on one end of the XPower 700 Plus. You can plug in any 120-volt appliances with a combined total power consumption of 560 watts or less when the inverter is turned on.
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On/Off Switch When the On/Off switch is on, AC power is
available at the outlet.
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POWER Light The green POWER light indicates that AC
power is present at the outlet and that the XPower is operating normally.
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FAULT Light The red FAULT light indicates that the inverter
has shut down. Shutdown is caused by low or high battery voltage, overload, or excessively high temperatures.
Audible Alarm An audible alarm warns of an impending low
voltage shutdown.
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