Xantrex Technology 5000 User Manual

XPower Inverter 5000

Owner’s Guide

About Xantrex

Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products ranging from small mobile units to utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applications in both grid-connected 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 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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Date and Revision

March 2008 Revision A

Part Number

975-0376-01-01

Product Number

813-5000

Contact Information

Telephone: 1 800 670 0707 (toll free North America)

1 408 987 6030 (direct) Fax: 1 800 994 7828 (toll free North America) Email: customerservice@xantrex.com Web: www.xantrex.com

About This Guide

Purpose

The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the XPower

Inverter 5000.

Scope

The Guide provides safety guidelines, as well as information about operating and troubleshooting the inverter. It does not provide details about particular brands of batteries. You need to consult individual battery manufacturers for this information.

This Guide does not provide installation instructions. 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.

Qualified installers are to use the Xpower Inverter 5000 Installation

Guide (doc. part number: 975-0411-01-01).

Audience

The Guide is intended for users and operators of the XPower Inverter

5000.

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About This Guide

Organization

This Guide is organized into four chapters and one appendix. Chapter 1 describes the standard features of the XPower Inverter 5000, as

well as its protection features. Chapter 2 provides information on the different parts of the XPower

Inverter 5000.

Chapter 3 describes the operational procedures for using the XPower

Inverter 5000.

Chapter 4 contains information and procedures for troubleshootin g the

XPower Inverter 5000.

Appendix A contains physical and electrical specifications of the XPower

Inverter 5000.

Conventions Used

The following conventions are used in this guide.

WARNING

Warnings 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:

but not as serious as a caution or warning.

These notes describe things which are important for you to know,

Related Information

You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc. as well as its products and services at www.xantrex.com

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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 XPower

Inverter 5000.

WARNING: Shock, fire, and heat hazard. Risk of injury to persons.

1. Before using the XPower Inverter 5000, READ ALL instructions and cautionary markings on or provided with the XPower Inverter 5000, the batteries, and all appropriate sections of this guide.

2. DO NOT OPERATE this product unless it has been installed by a qualified installer in accordance with the XPower Inverter 5000 Installation Guide.

3. Do not expose the XPower Inverter 5000 to rain, snow , spray, or bilge water. To reduce risk of fire hazard, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings. Overheating may result.

4. To 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 XPower Inverter 5000 with damaged or substandard wiring.

5. Do not operate the XPower Inverter 5000 if it has received a sharp blow , been dropped, or o therwise damaged in any way. If the XPower

Inverter 5000 is damaged, see the Warranty section.

6. Do not disassemble the XPower Inverter 5000. It contains no userserviceable parts. See Warranty for instructions on obtaining service. Attempting to service the XPower Inverter 5000 yourself may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire. Internal capacitors remain charged after all power is disconnected.

7. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect DC power from the

XPower Inverter 5000 before attempting any maintenance or cleaning

or working on any circuits connected to the XPower Inverter 5000. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.

Safety

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 XPower Inverter 5000.

3. This equipment contains components which tend to produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do not operate the XPower

Inverter 5000 in compartments containing batteries or flammable

materials, or in locations that require ignition-protected equipment. This includes any space containing gasoline-powered 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, bracelets, 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.

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10. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid

contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.

11. Wear complete eye protection 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.

Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances

CAUTION: Risk of equipment damage

The output of the XPower Inverter 5000 is not sinusoidal and may not be compatible with all loads. Follow the recommendations below.

Most rechargeable battery-operated equipment uses a separate charger or transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle and produces a low voltage charging output.

Some chargers for small rechargeable batteries can be damaged if connected to the XPower Inverter 5000. Do not use the following with the

XPower Inverter 5000:

Safety

• Small battery-operated appliances like flashlights, razors, and night

lights that can be plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge.

• Some chargers for battery packs used in power hand tools. These

affected chargers display a warning label stating that dangerous voltages are present at the battery terminals.

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Important Safety Instructions

Precautions When Working With Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vi Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -vii

Introduction

Quality Power - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–1 Ease of Use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–2 Comprehensive Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2

Features

AC Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–2 DC Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–4 Remote Switch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–5

Operation

Turning the Inverter On and Off - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–1 Operating Several Loads at Once - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–2 Display Screen - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–2 Operating Limits - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–3

Power Output - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–3 Input Voltage - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–3

Inverter Loads - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–4

High Surge Loads - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–4

Trouble Loads - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–4 Routine Maintenance- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -3–5 Recharging Your Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–5

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Troubleshooting

Common Problems- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–1

Buzz in Audio Equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–1 Television Reception - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–1

Troubleshooting Reference - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–2

Specifications

Electrical Performance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–1 Physical Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–2 Accessory - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–2

Warranty and Return Information

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1 Introduction

The XPower Inverter 5000 has been designed to give you quality power, ease of use, and reliability.

Please take a few moments to read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main performance features and protection features.

Quality Power

The XPower Inverter 5000 is designed for use in recreational vehicles (RVs), light and heavy duty truck applications, and other in-vehicle applications.

• The inverter provides up to 4000 W of continuous power. It is designed to handle loads such as microwaves, refrigerators, freezers, circular saws, and small air compressors.

• The inverter’s high surge capability lets you handle many hard-tostart loads, including large TVs, refrigerators, and freezers.

• The cooling fan in the inverter is thermally activated and comes on when the inverter becomes warm. The fan turns off automatically after the inverter has cooled.

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Ease of Use

Superior features and rugged durability have been combined with ease of use:

• The inverter is compact, lightweight, and easy to operate.

• Loads can be powered directly from the AC outlets.

• Easy-to-read indicators on the front panel let you monitor system performance at a glance.

• Remote On/Off switch (part number: 100-0830-01-01) lets you control the inverter from a convenient location—up to 10 feet (3 m) away—while the inverter itself is mounted out of sight.

Comprehensive Protection

The inverter is equipped with numerous protection features to guarantee safe and trouble-free operation:

Low battery alarm Alerts you if the battery has become discharged to

11.0 V or lower.

Low battery voltage shutdown Shuts the inverter down automatically if the battery voltage drops below 10.5 V. This feature will limit battery discharge.

High battery voltage shutdown Shuts the inverter down automatically if the input voltage rises to 15.5 V or more.

Overload and short-circuit shutdown Shuts the inverter down automatically if a short-circuit is detected in the load connected to the inverter’s output, or if the loads connected to the inverter exceed the inverter’s operating limits.

Over-temperature shutdown Shuts the inverter down automatically if its internal temperature rises above an acceptable level.

Back-EMF (backfeed) protection Shuts the inverter down automatically if a motor that is connected to the AC outlet overloads or if an AC source is connected to the AC outlet.

GFCI-protected outlets Provides standard ground fault detection and protection to prevent severe or fatal electric shocks.

DC terminal over temperature protection Monitors the DC terminals to prevent inverter or cable overheating due to loose connections or undersized DC cables.

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