Xantrex Technology 800, 400 User Manual

XPower Powerpack 200 Plus

Owner’s 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 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 Powerpack 200 Plus 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

August 2006 Revision C

Part Number

975-0189-01-01

Product Number

852-0200

Contact Information

Phone: 1 360-925-5059 Fax: 1 360-925-5143 Website: www.xantrex.com/support

About This Guide

Purpose

The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the XPower Powerpack 200 Plus.

Organization

This guide is organized into five chapters and an appendix: Chapter 1, “Introduction”, provides an overview of the main features of the XPower Powerpack 200 Plus. Chapter 2, “Features”, provides a detailed description of the features of the XPower Powerpack. Chapter 3, “Operation”, gives instructions for the main operational procedures of the XPower Powerpack, including operating AC and DC appliances, using the air compressor, and boosting an engine. Chapter 4, “Maintenance”, gives instructions for recharging the XPower Powerpack and changing the built-in light bulb. Chapter 5, “Troubleshooting”, provides a troubleshooting guide to the XPower Powerpack. Appendix A, “Specifications”, provides the electrical and physical specifications of the XPower Powerpack. “Wa rranty and Return” at the end of this guide provides detailed warranty information and instructions for getting warranty service.

About This Guide

Conventions Used

The following conventions are used in this guide.

WARNING

Warnings identify conditions or practices 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 to other equipment.

Important: These notes describe an important action item or an item that you must pay attention to.

Abbreviations and Acronyms

A Ampere(s) AC Alternating Current AGM Absorbed Glass Mat Ah Amp-hours ASC Authorized Service Centre DC Direct Current Hz Hertz mA Milli-ampere MHI Metal halide arc RMS Root Mean Square UPS Uninterruptible Power Supply V Volt(s) WWatt(s)

Important Safety Instructions

The XPower Powerpack 200 Plus generates a type of AC power similar to a normal household wall outlet. Operating the XPower Powerpack 200 Plus incorrectly or misusing it may damage the equipment or create hazardous conditions for the user.

Important: Before using your XPower Powerpack 200 Plus, be sure to read and save these safety instructions.

Warnings and Cautions

WARNING: Shock hazard. Keep away from children.

The XPower Powerpack 200 Plus generates the same potentially lethal AC power as a normal household wall outlet. Do not insert foreign objects into the AC Power Outlet, the DC Power Outlet, or the ventilation holes. Do not expose this product to water, rain, snow, or spray. Do not open the XPower Powerpack 200 Plus. There are no userserviceable parts inside the unit.

CAUTION

Do not connect any AC appliance with the neutral conductor connected to ground to the XPower Powerpack 200 Plus.

CAUTION

Do not expose the XPower Powerpack 200 Plus to temperatures over 40°C (104°F).

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Important Safety Information

WARNING: Explosion hazard

Do not use this product where there are flammable fumes or gases, such as in the bilge of a gasoline-powered boat, or near propane tanks. Do not use this product in an enclosure containing automotive-type lead-acid batteries. These batteries, unlike the sealed AGM battery in the XPower Powerpack 200 Plus, vent explosive hydrogen gas which can be ignited by sparks from electrical connections. When working on electrical equipment, always ensure someone is nearby to help you in an emergency.

WARNING: Heated surface

Ensure at least 2" (5 cm) air space is maintained on all sides of the XPower Powerpack 200 Plus. During operation, keep away from materials that may be affected by high temperatures such as blankets, pillows and sleeping bags.

WARNING: Fire hazard

Never allow boosting cables’ red and black clamps to touch each other or another common metal conductor. This could cause damage to the unit and/or create a sparking/explosion hazard. Always store boosting clamps in the appropriate holder on each side of the XPower Powerpack after use.

WARNING: Fire hazard

Boosting cable clamps must be connected positive to positive (red clamp to battery “+”) and negative to negative (black clamp to battery “-”). A reverse polarity connection (positive to negative) may cause damage to the unit and/or create a sparking/explosion hazard.

WARNING: Limitations on use

The XPower Powerpack 200 Plus should not be used in connection with life support systems or other medical equipment or devices.

Important Safety Information

WARNING: Fire hazard

The boosting feature is designed for short term operation only— less than 4 seconds. Operating the boosting feature for more than 4 seconds may cause damage to the unit. Allow the XPower Powerpack 200 Plus to cool down for at least 3 minutes after each boost.

WARNING: Fire hazard

Do not leave the compressor unattended while operating. The compressor is designed for short term operation only. Operation of the compressor over an extended period of time will cause the compressor unit to overheat and may cause damage. Allow the compressor to cool down for 10 minutes after each 10 minutes of continuous operation.

Important Safety Information

Precautions When Working With Your Vehicle Battery

WARNING: Risk of Explosion, Fire or Burns

1. Follow all instructions published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of the equipment in which the battery is installed.

2. Make sure the area around the battery is well-ventilated.

3. Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of the engine or batteries.

4. Be careful not to drop a metal object on the battery or allow a metal tool to simultaneously touch the positive and negative cable ends or battery terminals. It might spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical parts and cause an explosion.

5. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery produces a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or other similar objects to metal, causing a severe burn.

6. If yo u need to remove a battery, always remove the positive terminal from the battery first. Make sure all accessories are off so you don’t cause an arc.

7. Someone should be within range of your voice, or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.

8. Have ple nty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, and/or eyes.

9. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching your eyes while working near batter ies.

Important Safety Information

10. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters your eyes, immediately flood them with running cold water for at least twenty minutes and get medical attention immediately.

11. Keep a supply of baking soda on hand in the area of the batteries. Baking soda neutralizes lead-acid battery electrolyte.

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Important Safety Information

Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances

CAUTION

The output of the XPower Powerpack 200 Plus inverter is nonsinusoidal.

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

Some chargers for rechargeable batteries can be damaged if connected to the XPower Powerpack 200 Plus.

Do not use the following with the XPower Powerpack 200 Plus:

• 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 hand power tools. These affected chargers display a warning label stating that dangerous voltages are present at the battery terminals.

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: If you are unsure about using your rechargeable

Note

appliance with the XPower Powerpack 200 Plus, contact the equipment manufacturer to determine the rechargeable appliance’s compat ib ility with the modified sinewave (nonsinusoidal) AC waveform.

Contents

Introduction

About the XPower Powerpack - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Comprehensive Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1

Automatic Overload - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Overheating- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Low Battery Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2

Features

Materials List - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 XPower Powerpack Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4

Front Panel Detail- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 Left Side View- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6 Accessories - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7

Operation

Attention: Charge Before Use- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9 Operating Conditions and Guidelines - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9 Choosing a Location- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10 Using XPower Powerpack for the First Time - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11 Recharging with the AC Charger - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11 Using the Built-in Light- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12 Operating AC Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12

Understanding AC Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12

Run Time on Typical AC Appliances- - - - - - - - - - - - - 12 High Surge Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13 Trouble Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13 Operating Several Appliances at Once - - - - - - - - - - - - 14

Operating an AC Appliance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 14

Operating 12 V DC Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16

Contents

Boosting a Vehicle’s Engine - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17 Using the Air Compressor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20

Over-temperature Safety Protection- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20 Inflating Tires - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21 Inflating Small Sports Equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22

Connecting to an External Battery- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23

Maintenance

Battery Maintenance- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25 Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 26

Recharging with the AC Charger- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 26 Recharging with the DC Charging Cable - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27 Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 V DC Outlet - 29

Recharging from a Solar Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 30 Recycling - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 31 Replacing the Built-in Light- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 31

Troubleshooting

Common Problems- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 33

Buzz in Audio Equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 33

Television Interference - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 33 Troubleshooting Reference - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 34

Specifications

Electrical Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 39 Physical Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 41

Warranty and Return

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Introduction

About the XPower Powerpack

Easy-to-use and designed for years of reliable service, the XPower Powerpack can run many AC appliances and 12 V DC appliances whenever you need power for work or play, at home or on the road.

XPower Powerpack:

• Powers 115 V AC appliances

• Powers 12 V DC appliances

• Boosts vehicle engines

• Provides lighting for emergency use

• Inflates vehicle tires and small sports equipment

Comprehensive Protection

Automatic Overload

The XPower Powerpack has built-in protection against output overload. If you connect an appliance that draws more than 200 W to the AC Power Outlet on the XPower Powerpack, or one which draws excessive surge power, the power to the AC Power Outlet automatically shuts off.

Overheating

The XPower Powerpack is protected from overheating. If the inverter exceeds a safe temperature, power to the AC Power Outlet automatically shuts off.

Comprehensive Protection

Low Battery Protection

Low battery protection protects the internal battery from excessive discharge and possible damage. When the AC Power On/Off Switch is turned ON, an audible alarm alerts you when the internal battery is nearly discharged (11.0 V DC) and the unit turns OFF at 10.5 V DC.

Features

Chapter 2 describes the main features of the XPower Powerpack. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with these features before operating the unit.

Materials List

Your XPower Powerpack package includes these items:

❐ XPower Powerpack ❐ Owner’s Guide ❐ AC Charger ❐ DC Charging Cable ❐ Nozzle and needle adaptors for the compressor

XPower Powerpack Features

Front Panel Detail

Feature Description

1 DC Power Outlet:

• Powers 12 V DC auto, RV or marine appliances

• Recharges XPower Powerpack from a 12 V outlet in a vehicle using the DC Charging Cable.

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2 Battery Level LEDs illuminate to indicate the XPower Powerpack

battery charge level. All LEDs (two green, one yellow and one red) are illuminated when the battery is fully charged (Full), only the red LED is illuminated when the battery is completely discharged (Empty).

3 Battery Level button triggers the Battery Level Full/Empty LED

indicators. Press to view the battery charge status.

XPower Powerpack Features

Feature Description

4 Battery Status LED illuminates when the XPower Powerpack is in

Charging Mode (i.e., an AC Charger is connected to the XPower Powerpack’s AC Charger Input Socket and plugged into the household 120 V AC outlet).

5 Red Boosting Connection LED illuminates and an alarm sounds

when the boosting clamps are improperly connected to the vehicle battery.

6 Green Boosting Connection LED illuminates when the Boosting

clamps are properly connected to the vehicle battery.

7 AC Power Outlet is a standard 3-prong outlet supplying 120 V AC

power for running an AC appliance.

8 AC Power On/Off Switch illuminates when the switch is turned

ON.

Not

shown

Audible Alarm (inside the unit) sounds in the event of overheating or low XPower Powerpack battery condition.

XPower Powerpack Features

Left Side View

Feature Description

1 Light On/Off Switch 2 Incandescent Light illuminates for about 15 hours when the

battery is fully charged.

3 4 Boosting Clamp

5 Boosting Power Switch 6 AC Charger Input Socket 7 On/Off Switch turns compressor unit on and off. 8 Valve connector with connector hose

Pressure Gauge shows the PSI (lb/in

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