Xantrex Technology SW 1000, SW 2000, SW 600 User Manual

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Sine Wave Inverter

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Owner’s Guide

PROwatt SW 600
PROwatt SW 1000
PROwatt SW 2000

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.

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Xantrex, PROwatt, and Smart choice for power are trademarks of Schneider
Electric, registered in the U.S. and other countries. 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 2009 Rev B

Document Part Number

975-0529-01-01

Product Numbers

PROwatt SW 600: 806-1206
PROwatt SW 1000: 806-1210
PROwatt SW 2000: 806-1220

Contact Information

Telephone: [phone] (toll free North America)

Fax: [phone] (toll free North America)
Email: [e-mail]
Web: www.xantrex.com

1 408 987 6030 (direct)

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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 Sine W a ve 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 Sine
Wave 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
Sine Wave Inverter.

Before using the PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter, READ ALL
instructions and cautionary markings on or provided with the PROwatt™
SW Sine Wave 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 Sine Wave 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. 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 PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter with damaged or substandard
wiring.

3. Do not operate the PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter if it has
received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any
way. If the PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter is damaged, see the
Warranty section.

4. Do not disassemble the PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter. It
contains no user-serviceable parts. See Warranty for instructions on
obtaining service. Attempting to service the PROwatt™ SW 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 Sine Wave Inverter before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning or working on any circuits connected to the
PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter. Turning off controls will not
reduce this risk.

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.

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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 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 Sine Wave Inverter 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.

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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FCC Statement

WARNING

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that might cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to rad io
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential
area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the
user will be required to correct the interference at his own
expense.

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Contents

Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Warranty and Return Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter.
The PROwatt SW Inverter 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 Sine Wave Inverter,
carefully read and follow the instructions in this guide.

PROwatt SW Inverter Series

There are three PROwatt SW Inverter models in the series namely:

• PROwatt SW 600,

• PROwatt SW 1000, and

• PROwatt SW 2000.
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 Inverter.

Quality Power

The PROwatt SW Inverter 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 Inverter 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 600 540 watts 1200 watts
PROwatt SW 1000 900 watts 2000 watts
PROwatt SW 2000 1800 watts 3000 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 800 mA
from the battery.

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Introduction

Ease of Use

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

• The unit is compact, light weight, and easy to install.

• You can power loads directly from the dual GFCI-protected
AC receptacles on the front panel.

• Easy-to-read digital display on the front panel lets you monitor
system performance at a glance.

• The optional PROwatt Remote Panel lets you control the
inverter from a convenient location—up to 25 feet (7.6 m)
away—while the inverter itself is mounted out of sight and
close to the batteries.

• A convenient USB port powers most modern electronic
products.

Comprehensive Protection

The PROwatt SW Inverter is equipped with the following protection
features:

GFCI protection De-en ergizes the AC circuits and thereby

protects the user from electric shock if a ground
fault occurs.

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
shutdown

Over temperature
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 five minutes after
shutdown, the unit recovers automatically once
the battery voltage reaches above 11.5 Vdc.
After five minutes, the unit turns itself off.

Shuts the inverter down automatically if the
input voltage rises to more than 15.5 V. Within
five minutes after shutdown, the unit recovers
automatically once the battery voltage falls
below 15.5 Vdc. After five minutes, the unit
turns itself off.

Shuts the unit down automatically if a short
circuit occurs or if the loads attached to the
inverter exceed the operating limits.

Turns the inverter off if its temperature rises
above an acceptable level. Within five minutes
after shutdown, the unit recovers automatically
once the temperature of the unit cools down.
After five minutes of operating in high
temperature, the unit turns itself off.

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