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XS400 Sine Wave Inverter

Owner’s Guide

XS400 Sine Wave Inverter

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 cel ls, microturbin es , and backup power applications in both grid-connected and stand-alone syst ems. Xantrex products inc lude inverters, battery chargers, programmable power supplies, and variabl e s peed drives that conve rt, supply, control, clean, and distribut e electri cal power.

Trademarks

XS400 Sine Wave Inverter 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 identi fication purposes onl y.

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Disclaimer

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TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMAT ION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION. (b) ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE, WHETHER 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

October 2003 Revision B

Part Number

975-0054-01-01

Contact Inform at ion

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

1-604-422-2777 (direct) Fax: 1-604-420-2145 Email: CustomerService@xantrex.com Web: www.xantrex.com

About This G uide

Purpose

The XS400 Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Guide contains information for installing, operating, and troubleshooting the XS400 Sine Wa ve Inverter (XS400) and the S400 Remote Switch.

Scope

This Guide provides safety guide lines, installation, operation, troubleshooti ng, a nd warranty information for the XS400 and S400 Remote Switch.

Basic information on battery types and sizes is provided in Appendix B, “Battery Types and Sizes”. For comprehensive information about your battery, refer to the battery manufacturer’s guide.

Service information is not inc luded as the unit does not contain user serviceable parts.

Audience

This Guide is intended for anyone who needs to install and operate the XS400 Sine Wave Inverter and S400 Remote Switch. Installer s should be certified technicians or electricians.

Organization

The Owner’s Guide is or ganized into four chapters and two appendixes. Chapter 1, “Introduction”, outlines the main performance and safety

features of the XS400. Reading this chapter will give you a clear understanding of the inverter’s capabilities.

Chapter 2, “Installation”, provides detailed information for install ing the XS400 and the S400 Remote Switch.

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About This Guide

Chapter 3, “Operation”, provides information about operating the XS400 and S400 Remote Switch. Details are provide d on how to read the front panel indicators to monit or the XS400.

Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting”, explains how to identify and solve problems that can occur with the XS400 and S400 Remote Switch.

Appendix A, “Specifications”, provides the electrical and physical specifications of the XS400.

Appendix B, “Battery Types and Sizes”, provides information that will help you to select, connect, and maint ain batteries that are most appropriate for your application.

“Warranty and Product Information”, contains the product warranty, explains how to ret urn a product f or se rvice, and describe s how to prepa re for a call to Xantrex Customer Service.

Conv en t io n s Used

The following conventions are used in this guide.

WARNING

W arnings identify condit ions that could result in personal injury or loss of life.

CAUTION

Cautions identify conditio ns or practi ces that could resul t in damage to the XS400 Sine Wave Inverter or to other equipment.

Note: Notes describe addit ional information which may add to

your understanding of how to use the XS400.

Important:

item that you must pay attention to.

These notes describe an important action item or an

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Acronyms and Terminology

AC Alternating current DC Direct current CSA Canadian Standards Asso ciation FCC Federal Communications Commission GFCI Ground fault circuit interrupter UL Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Hardwiring to make a permanent electrical connection Shore power refers to the AC input power from a utility grid,

generator, or other external AC source.

Relat ed Inf o rmation

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

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Important Safety Instructions

WARNING

This Owner’s Guide contain s important safety and operating instructions.

Before using your XS400 Sine Wave Inverter, be sure to read, understand, and sa ve these safety instructions.

WARNING: Restrictions on Use

The XS400 Sine W ave Inverter shall not be used in connection with life support systems or other medical eq uipment or devices.

WARNING: Shock hazard

The XS400 has On/St andby mode only. It does not have an Off mode, that is, DC power is permanently connected to the unit.

General Precautions

1. Before installing and using the inverter, read all appropriate sections of this guide and any cautionary marking s on the inverter and the batteries.

2. Do not operate the inverter if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or oth erwise da maged. If the unit is da maged, see “Warranty and Product Information” on page WA–1.

3. Do not dismantle the inverter ; it contains no user serviceable parts. Attempting to s ervice the uni t yourself coul d cause e lectr ical shock or fire. Internal capacitors remain charged after all power is disconnected. See “Warranty” on page W A– 1 for instructions on obtaining servic e.

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Important Safety Instructions

4. T o reduce the risk of electric al shock, disconnect both AC and DC power from the inverter before working on any circuits connected to

the inverter. Turning the On/Standby swit ch to Standby ( ) will not reduce this risk.

5. Protect the inverte r from rain, snow, spray, and water.

6. T o reduc e the risk of overheating, keep the ven tilati on openings c lear , and do not install the inverter in a compartment with limited airflow.

Precautions When Working With Batteries

WARNIN G: Explosion and Fire Hazard

1. To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow all instructions published by the battery manuf actur er 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 near the engine or batteries.

4. Use caution to r educe the risk of drop ping a metal tool on the bat tery. It could spark or short circuit the bat tery or other electrical parts and could cause an explosion.

Explosiv e Gas Precautio ns

1. Batteries generate expl osive gases during normal operation. Be sure you follow all relevant ins tructions exactly before installing or using your inverter.

2. This equipment contains components which tend to produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do not install the inverter in compartments containing batteries or flammable materials or in locations that requi re ig nition-p rotected e quip ment. This i nclude s any space containing gasoline-powered machinery, fuel tanks, as well as joints, fittings, or other connections between components of the fuel system.

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FCC Information to the User

This Class B device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipm ent Regulations. Operation is subj ect to the following two conditio ns: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interf erence that may cause undesired operati on.

Important Safety Instructions

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Important Safety Instructions

General Precautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vii Precautions When Working With Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - viii Explosive Gas Precautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - viii FCC Information to the User - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ix

Introduction

How XS400 Works - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–2 Premium Power and Ease of Use- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–2 Comprehensive Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–3 XS400 Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–4

Front Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–4 Back Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–5

S400 Remote Switch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–6

Front Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–6 Back Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -1–6

Installation

Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–2 Preparing for Installa tion - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–3

Installation Codes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–3 Materials List - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–4 Installation Tools a nd Materials - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–4

Installing the XS400 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–6

Overview - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–6 Step 1: Designing Your Install ation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–6 Step 2: Mounting Your Inverter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–10 Step 3: Connecting the Chassis Ground - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–11 Step 4: Installing the S400 Remote Switch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–12 Step 5: Getting Ready to Connect the DC Cables - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–14 Step 6: Routing the DC Cables - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–15 Step 7: Connecting the DC Cables - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–16 Step 8: Connecting Your Appliances to the GFCI Outlets - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–18 Step 9: Hardwiring the AC Output - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–19 Step 10: Performing Checks Prior to Initial Start-up - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–22 Step 11: Connecting the AC Input Cord - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–22 Step 12: Testing Your Install ation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -2–23

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Operation

Front Panel Features- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–2 Operating the XS400 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–3

Turning the XS400 to On or to Standby - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–3 Turning the XS400 to Standby When Not in Use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–3 Using the S400 Remote Switch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–4

Operating in Invert Mode - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–5

Recharging Your Batteri es When Low Battery Light Illuminates - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–6 Recovering from Low Battery Voltage Shutdown - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–6

Restarting or Operati ng Multiple Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–6 Operating in Shore Power Mode- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–7 Monitoring the Indicat or Lights - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–8 Resetting After a Fault or Shutdown - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–9

Troubleshooting

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

Specifications

Electrical Specifications of XS400 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–2 Physical Specific ations of XS400 with Projections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–2 Regulatory Approvals- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–3 Transfer Circuit - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–3 Fan Cooling System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–3 Physical Specific ations of S400 Remote Switch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -A–3

Battery Types and Size s

Battery Types - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B–2

Automotive Starting Batte ries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–2

Deep-Cycle Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B–2 Battery Size - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B–3 Estimating Battery Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B–4

Battery Sizing Example - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–4

Battery Sizing Worksheet - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–5 Using Multiple Batteri es - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–6

Two Batteries Connected In Parallel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B–6

Two Separate Battery Banks - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B–6 Battery Tips - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -B–7

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Warranty and Product Information

Warranty - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -WA–1 Return Material Authoriz ation Policy- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -WA–3 Out of Warranty Service - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -WA–4 Information About Your System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -WA–4

Index

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- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -WA–1

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Xantrex XS400 Sine Wave Inverter!

The XS400 has been designed to give you premium power, ease of use, and outstanding reliability . The XS400 is bundled with the convenient S400 Remote Switch.

Please read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main performance and protection features of the XS400.

T o ensure quality customer service for your inverter, be sure to keep your proof of purchase. Also, take a few minutes at this time to complete the form, “Information About Your System” on page WA–4.

Introduction

How XS400 Works

XS400 is a sine wave in verter whi ch convert s 12 volt s d irect- curre nt ( DC) power from your b attery t o 120 v olts al ternati ng curre nt (AC) power. This AC power is the same as the electricity you get from you r utility. In terms of output, XS400 provides 400 watts of sine wave power for operating your appliances.

Premium Power and Ease of Use

XS400 provides premi um power for your entert ainment system and other home electronics. The inverter’s sine wave output provides clean power for your TV, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, ste reo, lights, fans, and computers.

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

• 400 watt inverter with 800 watt surge provides suffici ent power for two entertainment systems

• Filtered sine wave output will not c ause distortion on sensitive entertainment ele ctronics

• Built-in transfer switch automatically transfers between inverter power and incoming AC power

• DSP control technology star ts complex loads with ease

• Two GFCI outlets a nd hardwire AC connections

• Easy-to-read indi cator lights on the front panel

• S400 Remote Switch provides On/Standby control fr om a convenient location

• Automatic cooling fan

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Comprehensive Protection

XS400 is designed to meet UL 458 and CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 safety standards and it is compliant with FCC Class B.

XS400 comes equipped with numerous protec tion features to guarantee you safe and worry-free operation.

Protection feature This protection feature…

Comprehensive Protection

Low voltage i ndication and shutdown

High voltage shutd own Protects the XS400 by di sabling the AC output when the input

Over-temperature shutdown

Overload protection Disables the AC output of the XS400 if the appliance connected to

Supp l emental cir cu it protection

Protects the battery from becoming complet ely discharged. The Low Battery light indicates that input voltage is low (10.7 volts). If the input voltage drops below 10.3 volts, the XS400 shuts down automatically an d the Inverter ON light turns off. The XS400 recovers automatically when the input voltage comes up to about

12.6 volts.

voltage rises to 15.3 volts or more. The AC output is enabled when the input voltage drops to 14.5 volts.

Disables the AC out put of the XS400 whe n the int ernal te mpera tur e rises to unaccepta ble levels due to higher ambient temperature or overloading. The XS400 recovers automatically when it cools down.

the inverter exceeds the 400 watt rating of the inverter. The XS400 will have to be reset . (See “Res etti ng After a Faul t or Shut down” on page 3–9.)

Trips and disables the AC output when a current in excess of 7.5 amps is drawn from the XS400. The supplement al circuit protector can be reset to enable the unit to operate again after clearing the overload condit ion. (See “If there is a short circuit, the Supplementa l Circuit Protecti on button trips.” on page 3–9.)

Short circuit protection Disables the AC out put of the XS400 when a short cir cuit is app lied

on the AC output. Once the short circuit is cleared, the XS400 will have to be reset. (See “Resetting After a Fault or Shutdown” on page 3–9.)

Ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI)

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Trips and disables the output of the XS400 when a ground fault current is dete cted. The outp ut can be enable d again by reset ting th e GFCI, once the ground fault is cleared. (See “Ground Fault” on page 3–9.)

Introduction

XS400 Features

Front Panel

Figure 1-1

Front Panel of the XS400

Table 1-1

Feature Description

1 2 AC Input light illuminates when you are connect ed to shore power .

3 Inverter ON light illumi nates onl y when th e XS400 is operat ing in

4 Low Battery light illuminates when your battery voltage is lower

5 Fault light illuminates for fault conditions such as over

6 Supplemental Circuit Protection button trips if there is an over-

7 GFCI outlets for connecting your appliances. 8 Ventilation openings provide air circulation for peak performance.

On/Standby Switch turns the inverter to On ( )

(Shore power refers to the AC input power from a utility grid, generator or external AC source.)

inverter mode.

than 10.7 volts.

temperature, out put overload, or battery over voltage.

current (over 7.5 amps) or a short circuit.

Front Panel Features

or to S tandby ().

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Back Panel

XS400 Features

Figure 1-2

Back Panel of the XS400

Table 1-2

Feature Description

1 DC terminal , negative 2 DC termi nal, positive 3 AC input cord for shore power 4 Wiring box access panel (For a view with the panel removed, see

5 Knockout for AC output hardwiring 6 Chassis ground lug 7 Remote switc h jack 8 Mounting flang es 9 Ventilation openings provide air circulation.

Back Panel Features

“Completing the Hardwiring” on page 2–21.)

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Introduction

S400 Remote Switch

Front Panel

Inverter ON

Back Panel

Figure 1-3

The On/Standby switch provides remote control when the XS400 is operating in invert mode.

Figure 1-4

The telephone cable connects to the remote switch jack in the back.

S400 Remote Switch

Connecting Cable to the S400 Remote Switch

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Installation

Chapter 2, “Installation”, provides detailed information for installing the XS400 and the S400 Remote Switch. This chapter provides:

• a system diagram

• safety instructions and installation codes that must be observed during installation

• a list of installation tools and materials

• detailed installation procedures

• chassis ground and DC cabling information

• procedures for hardwiring the AC output

• an illustration of inverter dimensions

CAUTION

Be sure to read all instructions befor e installing and operating the XS400.

Installation

Introduction

The system diagra m shown in Figure 2-1 is the basic installat ion. Review this diagram carefully be f ore installing the XS400.

INVERTER

GFCI OUTLET

AC HARDWIRING

TELEVISION

COMPUTER

AC PLUG

Inverter ON

AC OUTLETS

S400 REMOTE

SWITCH

MAIN

AC PANEL

ADDITIONAL

LOADS

AC IN (SHORE POWER)

DC FUSE AND DISCONNECT

DC CIRCUIT BREAKER

XS400 Configuration

BATTERY (S)

Figure 2-1

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System Diagram

Preparing for Installation

Read this entire installation chapter so you can plan the installation from beginning to end. Prior to beginning your installation, review the “Important Safety Ins tructions” on page vii.

WARNING: Electrical shoc k and fire hazards

Xantrex recommends all wiring be done by qualif ied personne l. Disconnect all AC and DC power sources to prevent accidental shock. Disable and secure all AC and DC disconnect devic es and automatic generator starting devices.

It is the installer’ s responsibility to ensure complia nce with all applicable installation codes a nd regulations.

WARNING: Fire hazard

T o meet regulatory requirements , the XS400 must be mounted on a flat horizontal surface with the front panel in the upright position.

Preparing for Installation

Installation Code s

It is the installer’s responsibility to determine which codes apply and to ensure that all applicable installation requirements are met.

Applicable insta llation codes vary depending on the specific location and application of the installation. Some examples are:

• The U.S. National Electri cal Code (NEC)

• The Canadian Electrical Code (CEC)

• Canadian Sta ndards As soci ation (CSA), a nd RV Indust ry Associati on (RVIA) requirements for installation in RVs.

WARNING: Restrictions on Use

The XS400 Sine W ave Inverter shall not be used in connection with life support systems or other medical equipment or devices.

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Installation

Materials List

Your XS400 Sine Wave Inverter package includes:

• One XS400 Sine W ave Inverter

• One S400 Remote Switch

• 25 ft. (7.5 m) telephone cable

• XS400 Sine Wave Inverte r Owner’s Guide After you unpack your XS400, be sure to record the product information

in the form “Information About Your System” on page WA–4. If any of these materials are missing or unsatisfactory, please contact

Customer Service.

Telephone 1-800-670-0707 (tol l free in North America)

1-604-422-2777 (direct) Fax 1-604-420-2145 Email CustomerS ervice@xantrex.com Web www.xantrex.com

Installation Tools and Materials

Tools

You will need the following tools and materials to instal l the XS400 and the S400 Remote Switch:

To install the XS400, you need:

❐ Phillips screwdriver : #2 ❐ Slot screwdrivers: 1/8 inch and 1/4 inch ❐ Wrench for DC terminals: 10 mm or adjustable ❐ Wire stripper

T o install the S400 Remote Switch, you ne ed:

❐ Power drill with 1/8-inch bit ❐ Jigsaw (optional) ❐ Feed wire (optional)

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Materials for XS400 and S400 Remote Switch

T o install the XS400 and S400 Remote Switch, you require:

❐ DC cables (See Table 2-1 on page 2–9.) ❐ Appropriately sized connectors. Two DC connectors suitable for ¼

inch (6 mm) that go on the DC input cable te rminals. The other cable connectors will depend on your installation.

❐ Crimping tool for fastening lugs and terminals on DC cables (You

may find it more conve nient to have the cri mp connect ors attache d by the company that sells you the cable.)

❐ DC fuse and Disconnect or DC circuit breaker (See page 2–9.) ❐ Four #10 hardware fasteners to mount the XS400 ❐ Four #6 self-tapping screws to mount the S400 Remote Swit ch

Materials for AC output hardwiring

❐ Cable requirements:

• within the range of No. 14 to No. 18 AWG (minimum size)

• 3 conductors

• solid or stranded

Preparing for Installation

❐ 1/2 inch cable clamp

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Instal ling the XS400

Overview

This chapter provides detailed information on installing the XS400. The overall procedure is divided into twelve steps:

1. Designing your installation (page 2–6)

2. Mounting your inverter (pa ge 2–10)

3. Connecting the chassis ground (page 2–11)

4. Installing the S400 Remote Switc h

5. Getting ready to connect the DC cables (page 2–14)

6. Routing the DC cables (page 2–15)

7. Connecting the DC cables (page 2–16)

8. Connecting your applian ces to the GFCI outlets (page 2–18)

9. Hardwiring the AC output (page 2–19)

10. Performing checks prior to initial start-up (page 2–22)

11. Connecting the AC input cord (page 2–22)

12. Testing your installation (page 2–23)

(page 2–12)

Step 1: Designing Your Installation

Before doing anything else , you need to determine how you are going to use your XS400, and then design a power system that will give you maximum performance. The more thorough your pla nning, the better your power needs will be met. In particula r, you will need to:

• Be aware of installation cod es

• Choose an appropriate loca tion

• Calculate your batte ry requirements and appropriate battery size

• Calculate the DC cable size

• Select the correct DC fuse and Disconnect or the DC circuit breaker

Installation Codes

See “Installation Codes” on page 2–3 for more information.

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WARNING: Risk of fire or explosion

This equipment contains compone nts that could produce arcs or sparks. To reduce the risk of fire or e xplo sion, do no t ins tall th is equipment in compartments containing batteries or flammable materials, or in locations that require ignition-protected equipment. This includes any space conta ining gasolinepowered machinery, fuel tanks, or joints, fittings, or other connections between components of the fuel system.

WARNING: Fire hazard

Do not cover or obstru ct the venti lation openings. Do not inst al l this equipment in a compartment with limite d airf low. Overheating may result.

The inverter should only be installed in a location tha t meets the following requirements:

Dry Choose a dry location. Do not allow water or ot her fluids

to drip or splash on the inverter. Do not expose to rain, snow or splashing water.

Cool Normal air temperature should be between 32 °F (0 °C)

and 104 °F (40 °C) — the coole r the better within th is range.

Ventilated The inverter requires air circulation to maintain optimum

operating temperat ure and provide best performance. If the unit has inad equate ventilat ion, it may shut down due to overheating. Allow as much space a round the ventilation openings as possible. Xantrex recommends that othe r objects be at least 3 inches (76 mm) away from the ventilation openings for best performance. The air vented through the openings should also have a path to circulate away from the invert er.

Safe Do not inst all the inverter in t h e same compartment as

batteries or in any compartment containing flammable liquids like gasoline.

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Battery Requirements

Close to battery compartment

Protected from battery acid and gases

Orientation To meet regulatory requirements, the XS400 must be

Long DC cables must be very la rge (and expensive), so they should be kept s hort (see Table 2-1 on page 2–9). However, the unit should NOT be installed in the battery compartment due to the possible presence of explosive hydrogen gas from the batteries.

Never allow ba ttery acid to drip on the inverter or its wiring w h en fi ll in g the batteries or re ad ing their s p ec if i c gravity. Do not mount the unit where it will be exposed to gases produced by the batteries. These gases are corrosive and prolonged expo sure will damage the inverter.

mounted on a flat hor izo ntal s urface with t he fron t panel in the upright position.

CAUTION

The XS400 Sine Wave Inverter must only be connected to batteries with a nominal output volta ge of 12 volts. The XS400 Sine W ave Inverter will not operate from a 6 volt battery and will be damaged if connected to a 24 volt battery.

The batteri es that you u se str ongl y af fect t he performanc e of t he XS400. It is important to connect the inve rter to the correct size and type of battery.

See Appendix B, “Battery Types and Sizes” on page B–1 for more information.

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For the best load starting perf ormance, the DC cables should be as short and large as possible . S ee Table 2-1 for minimum recommended cable size. Using a smaller cable may cause the inve rter to shut down under heavy load. A larger cable may be used.

Table 2-1

Cable Length: Battery to Inverter (each cable)

0–10 feet (0–3 meters) No. 6 10–15 feet (3–4.5 meters) No. 4 15–30 feet (4.5–9 meters) No. 2 30–40 feet (9–12 meters) No. 0

Minimum Recommended DC Input Cable (copper) — AWG

DC Fuse and Disconnect or DC Circuit Breaker

If you are using a DC fuse and Disconnect, a maximum 80 amp Class T fuse shall be used for the DC fuse. A fuse of lower rating can be used, but it shall not be lower than 60 amp Class T. The Disconnect shall be rated at least 50 amps.

Alternately, a DC circuit breaker rated 50 amps can be used.

Minimum Recommended Cable Size — AWG

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Step 2: Mounting Your Inverter

Mount your inverter before you connect any wires or cables. For your convenience, the inverter dimensions are provided in

Figure 2-9 on page 2–25.

WARNING: Fire hazard

T o meet regulatory requirements , the XS400 must be mounted on a flat horizontal surface with the front panel in the upright position.

To mount your XS400:

1. Turn the On/Standby switch on the front panel of the inverter to Standby ( ) position.

2. Select an appropriate mounting location and orientation. See “Choosing a Location” on page 2–7.

3. Hold the inverter against the mounting surface, mark the position of the mounting screws, and then remove the inve rter .

OR Use “Inverter Dimensions” on page 2–25 to mark the position of the

mounting screws. You can also download a full scale version of the mounting template

from www.xantrex.com

4. Pilot drill the four mounting holes.

5. Fasten the inverter to the mount ing surface with four #10 hardware fasteners.

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Step 3: Con necting the Chassis Ground

The chassis ground lug is used to connect the chass is of the inverter to your system’s chassis gro unding point, as required by installation codes.

Use copper cable tha t is either bare or pr ovided with green insulation. Do not use the chassis ground lug for your AC output grounding wire.

To connect the chassis ground:

Refer to Figure 2-2.

1. Using the 1/4 inch slot screwdriver, loosen the screw on the chassis ground lug.

2. Connect a No. 8 AWG copper cable between the inverter’s chassis ground lug and the DC grounding point for your system.

In an RV or vehicle installation, this will usually be the vehicle chassis or a dedicated chassis ground bus.

3. Tighten the screw to a torque of 6–7 lbf-in (0.68–0.79 Nm).

Installing the XS400

Figure 2-2

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Step 4: Instal ling the S400 Remote Switch

WARNING: Shock hazard

Before making an opening in a wall, bulkhead or panel, ensure there is no wiring or other obstruction within the wall.

WARNING: Shock hazard

Ensure both the S400 Remote Switch and the XS400 are in Standby ( ) mode before installing.

Installing the S400 Remote Switch is optional. The XS400 operates normally without the remote switch.

The S400 Remote Switch is designed to be flush mounted on a wall, bulkhead or panel. A 25 foot (7. 5 meter) telephone cable is supplied with the remote switch.

If you want to extend the cable, use a high quality, 4-wire telephone extension cable with 6-position, 4-contact connectors. The maximum recommended cable length is 50 feet (15 meters).

For your convenience, a full scale mounting template is provided. See “S400 Remote Switc h Mounting Template ( Scale approximately 1:1)” on page 2–27.

Note: The S400 Remote Switch connects to a jack at the back of the

inverter. See “System Diagram” on page 2–2.

To install the remote switch:

1. Choose a location tha t is dry , free from corrosive or explosive fumes, and otherwise appropria te for installing an electronic device.

2. Using the template, pilot-drill the mounting holes. Cut an opening about 2 inches x 1.2 in ches (50 mm x 30 mm) and 1. 4 inche s (35 mm) deep.

3. Route the telephone cable inside the wall and through the opening to the inverter.

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4. Connect one end of the telephone cable to the back of the inverter as shown in Figure 2-3.

Figure 2-3

Conne c ting Cabl e to the XS400

5. Connect the other end of the telephone cable to the remote switch as shown in Figure 2-4.

Figure 2-4

Connecting Cable to the S400 Remote Switch

6. Place the remote switch in the opening and secure it with the four #6 fasteners.

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Step 5: Getting Ready to Con nect the DC Cables

The DC cables should be as short as possible and large enough to handle the required c urrent, in acc ordance wit h the elect rical code s or r egulati ons applicable to your insta llation. The minimum recommended DC cable size is speci fied in Table 2-1 on page 2–9. For the recommended DC fuse and Disconnect or DC circuit breaker, see page 2–9.

To prepare the DC cables:

Refer to Figure 2-5, “Connection Order for DC Cables” on page 2–16.

1. Cut the negative cable to the recommended length. (See Table 2-1 on page 2–9 for DC cable size.) Strip off enough insulation so you can install the terminal you will be using.

Xantrex recommends the use of crimp connectors such as a ring lug type. The connector should be designe d for a 6 mm or 1/4 inch stud size to connect t o the XS 400 Sine Wave Inverter. If a cr imp connector is used, it should be cri mped using t he tool indi cate d by the connecto r manufacturer.

2. Cut two lengths of positive cabl e. One cable (max imum 18 inches) goes from the battery to the DC fuse and Disconnect or to the DC circuit breaker. The other cable goes from the DC fuse and Disconnect or to the DC circuit breaker to the positive DC terminal.

3. Attach the connectors to the ends of both cables. Make sur e no stray wire strands protrude from the terminals.

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Step 6: Routing the DC Cables

WARNING: Fire and shock hazard

Route the cables away from sharp edges which might damage the insulation. Avoid sharp bends in the cable.

Guidelines for Routing the DC Cables

• Do not attempt to use the chassis in place of the battery negative connection for groundi ng. The inverter requires a reliable return path directly to the battery.

• T o reduce the chance of interfe rence, keep the positive and negative cables close together—ideally, tied together at regular intervals as shown in Figure 2-5, “Connection Order for DC Cables” on page 2–

16.

• T o ensure maximum perfor mance from t he inverter, do not route your DC cables through a DC distribution panel, battery isolator, or other device that will cause addi tiona l voltage drops. The exception is the DC fuse and Disconnect or the DC circuit breaker which is required to protect the DC wiring.

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Step 7: Connecting the DC Cables

Battery

Figure 2-5

Connection Order for DC Cables

CAUTIO N: Rev ers e pol ar i ty

Inverter

Before making the final DC connection, c heck cable polarity at both the battery and the inverte r. Positive (+) must be connected to positive (+); negative (–) must be connected to negative (–).

Reversing the positive (+) and negative (–) battery cables will damage the inverter and void your warranty.

WARNING: Fire hazard

Use only appropriately sized copper cable. Make sure all DC connections are tightened to a torque of 2.2–2.6 lbf-ft (3.0–3.5 Nm). Loose connections will overheat.

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To connect the DC cables:

Connect the DC cables as shown in Figure 2-5, in the order shown by the numbers.

1. Switch the On/Standby switch to the Standby ( ) position.

2. Route the DC cables from the battery bank to the inverter. See “Step 6: Routing the DC Cables” on page 2–15.

3. Install a DC fuse and Disconnect or a DC circuit breaker in the positive side of the circuit within 18 inches of the battery.

This protects your batte ry and wiring in case of accidental shorting. (See “DC Fuse and Disconnect or DC Circuit Breaker” on page 2–9 for recommended fuse size and type.) Open the DC fuse and Disconnect or turn of f the DC circuit breaker.

4. Connect one connector on the POSITIVE (+) cable to the POSITIVE DC terminal on the inverter. Tighten the nut to a torque of

2.2–2.6 lbf-ft (3.0–3.5 Nm).

5. Connect the other connector to the posi tive (+) terminal DC fuse and Disconnect or to the DC circuit breaker. Use a wrench to tighten the connection according to the manuf acturer’s recommendat ions. Test that the cable is secure.

6. Attach a short DC cable from the unconne cted end of the DC fuse a nd Disconnect or DC circuit breaker. Tighten appropriately.

7. Observing polari ty carefully, connect the other end of the fused cable to the POSITIVE (+) terminal of the battery. Tighte n this connection to the battery manufacturer’s recommended torque.

8. Connect one connector on the NEGATIVE (–) cable to the NEGATIVE (–) battery terminal. Tighten the connection according to the battery manufactur er’s recommended torque .

9. Check that the polarity of the DC connections is correct: positive (+) on the inverter is connected to the positive (+) on the battery, and negative (–) is connect ed to the negative (–).

10. Connect the other connector of the NEGATIVE (–) cable onto the NEGATIVE (–) terminal on the XS400 Sine Wave Inverter.

11. Use a wrench to tighten the nut to a torque of

2.2–2.6 lbf-ft

(3.0–3.5 Nm). Test that the cable is secure.

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Step 8: Connecting Your Appliances to the GFCI Outlets

To connect your AC appliances to the GFCI outlets:

1. Turn the inver ter’s On/Sta ndby switch to Standby ( ).

2. Turn your AC applianc es off.

3. Connect your AC appliances to the GFCI outlet s in the fro nt panel.

4. If you wish to connect more appliances, use a multiple-outlet extension cord. Ensure that the total power drawn does not exceed 400 watts.

Note: Ensure that the Reset button on the GFCI outle ts is not tripped.

Important:

inverter, Xantrex recommends that they be hardwired. See “Step 9: Hardwiring the AC Output” on page 2–19.

If you have more permanent loads to connect to the

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Step 9: Hardwiring the AC Output

If you wish to permanently connect additional AC outlets, Xantrex recommends hardwiring the AC output connections.

WARNING: Fire, shock, and energy hazards

Make sure wiring is disconnected from all electrical sources before handling. All wiring must be done in a ccordance with local and national electrical wiring codes. Do not connect the output leads of the inverter to any incoming AC source.

To ha rd w ire the AC outp ut co nn ections:

1. Turn the On/Standby switch to Standby ( ).

2. Remove the knockout using a slot screwdriver as shown in Figure 2-6. Do not leave the knockout inside the wiring box.

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Figure 2-6

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Removing the Knockout

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3. Locate the wiring box access panel, and remove the three screws to access the wiring box as shown in Figure 2-7.

Figure 2-7

Removing the 3 Screws on the Wiring Box Access Panel

4. Remove the wiring box access panel from the unit.

5. Install a 1/2 inch cable clamp.

6. Locate the terminal block. The three terminals are labelled as follows:

• L Line

• N Neutral

• Ground

7. Strip about 2 inches (50 mm) off the jacket of the AC output cable. The AC output cable must be either solid or stranded, within the

range of No. 14 to No. 18 AWG, and have three conductors.

8. Strip approxi mately 3/8 inch (10 mm) off the insulation of the cable.

9. Run the AC cable through the cable clamp and into the wiring box.

10. Using the 1/8 inch slot screwdriver, loosen the wire attachment screws on the terminals by five turns.

11. Insert and fasten the Ground wir e into the corresponding terminal.

12. Insert the Line and Neutral wires into the corresponding terminals.

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13. Tight en the wire attachment screws to a torque of 1.3–1.8 lbf-ft (1.76–2.44 Nm) as shown in Figure 2-8. Leave some slack inside the output wiring box.

14. Secure the cable clamp on the cable jacket .

15. Attach the wiring box access panel and tighten the three screws.

Figure 2-8

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Step 10: Performing Checks Prior to Initial Star t-up

Before starting up your inverter, ensure these conditions are met:

❐ Chassis ground is properly insta lled ❐ On/Standby switch is in the S tandby ( ) position on both the XS400

and S400 Remote Switch

❐ Positive (+) battery cable is connected to the positive (+) battery

terminal through the DC fuse and Disconne ct or DC circuit breaker

❐ Negative (–) battery cable is connected to the negative (–) battery

terminal

❐ Battery voltage is within the prope r range for this unit

(10.3–15.3 volts DC)

❐ DC Fuse is intact (not blown)

Step 11: Connecting the AC Input Cord

WARNING: Shock hazard

Connect the AC input cord only to a properly grounded standard 120 volts AC, 15 or 20 amp receptacle. If the correct type of receptacle is not available, have an electrician install one.

WARNING: Shock hazard

When the On/Sta ndby switc h i s in the S tandby ( ) position a nd the XS400 is connected to shore power , AC voltage will be present at the output of the inverter.

To co nn ect the AC input cord:

◆ Plug the AC input cord into a properly grounded 120 volts AC, 15 or

20 amp receptacle, connecte d to an external shore power source such as a utility grid or a generator.

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Step 12: Testing Your Installation

WARNING: Shock hazard

The On/Standby switches on the XS400 and the S400 Remote Switch do not disconnect DC or AC input power to the XS400.

There are two tests to be performed. The first test verifies that the XS400 operates in invert mode. The second test verifies that the XS400 operates in shore power mode.

When you are re ady to test your installation and operate the XS400, close the DC fuse and Disconne ct or the DC ci rcuit br eaker t o sup ply DC powe r to the XS400.

Testing in Invert Mode

To test the XS400 in invert mode:

1. Ensure that shore power is discon necte d.

2. Turn the inver ter’s On/St andby switch to the On ( ) position. Turn the On/Standby s witch on the S400 Remote Switc h to the On

Installing the XS400

() position.

The green Inverter On indicator illuminates.

3. Plug an appliance of 400 watts or less into one of the GFCI outlet s.

4. Turn the applia nce on to verify that it operates.

5. If the appliance operates, your installation is successful.

6. If the red Fault light illumi nates, see “Troubleshooting” on page 4–1.

Testing in Shore Power Mode

To test the XS400 in shore power mode:

Note: Shore power (pass-through) refers to the AC input power from a

utility grid, generator or external AC source

1. Connect to the shore power sour ce. The XS400 transfers the applia nces to shor e power with the

On/Standby swit ch of the inverter or the S400 Remote Switch in either the On ( ) or Standby ( ) position. The green AC Input light

illuminates.

2. Plug an appliance of 400 watts or less into one of the GFCI outlet s.

3. Turn the applia nce on to verify that it operates.

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4. If the appliance operates, your installation is successful.

5. If your appliance doesn’t operate, refer to “Troubleshooting” on page 4–1.

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Figure 2-9

Inverter Dimensions

This drawing is not to scale. A full scale mounting template is available at www.xantrex.com

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2.5" (63.5)

2.1" (53.5)

0.2" TYP (5.0)

Inverter ON

0.2" TYP (5.0)

1.6" (40.8) 2" (50.8)

CUTOUT PANEL 2" X 1.2" (50.8 X 30.5)

(DASHED LINE)

DRILL Ø0.125 (1/8") HOLE

4 PLACES FOR #6/32 SELF

TAPPING SCREW

1.1" (28.3)

Figure 2-10

S400 Remote Switch Mounting Template (Scale approximately 1:1)

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Operation

Chapter 3, “Operation” explains how to use your XS400 effectively. This chapter explains how to turn the XS400 to On () or Standby ( ) from the front panel or from the S400 Remote Switch, monitor the status of the XS400, and reset the inverter.

CAUTION

Read this chapter before operating the XS400 Sine Wa ve Inverter.

WARNING: Restrictions on use

The XS400 Sine W ave Inverter shall not be used in connection with life support systems or other medical eq uipment or devices.

Operation

Front Panel Features

Before you begin to operate the XS400, review the front panel features in Figure 3-1.

For a detailed description of each of the different features, see “Front Panel of the XS400” on page 1–4 in the “Introduction” chapter.

Figure 3-1

Front Panel of the XS400

Table 3-1

Feature Description

1 On/Standby Switch 2 AC Input light 3 Inverter ON light 4 Low Battery light 5 Fault light 6 Supplemental Circuit Prote ction button 7 T wo GFCI outlets 8 Ventilation openings

Front Panel Fea tures

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Operatin g th e XS4 0 0

The XS400 operates in either invert mo de or shore powe r mode.

Invert mode In invert mode, the XS400 powers your appliances from the battery. See

“Operating in Invert Mode” on page 3–5.

Shore power mode In shore power mode, the XS400 is connected to shore power and your

appliances are powered from the AC input power. See “Operating in Shore Power Mode” on page 3–7.

Shore power (pass-through) refers to the AC input power from a utility grid, generator or externa l AC source.

Turning the XS400 to On or to Standby

WARNING: Shock hazard

When the On/Sta ndby switc h i s in the S tandby ( ) position and the XS400 is connected to shore power , AC voltage will be present at the output of the inverter.

The On/Standby switc h on the XS400 turns the inverter to On () or to Standby ( ) when operating in invert mode.

If you have installed the S400 Remote Switc h, you can also use the remote switch to turn the XS400 to On the S400 Remote Switch” on page 3–4.

The On/Standby switc h on the XS400 or the S400 Remote Switch is also used to reset the inverter after a Fault condition. See “Resetting After a Fault or Shutdown” on page 3–9.

() or to Standby ( ). See “Using

Important: The XS400 operates normally without the S400 Remote Switch installed.

Turning the XS400 to Standby When Not in Use

If you won’t be using the XS400 for an extended period of time, turn the inverter’s On/Standby switch to the Standby ( ) position . Turning the switch to Standby ensu res that the XS400 draws no current from the battery.

If you are disconnected from shore power with the XS400 On/Standby swit c h in the On ( ) position, the XS400 draws very little current (about 1 mA) from the battery.

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() position and the S400 Remote Switch in the Standby

Operation

Using the S400 Remote Switch

The S400 Remote Switch performs the same function as the On/Standby switch on the XS400.

Invert mode use only

Purpose The S400 Remote Switch provides remote contr ol of the XS400 from a

Cable length You can use a longer cable up to a maximum recommended length of 50

The S400 Remote Switch provides On/Standby control only when the XS400 is operating in invert mode.

T o use the S400 Remote Switch, the On/Standby swit ch on the XS400 must be turned to the On ( ) position. See “Operating in Invert Mode” on page 3–5.

Important: When shore power is present, the S400 Remote Switch will not change the operation of the inver ter.

convenient location of up to 25 feet (7.5 meters) away using the supplied telephone cable.

feet (15 meters). Xantrex rec ommends using a high quality 4-wire telephone cable with 6-position, 4-contact connectors.

Inverter ON

Figure 3-2

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S400 Remote Switch

Operatin g in In v ert Mode

In invert mode, the XS400 power s your appl iances fr om the batter y. If the On/Standby swit ch on both the XS400 and the S400 Remote Switch are turned to On ( ), the XS400 automatically supplies your appliances with inverter power if the shore power source fails or becomes disconnected.

To operate the XS400 in invert mode:

1. Disconnect the XS400 from shore power.

Operating in Invert Mode

2. Turn the On/Standby switch on the XS400 to the On The Inverter ON light illuminates on the XS400. AND

If you have installed the S400 Remote Switch, turn the S400 Remote Switch to On

The Inverter ON light illuminates on the S400 Remote Switch.

3. Operate your appliances.

Important: The XS400 operates normally without the S400 Remote Switch installed.

If you are not using th e XS400, see “T urni ng the XS400 to Sta ndby When Not in Use” on page 3–3.

().

() position.

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Recharging Your Batteries When Low Batter y Light Illuminates

Low battery If the Low Battery light illuminates on the XS400 while it is ope rating,

your battery level is low (less than 10. 7 volts). As long as the Inverter ON light is illu minated on th e XS400, the unit wi ll conti nue to supply invert er power to your appliances.

However, Xantrex highly recommends that you recharge your batteries. Turn off your appliances and recharge your battery. When the Low Battery light turns of f (12.6 volts), you can restart your appliances. See “Restarting or Operating Multiple Appliances”.

Importance of recharging

More information For more informat ion about batt ery c harge rs and batt ery monitor s, se e the

Xantrex recommends that you recharge your batteries before they are 50% discharge d. This gives t hem a much longe r life cycl e than r echargi ng them when they are almost completely discharged. See “Battery State of Charge” on page B–8.

Xantrex web site at www.xantrex.com

Recovering from Low Battery Voltage Shutdown

If the Low Battery light illumi nates and the Inverter ON light on the XS400 turns off when you are operating the unit, the XS400 has shut down due to low batter y voltage ( 10.3 volts) . Output power is inter rupted.

To recover from a low battery voltage shutdown:

1. Turn off your appliances and recharge your battery.

2. When the Low Battery li ght turns off (12. 6 volts) and th e Inver ter ON light illuminates, you can restart your appliances.

Restarting or Operating Multiple Appliances

The XS400 can handle several appliances simultaneously as long as they do not draw more than 400 watts in total.

To restart or operate several appliances:

◆ Turn them on separately after the XS400 has started. This action ensures that the XS400 does not have to deliver the

starting curren t for all the loads at once and helps to prevent an overload shutdown.

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Operating in Sh ore Power Mode

Definition Shore power (pass-through) refers to the AC input power from a utility

grid, generator, or external AC source.

Shore power mode In shore power mode, the XS400 is connected to shore power and your

appliances are powered from the AC input power.

Transfer to in v ert mode

S400 Remote Switch

The transfer to inverter power will oc cur if shore power is present, but either the shore power voltage is too low (less than 85 volts AC) or too high (greater than 140 volts AC). In this c ase, the transfer from shore power to inverter power prevents damage to your appliances.

You cannot use the S400 Remote Switch to control the XS400 when it is operating in shore power mode.

Important: The XS400 transfers the appliances to shore power whenever shore power is connected, r egardless of the position of the On/Standby swit ches.

To operate in shore power mode:

1. Connect the XS400 to shore power. The AC Input light on t he XS400 illuminate s. The On/S tandby s witc h

on both the S400 Remote Switch a nd the XS400 can be either On or in Standby ( ) position.

2. Operate your appliances.

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Operation

Monitoring th e I n dic a tor Lights

The four indicator light s on the front panel show you the operating status of the XS400. See Table 3-2.

For an illustra tion of the indicator lights on the front panel, see “Front Panel of the XS400” on page 3–2.

If none of the front panel lights are on, see “Troubleshooting Reference” on page 4–2.

Table 3-2

Light Color Status Action

AC Input Green When the XS400 is connect ed to

Inverter ON Green When the XS400 is on, the Inverter

Low Battery & Inverter ON

Low Battery Yellow When the Low Batte ry light

Fault Red The Fault light illuminates

Status of Indicator Lights

shore power , the AC Input light illuminates.

ON lig ht illum in ates.

Yellow & Green

When both lights illuminate, your battery level is low. (The battery voltage has dropped below 10.7 volts DC.)

illuminate s, your battery level is critically low. (The battery voltage has dropped below 10.3 volts DC.)

whenever there is a battery overvoltage fault condition (exceeds

15.3 volts), output overload fault condition or over-temperature fault condition.

You can run all your applian ces f rom shore power.

You can run your appliances from the batt er y.

You can run your appliances but your battery level is low. Charge your battery or connect to shore power.

You cannot run appliances. Charge your battery or connect to shore power.

You cannot run appliances as the AC output is disabled in invert mode. Clear the fault condition. Reset the XS400 by turning the On/Standby switch on the XS400 or the S400

Remote Switch to Standby then to On ( ) power.

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, or connect to shore

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Resett in g A f ter a Faul t or Sh u tdown

This section provides explanations and procedures for resetting the XS400 after a fault or shutdown.

If you are una ble to resolve the pr oblem after refer ring to Table 3-3, refer to the “Trouble shooting” section on page 4–2.

Resetting After a Fault or Shutdown

Table 3-3

Fault Status Action

Shutdown The XS400 needs to be reset . Turn the On/Standby switch on either t he

Short circuit If ther e is a s h or t cir c uit, the

Ground Fault When a fault condition is

Rese tting After A Fault or Shutdown

Supplemental Circuit Protection button trips.

detected , the Reset button on the GFCI outl et trip s and po wer t o the appliances is interrupted.

inverter’s front panel or the S400 Re mote Switch to Standby ( ) and then to On ( ).

Remove the short circuit then press the Supplemental Circuit Prote ction button.

Reset: To resume normal operation, determine and correct the ground fault, then press the Res e t b utton. Test: Press the Test button on the GFCI outlet with either shore power and/or the XS400 turned t o On ( ). The Reset button should tr ip. Pr ess the Res et bu tto n t o re set the GFCI and to continu e with normal operation. This test should be performed on a monthly basis.

If the Reset button does not trip, the GFCI may have failed. Contact your deal er to have a qu alified service person examine the XS400.

Overload The XS400 is designed to provide

400 watts continuously and 800 watt s surge c apability for fiv e seconds. If the connected appliances draw more than the rated power, the XS400 will shut down and the red Fault li ght illuminates.

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Disconnect the appliances connected to the inverter and then turn the On/Standby switch on e ither the inverter’s front panel or the S400 Remote Sw itch to Standby

( ) and then to On ( ).

See also “Recharging Your Ba tteries When Low Battery Light Illuminates” on page 3–6.

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Troubleshooting

The XS400 is designed for high reliability and has a number of protection features for trouble free operation. If, however, you have any problems operating your inverter or S400 Remote Switch, refer to the “Troubleshooting Reference for the XS400” on page 4–3.

Read this troubleshooting chapter b efore calli ng your dealer or Xantrex Customer Service on page ii.

If you cannot resolve the problem, record the information asked for on the form, “Information About Your System” on page WA–4. Providing this information to our Customer Service Representatives will help them to assist you better.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Reference

WARNING: Electrical Shock and Fire Hazard

Do not disassemble the XS400. It does not contain any userserviceable parts. Attempting to service the unit yourself could result in electrical shock or fire.

This section provides you with troubleshooting tips to identify and solve most problems that can occur with the XS400 and S400 Remote Switc h.

Before contacting your dealer or customer service, please refer to the tables, “T roubl eshooting Refer ence for t he XS400” and “T rouble shooting Reference for the S400 Remote S witch”.

If you are unable to resolve the problem after referring to the Trouble shooting Reference table s, contact your dealer or Xantrex Customer Service.

Figure 4-1

For a detailed description of the different features, see “XS400 Features” on page 1–4.

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Front Panel

Troubleshooting Reference

Table 4-1

Problem Possible Cause Solution

No output voltage. No indicator lights are illuminated.

No ou t p ut volta g e . I n verter ON lig ht is illuminate d .

Troubleshooting Reference for the XS400

The On/Sta ndby switch is in Standby ( ) mode.

The S400 Remote Switch is in Standby ( ) mode.

No input power to the inverter.

DC fuse open (external)

Supplemental Circuit Protection button has tripped.

GFCI has tripped.

Turn the On/S ta ndby swit ch on the inverte r to On ( ).

Turn the On/Standby switch on the S400 Remote Switch to On ( ).

Check the DC wiring to the inverter for loose conn ectio ns, frayed wiring o r a n ope n DC Disconnect.

Have a qualified ser vice technician check and repl ace the fuse.

Disconn ect all app l iances to reduce the overload. Check the AC wiri ng and reset the Supplementa l Circuit Protec tion button.

Clear the ground fault, and reset the GFCI by pressing the Reset button on the GFCI.

No output v o ltage. Fault light is illuminated.

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The inverter may be overloaded.

Battery voltage may be too high.

Over temp erature.

Disconnect all appliances connected to the inverter, and reset the invert er by turning the On/Sta ndby swit ch on eit he r the XS400

or S400 Remote Switch to Standby and then to On ( ).

The inverter w ill restar t if the battery voltage drops below 14.5 volts DC.

Allow the inverter to cool down. The inverter will restart automatically.

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Troubleshooting

Table 4-1

Problem Possible Cause Solution

No output voltage. Low Battery li ght is illuminate d.

Output voltage is present. Inverter ON light and Low Battery light are illumina ted.

AC input cord is con necte d to shore power and the AC Input light is off. The appliances are not po w ered.

AC input cord is con necte d to shore power and the AC Input light is illum inated. The appliances are not being powered from shore power.

Troubleshooting Reference for the XS400

Battery voltage is too low.

Poor DC wiring.

Battery voltage is low. Disconnect all appliances. Charge the

The shore power voltage is out of range (less than 85 volts AC or greater than 140 volts AC).

External breaker ha s tripped. Supplemental circuit breaker

has tripped.

GFCI has tripped.

Recharge the battery to more than 12.6 volts DC. The inverter w ill restart automatically.

Turn the inve rter to Standby Disconnect the DC wiring. Us e prope r wiring and ensure all connec tions are tight.

batteries.

Turn the On/Standby switch to On ( ), and the appliance will be powered from the inverter.

Reset the external breaker. Disconnect all appliances. Check the AC

wiring and press the Supple mental Circuit Protection button to reset it.

Clear the ground faul t and re set the GFCI.

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AC input cord is con necte d to shore power. AC Input light illuminates intermitte ntly.

Fan does not turn on. The internal components of

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The shore power voltage is close to being out of range (less than 85 volts AC or greater than 140 volts AC).

the inv er t er ar e n ot wa rm .

Turn On/S tandby switch to On ( ), and the appliance will be powered from t he inverter or shore power.

No action. The fan will run automat ically when necessary to coo l th e internal components of the inverter.

Table 4-1

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Troubleshooting Reference for the XS400

Troubleshooting Reference

Fan runs all the time. The amount of power being

consumed by the app liance s is high.

The ambient temperature is high.

Table 4-2

Problem Possible Cause Solution

The S400 Remote Switch is On ( ), but its Inverter ON light is off.

Troubleshooting Reference for the S400 Remote Switch

The On/Standby switch on the invert er is in St andby ( )

mode.

The cable connection is l oose or faulty.

No action. The fan will run at lower speeds and stop automatically when the internal temp er at u r e of th e inv e r te r fal ls .

No action. The fan will run at lower speeds and stop automatically when the am bient temp erat u r e fa l ls.

For more information on the “Fan C ooling System”, refer to page A–3.

Swit ch th e in v er t er to O n ( ).

Check the cable.

The S400 Remote Switch is On ( ) and the Inverter ON light is illum inated, but appliances do not ope rate.

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The inverter is in faul t/ protection mode.

Check the lights on the front panel of the inverter . If th e Fault light is illumina ted, see Table 4-1, “Troubleshooting Reference for the XS400” on page 4–3.

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Specifications

Appendix A, “Specifications”, contains the electrical and physical specifications for the XS400 and physical specifications for the S400 Remote Switch.

All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Specifications

Electrical Specifications of XS400

Output power at 12 VDC input

• Continuous

400 VA (0 °C to 40 °C), derated linearly to 300 VA at 122 °F (50 °C)

, 32 °F to 104 °F

• Surge capacity for 5 seconds Input voltage 12 VDC nominal

Output voltage 120 VAC RMS ± 3 VAC Output frequency 60 Hz ± 0.05 Hz Output wave form Sine wave Total harmonic distortion of output waveform <3% High battery shutd own 15.3 ± 0.3 VDC Low battery indicati on 10.7 ± 0.3 VDC Low battery shutdown 10.3 ± 0.3 VDC Maximum efficiency 88% No load current draw with switch turned to On ( )

No load current draw with switch se t to Standby Supplemental circuit protector 7.5 AAC

The term “watts” has been used throughout the guide to refer to output

power. More correctly, the actual unit of power used is “VA”.

800 VA

10.3 to 15.3 VDC

1.25 ADC maximum 0 ADC

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Physica l Specificat ion s of XS400 with P rojec tions

Length 13.5 inches (343 mm) Width 7.36 inches (187 mm) Height 3.27 inches (83 mm) Weight 10 lb (4.54 kg)

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Regulatory Approvals

CSA/NRTL approved to CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 and UL 458 FCC Class B

Transfer Circuit

Transfer circuit 6 Amps, 85 to 140 VAC

Fan Cooling System

A fan cools the internal heat generating components of the inverter. The fan begins to operate when the int ernal tempe rature r ises fan increases with internal temperature.

The fan turns off if the int ernal temperature of the inverter drops

Physical Specifications of S400 Remote Switch

Regulatory Approvals

. The speed o f the

Height 2.5 inches (63.5 mm) Width 2 inches (50.8 mm) Depth 1.1 inches (28.3 mm) Cable length 25 feet (7.5 m)

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Battery Types and

Sizes

The batteries that you use strongly affect the performance of the XS400. It is important to connect the inverter to the correct size and type of battery.

The information in Appendix B will help you to select, connect, and maintain batteries that are most appropriate for your application.

Battery Types and Sizes

Battery Types

Automotive Starting Batteries

The lead-acid battery you are most familiar with is probably the starti ng battery in your vehicle. An automotive starting battery is designed to deliver a lar ge amount of current for a short period of time (so it can start your engine). Only a small portion of the battery’s capacity is used when starting the engine, and the spent capacity is quickly recharged by the running engine.

The starting battery in your vehicle is not designe d for repeated deepdischarge cycles where the battery is almost completely discharged and then recharg ed. If a star ting battery is used in this kind of deep discharge service, it will wear out very rap idly.

Deep-Cycle Batteries

Deep-cycle batteries are designed for deep discharge service where they will be repeate dly discharged and recharged. They are marketed f or use in recreational vehicles, boats, a nd electric golf carts—so you may see them referred to as RV batteries, marine batteries, or golf cart batteries.

For most applications of the XS400, Xantrex recommends that you use one or more deep-cycle batteries that are separated from the vehicle’s starting battery by a batte ry isolator .

A battery isolator is a solid -state electronic circuit that allows equipment to be operated from an auxilia ry batte ry without danger of discha r ging the vehicle’s starting battery. During vehicle operation, the battery isolator automatically directs the charge from the alternator to the battery requiring the charge.

Battery isolators are available at marine and RV dealers and most auto parts stores.

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Battery Size

CAUTION

Battery size or capacity is as important as the battery type for efficient operation of your loads. Xantrex recommends that you purchase as much battery capacity as you need.

A number of different sta ndards are used to rate battery energy stor age capacity. Automotive and marine starting batteries are normally rated in cranking amps. This is not a relevant rating for continuous loads like an inverter. Deep-cycle batteries use a more suitable rating system, either “amp-hours” (“Ah”) or “reserve capacity” in minutes.

Battery Reserve Capacity Battery reserve capacity is a measure of how long a battery can deliver a certain amount of current—usually 25 amps. For example, a battery with a reserve capacity of 180 minutes can deliver 25 amps for 180 minutes before it is completely discharged.

Amp-hour (Ah) Capacity Amp-hour capacity is a measure of how many amps a battery can deliver for a specified length of time—usually 20 hours. For example, a typical mari ne or RV battery rated for 100 Ah can deliver 5 amps for 20 hours (5 A x 20 hours = 100 Ah).

This same battery can deliver a higher or lower current for less or more time, limited a pproxim ately by t he 1 00 Ah figu re (for example , 50 A f or 2 hours, or 200 A for 1/2 hour), but usuall y the capacity f igure given is only accurate at the specified rate (20 hours).

T o calculate the battery capacity you require, read “Estimating Battery Requirements” on page B–4 and “Battery Sizing Example” on page B–4, and then complete the “Battery Sizing Worksheet” on page B–5.

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Battery Types and Sizes

Estimating Battery Requirements

To determine how much ba tt ery ca pacity you need:

1. Determine how many watt s are consumed by each appliance that you will operate from the XS400. You can normally find the watt rating labelled on the product. If only the current draw is given, multiply it by 115 to get the power consump tion in watts.

2. Estimate how many hours each appliance will be operating each day.

3. Calculate the daily watt-hours needed for each appliance.

4. Add the total number of watt-hours needed for all the appliances and multiply it by the number of days between charges.

5. Divide the total watt-hour s of AC load between charges by 10. This gives the battery Ah used be tween charges.

6. Double the total Ah used between charges to get the recommended battery size in Ah.

See the battery sizing example that follows.

Battery Sizing Example

This battery sizing example illustrates a typical calculation, assuming an opportunity to charge the batteries every three days:

Daily w att-hour s (A) Power Consumption

Appliance

TV 100 W 4 hours 400 Wh VCR 100 W 4 hours 400 Wh 3 lamps, 60 W each 180 W 4 hours 720 Wh Audio system 60 W 4 hours 240 Wh DVD player 100 W 2 hours 200 Wh Other loads 100 W 3 hours 300 Wh Total daily watt-hour s of AC loa d 2260 Wh x Number of days between charges 2 = Tot al watt-hours of AC load between char ges 4520 Wh Battery Ah used between charges (divide by 10) 452 Ah Recommended Batter y Bank Size in Ah (multiply by 2) 904 Ah

(Watts)

(B) Operating Time p e r D ay (Hours)

needed for this

appliance

(= A x B)

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This example illustrates how quickly your battery needs can escalate. To reduce the required battery size, you can conserve energy by elimina ting or reducing the use of some loads or by re-charging more frequently.

When sizing your bat tery, resist the tempta tion to skip the last step of this calculation (multiplying by 2) . More capacity i s bette r sinc e you wi ll h ave more reserve capacity, be better able to handle large loads and sur ge loads, and your battery won't be discharged as deeply. Battery life is directly dependent on how deeply the battery is discharged. The deeper the discharg e, the shorter the battery life.

Battery Sizing Worksheet

Use the following worksheet to calculate your battery needs. To ensure sufficie nt battery capacity, be generous when estimating the operating time per day for each of the loads you will run.

Appliance

Estimating Battery R e quirements

Daily w att-hour s (A) Power Consumption (Watts)

W hours Wh W hour Wh

(B) Operating Time p e r D ay (Hours)

needed for this

appliance

(= A x B)

W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh

Total daily watt-hour s of AC loa d Wh x Number of days between charges = Tot al watt-hours of AC load between char ges Wh Battery Ah used between charges (divide by 10) Ah Recommended Battery Bank Size in Ah (multiply by 2) Ah

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Battery Types and Sizes

Using M u ltiple Batteries

As your power requir ements incr ease, yo u may need to use mor e than on e battery to obtain sufficient capacity. Read “Two Batter ies Connected In Parallel” on p age B–6 and “Two Separate Battery Banks” on page B–6 to determine whether two batte ri es or two battery banks are more appropriate for your applications.

Two Batteries Connected In Parallel

Two identical batteries can be connected positive (+) to positive (+) and negative (–) t o nega tive ( –) i n a par allel syste m. A par allel syste m doubles capacity and maintains the voltage of a single battery.

CAUTION

Do not connect the following in parallel:

• batteries made by different manufacturers

• different types of batteries

• batteries that have different Ah ratings Decreased battery life and improper charging will result .

Two Separate Battery Banks

If you need more than two batteries (or are using different makes or models of batteries) , Xant rex recommends that you install two separate battery banks and a battery selector switch.

By installing a battery selector switch, you can select between the two battery banks, use both banks in parallel, or disconnect both banks from the load. Battery selector switches are available at marine and RV dealers.

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Battery Tips

WARNIN G: Explosion and fire hazard

Review “Precautions When Working With Batteries” on page viii before you work with the batteries in your system.

Explosive/Corrosive Gases Lead-acid bat teries may emit hydrogen gases, oxygen, and sulfuric acid f umes when recharging. To reduce the risk of explosion:

• Vent the battery compartment to prevent the accumul ation of gases.

• Do not install electronic or ele ctrical equipment in the battery compartment.

• Do not smoke or use an open flame when working around batteries.

Temperature Sens itivi ty The capa city of lead-acid batteries is temperature sensi tive. Battery capacity is rated at 77 ºF (25 ºC). At 0 ºF (–20 ºC), the Ah capacity is about half the rated capacity. You should consider temperat ure when designing your system.

• Low Temperatures If extremely low temperatures are expected

where the inverter is going to be located, you should consider a heated equipment room. If the system is loc ated in an unheated space, an insulated battery enclosure is recommended.

• High Temperatures The batteries should also be protected from

high temperatures. These can be caused by high ambient temperatures, solar heating of the battery enclosure, or heat released by a nearby engine or generator. High battery temperatures short en battery life and therefore you should ventilate the enclo sure and use shade and insulation as appropriate.

Discharged Batteries Do not leave batte ries in a discharged state for more than a day or two. They will undergo a ch emical process (sulfation) that can permanently damage the battery. As well, batteries self-dischar ge over a period of three to six months, and they should be recharged periodically even if they a re not being used.

Electrolyt e Level If your batterie s are not the “maintenance-free” type, check the electrolyt e leve l at least once a month. Excessive fluid loss is a sign of overcharging. Replenish the electrolyte using only distilled water.

Battery Co nn ecti ons Connecti ons to battery posts must be made with permanent connectors tha t pr ovide a reliable, low-resistance connection. Do not use alligator clips. Clean the connections regularly and prevent corrosion by using a protective spray coating or Vaseline.

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Battery Types and Sizes

Battery State of Charge You can measure battery state of charge with a hydrometer or approximate sta te of charge with a voltmeter. Use a digital voltmete r that can display tenths or hundredths of a volt when measuring 10 to 30 volts. Make your measurements when the battery has not been charge d or dis char ged for se veral hours. For a deep- cycle batt ery at 77 ºF (25 ºC), use the following table:

Battery Voltage State of Charge

12.7–13.0 100%

12.5–12.6 80%

12.3–12.4 60%

12.1–12.2 40%

11.9–12.0 20%

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Warranty and Product Information

Warranty

What does this warranty cover? This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantre x Technology , Inc.

("Xantrex") and cove rs defects in workmanship and materials in your XS400 Sine Wave Inverter and S400 Remote Switch. This warranty lasts for a Warranty Period of 12 months from the date of purchase at point of sale to you, th e original end user customer.

What will Xantrex do? Xantrex will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product free of charge,

provided th at you notify Xantrex of the product defect within the Warranty Period, and provided that Xant rex through inspection establi shes the existence of such a defe ct and that it is covered by this Limited Warranty.

Xantrex will, at its option, use new and/or reconditioned parts in performing warranty repair and building replacement products. Xantrex reserves the right to use parts or products of original or im proved design in the repair or replacement. If Xantrex repairs or replace s a product, its warranty continues for the remaining portion of the original Warranty Period or 90 days from the date of the re turn shipment to the customer, whichever is greater. All replaced products an d all parts removed from repaire d products become the property of Xantrex.

Xantrex covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the product , a nd return shipment to the customer via a Xantrex-selec ted non-expedited surface freight within the contiguous Unit ed States and Canada. Alaska and Hawaii are excluded. Contact Xantrex Custome r Service for details on freight policy for return shipments outside of the contiguous United States and Canada.

How do you get service? If your product requires troubleshooting or warranty service, contact your

merchant. If you are unable to contact your merchant, or the merchant is unable to provide service, contact Xantrex directly at:

Phone: 1-800-670-0707 (toll free)

1-604-422-2777 (di r ec t) Fax: 1-604-420-2145 Email: CustomerService@xantrex.com

Direct returns may be performed according to the Xantrex Return Mat erial Authorization Policy described in your product manual. For some products, Xantrex maintains a network of regiona l Authorized Service Centers. Call Xantrex or check our website to s ee if your product can be repaired at one of thes e fa cilities.

In any warranty claim, dated proof of purchase must accompany the pr oduct and the product must not have been disassembled or modified without prior written authorization by Xantrex.

Proof of purchase may be in any one of th e following forms:

• The dated purchase receipt fr om th e original purchase of the produ ct at point of sale to the end user, or

• The dated dealer invoice or purchase receipt showing original equipment manufacturer (OEM) status, or

• The dated invoice or purchase receipt showing the product exchanged under warranty

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Warranty

What does this warr anty not cover? This Limi ted Warranty does not cover normal wear and te ar of the

product or costs rel ated to the removal, insta llation, or troubleshooting of the cus tom er's electrical systems. This warranty does not ap ply to and Xantrex will not be responsible for any defect in or damage to:

a) the product if it has been misused, neglected, improperl y installed, physically damaged or altered, either

internally or externally, or damaged from improper use or use in an unsuitable environment;

b) the product if it has been subjected to fire, water, generalized corrosion, biological infestations, or input

voltage that creates operati ng conditions beyond the maximum or minimum limits lis ted in the Xantrex product specifications including high input voltage from generators and lightning strikes;

c) the product if repairs have been done to it other than by Xantrex or its auth orized service centers

(hereafter "ASCs"); d) the product if it is us ed as a component part of a product expressly warranted by another manufact urer; e) the product if its original identification (trade-mark, serial number) m arkings have been defaced, altered,

or removed.

Disclaimer

Product

THIS LIMITED WAR RANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY XANTREX IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR XANTREX PRODUCT AND IS, WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW, IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, GUARANTEES, REPRESENTATIONS, OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ST ATUTORY OR OTHER WISE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT, HOWEVER ARISING (WHETHER BY CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, PRINCIPLES OF MANUFACTURER'S LIABILITY, OPERATION OF LAW, CONDUCT, STATEMENT OR OTHERWISE), INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANT AB ILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED UNDER APPLICABLE LA W TO APPLY TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD STIPULATED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.

IN NO EVENT WILL XANTREX BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSSES, COSTS OR EXPENSES HOWEVER ARISING WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TOR T INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY ECONOMIC LOSSES OF ANY KIND, ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPER TY, ANY PERSONAL INJURY, ANY DAMAGE OR INJUR Y ARISING FROM OR AS A RESULT OF MISUSE OR ABUSE, OR THE INCORRECT INSTALLATION, INTEGRATION OR OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT .

Exclusions

If this product is a con sumer product, federal law doe s not allow an exclusion of implied warranties. To the extent you are entitled to implied warranties under fe der al law, to the ext ent permitted by applicable law th ey are limited to the duration of this Limited Warranty. Some state s an d provinces do not allow limitations or exclusion s on implie d warranti es or on the dur ation of an implied warra nty or on th e limita tio n or exclusion of incidenta l or cons equential damage s, so the above limitation(s) or exclusion(s ) ma y not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights which may vary from state to stat e or pr ovinc e to provi n ce.

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Return Material Authorization Policy

Warning: Limitations On Use

Please refer to your product manual for limitations on uses of the product.

SPECIFICALLY, PLEASE NOTE THAT THE XS400 Sine Wave Inverter SHOULD NOT BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS OR OTHER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR DEVICES. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, XANTREX MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES REGARDING THE USE OF THE XANTREX XS400 Sine Wave Inverter IN CONNECTION WITH LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS OR OTHER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR DEVICES.

Please note that the XS400 Sine Wave Inverter is not intended for use as an uninterruptible power supply and Xantrex makes no warranty or repre sentation in connection with any use of the product for such purposes.

Return M aterial Au th orizat io n Policy

Before returning a product directly to Xantrex you must obtain a Retur n Material Authorizat ion (RMA) number and the correct factory "Ship To" address. Products must also be shi pped prepaid. Product shipments will be refused and returned at your expense if they are unauthorized, retu rned without an RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the shipping box, if they are shipped collect, or if they are shipped to the wrong location.

When you contact Xantrex to obtain service, please have your instruction manual ready for reference and be prepared to supply:

• The serial number of your product

• Information about the ins tallation and use of the unit

• Information about the failure and/or reason for the return

• A copy of your dated proof of purchase Record these details in “Information About Your System”on page WA–4.

Return Procedure

1. Package the unit safely, preferably using the original box and packing materia ls . Please ensure that your product is shipped fully insured in the original packaging or equivalent. This warranty will not apply where the product is dama ged due to improper packaging.

2. Include the following:

• The RMA number supplied by Xantrex Technology, Inc. clearly marked on the outside of the box.

• A return address where the unit can be shipped. Post office boxes are not acceptable.

• A contact telephone number where you can be reached during work hours.

• A brief description of the problem.

3. Ship the unit prepaid to the address provided by your Xantrex cus tom er service representative.

If you are return ing a product from outside of the USA or Canada In addition to the above, you

MUST include return freight funds and are fully responsible for all document s, duties, tariffs, and deposit s.

If you are return ing a product to a Xantrex Authorized Servic e Center (ASC) A Xantrex re turn

material authorization (RMA) number is not required. However, you must contact the ASC prior to returning the product or presenting the unit to verify any return procedures that may apply to that particular facility.

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Out of Warranty Service

If the warranty period for your XS400 Sine Wave Inverter has expired, if the unit was damag ed by mis use or incorrect installation, if other conditions of the warranty have not been met, or if no dated proof of purchase is available, your inve rter may be serviced or replaced for a flat fee.

To return your XS400 Sine Wave Inverter for out of warranty service, contact Xantrex Customer Se rvice for a Return Materia l Authorization (RMA) number and follow the other steps outlined in “Return Procedure” on page WA–3.

Payment option s such as credit card or money order will be exp lained by the Customer Service Representative. In cases where the minimum flat fee does not apply, as with incomplete units or units with excessive damage, an addi tional fee will be char ged. If applicable, you wi ll be contacted by Customer Service once your unit has been received.

Inform at ion About Your System

As soon as you open you r XS400 S ine Wave Inverter package, r ecord th e followi ng inform ation and be sure to keep your proof of purchase.

❐ Serial Number ❐ Purchased From ❐ Purchase Date

If you need to contact Customer Service, please record the following details befo re calling. This information will help our representatives give you bet ter service.

❐ Type of installati on (e.g. RV, truck) ❐ Length of time inverter has been installed ❐ Battery/battery bank size ❐ Battery type (e.g. flooded, sealed gel cell, AGM) ❐ DC wiring size and length ❐ Alarm sounding? ❐ Description of indicator s on front panel ❐ Appliances operating when proble m occurr ed ❐ Description of problem

_________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________

__________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________

__________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________

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abbreviations v AC input cord, conne cting 2–22 AC Input light

feature described

illustrated 1–4, 3–2 AC output cable, requirements 2–20 acronyms v Ah

See amp-hour capacity amp-hour (Ah) capacity appliances

current draw

DVD 1–2

power consumption B–4

satellite receiver 1–2

stereo 1–2

TV 1–2

VCR 1–2

1–4

B–3

B–4

back panel fe atures

described

illustrated 1–5 batteries

amp-hour (Ah) capacity

automotive starting B–2, B–3

connecting two in parallel B–6

deep-cycle lead-acid B–2

depth of discharge B–5

discharged B–7

electrolyte level B–7

explosive gases viii

golf cart B–2

marine B–2

recharging 3–6

reserve capacity B–3, B–5

RV B–2

self-discharge B–7

temp er at u r e sen sitivity B–7

using multipl e B– 6

using two battery banks B–6 battery bank 2–17 battery banks, described B–6

1–5

B–3

battery char gers 3–6 battery connections B–7 battery isolator

avoiding voltage drops

using B–2 battery monitors 3–6 battery reserve capacity B–3 battery select or switch B–6 battery size

estima ti n g example

estimating worksheet B–5

estimating your needs B–3, B –4 battery tips B–7 battery voltage, range of 2–22

2–15

B–4

cable cl amp

installing

size of 2–5 chassis ground lu g, connecting 2–11 chassis ground, connecting 2–11 clearan ce, recommended 2–7 computers 1–2 conne ct o r s, ap p r opr i at el y sized 2–5 copper cable, recommended 2–9, 2–11, 2–16 crimp connectors, recommended 2–14 Customer Service

fax number WA–1

phone number WA–1

prepar i n g to ca ll WA–4

2–20

WA–1

DC cable lengths 2–9 DC cabl es

connecting

guidelines for rout ing 2–15

preparing 2–14 DC circuit breaker

50 amps

closing 2–23

installing 2–17

location of 2–14

2–17

2–9

Index

required 2–15 See also DC fuse and Disconnect.

DC Disconnect, minimum rating DC distribution panel 2–15 DC fuse

maximum rating minimum rating 2–9

DC fuse and Disconnect

closing

2–23

installing 2–17 location of 2–14 required 2–15 See also DC ci rcu it br e ak er.

DC ground bus (dedicated) DC grounding point 2–11 depth of discharge (DOD) B–5

2–9

2–11

electrolyte level B–7 email, contacting Customer Service by WA–1 explosive gases viii, B –7

fan

cooling system

fans 1–2 Fault light

feature described illustrated 1–4, 3–2

fax number for Customer Service WA–1 front panel feature s

described illustrated 1–4, 3–2

A–3

1–4

1–4, 3–2

hardwiring

AC output connect ions

definition v high voltage shutdown, feature described 1–3 hydrometer B–8

2–19

indicator lights status 3–8 Information about Your System form WA–4 installation codes 2–3

Canadian Electrical Code (NEC) 2–3

Canadian Standards Associati on (CS A ) 2–3

RV Industry Associ ation (RVIA) 2–3

U.S. National Electrical Code (NEC) 2–3 installation procedures

choosing a location

connecting th e AC input cord 2–22

connecting the chassis ground 2–11

connecting the DC cables 2–16

mounting inverter 2–10 installation, testing 2–23 invert mode

definition

operating in 3–5

testing in 2–23 inverter

purchase date

serial number WA–4 Inverter ON light

feature described

illuminated 2–23

illustrated 1–4, 3–2

3–5

2–7

WA–4

1–4

gases

explosive hydrogen 2–8

gases, explosive viii GFCI

protection resetting 3–9

GFCI outlets 1–2

connecting appl iances to 2–18 described 1–4 illustrated 1–4, 3–2

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B–7

1–3

knockout for AC (output) hardwiring

illustrated

removing 2–19

1–5

lights 1–2 location, choo s ing a 2–7 Low Battery light

feature described

illustrated 1–4, 3–2

1–4

Index

low battery voltage

shutdown

low voltage shutdown, feature described 1–3

3–6

materials, AC output hardwiring 2–5 materials, list of 2–5 mounting requirements

S400 Remote Switch XS400 2–10

multiple appliances, restarting or operating 3–6

2–12

On/Standby switch

feature described illustrated 1–4, 3–2 turning on 2–23

turning to Sta ndby 3–3 operating the XS400 3–3 overload protection, feature described 1–3 overl o ad, resetting aft er 3–9 over-temperature shutdown, feature de s cribed 1–3

1–4

pass-through 2–23 polarity of DC connections 2–17 polarity, avoiding reverse 2–16 power output 1–2 preparing for installation 2–3 proof of purchase WA–4 protection fe atures, described 1–3 purchase date WA–4

recreatio nal vehicles, chassis grounding 2–11 regulatory appr ovals A–3 reserve capacity B–3 resetting

after fault or shutdown

with On/Standby switch 3–3 reverse polarity , ca ution 2–16

3–9

S400 Remote Switch

back panel illustrated convenienc e of 1–2 front panel illustrated 1–6 installing 2–12 mounting template 2–12 resetting 3–9 See als o Remote Switch

safety informa tion serial number WA–4 servicing, no user-serviceable parts vii shore power

definition out of range 4–4 range of 3–7

shore power mode

definition operating in 3–7 testing in 2–23

short circuit protection, feature descri bed 1–3 shutdown

high voltage low vol tage 1–3

over-temperature 1–3 sine wave, effect on e ntertainment system 1–2 specifications of S400, physical A–3 specifications of XS400

electrical

physical A–2 standby

XS400 not in use starting batteries B–3 start-up, checklist 2–22 state of charge B–8 Supplemental Circuit Prote ction button

feature described

illustrated 1–4, 3–2

resetting 3–9

v, 2–23

3–7

1–3

A–2

1–6

vii

3–3

1–3

telephone number for Cus tomer Service WA–1 tools, list of 2– 4 transfer switch 1–2 troubleshooting

remote switch

XS400 4–3 turning the XS400 to On 3–3 turning the XS400 to standby 3–3

4–5

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VCR 1–2 vehicle chassis 2–11 ventilation B–7 ventilation openings

feature described illustrated 1–4, 3–2 precautions viii

recommended cl ea r an ce 2–7 voltage drop, avoiding 2–15 voltmeter B–8

1–4

warranty

out of warranty service

terms and conditi ons WA–1

voiding 2–16

WA–4

Xantrex, web site v XS400

limitations on use

operating 3–3

specifications A–1

WA–3

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Xantrex Technology Inc.

604 422 2777 Tel 604 420 2145 Fax 800 670 0707 Toll Free North America

CustomerService@xantrex.com www.xantrex.com

975-0054-01-01

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Xantrex Technology XS400 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

How XS400 Works

Premium Power and Ease of Use

Comprehensive Protection

XS400 Features

Front Panel

Back Panel

S400 Remote Switch

Front Panel

Back Panel

Installation

Introduction

Preparing for Installation

Installation Code s

Materials List

Installation Tools and Materials

Instal ling the XS400

Overview

Step 1: Designing Your Installation

Step 2: Mounting Your Inverter

Step 3: Con necting the Chassis Ground

Step 4: Instal ling the S400 Remote Switch

Step 5: Getting Ready to Con nect the DC Cables

Step 6: Routing the DC Cables

Step 7: Connecting the DC Cables

Step 8: Connecting Your Appliances to the GFCI Outlets

Step 9: Hardwiring the AC Output

Step 10: Performing Checks Prior to Initial Star t-up

Step 11: Connecting the AC Input Cord

Step 12: Testing Your Installation

Operation

Front Panel Features

Operating the XS400

Turning the XS400 to On or to Standby

Turning the XS400 to Standby When Not in Use

Using the S400 Remote Switch

Operatin g in In v ert Mode

Recharging Your Batteries When Low Batter y Light Illuminates

Recovering from Low Battery Voltage Shutdown

Restarting or Operating Multiple Appliances

Operating in Shore Power Mode

Monitoring th e I n dic a tor Lights

Resett in g A f ter a Faul t or Sh u tdown

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Reference

Specifications

Electrical Specifications of XS400

Physica l Specificat ion s of XS400 with P rojec tions

Regulatory Approvals

Transfer Circuit

Fan Cooling System

Physical Specifications of S400 Remote Switch

Battery Types

Automotive Starting Batteries

Deep-Cycle Batteries

Battery Size

Estimating Battery Requirements

Battery Sizing Example

Battery Sizing Worksheet

Using M u ltiple Batteries

Two Batteries Connected In Parallel

Two Separate Battery Banks

Battery Tips

Warranty

Return Material Authorization Policy

Out of Warranty Service

Inform at ion About Your System