Xantrex XPower 175 PLUS Manuel utilisateur

XPower Inverter 175 Plus,

400 Plus, 700 Plus

Owner’s Manual

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About Xantrex

Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls

with products from 50 watt mobile units to 1 MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries,

fuel cells, microturbines and backup power applications in both grid-connected and standalone

systems. Xantrex products include inverters, battery chargers,programmable power supplies,and

variable speed drives that convert, supply, control, clean, and distribute electrical power.

Trademarks

XPower is a trademark of Xantrex International. Xantrex is a registered trademark of Xantrex

International. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of

their respective owners, and are used herein for identification purposes only.

Notice of Copyright

XPower 175 Plus, 400 Plus, 700 Plus Inverter Owner’s Manual ©

October 2005 Xantrex International reserved.

Disclaimer

WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, UNLESS SPECIFICALLY

AGREED TO BY IT IN WRITING, XANTREX

a) MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY, SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF

ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN MANUALS OR OTHER

DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED BY IT IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT; AND

b) ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSSES, DAMAGES, COSTS OR

EXPENSES, WHETHER SPECIAL, DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL,

WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION.

THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER’S RISK.

Date and Revision

October 2005, Revision A

Part Number

445-0215-01-01

Contact Information

Phone: 1 360-925-5059

Fax: 1 360-925-5143

Website: www.xantrex.com/support

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

About the XPower Plus Inverters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2. Important Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Additional Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3. XPower Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

AC (Front) Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

DC (Back) Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4. Connecting the XPower Plus Inverters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Choosing a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connecting the XPower 175 Plus and XPower 400 Plus

for Loads Under 150 Watts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connecting the XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus

for Loads Over 150 Watts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

5. Operating the XPower Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Operating Conditions and Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

6. Maintaining Battery Condition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Contents

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7. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Troubleshooting Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

8. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

9. Warranty and Return. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

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1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing an XPower Plus Inverter. The XPower 175

Plus, XPower 400 Plus, and XPower 700 Plus are part of a family of

ultra compact and highly portable power inverters from Xantrex

Technology Inc., the leader in high-frequency inverter design.

About the XPower Plus Inverters

Connected to the 12 volt outlet in your vehicle, boat, RV, or directly

from a dedicated 12 volt battery (400 and 700 watt only), the XPower

efficiently and reliably powers a wide variety of household AC products

such as portable stereos, laptop computers, TVs, VCRs, and other

similar products.

The XPower employs reliable solid state power electronics for years of

safe, trouble-free operation, and includes the following automatic

features to ensure safe and trouble-free operation:

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• Low battery alarm

• Low voltage shutdown

• High voltage shutdown

• Overload shutdown

• Over temperature shutdown

• Short circuit protection

About This Guide

To get the best performance from your XPower inverter, Xantrex

recommends that you read this guide before connecting and using the

inverter, and then save it for future reference.

This guide contains:

• Important safety information

• Instructions for connecting the inverter

• Operating guidelines

• Troubleshooting guidelines

• Warranty and service information

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2 Important Safety Information

Misusing or incorrectly connecting the XPower may damage the

equipment or create hazardous conditions for users. Read the following

safety instructions and pay special attention to all Caution and

Warning statements in the guide.

Warnings identify conditions that may result in personal injury or loss

of life.

Cautions identify conditions or practices that may damage the XPower

or other equipment.

Warnings and Cautions

WARNING: Shock Hazard

Keep children away from the XPower inverter. The inverter generates

the same potentially lethal AC power as a normal household wall

outlet.

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WARNING: Heated Surface

The XPower housing may become uncomfortably warm, reaching

140° F (60° C) under extended high power operation. Ensure that at

least 2 inches (5 cm) of air surround the inverter. During operation,

keep it away from materials that may be affected by high

temperatures.

WARNING: Explosion Hazard.

Do not use the XPower in the presence of flammable fumes or gases,

such as in the bilge of a gasoline powered boat, or near propane tanks.

Do not use the XPower in an enclosure containing automotive-type,

lead-acid batteries. These batteries, unlike sealed batteries, vent

explosive hydrogen gas, which can be ignited by sparks from

electrical connections.

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CAUTION

Some chargers for small nickel-cadmium batteries can be damaged if

connected to the XPower. Do not use the inverter with the following

appliances:

• Small battery-operated appliances like rechargeable flashlights,

some rechargeable shavers, and night lights that are plugged

directly into an AC receptacle to recharge.

• Battery chargers used in hand power tools. These chargers display

a warning label stating that dangerous voltages are present at the

charger battery terminals.

CAUTION

Do not connect live AC power to the XPower’s AC outlets. The

inverter will be damaged even if it is switched OFF.

Do not connect any AC load, which has its neutral conductor

connected to ground, to the XPower.

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Additional Safety Guidelines

• Do not insert foreign objects in the XPower outlets.

• Never connect the inverter to power utility AC distribution wiring.

• Do not use the XPower in temperatures over 104° F (40° C).

• Do not expose the XPower to water, rain, snow, or spray.

Failure to follow these safety guidelines may cause personal injury and/

or damage to the XPower. It may also void your product warranty.

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