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ARTWORK NO. 975-0249-01-01 REV. A 2005-08-3
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XPower Pocket Powerpack 100
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Owner's Guide
975-0249-01-01 REV. A Printed in China
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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 one MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applications in both grid- connected and stand-alone systems. Xantrex products include inverters, battery chargers, programmable power supplies, and variable speed drives that convert, supply, control, clean, and distribute electrical power.
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(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 August 2005 Revision A Part Number 975-0249-01-01 Contact Information Telephone: 1 800 394 0440 (toll free North America) 1 360 925 5097 (direct) Fax: 1 360 925 5143 (direct) Email: customerservice@xantrex.com Web: www.xantrex.com
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Contents 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Additional Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3. Safety Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 4. Features and Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 5. Using the Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Using the Invert
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Recharging the Powerpack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 7. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Inverter Powered by DC Input Cable . . . . . . . . . . 30 Inverter Powered by Powerpack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Replacing the Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Battery Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 8. Specifications . . . . .
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1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100. This product is part of a family of advanced high-performance power inverters from Xantrex, the leader in high-frequency inverter design. The XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 has two separate modules: 1. An inverter module Connected to the 12 V DC outlet in your vehicle, the XPower Inverter efficiently and reliably powers a wide variety of loads through both the AC outlet and USB port. 2. A Powerpack module When 12 V DC p
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The XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 uses reliable solid state power electronics for years of safe, trouble- free operation and includes automatic safety monitoring circuitry to protect it, and your battery, from inadvertent overload conditions. Read this guide before operating or charging the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100, and save it for future reference. The main topics in the guide are: • Safety information (page 3) • XPower Inverter features (page 11) • Instructions for connecting the inverte
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2 Important Safety Information Misusing or incorrectly connecting the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 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 unit or other equipment. Warnings and Cautions WARNING Keep the XPow
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WARNING The inverter housing may become uncomfortably warm, reaching 140° F (60° C) under extended high power operation. During operation, keep it away from materials that may be affected by high temperatures. WARNING Do not use the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 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 Pocket Powerpack 100 in an enclosure containing automotive-type, lead-acid batteries. These
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WARNING: Shock hazard Use caution when inserting an AC plug into the three-prong AC outlet. The prongs of an AC plug can become bent from misuse. If an AC plug is improperly inserted into the AC outlet, a bent prong can slip outside the inverter and become a shock hazard. WARNING: Shock hazard Grip the inverter carefully when inserting or removing an AC plug. Keep your fingers clear of the AC outlet. Ensure that your fingers do not contact the prongs of an AC plug when the plug is parti
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WARNING: Fire hazard • Never charge the Powerpack unattended. • Charge the Powerpack in an isolated area, away from other flammable materials. • Let the Powerpack cool down to ambient temperature before charging. • Storing the Powerpack at temperatures over 170 °F (77 °C) for over two hours may cause damage to battery and possible fire. 6
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WARNING: Personal Injury • The cells inside the Powerpack contain toxic substances. Do not use the Powerpack if the casing is broken or if it emits an unusual odor, produces excessive heat, or leaks. Avoid contact with any substance that leaks from the Powerpack. • Do not attempt to open the Powerpack. Do not insert any object into the Powerpack or use any device to pry at the casing. WARNING: Fire and shock hazard Do not insert any object into the Powerpack’s ports or openings. 7
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CAUTION: AC output non-sinusoidal Some chargers for small nickel-cadmium batteries can be damaged if connected to the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100. Do not use the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 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 da
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Additional Safety Guidelines • Do not insert foreign objects in the AC outlet or other openings. • Never connect the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 to power utility AC distribution wiring. • Do not use the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 in temperatures over 100° F (40° C). • Do not expose the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 to water, rain, snow, or spray. Failure to follow these safety guidelines may cause personal injury and/or damage to the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100. It may also void your produc
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3 Safety Features These advanced safety features are built into the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100: • Electronic overload protection • User-replaceable 10 A fuse • Low battery voltage shutdown • High-input voltage protection • Over-temperature protection • Output short circuit protection. 10
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4 Features and Accessories Ventilation openings Fuse DC input port Power/Fault light USB power port AC outlet Mounting slot Figure 1 XPower Inverter Module Features 11
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AC charger input Mounting tab DC output plug Power/Fault light ON/OFF switch Figure 2 Powerpack Module Features AC Charger DC Input Cable Airplane power plug Vehicle power outlet adapter Figure 3 Inverter Accessories 12
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5 Using the Inverter Through its AC outlet, the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 is capable of powering most 120 V AC products that use 100 W or less. The XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 can also power or charge most consumer electronics that have USB power ports. The XPower Pocket Powerpack 100’s AC output waveform, called “modified sine wave,” is designed to function similarly to the sine wave shape of utility power. You can operate the inverter module in two configurations: • By itself, connec
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Using the Inverter Module with DC Input Cable Using the Vehicle Power Outlet Adapter Due to the limitations of 12 V outlets in automobiles or boats, the inverter module should only be used to supply AC power to products that require 100 W (about 0.8 A) or less. 1. Attach the power outlet adapter to the DC input cable. See Figure 4 on page 15. 2. Plug the DC input cable into the DC input port on the inverter module. Align the plug and port correctly. See Figure 4. CAUTION: Reverse polarity
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4. Plug the device you want to operate into the inverter module. See “Inverter Operation” on page 20. 5. When the inverter module is not in use, unplug it from the 12 V outlet to prevent slight discharge of the battery. Press latch to remove adapter. Align plug correctly (green line to green line). Figure 4 Connecting the Adapter and DC Cable 15
