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Owner’s Guide
XPower Inverter
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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. Tra
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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 U
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Table of Contents 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 About the XPower Plus Inverters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Additional Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 3. XPower Features . . . . . . . . . .
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5. Operating the XPower Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Operating Conditions and Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 6. Maintaining Battery Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 7. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Troubleshooting Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 8. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 o
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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 a
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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
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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 enclosu
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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.
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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. 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. Fai
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3 XPower Features This section describes the main features of the XPower inverters. AC (Front) Panel Figure 1 shows the AC panel of the XPower 175 Plus inverter. 2 1 3 4 Figure 1 AC Panel of XPower 175 Plus 13
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Figure 2 shows the AC panel of the XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus inverters. 2 3 1 4 Figure 2 AC Panel of XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus 1 AC Outlets XPower 175 Plus An AC receptacle is located on one end of the XPower 175 Plus. You can plug in any 120-volt appliances with a combined total power consumption of 150 watts or less when the inverter is turned on. 14
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XPower 400 Plus Two AC receptacles are located on one end of the XPower 400 Plus. You can plug in any 120-volt appliances with a combined total power consumption of 320 watts or less when the inverter is turned on. XPower 700 Plus Two AC receptacles are located on one end of the XPower 700 Plus. You can plug in any 120-volt appliances with a combined total power consumption of 560 watts or less when the inverter is turned on. 2 On/Off Switch When the On/Off switch is on, AC power is avail
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Ventilation Openings To prevent overheating, ensure that the ventilation openings on the front and back panels are kept clear. DC (Back) Panel Figure 3 shows the DC panel of the XPower 175 Plus inverter. Figure 3 DC Panel of XPower 175 Plus 16
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Figure 4 shows the DC panel of the XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus inverters. 2 1 3 Figure 4 DC Panel of XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus 1 Fan and Ventilation Openings: The cooling fan on the XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus units are designed to operate only when output power is greater than approximately 100 watts. When the inverter is turned on, the fan may operate momentarily. The ventilation openings should not be covered at any time the inverter is operating. 17
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2 3 Positive and Negative Cabling Terminals: For XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus, you connect the ring terminals on the power cables to these terminals. To ensure correct polarity, red must be connected to red and black must be connected to black. Figure 5 Lighter Plug Cable 18
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Figure 6 Cable for Direct Connection to 12 Volt Battery Caution! The XPower 175 Plus can not power loads over 150 watts, so it is not equipped with cabling terminals and can not be run from a 12 volt battery. 19
