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PROwatt™ 600
Inverter
Owner’s Guide
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PROwatt 600 Inverter Owner’s Guide
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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 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. T
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About This Guide Purpose The PROwatt 600 Owner’s Guide contains information that enables individuals to install, operate, and troubleshoot the PROwatt 600 Inverter. Scope The guide provides safety guidelines, detailed information for designing an installation, procedures for installing the inverter, as well as operating and troubleshooting information. It does not provide details about particular brands of batteries. You need to consult individual battery manufacturers for this informatio
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About This Guide Organization This guide has four chapters and four appendixes. Chapter 1, “Introduction”, outlines the main performance and safety features of the PROwatt 600 Inverter. Reading this chapter will give you a clear understanding of the inverter’s capabilities. Chapter 2, “Installation”, outlines the inverter’s main physical features. This information will give you a good orientation to the product before you install it. The chapter then goes on to explain how to plan and comp
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About This Guide Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide. WARNING Warnings identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life and appear in this form. CAUTION Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the PROwatt unit or to other equipment. Note: Notes describe additional information which may add to your understanding of how to use the inverter. Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex Te
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Important Safety Information WARNING ™ Before installing and using your PROwatt 600 Inverter, read and save these safety instructions. General Precautions 1. Before installing and using the inverter, read all appropriate sections of this guide and any cautionary markings on the inverter and the batteries. 2. Do not operate the inverter if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged. If the unit is damaged, see “Warranty” on page 42 and “Return Material Authorization P
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Explosive Gas Precautions Explosive Gas Precautions 1. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation. Be sure you follow all relevant instructions 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 require ignition-protected equipment. This includes any space contai
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Precautions For Using Rechargeable Appliances Precautions For Using Rechargeable Appliances Most battery-operated equipment uses a separate charger or transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle and produces a low voltage output. If the label on the AC adapter or charger states that the adapter or charger produces a low voltage AC or DC output (less than 30 volts), the PROwatt can power this charger or adapter safely. Some rechargers for small nickel-cadmium batteries can be damaged
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Contents General Precautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vii Explosive Gas Precautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - viii Precautions When Working With Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - viii Precautions For Using Rechargeable Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - ix AC Wiring Warning- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ix 1Introduction Quality Power and Ease of Use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2
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Contents Connecting the Chassis Ground - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9 Grounding Locations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10 Connecting DC Cables - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10 Cabling Guidelines - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10 Cabling Procedure- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11 3Operation Turning the Inverter On and Off- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Contents Automotive Starting Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 28 Deep-Cycle Lead-Acid Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 29 Battery Size - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 29 Estimating Battery Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 31 Battery Sizing Example - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 32 Battery Sizing Worksheet - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 33
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Introduction 1 Congratulations on your purchase of the PROwatt™ 600 Inverter! As part of the PROwatt Inverter family, the PROwatt 600 has been designed to give you quality power, ease of use, and outstanding reliability. Please take a few moments to read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the PROwatt 600’s main performance and protection features.
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Quality Power and Ease of Use Quality Power and Ease of Use The PROwatt 600 Inverter is a professional-quality, mid- range inverter designed to handle a variety of household and commercial applications including large screen TVs, VCRs, computer systems, bread makers, blenders, fans, and small power tools. Superior features and rugged durability have been combined with extreme ease of use: The unit is compact, light weight, and easy to install. The easy-to-read indicators on the front pan
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Installation 2 Chapter 2 explains how to install the PROwatt 600 Inverter. Installing the PROwatt 600 is straightforward. Here’s a summary of the five main steps: Plan the installation. Choose a location. Mount the inverter. Connect the chassis ground. Connect the DC cables. Remember: the better your planning, the better the performance you will receive from the PROwatt 600 Inverter. 3
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AC Wiring Warning AC Wiring Warning WARNING Do not connect the PROwatt 600 Inverter to AC distribution wiring. The PROwatt is designed to be connected directly to standard electrical and electronic equipment. Do not connect it to household or recreational vehicle AC distribution wiring. Do not connect it to any AC load circuit in which the neutral conductor is connected to ground (earth) or to the negative of the DC (battery) source. Doing so will destroy the unit. Safety Instructions Befo
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Front Panel (AC End) Front Panel (AC End) POWER LED AC Power Receptacles FAULT LED Ventilation On/Off Switch Openings POWER FAULT ON OUTPUT 115Vac 60Hz OFF Figure 1 Front Panel (AC End) Back Panel (DC End) Ventilation Negative and Positive Chassis Ground Openings Screw DC Cabling Terminals Figure 2 Back Panel (DC End) 5
