Xantrex 175 PLUS - Manuals

v Table of Contents 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 About the XPower Plus Inverters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 2. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

7 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 Inv...

8 • 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...

9 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...

10 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. Warnin...

12 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...

13 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. Figure 1 AC Panel of XPower 175 Plus 1 2 3 4

14 Figure 2 shows the AC panel of the XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus inverters. Figure 2 AC Panel of XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus 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 ...

15 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. ...

16 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

17 Figure 4 shows the DC panel of the XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus inverters. Figure 4 DC Panel of XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus 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 ...

18 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 2 3

19 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.

20 Types of Connections Product Lighter Plug Connection Cable Clamps/Battery Connection XPower 175 Plus Available - A cable is permanently attached to the inverter. Figure 5 . Not Available XPower 400 Plus Available - You must connect a separate lighter plug cable (included). Figure 5 . Available - ...

21 4 Connecting the XPower Plus Inverters Choosing a Location For the best performance, place the inverter on a flat surface in a location that is: Caution! The XPower must only be connected to a battery that has a nominal output of 12 volts. It will not operate if connected to a 6 volt battery and ...

26 3. Take the cables equipped with battery clips on one end ( Figure 6 ) and place the ring terminals over the two cabling terminals on the back of the inverter. (The cabling terminals are shown in Figure 4 .)) Caution! Reverse Polarity Power connections of the 12 volts DC battery to the XPower mus...

28 5 Operating the XPower Inverter This section explains how to operate the XPower 175 Plus, XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus most efficiently. Operating Conditions and Guidelines This section describes normal operation as well as conditions that trigger an alarm or automatically shut down the XP...

30 Table 1 Power and Surge Ratings The inverter’s AC (“modified-sine wave”) output waveform, is designed to function similarly to the sine wave shape of utility power. Most AC products correctly rated for the power rating maximums listed above or less will operate normally with the XPower inverter. ...

32 6 Maintaining Battery Condition The battery operating time of the XPower depends on the charge level of the battery, battery capacity, and the amount of power drawn by the AC loads you are operating. With a typical vehicle battery, you can expect the following: Table 1 Battery Operating Times Her...

34 7 Troubleshooting This section will help you identify the source of most problems that can occur with the XPower inverter.If you have a problem with the inverter, please review this section before contacting Xantrex Customer Service. If you are unable to solve a problem and need to contact Xantre...

35 Common Problems Buzz in Audio Systems Some inexpensive stereo systems have inadequate internal power supply filtering and buzz slightly when powered by the XPower. The best solution is to use an audio system with a good quality filter. Warning! Electrical Shock and Burn Hazard Do not dismantle th...

36 Television Interference The XPower is shielded to minimize interference with TV signals. If TV signals are weak, you may see interference in the form of lines scrolling across the screen. Try one of these suggestions to minimize or eliminate the problem: • Use an extension cord to increase the di...

38 Measured inverter output is too low. Alarm is sounding. Possible Cause Suggested Remedy A standard “average-reading” AC voltmeter has been used to measure output voltage, resulting in an apparent reading 5-15 volts too low. For accurate measurement, the XPower modified sine wave output requires a...

39 Battery run time is less than expected. The AC load will not operate. The FAULT light is on. Possible Cause Suggested Remedy The AC product power consumption is higher than rated. Use a larger battery to make up for the increased power requirement. The battery is old or defective. Replace the bat...

41 8 Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Table 1 XPower Plus Specifications XPower 175 Plus XPower 400 Plus XPower 700 Plus AC output voltage (nominal) 120 volts AC 120 volts AC 120 volts AC DC input voltage range 10–15 volts DC 10–15 volts DC 10–15 volts DC Continuou...

43 9 Limited Warranty What does this warranty cover and how long does it last? This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology, Inc. (“Xantrex”) and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your XPower Plus Inverter. This warranty lasts for a Warranty Period of 1 (one) year from the da...

44 Period or 90 days from the date of the return shipment to the customer, whichever is greater. All replaced products and all parts removed from repaired products become the property of Xantrex.Xantrex covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the product, and return shipment to the customer ...

45 Direct returns may be performed according to the Xantrex Return Material Authorization Policy described in your product manual. For some products, Xantrex maintains a network of regional Authorized Service Centers. Call Xantrex or check our website to see if your product can be repaired at one of...

46 1. the product if it has been misused, neglected, improperly installed, physically damaged or altered, either internally or externally, or damaged from improper use or use in an unsuitable environment; 2. the product if it has been subjected to fire, water, generalized corrosion, biological infes...

48 Exclusions If this product is a consumer product, federal law does not allow an exclusion of implied warranties. To the extent you are entitled to implied warranties under federal law, to the extent permitted by applicable law they are limited to the duration of this Limited Warranty. Some states...

49 Return Material Authorization Policy Before returning a product directly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and the correct factory “Ship To” address. Products must also be shipped prepaid. Product shipments will be refused and returned at your expense if they...

51 Out of Warranty Service If the warranty period for your XPower Plus Inverter has expired, if the inverter was damaged by misuse or incorrect installation, if other conditions of the warranty have not been met, or if no dated proof of purchase is available, your inverter may be serviced or replace...