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975-0529-01-01 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter. The PROwatt SW Inverter is a high quality, true sine wave output inverter. It is designed to operate AC loads as if these loads were operating from grid/utility supplied power in household AC outlets. To get t...

2 Xantrex PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Guide Introduction Ease of Use Superior features and rugged durability have been combined with ease of use: • The unit is compact, light weight, and easy to install. • You can power loads directly from the dual GFCI-protected AC receptacles on the fro...

975-0529-01-01 3 Features The following information describes the main features of the PROwatt SW Inverter. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with these features before installing and operating the unit. Materials List Your PROwatt SW Inverter package includes these items: • PROwatt SW Inve...

4 Xantrex PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Guide Features Front Panel Details Figure 2 PROwatt SW Inverter Front Panel (PROwatt SW 600 shown) Feature Description 1 Indicator LEDs Green LED indicates that the unit is on and receiving power. When a shutdown occurs due to an error condition the G...

975-0529-01-01 5 Features Back Panel Details Figure 3 PROwatt SW Inverter Back Panel (PROwatt SW 600 shown) Feature Description 1 Positive (+) DC Terminal Accepts lug or ring connectors appropriate to the cable size being used. See Table 1 : Voltage Drop Per Foot of DC Cable on page 10 for recommend...

6 Xantrex PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Guide Installation Guidelines Follow all instructions from this guide and instructions including safety guidelines from the battery manufacturer. Installing battery cables require some electrical knowledge and local electrical codes. Tools and Materia...

975-0529-01-01 7 Installation Determine Battery Capacity Battery type and battery size strongly affect the performance of the PROwatt SW Inverter. Therefore, you need to identify the type of loads your inverter will be powering and how much you will be using them between charges. Once you know how m...

8 Xantrex PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Guide Installation Mount The Inverter 1. Select an appropriate mounting location and orientation. The unit can be oriented in any way, such as: • Horizontally on a vertical surface or • On or under a horizontal surface. 2. Hold the inverter against th...

975-0529-01-01 9 Installation Connect the Chassis Ground The PROwatt SW Inverter has a screw terminal labeled CHASSIS GND on the outside of the rear panel as shown in Figure 3, “PROwatt SW Inverter Back Panel (PROwatt SW 600 shown)” on page 5. Follow the guidelines below to connect the inverter’s ch...

10 Xantrex PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Guide Installation Cabling Guidelines Follow these guidelines and refer to Table 1 : Voltage Drop Per Foot of DC Cable on page 10 to determine battery cable lengths. • Use 4 AWG copper (90 ºC insulation rating) as the smallest battery cable size. Thi...

975-0529-01-01 11 Installation Fuse/Circuit Breaker Sizing Guidelines Because batteries can produce thousands of amps, you are required to install DC-rated fuses (or circuit breakers) that can safely withstand the short-circuit current batteries can produce. To select the correct fuse type and size:...

12 Xantrex PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Guide Installation Cabling Procedure Consult the following configurations and determine a match specific to your installation and follow the installation procedure “To connect the battery cables:” that comes next. To connect the battery cables: 1. Ma...

975-0529-01-01 13 Installation 3. Install a DC-rated fuse on the positive battery terminal. Alternatively, install a DC-rated circuit breaker that connects to the positive battery terminal. The fuse (or circuit breaker must have an Ampere Interrupting Capacity (AIC) that exceeds the short-circuit cu...

975-0529-01-01 15 Operation Turning the Inverter On and Off The power switch on the inverter’s front panel turns the control circuit in the PROwatt SW Inverter on and off. To toggle the inverter on and off from its front panel: 1. Press the inverter’s power switch button (for half a second) to turn ...

16 Xantrex PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Guide Operation To test (or reset) the GFCI protection: 1. Press the unit’s power switch to turn the inverter On. 2. Plug a test lamp into the AC outlet. 3. Push the TEST button. Note: The RESET button should pop out and the power should turn Off (th...

975-0529-01-01 17 Operation Operating Limits Power Output The PROwatt SW Inverter will deliver the following power continuously, depending on input voltage and ambient temperature. The inverter will deliver more than 10% of its continuous power rating for approximately five minutes. The inverter mus...

18 Xantrex PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Guide Operation Inverter Loads The PROwatt SW Inverter will operate many AC loads within its power rating. However, some appliances and equipment may be difficult to operate. Please see “Exceptional Loads” below carefully. USB Loads A lot of USB-powe...

975-0529-01-01 19 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Reference WARNING: Electrical shock and burn hazard. Do not dismantle the PROwatt SW Inverter. It does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Attempting to service the unit yourself could result in an electrical shock or burn. Condition Possible Cau...

975-0529-01-01 21 Specifications Note: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Physical and Environmental Specifications Length × Width × Height• PROwatt SW 600 • PROwatt SW 1000 • PROwatt SW 2000 12.2×8.7×3.5 inch. (31×22×8.9 cm)14×9×3.5 inch. (35×22×8.5 cm)13.8×11.8×3.9 inch. (3...

22 Xantrex PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Guide Warranty and Return Information 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 PROwatt™ ...

975-0529-01-01 23 Warranty and Return Information What proof of purchase is required? In any warranty claim, dated proof of purchase must accompany the product and the product must not have been disassembled or modified without prior written authorization by Xantrex. Proof of purchase may be in any ...

24 Xantrex PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Guide Warranty and Return Information Disclaimer Product THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY XANTREX IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR XANTREX PRODUCT AND IS, WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW, IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS,...

975-0529-01-01 25 Warranty and Return Information Return Material Authorization Policy For those products that are not being repaired in the field and are being returned to Xantrex, before returning a product directly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and the co...

26 Xantrex PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Guide Warranty and Return Information Information About Your System As soon as you open your PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter package, record the following information and be sure to keep your proof of purchase. If you need to contact Customer Service,...

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