Xantrex 600 - Manual

4 xPower600 Owner’s Manual 3.2 An Explanation of Power Ratings and Battery Life AC powered products are rated by how much electrical power (in Watts) they consume. xPower600 is capable of generating a maximum of 600 Watts (maximum continuous) to power AC products plugged into the AC outlets. As an e...

5 xPower600 Owner’s Manual 3. Because the DC Power Socket is internally wired direct to xPower600’s battery, extended operation of a 12 Volt accessory may result in excessive battery discharge. Important: Care must be taken to ensure the battery does not become totally discharged. See Section 6.1 fo...

6 xPower600 Owner’s Manual 4.0 Indicators, Controls and Connection Points 4.1 AC Power Panel As shown in Figure 2 below, the AC Power Panel contains the Battery Status Switch, Battery Level Indicator, AC Outlets Switch, AC Power Light, Fault Light, and dual AC Outlets. Figure 2 - View of AC Power Pa...

8 xPower600 Owner’s Manual 4.2 DC Power Panel As shown in Figure 4 below, the DC Power Panel contains the DC Power Socket, which provides 12 Volts for operating automotive and marine type products. The DC Power Socket also serves as the input for recharging with either the AC Charger or DC Charging ...

9 xPower600 Owner’s Manual 4.3 High Power 12 Volt DC Terminals As shown in Figure 5 below, the High Power DC Termnials are wired directly to xPower600’s battery and supply power for jump-starting a vehicle. See Section 7.1 for details. These terminals also can be used to connect an external battery,...

10 xPower600 Owner’s Manual 5.0 Powering 115 Volt AC Products 5.1 General Information xPower600 is capable of powering most 115 Volt AC products and equipment that use 600 Watts or less. Its AC output waveform, called a “quasi-sine wave” or “modified sine wave”, is designed to function similarly to ...

11 xPower600 Owner’s Manual 4. As the battery becomes nearly discharged, or “empty”, a low voltage warning will sound. This will give you time to shut down a computer, for example. If this warning is ignored, the inverter will switch off automatically a few minutes later to prevent battery damage. S...

12 xPower600 Owner’s Manual 5.4 Interference with Electronic Equipment 5.4.1 Buzzing Sound in Audio Systems Some inexpensive stereo systems and “boom-boxes” will emit a buzzing sound from their loudspeakers when operating from the AC output of xPower600. This is because the power supply in the equip...

13 xPower600 Owner’s Manual 5.5 Battery Operating Times Below are typical AC products and equipment that may be operated by xPower600 with estimated operating times. See Section 9.0 for information about connecting to an external battery to increase operating time. Operating times will vary dependin...

14 xPower600 Owner’s Manual 6.0 Powering 12 Volt DC Accessories 6.1 Connecting 12 Volt DC Accessories xPower600 can operate any accessory that is intended to run from a vehicle’s lighter socket. Simply insert the accessory’s plug into the DC Power Socket on xPower600’s DC Power Panel. xPower600’s DC...

15 xPower600 Owner’s Manual 6.3 Battery Operating Times Below are typical DC accessories that may be operated by xPower600 with estimated operating times. Operating times will vary depending on the battery charge level and the specific accessory being operated. 1 Represents actual power consumption ...

16 xPower600 Owner’s Manual 7.0 Vehicle or Boat Engine Starting Assistance 7.1 Jump-Starting Direct to the Battery xPower600 may be used to jump-start a 12 Volt vehicle or small boat engine using standard jump-start cables available from most auto parts stores. Jump-starting causes very high current...

17 xPower600 Owner’s Manual 8. Take the other end of the jump-start cables and connect the black negative (-) clamp to xPower600’s Negative Terminal (black). You are now ready to start the engine. 9. If the vehicle fails to crank, disconnect the jump-start cables in reverse order of steps 5-8. Ensur...

18 xPower600 Owner’s Manual 8.0 Recharging xPower600 8.1 General Information on Batteries and Charging 8.1.1 Charging Options These charging options are possible with xPower600: · Charging with the fully automatic “plug-in-and-forget” AC Charger. · Charging from your vehicle as you drive with the DC...

19 xPower600 Owner’s Manual 3. Plug the other end of the AC Charger into a standard 115 Volt AC receptacle. 4. As xPower600 charges, its Recharge Indicator will illuminate amber. A typical recharge will take between 8-10 hours. 5. When fully charged, the Recharge Indicator changes to green and xPowe...

20 xPower600 Owner’s Manual Disconnect the DC Charging Cable at both ends once xPower600 is fully charged or when your vehicle’s motor is not running. Do not leave xPower600 permanently connected to the vehicle’s lighter socket or 12 Volt accessory outlet. CAUTION: While xPower600 is being recharged...

21 xPower600 Owner’s Manual 9.0 Connecting to an External Battery 9.1 Extended Operating Time Much longer battery operating time is possible when connecting xPower600 to a larger external battery. For example, an external 60 Amp-Hour battery will provide approximately 150% more operating time then x...

22 xPower600 Owner’s Manual 10.0 Battery Replacement 10.1 General Information About Battery Life The battery used in xPower600 is a high quality, state-of-the-art design that will serve as a reliable power source for years when properly maintained. To maximize battery life it is important to recharg...

24 xPower600 Owner’s Manual 10.3 Obtaining a Replacement Battery Replacement batteries are available in many areas from stores that specialize in higher amperage, deep cycle batteries. The following batteries are approved for use with xPower600: If you are not able to find a replacement battery, ple...

25 xPower600 Owner’s Manual 11.0 Troubleshooting Problem: AC product will not operate, red FAULT light is on. Problem: Run time is less than expected . Problem: Measured voltage at AC Outlets is too low. Problem: Charging light is OFF when AC Charger is connected. e s u a C e l b i s s o P y d e m e...

26 xPower600 Owner’s Manual 12.0 Specifications 12-Volt DC Section Internal battery type Sealed Lead Acid, AGM Internal battery voltage (nominal) 12 Volts DC Internal battery capacity 40 Amp-Hours Maximum load current through 12 Volt 12 Amps DC Power Socket (continuous)DC Power Socket circuit breake...

27 xPower600 Owner’s Manual 13.0 Limited Warranty (USA and Canada only) and Out-of-Warranty Service Information What Does This Warranty Cover? Xantrex manufactures its products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new, in accordance with industry standard practices. This warranty ...

28 xPower600 Owner’s Manual You must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from Xantrex before returning a product directly to Xantrex. Do not return a product to Xantrex without first obtaining an RMA number. When you contact Xantrex to obtain service, be prepared to supply the serial...

29 xPower600 Owner’s Manual 14.0 Other Products from Xantrex Xantrex develops, manufactures and markets power electronic products. Our goal is to offer you top quality products that convert and control electric power. We specialize in DC to AC inverters, battery chargers, backup power supplies and o...