Page 4 - About This Guide; Purpose; Scope; Related Information; WARNING
ii Xantrex PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Guide About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for operating, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter. Scope The Guide provides safety guidelines, as ...
Page 5 - iii; Important Safety Instructions; Precautions When Working With Batteries
975-0529-01-01 iii Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT: R EAD AND SAVE THIS O WNER ’ S G UIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE . This chapter contains important safety instructions for the PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter. Before using the PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter, READ ALL instructions and cautionary m...
Page 7 - FCC Statement
975-0529-01-01 v FCC Statement WARNING This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that might cause undes...
Page 9 - Contents
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 11 - Introduction; PROwatt SW Inverter Series; There are three PROwatt SW Inverter models in the series namely:; Quality Power; Model
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...
Page 12 - Ease of Use
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...
Page 13 - Features; Materials List; Your PROwatt SW Inverter package includes these items:; Optional Accessory; Figure 1; PROwatt SW Inverter
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...
Page 14 - Front Panel Details; Figure 2; PROwatt SW Inverter Front Panel; Turns the inverter ON or OFF.; Feature
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...
Page 15 - Back Panel Details; Figure 3; PROwatt SW Inverter Back Panel
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...
Page 16 - Xantrex PROwattTM SW Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Guide; Installation; Guidelines; Adjustable wrench for fastening DC terminal bolts,; Basic Installation Steps; Determine battery capacity.
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...
Page 17 - Determine Battery Capacity; Not operate; if connected to a 6 volt battery and; Be damaged; if connected to a 24 volt battery.
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...
Page 18 - Mount The Inverter
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...
Page 19 - Connect the Chassis Ground; Grounding Locations; Connect The Battery Cables; copper wire
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...
Page 20 - Cabling Guidelines; Xantrex recommends a size 0 cable with a maximum cable; Table 1; : Voltage Drop Per Foot of DC Cable; Voltage Drop per Foot
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...
Page 21 - To select the correct fuse type and size:; The cold cranking amp rating of each battery is displayed
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:...
Page 22 - Cabling Procedure; Configuration for Normal Loads; Figure 5; Configuration for Heavy Loads
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...
Page 23 - WARNING: Risk of electrical shock or fire.
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...
Page 25 - Operation; Turning the Inverter On and Off; To toggle the inverter on and off from its front panel:; When the inverter’s power switch button is Off, the; Operating Several Loads at Once; Test the GFCI periodically to make sure it is operating
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 ...
Page 26 - Reading the Front Panel Indicators; Indicator LEDs; Restarting After an AC Output Shutdown; LED
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...
Page 27 - Operating Limits; Power Output; The input voltage limits are shown in the following table.; Normal
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...
Page 28 - Inverter Loads; USB Loads; Battery Charging Frequency; Tighten the screws on the DC input terminals.
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...
Page 29 - Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Reference; WARNING: Electrical shock and burn hazard.; Overload shutdown
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...
Page 31 - Specifications; Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.; Physical and Environmental Specifications
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...
Page 32 - Warranty and Return Information; Warranty; What does this warranty cover and how long does it last?; This; What will Xantrex do?; During the Warranty Period Xantrex will,; How do you get service?; If your product requires troubleshooting
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™ ...
Page 33 - What proof of purchase is required?; In any warranty claim,; What does this warranty not cover?; Claims are limited to repair
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 ...
Page 34 - Disclaimer; Product; Exclusions
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,...
Page 35 - Return Material Authorization Policy
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...
Page 36 - Information About Your System
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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