Xantrex TS400 - Manual

About This Guide 975-0055-01-01 v Acronyms and Terminology Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc. as well as its products and services at www.xantrex.com AC Alternating current DC Direct current CSA Canadian Standards Association FCC Federal Communications Co...

975-0055-01-01 vii Important 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, o...

Important Safety Instructions viii 975-0055-01-01 4. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect DC power from the inverter before working on any circuits connected to the inverter. Turning the On/Standby switch to Standby ( ) will not reduce this risk. 5. Protect the inverter from rain, snow...

Important Safety Instructions 975-0055-01-01 ix FCC Information to the User This Class B device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause ...

975-0055-01-01 xi Important Safety Instructions General Precautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vii Precautions When Working With Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - viii Explosive Gas Precautio...

Contents xii 975-0055-01-01 3 Operation Front Panel Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–2 Operating the TS400 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–3 Turning the TS400 On - - ...

Contents 975-0055-01-01 xiii Exclusions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - WA–2Warning: Limitations On Use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - WA–2 Return Material Authorization Policy - - - - - - - - ...

Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Xantrex TS400 Sine Wave Inverter ! The TS400 has been designed to give you premium power, ease of use, and outstanding reliability. Please read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main performance and protection features of the TS400 . T...

Comprehensive Protection 975-0055-01-01 1–3 Comprehensive Protection TS400 is designed to meet UL 458 and CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 safety standards and it is compliant with FCC Class B. TS400 comes equipped with numerous protection features to guarantee you safe and worry-free operation. 3URWHFWLRQIHDWXU...

Introduction 1–4 975-0055-01-01 TS400 Features Front Panel \ Figure 1-1 Front Panel of the TS400 Table 1-1 Front Panel Features )HDWXUH 'HVFULSWLRQ 1 On/Standby Switch turns the inverter to On ( ) or to Standby ( ) . 2 Inverter ON light illuminates when the TS400 is powering equipment from the batte...

TS400 Features 975-0055-01-01 1–5 Back Panel Figure 1-2 Back Panel of the TS400 Table 1-2 Back Panel Features )HDWXUH 'HVFULSWLRQ 1 DC terminal, negative 2 DC terminal, positive 3 Wiring box access panel (For a view with the panel removed, see “Completing the Hardwiring” on page 2–21 .) 4 Knockout f...

Introduction 1–6 975-0055-01-01 Optional Accessory: Remote Switch An optional remote switch can be plugged into the remote switch jack at the back of the TS400 . It lets you switch the TS400 from on to standby from a convenient location—up to 25 feet (7.5 m) away from the inverter (using the cable s...

Installation Chapter 2 , “Installation” , provides detailed information for installing the TS400 and the optional S400 Remote Switch . This chapter provides:• a system diagram • safety instructions and installation codes that must be observed during installation • a list of installation tools and ma...

Installation 2–2 975-0055-01-01 Introduction The system diagram shown in Figure 2-1 is the basic installation. Review this diagram carefully before installing the TS400 . Figure 2-1 System Diagram AC OUTLETS AC HARDWIRING GFCI OUTLET BATTERY (S) INVERTER DC FUSE AND DISCONNECT OR DC CIRCUIT BREAKER ...

Preparing for Installation 975-0055-01-01 2–3 Preparing for Installation Read this entire installation chapter so you can plan the installation from beginning to end. Prior to beginning your installation, review the “Important Safety Instructions” on page vii . Installation Codes It is the installer...

Installation 2–4 975-0055-01-01 Materials List Your TS400 Sine Wave Inverter package includes: • One TS400 Sine Wave Inverter • TS400 Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Guide After you unpack your TS400 , be sure to record the product information in the form “Information About Your System” on page WA–4 . If...

Preparing for Installation 975-0055-01-01 2–5 ❐ Appropriately sized connectors. Two DC connectors suitable for ¼ inch (6 mm) that go on the DC input cable terminals. The other cable connectors will depend on your installation. ❐ Crimping tool for fastening lugs and terminals on DC cables (You may fi...

Installation 2–6 975-0055-01-01 Installing the TS400 Overview This chapter provides detailed information on installing the TS400 . The overall procedure is divided into 11 steps: 1. Designing your installation ( page 2–6 ) 2. Mounting your inverter ( page 2–10 ) 3. Connecting the chassis ground ( pa...

Installing the TS400 975-0055-01-01 2–7 Choosing a Location The inverter should only be installed in a location that meets the following requirements: : WARNING: Risk of fire or explosion This equipment contains components that could produce arcs or sparks. To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, d...

Installation 2–8 975-0055-01-01 Battery Requirements The batteries that you use strongly affect the performance of the TS400 . It is important to connect the inverter to the correct size and type of battery. See Appendix B, “Battery Types and Sizes” on page B–1 for more information. Close to battery...

Installing the TS400 975-0055-01-01 2–9 DC Cables For the best load starting performance, the DC cables should be as short and large as possible. See Table 2-1 for minimum recommended cable size. Using a smaller cable may cause the inverter to shut down under heavy load. A larger cable may be used. ...

Installation 2–10 975-0055-01-01 Step 2: Mounting Your Inverter Mount your inverter before you connect any wires or cables. For your convenience, the inverter dimensions are provided in Figure 2-9 on page 2–23 . To mount your TS400 : 1. Turn the On/Standby switch on the front panel of the inverter t...

Installing the TS400 975-0055-01-01 2–11 Step 3: Connecting the Chassis Ground The chassis ground lug is used to connect the chassis of the inverter to your system’s chassis grounding point, as required by installation codes. Use copper cable that is either bare or provided with green insulation. Do...

Installation 2–12 975-0055-01-01 Step 4: Installing the Optional S400 Remote Switch Installing the S400 Remote Switch (Xantrex product number 808-2400) is optional. The TS400 operates normally without the remote switch. The S400 Remote Switch is designed to be flush mounted on a wall, bulkhead or pa...

Installation 2–14 975-0055-01-01 Step 5: Getting Ready to Connect the DC Cables The DC cables should be as short as possible and large enough to handle the required current, in accordance with the electrical codes or regulations applicable to your installation. The minimum recommended DC cable size ...

Installing the TS400 975-0055-01-01 2–15 Step 6: Routing the DC Cables Guidelines for Routing the DC Cables • Do not attempt to use the chassis in place of the battery negative connection for grounding. The inverter requires a reliable return path directly to the battery. • To reduce the chance of i...

Installation 2–16 975-0055-01-01 Step 7: Connecting the DC Cables Figure 2-5 Connection Order for DC Cables CAUTION: Reverse polarity Before making the final DC connection, check cable polarity at both the battery and the inverter. Positive (+) must be connected to positive (+); negative (–) must be...

Installation 2–18 975-0055-01-01 Step 8: Connecting Your Equipment to the GFCI Outlets To connect your AC equipment to the GFCI outlets: 1. Turn the inverter’s On/Standby switch to Standby ( ). 2. Turn your AC equipment off. 3. Connect your AC equipment to the GFCI outlets in the front panel. 4. If ...

Installing the TS400 975-0055-01-01 2–19 Step 9: Hardwiring the AC Output If you wish to permanently connect additional AC outlets, Xantrex recommends hardwiring the AC output connections. To hardwire the AC output connections: 1. Turn the On/Standby switch to Standby ( ). 2. Remove the knockout usi...

Installation 2–22 975-0055-01-01 Step 10: Performing Checks Prior to Initial Start-up Before starting up your inverter, ensure these conditions are met: ❐ Chassis ground is properly installed ❐ On/Standby switch is in the Standby ( ) position on the TS400 ❐ Positive (+) battery cable is connected to...

Operation Chapter 3 , “ Operation ” explains how to use your TS400 effectively. This chapter explains how to turn the TS400 to On ( ) or Standby ( ) from the front panel or from the optional S400 Remote Switch , monitor the status of the TS400 , and reset the inverter. CAUTION Read this chapter befo...

Operation 3–2 975-0055-01-01 Front Panel Features Before you begin to operate the TS400 , review the front panel features in Figure 3-1 . For a detailed description of each of the different features, see “Front Panel of the TS400” on page 1–4 in the “Introduction” chapter. \ Figure 3-1 Front Panel o...

Operating the TS400 975-0055-01-01 3–3 Operating the TS400 On/Standby switch You can turn the TS400 to On ( ) or to Standby ( ) using the On/Standby switch (see “Front Panel of the TS400” on page 3–2 ). Optional remote switch If you have installed the optional S400 Remote Switch , you can also use t...

Operation 3–4 975-0055-01-01 If the On/Standby switch on the TS400 is in the On ( ) position and the optional S400 Remote Switch is in the Standby ( ) position (see “Important” on page 3–4 ), the TS400 draws very little current (about 1 mA) from the battery. Using the Optional S400 Remote Switch The...

Recharging Your Batteries 975-0055-01-01 3–5 Recharging Your Batteries Low Battery light If the Low Battery light illuminates on the TS400 and you hear the low battery alarm, your battery level is low (less than 10.7 volts). As long as the Inverter ON light is illuminated on the TS400 , the unit wil...

Operation 3–6 975-0055-01-01 Monitoring the Operating Status The operating status of the TS400 is indicated by three lights on the front panel and an audible alarm. See Table 3-2 . For an illustration of the indicator lights on the front panel, see “Front Panel of the TS400” on page 3–2 . If none of...

Resetting After a Fault or Shutdown 975-0055-01-01 3–7 Resetting After a Fault or Shutdown This section provides explanations and procedures for resetting the TS400 after a fault or shutdown. If you are unable to resolve the problem after referring to Table 3-3 , refer to the “Troubleshooting” secti...

Troubleshooting 4–2 975-0055-01-01 Troubleshooting Reference This section provides you with troubleshooting tips to identify and solve most problems that can occur with the TS400 . Before contacting your dealer or customer service, please refer to the table, “Troubleshooting Reference” . If the “Tro...

Specifications Appendix A , “Specifications”, contains the electrical and physical specifications for the TS400 . All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Specifications A–2 975-0055-01-01 Electrical Specifications Physical Specifications with Projections Output power at 12 VDC input• Continuous • Surge capacity for 5 seconds 400 VA 1 , 32 °F to 104 °F (0 °C to 40 °C), derated linearly to 300 VA at 122 °F (50 °C) 800 VA 1. The term “watts” has been us...

Regulatory Approvals 975-0055-01-01 A–3 Regulatory Approvals Fan Cooling System A fan cools the internal heat-generating components of the inverter. The fan begins to operate when the internal temperature rises . The speed of the fan increases with internal temperature. The fan turns off if the inte...

Battery Types and Sizes B–2 975-0055-01-01 Battery Types Automotive Starting Batteries The lead-acid battery you are most familiar with is probably the starting battery in your vehicle. An automotive starting battery is designed to deliver a large amount of current for a short period of time (so it ...

Battery Size 975-0055-01-01 B–3 Battery Size Battery size or capacity is as important as the battery type for efficient operation of your loads. Xantrex recommends that you purchase as much battery capacity as you need. A number of different standards are used to rate battery energy storage capacity...

Battery Types and Sizes B–4 975-0055-01-01 Estimating Battery Requirements To determine how much battery capacity you need: 1. Determine how many watts are consumed by each appliance that you will operate from the TS400 . You can normally find the watt rating labelled on the product. If only the cur...

Estimating Battery Requirements 975-0055-01-01 B–5 This example illustrates how quickly your battery needs can escalate. To reduce the required battery size, you can conserve energy by eliminating or reducing the use of some loads or by recharging more frequently. When sizing your battery, resist th...

Battery Types and Sizes B–6 975-0055-01-01 Using Multiple Batteries As your power requirements increase, you may need to use more than one battery to obtain sufficient capacity. Read “Two Batteries Connected In Parallel” on page B–6 and “Two Separate Battery Banks” on page B–6 to determine whether t...

Battery Tips 975-0055-01-01 B–7 Battery Tips Explosive/Corrosive Gases Lead-acid batteries may emit hydrogen gases, oxygen, and sulfuric acid fumes when recharging. To reduce the risk of explosion: • Vent the battery compartment to prevent the accumulation of gases. • Do not install electronic or el...

975-0055-01-01 WA–1 Warranty and Product Information Warranty What does this warranty cover? This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology, Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your TS400 Sine Wave Inverter . This warranty lasts for a Warranty Period ...

Disclaimer WA–2 975-0055-01-01 What does this warranty not cover? This Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear of the product or costs related to the removal, installation, or troubleshooting of the customer’s electrical systems. This warranty does not apply to and Xantrex will not be r...

Return Material Authorization Policy 975-0055-01-01 WA–3 SPECIFICALLY, PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TS400 Sine Wave Inverter SHOULD NOT BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS OR OTHER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR DEVICES. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, XANTREX MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR...

Information About Your System WA–4 975-0055-01-01 To return your TS400 Sine Wave Inverter for out of warranty service, contact Xantrex Customer Service for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and follow the other steps outlined in “Return Procedure” on page WA–3 . Payment options such as cr...

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