Xantrex XS400 - Manual

About This Guide 975-0054-01-01 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...

975-0054-01-01 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 975-0054-01-01 4. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect both AC and 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 fro...

Important Safety Instructions 975-0054-01-01 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 ...

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Contents xii 975-0054-01-01 3 Operation Front Panel Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–2 Operating the XS400 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–3 Turning the XS400 to On o...

Contents 975-0054-01-01 xiii Warranty and Product Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - WA–1 Warranty - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - WA–1 Return Material Authorization Policy - - - - - - - - ...

1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Xantrex XS400 Sine Wave Inverter! The XS400 has been designed to give you premium power, ease of use, and outstanding reliability. The XS400 is bundled with the convenient S400 Remote Switch. Please read this chapter to familiarize yourself with...

Introduction 1–2 975-0054-01-01 How XS400 Works XS400 is a sine wave inverter which converts 12 volts direct-current (DC) power from your battery to 120 volts alternating current (AC) power. This AC power is the same as the electricity you get from your utility. In terms of output, XS400 provides 40...

Comprehensive Protection 975-0054-01-01 1–3 Comprehensive Protection XS400 is designed to meet UL 458 and CSA C22.2 No. 107.1 safety standards and it is compliant with FCC Class B. XS400 comes equipped with numerous protection features to guarantee you safe and worry-free operation. Protection featu...

Introduction 1–4 975-0054-01-01 XS400 Features Front Panel \ Figure 1-1 Front Panel of the XS400 Table 1-1 Front Panel Features Feature Description 1 On/Standby Switch turns the inverter to On ( ) or to Standby ( ) . 2 AC Input light illuminates when you are connected to shore power. (Shore power re...

XS400 Features 975-0054-01-01 1–5 Back Panel Figure 1-2 Back Panel of the XS400 Table 1-2 Back Panel Features Feature Description 1 DC terminal, negative 2 DC terminal, positive 3 AC input cord for shore power 4 Wiring box access panel (For a view with the panel removed, see “Completing the Hardwiri...

2 Installation Chapter 2, “Installation”, provides detailed information for installing the XS400 and the 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 materials • ...

Preparing for Installation 975-0054-01-01 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 2–4 975-0054-01-01 Materials List Your XS400 Sine Wave Inverter package includes: • One XS400 Sine Wave Inverter • One S400 Remote Switch • 25 ft. (7.5 m) telephone cable • XS400 Sine Wave Inverter Owner’s Guide After you unpack your XS400, be sure to record the product information in t...

Preparing for Installation 975-0054-01-01 2–5 Materials for XS400 and S400 Remote Switch To install the XS400 and S400 Remote Switch, you require: ❐ DC cables (See Table 2-1 on page 2–9.) ❐ Appropriately sized connectors. Two DC connectors suitable for ¼ inch (6 mm) that go on the DC input cable ter...

Installation 2–6 975-0054-01-01 Installing the XS400 Overview This chapter provides detailed information on installing the XS400. The overall procedure is divided into twelve steps: 1. Designing your installation (page 2–6) 2. Mounting your inverter (page 2–10) 3. Connecting the chassis ground (page...

Installing the XS400 975-0054-01-01 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 2–8 975-0054-01-01 Battery Requirements The batteries that you use strongly affect the performance of the XS400. 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 ...

Installation 2–10 975-0054-01-01 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 2–25. To mount your XS400: 1. Turn the On/Standby switch on the front panel of the inverter to ...

Installing the XS400 975-0054-01-01 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 2–12 975-0054-01-01 Step 4: Installing the S400 Remote Switch Installing the S400 Remote Switch is optional. The XS400 operates normally without the remote switch. The S400 Remote Switch is designed to be flush mounted on a wall, bulkhead or panel. A 25 foot (7.5 meter) telephone cable ...

Installation 2–14 975-0054-01-01 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 XS400 975-0054-01-01 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 2–16 975-0054-01-01 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 2–18 975-0054-01-01 Step 8: Connecting Your Appliances to the GFCI Outlets To connect your AC appliances to the GFCI outlets: 1. Turn the inverter’s On/Standby switch to Standby ( ). 2. Turn your AC appliances off. 3. Connect your AC appliances to the GFCI outlets in the front panel. 4....

Installing the XS400 975-0054-01-01 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 2–22 975-0054-01-01 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 both the XS400 and S400 Remote Switch ❐ Positive (+) b...

Installing the XS400 975-0054-01-01 2–23 Step 12: Testing Your Installation There are two tests to be performed. The first test verifies that the XS400 operates in invert mode. The second test verifies that the XS400 operates in shore power mode. When you are ready to test your installation and oper...

3 Operation Chapter 3, “Operation” explains how to use your XS400 effectively. This chapter explains how to turn the XS400 toOn ( ) or Standby ( ) from the front panel or from the S400 Remote Switch, monitor the status of the XS400, and reset the inverter. CAUTION Read this chapter before operating ...

Operation 3–2 975-0054-01-01 Front Panel Features Before you begin to operate the XS400, review the front panel features in Figure 3-1. For a detailed description of each of the different features, see “Front Panel of the XS400” on page 1–4 in the “Introduction” chapter. \ Figure 3-1 Front Panel of ...

Operation 3–4 975-0054-01-01 Using the S400 Remote Switch The S400 Remote Switch performs the same function as the On/Standby switch on the XS400. Invert mode use only The S400 Remote Switch provides On/Standby control only when the XS400 is operating in invert mode. To use the S400 Remote Switch, t...

Operating in Invert Mode 975-0054-01-01 3–5 Operating in Invert Mode In invert mode, the XS400 powers your appliances from the battery. If the On/Standby switch on both the XS400 and the S400 Remote Switch are turned to On ( ), the XS400 automatically supplies your appliances with inverter power if ...

Operation 3–6 975-0054-01-01 Recharging Your Batteries When Low Battery Light Illuminates Low battery If the Low Battery light illuminates on the XS400 while it is operating, your battery level is low (less than 10.7 volts). As long as the Inverter ON light is illuminated on the XS400, the unit will...

Operating in Shore Power Mode 975-0054-01-01 3–7 Operating in Shore Power Mode Definition Shore power (pass-through) refers to the AC input power from a utility grid, generator, or external AC source. Shore power mode In shore power mode, the XS400 is connected to shore power and your appliances are...

Operation 3–8 975-0054-01-01 Monitoring the Indicator Lights The four indicator lights on the front panel show you the operating status of the XS400. See Table 3-2. For an illustration of the indicator lights on the front panel, see “Front Panel of the XS400” on page 3–2. If none of the front panel ...

Resetting After a Fault or Shutdown 975-0054-01-01 3–9 Resetting After a Fault or Shutdown This section provides explanations and procedures for resetting the XS400 after a fault or shutdown. If you are unable to resolve the problem after referring to Table 3-3, refer to the “Troubleshooting” sectio...

4 Troubleshooting The XS400 is designed for high reliability and has a number of protection features for trouble free operation. If, however, you have any problems operating your inverter or S400 Remote Switch, refer to the “Troubleshooting Reference for the XS400” on page 4–3. Read this troubleshoo...

Troubleshooting 4–2 975-0054-01-01 Troubleshooting Reference This section provides you with troubleshooting tips to identify and solve most problems that can occur with the XS400 and S400 Remote Switch. Before contacting your dealer or customer service, please refer to the tables, “Troubleshooting R...

A Specifications Appendix A, “Specifications”, contains the electrical and physical specifications for the XS400 and physical specifications for the S400 Remote Switch. All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Specifications A–2 975-0054-01-01 Electrical Specifications of XS400 Physical Specifications of XS400 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 “...

Regulatory Approvals 975-0054-01-01 A–3 Regulatory Approvals Transfer Circuit 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 turn...

Battery Types and Sizes B–2 975-0054-01-01 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 975-0054-01-01 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–4 975-0054-01-01 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 XS400. You can normally find the watt rating labelled on the product. If only the curr...

Estimating Battery Requirements 975-0054-01-01 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 re-charging more frequently. When sizing your battery, resist t...

Battery Types and Sizes B–6 975-0054-01-01 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 975-0054-01-01 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...

975-0054-01-01 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 XS400 Sine Wave Inverter and S400 Remote Switch. This warranty lasts ...

Warranty WA–2 975-0054-01-01 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 res...

Return Material Authorization Policy 975-0054-01-01 WA–3 Warning: Limitations On Use Please refer to your product manual for limitations on uses of the product. SPECIFICALLY, PLEASE NOTE THAT THE XS400 Sine Wave Inverter SHOULD NOT BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS OR OTHER MEDICAL EQU...

Out of Warranty Service WA–4 975-0054-01-01 Out of Warranty Service If the warranty period for your XS400 Sine Wave Inverter has expired, if the unit 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,...

A abbreviations v AC input cord, connecting 2–22 AC Input light feature described 1–4 illustrated 1–4, 3–2 AC output cable, requirements 2–20 acronyms v Ah See amp-hour capacity amp-hour (Ah) capacity B–3 appliances current draw B–4 DVD 1–2 power consumption B–4 satellite receiver 1–2 stereo 1–2 TV ...

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