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4 Features and Accessories
Figure 1
XPower Inverter Module Features
AC outlet
Power/Fault light
Fuse
USB power port
DC input port
Ventilation openings
Mounting slot
Page 1: ...XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 by t 1 800 394 0440 toll free in North America ARTWORK NO 975 0249 01 01 REV A 2005 08 3...
Page 2: ...ribute electrical power Trademarks XPower by Xantrex is a trademark of Xantrex International Xantrex is a registered trademark of Xantrex International Other trademarks registered trademarks and produ...
Page 3: ...F THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMATION WILL BE ENTIRELY AT THE USER S RISK Date and Revision August 2005 Revision A Part Number 975 0249 01 01 Contact Information Telephone 1 80...
Page 4: ...with DC Input Cable 14 Using the Vehicle Power Outlet Adapter 14 Using the Airplane Power Plug 16 Using the Inverter with Powerpack 18 6 Inverter Operation 20 Operation with the DC Input Cable 20 Oper...
Page 5: ...ng 30 General 30 Inverter Powered by DC Input Cable 30 Inverter Powered by Powerpack 32 Replacing the Fuse 35 Battery Recycling 35 8 Specifications 36 Electrical Specifications 36 Physical Specificati...
Page 6: ...parate modules 1 An inverter module Connected to the 12 V DC outlet in your vehicle the XPower Inverter efficiently and reliably powers a wide variety of loads through both the AC outlet and USB port...
Page 7: ...dvertent overload conditions Read this guide before operating or charging the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 and save it for future reference The main topics in the guide are Safety information page 3 XP...
Page 8: ...l Caution and Warning statements in the guide Warnings identify conditions that may result in personal injury or loss of life Cautions identify conditions or practices that may damage the unit or othe...
Page 9: ...es WARNING Do not use the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 in the presence of flammable fumes or gases such as in the bilge of a gasoline powered boat or near propane tanks Do not use the XPower Pocket Pow...
Page 10: ...lug is improperly inserted into the AC outlet a bent prong can slip outside the inverter and become a shock hazard WARNING Shock hazard Grip the inverter carefully when inserting or removing an AC plu...
Page 11: ...harge the Powerpack in an isolated area away from other flammable materials Let the Powerpack cool down to ambient temperature before charging Storing the Powerpack at temperatures over 170 F 77 C for...
Page 12: ...it emits an unusual odor produces excessive heat or leaks Avoid contact with any substance that leaks from the Powerpack Do not attempt to open the Powerpack Do not insert any object into the Powerpa...
Page 13: ...shavers and night lights that are plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge Battery chargers used in hand power tools These chargers display a warning label stating that dangerous voltages a...
Page 14: ...o power utility AC distribution wiring Do not use the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 in temperatures over 100 F 40 C Do not expose the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 to water rain snow or spray Failure to f...
Page 15: ...fety features are built into the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 Electronic overload protection User replaceable 10 A fuse Low battery voltage shutdown High input voltage protection Over temperature prote...
Page 16: ...11 4 Features and Accessories Figure 1 XPower Inverter Module Features AC outlet Power Fault light Fuse USB power port DC input port Ventilation openings Mounting slot...
Page 17: ...2 Powerpack Module Features Figure 3 Inverter Accessories Power Fault light ON OFF switch Mounting tab AC charger input DC output plug Airplane power plug Vehicle power outlet adapter DC Input Cable A...
Page 18: ...charge most consumer electronics that have USB power ports The XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 s AC output waveform called modified sine wave is designed to function similarly to the sine wave shape of ut...
Page 19: ...or less 1 Attach the power outlet adapter to the DC input cable See Figure 4 on page 15 2 Plug the DC input cable into the DC input port on the inverter module Align the plug and port correctly See F...
Page 20: ...e Inverter Operation on page 20 5 When the inverter module is not in use unplug it from the 12 V outlet to prevent slight discharge of the battery Figure 4 Connecting the Adapter and DC Cable Press la...
Page 21: ...gure 4 2 Insert the airplane power plug into the 12 V outlet 3 Plug the device you want to operate into the inverter module See Inverter Operation on page 20 CAUTION Reverse polarity damage When plugg...
Page 22: ...A330 A340 Business Class Air China 747 400 Business Class Air France A330 200 1st Class Business American DC 10 1st Class Business American 727 200 737 800 767 300 MD 80 MD 11 All Classes Cathay Pacif...
Page 23: ...o the slot underneath the inverter Insert the DC output plug on the Powerpack into the inverter s DC input port See Figure 5 When the inverter module is connected to the Powerpack rest the two compone...
Page 24: ...ttery in the Powerpack has discharged below 10 the LED will illuminate red indicating that the battery needs to be recharged Figure 5 Connecting the Inverter and Powerpack DC output plug Mounting tab...
Page 25: ...ndicating the inverter is ready 2 Plug the product s you want to operate into the AC outlet or USB port and switch them on if necessary Operating Guidelines As the battery is used its voltage begins t...
Page 26: ...e devices may exceed its surge capability and shut down the inverter If the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 exceeds a safe operating temperature due to insufficient ventilation or a high temperature envir...
Page 27: ...automatically shuts down Vehicle Battery Operating Time Operating time will vary depending on the charge level of the vehicle battery its capacity and the power level drawn by the particular AC load U...
Page 28: ...tage shutdown feature Operation with the Powerpack Follow these procedures and guidelines when using the inverter module with the Powerpack 1 When the inverter module is connected to the Powerpack the...
Page 29: ...ence with Electronic Equipment Generally most AC products operate with the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 just as they would with household AC power Below is information concerning two possible exception...
Page 30: ...Pocket Powerpack 100 is shielded to minimize its interference with TV signals However with weak TV signals interference may be visible in the form of lines scrolling across the screen The following s...
Page 31: ...r 1 If the inverter module is connected to the Powerpack disconnect any devices plugged into the inverter and disconnect the inverter from the Powerpack 2 Plug the AC Charger into the Powerpack AC cha...
Page 32: ...27 Figure 6 Charging the Powerpack with AC Power AC charger input...
Page 33: ...he DC input cable See Figure 4 on page 15 3 Plug the DC input cable into the DC input port on the inverter module Align the plug and port correctly See Figure 4 4 Plug the AC Charger into the AC charg...
Page 34: ...he Powerpack is recharging the blue LED flashes every two seconds When the Powerpack is fully charged the blue LED glows steadily A typical recharge may take up to 11 hours Figure 7 Charging the Power...
Page 35: ...no inverter lights are ON Possible cause Remedy Standard average reading AC voltmeter used to measure output voltage resulting in an apparent reading 5 to 15 V too low Inverter s modified sine wave ou...
Page 36: ...y AC product s connected are rated at more than the inverter s continuous power rating overload shutdown has occurred Use a product with a power rating less than the inverter s continuous power rating...
Page 37: ...has overheated due to poor ventilation and has shut down Unplug DC cable and allow inverter to cool 15 minutes Remove objects covering unit Move the inverter to a cooler place Reduce load if continuo...
Page 38: ...nd Powerpack are ON Powerpack internal fuse is blown Return to dealer Powerpack has shut down from overload or over temperature Unplug inverter from Powerpack Reduce load and allow Powerpack to cool P...
Page 39: ...us power rating AC product is rated less than the inverter s continuous power rating high starting surge has caused overload shutdown Product exceeds inverter s surge capability Use a product with sta...
Page 40: ...fuse catalog number 297 010 Battery Recycling At the end of the Powerpack s useful life you should dispose of your Ni MH batteries through an approved recycling program You can return the Powerpack to...
Page 41: ...ons AC Power Output AC output voltage nominal 120 V AC Continuous AC output power 80 W 5 minutes AC output power 100 W Maximum AC output surge power 160 W AC output frequency 60 4 Hz AC output wavefor...
Page 42: ...at 12 V input 0 25 A Efficiency maximum 90 Low battery shutdown point nominal 10 5 V High battery shutdown point nominal 15 5 V Powerpack DC output voltage range 10 15 5 VDC DC output current 15 A max...
Page 43: ...C 32 F 104 F Dimensions L W H 5 1 2 3 1 8 3 4 140 80 20 mm Weight 0 5 lb 227 g Powerpack Ambient operating temperature range 0 C 40 C 32 F 104 F Dimensions L W H 6 1 2 4 2 165 100 50 mm Weight 1 9 lb...
Page 44: ...defective product free of charge provided that you notify Xantrex of the product defect within the Warranty Period and provided that Xantrex through inspection establishes the existence of such a def...
Page 45: ...r details on freight policy for return shipments outside of the contiguous United States and Canada How do you get service If your product requires troubleshooting or warranty service contact your mer...
Page 46: ...ct and the product must not have been disassembled or modified without prior written authorization by Xantrex Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms The dated purchase receipt from...
Page 47: ...use in an unsuitable environment b the product if it has been subjected to fire water generalized corrosion biological infestations or input voltage that creates operating conditions beyond the maxim...
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Page 49: ...d to implied warranties under federal law to the extent permitted by applicable law they are limited to the duration of this Limited Warranty Some states and provinces do not allow limitations or excl...
Page 50: ...FOREGOING XANTREX MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES REGARDING THE USE OF THE XANTREX XPOWER INVERTER IN CONNECTION WITH LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS OR OTHER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR DEVICES Please note tha...
Page 51: ...they are unauthorized returned without an RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the shipping box if they are shipped collect or if they are shipped to the wrong location When you contact Xantre...
Page 52: ...Technology Inc clearly marked on the outside of the box A return address where the unit can be shipped Post office boxes are not acceptable A contact telephone number where you can be reached during...
Page 53: ...e warranty have not been met or if no dated proof of purchase is available your inverter may be serviced or replaced for a flat fee To return your XPower Inverter for out of warranty service contact X...