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DC Grounding:

The Prosine Inverter has a lug on the rear panel labeled
Chassis Ground. This lug is used to connect the chassis
of the inverter to your DC ground as is required by
regulations for some installations. Depending on where
the Prosine Inverter is installed, follow the instructions
below that correspond to your installation location.

3.  Prosine Inverter Operation

This section details how the unit functions as an
inverter, provides information on the control panel, and
describes operating limits for inverter operation.

3.1  Principles of Operation

The Prosine Inverter converts power from the batteries
in two stages. The first stage is a DC-to-DC converter,
used to raise the low voltage DC input to high voltage
DC. The second stage is the actual inverter stage, taking
the high voltage DC and converting it to a precise, true
sine wave AC output.

The DC-to-DC converter stage uses modern high
frequency power conversion technology that eliminates
the bulky, low frequency (50/60 Hz) based transformers
found in inverters using older technology. The inverter
stage uses advanced power semiconductors that provide
excellent overload capabilities.

3.2  Output Waveform

The AC output waveform of the Prosine Inverter is a
“true sine wave” with typically 1% Total Harmonic
Distortion (THD). Figure 6 illustrates the output
waveform from the inverter. This waveform is nearly
identical to your utility-supplied power and in some

cases where utility power is poor, the Prosine Inverter
delivers cleaner, more precise AC power.

There are many advantages of true sine wave over other
wave forms delivered by other inverters:

AC powered equipment is designed to operate with
true sine wave.  Many loads will perform better
when connected to the Prosine Inverter.

motor loads start easier

reduced stress on surge protection circuitry within
the equipment means potentially longer equipment
life

Many advantages of true sine wave are also due to the
absence of the sharp-rising edges of waveforms
prevalent in either modified sine wave or square wave
inverters.  Some of these advantages are:

reduced interference in audio or electronic
equipment, especially those that use less complex
internal power supplies

significantly reduced in-rush current into capacitive
loads and reduced stress on the output devices of
the inverter, potentially lengthening equipment life

motor loads generally operate cooler and quieter
without the extra harmonic distortion generated by
a modified sine wave.

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AC Model)

Figure 5.  Principles of Operation

Xantrex Prosine Inverter Owner’s Manual

Summary of Contents for Prosine 1000i

Page 1: ...1000 1000i 1800 1800i Owner s Manual Xantrex Prosine Sine Wave Inverter 1000 1800 ...

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Page 3: ... Making AC Wiring Connections 6 2 4 3 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters GFCIs 7 2 4 4 Making DC Wiring Connections 7 3 Prosine Inverter Operation 9 3 1 Principles of Operation 9 3 2 Output Waveform 9 3 3 Control Panel 10 3 4 Prosine POWERSAVE Mode 10 3 5 Inverter Operating Limits and Protection Features 11 4 Testing 11 5 Troubleshooting Guide 12 5 1 Fault Conditions and Indicators 12 6 Warranty 13...

Page 4: ...x Technology Inc reserves the right to revise this document and to periodically make changes to the content hereof without obligation or organization of such revisions or changes unless required to do so by prior arrangement Exclusion for Documentation UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC XANTREX TECHNOLOGY A MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILIT...

Page 5: ... marine applications special installation codes may apply For example in the U S the installation shall comply with the United States Coast Guard Electrical Regulations 33CFR183 Sub part 1 Explosive Gas Precautions 1 This equipment contains components which can produce arcs or sparks To prevent fire or explosion do not install in compartments containing batteries or flammable materials or in locat...

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Page 7: ...re attached in different orientations so the information is directed at you in the most convenient fashion for all recommended mounting configurations With the optional Interface Panel the display can be fully removed from the base chassis and remotely located in the place of your choice e g on the dash of your vehicle 1 1 3 Automatic Transfer Switch Your Prosine Inverter may be equipped with a tr...

Page 8: ... with louvers or cut outs Safe do not install the Prosine Inverter in the same compartment as batteries or in any compartment capable of storing flammable liquids such as gasoline Do not install the inverter in an engine compartment or other location where ignition protected equipment is required Dust free do not install the Prosine Inverter in a dusty environment where either dust wood particles ...

Page 9: ...er making the output terminal and connected wiring live This is the case even with the control panel switch in the position so ensure all power is disconnected at its source 2 ConnectAC input wiring AC output wiring Chassis Ground DC positive cable and finally DC negative cable in that order 3 Connect each circuit to its source 2 4 1 Input and Output Protection In order to meet CSA UL and electric...

Page 10: ...ing compartment is located on the right hand side of the Prosine Inverter when looking at the front of the unit Remove the AC wiring compartment cover to gain access to theAC terminal strip inside 2 Remove the knockouts from the cover of the wiring compartment to create holes for your cable clamps see Figure 3 3 Run the three conductorAC INPUT source wiring through a cable clamp and into the wirin...

Page 11: ...n such a condition In high current draw and surge situations the unit may go into low input voltage shutdown if the cables are too small and too long Increasing your DC cable size will help improve the situation With cables sized correctly and using a 0 AWG cable your voltage drop will be 0 02 VDC multipliedby20 yougetatotalvoltagedropof0 4VDC This illustrates that at 10 ft away from the battery a...

Page 12: ...iring The fuse and fuse holder need to be installed in the positive side of the DC circuit as close as possible to the batteries and within the distance specified by the applicable installation code Ensure all other power and ground connections have been made to the Prosine Inverter before connecting the DC cables to the batteries 4 Connect the cable from the POSITIVE connector on the Prosine Inve...

Page 13: ...Many advantages of true sine wave are also due to the absence of the sharp rising edges of waveforms prevalent in either modified sine wave or square wave inverters Some of these advantages are reduced interference in audio or electronic equipment especially those that use less complex internal power supplies significantly reduced in rush current into capacitive loads and reduced stress on the out...

Page 14: ...rd display information of input voltage input current and output power When a load is connected the output power watts is displayed in bar graph form WARNING Review the Important Safety Instructions found at the beginning of this guide before operating the Prosine Inverter Once the standard display screen is shown the Prosine Inverter is ready to deliver AC power to your loads You can now plug in ...

Page 15: ...id inverter damage by double checking the AC input and output wiring on hardwire configured models before applying power and by understanding your source of AC and where power from the source leads to e g do not plug a live extension cord into the AC outlet of the inverter Input Reverse Polarity Protection The internal circuitry of the Prosine Inverter is protected by an internal 32 V fast blow fu...

Page 16: ... a t n o c e t a r e p o s m o t p m y S d n a s m e l b o r P e s u a C e l b i s s o P n o i t u l o S r e w o l r o C D V 0 0 1 g n i d a e r l e n a p l o r t n o c d n a e g a t l o v t u p t u o o N s l e d o m V 4 2 n o C D V 4 0 2 n w o d t u h s e g a t l o v t u p n i w o L e l b a c d n a s n o i t c e n n o c k c e h c y r e t t a b e g r a h c e R n o i t a c i d n i e g a t l o v o n...

Page 17: ...ny consequential losses that are attributable to the product losing power whether by product malfunction installation error or misuse 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 GUARANTEES REPRESENTATIONS OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES EX...

Page 18: ...ifferent lead acid batteries to help you choose a battery which best suits your needs The lead acid battery which is probably most common is the starting battery in your automobile An automotive starting battery is designed to deliver a large amount of current for a short period of time so it can start your engine Only a small portion of the battery s capacity is used when starting the engine and ...

Page 19: ...n hours between battery recharges Each device will be rated in either watts volts and amps or VA For this calculation all three of these ratings are equivalent i e volts x amps watts VA The following example based on battery recharging every three days illustrates the calculation 1 Power Consumption x Operating Time Convert the watt hours to amp hours by dividing total watt hours by 10 1495 watt h...

Page 20: ...perature will result in thermal shutdown or decreased performance At input voltages less than 12 V or 24 V the unit runs warmer which will cause thermal shutdowns at temperatures below these ambient temperature guidelines Operating the unit in conditions outside the power and temperature limits above and to the right of the derating curves will result in thermal shutdown and or significantly decre...

Page 21: ...s lost in the way of heat from the inverting process Xantrex Prosine Inverters have an extremely flat efficiency curve over much of their operating range so less battery power is wasted whether operating at low power levels or higher power levels The following measurements were conducted at 12 V and 24 VDC input voltage on 120 V 60 Hz and 230 V 50 Hz inverters English 17 Xantrex Prosine Inverter O...

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