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Owner’s Guide

PROwatt 3000 Inverter

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Page 1: ...Owner s Guide PROwatt 3000 Inverter...

Page 2: ...the property of their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only Notice of copyright PROwatt 3000 Inverter Owner s Guide November 2001 Xantrex International All rights rese...

Page 3: ...l battery manufacturers for this information Audience The guide is intended for anyone who needs to install and operate the PROwatt 3000 Installers should be certified technicians or electricians Orga...

Page 4: ...verter Appendix A Specifications provides electrical physical and performance specifications for the inverter and physical specifications for the remote On Off switch Appendix B Alternators and Chargi...

Page 5: ...well as its products and services at www xantrex com WARNING Warnings identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life CAUTION Cautions identify conditions or practices that c...

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Page 7: ...List 2 2 Front Panel AC End 2 3 Front Panel With AC Receptacle 2 4 Front Panel Showing AC Wiring Compartment 2 6 Back Panel DC End 2 7 Remote On Off Switch 2 8 3 Installation Safety Instructions 3 2 I...

Page 8: ...emote On Off Switch 4 2 Turning the Inverter Off Between Charges 4 2 Operating Several Loads at Once 4 3 Resetting the AC Circuit Breaker 4 3 Reading the Front Panel Indicators 4 3 Battery Voltage Ind...

Page 9: ...m Alternative Energy Sources B 3 C Battery Types and Sizes Battery Types C 2 Automotive Starting Batteries C 2 Deep Cycle Lead Acid Batteries C 2 Battery Size C 3 Estimating Battery Requirements C 4 B...

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Page 11: ...of electrical shock disconnect AC and DC power from the inverter before working on any circuits connected to the inverter Turning off controls will not reduce this risk 5 Do not expose the inverter t...

Page 12: ...rrent high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal and thus cause a severe burn 6 If you need to remove a battery always remove the ground terminal from the battery first Make sure all accessories...

Page 13: ...As part of the PROwatt Inverter family the PROwatt 3000 has been designed to give you quality power ease of use and outstanding reliability Please take a few moments to read this chapter to familiari...

Page 14: ...rain on your battery if you leave the inverter on for a few days When the inverter is on but no power is being supplied to a load the inverter draws less than 600 mA from the battery For more efficien...

Page 15: ...shuts the inverter down if the battery voltage drops below 10 V This feature protects the battery from being completely discharged High voltage shutdown Shuts the inverter down automatically if the i...

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Page 17: ...2 PROwatt 3000 Features Chapter 2 describes the main features of the PROwatt 3000 Xantrex recommends that you familiarize yourself with them before installing and operating the inverter...

Page 18: ...ter 1 2 inch cable clamp Wire nuts and crimp on connectors for permanent connection to an AC circuit 1 remote On Off switch and a 20 foot 6 m communications cable 1 owner s guide If any of these mater...

Page 19: ...aker protected receptacle on the front panel as shown in Figure 2 1 You can connect loads to this receptacle To derive maximum power from the PROwatt 3000 you can remove the receptacle and hardwire th...

Page 20: ...ing on any circuits connected to the inverter OVER TEMP Indicator This indicator lights when the inverter shuts down to protect itself from overheating When the inverter cools it restarts automaticall...

Page 21: ...a grounded outlet with a 15 amp circuit breaker For full output power you need to make a permanent hardwire connection Circuit Breaker for AC receptacle Knockouts for AC wiring Remote Control Jack The...

Page 22: ...partment Figure 2 2 Front Panel With AC Wiring Revealed Feature Description AC Wiring Compartment Outgoing AC Cable 10 AWG copper 2 conductor plus ground to AC distribution Wire Nuts or Crimp on Conne...

Page 23: ...f the inverter must not be obstructed When the inverter is mounted these ventilation openings must not point up or down In other words neither the front panel AC end nor the back panel DC end should p...

Page 24: ...equires 0 7 inches 18 mm of depth See page 3 10 for installation instructions and Figure D 1 on page D 5 for a mounting template Cable and Connector The cable 20 feet 6 m is permanently attached to th...

Page 25: ...Chapter 3 explains how to install the PROwatt 3000 Xantrex recommends that you read the entire chapter so you can plan an installation that is suited to your power needs and then complete the installa...

Page 26: ...nstallation Electrical installations must meet local and national wiring codes and should be done by a qualified electrician Installation Tools and Materials Tools Wire cutter Wire stripper Flat head...

Page 27: ...tely sized copper cable for the chassis ground Battery isolator if connecting to a multiple battery system Battery selector switch Alternator controller High output alternator Consult Appendix B Batte...

Page 28: ...tery capacity you need Xantrex recommends that you purchase as much battery capacity as possible Consult Appendix B Battery Types and Sizes for a detailed explanation of how to determine the appropria...

Page 29: ...er the better within this range Ventilated Allow at least 1 inch 2 5 cm of clearance around the inverter for air flow Ensure that ventilation openings on the AC and DC ends of the unit are not obstruc...

Page 30: ...ct wiring polarity A modern 115 volt AC wiring system has three color coded conductors black line hot white neutral common green or bare ground Screws on terminals are typically color coded as follows...

Page 31: ...C wiring 2 Remove the two screws that fasten the AC receptacle to the front panel and pull the receptacle away from the inverter This reveals the AC wiring compartment as shown in Figure 3 1 3 Cut the...

Page 32: ...ompartment to the conductors and ground on the 10 AWG AC cable Ensure that you have maintained correct polarity 9 Cover the wiring compartment by installing the cover plate on the inverter s front pan...

Page 33: ...hing mechanism can be as simple as a plug that you insert in the desired AC power source See Figure 3 2 You can also use a manual or automatic transfer switch See Figure 3 3 A transfer switch is a dou...

Page 34: ...emplate printed on page D 5 and position it on the wall where you want to install the switch The switch requires a minimum of 0 7 inches 18 mm of clear depth 2 Mark the location of the two screw holes...

Page 35: ...urface The ventilation openings on the DC end must not point up or down On or under a horizontal surface 3 Have one person to hold the inverter against the mounting surface while you mark the position...

Page 36: ...y line is tied to the ground at the AC breaker panel Grounding Locations The chassis ground terminal must be connected to a grounding point The grounding point varies depending on where you install th...

Page 37: ...plan the DC cabling Use 1 0 AWG copper 90 C insulation rating as the smallest DC cable size This will minimize the voltage drop between the battery and the inverter If the cables cause an excessive vo...

Page 38: ...and Figure 3 6 for additional details that are specific to your installation Figure 3 5 Configuration for Normal Loads FROM ALTERNATOR OR CHARGER DEEP CYCLE AUXILIARY BATTERY VEHICLE STARTING BATTERY...

Page 39: ...om the terminal You may find it more convenient to have the crimp connectors attached by the company that sells you the cable 4 For each cable end that will be connected to the inverter strip the appr...

Page 40: ...and may cause overheated wires and melted insulation 9 Before proceeding make sure that the cable you have just installed connects the negative terminal of the inverter to the negative terminal of th...

Page 41: ...er s On Off switch 13 Check the front panel of the inverter The VOLTS indicator should read 12 13 volts depending on the voltage of the battery If it does not check your battery and the connection to...

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Page 43: ...3000 most efficiently Specifically this chapter Gives procedures for operating the inverter from the front panel and from the remote On Off switch Discusses operating limits Provides information about...

Page 44: ...gain if you want to turn the inverter On Turning the Inverter Off Between Charges When the On Off switch is on but no power is being supplied to a load the inverter draws less than 600 mA from the bat...

Page 45: ...e battery VOLTS indicator shows the voltage at the input terminals of the PROwatt 3000 At low input currents this voltage is very close to the battery voltage At high input currents this voltage is lo...

Page 46: ...The OVER LOAD LED indicates that the inverter has shut itself down because of severe overload an AC wiring fault or a short circuit If the OVER LOAD LED comes on turn off the On Off switch correct th...

Page 47: ...utdown Voltage is less than 10 V The inverter shuts down to protect the battery from being deeply discharged High Voltage Shutdown Voltage is 15 V or more The inverter shuts down to protect itself fro...

Page 48: ...the indicator drops below 11 V while the PROwatt 3000 is trying to start the motor this may be why the motor won t start Make sure that the battery connections are good and that the battery is fully...

Page 49: ...an recharging when they are almost completely discharged For information about battery chargers see our web site at www xantrex com Routine Maintenance Minimal maintenance is required to keep your PRO...

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Page 51: ...e a problem with the inverter please review this chapter before contacting Xantrex Customer Service If you are unable to solve a problem and need to contact Xantrex record the information that is aske...

Page 52: ...nnels If interference occurs try the following 1 Make sure that the chassis ground lug on the rear of the PROwatt 3000 is solidly connected to the ground system of your vehicle boat or home 2 Make sur...

Page 53: ...d area Low input voltage Recharge the battery check the connections and cable No output voltage no voltage indication The inverter is off No power to the inverter Inverter fuse open Reverse DC polarit...

Page 54: ...o output voltage the OVER TEMP indicator is on the load is less than 3000 W 26 A output current Thermal shutdown Improve ventilation make sure the PROwatt 3000 s ventilation openings are not obstructe...

Page 55: ...A Specifications Appendix A contains electrical and physical specifications for the PROwatt 3000 and its remote On Off switch...

Page 56: ...0 W Output voltage 115 Vac RMS 5 Output waveform Modified sine wave quasi square Output frequency 60 Hz 0 01 Input voltage 10 15 Vdc Low battery alarm Audible 10 7 V Low battery cutout 10 0 V Efficien...

Page 57: ...good charging system is important for the health of your batteries Poor recharging methods can quickly damage them Appendix B provides guidelines for recharging batteries from an alternator from AC po...

Page 58: ...Alternator A typical engine alternator 12 volts may not be able to meet the requirements outlined above if your system uses large capacity batteries Alternators are typically rated for the current the...

Page 59: ...as auto parts suppliers Charging From AC Power When recharging from AC power use a good quality marine battery charger or RV converter that meets the requirements outlined in Charging System Requirem...

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Page 61: ...ly affect the performance of the PROwatt 3000 It is important to connect the inverter to the correct size and type of battery The information in Appendix C will help you select connect and maintain ba...

Page 62: ...eep discharge service where they will be repeatedly discharged and recharged They are marketed for use in recreational vehicles boats and electric golf carts so you may see them referred to as RV batt...

Page 63: ...liver 25 amps for 180 minutes before it is completely discharged Amp hour Ah Capacity Amp hour capacity is a measure of how many amps a battery can deliver for a specified length of time usually 20 ho...

Page 64: ...et the recommended battery size in Ah See the battery sizing example that follows Battery Sizing Example This battery sizing example illustrates a typical calculation assuming an opportunity to charge...

Page 65: ...directly dependent on how deeply the battery is discharged The deeper the discharge the shorter the battery life Battery Sizing Worksheet Use the following worksheet to calculate your battery needs To...

Page 66: ...battery Both Figure C 1 and Figure C 2 show batteries connected in parallel Figure C 1 shows a battery configuration suitable for normal loads Figure C 2 shows a configuration that is recommended for...

Page 67: ...can select between the two battery banks use both banks in parallel or disconnect both banks from the load Battery selector switches are available at marine and RV dealers Figure C 2 Configuration fo...

Page 68: ...ry enclosure is recommended High Temperatures The batteries should also be protected from high temperatures These can be caused by high ambient temperatures solar heating of the battery enclosure or h...

Page 69: ...aseline Battery State of Charge You can measure battery state of charge with a hydrometer or more easily with a voltmeter Use a digital voltmeter than can display tenths or hundredths of a volt when m...

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Page 71: ...dix D contains the warranty for your PROwatt 3000 as well as instructions for returning the product for servicing Appendix D also has a place where you can record information about your system in case...

Page 72: ...ges whether direct incidental special or consequential or economic loss even though caused by the negligence or fault of Xantrex Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incident...

Page 73: ...address 2 Package the unit safely preferably using the original box and packing materials Include the following The RMA number supplied by Xantrex A copy of your dated proof of purchase A return addre...

Page 74: ...___ Type of installation e g RV boat home ______________________________ Length of time inverter has been installed ______________________________ Battery battery bank size ___________________________...

Page 75: ...Remote On Off Switch Mounting Template D 5 Remote On Off Switch Mounting Template Figure D 1 Remote On Off Switch Mounting Template 2 1 2 6 35 cm 4 1 4 10 80 cm 1 3 4 1 9 cm 1 3 4 1 9 cm...

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Page 77: ...audio equipment buzz in 5 2 B batteries amp hour Ah capacity C 3 automotive starting C 2 C 3 charging frequency 4 7 connecting 2 in parallel C 6 deep cycle lead acid C 2 depth of discharge C 5 discha...

Page 78: ...er plate for wiring compartment 2 2 3 8 current draw no load 1 2 4 2 A 2 Customer Service email 2 2 D 2 fax number 2 2 D 2 phone number 2 2 D 2 preparing to call D 4 D DC cables avoiding excessive len...

Page 79: ...4 2 turning on 4 2 ventilation openings 2 5 wiring compartment 1 2 2 6 INVERTER ON indicator 2 8 J jack to connect remote On Off switch 2 5 L loads chargers 4 6 electronics 4 6 fans 4 6 problem 4 6 r...

Page 80: ...4 restart after 4 5 specifications inverter A 2 remote On Off switch A 2 starting batteries C 3 state of charge C 9 T television reception 5 2 televisions 1 2 temperature ideal ambient temperature 3 5...

Page 81: ...Index 5 Index X Xantrex email 2 2 D 2 fax number 2 2 D 2 phone number 2 2 D 2 web site 2 v 4 7 B 3...

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