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XPower Inverter
1000 Plus and 1750 Plus

Owner’s

Guide

XPower 1200 Plus 1750 Plus.book Page i Friday, October 21, 2005 4:19 PM

Summary of Contents for XPower 1000 Plus

Page 1: ...XPower Inverter 1000 Plus and 1750 Plus Owner s Guide...

Page 2: ...d product names are the property of their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only Notice of Copyright XPower Inverter 1200 Plus and 1750 Plus Owner s Guide October 2005...

Page 3: ...to the XPower 1750 Plus Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc as well as its products and services at www xantrex com WARNING Warnings identify conditions tha...

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Page 5: ...each other Do not operate this unit without a proper chassis ground in accordance with all grounding instructions in this guide CAUTION Do not connect any AC load that has its neutral conductor conne...

Page 6: ...It contains no user serviceable components Refer servicing to qualified service personnel only Attempting to service the unit yourself could cause electrical shock or fire Internal capacitors remain...

Page 7: ...Follow all instructions published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of the equipment in which the battery is installed 2 Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated 3 Neve...

Page 8: ...all battery operated appliances like flashlights razors and night lights that can be plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge Some chargers for battery packs used in power hand tools These a...

Page 9: ...llation Codes 3 4 Calculating Battery Requirements 3 4 Choosing an Effective Charging System 3 4 Choosing an Appropriate Location 3 5 Calculating Cable Sizes for XPower 1200 Plus 3 6 Calculating Cable...

Page 10: ...4 6 Routine Maintenance 4 6 Recharging Your Batteries 4 6 5 Troubleshooting Common Problems 5 2 Buzz in Audio Equipment 5 2 Television Reception 5 2 Troubleshooting Reference 5 3 A Specifications Elec...

Page 11: ...ystem Requirements C 2 Charging With an Engine Alternator C 2 Using a Standard Vehicle Alternator C 2 Using an Alternator Controller C 3 Using a High Output Alternator C 3 Charging From AC Power C 3 C...

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Page 13: ...Power Plus The XPower Plus inverter has been designed to give you quality power ease of use and reliability Please take a few moments to read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main perform...

Page 14: ...freezers The unit s low standby battery demand means you don t have to worry about excessive drain on your battery if you leave the inverter on for a few days When the inverter is on but no power is b...

Page 15: ...ge drops below 10 5 volts This feature protects the battery from being completely discharged High battery voltage shutdown Shuts the inverter down automatically if the input voltage rises to 15 volts...

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

Page 18: ...ptional Accessory Remote On Off Switch An optional Remote On Off switch can be plugged into the remote switch jack on the bottom of the inverter The remote switch lets you turn the XPower Plus on and...

Page 19: ...battery voltage 4 AC Outlets 2 Prong and 3 Prong XPower 1200 Plus delivers a combined total of 1000 watts of continuous AC power across three outlets XPower 1750 Plus delivers a combined total of 150...

Page 20: ...he cable connected to the positive terminal of the battery 3 Negative DC Cabling Terminal always connects to the cable connected to the negative terminal of the battery 4 Ventilation Opening must not...

Page 21: ...o help you plan for your installation and provide procedures for installing the XPower Plus Xantrex highly recommends that you read the entire chapter before beginning the installation procedures so t...

Page 22: ...size for your XPower 1200 Plus or XPower 1750 Plus Select the correct fuses or circuit breakers Study Figure 3 1 Configuration for Normal Loads on page 3 2 and Figure 3 2 Configuration for Heavy Loads...

Page 23: ...DEEP CYCLE BATTERY DEEP CYCLE BATTERY DEEP CYCLE BATTERY DEEP CYCLE BATTERY FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER BATTERY SELECTOR SWITCH BATTERY ISOLATOR BATTERY SELECTOR SWITCH TO DC LOADS...

Page 24: ...ow much power you will be using you can determine how much battery capacity you need Xantrex recommends that you purchase as much battery capacity as possible Consult Appendix B Battery Types and Size...

Page 25: ...mbient air temperature should be between 32 F and 105 F 0 C and 40 C the cooler the better within this range Ventilated Allow at least 3 inches 76 mm of clearance around the inverter for air flow Ensu...

Page 26: ...n the inverter s DC panel See Figure 3 3 DC Panel Connections XPower 1750 Plus shown on page 3 14 Calculating Size of DC Input Cables for XPower 1200 Plus Refer to Table 3 1 to plan the DC input cabli...

Page 27: ...cables located outside of engine spaces Cable length Battery to inverter one way Minimum Cable Size Maximum Battery Fuse Size 5 feet 1 5 m or less No 2 AWG 150 Adc Note Never use a cable longer than 5...

Page 28: ...ssis ground screw on the inverter s DC panel See Figure 3 3 DC Panel Connections XPower 1750 Plus shown on page 3 14 Calculating Size of DC Input Cables for XPower 1750 Plus Refer to Table 3 3 to plan...

Page 29: ...ble 310 17 90C cables located outside of engine spaces Cable length Battery to Inverter one way Minimum Cable Size Maximum Battery Fuse Size 6 feet 1 8 m or less No 1 0 AWG 250 Adc Note Never use a ca...

Page 30: ...ing is 1000 amps If you are powering your inverter with two 6 volt batteries connected in series and each battery has a short circuit current rating of 500 amps the total short circuit current rating...

Page 31: ...not attempt your own AC wiring unless you have the knowledge tools and experience to do a safe job A licensed electrician can install the inverter if you do not wish to do your own wiring Read and fo...

Page 32: ...nd terminals to connect the DC cables that connect to the battery and fuse holder s p DC fuse s as calculated in Calculating Fuse Circuit Breaker Size on page 3 10 and fuse holder s p Copper chassis g...

Page 33: ...the inverter under the hood of your vehicle See Choosing an Appropriate Location on page 3 5 To mount the XPower Plus 1 Make sure the On Off switch is in the Off position 2 Select an appropriate mount...

Page 34: ...for XPower 1200 Plus on page 3 7 For recommended chassis ground cable size for the XPower 1750 Plus see Calculating Size of Chassis Ground Cable for XPower 1750 Plus on page 3 9 Follow the instruction...

Page 35: ...r s On Off switch is in the Off position 2 Remove chassis ground screw and star washer using 2 Phillips screwdriver 3 Strip 1 2 inch 13 mm to 3 4 inch 19 mm of insulation from one end of each cable 4...

Page 36: ...nectors attached by the company that sells you the cable and or connectors 4 For each cable end that will be connected to the inverter strip 1 2 inch 13 mm to 3 4 inch 19 mm of insulation from the cab...

Page 37: ...se excessive voltage drop and may cause overheated wires and melted insulation CAUTION Do not over tighten the nut on the DC input terminals Damage to the DC input terminals may result The maximum tor...

Page 38: ...risk of fire or explosion 13 If you have installed a battery selector switch use it to select one of the batteries or battery banks house bank preferred over start bank 14 Move the inverter s On Off s...

Page 39: ...r Plus efficiently and effectively Specifically this chapter Gives procedures for operating the inverter from the front panel Discusses operating limits and inverter loads Discusses battery charging f...

Page 40: ...all the loads at once and will help prevent an overload shutdown Turning the Inverter Off Between Charges The XPower Plus draws less than 400 mA from the battery with the On Off switch turned on and...

Page 41: ...is being consumed Short term operation is possible with the output power indicator in the yellow area which indicates that 90 or more of the maximum allowable power is being consumed If the output pow...

Page 42: ...ted equipment require high surge currents to start The XPower Plus may not be able to start some of these motors even though their rated current draw is within the inverter s limits The XPower Plus wi...

Page 43: ...y Trouble Loads Some appliances including the types listed below may be damaged if they are connected to the XPower Plus Electronics that modulate RF radio frequency signals on the AC line will not wo...

Page 44: ...keep your XPower Plus operating properly Periodically you should Clean the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth to prevent the accumulation of dust and dirt Ensure that the DC cables are secure and...

Page 45: ...you have a problem with the inverter please review this chapter before contacting your dealer If you are unable to solve a problem and need to contact your dealer record the information in the form I...

Page 46: ...ion on some channels If interference occurs try the following 1 Make sure that the chassis ground screw on the rear of the XPower Plus is solidly connected to the ground system of your vehicle or home...

Page 47: ...Check the connections and cable to see if the battery is fully charged Recharge the battery if it is low Reduce the load No output voltage and the INPUT VOLTAGE DISPLAY indicates below 10 5 volts Fau...

Page 48: ...r DC wiring poor battery condition Use proper cable size and lengths and make solid connections Charge the battery Install a new battery No output voltage Fault LED is on Thermal shutdown Unit overloa...

Page 49: ...A Specifications Appendix A contains electrical performance and physical specifications for the XPower Plus...

Page 50: ...00 W 1750 W Output voltage 115 Vac RMS 5 115 Vac RMS 5 Output waveform Modified sine wave Modified sine wave Output frequency 60 Hz 4 Hz 60 Hz 4 Hz Input voltage 10 15 Vdc 10 15 Vdc Low battery alarm...

Page 51: ...ongly affect the performance of the XPower Plus It is important to connect the inverter to the correct size and type of battery The information in Appendix B will help you select connect and maintain...

Page 52: ...ervice 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 batteries marine ba...

Page 53: ...ps 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 hours For exa...

Page 54: ...by 115 to get the power consumption in watts 2 Estimate how many hours each appliance will be operating each day 3 Calculate the daily watt hours needed for each appliance 4 Add the total number of wa...

Page 55: ...o handle large loads and surge loads and your battery won t be discharged as deeply Battery life is directly dependent on how deeply the battery is discharged The deeper the discharge the shorter the...

Page 56: ...ads you will run Appliance A Power Consumption Watts B Operating Time per day Hours Daily watt hours needed for this appliance A x B W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W hours Wh W...

Page 57: ...r Heavy Loads on page 3 3 show a battery configuration that is recommended for heavy loads Two Separate Battery Banks If you need more than two batteries or are using different makes or models of batt...

Page 58: ...ated battery 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 encl...

Page 59: ...seline Battery State of Charge You can measure battery state of charge with a hydrometer or approximate state of charge with a voltmeter Use a digital voltmeter that can display tenths or hundredths o...

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Page 61: ...d charging system is important for the health of your batteries Poor recharging methods can quickly damage batteries Appendix C provides guidelines for recharging batteries from an alternator from AC...

Page 62: ...hicle 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 curre...

Page 63: ...AC Power When recharging from AC power use a good quality charger or RV converter that meets the requirements outlined in Charging System Requirements on page C 2 For information about Xantrex s batte...

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Page 65: ...rs both parts and labor necessary to repair the product and return shipment to the customer via a Xantrex selected non expedited surface freight within the contiguous United States and Canada Alaska a...

Page 66: ...IMPLIED STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT HOWEVER ARISING WHETHER BY CONTRACT TORT NEGLIGENCE PRINCIPLES OF MANUFACTURER S LIABILITY OPERATION OF LAW CONDUCT STATEMENT OR OTHERWISE...

Page 67: ...your instruction manual ready for reference and be prepared to supply The serial number of your product Information about the installation and use of the unit Information about the failure and or reas...

Page 68: ...erter 1200 Plus and 1750 Plus package record the following information and be sure to keep your proof of purchase If you need to contact Customer Service please record the following details before cal...

Page 69: ...of discharge B 5 discharged B 8 electrolyte level B 8 golf cart B 2 marine B 2 rechargeable 1 viii 4 5 recharging 4 6 reserve capacity B 3 B 5 routine maintenance 4 6 RV B 2 self discharge B 8 temper...

Page 70: ...sizes and lengths for XPower 1200 Plus 3 6 DC input wire sizes and lengths for XPower 1750 Plus 3 8 DC panel connections illustrated 3 14 DC panel illustrated 2 4 depth of discharge DOD B 5 E electrol...

Page 71: ...viii precautions explosive gas 1 vii when using rechargeable appliances 1 viii when working with batteries 1 vii product information recording 2 2 proof of purchase WA 4 pumps 4 4 purchase date WA 4 R...

Page 72: ...n audio equipment 5 2 common problems 5 2 reference table 5 3 television reception 5 2 U US National Electrical Code 3 7 3 9 V VCRs 1 2 ventilation 1 vi 1 vii 3 5 B 8 ventilation openings 2 4 voltmete...

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