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Digital Inverter 200 W,
400 W, 800 W

Owner’s Guide

XP_Digital_200-400-800.book Page i Wednesday, October 26, 2005 2:51 PM

Summary of Contents for xpower 200W

Page 1: ...by Digital Inverter 200 W 400 W 800 W Owner s Guide XP_Digital_200 400 800 book Page i Wednesday October 26 2005 2 51 PM ...

Page 2: ...f their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only Notice of Copyright Digital Inverter 200 W 400 W 800 W Owner s Guide October 2005 Xantrex International All rights reserved Disclaimer UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITING XANTREX TECHNOLOGY INC XANTREX a MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED I...

Page 3: ... of Connections 12 Accessories 13 4 Connecting the Digital Inverter 14 Choosing a Location 14 Connecting for Loads Under 150 W 15 Connecting for Loads Over 150 W 16 5 Operating the Digital Inverter 19 Operating Conditions and Guidelines 19 Shutting the inverter off 20 Operating normal loads 21 Operating loads with high surge requirements 22 Contents XP_Digital_200 400 800 book Page iii Wednesday O...

Page 4: ...oting 26 Common Problems 27 Buzz in audio systems 27 Television interference 27 Troubleshooting Reference 28 8 Specifications 31 9 Warranty and Return 33 10 Other Xantrex Products 39 XP_Digital_200 400 800 book Page iv Wednesday October 26 2005 2 51 PM ...

Page 5: ...he Digital Inverter efficiently and reliably powers a wide variety of household AC products such as portable stereos laptop computers TVs VCRs and other similar products The Digital Inverter uses reliable solid state power electronics for years of safe trouble free operation and includes the following automatic features to ensure safe and trouble free operation Low battery alarm Low voltage shutdo...

Page 6: ...this guide for future reference This guide contains Important safety information page 3 Digital Inverter features page 6 Instructions for connecting the inverter page 14 Operating guidelines page 19 Troubleshooting information page 26 Specifications page 31 Warranty and service information page 33 XP_Digital_200 400 800 book Page 2 Wednesday October 26 2005 2 51 PM ...

Page 7: ...may damage the unit or other equipment Warnings and Cautions WARNING Shock hazard Keep children away from the Digital Inverter inverter The inverter generates the same potentially lethal AC power as a normal household wall outlet Treat the outlet with respect WARNING Heated surface The Digital Inverter housing may become uncomfortably warm reaching 140 F 60 C under extended high power operation En...

Page 8: ...e or troubleshoot the Digital Inverter while they are driving the vehicle CAUTION Output non sinusoidal Some chargers for small nickel cadmium batteries can be damaged if connected to the Digital Inverter Do not use the inverter with the following appliances Small battery operated appliances like rechargeable flashlights some rechargeable shavers and night lights that are plugged directly into an ...

Page 9: ...verter to water rain snow or spray Failure to follow these safety guidelines may cause personal injury and or damage to the Digital Inverter It may also void your product warranty CAUTION Do not connect live AC power to the Digital Inverter s AC outlets The inverter will be damaged even if it is turned off Do not connect any AC load that has its neutral conductor connected to ground to the Digital...

Page 10: ... receptacle is located on one end of the 200 W unit You can plug in 120 V appliances with a combined total continuous power consumption of 160 W or less when the inverter is turned on CAUTION To prevent overheating ensure that all the ventilation openings on the unit are kept clear OUTPUT 115 VAC 60 HZ 160 W 1 4A Continuous XP_Digital_200 400 800 book Page 6 Wednesday October 26 2005 2 51 PM ...

Page 11: ...ated on one end of the 400 W unit and the 800 W unit You can plug in 120 V appliances with a combined total continuous power consumption of 320 W 400 W unit or 640 W 800 W unit or less when the inverter is turned on Figure 2 AC Panel of 400 W unit XP_Digital_200 400 800 book Page 7 Wednesday October 26 2005 2 51 PM ...

Page 12: ...ction of items Figure 4 shows the DC panel of the 800 W unit which is very similar to the 400 W unit Use Table 1 to identify the function of items Figure 3 DC Panel of 200 W unit Figure 4 DC Panel of 800 W unit 2A 1 2B 2A 1 2B XP_Digital_200 400 800 book Page 8 Wednesday October 26 2005 2 51 PM ...

Page 13: ... turned on the fan may operate momentarily The ventilation openings should not be covered at any time while the inverter is operating 2 A Positive and B Negative Cabling Terminals Connect the ring terminals on the power cables to these terminals To ensure correct polarity red must be connected to red and black must be connected to black XP_Digital_200 400 800 book Page 9 Wednesday October 26 2005 ...

Page 14: ... Display Top Panel Figure 5 shows the Digital Display panel Use Table 2 to identify the function of items Figure 5 Digital Display Panel 2 1 3 XP_Digital_200 400 800 book Page 10 Wednesday October 26 2005 2 51 PM ...

Page 15: ...ay shows input voltage output power and output voltage Error Mode Digital display shows error codes and alarm sounds when unit has shut down due to under voltage over voltage over load overheating or high surge 3 LEDs indicate the status of the digital display Audible Alarm An audible alarm warns you if an under voltage shutdown is about to occur XP_Digital_200 400 800 book Page 11 Wednesday Octob...

Page 16: ...ter plug cable included Not Available 400 W unit Available You must connect a separate lighter plug cable included Available You must connect a separate battery clamp cable included 800 W unit Not Available Available You must connect a separate battery clamp cable included XP_Digital_200 400 800 book Page 12 Wednesday October 26 2005 2 51 PM ...

Page 17: ... W unit and 400 W unit Figure 7 shows the cable supplied with the 400 W unit and 800 W unit for direct connection to a 12 V battery Figure 6 Lighter Plug Cable Figure 7 Cable for Direct Connection to a 12 V Battery XP_Digital_200 400 800 book Page 13 Wednesday October 26 2005 2 51 PM ...

Page 18: ...with 16 V or more Dry Do not expose the inverter to water rain snow or spray Cool Operate the inverter in ambient temperatures between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 100 F Keep it away from heating vents and direct sunlight Well ventilated For proper cooling allow at least 2 inches 5 cm of clearance around the inverter Clean and free of dust and dirt Choose a location that is free of any debris that could ...

Page 19: ... 4 Fasten the positive red clamp to the positive battery post and then fasten the negative black clamp to the negative battery post CAUTION Reverse polarity Power connections of the 12 V DC battery to the Digital Inverter must be positive to positive and negative to negative A reverse polarity connection positive to negative will blow a fuse in the inverter and may permanently damage the unit Dama...

Page 20: ...C power is available at the outlet 8 Plug in the AC product you want to operate When not in use always turn the inverter off by holding the switch until the digital display turns off Connecting for Loads Over 150 W You must connect the 400 W unit or 800 W unit directly to a 12 V battery if you are going to operate loads greater than 150 W continuously When the inverter is connected this way you ca...

Page 21: ...zard To prevent irritation and burns wear protective eyewear and clothing when you install the inverter or work with the batteries Take special care to ensure that metal tools and personal metal objects like rings and bracelets do not contact the battery terminals CAUTION Reverse polarity Power connections of the 12 V DC battery to the Digital Inverter must be positive to positive and negative to ...

Page 22: ...ay will show the battery voltage indicating that the Digital Inverter is operating normally and AC power is available at the outlet 6 Plug in the AC appliance you want to operate When not in use always turn the inverter off by holding the switch until the digital display turns off CAUTION Make sure you connect red to red and black to black and make sure you screw the nuts on tightly XP_Digital_200...

Page 23: ... voltage LED illuminates and AC power is available at the outlets You can now plug in your AC products and turn them on one at a time Low Battery Alarm and Shutdown As the battery discharges its voltage decreases When the Digital Inverter senses that the voltage at its DC input has dropped to 11 0 V it sounds an alarm giving you time to shut down sensitive loads such as computers If you ignore the...

Page 24: ...t draws excessive surge power the Digital Inverter shuts down The overload error code E03 will show on the digital display Overheating Shutdown The Digital Inverter shuts down automatically if it exceeds its safe operating temperature The overheating error code E04 will show on the digital display Shutting the inverter off If you are going to disconnect the battery turn the inverter off first Turn...

Page 25: ...o the sine wave shape of utility power Most AC products correctly rated for the power rating maximums listed in Table 3 or less will operate normally with the Digital Inverter Table 3 Power and Surge Ratings Product 5 min Max Power Rating Continuous Power Rating Surge Rating Max 200 W unit 200 W 160 W 400 W 400 W unit 400 W 320 W 700 W 800 W unit 750 W 640 W 1200 W XP_Digital_200 400 800 book Page...

Page 26: ...gital Inverter can supply momentary surge power that is higher than its maximum power rating Some products rated less than power rating maximum for your inverter may exceed its surge capability and trigger an overload shutdown If this problem occurs when attempting to operate several AC products at the same time try first turning on the inverter with all AC products turned off then one by one turn...

Page 27: ... the power requirements of both prod ucts to determine the total wattage 200 W unit 400 W unit 800 W unit Cell phone camcorder charger 10 Yes Yes Yes Video game console 20 Yes Yes Yes Portable work light 25 Yes Yes Yes Stereo system 50 Yes Yes Yes Laptop computer 75 Yes Yes Yes 13 TV 100 Yes Yes Yes 27 TV 200 Yes Yes 20 TV VCR combo 300 Yes Yes Small appliances 400 Yes Power tools 400 Yes XP_Digit...

Page 28: ...of power drawn by the AC loads you are operating With a typical vehicle battery you can expect the following Table 5 Battery Operating Times Inverter Load Sample Appliance Operating Time 200 W unit 50 W CD player 6 8 hours 400 W unit 100 W small TV 3 4 hours 800 W unit 200 W TV VCR 1 2 hours XP_Digital_200 400 800 book Page 24 Wednesday October 26 2005 2 51 PM ...

Page 29: ...designed to provide brief periods of very high current needed for engine starting They are not intended for constant deep discharge Regularly operating the Digital Inverter from a vehicle battery until the low voltage alarm sounds will shorten the life of the battery Consider connecting the Digital Inverter to a separate deep discharge type battery if you will be frequently running electrical prod...

Page 30: ...efore contacting your dealer If you are unable to solve a problem and need to contact service please prepare for the call by writing down the following details Inverter s serial number How long the inverter has been in use Where it is installed Appliances operating when the problem occurred A brief description of the problem XP_Digital_200 400 800 book Page 26 Wednesday October 26 2005 2 51 PM ...

Page 31: ...the screen Try one of these suggestions to minimize or eliminate the problem Adjust the orientation of the Digital Inverter television antenna and cables Maximize TV signal strength by using a better antenna and use shielded antenna cable where possible Try a different TV Different models vary considerably in their susceptibility to interference WARNING Electrical shock and burn hazard Do not disa...

Page 32: ...ve Check battery and replace if required The inverter has been connected with reverse DC input polarity Check connection to battery The inverter has likely been damaged and needs to be repaired Have the unit repaired not covered under warranty Loose cable connections Check cables and connections Tighten as required Possible Cause Solution Voltage drop across DC cables Shorten cables or use heavier...

Page 33: ...r for accurate measurements The battery voltage is too low Recharge the battery Possible Cause Solution The AC product power consumption is higher than rated Use a larger battery to make up for the increased power requirement The battery is old or defective Replace the battery The battery is not being charged properly Some chargers are not able to fully recharge a battery Make sure that you use a ...

Page 34: ...er rating within the inverter s continuous power rating see Table 3 E04 The inverter has overheated due to poor ventilation Overheating shutdown has occurred Turn inverter off and allow to cool for 15 minutes Clear blocked fan or remove objects covering unit Move the inverter to a cooler place Reduce load if continuous operation is required E05 The AC products connected have a surge power that exc...

Page 35: ...er 160 W 320 W 640 W 5 minutes AC output power 200 W 400 W 750 W Maximum AC output surge power 400 W 700 W 1200 W AC output frequency 60 1 Hz AC output waveform Modified Sine Wave No load current draw at 12 V input 0 3 A 0 3 A 0 4 A Efficiency maximum 90 Ambient operating temperature range 0 40 C 32 104 F Storage temperature 20 60 C 4 140 F XP_Digital_200 400 800 book Page 31 Wednesday October 26 ...

Page 36: ... V 10 5 V 15 5 V 11 0 V 10 5 V 15 5 V Dimensions L W H 102 84 51 mm 4 3 2 137 102 51 mm 5 4 2 141 114 61 mm 7 4 2 Weight 10 oz 0 28 kg 1 lb 0 44 kg 1 lb 13 oz 0 82 kg a Provides maximum 800 watts of AC output power for up to 1 minute 5 16 5 8 1 2 1 2 3 8 XP_Digital_200 400 800 book Page 32 Wednesday October 26 2005 2 51 PM ...

Page 37: ...use new and or reconditioned parts in performing warranty repair and building replacement products Xantrex reserves the right to use parts or products of original or improved design in the repair or replacement If Xantrex repairs or replaces a product its warranty continues for the remaining portion of the original Warranty Period or 90 days from the date of the return shipment to the customer whi...

Page 38: ...ese facilities What proof of purchase is required In any warranty claim dated proof of purchase must accompany the product 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 the original purchase of the product at point of sale to the end user or The da...

Page 39: ...d the maximum or minimum limits listed in the Xantrex product specifications including high input voltage from generators and lightning strikes c the product if repairs have been done to it other than by Xantrex or its authorized service centers hereafter ASCs d the product if it is used as a component part of a product expressly war ranted by another manufacturer e the product if its original ide...

Page 40: ...ES HOWEVER ARISING WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY ECONOMIC LOSSES OF ANY KIND ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY ANY PERSONAL INJURY ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY ARISING FROM OR AS A RESULT OF MISUSE OR ABUSE OR THE INCORRECT INSTALLATION INTEGRATION OR OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT Exclusions If this product is a consumer product federal law does not allow an exclusion of implied wa...

Page 41: ...NG XANTREX MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES REGARDING THE USE OF THE XANTREX DIGITAL INVERTER 200 W 400 W 800 W IN CONNECTION WITH LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS OR OTHER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR DEVICES Return Material Authorization Policy Before returning a product directly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number and the correct factory Ship To address Products must also be...

Page 42: ... 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 reason for the return A copy of your dated proof of purchase XP_Digital_200 400 800 book Page 38 Wednesday October 26 2005 2 51 PM ...

Page 43: ...eached during work hours A brief description of the problem 3 Ship the unit prepaid to the address provided by your Xantrex customer service representative If you are returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada In addition to the above you MUST include return freight funds and are fully responsible for all documents duties tariffs and deposits If you are returning a product to a Xantrex ...

Page 44: ...turn Material Authorization RMA number and follow the other steps outlined in Return Procedure on page 39 Payment options such as credit card or money order will be explained by the Customer Service Representative In cases where the minimum flat fee does not apply as with incomplete units or units with excessive damage an additional fee will be charged If applicable you will be contacted by Custom...

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