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XPower Pocket Powerpack 100

Owner's Guide

975-0249-01-01 REV. A

Printed in China

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ARTWORK NO. 975-0249-01-01 REV. A 2005-08-3

Summary of Contents for Xpower Pocket Powerpack 100

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: ...tribute 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 product names are the property of their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only Notice of Copyright XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 Owner s Guide August 2005 Xantrex Internation...

Page 3: ...OF 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 1 800 394 0440 toll free North America 1 360 925 5097 direct Fax 1 360 925 5143 direct Email customerservice xantrex com Web www xantrex com ...

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 Operating Guidelines 20 Vehicle Battery Operating Time 22 Operation with the Powerpack 23 Device Run Times 24 Interference with Electronic Equipment 24 Buzzing Sound in Audio Systems and Radios 25 Televi...

Page 5: ...ing 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 Specifications 38 Accessories 38 9 Warranty and Return 39 ...

Page 6: ...eparate 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 2 A Powerpack module When 12 V DC power is not available the Powerpack module can provide power to the inverter The Powerpack has a nickel metal hydride NiMH battery you can recharge using household ...

Page 7: ...advertent 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 XPower Inverter features page 11 Instructions for connecting the inverter page 13 Operating guidelines page 20 Troubleshooting information page 30 Specifications page 36 Warranty and service informatio...

Page 8: ...ll 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 other equipment Warnings and Cautions WARNING Keep the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 out of reach of children and pets The inverter generates the same potentially lethal AC power as a normal household wall...

Page 9: ...res 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 Powerpack 100 in an enclosure containing automotive type lead acid batteries These batteries unlike sealed batteries vent explosive hydrogen gas which can be ignited by sparks from electrical connection...

Page 10: ...plug 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 plug Keep your fingers clear of the AC outlet Ensure that your fingers do not contact the prongs of an AC plug when the plug is partially inside the inverter ...

Page 11: ...Charge 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 over two hours may cause damage to battery and possible fire ...

Page 12: ...f 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 Powerpack or use any device to pry at the casing WARNING Fire and shock hazard Do not insert any object into the Powerpack s ports or openings ...

Page 13: ...e 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 are present at the charger battery terminals CAUTION Do not connect live AC power to the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 s AC outlets This will damage the inverter and the damage is not covered by warrant...

Page 14: ...to 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 follow these safety guidelines may cause personal injury and or damage to the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 It may also void your product warranty ...

Page 15: ...afety 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 protection Output short circuit protection ...

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 AC Charger ...

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 utility power You can operate the inverter module in two configurations By itself connected to 12 V DC power with the DC input cable Connected to the Powerpack module making it a fully portable unit ...

Page 19: ...A 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 Figure 4 3 Insert the power outlet adapter into the vehicle s 12 V outlet CAUTION Reverse polarity damage When plugging in the DC cable ensure that the plug aligns with the DC cable port Failure to do...

Page 20: ...ee 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 latch to remove adapter Align plug correctly green line to green line ...

Page 21: ...igure 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 plugging in the DC cable ensure that the plug aligns with the DC cable port Failure to do so will result in reverse polarity and a blown fuse ...

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 Pacific 747 400 777 200 A330 All Classes Continental 767 200 767 400 Business Class Delta 737 800 767 400 All Classes Qantas 747 400 1st Class Business Swiss Air MD 11 1st Class Business United 767 300 1s...

Page 23: ...to 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 components on a flat surface 2 Press the ON OFF switch to turn the Powerpack on The LEDs on the Powerpack and the inverter module illuminate blue 3 Plug the device you want to operate into the inverter See ...

Page 24: ...attery 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 ON OFF switch ...

Page 25: ...indicating 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 to fall When the inverter senses that the voltage at its DC input has dropped to 10 5 V the inverter automatically shuts down and the light glows red indicating a fault This prevents the battery from ...

Page 26: ...me 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 environment it automatically shuts down The red fault light comes on Important Vehicle batteries are designed to provide brief periods of very high current needed for engine starting They are not intended...

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 USB load or combination of both With a typical vehicle battery and a 80 W load an operating time of 4 to 5 hours or more can be expected CAUTION Although the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 incorporates p...

Page 28: ...ltage 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 LEDs on both modules will glow blue indicating the inverter is ready and the Powerpack is charged 2 Plug the product s you want to operate into the AC outlet or USB port and switch them on if necess...

Page 29: ...rence 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 exceptions Table 2 Device Run Times Device Watts Run Time hours Laptop computer 10 2 5 hours Portable cooler 20 2 Video game console 25 1 ...

Page 30: ...r 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 should minimize or eliminate the problem Increase the distance between the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 and the TV antenna and cables Adjust the orientation of the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 televisio...

Page 31: ...er 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 charger input 3 Plug the other end of the AC Charger into a standard AC wall outlet See Figure 6 4 While the Powerpack is recharging the blue LED flashes every two seconds When the Powerpack is fully ch...

Page 32: ...27 Figure 6 Charging the Powerpack with AC Power AC charger input ...

Page 33: ...the 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 charger input on the Powerpack 5 Plug the other end of the AC Charger into the inverter module CAUTION Reverse polarity damage When plugging in the DC cable ensure that the plug aligns with the DC cable p...

Page 34: ...the 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 Powerpack from a Vehicle DC input cable shown with vehicle power outlet adapter AC charger input ...

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 output requires true RMS voltmeter for accurate measurements Vehicle battery or Powerpack voltage is too low Recharge vehicle battery or Powerpack ...

Page 36: ...dy 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 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 starting surge po...

Page 37: ...r 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 continuous operation is required Restart Possible cause Remedy Powerpack is turned off Turn the Powerpack on Powerpack is discharged Recharge the Powerpack Possible cause Remedy ...

Page 38: ...and 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 Possible cause Remedy Inverter fuse is blown Replace fuse Possible cause Remedy Battery capacity is low Recharge the Powerpack Possible cause Remedy ...

Page 39: ...ous 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 starting surge power within the inverter s capability The inverter has overheated due to poor ventilation and has shut down Unplug DC cable and allow inverter to cool 15 minutes Remove objects covering ...

Page 40: ...lfuse 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 your dealer if they offer a battery recycling service or to an authorized collection site in your area For more information see the Powerpacks FAQ at www xantrex com ...

Page 41: ...ions 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 waveform Modified sine wave USB Power Output DC output voltage 5 V DC DC output current max 0 5 A DC ...

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 maximum Battery capacity 3 3 Ah Low battery shutdown point nominal 10 V ...

Page 43: ...0 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 861 g AC Charger 1000 mA Part 074 1004 01 DC Cable with car plane connector Part 808 0103 ...

Page 44: ...e 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 defect and that it is covered by this Limited Warranty Xantrex will at its option use new and or reconditioned parts in performing warranty repair and building replacement products Xantrex reserves the ...

Page 45: ...or 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 merchant If you are unable to contact your merchant or the merchant is unable to provide service contact Xantrex directly at Direct returns may be performed according to the Xantrex Return Material Auth...

Page 46: ...uct 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 dated dealer invoice or purchase receipt showing original equipment manufacturer OEM status or The dated invoice or purch...

Page 47: ...r 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 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 Xantre...

Page 48: ...T TORT NEGLIGENCE PRINCIPLES OF MANUFACTURER S LIABILITY OPERATION OF LAW CONDUCT STATEMENT OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW TO APPLY TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURA...

Page 49: ...ed 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 exclusions on implied warranties or on the duration of an implied warranty or on the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation s or exclusion s may not apply ...

Page 50: ...E 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 that the XPower Inverter is not intended for use as an uninterruptible power supply and Xantrex makes no warranty or representation in connection with any use of the product for such purposes ...

Page 51: ...f 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 Xantrex to obtain service please have 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 Informat...

Page 52: ...x 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 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...

Page 53: ...he 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 Xantrex Customer Service for a Return Material Authorization RMA number and follow the other steps outlined in Return Procedure on page 47 Payment options such as credit card or money order will be ex...

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