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XS400 Sine Wave Inverter

Owner’s Guide

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Page 1: ...XS400 Sine Wave Inverter Owner s Guide...

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Page 4: ...heir respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only Notice of Copyright XS400 Sine Wave Inverter Owner s Guide October 2003 Xantrex International All rights reserved Disclaimer...

Page 5: ...your battery refer to the battery manufacturer s guide Service information is not included as the unit does not contain user serviceable parts Audience This Guide is intended for anyone who needs to i...

Page 6: ...ain batteries that are most appropriate for your application Warranty and Product Information contains the product warranty explains how to return a product for service and describes how to prepare fo...

Page 7: ...services at www xantrex com AC Alternating current DC Direct current CSA Canadian Standards Association FCC Federal Communications Commission GFCI Ground fault circuit interrupter UL Underwriters Lab...

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Page 9: ...service the unit yourself could cause electrical shock or fire Internal capacitors remain charged after all power is disconnected See Warranty on page WA 1 for instructions on obtaining service WARNIN...

Page 10: ...ound the battery is well ventilated 3 Never smoke or allow a spark or flame near the engine or batteries 4 Use caution to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool on the battery It could spark or shor...

Page 11: ...15 of the FCC Rules and all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interferenc...

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Page 13: ...Installation Codes 2 3 Materials List 2 4 Installation Tools and Materials 2 4 Installing the XS400 2 6 Overview 2 6 Step 1 Designing Your Installation 2 6 Step 2 Mounting Your Inverter 2 10 Step 3 Co...

Page 14: ...or Lights 3 8 Resetting After a Fault or Shutdown 3 9 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Reference 4 2 A Specifications Electrical Specifications of XS400 A 2 Physical Specifications of XS400 with Proj...

Page 15: ...Contents 975 0054 01 01 xiii Warranty and Product Information WA 1 Warranty WA 1 Return Material Authorization Policy WA 3 Out of Warranty Service WA 4 Information About Your System WA 4 Index IX 1...

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Page 17: ...iability The XS400 is bundled with the convenient S400 Remote Switch Please read this chapter to familiarize yourself with the main performance and protection features of the XS400 To ensure quality c...

Page 18: ...ut provides clean power for your TV VCR DVD satellite receiver stereo lights fans and computers Superior features and rugged durability have been combined with ease of use 400 watt inverter with 800 w...

Page 19: ...rises to unacceptable levels due to higher ambient temperature or overloading The XS400 recovers automatically when it cools down Overload protection Disables the AC output of the XS400 if the applia...

Page 20: ...or or external AC source 3 Inverter ON light illuminates only when the XS400 is operating in inverter mode 4 Low Battery light illuminates when your battery voltage is lower than 10 7 volts 5 Fault li...

Page 21: ...rminal negative 2 DC terminal positive 3 AC input cord for shore power 4 Wiring box access panel For a view with the panel removed see Completing the Hardwiring on page 2 21 5 Knockout for AC output h...

Page 22: ...The On Standby switch provides remote control when the XS400 is operating in invert mode Back Panel The telephone cable connects to the remote switch jack in the back Figure 1 3 S400 Remote Switch Inv...

Page 23: ...ety instructions and installation codes that must be observed during installation a list of installation tools and materials detailed installation procedures chassis ground and DC cabling information...

Page 24: ...this diagram carefully before installing the XS400 Figure 2 1 System Diagram AC OUTLETS AC HARDWIRING GFCI OUTLET AC IN SHORE POWER BATTERY S INVERTER MAIN AC PANEL DC FUSE AND DISCONNECT OR DC CIRCUI...

Page 25: ...Code CEC Canadian Standards Association CSA and RV Industry Association RVIA requirements for installation in RVs WARNING Electrical shock and fire hazards Xantrex recommends all wiring be done by qu...

Page 26: ...tisfactory please contact Customer Service Installation Tools and Materials You will need the following tools and materials to install the XS400 and the S400 Remote Switch Tools To install the XS400 y...

Page 27: ...ll depend on your installation Crimping tool for fastening lugs and terminals on DC cables You may find it more convenient to have the crimp connectors attached by the company that sells you the cable...

Page 28: ...utput page 2 19 10 Performing checks prior to initial start up page 2 22 11 Connecting the AC input cord page 2 22 12 Testing your installation page 2 23 Step 1 Designing Your Installation Before doin...

Page 29: ...t with limited airflow Overheating may result Dry Choose a dry location Do not allow water or other fluids to drip or splash on the inverter Do not expose to rain snow or splashing water Cool Normal a...

Page 30: ...en gas from the batteries Protected from battery acid and gases Never allow battery acid to drip on the inverter or its wiring when filling the batteries or reading their specific gravity Do not mount...

Page 31: ...r If you are using a DC fuse and Disconnect a maximum 80 amp Class T fuse shall be used for the DC fuse A fuse of lower rating can be used but it shall not be lower than 60 amp Class T The Disconnect...

Page 32: ...a Location on page 2 7 3 Hold the inverter against the mounting surface mark the position of the mounting screws and then remove the inverter OR Use Inverter Dimensions on page 2 25 to mark the positi...

Page 33: ...hassis ground lug for your AC output grounding wire To connect the chassis ground Refer to Figure 2 2 1 Using the 1 4 inch slot screwdriver loosen the screw on the chassis ground lug 2 Connect a No 8...

Page 34: ...tch Mounting Template Scale approximately 1 1 on page 2 27 To install the remote switch 1 Choose a location that is dry free from corrosive or explosive fumes and otherwise appropriate for installing...

Page 35: ...inverter as shown in Figure 2 3 5 Connect the other end of the telephone cable to the remote switch as shown in Figure 2 4 6 Place the remote switch in the opening and secure it with the four 6 faste...

Page 36: ...2 1 on page 2 9 for DC cable size Strip off enough insulation so you can install the terminal you will be using Xantrex recommends the use of crimp connectors such as a ring lug type The connector sho...

Page 37: ...together ideally tied together at regular intervals as shown in Figure 2 5 Connection Order for DC Cables on page 2 16 To ensure maximum performance from the inverter do not route your DC cables thro...

Page 38: ...y and the inverter Positive must be connected to positive negative must be connected to negative Reversing the positive and negative battery cables will damage the inverter and void your warranty WARN...

Page 39: ...e positive terminal DC fuse and Disconnect or to the DC circuit breaker Use a wrench to tighten the connection according to the manufacturer s recommendations Test that the cable is secure 6 Attach a...

Page 40: ...your AC appliances to the GFCI outlets in the front panel 4 If you wish to connect more appliances use a multiple outlet extension cord Ensure that the total power drawn does not exceed 400 watts Not...

Page 41: ...switch to Standby 2 Remove the knockout using a slot screwdriver as shown in Figure 2 6 Do not leave the knockout inside the wiring box WARNING Fire shock and energy hazards Make sure wiring is disco...

Page 42: ...AC output cable The AC output cable must be either solid or stranded within the range of No 14 to No 18 AWG and have three conductors 8 Strip approximately 3 8 inch 10 mm off the insulation of the cab...

Page 43: ...t screws to a torque of 1 3 1 8 lbf ft 1 76 2 44 Nm as shown in Figure 2 8 Leave some slack inside the output wiring box 14 Secure the cable clamp on the cable jacket 15 Attach the wiring box access p...

Page 44: ...in the proper range for this unit 10 3 15 3 volts DC DC Fuse is intact not blown Step 11 Connecting the AC Input Cord To connect the AC input cord Plug the AC input cord into a properly grounded 120 v...

Page 45: ...of 400 watts or less into one of the GFCI outlets 4 Turn the appliance on to verify that it operates 5 If the appliance operates your installation is successful 6 If the red Fault light illuminates se...

Page 46: ...Installation 2 24 975 0054 01 01 4 If the appliance operates your installation is successful 5 If your appliance doesn t operate refer to Troubleshooting on page 4 1...

Page 47: ...Installing the XS400 975 0054 01 01 2 25 Figure 2 9 Inverter Dimensions This drawing is not to scale A full scale mounting template is available at www xantrex com...

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Page 49: ...2 10 S400 Remote Switch Mounting Template Scale approximately 1 1 2 5 63 5 2 50 8 Inverter ON 2 1 53 5 1 6 40 8 0 2 TYP 5 0 0 2 TYP 5 0 1 1 28 3 DRILL 0 125 1 8 HOLE 4 PLACES FOR 6 32 SELF TAPPING SCR...

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Page 51: ...y from the front panel or from the S400 Remote Switch monitor the status of the XS400 and reset the inverter CAUTION Read this chapter before operating the XS400 Sine Wave Inverter WARNING Restriction...

Page 52: ...f the different features see Front Panel of the XS400 on page 1 4 in the Introduction chapter Figure 3 1 Front Panel of the XS400 Table 3 1 Front Panel Features Feature Description 1 On Standby Switch...

Page 53: ...00 to On or to Standby See Using the S400 Remote Switch on page 3 4 The On Standby switch on the XS400 or the S400 Remote Switch is also used to reset the inverter after a Fault condition See Resettin...

Page 54: ...osition See Operating in Invert Mode on page 3 5 Purpose The S400 Remote Switch provides remote control of the XS400 from a convenient location of up to 25 feet 7 5 meters away using the supplied tele...

Page 55: ...sconnected To operate the XS400 in invert mode 1 Disconnect the XS400 from shore power 2 Turn the On Standby switch on the XS400 to the On position The Inverter ON light illuminates on the XS400 AND I...

Page 56: ...te of Charge on page B 8 More information For more information about battery chargers and battery monitors see the Xantrex web site at www xantrex com Recovering from Low Battery Voltage Shutdown If t...

Page 57: ...less than 85 volts AC or too high greater than 140 volts AC In this case the transfer from shore power to inverter power prevents damage to your appliances S400 Remote Switch You cannot use the S400 R...

Page 58: ...tery Inverter ON Yellow Green When both lights illuminate your battery level is low The battery voltage has dropped below 10 7 volts DC You can run your appliances but your battery level is low Charge...

Page 59: ...appliances is interrupted Reset To resume normal operation determine and correct the ground fault then press the Reset button Test Press the Test button on the GFCI outlet with either shore power and...

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Page 61: ...e Switch refer to the Troubleshooting Reference for the XS400 on page 4 3 Read this troubleshooting chapter before calling your dealer or Xantrex Customer Service on page ii If you cannot resolve the...

Page 62: ...XS400 and Troubleshooting Reference for the S400 Remote Switch If you are unable to resolve the problem after referring to the Troubleshooting Reference tables contact your dealer or Xantrex Customer...

Page 63: ...e fuse No output voltage Inverter ON light is illuminated Supplemental Circuit Protection button has tripped GFCI has tripped Disconnect all appliances to reduce the overload Check the AC wiring and r...

Page 64: ...will be powered from the inverter Reset the external breaker AC input cord is connected to shore power and the AC Input light is illuminated The appliances are not being powered from shore power Suppl...

Page 65: ...ubleshooting Reference for the S400 Remote Switch Problem Possible Cause Solution The S400 Remote Switch is On but its Inverter ON light is off The On Standby switch on the inverter is in Standby mode...

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Page 67: ...ations Appendix A Specifications contains the electrical and physical specifications for the XS400 and physical specifications for the S400 Remote Switch All specifications are subject to change witho...

Page 68: ...power used is VA Input voltage 12 VDC nominal 10 3 to 15 3 VDC Output voltage 120 VAC RMS 3 VAC Output frequency 60 Hz 0 05 Hz Output wave form Sine wave Total harmonic distortion of output waveform 3...

Page 69: ...internal temperature rises The speed of the fan increases with internal temperature The fan turns off if the internal temperature of the inverter drops Physical Specifications of S400 Remote Switch CS...

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Page 71: ...rongly affect the performance of the XS400 It is important to connect the inverter to the correct size and type of battery The information in Appendix B will help you to select connect and maintain ba...

Page 72: ...ear out very rapidly Deep Cycle Batteries Deep cycle batteries are designed for deep discharge service where they will be repeatedly discharged and recharged They are marketed for use in recreational...

Page 73: ...nutes 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 example a typica...

Page 74: ...s by 10 This gives the battery Ah used between charges 6 Double the total Ah used between charges to get the recommended battery size in Ah See the battery sizing example that follows Battery Sizing E...

Page 75: ...tery life is 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 bat...

Page 76: ...rallel system doubles capacity and maintains the voltage of a single battery Two Separate Battery Banks If you need more than two batteries or are using different makes or models of batteries Xantrex...

Page 77: ...t temperatures solar heating of the battery enclosure or heat released by a nearby engine or generator High battery temperatures shorten battery life and therefore you should ventilate the enclosure a...

Page 78: ...oltmeter Use a digital voltmeter that can display tenths or hundredths of a volt when measuring 10 to 30 volts Make your measurements when the battery has not been charged or discharged for several ho...

Page 79: ...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 and Hawaii are excluded C...

Page 80: ...TATUTORY 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 INCLUDIN...

Page 81: ...on 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 reason for the ret...

Page 82: ...verter 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 calling This information w...

Page 83: ...g two battery banks B 6 battery bank 2 17 battery banks described B 6 battery chargers 3 6 battery connections B 7 battery isolator avoiding voltage drops 2 15 using B 2 battery monitors 3 6 battery r...

Page 84: ...onnecting appliances to 2 18 described 1 4 illustrated 1 4 3 2 H hardwiring AC output connections 2 19 definition v high voltage shutdown feature described 1 3 hydrometer B 8 I indicator lights status...

Page 85: ...On Standby switch 3 3 reverse polarity caution 2 16 S S400 Remote Switch back panel illustrated 1 6 convenience of 1 2 front panel illustrated 1 6 installing 2 12 mounting template 2 12 resetting 3 9...

Page 86: ...gs feature described 1 4 illustrated 1 4 3 2 precautions viii recommended clearance 2 7 voltage drop avoiding 2 15 voltmeter B 8 W warranty out of warranty service WA 4 terms and conditions WA 1 voidi...

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