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Sine Wave Inverter

Owner’s Guide

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PROwatt SW 600
PROwatt SW 1000
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Summary of Contents for PROWATT SW SW 1000

Page 1: ...TM TM Sine Wave Inverter Owner s Guide RE MO TE FAU LT PO WE R PROwatt SW 600 shown PROwatt SW 600 PROwatt SW 1000 PROwatt SW 2000 PROWatt SW Inverter NA book Page 1 Tuesday September 14 2010 2 29 PM ...

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Page 3: ... TO IN WRITING XANTREX TECHNOLOGY USA INC XANTREX A MAKES NO WARRANTY AS TO THE ACCURACY SUFFICIENCY OR SUITABILITY OF ANY TECHNICAL OR OTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED IN ITS MANUALS OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION B ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSSES DAMAGES COSTS OR EXPENSES WHETHER SPECIAL DIRECT INDIRECT CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMATION THE USE ...

Page 4: ...d experience in installing electrical equipment knowledge of the applicable installation codes and awareness of the hazards involved in performing electrical work and how to reduce those hazards Audience The Guide is intended for users and operators of the PROwatt SW Sine Wave Inverter Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide STATEMENT OF HAZARD Contains statements of avoi...

Page 5: ...w these instructions can damage the unit and or damage other equipment IMPORTANT These notes describe things which are important for you to know however they are not as serious as a danger warning or caution The product marking on the left when found imprinted on electrical and electronic units and appliances means that you are to refer to this guide for cautions and warnings PROWatt SW Inverter N...

Page 6: ...verter to rain snow spray or bilge water Do not operate the inverter if it has received a sharp blow been dropped has cracks or openings in the enclosure including if the fuse cover has been lost damaged or will not close or otherwise damaged in any other way Do not disassemble the inverter Internal capacitors remain charged after all power is disconnected Disconnect DC power from the inverter bef...

Page 7: ... for systems with grounded negative If it is grounded positive remove the positive terminal first Make sure all loads connected to the battery and all accessories are off so you don t cause an arc 8 This inverter contains components which tend to produce arcs or sparks Other locations that require ignition protected equipment include any space containing gasoline powered machinery fuel tanks as we...

Page 8: ...t to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment...

Page 9: ...structions iii Introduction 1 Features 3 Installation 6 Operation 15 Troubleshooting 19 Specifications 21 Warranty and Return Information 22 Contents PROWatt SW Inverter NA book Page vii Tuesday September 14 2010 2 29 PM ...

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Page 11: ...as PROwatt SW Inverter Quality Power The PROwatt SW Inverter is a professional quality mid range inverter designed to handle a variety of applications including compact microwaves TVs VCRs coffee makers and small power tools The PROwatt SW Inverter provides optimal continuous power making it ideal for large single loads intermittent loads or multiple smaller loads The inverter s high surge capabil...

Page 12: ...o 11 V or lower Low battery voltage shutdown Automatically shuts the inverter down if the battery voltage drops below 10 5 V This feature protects the battery from being completely discharged Within five minutes after shutdown the unit recovers automatically once the battery voltage reaches above 11 5 Vdc After five minutes the unit turns itself off High battery voltage shutdown Shuts the inverter...

Page 13: ...th the PROwatt Remote Panel that comes with a 25 foot 7 6 m communications cable part number 808 9001 In marine applications Xantrex recommends the use of additional drip protection such as drip shields part number 808 1050 See notes on page 8 For ordering information please contact Customer Service see Contact Information on page i of this guide Please reference the part number above when orderin...

Page 14: ...n volts output power in kilowatts and error code information REMOTE FAULT POWER 1 2 7 6 3 5 4 3 Power Switch Button Turns the inverter ON or OFF 4 Remote Switch Port Use to connect the optional PROwatt Remote Panel via a communications cable 5 USB Port Powers and charges USB enabled devices 6 GFCI protected AC Outlets Equipped with two AC outlets that are protected by a standard Ground Fault Circu...

Page 15: ... recommendations 2 Cooling Fan Automatically turns on when internal temperature reaches more than 122 F 50 C It turns off when the internal temperature falls below 122 F 50 C Serial No 4 3 1 2 3 Chassis Ground GND Terminal 4 Negative DC Terminal Accepts lug or ring connectors appropriate to the cable size being used See Table 1 Voltage Drop Per Foot of DC Cable on page 10 for recommendations Featu...

Page 16: ... in mounting the inverter Mounting screws 4 size 10 Basic Installation Steps 1 Determine battery capacity 2 Determine a charging system 3 Choose a location 4 Mount the inverter 5 Connect the chassis ground 6 Connect the battery cables IMPROPER INSTALLATION BY AN UNQUALIFIED INSTALLER If you do not have some electrical knowledge and knowledge of local electrical codes or are not comfortable install...

Page 17: ...g type of charger will reduce battery life For a list of Xantrex Battery Chargers go to www xantrex com or contact Customer Service see Contact Information on page i of this guide Choose A Location Install the PROwatt SW Inverter in a location that meets the following requirements RISK OF INVERTER DAMAGE Connect only to a battery that has a nominal output of 12 volts Do not connect to 6 volt or 24...

Page 18: ... vertical surface or On or under a horizontal surface 2 Hold the inverter against the mounting surface and mark the positions using the mounting flanges as guide 3 Pilot drill the four mounting holes 4 Fasten the inverter to the mounting surface using corrosion resistant hardware sized 10 Safe Do not install the inverter in the same compartment as batteries or in any compartment capable of storing...

Page 19: ... the battery and the inverter is essential to deliver the maximum amount of usable energy to your load ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Never operate the PROwatt SW Inverter without connecting it to the ground Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury Recreational Vehicle Connect the CHASSIS GND screw to the vehicle s chassis using a minimum 8 AWG copper wirea preferably w...

Page 20: ...d low resistance connections to aluminum wire Note Xantrex recommends a size 0 cable with a maximum cable length of 6 feet 1 8 m For example Note Voltage Drop per foot Current value Resistance value So for a 600 W inverter output with a DC cable of size 0 multiply the maximum current of 60 A with 0 000100 The result is 0 00600 voltage drop per feet If the cable is 6 feet long the total voltage dro...

Page 21: ...al cold cranking amp rating is 1000 2 Once you have determined the total cold cranking amp rating of your batteries identify the corresponding Ampere Interrupting Capacity AIC of the fuse or breaker required for your system by referring to Table 2 Note The AIC is the amount of battery short circuit amperage that the fuse can safely withstand If the Total Cold Cranking Amps indicate that the AIC is...

Page 22: ...DC LOADS FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER GROUND TO VEHICLE CHASSIS GROUND TO VEHICLE CHASSIS VEHICLE STARTING BATTERY FROM ALTERNATOR OR CHARGER GROUND TO VEHICLE CHASSIS DEEP CYCLE AUXILIARY BATTERY ISOLATOR TO VEHICLE Figure 5 Configuration for Heavy Loads ALL OFF 2 1 ALL OFF 2 1 TO OTHER DC LOADS GROUND TO VEHICLE CHASSIS GROUND TO VEHICLE CHASSIS BATTERY SELECTOR SWITCH BATTERY...

Page 23: ...ve cable to the DC rated fuse or circuit breaker which is connected to the positive terminal of the battery When configuring for heavy loads see Figure 5 attach the connector on the positive cable to the battery selector switch that is already connected to the DC rated fuse or circuit breaker Note Make a secure connection Loose connectors cause excessive voltage drop and may cause overheated wires...

Page 24: ...use it to select one of the batteries or battery banks 9 Turn on the inverter 10 Check the front panel of the inverter The digital display should show 12 13 volts depending on the voltage of the battery If it does not check your battery and the connection to the inverter The other indicators should be off EXPLOSION AND FIRE HAZARD Do not complete the next step if flammable fumes are present Thorou...

Page 25: ... no power is being supplied to a load the inverter draws less than 800 mA from the battery This is a low current draw It would take a week to discharge a 150 Ah battery at this current so you don t have to worry about excessive drain on your battery if you leave the inverter switched on for a few days If you are not planning to recharge your battery within a week or so switch the inverter off GFCI...

Page 26: ... code is displayed on the digital display underneath the LED Digital Display Under normal operating conditions the digital display shows the input voltage in volts and the output power in kilowatts Under error or alarm conditions the digital display shows an error code and the Red LED turns on Description of LED and Digital Display Codes Note The audio alarm will sound for five minutes After five ...

Page 27: ...ent 25 C 77 F PROwatt SW 1000 900 W 7 5 A PROwatt SW 2000 1800 W 15 A Operating Condition Voltage Range Comment Normal 10 5 15 5 V n a Peak Performance 13 14 5 V n a Low Voltage Alarm Voltage is 11 0 V or less The audible low battery alarm sounds Operating Condition Voltage Range Comment Low Voltage Shutdown Voltage is 10 5 V or less The unit shuts down to protect the battery from being over disch...

Page 28: ...w is within the inverter s limits If a motor refuses to start observe the VOLTS indicator while you are trying to start the motor If the indicator drops below 11 volts while the PROwatt SW Inverter is trying to start the motor this may explain why the motor won t start Make sure the length and diameter of the battery cables are appropriate Check that the battery connections are good and that the b...

Page 29: ...e connections Charge the battery or install a new battery E 0 2 Over Voltage high input shutdown Make sure the inverter is connected to a 12 V battery E 0 3 Overload shutdown Reduce the load within the inverter s continuous power rating E 0 4 Heavy load is connected then AC output becomes unavailable Over temperature shutdown Allow the inverter to cool off and reduce the load if continuousoperatio...

Page 30: ...tput voltage no voltage indication The unit is off No power to the inverter Inverter fuse open Reverse DC polarity Turn the inverter on Check wiring to the inverter Have a qualified service technician check and replace the fuse if necessary Have a qualified service technician check and replace the fuse making sure to observe correct polarity The unit is on and running but there is no AC output The...

Page 31: ...attery cutout 10 5 V AC USB Output 600 1000 2000 Peak power 5 minutes 600 W 1000 W 2000 W Continuous power 540 W 900 W 1800 W Surge power 1200 W 2000 W 3000 W Output current continuous 4 6 A 7 5 A 15 A Output current max 5 8 A 9 6 A 19 2 A No load current draw 600 mA 600 mA 800 mA Output voltage nominal 120 Vac RMS 5 Output voltage range 104 127 Vac Output waveform True sine wave Output frequency ...

Page 32: ...t 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 whichever is greater All replaced products and all parts removed from repaired products become the property of Xantrex Xantrex ...

Page 33: ...systems This warranty does not apply to and Xantrex will not be responsible for any defect in or damage to a the product if it has been misused neglected improperly installed physically damaged or altered either internally or externally or damaged from improper use or use in an unsuitable environment b the product if it has been subjected to fire water generalized corrosion biological infestations...

Page 34: ...ANY KIND EVEN IF XANTREX HAS BEEN ADVISED OR HAD REASON TO KNOW OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE b ANY LIABILITY ARISING IN TORT WHETHER OR NOT ARISING OUT OF XANTREX S NEGLIGENCE AND ALL LOSSES OR DAMAGES TO ANY PROPERTY OR FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY OR ECONOMIC LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE CONNECTION OF A PRODUCT TO ANY OTHER DEVICE OR SYSTEM AND c ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY ARISING FROM OR AS A RESULT ...

Page 35: ...d packing materials Please ensure that your product is shipped fully insured in the original packaging or equivalent This warranty will not apply where the product is damaged due to improper packaging Include the following The RMA number supplied by Xantrex Technology USA Inc clearly marked on the outside of the box A return address where the unit can be shipped Post office boxes are not acceptabl...

Page 36: ...___________ Purchase Date ______________________ Type of installation e g RV truck ______________________ Length of time inverter has been installed ______________________ Battery battery bank size ______________________ Battery type e g flooded sealed gel cell AGM ______________________ DC wiring size and length ______________________ Alarm sounding ______________________ Description of indicator...

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