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Owner’s Guide

PROwatt 1750 Inverter

Содержание PROwatt 1750

Страница 1: ...Owner s Guide PROwatt 1750 Inverter...

Страница 2: ...gistered trademark of Xantrex Technology Inc Other trademarks registered trademarks and product names are the property of their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only N...

Страница 3: ...l battery manufacturers for this information Audience The guide is intended for anyone who needs to install and operate the Prowatt 1750 Installers should be certified technicians or electricians Orga...

Страница 4: ...verter Appendix A Specifications provides electrical physical and performance specifications for the inverter and physical specifications for the remote On Off switch Appendix B Battery Types and Size...

Страница 5: ...well as its products and services at www xantrex com WARNING Warnings identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life CAUTION Cautions identify conditions or practices that c...

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Страница 7: ...cal shock disconnect AC and DC power from the inverter before working on any circuits connected to the inverter Turning off controls will not reduce this risk 5 Do not expose the inverter to rain snow...

Страница 8: ...urrent high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal and thus cause a severe burn 6 If you need to remove a battery always remove the ground terminal from the battery first Make sure all accessories...

Страница 9: ...watt 1750 Features Materials List 2 2 Front Panel AC End 2 3 Back Panel DC End 2 4 Remote On Off Switch 2 5 3 Installation Safety Instructions 3 2 Installation Codes 3 2 Installation Tools and Materia...

Страница 10: ...ng Several Loads at Once 4 2 Turning the Inverter Off Between Charges 4 2 Using the Remote On Off Switch 4 3 Testing the GFCI Protected AC Outlet 4 3 Reading the Front Panel Indicators 4 4 Battery Vol...

Страница 11: ...o Batteries Connected In Parallel B 6 Two Separate Battery Banks B 7 Battery Tips B 8 C Alternators and Charging Systems Charging System Requirements C 2 Charging With an Engine Alternator C 2 Using a...

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Страница 13: ...As part of the PROwatt Inverter family the PROwatt 1750 has been designed to give you quality power ease of use and outstanding reliability Please take a few moments to read this chapter to familiari...

Страница 14: ...a few days When the inverter is on but no power is being supplied to a load the inverter draws less than 500 mA from the battery For more efficient power use the fan shuts down automatically when no...

Страница 15: ...10 V This feature protects the battery from being completely discharged High voltage shutdown Shuts the inverter down automatically if the input voltage rises to 15 V or more Overload shutdown Shuts t...

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Страница 17: ...2 PROwatt 1750 Features Chapter 2 describes the main features of the Prowatt 1750 Xantrex recommends that you familiarize yourself with them before installing and operating the inverter...

Страница 18: ...for negative 1 Remote On Off switch and a 20 foot 6 m communications cable 1 Owner s Guide If any of these materials are missing or are unsatisfactory in any way please contact Customer Service As so...

Страница 19: ...en the inverter shuts down because of an AC overload or a short circuit OVER TEMP Indicator This indicator lights when the inverter shuts down to protect itself from overheating When the inverter cool...

Страница 20: ...er operation of the inverter these openings and the openings on the bottom of the inverter must not be obstructed When the inverter is mounted these ventilation openings must not point up or down In o...

Страница 21: ...nd requires 0 7 inches 18 mm of depth See page 3 10 for installation instructions and Figure D 1 on page D 5 for a mounting template Cable and Connector The cable 20 feet 6 m is permanently attached t...

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Страница 23: ...Chapter 3 explains how to install the PROwatt 1750 Xantrex recommends that you read the entire chapter so you can plan an installation that is suited to your power needs and then complete the installa...

Страница 24: ...pe of installation Electrical installations must meet local and national wiring codes and should be done by a qualified electrician Installation Tools and Materials Tools Wire stripper Flat head screw...

Страница 25: ...from another AC source Appropriately sized copper cable for the chassis ground Battery isolator if connecting to a multiple battery system Battery selector switch Alternator controller High output al...

Страница 26: ...ch battery capacity you need Xantrex recommends that you purchase as much battery capacity as possible Consult Appendix B Battery Types and Sizes for a detailed explanation of how to determine the app...

Страница 27: ...ld 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 7 5 cm of clearance around the inverter for air flow Ensure that ventilation openin...

Страница 28: ...connect the PROwatt 1750 and another AC source such as a generator or utility power to the AC wiring at the same time The PROwatt 1750 will not operate if its output is connected to AC voltage from a...

Страница 29: ...er end of the ground lead to a grounding point on a junction box or breaker panel Make sure the ground lead is cut as short as possible and is not touching any component within the inverter 7 Strip 1...

Страница 30: ...ble throw DPDT switch that switches both the line and neutral wires to the AC distribution system from one power source to the other They are commonly used to switch between a generator and utility po...

Страница 31: ...proved switch with AC voltage and current ratings that exceed the output ratings of both the inverter and the other power source Figure 3 2 Simple Transfer Switching Figure 3 3 Automatic Transfer Swit...

Страница 32: ...on the bottom of the inverter 7 Fasten the switch assembly using the two screws that are provided If you need more cable than the 20 feet 6 m supplied buy a 1 1 connector and a high quality 4 conducto...

Страница 33: ...e their neutral conductors tied to the ground in the same way that the neutral conductor from the utility line is tied to the ground at the AC breaker panel Grounding Locations The chassis ground term...

Страница 34: ...e energy to your load Cabling Guidelines Follow these guidelines and refer to Table 3 1 to plan the DC cabling Use 1 AWG copper 90 C insulation rating as the smallest DC cable size This will minimize...

Страница 35: ...the total cold cranking amp rating is 1750 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 b...

Страница 36: ...t are specific to your installation Figure 3 5 Configuration for Normal Loads FROM ALTERNATOR OR CHARGER DEEP CYCLE AUXILIARY BATTERY VEHICLE STARTING BATTERY ISOLATOR GROUND TO VEHICLE CHASSIS TO VEH...

Страница 37: ...rimp connectors attached by the company that sells you the cable 3 For each cable end that will be connected to the inverter strip the appropriate amount of insulation from the cable and attach the co...

Страница 38: ...Figure 3 4 7 Slide the terminal connector covers over the cabling terminals Slit the underside of the covers if you have trouble fitting them 8 Attach the connector on the negative cable to the negati...

Страница 39: ...hen you make it 11 If you have installed a battery selector switch use it to select one of the batteries or battery banks 12 Turn on the inverter s On Off switch 13 Check the front panel of the invert...

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Страница 41: ...1750 most efficiently Specifically this chapter Gives procedures for operating the inverter from the front panel and from the remote On Off switch Discusses operating limits Provides information about...

Страница 42: ...r on This will ensure that the inverter does not have to deliver the starting current for all the loads at once Turning the Inverter Off Between Charges When the On Off switch is on but no power is be...

Страница 43: ...dampness faulty mechanism worn insulation etc You might still feel shock but the GFCI should cut it off quickly enough so an adult in normal health is not seriously injured infants and small children...

Страница 44: ...area Short term operation is possible with the current in the yellow area If the current rises to the red area the inverter reduces its output voltage to protect itself OVER TEMP Indicator The OVER T...

Страница 45: ...ce 12 V 14 5 V Low Voltage Alarm Voltage is 10 7 V or less The audible low battery alarm sounds and the VOLTS indicator is in the lower red area Low Voltage Shutdown Voltage is less than 10 V The inve...

Страница 46: ...f the indicator drops below 11 V while the Prowatt 1750 is trying to start the motor this may be why the motor won t start Make sure that the battery connections are good and that the battery is fully...

Страница 47: ...an recharging when they are almost completely discharged For information about battery chargers see our web site at www xantrex com Routine Maintenance Minimal maintenance is required to keep your PRO...

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Страница 49: ...e a problem with the inverter please review this chapter before contacting Xantrex Customer Service If you are unable to solve a problem and need to contact Xantrex record the information that is aske...

Страница 50: ...nels If interference occurs try the following 1 Make sure that the chassis ground screw on the rear of the Prowatt 1750 is solidly connected to the ground system of your vehicle boat or home 2 Make su...

Страница 51: ...e lower red area Low input voltage Recharge the battery check the connections and cable No output voltage no voltage indication The inverter is off No power to the inverter Inverter fuse open Reverse...

Страница 52: ...R TEMP indicator is on the load is less than 1750 W 15 A output current Thermal shutdown Improve ventilation make sure the PROwatt 1750 s ventilation openings are not obstructed reduce the ambient tem...

Страница 53: ...A Specifications Appendix A contains electrical and physical specifications for the PROwatt 1750 and its remote On Off switch...

Страница 54: ...W 1750 W 1500 W Output voltage 115 Vac RMS 5 Output waveform Modified sine wave quasi square Output frequency 60 Hz 0 01 Input voltage 10 15 Vdc Low battery alarm Audible 10 7 V Low battery cutout 10...

Страница 55: ...ly affect the performance of the PROwatt 1750 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 ba...

Страница 56: ...eep discharge service 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 batt...

Страница 57: ...liver 25 amps 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 ho...

Страница 58: ...ery 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 Example This battery sizing...

Страница 59: ...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 battery needs T...

Страница 60: ...ttery Both Figure B 1 and Figure B 2 show batteries connected in parallel Figure B 1 shows a battery configuration suitable for normal loads Figure B 2 shows a configuration that is recommended for he...

Страница 61: ...can select between the two battery banks use both banks in parallel or disconnect both banks from the load Battery selector switches are available at marine and RV dealers Figure B 2 Configuration fo...

Страница 62: ...ry 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 enclosure or h...

Страница 63: ...aseline Battery State of Charge You can measure battery state of charge with a hydrometer or more easily with a voltmeter Use a digital voltmeter than can display tenths or hundredths of a volt when m...

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Страница 65: ...good charging system is important for the health of your batteries Poor recharging methods can quickly damage them Appendix C provides guidelines for recharging batteries from an alternator from AC po...

Страница 66: ...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 current the...

Страница 67: ...as auto parts suppliers Charging From AC Power When recharging from AC power use a good quality marine battery charger or RV converter that meets the requirements outlined in Charging System Requirem...

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Страница 69: ...dix D contains the warranty for your Prowatt 1750 as well as instructions for returning the product for servicing Appendix D also has a place where you can record information about your system in case...

Страница 70: ...ges whether direct incidental special or consequential or economic loss even though caused by the negligence or fault of Xantrex Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incident...

Страница 71: ...address 2 Package the unit safely preferably using the original box and packing materials Include the following The RMA number supplied by Xantrex A copy of your dated proof of purchase A return addre...

Страница 72: ...___ Type of installation e g RV boat home ______________________________ Length of time inverter has been installed ______________________________ Battery battery bank size ___________________________...

Страница 73: ...Remote On Off Switch Mounting Template D 5 Remote On Off Switch Mounting Template Figure D 1 Remote On Off Switch Mounting Template 2 1 2 6 35 cm 4 1 4 10 80 cm 1 3 4 1 9 cm 1 3 4 1 9 cm...

Страница 74: ...D 6...

Страница 75: ...levisions 1 2 VCRs 1 2 audio equipment buzz in 5 2 B batteries amp hour Ah capacity B 3 automotive starting B 2 B 3 charging frequency 4 7 cold cranking amp rating 3 13 connecting 2 in parallel B 6 de...

Страница 76: ...2 fax number 2 2 D 2 phone number 2 2 D 2 preparing to call D 4 D DC cables avoiding excessive lengths 3 5 correct polarity 3 16 guidelines for selecting 3 12 procedure for connecting 3 14 recommende...

Страница 77: ...4 5 resistive 4 5 speed controllers 4 6 trouble 4 6 low battery alarm 4 5 5 3 M materials list for PROwatt 1750 2 2 motors difficulty starting 4 6 induction 4 6 mounting location 3 5 mounting orienta...

Страница 78: ...televisions 1 2 temperature ideal ambient temperature 3 5 reducing ambient temperature 5 4 template remote switch illustrated D 5 installing 3 10 terminal blocks AC GND 3 7 AC HOT 3 7 AC NEUT 3 7 for...

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