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Xantrex PRO Inverter
XM 1000 and XM 1800

Owner's Guide

975-0263-01-01 REV. C       Printed in China

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Страница 1: ...nverter XM 1000 and XM 1800 Owner s Guide 975 0263 01 01 REV C Printed in China t 1 800 670 0707 toll free in North America 1 360 925 5097 direct f 1 360 925 5143 direct e CustomerService xantrex com...

Страница 2: ...Xantrex PRO Inverter Owner s Guide...

Страница 3: ...erein for identification purposes only Notice of Copyright Xantrex PRO Inverter Owner s Guide February 2007 Xantrex International All rights reserved Disclaimer UNLESS SPECIFICALLY AGREED TO IN WRITIN...

Страница 4: ...ures for installing the inverter as well as information about operating and troubleshooting the installation It does not provide details about particular brands of batteries You need to consult indivi...

Страница 5: ...ogy Inc and 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 tha...

Страница 6: ...ter with damaged or substandard wiring 5 Do not operate the inverter if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way If the inverter is damaged see the Warranty section 6...

Страница 7: ...partments containing batteries or flammable materials or in locations that require ignition protected equipment This includes any space containing gasoline powered machinery fuel tanks as well as join...

Страница 8: ...es produce a short circuit current high enough to weld metal to skin causing a severe burn 6 Have someone within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead acid...

Страница 9: ...tery operated appliances like flashlights razors and night lights that can be plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge Some chargers for battery packs used in power hand tools These affected...

Страница 10: ...tem 3 4 Choosing an Appropriate Location 3 5 Calculating Cable Sizes 3 6 Calculating Size of DC Input Cables 3 6 Sizing the Chassis Ground Cable 3 7 Calculating Fuse Circuit Breaker Size 3 8 Installin...

Страница 11: ...f 4 3 Checking Battery Status 4 4 Checking Output Power 4 4 Operating Several Loads at Once 4 4 Turning the Inverter Off When Not Used 4 4 Operating Limits 4 5 Power Output 4 5 Input Voltage 4 5 Inver...

Страница 12: ...le B 4 Battery Sizing Worksheet B 5 Using Multiple Batteries B 6 Two Batteries Connected In Parallel B 6 Two Separate Battery Banks B 6 Battery Tips B 7 C Alternators and Charging Systems Charging Sys...

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Страница 14: ...owaves TVs VCRs and midsized power tools The XM 1800 s high surge capability lets you handle many hard to start loads including large TVs and small refrigerators The built in transfer switch automatic...

Страница 15: ...f the input voltage rises to 15 5 V or more Overload alarm Alerts you if the loads connected to the XM 1800 are close to the inverter s operating limits Overload shutdown Shuts the XM 1800 down automa...

Страница 16: ...o M8 lock washers on the DC input cable terminals Two M8 nuts on the DC input cable terminals Two strain reliefs for AC input and output wiring Two rubberized input terminal covers Owner s Guide If an...

Страница 17: ...existing AC power system 3 Knockouts for routing AC input and output wiring in hardwired installations 4 Mounting flange allows you to mount the inverter permanently Feature Description 1 15 A supplem...

Страница 18: ...of the battery 2 Ventilation opening must not be obstructed for the proper operation of the cooling fan and inverter When the inverter is mounted the ventilation opening must not point up or down 3 Po...

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Страница 20: ...a power system that will give you maximum performance The more thorough your planning the better your power needs will be met In particular you will need to Be aware of installation codes Calculate yo...

Страница 21: ...UND TO VEHICLE CHASSIS DISCONNECT SWITCH FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER DEEP CYCLE AUXILIARY BATTERY DEEP CYCLE AUXILIARY BATTERY GROUND TO VEHICLE CHASSIS VEHICLE STARTING BATTERY GROUND TO VEHICLE CHASSIS...

Страница 22: ...BATTERY ISOLATOR FROM ALTERNATOR CHARGER GROUND TO VEHICLE CHASSIS VEHICLE STARTING BATTERY DISCONNECT BATTERY SELECTOR SWITCH DEEP CYCLE BATTERY DEEP CYCLE BATTERY DEEP CYCLE BATTERY DEEP CYCLE BATT...

Страница 23: ...w much power you will be using you can determine how much battery capacity you need Xantrex recommends that you purchase as much battery capacity as possible Consult Appendix B Battery Types for a det...

Страница 24: ...ature should 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 the vent...

Страница 25: ...nd screw on the inverter s DC panel See Figure 3 3 on page 3 12 Calculating Size of DC Input Cables Refer to Table 3 1 to plan the DC input cabling for your application Use only cable rated for 90 C O...

Страница 26: ...one way Minimum Cable Size Maximum Battery Fuse Size XM 1000 Less than 5 feet 1 5 m No 2 AWG 150 ADC XM 1800 Less than 5 feet 1 5 m No 2 0 AWG 250 ADC Note Never use a cable longer than 5 feet 1 5 m w...

Страница 27: ...t rating is 1000 A If you are powering your inverter with two 6 V batteries connected in series and each battery has a short circuit current rating of 500 A the total short circuit current rating is 5...

Страница 28: ...d experience to do a safe job Because installation requires compliance with various codes installers should be certified technicians or electricians Read and follow all Warnings and Cautions in this c...

Страница 29: ...7 Ring terminal appropriately sized to connect copper cable to chassis ground stud that meets the following specifications 8 M4 stud UL CSA approved copper tin plated Battery isolator if connecting to...

Страница 30: ...u can mount the inverter horizontally or vertically See Choosing an Appropriate Location on page 3 5 To mount the XM 1800 1 Select an appropriate mounting location and orientation The XM 1800 must be...

Страница 31: ...ground stud to a grounding point usually the vehicle s chassis using recommended copper wire if insulated then green insulation with or without one or more yellow stripes or larger For recommended ch...

Страница 32: ...stud nut and star washer 2 Strip 1 2 inch 13 mm to 3 4 inch 19 mm of insulation from the end of the cable 3 Attach the ring connector that will join the cable to the chassis ground stud The connector...

Страница 33: ...n used Installation codes may specify solid or stranded overall size of the conductors and type and temperature rating of the insulation around the wire AC wiring must be sized to match the current ra...

Страница 34: ...he GFCI 5 Remove the right hand side AC wiring knockout from the front of the unit see Figure 3 5 on page 3 16 6 Install a supplied strain relief clamp in the AC knockout 7 Locate the terminal block T...

Страница 35: ...en the wire attachment screws on the terminals 13 Insert the Line and Neutral wires into the corresponding terminals 14 Tighten the wire attachment screws to a torque of 1 3 1 8 lbf ft 1 76 2 44 Nm Le...

Страница 36: ...and approved GFCI must be connected to the XM 1800 AC output Other types may fail to operate properly when connected to the XM 1800 Although you can reuse the factory installed GFCI Xantrex has also...

Страница 37: ...ed but must have three conductors and sized as in Table 3 3 on page 3 14 The AC terminal block accepts wire sizes up to No 10 AWG 7 Strip approximately 3 8 inch 10 mm off the insulation of each conduc...

Страница 38: ...ned correct polarity and that there are no loose strands of wire 13 Secure the strain relief clamp 14 Attach the wiring compartment cover 15 Connect the outgoing AC wires to the AC load panel CAUTION...

Страница 39: ...re 3 6 AC Wiring Diagram with an Inverter Subpanel GENERATOR SHORE POWER TO DC LOADS AC IN AC OUT GN D GN D CAUTION Do notconne ct theAC OU Tto any other source ofpower Damagetounit m ayocc ur N L L N...

Страница 40: ...gure 3 7 AC Wiring Diagram without an Inverter Subpanel GENERATOR SHORE POWER TO DC LOADS AC IN AC OUT GN D GN D CAUTION Do notconne ct theAC OU Tto any other source ofpower Damageto unit m ayocc ur N...

Страница 41: ...l manufacturer Make sure no stray wires protrude from the terminal You may find it more convenient to have the crimp connectors attached by the company that sells you the cable and or connectors 5 For...

Страница 42: ...negative DC terminal of the inverter CAUTION Loose connections cause excessive voltage drop and may cause overheated wires and melted insulation CAUTION Do not over tighten the nut on the DC input te...

Страница 43: ...output is hardwired to the XM 1800 The test verifies that the XM 1800 transfers from inverter power to shore power when shore power is present When you are ready to test your installation and operate...

Страница 44: ...till connected and operating connect the shore power source The XM 1800 transfers the appliances to shore power The status LED on the display panel glows green If the appliance operates your installat...

Страница 45: ...jigsaw drill optional RJ11 extension cord with male and female jacks with a maximum length of 25 feet 7 62 m To install the remote panel in another location 1 Turn the XM 1800 off 2 Ensure AC input po...

Страница 46: ...depth to allow space for the remote panel cord to bend 6 Plug the male end of the RJ11 extension cord into the XM 1800 7 Route the RJ11 extension cord through the wall or behind the bulkhead if neces...

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Страница 48: ...1800 efficiently and effectively Specifically this chapter Gives procedures for operating the inverter from the remote panel Discusses operating limits and inverter loads Discusses battery charging f...

Страница 49: ...3 Status LED Indicates the mode of operation with a three color LED Utility green indicates the XM 1800 is in shore power mode using utility power to operate loads connected to the XM 1800 Battery yel...

Страница 50: ...DC to AC to power the appliances connected to the XM 1800 Turning the Inverter On and Off The on off button on the remote panel turns the XM 1800 on and off When the XM 1800 is on and shore power is...

Страница 51: ...ral Loads at Once If you are going to operate several loads from the XM 1800 turn them on one at a time after you have turned the inverter on Turning loads on separately helps to ensure that the inver...

Страница 52: ...the display shows fault code E01 alternating with the battery voltage Low Voltage Shutdown Less than 10 5 V The low battery alarm beeps every second and the display shows fault code E02 alternating w...

Страница 53: ...gh Surge Loads Some induction motors used in freezers pumps and other motor operated equipment require high surge currents to start The XM 1800 may not be able to start some of these motors even thoug...

Страница 54: ...ally you should Clean the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth to prevent the accumulation of dust and dirt Ensure that the DC cables are secure and fasteners are tight Make sure the ventilation ope...

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Страница 56: ...pter please visit www xantrex com support asp and check the FAQs Frequently Asked Questions for your product Please review this chapter before contacting Xantrex Customer Service If you are unable to...

Страница 57: ...800 is solidly connected to the ground system of your vehicle or home 2 Make sure that the television antenna provides an adequate snow free signal and that you are using good quality cable between th...

Страница 58: ...he load if necessary E05 Red Overload shutdown Short circuit Reduce or disconnect the load Make sure the load does not exceed the XM 1800 s output rating Check connection to the load E06 Not used E07...

Страница 59: ...s the Fluke 87 No output voltage The Status LED and the display are off The inverter is off No power to the inverter The inverter could have been connected with reverse DC input polarity No AC power a...

Страница 60: ...e inverter s ventilation openings are not obstructed Reduce the ambient temperature Reduce the load Make sure the load does not exceed the XM 1800 s output rating Remove the short circuit No output vo...

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Страница 62: ...ower 5 minutes 1000 W 1200 W 1800 W n a Surge rating 2000 W 3600 W Output voltage 115 VAC RMS 10 Output waveform Modified sine wave Output frequency 60 Hz 1 Hz DC input voltage range 10 5 15 5 VDC DC...

Страница 63: ...2 975 0263 01 01 Physical Specifications XM 1000 XM 1800 Length 12 13 16 inches 326 mm 14 9 16 inches 370 mm Width including mounting flanges 9 inches 230 mm Height 4 inches 102 mm Weight 7 5 lb 3 4 k...

Страница 64: ...Mounting Dimensions 975 0263 01 01 A 3 Mounting Dimensions Figure A 1 XM 1800 Mounting Dimensions...

Страница 65: ...Specifications A 4 975 0263 01 01 Figure A 2 XM 1000 Mounting Dimensions...

Страница 66: ...with is probably the starting battery in your vehicle An automotive starting battery is designed to deliver a large amount of current for a short period of time so it can start your engine Only a sma...

Страница 67: ...uiring the charge Figure 3 1 DC Input Configuration for Normal Loads on page 3 2 and Figure 3 2 DC Input Configuration for Heavy Loads on page 3 3 show a battery isolator in configurations for normal...

Страница 68: ...pecified length of time usually 20 hours For example a typical marine or RV battery rated for 100 Ah can deliver 5 amps for 20 hours 5 A 20 hours 100 Ah This same battery can deliver a higher or lower...

Страница 69: ...0 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 Example...

Страница 70: ...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 battery need...

Страница 71: ...Heavy Loads on page 3 3 show a battery configuration that is recommended for heavy loads Two Separate Battery Banks If you need more than two batteries or are using different makes or models of batte...

Страница 72: ...battery 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...

Страница 73: ...ne Battery State of Charge You can measure battery state of charge with a hydrometer or approximate state of charge with a voltmeter Use a digital voltmeter that can display tenths or hundredths of a...

Страница 74: ...ould be capable of delivering a charging current equal to 25 of the amp hour capacity of your battery For example if you have a 200 Ah battery the charging system should be able to deliver 50 amps The...

Страница 75: ...ny alternators cannot produce more than 13 6 volts when they are hot As a result a standard alternator may not be able to charge a large battery quickly and completely Two solutions are to install an...

Страница 76: ...batteries These chargers are not intended for continuous use Charging From Alternative Energy Sources You can also charge your batteries from alternative energy sources such as solar panels wind or hy...

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Страница 78: ...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 Contact Xantr...

Страница 79: ...LIED STATUTORY 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 IN...

Страница 80: ...Record these details in Information About Your System on page WA 4 Return Procedure 1 Package the unit safely preferably using the original box and packing materials Please ensure that your product i...

Страница 81: ...open your Xantrex PRO Inverter 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 c...

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