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by XP ower Inverter 150 Owner’ s Guide Xantrex150E.book Page i Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:07 AM ...
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About Xantrex Xantrex T echnology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanc ed power electronics and controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to one MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batt eries, fuel cells, microturbine s, and backup power applications in both grid-connected and stand-alone systems. Xantrex products include inv ert ...
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iii 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3. XPower 150 Inverter Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 AC Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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1 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the XPow er Inverter 150. The XPower 150 is part of a family of advanced high- performance power inverters from Xantrex, th e lead er in high frequency inverter design. Connected to the 12 volt outlet in your vehicle, the XPower 150 efficiently and reliably po wers a wide variety of A C loads, such as compa ...
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2 2 Important Safety Information If the XPower 150 is connect ed or used incorrectly , hazardous conditions may be created. Read and save this safety informatio n, and pay sp ecial attention t o all W arning and Caution statements in the guide and on the in vert er itself. W arnings and Cautions are indicated by this symbol: • Wa r n i n g statem ...
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3 W ARNING: Risk of fire or explosion The XPower 150 contains components that tend to produce arcs or sparks. T o prevent fire or explosion, do not install the inverter in compartmen ts containing batteries or flammable mate ria ls or in loca tions that require igniti on- protected equipment. WA R NI NG : F i re h a z a r d T o reduce the risk of f ...
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4 CA UTION: Risk of damage due to high temperatures Do not use the XPower 150 in temperatures over 40 ° C (100 ° F). Overheating may result. CA UTION: Risk of damage to rechar geable appliances The output of the XPower 15 0 is non-sinusoidal. Cer tain battery chargers can be damaged if they are connected to the XPower 150. T wo particular types o ...
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5 3 XP ower 150 Inverter F eatures This section describes the main features of the XPower 150. Figure 1 shows the inverter ’ s AC panel. Figure 1 AC P anel on the XP ower 150 (European Outlet) ¨ AC Outlet An AC outlet is located on one end of the XPower 150. It allows you to plug in a 230 volt AC l oad with a power consumption of 150 watts or le ...
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6 Æ Power Light The green PWR light is on all th e time when the On/Standby switch is o n. Ø Fault Light The red light indicates that the inverter has shut dow n beca use of low or high battery voltage, AC overload, or exce ssively high temperatures. Audible Alarm An audible alarm warn s you of a high- temperature shutdow n or of an impendin g lo ...
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7 4 Connecting the XP ower 150 Choosing a Location For best performance, choose a location th at is: • Dry Do not expose the inverter to water drip or spray . • Cool Operate the inverter in ambient temperatures between 0° C and 40° C (32 ° F and 100° F). Keep it away from heating vents and direct sunlight. • W ell ventilated For proper co ...
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8 5 Operating the XP ower 150 Operating Statuses This section describes normal operation as well as problem s that could occur when you use the inverter . If you have a problem, see “T roubleshooting” on page 12 . • Normal Operatio n When you connect the inverter to your vehicle’ s 12 volt outlet and turn on the On/Standby switch, the green ...
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9 that occurs when the engine starts may trigger a low voltage shutdown. • AC Overload Shutdown If you connect an AC load that is rated higher than 150 watts or 0.65 amps or that draws excessive surge power , the XPower 150 shuts down. The PWR light stays on, and the light comes on to indicate that the inverter is overloaded. Note: High startup s ...
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10 Interference W ith Electronic Equipment Most AC loads operate with th e XPower 150 as they would with household AC power with the follo win g exceptions. Buzzing Sound Some inexpensive stereo systems and “boom boxes” have inadequate internal po wer supply filtering and buzz slightly when powered by the XPow er 150. The best so lution is to h ...
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11 6 Battery Operating Time The operating time of the XPower 150 depends on the charge level of the battery , the battery capacity , and the amount of power drawn by the particular AC load being used. W ith a typical vehicle ba ttery and a 150 watt AC load (like a small TV), you can ex pect two to three hours of operating time. T o preserve the bat ...
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12 7T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g This section describes problems y ou could encounter as well as possible causes and v arious remedies. The AC load will not operate; the light is o n. Symptom An AC load is plugged in or t urned on, operates for one to ten seconds, and then shuts dow n. Symptom The AC load wi ll not operate. The light comes on when ...
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13 Symptom The AC load runs for more than one minute, the alarm sounds, and th e light comes on. The inverter is warm or hot to touch. The AC load will not operate; no inverter lights are on. Symptom The cigarette li ght er works in the lig hter socket, but the inverter does not. Symptom The cigarette li ght er does not work in the lighter socket. ...
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14 Measured inverter output voltage is too lo w . Symptom The AC vol tm eter reading is 5 to 15 volts too low . Battery operating time is less than expected. Symptom The inv erter runs for a while, and then the light comes on. The inverter is cool or warm to touch. P ossible cause Suggested r emedy The lighter socket or the 12 volt outlet may re qu ...
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15 8 Specifications Specifications may ch ange witho ut notice. Electrical AC receptacles 1 AC output voltage 230 volts AC ± 5% AC output frequency 50 Hz ± 3 Hz AC output waveform Mo dified Sine W ave Maximum continuous AC output power 150 watts Maximum AC output surge power 300 watts DC input voltage range 10–15 volts DC Battery drain with no ...
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16 Physical Regulatory Product Recycling Dimensions (L x W x H) 156mm x 103mm x 62mm (6.2 in. x 4.1 in. x 2.5 in.) W eight 0.65 Kg (1.5 lb.) CE Mark Low V oltage Directive e Mark Automotive EMC Directiv e TUV/GS Certified to EN60950 Environmental Compl ie s with the EU’ s “Restriction of Hazardous Substances ” Directive 2002/95/EC Do not disp ...
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17 9 Limited W arranty W arranty What does this warranty cover? This Limited W arranty is provided by Xantrex T echnology , Inc. ("Xantr ex") and covers defects in workmanship and mate rials in your XPower Inverter 150. This warranty period lasts fo r twenty-four (24) months from the date of purchase at the point of sale to you, the origi ...
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18 How do you get service? If your product requires troubleshootin g or warranty service, contact your merchant. If you are unable to contact your merchant, or the me rchant is unable to prov ide service, contact Xa ntrex directly at: Direct returns may be performed according to the Xantrex Return Material Authorizati on Policy described in your pr ...
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19 What does this warranty not cover? This Limite d W arranty does not cover normal wear and tear of the product or costs related to the removal, i nstallation, or troubleshooting of the customer's electrical sys tems. This warrant y does not apply to and Xantrex will not be responsible for a ny defect in or damage to: a) the product if it has ...
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20 RESTRICTION ANY IMPL IED W ARRANT Y OR CONDITION OF QUALITY , MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY IMPLIE D W ARRA NTY OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED UNDER APPLICABL E LA W TO APPL Y TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BE LIM ITED IN DURA TION TO THE PERIOD STIPULA TED UNDER THIS LIMITED W ...
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21 W arning: Limitations On Use Please refer to your product manual for limitations on uses of the product. SPECIFICALL Y , PLEASE NO TE THA T THE XP OWER I NVERTER 150 SHOULD NOT BE US ED IN CONNECTION WITH LIFE SUPPOR T SYSTEMS OR OTHER ME DICAL EQUIPMENT OR DEVICES. WITHOUT LIMIT ING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING , XANTREX MAKES NO REP RESENT ...
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22 Return Procedure 1. Package the unit safely , preferably using the original box and packing materials. Pl ease ensure that your product is shipped fully insured in the original packaging or equivalent. This warranty will not apply where th e product is damaged due to improper packaging. 2. Include the following: • The RMA number supplied by Xa ...
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23 Out of W arranty Service If the warranty period for your XPower Inverter 150 has expired, if the unit was damaged by misuse or incorrect installation, if other conditions of the warranty have not been met, or if no dated proof of purchase is available, your invert er may be serviced or replaced for a flat fee. T o return your XPower Inverter 150 ...
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