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XPower450.book Page ii Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM Trademarks Xantrex and Xpower are registered trademarks of Schneider Electric Services International sprl, registered in the United States and other countries. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only. Notice of Copyright XPower Inverter 450 Owner’s Guide Copyright © August 2010. Xantrex Technology USA Inc. All rights reserved.
XPower450.book Page iii Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Important Safety Information Warnings and cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Safety features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 3. Features AC panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 DC panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
XPower450.book Page iv Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM 7. Troubleshooting Common problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Buzz in audio systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Television interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8. Specifications Electrical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . .
XPower450.book Page 1 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the XPower Inverter 450 (PN: 851-0451). The XPower 450 is part of a family of advanced high-performance power inverters from Xantrex, the leader in high-frequency inverter design. The XPower 450 efficiently powers a wide variety of AC loads, such as compact TVs and VCRs, laptops, camcorder and cell phone chargers, compact fluorescent lights, and soldering irons.
XPower450.book Page 2 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM 2 Important Safety Information Misusing or incorrectly connecting the XPower Inverter 450 may damage the equipment or create hazardous conditions for users. Read the following safety instructions and pay special attention to all Caution and Warning statements in the guide. Danger and Warnings identify conditions that may result in personal injury or loss of life. Cautions identify conditions or practices that may damage the unit or other equipment.
XPower450.book Page 3 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM HEATED SURFACE HAZARD The XPower Inverter 450 housing may become uncomfortably warm, reaching 140° F (60° C) under extended high power operation. Ensure that at least 2 inches (5 cm) of air surround the inverter. During operation, keep it away from materials that may be affected by high temperatures. Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious injury. HEATED SURFACE HAZARD 1.
XPower450.book Page 4 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM EXPLOSION AND FIRE HAZARD 1. Follow all instructions published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of the equipment in which the battery is installed. 2. Make sure the area around the battery is well ventilated. 3. Never smoke or allow a spark or flame near the engine or batteries. 4.
XPower450.book Page 5 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM RISK OF DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT: OUTPUT IS NON-SINUSOIDAL Some chargers for small nickel-cadmium batteries can be damaged if connected to the XPower Inverter 450. Do not use the inverter with the following appliances: • Small battery-operated appliances like rechargeable flashlights, some rechargeable shavers, and night lights that are plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge. • Battery chargers used in hand power tools.
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XPower450.book Page 7 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM 3 Features AC panel 1 2 3 Number Feature 1 GFCI AC Outlet The XPower 450 has one dual GFCI AC outlet. It allows you to plug in any combination of 120 V AC products with a total continuous power consumption of 360 W. 2 Power Light The green POWER light indicates that AC power is present at the GFCI outlet and the XPower 450 is operating normally.
XPower450.book Page 8 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM Number Feature 3 Fault Light The red FAULT light indicates that the inverter has shut down because of low or high battery voltage, AC overload, or excessively high temperatures. Not shown Audible Alarm An audible alarm warns you of a hightemperature shutdown or of an impending low battery voltage shutdown.
XPower450.book Page 9 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM Number Feature 2 Cooling Fan When output power is greater than approximately 50 W, the fan turns on to help maintain optimum operating temperature. 3 Chassis Ground Screw During installation, the chassis ground screw is connected to a chassis ground wire that connects to the grounding point on your boat or vehicle. 4 Negative DC Terminal Connection point to the negative battery terminal.
XPower450.book Page 10 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM 4 Installation Installing the XPower 450 requires five steps: 1. Choosing a location 2. Mounting the inverter 3. Connecting DC power to the inverter using either: • the cigarette lighter plug (if supplied). • DC cable clips and a battery (if supplied). • hardwiring the inverter to the battery. 4. Connecting the chassis ground 5.
XPower450.book Page 11 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM Mounting the inverter Before mounting the inverter, please see “Choosing a location”. To mount the inverter: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Make sure the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position. Select an appropriate mounting location and orientation. The inverter must be oriented in one of the following ways: • Horizontally on a vertical surface. (Do not mount with the fan pointing up or down.
XPower450.book Page 12 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM Using the DC cable with cigarette lighter plug Due to the limitations of 12 V outlets in boats and vehicles, the XPower 450 should be used with the DC cable with cigarette lighter plug (if supplied) only to supply AC power to products that require 150 W (about 1.3 A) or less. If your application requires more than 150 W or has a high start-up surge, see Using the DC cable clips.
XPower450.book Page 13 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM Using the DC cable clips By directly connecting the power inverter to a 12 V battery using the DC cable clips (if supplied), you can operate products with power requirements up to 360 W continuous. 1. Follow steps 1 and 2 under “Using the DC cable with cigarette lighter plug” to attach the ring-type connectors. 2. Attach the negative (black) clip to the negative (–) battery terminal. 3.
XPower450.book Page 14 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM 5 4 – 1 + 3 2 Figure 1 Hardwiring the inverter to a 12 V battery 1. XPower Inverter 450 4. 12 V battery 2. 8 AWG red wire from the positive inverter terminal to the positive battery terminal (via the fuse) 5. 8 AWG black wire from the negative inverter terminal to the negative battery terminal 3. 60 A automotive or marine fuse To hardwire the inverter to a 12 V battery: 1. 2. 3.
XPower450.book Page 15 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM 4. Solder or crimp the heavy-duty terminals to the positive and negative wires. Use terminals that mate properly with the battery terminals or existing battery cable clamps. INVERTER DAMAGE • • Reversing the positive and negative battery cables will damage the inverter and will void your warranty.
XPower450.book Page 16 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM Connecting the chassis ground ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Never operate the inverter without properly connecting the chassis ground. An electrical shock hazard could result from improper grounding. Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury. The inverter has a chassis ground terminal screw on the rear panel marked . Follow the guidelines under “Grounding locations” to connect the inverter’s chassis to the ground.
XPower450.book Page 17 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM Chassis ground screw We recommend that you attach the cable to the chassis ground screw with a ring terminal. This procedure will ensure that the wire does not slip off the chassis ground screw. See Figure 2. To connect the cable to the chassis ground screw: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Make sure the inverter’s ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position. Strip 1/2" (13 mm) to 3/4" (19 mm) of insulation from one end of each cable.
XPower450.book Page 18 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM Testing the GFCI-protected AC outlet The outlet on the XPower 450 is a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlet. A GFCI outlet protects you against hazardous electrical shocks that could be caused by dampness, faulty mechanism, worn insulation, and so on. 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 may still be affected).
XPower450.book Page 19 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM 5 Operation Operating statuses This section describes normal operation as well as problems that could occur when you use the inverter. If you have a problem, see “Troubleshooting” on page 24. The XPower Inverter 450 is capable of continuously powering most 120 V AC products that use 360 W or less. Its AC output waveform, called “modified sine wave,” is designed to function similarly to the sine wave shape of utility power.
XPower450.book Page 20 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM Inverter operation 1. When properly connected to a 12 V outlet or battery, turning the inverter switch “ON” will illuminate the green “POWER” light, and deliver AC power to the outlet(s). 2. Plug the AC product(s) you wish to operate into the GFCI outlet(s) and switch them on, one at a time. 3. As the battery is used, voltage begins to fall. When the XPower 450 senses that the voltage at its DC input has dropped to 11 V, an audible alarm sounds.
XPower450.book Page 21 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM 7. Should a defective battery charging system cause the battery voltage to rise to dangerously high levels, the XPower 450 will automatically shut down. The red “FAULT” light will turn on. INVERTER DAMAGE Although the XPower 450 incorporates protection against over-voltage, it may still be damaged if the input voltage exceeds 16 V. Damage may void the warranty.
XPower450.book Page 22 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM running, but the normal voltage drop that occurs during starting of the engine may trigger the inverter’s low voltage shutdown feature. Because the power inverter draws less than 0.25 A with the ON/OFF switch in the “ON” position and with no AC products connected, it has minimal impact on battery operating times.
XPower450.book Page 23 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM 6 Maintaining Battery Condition Here are some guidelines that will help to preserve your battery. Using vehicle batteries • • • Vehicle batteries are not designed for repeated deep-discharge cycles, and constantly recharging a vehicle’s battery will shorten its life. Therefore, when you are using a vehicle battery as a power source, start the vehicle every hour or two to recharge the battery.
XPower450.book Page 24 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM 7 Troubleshooting This section will help you identify the source of most problems that can occur with the XPower 450. If you have a problem with the inverter, please review this section before contacting Xantrex Customer Service.
XPower450.book Page 25 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM Buzz in audio systems Some inexpensive stereo systems have inadequate internal power supply filtering and buzz slightly when powered by the XPower 450. The best solution is to use an audio system with a good quality filter. Television interference The XPower 450 is shielded to minimize interference with TV signals. If TV signals are weak, you may see interference in the form of lines scrolling across the screen.
XPower450.book Page 26 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM Troubleshooting reference This section describes problems, their symptoms, possible causes, and specific remedies. PROBLEM: AC product will not operate, no inverter warning lights are ON. Possible cause Remedy Battery is defective. Check battery and replace if required. Inverter has been connected with reverse DC input polarity. Check connection to battery. Probable inverter damage has occurred. Have unit repaired (not covered by warranty).
XPower450.book Page 27 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM PROBLEM: Measured inverter output is too low. Possible cause Remedy Standard "average reading" AC voltmeter used to measure output voltage, resulting in an apparent reading 5 to 15 V too low. Inverter’s "modified sine wave" output requires "true RMS" voltmeter for accurate measurements. Battery voltage is too low. Recharge battery. PROBLEM: Alarm is sounding. Possible cause Remedy Low voltage shutdown or thermal shutdown has occurred.
XPower450.book Page 28 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM PROBLEM: Battery run time is less than expected. Possible cause Remedy The AC load power consumption is higher than rated. Use a larger battery to make up for the increased power requirement. The battery is old or defective. Replace the battery. The battery is not being charged properly. Some chargers are not able to fully recharge a battery. Make sure you use a powerful charger. Power dissipation in DC cables.
XPower450.book Page 29 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM PROBLEM: AC product will not operate, red “FAULT” light ON. Possible cause Remedy AC product(s) connected is/are rated at more than the inverter’s continuous power rating; overload shutdown has occurred. Use a product with a power rating less than the inverter’s continuous power rating. AC product is rated less than the inverter’s continuous power rating; high starting surge has caused overload shutdown.
XPower450.book Page 30 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM 8 Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. Electrical specifications AC output voltage (nominal) 120 V AC DC input voltage range 10.5–15.5 V DC Continuous AC output power 360 W 5 min. AC output power 450 W Maximum AC output surge power 700 W AC output frequency 60 ± 4 Hz AC output waveform Modified sine wave Battery drain with no AC current load (at 12 V input) 0.
XPower450.book Page 31 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM Low battery shutdown point (nominal) 10.5 V Overheat shutdown Yes, automatic Overload shutdown Yes, automatic High battery shutdown point (nominal) 15.5 V Physical specifications Dimensions (L x W x H) 8.3 × 4.5 × 2.6" 211 × 115 × 65 mm Weight 2.25 lb.
XPower450.book Page 32 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM 9 Limited Warranty Warranty What does this warranty cover? This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology USA Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your XPower Inverter 450. This warranty period lasts for 1 year from the date of purchase at the point of sale to you, the original end user customer, unless otherwise agreed in writing (the “Warranty Period”).
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XPower450.book Page 34 Tuesday, September 7, 2010 12:39 PM Return Procedure 1. Package the unit safely, preferably using the original box and 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. 2. Include the following: • The RMA number supplied by Xantrex Technology USA Inc. clearly marked on the outside of the box.
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