ARTWORK NO. 975-0205-01-01 REV. A 2005-03-10 by XPower Pocket Inverter 100 t 1-800-394-0440 (toll free in North America) 1-604-422-2777 (direct) f 1-604-420-2145 e customerservice@xantrex.com www.xantrex.com Owner's Guide 975-0205-01-01 REV.
About Xantrex Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to one MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applications in both gridconnected and stand-alone systems. Xantrex products include inverters, battery chargers, programmable power supplies, and variable speed drives that convert, supply, control, clean, and distribute electrical power.
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Contents 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Additional Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3. Safety Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4. Inverter Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 5. Using the Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
8. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 AC Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 USB Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 DC Power Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 9. Warranty and Return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the XPower Pocket Inverter 100. The XPower inverter is part of a family of advanced high-performance power inverters from Xantrex, the leader in high-frequency inverter design. Connected to the 12 volt outlet in your vehicle, the XPower inverter efficiently and reliably powers a wide variety of loads through both the AC outlet and USB port.
• • • 2 Troubleshooting information (page 17) Specifications (page 20) Warranty and service information (page 22)
2 Important Safety Information Misusing or incorrectly connecting the XPower inverter 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. 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.
WARNING The XPower inverter housing may become uncomfortably warm, reaching 140° F (60° C) under extended high power operation. During operation, keep it away from materials that may be affected by high temperatures. WARNING Do not use the XPower inverter in the presence of flammable fumes or gases, such as in the bilge of a gasoline powered boat, or near propane tanks. Do not use the XPower inverter in an enclosure containing automotive-type, lead-acid batteries.
WARNING: Shock hazard Use caution when inserting an AC plug into the three-prong AC outlet. The prongs of an AC plug can become bent from misuse. If an AC plug is improperly inserted into the AC outlet, a bent prong can slip outside the inverter and become a shock hazard. WARNING: Shock hazard Grip the inverter carefully when inserting or removing an AC plug. Keep your fingers clear of the AC outlet.
CAUTION: Output non-sinusoidal Some chargers for small nickel-cadmium batteries can be damaged if connected to the XPower inverter. 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.
Additional Safety Guidelines • Do not insert foreign objects in the XPower inverter outlets or other openings. • Never connect the inverter to power utility AC distribution wiring. • Do not use the XPower inverter in temperatures over 100° F (40° C). • Do not expose the XPower inverter to water, rain, snow, or spray. Failure to follow these safety guidelines may cause personal injury and/or damage to the XPower inverter. It may also void your product warranty.
3 Safety Features These advanced safety features are built into the XPower inverter: • Electronic overload protection with automatic shutdown • User-replaceable 10 A fuse • Low battery voltage shutdown • High-input voltage protection with automatic shutdown • Overheat protection with automatic shutdown • Output short circuit protection 8
4 Inverter Features Pocket Inverter 100 Ventilation openings Fuse Power/Fault light USB power port DC cable port AC outlet DC Cable Airplane power plug Cigarette lighter plug adapter Figure 1 9
5 Using the Inverter Through its AC outlet, the XPower inverter is capable of continuously powering most 120 V AC products that use 100 W or less. The XPower inverter can also power or charge most consumer electronics that have USB power ports. The XPower inverter’s AC output waveform, called “modified sine wave,” is designed to function similarly to the sine wave shape of utility power.
4. 5. Plug the device you want to operate into the XPower inverter. See “Inverter Operation” on page 13. When the power inverter is not in use, unplug it from the 12 V outlet to prevent slight discharge of the battery. Using the DC Cable with Airplane Power Plug 1. 2. 3. Plug the DC cable into the DC cable port on the XPower inverter. See Figure 1. Insert the plug of this cable into the 12 V outlet. Plug the device you want to operate into the XPower inverter. See “Inverter Operation” on page 13.
Airline Compatibility Table 1 provides a list of airlines, aircraft, and passenger classes that have DC power sockets compatible with the XPower Pocket Inverter 100.
6 Inverter Operation 1. 2. When properly connected to a 12 V outlet, the light will glow blue, indicating the inverter is ready. Plug the product(s) you want to operate into the AC outlet or USB port and switch them on (if necessary). Operating Guidelines • As the battery is used, voltage begins to fall. When the XPower inverter senses that the voltage at its DC input has dropped to 10.5 V, the inverter automatically shuts down and the light glows red, indicating a fault.
• • • If an AC product rated higher than 100 W is plugged into the XPower inverter, the inverter will shut down. The red fault light comes on. If the XPower inverter exceeds a safe operating temperature, due to insufficient ventilation or a high-temperature environment, it automatically shuts down. The red fault light comes on. Should a defective battery charging system cause the battery voltage to rise to dangerously high levels, the XPower inverter automatically shuts down. The red fault light comes on.
Battery Operating Time Operating time will vary depending on the charge level of the battery, its capacity and the power level drawn by the particular AC load, USB load, or combination of both. With a typical vehicle battery and a 80 W load, an operating time of 4 to 5 hours or more can be expected. When using a vehicle battery as a power source, it is strongly recommended to start the vehicle every hour or two to recharge the battery before its capacity drops too low.
Buzzing sound in audio systems and radios Some inexpensive stereo systems and AM-FM radios have inadequate internal power supply filtering and “buzz” slightly when powered by the XPower inverter. Generally, the only solution is an audio product with a higher quality filter. Television interference The XPower inverter is shielded to minimize its interference with TV signals. However, with weak TV signals interference may be visible in the form of lines scrolling across the screen.
7 Troubleshooting PROBLEM: AC product will not operate, no inverter lights are ON. Possible cause Remedy Battery is defective. Check battery and replace if required. Loose connections. Check connections. Fuse is blown. Replace fuse (see page 19). PROBLEM: Measured inverter output is too low. Possible cause Remedy Standard “averagereading” AC voltmeter used to measure output voltage, resulting in an apparent reading 5 to 15 V too low.
PROBLEM: AC product will not operate, red FAULT light ON. Possible cause Remedy AC product(s) connected Use a product with a power are rated at more than the rating less than the inverter’s inverter’s continuous continuous power rating. power rating; overload shutdown has occurred. AC product is rated less than the inverter’s continuous power rating; high starting surge has caused overload shutdown. Product exceeds inverter’s surge capability.
Possible cause Remedy The inverter has overheated due to poor ventilation and has shut down. Unplug inverter from DC socket and allow to cool for 15 minutes. Remove objects covering unit. Move the inverter to a cooler place. Reduce load if continuous operation is required. Restart. Replacing the Fuse The XPower inverter has a replaceable 10 A fuse. Remove the blown fuse from the back of the unit and replace it with a Littelfuse Mini® fuse, Littelfuse catalog number 297 010.
8 Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice. AC Power Output AC output voltage (nominal) 120 V AC Continuous AC output power 80 W 5 minutes AC output power 100 W Maximum AC output surge power 160 W AC output frequency 60 ± 4 Hz AC output waveform Modified sine wave USB Power Output DC output voltage 5 V DC DC output current (max.) 0.
DC Power Specifications DC input voltage range 10.5–15.5 VDC Battery drain with no AC load (at 12 V input) 0.25 A Efficiency (maximum) 90% Low battery shutdown point (nominal) 10.5 V High battery shutdown point (nominal) 15.5 V Physical Specifications Ambient operating temperature range 0 °C–40 °C (32 °F–104 °F) Dimensions (L × W × H) 5 1/2 × 3 1/8 × 3/4" (140 × 80 × 20 mm) Weight 0.5 lb.
9 Warranty and Return Warranty What does this warranty cover? This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology, Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your XPower inverter. This warranty period lasts for 1 year from the date of purchase at the point of sale to you, the original end user customer. You require proof of purchase to make warranty claims.
shipment to the customer, whichever is greater. All replaced products and all parts removed from repaired products become the property of Xantrex. Xantrex covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the product, and return shipment to the customer via a Xantrexselected non-expedited surface freight within the contiguous United States and Canada. Alaska and Hawaii are excluded.
network of regional Authorized Service Centers. Call Xantrex or check our website to see if your product can be repaired at one of these facilities. What proof of purchase is required? In any warranty claim, dated proof of purchase must accompany the product and the product must not have been disassembled or modified without prior written authorization by Xantrex.
What does this warranty not cover? This Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear of the product or costs related to the removal, installation, or troubleshooting of the customer's electrical systems.
Disclaimer Product THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY PROVIDED BY XANTREX IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR XANTREX PRODUCT AND IS, WHERE PERMITTED BY LAW, IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, GUARANTEES, REPRESENTATIONS, OBLIGATIONS AND LIABILITIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, 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), INCLUDING WITHOUT
EXPENSES HOWEVER ARISING WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY ECONOMIC LOSSES OF ANY KIND, ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, ANY PERSONAL INJURY, ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY ARISING FROM OR AS A RESULT OF MISUSE OR ABUSE, OR THE INCORRECT INSTALLATION, INTEGRATION OR OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT. Exclusions If this product is a consumer product, federal law does not allow an exclusion of implied warranties.
SPECIFICALLY, PLEASE NOTE THAT THE XPOWER INVERTER SHOULD NOT BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS OR OTHER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR DEVICES. WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING, XANTREX MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES REGARDING THE USE OF THE XANTREX XPOWER INVERTER IN CONNECTION WITH LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS OR OTHER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR DEVICES.
Return Material Authorization Policy Before returning a product directly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and the correct factory "Ship To" address. Products must also be shipped prepaid. Product shipments will be refused and returned at your expense if they are unauthorized, returned without an RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the shipping box, if they are shipped collect, or if they are shipped to the wrong location.
Return Procedure 1. 2. 3. 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. Include the following: • The RMA number supplied by Xantrex Technology, Inc. clearly marked on the outside of the box. • A return address where the unit can be shipped. Post office boxes are not acceptable.
If you are returning a product to a Xantrex Authorized Service Center (ASC) A Xantrex return material authorization (RMA) number is not required. However, you must contact the ASC prior to returning the product or presenting the unit to verify any return procedures that may apply to that particular facility.