PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page 1 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM TM TM ER W PO LT U FA RE OTE M PROwatt SW 2000i shown. Sine Wave Inverter 230 Volt AC Output. For use with 12 Volt Battery Systems Only.
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PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page i Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM About Xantrex Exclusion for Documentation Xantrex Technology Inc. (www.xantrex.com), a subsidiary of Schneider Electric, is a world leader in the development, manufacturing and marketing of advanced power electronic products and systems for the renewable and mobile power markets.
PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page ii Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for operating, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the PROwatt™ SW International Sine Wave Inverter. Scope The Guide provides safety guidelines, as well as information about operating, installing, and troubleshooting the inverter. It does not provide details about particular brands of batteries.
PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page iii Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM Important Safety Instructions 3. IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS OWNER’S GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This chapter contains important safety instructions for the PROwatt™ SW International Sine Wave Inverter.
PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page iv Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM Precautions When Working With Batteries WARNING: Risk of personal injury due to burns or battery acid. WARNING: Explosion or fire hazard. 8. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. iv Follow all instructions published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of the equipment in which the battery is installed to reduce the risk of battery explosion. Working in the vicinity of lead-acid batteries is dangerous.
PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page v Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM Contents Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page 1 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM Introduction Thank you for purchasing the PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter. The PROwatt SW is a high quality, true sine wave output inverter. It is designed to operate AC loads as if these loads were operating from grid/utility supplied power in household AC outlets. To get the most out of your PROwatt™ SW International Sine Wave Inverter, carefully read and follow the instructions in this guide.
PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page 2 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM Introduction Ease of Use Superior features and rugged durability have been combined with extreme ease of use: • The unit is compact, light weight, and easy to install. • You can power loads directly from the AC receptacle • Easy-to-read digital display on the front panel lets you monitor system performance at a glance. • The optional remote ON/OFF switch lets you control the inverter from a convenient location—up to 7.
PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page 3 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM Features The following information describes the main features of the PROwatt SW. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with these features before installing and operating the unit.
PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page 4 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM Features Front Panel Details Feature Description 1 Power Switch Button Turns the inverter ON or OFF. 2 Remote Switch Port Use to connect the optional remote ON/OFF switch via a communications cable. 3 Indicator LEDs Green LED indicates that the unit is on. When a shutdown occurs due to an error condition the Green LED turns off. Red LED indicates an error or alarm condition.
PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page 5 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM Features Back Panel Details 2 Feature Description 1 Chassis Ground (GND) Terminal 2 Cooling Fan/s Automatically turns on when internal temperature reaches more than 50 °C (122 °F). It turns off when the internal temperature falls below 50 °C (122 °F). 3 Negative (–) DC Terminal Accepts lug or ring connectors appropriate to the cable size being used.
PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page 6 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM Installation Guidelines Tools and Materials Follow all instructions from this guide and instructions including safety guidelines from the battery manufacturer. Installing battery cables require some electrical knowledge and local electrical codes.
PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page 7 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM Installation Determine Battery Capacity Battery type and battery size strongly affect the performance of the PROwatt SW. Therefore, you need to identify the type of loads your inverter will be powering and how much you will be using them between charges. Once you know how 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.
PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page 8 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM Installation Mount The Inverter Dry Do not allow water or other liquids to drop or splash on the inverter. Cool Ambient air temperature should be between 32 ºF and 105 º F (0 ºC and 40 º C)—the cooler the better within this range. Ventilated Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clearance around the inverter for air flow. Ensure that ventilation openings on the DC end and the bottom of the unit are not obstructed. 1.
PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page 9 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM Installation Connect the Chassis Ground WARNING: Risk of electrical shock. Never operate the PROwatt SW without connecting it to the ground. Electrical shock hazard could result. All PROwatt SW models have a chassis ground screw terminal on the side. See “Back Panel Details” on page 5. Follow the guidelines below to connect the inverter’s chassis to ground.
PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page 10 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM Installation Cabling Guidelines Table 1 : Voltage Drop Per Foot of DC Cable Follow these guidelines and refer to Table 1 : Voltage Drop Per Foot of DC Cable on page 10 to determine battery cable lengths. • Use 4 AWG copper (90 ºC insulation rating) as the smallest battery cable size. This will minimize the voltage drop between the battery and the inverter.
PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page 11 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM Fuse/Circuit Breaker Sizing Guidelines Because batteries can produce thousands of amps, you are required to install DC-rated fuses (or circuit breakers) that can safely withstand the short-circuit current batteries can produce. To select the correct fuse type and size: 1. Determine the total cold cranking amp rating for your battery(s). NOTE: The cold cranking amp rating of each battery is displayed on the battery case.
PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page 12 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM Installation Cabling Procedure TO VEHICLE Consult the following configurations and determine a match specific to your installation and follow the installation procedure “To connect the battery cables:” that comes next.
PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page 13 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM Installation WARNING: Risk of electrical shock or fire. CAUTION: Risk of inverter damage due to reverse polarity. The PROwatt SW does not come with a DC-rated fuse (or circuit breaker) to safely withstand the short-circuit current batteries can produce. To avoid the risk of electrical shock or fire, install a DC-rated fuse (and fuse holder) on the positive battery terminal. 3.
PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page 14 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM Installation 7. Attach the connector on the negative cable to the negative battery terminal. NOTE: This is the last cable connection. You may observe a spark when making this last connection. NOTE: Make a secure connection. Loose connectors cause excessive voltage drop and may cause overheated wires and melted insulation. 8.
PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page 15 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM Operation Turning the Inverter On and Off Turning the Inverter Off Between Charges The power switch on the inverter’s front panel turns the control circuit in the PROwatt SW on and off. To toggle the inverter on and off from its front panel: When the power switch is on but no power is being supplied to a load, the inverter draws less than 1000 mA from the battery. This is a low current draw.
PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page 16 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM Operation Reading the Front Panel Indicators Description of LED and Digital Display Codes Indicator LEDs LED Digital Display Description Green 1.3.5. Example: 13.5 volts Green 1.4.3. 0.2.5. Example: 1.43 Kw (1,430 watts) Example: 0.25 Kw (250 watts) Green a.L.1. Alarm is set to Enabled Green a.L.0 Alarm is set to Disabled Red E.0.1. Under voltage shutdown Red E.0.2.
PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page 17 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM Operation Restarting After an AC Output Shutdown Operating Limits 1. Press and hold the unit’s power switch button to turn it Off. Power Output 2. Remove all AC loads or let the unit cool down for 15 minutes. 3. Press and hold the unit’s power switch button to turn it On. The PROwatt SW will deliver the following power continuously, depending on input voltage and ambient temperature.
PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page 18 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM Operation Input Voltage The input voltage limits are shown in the following table. Operating Condition Voltage Range Comment Normal 10.5–15.5 V None. Peak Performance 12–13 V None. Low Voltage Alarm Voltage is 11.0 V or less The audible low battery alarm sounds. Low Voltage Shutdown Voltage is 10.5 V or less The unit shuts down to protect the battery from being over-discharged.
PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page 19 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM Operation Inverter Loads Battery Charging Frequency The PROwatt SW will operate many AC loads within its power rating. However, some appliances and equipment may be difficult to operate. Please see “Exceptional Loads” below carefully. When possible, recharge your batteries when they are about 50% discharged or earlier. This gives them a much longer life cycle than recharging when they are almost completely discharged.
PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page 20 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM Troubleshooting WARNING: Electrical shock and burn hazard. Do not dismantle the PROwatt SW. It does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Attempting to service the unit yourself could result in an electrical shock or burn. Troubleshooting Reference Problem Possible Cause Solution E.0.1. Under Voltage (low input) shutdown Recharge the battery. Check cables and connection if secure. E.0.1.
PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page 21 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause E.0.5. Under Voltage alarm Check battery status and recharge if necessary. Check for proper DC cable sizing. Check for loose connections and tighten if necessary. E.0.6. AC Out overload warning Reduce the loads connected to the AC outlet of the unit. E.0.7. Over temperature warning Reduce the loads connected to the AC outlet of the unit.
PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page 22 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM Specifications NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Physical and Environmental Specifications Length × Width × Height • PROwatt SW 700i • PROwatt SW 1400i • PROwatt SW 2000i 12.2 × 7.3 × 3.5 in. (31 × 18.5 × 9 cm) 14.5 × 9.5 × 4.5 in.(36.9 × 24 × 11.5 cm) 16.5 × 9.5 × 4.5 in. (41.8 × 24 × 11.5 cm) Weight • PROwatt SW 700i • PROwatt SW 1400i • PROwatt SW 2000i 5.9 lb (2.7 kg) 10.2 lb (4.64 kg) 12.
PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page 23 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM Warranty and Return Information Warranty What does this warranty cover and how long does it last? This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your PROwatt™ SW International Sine Wave Inverter.
PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page 24 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM Warranty and Return Information Direct returns may be performed according to the Xantrex Return Material Authorization Policy described in your product manual. For some products, Xantrex maintains a 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.
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PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page 26 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM Warranty and Return Information Return Procedure Out of Warranty Service 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.
PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page 27 Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM Warranty and Return Information Information About Your System As soon as you open your PROwatt™ SW International Sine Wave Inverter package, record the following information and be sure to keep your proof of purchase. ❐ Serial Number ❐ Product Number ______________________ ❐ Battery type (e.g.
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PROWatt SW Inverter International.book Page ii Tuesday, June 30, 2009 9:58 AM Xantrex Technology Inc. 1 800 670 0707 Tel toll free NA 1 408 987 6030 Tel direct +34 93 470 5330 (Europe) 1 800 994 7828 Fax toll free NA +34 93 473 6093 (Europe) customerservice@xantrex.com www.xantrex.
