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PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page i Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Trademarks Date and Revision Xantrex, PROwatt, and Smart choice for power are trademarks of Schneider Electric Services International sprl, registered in the U.S. 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.
PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page ii Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM About This Guide Purpose Conventions Used The purpose of this Owner’s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for operating, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter. The following conventions are used in this guide. Scope The Guide provides safety guidelines, as well as information about operating, installing, and troubleshooting the inverter.
PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page iii Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM STATEMENT OF HAZARD Contains statements of avoidance or strict compliance. Failure to follow these instructions can damage the unit and/or damage other equipment. IMPORTANT: These notes describe things which are important for you to know, however, they are not as serious as a danger, warning, or caution. Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex Technology USA Inc. as well as its products and services at www.
PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page iv Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS OWNER’S GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This chapter contains important safety instructions for the PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter. Before using the PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter, READ ALL instructions and cautionary markings on or provided with the PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter, the batteries, and all appropriate sections of this guide.
PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page v Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Precautions When Working With Batteries 3. BURN FROM HIGH SHORT-CIRCUIT CURRENT, FIRE AND EXPLOSION FROM VENTED GASES HAZARDS • Always wear proper, non-absorbent gloves, complete eye protection, and clothing protection. Avoid touching your eyes and wiping your forehead while working near batteries. See note #4. • Remove all personal metal items, like rings, bracelets, and watches when working with batteries. See notes #5 and #6.
PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page vi Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM FCC Statement WARNING This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that might cause undesired operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page vii Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Contents Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 1 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Introduction Thank you for purchasing the PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter. The PROwatt SW Inverter 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 Sine Wave Inverter, carefully read and follow the instructions in this guide.
PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 2 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Introduction Ease of Use Superior features and rugged durability have been combined with ease of use: • The unit is compact, light weight, and easy to install. • You can power loads directly from the dual GFCI-protected AC receptacles on the front panel. • Easy-to-read digital display on the front panel lets you monitor system performance at a glance.
PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 3 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Features The following information describes the main features of the PROwatt SW Inverter. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with these features before installing and operating the unit. Owner’s Guide DC Input Materials List Your PROwatt SW Inverter package includes these items: • PROwatt SW Inverter unit, • Owner’s Guide.
PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 4 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Features Front Panel Details 1 7 POWER Description 3 Power Switch Button Turns the inverter ON or OFF. 4 Remote Switch Port Use to connect the optional PROwatt Remote Panel via a communications cable. 5 USB Port Powers and charges USB-enabled devices. 6 GFCI-protected AC Outlets Equipped with two AC outlets that are protected by a standard Ground Fault Circuit Interruptor (GFCI) device with reset and test buttons.
PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 5 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Features Serial No. Back Panel Details 4 Feature Description 3 Chassis Ground (GND) Terminal 4 Negative (–) DC Terminal Accepts lug or ring connectors appropriate to the cable size being used. See Table 1 : Voltage Drop Per Foot of DC Cable on page 10 for recommendations.
PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 6 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM 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 NA.book Page 7 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Installation Determine Battery Capacity Determine A Charging System Battery type and battery size strongly affect the performance of the PROwatt SW Inverter. 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.
PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 8 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Installation Do not install the inverter in the same compartment as batteries or in any compartment capable of storing flammable liquids like gasoline. Mount The Inverter 1. • Close to battery Do not use excessive DC cable lengths: they increase wire resistance and reduce input power. DC connections should NOT point up or down. Do not mount the inverter where it will be exposed to gases produced by the batteries.
PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 9 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Installation Connect the Chassis Ground ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Never operate the PROwatt SW Inverter without connecting it to the ground. Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury. The PROwatt SW Inverter has a screw terminal labeled CHASSIS GND on the outside of the rear panel as shown in Figure 3, “PROwatt SW Inverter Back Panel (PROwatt SW 600 shown)” on page 5.
PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 10 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Installation Cabling Guidelines 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 NA.book Page 11 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM 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 NA.book Page 12 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Installation Cabling Procedure 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 NA.book Page 13 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Installation Note: Make a secure connection. Loose connectors cause excessive voltage drop and may cause overheated wires and melted insulation. Note: The red terminal is positive (+) and the black terminal is negative (–). Power connections to the PROwatt SW Inverter must be positive to positive and negative to negative. ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD Install a DC-rated fuse (and fuse holder) on the positive battery terminal.
PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 14 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Installation EXPLOSION AND FIRE HAZARD Do not complete the next step if flammable fumes are present. Thoroughly ventilate the battery compartment before making this connection. Failure to follow these instructions will result in death or serious injury. 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.
PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 15 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM 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 Inverter 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 800 mA from the battery. This is a low current draw.
PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 16 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Operation To test (or reset) the GFCI protection: 1. Press the unit’s power switch to turn the inverter On. 2. Plug a test lamp into the AC outlet. 3. Push the TEST button. Note: The RESET button should pop out and the power should turn Off (the lamp should go out). If the lamp remains lit, or if the RESET button does not pop out, the GFCI may not be functioning.
PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 17 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Operation Operating Limits Power Output The PROwatt SW Inverter will deliver the following power continuously, depending on input voltage and ambient temperature. The inverter will deliver more than 10% of its continuous power rating for approximately five minutes. The inverter must cool down for 15 minutes before it can resume operation above its continuous power rating.
PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 18 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Operation The PROwatt SW Inverter 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. diameter of the battery cables are appropriate. Check that the battery connections are good and that the battery is fully charged.
PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 19 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Troubleshooting ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD Do not dismantle the PROwatt SW Inverter. It does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Do not attempt to service the unit yourself. Condition Possible Cause Solution E.0.2. Over Voltage (high input) shutdown Make sure the inverter is connected to a 12 V battery. E.0.3. Overload shutdown Reduce the load within the inverter’s continuous power rating. E.0.4.
PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 20 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Troubleshooting Condition Possible Cause Solution Condition Possible Cause Solution E.1.0. No output voltage. Short circuit Check the AC wiring for a short circuit. No output voltage; no voltage indication. Very heavy load Remove the load. The unit is off. No power to the inverter. Inverter fuse open. Reverse DC polarity. Output circuit overheat Turn the unit off.
PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 21 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Specifications Note: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Physical and Environmental Specifications AC / USB Output 600 1000 Surge power 1200 W 2000 W 3000 W Output current (continuous) 4.6 A 7.5 A 15 A Output current (max) 5.8 A 9.6 A 19.2 A No load current draw < 600 mA < 600 mA < 800 mA Length × Width × Height • PROwatt SW 600 • PROwatt SW 1000 • PROwatt SW 2000 12.2×8.7×3.5 inch. (31×22×8.
PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 22 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Warranty and Return Information Warranty What does this warranty cover and how long does it last? This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology USA Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter.
PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 23 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM 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.
PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 24 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Warranty and Return Information Disclaimer Exclusions Product IF THIS PRODUCT IS A CONSUMER PRODUCT, FEDERAL LAW DOES NOT ALLOW AN EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES.
PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 25 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Warranty and Return Information Return Material Authorization Policy Return Procedure For those products that are not being repaired in the field and are being returned to Xantrex, 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.
PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 26 Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Warranty and Return Information Information About Your System As soon as you open your PROwatt™ SW Sine Wave Inverter package, record the following information and be sure to keep your proof of purchase.
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PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page ii Tuesday, September 14, 2010 2:29 PM Xantrex Technology USA Inc. 1 800 670 0707 Tel toll free NA 1 800 994 7828 Fax toll free NA customerservice@xantrex.com www.xantrex.
