Xantrex300E.
Xantrex300E.book Page ii Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM 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 grid-connected and stand-alone systems.
Xantrex300E.book Page iii Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM Table of Contents 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3. XPower 300 Inverter Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 AC Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4. Connecting the XPower 300 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Xantrex300E.
Xantrex300E.book Page 1 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the XPower Inverter 300. The XPower 300 is part of a family of advanced, highperformance power inverters from Xantrex, the leader in the field of high-frequency inverter design.
Xantrex300E.book Page 2 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM 2 Important Safety Information If the XPower 300 is connected or used incorrectly, hazardous conditions may be created. Read and save this safety information, and pay special attention to all Caution and Warning statements in the guide and on the inverter itself. Warnings and Cautions are indicated by this symbol: • • Warning statements identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life.
Xantrex300E.book Page 3 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM WARNING: Risk of fire or explosion The XPower 300 contains components that tend to produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do not install the inverter in compartments containing batteries or flammable materials or in locations that require ignitionprotected equipment. WARNING: Fire hazard To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings. Do not install the XPower 300 in a zero-clearance compartment.
Xantrex300E.book Page 4 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM CAUTION: Risk of damage to equipment The XPower 300 is designed to be directly connected to standard electrical and electronic equipment in the manner described in this guide. Do not connect it to household or RV AC distribution wiring. Do not connect it to any AC load circuit in which the neutral conductor is connected to ground (earth) or to the negative of the DC (battery) source.
Xantrex300E.book Page 5 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM CAUTION: Risk of damage to rechargeable appliances The output of the XPower 300 is non-sinusoidal. Certain battery chargers can be damaged if they are connected to the XPower 300. Two particular types of equipment are prone to this problem: • Small battery-operated appliances such as rechargeable flashlights, shavers, and night lights that can be plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge.
Xantrex300E.book Page 6 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM 3 XPower 300 Inverter Features This section describes the main features of the XPower 300. Figure 1 shows the inverter’s AC panel. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 1 AC Panel on the XPower 300 (European AC Outlet) 1 AC Outlet An AC outlet is located on one end of the inverter.
Xantrex300E.book Page 7 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM When the inverter is connected to a DC power source and the On/Standby switch is on, AC power is available at the outlet. 3 Power Light The green PWR light is on all the time when the On/Standby switch is on. 4 Fault Light The red light indicates that the inverter has shut down because of low or high battery voltage, AC overload, or excessively high temperatures.
Xantrex300E.book Page 8 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM AC Outlets Depending on your geographic location, your XPower 300 will have one of the following AC outlets.
Xantrex300E.book Page 9 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM 4 Connecting the XPower 300 This section explains how to connect the XPower 300. Choosing a Location For the best performance, choose a location that 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. • Well ventilated For proper cooling, allow at least 5 cm (2 in.
Xantrex300E.book Page 10 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM Connecting the XPower 300 to DC Power CAUTION: Risk of damage to the XPower 300 The XPower 300 must only be operated with a nominal 12 volt battery. The inverter will not operate with a lower voltage battery. A higher voltage battery will damage the inverter.
Xantrex300E.book Page 11 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM Using the Cigarette Plug Wire Assembly WARNING: Fire hazard The wires in most 12 volt sockets or power outlets are not large enough for loads greater than 150 watts: they will overheat and present a fire hazard. Do not use loads greater than 150 watts with the cigarette plug wire assembly. Loads under 150 watts When you are going to power loads under 150 watts, use the cigarette plug wire assembly. To connect the inverter: 1.
Xantrex300E.book Page 12 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM 5. 6. Turn on the inverter’s On/Standby switch. The PWR light comes on, and AC power is available at the outlet. Note: You may need to turn the vehicle’s ignition key to the accessory position. Plug in the AC load you want to operate.
Xantrex300E.book Page 13 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM CAUTION: Risk of damage to the XPower 300 Reversing the positive and negative battery cables will damage the inverter and void your warranty. When you connect the inverter to the battery, double check the connections. The red wire must be connected to the red (+) terminal on the inverter and the positive (+) terminal on the battery.
Xantrex300E.book Page 14 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM 7. Turn on the On/Standby switch. The green PWR light comes on, and AC power is available at the outlet. Hardwiring the Inverter to the Battery Loads of any size (up to 300 watts continuous power) For a permanent electrical connection, or when you need to power some loads that are greater than 150 watts and some that are less than 150 watts, you can hardwire the inverter to the battery.
Xantrex300E.book Page 15 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM 1 XPower 300 2 3.3mm2 (12 AWG) red wire from the positive inverter terminal to the positive battery terminal (via the fuse and the switch) 3 40 amp automotive fuse 4 12 volt, 40 amp disconnect switch 5 12 volt battery 6 3.
Xantrex300E.book Page 16 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM To hardwire the inverter to the battery: 1. Cut the clips off the cable clip wire assembly. (The wires in this assembly are appropriate for loads over 150 watts. The wires in the cigarette plug wire assembly are too small: do not use them.) 2. 3. 4. 5. 16 Using 3.3mm2 (12 AWG) wire or heavier, extend the power cord if you need to, to a maximum total length of 2 meters (6.5 feet) including the existing XPower 300 power cord length.
Xantrex300E.book Page 17 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM CAUTION: Risk of damage to the XPower 300 Reversing the positive and negative battery cables will damage the inverter and will void your warranty.
Xantrex300E.book Page 18 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM Disconnecting the Battery • Before you disconnect the battery, turn off the AC load, and then turn off the in-line switch. Replacing the In-Line Fuse • 18 If you need to replace the in-line fuse (see Figure 6), turn off the in-line switch to disconnect the DC power.
Xantrex300E.book Page 19 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM 5 Operating the XPower 300 This section describes normal operation as well as several problems that could occur when you use the inverter. If you have a problem, see “Troubleshooting” on page 23. Operating Statuses • • • Normal Operation When you connect the inverter to your vehicle’s 12 volt source and turn on the On/ Standby switch, the green PWR light comes on, and AC power is available at the outlet.
Xantrex300E.book Page 20 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM • • • 20 that occurs when the engine starts may trigger a low voltage shutdown. AC Overload Shutdown If you connect an AC load rated higher than 300 watts or 1.3 amps or that draws excessive surge power, the XPower 300 shuts down. The PWR light stays on, and the light comes on to indicate that the inverter is overloaded. Note: High startup surge requirements The power, or “wattage” rating of an AC load is the average amount of power it uses.
Xantrex300E.book Page 21 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM Interference With Electronic Equipment Most AC products operate with the XPower 300 as they would with household AC power with the following exceptions. Buzzing Sound Some inexpensive stereo systems and “boom boxes” have inadequate internal power supply filtering and buzz slightly when powered by the XPower 300. The best solution is to have an audio system with a good quality filter.
Xantrex300E.book Page 22 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM 6 Battery Operating Time The battery operating time of the XPower 300 depends on the charge level of the battery, battery capacity, and the amount of power drawn by the particular AC load. With a typical vehicle battery and a 300 watt load, you can expect one or more hours of operating time. To preserve the battery: • Do not allow your vehicle battery to become deeply discharged.
Xantrex300E.book Page 23 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM 7 Troubleshooting WARNING: Shock hazard Do not open the inverter or attempt to service it yourself. Refer all service to qualified personnel. This section describes problems you may encounter, the symptoms of each problem, possible causes, and various remedies. The AC load will not operate; the red light is on. Symptom An AC load is plugged in or turned on, operates for one to ten seconds, and then shuts down.
Xantrex300E.book Page 24 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM Symptom The AC load does not operate. The light comes on when the inverter is turned on or when the AC load is turned on or plugged in. The alarm may sound. Possible cause Suggested remedy The battery is discharged. Recharge the battery. The battery voltage is excessive. Check the charging system. The AC load exceeds the 150 watt rating for the lighter socket. Connect the inverter directly to the battery.
Xantrex300E.book Page 25 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM The AC load will not operate; no inverter lights are on. Symptom The cigarette lighter works in the lighter socket, but the inverter does not. Possible cause Suggested remedy The contact between the plug and the lighter socket or the 12 volt outlet is poor. Press the plug firmly into the socket. Clean the plug or socket if necessary. The inverter has been connected with reverse DC input polarity. The inverter has probably been damaged.
Xantrex300E.book Page 26 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM Measured inverter output voltage is too low. Symptom The AC voltmeter reading is 5 to 15 volts too low. Possible cause Suggested remedy A standard “average-reading” AC voltmeter has been used to measure output voltage. For accuracy, the XPower 300 modified sine wave output needs to be measured with a “true RMS” voltmeter, like a Fluke 87 series multimeter. The battery voltage is too low. Recharge the battery.
Xantrex300E.book Page 27 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM 8 Specifications Specifications may change without notice. Electrical AC receptacles 1 AC output voltage 230 volts AC RMS ± 5% AC output frequency 50 ± 3 Hz AC output waveform Modified Sine Wave Maximum continuous AC output power 300 watts Maximum AC output surge power 600 watts DC input voltage range 10–15 volts DC Battery drain with no AC load (at 12V input) and inverter switch on 0.
Xantrex300E.book Page 28 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM Physical Dimensions (L x W x H) 200mm x 103mm x 66mm (7.9 in. x 4.1 in. x 2.6 in.) Weight 0.79 Kg (1.74 lb.
Xantrex300E.book Page 29 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM Product Recycling Do not dispose of this product with general household waste! Electrical appliances marked with the symbol shown must be professionally treated to recover, reuse, and recycle materials, in order to reduce negative environmental impact. When the product is no longer usable, the consumer is legally obligated to ensure that it is collected separately under the local electronics recycling and treatment scheme. See www.xantrex.com.
Xantrex300E.book Page 30 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM 9 Limited Warranty 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 300. This warranty period lasts for twenty-four (24) months 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.
Xantrex300E.book Page 31 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM How do you get service? If your product requires troubleshooting or warranty service, contact your merchant. If you are unable to contact your merchant, or the merchant is unable to provide service, contact Xantrex directly at: Telephone: 1 360 925 5097 (direct) Fax: 1 360 925 5143 (direct) Email: customerservice@xantrex.
Xantrex300E.book Page 32 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM 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.
Xantrex300E.book Page 33 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM RESTRICTION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW TO APPLY TO THE PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD STIPULATED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
Xantrex300E.book Page 34 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM Warning: Limitations On Use Please refer to your product manual for limitations on uses of the product. SPECIFICALLY, PLEASE NOTE THAT THE XPOWER INVERTER 300 SHOULD NOT BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS OR OTHER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR DEVICES.
Xantrex300E.book Page 35 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM 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.
Xantrex300E.book Page 36 Thursday, February 16, 2006 10:11 AM Out of Warranty Service If the warranty period for your XPower Inverter 300 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 inverter may be serviced or replaced for a flat fee.