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About Xantrex Xantrex T echnology Inc. is a world-l eadin g supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with product s from 50 watt mobi le uni ts to one MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar , ba tteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applications in both gri d-connected and stand-alone systems. Xantrex products include in[...]

i About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner ’ s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the XPowe r Powerpack 200 Plus. Organization This guide is organized into fi ve ch ap te rs an d an appe n dix : Chapter 1, “Introduction”, provides an overview of the main featur[...]

About T his Guide ii Conventions Used The following conv en tio ns are used in this guide. Abbreviations and Acronyms WA R N I N G W arnings iden tify cond itio ns or practices that could result in personal injury or loss of life. CA UTION Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the unit or to other equipment. Impor[...]

iii Important Safety Instructions The XPower Powerpack 200 Plus generates a type o f AC power similar to a normal hous ehold wall outlet. Operating the XPower Powerpack 200 Plus incorrectly or misusing it may damage the equi pment or create hazardous conditions for the user . W arnings and Cautions Import ant: Before using your XPower Powerpack 200[...]

Important Safety Information iv - W ARNING: Explosion hazar d Do not use this product where ther e are flammable fume s or gases, such as in the bilge of a gasolin e-powered boat, or near propane tanks. Do not use this product in an enclosure contain ing automotive-type lead-aci d batteries . These batteries, unlike the sealed AGM battery in the XP[...]

Important Safety Information v WARN I NG : Fi re h a za rd The boosting feature is designed for short term operat ion only— less than 4 seconds. Operating the boosting feature for more than 4 seconds may cause damage to the unit. Allow the XPower Powerpack 200 Plus to cool down for at least 3 minutes after each boost. WARN I NG : Fi re h a za rd [...]

Important Safety Information vi Precautions W hen W orking W ith Y our V ehicle Battery 1. Follow all instructions published by the battery manufacturer and the manufact urer 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 in vicinity of the en[...]

Important Safety Information vii 10. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and wa ter . If acid enters your eyes, immediately flood th em with running cold water for at least twenty minutes and get medical attention immediately . 1 1. Keep a supply of baking soda on hand in the area of the batteries. Baking sod a neu[...]

Important Safety Information viii Precautions for Using Rechar geable Appliances Most rechargeable battery-operated equipment use a separate charger or transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle and produces a low vo ltage char ging output . Some chargers for rechar geable batteries can be damaged if connected to the XPower Powerpack 200 Plu[...]

ix Contents 1 Introduction About the XPower Powerpack - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Comprehensive Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Automatic Overload - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Overheating - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Low Ba[...]

Contents x Boosting a Vehicle’s Engine - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17 Using the Air Compressor - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20 Over-temperature Safety Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20 Inflating Tires - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21 Inflating Small Sports Eq[...]

1 1 Intr oduction About the XP ower P owerpack Easy-to-use and designed for years of reliable service, the XPower Powerpack can run ma ny AC appliances and 12 V DC appliances whe never you need power for work or play , at ho me or on the road. XPower Powerpack: • Powers 1 15 V A C appliances • Powers 12 V DC appliances • Boosts vehicle engine[...]

Comprehensive Protection 2 Low Battery Protection Low battery protection protects the internal battery from excessive discharge and possible damage. When the AC Power On/Off Switch is turned ON, an audible alarm alerts you when the internal battery is nearly dischar ged (1 1.0 V DC) and the unit turns OFF at 10.5 V DC. XPower_PP_200_Plus.book Page [...]

3 2 F eatur es Chapter 2 describes the main features of the XPower Powerpack. W e recommend th at you familiarize yourself with these features before operating the unit. Materials List Y our XPower Powerpack pack age includes these items: ❐ XPower Powerpack ❐ Owner ’ s Guide ❐ AC Charger ❐ DC Charging Cable ❐ Nozzle and needle adapto rs[...]

XP ower P owerpack Features 4 XP ower P owerpack Featur es Front P anel Detail Fe a t u r e D e s c r i p t i o n 1 DC Power Outlet : • Powers 12 V D C auto, R V o r marine appliances • Recharges XPower Powerpack from a 12 V outlet in a vehicle using the DC Char ging Cable. 2 Battery Level LEDs illuminate to indicat e the XPower Powerpack batte[...]

XP ower P ower pack F eatures 5 4 Battery S tatus LED illuminate s when the XPo wer Powerpack is in Charging Mode (i. e., an AC Charger is connected to the XPower Powerpack’ s AC Charger Input Socket and plugged in to the household 120 V AC outlet). 5 Red Boosting Connection LED illuminates and an alarm sounds when the boosting clamps are imprope[...]

XP ower P owerpack Features 6 Left Side View Fe a t u r e D e s c r i p t i o n 1 Light On/Off Switch 2 Incandescent Light illuminates for about 15 hours when the battery is fully charged. 3 Pressur e Gauge shows the PSI (lb/in 2 ). 4 Boosting Clamp 5 Boosting Power Switch 6 AC Charger Input Socket 7 On/Off Switch turns com pressor unit on and off.[...]

XP ower P ower pack F eatures 7 Accessories Accessory Description 1 AC Charger lets you recharge the XPower Powerpack from a standard AC wall outlet and can only be used to recharge the internal battery of the XPower Powerpack. (Replacement part number 074-1003.) 2 DC Charging Cable lets you recharge the XPower Powerpack from a 12 V system in a car[...]

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9 3 Oper ation Chapter 3 explains how to operate the XPower Powerpack efficiently . This chapter covers: • Recharging the XPower Powe rpack for first-time use • Using the built-in light • Operating AC appliances an d 12 V DC appliances • Boosting a vehicle’ s engine • Using the air compressor • Connecting to an external battery for ad[...]

Choosing a Locatio n 10 Choosing a Location The XPower Powerpack s hould be operated only in a location that meets these requirements: W ARNING: Fire or explosion The XPower Powerpack contains components that tend to produce arcs or sparks. T o prevent fire or explo sion, do not operate the XPower Powerpack in compartments containing batt eries or [...]

Using XP ower P owerpack for the First T ime 11 Using XP ower P owerpack for the First Time Recharging with the A C Charg er Rechar ging with the AC Ch a r ger is a true “plug-in-and- forget” char ging method. W e recommend leaving the AC Charger connected when the XP ower Powerpack is not in use. T o r echarge with the AC Charger: 1. Disconnec[...]

Using the Built-in Light 12 Using the Built-in Light The XPower Powerpack has a built-in incandescent light which will operate for about 15 hours before the unit needs to be recharged. The On/Of f switc h is located above the light. Operating A C Appliances Understanding A C Appliances AC appliances are rated by how much electrical power (in watts)[...]

Operating AC Applia nces 13 High Surg e Appliances The wattage rating of AC app liances is the average power used by the appliance. Applia nces such as televisions and appliances with motors consum e much more power than their average rating when they are first switched on. Although the XPower Powerp ack can supply momentary surge power up to 320 W[...]

Operating AC Appliances 14 • Speed controllers found in some fans, power tools, kitchen appliances, and other loads may be damaged. • Some chargers for small rechar geable batteries can be damaged. See “Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances” on page viii for details. • Metal halide arc (MHI) lights can be damaged. Operating Severa[...]

Operating AC Applia nces 15 If you ignore the warning, the XPower Powerpack automatically turns off a few mi nutes later to prevent battery damage. In the event of an overload, low battery voltage or overheating, the XPower Po werpack automatically shuts down. XPower_PP_200_Plus.book Page 15 Monday, Octo ber 23, 2006 2:57 PM[...]

Operating 12 V DC Appliances 16 Operating 12 V DC Appliances The XPower Powerpack can operate 12 V DC auto, R V , marine, or other po rtable appliances that draw 12 A or less from a 12 V DC power outlet or from a vehicle’ s lighter socket. T ypical 12 V DC applianc es that can be used on the XPower Powerpack a re listed in T able 3-2. CA UTION: E[...]

Boosting a V e hicle’ s Engine 17 T o operate a 12 V DC appliance: 1. Open the protective co ver on the DC Power Outlet of the XPower Powerpack. 2. Plug the 12 V DC ap pliance into the DC Power Outlet on the left side of the unit, and t urn the 12 V DC appliance on (if required). If the 12 V DC appliance draw s more than 12 A (or has a short-circ[...]

Boosting a V ehicle’ s Engine 18 T o boost a vehicle or boat engine: 1. T u rn off the vehicle or boat ignition and all accessories. 2. Engage the park or emergency brake and place the transmission in park for an automatic or neutral for a manual. 3. If boosting a boat eng i ne, purge the engine compartm ent and bilge of all fumes b efore boostin[...]

Boosting a V e hicle’ s Engine 19 If no alarm sounds, and th e Green Boosting Conn ection LED is illuminated, then proceed to the next step. 7. Switch ON the boosting power switch. Before starting the engine, make sure the XPower Powerpack and the cables are clear of belts and fans. 8. Crank the engine for 4 seconds or until it starts, whichever [...]

Using the Air Compressor 20 Using the Air Compressor Over -temper ature Safety Pr otection It is recommended that you fo llow the warnings and turn the compressor off for 10 minutes after every 10 minutes of operation. However , the XPower Powe rpack 200 Plus is equipped with an over-temperature safety protection feature that automatically tu rns t[...]

Using the Air Compressor 21 Inflating Tires T o inflate your vehicl e, motor cycle, or bicycle tir e s: 1. Place the valve connector secure ly on the tire valve stem, push it as far as possible to allow normal airflow , and close the thumb latch. If necessary , use a supplied noz zle adaptor . 2. T u rn the compressor on, and inflate your tire to t[...]

Using the Air Compressor 22 3. T u rn the compressor off after appropriate pressure is reached. 4. Open the thumb latch and remove the valve connecto r from the valve stem. 5. Check air pressure with a pressure gauge. Inflating Small Sports Equipment Y ou can use the compressor to inflate small sports equipment such as soccer balls and footballs. T[...]

Connecting to an External Battery 23 6. Remove nozzle adaptor from valve connector and store in storage compartment. Connecting to an External Battery Y ou can extend battery opera ting times by connecting the XPower Powerpack to a lar ger external battery . For example, an external 60 Ah battery gives approx imately five times the operating time o[...]

Connecting to an External Battery 24 3. Connect the black negative (–) clamp of the cables to th e black negative (–) terminal of the external battery . If the Red Boosting Connectio n LED illuminates and the Powerbox’ s alarm sounds, then reverse polarity has been detected. Correct polarity mu st be estab lished before proceeding. Disconne c[...]

25 4 Maintenance Chapter 4 provides information on maintaining your internal battery , recharging options for the internal battery , and replacing user-replaceable parts. Routine maintenance is requir ed to keep your XPower Powerpack 200 Plus operating properly . Occas ionally cle an the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth to r emove the accumul[...]

Recharging the XP ower P o werpack Battery 26 Recharging the XP ower P owerpack Battery T o check the XPowe r Powerpack’ s charge level, press the Battery Level button. Y ou can recharge the battery using: • the fully automatic “plug- in-and-for get” AC Charger . • the DC Charging Cable to rechar ge from your vehicle as you drive. • a g[...]

Recharging the XP ower P owerpack Battery 27 5. While the XPower Powerpack is recharging, the Battery Status LED is red. If th e XPower Powerpack is completely discharged, a typica l rechar ge may take up to 24 hours. When fully charged, the Battery Status LED changes to green and the XPower Powerpack is ready to use. Once the XPower Powerpack is f[...]

Recharging the XP ower P o werpack Battery 28 T o r echarge the XPower Powe rpack while you drive using the DC Charging Cable: 1. While the vehicle engine is runn ing, plug one end o f the DC Charging Cable into the DC Power Outlet of the XPower Powerpack. 2. Plug the opposite end of th e DC Char ging Cable into the vehicle’ s lighter socket or 1[...]

Recharging the XP ower P owerpack Battery 29 Recharging with a Gener ator’ s Regulated 12 V DC Outlet Refer to the Owner ’ s Guide acco mpanying your generator for detailed instructions on connectin g the gene rator to a unit like the XPower Powerpack. Y ou ca n recharge the XPower Powerpack using a generator in several ways: • Using the AC C[...]

Recharging the XP ower P o werpack Battery 30 Recharging fr om a Solar P anel Small, unregulated 12 V solar panels rated to produce a maximum of 2.5 A (or 30 W) can b e use d to charge the XPower Powerpack through th e AC Charger Input Socket. Y ou will need to purchase a standard 5.5 mm OD × 2.5 mm ID (0.217 × 0.10") coaxial DC (barrel type[...]

Recycling 31 Recycling The XPower Powerpack is designed to provide y ears of service. However , when the inte rnal battery reaches the end of its service life, the XPower Powerpack itself is no longer of use. The internal battery is not designed to be user replaceable. Because the internal battery contains lead, which can be hazardous if exposed to[...]

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33 5 T r oubleshooting T roubleshooting will help you identify the common problems than can occur with the XPower Powerpack 200 Plus. Read this chapter before calling Customer Service. If you cannot solve t he problem with the XPower Po werpack, record the information asked fo r on “Information About Y our System” on page 46 and then contact yo[...]

T roubleshooting Refer ence 34 T roubleshooting Reference W ARNING: Electric shock hazard Do not remove the cover of the XPower Powerpack or disassemble the XPower Powerpack. The XPower Powerpack does not contain any internal user-serviceable parts and attempting to service the unit yourself could result in electrical shock or bu rn and will void y[...]

T roub leshooting Reference 35 AC appliance will not operate; audible alarm is sounding. Battery has discharged to 10.5 V . XPower Powerpack has overheated due to poor ventilation or excessively warm environment al conditions. T urn OFF the AC Power On/Off Switch and recharge the XPower Powerpack. T urn the AC Po wer On/Of f Switch OFF and allow th[...]

T roubleshooting Refer ence 36 Measured AC output voltage is too low . Use of an average-reading, AC voltmeter to read o utpu t voltage. XPower Powerpack battery is almost fully discharged. The modified sinewave (MSW) output of the XPow er Powerpack requires a true RMS reading meter , such as the Fluke 87 series, for accurate measurement. Press Bat[...]

T roub leshooting Reference 37 Battery Status LED is red and has not changed to green after 24 hours of charging. The voltage at the AC wall outlet is less than 120 V AC. Use AC wall out let that suppli es 120 V AC. Continue to charge the unit for another 12 hours; th e unit will be ready to use even if the Battery Status light remains red. The eng[...]

T roubleshooting Refer ence 38 The compressor runs slowly . The compressor may h ave overheated from excessive use. Battery voltage is too low . T urn off the compressor and let i t cool down. Check the condition of the internal battery . The battery may need to be recharged or replaced. T able 5-1 T roubleshooting reference Problem P ossible Cause[...]

39 A Specifications Electrical Specifications 12 V DC Section Internal battery type Sealed/non-spillable, AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) lead-acid Internal battery volt age (nominal) 12 V DC Internal battery cap acity (minimum) 12 Ah Internal battery CCA rating 120 CCA Internal battery CA rating 180 CA DC Power Outlet (maximum conti nuous load) 12 A wi[...]

Electrical Specifications 40 AC P ower Section Output power • Continuous output power • Five minute AC output power • AC output surge capacity 160 W 200 W 320 W Output voltage 1 15 ± 10 V AC RMS Output frequency 60 Hz ± 1 Hz Output wave form modified sinewave No load current draw <0.20 A DC Input voltage range 10.5 to 15.5 V DC Low batte[...]

Physical Specifications 41 Physical Specifications Air Compress or Pressure 250 PSI (lb/in 2 ) Accessories DC charge cable 39" (1 m) 18 A WG with m a le to male lighter plugs. Part # 449- 0187-01-01 AC Charger Part # 074-1003 Physical specif ications XP ower P owerpack Depth 6 1/8" (15.5 cm) W idth 12 13/32" (31.5 cm) Height 8 3/4&qu[...]

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43 W arranty and Return Wa r r a n t y What does this warranty cover? This Limited W arranty is provided by Xantrex T echnology Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects in workmans hip and materials in your XPower Powerpack 200 Plus. This warranty pe riod lasts for 6 months from the date of purchase at the point of sale to you, the or igin al [...]

W arranty and Return 44 975-0189-01-01 What does this warranty not cover? This Limite d W arranty does not cover normal wear and tear of the product or costs related to the removal, installation, or troublesh ooting of the customer 's e lectrical sy st ems. This wa rr anty does not apply to and Xantrex will not be responsible for any de fect i[...]

W arranty and Return 975-0189-01-01 45 warranties or on the duration of an implied warranty or on th e limitation or exclusion of incidental or conseque ntial damages, so the above limitation( s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to you. This Limited W arranty gives you specific legal rights. Y ou may have other rights which may vary from state to stat[...]

W arranty and Return 46 975-0189-01-01 Out of W arranty Service If the warranty period for your XPower Powerp ack 200 Plus has expired, if the unit was damaged by misuse or in correct installation, if other conditions o f the warranty have not been met, or if no dated proof of purchase is available, your unit may be serviced or replaced for a flat [...]