Xantrex Technology 175 manual

XP ower P ocket Inverter 175 Owner's Guide by 975-0237-01-01 REV . A Printed in China t 1-800-394-0440 (toll free in North America) 1-360-925-5097 (direct) f 1-360-925-5143 e customerservice@xantrex.com www .xantrex.com ARTWORK NO. 975-0237-01-01 REV . A 2005-04-14[...]

About Xantrex Xantrex T echnology I nc. is a world -leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls wi th products from 50 watt mob ile units to one MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar , batteries, fuel cells, microtur bines, and backu p power applicatio ns in both grid- connected and stand-alone system s. Xantrex products include [...]

(b) ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE, WHETHER DIRECT , INDIRECT , CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENT A L, WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE USE OF SUCH INFORMA TION. THE USE OF ANY SUCH INFORMA TION WILL BE ENTIREL Y A T THE USER’S RISK. Date and Revision June 2005 Revision A P art Number 975-0237-01 -01 Contact Information T elephone:[...]

Content s iii 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2. Important Safety Inf ormatio n . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Additional Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3. Safety Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

iv 8. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 AC Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 USB Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 DC Power Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 9. [...]

1 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the XPower Pocket Inverter 175. 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 you r vehi cle, the XPower inverter efficiently and reliably powers a wide variety of loads thr[...]

2 • T roubleshooti ng information (page 18) • Specifications (page 21) • W arranty and service information (page 23)[...]

3 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 an d pa y special attention to all Caution and W arning st atements in the guide. Wa r n i n g s identify cond itio ns that may result in personal injury or[...]

4 WA R NI N G The XPower inverter housing may become uncomfortably warm, reaching 140° F (60° C) under extended high power operat ion. During operation, keep it away from ma teria ls that m ay be af fected by high temperatures. WA R NI N G Do not use the XPower inverter in the presence of flammable fumes or gases, su ch as in the bilge of a gasol[...]

5 W ARNING: Shock hazar d 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 inve rter and become a shock hazard. W ARNING: Shock hazar d Grip the inverter carefully when inserting or re[...]

6 CAUTION: Output non-sinusoidal Some char gers for small nicke l-cadmium batteries can be damaged if conn ected to t he XPower inverter. Do not use the i nverter with the following appliances: • Small battery-operate d appliances like rechargeable flashlight s, some rechar geable shavers, and night lights that are plugged directly into an AC rec[...]

7 Additional Safety Guidelines • Do not insert foreign objects in the XPower inverter outlets or ot her open ings. • Never connect the invert er to power util ity AC distribution wiring. • Do not use the XPower in verter in temperatures over 100° F (40° C). • Do not expose the XPower inverter to water, rain, snow , or spray . Failure to f[...]

8 3 Safety F eatures These advanced safety features are built into the XPower inverter: • Electronic overload pr otection with automatic shutdown • User-replaceable 20 A fus e • Low battery voltage shutdow n • High-input voltage protecti on wit h automatic shutdown • Overheat protection with automatic shutdown • Output short circuit pro[...]

9 4 Inverter F eatures Figure 1 F eatures and Accessories Airplane power p lug AC outlet Power/Fault light Fuse Cigarette light er plug adapter USB power port DC cable port Ventilation o penings DC Cable Pocket Inverter 175 Accessory bag[...]

10 5 Using the Inverter Through its AC outlet, the XPower inverter is capable of powering most 120 V AC products that use 140 W or less. The XPower inverter can also power or char ge most consumer electronics that have USB power ports. The XPower inverter’ s AC output wavefo rm , called “modified si ne wave,” is design ed to function similarl[...]

11 3. Insert the cigarette lighter plug into the 12 V outlet. 4. Plug the device you want to operate into the XPower inverter. See “I nverter Operation” on page 14. 5. When the power inverter is not in use, unplu g it from the 12 V outlet to prevent slight discharge of the battery . CAUTION: Rever se polarity damage When plugging in the DC cabl[...]

12 Using the DC Cable wi th Airplane P ower Plug 1. Plug the D C cable into the DC cable port on the XPower inverter. Observ e correct polarity . See Figure 2. 2. Insert the airplane power plug into the 12 V outlet. 3. Plug the device you want to operate into the XPower inverter. See “I nverter Operation” on page 14. CAUTION: Rever se polarity [...]

13 Airline Compatibility T able 1 provides a list of airlines, ai rcraft, and passenger classes that have DC power sockets compatible with t he XPow er Pocket Inverter 175. T able 1 Airline Compatibility Airline Aircraft P assenger Class Air Canada A330, A340 Business Class Air China 747-400 Business Class Air France A330-200 1st Class, Business Am[...]

14 6 Inverter Oper ation 1. When properly connected to a 12 V outl et, the light will glow blue , ind icating the inverter is ready . 2. 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, its voltage begins to fall. When the XPower inverter sense[...]

15 • If an AC product rated higher than 175 W is plugged into the XPower inv erter, 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 environ ment, it automatically shuts down. The red fault light comes on. • Should a [...]

16 Battery Operating Time Operating time will vary dependin g on the charge level of the battery , it s capaci ty and th e power level drawn by the particular AC load, USB load, or combination of both. W ith a typical vehicle battery and a 140 W load, an operating time of 2 to 2.5 hours or more can be expected. When using a vehicle battery as a pow[...]

17 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 onl y solution is an audio product with a higher quality fil ter . T elevision interferenc e The XPower inverter is shield ed to mi[...]

18 7 T roubleshooting PROBLEM: AC product will not operate , no in verter lights are ON . PROBLEM: Measured inverte r output is too low . P ossible cause Remedy Battery is defective. Chec k battery and replace if required. Loose connections. C heck connections. Fuse is blown. Replac e fuse (see page 20). P ossible cause Remedy Stan dard “aver age[...]

19 PROBLEM: AC product will not operate , red FAULT light ON. P ossible cause Remedy AC product(s) connected are rated at more tha n the inverter’s continuous power rating; overload shutdown has occurred. Use a product with a power rating less than the inverter’ s continuous power rating. AC product is rated less than the inverter’ s continuo[...]

20 Replacing the Fuse The XPower inverter has a replaceable 20 A fuse. Remove the blown fuse from the back of the unit and replace it with a Littelfuse Mini ® fuse, Littelfuse catalog number 0297 020. 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 objec[...]

21 h 8 Specifications Specifications are subject to change without n otice. A C P ower Output USB P ower Output AC output voltage (no minal) 120 V AC Continuous AC out put power 140 W 5 minutes AC output power 175 W Maximum AC output surge power 280 W AC output frequency 60 ± 1 Hz AC output waveform Modified sine wave DC output voltage 5 V DC DC o[...]

22 DC P ower Specifications Physical Specifications DC input voltage range 10.5–15.5 VDC Battery drain with n o AC load (at 12 V input) 0.25 A Efficiency (m aximum) 90% Low battery shutdown point (no minal) 10.5 V High battery shutdown point (nominal) 15.5 V Ambient operating temperature range 0 °C–40 °C (32 °F–104 °F) Dimensions (L × W [...]

23 9 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 echnol ogy , 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 cu[...]

24 shipment to the custom er , whiche ver is greater . All replaced products and all parts rem oved from repaired products become the property of Xantrex. Xantrex covers both parts and la bor necessary to repair the product, and return shipment to the customer via a Xantrex- selected non-expedited surface freight within the contiguous United St ate[...]

25 network of regional Authoriz ed Service Centers. Call Xantrex or check our web site to see if your product can be repaired at on e of these facilit ies. What proof of purchase is r equired? In any warranty claim, dated proof of purchas e must accompany the product and the product must not ha ve been disassembled or modified without prior writte [...]

26 What does this warranty not cover? This Limited W arranty does not cover normal wear and tear of the product or costs related to the remo val, installation, or troubleshooting of the customer's electrical systems. This warranty does not apply to and Xantrex will not be responsible for any defe ct in or damage to: a) the product if it has be[...]

27 Disclaimer Product THIS LIMI TED W ARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE W ARRANT Y PROVIDED BY XANTREX IN CO NNECTION WITH YOUR XANTREX PRODUCT AND IS, WHERE PERMITTED BY LA W , IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER W ARRANT IES, CONDITIONS, GU ARANTEES, REPRESENT A TIO NS, OBLIG A TI ONS AND LIA B ILI TI ES, EXPRESS OR IMPLI ED, ST A TUTOR Y OR OTHER WISE I N CONN[...]

28 EXPENSES HOWEVER ARISING WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TOR T INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY ECONOMIC LOSSES OF ANY KIND, ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPER TY , AN Y PERSONAL INJUR Y , ANY DAMAGE OR INJUR Y ARISING FROM OR AS A RESUL T OF MISUSE OR ABUSE, OR T HE INCORRECT INST ALLA TI ON, INTEGRA TION OR OPERA TION OF TH E PRODUCT . Exclusions If this pr[...]

29 SPECIFICALL Y , PLEA SE NOTE THA T THE XP OWER INVERTER SHOULD NOT BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH LIFE SUPPOR T SYSTEMS OR O THER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR DEVI CES. WITHOUT LIMIT ING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING , XANTREX MAKES NO REPRESENT A TIONS OR W ARRANTIES REGARDING THE USE OF THE XANTREX XP OWER INVERTER IN CONNECTION WITH LIFE SUPP OR T SYST[...]

30 Return Material Authorization P olicy Before returning a product dire ctly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Au thorization (RMA) number and the correct factory "Ship T o" a ddress. Products must also be shipped prepaid. Product shipments will be refused and returned at your expense if they are unauthorized, returned without[...]

31 Return Procedure 1. Packag e the unit safely , preferably using the original box and packing mate rials. Please en sure that your product is shipped fully insured in the original packaging or equivalent. This warranty will not apply where the product is da maged due to improper packaging. 2. Include the following: • T he RMA number supplied by[...]

32 If you are r eturning 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 pa rticular facilit y . Out of W arranty Service If the [...]