Xantrex 3000 manual

by XPower Inverter 3000 Plus Owner’s Guide XPower3000.book Page i Wednesday, Decemb er 10, 2003 6:52 AM[...]

About Xantrex Xantrex T echnology Inc. is a worl d-leadi ng supplier of advanced power electroni cs and controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to one MW utility-s cale systems fo r wind, solar , batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power app lications in bo th grid-connect ed and stand-alone systems. Xantrex products include i[...]

iii About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner ’ s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the XPower Inverter 3000 Plus. Scope The Guide provides safety guidelin es, detai led planning and setup information, procedures for installing the inverter , as well as information[...]

About T his Guid e iv 975-0128-01-01 Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this gui de. Related Information Y ou can find more information about Xantrex T echnology Inc. as well as its products and services at www .xantrex.com WA R N I N G W arnings iden tify conditions that could result in personal inj ury or loss of life CA UTION[...]

v Important Safety Instructions 1. Before installing and using the XPower Inverter 3000 Plus, read all instructions an d cautionary mark ings on the XPower Inverter 30 00 Plus, the batteries, an d all appropriate sections of this guide. 2. Do not expose th e XPower Inverter 30 00 Plus to rain, snow , sp ray , or bilge water . T o reduce risk of fir[...]

Safety vi 975-0128-01-01 Explosive gas pr ecautions 1. W orking in the vicinity of lead-a cid batteries is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during norma l operation. Therefore, you must read this guide and follow the instructions exactly before installing or using your XPower Inverter 3000 Plus. 2. This equipment conta ins components w[...]

Safety 975-0128-01-01 vii 5. Remove all metal items, like ring s, bracelets, and watches when working with lead-acid batteries. Lead-acid batteries produc e a short circuit current h igh enough to weld metal to skin, causing a severe burn. 6. Have someone wit hin range of you r voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-aci[...]

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975-0128-01-01 ix Important Safety Instructions Explosive gas precautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vi Precautions When Working With Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vi Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [...]

Contents x 975-0128-01-01 Installing the Remote On/Off Switch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–9 Mounting the Inverter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–10 AC Connections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–11 Connecting [...]

Contents 975-0128-01-01 xi B Battery Types Battery Types - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B–1 Automotive Starting Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B–1 Deep-Cycle Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [...]

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1–1 1 Intr oduction The XPower Inverter 3000 P lus has been designed to give you quality power , ease of use, and reliability . Please take a few moments to read th is chapter to familiarize yourself with the main performance features and protection features. Quality P ower The XPower Inverte r 3000 Plus is designed for use in recreational vehicl[...]

Introduction 1–2 975-0128-01-01 Ease of Use Superior features and rugged durability have been combined with ease of use: • The inverter is compact, lig htweight, and easy to install. • Loads can be po wered directly from the AC outlets. • Easy-to-read indicators on the fro nt panel let y ou monitor system performance at a glance. • Remote[...]

2–1 2 F eatures Chapter 2, “Features” describes the main features of the XPow er Inverter 3000 Plus. Familiarize yourself with them before insta lling and operating the inverter . Remote On/Off Switch The Remot e On/Off switch can b e plugged into the remote switch connector port on the fro nt of the inve rter . The remote switch lets you tur[...]

Fe a t u r e s 2–2 975-0128-01-01 AC P a n e l Figure 2-2 AC P a ne l Feature D escription 1 On/Off Switch turn s the invert er ’ s control circuit on and o ff. This switch is not a power disco nnect switch. Disconnect AC and DC power bef ore workin g on any ci rc uits connected to the inverter . 2 Fault lig ht (red): indicates the inverter has[...]

AC P an e l 975-0128-01-01 2–3 6 S tatus D isplay: Shows V oltage, Current or AC Power . VO L T A G E : Indicates battery power at the input terminal of the inverter in volts (V). CURRENT : Indicates current drawn from the battery by the inverter in amps (A). AC POWER: Indicate s the output pow er from the inverter as a percentage of total availa[...]

Fe a t u r e s 2–4 975-0128-01-01 DC P anel Figure 2-3 DC P anel Fea t u re D es c r ip t i on 1 Chassis Ground Lug connects to vehicle chassis, D C grounding bus or to engine’ s negati ve bus. 2 V entilation Opening must not be obstructed for the proper operation of the inverter . When the inverter is mounted, the ventilation opening on the DC[...]

3–1 3 Installation Chapter 3, “Installation,” provides info rmation on cables and fuses to help you plan for your installation and pr ovide procedures for i n stalling the inverter. Read the entire chapter before begi nning the installation procedures so that you can plan an installation th at is suited to your power needs. Designing Y our In[...]

Installation 3–2 975-0128-01-01 Figure 3-1 Configuration for Normal Loads Figure 3-2 Configuration for Heavy Loads XPower3000.book Page 2 Wed nesday, December 10, 2003 6:52 AM[...]

Designing Y our Installation 975-0128-01-01 3–3 Installation Codes Governing installatio n codes vary depending on the location and type of installation. Electrical installations must meet local and national wiring codes and should be performed by a qualified electric ian. In residential applications, electri cal codes do not allow permanent conn[...]

Installation 3–4 975-0128-01-01 Choosing an Appropriate Location The inverter must only be in stalled in a location that is: : WA R N I N G The inverter contains comp onents that tend to produce arcs or sparks. T o prevent fire or explosion, do not install the inverter in compartments containin g batteries or flammable materials, or in locations [...]

Designing Y our Installation 975-0128-01-01 3–5 Calculating Cable Sizes T o operate safely and effectively , the XPower Inverter 3000 Plus needs proper cables and fuses. Because the XPower Inverter 3000 Plus has low- voltage and high-current input, it is essential that you use low-resistance wiring between the battery and the inverter to del iver[...]

Installation 3–6 975-0128-01-01 Calculating Size of Chassis Ground Cable Refer to T able 3-2 to plan the size of the chassis ground cable that runs from the DC grounding point to the chass is gro und screw on the inverter ’ s DC panel. T able 3-1 Recommended DC Input Wire Sizes & Lengths RV (Recreational V ehicle) Cable length: Battery to I[...]

Designing Y our Installation 975-0128-01-01 3–7 Calculating Fuse/Circuit Br eaker Size Because your batteries can provide thousand s of amps of short-circuit current, you need fuses or circuit b rea kers that can safely withstand the short-circuit current that the batteries can produce. T o select the corr ect fuse type and size: 1. Determine the[...]

Installation 3–8 975-0128-01-01 Installing the inverter Do not proceed with the installation of your inverter until you have read the section, “Designing Y our Installation” on page 3–1. The more thorough your planning, the better your power needs will be met to achieve maximum performance from yo ur inverter. Safety Instructions Before you[...]

Installing the inverter 975-0128-01-01 3–9 • DC fuse(s) as calculated in “Calculating Fuse/Circuit Breaker Size” on page 3–7 an d fuse holder(s) • Copper chassis ground cable as calculated in T able 3-2, “Recommended Chassis Ground Cable sizes” on pa ge 3–6 • Battery isolator (if connectin g to a multiple-batter y system) • Ba[...]

Installation 3–10 975-0128-01-01 Mounting the Inverter Do not mount the inverter under the hood of your veh icle. See “Choosing an Appropriate Locatio n” on page 3–4. T o mount the inverter: 1. Make sure the On/Of f switch is in the Of f position. 2. Select an appropriate mounting loca tion and orientation. The inverter must be oriented in [...]

Installing the inverter 975-0128-01-01 3–11 A C Connections Y ou can plug your AC loads directly into the receptacles on the inverter front panel. Output power to each receptacle is limited by a circuit breaker to 1500 W atts (15 A). Y ou may also make a permanent AC connection via the AC knockout. This connection must be made in accordance with [...]

Installation 3–12 975-0128-01-01 Grounding Locations Y ou must connect the chassis groun d terminal to a grou nding point. Follow the installatio n guidelines below . These guidelines assume you a re using the code-compliant D C supply cable and fuse sizes indicate d in this manual. If you are using different sizes, refer to the applicable code f[...]

Connecting the DC Cables 975-0128-01-01 3–13 Connecting the DC Cables Consult Figure 3-1 , “Configuration for Normal Load s” on page 3–2, or Figure 3-2, “Configuratio n for Heavy Loads” on page 3–2 for additional details that are specific to your installation. T o make the DC connections: 1. Cut the cables to the co rrect length with [...]

Installation 3–14 975-0128-01-01 4. Install a fuse and disconnec t switch or breaker between th e inverter and the battery . Ensure that the disco nnect switc h or breaker is turned off before installing. They must be installed in the positive side of the DC circuit, as close as possible to the battery . This protects your battery and wiring in c[...]

Connecting the DC Cables 975-0128-01-01 3–15 6. Connect one connector on the negative cable to the negative terminal on the DC en d. Before pro ceeding, che ck that cab le polarity is correct, and then connect the other end of the cable to the NEGATIVE (–) terminal on the battery . This is the last cable connection you make. If the disconnect s[...]

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4–1 4 Oper ation Chapter 4 explains how to ope rate the inverter efficiently and ef fectively . Specifically , this chapter: • Gives procedures for operatin g the inverter from the front panel • Discusses operating limits and inverter loads • Discusses battery charging frequency • Provides information ab out routine maintenance T urning t[...]

Operation 4–2 975-0128-01-01 T urning the Inverter Off Between Char ges The inverter draws less than 600 mA from the battery with the On/Off switch turned on and no load connected, but left in this state the inverter will eventually discharge the battery . T o prevent unnecessary ba ttery dischar ge, turn the inverter off when you are not using i[...]

Operating Limits 975-0128-01-01 4–3 Operating Limits P ower Output The XPower Inv erter 3000 Plus can d eliver up to 2500 W continuous and up to 3000 W for five minutes. The wattage rating applies to resistiv e loads such as incandescent lights. Input V oltage The allowable inverter input (battery ) voltage ranges are shown in the following table[...]

Operation 4–4 975-0128-01-01 Inverter Loads The inverter will operate most AC loads wi thin its power rating of 2500 W . However , some appliance s and equipment may b e difficult to operate, and other appliances may a c tually be damaged if you try to operate them with the inverter. Please read “High Surge Loads” and “T rouble Loads” car[...]

Routine Maintenance 975-0128-01-01 4–5 Routine Maintenance Minimal maintenance is required to k eep your inverter operating prope rly . Periodically you should: • Clean the exterior of the inverter with a damp cloth to prevent the accumulation of dust and dirt. • Ensure that the DC cables are se cure and fasteners are tight. • Make sure ven[...]

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5–1 5 T r oubleshooting Chapter 5 will help you identify the source of most problems that can occur with the inverter. If you have a problem with the inverter , please review this chapter before contacting place of purchase. If you are unable to solve a proble m and need to contact place of purchase, record the information in the form “Informat[...]

T roubleshooting 5–2 975-0128-01-01 T r oubleshooting Refer ence W ARNING: Electrical shock and burn hazard Do not disassemble the inverter. It does not contain any user -serviceable parts. Attempting to service the i nve rter yourself could result in an electrical shock or burn. T able 5-1 T roubleshooting Reference # Error/W arn ing Code on Dis[...]

T roubleshooting Reference 975-0128-01-01 5–3 Consumer Hotline: 1-800-67 0-0707 5 E03 : Flashing Fault LED : Flashin g Alarm: Beeping Inverter is in overload shutdown. Load applied is above the continuou s operation limit. Reduce the load if co ntinuous operation is required . 6 E04 : Flashing Fault LED : Flashin g Alarm: Beeping Inverter is in t[...]

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A–1 A Specifications Appendix A contains electrical perform ance and physical specific ations for the inverter. Electrical P erformance Physical Specifications Specifications are subject to change w ithout notice. Output power at 25ºC (77ºF) ambien t temperature and 12 V dc input: • Maximum continuou s output power • 5 minu te ratin g 2500 [...]

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B–1 B Battery T ypes The information in Appendix B will help you to sel ect, connect, and maintain batteries that are most appropriate for your application. The batteries that you use strongly af fect the performance of the XPower 3000. It is important to co nnect the inverter to the correct size and type of battery . Battery T ypes Automotive St[...]

Battery T ypes B–2 975-0128-01-01 A battery isolator is a solid-state el ectronic circuit that allows equipment to be operated from an auxiliary battery without danger of di scharging the vehicle’ s starting ba ttery . During vehi cle operation, the ba ttery isolator automatically directs the charge fro m the alternator to the battery requiring[...]

Estimating Battery Requirements 975-0128-01-01 B–3 This same battery can deliver a higher or lower current for less or more time, limited approximately by the 10 0 Ah figure (for example, 50 A for 2 hours, or 200 A for 1/2 hour), but usual ly the capacity fig ure given is only accurate at the specified rate (20 hours). T o calculate the battery c[...]

Battery T ypes B–4 975-0128-01-01 Battery Sizing Example This battery sizing example illustrates a typical calculation, assuming an opportunity to char ge the batteries every th ree days. This example illustrates how quickly your battery needs can escalate. T o reduce the required battery size, you can cons erve energy by eliminating or reducing [...]

Estimating Battery Requirements 975-0128-01-01 B–5 Battery Sizing Worksheet Use the following worksheet to calcul ate your battery needs. T o ens ure suf ficient battery capacity , be gene rous when estima ting the operating time per day for each of the loads you will run. Appliance (A) P ower Consumption (W atts) (B) Operating Time per Day (Hour[...]

Battery T ypes B–6 975-0128-01-01 Using Multiple Batteries As your power requirements incre ase, you may need to us e more than one battery to obtain suf fic ie nt capacity . Read “T wo Batteries Connected In Parallel” and “T wo Separate Battery Banks” to determine whether two batteries or two battery ban ks are more appro priate for your[...]

Battery T ips 975-0128-01-01 B–7 Battery Tips Explosive/ Corrosive Gases Lead-acid batteries may emit hydrogen gases, oxygen, and sulfuric ac id fumes when recharging. T o re duce the r isk of explosion: • V ent the battery compartment to prevent the accumulation of gases. • Do not install electronic or electrical equipment in the battery com[...]

Battery T ypes B–8 975-0128-01-01 Battery Connections Connections to battery posts must be made with permanent connectors that provide a reliable, low-resistance connection. Do not use alligator clips. Clean the connections regularly and preven t corrosion by using a protective spray coating or V a seline. Battery S tate of Char ge Y ou can measu[...]

C–1 C Alternator s and Char ging Systems A good char ging system is important fo r the health of your batteries. Poor recharging methods can quickly damage batteries. Appendix C prov ides guidelines for rechar ging batteries from an alternator , from AC power , and from alternate ener gy sources. Charging System Requir ements Y our charging syste[...]

Alternators and Charging Systems C–2 975-0128-01-01 Charging W ith an Engine Alternator Read the following inform ation to determi ne whether your vehicle’ s standard alternator will be adequate by itself, whether you should install an alternator con troller , or whether you need a high-output alternator . Using a Standard V ehicle Alternator A[...]

Charging F rom A C P ower 975-0128-01-01 C–3 Charging Fr om AC P ower When rechargi ng from AC power , u se a good quality char ger or R V converter that meets the requiremen ts outlined in “Char ging System Requirements” on page C–1. Do not use char gers intended for oc casional recharging of automotive starting batteries. These chargers a[...]

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975-0128-01-01 WA–1 W arranty and Pr oduct Information 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 defect s in workmanshi p and ma te rials in your XPower Inverter 3000 Plus. This warranty period lasts fo r 12 months fr om the date of purchase at t[...]

W arranty and Product Information WA–2 975-0128-01-01 What proof of pur chase is requir ed? In any warranty claim, da ted proof of purchase must accompany the product and th e product must not have been disas s embled or modifi ed without prior written authorization by Xantrex. Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following fo rms: • The [...]

975-0128-01-01 WA–3 Disclaimer Product THIS LIMITED W ARRAN TY IS THE SOLE A ND EXCLUSIVE W ARRANTY PROV IDED BY XANTREX IN CONNECTION WITH Y OUR XANTREX PRODUCT A ND IS, WHERE PERMITT ED BY LA W , IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER W ARRANTIES, CONDIT IONS, GUARANTEES, RE PRESENT A TIONS, OBLIGA TIONS AND LIA BILITIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ST A T UTOR Y OR OTH[...]

W arranty and Product Information WA–4 975-0128-01-01 Return Material Authorization P olicy Before returning a product directly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Authorizati on (RMA) number and the correct factory "Shi p T o" address. Products must also be shipped prepaid. Product shipments will be refused and ret urned at yo[...]

975-0128-01-01 WA–5 Out of W arranty Service If the warranty period for your XPo wer Inverter 3000 Plus has expired , if the unit was damaged by misuse or incorrect installation, if other co nditions of the warrant y have not been met, or if no dated proof of purchase is available, your inverter may be serviced or replaced for a flat fee. T o ret[...]

W arranty and Product Information WA–6 975-0128-01-01 Information About Y our System As soon as you open your X Power Inverter 3000 Plus package, record the followin g information and be sure to keep y our proof of purch ase. If you need to contact Customer Service, please record the fo llow ing details before calling. This information will help [...]