Xantrex Technology 600HD manual

by XPower Powerpack 600HD Owner’s Guide[...]

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 600HD. The Guide provides safety guide lines, detai led planning an d setup information, as well as in formation about operating and troubleshooting the un it. C[...]

About T his Guide ii 975-0213-01-01 Related Information Y ou can fi nd more info rmation about Xantrex T echnolog y Inc. as well as its prod ucts and services at www .xantrex.com .[...]

iii Important Safety Instructions The XPower Powerpack 600HD generates a type of AC power similar to a normal hous ehold wall outlet. Operating the XPower Powerpack incorrectly or misusing it may damage the equipment or create hazardous conditions for the user . W arnings and Cautions Import ant: Before using your XPower Powerpack, be sure to read [...]

Safety iv 975-0213-01-01 - WARN I NG : F i re h a za rd Never allow jump-start cables’ re d and black clamps to touch each other or another co mmon metal conduct or . This could cause damage to the unit and/or create a spar king/explosion hazard. Always disconnect the jump-start cables fro m the unit after use and clip the plastic guard over the [...]

Safety 975-0213-01-01 v Precautions W hen W orking W ith Batteries 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 flam e near the engine or batteries. 4. Be caref[...]

Safety vi 975-0213-01-01 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 neutralizes[...]

vii Contents 1 Introduction About the XPower Powerpack 600HD - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Comprehensive Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Automatic Overload - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Overheating - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Low Batte[...]

Contents viii 975-0213-01-01 Operating an AC Appliance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17 Operating 12 V DC Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18 Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20 Using the Radio - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22 Power D[...]

1 1 Introduction About the XP ower P owerpack 600HD Easy-to-use and designed for years of reliable service, the XPower Powerpack 600HD can run many AC appliances and 12 V DC appliances whenever you need power for work or play , at ho me or on the road. The XPower Powerpack: • Powers 1 15 V AC appliances • Powers 12 V DC appliances • Jump star[...]

Comprehensive Protection 2 975-0213-01-01 Low Battery Protection Low battery protection protects the internal battery from excessive discharge and possible damage. When the AC outlet ON / OF F switch is turned on, an audible alarm alerts you when the internal battery is nearly discharged (1 1.0 V DC) and the unit turns of f at 10.5 V DC. Jump-Start[...]

3 2 F eatures Chapter 2 describes the main features of the XPower Powerpack 600HD. W e recommend that you familiarize yourself with these features before operating the unit. Materials List Y our XPower Powerpack pack age includes t hese item s: p XPower Powerpack p Owner ’ s Guide p AC charger p DC charging cable p Jump-start cables p Accessory b[...]

XP ower P owerpack 600HD Features 4 975-0213-01-01 XP ower P owerpack 600HD Featur es Front P anel Detail Front Panel Featur es F eatu re Description 1 Display Function button, when pressed, allow s for reading Battery Charge status on the Digital Display . T oggles Digital Display ’s power ON / OFF . 2 Output Power (W) light illuminates (green) [...]

XP ower P owerpack 600HD Features 975-0213-01-01 5 Contr ol Panel Operation 6 5 W incandescent light illum inat e s for abo ut 50 hours when the battery is fully charged. 7 3 AC Outlets are standard 3-prong outlets supply ing 120 V AC power for running an AC appliance. 8 AC Outlet ON / OFF switch illuminates when the switch is turned on. 9 Light ON[...]

XP ower P owerpack 600HD Features 6 975-0213-01-01 Monitor battery charging status Inverter ’ s ON / OFF switch is turned to OFF ; All appliances must be disconnected from the AC and DC power outlets; The ON / OF F switch of the incandescent li ght must be turned to OF F ; The AC charger must be plugged into the charger input socket and also into[...]

XP ower P owerpack 600HD Features 975-0213-01-01 7 AM/FM Radio with Digital Alarm Clock Radio and Clock Featur es F eatu re Description 1 FM antenna 2 Frequency indicator light 3 Power OFF button 4 T ime set button 5 T uning di al 6 Hours set button 7 Minutes set button 8 V olume dial 9 Alarm set button 10 Alarm clock ON / OFF button 11 AM band but[...]

XP ower P owerpack 600HD Features 8 975-0213-01-01 Radio and Clock Operation How to... Require d Condition Required Action Note Listen to the radio Press the AM band button (1 1) or the FM band button (12). T o turn off the radio, press the power OFF button (3). When radio is on, the station frequency is displayed. When radio i s off , the time is [...]

XP ower P owerpack 600HD Features 975-0213-01-01 9 Left Side View Fe a t u r e D e s c r i p t i o n 1 DC Power Socket can: • Power 12 V DC auto, R V or marine appliances • Recharge XPower Powerpack from a 12 V outlet in a vehicle using the DC Charging Cable. 2 External Replaceable Fuse is rated at 250 A, 32 V . Located behind fuse cover . 3 Ju[...]

XP ower P owerpack 600HD Features 10 975-0213-01-01 Accessories F eatu re Description 1 AC Charger lets you recharge the XPower Powerpack from a standard AC wall outlet and can only be used to rech arge the internal battery of the XPower Powerpack. 2 Detachable heavy-duty jump-start cables 3 DC Charging Cable lets you rechar ge the XPower Powerpack[...]

11 3 Operation Chapter 3 explains how to operate the XPower Powerpack 600HD efficiently . This chapter covers: • Recharging the XPower Po werpack for first time use • Using the built-in light • Operating AC appliances an d 12 V DC appliances • Jump-starting a vehicle’ s engine • Connecting to an external battery for additional run time.[...]

Choosing a Locatio n 12 975-0213-01-01 Choosing a Location The XPower Powerpack should be operated only in locations that meet these requirements: : W ARNING: Fire or explosion The XPower Powerpack contains co mponents that te nd to produce arcs or sparks. T o prevent fire or explosion, do not operate the XPower Powerpack in compartmen ts containin[...]

Using XP ower P owerpack 600HD for the First T ime 975-0213-01-01 13 Using XP ower P owerpack 600HD for the First Time Recharging with the A C Charg er Rechar ging with th e AC char ger is a true “plug-in-and- forget” char ging method. W e recommend leaving the AC charger connected when the XPow er Powerpac k is not in use. T o r echarge with t[...]

Using the Light 14 975-0213-01-01 Using the Light The XPower Powerpack has a built-in incandescent light which will operate for about 40 hours before the unit needs to be recharged. The ON / OFF switch is located above the light. Operating A C Appliances Understanding A C Appliances AC appliances are rated by how much electrical power (in watts) th[...]

Operating AC Applia nces 975-0213-01-01 15 Run Time on T ypical A C Appliances T ypical AC a ppliances that can be used on the XPower Powerpack a re listed in T able 3-1. High Surg e Appliances The wattage rating of AC app liances is the average power used by the appliance. Appliances such as televisions, computer monitors and app liances with moto[...]

Operating AC Appliances 16 975-0213-01-01 T r ouble Appliances Some appliances, including the types listed below , may be damaged if they are connected to the inverter: • Electronics that modulate RF (radio frequency) signals on the AC line will not work and may be damaged. • Speed controllers found in some fans, power tools, kitchen appliances[...]

Operating AC Applia nces 975-0213-01-01 17 Operating an A C Appliance Before operating your AC appliance, ensure that the battery of the XPower Powerpack is fully charged. See “Rechar ging with the AC Charger” on page 13 for details. T o operate an AC appliance: 1. T u rn the AC outlet ON / OF F switch to the ON position. The switch illuminates[...]

Operating 12 V DC Appliances 18 975-0213-01-01 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 appliances tha t can be used on the XPower Powerpack a re listed in T able 3[...]

Operating 12 V DC Appliances 975-0213-01-01 19 T o operate a 12 V DC appliance: 1. Open the protective cover on the left side of the XPower Powerpack. 2. Plug the 12 V DC appliance into the DC power socket on the left side of the unit, and t urn the 12 V DC appliance on (if required). If the 12 V DC appliance draws more than 12 A (or has a short-ci[...]

Jump-Starting a V ehicle’ s Engine 20 975-0213-01-01 Jump-Starting a V ehicle’ s Engine Y ou can use the XPower Powerp ack with the supplied jump- start cables to jump-start a vehicle or boat engine that has a 12 V starting battery . T o jump-start a vehicle or boat engine: 1. T urn OFF the vehicle or boat ignition and all accessories. 2. Engag[...]

Jump-Starting a V e hicle’ s Engine 975-0213-01-01 21 4. Connect the cables to the jump -start cable port on the left side of the XPower Powerpack. 5. Position the XPower Powerpack on a flat, stable surface near the battery and away fro m all moving parts of the engine. 6. Connect the red positive (+) clip of the cables to the positive (+) termin[...]

Using the Radio 22 975-0213-01-01 Using the Radio For information ab out operating the radio, see page 7. Po w e r D r a w The AM/FM radio on the back panel is po wered by the internal battery in the XPower Powerpack. When turned on, th e radio d raws 30 mA, allo wing you to use the radio for more than on e month when the XPower Powerpack is fully [...]

Connecting to an External Battery 975-0213-01-01 23 T o connect the XPower Powerp ack to an external battery using the jump-start cables: 1. Connect the cables to the jump -start cable port on the left side of the XPower Powerpack. 2. Connect the red positive (+) clip of the cables to the red positive (+) terminal of the external battery . 3. Conne[...]

Connecting to an External Battery 24 975-0213-01-01 T o disconnect the cables fr om an external battery and from the XPower Powerpack: 1. T o disconnect the XPower Powerpack from the external battery when th e ex ternal battery is discharged or no longer needed, remove the re d positive (+) clip, and then remove the black negative (–) clip. 2. Re[...]

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 600HD operatin g properly . Occasionally clean the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth to r emove the accumulated[...]

Recharging the XP ower P o werpack 600HD Battery 26 975-0213-01-01 Recharging the XP ower P owerpack 600HD Battery T o check the battery’ s charge level, press the Display Function button. Y ou can recharge the battery using: • the fully automatic “plug- in-and-forget” AC char ger . • the DC charging cable to recharge from your vehicle as[...]

Recharging the XP ower P o werpack 600HD Battery 975-0213-01-01 27 Recharging with the A C Charger Rechar ging with th e AC char ger is a true “plug-in-and- forget” char ging method. T o r echarge with the AC charger: 1. Disconnect any 12 V DC appliance and turn the light switch to OF F . 2. T u rn the AC outlet ON / OF F switch to OFF . 3. Plu[...]

Recharging the XP ower P o werpack 600HD Battery 28 975-0213-01-01 Recharging with the DC Char ging Cable Using the DC charging cable, the XPower Powerpack can be recharged while you drive your vehicle . 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 of the DC c[...]

Recharging the XP ower P o werpack 600HD Battery 975-0213-01-01 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 battery of the XPower Powerpa ck using a generat[...]

Recharging the XP ower P o werpack 600HD Battery 30 975-0213-01-01 Most of the capacity will be rechar ged in a few hours. Recharging Fr om a Solar P anel Small, unregulated 12 V sola r panels rated to produce a maximum of 2.5 A (or 30 W) can b e use d to charge the XPower Powerpack through the AC charger input socket. Y ou will need to purchase a [...]

Replacing the Incandescent Light 975-0213-01-01 31 Once the connector is inserted into the AC charger input socket and the solar panel is placed in the sun, the XPower Powerpack charges automatically just as with the AC charger . See “Recharging with the AC Char ger ” on page 27. It takes about ten hours in dire ct sunlight to recharge the XPow[...]

Recycling 32 975-0213-01-01 Recycling The XPower Powerpack is designed to provide ye ars 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 hazardou[...]

33 5 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting will help you identify the common problems than can occur with the XPower Powerpack 600HD. Read this chapter before contacting your dealer . 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 48 and then contact your de[...]

T roubleshooting Refer ence 34 975-0213-01-01 T r oubleshooting Reference W ARNING: Electric shock hazard Do not remove the cover of the XPower Powerpack or di sassemble the XPower Powerpack except to re place the internal battery or 250 A fuse. The XPower Po werpack does not contain any internal user- serviceable parts and attempting to service th[...]

T roub leshooting Reference 975-0213-01-01 35 Over - temperature shutdown Inverter has overheated due to poor ventilation or excessively warm environmental conditions. T urn off the AC outlet ON / OF F switch, and let the XPower Powerpack cool down. Alarm sounds Internal battery is nearly dischar ged. (1 1.0 V). If you ignore this warning, the XPow[...]

T roubleshooting Refer ence 36 975-0213-01-01 Measured AC output voltage is too low . Use of an average-reading AC voltmeter to read output voltage. Battery is almost fully discharged. The modified sine wave (MSW) output of the XPower Powerpack requires a true RMS reading meter, such as the Fluke 87 series, for accurate measurement. Press display f[...]

T roub leshooting Reference 975-0213-01-01 37 Green Charging St a t u s light is still flashing and hasn’t changed to steady after 50 hours of charging. The voltage at the AC wall outlet is less than 120 V AC. Use AC wall outlet that supplies 120 V AC. The engine being jump- started will not start. XPower Powerpack battery is not full y charged. [...]

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39 A Specifications Electrical Specifications 12 V DC Section Internal battery type sealed, AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) lead acid Internal battery voltage (nominal) 12 V DC Internal battery cap acity (minimum) 28 Ah Internal battery CCA rating 280 CCA DC power socket (maximum continuou s load) 12 A with automatic reset Built-in incandescent light (rep[...]

Electrical Specifications 40 975-0213-01-01 AC P ower Section Output power • Continuous output power • Five minute AC output power • AC output surge capacity 480 W 600 W 960 W Output voltage 1 15 ± 10 V AC RMS Output frequency 60 Hz ± 1 Hz Output wave form modified sinewave No load current draw <0.4 A DC Input voltage range 10.5 to 15.5 [...]

Physical Specifications 975-0213-01-01 41 Physical Specifications Radio AM Frequency 526–1606 KHz FM Frequency 87–105 MHz Accessories Jump-start cables (replacement part # 4 49-0207-01-01) 24" (0.61 m), 6 A WG wire with black and red battery clamps DC charge cable (replacement part # 4 49-0187-01-01) 39" (1 m) 18 A WG with male-to-mal[...]

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43 W arranty and Return 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 defects in workmans hip and materials in your XPower Powerpack 600HD. This warranty period lasts for 6 months from the date of purchase at the point of sale to you, the or [...]

W arranty and Return 44 975-0213-01-01 What proof of purchase is r equired? In any warranty claim, dated proof of purchase must accompany the product and the product must not have been disassembled or modified without prior writte n authorization by Xantrex. Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms: • The dated purchase receipt [...]

W arranty and Return 975-0213-01-01 45 Disclaimer Product THIS LIMITED W ARRAN TY IS THE SOLE AND E XCLUSIVE W ARRANTY PROVIDE D BY XANTREX IN CONNE CTION WITH YOUR XAN TREX PRODUCT AN D IS, WHERE PERMITTED BY LA W , IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER W ARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, GUARANTEES, REPRESENT A T ION S, OBL IGA TIONS AND LIABILITIES, EXPRE SS OR IMPLIED, ST[...]

W arranty and Return 46 975-0213-01-01 Return Procedur e 1. Package the unit safely , preferably usi ng the original box and packing materials. Please ensure that your produc t is shipped fully insured in the original packaging or equivalent. This warranty wi ll not apply where the product is damaged due to improper packaging. 2. Include the follow[...]

W arranty and Return 975-0213-01-01 47 Out of W arranty Service If the warranty period for your XPower Powe rpack 600HD 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 fee[...]

W arranty and Return 48 975-0213-01-01 Information About Y our System As soon as you open your XPower Powerpac k 600HD package, record the following information and be sure to keep your proof of purchase. If you need to contact Customer Service, please record th e following details before calling. This information will help our representatives give[...]