Xantrex Technology Powerpack 100 manual

XP ower P ocket P owerpack 100 Owner's Guide by 975-0249-01-01 REV . A Printed in China t 1-800-394-0440 (toll free in North America) 1-604-422-2777 (direct) f 1-604-420-2145 e customerservice@xantrex.com www .xantrex.com ARTWORK NO. 975-0249-01-01 REV . A 2005-08-3[...]

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 August 2005 Revision A P art Number 975-0249-01 -01 Contact Information T elephon[...]

Content s iii 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2. Important Safety Inf ormatio n . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Additional Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3. Safety Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

iv Recharging the Powerpack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 7. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Inverter Powered by DC Input Cable . . . . . . . . . . 30 Inverter Powered by Powerpack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Replacing the Fus[...]

1 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100. This product is part of a family of advanced high-performance power inverters from Xantrex, the leader in high -frequency inverter design. The XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 has two separate modules: 1. An invert er mo dule Connected to the 12 V DC ou tlet in your vehicle, the [...]

2 The XPower Pocket Powerp ack 100 uses reliable solid state power el ectronics for years of safe, trouble- free operation and includes automatic safety monitoring circuitry to protect it, and your battery , from inadvertent overload conditions. Read this guide before operating or charging the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100, and save it for future ref[...]

3 2 Important Safety Information Misusing or incorrectly connecting the XPower Pocket Powerp ack 100 may damag e the equipmen t or create hazardous conditions for users. Read the following safety instructi ons and pay special attention to all Caution and W arning statements in th e guide. Wa r n i n g s identify cond itio ns that may result in pers[...]

4 WA R NI N G The inverter housing may become uncomfortably warm, reaching 140° F (60° C) under extended high power operation. During ope ration, keep it away from materials that may be affected by high temperatures. WA R NI N G Do not use the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 in the presence of flammable fumes o r gases, such as in the bilge of a gaso[...]

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 WA R NI N G : F i r e h a z a rd • Never charge the Powe rpack unattended. • Charge the Powerpack in an isolat ed area, away from other flammable materials. • Let the Powerpack cool down to ambient temperature before charg ing. • Storing the Powerpack at temperatures over 170 °F (77 °C) for over two hours may cause damage to battery and[...]

7 W A RN IN G: P ersonal Injury • The cells inside the Po werpack contain toxic substances. Do not use the Powerpack if the casing is broken or if it emits an unusual odor , produces excessive heat, or leaks. A void contact with any substance that leaks from the Powerpack. • Do not attempt to open the Powerpack. Do not insert any object into th[...]

8 CAUTION: A C output non-sinusoidal Some char gers for small nicke l-cadmium batteries can be damaged if connecte d to the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100. Do not use the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 with the following appliances: • Small battery-operate d appliances like rechargeable flashlight s, some rechar geable shavers, and night lights that ar[...]

9 Additional Safety Guidelines • Do not insert foreign objects in the AC outlet or other openings. • Never connect the XPow er Pocket Powerpack 100 to power util ity AC distribution wiring. • Do not use the XPower Po cket Powerpack 100 in temperatures over 100° F (40° C). • Do not expose the XPower Pock et Po werpack 100 to water , rain, [...]

10 3 Safety F eatures These advanced safety features are built into the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100: • Electronic overload protection • User-replaceable 10 A fus e • Low battery voltage shutdow n • High-input voltage protecti on • Over-temperature protection • Output short circuit protection.[...]

11 4 F eatures and Accessories Figure 1 XP ower Inverter Module F eatures AC outlet Power/Fault light Fuse USB power port DC input port Ventil ation openings Mounting slot[...]

12 Figure 2 P owerpack Module F eatures Figure 3 Inverter Accessories Power/Fault light O N /O FF switch Mounting tab AC charger input DC output plug Airplane power plug Vehic l e po w e r outlet adapter DC Input Cable AC Charger[...]

13 5 Using the Inverter Through its AC outlet , the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 is capable of powering most 120 V AC product s that use 100 W or less. The XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 can also power or charge most consumer electronics that have USB power ports. The XPower Pocket Powe rpack 100’ s AC output waveform, called “modified sine wave,?[...]

14 Using the Inverter Module with DC Input Cable Using the V ehicle P ower Outlet Ad apter Due to the limitat ions of 12 V outlets i n automobiles or boats, the inverter m odule should only be used to supply AC power to products that require 100 W (about 0.8 A) or less. 1. Attach the power outlet adapter to th e DC input cable. See Figure 4 on page[...]

15 4. Plug the device you want to operate into the inverter module. See “Inverter Operation” on page 20. 5. When the inverter module is not in use, unplug it from the 12 V outlet to prevent slight discharge of the battery . Figure 4 Connecting the Adapter and DC Cable Press latch to remove adapter. Align plug correctly (green line to green line[...]

16 Using the Airplane P ower Plug 1. Plug the DC input cable into the DC in put port on the inverter module. Observe correct polarity . See Figure 4. 2. Insert the airplane power plug into the 12 V outlet. 3. Plug the device you want to operate into the inverter module. See “Inverter Operation” on page 20. CAUTION: Rever se polarity damage When[...]

17 Airline Compatibility T able 1 provides a list of airlines, ai rcraft, and passenger classes that have DC power sockets compatible with the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100. 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 Ame[...]

18 Using the Inverter with P owerpack The Powerpack is designed to connect to the inverter module and prov ide power to operate or charge devices that consume 100 W or less. T o use the Powerpack: 1. Connect the inverter module to the Powerpack, ensuring that the mounting tab on the Powerpack slides into the slot underneath the inverter . Insert th[...]

19 When the battery in the Powerpack has dischar ged below 10%, the LED will illuminate red, indicating that the battery needs to be rechar ged. Figure 5 Connecting the Inverter and P owerpack DC output plug Mounting tab O N /O FF switch[...]

20 6 Inverter Oper ation Operation with the DC Input Cable Follow these procedures an d guidelines when using the inverter module as a stand-alone unit. 1. When the DC input cable is properly connected to a 12 V outlet, the ligh t on the inverter modul e will glow blue, indicating the inverter is ready . 2. Plug the product(s) you want to operate i[...]

21 • If an AC product rated higher than 100 W is plugged into the XPower Pocket Powerpack 10 0, the inverter will shut down. The red fault light comes on. • Appliances such as televisions and devi ces wi th motors consume much mo re power than their average rating when they are switched on. Although the XPower Pock et Powerpack 100 can supply s[...]

22 • Should a defective battery charging system cause the battery voltage to rise to dangero usly high levels, the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 automatically shuts down. The red fault li ght comes on. • In the event of an overload, low b attery voltage or overheating, the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 automatically shuts down. V ehicle Battery Ope[...]

23 When using a vehicle battery as a power source, it is strongly recommended to start the vehicle every hour or two to recharge the battery before its cap acity drops too low . The inverter modu le can operate while the engine is running, but the normal voltag e drop that occurs during starting of the engine may trigger the inverter ’ s low volt[...]

24 Device Run Times T ypical portable devices that can be used with the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 are listed in T able 2. Interference with Electr onic Equipment Generally , most AC products operate with the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100 just as they would with household AC p ower . Below is inform ation concerning two possible exceptions. T able 2[...]

25 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 powere d by the XPower Pocket Powerpack 100. Generally , the only solution is an audio product with a higher quality filter . T elevision Interference The XPower Pocket Powerp ack[...]

26 Recharging the P owerpack When household AC power is available, the Powerpack can be rechar ged using the AC Charger . Y ou can also charge the Powerpack using the inverter module with th e DC input cable while you drive you r vehicle. T o recharge the Powerpack using househ old power: 1. If the inverter module is connected to the Powerpack, dis[...]

27 Figure 6 Charging the P owerpack with A C Power AC charger input[...]

28 T o recharge the Powerpack using a vehicle’ s 12 V outlet: 1. If the inverter module is connected to the Powerpack, disconnect any devices plugged in to the inverter and disconnect th e inverter from the Powerpack. 2. If necessary , attach the vehicle power outlet adapter to the DC input cable. See Figure 4 on page 15. 3. Plug the DC input cab[...]

29 6. Insert the DC in put cable into th e vehicle or airplane 12 V outlet. See Figure 7. While the Powerpack is r echarging, the blue LED flashes every two seconds. When the Powerpa ck is fully charged, the blue LED glows steadily . A typical recharge may take up to 1 1 hours. Figure 7 Charging the P owerpack from a V ehicle DC input cable (shown [...]

30 7 T roubleshooting General PROBLEM: Measured inverte r output is too low . Inverter P owered by DC Input Cable PROBLEM: AC product will not operate , no in verter lights are ON . P ossible cause Remedy Stan dard “aver age- reading” AC voltmeter used to measure output voltage, resulting in an apparent reading 5 to 15 V too low . Inverter ’s[...]

31 PROBLEM: AC product will not operate, red light ON . P ossible cause Remedy V ehicle battery is defective. Check battery and replace if required. Loose connections. C heck connections. Fuse is blown. Replace fuse (see page 35). P ossible cause Remedy AC product(s) connected are rated at more t han the inverter’s continuous power rating; overlo[...]

32 Inverter P owered by P owerpack PROBLEM: AC product will not operate , lights on inverter and Powerpack are OFF . V ehicle battery is discharged. Rechar ge battery . The inverter has overheated due to poor ventilation and has shut down. Unplug DC cable and allow inverter to cool 15 minutes. Remove objects covering unit. Move the inverter to a co[...]

33 PROBLEM: AC product will not operate , blue P owerpack ligh t is ON , inverter light is OFF . PROBLEM: AC product will not operate , red lights on inverter and Powerpack are ON . Powerpack i nternal fuse is blown. Return to de aler . Powerpack has shut down from overload or over- temperature. Unplug inverter from Powerpack. Reduce load and allow[...]

34 PROBLEM: AC product will not operate , red inverter light is ON ; blue P owerpack l ight is ON . P ossible cause Remedy AC product(s) connected are rated at more t han 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 rat[...]

35 Replacing the Fuse The XPower Inverter has a replaceable 10 A fuse. Remove the blown fuse from the back of the unit and replace it with a Littelfuse Mini ® fuse, Littelfuse catalog number 297 010. Battery Recycling At the end of the Powerpack’ s useful life, you should dispose of your Ni-MH batteries th rough an approved recycling program. Y [...]

36 8 Specifications Specifications are subject to change without n otice. Electrical Specifications AC Pow e r O u t p ut AC output voltage (no minal) 120 V AC Continuous AC out put power 80 W 5 minutes AC output power 100 W Maximum AC output surge power 160 W AC output frequency 60 ± 4 Hz AC output waveform Modified sine wave USB P ower Output DC[...]

37 DC P ower DC input voltage 13.2 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 P owerpack DC output voltage range 10–15.5 VDC DC output current 15 A maximum Battery capacity 3.3 Ah Low battery shutdown point (no minal)[...]

38 Physical Specifications Accessories Inverter Ambient operating temperature range 0 °C–40 °C (32 °F–104 °F) Dimensions (L × W × H) 5 1/2 × 3 1/8 × 3/4" (140 × 80 × 20 mm) W e ight 0.5 lb. (227 g) P owerpack Ambient operating temperature range 0 °C–40 °C (32 °F–104 °F) Dimensions (L × W × H) 6 1/2 × 4 × 2" (165 [...]

39 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 warr anty period lasts for 1 year from the date of purchase at the point of sale to you, the original end user c[...]

40 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[...]

41 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 [...]

42 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[...]

43 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[...]

44 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[...]

45 SPECIFICALL Y , PLEA SE NOTE THA T THE XP OWER I NVERTER SHOULD NOT BE USED IN CONNECTIO N 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 I NVERTER IN CONNECTION WITH LIFE SUPP OR T S[...]

46 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[...]

47 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[...]

48 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 [...]