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    TM TM Sine W ave Inverter Owner’ s Guide R E M O T E F A U L T P O W E R PROwatt SW 600 shown. PROwatt SW 600 PROwatt SW 1000 PROwatt SW 2000 PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 1 Wednesday, Augus t 5, 2009 2:24 PM[...]

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    PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page 2 Wednesday, Augus t 5, 2009 2:24 PM[...]

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    975-0529-01-01 i About Xantrex Xantrex T echnology Inc. (www .xantrex.com), a subsidiary of Schneider Electric, is a world leader in the development, manuf acturing and marketing of advanced power electronic products and syst ems for the renewable an d mo bile power markets. The company's products convert and contro l raw elec trical power fro[...]

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    ii Xantrex PROwatt™ SW Sine W ave Inverter Owner’ s Guide About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner ’ s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for operating, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the PROwatt™ SW Sine W ave Inverter. Scope The Guide provides safety guidelines, as well as information about operating, [...]

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    975-0529-01-01 iii Important Safety Instructions IMPOR T ANT : R EAD AND SAVE THIS O WNER ’ S G UIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE . This chapter contains important safe ty instructions for the PROwatt™ SW Sine W ave Inverter. Before using the PROwatt™ SW Sine W ave Inverter, READ ALL instructions and cautionary marki ngs on or provided with the PROwa[...]

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    iv Xantrex PROwatt™ SW Sine W ave Inverter Owner’ s Guide 2. W orkin g in the vicinity of lead-a cid batteries is da ngerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during no rmal operation. Theref ore, you must read this guide and follow the instructions exactly before installing or using your PROwa tt™ SW Sine W ave Inverter. 3. This equipment [...]

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    975-0529-01-01 v FCC Statement WAR N I NG This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the fo llowing two conditions: (1) This device may not caus e harmful interfere nce and (2) this device must accept a ny interferen ce received, including interference that mig ht cause u ndesired operation. NO TE: This equipment ha[...]

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    PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page vi Wedn esday, August 5, 2009 2:24 PM[...]

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    Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page vii i Wednesday, August 5, 2009 2: 24 PM[...]

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    975-0529-01-01 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the PROwatt™ SW Sin e W ave Inverter. The PROwatt SW Inverter is a high quality , true sine wave output inverter . It is designed to operate AC loads as if these loads were operating from grid/utility supp lied power in household AC ou tlets. T o get the most out of your PR Owatt™ SW Sine W[...]

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    2 Xantrex PROwatt™ SW Sine W ave Inverter Owner’ s Guide Introduction Ease of Use Superior features and rugged durab ili ty have been combined with ease of use: • The unit is compact, light weight, and easy to install. • Y ou can power loads directly from the dual GFCI-protected AC receptacles on the front panel. • Easy-to-read digital d [...]

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    975-0529-01-01 3 F eatures The following information descri bes the main features of the PROwatt SW Inverter. W e recommend that you familiarize yourself with these features before installing and operating t he unit. Materials List Y our PROwatt SW Inverter p ackage includes these items: • PROwatt SW Inverter unit, • Owner ’ s Guide. If any o[...]

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    4 Xantrex PROwatt™ SW Sine W ave Inverter Owner’ s Guide Fe a t u r e s Front P anel Details Figure 2 PROwatt SW Inverter F ront P anel (PROwatt SW 600 shown) Feature Description 1 Indicator LEDs Green LED indicates that the uni t is on and receivi ng power . When a shutdown occurs due to an error condition the Green LED remains on. Red LED ind[...]

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    975-0529-01-01 5 Fe a t u r e s Back P anel Details Figure 3 PROwatt SW Inverter Back P anel (PROwatt SW 600 shown) Feature Description 1 Positive (+) DC T erminal Accepts lug or ring conn ectors appropriate to the cable size being used. See T able 1 : V oltage Drop Per Foot of DC Cable on page 10 for recommendations. 2 Cooling Fan Automatically tu[...]

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    6 Xantrex PROwatt™ SW Sine W ave Inverter Owner’ s Guide Installation Guidelines Follow all instructions from this gui de and instructi ons including safety guidelines from the battery manufactu rer . In st alling battery cables require some electrical know ledge and local electrical codes. T ools and Materials • Adjustable wrench for fast en[...]

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    975-0529-01-01 7 Installation Determine Battery Capacity Battery type and battery size strongly affect the performance of the PROwatt SW Inverter. Therefore, y ou need to identify the type of loads your inverter wil l be powering and how much you will be using them between charges. Once you kn ow how much power you will be using, you can determine [...]

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    8 Xantrex PROwatt™ SW Sine W ave Inverter Owner’ s Guide Installation Mount The Inverter 1. Select an appropriate mounting location and orientation . The unit can be oriented in any way , such as: • Horizontally on a vertical surface or • On or under a horizontal surface. 2. Hold the inverter against th e mounting surface and mark the posit[...]

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    975-0529-01-01 9 Installation Connect the Chassis Ground The PROwatt SW Inverter has a screw terminal labeled CHASSIS GND on the out side of the rear panel as shown in Fig ure 3, “PROwatt SW Invert er Back Panel (PROwatt SW 600 shown)” on page 5. Follow the guidelines below to connect th e inverter ’ s chassis to th e ground. Grounding Locati[...]

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    10 Xantrex PROwatt™ SW Sine W ave Inverter Owner’ s Guide Installation Cabling Gu idelines Follow these guidelines and refer to T able 1 : V oltage Drop Per Foot of DC Cable on page 10 to determine battery cab le lengths. • Use 4 A WG co pper (90 ºC insulation ratin g) as the smallest battery cable size. This w ill minimize th e voltage drop[...]

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    975-0529-01-01 11 Installation Fuse/Circuit Breaker Sizing Guidelines Because batteries can produce thou sands of amps, you are required to install DC-rated fuses (or ci rcuit breakers) that can safely withstand the shor t- circuit cu rrent batteries can produce. T o select the correct fus e type and size: 1. Determine the total cold cranking amp r[...]

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    12 Xantrex PROwatt™ SW Sine W ave Inverter Owner’ s Guide Installation Cabling Proced ure Consult the following co nfiguratio ns and determine a match specific to your installation and follow the inst allation procedure “T o connect the battery cab les:” that comes next. T o connect the battery cables: 1. Make sure the inverter is of f and [...]

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    975-0529-01-01 13 Installation 3. Install a DC-rated fuse on the positive battery terminal. Alternatively , install a DC-rated circuit breaker th at connects to the positive battery terminal. The fuse (or circuit break e r mu st have an Ampere Interrupt ing Capacity (AIC) that exceeds the short-circuit cu rrent available from the battery . For guid[...]

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    14 Xantrex PROwatt™ SW Sine W ave Inverter Owner’ s Guide Installation 7. Attach the connector on the negative cable to the negative battery terminal. Note: This is the last cable connection. Y ou may observe a spark when making this last connection. Note: Make a secure connection. Loose connectors cause excessive voltage drop and may cause ove[...]

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    975-0529-01-01 15 Operation T urning the Inverter On and Off The power switch on the inverter ’ s front panel turns the co ntrol circuit in the PROwatt SW Inverter on and off. T o toggle the inverter on and off from its fr ont panel: 1. Press the inverter ’ s power switch button (for half a second) to turn On the inverter (from Off). 2. Press t[...]

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    16 Xantrex PROwatt™ SW Sine W ave Inverter Owner’ s Guide Operation T o test (or reset) the GFCI protection: 1. Press the unit’ s power switch to turn the inverter On. 2. Plug a test lamp into the A C outlet. 3. Push the TEST button. Note: The RESET button should pop out and the p ower should turn Off (the lamp should go out). If the lamp rem[...]

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    975-0529-01-01 17 Operation Operating Limits Po w e r O u t p u t The PROwatt SW Inverter will del iver the following po wer continuously , depending on input voltage and am bient temperature. The inverter will deliver more t han 10% of its contin uous power rating fo r app r oxi matel y fi ve minu te s. The inverter must cool down for 15 minutes b[...]

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    18 Xantrex PROwatt™ SW Sine W ave Inverter Owner’ s Guide Operation Inverter Loads The PROwatt SW Inverter will op erate many AC lo ads within its power rating. However , some appliances and equipment may be difficult to operate. Please s ee “E xceptional Loads” below carefully . USB Loads A lot of USB-powered devices su ch as portable musi[...]

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    975-0529-01-01 19 T roubleshooting T r oubleshooting Reference W ARNING: Electrical shock and burn hazard. Do not dismantle the PROwatt SW Inverter. It does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Attempting to service the unit yourself could result in an electrical shock or burn. Conditio n P ossible Cause Solution E . 0 . 1 . Under V oltage (lo w[...]

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    20 Xantrex PROwatt™ SW Sine W ave Inverter Owner’ s Guide T roubleshooting E . 1 . 0 . No output voltage. Short ci rcuit V ery heavy load Output circuit overheat Check the AC wiring for a short circuit. Remove the load. T urn the uni t off. Let the unit cool down, check the fan for any obstruction s and clear it, or reduce the load. T urn the u[...]

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    975-0529-01-01 21 Specifications Note: Specifications are subject to change w ithout prior not ice. Physical and Env ironmental Specifications Length × W idth × H eight • PROwatt SW 600 • PROwatt SW 1000 • PROwatt SW 2000 12.2×8.7×3.5 in ch. (31×22×8.9 cm) 14×9×3.5 inch. (35×22×8.5 cm) 13.8×11.8×3.9 inch. (35×30×10 cm) We i g h [...]

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    22 Xantrex PROwatt™ SW Sine W ave Inverter Owner’ s Guide W arranty and Return Information W arranty What does this warranty cover and h ow long does it last? This Limited W arranty is provided by Xantrex T echnology Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects in workm anship and materials in your PROwatt™ SW Sine W ave Inv erter. This warr[...]

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    975-0529-01-01 23 W arr anty and Return Informat ion What proof of pur chase is required? In any warran ty claim, dated proof of purchase must accompany the pr oduct and the product must not have been disassembled or modified w ithout prior written authorization by Xantrex. Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following form s: • The dated [...]

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    24 Xantrex PROwatt™ SW Sine W ave Inverter Owner’ s Guide W arranty and Return Information Disclaimer Product THIS LIMITED W ARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUS IVE W ARRANTY PROVIDED BY XANTREX IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR XANTRE X PRODUCT AND IS, WHERE PE RMITTED BY LA W , IN LIEU OF ALL OTHE R W ARRANT IES, CONDITIONS, GUA RANTEES, REPRESENT A TIONS, [...]

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    975-0529-01-01 25 W arr anty and Return Informat ion Return Material Authorization P olicy For those products that are not bein g repaired in the field and are being returned t o Xantrex, before returning a p roduct directly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Authorizati on (RMA) number and the correct factory "Ship T o" address[...]

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    26 Xantrex PROwatt™ SW Sine W ave Inverter Owner’ s Guide W arranty and Return Information Information About Y our System As soon as you open your PROwatt™ SW Sine W ave Inverter package, record the foll owing info rmation and be su re to keep your proof of purchase. If you need to cont act Customer Service, please record the following detail[...]

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    PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page i Wednesd ay, August 5, 2009 2:24 PM[...]

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    Xantrex Technology Inc. 1 800 670 0707 Tel toll free NA 1 408 987 6030 Tel direct 1 800 994 7828 Fax toll free NA customerservice@xantrex.com www.xantrex.com 975-0529-01-01 Printed in China PROWatt SW Inverter NA.book Page ii Wednesday, August 5, 2 009 2:24 PM[...]