Xantrex Technology Solar 400 manual

by XPower Powerpack Solar 400 Owner’s Guide Powerpack_Solar_400. book Page i Thursda y, March 22, 2007 2: 41 PM[...]

About Xantrex Xantrex T echnology Inc. is a world-leadin g supp lier of advan ced power electronic s and controls with product s from 50 watt mob ile units to 2.5 MW u tility-scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microtu rbines, and backup power applications in both grid-connected and st and-alon e systems. Xantrex products include [...]

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 Solar 400. Conventions Used The following conv en tio ns are used in this guide. WA R N I N G W arnings identify co nditions that could result in personal injury[...]

About T his Guide ii 975-0328-01-01 Related Information Y ou can find more information abo ut Xantrex T echnology Inc. as well as its prod ucts and services at www .xantrex.com. Powerpack_Solar_400. book Page ii Thursd ay, March 22, 2007 2 :41 PM[...]

iii Important Safety Instructions The XPower Powerpack Solar 4 00 generates a type of AC power similar to a normal hous ehold wall outlet. Operating the Powerpack Solar 400 inco rrectly 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 Solar 40[...]

Important Safety Instructions iv 975-0328-01-01 W ARNING: Explosion hazar d Do not use this product where ther e are flammable fumes or gases, such as in the bilge of a gasolin e- powered boat, or near propane tanks. Do not use this product in an enclosure contain ing automotive-type lead acid batter ies. These batteries, unlike the sealed AGM batt[...]

Important Safety Instructions 975-0328-01-01 v Precautions for Using Rechar geable Appliances Most rechargeable battery-operated equipment uses a separate charger or transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle and produces a low voltage charging output. Some chargers for rechar geable batteries can be damaged if connected to the XPower Powerp[...]

Important Safety Instructions vi 975-0328-01-01 First Aid The internal battery is a sealed, lead-acid type battery . It is not designed to be user rep l ace able. However, if a leak is detected, stop operating and handling the Powerpack Solar 400 immediately . IF BA TTERY ACID CONT ACTS EYES: 1. Immediately flush with cold running water for at leas[...]

vii Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -iii Warnings and Cautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - iii Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - v First Aid - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vi 1 Introduction About the P[...]

Contents viii 975-0328-01-01 Charging with the DC-to-DC Accessory Cable - - - - - - - - - 14 Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 Vdc Outlet - - - 16 Recharging From the Solar Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17 Interpreting Display Codes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19 Checking Battery and AC Status - - - - - [...]

Contents 975-0328-01-01 ix 5 Troubleshooting Common Problems - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 35 Buzz in Audio Equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 35 Television Interference - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 35 Troubleshooting Reference - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [...]

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xi Table 5-1 Troubleshooting re ference - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 36 Table 5-2 Display Error Codes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 39 Ta b l e s Powerpack_Solar_400. book Page xi Thursd ay, March 22, 2007 2 :41 PM[...]

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xiii Figure 2-1 Package Contents - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 Figure 2-2 Front and Side Panels - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 Figure 2-3 Control Panel and Display - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5 Figure 2-4 Power Sockets - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6 Figure 2-5 Solar Pan[...]

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1 1 Introduction About the P owerpack Solar 400 Easy-to-use and designed for years of reliable service, the Powerpack Solar 400 is a portab le power source designed to provide limited AC power in the event utility power is interrupted or is not available. It can run many AC applian ces and 12-volt DC appliances and charge many USB-enabled devices v[...]

Introduction 2 975-0328-01-01 The DC Socket is protected by a thermal switch. If an overload condition (> 144 W) occurs while using the DC Socket, the excessive temperature will cause the switch to open and shut down th e power to the socket. Overheating The Powerpack Solar 400 is protected from overh eating. If the inverter exceeds a safe te mp[...]

3 2 F eatur es Chapter 2 describes the ma in features of the Powerpack Solar 400. W e recommend that you fa miliarize yourself with these features before operating the unit. Contents Y our Powerpack Solar 400 package includes the items shown in Figure 2-1. If any of these materials are missing or are unsatisfactory in any way , please contact Custo[...]

P owerpack Solar 400 F eatures 4 975-0328-01-01 P owerpack Solar 400 F eatur es Front and Side P anels Figure 2-2 F ront and Side P anels Fe a t u r e D e s c r i p t i o n Hi-bright LED Lamp (located on each side ) Provides ambient light to surround ing area. The button switch is located on the control panel. Power Socket Side Panel Contains the D[...]

P owerpack Solar 400 F eatures 975-0328-01-01 5 Control P anel and Display Figure 2-3 Control P anel and Display Fe a t u r e D e s c r i p t i o n The Digital Display flashes intermittently: • -P- , then Output power in W ( 0 to 400 ) and • -C- , then Battery charge capacity status in % ( 40 to 100 ), or • -C- , then Battery charge capacity [...]

P owerpack Solar 400 F eatures 6 975-0328-01-01 P ower Socket Side P anel Figure 2-4 Po w e r S o c ke t s Fe a t u r e D e s c r i p t i o n DC Input/Outp ut Powe r Socket (DC Socket): • Power 12-volt DC auto, R V , or marine appliances (output). • Recharge Powerpack Solar 400 from a 12 V outlet in a vehicle using the DC Charging Cable (input)[...]

P owerpack Solar 400 F eatures 975-0328-01-01 7 Solar P anel Components Figure 2-5 Solar P anel Component Fe a t u r e D e s c r i p t i o n The male/female connectors attach to each othe r and connect the solar panel to the charging assembly inside the unit. Y ou can remove the solar panel by unp lug ging the male/female connectors. The Indicato r[...]

P owerpack Solar 400 F eatures 8 975-0328-01-01 Backside P anel Accessories Figure 2-6 Backside P anel Fe a t u r e D e s c r i p t i o n Back S tand provi des support to the u nit when sligh tly tilted upward. W ith the solar panel attached, you can use the stand to place the unit facing towards the sun Figure 2-7 Accessories Fe a t u r e D e s c [...]

9 3 Operation Chapter 3 explains how to operate the Powerpack Solar 400 efficiently . This chapter covers: • Choosing a Location (page 10) • Recharging the Powerpack Solar 400 (page 1 1) • Interpreting Display Codes (page 19) • Operating AC appliances (pa ge 22) • Operating 12-volt DC appliances (page 25) • Char ging USB Devices (page 2[...]

Operation 10 975-0328-01-01 Choosing a Location The Powerpack Solar 400 should be operated only in locations that meet the following requirements. W ARNING: Fir e or explosion The Powerpack Solar 400 contains components that tend to produce arcs or sparks. T o prevent fire or explosion, do not operate the Powerpack Solar 400 in co mpartments contai[...]

Recharging the P owerpack Solar 400 Battery 975-0328-01-01 11 Recharging the P owerpack Solar 400 Battery Y ou can rechar ge the battery by using: • the AC Charger (supplied) plug ged into a standard 120 V ac wall outlet, • the DC Charging Cable (supplied) to rec harge from your vehicle or a generator eq uip ped with a regulated 12-volt battery[...]

Operation 12 975-0328-01-01 Charging with the A C Char ger Using the AC Charger is the si mplest method for rechar ging the battery . While charging from an AC source, the Char ging Stat us LED indicator light on the Control Panel will flash intermittently . The indicator lig ht will stay on when the battery has rea che d capacity . Charging when t[...]

Recharging the P owerpack Solar 400 Battery 975-0328-01-01 13 Figure 3-1 Charging with AC P ower Note : The Battery Charge (%) reading on the digital display is only accurate after the Powe rpack Solar 400 has been disconnected from all appliances and all charging sources for 15 minutes. 1. Press and h old the AC button for one second to turn off t[...]

Operation 14 975-0328-01-01 Charging with the DC-to-DC Accessory Cable The Powerpack Solar 400 comes with a DC Char ging cable to allow the unit to be charged from a DC source such as an automobile, R V , or boat. The labeled and f used plug of the charging cable is equipped with a single and replaceable 8-amp, 32-volt, time-delayed fuse. The vehic[...]

Recharging the P owerpack Solar 400 Battery 975-0328-01-01 15 Figure 3-2 Charging with DC Power 1. Open the plastic cover that protects the un it’s DC socket. 2. Insert the la beled plug of th e DC charging cable into the 12 Vdc po wer socket in the vehicle. Vehicle’s 12 Vdc Power Socket 3. In sert the other plug of the DC charging cable into t[...]

Operation 16 975-0328-01-01 Recharging with a Gener ator’ s Regulated 12 Vdc 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 Powerpack Solar 400. Y ou can rechar ge the battery of the Powerpack Solar 400 using a generator in several ways: • Using the A[...]

Recharging the P owerpack Solar 400 Battery 975-0328-01-01 17 Recharging Fr om the Solar P anel The solar panel is very convenient in places where you do not have access to AC or DC sources for charging. Y ou can take the Powerpack Solar 400 with you and use the solar panel to charge it during the day when su nlight is available and have some power[...]

Operation 18 975-0328-01-01 T o recharge with a solar panel: 1. Connect the solar panel to the unit. 2. Place the solar panel in direct sunlight. It takes about 45 ho urs in dire ct sunlight to rechar ge the Powerpack Solar 400 fro m the 5 W solar panel. The indicator light located on the solar panel flashes intermittently when the panel receives p[...]

Interpreting Display Codes 975-0328-01-01 19 Interpreting Display Codes Checking Battery and A C Status When either of the AC sockets, DC socket, or lamp is initially turned on, the digital display window flashes the different states of the battery char ge and AC output power . The display automatically shut s off after 30 seconds to conserve ener [...]

Operation 20 975-0328-01-01 How to... Required Condition Required Action Note Monitor total AC power consumed by appliances connected to the AC sockets. Inverter ’ s AC sockets are turned ON ; AC charger is unplugged from the household AC outlet. Press any of the control panel buttons abruptly . The display window flashes battery capacity and pow[...]

Interpreting Display Codes 975-0328-01-01 21 Monitor Battery Charging status Inverter ’ s AC, DC sockets and USB port are turned OFF ; The LED lamp must be turned OFF ; All appliances must be disconnected from the AC and DC power outlets; The AC charger must be plugged into the Powerpack Solar 400’ s AC charging port and also into a household A[...]

Operation 22 975-0328-01-01 A C Appliances The Powerpack Solar 400 has two AC sockets for use with AC appliances. Y ou can either plug the appliance directly into the AC socket on the Po werpack Solar 400 or you ca n use an AC power bar to increase the number of outlets available. However , the comb ined loads cannot exceed 320 W (2.66 A). The less[...]

AC Applia nces 975-0328-01-01 23 Operating A C Appliances Low-Battery Alarm While in use, when the ba ttery reaches 1 1 Vdc, the Low-Battery Alarm will sound and display an error code indicating that battery is low and the unit is about to be shutdown to prevent battery damage. When the battery reaches 10.5 Vdc, the unit will automatically disconne[...]

Operation 24 975-0328-01-01 Overload Protection In the event of an overload (> 400 W) or overheating, the Powerpack Solar 400 automati cally sounds an alarm, displays an error code, and shuts down. When this happens, remo ve th e load immediately . The unit resets automatically after a few seconds. High Surg e Appliances The wattage rating of AC[...]

12 Vdc Appliances 975-0328-01-01 25 • Speed controllers found in some fans, power tools, kitchen appliances, and other loads may be damaged. • Some chargers for small rechar geable batteries can be damaged. See “Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances” on page v for details. • Metal halide arc (HMI Metallogen®) lamps can be damaged[...]

Operation 26 975-0328-01-01 Operating DC Appliances Low-Battery Alarm While in use, when the ba ttery reaches 1 1 Vdc, the Low-Battery Alarm will sound and display an error code indicating that battery is low and the unit is about to be shutdown to pr even t battery damage. When the battery reaches 10.5 Vdc, the unit will automatically disconnect p[...]

USB Devices 975-0328-01-01 27 USB Devices The Powerpack Solar 400 can char ge one USB-chargeable device through its USB po rt found below the AC charging port on the power socket side panel of the unit. Compatible devices include most MP3 play ers, PDAs, digital cameras, and camcorders that have internal batteries which can be charged via the USB p[...]

Operation 28 975-0328-01-01 Charging Devices via the USB P ort Low Battery Alarm While in use, when the ba ttery reaches 1 1 Vdc, the Low-Battery Alarm will sound and display an error code indicating that battery is low and the unit is about to be shutdown to prevent battery damage. When the battery reaches 10.5 Vdc, the unit will automatically dis[...]

Using the LED Lamps 975-0328-01-01 29 Using the LED Lamps The Powerpack Solar 400 includes emer gency lighting that provides a flood-lig ht ef fect to surrounding area. The lamps are located on each side of the unit. Each lamp has six hi-bright LEDs that provide illumination. Low Battery Alarm While in use, when the ba ttery reaches 1 1 Vdc, the Lo[...]

30 Using the Back Stand The Powerpack Solar 400 is eq uipped with a back stand located in the middle of the backside panel. Y ou can use the stand to positio n the unit to face slightly upward especially when you pl ace it on the floor during operation. Figure 3-10 Back Stand Powerpack_Solar_400. book Page 30 Thursd ay, March 22, 2007 2 :41 PM[...]

31 4 Maintenance Chapter 4 provides information on maintaining your internal battery and rechar ging options for the internal battery . Routine maintenance is requir ed to keep your Powerpack Solar 400 operating prop erly . Occa sionally clean the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth to remove the accumulated dust and dirt. Solar P anel Maintenan[...]

Maintenance 32 975-0328-01-01 Battery Life The high quality battery used in the P owerpack Solar 400 will serve as a reliable power so urce for years when properly maintained. T o maximize battery life, it is important to recharge the Powerpack Solar 400 ba ttery after each use. Recycling The Powerpack Solar 400 is designed to pro vide years of ser[...]

Battery Maintenance 975-0328-01-01 33 Do not dispose of the Powerp ack Solar 400 with common household waste. Pl ease ask your local authorities about recycling services that are available in your area. The following website prov ides additional recycling information: http://www .earth91 1.or g/master .asp Powerpack_Solar_400. book Page 33 Thursd a[...]

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35 5 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting will help you identify the common problems than can occur with the Powerpack Solar 400. Read this chapter before calling Customer Service. If you cannot solve the pro ble m with the Powerpack Solar 400, record the info rmation asked for on “Info rmation Abou t Y our System” on page 49 and then contact your[...]

T roubleshooting 36 975-0328-01-01 • Adjust the orientation of the Powerpack Solar 400, television, antenna, and cables. • Maximize TV signal strength by using a better antenna. Use a shielded antenna cable where possible. • T ry a dif ferent TV . Different models vary considerably in their susceptibility to interference. T roubleshooting Ref[...]

T roubleshooting Reference 975-0328-01-01 37 Digital display shows E04 and alarm sounds. The appliance connected to the AC socket (or DC socket) exceeds the capability of the Powerpack Solar 400. Unplug the appliance and confirm that the appliance’ s power requirement is 320 W or less (144 W or less) before attempting to restart the appliance. Di[...]

T roubleshooting 38 975-0328-01-01 Run time is less than expected. Internal battery is not fully charged. AC appliance power consumpti on is highe r than expected. Recharge using the AC Char ger , until Charging Status light is steady . Check AC appliance power or wattage rating (or current draw for 12 Vdc appliances) and compare with T able 3-1 on[...]

T roubleshooting Reference 975-0328-01-01 39 LED Lamps not lighting. Internal battery is discharged. Recharge the Powerpack Solar 400. Solar panel does not seem to be charging the internal battery . Insufficient exposure to direct sunlig ht. Solar panel connector is not connected securely to the unit’ s connector . Solar panel’ s electrical cor[...]

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41 A Specifications Chapter A, “Specifications” includes the electrical, mechanical, and environmen tal s pecifications for the Powerpack Solar 400. Electrical Specifications AC P ower S ection Output power • Continuous output power • Peak AC output power • AC output surge capacity 320 W 400 W 640 W Output voltage 1 15 ± 10 V ac RMS Outp[...]

Specifications 42 975-0328-01-01 Normal operating temperature 77 ºF (25 ºC) Operating temperature range 32 – 104 ºF (0 – 40 ºC) Storage temperature range -4 – 140 ºF (-20 – 60 ºC) DC P ower Section DC output power (maxim um continuous load) 12 A with overload protection and automatic reset DC charger input socket polarity Female, cent[...]

Physical Specifications 975-0328-01-01 43 Physical Specifications Solar P anel Section Power 5 W Panel T ype Amorphous Silicon Portability Detachable from main unit Connector T ype Male/female connector Accessories DC-to-DC charge cable (replacement part # 4 49-0187-01-01) 39" (1 m) 18 A WG with male-to-mal e lighter plugs. One plug is equippe[...]

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45 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 Solar 400. Th is warranty period lasts for 6 months from the date of purchase at the point of sale to you, th[...]

W arranty and Return 46 975-0328-01-01 What proof of purchase is r equired? In any warranty claim, dated pr oof 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 975-0328-01-01 47 PERSONAL INJUR Y , ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY ARISING FROM OR AS A RESUL T OF MISUSE OR ABUSE, OR T HE INCORRECT INST ALL A TION, INTEGRA TION OR OPERA TION O F THE PRODUCT . Exclusions If this product is a consumer product, federal law does not allow an exclusion of implied warranties. T o the extent you are entitl[...]

W arranty and Return 48 975-0328-01-01 If you are returning a pr oduct to a Xa ntr ex Authorized Service Center (AS C) A Xantrex return material aut horization (RMA) n umber 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 particu lar fac[...]

W arranty and Return 975-0328-01-01 49 Information About Y our System As soon as you open your XPower Powerpack Solar 400 package, re cord 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 [...]

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