Xantrex PROwatt 600 User manual

Brand: Xantrex

Model: PROwatt 600

Category: Power adapters & inverters

Type: User manual

PROwatt™ 600

Inverter

Made in China445-0115-01-01

Tel: 1-800-670-0707

Fax: 1-800-994-7828

Email: support.pr[email protected]

Web: www.xantrex.com

Owner’s Guide

PROwatt 600 Inverter

About Xantrex

Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power

electronics and controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to 1 MW utility-

scale systems for wind, solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup

power applications in both grid-connected and stand-alone systems. Xantrex

products include inverters, battery chargers, programmable power supplies, and

variable speed drives that convert, supply, control, clean, and distribute electrical

power.

Trademarks

PROwatt is a trademark of Xantrex International. Xantrex is a registered

trademark of Xantrex Technology Inc.

Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of

their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only.

Notice of Copyright

PROwatt 600 Owner’s Guide © January 2001 Xantrex International. All rights

reserved.

Disclaimer

While every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the contents of

this guide, Xantrex International assumes no responsibility for errors or

omissions. Note as well that specifications and product functionality may change

without notice.

Date and Revision

January 2001, Revision 1

Part Number

445-0115-01-01

Contact Information

Web: www.xantrex.com

Email: support.prowatt@xantrex.com

Phone: 1-800-670-0707

Fax: 1-800-994-7828

About This Guide

Purpose

The PROwatt 600 Owner’s Guide contains information that

enables individuals to install, operate, and troubleshoot the

PROwatt 600 Inverter.

Scope

The guide provides safety guidelines, detailed information

for designing an installation, procedures for installing the

inverter, as well as operating and troubleshooting

information. It does not provide details about particular

brands of batteries. You need to consult individual battery

manufacturers for this information.

Audience

The guide is intended for anyone who needs to install and

operate the PROwatt™ 600 Inverter.

About This Guide

Organization

This guide has four chapters and four appendixes.

Chapter 1, “Introduction”, outlines the main performance and

safety features of the PROwatt 600 Inverter. Reading this

chapter will give you a clear understanding of the inverter’s

capabilities.

Chapter 2, “Installation”, outlines the inverter’s main

physical features. This information will give you a good

orientation to the product before you install it. The chapter

then goes on to explain how to plan and complete an effective

installation.

Chapter 3, “Operation”, provides information about turning

on and operating the inverter. Details are provided about how

to read the front panel indicators to monitor the system. The

chapter also provides information about battery charging and

routine maintenance.

Chapter 4, “Troubleshooting”, explains how to identify and

solve problems that can occur with the inverter.

Appendix A, “Specifications”, provides the electrical and

physical specifications.

Appendix B, “Battery Types and Sizes”, provides

background information about battery types as well as

information that will allow you to calculate the size and

number of batteries your system requires.

Appendix C, “Alternators and Charging Systems”, describes

charging system components and explains how to design a

charging system for your installation.

Appendix D,“Product and System Information” , contains the

product’s warranty, explains how to return a product for

service, and describes how to prepare for a call to Xantrex

Customer Service.

About This Guide

Conventions Used

The following conventions are used in this guide.

Related Information

You can find more information about Xantrex

Technology Inc. as well as its products and services at

www.xantrex.com

WARNING

Warnings identify conditions that could result in

personal injury or loss of life and appear in this

form.

CAUTION

Cautions identify conditions or practices that could

result in damage to the PROwatt unit or to other

equipment.

Note

Notes describe additional information which may

add to your understanding of how to use the inverter.

vii

Important Safety Information

General Precautions

1. Before installing and using the inverter, read all

appropriate sections of this guide and any cautionary

markings on the inverter and the batteries.

2. Do not operate the inverter if it has received a sharp

blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged. If the unit is

damaged, see “Warranty” on page 42 and “Return

Material Authorization Policy” on page 43.

3. Do not dismantle the inverter; it contains no user

serviceable parts. Attempting to service the unit yourself

could cause electrical shock or fire.

Internal capacitors

remain charged after all power is disconnected.

See

page 43 for instructions on obtaining service.

4. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, disconnect both

AC and DC power from the inverter before working on

any circuits connected to the inverter. Turning off the

front panel On/Off will not reduce this risk.

5. Protect the inverter from rain, snow, spray, and bilge

water.

6. To reduce the risk of overheating or fire, keep the

ventilation openings clear, and do not install the inverter

in a zero-clearance compartment.

WARNING

Before installing and using your PROwatt

™

600

Inverter, read and save these safety instructions.

Explosive Gas Precautions

viii

Explosive Gas Precautions

1. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal

operation. Be sure you follow all relevant instructions

exactly before installing or using your inverter.

2. This equipment contains components which tend to

produce arcs or sparks. To prevent fire or explosion, do

not install the inverter in compartments containing

batteries or flammable materials or in locations that

require ignition-protected equipment. This includes any

space containing gasoline-powered machinery, fuel

tanks, as well as joints, fittings, or other connections

between components of the fuel system.

Precautions When Working With Batteries

1. Follow all instructions published by the battery

manufacturer and the manufacturer 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 flame near the engine or

battery.

4. Use caution to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool on

the battery. It could spark or short circuit the battery or

other electrical parts and could cause an explosion.

5. Remove metal items like rings, bracelets, and watches

when working with lead-acid batteries. These batteries

produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring

or the like to metal, and thus cause a severe burn.

6. If you need to remove a battery, always remove the

positive terminal from the battery first. Make sure all

accessories are off so you don’t cause an arc.

Precautions For Using Rechargeable Appliances

Precautions For Using Rechargeable

Appliances

Most battery-operated equipment uses a separate charger or

transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle and

produces a low voltage output. If the label on the AC adapter

or charger states that the adapter or charger produces a low

voltage AC or DC output (less than 30 volts), the PROwatt

can power this charger or adapter safely.

Some rechargers for small nickel-cadmium batteries can be

damaged if connected to the PROwatt 600 Inverter. Do not

use the following with the PROwatt 600 Inverter:

• Small battery-operated appliances like flashlights, razors,

and night lights that can be plugged directly into an AC

receptacle to recharge

• Chargers for battery packs used in hand power tools.

These chargers display a warning label stating that

dangerous voltages are present at the battery terminals

AC Wiring Warning

Do not connect the PROwatt 600 Inverter to AC distribution

wiring.

The PROwatt is designed to be connected directly to standard

electrical and electronic equipment. Do not connect it to

household or recreational vehicle AC distribution wiring. Do

not connect it to any AC load circuit in which the neutral

conductor is connected to ground (earth) or to the negative of

the DC (battery) source. Doing so will destroy the unit.

General Precautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vii

Explosive Gas Precautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - viii

Precautions When Working With Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - viii

Precautions For Using Rechargeable Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - ix

AC Wiring Warning- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ix

1Introduction

Quality Power and Ease of Use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2

Comprehensive Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2

2 Installation

AC Wiring Warning- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4

Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4

PROwatt 600 Materials- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4

Front Panel (AC End)- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5

Back Panel (DC End) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5

Installation Tools and Materials - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6

Tools - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6

Materials - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6

Planning Your Installation- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7

Calculating Battery Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7

Choosing a Charging System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7

Choosing a Location - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8

Mounting the Inverter- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9

Contents

xii

Connecting the Chassis Ground - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9

Grounding Locations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10

Connecting DC Cables - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10

Cabling Guidelines - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10

Cabling Procedure- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 11

3Operation

Turning the Inverter On and Off- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16

Operating Several Loads at Once - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16

Turning the Inverter Off Between Charges- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 16

Reading the Front Panel Indicators - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17

Green POWER LED - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17

Red FAULT LED - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17

Operating Limits - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18

Power Output - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18

Input Voltage - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18

Inverter Loads- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19

Problem Loads - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19

Trouble Loads - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19

Battery Charging Frequency - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20

Routine Maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20

4 Troubleshooting

Common Problems - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22

Buzz in Audio Equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22

Television Reception - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22

Troubleshooting Reference - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 23

Specifications

Electrical Performance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 26

Physical - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 26

Battery Types and Sizes

Battery Types - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 28

Contents

xiii

Automotive Starting Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 28

Deep-Cycle Lead-Acid Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 29

Battery Size - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 29

Estimating Battery Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 31

Battery Sizing Example - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 32

Battery Sizing Worksheet - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 33

Two Batteries Connected In Parallel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 34

Battery Tips - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 35

Alternators and Charging Systems

Charging System Requirements - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 38

Charging With an Engine Alternator - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 38

Using Your Vehicle’s Standard Engine Alternator - - - - - - - - - 38

Using an Alternator Controller - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 39

Using a High-Output Alternator - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 39

Charging From AC Power- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 39

Charging From Alternative Energy Sources - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 40

Product and System Information

Warranty - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 42

Return Material Authorization Policy - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 43

Return Material Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 43

Information About Your System - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 45

Index - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 47

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the

PROwatt™ 600 Inverter! As part of the

PROwatt Inverter family, the PROwatt 600

has been designed to give you quality power,

ease of use, and outstanding reliability.

Please take a few moments to read this

chapter to familiarize yourself with the

PROwatt 600’s main performance and

protection features.

Quality Power and Ease of Use

The PROwatt 600 Inverter is a professional-quality, mid-

range inverter designed to handle a variety of household and

commercial applications including large screen TVs, VCRs,

computer systems, bread makers, blenders, fans, and small

power tools.

Superior features and rugged durability have been combined

with extreme ease of use:

• The unit is compact, light weight, and easy to install.

• The easy-to-read indicators on the front panel.

• Low standby battery demand means you don’t have to

worry about draining your battery if you leave the

inverter on for a few days. When the inverter is on but is

not powering any loads, the draw on the battery is less

than 300mA.

Comprehensive Protection

The PROwatt 600 Inverter comes equipped with numerous

protection features to guarantee you safe and worry-free

operation:

Low battery alarm

Alerts you if the battery has become

discharged to 10.7V or lower.

Automatic low voltage shutdown feature

Protects the battery

from becoming completely discharged if the battery voltage

drops below 10V.

High voltage shutdown feature

Protects the inverter if the

input voltage rises to 15V or more.

Over temperature shutdown feature

Turns the inverter off if

the temperature rises above an acceptable level.

Installation

Chapter 2 explains how to install the

PROwatt 600 Inverter.

Installing the PROwatt 600 is

straightforward. Here’s a summary of the

five main steps:

• Plan the installation.

• Choose a location.

• Mount the inverter.

• Connect the chassis ground.

• Connect the DC cables.

Remember: the better your planning, the

better the performance you will receive from

the PROwatt 600 Inverter.

AC Wiring Warning

The PROwatt is designed to be connected directly to standard

electrical and electronic equipment. Do not connect it to

household or recreational vehicle AC distribution wiring. Do

not connect it to any AC load circuit in which the neutral

conductor is connected to ground (earth) or to the negative of

the DC (battery) source. Doing so will destroy the unit.

Safety Instructions

Before you install the PROwatt 600:

• Review the “Important Safety Information” on page vii.

• Read and follow all Warnings and Cautions in this

chapter.

PROwatt 600 Materials

Your PROwatt

600 Inverter package includes:

• 1 PROwatt 600 Inverter

• 1 Owner’s Guide

If either of these items is missing or is unsatisfactory in any

way, please contact Xantrex Customer Service:

As soon as you unpack your inverter, be sure to record the

product information asked for on page 45. Then take a minute

to familiarize yourself with the front and back panel features.

WARNING

Do not connect the PROwatt 600 Inverter to AC

distribution wiring.

Phone:

1-800-670-0707

Fax:

1-800-994-7828

Email:

support.prowatt@xantrex.com

Front Panel (AC End)

Back Panel (DC End)

Figure 1 Front Panel (AC End)

Figure 2 Back Panel (DC End)

OFF

POWER

OUTPUT

115Vac

60Hz

FAULT

On/Off Switch

POWER LED

FAULT LED

AC Power Receptacles

Ventilation

Openings

Negative and Positive

DC Cabling Terminals

Chassis Ground

Screw

Ventilation

Openings

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