Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto 3000 del fabbricante Xantrex Technology
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by XPower Inverter 3000 Plus Owner’s Guide XPower3000.book Page i Wednesday, Decemb er 10, 2003 6:52 AM.
About Xantrex Xantrex T echnology Inc. is a worl d-leadin g supplier of advanced power electroni cs and controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to one MW utility-s cale systems for wi nd, solar , batteries, fuel cells, microturbines, and backup power applicati ons in bo th grid-connected and st and-alone systems.
iii About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner ’ s Guide is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the XPower Inverter 3000 Plus.
About T his Guide iv 975-0128-01-01 Conventions Used The following co nventions are used in thi s guide. Related Information Y ou can find more information about Xantrex T echnology Inc.
v Important Safety Instructions 1. Before installing and using the XPower Inverter 3000 Plus, read all instructions and cautionary markings on the XPower Inverter 3000 Plus, the batteries, an d all appropriate sections of this guide. 2. Do not expose the XPo wer Inverter 3000 Plus to rain, snow , spray , or bilge water .
Safety vi 975-0128-01-01 Explosive gas precautions 1. W orking in the vicinity of lead-a cid batteries is dange rous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation . Therefore, you must read this guide and follow the instructions exactly before installing or u sing your XPower I nverter 3000 Plus.
Safety 975-0128-01-01 vii 5. Remove all metal items, like ring s, bracelets, and watches when working with lead-acid batteries. Lead-acid batteries produce a short circuit current high enough to weld metal to skin, causing a severe burn.
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975-0128-01-01 ix Important Safety Instructions Explosive gas precautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vi Precautions When Working With Batteries -.
Contents x 975-0128-01-01 Installing the Remote On/Off Switch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–9 Mounting the Inverter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .
Contents 975-0128-01-01 xi B Battery Types Battery Types - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B–1 Automotive Starting Batteries - - - - -.
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1–1 1 Introduction The XPower Inverter 3000 Plus has been designed to give you quality power , ease of use, and reliability . Please take a few moments to read th is chapter to familiarize yourself with the main performance features and protection features.
Introduction 1–2 975-0128-01-01 Ease of Use Superior features and rugged durability have been combined with ease of use: • The inverter is compact, lig htweight, and easy to install. • Loads can be powere d directly from the AC outle ts. • Easy-to-read indicators on the fro nt panel let you mo nitor system performance at a glance.
2–1 2 F eatur es Chapter 2, “Features” describes the main features of the XPow er Inverter 3000 Plus. Familiarize yourself with them before insta lling and operating the inverter . Remote On/Off Switch The Remote On /Off switch can be plugged into the remote switch connector port on the front of th e inve rter .
Fe a t u r e s 2–2 975-0128-01-01 AC P a n e l Figure 2-2 AC Pane l Feature Description 1 On/Off Switch turns the inverter ’ s con trol circuit on and off. This switch is not a power disconnect swit ch. Disconnect AC and DC power befo re working on any circ uits connected to the inverter .
AC Pane l 975-0128-01-01 2–3 6 S tatus D isplay: Shows V oltage, Current or AC Power . VO L T AG E : Indicates battery power at the input terminal of the inverter in volts (V). CURRENT : Indicates current drawn from the battery by the inverter in amps (A).
Fe a t u r e s 2–4 975-0128-01-01 DC P anel Figure 2-3 DC P anel Fea t ur e De s c ri pt i o n 1 Chassis Ground Lug connects to vehicle chassis, DC g rounding bus or to engine’ s negati ve bus. 2 V entilation Opening must not be obstructed for the proper operation of the inverter .
3–1 3 Installation Chapter 3, “Installation,” provides info rmation on cables and fuses to help you plan for your installation and pr ovide procedures for i nstalling the inverter. Read the entire chapter before begi nning the installation procedures so that you can plan an installation th at is suited to yo ur power needs.
Installation 3–2 975-0128-01-01 Figure 3-1 Configuration for Normal Loads Figure 3-2 Configuration for Heavy Loads XPower3000.book Page 2 Wednesday, D ecember 10, 2003 6:52 AM.
Designing Y our Installation 975-0128-01-01 3–3 Installation Codes Governing installation co des vary depending on the location and typ e of installation. Electrical installations must meet local and national wiring codes and should be performed by a qualified electrician.
Installation 3–4 975-0128-01-01 Choosing an Appropriate Location The inverter must only be in stalled in a location that is: : WA R N I N G The inverter contains component s that tend to pro duce arcs or sparks.
Designing Y our Installation 975-0128-01-01 3–5 Calculating Cable Sizes T o operate safe ly and effectively , the XPower Inverter 3000 Plus nee ds proper cables and fuses.
Installation 3–6 975-0128-01-01 Calculating Size of Chassis Ground Cable Refer to T able 3-2 to plan the size of the chassis ground cable that runs from the DC grounding point to the chass is ground screw on the inverter ’ s DC panel.
Designing Y our Installation 975-0128-01-01 3–7 Calculating Fuse/Circuit Br eaker Size Because your batteries can provide thousands of am ps of short-circuit current, you need fu ses or circuit brea kers that can safely withstand the short-circuit current that the batteries can produce.
Installation 3–8 975-0128-01-01 Installing the inverter Do not proceed with the installation of your inverter until you have read the section, “Designing Y our Installation” on page 3–1. The more thorough your plann ing, the better your power needs will be met to achieve maximum performance from your i nverter.
Installing the inverter 975-0128-01-01 3–9 • DC fuse(s) as calculated in “Calculating Fuse/Circuit Breaker Size” on page 3–7 and fus e holder(s) • Copper chassis ground cable as calculated.
Installation 3–10 975-0128-01-01 Mounting the Inverter Do not mount the inverter under the hood of your vehi cle. See “Choosing an Appropriate Location” on page 3–4. T o mount the inverter: 1. Make sure the On/Off switch is in the Off position.
Installing the inverter 975-0128-01-01 3–11 A C Connections Y ou can plug your AC loads directly into the receptacles on the inverter front panel. Output po wer to each receptacle is limited by a circuit breaker to 1500 W atts (15 A). Y ou may also make a permanent AC connection via the AC knockout.
Installation 3–12 975-0128-01-01 Grounding Locations Y ou must connect the chassis ground terminal to a grounding poi nt. Follow the installatio n guidelines below . These guideline s assume you are using the code-compliant D C supply cable and fuse sizes indicated in this manual.
Connecting the DC Cables 975-0128-01-01 3–13 Connecting the DC Cables Consult Figure 3-1, “Confi guration for Normal Loads” on pa ge 3–2, or Figure 3-2, “Configuratio n for Heavy Loads” on page 3–2 for additional details that are specific to your installation.
Installation 3–14 975-0128-01-01 4. Install a fuse a nd disconnect switch or bre aker between the inverter and the battery . Ensure that the disco nnec t switch or breaker is turned off before i nstalling. They must be installed in the positive side of the DC circuit, as close as possible to the battery .
Connecting the DC Cables 975-0128-01-01 3–15 6. Connect one connector on the negative cable to the negative terminal on the DC end. Before proceedin g, check that cable polarity is correct, and then connect the other end of the cable to the NEGATIVE (–) terminal on the battery .
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4–1 4 Oper ation Chapter 4 explains how to operate the inverter efficiently and effectively . Specifically , this chapter: • Gives procedures for operating th e inverter from the front panel • D.
Operation 4–2 975-0128-01-01 T urning the Inverter Off Between Charges The inverter draws less than 600 mA from the battery with the On/Off switch turned on and no load connected, but left in this state the i nverter will eventually discharge the battery .
Operating Limits 975-0128-01-01 4–3 Operating Limits P ower Output The XPower Invert er 3000 Plus can deliver u p to 2500 W continuous and up to 3000 W for five minutes.
Operation 4–4 975-0128-01-01 Inverter Loads The inverter will operate most AC loads wi thin its power rating of 2500 W . However , some appliances and eq uipment may be difficult to operate, and other appliances may ac tually be damaged if you try to operate them with the inverter.
Routine Maintenance 975-0128-01-01 4–5 Routine Maintenance Minimal maintenance is required to k eep your inverter operating properly . Periodically you should: • Clean the ex terior of the inverter with a damp cloth to prevent the accumulation of du st and dirt.
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5–1 5 T roubleshooting Chapter 5 will help you identify the source of most problems that can occur with the inverter. If you have a problem with the inverter , please review this chapter before contacting place of purchase.
T roubleshooting 5–2 975-0128-01-01 T roubleshooting Reference W ARNING: Electrical shock and burn hazard Do not disassemble the inverter. It does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Attempting to service the inve rter yourself could result in an electrical shock or burn.
T roubleshooting Reference 975-0128-01-01 5–3 Consumer Hotline: 1-800-670-0 707 5 E03 : Flashing Fault LED : Flashing Alarm: Beeping Inverter is in overload shutdown. Load applied is above the continuou s operation limit. Reduce the load if conti nuous operation is required.
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A–1 A Specifications Appendix A contains electrical perform ance and physical specifications for the inverter. Electrical P erformance Physical Specifications Specifications are subject to change w ithout notice.
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B–1 B Battery T y pes The information in Appendix B will help you to sel ect, connect, and maintain batteries that are most appropriate for your application. The batteries that you use strongly af fect the perfo rmance of the XPower 3000. It is important to co nnect the inverter to the correct size and type of battery .
Battery T ypes B–2 975-0128-01-01 A battery isolator is a solid-state el ectronic circuit that allows equipment to be operated from an auxiliary battery without danger of dischar ging the vehicle’ s starting ba ttery .
Estimating Battery Requirements 975-0128-01-01 B–3 This same battery can deliver a higher or lower current for less or more time, limited approximately by the 10 0 Ah figure (for example, 50 A for 2 hours, or 20 0 A for 1/2 hour), but usually the capa city figure given is only accurate at the specified rate (20 hours).
Battery T ypes B–4 975-0128-01-01 Battery Sizing Example This battery sizing example illustrates a typical calculation, assuming an opportunity to char ge the batteries every three days. This example illustrates how quickly your battery needs can escalate.
Estimating Battery Requirements 975-0128-01-01 B–5 Battery Sizing Worksheet Use the following worksheet to calcul ate your battery needs. T o ensure sufficient battery capacity , be gene rous when estima ting the operating time per day for each of the loads you will run.
Battery T ypes B–6 975-0128-01-01 Using Multiple Batteries As your power requirements incre ase, you may need to use m ore than one battery to obtain suf fic ient capacity .
Battery T ips 975-0128-01-01 B–7 Battery Tips Explosive/ Corrosive Gases Lead-acid batteries may emit hydrogen gases, oxygen, and sulfuric acid fumes when recharging. T o re duce the risk of explosion: • V ent the battery compartment to prevent the accumulation of gases.
Battery T ypes B–8 975-0128-01-01 Battery Connections Connections to battery posts must be made with permanent connectors that provide a reliable, low-resistance connection. Do not use alligator clips. Clean the connections regularly and prevent c orrosion by using a protective spray coating or V aseline.
C–1 C Alternators and Char ging Systems A good charg ing system is important fo r the health of your batteries. Poor recharging methods can quickly damage batteries. Appendix C provides gu idelines for rechar ging batteries from an alternator , from AC power, and from alternate energy sources.
Alternators and Charging Systems C–2 975-0128-01-01 Charging W ith an Engine Alternator Read the following inform ation to determine whether your vehi cle’ s standard alternator will be adequate by itself, whether you should install an alternator controller , or whether you need a high-output alternato r .
Charging F rom A C P ower 975-0128-01-01 C–3 Charging Fr om AC P ower When recharging from AC power , u se a good quality char ger or R V converter that meets the requiremen ts outlined in “Char ging System Requirements” on page C–1. Do not use char gers intended for oc casional rechar ging of automotive starting batteries.
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975-0128-01-01 WA–1 W arr anty and Product Information Wa r r a n t y What does this warranty cover? This Limited W arran ty is provided by Xantrex T echnology , Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects in workmanship and ma terials in your XPower Inv erter 3000 Plus.
W arranty and Product Information WA–2 975-0128-01-01 What proof of pur chase is requir ed? In any warranty claim, da ted proof of purchase must accompany the product and th e product must not have been disass embled or modifi ed without prior written authorization by Xantrex.
975-0128-01-01 WA–3 Disclaimer Product THIS LIMITED W ARRANTY IS THE SOL E AND EXCLUSIVE W ARRANTY PROVIDED BY XANT REX IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR XA NTREX PRODUCT AND IS, WHE RE PERMITTED BY LA W , IN.
W arranty and Product Information WA–4 975-0128-01-01 Return Material Authorization P olicy Before returning a product directly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Authorization (R MA) number and the correct factory "Shi p T o" address.
975-0128-01-01 WA–5 Out of W arranty Service If the warranty period for y our XPower Inverter 3000 Pl us has expired, if the unit was dam aged by misuse or incorrect i nstallation, if other condi tions of the warranty have not been met, or if no dated proof of purchase is available, your inverter may be serviced or replaced for a flat fee.
W arranty and Product Information WA–6 975-0128-01-01 Information About Y our System As soon as you open your XPo wer Inverter 3000 Plus package, record the following inform ation and be sure to keep your p roof of purchase. If you need to contact Customer Service, please record the fo llowing det ails before calling.
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