Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto 400 Plus, 400 R del fabbricante Xantrex Technology
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by XPower Powerpack 400 Plus and XPower Powerpack 400 R Owner’s Guide 975-0162-01-01_Rev-C.b ook Page i Fr iday, October 2 0, 2006 10:40 AM.
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 stand-alone systems.
i About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Owner ’ s is to provide explanations and procedures for installing, ope rating, maintaining, and troubleshooting the XPowe r Powerpack 400 Plus and XPower Powerpack 400 R.
About T his Guide ii 975-0162-01-01 References to XPower Powerpack In this guide, both the XPower Powerpack 400 Plus and the XPower Powerpack 400 R (with radio and air compressor) are referred to as XPower Powerpack when the information applies to both models.
iii Important Safety Instructions The XPower Powerpack 400 Plus and XPower Powerpack 400 R generate a type of AC power similar to a normal household wall outlet. Opera ting the XPower Powerpack incorrectly or misus ing it may damage the equipment or create hazardous conditions for the user .
Important Safety Instructions iv 975-0162-01-01 Figure i Basic Safety 975-0162-01-01_Rev-C.b ook Page iv Friday, October 20, 2006 1 0:40 AM.
Important Safety Instructions 975-0162-01-01 v 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.
Important Safety Instructions vi 975-0162-01-01 Precautions W hen W orking W ith Batteries 1. Follow all instructions published by the battery manufacturer and the manufact urer of the equipment in which the battery is installed. 2. Make sure the area around the battery is well-ventilated.
Important Safety Instructions 975-0162-01-01 vii 4. Be careful not to drop a me tal object on the battery or allow a metal tool to simu ltaneously touch the positive and negative cable ends or battery terminals. It might spark or short-circuit the battery or other electrical parts and cause an explosio n.
Important Safety Instructions viii 975-0162-01-01 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.
ix Contents Important Safety Instructions Warnings and Cautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - iii Precautions When Working With Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vi Pre.
Contents x 975-0162-01-01 3 Operation Operating Conditions and Guidelines - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–1 Choosing a Location - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–2 Re.
Contents 975-0162-01-01 xi 4 Maintenance Battery Maintenance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4–1 Replacing the Internal Battery - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - .
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xiii Figures Figure 2-1 Package Contents - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–1 Figure 2-2 Front Panel Enlargement - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2–2 Figure 2-3 Storage Compart.
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1-1 1 Introduction About the XP ower P owerpack Easy-to-use and designed for years of reliable service, the XPower Powerpack can run many AC appliances and 12 volt DC appliances whenever you n eed power for work o r play , at home or on the road .
Introduction 1-2 975-0162-01-01 Overheating The XPower Pow erpack is pro t ected from overheating. If the inverter exceeds a s afe temper ature, power to the AC Outlet and DC Socket automatically shuts of f. It will reset automatically after the unit cools down.
2-1 2 F eatur es Chapter 2 describes the main features of the XPower Powerpack. W e recommend th at you familiarize yourself with these features before operating the unit. Contents Y our XPower Powerpack package includes the items shown in Figure 2-1.
Fe a t u r e s 2-2 975-0162-01-01 XP ower P owerpack F eatures Front P anel Figure 2-2 F ro nt P anel Enlargement 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Control Panel DC Socket Cover AC Outlet Cover 975-0162-01-01_Rev-C.
XP ower P ower pack F eatures 975-0162-01-01 2-3 See “Control Panel Operati on” on page 3–16 for detailed instructions on using the Control Panel. Fe a t u r e D e s c r i p t i o n DC Power Socket can: • Power 12 volt DC auto, R V , or marine appliances .
Fe a t u r e s 2-4 975-0162-01-01 Storag e Compartment Figure 2-3 Storage Compart ment F eature Description AC Charger lets you recharge the XPower Powerpack from a standard AC wall outlet and can only be used to rech arge the internal battery of the XPower Powerpack.
XP ower P ower pack F eatures 975-0162-01-01 2-5 Radio (XP ower P owerpack 400 R only) See “Radio Operation” on page 3–29 for detailed instructions for using the radio features.
Fe a t u r e s 2-6 975-0162-01-01 Air Compressor Figure 2-5 Air Compressor F eatures F eature Description O N /O FF switch turns the comp ressor unit on and off.
XP ower P ower pack F eatures 975-0162-01-01 2-7 Emerg ency Light and Jump-Start P ort Figure 2-6 Emergency Light and Jump-start P ort Fe a t u r e D e s c r i p t i o n 5 W incandescent light illuminates for about 30 h ours when the battery is fully charged.
Fe a t u r e s 2-8 975-0162-01-01 Accessories Figure 2-7 Accessories and Accessory Bag F eature Description Red emergency light cover lens stored in the rear compartment (XPower Powerpack 400 R only). This cover can turn the 5 W incandescent light into a red “emergency” light when placed over the existing clear lens.
3-1 3 Operation Chapter 3 explains how to operate the XPower Powerpack efficiently . This chapter covers: • Choosing a Location (page 3–2) • Recharging the XPower Powerpack (page 3–3) • Oper.
Operation 3-2 975-0162-01-01 Choosing a Location The XPower Powerpack should be operated only in locations that meet the follo wing requirements. W ARNING: Fir e or explosion The XPower Powerpack contains components that tend to produce arcs or sparks.
Recharging the XP ower P owerpack Battery 975-0162-01-01 3-3 Attention: Charg e Befor e Use Charge theXPower Powerpack fo r at least 48 ho urs immedi- ately after purchase. Recharge after each use and once every three months. See “Recharging the XPower Powerpack Bat- tery”.
Operation 3-4 975-0162-01-01 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 on the Control Panel will flash. The LED will illuminate steady when the ba ttery has reached capacity .
Recharging the XP ower P owerpack Battery 975-0162-01-01 3-5 Figure 3-2 Charging with AC P ower 1. Ensure the Emergency Light Switch is in the O FF position. (Center) ≈ 35 hours charge time (assuming the battery ha s been fully discharged). 2. Ensure the AC Power Switch is in the O FF Position.
Operation 3-6 975-0162-01-01 Charging with the DC-to-DC Accessory Cable The XPower Powerpack comes with a DC Charging cable to allow the unit to be char ged from a DC source such as an automobile, R V , or boat. The DC Charg ing Input Port is the DC Socket on the front o f the unit.
Recharging the XP ower P owerpack Battery 975-0162-01-01 3-7 Figure 3-3 Charging with DC Power 1. In sert one end of the DC Charging Cable into th e DC Socket on the front unit.
Operation 3-8 975-0162-01-01 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 XPower Powerpack.
Recharging the XP ower P owerpack Battery 975-0162-01-01 3-9 Recharging Fr om a Solar P anel Small, unregulated 12-volt solar panels can be used to char ge the XPower Powerpack through the AC Charger Input Socket on the back of the unit. The so lar panels must be rated to produce a maximum of 2.
Operation 3-10 975-0162-01-01 Checking the State-of-Charg e Import ant: If using the DC-to-DC accessory cable socket to charge the unit using solar panels, the solar panel must be regulated. Solar panels can rest at up to 18 Vdc with full sunlig ht when batteries are full.
AC Applia nces 975-0162-01-01 3-11 A C Appliances The XPower Powerpack has two AC power outlet s for use with AC appliances. Y ou can either plug the appliance directly into the AC outlet on the XPower Powerpack or you can use an AC power bar to increase the number of outlets available.
Operation 3-12 975-0162-01-01 Operating A C Appliances Low-Battery Alarm While in use, when the ba ttery reaches 1 1 Vdc, the Low-Battery Alarm will sound indicating that battery is low the unit is about to be shutdown to prevent battery damage. When the battery reaches 10.
AC Applia nces 975-0162-01-01 3-13 Overload Protection In the event of an overload (> 320 W ac) or ov erheating, the XPower Powerpack au tomatically shuts down. Remove the load. The unit should reset. High Surg e Appliances The wattage rating of AC app liances is the average power used by the appliance.
Operation 3-14 975-0162-01-01 12 Vdc Appliances The XPower Powerpack can operate one 12 Vdc auto, R V , marine, or other po rtable appliance that draws 12 amps or less from a 12 Vdc power outlet or from a vehicle’ s accessory socket.
12 Vdc Appliances 975-0162-01-01 3-15 Operating DC Appliances Overload Protection If the 12 Vdc appliance draws more than 12 amps (or has a short-circuit defect), the internal circuit breaker of the XPower Powerpack shuts off the power to the 12 Vdc appliance.
Operation 3-16 975-0162-01-01 Control P anel Operation Figure 3-8 Using the Control P anel How to... Required Condition Required Action Note Monitor total AC power consumed by the applications powered.
Control P anel Operation 975-0162-01-01 3-17 Monitor Battery Charging status Inverter ’ s ON / OF F switch is t urned to OFF ; All appliances must be disconnected from the AC and DC power outlets; T.
Operation 3-18 975-0162-01-01 Jump-Starting a V ehicle’ s Engine Y ou can use the XPower Powerpack to jump-start a vehicle or boat engine that has a 12 -volt starting battery using the Jump-Start cables supplied with the unit.
Jump-Starting a V ehicle’ s Engine 975-0162-01-01 3-19 T o jump-start a vehicle or boat engine: Figure 3-9 Using the Jump-start Cables 975-0162-01-01_Rev-C.
Operation 3-20 975-0162-01-01 Using the Emerg ency Light The XPower Powerpack has a built-in incandescent light which will operate for about 30 hours before the unit needs to be recharged. The XPower Powerpack 400 Plus has a two-position OF F / ON switch (located beneath the light’ s lens).
Using the Emergency Light 975-0162-01-01 3-21 Figure 3-11 Using the Emergency Light OFF O N /O FF Switch is in the CENTER position. ON PULSE (XPower Powerpack 400 R only) O N /O FF Switch is in the FAR RIGHT position. O N /O FF Switch is in the FAR LEFT position.
Operation 3-22 975-0162-01-01 Using the Air Compressor WARN I NG : F i re h a za rd The compressor is designed fo r short term op eration only . Operating the compressor over an extended period of time will cause the compressor unit to overh eat, which could lead to fire.
Using the Air Compressor 975-0162-01-01 3-23 Figure 3-12 XP ower P owerpack Air Compressor Figure 3-13 V alue Connector Usage Valve Connector Storage Valve Connector Hose Thumb Latch Pressure Gauge O .
Operation 3-24 975-0162-01-01 Over -T emperature Safety Pr otection The XPower Powerpack is equipped with an over-temperature safety protection feature that automatically turns the compressor off if it begins to exceed a safe operating temperature.
Using the Air Compressor 975-0162-01-01 3-25 If the XPower Powerpack shuts off due to an over-temperature condition, tu rn off the power switch and allow the compressor to c ool for 15 minutes before re-starting. Inflating Tires The information in T able 3-3 is for reference only .
Operation 3-26 975-0162-01-01 T o inflate your vehicle, motor cycle, or bicycle tire s: Figure 3-15 Inflating tires 1. Locate Value Connecto r. Remove from storage and uncoil hose. Insta ll a nozzle adapter if necessary. 2. Remove Valve Stem Cap from tire to be inflated.
Using the Air Compressor 975-0162-01-01 3-27 Inflating Small Sports Equipment Y ou can us e the compressor to inflate small sports equipment such as balls (soccer balls an d footballs).
Operation 3-28 975-0162-01-01 Using the Radio: XP ower P owerpack 400 R Po w e r D r a w The AM/FM radio on the back panel is po wered by the internal battery in the XPower Powerpack 400 R. When turned on, th e radio draws 30 mA, allowing you to use the radio for more than on e month when the XPower Powerpack 400 R is fully charged .
Using the Radio: XP ower P owerpack 400 R 975-0162-01-01 3-29 Radio Operation How to... Require d Condition Required Action Note Listen to the radio Press the AM band button or the FM band button . T o turn off the radio, press the power OF F button .
Operation 3-30 975-0162-01-01 Connecting to an External Battery Y ou can extend battery opera ting times by connecting the XPower Powerpack to a larger external 12 Vdc battery . For example, an external 60 Ah battery gives approx imately four times the operating time of the XPower Powerpack internal 20 Ah battery .
Connecting to an External Battery 975-0162-01-01 3-31 Figure 3-18 Basic Jump-start Cable Safety Do NOT reverse the polarity of the battery! Only connect to a 12 Vdc Battery. Do NOT allow the clamps on the Jump-start cable touch each other when connected to the XPower Powerpa ck.
Operation 3-32 975-0162-01-01 T o connect the XPower Powerpack to an external battery using the jump-start cables: Figure 3-19 Connecting the XP ower P owerpac k to an External Battery To connect the XPower Powerpack to an exter nal battery using th e jump-start cables: 1.
4-1 4 Maintenance Chapter 4 provides information on maintaining your internal battery , recharging options for the internal battery , and replacing user-replaceable parts. Routine maintenance is requir ed to keep your XPower Powerpack operating properly .
Maintenance 4-2 975-0162-01-01 Replacing the Internal Battery Battery Life The high quality battery used in the XPower Powerpack will serve as a reliable power source for years when properly maintained. T o maximize battery life, it is important to recharge the XPower Powerpack battery after each use.
Replacing the Internal Battery 975-0162-01-01 4-3 Obtaining a Replacement Battery When the battery reaches the en d of its service life, you may purchase a replacement through an indust rial battery supplier . The supplier should specialize in deep-cycle batteries.
Maintenance 4-4 975-0162-01-01 Battery Replacement Procedure Before attempting to replace the internal battery , make sure you: • Disconnect any charging cables, 12 volt DC appliances, and AC appliances from the XPower Powerpack. • T urn of f the AC Outlet ON / OFF switch and turn of f the light switch.
Replacing the Incandescent Light 975-0162-01-01 4-5 4. After removing the old battery , position the new battery close to the back of the XPower Powerpack. Make sure the positiv e battery terminal is next to the red positive (+) internal cable an d the black negative terminal is next to the black ne gative (–) internal cable.
Maintenance 4-6 975-0162-01-01 Replacing the External Fuse The replacement fuse must be rated at 250 A, 32 Vdc. (MEGA Fuse - 2 1 1/16" x 3/4" Holes: 2" on center . Max. 32-volt DC) T o r eplace the external fuse : Figure 4-2 Replacing the Fuse 1.
Recycling 975-0162-01-01 4-7 Recycling The XPower Powerpack is designed to provide y ears of service. However , when the inte rnal battery reaches the end of its service life, you will need to replace it as described in your manual.
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A-1 A Specifications Chapter A, “Specifications” includes the electrical, mechanical, and environmen tal s pecifications for the XPower Powerpack. Electrical Specifications 12 V DC Section Intern.
Specifications A-2 975-0162-01-01 AC P ower Section Output power • Continuous output power • Five minute AC output power • AC output surge capacity 320 W 400 W 600 W Output voltage 1 15 ± 10 V ac RMS Output frequency 60 Hz ± 4 Hz Output wave form modified sinewave No load current draw <0.
Electrical Specifications 975-0162-01-01 A-3 Air Compressor Pressure 250 PSI (lb./in 2 ) Radio (XP owe r P owerpack 400 R o nly) AM Frequency 526–1606 KHz FM Frequency 87-109 MHz Accessories Jump-start cables (replacement part # 4 49-0207-01-01) 24" (0.
Specifications A-4 975-0162-01-01 Physical Specifications Physic al spec ificatio ns XP ower P owerpack 400 Plus XP ow er P owerpac k 400 R Depth 8" (20.3 cm) 8" (20.3 cm) W idth 16" (40.8 cm) 16" (40.8 cm) Height 9 ½" (24.1 cm) 9 ½" (24.
5-1 5 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting will help you identify the common problems than can occur with the XPower Powerpack. Read this chapter before calling Customer Service.
T roubleshooting 5-2 975-0162-01-01 T r oubleshooting Refer ence W ARNING: Electric shock hazard Do not remove the cover of the XPower Powerpack or di sassemble the XPower Powerpack except to replace the internal battery or 250 A fuse.
T roubleshooting Reference 975-0162-01-01 5-3 Over - temperature shutdown Inverter has overheated due to poor ventilation or excessively warm environmental conditions. T urn off the AC Outlet ON / OF F switch and let the XPower Powerpack cool down. Disconnect the 12Vdc appliance and let the XPower Powerpack cool down.
T roubleshooting 5-4 975-0162-01-01 Run time is less than expected. Internal battery is not fully charged. AC appliance power consumption is hi gher than expected.
T roubleshooting Reference 975-0162-01-01 5-5 Green Charging St a t u s ligh t is still flashing and hasn’t changed to steady after 50 hours of charging. The voltage at the AC wall outlet is less than 120 V ac. Internal battery is permanently damaged.
T roubleshooting 5-6 975-0162-01-01 The battery clamps of the jump-sta rt cables measure zero volts. External fuse (250 A) is blown. Replace 250 A, 32 V fuse with same type and ratings. See “Replacing the External Fuse” on page 4–6 . The light does not turn on.
WA-1 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 echnology Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects in workmans hip and materials in your XPower Powerpack 400 Plus and XPower Po werpack 400 R.
W arranty and Return WA-2 975-0162-01-01 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 removal, installation, or tr oubleshooting of the customer 's electrical sy stems.
W arranty and Return 975-0162-01-01 WA-3 Exclusions If this product is a consumer product, federal law does not allow an exclusion of implied warranties. T o the extent you are entitled to implied warran ties under federal law , to the extent permitted by applicable la w they are limited to the duratio n of this Limited W arranty .
W arranty and Return WA-4 975-0162-01-01 Return Procedur e 1. Package the unit safely , preferably usi ng the original box and packing materials. Please ensure that your produc t is shipped fully insured in the original packaging or equivalent. This warranty wi ll not apply where the product is damaged due to improper packaging.
W arranty and Return 975-0162-01-01 WA-5 Information About Y our System As soon as you open your XPower Powerpac k 400 Plus and XPower Powerpack 400 R package, record the following information a nd be sur e to keep your proof of purchase. If you need to contact Customer Service, please record th e following details before calling.
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Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Xantrex Technology 400 Plus, 400 R è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Xantrex Technology 400 Plus, 400 R - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Xantrex Technology 400 Plus, 400 R imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Xantrex Technology 400 Plus, 400 R ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Xantrex Technology 400 Plus, 400 R, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Xantrex Technology 400 Plus, 400 R.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Xantrex Technology 400 Plus, 400 R. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Xantrex Technology 400 Plus, 400 R insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
