Xantrex Technology Power Supply 175 PLUS User Manual

Owner’s Guide  
XPower Inverter  
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XPower Inverter 175 Plus,  
400 Plus, 700 Plus  
Owner’s Manual  
 
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 standalone systems. Xantrex  
products include inverters, battery chargers, programmable power supplies, and  
variable speed drives that convert, supply, control, clean, and distribute electrical  
power.  
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trademark of Xantrex International.  
Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of  
their respective owners, and are used herein for identification purposes only.  
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XPower 175 Plus, 400 Plus, 700 Plus Inverter Owner’s Manual ©  
December 2002 Xantrex International reserved.  
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December 2002, Revision 1  
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Table of Contents  
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
About the XPower Plus Inverters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8  
2. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Additional Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
3. XPower Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
AC (Front) Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13  
DC (Back) Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
4. Connecting the XPower Plus Inverters . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Choosing a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Connecting the XPower 175 Plus and  
XPower 400 Plus for Loads Under 150 Watts . . . . . 23  
Connecting the XPower 400 Plus and  
XPower 700 Plus for Loads Over 150 Watts . . . . . . 24  
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5. Operating the XPower Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Operating Conditions and Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
6. Maintaining Battery Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32  
7. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34  
Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35  
Troubleshooting Reference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36  
8. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
9. Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
10. Other Xantrex Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
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1 Introduction  
Thank you for purchasing an XPower Plus Inverter. The XPower  
175 Plus, XPower 400 Plus, and XPower 700 Plus are part of a  
family of ultra compact and highly portable power inverters from  
Xantrex Technology Inc., the leader in high-frequency inverter  
design.  
About the XPower Plus Inverters  
Connected to the 12 volt outlet in your vehicle, boat, RV, or  
directly from a dedicated 12 volt battery (400 and 700 watt only),  
the XPower efficiently and reliably powers a wide variety of  
household AC products such as portable stereos, laptop  
computers, TVs, VCRs, and other similar products.  
The XPower employs reliable solid state power electronics for  
years of safe, trouble-free operation, and includes the following  
automatic features to ensure safe and trouble-free operation:  
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Low battery alarm  
Low voltage shutdown  
High voltage shutdown  
Overload shutdown  
Over temperature shutdown  
Short circuit protection  
About This Guide  
To get the best performance from your XPower inverter, Xantrex  
recommends that you read this guide before connecting and using  
the inverter, and then save it for future reference.  
This guide contains:  
Important safety information  
Instructions for connecting the inverter  
Operating guidelines  
Troubleshooting guidelines  
Warranty and service information  
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2 Important Safety Information  
Misusing or incorrectly connecting the XPower may damage the  
equipment or create hazardous conditions for users. Read the  
following safety instructions and pay special attention to all  
Caution and Warning statements in the guide.  
Warnings identify conditions that may result in personal injury  
or loss of life.  
Cautions identify conditions or practices that may damage the  
XPower or other equipment.  
Warnings and Cautions  
Warning! Shock Hazard  
Keep children away from the XPower inverter. The  
inverter generates the same potentially lethal AC  
power as a normal household wall outlet.  
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Warning! Heated Surface  
The XPower housing may become uncomfortably  
warm, reaching 140° F (60° C) under extended high  
power operation. Ensure that at least 2 inches (5 cm)  
of air surround the inverter. During operation, keep it  
away from materials that may be affected by high  
temperatures.  
Warning! Explosion Hazard.  
Do not use the XPower in the presence of flammable  
fumes or gases, such as in the bilge of a gasoline  
powered boat, or near propane tanks. Do not use the  
XPower in an enclosure containing automotive-type,  
lead-acid batteries. These batteries, unlike sealed  
batteries, vent explosive hydrogen gas, which can be  
ignited by sparks from electrical connections.  
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Caution!  
Some chargers for small nickel-cadmium batteries can  
be damaged if connected to the XPower. Do not use  
the inverter with the following appliances:  
Small battery-operated appliances like  
rechargeable flashlights, some rechargeable  
shavers, and night lights that are plugged directly  
into an AC receptacle to recharge.  
Battery chargers used in hand power tools. These  
chargers display a warning label stating that  
dangerous voltages are present at the charger  
battery terminals.  
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Caution!  
Do not connect live AC power to the XPower’s AC  
outlets. The inverter will be damaged even if it is  
switched OFF.  
Do not connect any AC load, which has its neutral  
conductor connected to ground, to the XPower.  
Additional Safety Guidelines  
Do not insert foreign objects in the XPower outlets.  
Never connect the inverter to power utility AC distribution  
wiring.  
Do not use the XPower in temperatures over 104° F (40° C).  
Do not expose the XPower to water, rain, snow, or spray.  
Failure to follow these safety guidelines may cause personal  
injury and/or damage to the XPower. It may also void your  
product warranty.  
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3 XPower Features  
This section describes the main features of the XPower inverters.  
AC (Front) Panel  
Figure 1 shows the AC panel of the XPower 175 Plus inverter.  
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4
Figure 1 AC Panel of XPower 175 Plus  
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Figure 2 shows the AC panel of the XPower 400 Plus and  
XPower 700 Plus inverters.  
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3
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Figure 2 AC Panel of XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus  
1 AC Outlets  
XPower 175 Plus An AC receptacle is located on one end of  
the XPower 175 Plus. You can plug in any 120-volt  
appliances with a combined total power consumption of 150  
watts or less when the inverter is turned on.  
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XPower 400 Plus Two AC receptacles are located on one  
end of the XPower 400 Plus. You can plug in any 120-volt  
appliances with a combined total power consumption of 320  
watts or less when the inverter is turned on.  
XPower 700 Plus Two AC receptacles are located on one  
end of the XPower 700 Plus. You can plug in any 120-volt  
appliances with a combined total power consumption of 560  
watts or less when the inverter is turned on.  
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On/Off Switch When the On/Off switch is on, AC power is  
available at the outlet.  
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POWER Light The green POWER light indicates that AC  
power is present at the outlet and that the XPower is operating  
normally.  
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FAULT Light The red FAULT light indicates that the inverter  
has shut down. Shutdown is caused by low or high battery  
voltage, overload, or excessively high temperatures.  
Audible Alarm An audible alarm warns of an impending low  
voltage shutdown.  
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Ventilation Openings To prevent overheating, ensure that the  
ventilation openings on the front and back panels are kept clear.  
DC (Back) Panel  
Figure 3 shows the DC panel of the XPower 175 Plus inverter.  
Figure 3 DC Panel of XPower 175 Plus  
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Figure 4 shows the DC panel of the XPower 400 Plus and  
XPower 700 Plus inverters.  
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Figure 4 DC Panel of XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus  
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Fan and Ventilation Openings: The cooling fan on the  
XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus units are designed to  
operate only when output power is greater than approximately  
100 watts. When the inverter is turned on, the fan may operate  
momentarily. The ventilation openings should not be covered at  
any time the inverter is operating.  
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Positive and  
Negative Cabling Terminals: For XPower  
400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus, you connect the ring terminals on  
the power cables to these terminals. To ensure correct polarity,  
red must be connected to red and black must be connected to  
black.  
Figure 5 Lighter Plug Cable  
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Figure 6 Cable for Direct Connection to 12 Volt Battery  
Caution!  
The XPower 175 Plus can not power loads over 150  
watts, so it is not equipped with cabling terminals and  
can not be run from a 12 volt battery.  
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Types of Connections  
Cable Clamps/Battery  
Connection  
Product  
Lighter Plug Connection  
XPower 175  
Plus  
Available - A cable is  
permanently attached to  
the inverter. Figure 5.  
Not Available  
XPower 400  
Plus  
Available - You must  
connect a separate lighter  
plug cable (included).  
Figure 5.  
Available - You must  
connect a separate cable  
clamp cable (included).  
Figure 6.  
XPower 700  
Plus  
Not Available  
Available - You must  
connect a separate cable  
clamp cable (included).  
Figure 6.  
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4 Connecting the XPower Plus  
Inverters  
Caution!  
The XPower must only be connected to a battery that  
has a nominal output of 12 volts. It will not operate if  
connected to a 6 volt battery and may be damaged if  
connected to a battery with 16 volts or more.  
Note:  
The XPower 700 Plus can not be powered from the lighter  
socket of a vehicle.  
Choosing a Location  
For the best performance, place the inverter on a flat surface in a  
location that is:  
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Dry  
Do not allow water or other liquids to splash on  
the inverter.  
Cool  
Ambient temperatures should be between  
32° F and 104° F (0° C and 40° C) - the cooler  
the better within this range. Keep the inverter  
away from heating vents.  
Well ventilated  
Safe  
Allow at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clearance all  
around the inverter, and keep the ventilation  
openings clear.  
Do not install the XPower in a compartment  
with batteries or flammable liquids, such as  
gasoline, or explosive vapors.  
Clean and free  
of dust/dirt  
This is especially important if the XPower is  
used in a work environment.  
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Connecting the XPower 175 Plus and XPower 400  
Plus for Loads Under 150 Watts  
Follow these steps to connect the XPower 175 Plus or XPower  
400 Plus inverter:  
1. Place the inverter on a flat surface like the floor of your  
vehicle.  
2. Make sure the On/Off switch on the front panel is off.  
3. The XPower 175 Plus has a power cord with lighter plug  
hard-wired into it, so you do not need to complete this step.  
If you have a XPower 400 Plus, take the power cord  
equipped with the lighter plug (Figure 5) and place the ring  
terminals over the two cabling terminals on the back of the  
inverter. (The cabling terminals are shown in Figure 4.))  
Caution!  
Make sure you connect red to red and black to black,  
and make sure you screw the nuts on tightly.  
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4. Place the inverter’s lighter plug in the vehicle’s cigarette  
lighter socket or a 12 volt outlet.  
5. Turn on the front panel On/Off switch.  
The green POWER light indicates that the XPower is  
operating normally and that AC power is available at the  
outlet.  
6. Plug in the AC appliance you want to operate.  
7. If you disconnect the battery, turn the inverter off first.  
Connecting the XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700  
Plus for Loads Over 150 Watts  
You must connect the XPower 400 Plus or XPower 700 Plus  
directly to a 12-volt battery if you are going to operate loads  
greater than 150 watts continuously. When the inverter is  
connected this way, you can operate loads of any size up to 320  
watts continuously with a XPower 400 Plus and 560 watts  
continuously with a XPower 700 Plus.  
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Warning!  
Batteries contain corrosive materials and present an  
electrical shock hazard. To prevent irritation and  
burns, wear protective eyewear and clothing when  
you install the inverter or work with the batteries.  
Take special care to ensure that metal tools and  
personal metal objects like rings and bracelets do not  
contact the battery terminals.  
Follow these steps to make a direct battery connection:  
1. Place the inverter on a flat surface.  
2. Make sure the On/Off switch on the front panel is off.  
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Caution! Reverse Polarity  
Power connections of the 12 volts DC battery to the  
XPower must be positive to positive and negative to  
negative.  
A reverse polarity connection (positive to negative)  
will blow a fuse in the inverter and may permanently  
damage the unit. Damage caused by a reverse  
polarity connection is not covered by your warranty.  
3. Take the cables equipped with battery clips on one end  
(Figure 6) and place the ring terminals over the two cabling  
terminals on the back of the inverter. (The cabling terminals  
are shown in Figure 4.))  
Caution!  
Make sure you connect red to red and black to black,  
and make sure you screw the nuts on tightly.  
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4. Fasten the positive (red) clip to the positive battery post, and  
then fasten the negative (black) clip to the negative battery  
post.  
5. Turn on the front panel On/Off switch.  
The green POWER light indicates that AC power is available  
at the outlets and that the inverter is operating normally.  
6. Plug in the AC loads you want to operate.  
7. If you disconnect the battery, turn the inverter off first.  
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5 Operating the XPower Inverter  
This section explains how to operate the XPower 175 Plus,  
XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus most efficiently.  
Operating Conditions and Guidelines  
This section describes normal operation as well as conditions that  
trigger an alarm or automatically shut down the XPower.  
Normal Operation When you connect the inverter to the vehicle’s  
cigarette lighter or directly to the 12 volt outlet and turn on the  
On/Off switch, the green POWER light illuminates and AC  
power is available at the outlets. You can now plug in your AC  
products and switch them on one at a time.  
Low Battery Alarm and Shutdown As the battery discharges, its  
voltage decreases. When the XPower senses that the voltage at its  
DC input has dropped to 10.7 volts, it sounds an alarm. If you  
ignore the alarm, and the DC input voltage drops below 10.0  
volts, the inverter shuts down all loads to save the battery from  
further discharge. The red FAULT light comes on.  
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Overload Shutdown If you connect an AC load that is rated too  
high (see Table 1 on page 30) or a load that draws excessive  
surge power, the XPower shuts down. The red FAULT light  
comes on.  
Over Temperature Shutdown The XPower shuts down  
automatically if it exceeds its safe operating temperature. The red  
FAULT light comes on.  
High Input Voltage Shutdown If a defective battery charging  
system causes the battery voltage to rise to dangerously high  
levels, the XPower shuts down automatically. The red FAULT  
light comes on.  
Shutting the Inverter Off  
If you are going to disconnect the battery, turn the inverter  
off first.  
Turn the inverter off using the front panel On/Off switch.  
Operating Normal Loads  
The XPower is capable of continuously powering most 120-volt  
AC products with the following power rating maximums:  
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Table 1 Power and Surge Ratings  
5 minute Max.  
Inverter  
Continuous  
Power Rating  
Surge Rating  
Maximum  
Power Rating  
XPower 175 Plus  
XPower 400 Plus  
XPower 700 Plus  
175 watts  
400 watts  
700 watts  
150 watts  
320 watts  
560 watts  
300 watts  
600 watts  
1000 watts  
The inverter’s AC (“modified-sine wave”) output waveform, is  
designed to function similarly to the sine wave shape of utility  
power. Most AC products correctly rated for the power rating  
maximums listed above or less will operate normally with the  
XPower inverter.  
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Operating Loads With High Surge Requirements  
The power, or wattage, rating of AC loads is the average amount  
of power they use. Some appliances consume more power than  
their power rating when they are first turned on. TVs, monitors,  
and electric motors are some products that have high surge  
requirements at start up. The XPower inverters can supply  
momentary surge power that is higher than its maximum power  
rating, some products rated less than power rating maximum for  
your inverter may exceed its surge capability and trigger an  
overload shutdown. If this problem occurs when attempting to  
operate several AC products at the same time, try first switching  
on the inverter with all AC products switched off, then one by  
one switch each on, starting with the high surge product first.  
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6 Maintaining Battery Condition  
The battery operating time of the XPower depends on the charge  
level of the battery, battery capacity, and the amount of power  
drawn by the AC loads you are operating. With a typical vehicle  
battery, you can expect the following:  
Table 1 Battery Operating Times  
Sample  
Appliance  
Operating  
Time  
Inverter  
Load  
XPower 175 Plus  
XPower 400 Plus  
XPower 700 Plus  
50 watts  
100 watts  
100 watts  
CD player  
small TV  
small TV  
6-8 hours  
3-4 hours  
3-4 hours  
Here are some guidelines that will help to preserve your battery:  
Vehicle batteries are not designed for repeated deep-  
discharge cycles, and constantly recharging a vehicle’s  
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battery will shorten its life. Therefore, when you are using a  
vehicle battery as a power source, start the vehicle every  
hour or two to recharge the battery.  
The XPower will operate while the engine is running, but the  
voltage drop that occurs when the engine starts may trigger a  
low voltage shutdown.  
Vehicle batteries are designed to provide brief periods of  
very high current needed for engine starting. They are not  
intended for constant deep discharge. Regularly operating  
the XPower from a vehicle battery until the low voltage  
alarm sounds will shorten the life of the battery. Consider  
connecting the XPower to a separate deep discharge type  
battery if you will be frequently running electrical products  
for extended periods of time.  
If you are not going to use the XPower for more than a week,  
turn off the On/Off switch. The inverter draws less than  
0.25 amps when the On/Off switch is on and no load is  
connected, but it will eventually discharge the battery.  
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7 Troubleshooting  
This section will help you identify the source of most problems  
that can occur with the XPower inverter.  
If you have a problem with the inverter, please review this  
section before contacting Xantrex Customer Service. If you are  
unable to solve a problem and need to contact Xantrex, please  
prepare for the call by writing down the following details:  
Inverter’s serial number  
How long the inverter has been in use  
Where it is installed  
Appliances operating when the problem occurred  
A brief description of the problem  
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Common Problems  
Warning! Electrical Shock and Burn Hazard  
Do not dismantle the XPower. It does not contain any  
user-serviceable parts. Attempting to service the  
inverter yourself could result in an electrical shock or  
burn.  
Buzz in Audio Systems  
Some inexpensive stereo systems have inadequate internal power  
supply filtering and buzz slightly when powered by the XPower.  
The best solution is to use an audio system with a good quality  
filter.  
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Television Interference  
The XPower is shielded to minimize interference with TV  
signals. If TV signals are weak, you may see interference in the  
form of lines scrolling across the screen. Try one of these  
suggestions to minimize or eliminate the problem:  
Use an extension cord to increase the distance between the  
XPower and the TV, antenna, and cables.  
Adjust the orientation of the XPower, television, antenna,  
and cables.  
Maximize TV signal strength by using a better antenna, and  
use shielded antenna cable where possible.  
Try a different TV. Different models vary considerably in  
their susceptibility to interference.  
Troubleshooting Reference  
This section describes problems, their symptoms, possible  
causes, and specific remedies.  
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The AC load will not operate. No inverter lights are on.  
Possible Cause  
Suggested Remedy  
Battery is defective.  
Check battery and replace if  
required.  
The inverter has been connected Check connection to battery. The  
with reverse DC input polarity.  
inverter has likely been damaged  
and needs to be repaired. Have the  
unit repaired (not covered under  
warranty).  
Loose cable connections.  
Check cables and connections.  
Tighten as required.  
Inverter will run some small loads, but not larger ones.  
Possible Cause  
Suggested Remedy  
Voltage drop across DC cables. Shorten cables or use heavier  
cables.  
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Measured inverter output is too low.  
Possible Cause  
Suggested Remedy  
A standard “average-reading”  
AC voltmeter has been used to  
For accurate measurement, the  
XPower modified sine wave output  
measure output voltage, resulting requires a “true RMS” voltmeter for  
in an apparent reading 5-15 volts accurate measurements.  
too low.  
The battery voltage is too low.  
Recharge the battery.  
Alarm is sounding.  
Possible Cause  
Suggested Remedy  
Low voltage shutdown or  
Shorten cables or use heavier  
thermal shutdown has occurred. cables. Recharge battery. Allow unit  
to cool. Improve air circulation  
around unit. Locate units in a cooler  
environment. Reduce load if  
continuous operation is required.  
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Battery run time is less than expected.  
Possible Cause  
Suggested Remedy  
The AC product power  
Use a larger battery to make up for  
consumption is higher than rated. the increased power requirement.  
The battery is old or defective.  
Replace the battery.  
The battery is not being charged Some chargers are not able to fully  
properly.  
recharge a battery. Make sure that  
you use a powerful charger.  
Power dissipation in DC cables. Use shorter/heavier DC cables.  
The AC load will not operate. The FAULT light is on.  
Possible Cause  
Suggested Remedy  
The AC product(s) connected are Use a product with a power rating  
rated at more than the inverter’s less than the inverter’s continuous  
continuous power rating;  
overload shutdown has occurred.  
power rating (see Table 1 on  
page 30).  
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Possible Cause  
Suggested Remedy  
The AC product(s) connected are The product exceeds the inverter’s  
rated at less than the inverter’s  
continuous power rating; high  
starting surge has caused  
overload shutdown.  
surge capability. Use a product with  
a starting surge power within the  
XPower’s capability.  
Battery is discharged (alarm is  
sounding).  
Recharge battery.  
The inverter has overheated due Switch inverter OFF and allow to  
to poor ventilation and has  
shutdown (alarm is sounding).  
cool for 15 minutes. Clear blocked  
fan or remove objects covering unit.  
Move the inverter to a cooler place.  
Reduce load if continuous operation  
is required.  
Input voltage is greater than 15  
volts.  
Verify the charging system is  
properly regulated and the battery is  
12 volts nominal.  
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8 Specifications  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Table 1 XPower Plus Specifications  
XPower 175 Plus XPower 400 Plus XPower 700 Plus  
AC output voltage  
(nominal)  
120 volts AC  
10–15 volts DC  
150 watts  
120 volts AC  
10–15 volts DC  
320 watts  
120 volts AC  
10–15 volts DC  
560 watts  
DC input voltage  
range  
Continuous AC  
output power  
5 minutes AC output  
power  
175 watts  
400 watts  
700 watts  
Maximum AC output  
surge power  
300 watts  
600 watts  
1000 watts  
AC output frequency  
60 ± 4 Hz  
60 ± 4 Hz  
60 ± 4 Hz  
AC output waveform Modified Sine Wave  
Modified Sine Wave  
0.20 amps  
Modified Sine Wave  
0.25 amps  
Battery drain with no  
AC load  
0.15 amps  
(at 12 V input)  
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XPower 175 Plus XPower 400 Plus XPower 700 Plus  
Efficiency  
(maximum)  
90%  
90%  
90%  
Ambient operating  
temperature range  
32° F – 104° F  
0° C – 40° C  
32° F – 104° F  
0° C – 40° C  
32° F – 104° F  
0° C – 40° C  
Low battery alarm  
(nominal)  
10.7 volts  
10.0 volts  
15.0 volts  
10.7 volts  
10.0 volts  
15.0 volts  
10.7 volts  
10.0 volts  
15.0 volts  
Low battery shutdown  
(nominal)  
High battery  
shutdown point  
(nominal)  
Dimensions  
(L x W x H)  
5 1/8 x 4 1/8 x 2 1/4 in 5 7/8 x 4 1/8 x 2 1/4 in 7 1/4 x 4 1/8 x 2 1/4 in  
130 x 105 x 56 mm  
149 x 105 x 56 mm  
186 x 105 x 56 mm  
Weight  
1 lb 3 oz.  
550 grams  
1 lb 6 oz.  
655 grams  
1 lb 14 oz.  
900 grams  
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9 Limited Warranty  
What does this warranty cover and how long does it  
last?  
This Limited Warranty is provided by Xantrex Technology, Inc.  
(“Xantrex”) and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your  
XPower Plus Inverter. This warranty lasts for a Warranty Period of 1  
(one) year from the date of purchase at point of sale to you, the original  
end user customer.  
What will Xantrex do?  
Xantrex will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product free of  
charge, provided that you notify Xantrex of the product defect within the  
Warranty Period, and provided that Xantrex through inspection  
establishes the existence of such a defect and that it is covered by this  
Limited Warranty.  
Xantrex will, at its option, use new and/or reconditioned parts in  
performing warranty repair and building replacement products. Xantrex  
reserves the right to use parts or products of original or improved design  
in the repair or replacement. If Xantrex repairs or replaces a product, its  
warranty continues for the remaining portion of the original Warranty  
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Period or 90 days from the date of the return shipment to the customer,  
whichever is greater. All replaced products and all parts removed from  
repaired products become the property of Xantrex.  
Xantrex covers both parts and labor necessary to repair the product, and  
return shipment to the customer via a Xantrex-selected non-expedited  
surface freight within the contiguous United States and Canada. Alaska  
and Hawaii are excluded. Contact Xantrex Customer Service for details  
on freight policy for return shipments outside of the contiguous United  
States and Canada.  
How do you get service?  
If your product requires troubleshooting or warranty service, contact  
your merchant. If you are unable to contact your merchant, or the  
merchant is unable to provide service, contact Xantrex directly at:  
Phone:  
604 422 2777  
Toll Free North America:  
1 800 670 0707  
Fax:  
604 420 2145  
Email:  
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Direct returns may be performed according to the Xantrex Return  
Material Authorization Policy described in your product manual. For  
some products, Xantrex maintains a network of regional Authorized  
Service Centers. Call Xantrex or check our website to see if your product  
can be repaired at one of these facilities.  
In any warranty claim, dated proof of purchase must accompany the  
product and the product must not have been disassembled or modified  
without prior written authorization by Xantrex.  
Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following forms:  
The dated purchase receipt from the original purchase of the  
product at point of sale to the end user, or  
The dated dealer invoice or purchase receipt showing original  
equipment manufacturer (OEM) status, or  
The dated invoice or purchase receipt showing the product  
exchanged under warranty  
What does this warranty not cover?  
This Limited Warranty does not cover normal wear and tear of the  
product or costs related to the removal, installation, or troubleshooting  
of the customer’s electrical systems. This warranty does not apply to and  
Xantrex will not be responsible for any defect in or damage to:  
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1. the product if it has been misused, neglected, improperly installed,  
physically damaged or altered, either internally or externally, or  
damaged from improper use or use in an unsuitable environment;  
2. the product if it has been subjected to fire, water, generalized  
corrosion, biological infestations, and high input voltage from  
lightning strikes;  
3. the product if repairs have been done to it other than by Xantrex or  
its authorized service centers (hereafter “ASCs”);  
4. the product if it is used as a component part of a product expressly  
warranted by another manufacturer;  
5. the product if its original identification (trade-mark, serial number)  
markings have been defaced, altered, or removed.  
Disclaimer  
Product  
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE  
WARRANTY PROVIDED BY XANTREX IN CONNECTION WITH  
YOUR XANTREX PRODUCT AND IS, WHERE PERMITTED BY  
LAW, IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS,  
GUARANTEES, REPRESENTATIONS, OBLIGATIONS AND  
LIABILITIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, STATUTORY OR  
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OTHERWISE IN CONNECTION WITH THE PRODUCT,  
HOWEVER ARISING (WHETHER BY CONTRACT, TORT,  
NEGLIGENCE, PRINCIPLES OF MANUFACTURER’S LIABILITY,  
OPERATION OF LAW, CONDUCT, STATEMENT OR OTHERWISE),  
INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY IMPLIED  
WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF QUALITY,  
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR  
PURPOSE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY  
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TO THE EXTENT  
REQUIRED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW TO APPLY TO THE  
PRODUCT SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD  
STIPULATED UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.  
IN NO EVENT WILL XANTREX BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL,  
DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES, LOSSES, COSTS OR EXPENSES HOWEVER ARISING  
WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TORT INCLUDING WITHOUT  
RESTRICTION ANY ECONOMIC LOSSES OF ANY KIND, ANY  
LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY, ANY PERSONAL INJURY,  
ANY DAMAGE OR INJURY ARISING FROM OR AS A RESULT OF  
MISUSE OR ABUSE, OR THE INCORRECT INSTALLATION,  
INTEGRATION OR OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT.  
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Exclusions  
If this product is a consumer product, federal law does not allow an  
exclusion of implied warranties. To the extent you are entitled to implied  
warranties under federal law, to the extent permitted by applicable law  
they are limited to the duration of this Limited Warranty. Some states  
and provinces do not allow limitations or exclusions on implied  
warranties or on the duration of an implied warranty or on the limitation  
or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above  
limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to you. This Limited  
Warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other rights  
which may vary from state to state or province to province.  
WARNING: Limitations on Use  
Please refer to your product user manual for limitations on uses of the  
product. Specifically, please note that this power supply is not intended  
for use in connection with life support systems and Xantrex makes no  
warranty or representation in connection with any use of the product for  
such purposes.  
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Return Material Authorization Policy  
Before returning a product directly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return  
Material Authorization (RMA) number and the correct factory “Ship To”  
address. Products must also be shipped prepaid. Product shipments will  
be refused and returned at your expense if they are unauthorized,  
returned without an RMA number clearly marked on the outside of the  
shipping box, if they are shipped collect, or if they are shipped to the  
wrong location.  
When you contact Xantrex to obtain service, please have your operating  
manual ready for reference and be prepared to supply:  
The serial number of your product  
Information about the installation and use of the unit  
Information about the failure and/or reason for the return  
A copy of your dated proof of purchase  
When you ship:  
1. Package the unit safely, preferably using the original box and  
packing materials. Please ensure that your product is shipped fully  
insured in the original packaging or equivalent. This warranty will  
not apply where the product is damaged due to improper packaging.  
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2. Include the following:  
The RMA number supplied by Xantrex Technology Inc. clearly  
marked on the outside of the box.  
A return address where the unit can be shipped. Post office boxes  
are not acceptable.  
A contact telephone number where you can be reached during work  
hours  
A brief description of the problem  
Ship the unit prepaid to the address provided by your Xantrex customer  
service representative.  
If you are returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada:  
In addition to the above, you MUST include return freight funds and are  
fully responsible for all documents, duties, tariffs, and deposits.  
If you are returning a product to a Xantrex Authorized Service  
Center (ASC): A Xantrex return material authorization (RMA)  
number 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 particular facility.  
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Out of Warranty Service  
If the warranty period for your XPower Plus Inverter has expired, if the  
inverter was damaged by misuse or incorrect installation, if other  
conditions 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.  
To return your XPower Plus Inverter for out of warranty service,  
contact Xantrex Customer Service for a Return Material Authorization  
(RMA) number and follow the other steps outlined in “Return Material  
Authorization Policy” on page 49.  
Payment options such as credit card or money order will be explained by  
the Customer Service Representative. In cases where the minimum flat  
fee does not apply, as with incomplete inverters or inverters with  
excessive damage, an additional fee will be charged. If applicable, you  
will be contacted by Customer Service once your inverter has been  
received.  
10 Other Xantrex Products  
To see the range of products offered by Xantrex, visit our web site at  
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