Xantrex Technology 600 manual

Owner s Manual[...]

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Contents 1.0 Introduction ........................................................................ 1 2.0 Safety First  Before Y ou Use xPower 600 ...................... 2 3.0 Quick Start Guide .............................................................. 3 3.1 Over view ...........................................................................[...]

8.0 Recharging xPower 600 ................................................... 18 8.1 General Information on Batteries and Charging ......................................... 18 8.1.1 Charging Options ......................................................................... 18 8.1.2 Batter y Self-Discharge and Shelf Life .............................[...]

1 xPower600 Owner  s Manual 1.0 Introduction Thank you for purchasing xPower600 , the 600-watt electronic generator thats portable and rechargeable. Designed for both indoor and outdoor use, xPower600 can run a wide range of electrical products  from power tools to entertainment equipment, and even small appliances. xPower600s rugged[...]

2 xPower600 Owners Manual 2. 0 Safety First  Before Y ou Use xPower600 Misuse of xPower600 may result in danger to the user . We urge you to pay special attention to all CAUTION and W ARNING statements. CAUTION statements identify conditions or practices that may result in damage to xPower600 or to other equipment. W ARNING statement s identi[...]

3 xPower600 Owner  s Manual 3.0 Quick Start Guide 3.1 Overview The following basic instructions are intended to provide a brief overview of xPower600s key features. For complete information, be sure to read this manual fully . Figure 1 below shows xPower600s key features and accessories. Figure 1 - Key Features and Accessories[...]

4 xPower600 Owners Manual 3.2 An Explanation of Power Ratings and Battery Life AC powered products are rated by how much electrical power (in W atts) they consume. xPower600 is capable of generating a maximum of 600 W atts (maximum continuous) to power AC products plugged into the AC outlets. As an example, a lamp with a 40 Watt light bulb can b[...]

5 xPower600 Owner  s Manual 3 . Because the DC Power Socket is internally wired direct to xPower600s battery , extended operation of a 12 V olt accessory may result in excessive battery discharge. Important: Care must be taken to ensure the battery does not become totally discharged. See Section 6.1 for details. 3.5 Recharging xPower600 1. Th[...]

6 xPower600 Owners Manual 4. 0 Indicators, Controls and Connection Points 4.1 AC Power P anel As shown in Figure 2 below , the AC Power Panel contains the Battery S tatus Switch, Battery Level Indicator , AC Outlets Switch, AC Power Light, Fault Light, and dual AC Outlets. Figure 2 - View of AC Power Panel[...]

7 xPower600 Owner  s Manual 4.1.1 Batter y Status Switch / Batter y Level Indicator The Battery Level Indicator shows the state of charge of xPower600s battery . Its function is similar to the fuel gauge in a car . When pressing and holding the Battery St atus Switch, one or more of the four lights in the display will illuminate, showing the [...]

8 xPower600 Owners Manual 4.2 DC Power P anel As shown in Figure 4 below , the DC Power Panel contains the DC Power Socket, which provides 12 V olts for operating automotive and marine type products. The DC Power Socket also serves as the input for recharging with either the AC Charger or DC Charging Cable.See Section 8.0 for details. IMPORT ANT[...]

9 xPower600 Owner  s Manual 4.3 High Power 12 V olt DC T erminals As shown in Figure 5 below , the High Power DC T ermnials are wired directly to xPower600s battery and supply power for jump-starting a vehicle. See Section 7.1 for details. These terminals also can be used to connect an external battery , which can increase xPower600s total[...]

10 xPower600 Owners Manual 5.0 Powering 115 V olt AC Products 5.1 General Information xPower600 is capable of powering most 1 15 V olt AC products and equipment that use 600 W atts or less. Its AC output waveform, called a quasi-sine wave or modified sine wave, is designed to function similarly to the sine wave shape of utility power[...]

11 xPower600 Owner  s Manual 4. As the battery becomes nearly discharged, or empty, a low voltage warning will sound. This will give you time to shut down a computer , for example. If this warning is ignored, the inverter will switch off automatically a few minutes later to prevent battery damage. See Section 5.3 for details. 5. Fully rech[...]

12 xPower600 Owners Manual 5.4 Interference with Electronic Equipment 5.4.1 Buzzing Sound in Audio Systems Some inexpensive stereo systems and boom-boxes will emit a buzzing sound from their loudspeakers when operating from the AC output of xPower600. This is because the power supply in the equipment does not adequately filter the modified[...]

13 xPower600 Owner  s Manual 5.5 Battery Operating Times Below are typical AC products and equipment that may be operated by xPower600 with estimated operating times. See Section 9.0 for information about connecting to an external battery to increase operating time. Operating times will vary depending on the battery charge level and the actual A[...]

14 xPower600 Owners Manual 6.0 Powering 12 V olt DC Accessories 6.1 Connecting 12 V olt DC Accessories xPower600 can operate any accessory that is intended to run from a vehicles lighter socket. Simply insert the accessory s plug into the DC Power Socket on xPower600s DC Power Panel. xPower600s DC Power Socket will operate any 12 V o[...]

15 xPower600 Owner  s Manual 6.3 Battery Operating Times Below are typical DC accessories that may be operated by xPower600 with estimated operating times. Operating times will vary depending on the battery charge level and the specific accessory being operated. 1 Represent s actual power consumption as measured on sample products. Ratings on pr[...]

16 xPower600 Owners Manual 7.0 V ehicle or Boat Engine Starting Assistance 7.1 Jump-Starting Direct to the Battery xPower600 may be used to jump-start a 12 V olt vehicle or small boat engine using standard jump-start cables available from most auto parts stores. Jump-starting causes very high current surges and possible sparking. Unless care is [...]

17 xPower600 Owner  s Manual 8. T ake the other end of the jump-start cables and connect the black negative (-) clamp to xPower600s Negative T erminal (black). Y ou are now ready to start the engine. 9. If the vehicle fails to crank, disconnect the jump-start cables in reverse order of steps 5-8. Ensure that the contact areas are clean, then [...]

18 xPower600 Owners Manual 8.0 Recharging xPower600 8.1 General Information on Batteries and Charging 8.1.1 Charging Options These charging options are possible with xPower600: · Charging with the fully automatic plug-in-and-forget AC Charger . · Charging from your vehicle as you drive with the DC Charging Cable. · Charging from a gener[...]

19 xPower600 Owner  s Manual 3. Plug the other end of the AC Charger into a standard 1 15 V olt AC receptacle. 4. As xPower600 charges, its Recharge Indicator will illuminate amber . A typical recharge will take between 8-10 hours. 5. When fully charged, the Recharge Indicator changes to green and xPower is ready to use. 6. Once xPower600 is ful[...]

20 xPower600 Owners Manual Disconnect the DC Charging Cable at both ends once xPower600 is fully charged or when your vehicles motor is not running. Do not leave xPower600 permanently connected to the vehicles lighter socket or 12 V olt accessory outlet. CAUTION: While xPower600 is being recharged with the DC Charging Cable from your vehic[...]

21 xPower600 Owner  s Manual 9.0 Connecting to an External Battery 9.1 Extended Operating Time Much longer battery operating time is possible when connecting xPower600 to a larger external battery . For example, an external 60 Amp-Hour battery will provide approximately 150% more operating time then xPower600s internal battery alone. W ARNING[...]

22 xPower600 Owners Manual 10.0 Battery Replacement 10.1 General Information About Battery Life The battery used in xPower600 is a high quality , state-of-the-art design that will serve as a reliable power source for years when properly maintained. T o maximize battery life it is important to recharge xPower600s battery after each use, rechar[...]

23 xPower600 Owner  s Manual 8. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a lead-acid battery . A lead-acid battery produces a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn. If you do not know how to safely remove and install higher amperage batte[...]

24 xPower600 Owners Manual 10.3 Obtaining a Replacement Battery Replacement batteries are available in many areas from stores that specialize in higher amperage, deep cycle batteries. The following batteries are approved for use with xPower600: If you are not able to find a replacement battery , please contact Xantrex Customer Service. See Secti[...]

25 xPower600 Owner  s Manual 11.0 Troubleshooting Problem: AC product will not operate, red F AUL T light is on. Problem: Run time is less than expected . Problem: Measured voltage at AC Outlets is too low . Problem: Charging light is OFF when AC Charger is connected. e s u a C e l b i s s o Py d e m e R d e t s e g g u S 0 0 6 n a h t e r o m d[...]

26 xPower600 Owners Manual 12.0 Specifications 12-V olt DC Section Internal battery type Sealed Lead Acid, AG M Internal battery voltage (nominal) 12 V olts DC Internal battery capacity 40 Amp-Hours Maximum load current through 12 V olt 12 Amp s DC Power Socket (continuous) DC Power Socket circuit breaker rating 12 Amps (internal, automatic rese[...]

27 xPower600 Owner  s Manual 13.0 Limited W arranty (USA and Canada only) and Out -o f- W arranty Service Information What Does This Warranty Cover? Xantrex manufactures its products from p arts and components that are new or equivalent to new , in accordance with industry standard practices. This warranty covers any defects in workmanship or ma[...]

28 xPower600 Owners Manual Y ou must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from Xantrex before returning a product directly to Xantrex. Do not return a product to Xantrex without first obtaining an RMA number. When you cont act Xantrex to obtain service, be prepared to supply the serial number of your product and its date of purcha[...]

29 xPower600 Owner  s Manual 14.0 Other Products from Xantrex Xantrex develops, manufactures and markets power electronic products. Our goal is to offer you top quality products that convert and control electric power . W e specialize in DC to AC inverters, battery chargers, backup power supplies and other products associated with mobile or powe[...]

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