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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. Xantrex products include i[...]

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. Scope The Guide provides safety guidelin es, detai led planning and setup information, procedures for installing the inverter , as well as information[...]

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. as well as its products and services at www .xantrex.com WA R N I N G W arni ngs identify conditions that could result in perso nal injury or loss of life CA UTION[...]

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 . T o reduce risk of fire haz[...]

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. 2. This equipment contai ns components[...]

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. 6. Have someone within rang e of your voice or close eno ugh to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid [...]

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975-0128-01-01 ix Important Safety Instructions Explosive gas precautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vi Precautions When Working With Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vi Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - [...]

Contents x 975-0128-01-01 Installing the Remote On/Off Switch - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–9 Mounting the Inverter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–10 AC Connections - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–11 Connecting [...]

Contents 975-0128-01-01 xi B Battery Types Battery Types - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B–1 Automotive Starting Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - B–1 Deep-Cycle 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. Quality P ower The XPower Inverter 30 00 Plus is designed for use in recre ational vehicle[...]

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. • Remot[...]

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 . The remote switch lets you tur[...]

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 . 2 Fault light (red): indicates the inverter has shut do[...]

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). AC POWER: Indicates t he output power from the inverter as a percentage of total available [...]

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 . When th e inverter is mounted, the ventilation op ening on the [...]

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. Designing Y our In[...]

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. In residential applications, electri cal codes do not allow permanent conn[...]

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. T o prevent fire or explosion, do not install the inverter in compart ments containing batt eries or flammable materials, or in location[...]

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. Because the XPower Inverte r 3000 Plus has low- voltage and high-current input, it is essential that you use low-resistance wiring between the battery and the inverter to del i[...]

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. T able 3-1 Recommended DC Input Wire Sizes & Lengths RV (Recr eational V ehi cle) Cable length: Battery to [...]

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. T o select the corr ect fuse type and size: 1. Determine the[...]

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. Safety Instructions Before yo[...]

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 in T able 3-2, “Recommended Chassis Ground Cable sizes” on page 3–6 • Battery isolator (if connectin g to a multiple-battery system) • Batt[...]

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. 2. Select an appropriate mounting loca tion and orientation. The inverter must be oriented in one[...]

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. This connection must be made in accordance with[...]

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. If you are using different sizes, refer to the applicable code for[...]

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. T o make the DC connections: 1. Cut the cables to the co rrect length with [...]

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 . This protects your battery and wiring in [...]

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 . This is the last cable connection you make. If the disconnect swit[...]

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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 • Discusses operating limits and inverter loads • Discusses battery charging frequency • Provides information ab out routine maintenance T urning the[...]

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 . T o prevent unnecessa ry battery dischar ge, turn the inverter of f when you are not using [...]

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. The wattage rating applies to resistiv e loads such as incandescent lights. Input V oltage The allowable inverter input (battery ) voltage ranges are shown in the following table[...]

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. Please read “High Surge Loads” and “T rouble Loads” caref[...]

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. • Ensure that the DC cables are secure and fasteners are tight. • Make sure ven[...]

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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. If you are unable to solve a proble m and need to contact place of purchase, record the information in the form “Informati[...]

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 able 5-1 T roubleshooting Reference # Error/W arn ing Code on Display[...]

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. 6 E04 : Flashing Fault LED : Flashing Alarm: Beeping Inverter is in ther[...]

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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. Output power at 25ºC (77ºF) ambient temperature and 12 V dc input: • Maximum continuous ou tput power • 5 minut e rating 2500 W 3[...]

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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 Automotive [...]

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 . During vehi cle operation, the battery isolator automatically directs the charge fro m the alternator to the battery requiring [...]

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). T o calculate the battery c[...]

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. T o reduce the required battery size, you can cons erve energy by eliminating or reducing t[...]

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. Appliance (A) P ower Consumption (Watts) (B) Operating Time per Day (Hours) [...]

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 . Read “T wo Batteries Connected In Parallel” and “T wo Separate Battery Banks” to determine whether two batteries or two battery banks are more appropriate for your ap[...]

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. • Do not install electronic or electrical equipment in the battery compa[...]

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. Battery State of Char ge Y ou can measure[...]

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. Charging System Requir ements Y our charging system s[...]

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 . Using a Standard V ehicle Alternator A[...]

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. These chargers a[...]

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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. This warranty period lasts for 12 months fr om the date of purchase at the[...]

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. Proof of purchase may be in any one of the following form s: • The d[...]

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 LIEU OF ALL OTHER W ARRANTIES, CON DITIONS, GUARANTEE S, REPRESENT A TIONS, OBLIGA TI ONS AND LIABILI TIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ST A TUTOR Y OR O THE[...]

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. Pro ducts must also be sh ipped prepaid. Product shipments will be refused and return ed at [...]

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. T o re[...]

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. This information will help o[...]