Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 150 Xantrex
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Xantrex In verter 150 Owner ’ s Guide 445-01 38-01- 01 Print ed in Chi na Web: www.xantrex.com Email: Cu stomerServic e@xantrex.com Phone: 1 -604-422 -8595 Phone: 1-800- 670-0707 (to ll free in Nor .
About Xantre x Xantrex T ech nology Inc. is a w o rld-lead ing supplie r of a dvanced pow e r elect roni cs a nd c ontrols with prod ucts from 50 w a tt mo bile units to 1 MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar , batteries, fuel cells, microturb ines, and backup power applica tions i n both grid-conn ected and stand-al one systems.
Contents i 1. Introductio n . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2. Important Safet y Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Warnings and C autions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3. Xantrex 150 Inverter Features .
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1 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Xantrex 15 0 Inverter . The 150 Invert er is part of a fami l y of advanced hi gh- performance power inverter s from Xantrex, the leader in high frequency in verter des ign.
2 2 Important Safety Information If the 150 Inverter is connected or us ed incorrectly , hazardous cond itions may be created. Read and save this safety information, and pay special atten tio n to all W arnin g and Caution statements in the guide and on the inv erter itself.
3 Caution! Risk of damage to equip ment. The 150 Inverter is designed to be d irectly connected to s t andard electrical and electronic equipment in the manner descri bed in this guide.
4 Caution! Risk of damage to recha rgeable applian ces. The output of the 150 Inverter is non-sinuso idal. Certain battery char gers can be damaged if they are connected to the 150 Inverter.
5 3 Xantrex 150 Inverter Features This section des cribes the main features of the 150 Inverter. Figure 1 s hows the inver ter ’ s AC panel. Figure 1 AC Panel on t he 15 0 Inve rter (Europe an Outlet ) ① AC Outlet An AC outlet is located on one end of the 150 Invert er.
6 ③ Power Light The green PWR light is on all the time when the On/Standby switch is on. ④ Fault Li ght The red light indicates that the inverter has sh ut down because of lo w or h igh battery voltage, AC overload, or excessively high temper atures.
7 4 Connecting the 150 Inverter Choosing a Location For best perf ormance, choose a locatio n that is: • Dry Do not expose the inverter to water drip or spray . • Cool Operate the inverter in a mbient temperatures between 0° C and 40° C (32° F and 100° F ).
8 5 Operating the 150 Inverter Oper atin g Sta tuses This section describes normal operation as well as problems that coul d occur when you use the inverter .
9 • AC Overload Shutdown If you connect an AC load that is rate d higher than 15 0 watts or 0.65 amps or that draws excessive surge power , the 150 Inverter shuts down . Th e PW R light s tays on, and the li ght comes on to indicate th at the inverter is overloaded .
10 Interferenc e With Electronic Equipment Most AC loads op erate with the 150 Inverter as they would with household AC power with the following exceptions. Buzzing Sou nd Some inexpensive stereo s ystems and “boom boxes” have inadequ ate internal power supply filtering and buzz slightly when powered by the 150 Invert er.
11 6 Battery Operating T ime The operati ng time of the 150 Inverter depen ds on the charg e level of the battery , the battery capacity , and the amount of p ower drawn by the particular AC load bei ng used. W i th a typical vehicle ba ttery and a 150 watt AC load (like a small TV), y ou can expect two to three hours of operating time.
12 7 T roublesh ooting This sectio n describes problems you coul d encounter as well as possible cau s es and various remedies. The AC load will not opera te; the light is on. Sympt om An AC load is plu gged in or turned on, operates for on e to t en seco nds, and the n shut s down .
13 Sympt om The AC load run s for more than o ne minute, the alarm sounds , and the lig ht comes on. The inverter is warm or hot to touch. The AC load will not operate; no inverter lights are on. Sympt om The cigarette lighter works in the lighter socket, but the inverter does not.
14 Measured inver ter output voltage is too low . Sympt om The AC voltmeter reading is 5 to 15 volts too low . Battery operating time is less than expe cted. Sympt om The invert er runs for a while, and then the light comes on. The inverter is cool or warm to touch.
15 8 W arranty Information What Does This W arranty Cover? X antrex m anuf actu res i ts products from parts and components that are new or equivalent to new , in accordan ce with industry standard practices. This warran ty co vers an y d efects in wor kmansh ip or ma t e rials.
16 building replacement pro ducts. If Xantrex repairs or replaces a product, its warranty term is not extended. Xantr ex owns all part s removed from repaired produ cts.
17 Returning a Product Y ou can return a prod uct to the place of purchase or to Xantr ex. To Place of Purchase If your p roduct requires service, return it to the place of purchase al ong with a cop y of your dated pr oof of pur chase.
18 3. Ship the inverter to the address provided in Step 1, freight p repaid. Obtaining proof of deli very is recommended. How Other Laws Apply: This warrant y gives you s pecific legal rights, and you may also have othe r rights wh i ch vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
19 9 Specifications Specifications may change w ithout notice. Electrica l AC r ecep tacles 1 AC ou tput voltage 230 v olts AC ± 5% AC ou tput fre quency 50 H z ± 3 Hz AC out pu t wavefo rm Modifi e.
20 Physical Regulatory Dimensi ons (L x W x H) 156mm x 103mm x 62m m (6.2 in. x 4.1 in. x 2.5 i n.) W eight 0.65 Kg (1.5 lb.) CE Mark Low V olt a ge Directive EMC Directiv e e Mark Automotive EMC Di r.
An important point after buying a device Xantrex 150 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Xantrex 150 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Xantrex 150 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Xantrex 150 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Xantrex 150 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Xantrex 150, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Xantrex 150.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Xantrex 150. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Xantrex 150 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
