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XP ower P ocket Inverter 175 Owner's Guide by 975-0237-01-01 REV . A Printed in China t 1-800-394-0440 (toll free in North America) 1-360-925-5097 (direct) f 1-360-925-5143 e customerservice@xantrex.com www .xantrex.com ARTWORK NO. 975-0237-01-01 REV .
About Xantrex Xantrex T echnology I nc. is a world -leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls wi th products from 50 watt mob ile units to one MW utility-scale systems for wind, solar , batteries, fuel cells, microtur bines, and backu p power applicatio ns in both grid- connected and stand-alone system s.
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Content s iii 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2. Important Safety Inf ormatio n . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Additional Safety Guidelines . . . .
iv 8. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 AC Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 USB Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 DC Power Specifications . . . . . . . .
1 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the XPower Pocket Inverter 175. The XPower inverter is part of a family of advanced high-performance power inverters from Xantrex, the leader in high -frequency inverter design.
2 • T roubleshooti ng information (page 18) • Specifications (page 21) • W arranty and service information (page 23).
3 2 Important Safety Information Misusing or incorrectly connecting the XPower inverter may damage the equipment or create hazardous conditions for users. Read the following safety instructions an d pa y special attention to all Caution and W arning st atements in the guide.
4 WA R NI N G The XPower inverter housing may become uncomfortably warm, reaching 140° F (60° C) under extended high power operat ion. During operation, keep it away from ma teria ls that m ay be af fected by high temperatures.
5 W ARNING: Shock hazar d Use caution when inserting an AC plug into the three-prong AC outlet. The prongs of an AC plug can become bent from misuse. If an AC plug is improperly inserted into the AC outlet, a bent prong can slip outside the inve rter and become a shock hazard.
6 CAUTION: Output non-sinusoidal Some char gers for small nicke l-cadmium batteries can be damaged if conn ected to t he XPower inverter. Do not use the i nverter with the following appliances: • Sm.
7 Additional Safety Guidelines • Do not insert foreign objects in the XPower inverter outlets or ot her open ings. • Never connect the invert er to power util ity AC distribution wiring. • Do not use the XPower in verter in temperatures over 100° F (40° C).
8 3 Safety F eatures These advanced safety features are built into the XPower inverter: • Electronic overload pr otection with automatic shutdown • User-replaceable 20 A fus e • Low battery volt.
9 4 Inverter F eatures Figure 1 F eatures and Accessories Airplane power p lug AC outlet Power/Fault light Fuse Cigarette light er plug adapter USB power port DC cable port Ventilation o penings DC Ca.
10 5 Using the Inverter Through its AC outlet, the XPower inverter is capable of powering most 120 V AC products that use 140 W or less. The XPower inverter can also power or char ge most consumer electronics that have USB power ports.
11 3. Insert the cigarette lighter plug into the 12 V outlet. 4. Plug the device you want to operate into the XPower inverter. See “I nverter Operation” on page 14. 5. When the power inverter is not in use, unplu g it from the 12 V outlet to prevent slight discharge of the battery .
12 Using the DC Cable wi th Airplane P ower Plug 1. Plug the D C cable into the DC cable port on the XPower inverter. Observ e correct polarity . See Figure 2. 2. Insert the airplane power plug into the 12 V outlet. 3. Plug the device you want to operate into the XPower inverter.
13 Airline Compatibility T able 1 provides a list of airlines, ai rcraft, and passenger classes that have DC power sockets compatible with t he XPow er Pocket Inverter 175.
14 6 Inverter Oper ation 1. When properly connected to a 12 V outl et, the light will glow blue , ind icating the inverter is ready . 2. Plug the product(s) you want to operate into the AC outlet or USB port and switch them on (if necessary). Operating Guidelines • As the battery is used, its voltage begins to fall.
15 • If an AC product rated higher than 175 W is plugged into the XPower inv erter, the inverter will shut down. The red fault light comes on. • If the XPower inverter exceeds a safe operating temperature, due to insufficient ventilation or a high-temperature environ ment, it automatically shuts down.
16 Battery Operating Time Operating time will vary dependin g on the charge level of the battery , it s capaci ty and th e power level drawn by the particular AC load, USB load, or combination of both. W ith a typical vehicle battery and a 140 W load, an operating time of 2 to 2.
17 Buzzing sound in audio systems and radios Some inexpensive stereo systems and AM-FM radios have inadequate internal power supply filtering and “buzz” slightly when powered by the XPower inverter. Generally , the onl y solution is an audio product with a higher quality fil ter .
18 7 T roubleshooting PROBLEM: AC product will not operate , no in verter lights are ON . PROBLEM: Measured inverte r output is too low . P ossible cause Remedy Battery is defective. Chec k battery and replace if required. Loose connections. C heck connections.
19 PROBLEM: AC product will not operate , red FAULT light ON. P ossible cause Remedy AC product(s) connected are rated at more tha n the inverter’s continuous power rating; overload shutdown has occurred. Use a product with a power rating less than the inverter’ s continuous power rating.
20 Replacing the Fuse The XPower inverter has a replaceable 20 A fuse. Remove the blown fuse from the back of the unit and replace it with a Littelfuse Mini ® fuse, Littelfuse catalog number 0297 020. The inverter has overheated due to poor ventilation and has shut down.
21 h 8 Specifications Specifications are subject to change without n otice. A C P ower Output USB P ower Output AC output voltage (no minal) 120 V AC Continuous AC out put power 140 W 5 minutes AC out.
22 DC P ower Specifications Physical Specifications DC input voltage range 10.5–15.5 VDC Battery drain with n o AC load (at 12 V input) 0.25 A Efficiency (m aximum) 90% Low battery shutdown point (no minal) 10.5 V High battery shutdown point (nominal) 15.
23 9 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 echnol ogy , Inc. ("Xantrex") and covers defects in workmanship and materials in your XPower inverter.
24 shipment to the custom er , whiche ver is greater . All replaced products and all parts rem oved from repaired products become the property of Xantrex.
25 network of regional Authoriz ed Service Centers. Call Xantrex or check our web site to see if your product can be repaired at on e of these facilit ies.
26 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 remo val, installation, or troubleshooting of the customer's electrical systems.
27 Disclaimer Product THIS LIMI TED W ARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE W ARRANT Y PROVIDED BY XANTREX IN CO NNECTION WITH YOUR XANTREX PRODUCT AND IS, WHERE PERMITTED BY LA W , IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER W.
28 EXPENSES HOWEVER ARISING WHETHER IN CONTRACT OR TOR T INCLUDING WITHOUT RESTRICTION ANY ECONOMIC LOSSES OF ANY KIND, ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PROPER TY , AN Y PERSONAL INJUR Y , ANY DAMAGE OR INJUR Y ARISING FROM OR AS A RESUL T OF MISUSE OR ABUSE, OR T HE INCORRECT INST ALLA TI ON, INTEGRA TION OR OPERA TION OF TH E PRODUCT .
29 SPECIFICALL Y , PLEA SE NOTE THA T THE XP OWER INVERTER SHOULD NOT BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH LIFE SUPPOR T SYSTEMS OR O THER MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR DEVI CES.
30 Return Material Authorization P olicy Before returning a product dire ctly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Au thorization (RMA) number and the correct factory "Ship T o" a ddress.
31 Return Procedure 1. Packag e the unit safely , preferably using the original box and packing mate rials. Please en sure that your product is shipped fully insured in the original packaging or equivalent. This warranty will not apply where the product is da maged due to improper packaging.
32 If you are r eturning 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 pa rticular facilit y .
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