Xantrex PROwatt 150 Manual de usuario

PROwatt 150

DC to AC Power Inverter

Owner’s Guide

™

About Xantrex

Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and

controls with products from 50 watts mobile units to 1 MW utility-scale systems for wind,

solar, batteries, fuel cells, microturbines and backup power applications in both grid-

connected and stand-alone systems. Xantrex products include inverters, battery chargers,

programmable power supplies, and variable speed drives that convert, supply, control,

clean and distribute electrical power.

Trademarks

PROwatt is a trademark and Statpower is a registered trademark of Xantrex International.

Xantrex is a registered trademark of Xantrex Technology Inc.

Notice of copyright

PROwatt 150 Owner’s Guide © January 2001 Xantrex International.

Disclaimer

While every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the contents of this guide,

Xantrex International assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Note as well that

specifications and product functionality may change without notice

Date and Revision

January 200, Revision 1

Part number

445-0113-01-01

Contact Information

Web: www.xantrex.com

Email: support.prowatt@xantrex.com

Phone: 1-800-670-0707

Fax: 1-800-994-7828

Contents

Introduction - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4

Important safety information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5

Warnings and cautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5

Additional guidelines - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6

Connecting and Operating the PROwatt 150 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7

PROwatt 150 Features- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7

Connecting the PROwatt 150 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8

Location - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8

Connecting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 8

Operating the PROwatt 150 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9

Operating guidelines - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 9

Interference with Electronic Equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 10

Battery Operating Time - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 12

Troubleshooting - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13

Warranty Information - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17

Returning a product - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18

Out of warranty service - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19

Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21

Other Products from Xantrex - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22

1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the PROwatt 150 Power Inverter. The

PROwatt 150 is part of a family of advanced high-performance power

inverters from Xantrex, the leader in the field of high-frequency inverter

design. Connecting to the 12 volt outlet in your vehicle or boat, the

PROwatt 150 efficiently and reliably powers a wide variety of

household AC products, such as compact TVs and VCRs, laptops,

camcorder and cell phone chargers, compact fluorescent lights,

soldering irons, and other similar products. PROwatt 150 uses reliable

solid state power electronics for years of safe, trouble-free operation and

includes automatic safety monitoring circuitry to protect it, and your

battery, from inadvertent overload conditions. Read this guide before

connecting or using the PROwatt 150 and save it for future reference.

The main topics covered in this guide are:

• Important safety information

• Instructions for connecting and operating the inverter

• Warranty and service information

2 Important safety information

Incorrect connection or misuse of the PROwatt 150 may result in danger

to or hazardous conditions for the user. Read these safety instructions

and pay special attention to all Caution and Warning statements

throughout the guide.

Warning statements are those which identify conditions that may result

in personal injury or loss of life.

Caution statements are those which identify conditions or practices that

may result in damage to the PROwatt 150 or to other equipment.

Warnings and cautions

Warning ! Shock hazard. Keep away from children.

The PROwatt 150 generates the same potentially lethal

AC power as a normal household wall outlet. Treat the

outlet with respect!

Warning ! Heated surface.

The PROwatt 150 housing may become uncomfortably

warm, reaching 140° F (60° C) under extended high

power operation. Ensure that at least two inches (5 cm) of

air surround the unit. During operation, keep it away from

materials that may be affected by high temperatures.

Additional guidelines

• Do not insert foreign objects into the inverter’s outlet.

• Do not, under any circumstances, connect the PROwatt 150 to

power utility AC distribution wiring.

• Do not use the PROwatt 150 in temperatures over 100° F (40° C).

• Do not expose the PROwatt 150 to water, rain, snow or spray.

Failure to follow the above safety instructions may result in personal

injury and/or damage to the PROwatt 150 and other equipment. It may

also void the warranty.

Caution! Do not connect the PROwatt 150 to any AC

wiring or product in which the AC neutral is connected to

the AC ground.

Caution! Do not use the PROwatt 150 with the following

appliances:

• Small battery-operated appliances such as

rechargeable flashlights, some rechargeable shavers

and night lights that are plugged directly into an AC

receptacle to recharge.

• Battery chargers used with certain power tool battery

packs. These chargers will have a warning label

stating that dangerous voltages are present at the

charger’s battery terminals.

3 Connecting and Operating the

PROwatt 150

This section describes the PROwatt 150 inverter and provides

procedures for connecting it and using it safely.

PROwatt 150 Features

Figure 1 shows the main features of the PROwatt 150 inverter.

Figure 1 PROwatt 150 AC panel

AC Outlet An AC outlet is provided on one end of the PROwatt 150. It

will accept a 115 volt AC product with a power consumption of 150

watts or less.

AC Outlet

On/Off switch

Fault light

Power light

On/Off switch The On/Off switch enables output AC power at the AC

outlets when switched on. It also acts as a manual reset for overload,

low battery voltage, and over-temperature fault conditions. The inverter

can be reset by turning the switch off for five seconds, then on again.

Power light The green power light indicates AC power is present at the

outlet and the PROwatt 150 is operating normally.

Fault light The red fault light indicates the inverter has shutdown

because of low or high battery voltage, AC overload or excessively high

temperatures.

Connecting the PROwatt 150

Location

For the best performance results place the inverter in a location that is:

• Dry — do not expose the unit to water drip or spray.

• Cool — operate the unit in ambient temperatures between 32° F

(0° C) and 100° F (40° C). Keep it away from heating vents.

• Well ventilated — allow at least two inches (5 cm) of clearance

around the unit for proper cooling.

Connecting

Follow these steps to install the unit:

1. Place the unit in a flat dry location such as the dashboard of your

vehicle. Use the floor only if it is dry and free of any debris which

could get into the inverter.

2. Plug the PROwatt 150 DC lighter plug into the vehicle cigarette

lighter socket or a 12 volt outlet.

3. Turn the PROwatt 150 On/Off switch on. The power light indicates

AC power is available at the outlet.

4. Plug in the AC product you wish to operate.

In the event of an overload, low battery voltage or overheating, the

PROwatt 150 automatically shuts down.

Operating the PROwatt 150

Operating guidelines

The following notes contain hints and describe conditions to be aware of

when you’re using the PROwatt 150.

1. When you connect the unit to the vehicle’s 12 volt outlet and turn

the On/Off switch on, the power light illuminates and AC power is

available at the outlets.

2. As the battery charge is discharged, battery voltage begins to

decrease.

When the PROwatt 150 senses the voltage at its DC input has

dropped to 10.0 volts, it automatically shuts down to prevent

battery damage. The power light goes out, and the fault light

illuminates.

3. If you connect an AC product that is rated higher than 150 watts,

1.25 amps or it draws excessive surge power, the PROwatt 150 will

shut down. The power light goes out and the fault light illuminates.

4. If the PROwatt 150 exceeds its safe operating temperature, because

of insufficient ventilation or a high temperature environment, it

automatically shuts down. The power light goes out and the fault

light illuminates.

5. If a defective battery charging system causes the battery voltage to

rise to dangerously high levels, the PROwatt 150 automatically

shuts down. The power light goes out and the fault light

illuminates.

6. To reset the PROwatt 150 after an automatic shutdown, turn the

Off/On switch off for 5 seconds, then on again. This manual reset

feature prevents unexpected or hazardous restarting of connected

AC loads.

Surges The power, or “wattage” rating of AC products is the average

amount of power they use. When many AC products are first turned on,

they initially consume more power than their continuous power rating.

TVs, monitors, and electric motors are examples of products that have

high surge requirements at start up. Although the PROwatt 150 can

supply momentary surge power to 400 watts, some products rated less

than 150 watts may exceed its surge capabilities and trigger its safety

overload shutdown feature.

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