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XPower Powerpack
Solar 400
Owner’s Guide
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About Xantrex Xantrex Technology Inc. is a world-leading supplier of advanced power electronics and controls with products from 50 watt mobile units to 2.5 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 e
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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 Powerpack Solar 400. Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide. WARNING Warnings identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life. CAUTION Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the product or to other equipment. Important:
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About This Guide Related Information You can find more information about Xantrex Technology Inc. as well as its products and services at www.xantrex.com. ii 975-0328-01-01
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Important Safety Instructions The XPower Powerpack Solar 400 generates a type of AC power similar to a normal household wall outlet. Operating the Powerpack Solar 400 incorrectly or misusing it may damage the equipment or create hazardous conditions for the user. Important: Before using your XPower Powerpack Solar 400, be sure to read these safety instructions and the operational procedures in the manual. Retain this manual for future reference. Warnings and Cautions WARN
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Important Safety Instructions WARNING: Explosion hazard Do not use this product where there are flammable fumes or gases, such as in the bilge of a gasoline- powered boat, or near propane tanks. Do not use this product in an enclosure containing automotive-type lead acid batteries. These batteries, unlike the sealed AGM battery in Powerpack Solar 400, vent explosive hydrogen gas which can be ignited by sparks caused when making electrical connections. When working on elec
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Important Safety Instructions Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances CAUTION The output of the inverter is non-sinusoidal. Most rechargeable battery-operated equipment uses a separate charger or transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle and produces a low voltage charging output. Some chargers for rechargeable batteries can be damaged if connected to the XPower Powerpack Solar 400. Do not use the following with the XPower Powerpack Solar 400: • Small battery
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Important Safety Instructions First Aid The internal battery is a sealed, lead-acid type battery. It is not designed to be user replaceable. However, if a leak is detected, stop operating and handling the Powerpack Solar 400 immediately. IF BATTERY ACID CONTACTS EYES: 1. Immediately flush with cold running water for at least 15 minutes. 2. Then seek prompt medical attention. IF BATTERY ACID CONTACTS SKIN: 1. Wash thoroughly with soap and water. 2. If skin irritation persis
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Contents Important Safety Instructions- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -iii Warnings and Cautions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -iii Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - v First Aid - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -vi 1 Introduction About the Powerpack Solar 400 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 Comprehensive Protection - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Contents Charging with the DC-to-DC Accessory Cable - - - - - - - - - 14 Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 Vdc Outlet- - - 16 Recharging From the Solar Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17 Interpreting Display Codes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19 Checking Battery and AC Status - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19 AC Appliances- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22 Operating AC Appliances - - - - - - - -
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Contents 5 Troubleshooting Common Problems - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 35 Buzz in Audio Equipment - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 35 Television Interference - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 35 Troubleshooting Reference - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 36 A Specifications Electrical Specifications - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 41 Physical Specifications - - - - - - - - - - -
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Tables Table 5-1 Troubleshooting reference - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 36 Table 5-2 Display Error Codes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 39 xi
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Figures Figure 2-1 Package Contents - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3 Figure 2-2 Front and Side Panels - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4 Figure 2-3 Control Panel and Display - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 5 Figure 2-4 Power Sockets - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6 Figure 2-5 Solar Panel Component - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 Figure 2-6 Backside Panel - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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1 Introduction About the Powerpack Solar 400 Easy-to-use and designed for years of reliable service, the Powerpack Solar 400 is a portable power source designed to provide limited AC power in the event utility power is interrupted or is not available. It can run many AC appliances and 12-volt DC appliances and charge many USB-enabled devices via the USB charging port. Powerpack Solar 400: • Powers 115-volt AC appliances up to 320 W continuous power and 400 W peak power •
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Introduction The DC Socket is protected by a thermal switch. If an overload condition (> 144 W) occurs while using the DC Socket, the excessive temperature will cause the switch to open and shut down the power to the socket. Overheating The Powerpack Solar 400 is protected from overheating. If the inverter exceeds a safe temperature, power to the unit automatically shuts off. It will reset automatically after the unit cools down. Low Battery Protection Low battery protect
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2 Features Chapter 2 describes the main features of the Powerpack Solar 400. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with these features before operating the unit. Contents Your Powerpack Solar 400 package includes the items shown in Figure 2-1. If any of these materials are missing or are unsatisfactory in any way, please contact Customer Service, see “Warranty and Return Information” on page 45. AC Charger DC Charging Cable Figure 2-1 Package Contents 3
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Powerpack Solar 400 Features Powerpack Solar 400 Features Front and Side Panels 1 4 2 3 Figure 2-2 Front and Side Panels Feature Description Hi-bright LED Lamp (located on each side) 1 Provides ambient light to surrounding area. The button switch is located on the control panel. Power Socket Side Panel 2 Contains the DC and AC sockets, AC charging port, and USB port. Solar Panel Component 3 Contains the detachable solar panel and connectors. Control Panel 4 Contains the digita
