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PH1800
Operator’s Guide
PowerHub 1800
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PowerHub 1800 Operator’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 electrical power. Tr
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About This Guide Purpose The purpose of this Operator’s Guide is to provide procedures for operating the PowerHub 1800. Scope The Guide provides safety guidelines, detailed planning and setup information, and procedures for operating the inverter. It does not provide operational or troubleshooting information. It does not provide details about particular brands of batteries. Consult individual battery manufacturers for this information. Audience The PowerHub is an entry-level inverter syste
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About This Guide Conventions Used The following conventions are used in this guide. WARNING Warnings identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury or loss of life CAUTION Cautions identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to the unit or other equipment. Important: These notes describe things which are important for you to know, but not as serious as a caution or warning. Abbreviations and Acronyms Abbreviation or Acronym Definition AAmps AC Alternati
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Important Safety Instructions WARNING This chapter contains important safety and operating instructions. Read and keep this Operator’s Guide for future reference. WARNING: Limitations on use The PowerHub 1800 is not intended for use in connection with life support systems or other medical equipment or devices. WARNING To avoid the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, generators are not to be used indoors. When generators are used outdoors there must be sufficient circulation to vent the carbon
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Safety 7. Do not disassemble the PowerHub, except where noted to wire it for a permanent installation or to install batteries. The PowerHub 1800 contains no user-serviceable parts. See “Warranty” on page WA–1 for instructions on obtaining service. Attempting to service the PowerHub yourself may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire and will void your warranty. Internal capacitors remain charged after all power is disconnected. 8. The PowerHub must be provided with an equipment-groun
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Safety Precautions When Working With Batteries WARNING: Fire or Explosion Hazard 1. Use only SEALED batteries with the PowerHub 1800. 2. Follow all instructions published by the battery manufacturer. 3. Working in the vicinity of batteries may be dangerous. Unsealed batteries can generate explosive gases during normal operation. Therefore, you must read this guide and follow the instructions exactly before installing or using the PowerHub. 4. This equipment contains components which tend to p
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Safety 13. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters your eye, immediately flood it with running cold water for at least twenty minutes and get medical attention immediately. Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances CAUTION: Equipment Damage This equipment produces a modified sine wave output. Equipment damage may occur if the rechargeable appliance is not designed to use modified sine wave output. If you are unsure about using your
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Safety • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Power Down Procedure The power down procedure will be depend on how the unit has been installed. If using the AC cord to plug the PowerHub directly into a generator, this is referred to as “softwiring” or
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Safety If hardwired...... To Power Down the PowerHub 1800: WARNING: Shock Hazard If no DC Disconnect is used, then the DC input generators (solar or wind) will have to be physically disconnected to ensure power is OFF. 2 1 Disconnect Loads connected to Disconnect any loads directly the PowerHub through AC connected to the front panel of Distribution Panel (Sub-panel) the PowerHub by opening the Inverter Output Circuit Breaker. 4 Press ON/OFF 3 Switch to turn OFF Disconnect the Inverter
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Contents Important Safety Instructions - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -v Precautions When Working With Batteries - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -vii Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - viii FCC/ICES 003 Information to the User - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - viii Power Down Procedure - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Contents 3 Troubleshooting How to Troubleshoot the PowerHub 1800 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–2 Error Codes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–3 If Utility Power is NOT Available- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–5 If Utility Power is Available- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–7 Possible Problem Loads - - - - - - - -
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Figures Figure i Basic Safety - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - vi Figure ii Power Down Procedure for Softwired Installations- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ix Figure iii Power Down Procedure for Hardwired Installations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - x Figure 1-1 Principles of Inverter Operation- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1–2 Figure 1-2 PowerHub 1800 Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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Tables Table 3-1 Error Codes for Troubleshooting the PowerHub 1800 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–3 Table 3-2 Possible Problems if Utility Power is Not Available - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–5 Table 3-3 Possible Problems if Utility Power is Available - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 3–7 Table A-1 Electrical Specifications for the Inverter - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–2 Table A-2 Electrical Specifications for the Battery Box - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A–2
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1 Introduction Chapter 1 describes the operational features and functions of the PowerHub 1800. This section details how the unit functions as an inverter, provides information on the control panel, and describes operating limits for inverter operation. For this topic... See... “Principles of Inverter Operation” page 1–2 “Basic Functions of the PowerHub 1800” page 1–3 “Inverter Features” page 1–3 “Battery Charger Features” page 1–5
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Introduction Introduction Thank you for your purchase of this Xantrex Home Power System. The modified sine wave AC output from the inverter ensures AC loads operating from the unit perform efficiently and correctly. To get the most out of your PowerHub 1800, carefully read and follow the instructions in this guide. Pay special attention to the Important Safety Instructions and to the CAUTION and WARNING statements found throughout this manual and on the product. Please retain all packaging
