Xantrex Technology 400 Plus, 400 R Recharging From a Solar Panel, To recharge with a solar panel

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Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery

Recharging From a Solar Panel

Small, unregulated 12-volt solar panels can be used to charge the XPower Powerpack through the AC Charger Input Socket on the back of the unit. The solar panels must be rated to produce a maximum of 2.5 amps (or 30 watts) maximum.

Some panels may already come with the appropriate hardware. If not, you will need to purchase a standard

2.5mm x 5.5 mm (0.10" x 0.217") ID DC Coaxial Connector (barrel type) to mate with the AC Charger Input Socket.

To connect the solar panel to the DC Coaxial Connector:

1.Connect the solar panel’s red positive (+) wire to the coaxial plug’s inner contact.

2.Connect the solar panel’s black negative (–) wire to the plug’s outer contact.

To recharge with a solar panel:

1.Connect the solar panel to the AC Input Socket on the back of the unit.

2.Place the solar panel in direct sunlight.

It takes about 10 hours in direct sunlight to recharge the XPower Powerpack from a 2.5-amp solar panel.

Additional Hardware Required*:

(*Might come with PV array. Does not come with XPower Powerpack.)

Standard 2.5 mm x 5.5 mm (0.10" x 0.217")

ID DC Coaxial Connector (barrel type)

≈ 10 hours charge time.

12-volt Solar Panel (Unregulated)

Back 2.5 amps or 30 watts Maximum

Figure 3-4Charging with a Solar Panel

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Contents Owner’s Guide Powerpack 400 RDate and Revision Conventions Used PurposeRelated Information References to XPower PowerpackImportant Safety Instructions Figure i Basic Safety Important Safety Instructions Precautions When Working With Batteries 975-0162-01-01 Vii Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Contents Operation Specifications MaintenanceTroubleshooting Xii Figures Xiv Automatic Overload About the XPower PowerpackIntroduction Comprehensive ProtectionOverheating Low Battery ProtectionJump-Start Cables Safety Fuse Contents FeaturesFront Panel XPower Powerpack FeaturesDC Power Socket can Feature DescriptionCompressor Nozzle Adaptor compartment Storage CompartmentBack Panel Radio Enlargement Radio XPower Powerpack 400 R onlyAir Compressor 5Air Compressor FeaturesEmergency Light and Jump-Start Port Light ON/OFF Switch 400 Plus Light ON/OFF/Pulse Switch 400R7Accessories and Accessory Bag AccessoriesOperating Conditions and Guidelines OperationChoosing a Location Dry Cool Ventilated Safe Protected from battery gasesRecharging the XPower Powerpack Battery Charging with the AC Charger 2Charging with AC Power Charging with the DC-to-DC Accessory Cable 3Charging with DC Power Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 Vdc Outlet To recharge with a solar panel Recharging From a Solar Panel5Checking the State-of-Charge Checking the State-of-ChargeAC Appliance Watts a Hours b AC AppliancesOperating AC Appliances Low-Battery AlarmOverload Protection Vdc Appliance Watts a Hours b Vdc Appliances7Operating AC Appliances Operating DC AppliancesControl Panel Operation Required How to Condition ActionCharging Status Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine To jump-start a vehicle or boat engine 10Emergency Light Using the Emergency Light11Using the Emergency Light Using the Air Compressor 12XPower Powerpack Air Compressor To use a Nozzle Adapter Over-Temperature Safety ProtectionOther Inflatables Inflating TiresTires Bicycle TiresTo inflate your vehicle, motorcycle, or bicycle tires To inflate small sports equipment Inflating Small Sports EquipmentListening to the AM Band Power DrawRadio Features Radio Operation Required How to Condition Required ActionConnecting to an External Battery 18Basic Jump-start Cable Safety 19Connecting the XPower Powerpack to an External Battery Battery Maintenance MaintenanceBattery Life Replacing the Internal BatteryBattery Capacity Ah Obtaining a Replacement BatteryFasteners Battery Replacement ProcedureTo replace a light bulb Replacing the Incandescent LightTo replace the external fuse Replacing the External FuseRecycling Maintenance 975-0162-01-01 DC Section SpecificationsElectrical Specifications Internal Battery Charging Controller System AC Power SectionAir Compressor Radio XPower Powerpack 400 R onlyAccessories XPower Powerpack Physical specifications Plus 400 R Physical SpecificationsTelevision Interference TroubleshootingCommon Problems Buzz in Audio EquipmentProblem Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting Reference1Troubleshooting reference Charging Green Voltage at the AC Use AC wall outlet that supplies 1Troubleshooting reference Warranty Warranty and ReturnProduct DisclaimerExclusions Return Material Authorization PolicyOut of Warranty Service Return ProcedureSerial Number Purchased From Purchase Date Information About Your SystemWA-6