Xantrex Technology PROwatt 1000 manual Battery Types, Automotive Starting Batteries

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Battery Types and Sizes

Battery Types

Automotive Starting Batteries

The lead-acid battery you are most familiar with is probably the starting battery in your automobile. An automotive starting battery is designed to deliver a large amount of current for a short period of time (so it can start your engine). Only a small portion of the battery’s capacity is used when starting the engine, and it is quickly recharged by the running engine.

This type of battery is not designed for repeated cycles where the battery is almost completely discharged and then recharged. If it is used in this kind of deep discharge service, it will wear out very rapidly.

Deep-Cycle Lead-Acid Batteries

Deep-cycle lead-acid batteries are designed for deep discharge service where they will be repeatedly discharged and recharged. They are marketed for use in recreational vehicles, boats, and electric golf carts— so you may see them referred to as RV batteries, marine batteries, or golf cart batteries.

For most applications of the Prowatt 1000, Xantrex recommends that you use one or more deep-cycle batteries that are separated from the vehicle’s starting battery by a battery isolator.

Abattery isolator is a solid-state electronic circuit that allows equipment to be operated from an auxiliary battery without danger of discharging the vehicle’s starting battery. During vehicle operation, the battery isolator automatically directs the charge from the alternator to the battery requiring the charge. Figure B-1and Figure B-2show a battery isolator in configurations for normal and heavy-duty loads.

Battery isolators are available at marine and RV dealers and most auto parts stores.

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Contents PROwatt 1000 Inverter Date and Revision About This Guide PurposeScope AudienceAbout This Guide Conventions Used Related InformationPage General Precautions Explosive Gas PrecautionsProwatt Precautions When Working With BatteriesPrecautions For Using Rechargeable Appliances Contents Troubleshooting OperationSpecifications Battery Types and SizesAlternators and Charging Systems Product and System InformationPage Introduction Quality Power Ease of UseComprehensive Protection Page Features PROwattMaterials List Feature Description Front Panel AC EndBack Panel DC End Back Panel DC EndRemote On/Off Switch REM O TE SW ITC HPage Installation Safety Instructions Installation CodesInstallation Tools and Materials ToolsOverview of Installation Steps Choosing a Charging System Designing Your InstallationCalculating Battery Requirements Choosing a Location CoolMaintain correct wiring polarity Connecting to an Existing AC CircuitAC Wiring Precautions AC Wiring Procedure To make a permanent connection to existing AC wiringInstalling Transfer Switches in AC Circuits Bottom View of Inverter Showing AC Terminal BlocksSimple Transfer Switching Installing the Remote On/Off Switch To install the remote On/Off switchMounting the Inverter To mount the ProwattConnecting the Chassis Ground Grounding LocationsFixed Location residential, for example Connect Connecting DC CablesCabling Guidelines Fuse/Circuit Breaker Sizing Guidelines To select the correct fuse type and sizeCabling Procedure 1000To connect the DC cables ALLInstallation Connecting DC Cables Page Operation Turning the Inverter On and Off Operating Several Loads at OnceTurning the Inverter Off Between Charges To turn the inverter on and off from its front panelUsing the Remote On/Off Switch Testing the GFCI-Protected AC OutletTo operate the inverter from the remote On/Off switch To test the Gfci protectionBattery Current Indicator Reading the Front Panel IndicatorsBattery Voltage Indicator Input Voltage Power OutputOperating Limits Trouble Loads Problem LoadsInverter Loads Battery Charging Frequency Routine Maintenance Page Troubleshooting Television Reception Common ProblemsBuzz in Audio Equipment Troubleshooting Reference Problem Possible Cause SolutionProblem Possible Cause Solution Specifications Physical Inverter Dimensions Remote On/Off SwitchElectrical Performance Inverter Battery Types SizesDeep-Cycle Lead-Acid Batteries Battery TypesAutomotive Starting Batteries Battery Size To determine how much battery capacity you need Estimating Battery RequirementsBattery Sizing Example Battery Sizing Worksheet Appliance Consumption Per day = a x BUsing Multiple Batteries Two Batteries Connected In ParallelTwo Separate Battery Banks To VehicleBattery Tips Battery Voltage State of Charge Page Alternators Charging SystemsCharging With an Engine Alternator Using a Standard Vehicle AlternatorCharging System Requirements Charging From AC Power Using an Alternator ControllerUsing a High-Output Alternator Charging From Alternative Energy SourcesPage Product InformationSystemWarranty Return Material Authorization Policy Return Material ProcedureInformation About Your System AGMRemote On/Off Switch Mounting Template Figure D-1 Remote On/Off Switch Mounting TemplatePage Index Index Index-3 Index-4
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