Xantrex Technology PROwatt 600 manual Troubleshooting Reference, Problem Possible Cause Solution

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Troubleshooting Reference

Troubleshooting Reference

Problem

Possible Cause

Solution

Low output voltage

You are using a

(96 Vac–104 Vac)

voltmeter that cannot

 

accurately read the

 

RMS voltage of a

 

modified sine wave.

Use a true RMS reading voltmeter.

Load runs for a few

Overload

Reduce the load.

seconds and then FAULT

 

 

indicator lights.

 

 

 

 

 

No output voltage, alarm

Low input voltage

Recharge battery; check

sounding, and FAULT

 

connections and cable.

indicator on.

 

 

 

 

 

No output voltage;

The inverter is off.

Turn the inverter on.

neither indicator on.

No power to the

Check wiring to inverter.

 

inverter.

Have a qualified technician

 

Inverter fuse open.

check and replace the fuse

 

 

if necessary.

 

Reverse DC polarity.

Have a service technician

 

 

check and replace the fuse,

 

 

making sure to observe

 

 

correct polarity.

 

 

 

No output voltage and

High input voltage.

Make sure the PROwatt is

FAULT indicator is on.

 

connected to a 12 V battery.

 

 

Check voltage regulation of

 

 

the charging system.

 

 

 

Low battery alarm stays

Poor DC wiring; poor

Use proper cable and make

on; load ran for short

battery condition.

solid connections. Install a

time.

 

new battery.

 

 

 

No output voltage;

Thermal shutdown.

Allow the unit to cool off.

FAULT indicator on;

 

Reduce the load if

load exceeds 600 W/5 A

 

continuous operation is

output. Unit hot to touch.

 

required.

 

 

Improve ventilation. Make

 

 

sure ventilation openings

 

 

are not obstructed. Reduce

 

 

ambient temperature.

 

 

 

No output voltage and

Short circuit.

Check AC wiring for short

FAULT indicator is on.

 

circuit.

 

Very high power load.

Remove the load.

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