Xantrex Technology Powerpack 300 manual 1Troubleshooting reference

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Troubleshooting Reference

Table 5-1Troubleshooting reference

	Problem	Possible Cause	Solution

	Measured AC	Using an average-reading	The modified sine wave output
	output voltage	AC voltmeter to read	of the XPower Powerpack
	is too low.	output voltage.	requires a true RMS reading
			meter, such as the Fluke 87
			series, for accurate
			measurement.
		XPower Powerpack	Press Battery Level button to
		battery is almost fully	verify battery status and recharge
		discharged.	the XPower Powerpack as
			necessary. Battery Level LEDs
			are only accurate when the unit
			has been disconnected from all
			appliances and all charging
			sources for 15 minutes.

	Battery Status	No AC power at the AC	Ensure power is available at the
	LED is OFF	wall outlet.	AC wall outlet.
	when AC	AC charger is faulty.	Replace the AC charger.
	charger is	AC charger is faulty.	Replace the AC charger.
	connected

	Battery Status	Battery Level lights are	Unplug the charging sources and
	LED is red and	only accurate when the	any appliances and let the
	Battery Level	XPower Powerpack has	XPower Powerpack rest for 15
	LEDs show	been disconnected from	minutes to obtain an accurate
	the battery is	all appliances and all	reading.
	full when the	charging sources for 15
	Battery Level	minutes.
	button is
	triggered.

	Battery Status	The voltage at the AC wall	Use AC wall outlet that supplies
	LED is red and	outlet is less than	120 V AC.
	has not	120 VAC.	Continue to charge the unit for
	changed to		Continue to charge the unit for
	green after 24		another 12 hours; the unit will be
	hours of		ready to use even if the Battery
	charging.		Status light remains red.

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Contents XPower Powerpack Emergency Power XPower Powerpack Date and Revision Organization PurposeAbbreviations and Acronyms Conventions UsedImportant Safety Instructions Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Precautions When Working With Your Vehicle Battery Vii Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Contents Maintenance TroubleshootingSpecifications Overheating About the XPower PowerpackComprehensive Protection Automatic OverloadLow Battery Protection Materials List FeaturesXPower Powerpack Features Feature DescriptionFront Panel Detail Not Left Side View Accessory Description AccessoriesPage Operating Conditions and Guidelines OperationChoosing a Location To recharge with the AC charger Recharging with the AC ChargerRecharging with the AC Charger To recharge the flashlight from the XPower Powerpack Using the FlashlightOperating AC Appliances Understanding AC AppliancesAC Appliance Watts a Hours b High Surge Appliances To operate an AC appliance Operating an AC ApplianceDC Appliance Watts a Hours b Operating 12 V DC AppliancesTo operate a 12 V DC appliance Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s EngineTo jump-start a vehicle or boat engine Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine Over-temperature Safety Protection Using the Air CompressorTo inflate your vehicle, motorcycle, or bicycle tires Inflating TiresTo inflate small sports equipment Inflating Small Sports EquipmentConnecting to an External Battery Connecting to an External Battery Page Battery Maintenance MaintenanceRecharging with the AC Charger Recharging the XPower Powerpack BatteryTo recharge with the AC charger Recharging with the DC Charging Cable Recharging the XPower Powerpack Battery Recharging with a Generator’s Regulated 12 V DC Outlet Recharging from a Solar Panel To wire the coaxial DC connectorRecycling Common Problems Buzz in Audio EquipmentTelevision Interference Problem Possible Cause Solution Troubleshooting ReferenceTroubleshooting Reference 1Troubleshooting reference Switch on Page DC Section Electrical SpecificationsInternal Battery Charging Controller System AC Power SectionPhysical specifications Internal SW12120 battery Physical SpecificationsAccessories Physical specifications XPower PowerpackPage Warranty Warranty and ReturnDisclaimer ProductExclusions Return Procedure Return Material Authorization PolicyInformation About Your System Out of Warranty Service