Xantrex Technology How to Operate the XPower Inverter 400 for Optimal Performance

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5 Operating the XPower Inverter

This section explains how to operate the XPower 175 Plus, XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus most efficiently.

Operating Conditions and Guidelines

This section describes normal operation as well as conditions that trigger an alarm or automatically shut down the XPower.

Normal Operation When you connect the inverter to the vehicle’s cigarette lighter or directly to the 12 volt outlet and turn on the On/Off switch, the green POWER light illuminates and AC power is available at the outlets. You can now plug in your AC products and switch them on one at a time.

Low Battery Alarm and Shutdown As the battery discharges, its voltage decreases. When the XPower senses that the voltage at its DC input has dropped to 10.7 volts, it sounds an alarm. If you ignore the alarm, and the DC input voltage drops below 10.0 volts, the inverter shuts down all loads to save the battery from further discharge. The red FAULT light comes on.

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Contents XPower Inverter 175 Plus 400 Plus 700 Plus XPower Inverter 175 Plus, 400 Plus, 700 Plus About Xantrex Date and Revision Page Table of Contents Operating the XPower Inverter Introduction About the XPower Plus InvertersAbout This Guide Important Safety Information Page Page Additional Safety Guidelines AC Front Panel XPower FeaturesAC Panel of XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus Page DC Back Panel Shows the DC panel of the XPower 175 Plus inverterDC Panel of XPower 400 Plus and XPower 700 Plus Lighter Plug Cable Cable for Direct Connection to 12 Volt Battery Types of Connections Choosing a Location Connecting the XPower Plus InvertersInverter Page Page Page Page Page Operating Conditions and Guidelines Operating the XPower InverterShutting the Inverter Off Power and Surge Ratings Operating Loads With High Surge Requirements Battery Operating Times Maintaining Battery ConditionPage Troubleshooting Common Problems Troubleshooting Reference Inverter will run some small loads, but not larger ones AC load will not operate. No inverter lights are onMeasured inverter output is too low Alarm is soundingAC load will not operate. The Fault light is on Battery run time is less than expectedPossible Cause Specifications are subject to change without notice Specifications90% What will Xantrex do? What does this warranty cover and how long does it last?How do you get service? What does this warranty not cover? Product DisclaimerPage Exclusions Return Material Authorization Policy Page Other Xantrex Products Out of Warranty Service