Xantrex Technology manual How XS400 Works, Premium Power and Ease of Use

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Introduction

How XS400 Works

XS400 is a sine wave inverter which converts 12 volts direct-current (DC) power from your battery to 120 volts alternating current (AC) power. This AC power is the same as the electricity you get from your utility. In terms of output, XS400 provides 400 watts of sine wave power for operating your appliances.

Premium Power and Ease of Use

XS400 provides premium power for your entertainment system and other home electronics. The inverter’s sine wave output provides clean power for your TV, VCR, DVD, satellite receiver, stereo, lights, fans, and computers.

Superior features and rugged durability have been combined with ease of use:

400 watt inverter with 800 watt surge provides sufficient power for two entertainment systems

Filtered sine wave output will not cause distortion on sensitive entertainment electronics

Built-in transfer switch automatically transfers between inverter power and incoming AC power

DSP control technology starts complex loads with ease

Two GFCI outlets and hardwire AC connections

Easy-to-read indicator lights on the front panel

S400 Remote Switch provides On/Standby control from a convenient location

Automatic cooling fan

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Contents XS400 Sine Wave Inverter Page XS400 Sine Wave Inverter Date and Revision Audience PurposeScope OrganizationConventions Used Acronyms and Terminology Related InformationPage Important Safety Instructions General PrecautionsPrecautions When Working With Batteries Explosive Gas PrecautionsFCC Information to the User Page Contents Battery Types and Sizes TroubleshootingSpecifications Operation975-0054-01-01 Xiii Xiv Introduction Premium Power and Ease of Use How XS400 WorksProtection feature This protection feature… Comprehensive ProtectionXS400 Features Front Panel2Back Panel of the XS400 2Back Panel Features Back PanelS400 Remote Switch 3S400 Remote SwitchInstallation Introduction InverterPreparing for Installation Installation CodesInstallation Tools and Materials Materials ListMaterials for XS400 and S400 Remote Switch Installing the XS400 Designing Your InstallationOverview Choosing a Location Battery Requirements DC Cables Mounting Your Inverter To mount your XS400Connecting the Chassis Ground To connect the chassis groundInstalling the S400 Remote Switch To install the remote switch3Connecting Cable to the XS400 Getting Ready to Connect the DC Cables To prepare the DC cablesRouting the DC Cables Guidelines for Routing the DC CablesConnecting the DC Cables 5Connection Order for DC CablesTo connect the DC cables Connecting Your Appliances to the Gfci Outlets To connect your AC appliances to the Gfci outletsHardwiring the AC Output To hardwire the AC output connections7Removing the 3 Screws on the Wiring Box Access Panel 8Completing the Hardwiring Connecting the AC Input Cord Performing Checks Prior to Initial Start-upTo connect the AC input cord Testing Your Installation To test the XS400 in invert modeTo test the XS400 in shore power mode Installation 9Inverter Dimensions Page 10S400 Remote Switch Mounting Template Scale approximately Page Operation Front Panel Features Front Panel of the XS400Turning the XS400 to Standby When Not in Use Operating the XS400Turning the XS400 to On or to Standby Using the S400 Remote Switch 2S400 Remote SwitchOperating in Invert Mode To operate the XS400 in invert modeRestarting or Operating Multiple Appliances Recovering from Low Battery Voltage ShutdownTo recover from a low battery voltage shutdown To restart or operate several appliancesOperating in Shore Power Mode To operate in shore power modeMonitoring the Indicator Lights Status of Indicator LightsResetting After a Fault or Shutdown 3Resetting After a Fault or ShutdownPage Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Reference Front Panel1Troubleshooting Reference for the XS400 1Troubleshooting Reference for the XS400 2Troubleshooting Reference for the S400 Remote Switch Page Specifications Electrical Specifications of XS400 Physical Specifications of XS400 with ProjectionsTransfer Circuit Physical Specifications of S400 Remote SwitchRegulatory Approvals Fan Cooling SystemPage BatterySizes Types Battery Types Automotive Starting BatteriesDeep-Cycle Batteries Battery Size Estimating Battery Requirements Battery Sizing ExampleTo determine how much battery capacity you need Battery Sizing Worksheet Using Multiple Batteries Two Separate Battery BanksTwo Batteries Connected In Parallel Battery Tips Battery Voltage State of Charge Warranty and Product Information WarrantyDisclaimer ProductExclusions Return Material Authorization Policy Return ProcedureOut of Warranty Service Information About Your SystemIndex IX-2 975-0054-01-01 975-0054-01-01 IX-3 IX-4 975-0054-01-01 Page Xantrex Technology Inc