Xantrex Technology XS400 manual Battery Types, Automotive Starting Batteries, Deep-Cycle 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 vehicle. 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 the spent capacity is quickly recharged by the running engine.

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

Deep-Cycle Batteries

Deep-cycle 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 XS400, Xantrex recommends that you use one or more deep-cycle batteries that are separated from the vehicle’s starting battery by a battery isolator.

A battery 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.

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

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Contents XS400 Sine Wave Inverter Page XS400 Sine Wave Inverter Date and Revision Purpose ScopeAudience 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 Troubleshooting SpecificationsBattery Types and Sizes 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 modeRecovering from Low Battery Voltage Shutdown To recover from a low battery voltage shutdownRestarting or Operating Multiple Appliances 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 ProjectionsPhysical Specifications of S400 Remote Switch Regulatory ApprovalsTransfer Circuit 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