Xantrex Technology 1000i, 1800i Troubleshooting Guide, Fault Conditions and Indicators

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5. Troubleshooting Guide

WARNING

Do not open or disassemble the Prosine Inverter. See Section 6 for instructions on obtaining service for the inverter. Attempting to service the unit yourself may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire.

This section describes potential installation and configuration problems and solutions, including fault conditions and indicators.

5.1 Fault Conditions and Indicators

The following fault conditions are displayed on the control panel along with an alarm sound and blinking LCD back-light.

Control Panel Indication

Fault Condition

Solution

 

 

 

HIGH BATT SHUTDOWN

Battery voltage too high

Check for fault with battery charging system. Manually reset inverter by turning switch to (#) then to (I) again.

 

 

 

LOW BATT SHUTDOWN

Battery voltage too low

Charge battery. Manually reset inverter by turning switch to (#) then to (I) again.

 

 

 

OVERLOAD SHUTDOWN

Battery current too high, probable AC

Reduce load on inverter.

 

overload

 

OVERTEMP SHUTDOWN

System over-temperature

Improve ventilation and cooling and/or reduce load on inverter.

 

 

 

SYSTEM SHUTDOWN

Overload or system hardware fault

Ensure all loads are disconnected Try to reset inverter by switching to (#) and then to (I). If unit still does not

PS_FAULT SHUTDOWN

 

operate contact your distributor/merchant/retailer or Xantrex for service/warranty replacement.

DC-DC SHUTDOWN

 

 

The table below provides some troubleshooting tips:

Problems and Symptoms

Possible Cause

Solution

No output voltage and control panel reading 10.0 VDC or lower

Low input voltage shutdown.

Recharge battery, check connections and cable.

(20.4 VDC on 24 V models).

 

 

 

 

 

No output voltage, no voltage indication.

Inverter switched to (#).

Turn Inverter power switch to (I).

 

 

No battery power to inverter.

Check wiring to Inverter. Check battery fuse.

 

 

Reverse DC polarity connection

Have qualified service technician check and replace fuse (correct

 

 

—internal fuse open.

replacement fuse noted on inside of unit). Observe correct polarity.

 

 

 

No output voltage and control panel reading 16.0 VDC or higher

High input voltage shutdown.

Make sure the Inverter is connected to correct battery voltage

(32.0 VDC on 24 V models).

 

Check regulation of charging system.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Low battery warning on all the time. Voltage indicator below

Poor DC wiring.

Use proper cable and make solid connections.

11.0 VDC (22.0 VDC on 24 V models).

Poor battery condition.

Charge battery or use new battery.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Xantrex Prosine Inverter Owner’s Manual

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