Xantrex Technology 1000 manual Troubleshooting Reference

Troubleshooting

Table 5-1	Troubleshooting Reference
Problem		Possible Cause	Solution
No output voltage. Fault		Low input voltage	Recharge the battery; check the
Light is on.			connections and cable.
		High input voltage	Make sure the XPower 1000 is
			connected to a 12 V battery.
			Check the voltage regulation of the
			charging system.
		Thermal shutdown	Allow the unit to cool off. Reduce the
			load if continuous operation is
			required.
			Improve ventilation. Make sure the
			inverter’s ventilation openings are not
			obstructed.
			Reduce the ambient temperature.
		Unit overload	Reduce the load. Make sure the load
			does not exceed the XPower 1000’s
			output rating.
		Output is short circuited.	Remove the short circuit.
Low battery alarm stays on.		Poor DC wiring; poor battery	Use proper cable size and lengths and
		condition	make solid connections.
			Charge the battery.
			Install a new battery.

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