Xantrex Technology 3000 manual Battery Sizing Worksheet

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Estimating Battery Requirements

Battery Sizing Worksheet

Use the following worksheet to calculate your battery needs. To ensure sufficient battery capacity, be generous when estimating the operating time per day for each of the loads you will run.

 

 

 

 

Daily watt-hours needed

 

 

(A) Power

(B) Operating Time

for this appliance

Appliance

 

Consumption (Watts)

per Day (Hours)

(= A x B)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

W

hours

Wh

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

W

hours

Wh

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

W

hours

Wh

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

W

hours

Wh

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

W

hours

Wh

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

W

hours

Wh

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

W

hours

Wh

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

W

hours

Wh

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total daily watt-hours of AC load

Wh

 

 

 

 

 

 

x Number of days between charges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

= Total watt-hours of AC load between charges

Wh

 

 

 

 

 

 

Battery Ah used between charges (divide by 10)

Ah

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recommended Battery Bank Size in Ah (multiply by 2)

Ah

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Owner’s Guide XPower Inverter 3000 PlusDate and Revision Audience About This GuidePurpose ScopeRelated Information Conventions UsedImportant Safety Instructions Precautions When Working With Batteries Explosive gas precautionsPrecautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances Viii Contents Troubleshooting SpecificationsOperation Alternators and Charging Systems Battery TypesXii Introduction Quality PowerComprehensive Protection Ease of UseFeatures Remote On/Off SwitchDimensions of Remote On/Off Switch AC Panel Feature DescriptionRemote On/Off Connector Port For connecting the Remote On Positive DC Cabling Terminal always connects to the cable DC PanelDesigning Your Installation Installation1Configuration for Normal Loads Installation Codes Calculating Battery RequirementsChoosing an Effective Charging System Choosing an Appropriate Location Inverter must only be installed in a location that isCalculating Size of DC Input Cables Calculating Cable SizesCalculating Size of Chassis Ground Cable To select the correct fuse type and size Calculating Fuse/Circuit Breaker SizeInstalling the inverter Safety InstructionsInstallation Tools and Materials Installing the Remote On/Off Switch Overview of Installation StepsTo mount the inverter Mounting the InverterAC Connections Connecting the Chassis GroundGrounding Locations DC Disconnects and Over-Current DevicesTo make the DC connections Connecting the DC CablesInstallation Connecting the DC Cables Page Operation Turning the Inverter On and OffOperating Several Loads at Once Display Screen Turning the Inverter Off Between ChargesPower Output Operating LimitsInput Voltage Inverter Loads High Surge LoadsTrouble Loads Recharging Your Batteries Routine MaintenancePage Television Reception TroubleshootingCommon Problems Buzz in Audio EquipmentTroubleshooting Reference Consumer Hotline Page Specifications Physical SpecificationsElectrical Performance Page Deep-Cycle Batteries Battery TypesBattery Types Automotive Starting BatteriesBattery Size To determine how much battery capacity you need Estimating Battery RequirementsPer Day Hours = a x B Battery Sizing ExampleBattery Sizing Worksheet Using Multiple Batteries Two Separate Battery BanksTwo Batteries Connected In Parallel Battery Tips Following table Charging System Requirements Alternators and Charging SystemsCharging With an Engine Alternator Using a Standard Vehicle AlternatorUsing an Alternator Controller Using a High-Output AlternatorCharging From Alternative Energy Sources Charging From AC PowerPage Warranty Warranty and Product InformationWA-2 975-0128-01-01 Disclaimer ProductExclusions Return Procedure Return Material Authorization PolicyOut of Warranty Service Purchased From Purchase Date Information About Your System
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